Intelligent oral medicine dispensing vehicle and medicine storing and taking method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses an intelligent oral medicine dispensing trolley and a medicine storing and taking method thereof, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments.The intelligent oral medicine dispensing trolley comprises a trolley body, the trolley body is provided with a plurality of independent containing cavities, and each containing cavity is provided with a slidable medicine storage box; the locking devices are arranged in the containing cavities, each locking device comprises a pivotal lock hook and is provided with a locking position and an unlocking position, when the locking devices are located at the locking positions, the lock hooks are clamped with the medicine storage boxes and limit sliding of the medicine storage boxes, and when the locking devices are located at the unlocking positions, the lock hooks are separated from the medicine storage boxes and allow the medicine storage boxes to slide; and the intelligent controller is mounted on the vehicle body and is connected to a hospital information system. The intelligent controller is connected to the hospital information system, patient prescription information can be obtained, in the medicine storing and taking process, the intelligent controller can conduct matching checking on patient information and medicine information, the workload of medical workers is relieved, and the working efficiency is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of medical devices, in particular to an intelligent oral medicine dispensing trolley and a medicine storage and taking method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] The dispensing trolley, as the name implies, is a small trolley specially used for dispensing, managing and transporting medicines in medical institutions such as hospital wards and nursing homes. Its core function is to safely and efficiently transport oral medicines, injections and other medicines required by inpatients from the central pharmacy to the bedside of the patient and perform checking and dispensing.

[0003] In the daily operation of medical institutions (such as hospital wards and nursing homes), the dispensing trolley is the core equipment for medical staff to dispense and manage medicines. However, the dispensing trolleys in the prior art are mostly simple in structure and single in function, and are essentially a mobile storage unit relying on a pure mechanical structure, lacking the ability to interact with the hospital information system (HIS) and the automatic checking function. This traditional mode of operation forces all the responsibility and pressure of medicine checking to fall on the medical staff. In clinical practice, the dispensing task is extremely heavy and has a very low fault tolerance: a dispensing trolley often needs to be equipped with multiple medicines for multiple patients in a single dispensing cycle, and different medicines may correspond to different administration times, dosages and routes. The medical staff must rely entirely on personal experience and visual observation to check one by one the patient information, medicine name, specification, expiration date and medication time and other key information in a noisy and multi-interference ward environment. This process not only greatly consumes the energy and time of the medical staff, resulting in low dispensing efficiency, but more seriously, under the pressure of long-term and high-intensity repetitive work, it is easy to miss the checking due to fatigue or interference, thereby causing medical errors such as "wrong medicine", "wrong person" or "wrong medicine time" that directly endanger patient safety, and there is a significant safety hazard.

[0004] Therefore, we propose an intelligent oral medicine dispensing trolley and a medicine storage and taking method thereof to solve the above technical problems. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application provides an intelligent oral medicine dispensing trolley and a medicine storage and taking method thereof to solve the problem of low intelligence and inability to intelligently check information of the existing dispensing trolley in the above background.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present application adopts the following technical solutions: On the one hand, the present application provides an intelligent oral medicine dispensing trolley, comprising: a trolley body having a plurality of independent accommodation cavities, each accommodation cavity being provided with a slidable medicine storage box; A locking device, disposed within each receiving cavity, includes a pivotable locking hook having a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the locking hook engages with the medicine container and restricts its sliding. In the unlocked position, the locking hook disengages from the medicine container and allows its sliding. The intelligent controller, installed on the vehicle body and connected to the hospital information system, is used to obtain the patient's prescription information and control the locking hook to pivot between the locked and unlocked positions based on the prescription information; The warning device includes a first indicator component mounted on the vehicle body, which emits a warning message when the medicine box slides in the locked position.

[0007] Furthermore, the locking device also includes an electromagnet, which is embedded in the inner wall of the receiving cavity, and the inner wall of the receiving cavity has a pivot groove located on one side of the electromagnet.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking hook includes a magnetic end and a hook end, the hook end being pivotally connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity and used to engage with the medicine storage box; the magnetic end extends to the pivot groove and can move within the pivot groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the intelligent controller is electrically connected to the electromagnet and can selectively energize or de-energize the electromagnet; when the electromagnet is energized, the magnetic end is coupled to the electromagnet and forms a locked position; when the electromagnet is de-energized, the magnetic end moves away from the electromagnet and forms an unlocked position.

[0010] Furthermore, a counterweight is provided at the hook end. When the electromagnet is de-energized, the locking hook rotates through the counterweight, causing the magnetic end to move away from the electromagnet.

[0011] Furthermore, the first indicator component includes a first tactile switch and a first indicator light electrically connected to the first tactile switch; the warning device also includes a second indicator component, which includes a second tactile switch and a second indicator light electrically connected to the second tactile switch.

[0012] Furthermore, both the first and second tactile switches are embedded in the pivot groove and are respectively in the locked and unlocked positions; when the lock hook is in the locked position, the magnetic end abuts against the first tactile switch, and when the lock hook is in the unlocked position, the magnetic end abuts against the second tactile switch.

[0013] Furthermore, the warning device also includes a normally closed tactile switch, which is embedded in the inner wall of the receiving cavity. When the medicine box is locked, the normally closed tactile switch abuts against the outer wall of the medicine box. The normally closed tactile switch is electrically connected to the first indicator component and the second indicator component.

[0014] Furthermore, the intelligent controller includes a microcontroller, a touch display screen, a voice device, a power module, a wireless signal module, and a scanning device. The microcontroller connects to the hospital information system via the wireless signal module.

[0015] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a method for storing and retrieving oral medications in a dispensing cart, which is applied to the above-mentioned intelligent oral medication dispensing cart and includes the following steps: Medication storage process: S101: The intelligent controller connects to the hospital information system, obtains patient prescription information, and displays it through a touch screen. S102. The patient's identity certificate and stored medications are scanned by the scanning device to obtain the patient's first identity information and first medication information. The intelligent controller then matches and verifies the prescription information based on the first identity information and first medication information. S103, Verification passed, the intelligent controller opens the corresponding medicine storage box; S104. Place the stored medicine corresponding to the first medicine information into the medicine storage box and close the medicine storage box to complete the medicine storage; Medication collection process: S201. The intelligent controller connects to the hospital information system, obtains patient medication information, and displays it on a touch screen. S202. The patient's identity certificate is scanned by the scanning device to obtain the patient's second identity information, and the intelligent controller matches and verifies the second identity information with the medication information. S203, Verification passed, the intelligent controller opens the corresponding medicine storage box and takes out the medicine; S204. The scanning device scans the medicine taken and obtains the second medicine information. The intelligent controller matches and verifies the second medicine information with the medicine taking information. S205. Verification passed. Close the medicine storage box and complete the medicine retrieval.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by the present invention are as follows: By integrating the intelligent controller into the hospital information system, patient prescription information can be obtained. During the medication storage and retrieval process, the intelligent controller can match and verify patient and medication information. Only when the match is correct can the medication be stored or retrieved, thereby reducing errors. This also reduces the workload of medical staff and improves work efficiency.

[0017] By setting up an alarm device, if the receiving cavity is opened incorrectly or forcibly when retrieving medication, the alarm device will issue an alarm message and simultaneously feed the alarm message back to the hospital information system, allowing relevant staff to intervene in a timely manner. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the entire invention.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view at point AA.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part C.

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part D.

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Sectional view of BB section (with medicine box removed).

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of point E.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the medicine storage box viewed from below.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the wiring connection for the warning device.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a flowchart of the drug storage process of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the drug dispensing process of the present invention.

[0028] In the diagram: 100, vehicle body; 101, receiving cavity; 102, pivot groove; 200, medicine storage box; 201, groove; 202, snap-fit ​​block; 300, locking device; 301, electromagnet; 302, locking hook; 3021, hook end; 3022, magnetic end; 3023, counterweight; 400, intelligent controller; 500, first indicating component; 501, first tactile switch; 502, first indicator light; 503, first current sensor; 600, second indicating component; 601, second tactile switch; 602, second indicator light; 603, second current sensor; 700, normally closed tactile switch; 800, spring; 900, small printer. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is illustrative in nature and is not intended to limit the present invention or its application or use in any way. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0031] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as exemplary and not as limiting. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0032] Please see Figures 1 to 8 : This invention provides an intelligent oral medication dispensing cart, including a cart body 100, which has multiple independent receiving cavities 101, each receiving cavity 101 having a sliding medicine storage box 200. Each medicine storage box 200 can hold one type of medicine individually.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the vehicle body 100 is a roughly rectangular parallelepiped structure, with its long side direction defined as the left-right direction, its short side direction defined as the front-back direction, and its height direction defined as the up-down direction.

[0034] In this embodiment, multiple independent receiving cavities 101 are evenly distributed vertically. The right end of each receiving cavity 101 is an open end. The medicine storage box 200 is inserted into the receiving cavity 101 and can slide left and right within the receiving cavity 101. The right end of the medicine storage box 200 extends out of the receiving cavity 101, allowing the medicine storage box 200 to slide out of the receiving cavity 101, thereby enabling the medicine to be placed or removed from the medicine storage box 200.

[0035] In some embodiments, the receiving cavities 101 can be distributed front to back, or arranged in a front-to-back and vertical array, so that the vehicle body 100 can accommodate multiple or even dozens of medicine storage boxes 200. This allows the vehicle body 100 to carry more types of medicines to meet the medication needs of multiple patients.

[0036] In other embodiments (not shown in the figures), a heat preservation device may be provided inside the medicine storage box 200, which includes a heating module or a cooling module. The heating module can heat the medicines inside the medicine storage box 200, thereby keeping the medicines requiring heating warm. The cooling module can keep the medicines inside the medicine storage box 200 refrigerated.

[0037] The invention also includes a locking device 300 disposed in each receiving cavity 101, including a pivotable locking hook 302 and having a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the locking hook 302 engages with the medicine box 200 and restricts its sliding. In the unlocked position, the locking hook 302 disengages from the medicine box 200 and allows it to slide.

[0038] like Figures 2 to 4 ,as well as Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the locking hook 302 includes a magnetic suction end 3022 and a hook end 3021. The hook end 3021 is pivotally connected to the inner wall of the left end of the receiving cavity 101 and is used to engage with the medicine storage box 200. The magnetic suction end 3022 is made of a magnetic material, while the hook end 3021 is made of a non-magnetic elastic material. A groove 201 is provided at the left end of the medicine storage box 200, and a locking block 202 is provided on the inner top surface of the groove 201. The hook end 3021 has a barb that cooperates with the locking block 202.

[0039] When the locking hook 302 is in the locked position, it is horizontally positioned. If the medicine storage box 200 slides to the left and comes into contact with the left side wall of the receiving cavity 101, the locking block 202 will slide past the barb and engage with the inside of the barb. Thus, the barb engages with the left side wall of the receiving cavity 101, restricting the left and right sliding of the medicine storage box 200 and locking it in place.

[0040] When the locking hook 302 is in the unlocked position, the locking hook 302 is tilted to the lower right, the barb of the hook end 3021 disengages from the engagement with the locking block 202, and the medicine storage box 200 can slide left and right within the receiving cavity 101.

[0041] In this embodiment, the right side of the barb of the hook end 3021 is an inclined surface, and the left side of the locking block 202 is also an inclined surface. When the medicine storage box 200 slides to the left, the two inclined surfaces cooperate to overcome the elastic force of the hook end 3021 and push the hook end 3021 downward to produce elastic deformation, so that the locking block 202 can smoothly slide over the barb and engage with the barb.

[0042] Furthermore, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the locking device 300 of the present invention further includes an electromagnet 301, which is embedded in the inner wall of the receiving cavity 101. A pivot groove 102 located on one side of the electromagnet 301 is formed in the inner wall of the receiving cavity 101. A magnetic end 3022 extends into the pivot groove 102 and can move within it. A counterweight 3023, made of a non-magnetic material, is provided on the hook end 3021.

[0043] In this embodiment, the electromagnet 301 can be energized and de-energized. When the electromagnet 301 is energized, it generates an electromagnetic force that couples with the magnetic attraction end 3022 of the hook 302, keeping the hook 302 horizontal. Figure 3 As shown. When the electromagnet 301 is de-energized, the electromagnetic force disappears, and the counterweight 3023 uses its own weight to drive the locking hook 302 to rotate to the lower right, while the magnetic suction end 3022 rotates to the upper left and moves away from the electromagnet 301, as shown. Figure 4 As shown, the pivot slot 102 provides a space for the magnetic end 3022 to move while restricting its movement. When the electromagnet 301 is energized again, the generated electromagnetic force can attract the magnetic end 3022 down again and recouple it.

[0044] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5 As shown, the present invention also includes an intelligent controller 400, which is installed on the vehicle body 100 and connected to the hospital information system. The intelligent controller 400 is used to obtain the patient's prescription information and control the locking hook 302 to pivot between the locked position and the unlocked position according to the prescription information.

[0045] In this embodiment, the intelligent controller 400 includes a microcontroller, a touch screen, a voice device, a power module, a wireless signal module, and a scanning device. The microcontroller is connected to the hospital information system via the wireless signal module. The microcontroller can acquire various medical information from the hospital information system, such as patient hospitalization information, consultation information, prescription information, and medication information. At the same time, the above-mentioned medical information can be displayed on the touch screen.

[0046] In one embodiment, the touchscreen display can also display medical orders, medication information, and administration methods. Furthermore, the intelligent controller 400 can be configured with a medication information search function. Specifically, the intelligent controller 400 can pre-store relevant drug data or access the hospital information system's medication database via a wireless signal module. The medication information search function can be activated via the touchscreen display to search for the required medication's medical orders, medication information, and administration methods.

[0047] In one embodiment, a small printer may also be installed on the vehicle body 100. The small printer is connected to the controller 400. The small printer can be operated via a touch screen to print out the aforementioned medical orders, medication information, and administration methods, and give them to the patient for safekeeping.

[0048] In one embodiment, the power module can supply power to all electrical devices, and the microcontroller is electrically connected to the touch display, voice device, wireless signal module, etc.

[0049] The scanning device is a barcode scanner (not shown in the figure). It can scan barcodes or QR codes on patient wristbands, medications, as well as medical appointment codes, health insurance codes, etc., to obtain patient and medication information, which is then sent to the microcontroller. In other embodiments, the scanning device can also be an image recognition scanner, which can directly scan patient images and medication images for recognition, obtaining patient and medication information, and sending it to the microcontroller.

[0050] The voice device includes a speaker and a voice module. The voice module has multiple pre-stored voice prompts, such as alarm prompts, medication retrieval prompts, and medication storage prompts. The microcontroller can automatically control the voice module and play the pre-stored voice prompts through the speaker.

[0051] Furthermore, the microcontroller is electrically connected to the electromagnet 301 and can selectively energize or de-energize the electromagnet 301. When the electromagnet 301 is energized, the magnetic end 3022 couples with the electromagnet 301, forming a locked position; when the electromagnet 301 is de-energized, the magnetic end 3022 moves away from the electromagnet 301, forming an unlocked position. When the electromagnet 301 is de-energized, the locking hook 302 rotates via the counterweight 3023, causing the magnetic end 3022 to move away from the electromagnet 301. Thus, through the above method, the intelligent controller 400 can automatically control the locking device 300, realizing automatic locking and unlocking of the medicine storage box 200.

[0052] Optional, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, a spring 800 is also embedded in the left side wall of the receiving cavity 101. When the medicine box 200 is locked by the locking device 300, the left side of the medicine box 200 abuts against the spring 800, and the spring 800 is compressed and generates elastic force. When the medicine box 200 is unlocked and released, the spring 800 uses its elastic force to push the medicine box 200 to slide to the right a certain distance, so that the right end of the medicine box 200 extends out of the receiving cavity 101, thereby making it easier for medical staff to open the medicine box 200.

[0053] As described above, when dispensing or storing medication on the dispensing cart, the system first scans the patient's wristband, medical code, and medical insurance code to obtain patient information, and then scans the medication to obtain medication information. The obtained patient and medication information are then matched and verified against relevant information retrieved from the hospital's information system. Only after successful verification will the intelligent controller 400 open the corresponding medication storage box 200. Conversely, if verification fails, the medication storage box 200 will not open. This method achieves intelligent matching and verification during medication dispensing or storage, reducing the workload of medical staff, improving work efficiency, and minimizing errors.

[0054] like Figures 2 to 4 ,as well as Figure 8 As shown, the present invention also includes a warning device, which includes a first indicator component 500 installed on the vehicle body 100. When the medicine storage box 200 slides in the locked position, the first indicator component 500 issues a warning message.

[0055] Specifically, the first indicator component 500 includes a first tactile switch 501 and a first indicator light 502 electrically connected to the first tactile switch 501; the warning device also includes a second indicator component 600, which includes a second tactile switch 601 and a second indicator light 602 electrically connected to the second tactile switch 601. Both the first tactile switch 501 and the second tactile switch 601 are embedded in the pivot groove 102 and are respectively located in the locked and unlocked positions. The warning device also includes a normally closed tactile switch 700, which is embedded in the inner wall of the receiving cavity 101. When the medicine box 200 is locked, the normally closed tactile switch 700 abuts against the outer wall of the medicine box 200; the normally closed tactile switch 700 is electrically connected to the first indicator component 500 and the second indicator component 600.

[0056] In this embodiment, both the first indicator light 502 and the second indicator light 602 are installed on the inner top surface of the receiving cavity 101 and above the medicine storage box 200. The first indicator light 502 is red, and the second indicator light 602 is white. The first tactile switch 501 is installed at the bottom of the pivot groove 102, and the second tactile switch 601 is installed at the top of the pivot groove 102. When the locking hook 302 is in the locked position, the magnetic end 3022 abuts against the first tactile switch 501; when the locking hook 302 is in the unlocked position, the magnetic end 3022 abuts against the second tactile switch 601.

[0057] like Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the normally closed tactile switch 700 is embedded in the left side wall of the receiving cavity 101. The normally closed tactile switch 700, the first indicator component 500, and the second indicator component 600 are connected to the power module in series, and the first indicator component 500 and the second indicator component 600 are connected in parallel.

[0058] When the medicine storage box 200 is locked, the normally closed tactile switch 700 is pressed and is in the open state. Simultaneously, the first tactile switch 501 contacts the magnetic terminal 3022, and is in the closed state, while the second tactile switch 601 is in the open state. However, since the normally closed tactile switch 700 is in the open state, the entire circuit is in an open circuit state, and the first indicator light 502 will not illuminate.

[0059] When the medicine storage box 200 is unlocked normally and slides out to the right, the normally closed tactile switch 700 loses external pressure and is in the closed state. Simultaneously, the magnetic end 3022 contacts the second tactile switch 601, which is also in the closed state. This closes the circuit connecting the normally closed tactile switch 700 and the second indicator component 600, causing the second indicator light 602 to illuminate and emit a white light. This indicates to medical personnel that the medicine storage box 200 is normally open, and the white light from the second indicator light 602 illuminates the interior of the medicine storage box 200, facilitating the storage and retrieval of medications.

[0060] If the medicine dispenser 200 is opened improperly, such as by mistake or forced opening, the electromagnet 301 will not be de-energized, the locking hook 302 will remain horizontal, and the first tactile switch 501 will remain pressed and closed. Therefore, when the medicine dispenser 200 is disconnected from the normally closed tactile switch 700, the circuit connected in series between the normally closed tactile switch 700 and the first indicator component 500 forms a closed circuit, and the first indicator light 502 illuminates and emits a red light. This serves as a warning to medical personnel that the medicine dispenser 200 is in an improperly opened state.

[0061] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 As shown, the first indicator component 500 is further provided with a first current sensor 503, and the second indicator component 600 is further provided with a second current sensor 603, and both the first current sensor 503 and the second current sensor 603 are connected to the microcontroller signal.

[0062] The first current sensor 503 and the second current sensor 603 can monitor the current in the circuits of the first indicating component 500 and the second indicating component 600, respectively. Simultaneously, the monitoring information is converted into electrical signals and sent to the microcontroller.

[0063] If the circuit of the first indicator component 500 is in a closed state, the first current sensor 503 will detect current and feed the information back to the microcontroller. Based on this feedback, the microcontroller will then determine that the corresponding medicine box 200 is in an abnormally open state. The microcontroller will then automatically control the voice device to issue a voice alarm, and simultaneously send the information about the abnormal opening of the medicine box 200 to the hospital information system, allowing relevant staff to intervene promptly.

[0064] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the present invention also provides a method for storing and retrieving oral medications in a dispensing cart, which is applied to the above-mentioned intelligent oral medication dispensing cart, and includes the following steps: Medication storage process: S101 and the intelligent controller 400 are connected to the hospital information system to obtain patient prescription information and display it on a touch screen. The prescription information includes patient information, consultation information, and medication information.

[0065] S102. The patient's identity certificate and stored medications are scanned by the scanning device to obtain the patient's first identity information and first medication information. The intelligent controller 400 then matches and verifies the prescription information based on the first identity information and first medication information.

[0066] Patient identification credentials include wristbands, registration codes, and medical codes, with the primary identification information including the patient's personal information. The primary medication information consists of the medications to be stored, and the number of stored medications must correspond to the number of information obtained to avoid omissions.

[0067] S103, Verification successful, the intelligent controller 400 opens the corresponding medicine storage box 200. The number of medicine storage boxes 200 opened corresponds to the prescription information in the hospital information system. For example, one patient may use one medicine storage box 200, or a patient's medication may be divided into multiple medicine storage boxes 200 based on the different times of administration. Therefore, the specific number is adjusted and set according to actual needs.

[0068] S104. Place the stored medicine corresponding to the first medicine information into the medicine storage box 200 and close the medicine storage box 200 to complete the medicine storage.

[0069] Medication collection process: The S201 and intelligent controller 400 are connected to the hospital information system to obtain patient medication dispensing information and display it on a touch screen. This medication dispensing information includes details of the medications the patient will soon need to take.

[0070] S202. The patient's identification document is scanned by the scanning device to obtain the patient's second identity information. The intelligent controller 400 then matches and verifies the second identity information against the medication information. The second identity information includes the patient's personal information and information about the medication to be taken.

[0071] S203, Verification passed, the intelligent controller 400 opens the corresponding medicine storage box 200 and takes out the medicine.

[0072] S204. The scanning device scans the retrieved medication and obtains the second medication information. The intelligent controller 400 matches and verifies the second medication information with the medication retrieval information. The second medication information refers to the information of the currently retrieved medication, which is the medication information the patient will soon need to take. After the medication is retrieved, each medication needs to be scanned and verified to avoid omissions.

[0073] S205, Verification passed, close the medicine storage box 200, medication retrieval complete. After retrieval, medical staff can also perform a second manual check to further prevent errors or omissions.

[0074] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is 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 oral medication dispensing cart, characterized in that, include: The vehicle body has multiple independent receiving cavities, each of which is equipped with a sliding medicine storage box; A locking device, disposed within each receiving cavity, includes a pivotable locking hook having a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein in the locked position the locking hook engages with the medicine container and restricts its sliding, and in the unlocked position the locking hook disengages from the medicine container and allows its sliding; An intelligent controller, installed on the vehicle body and connected to the hospital information system, is used to obtain the patient's prescription information and control the locking hook to pivot between the locked position and the unlocked position according to the prescription information; The warning device includes a first indicator component installed on the vehicle body, which issues a warning message when the medicine box slides in the locked position.

2. The intelligent oral medication dispensing cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking device also includes an electromagnet, which is embedded in the inner wall of the receiving cavity, and the inner wall of the receiving cavity has a pivot groove located on one side of the electromagnet.

3. The intelligent oral medication dispensing cart according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking hook includes a magnetic end and a hook end, the hook end being pivotally connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity and used to engage with the medicine storage box; The magnetic end extends to the pivot groove and can move within the pivot groove.

4. The intelligent oral medication dispensing cart according to claim 3, characterized in that: The intelligent controller is electrically connected to the electromagnet and can selectively energize or de-energize the electromagnet. When the electromagnet is energized, the magnetic end is coupled to the electromagnet and forms the locked position. When the electromagnet is de-energized, the magnetic end moves away from the electromagnet and forms the unlocked position.

5. The intelligent oral medication dispensing cart according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hook end is equipped with a counterweight. When the electromagnet is de-energized, the locking hook rotates through the counterweight, causing the magnetic end to move away from the electromagnet.

6. The intelligent oral medication dispensing cart according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first indicator component includes a first tactile switch and a first indicator light electrically connected to the first tactile switch; The warning device further includes a second indicator component, which includes a second tactile switch and a second indicator light electrically connected to the second tactile switch.

7. The intelligent oral medication dispensing cart according to claim 6, characterized in that: Both the first tactile switch and the second tactile switch are embedded in the pivot slot and are located in the locked position and the unlocked position, respectively; When the lock hook is in the locked position, the magnetic end abuts against the first tactile switch; when the lock hook is in the unlocked position, the magnetic end abuts against the second tactile switch.

8. The intelligent oral medication dispensing cart according to claim 6, characterized in that: The warning device also includes a normally closed tactile switch, which is embedded in the inner wall of the receiving cavity. When the medicine box is locked, the normally closed tactile switch abuts against the outer wall of the medicine box. The normally closed tactile switch is electrically connected to the first indicating component and the second indicating component.

9. The intelligent oral medication dispensing cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: The intelligent controller includes a microcontroller, a touch screen, a voice device, a power module, a wireless signal module, and a scanning device. The microcontroller is connected to the hospital information system via the wireless signal module.

10. A method for storing and retrieving oral medications in a dispensing cart, applied to the intelligent oral medication dispensing cart as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Medication storage process: S101. The intelligent controller connects to the hospital information system, obtains patient prescription information, and displays it through the touch screen. S102. The scanning device scans the patient's identity certificate and the stored medication to obtain the patient's first identity information and the first medication information. The intelligent controller then matches and verifies the prescription information based on the first identity information and the first medication information. S103, Verification passed, the intelligent controller opens the corresponding medicine storage box; S104. Place the stored medicine corresponding to the first medicine information into the medicine storage box and close the medicine storage box to complete the medicine storage; Medication collection process: S201. The intelligent controller connects to the hospital information system, obtains patient medication information, and displays it through the touch screen. S202. The scanning device scans the patient's identity certificate and obtains the patient's second identity information. The intelligent controller then matches and verifies the second identity information with the medication dispensing information. S203, Verification passed, the intelligent controller opens the corresponding medicine storage box and takes out the medicine; S204. The taken medicine is scanned by a scanning device to obtain second medicine information, and the intelligent controller matches and verifies the second medicine information with the medicine taking information. S205. Verification passed. Close the medicine storage box to complete the medicine retrieval.

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