RESUMEN
Combined with the material characteristics of acupuncture needle, new connection technology and injection moulding technology, and through mechanical test, a new type of magnetic joint for electroacupuncture instrument, with regular appearance and simple manufacturing process, is developed, which can be connected with acupuncture needle in close range. This joint is composed of the inner magnet joint and the outer joint protective sleeve. The new conductive adhesive is used to simplify the manufacturing process. Its advantages include connection with acupuncture needle by magnetic force, being convenient to store when idle and easy to switch to the working state, and quick disconnection in case of emergency. This joint is connected safely and firmly with acupuncture needle by magnetic force, which shortens the operation time, improves the working efficiency, and effectively solves the problems existing in the crocodile clip connector.
RESUMEN
Electroacupuncture instruments as Chinese medicine treatment equipment clinically used most extensively play an important role in improving clinical effect of acupuncture treatment. Although the history of electroacupuncture instruments only has more than 60 years, the development of electroacupuncture equipment has experienced a very rich course. Especially in recentyears, the development of electroacupuncture instruments took on a new developing state. It is certain that thedevelopment of electroacupuncture instruments has entered a new era and the future developing speed and quality of electroacupuncture instruments will be significantly raised. By a review of the developing history of electroacupuncture equipmen, this article technically classifies electroacupuncture instruments and deeply analyzes some problems existent in the development of electroacupuncture instruments so as to propose more strict requirements for the future design of electroacupuncture instruments andsatisfy the demand of clinical acupuncture practice.