Medicine box capable of automatically recording treatment course and counting mechanism thereof

Abstract

According to the medicine box capable of automatically recording the course of treatment and the counting mechanism thereof, the interior of a box body is divided into a storage area and a counting function area, the counting function area is internally provided with the counting mechanism, the top of the box body is provided with a turning cover, the turning cover is connected with a shifting rod, and the shifting rod swings along with opening and closing of the turning cover. A first counting wheel disc in the counting assembly is in linkage with the shifting rod through a ratchet mechanism, and the turning cover is driven to rotate by one scale in one direction every time the turning cover is opened and closed. Through the linkage effect of the counting mechanism and the turning cover, the counting assembly can be automatically shifted to operate and record the medicine use condition; wherein the first counting disc is driven to rotate by one scale every time the cover is opened through the ratchet mechanism; and by utilizing the linkage effect of the idle wheel assembly, the second counting disc is driven to rotate by one scale when the first counting disc rotates by one circle, so that the function of automatically recording the week number and the week number is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of medicine packaging boxes, and particularly relates to a medicine box capable of automatically recording a treatment course and its counting mechanism. Background Art

[0002] For patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux, chronic hepatitis, and depression, in order to control the condition, they need to take medicine once a day and continue for a treatment course of several weeks, months or even longer. To prevent omission, it is necessary to record or set daily medication reminders.

[0003] Conventional medicine boxes and medicine bottles are only simple paper or plastic packages and do not have the function of medication recording or reminder. For this reason, some existing intelligent medicine box products embed electronic devices and add corresponding electronic data storage and reminder functions. However, on the one hand, the cost of electronic devices is relatively high, making it difficult to promote and popularize. On the other hand, they need to replace the battery frequently, and their debugging operations are not simple and intuitive enough, with a certain learning cost, which poses a certain use threshold for the elderly user group. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a medicine box capable of automatically recording a treatment course and its counting mechanism, which solves the problem of automatic data recording of the medicine box through a pure mechanical structure.

[0005] The present invention realizes the above technical purpose through the following technical means.

[0006] A counting mechanism, comprising:

[0007] A counting component, at least provided with two counting discs, and adjacent counting discs are linked by an idler wheel component. After the previous counting disc rotates one cycle, it drives the next counting disc to rotate one scale.

[0008] The idler wheel component is provided with a first idler wheel and a second idler wheel that rotate synchronously. The first idler wheel is a complete circular gear, and the second idler wheel is a sector gear; among two adjacent counting discs, the previous counting disc is linked to the first idler wheel through a gear, and the next counting disc is linked to the second idler wheel through a gear.

[0009] Further, the first counting disc in the counting component is connected to a ratchet mechanism for unidirectionally driving the counting disc to rotate.

[0010] Further, the idler wheel component is connected to an idler wheel shaft, and the idler wheel shaft can carry the idler wheel component to move axially to adjust the engagement and separation between the idler wheel component and the gears connected to the counting discs.

[0011] Further, the counting component is provided with:

[0012] A first counting disc, one side of which is connected to a ratchet wheel, and the other side of which is connected to a first gear;

[0013] A second counting disk, one side of which is connected to a second gear;

[0014] The first counting disc and the second counting disc are linked to each other through an idler wheel assembly, wherein the first gear cooperates with the first idler wheel, and the second gear cooperates with the second idler wheel. When the first counting disc rotates one circle, the second counting disc is driven to rotate one scale.

[0015] Furthermore, a gap is provided between the first gear and the second gear, and a gap is provided between the second gear and the second counting disk; the first idler wheel and the second idler wheel can move axially to be located at the above two gaps respectively.

[0016] A medicine box for automatically recording treatment courses is provided with the above-mentioned counting mechanism.

[0017] Furthermore, the box body is divided into a storage area and a counting function area, and the counting function area is provided with the counting mechanism;

[0018] The top of the box body is provided with a top cover and a flip cover. The top cover surface is provided with a peephole for viewing and turning the counting component, and the flip cover is used to open and close the storage area; wherein:

[0019] A lever is connected to the flip cover, and the lever swings with the opening and closing of the flip cover. The first counting wheel in the counting assembly is linked to the lever through a ratchet mechanism, wherein each time the flip cover is opened and closed, the lever and the ratchet mechanism drive the first counting wheel to rotate one scale in one direction;

[0020] An unlocking button is provided on the side wall of the box body, and the unlocking button is connected to the idler shaft in the box body. The idler shaft moves axially when the unlocking button is pressed, and an unlocking reset spring and a limit ring are provided between the idler shaft and the box body; the idler assembly is connected to the idler shaft, and the idler shaft carries the idler assembly to move axially to adjust the engagement and separation between the idler assembly and the gear connected to the counting wheel.

[0021] Furthermore, one side of the first counting wheel is connected to the ratchet, a matching non-return pawl is provided in the box body, a deflectable driving pawl is provided at the end of the lever, and a reset spring and a limit block are provided, and the driving pawl can touch the ratchet when the lever swings, wherein:

[0022] During the opening process of the flip cover, the driving pawl touches the ratchet wheel from one direction, the check pawl prevents the ratchet wheel from rotating, and the driving pawl is deflected and avoided by the ratchet wheel until it leaves the contact range and is reset by the reset spring;

[0023] During the closing process of the flip cover, the driving pawl is acted upon by the limiting block to drive the ratchet wheel to rotate in the other direction.

[0024] Further, a guide rail is provided inside the box body, the shift lever is slidably matched with the guide rail, and limit buttons are provided at both ends of the stroke of the guide rail.

[0025] Further, a first counting disk and a second counting disk are provided in the counting assembly. The surface of the first counting disk is provided with scale values of the week numbers, and the surface of the second counting disk is provided with scale values of the week numbers.

[0026] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0027] (1) The present invention provides a medicine box for automatically recording a treatment course and its counting mechanism. Through the linkage between the counting mechanism and the flip cover, the counting assembly can be automatically driven to operate and record the medication situation.

[0028] (2) In the counting mechanism of the present invention, the ratchet mechanism is used to drive the first counting disk to rotate one scale each time the cover is opened; and by using the linkage of the idle wheel assembly, when the first counting disk rotates one circle, the second counting disk is driven to rotate one scale, realizing the function of automatically recording the week numbers and week numbers.

[0029] (3) In the present invention, by setting the unlocking button and its related structure, the linkage between the two counting wheels is switched on and off, and with the cooperation of the pluggable transparent cover, it is convenient for the user to intuitively turn the counting wheels to complete the adjustment and setting of the week numbers and week numbers. Description of the Drawings

[0030] Figure 1 It is the external structure diagram of the medicine box of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 It is the internal structure diagram of the medicine box of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 It is the exploded view of the parts of the medicine box of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 It is the schematic diagram of the activity state of the internal parts during the opening process of the medicine box of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 It is the schematic diagram of the activity state of the internal parts during the closing process of the medicine box of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 It is the schematic diagram of the state relationship between the counting assembly and its surrounding parts in the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 It is the diagram of the positional relationship of the internal parts when the unlocking button of the medicine box of the present invention is pressed.

[0037] Reference Numerals:

[0038] 1 - box body; 11 - partition board; 12 - button groove; 2 - top cover;

[0039] 21 - viewing port; 22 - transparent cover; 3 - flip cover; 31 - lever

[0040] 32 - guide rail; 33 - ratchet wheel; 34 - check ratchet pawl; 35 - driving ratchet pawl

[0041] 36 - limit block; 37 - limit projection; 4 - unlocking button; 41 - idler wheel shaft

[0042] 42 - limit ring; 43 - unlocking return spring; 5 - idler wheel assembly; 51 - first idler wheel

[0043] 52 - second idler wheel; 6 - counting assembly; 61 - first counting disk; 62 - first gear

[0044] 63 - second counting disk; 64 - second gear Detailed implementation manners

[0045] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. Examples of the illustrated embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0046] 1. Cartridge part

[0047] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown in the medicine box, it includes a cartridge 1. The interior of the cartridge 1 is divided into a storage area and a counting function area by a partition plate 11; the storage area is used for storing medicines, and a counting mechanism is arranged in the counting function area for recording the course data of taking medicines. A top cover 2 and a flip cover 3 are provided on the top of the cartridge 1; a viewing port 21 is opened on the surface of the top cover 2 for viewing the course data of taking medicines recorded by the counting mechanism, and the flip cover 3 is opposite to the storage area for taking medicines.

[0048] 2. Basic counting function part

[0049] As Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown in the figure, the counting mechanism includes a counting component 6 and an idle wheel component 5. The counting component 6 includes two counting discs, namely a first counting disc 61 and a second counting disc 63. In this embodiment, the first counting disc is a "week disc", and its surface is divided into seven scales, which are respectively set with seven scale values from "Monday" to "Sunday"; the second counting disc 63 is a "week number disc", and its surface is divided into scales according to the actual size of the disc, and digital scale values are set to record the number of weeks of medication. The first counting disc 61 and the second counting disc 63 are coaxially arranged, and they can rotate independently around the axis respectively; a first gear 62 is fixedly connected to one side of the first counting disc 61, and a second gear 64 is fixedly connected to one side of the second counting disc 63.

[0050] The idle wheel component 5 includes a first idle wheel 51 and a second idle wheel 52, which are fixedly connected to each other and rotatably arranged on the idle wheel shaft 41. The first idle wheel 51 is a complete circular gear, and the second idle wheel 52 is a sector gear with only part of the teeth. During operation, the first idle wheel 51 cooperates with the first gear 62, and the second idle wheel 52 cooperates with the second gear 64; thus, the following linkage relationship is realized between the two counting discs: when the first counting disc 61 rotates one circle, it drives the second counting disc 63 to rotate one scale through the first gear 62, the first idle wheel 51, the second idle wheel 52, and the second gear 64 in sequence.

[0051] Through the above linkage relationship, when applied to the medicine box, for example, taking "Monday" as the starting point for recording the number of weeks:

[0052] 1) When the first counting disc 61 rotates from "Monday" to "Sunday", it drives the first idle wheel 51 to rotate 6 / 7 of a circle through the first gear 62;

[0053] 2) The second idle wheel 52 follows the first idle wheel 51 and also rotates 6 / 7 of a circle. During this process, the tooth part of the second idle wheel 52 never contacts the second gear 64, and the second counting disc 63 remains stationary;

[0054] 3) When the first counting disc 61 rotates to the next "Monday", it drives the second idle wheel 52 to rotate a full circle through the first gear 62 and the first idle wheel 51; during this process, the tooth part of the second idle wheel 52 contacts the second gear 64, driving the second counting disc 63 to rotate one scale to the next number of weeks.

[0055] 3. Counting drive part

[0056] To enable the counting component 6 to operate automatically as the medicine box opens and closes:

[0057] Such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the counting mechanism is provided with a lever 31 and a matching ratchet mechanism; wherein the lever 31 is connected to the flip cover 3 and can swing along with the opening and closing of the flip cover 3, and the lever 31 is connected to the first counting disk 61 via the ratchet mechanism, and each time the lever 31 swings back and forth, the first counting disk 61 will be driven to rotate one scale in one direction via the ratchet mechanism.

[0058] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a ratchet 33 is fixedly connected to one side of the first counting disk 61, and the two are coaxially arranged to rotate synchronously. The number of teeth of the ratchet 33 is the same as the number of scales of the first counting disk 61 (i.e., seven ratchet teeth). A non-return pawl 34 is connected to the box body 1. The non-return pawl 34 cooperates with the ratchet 33 under the action of a spring to prevent the ratchet 33 from rotating in the opposite direction. A driving pawl 35 is connected to the end of the lever 31 through a rotating shaft. The driving pawl 35 also cooperates with the ratchet 33 to drive the ratchet 33 to rotate in one direction. Among them: one end of the driving pawl 35 can abut against the teeth of the ratchet 33, and the other end is connected to a reset spring. A limit block 36 is provided on the lever 31. When working:

[0059] like Figure 4 As shown, during the opening process of the flip cover 3, the lever 31 swings downward, and the driving pawl 35 touches the ratchet wheel 33 downward; at this time, the ratchet wheel 33 is fixed under the restriction of the non-return pawl 34, and the driving pawl 35 is deflected by the ratchet wheel 33 to avoid the ratchet wheel 33, until it completely leaves the contact range and is reset by the reset spring;

[0060] like Figure 5 As shown, during the closing process of the flip cover 3 , the lever 31 swings upward, driving the pawl 35 to abut against the ratchet 33 upward, and under the support force of the limit block 36 , the ratchet 33 is driven to rotate.

[0061] In order to enable the user to open and close the flip cover 3 in place every time, ensure that the ratchet wheel 33 and the first counting disk 61 rotate a full scale stroke, and prevent the flip cover 3 from flipping uncontrollably: a guide rail 32 is provided in the box body 1, and the guide rail 32 is slidably matched with the lever 31, and limit knobs 37 are provided at both ends of the travel of the guide rail 32. The limit knob 37 or the lever 31 can be made of a tough material such as plastic, so that the lever 31 can be slightly deformed under the toughness of the plastic and slide over the limit knob 37. Alternatively, the limit knob 37 can be designed as a retractable steel ball structure, and a reset spring is provided inside the limit knob 37, so that the lever 31 can be pressed and pass over the limit knob 37 under a driving force of sufficient size.

[0062] 4. Manual counting adjustment part

[0063] To facilitate the user to manually adjust the two counting wheels of the counting assembly 6:

[0064] likeFigure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the peephole 21 on the surface of the top cover 2 is provided with two notches, which are opposite to the first counting disc 61 and the second counting disc 63 respectively, and can reveal the scale values (week number and week number) engraved on the surfaces of the two counting discs. The peephole 21 is covered with a detachable transparent cover 22, and the transparent cover 22 is connected to the top cover 2 through a slot. By plugging and unplugging the transparent cover 22, the user is allowed to move the counting disc through the peephole 21.

[0065] The idler shaft 41 can move along its own axial direction in the box body 1. An unlocking reset spring 43 is provided between one end of the idler shaft 41 and the box body 1, and the other end passes through the outside of the box body 1 to connect with the unlocking button 4. A groove is provided on the side wall of the box body 1 as a button groove 12, so that the unlocking button 4 can be pressed into the inside of the box body 1. A limiting ring 42 is provided on the idler shaft 41 to cooperate with the button groove 12 to limit the axial position of the idler shaft 41 only under the action of the unlocking reset spring 43, so that the first idler 51 and the second idler 52 are in a matching state with the first gear 62 and the second gear 64 respectively.

[0066] like Figure 7 As shown, there is a gap between the first gear 62 and the second gear 64, there is a gap between the second gear 64 and the second counting disk 63, and there is a matching gap between the first idler wheel 51 and the second idler wheel 52. When the unlock button 4 is pressed into the button slot 12, the idler shaft 41 carries the idler assembly 5 to move axially, and the first idler wheel 51 and the first gear 62, and the second idler wheel 52 and the second gear 64 are separated from each other; in this unlocked state, the user is allowed to freely move the first counting disk 61 and the second counting disk 63 to adjust the medication weeks and days of the week.

[0067] When finally in use, the unlocking button 4 is pressed and the transparent cover 22 is opened, and the counting assembly 6 is manually adjusted. After that, each time the cover is opened to take medicine, the counting assembly 6 is automatically turned to operate and record the medication situation through the linkage between the counting mechanism and the flip cover 3. Each time the cover is opened, the first counting disk 61 is driven to rotate one scale; through the linkage of the idler wheel assembly 5, each time the first counting disk 61 rotates one circle, the second counting disk 62 is driven to rotate one scale.

[0068] 5. Extended Embodiments

[0069] 1) For the counting assembly, in addition to the two counting wheels in the above embodiment, three or more counting wheels can be provided, and corresponding idler wheel assemblies are provided between every two adjacent counting wheels, so as to achieve: when the first counting wheel rotates one circle, the second counting wheel is driven to rotate one scale through the first set of idler wheel assemblies, and when the second counting wheel rotates one circle, the third counting wheel is driven to rotate one scale through the second set of idler wheel assemblies…

[0070] Among the multiple counting dials mentioned above, for example, the first counting dial can record the number of daily medication doses (3 times a day), the second counting dial can record the number of weeks, and the third counting dial can record the number of weeks;

[0071] Among the multiple counting dials mentioned above, for example, all three counting dials can also be set with ten digits from "0" to "9" to achieve numerical recording from "0" to "999".

[0072] 2) The linkage relationship between the first counting dial 61 and the second counting dial 63 can also be set according to the actual size of the dial: The first counting dial 61 is divided into fourteen scales, that is, a set of scale values from Monday to Sunday is set for each half - turn as a rotation period; when the first counting dial 61 rotates half a turn, it drives the second counting dial 63 to rotate one scale. To achieve the above - mentioned linkage effect, the corresponding idle wheel assembly 5 can be set as follows:

[0073] The second idle wheel 52 is set as two sector gears with opposite positions, that is, when the first counting dial 61 drives the second idle wheel 52 to rotate half a turn, one side of the sector gear contacts the second gear 64, driving the second counting dial 63 to rotate one scale.

[0074] Or, the second idle wheel 52 is still set as a sector gear, and the transmission ratio between the first gear 62 and the first idle wheel 51 is modified from 1:1 to 1:2, that is, when the first counting dial 61 rotates half a turn, it drives the second idle wheel 52 to rotate one full turn.

[0075] In addition to the above - mentioned situation where the first counting dial 61 rotates half a turn as a cycle, according to actual application needs, it can also be set that the first counting dial 61 rotates 1 / 3 turn, 1 / 4 turn... as a cycle, or rotates 2 turns, 3 turns... as a cycle to drive the second counting dial 63 to rotate one scale.

[0076] In summary, the above two points 1) and 2) can be extended to set multiple counting dials, where after the previous counting dial rotates a certain number of turns in a cycle, it drives the next counting dial to rotate one scale; the number of turns in a cycle can be 1 / N turn or N turns, and N is an integer greater than or equal to 1.

[0077] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0078] The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Without departing from the essential content of the present invention, any obvious improvements, substitutions or modifications that those skilled in the art can make all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A counting mechanism, characterized in that: include: The counting assembly (6) is provided with at least two counting wheels, and the adjacent counting wheels are linked to each other through the idler wheel assembly (5), wherein after the first counting wheel rotates a cycle of circles, the second counting wheel is driven to rotate a scale; The idler wheel assembly (5) is provided with a first idler wheel (51) and a second idler wheel (52) which rotate synchronously, wherein the first idler wheel (51) is a complete circular gear and the second idler wheel (52) is a sector gear; of two adjacent counting wheel discs, the front counting wheel disc is linked to the first idler wheel (51) through a gear, and the rear counting wheel disc is linked to the second idler wheel (52) through a gear.

2. The counting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The first counting wheel in the counting assembly (6) is connected to a ratchet mechanism and is used to drive the counting wheel to rotate in one direction.

3. The counting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The idler wheel assembly (5) is connected to the idler wheel shaft (41), and the idler wheel shaft (41) can carry the idler wheel assembly (5) to move axially, so as to adjust the connection and separation between the idler wheel assembly (5) and the gear connected to the counting wheel.

4. The counting mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The counting component (6) is provided with: A first counting disk (61), one side of which is connected to a ratchet wheel (33), and the other side of which is connected to a first gear (62); A second counting disk (63), one side of which is connected to a second gear (64); The first counting disc (61) and the second counting disc (63) are linked to each other via an idler wheel assembly (5), wherein the first gear (62) cooperates with the first idler wheel (51), and the second gear (64) cooperates with the second idler wheel (52). When the first counting disc (61) rotates one circle, the second counting disc (63) is driven to rotate one scale.

5. The counting mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A gap is provided between the first gear (62) and the second gear (64), and a gap is provided between the second gear (64) and the second counting disk (63); the first idler wheel (51) and the second idler wheel (52) can move axially to the two gaps respectively.

6. An automatic recording medicine box for a treatment course, characterized in that: A counting mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5 is provided.

7. The medicine box for automatically recording a treatment course according to claim 6, wherein: The box body (1) is divided into a storage area and a counting function area, and the counting function area is provided with the counting mechanism; The top of the box body (1) is provided with a top cover (2) and a flip cover (3), the surface of the top cover (2) is provided with a peephole (21) for viewing and turning the counting component (6), and the flip cover (3) is used to open and close the storage area; wherein: A lever (31) is connected to the flip cover (3), and the lever (31) swings as the flip cover (3) is opened or closed. The first counting wheel in the counting assembly (6) is linked to the lever (31) via a ratchet mechanism, wherein each time the flip cover (3) is opened or closed, the lever (31) and the ratchet mechanism drive the first counting wheel to rotate one scale in one direction; An unlocking button (4) is provided on the side wall of the box body (1), the unlocking button (4) is connected to an idler shaft (41) in the box body (1), the idler shaft (41) is pressed to move axially, an unlocking reset spring (43) and a limit ring (42) are provided between the idler shaft (41) and the box body (1); the idler assembly (5) is connected to the idler shaft (41), the idler shaft (41) carries the idler assembly (5) to move axially, so as to adjust the engagement and separation between the idler assembly (5) and the gear connected to the counting wheel.

8. The medicine box for automatically recording a treatment course according to claim 7, characterized in that: One side of the first counting wheel is connected to a ratchet wheel (33), a matching non-return pawl (34) is provided in the box body (1), a deflectable driving pawl (35) is provided at the end of the lever (31), and a return spring and a limit block (36) are provided, and the driving pawl (35) can touch the ratchet wheel (33) when the lever (31) swings, wherein: During the opening process of the flip cover (3), the driving pawl (35) touches the ratchet wheel (33) from one direction, the non-return pawl (34) prevents the ratchet wheel (33) from rotating, and the driving pawl (35) is deflected and avoided by the ratchet wheel (33) until it leaves the contact range and is reset by the reset spring; During the closing process of the flip cover (3), the driving pawl (35) is limited by the block (36), and the ratchet wheel (35) is driven to rotate in another direction.

9. The medicine box for automatically recording a treatment course according to claim 8, wherein: A guide rail (32) is arranged inside the box body (1), the lever (31) is slidably matched with the guide rail (32), and limit knobs (37) are arranged at both ends of the travel of the guide rail (32).

10. The medicine box for automatically recording a treatment course according to claim 6, characterized in that: The counting assembly (6) is provided with a first counting disk (61) and a second counting disk (63); the surface of the first counting disk (61) is provided with week number scale values, and the surface of the second counting disk (63) is provided with week number scale values.

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