Intelligent medicine taking device

By combining the medicine storage compartment and dispensing mechanism of the intelligent medicine dispenser with a control circuit board and prescription recognition unit, the problems of low efficiency and misoperation in dispensing traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions are solved, achieving automated and accurate drug dosage control, reducing labor costs and patient waiting time.

CN121425675APending Publication Date: 2026-01-30梁乐逊
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Application Number
CN202511934561.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-12-20
Publication Date
2026-01-30

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Technical Problem

The dispensing process for traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions is inefficient and prone to errors, and manual operation may harm the patient's health.

Method used

Design an intelligent medicine dispenser, including a medicine storage compartment, a medicine dispensing mechanism, and a control mechanism. Automatic medicine dispensing is achieved through a control circuit board and a prescription recognition unit. A vibration motor and a drive motor are used to ensure accurate medicine dosage. Bluetooth connectivity is adopted to simplify the structure.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated dispensing of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, reducing labor costs, avoiding operational errors, improving dispensing efficiency, and saving patients' waiting time.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent medicine taking device, and belongs to the field of medicine sorting. Comprising a medicine storage bin capable of storing medicines; the medicine taking mechanism can automatically take out the medicines in the medicine storage bin; the control mechanism can receive the control signal and control the medicine taking mechanism to take medicine; the medicine storage bin and the control mechanism are both connected with the medicine taking mechanism, and the control mechanism is connected with the prescription recognition unit. Compared with the prior art, through cooperation of the prescription setting module, the prescription recognition module and the intelligent medicine taking module, automatic medicine dispensing of the traditional Chinese medicine prescription can be achieved, the labor cost can be reduced, the medicine dispensing efficiency can be improved, and the medicine dispensing time of workers and the waiting time of patients can be saved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical sorting technology, and specifically relates to an intelligent drug dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] As is well known, in traditional Chinese medicine clinics, various Chinese medicinal herbs are usually stored in different medicine bottles or cabinets, distinguished by labels. Because Chinese medicine prescriptions typically contain many herbs, and the required quantity of each herb is quite precise, doctors need to locate the herbs and then weigh them before dispensing the medicine.

[0003] Currently, dispensing Chinese medicine is all done manually. People manually retrieve herbs from medicine cabinets or bottles, then weigh them. This process is inefficient and time-consuming. Furthermore, manual operation is prone to errors, potentially harming the patient's health. Since Chinese medicinal herbs are typically ground into powder or small granules, these forms allow for convenient, quantitative dispensing via containers, making intelligent dispensing of Chinese medicine prescriptions feasible. However, how to leverage this advantage and design a concrete implementation scheme to apply intelligent technology to the sorting of Chinese medicine, thereby achieving intelligent dispensing, is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by existing technologies. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention aims to provide an intelligent medicine dispensing device that can automatically dispense traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, thereby reducing labor costs. The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent medicine dispensing device that can automatically dispense traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, avoid human error, and thus prevent harm to the patient's health. Another objective of this invention is to provide an intelligent medication dispenser that can improve the efficiency of medication dispensing and save patients' waiting time for medication dispensing. To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: This invention provides an intelligent medicine dispensing device, comprising: A medicine storage warehouse capable of storing medicines; A drug retrieval mechanism capable of automatically retrieving drugs from a drug storage compartment; A control mechanism capable of receiving control signals and controlling the dispensing mechanism to dispense medicine; The drug storage compartment and control mechanism are both connected to the drug dispensing mechanism, and the control mechanism is connected to the prescription recognition unit.

[0005] Furthermore, the control mechanism includes a control circuit board, which is connected to the drug dispensing mechanism.

[0006] Furthermore, the medicine storage compartment includes a compartment body and a compartment cover. The compartment cover is connected to the bottom of the compartment body. The upper part of the compartment cover is provided with one or more first medicine outlet holes that communicate with the compartment body. The bottom of the compartment cover is provided with a second medicine outlet hole, and the second medicine outlet hole corresponds to one of the first medicine outlet holes. The medicine dispensing mechanism includes a medicine dispensing rotating body, a driving component, and a control PCB board. The control PCB board is connected to a control circuit board, the driving component is connected to the control PCB board, and the medicine dispensing rotating body is connected to the driving component. The medicine dispensing rotating body is provided with a medicine dispensing channel, which is located between the first medicine outlet hole and the second medicine outlet hole. The medicine dispensing rotating body can be rotated to make one of the first medicine outlet holes communicate with the second medicine outlet hole.

[0007] Furthermore, N first dispensing holes are provided, and N+1 dispensing channels are provided, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2; the N+1 dispensing channels are evenly distributed in a ring on the dispensing rotating body, and the N first dispensing holes correspond to the positions of the N dispensing channels; one second dispensing hole is provided, and the second dispensing hole corresponds to the position of one of the dispensing channels. Through this structural design, in the initial state, the N first dispensing holes correspond to the N dispensing channels, and powdered or granular medicine in the chamber fills the dispensing channels through the first dispensing holes; the remaining dispensing channel is connected to the second dispensing hole but not to the first dispensing hole, and no medicine will exit through it.

[0008] Furthermore, the driving component is a drive motor, the output shaft of the drive motor is provided with a driving wheel, and the side wall of the medicine-taking rotating body is provided with a driven wheel, the driving wheel and the driven wheel meshing together.

[0009] Furthermore, a wireless receiving unit is also provided on the control PCB board, and a wireless transmitting unit is provided on the control circuit board, with the wireless transmitting unit and the wireless receiving unit being wirelessly connected.

[0010] Furthermore, the storage cover includes a first cover body and a second cover body. The storage body is detachably connected to the first cover body, and the second cover body is connected to the bottom of the first cover body. A first medicine outlet hole is provided on the first cover body, and a second medicine outlet hole is provided on the second cover body. A rotating groove is provided between the first cover body and the second cover body. The medicine dispensing rotating body is rotatably connected to the rotating groove. A positioning shaft is provided in the middle of the rotating groove, and a shaft hole is provided in the middle of the medicine dispensing rotating body. The positioning shaft passes through the shaft hole.

[0011] Furthermore, a sealing element is provided between the medicine dispensing rotating body and the second cover, and the sealing element is provided with a clearance hole corresponding to the position of the medicine dispensing channel.

[0012] Furthermore, a first mounting groove is provided inside the first cover body, and the driving component is fixedly disposed in the first mounting groove.

[0013] Furthermore, a second mounting groove is provided inside the first cover, and a battery is disposed in the second mounting groove. The battery is electrically connected to the control PCB board.

[0014] Furthermore, the first cover body is provided with several third mounting slots, which are arranged around the periphery of the rotating slot. A vibration motor is installed within each third mounting slot and is electrically connected to the control PCB board. The vibration motor drives the medicine storage chamber to vibrate, uniformly and seamlessly filling the dispensing channel with powdered or granular medicine, ensuring accurate dispensing of the medicine.

[0015] Furthermore, the second cover contains a light panel electrically connected to a control PCB board. Several colored LEDs are arranged around the light panel. Initially, all LEDs are lit. Each rotation of the dispensing mechanism turns off one LED, allowing staff to easily read the dosage. Simultaneously, when no medication is being dispensed, the control PCB board can indicate the remaining battery power based on the number of lit LEDs.

[0016] Furthermore, the control mechanism includes a control handle, which includes a control unit and a power supply unit. The control unit is electrically connected to the power supply unit. The control circuit board is disposed inside the control unit. The control unit has an open-shaped locking slot, and the compartment cover is locked into the locking slot.

[0017] Furthermore, the control unit includes a first housing, the locking position is formed on the first housing, a support is provided at the bottom of the locking position, the bottom of the second cover is supported on the support, and the support is also provided with a groove to avoid the second dispensing hole, so that the medicine can leak out from the second dispensing hole; at the same time, it can also guide and limit the leaked medicine to prevent the medicine from scattering.

[0018] Furthermore, a first charging coil is provided within the support body, and a second charging coil, which cooperates with the first charging coil, is provided within the second cover body. The first and second charging coils are positioned correspondingly, and the first charging coil is electrically connected to the control circuit board, while the second charging coil is electrically connected to the control PCB board. This structural arrangement allows the control handle to charge the battery in the medicine storage compartment via magnetic attraction, ensuring the normal operation of the medicine dispensing mechanism, control PCB board, light board, and vibration motor.

[0019] Furthermore, the support body is also provided with a fixing plate for fixing the first charging coil, the first charging coil is disposed between the fixing plate and the inner wall of the support body, and the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the support body.

[0020] Furthermore, a baffle is provided on the upper part of the locking position, and a slot corresponding to the position of the baffle is provided on the compartment cover. The baffle is engaged in the slot and can prevent the compartment cover from falling out of the locking position.

[0021] Furthermore, the first housing has a first receiving cavity, the control circuit board is disposed within the first receiving cavity, and a first electrical interface is disposed within the first receiving cavity. One end of the first electrical interface is electrically connected to the control circuit board, and the other end extends through and out of the first housing. The power supply unit includes a second housing, the second housing having a second receiving cavity, and the second receiving cavity containing a power supply PCB board, a power supply battery, and a second electrical interface. The power supply battery and the second electrical interface are both electrically connected to the power supply PCB board, and the second electrical interface extends through the second housing and is electrically connected to the first electrical interface. In this application, the power supply unit supplies power to the control unit through the power supply interface.

[0022] Furthermore, one end of the first housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​end, and one end of the second housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​position. The snap-fit ​​end is disposed within the snap-fit ​​position and is rotatably snapped into the snap-fit ​​position to achieve a detachable connection between the first housing and the second housing. An opening is provided on the end face of the snap-fit ​​end facing the snap-fit ​​position, and a rotating component is installed on the opening. The rotating component is rotatably connected to the snap-fit ​​end. The first electrical interface is fixed to the rotating component and extends through the rotating component to the outside of the snap-fit ​​end. The second electrical interface is disposed on the inner side of the snap-fit ​​position. Through the above structural design, a detachable connection between the first housing and the second housing can be achieved, facilitating the storage of the control handle. Furthermore, when rotating between the snap-fit ​​end and the snap-fit ​​position for assembly and disassembly, the rotating component can rotate relative to the snap-fit ​​end, ensuring that the first or second electrical interface does not rotate with the snap-fit ​​end or the snap-fit ​​position, thus not affecting the electrical connection between the first and second electrical interfaces.

[0023] Furthermore, a first snap-fit ​​protrusion is provided on the outer side wall of the snap-fit ​​end, and an "L"-shaped first sliding groove adapted to the snap-fit ​​protrusion is provided on the inner side wall of the snap-fit ​​position. The first snap-fit ​​protrusion is slidably connected in the first sliding groove and can abut against the side wall of the first sliding groove. This allows for simultaneous snap-fit ​​between the snap-fit ​​end and the snap-fit ​​position, as well as movable assembly and disassembly.

[0024] Furthermore, a second sliding groove is provided on the inner wall of the opening, and a second locking protrusion is provided on the outer wall of the rotating component. The second locking protrusion is movably disposed within the second sliding groove. With this structural arrangement, when the locking end rotates, the second locking protrusion and the second sliding groove can rotate relative to each other, ensuring that the rotating component remains stationary while also limiting the rotation of the locking end, preventing the rotating component from disengaging from the locking end.

[0025] Furthermore, a charging interface penetrating the second housing is also provided within the second receiving cavity, and the charging interface is electrically connected to the power supply PCB board. The charging interface charges the power supply battery, providing power to the intelligent medicine dispenser.

[0026] Furthermore, a backup motor is also provided in the first receiving cavity. The backup motor is electrically connected to the control circuit board. When the vibration motor in the drug storage compartment fails, the backup motor provides the vibration function.

[0027] Furthermore, the first housing is also equipped with a control button connected to the control circuit board, and the second housing is equipped with an indicator light. The control button can be manually operated to retrieve medicine and charge the battery in the medicine storage compartment. When the first wireless receiving unit receives a wireless signal, the indicator light will light up to indicate that the staff is retrieving medicine. Compared with existing technologies, this invention can realize the automatic dispensing of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions by combining a prescription setting module, a prescription recognition module, and an intelligent dispensing module. This can reduce labor costs, improve dispensing efficiency, and save staff dispensing time and patients' waiting time. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the intelligent medicine dispensing device.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the medicine storage warehouse.

[0030] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the medicine storage warehouse.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating body for dispensing medicine.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second cover from a first-person perspective.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second cover from a second perspective.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the control handle.

[0035] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the control unit.

[0036] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the power supply department.

[0037] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the control handle.

[0038] Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of the rotating component.

[0039] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​end.

[0040] In the diagram: 1. Medicine storage compartment; 11. Compartment body; 12. Compartment cover; 121. First cover; 122. Second cover; 123. Rotating groove; 124. Positioning shaft; 125. First mounting groove; 126. Second mounting groove; 127. Third mounting groove; 128. Slot; 129. Bearing; 13. First medicine outlet; 14. Second medicine outlet; 15. Seal; 16. Second charging coil; 2. Medicine dispensing mechanism; 21. Medicine dispensing rotating body; 211. Medicine dispensing channel; 212. Shaft hole; 22. Drive component; 23. Control PCB board; 24. Battery; 25. Vibration motor; 26. Light board; 3. Control handle; 31. Control unit; 311. First housing; 31 2. Locking position; 313. Support body; 314. Baffle; 315. First receiving cavity; 316. First electrical interface; 317. Locking end; 318. Opening; 319. Rotating component; 3110. First locking protrusion; 3111. Second sliding groove; 3112. Second locking protrusion; 32. Power supply unit; 321. Second housing; 322. Second receiving cavity; 323. Power supply PCB board; 324. Power supply battery; 325. Second electrical interface; 326. Locking position; 327. First sliding groove; 328. Charging interface; 33. Control circuit board; 34. First charging coil; 35. Fixing piece; 36. Spare motor; 37. Control button; 38. Indicator light. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the 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 merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention.

[0042] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: See Figure 1-12 As shown, this embodiment provides an intelligent medicine dispensing device, including: Medicine storage warehouse 1, capable of storing medicines; A drug retrieval mechanism 2 capable of automatically retrieving drugs from the drug storage compartment 1; A control mechanism capable of receiving control signals and controlling the dispensing mechanism 2 to dispense medicine; The medicine storage compartment 1 and the control mechanism are both connected to the medicine dispensing mechanism 2, and the control mechanism is also connected to the prescription recognition unit.

[0043] In this embodiment, the prescription recognition unit sends control signals to each smart dispensing device according to the electronic processing direction. The control mechanism of the smart dispensing device can receive the control signals sent by the prescription recognition unit and control the dispensing mechanism 2 to automatically remove the medicine from the medicine storage compartment 1.

[0044] Specifically, the control mechanism adopts a control handle 3, which includes a control unit 31 and a power supply unit 32. The control unit 31 and the power supply unit 32 are electrically connected, and the control circuit board 33 is disposed in the control unit 31.

[0045] The control mechanism includes a control circuit board 33, which is connected to the medicine dispensing mechanism 2.

[0046] Specifically, the control circuit board is controlled using an MCU.

[0047] Specifically, the medicine storage compartment 1 includes a compartment body 11 and a compartment cover 12. The compartment cover 12 is connected to the bottom of the compartment body 11. The upper part of the compartment cover 12 is provided with one or more first medicine outlet holes 13 that communicate with the compartment body 11. The bottom of the compartment cover 12 is provided with a second medicine outlet hole 14, and the second medicine outlet hole 14 corresponds to one of the first medicine outlet holes 13. The medicine dispensing mechanism 2 includes a medicine dispensing rotating body 21, a driving component 22, and a control PCB board 23. The control PCB board 23 is connected to the control circuit board 33, the driving component 22 is connected to the control PCB board 23, and the medicine dispensing rotating body 21 is connected to the driving component 22. The medicine dispensing rotating body 21 is provided with a medicine dispensing channel 211, which is located between the first medicine outlet hole 13 and the second medicine outlet hole 14. The medicine dispensing rotating body 21 can be rotated to make one of the first medicine outlet holes 13 and the second medicine outlet hole 14 communicate.

[0048] Specifically, there are five first dispensing holes 13 and six dispensing channels 211. The six dispensing channels 211 are evenly distributed in a ring on the dispensing rotating body 21, with the five first dispensing holes 13 corresponding to five of the dispensing channels 211. There is one second dispensing hole 14, which corresponds to one of the dispensing channels 211. With this structural design, in the initial state, the five first dispensing holes 13 correspond to the five dispensing channels 211, and the powdered or granular medicine in the chamber 11 fills the dispensing channels 211 through the first dispensing holes 13. The remaining dispensing channel 211 is connected to the second dispensing hole 14 but not to the first dispensing hole 13, so no medicine will come out from it. When the control PCB board 23 receives the control signal from the control circuit board 33, it controls the drive unit 22 to work. The drive unit 22 drives the medicine dispensing rotating body 21 to rotate, rotating only one medicine dispensing channel 211 at a time, so that the medicine dispensing channel 211 filled with medicine corresponds to the position of the second medicine outlet 14, and pauses for a certain period of time to allow the medicine in the medicine dispensing channel 211 to automatically leak out of the second medicine outlet 14. At this time, the medicine dispensing channel 211 without medicine will rotate to the position corresponding to the first medicine outlet 13, so that the powder or granular medicine in the chamber 11 can be filled in.

[0049] Specifically, each dispensing channel 211 has a consistent capacity, set according to the medication and based on the doctor's experience to determine the minimum dosage. The dosage of the medication in the electronic prescription is an integer multiple of the capacity of the dispensing channel 211. The dispensing rotor 21 dispenses medication once per rotation. The number of rotations of the dispensing rotor 21 can be controlled to dispense the same dosage as the electronic prescription. Understandably, the control circuit board 33 receives the medication dosage information from the prescription recognition unit's wireless control signal. Based on this dosage information, the control circuit board 33 sends a control signal to the control PCB board 23, which then controls the dispensing rotor 21 to rotate the corresponding number of times to dispense the same dosage as the electronic prescription.

[0050] Specifically, the driving component 22 is a drive motor, the output shaft of the drive motor is equipped with a driving wheel, and the side wall of the medicine-taking rotating body 21 is equipped with a driven wheel. The driving wheel and the driven wheel mesh with each other, and the drive motor drives the medicine-taking rotating body 21 to rotate through the gear structure, thereby realizing the cyclic rotation of medicine taking.

[0051] Specifically, a wireless receiving unit is also provided on the control PCB board 23, and a wireless transmitting unit is provided on the control circuit board 33. The wireless transmitting unit and the wireless receiving unit are wirelessly connected, and the wireless transmitting unit is also connected to the control circuit board. Both the wireless transmitting unit and the wireless receiving unit use Bluetooth chips. This structure allows the control mechanism to wirelessly connect to the medicine dispensing mechanism 2 via Bluetooth, avoiding wiring and simplifying the product structure.

[0052] Specifically, the storage cover 12 includes a first cover body 121 and a second cover body 122. The storage body 11 is threadedly connected to the first cover body 121, making it detachable and convenient for loading medicine. The second cover body 122 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first cover body 121. A first medicine outlet hole 13 is provided on the first cover body 121, and a second medicine outlet hole 14 is provided on the second cover body 122. A rotating groove 123 is provided between the first cover body 121 and the second cover body 122. The rotating groove 123 is located inside the first cover body 121. A medicine-retrieving rotating body 21 is rotatably connected to the rotating groove 123. A positioning shaft 124 is provided in the middle of the rotating groove 123. A shaft hole 212 is provided in the middle of the medicine-retrieving rotating body 21. The positioning shaft 124 passes through the shaft hole 212, and a bearing is provided between the positioning shaft 124 and the shaft hole 212. Furthermore, the end of the positioning shaft 124 engages with the locking hole provided in the second cover 122, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the first cover 121 and the second cover 122.

[0053] Specifically, a sealing element 15 is provided between the medicine dispensing rotating body 21 and the second cover 122 and the first cover 121, and the sealing element 15 is provided with a clearance hole corresponding to the position of the medicine dispensing channel 211.

[0054] Specifically, a first mounting groove 125 is provided inside the first cover 121, and the driving component 22 is fixedly installed inside the first mounting groove 125.

[0055] Specifically, a second mounting slot 126 is provided inside the first cover 121, and a battery 24 is provided inside the second mounting slot 126. The battery 24 is electrically connected to the control PCB board 23.

[0056] Specifically, the first cover 121 has several third mounting slots 127 arranged around the periphery of the rotating slot 123. A vibration motor 25 is installed within each third mounting slot 127 and is electrically connected to the control PCB board 23. The vibration motor 25 drives the medicine storage chamber 1 to vibrate, uniformly and seamlessly filling the dispensing channel 211 with powdered or granular medicine, ensuring accurate dispensing of the medicine.

[0057] Specifically, the second cover 122 has a light panel 26 inside, which is electrically connected to the control PCB board 23. Several colored LEDs are arranged around the light panel 26. In the initial state, all the LEDs are lit. When the medicine dispensing rotating body 21 rotates once, the control PCB board 23 controls the light panel 26 to turn off one LED, making it convenient for staff to read the dosage. At the same time, when no medicine is being dispensed, the control PCB board 23 can also indicate the remaining power of the battery 24 based on the number of lit LEDs.

[0058] Specifically, the control unit 31 includes a first housing 311, on which an open-shaped locking position 312 is provided. The cover 12 is locked into the locking position 312. A support body 313 is provided at the bottom of the locking position 312. The bottom of the second cover 122 is supported on the support body 313. The support body 313 is also provided with a groove to avoid the second medicine outlet 14, so that the medicine can leak out from the second medicine outlet 14. At the same time, it can also guide and limit the leaked medicine to prevent the medicine from scattering.

[0059] Specifically, a first charging coil 34 is installed inside the support body 313, and a second charging coil 16, which cooperates with the first charging coil 34, is installed inside the second cover 122. The first charging coil 34 and the second charging coil 16 are positioned correspondingly, and the first charging coil 34 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 33, while the second charging coil 16 is electrically connected to the control PCB board 23. This structure allows the control handle 3 to charge the battery 24 in the medicine storage compartment 1 via magnetic attraction, ensuring the normal operation of the medicine dispensing mechanism 2, the control PCB board 23, the light board 26, and the vibration motor 25.

[0060] Specifically, the support body 313 is also provided with a fixing piece 35 for fixing the first charging coil 34. The first charging coil 34 is disposed between the fixing piece 35 and the inner wall of the support body 313, and the fixing piece 35 is fixedly connected to the support body 313.

[0061] Specifically, a baffle 314 is provided on the upper part of the locking position 312, and a slot 128 corresponding to the position of the baffle 314 is provided on the cover 12. The baffle 314 is engaged in the slot 128 and can prevent the cover 12 from coming out of the locking position 312.

[0062] Specifically, the first housing 311 has a first receiving cavity 315, the control circuit board 33 is disposed within the first receiving cavity 315, and the first receiving cavity 315 has a first electrical interface 316. One end of the first electrical interface 316 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 33, and the other end extends through and out of the first housing 311. The power supply unit 32 includes a second housing 321, the second housing 321 has a second receiving cavity 322, the second receiving cavity 322 has a power supply PCB board 323, a power supply battery 324, and a second electrical interface 325. The power supply battery 324 and the second electrical interface 325 are both electrically connected to the power supply PCB board 323, and the second electrical interface 325 extends through the second housing 321 and is electrically connected to the first electrical interface 316. In this embodiment, the power supply unit 32 supplies power to the control unit 31 through the power supply interface.

[0063] Specifically, one end of the first housing 311 is provided with a snap-fit ​​end 317, and one end of the second housing 321 is provided with a snap-fit ​​position 326. The snap-fit ​​end 317 is disposed in the snap-fit ​​position 326 and is rotatably snapped with the snap-fit ​​position 326 to realize a detachable connection between the first housing 311 and the second housing 321. An opening 318 is provided on the end face of the snap-fit ​​end 317 facing the snap-fit ​​position 326. A rotating member 319 is installed on the opening 318. The rotating member 319 is rotatably connected to the snap-fit ​​end 317. A first electrical interface 316 is fixed to the rotating member 319 and extends through the rotating member 319 to the outside of the snap-fit ​​end 317. A second electrical interface 325 is disposed on the inner side of the snap-fit ​​position 326. With the above structural design, a detachable connection between the first housing 311 and the second housing 321 can be achieved, which facilitates the storage of the control handle 3; and when rotating and disassembling between the snap-fit ​​end 317 and the snap-fit ​​position 326, the rotating part 319 can rotate relative to the snap-fit ​​end 317, so that the first electrical interface 316 or the second electrical interface 325 will not rotate with the snap-fit ​​end 317 or the snap-fit ​​position 326, thereby not affecting the electrical connection between the first electrical interface 316 and the second electrical interface 325.

[0064] Specifically, a first engaging protrusion 3110 is provided on the outer side wall of the engaging end 317, and an "L"-shaped first sliding groove 327 adapted to the engaging protrusion is provided on the inner side wall of the engaging position 326. The first engaging protrusion 3110 is slidably connected within the first sliding groove 327 and can abut against the side wall of the first sliding groove 327. This allows for simultaneous engaging and disengaging between the engaging end 317 and the engaging position 326.

[0065] Specifically, a second sliding groove 3111 is provided on the inner wall of the opening 318, and a second engaging protrusion 3112 is provided on the outer wall of the rotating member 319. The second engaging protrusion 3112 is movably disposed within the second sliding groove 3111. With the above structure, when the engaging end 317 rotates, the second engaging protrusion 3112 and the second sliding groove 3111 can rotate relative to each other. This ensures that the rotating member 319 remains stationary while limiting the rotation of the engaging end 317, preventing the rotating member 319 from disengaging from the engaging end 317.

[0066] Specifically, a charging interface 328 is also provided inside the second receiving cavity 322, penetrating the second housing 321. The charging interface 328 is electrically connected to the power supply PCB board 323. The power supply battery 324 is charged through the charging interface 328, providing power to the intelligent medicine dispenser.

[0067] Specifically, a backup motor 36 is also provided in the first receiving cavity 315. The backup motor 36 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 33. When the vibration motor 25 in the medicine storage chamber 1 fails, the vibration function is provided by the backup motor 36.

[0068] Specifically, the first housing 311 is also equipped with a control button 37 connected to the control circuit board 33, and an indicator light 38 is provided inside the first housing 321. The control button 37 can be manually operated to retrieve medicine and charge the battery of the medicine storage compartment 1. When the first wireless receiving unit receives a wireless signal, the indicator light 38 will light up to indicate that the staff retrieves the medicine. The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent pill dispenser, characterized in that, The application relates to a medicine storage device. The device comprises: a medicine storage bin capable of storing medicine; a medicine taking mechanism capable of automatically taking medicine from the medicine storage bin; a control mechanism capable of receiving a control signal and controlling the medicine taking mechanism to take medicine; 2. The intelligent pill dispenser of claim 1, wherein, the medicine storage bin and the control mechanism are connected with the medicine taking mechanism, and the control mechanism is connected with a prescription recognition unit.

3. The intelligent pill dispenser of claim 2, wherein, The control mechanism comprises a control circuit board, the medicine storage bin comprises a bin body and a bin cover, the bin cover is connected to the bottom of the bin body, the upper part of the bin cover is provided with more than one first medicine outlet hole, the first medicine outlet hole is in communication with the bin body, the bottom of the bin cover is provided with a second medicine outlet hole, the second medicine outlet hole corresponds to the position of one of the first medicine outlet holes; the medicine taking mechanism comprises a medicine taking rotating body, a driving element and a control PCB, the control PCB is connected with the control circuit board, the driving element is connected with the control PCB, and the medicine taking rotating body is connected with the driving element; the medicine taking rotating body is provided with a medicine taking channel, the medicine taking channel is arranged between the first medicine outlet hole and the second medicine outlet hole, and the medicine taking rotating body can make one of the first medicine outlet holes communicate with the second medicine outlet hole through rotation.

4. The intelligent pill dispenser of claim 2, wherein, The first medicine outlet hole is provided with N holes, the medicine taking channel is provided with N+1 holes, N is an integer greater than or equal to 2; N+1 medicine taking channels are evenly distributed in a ring shape on the medicine taking rotating body, N first medicine outlet holes correspond to the positions of N medicine taking channels; the second medicine outlet hole is provided with one, and the second medicine outlet hole corresponds to the position of one medicine taking channel.

5. The intelligent pill dispenser of claim 4, wherein, The bin cover comprises a first cover body and a second cover body, the bin body is detachably connected with the first cover body, the second cover body is connected to the bottom of the first cover body, the first medicine outlet hole is arranged on the first cover body, and the second medicine outlet hole is arranged on the second cover body; a rotating groove is arranged between the first cover body and the second cover body, the medicine taking rotating body is rotationally connected in the rotating groove, the middle part of the rotating groove is provided with a positioning shaft, and the middle part of the medicine taking rotating body is provided with a shaft hole, the positioning shaft is arranged in the shaft hole.

6. The intelligent pill dispenser of claim 4, wherein the pill dispenser is configured to: A vibration motor is arranged in the first cover body, and the vibration motor is electrically connected with the control PCB. ​ 7. The intelligent pill dispenser of claim 6, wherein, The control mechanism comprises a control handle, the control handle comprises a control part and a power supply part, the control part is electrically connected with the power supply part, the control circuit board is arranged in the control part, an opening-shaped clamping site is arranged on the control part, and the bin cover is clamped in the clamping site. The control part comprises a first shell, the clamping site is arranged on the first shell, a supporting body is arranged at the bottom of the clamping site, the bottom of the second cover body is supported on the supporting body, and a hole groove for avoiding the second medicine outlet hole is further arranged on the supporting body.

8. The intelligent pill dispenser of claim 7, wherein, The first shell is internally provided with a first accommodating cavity, the control circuit board is arranged in the first accommodating cavity, the first accommodating cavity is internally provided with a first electrical interface, one end of the first electrical interface is electrically connected with the control circuit board, and the other end penetrates and extends out of the first shell; the power supply part comprises a second shell, the second shell is internally provided with a second accommodating cavity, the second accommodating cavity is internally provided with a power supply PCB, a power supply battery and a second electrical interface, the power supply battery and the second electrical interface are electrically connected with the power supply PCB, and the second electrical interface penetrates the second shell and is electrically connected with the first electrical interface.

9. The intelligent pill dispenser of claim 8, wherein, One end of the first shell is provided with a clamping end, one end of the second shell is provided with a clamping position, the clamping end is arranged in the clamping position and rotationally clamped with the clamping position to realize detachable connection between the first shell and the second shell; an end face of the clamping end towards the clamping position is provided with an opening, a rotating piece is mounted on the opening, the rotating piece is rotationally connected with the clamping end, the first electrical interface is fixed to the rotating piece and extends out of the clamping end through the rotating piece, and the second electrical interface is arranged on the inner side of the clamping position.

10. The intelligent pill dispenser of claim 9, wherein, A first clamping protrusion is arranged on the outer side wall of the clamping end, an "L"-shaped first sliding groove matched with the clamping protrusion is arranged on the inner side wall of the clamping position, the first clamping protrusion is slidingly connected in the first sliding groove and can abut against the side wall of the first sliding groove; A second sliding groove is arranged on the inner side wall of the opening, and a second clamping protrusion is arranged on the outer side wall of the rotating piece, the second clamping protrusion is movably arranged in the second sliding groove.

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