Medicine sorting workstation

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of medicine sorting, and discloses a medicine sorting workstation which comprises a second belt conveyor, a first belt conveyor is arranged on the rear portion of the second belt conveyor, a scanning device is arranged on the upper portion of the first belt conveyor, and a lifting device is arranged on the rear portion of the first belt conveyor. A sorting device is arranged on the rear portion of the lifting device, storage devices are arranged on the front portion and the rear portion of the sorting device, output devices are arranged between the sorting device and the storage devices, the second belt conveyor and the first belt conveyor are connected through a second frame body, and the lifting device and the sorting device are fixed through a connecting device. And the storage device is supported and fixed through a third frame body. And the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor can be fixed in front of the lifting device through the second frame body, so that the problem that space utilization is not flexible due to the fact that traditional medicine sorting work needs to be matched with more mechanical equipment is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of medicine picking, in particular to a medicine picking workstation. Background Art

[0002] Drug picking, as a crucial link in the drug supply chain, is an operational process that relies on accurate drug orders or prescription information to rigorously and efficiently select the required drugs from the drug storage area. Under the storage management framework of drug wholesale enterprises, warehouses are large in scale, with rich drug reserves and a wide variety of types. The common zone picking strategy is to divide the large warehouse into different areas based on factors such as drug category, dosage form, storage conditions, etc., and the staff are responsible for picking drugs in specific areas to improve work efficiency. The batch picking strategy is to aggregate the same drugs in multiple delivery orders and complete the picking of such drugs at one time, effectively reducing repetitive work and saving manpower and time costs. With the help of advanced warehouse management systems, staff can quickly lock the corresponding drugs between the intricate shelves and cargo locations by scanning the cargo barcode, entering the order number and other precise positioning methods, and then take them out to complete the stocking work, laying the foundation for the subsequent delivery process. In large pharmacies, although the display of drugs is relatively regular, due to the diversity and immediacy of customer needs, extremely high requirements are placed on the speed and accuracy of drug picking. Not only do the staff need to be familiar with the placement of various types of medicines, but they also need to respond quickly to customer needs to ensure that the picking work is carried out efficiently. Whether in drug wholesale companies, large pharmacies or medical institution pharmacies, the picking process must follow strict operating procedures and quality standards. The staff must carefully check the name, dosage form, specifications, quantity, batch number and other key information of the drug to ensure that it is completely consistent with the order or prescription. At the same time, the appearance quality of the drug is carefully inspected to see if the packaging is damaged, whether the drug has signs of deterioration, whether it is expired, etc., to ensure that the patient's medication is safe and effective.

[0003] In order to improve work efficiency, traditional medicine picking work usually requires the cooperation of more mechanical equipment, and the layout of these mechanical equipment often requires a large space, which will cause the problem of inflexible space utilization. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a drug picking workstation, which solves the problem that traditional drug picking work usually requires the cooperation of more mechanical equipment in order to improve work efficiency, and the layout of these mechanical equipment often requires a large space, which causes the problem of inflexible space utilization.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a medicine picking workstation, including a second belt conveyor, a first belt conveyor is arranged at the rear of the second belt conveyor, a scanning device is arranged on the top of the first belt conveyor, a lifting device is arranged at the rear of the first belt conveyor, a sorting device is arranged at the rear of the lifting device, storage devices are arranged before and after the sorting device, an output device is arranged between the sorting device and the storage device, the second belt conveyor and the first belt conveyor are connected by a second frame, the lifting device and the sorting device are fixed by a connecting device, the storage device is supported and fixed by a third frame, and the sorting device is supported and fixed by a fourth frame.

[0006] Preferably, the scanning device includes a third shielding cover, the bottom of the third shielding cover is fixedly connected to the top of the first frame, the bottom of the first frame is fixedly connected to the top of the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor, and the inner bottom of the third shielding cover is fixedly connected to a scanner.

[0007] Preferably, the lifting device includes a second shielding cover, the inner wall of the second shielding cover is provided with a second transmission chain, the bottom of the second transmission chain is provided with a second motor, the outer wall of the second motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second shielding cover, the output end of the second motor is connected to the driving part of the second transmission chain, the outer wall of the second transmission chain is provided with a hoist, and the top of the hoist is fixedly connected to a fourth conveyor belt machine.

[0008] Preferably, the sorting device includes a first transmission chain, which is fixedly connected to the inside of a fourth frame, a first shielding cover is provided on the outer wall of the fourth frame, a first motor is provided at the driving end of the first transmission chain, an outer wall of the first motor is fixedly connected to the inside of the fourth frame, and a conveying device is provided on the upper part of the first transmission chain.

[0009] Preferably, the conveying device includes a sorting trolley, which is arranged on the upper part of the first transmission chain. The top of the sorting trolley is fixedly connected to a third belt conveyor, and baffles are arranged on both sides of the third belt conveyor.

[0010] Preferably, the storage device includes a turnover box, which is located on the upper part of the third frame, a platform plate is arranged between the bottom of the turnover box and the third frame, a limit block is arranged on the top of the platform plate, and the distance between the two limit blocks is equal to the bottom length of the turnover box.

[0011] Preferably, the output device includes a unloading plate, a guide plate is provided at the front of the unloading plate, a guard plate is provided at the top of the unloading plate, a square hole is opened in the middle of the unloading plate, an object detector is provided at the bottom of the unloading plate, and the object detector is located inside the square hole.

[0012] Preferably, the connecting device comprises a connecting plate, one end of which is located on the top surface of the first shielding cover, the other end of which is located on the top surface of the second shielding cover, and the connecting plate is fixed to the top surfaces of the first shielding cover and the second shielding cover by bolts.

[0013] Preferably, the fourth frame is provided with upper and lower layers of first transmission chains, and the third frame is provided with upper and lower layers of turnover boxes.

[0014] Preferably, a PLC controller is provided at the bottom of the second belt conveyor, and the PLC controller is electrically connected to the second belt conveyor, the first belt conveyor, the barcode scanner, the second motor, the fourth conveyor belt conveyor, the third belt conveyor, the first motor and the object detector through wires.

[0015] Working principle: The drugs to be sorted are transported to the surface of the first belt conveyor through the second belt conveyor, and the first belt conveyor is controlled by the PLC controller to stop when it transports the drugs to the bottom of the scanner, and then the barcode of the drugs is scanned by the scanner to read the category information of the drugs, so as to transmit the information of the drugs to the PLC controller, and the drugs are classified by the PLC controller, and then the drugs on the surface of the first belt conveyor are controlled to be transported to the surface of the fourth conveyor belt, and then the second motor is controlled to output the rotational force, so as to drive the elevator to move up and down, so as to transport the fourth conveyor belt on the upper part of the elevator to the third belt conveyor at the corresponding height, and then the fourth conveyor belt is controlled to transport the drugs to the surface of the third belt conveyor, and then the first motor is controlled to output the rotational force, so as to drive the sorting trolley to move left and right inside the fourth frame, so as to transport the drugs on the surface of the third belt conveyor to the front of the corresponding turnover box, and then the third belt conveyor is controlled to transport the drugs from the surface of the unloading board to the inside of the turnover box, so as to complete the sorting work.

[0016] The present invention provides a medicine picking workstation, which has the following beneficial effects: 1. The present invention can fix the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor in front of the lifting device through the second frame, and can connect the lifting device and the sorting device through the connecting structure. The storage device can be placed on the front and rear sides of the sorting device through the third frame, and can also be placed in two rows of upper and lower storage devices. The fourth frame can be used to place two rows of sorting devices, thereby reducing the floor space of the picking workstation, thereby solving the problem that traditional medicine picking work usually requires more mechanical equipment to cooperate in order to improve work efficiency, and the arrangement of these mechanical equipment often requires a large space, which will cause inflexible space utilization.

[0017] 2. The present invention can identify the category information of medicines through a barcode scanner, and then calculate the storage path of the medicines through a PLC controller. The PLC controller can control various structures to work together to perform automated sorting, thereby saving manual participation and achieving the purpose of improving picking efficiency, while saving funds for hiring staff. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the right front three-dimensional structure of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the left rear three-dimensional structure of the present invention; Figure 3 It is a partial three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the fourth frame of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of the unloading plate of the present invention; Figure 5 It is a partial three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the third belt conveyor of the present invention; Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of the second shielding cover of the present invention; Figure 7 It is a partial three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the third frame of the present invention; Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of the first frame of the present invention; Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the bottom three-dimensional structure of the third shielding cover of the present invention.

[0019] Among them, 1. the first shielding cover; 2. the second shielding cover; 3. the unloading plate; 4. the turnover box; 5. the third shielding cover; 6. the first frame; 7. the first belt conveyor; 8. the second belt conveyor; 9. the second frame; 10. the third belt conveyor; 11. the third frame; 12. the fourth frame; 13. the first transmission chain; 14. the first motor; 15. the guard plate; 16. the object detector; 17. the guide plate; 18. the baffle; 19. the sorting trolley; 20. the second transmission chain; 21. the fourth conveyor belt; 22. the elevator; 23. the second motor; 24. the platform plate; 25. the limit block; 26. the barcode scanner. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] Please see attached Figure 1 -Attached Figure 2 An embodiment of the present invention provides a medicine picking workstation, including a second belt conveyor 8, a first belt conveyor 7 is arranged at the rear of the second belt conveyor 8, a scanning device is arranged on the top of the first belt conveyor 7, a lifting device is arranged at the rear of the first belt conveyor 7, a sorting device is arranged at the rear of the lifting device, storage devices are arranged before and after the sorting device, an output device is arranged between the sorting device and the storage device, the second belt conveyor 8 and the first belt conveyor 7 are connected by a second frame 9, the lifting device and the sorting device are fixed by a connecting device, the storage device is supported and fixed by a third frame 11, and the sorting device is supported and fixed by a fourth frame 12.

[0022] Specifically, the second belt conveyor 8 can be used to transport the initial medicines. The staff puts the medicines to be sorted on the surface of the second belt conveyor 8, and then starts the entire sorting work; the first belt conveyor 7 can be used to transport the medicines on the surface of the second belt conveyor 8 to the fourth conveyor belt 21, and at the same time it can pause at the bottom of the barcode scanner 26 to provide a scanning platform for the barcode scanner 26; the scanning device can be used to scan the barcode on the surface of the medicine, and then identify the information of the medicine; the lifting device can use the medicine information input by the scanning device to transport the medicine in the up and down directions, and then transport it to the sorting device; the sorting device can distribute the medicines transported by the lifting device to the corresponding storage devices respectively; the output device can accurately distribute the medicines in the sorting device, and then put them into the storage The inside of the storage device; the second frame 9 can support the second belt conveyor 8 and the first belt conveyor 7; the connecting device can effectively fix the lifting device and the sorting device, thereby reducing the occupied area; the third frame 11 can support and fix the storage device, and then fix the storage device close to the sorting device, thereby further reducing the layout space; the fourth frame 12 can be used to install the internal sorting device, so that the sorting device has a stable platform; thereby, the various devices can be connected and supported, thereby shortening the work process and the length of the assembly line, thereby reducing the space occupied, thereby solving the problem that traditional drug picking work requires more mechanical equipment to improve work efficiency, and the layout of these mechanical equipment often requires a large space, which will cause inflexible space utilization.

[0023] Please see attached Figure 8 -Attached Fig. 9 The scanning device includes a third shielding cover 5, the bottom of the third shielding cover 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the first frame 6, the bottom of the first frame 6 is fixedly connected to the top of the first belt conveyor 7 and the second belt conveyor 8, and the inner bottom of the third shielding cover 5 is fixedly connected with a scanner 26.

[0024] Specifically, the third shielding cover 5 can be used to install the code scanner 26, and at the same time, it can prevent upper dust from falling onto the surface of the code scanner 26, thereby protecting the code scanner 26; the first frame 6 can support the third shielding cover 5 and the code scanner 26, thereby increasing the height of the code scanner 26, so that taller medicines can also be easily identified, thereby improving the recognition rate; when the medicines are transported to the surface of the first belt conveyor 7 via the second belt conveyor 8, the first belt conveyor 7 can be briefly paused, thereby allowing the code scanner 26 to scan accurately.

[0025] Please see attached Figure 6The lifting device includes a second shielding cover 2, a second transmission chain 20 is arranged on the inner wall of the second shielding cover 2, a second motor 23 is arranged on the bottom of the second transmission chain 20, an outer wall of the second motor 23 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second shielding cover 2, an output end of the second motor 23 is connected to the driving part of the second transmission chain 20, a hoist 22 is arranged on the outer wall of the second transmission chain 20, and a fourth conveyor belt machine 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the hoist 22.

[0026] Specifically, the second shielding cover 2 can protect the internal structure and install the corresponding structure; the second transmission chain 20 can drive the elevator 22 to move up and down; the second motor 23 can provide power for the second transmission chain 20, thereby driving the elevator 22 to move; the elevator 22 can be used to install the fourth conveyor belt machine 21, thereby driving the fourth conveyor belt machine 21 to move up and down; the fourth conveyor belt machine 21 can be used to move the medicines transported by the first belt conveyor 7 up and down, thereby corresponding to the upper or lower row sorting device.

[0027] Please see attached Figure 2 and attached Figure 3 The sorting device includes a first transmission chain 13, the first transmission chain 13 is fixedly connected to the inside of the fourth frame 12, the outer wall of the fourth frame 12 is provided with a first shielding cover 1, the driving end of the first transmission chain 13 is provided with a first motor 14, the outer wall of the first motor 14 is fixedly connected to the inside of the fourth frame 12, and a conveying device is provided on the upper part of the first transmission chain 13.

[0028] Specifically, the first transmission chain 13 can drive the sorting trolley 19 to move forward and backward; the fourth frame 12 can support and install the corresponding structure; the first shielding cover 1 can protect the internal structure; the first motor 14 can output power and drive the first transmission chain 13 to move forward and backward; the conveying device can transport the medicines transported by the fourth conveyor belt 21 to the inside of the storage device.

[0029] Please see attached Figure 3 and see Appendix Figure 5 The conveying device includes a sorting trolley 19, which is arranged on the upper part of the first transmission chain 13. The top of the sorting trolley 19 is fixedly connected to the third belt conveyor 10, and baffles 18 are arranged on both sides of the third belt conveyor 10.

[0030] Specifically, the sorting trolley 19 can be fixed on the surface of the first transmission chain 13, and then moved back and forth by means of the first transmission chain 13; the third belt conveyor 10 can be used to place medicines, and when the first transmission chain 13 moves to the front of the corresponding storage device, the third belt conveyor 10 is started to transport the medicines to the interior of the storage device; the baffle 18 can be used to protect the medicines on the top of the third belt conveyor 10 to prevent the medicines from accidentally sliding to both sides.

[0031] Please see attached Figure 7 The storage device includes a turnover box 4, which is located on the upper part of the third frame 11. A platform plate 24 is arranged between the bottom of the turnover box 4 and the third frame 11. A limiting block 25 is arranged on the top of the platform plate 24. The distance between the two limiting blocks 25 is equal to the bottom length of the turnover box 4.

[0032] Specifically, the turnover box 4 can be used to store classified medicines; the third frame 11 can support the turnover box 4 and stably place the turnover box 4 on the front and rear sides of the sorting device; the platform plate 24 can support the turnover box 4; the limit block 25 can fix the turnover box 4 to prevent the turnover box 4 from shifting during operation; the distance between the two limit blocks 25 is equal to the bottom length of the turnover box 4, so that the turnover box 4 can be accurately positioned to prevent the medicines from accidentally falling when being input into the turnover box 4.

[0033] Please see attached Figure 4 The output device includes a discharge board 3, a guide plate 17 is arranged at the front of the discharge board 3, a guard plate 15 is arranged at the top of the discharge board 3, a square hole is opened in the middle of the discharge board 3, an object detector 16 is arranged at the bottom of the discharge board 3, and the object detector 16 is located inside the square hole.

[0034] Specifically, the unloading plate 3 can support the medicines; the guide plate 17 can enable the medicines to accurately enter the turnover box 4, and the inclination angle of the guide plate 17 is greater than the inclination angle of the unloading plate 3, so that the medicines can slide accurately; the guard plate 15 can protect the medicines, thereby preventing them from sliding to the two sides of the guide plate 17; the object detector 16 can be exposed through the square hole, so that the object detector 16 can work normally; the object detector 16 can identify the falling of medicines, and then confirm the sorting situation.

[0035] Please see attached Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 The connecting device includes a connecting plate, one end of which is located on the top surface of the first shielding cover 1, and the other end of the connecting plate is located on the top surface of the second shielding cover 2, and the connecting plate is fixed to the top surfaces of the first shielding cover 1 and the second shielding cover 2 by bolts.

[0036] Specifically, the connecting plate can play a role of connection and fixing, so that the first shielding cover 1 and the second shielding cover 2 can be fixed as a whole, thereby reducing the gap between them, and further reducing the occupied space.

[0037] Please see attached Figure 2 and attached Figure 3 The fourth frame 12 is provided with two upper and lower layers of first transmission chains 13, and the third frame 11 is provided with two upper and lower layers of turnover boxes 4.

[0038] Specifically, by arranging two upper and lower layers of the first transmission chain 13 inside the fourth frame 12, two rows of sorting devices can be arranged, thereby improving the sorting efficiency; by arranging two upper and lower layers of turnover boxes 4 inside the third frame 11, two rows of storage devices can be arranged, thereby increasing the storage capacity, thereby reducing the usage of the device, thereby achieving the purpose of saving money; at the same time, the overall floor space can be reduced by the distribution setting of the upper and lower rows.

[0039] Please see attached Figure 1 -Attached Fig. 9 A PLC controller is provided at the bottom of the second belt conveyor 8, and the PLC controller is electrically connected to the second belt conveyor 8, the first belt conveyor 7, the barcode scanner 26, the second motor 23, the fourth conveyor belt 21, the third belt conveyor 10, the first motor 14 and the object detector 16 through wires.

[0040] Specifically, the PLC controller can control the first belt conveyor 7 to pause directly below the barcode scanner 26, and the PLC controller can analyze the scanning result of the barcode scanner 26 to provide a classification path, and then control the second motor 23 to output a rotational force and then lift the medicine to a corresponding height through the elevator 22, and then control the fourth conveyor belt machine 21 through the PLC controller to transport the medicine to the surface of the third belt conveyor 10, and then control the first motor 14 through the PLC controller to output a rotational force and then control the sorting trolley 19 to move to the front of the corresponding turnover box 4, and then control the third belt conveyor 10 through the PLC controller to transport the medicine to the inside of the turnover box 4; thereby, manual participation can be reduced to a large extent, thereby saving manpower, and at the same time, work can be carried out 24 hours a day without stopping, thereby further improving the efficiency of the sorting work.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A medicine picking workstation, comprising a second belt conveyor (8), characterized in that: The first belt conveyor (7) is arranged at the rear of the second belt conveyor (8), a scanning device is arranged at the top of the first belt conveyor (7), a lifting device is arranged at the rear of the first belt conveyor (7), a sorting device is arranged at the rear of the lifting device, a storage device is arranged before and after the sorting device, an output device is arranged between the sorting device and the storage device, the second belt conveyor (8) and the first belt conveyor (7) are connected via a second frame (9), the lifting device and the sorting device are fixed via a connecting device, the storage device is supported and fixed via a third frame (11), and the sorting device is supported and fixed via a fourth frame (12).

2. The medicine picking workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scanning device comprises a third shielding cover (5), the bottom of the third shielding cover (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the first frame (6), the bottom of the first frame (6) is fixedly connected to the tops of the first belt conveyor (7) and the second belt conveyor (8), and the inner bottom of the third shielding cover (5) is fixedly connected to a code scanner (26).

3. The medicine picking workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting device comprises a second shielding cover (2), the inner wall of the second shielding cover (2) is provided with a second transmission chain (20), the bottom of the second transmission chain (20) is provided with a second motor (23), the outer wall of the second motor (23) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second shielding cover (2), the output end of the second motor (23) is connected to the driving part of the second transmission chain (20), the outer wall of the second transmission chain (20) is provided with a hoist (22), and the top of the hoist (22) is fixedly connected to a fourth conveyor belt machine (21).

4. The medicine picking workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting device comprises a first transmission chain (13), the first transmission chain (13) is fixedly connected to the inside of a fourth frame (12), the outer wall of the fourth frame (12) is provided with a first shielding cover (1), the driving end of the first transmission chain (13) is provided with a first motor (14), the outer wall of the first motor (14) is fixedly connected to the inside of the fourth frame (12), and a conveying device is provided on the upper part of the first transmission chain (13).

5. The medicine picking workstation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The conveying device comprises a sorting trolley (19), the sorting trolley (19) being arranged on the upper part of the first transmission chain (13), the top of the sorting trolley (19) being fixedly connected to a third belt conveyor (10), and baffles (18) being arranged on both sides of the third belt conveyor (10).

6. The medicine picking workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage device comprises a turnover box (4), the turnover box (4) being located on the upper part of the third frame (11), a platform plate (24) being arranged between the bottom of the turnover box (4) and the third frame (11), a limit block (25) being arranged on the top of the platform plate (24), and a distance between two limit blocks (25) being equal to the bottom length of the turnover box (4).

7. The medicine picking workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output device comprises a discharge plate (3), a guide plate (17) is arranged at the front of the discharge plate (3), a guard plate (15) is arranged at the top of the discharge plate (3), a square hole is opened in the middle of the discharge plate (3), and an object detector (16) is arranged at the bottom of the discharge plate (3), and the object detector (16) is located inside the square hole.

8. The medicine picking workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting device comprises a connecting plate, one end of the connecting plate is located on the top surface of the first shielding cover (1), the other end of the connecting plate is located on the top surface of the second shielding cover (2), and the connecting plate is fixed to the top surfaces of the first shielding cover (1) and the second shielding cover (2) by bolts.

9. The medicine picking workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fourth frame (12) is provided with upper and lower layers of first transmission chains (13) inside, and the third frame (11) is provided with upper and lower layers of turnover boxes (4) inside.

10. The medicine picking workstation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A PLC controller is provided at the bottom of the second belt conveyor (8), and the PLC controller is electrically connected to the second belt conveyor (8), the first belt conveyor (7), the barcode scanner (26), the second motor (23), the fourth conveyor belt conveyor (21), the third belt conveyor (10), the first motor (14), and the object detector (16) through electric wires.

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