Medical tissue system and display device for medical tissue system

Abstract

The invention relates to a display device for a medical tissue system for storing medical articles in a tissue box, the display device being designed and provided for placement on the outer side, in particular on the front side, of the tissue box for medical articles, the display device is designed to display the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue cassette, and wherein the display device is designed to display the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue cassette. The display device comprises a first display window for displaying the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue box in a first representation, a second display window for displaying the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue box in a second representation different from the first representation, and at least one display element, the at least one display element carries a plurality of possible actual values of the first representation; the at least one display element carries a plurality of possible actual values of the second representation, and the at least one display element is movably seated at the display device and can be manually moved into a display position, in the display position, only a single actual value corresponding to the actual number of medical articles contained in the tissue box is displayed in the first display window in the plurality of possible actual values of the first representation. And displaying, in a second display window, only a single actual value corresponding to the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue box among the plurality of possible actual values of the second representation. The invention further relates to an improved medical tissue system for storing medical items.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a display device for a medical tissue system for storing medical items in a tissue box, wherein the display device is constructed and arranged to be placed on the outside, especially the front side, of a tissue box for the medical items, and wherein the display device is constructed to display the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue box.

[0002] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a medical tissue system for storing medical items in tissue boxes, wherein the tissue system comprises at least one tissue box, in particular a plurality of tissue boxes, wherein at least one tissue box defines a receiving space for receiving at least one medical item, in particular a plurality of medical items, and wherein at least one tissue box has a plurality of sides, in particular a front side.

[0003] In order to use the consumable materials of medical articles, for example line or tubule form, especially hospital uses warehouse management system.Medical articles are stored in container, so-called tissue box in warehouse.Under the situation of known solution, utilize the display device associated with tissue box for example can be presented at the actual quantity of the medical articles that comprises in tissue box.According to actual inventory, then the corresponding articles that no longer exist in warehouse are booked again when necessary, and are filled in the corresponding tissue box again after it arrives.

[0004] Monitoring tissue cassettes of the type mentioned in the introduction and reordering consumed medical supplies is complex.

[0005] It is therefore an object of the present invention to improve a medical organization system of the type mentioned at the outset and a display device for a medical organization system.

[0006] According to the invention, in the case of a display device of the type described at the outset, this object is achieved in that the display device comprises a first display window for displaying the actual number of medical items contained in a tissue box in a first representation form, a second display window for displaying the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue box in a second representation form different from the first representation form, and at least one display element, wherein the at least one display element carries a plurality of possible actual values ​​of the first representation form, the at least one display element carries a plurality of possible actual values ​​of the second representation form, and the at least one display element is movably arranged on the display device and can be manually moved to a display position, in which display position only a single actual value corresponding to the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue box is displayed in the first display window, and only a single actual value corresponding to the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue box is displayed in the second display window.

[0007] Utilizing such a display device can especially advantageously improve the warehouse management of medical articles. In particular, the display device enables the user to set the actual quantity of the medical articles contained in the tissue box. After setting accordingly, the actual quantity is displayed in two display windows, that is, it is displayed in two different representation forms. For example, one representation form can be a number that can be directly read by humans, and the second representation form can be a machine-readable code. Thus, on the one hand, the user and on the other hand, the corresponding reading device can quickly and simply read or read out the corresponding actual quantity at the display device. In particular, the display device converts the actual quantity set by the user into a machine-readable code, and the machine-readable code is displayed in one of the two display windows. Then the code can be automatically read out using the corresponding reading device. If the reading device is additionally used to detect other information, such as the rated quantity of the medical articles that can be accommodated in the tissue box, then a re-booking process (Nachbestellgang) can be automatically triggered for filling the corresponding tissue box. Thus, in particular, the manual detection of the re-booking process and the inventory quantity that is highly expensive can be avoided and at least partially automated. In particular, the display device can only include a single display element. However, the display device can also include two or more display elements. If two or more display elements are provided, the display elements are advantageously mechanically coupled to each other, so that the movement of one display element in particular two or more display elements automatically causes the corresponding movement of the display element or other display elements. In particular, the possible actual value in the first representation can be arranged or constructed on a display element different from the possible actual value in the second representation. The display device constructed as proposed can be constructed purely mechanically in particular. No battery or other types of energy or current supply devices are needed to display the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue box. Therefore, the display device can be realized at low cost, and can also be constructed in an environmentally sustainable manner in particular. In addition, such a display device is maintenance-free, because in particular, an energy supply device for operating the display device is not needed, in particular, a battery is not needed, so that no battery replacement is required. For example, the display device can be constructed completely by paper or cardboard, and is therefore fully recyclable. A plurality of possible actual values ​​can be in particular ten different numbers, for example numbers from 0 to 9. For example, the maximum number that can be contained in the tissue box can be nine medical items by displaying the display device. Of course, it is also conceivable that a number smaller than 9 is set as the maximum actual value. In other words, the plurality of possible actual values ​​may also include a smaller number of actual values, for example all natural numbers from 1 to 5 plus the number 0. Of course, it is also possible to equip the display device with a larger number of actual values, in particular also with two-digit numbers, if a larger number of medical objects can be accommodated in the tissue cassette.The first and second display windows can be separated from each other in particular or connected to each other, i.e., can be designed, for example, directly adjacent to each other. Possible designs are, in particular, notches or openings at the display device housing of the display device. Thus, the first and second display windows can be formed by a common notch or cutout or opening, or by two notches or cutouts separated from each other or by two openings. They do not have to be framed individually by separate frames or frame lines.

[0008] If the display device comprises a label receiving portion for accommodating at least one label, then this is beneficial, and the at least one label carries the rated data of the content of the characterizing tissue box. In particular, the rated data can be the rated quantity of the medical items that can be accommodated in the tissue box. This design scheme especially enables the general use of the display device, and has nothing to do with the shape and size of the tissue box. Then, using the corresponding label that can be accommodated in the label receiving portion, the rated data of the corresponding reference data, i.e. the content of the characterizing tissue box, can be placed at the display device. This makes it possible to utilize a reader not only to read the actual quantity displayed in the display window, but also to read the corresponding reference data of the label. For example, thereby the inventory can be determined directly using a reader or a data processing unit connected in a downstream. Then the required re-booking of the specific medical items that no longer exist in sufficient quantity can be triggered partially or fully automatically.

[0009] In order to be able to read or read out the label simply and safely, it is advantageous if the label receptacle is designed in the form of a transparent push-in pocket or in the form of an insertion receptacle with at least two guide grooves pointing toward one another for receiving two longitudinal edges of the label extending parallel to one another. In particular, the label can be simply pushed into the insertion receptacle. For example, the insertion receptacle can protect the label on the front side with a transparent cover. The transparent push-in pocket can also protect the label, in particular, also from contamination and damage.

[0010] If at least one display element is configured in the form of a rotating disk rotatably placed around a rotation axis at the display device, the display device can be manipulated in a simple manner. So the actual quantity of the medical items held in the tissue cassette can be set by the user simply by rotating the rotating disk at the display device. In particular, the user can rotate the rotating disk so that the actual quantity of the medical items actually held in the tissue cassette can be displayed in the display window. If this is a representation form of actual quantity, readable to the user, such as digital representation, this can be directly recognized in one of the two display windows for the user, as described.

[0011] In order to achieve a design of the display device that is as flat and compact as possible, it is advantageous if the axis of rotation extends transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the front side of the display device.

[0012] According to another preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the display device is designed in the form of a flat cuboid having a thickness corresponding to the distance between the front side and the rear side of the display device. Thus, a display device with a small space requirement can be realized.

[0013] It is advantageous if the first display window and the second display window are arranged or constructed at the front side of the display device, and if the front side masks other possible actual values ​​of the first representation and the second representation in addition to the actual number displayed in the first display window and the second display window in the display position. This design of the front side of the display device is particularly capable of reliably reading the actual number that the user has set. The actual number is only identifiable in the two display windows, that is, identifiable in two representations. Thereby, errors can be avoided in a simple manner when determining the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue cassette.

[0014] As explained above, it is possible to construct the first display window and the second display window connected to each other, that is, for example, a single notch or a single opening at the display device housing as a display device, so that the actual values ​​associated with each other in the first and second representations are visible together therein. However, if the first display window and the second display window at the display device are separated from each other in space, if multiple possible actual values ​​of the first representation are arranged or constructed on a first circle with a first radius on at least one display element, especially uniformly distributed on the circumference of the first circle, if multiple possible actual values ​​of the second representation are arranged or constructed on at least one display element on a second circle with a second radius, especially uniformly distributed on the circumference of the second circle, and if the first radius and the second radius are different from each other, it is beneficial. Through this design, that is, the structural separation of the first and second display windows, in particular, it can be ensured that the actual values ​​of different representations cannot be displayed in the same display window. On the contrary, it can be realized that only the possible actual values ​​of the one representation are displayed in one of the two display windows, and only the actual values ​​of the other representation are displayed in the other display window. Thus, errors can be prevented in a simple manner when setting the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue cassette.

[0015] Preferably, the axis of rotation defines the center of the first circle and / or the second circle. In this way, the display device can be realized in a particularly simple and cost-effective manner. In particular, a simple association between possible actual values ​​of two representations arranged or formed on the at least one display element can be associated with only one of the two display windows in each case.

[0016] For simple and safe operation of the display device, it is possible if a plurality of possible actual values ​​of the first representation and a plurality of possible actual values ​​of the second representation are arranged or configured in association with one another at at least one display element, so that at least one display element can be positioned in a display position such that the actual quantity is displayed in the first representation in the first display window and in the second representation in the second display window. The plurality of possible actual values ​​of the two representations can in principle be realized in various ways at the at least one display element. The association of the possible actual values ​​of the two representations is performed according to the spatial arrangement of the two display windows.

[0017] Depending on the size and design of the display device, it may be advantageous if, when the display device is used as intended, the first display window and the second display window are arranged or constructed one above the other on a line parallel to the direction of gravity, or arranged or constructed adjacently on a line transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the direction of gravity. In particular, the two display windows may be positioned such that they are positioned along the edge of a label, which is inserted, for example, in a label receptacle of the display device. This makes it possible in a simple manner to arrange the nominal quantity and the actual quantity directly adjacently and to read them easily and reliably for the user.

[0018] It is advantageous if a plurality of possible actual values ​​of the first representation are arranged or configured in the circumferential direction relative to the rotation axis and if a plurality of possible actual values ​​of the second representation are arranged or configured offset relative to the rotation axis in the radial direction and / or in the circumferential direction relative to the respectively corresponding actual value of the first representation at at least one display element. Due to the offset in the radial and / or circumferential direction, actual values ​​corresponding to one another can thus be displayed simultaneously and reliably for the user in differently positioned display windows on the display device.

[0019] It is advantageous if the actual values ​​of the first representation and the second representation that are correlated with each other are arranged or constructed on first and second radial rays originating from the axis of rotation and if the first and second radial rays enclose an angle between them that has a value in the range from 0° to a maximum value. For example, if the display window is arranged or constructed one above the other in a line parallel to the direction of gravity when the display device is used as intended, then the actual values ​​that are correlated with each other can be arranged on the display element offset in the radial direction but not offset in the circumferential direction. In all other positioning of the display window on the display device, in particular an offset of the radial rays in the circumferential direction by an angle different from 0° is provided.

[0020] Preferably, the maximum value is 180° or corresponds to the quotient of 360° and the number of all possible actual values ​​of the first representation. An angle of 180° between two radial rays corresponds to the opposite orientation of the radial rays. Thus, for example, when the display device is used as intended, the actual values ​​can be arranged or configured in a line perpendicular to the direction of gravity. In particular, the display windows can thus be arranged or configured diametrically relative to one another with respect to the axis of rotation of the display element.

[0021] According to another preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the display device has at least one label, which carries nominal data, in particular a nominal quantity, of a medical item that can be accommodated in the tissue cassette, which characterizes the nominal content of the tissue cassette, and the nominal data is at least partially, in particular the nominal quantity, specified both in the first representation form and in the second representation form. Such a label enables a user to read the nominal quantity directly and to automatically detect the nominal quantity, for example using a reading device that can read a machine-readable code.

[0022] For simple and clear operation of the display device, it is advantageous if the nominal data of the first representation form are spatially associated with the first display window and / or if the nominal data of the second representation form are spatially associated with the second display window. For example, the corresponding nominal data can be positioned directly next to the corresponding display window so that the user can directly compare the nominal value and the actual value with one another.

[0023] According to another preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the first representation comprises numeric characters, in particular only one numeric character for each of the possible actual values ​​and in particular in the form of Arabic numerals, and if the second representation comprises machine-readable coded numeric characters, in particular in the form of a data matrix code or a barcode. With such a display device, it is in particular possible for the user to directly read the actual value displayed in the first display window. For example, the user can then automatically detect the machine-readable code using a reading device.

[0024] It is advantageous if the display device comprises a positioning device for positioning the at least one display element in a defined manner in a plurality of defined positioning positions, in particular a plurality of defined rotational positions, relative to the rotation axis, and if the display element occupies one of a plurality of possible display positions at least in a portion of the plurality of defined positioning positions. With such a positioning device, it is in particular possible to move the display element, so to speak, in a rasterized manner, to a specific number of discrete positioning positions. The number of these discrete or defined positioning positions can in particular correspond to a plurality of possible display positions. Such a positioning device facilitates the handling of the display device for the user, since the at least one display element can only be brought into a preferred position, i.e. a defined or discrete positioning position, in which the at least one display element can be securely held without the action of additional external forces.

[0025] Preferably, the number of the plurality of defined rotational positions corresponds to an integer multiple of the plurality of defined display positions. In particular, the integer is also 1, so that the number of the plurality of defined rotational positions can also correspond to the plurality of defined display positions. However, it is also possible to provide a rotational position that is three times more than the defined display positions.

[0026] If the positioning device comprises a first and a second positioning member acting together, it is advantageous if at least one first positioning member is arranged or configured at the display device and if at least one second positioning member is arranged or configured at the at least one display element. At the display device, in particular, it can mean that at least one first positioning member is arranged or configured at the display device housing of the display device. It is therefore advantageous if the positioning members acting together can be moved relative to each other. Thus, for example, the first positioning member can be arranged immovably at the display device housing, and the at least one second positioning member or at least one second positioning member is arranged at the at least one display element.

[0027] If the number of first and / or second positioning means corresponds to an integer multiple of the number of possible actual values, the number of defined or discrete rotational positions can be predetermined in a simple manner.

[0028] If the first and / or the second positioning means are designed in the form of teeth which mesh with one another in a plurality of defined display positions, the at least one display element can be positioned in a defined manner in a simple manner.

[0029] In order to support the positioning of at least one display element in a defined or discrete positioning position, it is advantageous if the first and / or second positioning member is designed in the form of a movable locking member. In particular, the locking member can be designed to be toothed so as to be able to engage, for example, between two teeth defined by the respective other positioning member in one of a plurality of defined display positions.

[0030] In order to prevent the display device from being adjusted unintentionally, it is advantageous if the positioning device is designed to hold the display element in one of a plurality of positioning positions. In particular, a holding device can be used for this purpose, which exerts a holding force on the display element in one of a plurality of positioning positions. This holding force must then be overcome in order to adjust or move at least one display element.

[0031] It is advantageous if the positioning device is designed so that at least one display element can be moved counter to the action of the resetting device for transferring the display device from the first display position to the second display position. In other words, in order to adjust the actual number of medical objects contained in the tissue cassette displayed by the display device, a minimum force must be applied in order to transfer the at least one display element from the first display position to the second display position. In particular, the resetting device can also exert a holding force on the at least one display element. Therefore, the resetting device can also constitute or include the above-mentioned holding device.

[0032] If the reset device comprises at least one reset element for applying a reset force, the positioning device can be constructed in a simple manner. This can be an elastic element, for example a spring-elastic element. The reset element can be constructed, for example, in the form of a leaf spring, a compression spring or a tension spring.

[0033] In order to be able to move the display element to a defined positioning position in a simple manner, it is advantageous if the positioning device comprises a plurality of engagement elements, if each of the possible actual values ​​of the first representation is associated with at least one of the plurality of engagement elements, and if in each display position not only one of the possible actual values ​​but also at least one of the associated engagement elements is positioned in the first display window. Such a design enables in particular a user to move the display element, in that the user, for example, engages a finger with one of the engagement elements and moves the display element in such an engagement position so far that a different actual value is displayed in the first display window. By designing the display window accordingly, it is thus also possible in particular to limit the movement of the display element. For example, the boundaries of the display window can thus constitute a stop for the user's finger engaging with the engagement element and thus stop the movement of the display element. By determining the dimensions accordingly, it is particularly possible to move the display element in a defined manner from one display position to the respective next display position in order in particular to increase or decrease the actual quantity displayed in the first display window.

[0034] If each of the possible actual values ​​of the first representation form is associated with two meshing elements, the actual quantity can be adjusted in a simple manner in the display window, in particular by increasing or decreasing it by one level. The user can then, for example, engage one of the two meshing elements with a finger and move the display element in the direction of the other meshing element, with which the user's finger is not engaged. By dimensioning the display window accordingly, it is then possible in particular to limit the movement of the display element, in particular in the case that the meshing element with which the user's finger engages occupies the position that the other meshing element, with which the user has not inserted his finger, occupied before the display element was moved. Thus, the change in the actual quantity can be increased or decreased by one level in a simple manner.

[0035] Preferably, each of the plurality of engagement elements is associated with two actual values ​​of the possible actual values ​​of the first representation form. This makes it possible, in particular, to engage the engagement element with a finger when the display window is appropriately prepared for use and to move the display element in one direction or the other, so that when the user touches the boundary of the display window with his finger, either the one possible actual value or the other possible actual value is displayed.

[0036] It is advantageous if two engaging elements are positioned in each display position in the first display window and one of the possible actual values ​​is positioned between them. As already explained, it is therefore possible in particular to move the display element in the manner of a dial by the user engaging a finger with one of the two engaging elements and then moving the display element in the one direction or the other in order to increase or decrease the actual quantity displayed in the display window.

[0037] It is advantageous if the first display window is dimensioned such that, regardless of the rotational position of the display element, at least one of the plurality of engagement elements is always visible in the first display window. This design enables, in particular, safe and reliable operation of the display device. If at least one of the engagement elements is always visible, the user can engage it with a finger and move the display element to a defined positioning position or display position. The user can thus set the actual number of medical items contained in the associated tissue cassette at the display device.

[0038] According to another preferred embodiment, it can be provided that the display device comprises a display device housing, and at least one display element is movably arranged or constructed in the display device housing. Therefore, the display device housing can in particular protect the display element from damage. In addition, the display device housing can cover or conceal the display element in those areas that should not be visible. In addition, the display device housing can also be used to place a movable display element. Optionally, an optionally pre-given positioning device can also be arranged or constructed at the display device housing.

[0039] If the display device housing is constructed in one piece, in particular in one piece, the display device can be constructed simply and cost-effectively. For example, such a design can be achieved by cutting the display device housing from a flat material and folding it into a desired shape.

[0040] Advantageously, the display device housing is constructed from a flat material sheet by stamping and folding. Such a display device can be constructed in a simple and cost-effective manner. Depending on the choice of material for constructing the flat material sheet, the display device can also be disposed of in an ecologically professional manner or, if necessary, also be recycled.

[0041] Preferably, the display device housing is constructed from cardboard or plastic. Thus, a cost-effective and light display device can be constructed, which can be fastened quickly and easily to a tissue cassette of a medical tissue system.

[0042] It is advantageous if a rotary bearing element is arranged or configured on the display device housing for rotatably mounting at least one display element, so that the display element can be quickly and easily mounted on the display device housing in a rotatable manner.

[0043] In particular, the production and assembly of the display device can be simplified by virtue of the fact that the rotary bearing element is formed in one piece, in particular integrally, on the display device housing.

[0044] It is advantageous if the rotary bearing element comprises at least one journal which projects from the front and / or rear side of the display device into a display element receiving space defined by the display device housing. Thus, in particular when the display element is designed in the form of a turntable, the display element can thereby be arranged in a simple and safe manner in the display device housing and mounted in a rotatable manner.

[0045] It is advantageous if the rotary bearing element comprises at least two folded-back baffles which project from the front and / or rear side of the display device into a display element receiving space defined by the display device housing. Such a design can be realized in a particularly simple manner if the display device housing is constructed from a flat material sheet by punching and folding. In particular, the baffles can be constructed in one piece with the display device housing.

[0046] It is advantageous if the at least one display element and the rotary bearing element engage in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner, in particular in a mutually locking manner, in the rotary bearing position. For example, the rotary bearing element can be designed conically with radial slots so that a plurality of spring elements are formed, onto which the rotary disk can be clamped, i.e. connected in a locking manner.

[0047] Preferably, at least one display element has a surrounding circumferential edge and protrudes from the display device housing with at least a portion of the circumferential edge. In particular, such a design enables a user to move the display element by grabbing the display element at the circumferential edge and moving it in one direction or another.

[0048] In order to facilitate the setting of the display element, in particular to facilitate the movement of the display element to a defined display position, it is advantageous if the circumferential edge is toothed, so that the user can safely grip the display element and the risk of the user slipping off the display element is reduced.

[0049] Advantageously, the circumferential edge comprises a plurality of pointed or rounded teeth.Such a toothing at the circumferential edge, which is constructed of teeth, enables a user to operate the display device safely and in a defined manner, ie to move the display element in a defined manner.

[0050] It is advantageous if the plurality of possible actual values ​​of the first representation is positioned closer to the circumferential edge than the plurality of possible actual values ​​of the second representation. In particular, if the display element is designed in the form of a turntable, the above-mentioned engagement element can thus also be positioned, for example, closer to the circumferential edge. As a result, the engagement element is designed to be larger, thereby improving the handling of the display device. In particular, the display device can thus be designed to be smaller overall. Nevertheless, handling can be achieved safely, because, for example, positioning the engagement element closer to the circumferential edge allows for a larger design of the engagement element than if it were positioned closer to the axis of rotation.

[0051] Advantageously, at least one first display window and at least one second display window are designed identically. Such a design allows a smart and clear overall impression of the display device to be achieved. In particular, the actual values ​​displayed in the display windows can be implemented with the same size.

[0052] In order to fasten the display device to the tissue cassette place quickly and simply, it is advantageous if the display device comprises a connecting device for force fit and / or form fit and / or material fit to be connected with the tissue cassette.Here, it is especially conceivable that different types of fastening devices.Especially, these fastening devices can be constructed in the form of locking elements, which engage with the corresponding locking elements at the tissue cassette place in the connected position.But the connecting device can also comprise screws or clamping pins, which can be used to tighten or fix the display device on the tissue cassette.

[0053] If the connection means comprises an adhesive connection means, the display device can be fastened to the tissue cassette in a simple and cost-effective manner. In particular, the adhesive connection means can be configured in the form of a double-sided adhesive tape strip.

[0054] If the connecting device comprises a clamping connection device, the display device can be connected to the tissue box simply and quickly. In particular, the clamping connection device can be constructed in the form of a retaining fixture. The retaining fixture can, for example, be constructed as a part of the display device housing, i.e., in particular, integrally constructed with the display device housing constructed of plastic.

[0055] In particular, the production and handling of the display device can be further simplified by forming the connection device in one piece, in particular integrally, with the display device housing of the display device. For example, the clamping connection device can be formed on the rear side of the display device housing, in particular in the form of a holding clamp. In this case, the display device housing can be formed, in particular, from a castable plastic.

[0056] According to the invention, in the case of a medical organization system of the type mentioned at the outset, the object specified at the outset is achieved in that one of the above-mentioned display devices is arranged or formed at one of the sides, in particular at the front.

[0057] As described in depth above, such a display device enables the user to set the actual quantity of the medical articles contained in the tissue cassette, so that the user can always directly identify: how many medical articles are still contained in the tissue cassette. In addition, due to the existing display of the actual quantity of the second representation form, the display device allows to automatically read out this actual quantity using a suitable reading device. Thereby the warehouse management for medical articles can be simplified, that is, especially by partially automatically or fully automatically detecting the content of the tissue cassette of the tissue system. The tissue cassette can especially be placed in the shelf (Regale) of the tissue system.

[0058] For the storage of medical supplies, it is advantageous if at least one tissue cassette is constructed in a basin shape, has a bottom and a surrounding wall protruding from the bottom and is used to fill a filling opening of a receiving space with at least one medical supply. For example, the filling opening can be composed of the unsealed upper side of the tissue cassette relative to the bottom.

[0059] In order to at least partially automatically detect the content of the tissue cassettes of the tissue system, it is advantageous if the tissue system comprises a reading device for automatically reading out the actual number of the second representations displayed in the second display window.

[0060] In addition, it is advantageous if the reading device is constructed to automatically read the rated data, especially the rated quantity, of the second representation of the medical articles that can be accommodated in the tissue cassette from the label that is arranged at at least one tissue cassette, especially the display device. In particular, it is possible to utilize the reading device to optionally not only detect the actual quantity but also detect the rated quantity. Then, the warehouse management system can directly determine the actual inventory of the medical articles deposited, and automatically rebook missing or no longer existing articles when necessary. In particular, such rebooking can be carried out according to whether the articles in the tissue cassette do not exceed the pre-given minimum quantity.

[0061] Advantageously, the reading device is configured to calculate the difference between the actual quantity read out and the nominal quantity specified on the label. For example, if the difference reaches or exceeds a predetermined specific limit value, a reorder can be automatically performed.

[0062] It is advantageous if the reading device is constructed in the form of a mobile terminal device. In particular, this can be a smartphone or a tablet computer. Such a design makes it possible in a simple way to detect data, which are displayed using a display device or applied to a label, which is arranged at the tissue box or in particular also at the display device. Then, optionally, such a mobile terminal device can also be used to manage the entire warehouse. However, the mobile terminal device can also transmit the detected data to a central data processing unit, which can be used to perform and process the entire warehouse management.

[0063] The following description of preferred embodiments of the present invention is used in conjunction with the accompanying drawings for a more detailed explanation.

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[0065] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a medical tissue system having a plurality of tissue cassettes, each of which includes a display device;

[0066] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a tissue cassette with a display device when data of the display device is read out by a reading device;

[0067] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing a first embodiment of a display device when exchanging labels;

[0068] Figure 4 Shown after removing the label from the display device housing Figure 3 a view of the device;

[0069] Figure 5 Show Figure 3 and Figure 4 An exploded view of the device;

[0070] Figure 6 Shows the tags with which they belong Figures 3 to 5 an enlarged view of a display element of a display device;

[0071] Figure 7 A perspective, partially broken-away general view showing another embodiment of a display device;

[0072] Figure 8 Show Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the device along line 8-8;

[0073] Fig. 9 Show Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the device along line 9-9;

[0074] Fig.10 Show Figure 7 a perspective view of a one-piece, opened display device housing of a display device;

[0075] Fig.11 A schematic diagram showing another embodiment of a display device;

[0076] Fig.12 Shown when the display device housing is opened Fig.11 A perspective view of the device;

[0077] Fig.13 A schematic perspective, partially broken-away view shows another embodiment of a display device;

[0078] Fig.14 Shown from the front Fig.13 A partially exploded view of the device;

[0079] Fig.15 Shown from behind Fig.13 An exploded view of the device;

[0080] Fig.16 A schematic view showing a display element held at the front side of a display device housing, wherein the positioning device is in a positioning position;

[0081] Fig.17Shown with Fig.16 A similar view showing the position of the element between the two positioning positions;

[0082] Fig.18 A schematic perspective, partly broken-away overall view shows a further embodiment of a display device;

[0083] Fig.19 Shown from the front Fig.18 A partially exploded view of the device;

[0084] Fig. 20 Shown from behind Fig.18 Another exploded view of the device; and

[0085] Fig.21 A schematic diagram showing another embodiment of a display device.

[0086] Figure 1 A first embodiment of a medical tissue system 10 for storing medical items 12 and 14 in a tissue cassette 16 is schematically illustrated.

[0087] exist Figure 1 Schematically, three tissue cassettes 16 are shown. The tissue system 10 may include any number of such tissue cassettes.

[0088] exist Figure 1 In the case of the embodiment in FIG. 1 , packages containing surgical suture material are shown as medical supplies 12 , 14 , for example.

[0089] The schematically shown tissue cassette 16 is constructed as a basin, comprising a bottom 18 and a surrounding wall 20 protruding from the bottom, the wall 20 constituting a front side 22, two side walls 24 extending parallel to each other and a rear wall 26. Therefore, the tissue cassette 16 comprises a plurality of sides, i.e. a front side 22, two side walls 24 and a rear wall 26.

[0090] The wall 20 and the bottom 18 delimit a receiving space 28 defined by the tissue cassette 16 for receiving the medical article 12 or 14 .

[0091] exist Figure 1 In the case of the embodiment shown in , the articles 12 and 14 are formed in the form of square packages. In the case of alternative embodiments not shown, the medical articles can also be provided in other packaging forms and accommodated in the tissue cassette.

[0092] In the case of another embodiment of the tissue system 10, the tissue cassette 16 is shaped differently. In particular, the tissue cassette has different shapes and / or sizes in order to accommodate medical items of different sizes.

[0093] The tissue cassette 16 is open at the top, so that no upper side of the closed receiving space 28 is provided for the bottom 18. Thus, a filling opening 30 is formed, which allows free access to the receiving space 28 from above when the tissue cassette is used as intended, for filling the receiving space 28 with an object 12 or 14 and for removing the object from the receiving space 28.

[0094] Furthermore, the tissue system 10 comprises a display device 34 for each tissue cassette. The display device 34 is configured to be arranged at the outside of the tissue cassette 16. In other words, the display device 34 is suitable for being fastened at the wall 20, for example, at the side wall 24 or the rear wall 26. Figure 1 and 2 In the case of the exemplary embodiment shown in , the display device 34 is arranged outside the tissue cassette 16 at the front side 22 .

[0095] The display device 34 is configured to display the actual amount of medical material contained in the tissue cassette 16 .

[0096] exist Figure 1 In the case of the three tissue cassettes 16 schematically shown in FIG. 1 , three identically designed display devices 34 are arranged on the respective front side 22 .

[0097] The display device 34 has a first display window 36 and a second display window 38. The first display window 36 is used to display the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue cassette 16 in a first representation. The second display window 38 is used to display the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue cassette 16 in a second representation.

[0098] The first representation comprises numeric characters 40. The second representation comprises machine-readable encoded numeric characters 42. Thus, the two representations are different from each other.

[0099] exist Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the embodiment of the display device 34 shown in FIG. 4 , the numeric characters 40 are implemented in the form of Arabic numerals 44 . The machine-readable coded numeric characters 42 are implemented in the form of a data matrix code 46 .

[0100] In the case of an alternative embodiment that is not shown, a barcode is provided as the second representation form instead of the data matrix code 46 .

[0101] The display device 34 includes a display element 48 that is movably mounted on the display device 34. Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 4 , the display element 48 is designed in the form of a turntable 52 which is mounted rotatably about a rotation axis 50 on the display device 34 .

[0102] The display element 48 carries a plurality of possible actual values ​​54 in a first representation form. In addition, the display element 48 also carries a plurality of possible actual values ​​56 in a second representation form. Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the embodiment of , the display element 48 carries ten possible actual values ​​54 in a first representation form, namely the numbers 0 to 9. In addition, the display element 48 carries ten possible actual values ​​56 in a second representation form, namely in the form of ten different data matrix codes 46.

[0103] The display device 34 is designed so that the display element 48 can be moved manually (ie by hand) into the display position. Such a display position is particularly Figure 1 34. In such a display position, only a single actual value 54 of a plurality of possible actual values ​​54 is displayed in a first representation in the first display window 36, which corresponds to the actual number of medical objects 12 or 14 contained in the tissue cassette 16. In this display position, only a single actual value 56 of a plurality of possible actual values ​​56 is also displayed in a second representation in the second display window, which corresponds to the actual number of medical objects 12 or 14 contained in the tissue cassette 16.

[0104] exist Figure 1 In the case of the embodiment of , this specifically means that the display device 34 in the left tissue cassette 16 displays the actual number as 0 in the first display window 36 and the actual value 56 in the second display window 38, which corresponds to the actual number, i.e. 0, but in the form of a data matrix code 46. Figure 1 The tissue cassette 16 on the left side in the middle does not contain any medical items 12 , 14 .

[0105] exist Figure 1 In the intermediate tissue box 16 shown in FIG. 5 , five medical objects 12 , 14 are contained. The display device 34 accordingly displays the Arabic numeral 5 as the actual number in the first display window 36 and displays the corresponding machine-readable coded numeric characters 42 in the form of a data matrix code 46 in the second display window 38 .

[0106] exist Figure 1 The tissue cassette 16 shown on the right in the middle is completely filled, that is, filled with a total of 9 medical objects 12, 14. Therefore, the display device 34 displays the corresponding actual quantity in the form of a digital character 40, that is, in the form of the Arabic numeral 9. The actual value 56 corresponding to the actual value 54 is displayed in the second display window 38 as a corresponding data matrix code 46 for the numeral 9.

[0107] The display position can be changed by rotating the display element 48 around the rotation axis 50, that is to say optionally clockwise. For this purpose, an arrow with the symbol "+" is provided as a reminder to the user at the edge of the turntable 52. The turntable 52 can also be rotated counterclockwise around the rotation axis 50. Accordingly, an arrow with the symbol "-" is shown at the edge of the turntable 52.

[0108] The two display windows 36 and 38 are spatially separated from each other. A plurality of possible actual values ​​54 of the first representation are arranged or configured on a first circle 58 on the display element 48. A plurality of possible actual values ​​56 of the second representation are arranged or configured on a second circle 60 on the display element 48. The first circle 58 has a first radius 62 and the second circle has a second radius 64.

[0109] The plurality of possible actual values ​​54 of the first representation are arranged or configured to be uniformly distributed on the circumference of a first circle 58, and the plurality of possible actual values ​​56 of the second representation are uniformly distributed on the circumference of a second circle 60. The two radii 62 and 64 are different from each other. Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the embodiment of FIG. 6 , the first radius 62 is smaller than the second radius 64 .

[0110] The axis of rotation 50 defines the centers of the two circles 58 and 60 .

[0111] As from Figure 6 As can be clearly seen in FIG. 5 , possible actual values ​​54 are arranged or configured on a first circle 58 so that they are aligned with radial rays 66 starting from the rotation axis 50. Angle 68 between radial rays 66 of adjacent possible actual values ​​54 is one tenth of 360°, i.e. 36°.

[0112] The display window 36 is positioned such that when used as intended, the display device 34 displays the possible actual value 54 in the first display window 36 in an upright and readable manner for a user when a radial ray 66 associated with the possible actual value 54 displayed in the first display window 36 is aligned opposite to the direction of gravity 32 .

[0113] With the described design, the rotary disk 52 must be rotated counterclockwise by an angle corresponding to the angle 68 in order to increase the actual number displayed in the display window 36 by one.

[0114] Figure 6 The association of a plurality of possible actual values ​​54 of the first representation and a plurality of possible actual values ​​56 of the second representation is displayed on the rotating disk at the display element 48. The association is designed so that the display element 48 can be positioned at Figures 1 to 6In the case of the embodiment of the embodiment of the present invention, one of the ten different display positions is possible, so that the actual number of the first representation is displayed in the first display window 36 and the actual number of the second representation is displayed in the second display window 38.

[0115] In accordance with Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the display device 34 of the embodiment of the embodiment, the display windows 36 and 38 are arranged or constructed one after another in a line 70 transverse to, that is, perpendicular to, the direction of gravity 32 when the display device 34 is used as intended. Accordingly, an association of ten possible actual values ​​54 and ten possible actual values ​​56 is obtained, so that the actual values ​​are arranged on the line 72 at the display element 48, and when the pair of associated actual values ​​54 and 56 is displayed in the two display windows 36 and 38, the line is aligned parallel to the line 70. Figure 6 , such a line 72 is drawn for a numeric character 40 having a value of “0” and the associated machine-readable encoded numeric character 42 . Figure 1 This position is shown exactly in the display device 34 arranged on the left tissue cassette 16 , namely wherein the actual number 0 is displayed in the first display window 36 .

[0116] The actual values ​​54 and 56 are related to each other in Figure 6 Framed by a dashed rectangular frame 74. The longitudinal axes of the rectangular frames 74 are each formed by a line 72. The lines 72 of successive frames 74 enclose an angle 76, which in turn corresponds to the value of the angle 68, namely 36°.

[0117] Possible actual values ​​56 are also arranged on radial rays 78. Angle 80 enclosed between adjacent radial rays 78 likewise corresponds to angle 68, ie has a value of 36°.

[0118] As explained, a plurality of possible actual values ​​54 of the first representation are arranged or configured in the circumferential direction with respect to the rotation axis 50. Furthermore, the number of possible actual values ​​56 of the second representation is arranged or configured at the display element 48 with respect to the rotation axis 50, both radially and circumferentially offset relative to the respective corresponding actual value 54 of the first representation. Furthermore, the mutually associated actual values ​​54, 56 of the first representation and the second representation are arranged or configured on radial rays 66 and 78, respectively extending away from the rotation axis 50. Figure 6 , radial rays 66 and 78 for the actual values ​​54 and 56 associated with one another are plotted by way of example, which correspond to the value "8". The radial rays 66 and 78 enclose an angle 82. In any given display device 34, this angle can have values ​​in the range from 0° to a maximum value of 180°. Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the embodiment of FIG. 8 , the angle 82 is approximately 50°.

[0119] The display device 34 includes a display device housing 84. Figures 1 to 6 In the case of an embodiment, the display device housing is constructed of plastic.

[0120] The display device 34 also has the shape of a flat cuboid. The thickness 86 corresponds to the distance between the front side 88 and the rear side 90 of the display device housing 84 .

[0121] A rotary bearing element 92 for rotatably mounting the display element 48 is arranged or configured on the display device housing 84. Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 8 , the rotary bearing element 92 is formed in one piece, ie integrally, on the display device housing 84 , ie on the rear side 90 .

[0122] The rotary bearing element 92 comprises a journal 96 which projects from the rear side 90 into a display element receiving space 94 defined by the display device housing 84. The journal 96 is divided into a plurality of spring elements 100 by a plurality of radial slits 98, the spring elements comprising parallel sections 102 pointing towards the rear side 90 and having free ends 104 pointing in the direction of the rotation axis 50. A groove-shaped recess 106 is respectively formed on the spring elements 100 pointing away from the rotation axis 50, in which a circular edge 108 of a circular opening 110 of the display element 48 pointing in the direction of the rotation axis 50 engages when the display element 48, i.e. the turntable 52, is coupled to the journal 96, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 Schematically shown in .

[0123] The turntable 52 can be removed from the rotary bearing element 92 by the user either simply moving the turntable 52 away from the rotary bearing element 92, whereby the spring element 100 is swung slightly toward the rear side 92, so that the recess 106 releases the edge 108. Alternatively, the user can also press against the free end 104 of the spring element 100, in order to thereby cause the turntable 52 to be unlocked from the rotary bearing element 92.

[0124] As explained, the display element 48 and the rotating bearing element 92 are Figure 4 In the rotary bearing position shown in FIG. , the two engage with each other in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner, ie in a locking manner.

[0125] The display element 48 further comprises an outer circumferential edge 112 pointing away from the rotation axis 50 and which partially protrudes from the display device housing 84, namely at a circumferential angle 114. Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the embodiment of FIG. 1 , the circumferential angle 114 is approximately 80°.

[0126] exist Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the exemplary embodiment of , the circumferential edge 114 is designed to be smooth, ie without toothing.

[0127] exist Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the embodiment of the second representation, the plurality of possible actual values ​​56 of the second representation are located closer to the circumferential edge 112 than the plurality of possible actual values ​​56 of the first representation. The display windows 36 and 38 are constructed identically. The display windows have a square shape. Figures 1 to 6 In the embodiment of the display device housing 84, the front side 88 is swiveled on the rear side 90 about a swivel axis 116 extending parallel to the front side 88 and the rear side 90. For this purpose, bearing pins 120 pointing toward each other are formed on the swivel arms 118 protruding from the front side 88, which in the connected position engage in corresponding bearing recesses 122 formed on the rear side 90 and pointing away from each other. The connection position is particularly Figure 3 and 4 It is shown as an example in FIG.

[0128] The described embodiment of the display device housing 84 makes it possible in particular to fold the front side 88 forward and downward when the display device 34 is aligned such that the pivot axis 116 extends perpendicularly to the direction of gravity 32. This makes it possible, on the one hand, to replace the display element 48 if necessary and, on the other hand, to accommodate a label 124. The front side 88 thus forms a label receptacle 126 of the display device 34, in which the label 124 can be accommodated.

[0129] exist Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the embodiment of the present invention, the front side 88 is constructed of transparent plastic. Therefore, the label receiving portion 126 is constructed in the form of an insertion receiving portion 128.

[0130] exist Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the embodiment of the embodiment of the invention, the display device 34 comprises a label 124. The label is constructed from an opaque, ie substantially light-proof, flat material and is provided with two square openings 130 and 132, which form the display windows 36 and 38.

[0131] On the label 124, nominal data characterizing the contents of the tissue cassette are applied. In particular, a nominal number 134 of a first representation of medical items that can be accommodated in the tissue cassette 16 and a nominal number 136 of a second representation are applied. The nominal numbers 134 and 136 are spatially associated with the display windows 36 and 38, respectively.

[0132] exist Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the embodiment of the invention, the rated quantities 134 and 136 are arranged below the openings 130 or 132, respectively. Figure 1As shown by way of example, the user can directly read at the display device 34 how many medical items 12 or 14 are contained in the tissue box 16, namely the actual number displayed in the first display window and the rated number 134, which is applied to the label 124 directly below the first display window 36.

[0133] The data on the label 124 can in particular be printed, preferably in color.

[0134] The display device 34 optionally comprises a connection device 138 for connecting to the tissue cassette 16 in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting and / or material-fitting manner.

[0135] exist Figures 1 to 6 In the case of the embodiment of the embodiment of the invention, the connection device 138 is designed in the form of an adhesive connection device 140. The adhesive connection device 140 comprises one or more double-sided adhesive tape strips 142, which are arranged on the outer side of the rear side 90 pointing away from the display element receiving space 94. Figure 5 Two such tape strips 142 are schematically depicted in FIG.

[0136] By means of the connecting device 138, the display device 34 can be fastened quickly and easily to the tissue cassette 16, for example Figure 1 As schematically shown in FIG. 2 , the tissue cassette 16 is fastened to the front side 22 .

[0137] The medical tissue system 10 in particular enables the storage of tissue cassettes 16 in correspondingly suitable racks, which enable free access to the receiving space 28 for the user in order to remove the objects 12 or 14 contained therein or to refill the receiving space 28 with corresponding medical objects 12, 14. For removal and filling, the tissue cassettes 16 can also be at least partially removed from the racks of the tissue system 10, either individually or with the rack bottom of the rack being configured as one or more drawers.

[0138] In order to manage the inventory, that is, the medical objects 12 and 14 contained in the tissue cassettes 16, a reading device 144 is optionally provided, which is included in the organization system 10. The actual quantity of the second representation displayed in the second display window can be automatically read out by the reading device 144. Figure 2 The reading device is shown as a mobile terminal device 146 having a display 148. Figure 2 In the example, a smartphone 150 is shown as a mobile terminal device 146. Alternatively, a tablet computer can also be used as a reading device 144 here.

[0139] The reading device 144 is used to automatically read out the nominal data of the second representation form of the medical items 12, 14 that can be accommodated in the tissue box 16, especially the nominal quantity 136 from the label 124 arranged at the tissue box 16. To this end, the reading device 144 can, in particular, use a camera included by the reading device 144 to record an image of the label 124, and then not only detect the actual quantity represented in the second representation form in the second display window 38 and the nominal quantity 136 of the second representation form, and reproduce it on the display 148 for the user, including the corresponding actual quantity and the nominal quantity 134 of the first representation form.

[0140] The reading device 144 can be designed, in particular, to calculate the difference between the read actual quantity and the nominal quantity 134 and / or 136 indicated on the label 124. With a corresponding program installed on the reading device 144 and running there, for example in the form of an application, an ordering process can then be automatically triggered by the user in order to order the difference between the nominal quantity and the actual quantity of the medical goods 12, 14.

[0141] exist Figure 2 In the example, the difference amount (also referred to as the difference quantity) for rebooking is indicated on the display 148. To trigger the rebooking, for example, the booking button 152 displayed on the display 148 can be operated. A minimum difference amount can also be determined so that the rebooking is triggered only when the difference amount is not less than the minimum difference amount.

[0142] In the manner described, either a user with a reading device 144 or an autonomously operating robot can detect the contents of all tissue cassettes 16 in the warehouse and then, if necessary, trigger the necessary reordering.

[0143] In order to correctly display the inventory quantity, i.e. the contents of the corresponding tissue box 16, the user only has to adjust the display device 34 accordingly when removing or filling by moving the display element 48, and thus by rotating the turntable 52 about the rotation axis 50, until the actual number corresponding to the number of medical items 12, 14 contained in the storage space 28 of the corresponding tissue box 16 appears in the first display window 36 in the first representation form.

[0144] exist Figures 7 to 10 Another embodiment of a display device is shown by way of example in FIG and is denoted by reference numeral 34. Figures 7 to 10 In the case of the display device 34 of FIG. 1 , the same or functionally identical or similar elements are used as in FIG. Figures 1 to 6 The same reference numerals are used in the case of the embodiments of the display device.

[0145] according to Figures 7 to 10The display device 34 includes a display device housing 84 that is constructed in one piece, i.e., integrally. Fig.10 As shown in , the display device housing is constructed from a flat material sheet by stamping and subsequent folding. The flat material sheet is a sheet made of paper. Alternatively, it is also possible to construct the display device housing 84 from a flat, foldable plastic material or a composite material.

[0146] The display device housing 84 comprises a front side 88, whose upper edge 154 forms a first fold edge 156. A second fold edge 158 extending parallel to the first fold edge 156 defines a narrow upper side 160 of the display device housing 84. The second fold edge 150 separates the upper side 160 from the rear side 90. The upper side 160 has a width corresponding to the spacing 162 between the two fold edges 156 and 158.

[0147] The lower edge 164 of the front side 88 forms a third fold edge 166. A fourth fold edge 168 extends parallel to the third fold edge 166, which separates the lower side 170 of the display device housing 84 extending between the third and fourth fold edges 166 and 168 from the intermediate wall 172. The spacing 174 between the third and fourth fold edges 166, 168 is slightly smaller than the spacing 162. The fifth fold edge 176 is configured at the upper end of the intermediate wall 172 and separates the intermediate wall 172 from the upper side 178 of the insertion compartment. The upper side 178 of the insertion compartment is narrower than the bottom 170.

[0148] Two connecting webs 184 separated from one another by a slit 182 are formed by the sixth fold edge 180 .

[0149] The seventh fold edge 186 connecting the first fold edge 156 and the third fold edge 166 and extending perpendicularly to these fold edges separates the front side 88 and the narrow side wall 188 of the display device housing 84 from each other. The side wall 188 is defined by the seventh fold edge 186 on the one hand and by the eighth fold edge 190 extending parallel to the seventh fold edge on the other hand.

[0150] An eighth fold edge 190 separates the side wall 188 from the fastening plate 192. The spacing 194 between the fold edges 186 and 190 is smaller than the spacing 174, but slightly larger than the width of the insert compartment upper side 178, which corresponds to the spacing 196 between the fold edges 176 and 178.

[0151] A circular opening 198 is formed at the rear side 90. Two baffle plates 200 protrude from their inner edges in the diametric direction opposite to each other. The baffle plates 200 are folded 90° along the ninth fold edge 202 and along the tenth fold edge 204 parallel thereto at the edge of the opening, so that a groove 206 is formed between the rear side 90 and a plate section 208 surrounding the free end of the baffle plate 200. The two grooves 206 are open pointing away from the center 210 of the opening 198.

[0152] The two blocking plates 200 folded together as described form a rotary bearing element 92. The rotary bearing element extends into a display element receiving space 94 defined by the display device housing 84, as shown in the example of FIG. Fig. 9 As shown in .

[0153] The rotary bearing element 92 in turn serves to accommodate the movable display element 48 , which is designed in the form of a rotating disk 52 .

[0154] The display element 48 also carries a plurality of possible actual values ​​54 of the first representation and a plurality of possible actual values ​​56 of the second representation. In this exemplary embodiment, numerical characters 40 are also applied as the first representation and machine-readable coded numerical characters 42 are applied. The numerical characters 40 are applied in the form of Arabic numerals 44, that is, in the form of the numbers 0 to 10. The machine-readable coded numerical characters 42 are designed in the form of a data matrix code 46.

[0155] Possible actual values ​​54 are located uniformly distributed on a first circle 58 and possible actual values ​​56 are located uniformly distributed on a second circle 60 . In the present exemplary embodiment, a first radius 62 of first circle 58 is greater than a second radius 64 of second circle 60 .

[0156] The possible actual values ​​54 and 56 of the two representations are again correlated. Fig. 9 , which is schematically symbolized by a rectangular frame 74. In this exemplary embodiment, both the possible actual value 54 and the associated actual value 56 are located on the same radial rays 66, 78. The alignment of the digital characters 40 is oriented from the center 210 in the radial direction toward the circumferential edge 112 of the rotary disk 52.

[0157] On the first circle 58 , engagement elements 212 are formed in the form of circular openings 214 between adjacent number characters 40 . The engagement elements are positioned offset in the radial direction with respect to the second circle 60 in exactly the same manner as the number characters 40 .

[0158] The engagement element 212 is likewise positioned on a radial ray 216, wherein an offset angle 218 results in the circumferential direction between the radial ray 216 and the adjacent radial ray 66 or 78 on which the first and second actual values ​​54 and 56 associated with one another are positioned. The offset angle 218 corresponds to half of the angle 68 between adjacent radial rays 66. Thus, on the first circle 58 in the circumferential direction, the engagement elements 212 and the digital characters 40 are arranged or configured alternately at an angular spacing of 18°.

[0159] During assembly, the described turntable 52 is merely pushed onto the blocking plate 200 folded around the ninth fold edge 202. Subsequently, the blocking plate 200 is also folded along the tenth fold edge 204 so that the turntable 52 remains in the two grooves 206 of the blocking plate 200, as shown in FIG. Fig. 9 As shown in .

[0160] Three openings are formed on the front side 88. On the one hand, this is a viewing window 220, which occupies slightly more than half of the total area of ​​the front side 88. The viewing window 220 is slightly spaced apart from the third fold edge 166 and the seventh fold edge 186. Overall, a narrow and surrounding rectangular frame 222 is thus formed which fully delimits the viewing window 220.

[0161] When the display device 34 is used as intended, the second display window 38 for the possible actual value 56 in the second representation is formed above the viewing window 220, opposite to the gravity direction 32. The second display window is rectangular and is positioned on a center axis 224, which intersects the rotation axis 50 extending perpendicularly to the front side 88 and the rear side 90.

[0162] The first display window 36 is defined by two circular arc segments 226 and 228 which are concentric with respect to the rotation axis 50 and are connected to one another via two circular arc segments 230 and 232 which are curved concavely and point toward one another.

[0163] The radius 234 of the arc segments 230 and 232 corresponds to the radius 236 of the circular opening 214 .

[0164] The first display window has dimensions such that the two engagement elements 212 and the digital characters 40 can be visible in the first display window. Figure 7 In such a display position, in which the inner edges of adjacent engagement elements 212 are aligned with the arc segments 230 and 232 , the radial rays 66 extend parallel to the center line 224 and parallel to the direction of gravity 32 .

[0165] Numeric character 40 (this is in Figure 71 in the figure) is positioned above the second display window 38 and thus above the data matrix code 46 displayed in the second display window 38 corresponding to the number 1. Therefore, in the case of this embodiment, when the display device 34 is used as intended, the first display window 36 and the second display window 38 are arranged or constructed one above the other in a line 71 parallel to the direction of gravity 32.

[0166] Figures 7 to 10 The structure of the display device 34 is shown. As described, the folded portion 34 is folded along the folded edge. Fig.10 After the cardboard part shown in the figure, the intermediate wall 172 extends parallel to the front side 88. A connecting plate 184 is positioned above the viewing window 220 and is placed in a planar manner on the front side, which connecting plate is connected to the front side. The slit 182 forms a recess for the second display window 38.

[0167] The fastening plate 192 extends parallel to the front side 88 and is placed in a planar manner on the inside at the rear side 90, as shown in the example of Figure 8 and 9 The turntable 52 is rotatably mounted in the display element receiving space 94 between the middle wall 172 and the rear side 90 .

[0168] The viewing window 220 forms a part of a label receiving portion 126 for accommodating a label 124, which carries nominal data representing the contents of the tissue cassette 16, in particular a nominal quantity 134 of a first representation and a nominal quantity 136 of a second representation. In addition, other data representing the medical items 12, 14 that are provided for accommodating the tissue cassette 16 are applied to the label 124.

[0169] Due to the special design of the intermediate wall 172 and the frame 22 and the viewing window 220, two mutually directed guide grooves 238 are formed, which are bounded on the one hand by the bottom side 170 and on the other hand by the insertion compartment top side 178. The display device housing 84 is open opposite the side wall 188, so that the label 124 (which is larger than the viewing window 222) is so small that it can be inserted laterally through the insertion opening 240 opposite the side wall 188 into the label receptacle 126 forming the insertion receptacle 128.

[0170] If the label 124 is positioned in the label receiving portion 126 as intended, as in the example Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1 , the nominal quantity 136 in the second representation is then positioned directly below the second display window 38 , so that both the data matrix code 46 visible in the second display window 8 and the nominal quantity 136 applied to the label can be easily detected simultaneously.

[0171] exist Figures 7 to 10The exemplary embodiment of the display device 34 shown in FIG. 4 comprises a positioning device 242 for positioning the display element 48 in a defined manner in a plurality of defined positioning positions, i.e., in a plurality of defined rotational positions relative to the rotational axis 50. The display element 48 here occupies one of a plurality of possible display positions in a portion of the plurality of defined positioning positions.

[0172] exist Figures 7 to 10 In the case of the embodiment of , the number of the plurality of defined rotational positions corresponds to the number of defined display positions, namely exactly 10 display positions, which are represented by 10 different digital characters 40 , namely the numbers 0 to 9.

[0173] In the case of this embodiment, the positioning device 242 comprises an engagement element 212. Each of the 10 possible actual values ​​54 of the first representation is associated with at least one of the plurality of engagement elements 212. Figures 7 to 10 In the case of the embodiment of , each of the possible actual values ​​54 of the first representation is associated with two meshing elements 212. Figure 7 As can be clearly seen in FIG. 3 , in each display position, ie, in that position in which the actual values ​​54 and 56 associated with one another are simultaneously visible, one of the possible actual values ​​54 and the two associated engagement elements 212 are positioned in the first display window 36 .

[0174] As in Fig. 9 As can be clearly seen in FIG. 2 , each of the meshing elements 212 is associated with two possible actual values ​​54 of the first representation. The two actual values ​​54 of the first representation are located adjacent to each meshing element 212 .

[0175] In each display position, two engagement elements 212 are positioned in the first display window 36 and one of the possible actual values ​​54 of the first representation is positioned between them.

[0176] In order to change the nominal quantity displayed by the display device 34, the user can engage with one of the two engagement elements 212 with a finger and then rotate the display element 48 about the rotation axis 50, which is visible in the first display window 36. Figure 7 If the engagement element 212 visible on the left in the first display window 36 is engaged, the user can move the display element 48 clockwise to the right, that is, until the engagement element 212 is positioned concentrically with the arc segment 230. In this changed display position, the number 2 can then be visible in the first display window 36 in a manner framed by the two engagement elements 212 again.

[0177] If the user uses his finger to touch Figure 7If the engagement element 212 visible on the right in the first display window 36 is engaged, the user can move the display element 48 counterclockwise about the rotation axis 50, that is, until the user touches the arc segment 232 with his finger, so that the arc segment 232 is positioned concentrically with the opening 214. In this position, the number 0 is then visible in the first display window 36 and the data matrix code corresponding to the number 0 is visible in the second display window 38.

[0178] like Figures 7 to 10 The display device 34 shown in and described above may be combined with Figures 1 to 6 As described in the embodiment of ... Figure 1 The display device 34 schematically shown in FIG. 1 is correspondingly glued to the front side 22 of the tissue cassette 16 .

[0179] The two already described embodiments of the display device 34 have two display windows 36 and 38 at the front side 88 of the display device 34. The front side 88 conceals, in addition to the actual quantities displayed in the first display window 36 and the second display window 38 at the display position, other possible actual values ​​54, 56 of the plurality of possible actual values ​​54, 56 of both the first representation and the second representation.

[0180] according to Figures 7 to 10 An embodiment of the display device 34 has a first display window 36 that is dimensioned such that, regardless of the rotational position of the display element 48, at least one of the plurality of engagement elements is always visible in the first display window 36. This enables a user to grasp the display element 48 with a finger through the first display window 36 by inserting the finger into an engagement element 212 visible in the first display window 36.

[0181] exist Fig.11 and 12 Another embodiment of the display device 34 is shown in FIG. Figures 7 to 10 Therefore, the use of Figures 7 to 10 In the case of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the same reference numerals are used to denote identical or functionally comparable elements. Therefore, only the following will describe the exemplary embodiments according to Fig.11 and 12 Embodiments of the display device 34 with Figures 7 to 10 The difference between the embodiments.

[0182] exist Fig.11 and 12In the case of the embodiment of the second fastening plate 192, which is connected to the surface of the intermediate wall 172 pointing in the direction of the display element 48, is arranged symmetrically with respect to the central axis 224. Fig.12 The bonding surfaces 244 at the two fastening plates 192 are schematically shown in FIG.

[0183] The display element 48 and Figures 7 to 9 The display element 48 of the exemplary embodiment of 2 differs in particular in that it does not have an engagement element 212. However, the plurality of possible actual values ​​54 and 56 of the two representation forms are positioned identically on the display element 48 in both exemplary embodiments.

[0184] Furthermore, the two exemplary embodiments differ in the design of the circumferential edge 212. Fig.11 and 12 In the case of the embodiment of the embodiment, the circumferential edge 212 has a plurality of teeth 246, which are configured in a rounded manner. In the case of an alternative embodiment not shown, the teeth 246 are pointed. Thus, the circumferential edge 212 is configured in a sawtooth shape.

[0185] Another difference is the design of the first display window 36. Fig.11 and 12 In the case of the embodiment of the display device housing 84, the display device housing 84 is partially removed at the upper side 160. Here, a cutout 248 is formed at the front side 88, the rear side 90 and the upper side 160 connecting the front side and the rear side, and the cutout 248 extends over an angle range 250 of about 50°.

[0186] On the front side 88 , a recess 252 is formed on the cutout 248 , which is open in a radial direction pointing away from the rotation axis 50 , and in which one of the possible actual values ​​54 of the first representation is located in the display position. Fig.11 , the number 1 is positioned in the recess 252 in the display position. The data matrix code 46 corresponding to the actual value 54 corresponding to the number 1 is positioned in the second display window 38.

[0187] The actual values ​​54 and 56 are related in Fig.12 This is schematically symbolized by box 74 .

[0188] exist Fig.11 and 12In the case of an embodiment of the display element 48, the display element partially protrudes from the display element housing 84, so that the user can move the display element 48 by grasping the sawtooth circumferential edge 112 with, for example, the fingers of his hand and then rotating the display element 48 either clockwise or counterclockwise about the rotation axis 50. Clockwise rotation increases the displayed actual value 54, counterclockwise rotation decreases the actual value 56. The only exception in the case of an increase is the number 9, and the only exception in the case of a decrease is the number 0. Here, the actual value 54 then jumps from 9 to 0 or from 0 to 9.

[0189] according to Fig.10 and 11 Embodiments of the display device 34 are also constructed from a flat sheet of material by stamping and folding.

[0190] exist Figures 13 to 17 Schematically shown in FIG. 1 is another embodiment of a display device generally indicated by reference numeral 34. The other embodiment is similar in structure to the display device of FIG. 1 . Figures 7 to 10 The exemplary embodiments of the present invention have great similarities, so that already used reference numerals are used again here.

[0191] Figures 13 to 17 An embodiment of the invention is constructed from multiple plastic parts. Fig.14 and 15 Three essential elements of the display device 34 are shown, namely a front side 88 , a rear side 90 and a display element 48 rotatable between the front side and the rear side about a rotation axis 50 , which is designed in the form of a turntable 52 .

[0192] Viewed from the front, ie with its side facing the front side 88, the display element 48 is Figures 7 to 10 This relates in particular to the arrangement of the plurality of possible actual values ​​54 and 56 of the two representations and the construction of the engagement element 212 between the actual values ​​54 of the first representation. The construction of the first display window 36 and the second display window 38 is also the same as in Figures 7 to 10 The configuration of the two display windows 36 and 38 corresponds to the embodiment of FIG.

[0193] The label receiving portion 126 includes two guide grooves 238 that are open toward each other and extend perpendicularly to the direction of gravity 22 when the display device 34 is used as intended. The guide grooves are used to receive the label 124, which is in contact with the label 124. Figures 7 to 10 The label 124 in the case of the embodiments of FIGS. 11 and 12 is constructed identically. The label 124 can be pushed into the two guide grooves 238 laterally with its upper edge 254 and its lower edge 256 .

[0194] On the front side 88 , the rotary bearing element 92 is formed in the form of an annular projection 258 projecting into the display element receiving space 94 , which annular projection 258 is formed corresponding to the opening 198 on the display element 48 .

[0195] Furthermore, at the front side 88, in the four corners of the front side 88, a total of four connecting projections 260 are formed that extend into the display element receiving space 94 and each have a blind hole 264 provided with an internal thread 262. At the rear side 90, a bore 266 is provided coaxially with the blind hole 264, which is widened in a single step in the inner diameter away from the display element receiving space 94, so that a flat head receiving place 268 is formed for receiving the head 270 of the connecting screw 272. The connecting screw 272 has a shaft 276 provided with an external thread 274. The external thread 274 corresponds to the internal thread 262. The described design makes it possible to connect the front side 88 to the rear side 90 by a screw connection, as in Fig.15 Schematically shown in FIG.

[0196] according to Figures 13 to 17 The display device 34 of the exemplary embodiment comprises a positioning device 242 for positioning the display element 48 in a plurality of defined positioning positions relative to the rotation axis 50 .

[0197] The positioning device 242 includes first and second positioning members 278 and 280 that work together. The first positioning member 278 is arranged or constructed at the display device 34, that is, at the display device housing 84.

[0198] The display element 48 comprises a plurality of second positioning means 280. The second positioning means 280 are configured on the side of the display element 48 which points in the direction of the rear side 90. The second positioning means 280 are configured in the form of teeth 282. Figures 14 to 17 The embodiment of 28 comprises ten teeth 282. The tooth tips 284 pointing away from the rotation axis 50 in the radial direction point toward the toothing element 212. The tooth roots 286 are formed between the teeth 282. The tooth roots serve to accommodate the first positioning member 278 which is also formed in a toothed manner.

[0199] In one of the ten possible positioning positions of the positioning device, the first positioning member 278 engages with the tooth root 286 between adjacent teeth 282. This positioning position is schematically shown in FIG. Fig.16 The positioning device 242 is configured so that when the positioning members 278 and 280 are exemplarily Fig.16 When the display device 34 is engaged with each other in the positioning position as shown in FIG. 2, the display device 34 occupies a display position. In this case, one of the possible actual values ​​54 with two engagement elements 212 positioned on both sides is visible in the first display window 36, as shown in FIG. Fig.13 As shown in .

[0200] The first positioning member 278 is constructed in the form of a movable locking member 288, that is, a toothed structure, as shown in Fig.16 and Fig.17 Clearly seen in.

[0201] The positioning device 242 is also designed to hold the display element in one of a plurality of positioning positions. Figures 14 to 17 In the case of the embodiment, the number of possible positioning positions corresponds to the number of possible display positions.

[0202] exist Figures 14 to 17 The positioning device 242 in the case of the embodiment of is constructed so that the display element 48 can be moved in the opposite direction to the action of the resetting device 290, so as to transfer the display device 34 from the first display position to the second display position. The resetting device 290 includes a resetting element 292 for applying a resetting force. The resetting element 292 is constructed in the form of a leaf spring element 294. The leaf spring element 294 is symmetrically constructed relative to the center axis 224 of the display device 34. The free ends 296 of the leaf spring element 294 are bent toward each other and suspended at the retaining protrusion 298, which extends from the front side 88 into the display element accommodating space 94. The leaf spring element 294 is constructed of an elastic material, for example, the leaf spring element is formed as a metal clamp or a plastic clamp.

[0203] From as in Fig.16 Starting from the schematically shown positioning position in FIG. 1 (where the first positioning member 278 is meshed between two teeth 280), when the display element 48 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, the leaf spring element 294 is pressed away from the rotation axis 50. The tooth 282 slides on the first positioning member 278 until the tooth tip 284 and the tip 300 of the first positioning member 278 abut against each other, as in FIG. Fig.17 As shown in the example.

[0204] If from Fig.17 By moving the display element 48 clockwise or counterclockwise from the position shown in FIG. 2 , the prestressed leaf spring element 294 forces the first positioning member 278 into the tooth heel 286 between two adjacent teeth 282. The positioning device 242 then holds the display element 48 in the newly occupied positioning position, which simultaneously corresponds to the display position of the display device 34.

[0205] exist Figures 18 to 20 Another embodiment of a display device 34 is shown in FIG. This embodiment is largely similar in its basic structure to Figures 13 to 17 The only difference is the positioning of the display windows 36 and 38.

[0206] exist Figures 18 to 20In the case of the embodiment, when the display device 34 is used as intended, the display window 36 is not positioned above the second display window 38 opposite to the gravity direction 32, but is positioned not only to the right of the first display window 36 when viewed from the front, but also to the right next to the label receiving portion 126.

[0207] The label receiving portion 126 has two guide grooves 238 extending parallel to each other, which form part of the frame 222, which is open on the left side of the display device 34 when viewed from the front and forms an insertion opening 240. On the right side, the insertion receiving portion 126 is closed and forms a stop for the label 124.

[0208] The positioning device 242 is similar in structure to Figures 13 to 17 The positioning device 242 of the embodiment of FIG. 1 is consistent with that of FIG. 1 , that is, it is consistent not only in its function but also in its design. Figures 13 to 17 Compared to the orientation in the embodiment of ... Figures 13 to 17 In the embodiment of FIG. 8 , the front side 88 and the rear side 90 extend perpendicularly to the direction of gravity 32 . Figures 13 to 17 The cases of the embodiment are connected to each other in a spiral manner.

[0209] Taking into account the changed position of the display windows 36 and 38 at the front side 88 of the display device 34, a changed correlation of the possible actual values ​​54 and the possible corresponding actual values ​​56 of the two representation forms with one another results. Figures 18 to 20 In the case of the exemplary embodiment of , the radial rays 66 and 78 on which the possible actual values ​​54 of the first representation and the possible actual values ​​56 of the second representation are located enclose an angle 82 which has a value of approximately 130°.

[0210] When the actual number of medical articles 12, 14 contained in the tissue cassette 16 displayed in the second display window 38 is associated with the rated number 136, Figures 13 to 17 The rated quantity 136 is positioned directly below the second display window 38 .

[0211] The actual value 54 in the first display window 36 is positioned approximately at the same height as the setpoint value 134 at the label 124 received in the label receptacle 126 .

[0212] Even in Figures 18 to 20 In the case of the embodiment of the present invention, the display element 48 is moved clockwise or counterclockwise opposite to the action of the resetting device 290 in order to transfer the display device 34 from the first display position to another display position.

[0213] exist Fig.21 Another example of a display device 34 is schematically shown in FIG. Fig.11 and 12 The display device 34 of the embodiment is consistent with that of the embodiment of FIG. However, the arrangement and design of the first display window 36 and the second display window 38 of this other embodiment are different from those of FIG. Fig.11 and 12 The display device 34 is different.

[0214] exist Fig.21 In the case of the embodiment of the present invention, the display windows 36 and 38 are not separated from each other in structure, as in Fig.11 and 12 In the case of the embodiment ...

[0215] Two projections 316 pointing to the actual value 54 of the first representation in the display position serve as an optical guide for the user when viewing the display device 34, and the projections laterally delimit the first display window 36 with edges 322 extending essentially in the radial direction relative to the rotation axis 50. The projections 316 point to each other and are designed symmetrically relative to the center axis 224. The upper and lower edges of these projections 316 are arranged at the same time. Fig.21 Schematically connected to each other by dashed lines 318 and 320. Lines 318 and 320 are only used for illustration and are not applied to the display element 48. Therefore, the first display window 36 is defined by the dashed lines 318 and 320 and the two edges 322.

[0216] Therefore, Fig.21 In the case of the embodiment of FIG. 3 , the display windows 36 and 38 are not structurally separated from each other, but rather form a unit in the form of a recess 252 comprising the two display windows 36 and 38. The course of the dashed line 320 forms a purely imaginary separation line between the two display windows 36 and 38.

[0217] The dashed lines 318 and 320 may optionally also be applied to the display element 48 in order to form a visual separation, although not a structural separation, between the two display windows 36 and 38 .

[0218] In addition, Fig.21 In the case of the embodiment of the present invention, the machine-readable coded digital characters 42 arranged on the label 124 are designed differently from the machine-readable coded digital characters 42 for representing possible actual values ​​56 in the second representation form. In the case of this embodiment, the machine-readable coded digital characters 42 on the label 124 include more pixels than the machine-readable coded digital characters 42 showing the actual value 56. In the case of this embodiment, the machine-readable coded digital characters 42 represented as data matrix codes 46 on the label 124 include more information than only the rated quantity 136. This is especially to enable absolutely individual storage locations, such as the space in which the tissue cassette 16 and / or tissue cassette 16 on which the display device 34 is placed is stored. Thereby when the machine-readable coded digital characters 42 on the label 124 are read, not only the rated quantity 136 can be detected, but also the product itself and / or the corresponding storage location in the hospital and / or hospital can be especially identified.

[0219] The above-described embodiment of the machine-readable coded digital character 42 on the label 124 , i.e. its design such that additional information is encoded in the character 42 , which goes beyond the pure nominal quantity 136 , can also be realized in the same and corresponding manner in all other exemplary embodiments described in this application.

[0220] All described embodiments of the display device 34 may in particular include a connection device 134. Figures 1 to 6 As described in the embodiment of the embodiment of the present invention, an adhesive connection device 140 is possible. Alternatively, a clamping connection device 302, for example in the form of a holding clamp 304, can also be used.

[0221] exist Fig. 20 In the embodiment, this holding fixture 304 is schematically shown as an integral component of the rear side 90 with a dotted line. Therefore, this connecting device 138 is monolithic with the display device housing 84, i.e., its rear side 90, i.e., integrally constructed. Holding fixture 304 is realized by two substantially U-shaped slits 306 and 307, so that the end 308 pointing to the direction of gravity of holding fixture 304 is constructed in the form of a narrow cross-piece 310, which can be swung outwards away from the display element accommodating space 94 from the rear side 90, and can be pushed into the accommodating space 28 of the tissue cassette 16 from above, i.e., pushed into the filling opening 30, for example, through the front side 22, so that the display device 34 is maintained at the front side 22 of the tissue cassette 16 in a clamping manner.

[0222] All described display devices can be combined as Figures 1 to 6 As in the embodiment of the present invention, the data is read out using the reading device 144.

[0223] All described embodiments of the display device 34 are purely mechanical and can be adjusted by the user by hand, ie manually, in order to set different actual values ​​corresponding to the number of medical items 12 , 14 contained in the tissue cassette 16 .

[0224] Instead of the data matrix code described and depicted in the figures, any other one-dimensional, two-dimensional or three-dimensional machine-readable code or composite code can also be used. For example, a barcode, in particular in the form of EAN-8, EAN-13, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar or Code 128, can be used as a one-dimensional machine-readable code. In addition, a matrix barcode, in particular in the form of a QR code, Maxi code, Aztec code, JAB code, Dot code or Han-Xin code can be used as a two-dimensional machine-readable code. In addition, a three-dimensional machine-readable code in the form of a hologram, in particular a volume hologram, an amplitude hologram or a phase hologram can be used.

[0225] Reference numerals list

[0226] 10. Organizational Systems

[0227] 12 Items

[0228] 14 Items

[0229] 16 tissue boxes

[0230] 18 Bottom

[0231] 20 walls

[0232] 22 Front

[0233] 24 Sidewall

[0234] 26 Back wall

[0235] 28Accommodation space

[0236] 30 Filling openings

[0237] 32 Arrows

[0238] 34 Display devices

[0239] 36First display window

[0240] 38 Second display window

[0241] 40 numeric characters

[0242] 42 machine-readable coded numeric characters

[0243] 44 Arabic numerals

[0244] 46 Data Matrix Code

[0245] 48 display components

[0246] 50 Rotation axis

[0247] 52 turntable

[0248] 54 Actual value

[0249] 56 Actual value

[0250] 58 First Circle

[0251] 60 Second Round

[0252] 62 First Radius

[0253] 64 Second Radius

[0254] 66 radial rays

[0255] 68 Angle

[0256] 70 lines

[0257] Line 71

[0258] 72 lines

[0259] 74 Frame

[0260] 76 Angle

[0261] 78 radial rays

[0262] 80 degrees

[0263] 82 Angle

[0264] 84 Display device housing

[0265] 86 thickness

[0266] 88 front side

[0267] 90 rear side

[0268] 92 Rotating bearing element

[0269] 94 Display component storage space

[0270] 96 journal

[0271] 98 Slit

[0272] 100 Spring elements

[0273] 102 Segment

[0274] 104 end

[0275] 106 recess

[0276] 108 Edge

[0277] 110 opening

[0278] 112 Circumferential edge

[0279] 114 Circumference Angle

[0280] 116 Swing shaft

[0281] 118 swing arm

[0282] 120 bearing pin

[0283] 122 bearing recess

[0284] 124 Tags

[0285] 126 label receiving portion

[0286] 128 Insertion receiving portion

[0287] 130 openings

[0288] 132 openings

[0289] 134 Rated quantity

[0290] 136 Rated quantity

[0291] 138 Connecting device

[0292] 140 Adhesive connection device

[0293] 142 tape strips

[0294] 144 Reading Device

[0295] 146 Mobile terminal devices

[0296] 148 Display

[0297] 150 Smartphones

[0298] 152 Booking Button

[0299] 154 upper edge

[0300] 156 first fold edge

[0301] 158 second folding edge

[0302] 160 upper side

[0303] 162 spacing

[0304] 164 lower edge

[0305] 166 third fold edge

[0306] 168 fourth fold edge

[0307] 170 lower side

[0308] 172 Middle Wall

[0309] 174 spacing

[0310] 176 fifth fold edge

[0311] 178 Insertion grid upper side

[0312] 180 sixth fold edge

[0313] 182 Slit

[0314] 184 connection plate

[0315] 186 Seventh fold edge

[0316] 188 side wall

[0317] 190 Eighth Folding Edge

[0318] 192 Fastening plate

[0319] 194 spacing

[0320] 196 spacing

[0321] 198 openings

[0322] 200 blocking plate

[0323] 202 ninth fold edge

[0324] 204 tenth fold edge

[0325] 206 slots

[0326] 208 board section

[0327] 210 Center

[0328] 212 meshing element

[0329] 214 openings

[0330] 216 radial rays

[0331] 218 offset angle

[0332] 220 windows

[0333] 222 Frame

[0334] 224 Bottom Bracket

[0335] 226 arc segment

[0336] 228 arc section

[0337] 230 arc section

[0338] 232 arc segment

[0339] 234 Radius

[0340] 236 Radius

[0341] 238 guide groove

[0342] 240 push-in opening

[0343] 242 positioning device

[0344] 244 adhesive surface

[0345] 246 teeth

[0346] 248 incision

[0347] 250 degree angle range

[0348] 252 recess

[0349] 254 upper edge

[0350] 256 bottom edge

[0351] 258 protrusion

[0352] 260 connection protrusion

[0353] 262 internal thread

[0354] 264 blind holes

[0355] 266 Drilling

[0356] 268 Head accommodation

[0357] 270Head

[0358] 272 connecting screw

[0359] 274 external thread

[0360] 276 strokes

[0361] 278 first positioning member

[0362] 280 second positioning member

[0363] 282 teeth

[0364] 284 tooth tip

[0365] 286 tooth heel

[0366] 288 locking member

[0367] 290 Reset Device

[0368] 292 Reset element

[0369] 294 leaf spring element

[0370] 296 end

[0371] 298 holding protrusion

[0372] 300 Tip

[0373] 302 clamping connection device

[0374] 304 holding fixture

[0375] 306 Slit

[0376] 307 Slit

[0377] 308 end

[0378] 310 cross piece

[0379] 312 Edge

[0380] 314 pointer

[0381] 316 protrusion

[0382] 318 dotted line

[0383] 320 dotted line

[0384] 322 sides

Claims

1. A display device (34) of a medical tissue system (10) for storing medical objects (12, 14) in a tissue cassette (16), wherein the display device (34) is constructed and arranged to be placed on the outside (22, 24, 26), in particular the front side (22) of a tissue cassette (16) for the medical objects (12, 14), and wherein the display device (34) is constructed to display the actual number of medical objects (12, 14) contained in the tissue cassette (16), characterized in that The display device (34) comprises a first display window (36) for displaying the actual number of medical items (12, 14) contained in the tissue box (16) in a first representation form, a second display window (38) for displaying the actual number of medical items contained in the tissue box (16) in a second representation form different from the first representation form, and at least one display element (48), the at least one display element carrying a plurality of possible actual values ​​(54) of the first representation form, the at least one display element (48) carrying a plurality of possible actual values ​​(56) of the second representation form, and the at least one display element (48) carrying a plurality of possible actual values ​​(56) of the second representation form, and the at least one display element (48) carrying a plurality of possible actual values ​​(54) of the second representation form, and the at least one display element (48) carrying a plurality of possible actual values ​​(56) of the second representation form, and the at least one display element (48) carrying a plurality of possible actual values ​​(56) of the second representation form, and the at least one display element (48) carrying a plurality of possible actual values ​​(54) of the first representation form, and the at least one display element (48) carrying a plurality of possible actual values ​​(56 ...4) of the first representation form, and the at least one display element (48) carrying a plurality of possible actual values ​​(56) of the second representation form, and A display element (48) is movably mounted on the display device (34) and can be manually moved to a display position in which only a single actual value (54) corresponding to the actual number of medical items (12, 14) contained in the tissue box (16) is displayed in the first display window (36) from among a plurality of possible actual values ​​(54) of the first representation, and only a single actual value (56) corresponding to the actual number of medical items (12, 14) contained in the tissue box (16) is displayed in the second display window (38).

2. The display device according to claim 1, characterized in that The display device (34) comprises a label receiving portion (126) for receiving at least one label (124), the at least one label carrying rated data characterizing the content of the tissue cassette (16), in particular a rated number (134, 136) of medical objects (12, 14) that can be received in the tissue cassette (16), In particular, the label receptacle (126) is designed in the form of a transparent push-in pocket or in the form of an insertion receptacle (128) with at least two mutually directed guide grooves (238) for receiving two mutually parallel longitudinal edges of the label (124).

3. A display device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The at least one display element (48) is designed in the form of a turntable (52) which is rotatably mounted on the display device (34) about a rotation axis (50), In particular, the rotation axis (50) extends transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to a front side (88) of the display device (34).

4. A display device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The display device (34) is constructed in the form of a flat cuboid having a thickness (86) corresponding to the distance between the front side (88) and the rear side (90) of the display device (34), In particular, the first display window (36) and the second display window (38) are arranged or constructed on the front side (88) of the display device (34), and the front side (88) masks other possible actual values ​​(54, 56) of the first representation and the second representation in addition to the actual quantities displayed in the first display window (36) and the second display window (38) in the display position.

5. A display device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The first display window (36) and the second display window (38) at the display device (34) are spatially separated from each other, a plurality of possible actual values ​​(54) of the first representation form are arranged or constructed on the at least one display element (48) on a first circle (58) having a first radius (62), in particular uniformly distributed on the circumference of the first circle (58), a plurality of possible actual values ​​(56) of the second representation form are arranged or constructed on the at least one display element (48) on a second circle (60) having a second radius (64), in particular uniformly distributed on the circumference of the second circle (60), and the first radius (62) and the second radius (64) are different from each other, In particular, the rotation axis (50) defines the center of the first circle (58) and / or the second circle (60).

6. The display device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that: A plurality of possible actual values ​​(54) of the first representation are arranged or constructed in a circumferential direction relative to the rotation axis (50), and a plurality of possible actual values ​​(56) of the second representation are arranged or constructed at the at least one display element (48) offset in a radial direction and / or in a circumferential direction relative to the rotation axis (50) relative to the respectively corresponding actual values ​​(54) of the first representation.

7. A display device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The display device (34) has at least one label (124), which carries nominal data, in particular a nominal quantity (134, 136), of a medical object (12, 14) that can be accommodated in the tissue cassette (16), characterizing the nominal content of the tissue cassette (16), and the nominal data, in particular the nominal quantity (134, 136), is indicated at least partially both in the first representation form and in the second representation form. In particular, the setpoint data (132) of the first representation form are spatially associated with the first display window (36) and / or the setpoint data (134) of the second representation form are spatially associated with the second display window (38).

8. A display device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The display device (34) comprises a positioning device (242) for positioning the at least one display element (48) in a defined manner in a plurality of defined positioning positions, in particular a plurality of defined rotational positions, relative to the rotation axis (50), and the display element (48) occupies one of a plurality of possible display positions at least in a part of the plurality of defined positioning positions, In particular, the number of the plurality of defined rotational positions corresponds to an integer multiple of the plurality of defined display positions.

9. The display device according to claim 8, characterized in that The positioning device (242) includes first and second positioning members (278, 280) that act together, at least one first positioning member (278) being arranged or constructed at the display device (34), and at least one second positioning member (280) being arranged or constructed at the at least one display element (48), Among them, especially a) the number of the first and / or second positioning members (278, 280) corresponds to an integer multiple of the number of the plurality of possible actual values ​​(54, 56) and / or b) the first and / or second positioning means (278, 280) are configured in the form of teeth (282) that mesh with one another in the plurality of defined display positions, and / or c) The first or second positioning element (278, 280) is designed in the form of a movable locking element (288), in particular in a toothed manner.

10. The display device according to claim 9, characterized in that The positioning device (242) is configured to move the at least one display element (48) in opposition to the action of the resetting device (290) for transferring the display device (34) from a first display position to a second display position. In particular, the restoring device (290) comprises at least one restoring element (292) for applying a restoring force.

11. The display device according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that: The positioning device (242) comprises a plurality of engagement elements (212), each of the possible actual values ​​(54) of the first representation form is associated with at least one of the plurality of engagement elements (212), and in each display position, not only one of the possible actual values ​​(54) but also at least one associated engagement element (212) is positioned in the first display window (36), Among them, especially a) associating each of the possible actual values ​​(54) of the first representation with two meshing elements (212), and / or b) associating each of the plurality of meshing elements (212) with two of the possible actual values ​​(54) of the first representation, and / or c) positioning two engagement elements (212) in each display position in the first display window (36) and positioning one of the possible actual values ​​(54) between them, and / or d) The first display window (36) is dimensioned such that, regardless of the rotational position of the display element (48), at least one of the plurality of engagement elements (212) is always visible in the first display window (36).

12. A display device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The display device (34) comprises a display device housing (84), and the at least one display element (48) is movably arranged or constructed in the display device housing (84). In particular, the display device housing (84) a) is formed in one piece, in particular integrally, and / or b) Constructed from flat sheets of material by punching and folding and / or c) Constructed of cardboard or plastic and / or d) A rotary bearing element (92) is arranged or constructed for rotatably mounting the at least one display element (48).

13. A display device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The display device (34) comprises a connecting device (138) for connecting to the tissue cassette (16) in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting and / or material-fitting manner. In particular, the connecting device (138) a) comprises adhesive connection means (140), in particular in the form of a double-sided adhesive tape strip (142), and / or b) comprises a clamping connection device (302), in particular in the form of a retaining clamp (304), and / or c) is formed in one piece, in particular integrally, with a display device housing (84) of the display device (34).

14. A medical tissue system (10) for storing medical items (12, 14) in a tissue cassette (16), wherein the tissue system (10) comprises at least one tissue cassette (16), in particular a plurality of tissue cassettes (16), wherein the at least one tissue cassette (16) defines a receiving space (28) for receiving at least one medical item (12, 14), in particular a plurality of medical items (12, 14), and wherein the at least one tissue cassette (16) has a plurality of sides (22, 24, 26), in particular a front side (22), characterized in that A display device (34) according to any of the preceding claims is arranged or formed on one of the sides (22, 24, 26), in particular on the front side (22).

15. The medical organization system according to claim 14, characterized in that: The organizing system (10) comprises a reading device (144) for automatically reading out the actual quantity of the second representation displayed in the second display window (38), In particular, the reading device (144) a) is configured to automatically read out nominal data, in particular a nominal quantity (136), of the second representation form of the medical objects (12, 14) that can be accommodated in the tissue cassette (16) from a label (124) arranged on the at least one tissue cassette (16), in particular on the display device (34), and / or b) is in the form of a mobile terminal (146), in particular a smartphone (150) or a tablet computer.

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