Multi-probe Microwave Moxibustion Device for Simultaneous Acupoint Treatment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing microwave physiotherapy acupoint acupuncture instruments are limited to single-probe operation, requiring manual handling and unable to treat multiple acupoints simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
An integrated microwave physiotherapy acupoint acupuncture device with a main console, physiotherapy couch, and multiple mechanical arms equipped with microwave probes, allowing simultaneous treatment of up to ten acupoints while adjusting patient posture on an electric couch.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single-probe microwave acupuncture instrument is used, then the device structure is simple and easy to operate, but it cannot treat multiple acupoints simultaneously and requires manual handling for each point
Solution Approach 1:
The device divides the treatment system into multiple independent probe units, each capable of treating one acupoint. The mounting box contains multiple magnetrons and mechanical arms that can be independently controlled, allowing simultaneous treatment of multiple acupoints while maintaining modular simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple microwave probes and their control systems into a single integrated device. The mounting box houses multiple magnetrons, control circuits, and mechanical arms that work together to deliver simultaneous multi-point treatment, merging functionality while maintaining operational simplicity
2Productivity
If multiple microwave probes are arranged to treat ten acupoints simultaneously, then treatment efficiency is improved, but the device structure becomes complex with multiple magnetrons and mechanical arms
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting box serves as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple magnetrons and mechanical arms. Each component follows a standardized design that can be replicated and configured for different treatment needs, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining multi-point treatment capability
Solution Approach 2:
The device employs a nested structure where mechanical arms are mounted on the box, probes are attached to the arms, and control circuits are integrated within the mounting box. This hierarchical nesting consolidates components and reduces spatial complexity while enabling simultaneous multi-point treatment
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
Enables simultaneous treatment of multiple acupoints, enhancing local blood circulation, accelerating metabolism, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain through thermal and biological effects, with improved convenience and safety.
Implementation Method 1
A microwave magnetron is arranged inside the mounting box, and a mechanical arm is arranged at a top of the mounting box. An end part of the mechanical arm is provided with a microwave probe, and the microwave magnetron is connected to the microwave probe at the end part of the mechanical arm through a line
Implementation Method 2
Enables simultaneous treatment of multiple acupoints, enhancing local blood circulation, accelerating metabolism, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain through thermal and biological effects
Implementation Method 3
Microwave treatment of diseases is mainly achieved through thermal and biological effects. When acting on body tissues, the microwave may cause high-frequency oscillation of ions, water molecules and dipoles in tissue cells
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AI summary
A microwave physiotherapy acupoint acupuncture device comprises: a primary control platform (1) and a physiotherapy bed (2); a mounting frame (3) and a control box (4) are arranged at an end portion of the physiotherapy bed (2), and a patient parameter display screen (5) is provided on the mounting frame (3); a microwave source is disposed in the control box (4), and a control panel (6) is arranged on the outside of the control box (4); a side portion of the physiotherapy bed (2) is provided with a mounting box (7), and a microwave magnetron is arranged in the mounting box (7); a mechanical arm (8) is disposed at the top of the mounting box (7), a microwave probe is arranged at an end of the mechanical arm (8), and the microwave magnetron is connected via wiring to the microwave probe at the end of the mechanical arm (8). During use, a patient lies on the physiotherapy bed (2), the acupoint moxibustion device can simultaneously perform microwave physiotherapy on 10 acupuncture points of the patient, and the electric physiotherapy bed (2) can adjust the lying posture of the patient.