Non-whole-piece drug transfer box used in drug packaging machines

Abstract

This invention relates to a non-whole-piece drug transfer box for use in a drug dispensing machine. The box includes a main body with numerous temporary storage holes penetrating its upper and lower surfaces. Each storage hole corresponds to a specific drug box on a dispensing device. A base plate is slidably connected to the bottom of the main body, sliding radially along the storage holes. The base plate supports the lower ends of all storage holes and can slide away from them. A handle is provided at one end of the base plate along its sliding direction. This invention solves the technical problem of errors in drug dispensing from the dispensing devices of current drug dispensing machines, which affects the efficiency of the machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a non-whole-piece drug transfer box for use in a drug packaging machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the application of drug dispensing machines, the dispensing of non-whole tablets is inevitably involved. Since non-whole tablets cannot be mixed with whole tablets and need to be provided separately, a device for accurately dispensing non-whole tablets into a dispensing hopper has emerged (patent number 2019204618209). This device has a large number of medicine boxes arranged in a matrix. According to a preset dispensing order, the non-whole tablets of each patient are placed into the corresponding medicine box. Then, the device can accurately dispense the non-whole tablets of patients into their medicine bags. For ease of description, this "device for accurately dispensing non-whole tablets into a dispensing hopper" is referred to as "scattered dispensing device" in this invention.

[0003] This device enables the simultaneous packaging of non-whole tablets and whole tablets. However, due to the large number of pill boxes on the device, each administration takes a long time, and the drug packaging machine cannot work properly during the administration process, thus greatly reducing the efficiency of the drug packaging machine.

[0004] In addition, during the medication administration process, due to the large number of medicine boxes and the anxiety of the operators in order to resume the operation of the dispensing machine as soon as possible, errors in medication administration are likely to occur, resulting in incorrect medication in the patient's medicine pack, with very serious consequences. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a non-whole-piece drug transfer box for use in a drug packaging machine, so as to solve the technical problem that the current scattered drug dispensing device for drug packaging machine is prone to errors and affects the efficiency of drug packaging machine.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a non-whole drug transfer box applied to a drug packaging machine, comprising a box body, on which a large number of temporary storage holes are opened through the upper and lower end faces of the box body, each temporary storage hole corresponding to each drug box on the scattered drug dispenser, and a base plate is slidably connected to the bottom of the box body, the base plate can be slidably connected radially along the temporary storage holes, the base plate supports the lower end of all the temporary storage holes and can slide away from all the temporary storage holes, and a handle is provided at one end of the base plate along its sliding direction.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the box body is provided with a positioning plate for abutting against the side wall of the scattered medicine dispenser.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, a display screen is provided on the side of the base plate facing the temporary storage holes, and the display screen can be opposite to all the temporary storage holes. A limiting structure is provided on the base plate and / or the box body to limit the sliding range of the base plate.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the display screen is an electronic paper or ultra-thin LED display screen, and the handle is equipped with a controller for controlling the content displayed on the display screen and a power supply for providing power. The controller is connected to a wireless communication module and / or a USB interface.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the limiting structure is a protrusion or handle provided on the base plate, with the protrusion and handle located at the same end of the base plate.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the limiting structure is a baffle located on the lower edge of the box body on the side away from the handle and interfering with the bottom plate.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the opposite ends of the box body is provided with downwardly extending and symmetrically arranged "L"-shaped support plates. The two support plates and the bottom surface of the box body respectively form "["-shaped sliding grooves with openings facing each other. The two ends of the bottom plate are slidably inserted into the two sliding grooves respectively.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, a lid is detachably connected to the upper end of the box body.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the side wall of the temporary storage hole near the handle gradually slopes inward from top to bottom, with an inclination of 5~30°.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are: by providing a non-whole tablet drug transfer box for use with a dispensing device, this invention enables operators to prepare the next batch of non-whole tablet drugs while the drug dispensing machine is working normally. This can eliminate the operator's anxiety, extend the time for the operator to dispense non-whole tablet drugs according to the prescription, and reduce or even eliminate the error rate. Meanwhile, this invention, by pre-preparing the next batch of non-whole-piece drugs using a whole-piece drug transfer box, allows for quick replenishment of drugs when the dispensing device in the drug packaging machine finishes dispensing. Simply remove the dispensing device, align the non-whole-piece drug transfer box with the top of the dispensing device, ensuring each storage hole in the non-whole-piece transfer box corresponds to a medicine box on the dispensing device. Then, by removing the bottom plate, the storage holes and corresponding medicine boxes are connected, allowing the pre-filled drugs in the non-whole-piece transfer box to fall into the corresponding medicine boxes. This enables rapid replenishment of the dispensing device. After replenishment, inserting the dispensing device back into the drug packaging machine resumes its packaging operation, significantly improving the machine's efficiency.

[0016] The present invention further simplifies the procedure for operators to confirm the medication by setting a display screen on the base plate, which can display the medication that should be added to the corresponding temporary storage hole, thereby improving the accuracy of medication addition. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the scattered drug delivery device described in the background art;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a tilted bottom view of the box body described in this invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the handle described in this invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial sectional view of the box body;

[0023] Figures 1-5 In the middle: 1. Box body, 2. Temporary storage hole, 3. Base plate, 4. Positioning plate, 5. Display screen, 6. Support plate, 7. Slide groove, 8. Handle, 9. Box cover, 10. Protrusion, 11. Baffle, 12. Controller, 13. Power supply, 14. Wireless communication module, 15. USB interface. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] The background technology provided by this invention is a specific "scattered drug dispenser". Although the number of medicine boxes on the "scattered drug dispenser" in the prior art does not correspond to or match the temporary storage hole 2 on the non-whole drug transfer box of this invention, those skilled in the art can adjust the number of temporary storage holes 2 in a targeted manner according to the technical solution provided by this invention, so that the non-whole drug transfer box matches the scattered drug dispenser used in conjunction.

[0026] like Figures 2-5 The non-whole-piece drug transfer box shown is used in a drug packaging machine. It includes a box body 1 with a large number of temporary storage holes 2 penetrating the upper and lower ends of the box body 1. Each temporary storage hole 2 corresponds to a drug box on a loose drug dispenser. A base plate 3 is slidably connected to the bottom of the box body 1. The base plate 3 can slide radially along the temporary storage holes 2. The base plate 3 supports the lower end of all the temporary storage holes 2 and can slide away from all the temporary storage holes 2. A handle 8 is provided at one end of the base plate 3 along its sliding direction.

[0027] To simplify the positioning convenience and accuracy of the medicine transfer box and the loose medicine dispenser, this embodiment preferably provides a positioning plate 4 for abutting against the side wall of the loose medicine dispenser at the bottom edge of the box body 1. The actual number of positioning plates 4 can be increased according to the actual working conditions.

[0028] In this embodiment, a display screen 5 is provided on the side of the base plate 3 facing the temporary storage hole 2. The display screen 5 can be opposite to all the temporary storage holes 2. A limiting structure is provided on the base plate 3 and / or the box body 1 to limit the sliding range of the base plate 3. The display screen 5 can display the medicine that should be put into the corresponding temporary storage hole 2, thereby simplifying the procedure for operators to confirm the medicine and improving the accuracy of medicine dosing.

[0029] In this embodiment, the display screen 5 is an electronic paper display, but an ultra-thin LED display screen can also be used. The handle 8 contains a controller 12 for controlling the content displayed on the display screen 5 and a power supply 13 for providing power. The power supply 13 can be a dry cell battery or a rechargeable lithium battery. The controller 12 is connected to a wireless communication module 14 and a USB interface 15. In actual production, the wireless communication module 14 and USB interface 15 can also be used selectively. The wireless communication module 14 can be a Bluetooth module or a Wi-Fi module. Of course, according to conventional design, the handle 8 also has a switch. Both the wireless communication module 14 and the USB interface 15 can be used for data transmission between the controller 12 and a computer. The USB interface 15 can also be used to charge the power supply 13.

[0030] In this embodiment, the limiting structure is a protrusion 10 or a handle 8 provided on the base plate 3. The protrusion 10 and the handle 8 are provided at the same end of the base plate 3. Alternatively, it can be a baffle 11 provided on the lower edge of the box body 1 away from the handle 8 and interfering with the base plate 3. The baffle 11 can also be used as a positioning plate 4 for positioning the medicine transfer box and the loose medicine dispenser.

[0031] In this embodiment, two downwardly extending and symmetrically arranged "L"-shaped support plates 6 are respectively provided at the bottom of opposite ends of the box body 1. The two support plates 6 form "["-shaped sliding grooves 7 with the bottom surface of the box body 1, with their openings facing each other. The two ends of the bottom plate 3 are slidably inserted into the two sliding grooves 7, thereby realizing the sliding connection between the bottom plate 3 and the box body 1. In order to improve the sliding stability between the bottom plate 3 and the box body 1 and reduce friction, the two sides of the bottom plate 3 are preferably slidably engaged with the sliding grooves 7 by drawer slides. Since the sliding engagement of drawer slides is a conventional technology in this field, it will not be described in this embodiment.

[0032] To improve the safety of the medicines inside the medicine transfer box, this embodiment preferably has a box cover 9 detachably connected to the upper end of the box body 1.

[0033] like Figure 5 As shown, in order to reduce the friction between the medicine and the surface of the base plate 3, the side wall of the temporary storage hole 2 near the handle 8 in this embodiment is gradually inclined inward from top to bottom, with an inclination α of 5~30°. When the base plate 3 is pulled out, the medicine will move towards the inclined side wall of the temporary storage hole 2 under the influence of the base plate 3, forming a climbing state and rolling on the surface of the base plate 3, so as to reduce the surface friction between the medicine and the base plate 3, and reduce the loss and contamination of the medicine.

[0034] The working process of this invention is as follows: Figure 2 and Figure 3 First, insert the base plate 3 into the box body 1, making the handle 8 or protrusion 10 of the base plate 3 abut against the side of the box body 1 to confirm that the base plate 3 is inserted in place. Then, open the box cover 9 and, according to the doctor's order and the dispensing order of the drug dispensing machine, put the non-whole tablets needed by each patient into the respective temporary storage holes 2. After all the dispensing is completed, close the box cover 9. After the dispensing of the loose medication dispenser in the drug dispensing machine is completed, pull the loose medication dispenser out of the drug dispensing machine. Connect the drug transfer box described in this invention to the upper end of the loose medication dispenser. Use the positioning plate 4 to position each temporary storage hole 2 so that each medicine box on the loose medication dispenser is aligned. Then, hold the handle 8 and pull the base plate 3 outward so that each temporary storage hole 2 is connected to each medicine box on the loose medication dispenser. The medicine in each temporary storage hole 2 is then directly transferred to the corresponding medicine box. After confirming that all medications have been transferred, reset base plate 3, remove the medication transfer box from the top of the loose medication dispenser, insert the loose medication dispenser into the medication packaging machine, and resume the packaging operation of the medication packaging machine. The empty medication transfer box can be prepared for the pre-dispensing of the next batch of non-whole tablet medications.

[0035] When a display 5 is installed on the base plate 3, the display 5 is activated when the medicine is dispensed. The display 5 position corresponding to each temporary storage hole 2 displays the medicine information to be dispensed in that temporary storage hole 2. In this way, the operator can dispense the medicine according to the medicine information displayed at the bottom of each temporary storage hole 2, which will not easily cause the problem of mis-grid, and effectively improve the accuracy and efficiency of medicine dispensing.

[0036] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention, as well as some examples of its application, and are not intended to limit the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A non-whole-piece drug transfer box for use in a drug packaging machine, comprising a box body (1), characterized in that, The box body (1) has a large number of temporary storage holes (2) that penetrate the upper and lower surfaces of the box body (1). Each temporary storage hole (2) corresponds to each medicine box on the scattered medicine dispenser. A bottom plate (3) is slidably connected to the bottom of the box body (1). The bottom plate (3) can be slidably connected along the temporary storage holes (2) in the radial direction. The bottom plate (3) supports the lower end of all the temporary storage holes (2) and can slide away from all the temporary storage holes (2). A handle (8) is provided at one end of the bottom plate (3) along its sliding direction. The bottom plate (3) is provided with a display screen (5) on the side facing the temporary storage hole (2). The display screen (5) can be opposite to all the temporary storage holes (2). The bottom plate (3) and / or the box body (1) are provided with a limiting structure to restrict the sliding range of the bottom plate (3). After the non-whole tablet medicine transfer box is prepared in advance for the next batch of non-whole tablet medicine, when the medicine needs to be replenished after the dispensing of the loose medicine dispenser in the medicine packaging machine is finished, the loose medicine dispenser is pulled out of the medicine packaging machine, the non-whole tablet medicine transfer box is connected to the upper end of the loose medicine dispenser, so that each temporary storage hole of the non-whole tablet medicine transfer box corresponds to each medicine box on the loose medicine dispenser, and then the bottom plate is pulled out to make each temporary storage hole connected to the corresponding medicine box, so that the medicine pre-mixed in the non-whole tablet medicine transfer box falls into the corresponding medicine box, realizing the rapid replenishment of the loose medicine dispenser; The bottom of the two opposite ends of the box body (1) is provided with downwardly extending and symmetrically arranged "L"-shaped support plates (6). The two support plates (6) form "["-shaped sliding grooves (7) with the bottom surface of the box body (1) facing each other. The two ends of the bottom plate (3) are slidably inserted into the two sliding grooves (7).

2. The non-whole-piece drug transfer box for use in a drug packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the box body (1) is provided with a positioning plate (4) for abutting against the side wall of the scattered medicine dispenser.

3. The non-whole-piece drug transfer box for use in a drug packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display screen (5) is an electronic paper or ultra-thin LED display screen. The handle (8) is equipped with a controller (12) for controlling the content displayed on the display screen (5) and a power supply (13) for providing power. The controller (12) is connected to a wireless communication module (14) and / or a USB interface (15).

4. The non-whole-piece drug transfer box for use in a drug packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting structure is a protrusion (10) or a handle (8) set on the base plate (3), with the protrusion (10) and the handle (8) set on the same end of the base plate (3).

5. The non-whole-piece drug transfer box for use in a drug packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting structure is a baffle (11) set on the lower edge of the box body (1) away from the handle (8) and interfering with the bottom plate (3).

6. The non-whole-piece drug transfer box for use in a drug packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the box body (1) is detachably connected to a box lid (9).

7. The non-whole-piece drug transfer box for use in a drug packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temporary storage hole (2) has a side wall that is close to the handle (8) that gradually slopes inward from top to bottom, with an inclination of 5 to 30 degrees.

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