Cache medicine taking device for medicine basket

Abstract

The invention discloses a medicine basket temporary storage medicine taking device which comprises an X-axis and Y-axis transmission mechanism, a medicine basket temporary storage grabbing assembly and a three-dimensional temporary storage goods shelf, the X-axis and Y-axis transmission mechanism comprises an X-axis transverse movement module and a Y-axis lifting module arranged on the X-axis transverse movement module, and the Y-axis lifting module drives the medicine basket temporary storage grabbing assembly to conduct lifting movement; the three-dimensional temporary storage goods shelf is arranged at one end of the X-axis transverse moving module and comprises a plurality of medicine basket temporary storage goods positions which are sequentially arranged from top to bottom. A positioning coordinate module is arranged on each medicine basket buffer storage position, and the positioning coordinate modules communicate with the upper computer; the medicine basket temporary storage grabbing assembly is used for placing the medicine baskets to the medicine basket temporary storage goods positions. According to the medicine basket cache medicine taking device, the multi-layer three-dimensional goods shelf is adopted, so that a plurality of medicine baskets can be cached in a medicine dispensing area, and the space is saved; and conveying of the medicine baskets is achieved through the X-axis and Y-axis transmission mechanism and the medicine basket caching and grabbing assembly, and the conveying stability and the medicine supplementing efficiency are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a medicine basket buffer and medicine dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, medications in hospitals are stored in batches according to their categories. Pharmacists dispense the appropriate medications to patients when needed. To improve the efficiency of medication storage and dispensing, automated pharmacies are commonly used. These automated pharmacies typically have both storage and dispensing functions. The automated dispensing equipment in these pharmacies needs to retrieve medications from the storage area, add them to the dispensing device, and then transport them to the dispensing window. However, current dispensing areas lack buffering capabilities, requiring medications to be removed promptly. Otherwise, medications will accumulate in the dispensing area, affecting the overall operational efficiency of the automated dispensing system. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a medicine basket buffer and retrieval device. It adopts a multi-layer three-dimensional shelf, which allows multiple medicine baskets to be buffered in the dispensing area, saving space. The medicine baskets are transported through an XY axis transmission mechanism and a medicine basket buffer gripping component, which improves the transport stability and refill efficiency.

[0004] The technical solution to achieve the above objective is: a medicine basket buffer and retrieval device, comprising an XY axis transmission mechanism, a medicine basket buffer gripping component, and a three-dimensional buffer shelf, wherein:

[0005] The XY axis transmission mechanism includes an X-axis lateral movement module and a Y-axis lifting module disposed thereon, wherein the X-axis lateral movement module drives the Y-axis lifting module to move laterally;

[0006] The medicine basket buffer gripping component is mounted on the Y-axis lifting module, and the Y-axis lifting module drives the medicine basket buffer gripping component to move up and down;

[0007] The three-dimensional buffer shelf is located at one end of the X-axis lateral movement module. The three-dimensional buffer shelf includes multiple medicine basket buffer positions arranged sequentially from top to bottom. Each medicine basket buffer position is equipped with a positioning coordinate module, which communicates with the host computer.

[0008] The medicine basket cache grabbing component is used to place the medicine basket into the medicine basket cache storage location;

[0009] A barcode scanner is installed next to the three-dimensional buffer shelf. The barcode scanner is used to scan the QR code on the medicine basket and send it to the host computer. The host computer binds the QR code information of each medicine basket to the corresponding medicine basket buffer location. The host computer determines the location of the medicine basket buffer location and thus the coordinates of the medicine basket through the positioning coordinate module of each medicine basket buffer location.

[0010] The X-axis lateral movement module, Y-axis lifting module, and medicine basket buffer grasping component communicate with the host computer.

[0011] The aforementioned medicine basket buffer and retrieval device, wherein the medicine basket buffer gripping assembly includes a base, a servo motor, a telescopic frame, and a clamping fixture, wherein:

[0012] The base includes a bottom plate and two side plates, the bottom ends of which are connected to the front and rear sides of the bottom plate respectively; each side plate has a linear guide rail arranged laterally on its inner wall.

[0013] The servo motor is located at one end of the base plate of the base, and a synchronous pulley is provided at the output end of the servo motor; a driven pulley is provided at the other end of the base plate of the base, and a synchronous belt is provided between the synchronous pulley and the driven pulley;

[0014] The front and rear sides of the telescopic frame are connected to the linear guide rails on the two side plates one by one through sliders. The bottom end of one side of the telescopic frame is connected to the synchronous belt through a connecting block. The servo motor drives the synchronous belt to rotate in the forward or reverse direction, causing the telescopic frame to move in and out along the linear guide rail.

[0015] The clamping fixture is located at the top of the telescopic frame and is used to clamp the medicine basket.

[0016] The servo motor and clamping fixture communicate with the host computer.

[0017] The aforementioned medicine basket buffer and dispensing device includes a clamping fixture comprising four finger clamping cylinders, which are respectively disposed at the four corners of the telescopic frame. Each finger clamping cylinder has a gripper at its output end. The finger clamping cylinder drives the corresponding gripper to move towards the center to clamp the medicine basket on the telescopic frame, or the finger clamping cylinder drives the corresponding gripper to move outward to release the medicine basket on the telescopic frame.

[0018] In the aforementioned medicine basket buffer and dispensing device, the base plate of the base is mounted on the Y-axis lifting module via a connecting plate.

[0019] In the aforementioned medicine basket buffer and dispensing device, a plurality of ventilation holes are provided on the side plate of the base.

[0020] The aforementioned medicine basket buffer and retrieval device includes a three-dimensional buffer shelf comprising an outer frame and multiple storage positions arranged sequentially from top to bottom therein, each storage position constituting a medicine basket buffer storage position.

[0021] The aforementioned medicine basket buffer and retrieval device is installed in the dispensing area of ​​an automated medicine dispensing and retrieval equipment. The medicine baskets filled with medicine are transported to the medicine basket buffer location of the three-dimensional buffer shelf through the XY axis transmission mechanism and the medicine basket buffer gripping component.

[0022] The medicine basket buffer and dispensing device of the present invention adopts a multi-layer three-dimensional shelf, which allows multiple medicine baskets to be buffered in the dispensing area. The coordinates of the medicine baskets are determined by the host computer, and after precise positioning, the barcode scanner component scans the QR code of the medicine baskets for binding. Through the XY axis transmission mechanism and clamping fixture, the medicine baskets can be accurately clamped and transported, improving the stability of transportation and the efficiency of refilling medicines. It also has a built-in buffer, saving space. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a front view of the medicine basket buffer and dispensing device of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the medicine basket buffer grasping component of the medicine basket buffer retrieval device of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is an electrical schematic diagram of the medicine basket buffer and dispensing device of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, its specific embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0027] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a medicine basket buffer and medicine retrieval device includes an XY axis transmission mechanism 1, a medicine basket buffer gripping component 2, and a three-dimensional buffer shelf 3.

[0028] The XY-axis transmission mechanism 1 includes an X-axis lateral movement module 11 and a Y-axis lifting module 12 mounted thereon. The X-axis lateral movement module 11 drives the Y-axis lifting module 12 to move laterally. The medicine basket buffer gripping component 2 is mounted on the Y-axis lifting module 12, and the Y-axis lifting module 12 drives the medicine basket buffer gripping component 2 to move vertically. The X-axis lateral movement module 11, the Y-axis lifting module 12, and the medicine basket buffer gripping component 2 communicate with the host computer 5.

[0029] Specifically, the medicine basket buffer gripping component 2 includes a base 21, a servo motor 22, a telescopic frame 23, and a clamping fixture 24. The base 21 includes a bottom plate 211 and two side plates 212. The bottom ends of the two side plates 212 are connected to the front and rear sides of the bottom plate 211 respectively. A linear guide rail 25 is arranged horizontally on the inner wall of each side plate 212. Several ventilation holes are opened on the side plates 212, which can also play a role in weight reduction.

[0030] The servo motor 22 is mounted at one end of the base plate 211 of the base 21, and the output end of the servo motor 22 is provided with a synchronous pulley 26; the other end of the base plate of the base 21 is provided with a driven pulley, and a synchronous belt 27 is provided between the synchronous pulley 26 and the driven pulley.

[0031] The front and rear sides of the telescopic frame 23 are connected to the linear guide rails 25 on the two side plates 212 through sliders. The bottom end of the telescopic frame 23 is connected to the synchronous belt 27 through the connecting block 28. The servo motor 22 drives the synchronous belt 27 to rotate in the forward or reverse direction, causing the telescopic frame 23 to move along the linear guide rail 25.

[0032] The clamping fixture 24 is located at the top of the telescopic frame 23 and is used to clamp the medicine basket 4.

[0033] The servo motor 22 and the clamping fixture 24 communicate with the host computer 5 respectively.

[0034] The clamping fixture 24 includes four finger clamping cylinders 241, which are located at the four corners of the telescopic frame 23. Each finger clamping cylinder 241 has a gripper at its output end. The finger clamping cylinder 241 drives the corresponding gripper to move towards the center to clamp the medicine basket 4 on the telescopic frame 23, or the finger clamping cylinder 241 drives the corresponding gripper to move outward to release the medicine basket 4 on the telescopic frame 23.

[0035] The base plate 211 of the base 21 is mounted on the Y-axis lifting module 12 via the connecting plate 213. The Y-axis lifting module 12 drives the base to move up and down, thereby driving the entire medicine basket buffer grasping component 2 to move up and down.

[0036] The three-dimensional buffer shelf 3 is located at one end of the X-axis horizontal movement module 11. The three-dimensional buffer shelf 3 includes multiple medicine basket buffer storage positions 31 arranged sequentially from top to bottom. For example, the three-dimensional buffer shelf 3 includes an outer frame and multiple storage positions arranged sequentially from top to bottom inside it, and each storage position constitutes a medicine basket buffer storage position 31.

[0037] Each medicine basket buffer location 31 is equipped with a positioning coordinate module 32, which communicates with the host computer 5.

[0038] The medicine basket cache grabbing component 2 is used to place the medicine basket 4 into the medicine basket cache location 31.

[0039] A barcode scanner 6 is installed next to the three-dimensional buffer shelf 3. The barcode scanner 6 is used to scan the QR code on the medicine basket 4 and send it to the host computer 5. The host computer 5 binds the QR code information of each medicine basket 4 with the corresponding medicine basket buffer storage location 31. The host computer 5 determines the location of the medicine basket buffer storage location and thus the coordinates of the medicine basket through the positioning coordinate module 32 of each medicine basket buffer storage location 31.

[0040] The medicine basket buffer and dispensing device of the present invention is installed in the dispensing area of ​​an automated medicine dispensing and dispensing equipment during use. A medicine basket 4 filled with medicine is transported to the medicine basket buffer location 31 of a three-dimensional buffer shelf 3 via an XY-axis transmission mechanism 1 and a medicine basket buffer gripping component 2. Specifically, when the medicine basket 4 filled with medicine is transported to the medicine basket buffer and dispensing device of the present invention, the host computer 5 sends a working signal to the X-axis lateral movement module 11 and the Y-axis lifting module 12 of the XY-axis transmission mechanism 1. The X-axis lateral movement module 11 and the Y-axis lifting module 12 drive the medicine basket buffer gripping component 2 to move to the medicine basket position. Then, the servo motor 22 drives the telescopic frame 23 to extend, and the medicine basket 4 is transported onto the telescopic frame 23. Next, the servo motor 22 drives the telescopic frame 23 to retract, and the clamping fixture 24 clamps the medicine basket 4. Then, the X-axis lateral movement module 11 and the Y-axis lifting module 12 move the medicine basket 4 to the medicine basket position. The basket buffer gripping component 2 and the medicine basket 4 on it move to an empty medicine basket buffer storage location 31. The servo motor 22 drives the telescopic frame 23 to extend to the medicine basket buffer storage location 31. The clamping fixture 24 releases the medicine basket 4, and the servo motor 22 drives the telescopic frame 23 to retract, storing the medicine basket 4 into the medicine basket buffer storage location 31. The barcode scanner 6 scans the QR code on the medicine basket 4 and sends it to the host computer 5. The host computer 5 binds the QR code information of each medicine basket 4 to the corresponding medicine basket buffer storage location 31. The host computer 5 determines the position of the medicine basket buffer storage location and thus the coordinates of the medicine basket through the positioning coordinate module 32 of each medicine basket buffer storage location 31. The host computer 5 can display the information when storing or retrieving the medicine basket 4 for easy viewing. The QR code information on the medicine basket 4 can reflect the information of the medicines or patients in the basket.

[0041] In summary, the medicine basket buffering and dispensing device of the present invention adopts a multi-layer three-dimensional shelf, allowing multiple medicine baskets to be buffered in the dispensing area. The coordinates of the medicine baskets are determined by a host computer, and after precise positioning, a barcode scanner scans the QR code on the medicine basket for binding. Through an XY-axis transmission mechanism and clamping fixtures, the medicine baskets can be accurately clamped and transported, improving conveying stability and replenishment efficiency. The medicine basket buffering and dispensing device of the present invention can be used in automated medicine basket dispensing and dispensing equipment, featuring a built-in buffering function and saving space.

[0042] Those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any variations or modifications to the above embodiments that are within the spirit and essence of the present invention will fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A medicine basket buffer and dispensing device, characterized in that, Includes an XY axis drive mechanism, a medicine basket buffer gripping assembly, and a three-dimensional buffer rack, among which: The XY axis transmission mechanism includes an X-axis lateral movement module and a Y-axis lifting module disposed thereon, wherein the X-axis lateral movement module drives the Y-axis lifting module to move laterally; The medicine basket buffer gripping component is mounted on the Y-axis lifting module, and the Y-axis lifting module drives the medicine basket buffer gripping component to move up and down; The three-dimensional buffer shelf is located at one end of the X-axis lateral movement module. The three-dimensional buffer shelf includes multiple medicine basket buffer positions arranged sequentially from top to bottom. Each medicine basket buffer position is equipped with a positioning coordinate module, which communicates with the host computer. The medicine basket cache grabbing component is used to place the medicine basket into the medicine basket cache storage location; A barcode scanner is installed next to the three-dimensional buffer shelf. The barcode scanner is used to scan the QR code on the medicine basket and send it to the host computer. The host computer binds the QR code information of each medicine basket to the corresponding medicine basket buffer location. The host computer determines the location of the medicine basket buffer location and thus the coordinates of the medicine basket through the positioning coordinate module of each medicine basket buffer location. The X-axis lateral movement module, Y-axis lifting module, and medicine basket buffer grasping component communicate with the host computer.

2. The medicine basket buffer and dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The medicine basket buffer gripping component includes a base, a servo motor, a telescopic frame, and a clamping fixture, wherein: The base includes a bottom plate and two side plates, the bottom ends of which are connected to the front and rear sides of the bottom plate respectively; each side plate has a linear guide rail arranged laterally on its inner wall. The servo motor is located at one end of the base plate of the base, and a synchronous pulley is provided at the output end of the servo motor; a driven pulley is provided at the other end of the base plate of the base, and a synchronous belt is provided between the synchronous pulley and the driven pulley; The front and rear sides of the telescopic frame are connected to the linear guide rails on the two side plates one by one through sliders. The bottom end of one side of the telescopic frame is connected to the synchronous belt through a connecting block. The servo motor drives the synchronous belt to rotate in the forward or reverse direction, causing the telescopic frame to move in and out along the linear guide rail. The clamping fixture is located at the top of the telescopic frame and is used to clamp the medicine basket. The servo motor and clamping fixture communicate with the host computer.

3. The medicine basket buffer and dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping device includes four finger clamping cylinders, which are located at the four corners of the telescopic frame. Each finger clamping cylinder has a gripper at its output end. The finger clamping cylinder drives the corresponding gripper to move towards the center to clamp the medicine basket on the telescopic frame, or the finger clamping cylinder drives the corresponding gripper to move outward to release the medicine basket on the telescopic frame.

4. The medicine basket buffer and dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base plate is mounted on the Y-axis lifting module via a connecting plate.

5. A medicine basket buffer and dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Several ventilation holes are provided on the side plate of the base.

6. The medicine basket buffer and dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The three-dimensional buffer shelf includes an outer frame and multiple storage positions arranged sequentially from top to bottom within it, with each storage position constituting a medicine basket buffer storage position.

7. A medicine basket buffer and dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The medicine basket buffer and retrieval device is installed in the dispensing area of ​​the automated medicine dispensing and retrieval equipment. The medicine baskets filled with medicine are transported to the medicine basket buffer storage position of the three-dimensional buffer shelf through the XY axis transmission mechanism and the medicine basket buffer gripping component.

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