Intelligent medicine box dispensing method

By setting up QR codes and temperature indicator cards inside the medicine boxes, the problems of easy malicious use of medicine boxes and temperature monitoring are solved, realizing drug identity verification and stable temperature monitoring, and ensuring drug safety and effectiveness.

CN115535392BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24JIANGXI WANSHEN MACHINERY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGXI WANSHEN MACHINERY
Filing Date
2022-10-09
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

Existing medicine boxes are easily exploited, counterfeit drugs are difficult to identify, and different drugs have different temperature sensitivities. Temperature changes during storage and transportation cannot be monitored, leading to changes in drug properties.

Method used

A QR code and a temperature indicator card are installed inside the medicine box. The QR code records medicine information and temperature changes, the temperature indicator card indicates the temperature by pushing a piston with gas, the carbon dioxide indicator card monitors the airtightness, and the fixing part provides support to prevent the medicine box from collapsing.

Benefits of technology

It enables drug authentication and temperature monitoring, prevents counterfeit drugs, ensures stable drug temperature during storage and transportation, reduces costs and ensures safety and reliability, and prevents cross-contamination and changes in drug properties.

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Abstract

The application discloses a medicine box intelligent distribution method, comprising the following steps: inputting medicine information to be packaged in the medicine box into a two-dimensional code system and generating a two-dimensional code, wherein the medicine information comprises components, functions, use methods and storage temperature; packaging the medicine in the medicine box, wherein the two-dimensional code is located in the medicine box, and a temperature indicating card is further arranged in the medicine box; scanning the two-dimensional code, identifying the storage temperature of the medicine box, storing and distributing the medicine according to the storage temperature, inputting actual storage temperature information and actual distribution temperature information into the two-dimensional code system, observing and recording the temperature indicating card information in multiple links of storage and distribution, and inputting the temperature indicating card information into the two-dimensional code system. The application is safer and more reliable in tracking medicine storage and distribution information by using the two-dimensional code.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application pertains to the pharmaceutical manufacturing field, and particularly to the storage and distribution of pharmaceutical boxes. Background Technology

[0002] Existing medicine boxes are easily exploited for drug tampering, including using genuine medicine boxes to store counterfeit drugs or altering the printed information on the surface of medicine boxes, which can cause great harm to users. During the storage and transportation of medicines, various medicines are often placed together, but different medicines have different sensitivities to temperature. The properties of the medicines often change due to temperature changes during storage and transportation. However, manufacturers cannot monitor the temperature changes of each box of medicines during storage and transportation; at most, they can monitor the temperature changes within the storage or transportation space. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this application discloses an intelligent delivery method for medicine boxes, the delivery method comprising the following steps:

[0004] The information of the medicine to be packaged in the medicine box is entered into the QR code system and a QR code is generated. The medicine information includes the ingredients, functions, usage methods, and storage temperature.

[0005] The medicine is packaged in the medicine box, the QR code is located inside the medicine box, and a temperature indicator card is also provided inside the medicine box;

[0006] Scan the QR code to identify the storage temperature of the medicine box, store and deliver the medicine according to the storage temperature, and enter the actual storage temperature information and actual delivery temperature information into the QR code system. Observe and record the temperature indicator card information at multiple stages of storage and delivery, and enter the temperature indicator card information into the QR code system.

[0007] The medicine box includes an outer packaging and a medicine packaging, wherein the medicine packaging is located within the outer packaging; packaging the medicine with the medicine box includes the following steps:

[0008] The carbon dioxide indicator card is encapsulated within the drug package;

[0009] The drug is packaged within the drug package;

[0010] The QR code is sprayed onto the outer surface of the drug package;

[0011] The temperature indicator card is placed on the outer surface of the drug package.

[0012] The temperature indicator card is encapsulated within the outer casing;

[0013] The drug packaging and fixing part is encapsulated within the outer packaging, and the fixing part is used to fix the drug packaging.

[0014] The peripheral packaging includes a front transparent part, a packaging part, and a rear transparent part. The front transparent part, the packaging part, and the rear transparent part form a sealed space. The drug packaging and the fixing part are located within the sealed space. The QR code can be seen through the front transparent part.

[0015] The drug packaging includes a planar portion, a storage portion, and an identification portion. The planar portion and the storage portion are integrally formed. The storage portion has a concave structure. The identification portion seals and covers the planar portion and the storage portion. The QR code is sprayed on the outer surface of the identification portion. The temperature indicator card is fixedly set on the outer surface of the identification portion. The temperature indicator card can be seen through the front transparent portion.

[0016] The storage unit and the identification unit form a closed space, and the carbon dioxide indicator card and the medicine are disposed in the closed space.

[0017] The fixing part clamps the flat part, and the QR code does not contact the front transparent part.

[0018] The carbon dioxide indicator card includes a carbon dioxide indicator strip and an isolation section, the isolation section being used to separate the carbon dioxide indicator card from the medicine; the storage section is a transparent structure, through which the carbon dioxide indicator strip can be seen; the carbon dioxide indicator strip can also be seen through the rear transparent section;

[0019] The storage section does not contact the rear transparent section;

[0020] The carbon dioxide indicator strip includes a carbon dioxide indicator and fiber paper. The carbon dioxide indicator is disposed on the fiber paper and includes a gas-sensitive gel made by mixing methyl red, bromothymol blue, methylcellulose, and glycerin.

[0021] The temperature indicator card includes a shell and a piston. The shell forms a sealed cavity, and the piston is located inside the sealed cavity and is in sealed contact with the inner surface of the sealed cavity. The piston divides the sealed cavity into an upper sealed cavity and a lower sealed cavity.

[0022] The upper sealed cavity is a vacuum, and the lower sealed cavity is sealed with an inert gas. The pressure of the inert gas increases with rising temperature, causing the thrust of the inert gas on the piston to gradually increase until it exceeds the maximum static friction between the piston and the inner surface of the sealed cavity, thus pushing the piston towards the upper sealed cavity. As the temperature decreases, the pressure of the inert gas decreases, causing the thrust of the inert gas on the piston to gradually decrease until it falls below the dynamic friction between the piston and the inner surface of the sealed cavity, thus stopping the piston's movement. The position of the piston within the sealed cavity indicates the maximum temperature experienced by the temperature indicator card.

[0023] There are multiple storage units, and the QR code is set on the surface of each storage unit.

[0024] The storage unit does not contact the fixing unit.

[0025] The method disclosed in this application has the following advantages:

[0026] By setting a QR code inside the medicine box, the integrity of the QR code on the surface of the medicine packaging can be used to determine whether the medicine packaging has been maliciously damaged or whether the medicine has been tampered with.

[0027] Temperature information is entered into a QR code, which makes it easier for users and pharmaceutical manufacturers to monitor temperature changes during drug storage and distribution, and prevents incorrect temperatures during drug storage and distribution from affecting the drug's efficacy.

[0028] By placing a temperature indicator card at the packaging of medicines, it is easy to monitor the temperature changes inside each box of medicines. The temperature indicator card, which is driven by a gas piston, will not contaminate the medicine even if it breaks. Compared with temperature sensing devices that rely on the thermal expansion of liquids, it is safer, more reliable, and less expensive.

[0029] By placing both the carbon dioxide indicator card and the medicine inside the storage section, it is easy to monitor whether the seal between the storage section and the identification section is leaking, and an isolation section is set between the carbon dioxide indicator strip and the medicine to prevent cross-contamination.

[0030] Because the fixing part clamps the flat part, the QR code does not contact the front transparent part, and the storage part does not contact the rear transparent part. There is a buffer space between the drug packaging and the external packaging. During the storage and transportation of the drug box, the fixing part provides supporting tension for the drug box to prevent the drug box from being squeezed and collapsing. The buffer space plays a role in protecting the drug packaging and protecting the drug. Attached image description:

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the medicine box used in this application.

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the temperature detection device of this application.

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drug packaging used in this application.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent delivery method of this application.

[0036] 1. Peripheral encapsulation; 11. Front transparent portion; 12. Encapsulation portion; 13. Rear transparent portion; 2. Fixing portion; 3. Identification portion; 4. Temperature indicator card; 41. Housing; 42. Piston; 5. Drug encapsulation; 51. Includes flat portion; 52. Storage portion; 6. Drug; 7. Carbon dioxide indicator card; 71. Carbon dioxide indicator strip; 72. Isolation portion. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments of this application; the directional expressions involved in this application, such as up and down, are all positioned according to the view layout of this application.

[0038] like Figure 1-4 As shown: To address the problems existing in the prior art, this application discloses an intelligent delivery method for medicine boxes, the delivery method comprising the following steps:

[0039] The information of the medicine (6) to be packaged in the medicine box is entered into the QR code system and a QR code is generated. The information of the medicine (6) includes the ingredients, functions, usage methods and storage temperature.

[0040] The medicine is packaged in the medicine box (6), the QR code is located inside the medicine box, and a temperature indicator card (4) is also provided inside the medicine box.

[0041] Scan the QR code to identify the storage temperature of the medicine box, store and deliver the medicine (6) according to the storage temperature, and enter the actual storage temperature information and actual delivery temperature information into the QR code system. Observe and record the temperature indicator card (4) information at multiple stages of storage and delivery, and enter the temperature indicator card (4) information into the QR code system.

[0042] The medicine box includes an outer packaging (1) and a medicine packaging (5), wherein the medicine packaging (5) is located within the outer packaging (1); packaging the medicine (6) with the medicine box includes the following steps:

[0043] The carbon dioxide indicator card (7) is encapsulated within the drug packaging (5);

[0044] The drug is packaged (5) inside the drug package (5);

[0045] The QR code is sprayed onto the outer surface of the drug package (5);

[0046] The temperature indicator card (4) is placed on the outer surface of the drug package (5).

[0047] The temperature indicator card (4) is encapsulated within the outer casing (1);

[0048] The drug packaging (5) and the fixing part (2) are packaged inside the outer packaging (1), and the fixing part (2) is used to fix the drug packaging (5).

[0049] The outer packaging (1) includes a front transparent part (11), a packaging part (12), and a rear transparent part (13). The front transparent part (11), the packaging part (12), and the rear transparent part (13) form a sealed space. The drug packaging (5) and the fixing part (2) are located in the sealed space. The QR code can be seen through the front transparent part (11).

[0050] The drug packaging (5) includes a planar part (51), a storage part (52), and an identification part (3). The planar part (51) and the storage part (52) are integrally formed. The storage part (52) has a concave structure. The identification part (3) seals and covers the planar part (51) and the storage part (52). The QR code is sprayed on the outer surface of the identification part (3). The temperature indicator card (4) is fixedly set on the outer surface of the identification part (3). The temperature indicator card (4) can be seen through the front transparent part (11).

[0051] The storage unit (52) and the identification unit (3) form a closed space, and the carbon dioxide indicator card (7) and the medicine (6) are provided in the closed space.

[0052] The fixing part (2) clamps the flat part (51), and the QR code does not contact the front transparent part (11).

[0053] The carbon dioxide indicator card (7) includes a carbon dioxide indicator strip (71) and an isolation section, the isolation section being used to separate the carbon dioxide indicator card (7) from the medicine (6); the storage section (52) is a transparent structure, through which the carbon dioxide indicator strip (71) can be seen; the carbon dioxide indicator strip (71) can be seen through the rear transparent section (13).

[0054] The storage unit (52) does not contact the rear transparent part (13);

[0055] The carbon dioxide indicator strip (71) includes a carbon dioxide indicator and fiber paper. The carbon dioxide indicator is disposed on the fiber paper. The carbon dioxide indicator includes a gas-sensitive gel made by mixing methyl red, bromothymol blue, methylcellulose, and glycerin.

[0056] The temperature indicator card (4) includes a shell (41) and a piston (42). The shell (41) forms a sealed cavity. The piston (42) is located in the sealed cavity and is in sealed contact with the inner surface of the sealed cavity. The piston (42) divides the sealed cavity into an upper sealed cavity and a lower sealed cavity.

[0057] The upper sealed cavity is a vacuum, and the lower sealed cavity is sealed with an inert gas. The pressure of the inert gas increases with the temperature, causing the thrust of the inert gas on the piston (42) to gradually increase and rise to a level greater than the maximum static friction between the piston (42) and the inner surface of the sealed cavity. This pushes the piston (42) towards the upper sealed cavity. As the temperature decreases, the pressure of the inert gas decreases, causing the thrust of the inert gas on the piston (42) to gradually decrease and fall to a level less than the dynamic friction between the piston (42) and the inner surface of the sealed cavity. This causes the piston (42) to stop moving. The position of the piston (42) in the sealed cavity indicates the maximum temperature experienced by the temperature indicator card (4).

[0058] There are multiple storage units (52), and the QR code is provided on the surface of each storage unit (52).

[0059] The storage unit (52) does not contact the fixing unit (2).

[0060] The method disclosed in this application has the following advantages:

[0061] By setting a QR code inside the medicine box, the integrity of the QR code on the surface of the medicine package (5) can be used to determine whether the medicine package (5) has been maliciously damaged or whether the medicine (6) has been replaced.

[0062] Temperature information is entered into a QR code so that users and drug (6) manufacturers can keep track of temperature changes during drug (6) storage and distribution, and prevent incorrect temperatures during drug (6) storage and distribution from affecting the drug (6) properties.

[0063] By setting the temperature indicator card (4) at the medicine packaging (5), it is convenient to monitor the temperature change inside each box of medicine (6). The temperature indicator card (4) is driven by a gas piston (42). Even if it breaks, it will not contaminate the medicine (6). Compared with temperature sensing devices that expand when liquids are heated, it is safer, more reliable, and cheaper.

[0064] By placing both the carbon dioxide indicator card (7) and the medicine (6) inside the storage section (52), it is easy to monitor whether the seal between the storage section (52) and the identification section (3) is leaking, and an isolation section is set between the carbon dioxide indicator strip (71) and the medicine (6) to prevent cross-contamination.

[0065] Since the fixing part (2) clamps the flat part (51), the QR code does not contact the front transparent part (11), and the storage part (52) does not contact the rear transparent part (13). There is a buffer space between the drug packaging (5) and the outer packaging. During the storage and transportation of the drug box, the fixing part (2) provides the supporting tension of the drug box to prevent the drug box from being squeezed and collapsing. The buffer space plays a role in protecting the drug packaging (5) and protecting the drug (6).

Claims

1. A smart medicine box delivery method, characterized in that, The delivery method includes the following steps: The information of the medicine to be packaged in the medicine box is entered into the QR code system and a QR code is generated. The medicine information includes the ingredients, functions, usage methods and storage temperature of the medicine. The medicine is packaged in the medicine box, the QR code is located inside the medicine box, and a temperature indicator card is also provided inside the medicine box; Scan the QR code to identify the storage temperature of the medicine box, store and deliver the medicine according to the storage temperature, and enter the actual storage temperature information and actual delivery temperature information into the QR code system. Observe and record the temperature indicator card information at multiple stages of storage and delivery, and enter the temperature indicator card information into the QR code system. The medicine box includes an outer packaging and a medicine packaging, wherein the medicine packaging is located within the outer packaging; packaging the medicine with the medicine box includes the following steps: The carbon dioxide indicator card is encapsulated within the drug package; The drug is packaged within the drug package; The QR code is sprayed onto the outer surface of the drug package; The temperature indicator card is placed on the outer surface of the drug package. The temperature indicator card is encapsulated within the outer casing; The drug packaging and fixing part is encapsulated within the outer packaging, and the fixing part is used to fix the drug packaging. The peripheral packaging includes a front transparent portion, a packaging portion, and a rear transparent portion, which together form a sealed space. The drug packaging and the fixing portion are located within the sealed space, and the QR code can be seen through the front transparent portion. The drug packaging includes a planar portion, a storage portion, and an identification portion. The planar portion and the storage portion are integrally formed. The storage portion has a concave structure. The identification portion seals and covers the planar portion and the storage portion. The QR code is sprayed onto the outer surface of the identification portion. The temperature indicator card is fixedly disposed on the outer surface of the identification portion and can be seen through the front transparent portion. The storage unit and the identification unit form a closed space, and the carbon dioxide indicator card and the medicine are disposed in the closed space.

2. The intelligent medicine box delivery method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing part clamps the flat part, and the QR code does not contact the front transparent part.

3. The intelligent medicine box delivery method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The carbon dioxide indicator card includes a carbon dioxide indicator strip and an isolation section, the isolation section being used to separate the carbon dioxide indicator card from the medicine; the storage section is a transparent structure, through which the carbon dioxide indicator strip can be seen; the carbon dioxide indicator strip can also be seen through the rear transparent section; The storage section does not contact the rear transparent section; The carbon dioxide indicator strip includes a carbon dioxide indicator and fiber paper. The carbon dioxide indicator is disposed on the fiber paper and includes a gas-sensitive gel made of a mixture of methyl red, bromothymol blue, methylcellulose, and glycerin.

4. The intelligent medicine box delivery method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature indicator card includes a shell and a piston. The shell forms a sealed cavity, and the piston is located inside the sealed cavity and is in sealed contact with the inner surface of the sealed cavity. The piston divides the sealed cavity into an upper sealed cavity and a lower sealed cavity. The upper sealed cavity is a vacuum, and the lower sealed cavity is sealed with an inert gas. The pressure of the inert gas increases with rising temperature, causing the thrust of the inert gas on the piston to gradually increase until it exceeds the maximum static friction between the piston and the inner surface of the sealed cavity, thus pushing the piston towards the upper sealed cavity. As the temperature decreases, the pressure of the inert gas decreases, causing the thrust of the inert gas on the piston to gradually decrease until it falls below the dynamic friction between the piston and the inner surface of the sealed cavity, thus stopping the piston's movement. The position of the piston within the sealed cavity indicates the maximum temperature experienced by the temperature indicator card.

5. The intelligent medicine box delivery method according to claim 3, characterized in that, There are multiple storage units, and the QR code is set on the surface of each storage unit.

6. The intelligent medicine box delivery method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The storage unit does not contact the fixing unit.

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