Medicine granule equally-dividing device

Abstract

The invention relates to a medicine granule equally-dividing device, and relates to the field of medicine instruments. Comprising a bottle body, a sealing plug and a push rod, a bottle opening is formed in the top of the bottle body, a channel is formed in the top end in the bottle body, at least two equipartition chambers are formed in the bottom end in the bottle body, and the bottle opening, the channel and the equipartition chambers are sequentially communicated; the sealing plug is inserted into the bottle opening, and the push rod extends into the channel from one side of the bottle body and is used for blocking the equipartition chamber; the bottle body comprises a left shell and a right shell, and the left shell and the right shell are detachably connected through a buckle. The method is remarkably superior to the prior art in the aspects of dose distribution, material protection, operation consistency, cleanness and compliance, low cost, simplicity and convenience in operation, excellent effect and the like, and a reliable, efficient and compliant solution is provided for dose equalization of the traditional Chinese medicine formula granules.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical devices, specifically a pharmaceutical granule dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] Granules and powders, especially traditional Chinese medicine granules, are new types of Chinese patent medicine preparations developed in recent years based on traditional decoctions. They use single-herb medicinal slices as raw materials, and are produced into highly concentrated granules through extraction, concentration, drying, and granulation processes. They have advantages such as accurate dosage, convenient administration, and stable quality, and have gradually replaced traditional decoction dispensing methods. However, in clinical use, granules usually need to be taken in divided doses according to doctor's orders such as "take × times a day, × packets each time" or "take × times a day, half a packet each time."

[0003] Currently, patients self-administering their own dosages mainly presents the following problems: 1. Manual visual inspection during dispensing has large errors, making it difficult to guarantee the accuracy of dosages such as "half a bag" or "1 / 3 bag," affecting the consistency of efficacy; 2. Highly concentrated granules have poor flowability and are prone to moisture absorption, which can easily cause adhesion and clumping during manual operation, resulting in a high risk of cross-contamination; 3. Existing granule dispensing equipment is mostly a single-flavor granule large packaging slitting machine or a small packaging counting machine, which has a complex structure and large size, is geared towards industrial mass production, and is not suitable for the small-dose, immediate, and uniform dispensing needs of home settings.

[0004] Therefore, developing a compact, easy-to-operate, and adaptable distributor for traditional Chinese medicine granules has become an urgent need to improve the safety and effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine granules in clinical use. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to design a drug granule distributor that is significantly superior to existing technologies in terms of dosage distribution, material protection, operational consistency, cleanliness and compliance, low cost, ease of operation, and excellent effect, providing a reliable, efficient, and compliant solution for the uniform dosage distribution of traditional Chinese medicine granules.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a drug granule distributor, comprising: a bottle body, a sealing plug, and a push rod. The bottle body has an opening at the top and a channel at the top of the interior. The bottom of the bottle body has at least two distributing chambers, and the opening, the channel, and the distributing chambers are sequentially connected. The sealing plug is inserted through the opening, and the push rod extends from one side of the bottle body into the channel to seal the distributing chambers. The bottle body includes a left outer shell and a right outer shell, which are detachably connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0007] Furthermore, there are three equalization chambers, which are arranged from one side to the other as the first equalization chamber, the second equalization chamber, and the third equalization chamber, and the first equalization chamber, the second equalization chamber, and the third equalization chamber are the same size.

[0008] Furthermore, the push rod includes a handle and a sealing rod, with the handle connected to the outside of the sealing rod.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom end of the sealing rod is provided with three conical grooves, and three snap-fit ​​blocks matching the conical grooves are provided on one side of the top of the first equal distribution chamber, the second equal distribution chamber and the third equal distribution chamber.

[0010] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​block is made of silicone.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner wall of the channel is coated with an anti-stick coating.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottle body is made of a transparent material and meets FDA food-grade standards.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention provides a drug granule dispensing device that can partially or completely block the dispensing chamber with a push rod, thereby adjusting the dispensing dosage to suit different medication needs. It is significantly superior to existing technologies in terms of dosage distribution, material protection, operational consistency, cleanliness and compliance, low cost, ease of operation, and excellent effect, providing a reliable, efficient, and compliant solution for the dispensing dosage of traditional Chinese medicine granules. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the third evenly divided chamber state with the push rod of the present invention in the case of sealing; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the push rod of the present invention.

[0015] In the diagram: 1-Bottle body; 2-Sealing plug; 3-Push rod; 4-Bottle mouth; 5-Channel; 6-First equalization chamber; 7-Second equalization chamber; 8-Third equalization chamber; 9-Handle; 10-Blocking rod; 11-Conical groove; 12-Snap-fit ​​block; 13-Left outer shell; 14-Right outer shell. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this application described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0018] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0019] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," "linking," and "socketing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] See Figure 1-5 This embodiment discloses a drug granule dispensing device, comprising: a bottle body 1, a sealing plug 2, and a push rod 3. The bottle body 1 has a bottle opening 4 at its top, a channel 5 at its inner top, and at least two dispensing chambers at its inner bottom. The bottle opening 4, the channel 5, and the dispensing chambers are sequentially connected. The sealing plug 2 is inserted through the bottle opening 4, and the push rod 3 extends from one side of the bottle body 1 into the channel 5 to seal the dispensing chambers. The sealing plug 2 is made of medical-grade silicone.

[0022] The bottle body 1 includes a left outer shell 13 and a right outer shell 14, which are detachably connected by snap-fit. The bottle body is approximately 0.8 cm thick. Due to the random dropping pattern during shaking, particles easily splash and adhere to crevices or corners, making cleaning difficult; if cleaning is not thorough when changing product types, cross-contamination can easily occur. Therefore, this invention, by providing a detachably connected left outer shell 13 and right outer shell 14, allows for quick disassembly of the bottle body, facilitating internal rinsing and high-temperature drying, fundamentally solving the problem of incomplete cleaning and cross-contamination.

[0023] To further optimize the technical solution, three equalization chambers are provided, namely, the first equalization chamber 6, the second equalization chamber 7, and the third equalization chamber 8, from one side to the other, and the first equalization chamber 6, the second equalization chamber 7, and the third equalization chamber 8 are of the same size. By repeatedly shaking the tablets up and down, and by visual observation, it can be ensured that the mass or volume difference in each equalization chamber is not significant, achieving basic equalization of the drug granules with a dosage error of less than 10%.

[0024] To further optimize the technical solution, the push rod 3 includes a handle 9 and a sealing rod 10, with the handle 9 connected to the outside of the sealing rod 10. The push rod 3 can be made of medical-grade polypropylene to avoid cross-contamination.

[0025] To further optimize the technical solution, the bottom end of the sealing rod 10 is provided with three conical grooves 11. Three locking blocks 12 that match the conical grooves 11 are provided on one side of the top of the first equalization chamber 6, the second equalization chamber 7 and the third equalization chamber 8, so as to facilitate the free switching between dividing the drug into 1 / 2 or 1 / 3. In addition, the conical grooves 11 and the locking blocks 12 can realize the positioning function, which is convenient for operation.

[0026] To further optimize the technical solution, the snap-fit ​​block 12 is made of medical-grade silicone material to avoid cross-contamination.

[0027] To further optimize the technical solution, the inner wall of channel 5 is coated with an anti-sticking coating. Traditional Chinese medicine granules contain a high proportion of extract, making them prone to moisture absorption and clumping. While shaking helps break up the bridging structure, it also generates heat and static electricity due to impact and friction, causing localized softening of the granule surface, which in turn exacerbates adhesion, leading to blockage of the discharge port or the formation of a single clump falling as a whole, resulting in uneven distribution failure. Therefore, this invention sprays an anti-sticking coating on the inner wall of the channel, reducing the viscosity of the granule surface. Simultaneously, the sealing design of the sealing plug and push rod ensures a completely sealed operation, preventing moisture absorption and condensation, and thoroughly resolving the flowability-viscosity contradiction problem.

[0028] To further optimize the technical solution, the bottle body 1 is made of a transparent material that meets FDA food-grade standards, and the bottle body can also be made of medical-grade polypropylene. Violent shaking can cause brittle particles to break, producing fine powder; multi-component formulations with significant density differences can also experience stratification, with fine powder preferentially falling or adhering to the tank walls, resulting in uneven distribution of active ingredients and affecting the consistency of therapeutic efficacy. Therefore, this invention uses a flexible material such as polypropylene to reduce particle collision energy, decrease the breakage rate, and suppress density stratification.

[0029] This invention provides a drug granule dispensing device that can partially or completely block the dispensing chamber with a push rod, thereby adjusting the dispensing dosage to suit different medication needs. It is significantly superior to existing technologies in terms of dosage distribution, material protection, operational consistency, cleanliness and compliance, low cost, ease of operation, and excellent effect, providing a reliable, efficient, and compliant solution for the dispensing dosage of traditional Chinese medicine granules.

[0030] The usage process of this invention is as follows: When the medicine is divided into three equal parts, pull out push rod 3 to expose the openings of the first equalization chamber 6, the second equalization chamber 7, and the third equalization chamber 8. Open the sealing plug 2, introduce the powder, close the sealing plug 2, and shake the bottle 1 up and down to distribute the medicine particles evenly in the three equalization chambers. Push push rod 3 in to expose the opening of the first equalization chamber 6, pull out the sealing plug 2, and pour out the medicine. Then close the sealing plug 2, push push rod 3 in completely, and when taking the medicine next time, pull push rod 3 out to expose the opening of the second equalization chamber 7, pull out the sealing plug 2, and pour out the medicine. Repeat this process for the third dose.

[0031] When the medicine is divided into 1 / 2 portions, pull out push rod 3 to the position where the third dividing chamber 8 is sealed. The openings of the first dividing chamber 6 and the second dividing chamber 7 will be exposed. Open the sealing plug 2, introduce the powder, close the sealing plug 2, and shake the bottle 1 up and down to distribute the medicine particles evenly in the two dividing chambers. Push push rod 3 in to expose the opening of the first dividing chamber 6, pull out the sealing plug 2, and pour out the medicine. Then close the sealing plug 2, push push rod 3 in completely, and when you take the medicine next time, pull push rod 3 out to expose the opening of the second dividing chamber 7, pull out the sealing plug 2, and pour out the medicine.

[0032] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A drug granule distributor, characterized in that, The utility model provides a bottle body, a sealing plug and a push rod, the bottle body is provided with a bottle mouth at the top, the inside of the bottle body is provided with a channel at the top end, and the inside of the bottle body is provided with two equal division chambers at the bottom end, and the bottle mouth, the channel and the equal division chambers are communicated in sequence; the sealing plug is inserted into the bottle mouth, the push rod is inserted into the channel from one side of the bottle body and is used for blocking the equal division chambers; the bottle body comprises a left shell and a right shell, and the left shell and the right shell are detachably connected through buckling. The equal division chambers are provided with three, which are a first equal division chamber, a second equal division chamber and a third equal division chamber from one side to the other side, and the first equal division chamber, the second equal division chamber and the third equal division chamber are of the same size.

2. A medicament granule divider as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that The push rod comprises a handle and a blocking rod, and the handle is connected to the outside of the blocking rod.

3. A medicament granule divider as claimed in claim 2, wherein The bottom end of the blocking rod is provided with three tapered grooves, and one side of the top end of the first equal division chamber, the second equal division chamber and the third equal division chamber is provided with three clamping blocks matched with the tapered grooves.

4. A medicament granule divider as claimed in claim 3, wherein The clamping blocks are made of silica gel.

5. A medicament granule divider as claimed in claim 4, wherein The inner wall of the channel is sprayed with an anti-sticking coating.

6. The medicament granule divider according to claim 1, wherein The bottle body is made of transparent material and meets the FDA food grade.

7. The medicament granule divider according to claim 1, wherein ​

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