Multifunctional nursing trolley for internal medicine nursing

By integrating functions such as drug delivery facilities, vital sign monitoring facilities, and controllers, the internal medicine nursing vehicle can automatically identify patients and administer medications, solving the problem of limited functionality in traditional nursing vehicles and improving nursing efficiency and patient experience.

CN120918908AInactive Publication Date: 2025-11-11SHANGHAI MINHANG DISTRICT INTEGRATED TRADITIONAL CHINESE & WESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL (SHANGHAI MINHANG DISTRICT TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTION & TREATMENT HOSPITAL)
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Application Number
CN202511230732.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-30
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Traditional nursing carts have limited functionality and cannot meet the diverse needs of internal medicine nursing, resulting in low nursing efficiency and increased workload for nursing staff.

Method used

Design a multi-functional nursing cart for internal medicine care, integrating a drug dispensing unit, a vital signs monitoring unit, a controller, a touch screen, and a barcode scanner to achieve automatic patient identification, automatic drug dispensing, and medical record updates. The controller works collaboratively to improve work efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It improved the efficiency of nursing work, reduced the workload of nursing staff, and enhanced the nursing experience for patients.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a multifunctional nursing trolley for internal medicine nursing, and relates to the field of medical equipment, the multifunctional nursing trolley comprises a frame, the frame comprises an upper-layer operation table panel and a lower-layer storage space plate, the lower-layer storage space plate is provided with an administration mechanism, a vital sign monitoring mechanism, a controller, a power supply and a storage box, and the upper-layer operation table panel is provided with a touch screen; a bar code scanner used for identifying patient identity information and doctor advice information is placed on the rack; the controller is electrically connected with the drug delivery mechanism, the vital sign monitoring mechanism, the touch screen and the bar code scanner, and the power supply supplies power to the controller, the drug delivery mechanism, the vital sign monitoring mechanism, the touch screen and the bar code scanner. Through mutual cooperation of the controller, the drug delivery mechanism, the vital sign monitoring mechanism, the touch screen and the bar code scanner, the automatic identification function of patient identity information, the automatic updating function of medical records and the automatic drug delivery function are achieved, the working efficiency of nursing is improved, and the working intensity of nursing personnel is reduced.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical devices, and more particularly to a multifunctional nursing cart for internal medicine care. Background Technology

[0002] In internal medicine nursing, nurses frequently perform various nursing procedures, such as administering intravenous infusions, measuring vital signs, administering medications, and recording patient conditions. Traditional nursing carts have relatively limited functions and cannot meet the diverse needs of nurses in different scenarios, leading to low nursing efficiency and increased workload for nurses. Therefore, designing a multifunctional nursing cart is of great significance for improving the quality and efficiency of internal medicine nursing.

[0003] The present invention aims to provide a multifunctional nursing cart for internal medicine nursing, which can integrate multiple nursing functions, facilitate nurses to quickly switch between different nursing scenarios, improve nursing work efficiency, reduce the workload of nurses, and enhance the nursing experience for patients. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multifunctional nursing cart for internal medicine care, which solves the problem of the limited functionality of traditional nursing carts.

[0005] A multifunctional nursing cart for internal medicine care includes a frame. The frame includes an upper operating panel and a lower storage space panel. The lower storage space panel is equipped with a drug delivery device, a vital signs monitoring device, a controller, a power supply, and a storage box. The upper operating panel is equipped with a touch screen and a barcode scanner for identifying patient identity information and medical orders. The controller is electrically connected to the drug delivery device, the vital signs monitoring device, the touch screen, and the barcode scanner. The power supply provides power to the controller, the drug delivery device, the vital signs monitoring device, the touch screen, and the barcode scanner.

[0006] Optionally, the drug delivery mechanism includes a cabinet, in which a medicine rack and a funnel are inserted, with the medicine rack located directly above the funnel; a tablet counting machine is arranged in an array on the medicine rack; a medicine receiving drawer is movably connected to the bottom of the cabinet, located at the discharge port of the funnel; and a cabinet door is rotatably connected to one side of the cabinet, which is used to limit the movement of the medicine rack and the funnel.

[0007] Optionally, the tablet counting machine includes a collection box, a first vibration motor is installed on the outer wall of the collection box, a first protective shell is connected to the bottom of the collection box through a pipe, a first counting roller is rotatably arranged inside the first protective shell, a first motor is installed on the outer wall of the first protective shell, the first counting roller and the output end of the first motor are connected by transmission, a storage box is connected to the bottom of the first protective shell through a pipe, and a first photoelectric counter is installed on the pipe between the first protective shell and the storage box;

[0008] A second vibration motor is installed on the outer wall of the medicine storage box. A second protective shell is connected to the bottom of the medicine storage box through a pipe. A second counting roller is rotatably arranged inside the second protective shell. A second motor is installed on the outer wall of the second protective shell. The output end of the second counting roller and the second motor are connected by transmission. A discharge pipe is installed at the bottom of the second protective shell. A second photoelectric counter is installed on the discharge pipe.

[0009] The controller is electrically connected to the first vibration motor, the first motor, the first photoelectric counter, the second vibration motor, the second motor, and the second photoelectric counter, respectively.

[0010] Optionally, the vital signs monitoring device includes a housing, inside which are installed an electronic blood pressure monitor, an electronic thermometer, a pulse oximeter, and an electrocardiogram monitor, and the controller is electrically connected to the electronic blood pressure monitor, the electronic thermometer, the pulse oximeter, and the electrocardiogram monitor, respectively.

[0011] Optionally, four limiting rods are symmetrically installed inside the storage box, and limiting blocks are installed on the inner wall of the storage box. Multiple limiting grooves are evenly spaced on the limiting blocks. Multiple adjusting plates are slidably connected to the limiting rods. The adjusting plates are provided with slide rails, and inserts are slidably connected to the slide rails. The inserts are adjustablely inserted into the limiting grooves.

[0012] Optionally, the controller is wirelessly connected to the hospital's medical record system.

[0013] Optionally, an ultraviolet disinfection lamp is installed at the bottom of the upper operating panel, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp is located directly above the storage box, the ultraviolet disinfection lamp is electrically connected to the controller, and the power supply provides power to the ultraviolet disinfection lamp.

[0014] Optionally, swivel wheels are symmetrically installed at the four corners of the bottom of the frame.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0016] This invention utilizes a controller, a drug delivery mechanism, a vital signs monitoring mechanism, a touch screen, and a barcode scanner to achieve automatic patient identification, automatic medical record updates, and automatic drug delivery, thereby improving nursing efficiency and reducing the workload of nursing staff. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the multifunctional nursing cart for internal medicine of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the multi-functional nursing cart for internal medicine of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a rear view of a multifunctional nursing cart for internal medicine care according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drug delivery mechanism of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cabinet structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the medicine rack and the tablet counting machine of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the medicine rack structure of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the tablet counting machine of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the tablet counting machine of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the funnel structure of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the storage box structure of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of the storage box of the present invention.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Frame; 11. Upper operating panel; 12. Lower storage space panel; 13. Ultraviolet disinfection lamp; 2. Drug administration mechanism; 3. Vital signs monitoring mechanism; 4. Controller; 5. Power supply; 6. Storage box; 7. Touch screen; 8. Barcode scanner; 21. Cabinet; 22. Medicine shelf; 23. Funnel; 24. Tablet counter; 25. Medicine receiving drawer; 26. Cabinet door; 241. Medicine collection box; 242. First 243. Vibration motor; 244. First protective shell; 245. First counting roller; 246. First motor; 247. Medicine storage box; 248. First photoelectric counter; 249. Second protective shell; 2410. Second counting roller; 2411. Second motor; 2412. Second photoelectric counter; 31. Box body; 61. Limiting rod; 62. Limiting block; 63. Limiting groove; 64. Adjusting plate; 65. Insert strip. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0032] like Figure 1-12 As shown, this embodiment provides a multi-functional nursing cart for internal medicine care, including a frame 1. The frame 1 includes an upper operating panel 11 and a lower storage space panel 12. The lower storage space panel 12 is equipped with a drug delivery device 2, a vital signs monitoring device 3, a controller 4, a power supply 5, and a storage box 6. The upper operating panel 11 is equipped with a touch screen 7 and a barcode scanner 8 for identifying patient identity information and medical orders. The controller 4 is electrically connected to the drug delivery device 2, the vital signs monitoring device 3, the touch screen 7, and the barcode scanner 8. The power supply 5 provides power to the controller 4, the drug delivery device 2, the vital signs monitoring device 3, the touch screen 7, and the barcode scanner 8.

[0033] The power source 5 is a rechargeable power source.

[0034] Specifically, the drug delivery mechanism 2 includes a cabinet 21, in which a medicine rack 22 and a funnel 23 are inserted. The medicine rack 22 is located directly above the funnel 23. A tablet counting machine 24 is arranged in an array on the medicine rack 22. A medicine receiving drawer 25 is movably connected to the bottom of the cabinet 21. The medicine receiving drawer 25 is located at the discharge port of the funnel 23. A cabinet door 26 is rotatably connected to one side of the cabinet 21. The cabinet door 26 is used to limit the movement of the medicine rack 22 and the funnel 23.

[0035] Specifically, the tablet counting machine 24 includes a collection box 241, a first vibration motor 242 is installed on the outer wall of the collection box 241, a first protective shell 243 is connected to the bottom of the collection box 241 through a pipe, a first counting roller 244 is rotatably arranged inside the first protective shell 243, a first motor 245 is installed on the outer wall of the first protective shell 243, the output end of the first counting roller 244 and the first motor 245 are connected by transmission, a storage box 246 is connected to the bottom of the first protective shell 243 through a pipe, and a first photoelectric counter 247 is installed on the pipe between the first protective shell 243 and the storage box 246.

[0036] A second vibration motor 248 is installed on the outer wall of the medicine storage box 246. A second protective shell 249 is connected to the bottom of the medicine storage box 246 through a pipe. A second counting roller 2410 is rotatably arranged inside the second protective shell 249. A second motor 2411 is installed on the outer wall of the second protective shell 249. The output ends of the second counting roller 2410 and the second motor 2411 are connected by a transmission. A discharge pipe is installed at the bottom of the second protective shell 249. A second photoelectric counter 2412 is installed on the discharge pipe.

[0037] The controller 4 is electrically connected to the first vibration motor 242, the first motor 245, the first photoelectric counter 247, the second vibration motor 248, the second motor 2411, and the second photoelectric counter 2412, respectively.

[0038] In practice, the controller 4 calculates the remaining amount of pills in the medicine storage box 246 based on the data detected by the first photoelectric counter 247 and the second photoelectric counter 2412. When the remaining amount of pills is less than a preset threshold, the controller 4 controls the touch screen 7 to issue an alarm signal to facilitate the replenishment of pills by nursing staff.

[0039] Among them, a limiting ring is also installed on the outer wall of the medicine collection box 241 to fix the tablet counting machine 24 on the medicine rack 22.

[0040] Specifically, the vital signs monitoring device 3 includes a housing 31, which contains an electronic blood pressure monitor, an electronic thermometer, a pulse oximeter, and an electrocardiogram monitor. The controller 4 is electrically connected to the electronic blood pressure monitor, the electronic thermometer, the pulse oximeter, and the electrocardiogram monitor, respectively.

[0041] Specifically, four limiting rods 61 are symmetrically installed inside the storage box 6, and limiting blocks 62 are installed on the inner wall of the storage box 6. Multiple limiting grooves 63 are evenly arranged on the limiting blocks 62. Multiple adjusting plates 64 are slidably connected to the limiting rods 61. The adjusting plates 64 are provided with slide rails, and inserts 65 are slidably connected to the slide rails. The inserts 65 are adjustablely inserted into the limiting grooves 63.

[0042] Specifically, the controller 4 is wirelessly connected to the hospital's medical record system.

[0043] Specifically, an ultraviolet disinfection lamp 13 is installed at the bottom of the upper operating panel 11. The ultraviolet disinfection lamp 13 is located directly above the storage box 6. The ultraviolet disinfection lamp 13 is electrically connected to the controller 4, and the power supply 5 supplies power to the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 13.

[0044] Specifically, omnidirectional wheels are symmetrically installed at the four corners of the bottom of the frame 1.

[0045] In a specific implementation, a third vibration motor is installed on the outer wall of the funnel 23, and the third vibration motor is electrically connected to the controller 4.

[0046] The working process of this invention is as follows:

[0047] Patient identification: Nursing staff use a handheld barcode scanner 8 to scan the barcode on the patient's wrist. The controller 4 determines the patient's identity information based on the information scanned by the barcode scanner 8 and retrieves the patient's medical record, which is then displayed on the touch screen 7.

[0048] Vital signs monitoring: Nursing staff use handheld electronic blood pressure monitors, electronic thermometers, pulse oximeters, electrocardiogram monitors and other vital signs monitoring devices to monitor the patient's vital signs. The patient's vital signs information is automatically transmitted to controller 4, and controller 4 updates the patient's vital signs information to the patient's medical record.

[0049] Automatic drug delivery: The controller 4 controls the corresponding second motor 2411 and second vibration motor 248 in the drug delivery mechanism 2 based on the doctor's order information scanned by the barcode scanner 8, the patient's medical record information, or the control information given by the nursing staff via the touch screen 7. The drug granules stored in the corresponding drug storage tank 246 fall into the second counting roller 2410 and rotate with it. During rotation, the corresponding drug granules fall from the feed pipe into the funnel 23 and then into the drug receiving drawer 25. The drug granules are counted by the second photoelectric counter 2412 as they fall from the feed pipe into the funnel 23. When the automatic drug delivery is completed, the controller 4 sends a corresponding message displayed on the touch screen 7 to remind the nursing staff to retrieve the medication.

[0050] Disinfection: Controller 4 controls the ultraviolet disinfection lamp 13 to disinfect regularly and periodically to prevent cross-infection.

[0051] Storage of items: Slide the adjustment plate 64 on the limit rod 61 to reach a suitable distance, then move the insert 65 and insert it into the corresponding limit slot 63 to flexibly adjust the storage space and facilitate the classification and storage of medicines, instruments, medical records and other items.

[0052] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0053] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multi-functional nursing cart for internal medicine care, characterized in that: The device includes a frame (1), which includes an upper operating panel (11) and a lower storage space panel (12). The lower storage space panel (12) is equipped with a drug delivery device (2), a vital signs monitoring device (3), a controller (4), a power supply (5), and a storage box (6). The upper operating panel (11) is equipped with a touch screen (7) and a barcode scanner (8) for identifying patient identity information and medical order information. The controller (4) is electrically connected to the drug delivery device (2), the vital signs monitoring device (3), the touch screen (7), and the barcode scanner (8). The power supply (5) supplies power to the controller (4), the drug delivery device (2), the vital signs monitoring device (3), the touch screen (7), and the barcode scanner (8).

2. The multi-functional nursing cart for internal medicine care according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drug delivery mechanism (2) includes a cabinet (21), in which a medicine rack (22) and a funnel (23) are inserted. The medicine rack (22) is located directly above the funnel (23). A tablet counting machine (24) is arranged in an array on the medicine rack (22). A medicine receiving drawer (25) is movably connected to the bottom of the cabinet (21). The medicine receiving drawer (25) is located at the outlet of the funnel (23). A cabinet door (26) is rotatably connected to one side of the cabinet (21). The cabinet door (26) is used to limit the movement of the medicine rack (22) and the funnel (23).

3. The multi-functional nursing cart for internal medicine care according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tablet counting machine (24) includes a collection box (241), a first vibration motor (242) is installed on the outer wall of the collection box (241), a first protective shell (243) is connected to the bottom of the collection box (241) through a pipe, a first counting roller (244) is rotatably arranged inside the first protective shell (243), a first motor (245) is installed on the outer wall of the first protective shell (243), the output end of the first counting roller (244) and the first motor (245) are connected by transmission, a storage box (246) is connected to the bottom of the first protective shell (243) through a pipe, and a first photoelectric counter (247) is installed on the pipe between the first protective shell (243) and the storage box (246). A second vibration motor (248) is installed on the outer wall of the medicine storage box (246). A second protective shell (249) is connected to the bottom of the medicine storage box (246) through a pipe. A second counting roller (2410) is rotatably arranged inside the second protective shell (249). A second motor (2411) is installed on the outer wall of the second protective shell (249). The output ends of the second counting roller (2410) and the second motor (2411) are connected by transmission. A discharge pipe is installed at the bottom of the second protective shell (249). A second photoelectric counter (2412) is installed on the discharge pipe. The controller (4) is electrically connected to the first vibration motor (242), the first motor (245), the first photoelectric counter (247), the second vibration motor (248), the second motor (2411), and the second photoelectric counter (2412), respectively.

4. The multi-functional nursing cart for internal medicine care according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vital signs monitoring device (3) includes a housing (31), inside which are installed an electronic blood pressure monitor, an electronic thermometer, a pulse oximeter, and an electrocardiogram monitor. The controller (4) is electrically connected to the electronic blood pressure monitor, the electronic thermometer, the pulse oximeter, and the electrocardiogram monitor, respectively.

5. The multi-functional nursing cart for internal medicine care according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box (6) is symmetrically equipped with four limiting rods (61) inside. The storage box (6) is equipped with limiting blocks (62) on its inner wall. The limiting blocks (62) are provided with multiple limiting grooves (63) arranged at equal intervals. Multiple adjusting plates (64) are slidably connected to the limiting rods (61). The adjusting plates (64) are provided with slides. Inserts (65) are slidably connected to the slides. The inserts (65) are adjustablely inserted into the limiting grooves (63).

6. The multi-functional nursing cart for internal medicine care according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (4) is wirelessly connected to the hospital's medical record system.

7. The multi-functional nursing cart for internal medicine care according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ultraviolet disinfection lamp (13) is installed at the bottom of the upper operating panel (11). The ultraviolet disinfection lamp (13) is located directly above the storage box (6). The ultraviolet disinfection lamp (13) is electrically connected to the controller (4). The power supply (5) supplies power to the ultraviolet disinfection lamp (13).

8. The multi-functional nursing cart for internal medicine care according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is symmetrically equipped with casters at the four corners of its bottom.