A storage device capable of realizing multi-layer discharge and application thereof in a medicine storage box

Abstract

The application provides a storage device capable of realizing multi-layer discharging and application thereof in a medicine storage box, and belongs to the technical field of storage devices. The application comprises: a storage device body, which is provided with a feeding opening at the top; a plurality of discharging mechanisms, which are arranged on the storage device body in the vertical direction of the storage device body; and a plurality of guide mechanisms, which are arranged on the inner wall of the storage device body in the vertical direction and used for guiding raw materials to slide to the corresponding discharging mechanisms. The application adds raw materials through the feeding opening at the top, guides the raw materials through the plurality of guide mechanisms, and makes the raw materials slide to the corresponding discharging mechanisms, so that the storage device has a plurality of discharging openings and the working efficiency and processing speed are greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of storage device technology, and in particular to a storage device capable of multi-layer discharging and its application in a medicine storage box. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, common storage devices on the market, especially medicine storage boxes for storing pharmaceuticals, are usually only equipped with one discharge port.

[0003] With the rapid modernization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction factories, automated dispensing technology for TCM herbs has developed rapidly. In this field, dispensing robots play a crucial role. These robots can automatically identify the names of medicines based on prescriptions and accurately retrieve them from the corresponding storage containers. However, under current technological conditions, each storage container is designed with only one dispensing port, meaning that at any given time, only one dispensing robot can operate on that specific container. This design limitation results in only one prescription being processed at a time at the same storage container location, significantly reducing work efficiency and processing speed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, in order to solve the technical problem that the existing material storage device has only one discharge port, which reduces the working efficiency and processing speed, on the one hand, the present invention provides a material storage device that can realize multi-layer discharge. Raw materials are added through a feeding port at the top, and the raw materials are guided by several guiding mechanisms to slide down to the corresponding discharge mechanism, so that the material storage device has multiple discharge ports, which greatly improves the working efficiency and processing speed.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A storage device capable of multi-layer discharge includes: The storage device body has a feeding port on its top; Several discharge mechanisms are arranged vertically on the storage device body along the storage device body; Several guiding mechanisms are arranged vertically along the inner wall of the storage device to guide the raw materials and allow them to slide down to the corresponding discharge mechanism.

[0006] Preferably, the guiding mechanism is an inclined guide plate.

[0007] Preferably, the discharge mechanism located at the bottom of the storage device body and its corresponding guide plate have an overlapping portion in the horizontal direction; Except for the discharge mechanism located at the bottom of the storage device body, the other discharge mechanisms and their corresponding guide plates do not overlap in the horizontal direction and have gaps.

[0008] Preferably, the discharging mechanism has a material storage area.

[0009] Preferably, the number of the discharge mechanism and the guiding mechanism is greater than or equal to two.

[0010] Preferably, the storage device is a medicine storage box.

[0011] On the other hand, the present invention also provides the application of the above-mentioned storage device capable of multi-layer discharge in a medicine storage box.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This invention provides a multi-layered material storage device. Raw materials can be conveniently added to the device via a feeding port at the top. Inside the device, several guiding mechanisms are designed to guide the raw materials along specific paths. Through precise guiding design, the raw materials are effectively distributed to their corresponding discharging mechanisms using their own gravity. These discharging mechanisms are positioned at different levels of the storage device, forming multiple discharging ports. This design significantly improves the efficiency of the storage device because it can handle multiple discharging tasks simultaneously, greatly accelerating the processing speed of raw materials. Furthermore, the multi-layered discharging port design optimizes space utilization, enabling the entire device to achieve a higher raw material throughput within a limited space.

[0013] The design concept of this invention lies in the careful vertical arrangement of a series of inclined guide plates on the inner wall of the storage device. The ingenious arrangement of these guide plates ensures that the raw materials are smoothly guided to each discharge mechanism. Specifically, the bottommost guide plate and its corresponding discharge mechanism have a horizontal overlap. This design allows the raw materials to be effectively guided to the storage area of ​​the discharge mechanism as they pass through the guide plates. Simultaneously, except for the bottommost guide plate and discharge mechanism, all other corresponding guide plates and discharge mechanisms maintain a certain gap in the horizontal direction. This gap ensures smooth flow of the raw materials while preventing unnecessary blockages or jamming. Raw materials are added through a specially designed feeding port at the top of the device. When raw materials are added to the storage device through this port, they are guided one by one to their corresponding discharge mechanisms by gravity along the inclined guide plates. Each discharge mechanism is equipped with a dedicated storage area, which, guided by the guide plates, ensures the reception and storage of a certain amount of raw materials. Due to the horizontal overlap between the bottom guide plate and the corresponding discharge mechanism, raw materials gradually accumulate in the storage area of ​​the bottom discharge mechanism. This accumulation effect ensures that the bottom discharge mechanism always has sufficient raw materials, thereby guaranteeing the continuous and efficient operation of the entire storage device.

[0014] The storage device provided by this invention features an innovative multi-layer dispensing function. When applied to the design of a medicine storage box, it endows the box with a highly efficient multi-layer dispensing mechanism. This mechanism allows multiple dispensing robots to simultaneously perform dispensing operations within the same storage box, thereby enabling parallel processing of multiple prescriptions. This innovative design significantly improves pharmacy efficiency and prescription processing speed, making the drug dispensing process faster and more efficient. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the flow of medicine in a medicine storage box according to the present invention; In the figure, 1 is the first discharge mechanism; 11 is the first guide plate; 12 is the first storage area; 2 is the second discharge mechanism; 21 is the second guide plate; 22 is the second storage area; 3 is the third discharge mechanism; 31 is the third guide plate; 32 is the third storage area; 4 is the main body of the storage device; and 5 is the feeding port. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0018] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides a storage device capable of multi-layer discharge, comprising: The storage device body 4 has a feeding port 5 on its top. The feeding port 5 is used to add raw materials.

[0020] Several discharge mechanisms are arranged vertically on the storage device body 4.

[0021] Several guiding mechanisms are arranged vertically along the inner wall of the storage device body 4 to guide the raw materials so that they slide down to the corresponding discharge mechanism.

[0022] The material storage device provided by this invention possesses an innovative function that enables multi-layer efficient material discharge. Specifically, the device features a carefully designed feeding port 5 at the top of its main structure. Through this feeding port 5, operators can easily add various raw materials or pharmaceuticals. These materials or pharmaceuticals will naturally flow downwards under the influence of gravity. During this flow, the internal guiding mechanism precisely guides each material or pharmaceutical. Through this guidance, the materials or pharmaceuticals are orderly guided to the corresponding discharge mechanisms. This design ensures that multi-layer discharge can be achieved through a single feeding port 5, thereby supporting gripping operations at multiple different locations. This innovative discharge method greatly improves work efficiency and processing speed, making the entire production or sorting process more efficient and smooth.

[0023] In this invention, the guiding mechanism is an inclined guide plate. The inclined guide plate guides the raw materials or medicines to ensure that they are smoothly guided to the corresponding discharging mechanism.

[0024] In this invention, the discharge mechanism located at the bottom of the storage device body 4 and its corresponding guide plate have an overlapping portion in the horizontal direction, so as to ensure that raw materials or medicines accumulate at the bottom discharge mechanism and that the bottom discharge mechanism always has material stored.

[0025] In designing the storage device, except for the discharge mechanism located at the bottom of the main body 4, the other discharge mechanisms and their corresponding guide plates do not overlap in the horizontal direction, leaving a certain gap between them. This design gap plays an important role. It not only ensures the smooth flow of raw materials or medicines, allowing them to be smoothly guided to the corresponding discharge mechanism by the next guide plate, but also effectively avoids unnecessary blockages or jams that may occur during material flow, thereby ensuring the smooth operation and efficient output of the entire storage device.

[0026] In this invention, the discharging mechanism includes a storage area. This storage area plays a crucial role, primarily storing raw materials or pharmaceuticals to ensure a continuous and sufficient supply. This design allows the discharging mechanism to operate more efficiently and stably, as a continuous supply of raw materials or pharmaceuticals is key to maintaining production continuity. Furthermore, the storage area reduces operational interruptions caused by shortages of raw materials or pharmaceuticals, thereby improving overall production efficiency and economic benefits. Therefore, the storage area is a significant innovation in this invention, optimizing the storage method for raw materials or pharmaceuticals and enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the discharging mechanism.

[0027] In this invention, the number of the discharge mechanism and the guiding mechanism is two or more, which is only a preferred embodiment of the invention, not a necessary one. The number of the discharge mechanism and the guiding mechanism can be two, three, four, or more, depending on actual needs.

[0028] In this invention, the storage device is a medicine storage box.

[0029] On the other hand, this invention also provides the application of the aforementioned storage device capable of multi-layer dispensing in a medicine storage box, enabling multiple robots to configure multiple prescriptions within a single medicine storage box. This innovative storage device design allows the medicine storage box to effectively support the storage and management of multiple layers of drugs, thereby significantly improving the efficiency and accuracy of prescription preparation.

[0030] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and thoroughly described below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0031] Example 1 Taking a three-layer discharging mechanism as an example: When adding medicine from the feeding port 5, the medicine enters the third storage area 32 along the third guide plate 31. As more and more medicine accumulates in the third storage area 32, it begins to overflow downwards from the end of the third storage area 32. At this time, the medicine falls onto the second guide plate 21 and enters the second storage area 22 along the second guide plate 21. Similarly, as more and more medicine accumulates in the second storage area 22, it begins to overflow downwards from the end of the second storage area 22. At this time, the medicine falls onto the first guide plate 11 and enters the first storage area 12 along the first guide plate 11. The end of the first guide plate 11 overlaps with the first storage area 12 by a certain distance in the horizontal direction, and the medicine then accumulates there. As medicine is continuously added, it begins to accumulate between the second storage area 22 and the second guide plate 21. Similarly, it accumulates between the third storage area 32 and the second guide plate 21 until the area is full.

[0032] For example: When the first drug-grabbing robot operates the first prescription, it grabs the drug at the first dispensing mechanism 1. As the grabbing continues, the amount of drug between the first storage area 12 and the first guide plate 11 decreases. Under the action of gravity, the drug falls down from the gap between the second storage area 22 and the second guide plate 21 and lands on the first guide plate 11. The drug enters the first dispensing storage area along the first guide plate 11, ensuring that there is always drug in the first storage area 12, which can meet the grabbing operation of the first robot.

[0033] Similarly, when the second dispensing machine operates the second prescription, it dispenses the medicine at the second dispensing mechanism 2. As the dispensing proceeds, the amount of medicine between the second storage area 22 and the second guide plate 21 decreases. Under the influence of gravity, the medicine falls down from the gap between the third storage area 32 and the third guide plate 31 and lands on the second guide plate 21. The medicine then enters the second storage area 22 along the second guide plate 21, ensuring that there is always medicine in the second storage area 22, which can meet the dispensing operation of the second robot.

[0034] When the third dispensing robot operates the third prescription, it dispenses the medicine at the third dispensing mechanism 3. When the medicine is insufficient, it needs to be added from the feeding port 5.

[0035] There is sufficient distance between the first dispensing mechanism 1, the second dispensing mechanism 2, and the third dispensing mechanism 3 to allow multiple dispensing robots to dispense medicine simultaneously, thus enabling the processing of multiple prescriptions; of course, it can also allow a single dispensing robot to dispense medicine independently.

[0036] In summary, when used in medicine storage boxes, this invention can significantly improve work efficiency.

[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention; however, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto; any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and its improved concept, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material storage device capable of multi-layer discharge, characterized in that, include: The storage device body has a feeding port on its top; Several discharge mechanisms are arranged vertically on the storage device body along the storage device body; Several guiding mechanisms are arranged vertically along the inner wall of the storage device to guide the raw materials and allow them to slide down to the corresponding discharge mechanism. The guiding mechanism is an inclined guide plate; The material discharge mechanism located at the bottom of the material storage device body and its corresponding guide plate have an overlapping portion in the horizontal direction; Except for the discharge mechanism located at the bottom of the storage device body, the other discharge mechanisms and their corresponding guide plates do not overlap in the horizontal direction and have gaps. The discharging mechanism has a material storage area; The number of the discharge mechanism and the guiding mechanism is greater than or equal to two; The material falls through the gap between the discharge mechanism and the guide mechanism of the upper layer to the guide mechanism of the lower layer and is guided to the storage area of ​​the discharge mechanism of the lower layer.

2. A storage device capable of multi-layer discharge according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage device is a medicine storage box.

3. The application of the storage device capable of multi-layer discharge as described in claim 1 or 2 in a medicine storage box.

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