Intelligent dispensing equipment of smart pharmacy

Abstract

This invention discloses an intelligent dispensing device for smart pharmacies, comprising a drug storage and dispensing module, a drug replenishment module, and a drug retrieval module. The drug storage and dispensing module includes a drug storage cabinet; the drug retrieval module includes an operation screen, a retrieval port, and a main controller; the retrieval module includes a receiving platform that delivers the drug to the retrieval port; the drug storage and dispensing module includes a conveyor belt located below the drug storage cabinet that delivers the drug to the receiving platform; the drug replenishment module includes a slide rail assembly and a dispensing platform slidably mounted on the slide rail assembly that transports the drug to the drug storage cabinet; the main controller interacts with the drug storage and dispensing module, the replenishment module, and the drug retrieval module via signals. This invention is applicable to the dispensing and storage of boxed medicines, saving pharmacies labor costs and enabling 24-hour unmanned dispensing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of drug delivery, and more specifically to an intelligent dispensing device for a smart pharmacy. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, the deepening of urbanization, the increase in urban population, and the acceleration of the pace of urban life, people's demand for commonly used medicines has also increased.

[0003] Pharmacies are widely distributed in cities, making it convenient for people to purchase medicines. However, most pharmacies close around 9 or 10 pm. A small number of pharmacies have staff on duty 24 hours a day, but these are few and far between. If someone urgently needs medicine late at night, they often have to go to a hospital emergency room. For minor everyday ailments, going to the emergency room not only incurs significant time and financial costs for the patient but also consumes medical resources that could otherwise be avoided. During peak flu season or other infectious disease outbreaks, there is also a risk of cross-infection.

[0004] In the current technology, unmanned beverage and snack vending machines are quite common in cities. However, unmanned pharmaceutical vending machines require 100% accuracy, unlike beverage and snack vending machines. Therefore, the development of unmanned pharmaceutical vending machines needs to be both rapid and reliable. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the above technical problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent dispensing device suitable for the sale of daily medications in smart pharmacies.

[0006] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, the technical solution of this invention is: an intelligent dispensing device for a smart pharmacy, comprising a drug storage and dispensing module, a drug replenishment module, and a drug retrieval module. The drug storage and dispensing module includes a drug storage cabinet, and the drug retrieval module includes an operation screen, a drug retrieval port, and a main controller. The drug retrieval module includes a receiving platform that delivers the medication to the drug retrieval port; the drug storage and dispensing module includes a conveyor belt located below the drug storage cabinet, which delivers the medication to the receiving platform; the drug replenishment module includes a slide rail assembly and a dispensing platform slidably mounted on the slide rail assembly, which transports the medication to the drug storage cabinet; and the main controller interacts with the drug storage and dispensing module, the drug replenishment module, and the drug retrieval module via signals.

[0007] In the above technical solution, the medicine storage cabinet has a transparent glass door on the outside and an LED lighting system inside. A conveyor belt is located below the medicine storage cabinet, and all aisles within the cabinet share a single conveyor belt.

[0008] A shelf is installed below the medicine dispensing port, which is also equipped with an automatic lifting door and an anti-pinch light curtain.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the medicine storage cabinet includes multiple parallel cargo channels.

[0010] A further technical solution includes a U-shaped support, a self-sliding track 111 disposed within the U-shaped support, two self-pulling wheels disposed at the front end of the U-shaped support, and a top-out plate movably disposed between the two self-pulling wheels. One end of the top-out plate is provided with a top-out self-pulling wheel, and the other end is connected to an electric push rod.

[0011] In a further technical solution, a top plate fixing bracket is fixedly installed at the bottom of the U-shaped bracket, an arc-shaped groove is provided on the fixing bracket, and a rolling bearing is fixedly installed on the side of the top plate, the rolling bearing cooperating with the arc-shaped groove.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the cargo channel forms a certain angle with the horizontal plane, so that the medicine placed in the cargo channel can slide along the cargo channel to the cargo channel outlet.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the drug dispensing module includes an outer shell, a recovery chamber and a drug dispensing chamber fixed on the outer shell, and a screw module for controlling the up-and-down movement of the drug receiving platform.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the outer casing may also be equipped with an eco-friendly bag outlet, a facial recognition camera, a receipt dispenser, a card reader, and a barcode scanner. The outer casing contains necessary components and consumables that work in conjunction with the eco-friendly bag outlet, facial recognition camera, receipt dispenser, card reader, and barcode scanner.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the drug receiving platform includes a U-shaped drug receiving chamber, a self-sliding drug receiving channel disposed within the U-shaped drug receiving chamber, and a baffle plate rotatably disposed at the opening of the U-shaped drug receiving chamber. The baffle plate is L-shaped, and a pull rod is rotatably disposed below the baffle plate. An electromagnet is disposed at the bottom of the U-shaped drug receiving chamber, and the electromagnet cooperates with the pull rod.

[0016] In the above technical solution, two through-beam sensors are installed at the opening of the U-shaped drug receiving compartment to detect the falling of drugs. An image recognition component is also fixedly installed above the drug receiving platform to identify drug information.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the tonic module includes a tonic support, multiple tonic shelves fixed on the tonic support, and a tonic receiving mechanism fixed on the tonic support. The tonic receiving mechanism includes a lead screw vertically fixed on the tonic support and a tonic slider slidably mounted on the lead screw. At least one tonic platform is fixedly mounted on the tonic slider. A tonic baffle is fixedly mounted on one side of the tonic platform. A tonic baffle is movably mounted at the opening of the tonic platform. A tonic self-sliding track is provided at the bottom of the tonic platform.

[0018] A further technical solution is provided, wherein the medicine shelf includes two parallel medicine channels, a medicine pusher plate disposed in the medicine channels, and an indicator light disposed at the end of the medicine channels.

[0019] A further technical solution is to install a restocking operation screen and a barcode scanner on the medicine shelf.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the dosing platform is slidably mounted on the slide rail assembly via a dosing slider, dosing baffles are fixedly mounted on both sides of the dosing platform, a dosing baffle is movably mounted at the opening of the dosing platform, a dosing self-sliding channel is provided at the bottom of the dosing platform, and the dosing slider is driven by a motor.

[0021] The advantages of this invention are:

[0022] 1. This invention is applicable to the dispensing and storage of boxed medicines, which can save pharmacies labor costs and enable 24-hour unmanned dispensing;

[0023] 2. The drug storage and dispensing module, drug replenishment module, and drug retrieval module of this invention are designed separately, offering high flexibility in selection;

[0024] 3. The product channels of this invention are installed separately, have high interchangeability, are easy to maintain, and have multiple widths to accommodate the placement of different medicines;

[0025] 4. The dispensing structure at the front end of the delivery channel in this invention uses an electric push rod in conjunction with the top of a cam groove to dispense the medicine, eliminating the need for sensor-based control. A self-pulling wheel is designed at the front end of the delivery channel to facilitate the sliding of medicine and prevent it from getting stuck during dispensing.

[0026] 5. The medicine dispensing module of the present invention can provide a biodegradable and environmentally friendly bag, which can provide convenience for customers. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. The accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drug storage and dispensing module of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the tonic module structure of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drug dispensing module of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cargo channel structure of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the tonic delivery channel structure of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the drug receiving platform structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0036] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the drug receiving platform structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the drug delivery platform structure of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the tonic platform structure of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the drug dispensing mode in this embodiment, showing the drug waiting state.

[0040] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the drug dispensing status in the drug dispensing mode of this embodiment;

[0041] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the medication replenishment status in this embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0042] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the medication replenishment status in this embodiment. Figure 2 .

[0043] The module includes: 1. Medicine storage and dispensing module; 2. Medicine replenishment module; 3. Medicine retrieval module; 4. Medicines;

[0044] 11. Cargo channel; 12. Conveyor belt;

[0045] 21. Replenishment channel; 22. Replenishment platform; 23. Dosing platform; 25. Slide rail assembly; 26. Replenishment operation screen;

[0046] 31. Medication receiving platform; 32. Medication dispensing compartment; 33. Recycling compartment; 34. Image recognition component; 35. Dispensing port; 36. Control panel;

[0047] 111. Self-sliding cargo channel; 112. Electric push rod; 113. Top ejector plate; 114. Arc-shaped groove;

[0048] 211. Indicator light; 212. Tonic push plate;

[0049] 221. Reflection sensor; 222. Medication replenishment baffle;

[0050] 231. Reflection sensor; 232. Dosing baffle plate;

[0051] 311. Through-beam sensor; 312. Reset spring; 313. Drug baffle plate; 314. Electromagnet; 315. Pull rod; 316. Drug receiving slide. Detailed Implementation

[0052] Example:

[0053] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a smart dispensing device for a smart pharmacy includes a medicine storage and dispensing module 1, a medicine replenishment module 2, and a medicine retrieval module 3. The medicine storage and dispensing module 1 includes a medicine storage cabinet. The medicine retrieval module 3 includes an operation screen 36, a medicine retrieval port 35, and a main controller. The medicine retrieval module 3 includes a medicine receiving platform 31, which delivers medicine to the medicine retrieval port 35. The medicine storage and dispensing module 1 includes a conveyor belt 12 located below the medicine storage cabinet, which delivers medicine to the medicine receiving platform 31. The medicine replenishment module 2 includes a slide rail assembly 25 and a medicine adding platform 23 slidably mounted on the slide rail assembly 25, which delivers medicine to the medicine storage cabinet. The main controller interacts with the medicine storage and dispensing module 1, the medicine replenishment module 2, and the medicine retrieval module 3 via signals.

[0054] The medicine storage cabinet has a transparent glass door on the outside and an LED lighting system inside. A conveyor belt 12 is located below the medicine storage cabinet, and all the cargo channels 11 inside the cabinet share the same conveyor belt 12.

[0055] A shelf is installed below the medicine dispensing port 35, and the medicine dispensing port 35 is also equipped with an automatic lifting door and an anti-pinch light curtain.

[0056] like Figure 5 As shown, the medicine storage cabinet includes multiple parallel cargo channels 11.

[0057] The cargo channel 11 includes a U-shaped bracket, a cargo channel self-sliding track 111 set inside the U-shaped bracket, two self-pulling wheels set at the front end of the U-shaped bracket, and a top plate 113 movably set between the two self-pulling wheels. One end of the top plate 113 is provided with a top self-pulling wheel, and the other end is connected to an electric push rod 112.

[0058] The bottom of the U-shaped bracket is fixedly provided with a top plate 113 fixing bracket, and an arc groove 114 is provided on the fixing bracket. A rolling bearing is fixedly provided on the side of the top plate 113, and the rolling bearing cooperates with the arc groove 114.

[0059] The cargo channel 11 forms a certain angle with the horizontal plane, so that the medicine placed in the cargo channel 11 can slide along the cargo channel 11 to the outlet of the cargo channel 11.

[0060] like Figure 4 As shown, the medicine dispensing module 3 includes an outer shell, a recovery chamber 33 and a medicine dispensing chamber fixed on the outer shell, and a screw module that controls the up and down movement of the medicine receiving platform 31.

[0061] The outer casing can also be equipped with an eco-friendly bag dispenser, a facial recognition camera, a receipt dispenser, a card reader, and a barcode scanner. The outer casing contains the necessary components and consumables that work in conjunction with the eco-friendly bag dispenser, facial recognition camera, receipt dispenser, card reader, and barcode scanner.

[0062] like Figure 7 , 8 As shown, the drug receiving platform 31 includes a U-shaped drug receiving chamber, a drug receiving self-sliding chute 316 disposed in the U-shaped drug receiving chamber, and a drug baffle 313 rotatably disposed at the opening of the U-shaped drug receiving chamber. The baffle is L-shaped, and a pull rod 315 is rotatably disposed below the baffle. An electromagnet 314 is disposed at the bottom of the U-shaped drug receiving chamber, and the electromagnet 314 cooperates with the pull rod 315.

[0063] Two through-beam sensors 311 are installed at the opening of the U-shaped drug receiving chamber, and an image recognition component 34 is fixedly installed above the drug receiving platform 31.

[0064] like Figure 3 , 6 As shown in Figure 10, the tonic module 2 includes a tonic support, multiple tonic shelves fixed on the tonic support, and a tonic receiving mechanism fixed on the tonic support. The tonic receiving mechanism includes a lead screw fixed vertically on the tonic support and a tonic slider slidably mounted on the lead screw. Two tonic platforms 22 are fixedly mounted on the tonic slider. A tonic baffle is fixedly mounted on one side of the tonic platform 22. A tonic baffle is movably mounted at the opening of the tonic platform 22. A tonic self-sliding track is provided at the bottom of the tonic platform 22.

[0065] A reflection sensor 221 is installed at the opening on one side of the medicine replenishment platform 22.

[0066] Two replenishment platforms 22 are located on both sides of the lead screw. The bottom surfaces of the two replenishment platforms 22 are inclined to form a "V" shape. The replenishment baffles of the two replenishment platforms 22 are located at a lower position, lower than the side where the reflection sensor 221 is installed.

[0067] The medicine shelf includes two parallel medicine aisles 21, a medicine pusher 212 installed in the medicine aisles 21, and an indicator light 211 installed at the end of the medicine aisles 21.

[0068] The medicine shelf is equipped with a restocking control panel and a barcode scanner.

[0069] like Figure 9As shown, the dosing platform 23 is slidably mounted on the slide rail assembly 25 via a dosing slider. Dosing baffles are fixedly mounted on both sides of the dosing platform 23, and a dosing baffle 232 is movably mounted at the opening of the dosing platform 23. A dosing self-sliding channel is provided at the bottom of the dosing platform 23, and the dosing slider is driven by a motor.

[0070] A reflection sensor 231 is installed at the opening on one side of the dosing platform 23.

[0071] Two dosing platforms 23 are located on both sides of the dosing slider. The bottom surfaces of the two dosing platforms 23 are inclined to form a "V" shape. The dosing baffles of the two dosing platforms 23 are positioned lower than the side where the reflection sensor 231 is installed.

[0072] How to use this embodiment:

[0073] Medication dispensing mode:

[0074] like Figure 11 , 12 As shown, after receiving a medication dispensing command, the electric push rod 112 corresponding to the delivery channel 11 starts working, driving the ejector plate 113 to move along the arc-shaped groove 114. When it reaches a certain position, the first box of medicine at the front of the delivery channel 11 falls onto the conveyor belt 12 without obstruction. Then the electric push rod 112 and the ejector plate reset. The conveyor belt 12 carries the medicine to the left, finally conveying it to the receiving platform 31. After the through-beam sensor 311 on the receiving platform 31 detects that medicine has fallen, the conveyor belt 12 stops working, and the image recognition component 34 starts working. If the medication is dispensed correctly, the receiving platform 31 moves to the dispensing chamber 32 via the lead screw module. The electromagnet 314 works, causing the baffle plate 313 to flip, and the medicine slides into the dispensing chamber 32. The electromagnet 314 stops working, the baffle plate 313 resets via the return spring 312, the automatic lifting door opens, and the patient takes the medicine, completing the medication dispensing process.

[0075] If the shipped items are incorrect during the above steps, the medicines will be sent to recycling bin 33 to complete the recycling process.

[0076] Tonic Mode:

[0077] like Figure 13 , 14As shown, after receiving a replenishment command, the replenishment platform 22 moves to the corresponding replenishment channel 21. The motor of the replenishment channel 21 starts working, pushing the medicine forward. When it reaches a certain position, it falls onto the replenishment platform 22. The reflection sensor 221 detects the medicine falling and the motor of the replenishment channel 21 stops working. Because the replenishment platform 22 is tilted forward and backward and installed at an angle to the left and right, the medicine will slide down to the inner front side of the replenishment platform 22 due to its own weight, where a replenishment baffle plate limits its movement. When the dispensing platform 23 moves to the docking position with the replenishment platform 22, the dispensing baffle plate at the front of the replenishment platform 22 moves down, and the medicine slides forward onto the dispensing platform 23 due to its own weight. The reflection sensor 231 detects the medicine falling and the dispensing platform 23 moves to the channel that needs replenishment via a linear module. The dispensing baffle plate 232 at the front of the dispensing platform 23 moves down, and the medicine slides down into the replenished drug channel 21, completing the replenishment.

Claims

1. A smart dispensing device for a smart pharmacy, comprising a medicine storage and dispensing module, a medicine replenishment module, and a medicine retrieval module, wherein the medicine storage and dispensing module includes a medicine storage cabinet, and the medicine retrieval module includes an operation screen, a medicine retrieval port, and a main controller, characterized in that: The medication dispensing module includes a medication receiving platform that delivers medication to the dispensing port; the medication storage and dispensing module includes a conveyor belt located below the medication storage cabinet that delivers medication to the medication receiving platform; the medication replenishment module includes a slide rail assembly and a medication dispensing platform slidably mounted on the slide rail assembly, which delivers medication to the medication storage cabinet; the main controller interacts with the medication storage and dispensing module, the medication replenishment module, and the medication dispensing module; the medication replenishment module includes a medication replenishment bracket, multiple medication shelves fixed on the medication replenishment bracket, and a device fixed on the medication replenishment bracket. The medicine receiving mechanism includes a lead screw vertically fixed on the medicine holder and a medicine slider slidably mounted on the lead screw. At least one medicine platform is fixedly mounted on the medicine slider. A medicine baffle is fixedly mounted on one side of the medicine platform. A medicine baffle is movably mounted at the opening of the medicine platform. A medicine self-sliding track is provided at the bottom of the medicine platform. The medicine shelf includes two parallel medicine channels, a medicine pusher plate set in the medicine channels, and an indicator light set at the end of the medicine channels. The medicine shelf is equipped with a replenishment operation screen and a barcode scanner.

2. The intelligent dispensing equipment for a smart pharmacy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The medicine storage cabinet includes multiple parallel cargo channels.

3. The intelligent dispensing equipment for a smart pharmacy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cargo channel includes a U-shaped bracket, a cargo channel self-sliding track set inside the U-shaped bracket, two self-pulling wheels set at the front end of the U-shaped bracket, and a top-out plate movably set between the two self-pulling wheels. One end of the top-out plate is provided with a top-out self-pulling wheel, and the other end is connected to an electric push rod.

4. The intelligent dispensing equipment for a smart pharmacy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the U-shaped bracket is fixedly provided with a top plate fixing bracket, the fixing bracket is provided with an arc-shaped groove, and a rolling bearing is fixedly provided on the side of the top plate, the rolling bearing cooperating with the arc-shaped groove.

5. The intelligent dispensing equipment for a smart pharmacy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drug dispensing module includes an outer shell, a recovery chamber and a drug dispensing chamber fixed on the outer shell, and a screw module that controls the up and down movement of the drug receiving platform.

6. The intelligent dispensing equipment for a smart pharmacy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drug receiving platform includes a U-shaped drug receiving chamber, a drug receiving self-sliding chute disposed within the U-shaped drug receiving chamber, and a drug baffle plate rotatably disposed at the opening of the U-shaped drug receiving chamber. The drug baffle plate is L-shaped, and a pull rod is rotatably disposed below the drug baffle plate. An electromagnet is disposed at the bottom of the U-shaped drug receiving chamber, and the electromagnet cooperates with the pull rod.

7. The intelligent dispensing equipment for a smart pharmacy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dosing platform is slidably mounted on the slide rail assembly via a dosing slider. Dosing baffles are fixedly mounted on both sides of the dosing platform, and a dosing baffle is movably mounted at the opening of the dosing platform. A dosing self-sliding channel is provided at the bottom of the dosing platform, and the dosing slider is driven by a motor.

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