Integrated Multifunctional Cupping Structure for Portable TCM Therapy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multifunctional cupping devices for traditional Chinese medicine physiotherapy are cumbersome due to the need for external hosts and power supplies, leading to inconvenient portability, high labor intensity, and inefficient operation, with limited functionality and curative effects.
Innovation Solution
An intelligent multifunctional cupping device with a total control upper housing integrated into the cup body, featuring a control circuit board, battery, negative pressure pump, and multiple therapy functions, allowing independent operation and simultaneous application of therapies like cupping, massage, and infrared therapy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a host computer with external power supply and air tank is used to control the multifunctional cupping cup, then the cupping device can perform multiple functions, but the device becomes cumbersome and inconvenient to carry
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the host computer, power supply, air tank, and cupping cup into a single unified device. The control circuit board is embedded within the cup body, the battery is housed inside the cupping cup structure, and the air pump is integrated into the same assembly, eliminating the need for separate external components and achieving portable multifunctionality
Solution Approach 2:
The cupping device incorporates multiple therapeutic functions including cupping, massage, infrared heating, and moxibustion within a single unit. The control circuit board manages all these functions through integrated circuits, allowing one device to perform multiple TCM therapies that previously required separate equipment
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple accessories and external components are used for cupping therapy, then the therapy can be performed with multiple functions, but the storage space required increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent places the control circuit board, battery, and air pump within the structural framework of the cupping cup itself. The host computer components are nested inside the cup body, and the air tank is integrated into the same assembly, creating a compact nested structure that minimizes overall storage volume while maintaining multiple therapy functions
3Ease of manufacture
If the host computer and cupping cup are produced separately, then each component can be optimized independently, but the production efficiency decreases and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the host computer, power supply, air pump, and cupping cup into a single molded unit. This allows the entire assembly to be manufactured using injection molding or similar processes in one operation, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing costs compared to assembling multiple separately-produced components
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device is compact, portable, and efficient, enabling simultaneous multi-therapy treatments, reducing labor intensity, and enhancing therapeutic outcomes, making it suitable for both professional and personal use.
Implementation Method 1
a vibration motor (7) is arranged on an inner side of the host housing
Implementation Method 2
An electric negative pressure pump (8), a charge/discharge battery (17), a negative ion generator (15) and an air release solenoid valve (16) are also arranged on the inner side of the host housing
Implementation Method 3
an infrared LED light I (21) is arranged on the bottom wall of the total control upper housing
Implementation Method 4
a charge/discharge battery (17) arranged on the inner side of the host housing
Implementation Method 5
a negative ion generator (15) arranged on the inner side of the host housing
Implementation Method 6
an air release solenoid valve (16) arranged on the inner side of the host housing
Data Source
AI summary
An intelligent multifunctional cupping device includes a cup body and a total control upper housing; outer surface of top wall of the cup body is provided with a connection groove, the total control upper housing is connected into connection groove; a control circuit board, a vibration motor, an electric negative pressure pump, a charge/discharge battery, a negative ion generator and an air release solenoid valve are arranged on inner side of the host housing; a charging interface is provided on side wall of one end of the host housing, bottom wall of the total control upper housing is respectively provided with a negative pressure cupping air port, bioelectric current release spring needles, function release spring needles, and an infrared LED light I; the connection groove is provided with a cup body protruding cupping nozzle, bioelectric current release spring needle contact points, and host function release spring needle contact points.