Intelligent medicine supply vehicle based on hospital infection requirements

By integrating a drive motor, identification module, and sensor-activated waste bin into the nursing cart, the problem of insufficient intelligence in existing nursing carts has been solved, enabling rapid drug location, reducing cross-infection, and facilitating convenient access, thereby improving nursing efficiency and safety.

CN121714433APending Publication Date: 2026-03-24LUOYANG CENT HOSPITAL
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-12-23
Publication Date
2026-03-24

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Technical Problem

The existing nursing vehicles lack intelligent systems, which makes it time-consuming to find medications and easy for them to be taken by unauthorized personnel. They also fail to effectively protect prohibited drugs and pose a high risk of cross-infection.

Method used

Employing a drive motor, identification module, time setting module, and LED lights, the device identifies patient information via QR code scanning, automatically controls the extension and retraction of the nursing box, reduces cross-infection with a sensor-activated waste bin, and provides timed alarm prompts and wireless notifications to the nurses' station.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid location of medications, reduces the risk of cross-infection, ensures medication safety and convenient access, and improves nursing efficiency and equipment convenience.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of nursing carts, in particular to an intelligent medicine supply cart based on hospital infection requirements, which comprises a nursing cart main body, and is characterized in that a nursing box body is arranged on the nursing cart main body, a mounting groove is further formed in the nursing cart main body, the nursing box body is located in the mounting groove, and the nursing box body is located in the mounting groove. The nursing trolley body is provided with a mounting groove, a driving motor is arranged in the mounting groove of the nursing trolley body, a screw is arranged at the output end of the driving motor, a push plate is arranged on the side, close to the driving motor, of the nursing box body, the screw is in threaded fit with the push plate, and an identification module and a time setting module are further arranged at the upper end of the nursing trolley body. The push-out and retraction of the nursing box body are controlled through the assistance of the driving motor, cross infection caused by touch is reduced, medical staff can be quickly helped to position the placement bin where articles need to be taken out through the assistance of the LED lamp, and the risk of cross infection is reduced when dirt is placed through the assistance of the induction type dirt tub.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of nursing carts, and in particular to an intelligent drug delivery cart based on hospital infection control requirements. Background Technology

[0002] Mobile medical device vehicles, as an indispensable part of the modern healthcare system, play a crucial role, especially in drug transportation and management. These vehicles are designed to ensure the safety, efficiency, and convenience of medications, particularly spill-prone, expensive, or critical liquid medications, during storage, transportation, and use. In a medical environment, the rigor and precision of medication management are paramount. For certain special medications, such as sodium nitroprusside and nitroglycerin, which require strictly controlled drip rates, and medications for which extravasation could cause serious adverse consequences, mobile medical device vehicles offer specialized solutions. These vehicles are typically equipped with specialized containers and securing devices to prevent spillage during transport and to facilitate quick and accurate access by healthcare personnel. Furthermore, for spill-prone, expensive, or critical liquid medications, mobile medical device vehicles employ advanced insulation and light-protection technologies to ensure drug stability and efficacy.

[0003] A medical care equipment cart with Chinese patent application number CN202510213246.5 includes a mobile support, and further includes: a control box and a holding box, both of which are fixedly connected to the mobile support and are in communication with each other; a pick-and-place lifting frame, which is slidably connected to the inner wall of the holding box, and the pick-and-place lifting frame is also provided with a plurality of positioning placement parts, each of which holds a holding container.

[0004] In the current use of nursing carts, the equipment is often just a simple container for nursing medications or instruments. It does not have an intelligent system. For example, when a medication is placed in the corresponding drawer, medical staff need to know the patient's information before they can find the medication, which is time-consuming. Moreover, the medication can easily be taken by unauthorized personnel. Simple locks cannot effectively protect prohibited medications. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides an intelligent drug delivery vehicle based on hospital infection control requirements.

[0006] The present invention discloses an intelligent drug supply cart based on hospital infection control requirements, comprising a nursing cart body, characterized in that the nursing cart body is provided with a nursing box, the nursing cart body is also provided with a mounting groove, the nursing box is located in the mounting groove, the nursing cart body is provided with a drive motor in the mounting groove, the output end of the drive motor is provided with a screw, the nursing box is provided with a push plate on the side near the drive motor, the screw is threadedly engaged with the push plate, and the upper end of the nursing cart body is also provided with an identification module and a time setting module; The nursing box includes multiple placement compartments, and each placement compartment has an LED light at its bottom.

[0007] Preferably, the lower end of the nursing trolley body is provided with four swivel casters, each of which is equipped with a foot-operated brake. The wheels of the swivel casters are made of nitrile rubber. The nursing trolley body is also provided with a handle, and a medical instrument drawer is provided on the side of the nursing trolley body.

[0008] Preferably, the identification module includes a QR code scanner and a display screen, and a built-in computer is installed inside the main body of the nursing cart. The QR code scanner and the display screen are electrically connected to the built-in computer, and the built-in computer is wirelessly connected to the hospital's medical system.

[0009] Preferably, a sensor-operated waste bin is provided on the side of the nursing cart body away from the placement compartment. The sensor-operated waste bin is suspended on the nursing cart body, and two sensor-operated waste bins are provided.

[0010] Preferably, the nursing trolley body is also equipped with a water heater inside, the upper end of the water outlet pipe of the water heater is N-shaped, and a paper cup compartment is provided on one side of the upper end of the nursing trolley body, and disposable paper cups are provided in the paper cup compartment.

[0011] Preferably, the multiple placement compartments are arranged in a three-column array, with the three columns of placement compartments corresponding to the placement of morning, noon, and evening medications, and the medical instrument drawer containing medical equipment and medications.

[0012] Preferably, the display screen is an LCD screen, and the display screen is provided with touch buttons.

[0013] Preferably, the time setting module includes a time relay and an alarm component. The alarm component includes an alarm flashing light, a wireless transmission module, and a wireless receiving module. Each of the placement compartments is equipped with a time setting module.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: By incorporating a drive motor, identification module, time setting module, and LED lights, the device reduces cross-infection caused by touch by controlling the extension and retraction of the nursing box with the drive motor. The LED lights help medical staff quickly locate the storage compartment for items that need to be removed, and the sensor-activated waste bin reduces the risk of cross-infection when disposing of waste. If the QR code scanner fails to scan medication information within the set time, an alarm will sound to alert medical staff. This information will also be transmitted to the on-duty medical staff at the nurses' station via wireless transmission and reception modules, reminding them to remove the medication on time for patient care. When a patient needs to take medication, medical staff can easily remove a disposable paper cup and place it at the water outlet of the water heater to collect the water, making medication administration more convenient for patients who are not easily moved and do not have a caregiver. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main framework structure of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the nursing box body of the present invention; Figure 4 This is the invention Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0016] Reference numerals: 1. Nursing trolley body; 2. Nursing box body; 3. Mounting slot; 4. Drive motor; 5. Screw; 6. Push plate; 7. Universal casters; 8. Handle; 9. Medical instrument drawer; 10. QR code scanner; 11. Display screen; 12. Paper cup compartment; 201. Placement compartment. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete.

[0018] Example 1 like Figures 1 to 4As shown, this invention discloses an intelligent medication delivery cart based on hospital infection control requirements, including a nursing cart body 1, a nursing box 2 on the nursing cart body 1, and a placement compartment 201, which is provided in multiple ways. The nursing cart body 1 is also provided with an identification module and a time setting module. The multiple placement compartments 201 are arranged in a three-column array, and the three columns of placement compartments 201 are respectively used to place morning, noon and evening medications. There are partitions between each placement compartment 201 to prevent the medication from falling out of its original position due to vibration. The side of the nursing cart body 1 is provided with a medical instrument drawer 9, which contains medical supplies such as scissors and cotton swabs. The identification module can identify the medication and patient information by scanning the medication barcode or the patient's wristband information, and then instruct the nurse to retrieve the medication from the corresponding placement compartment 201.

[0019] A sensor-operated waste bin is installed on the side of the nursing cart body 1 away from the placement compartment 201. The sensor-operated waste bin is suspended on the nursing cart body 1. There are two sensor-operated waste bins. The two sensor-operated waste bins can receive and place more medical waste. With the assistance of the sensor-operated waste bins, the risk of cross-infection is reduced when placing waste. Furthermore, the sensor-operated waste bins are suspended on the nursing cart body 1, so that the sensor-operated waste bins can be removed individually for cleaning and disinfection, which improves the convenience of using the equipment.

[0020] The nursing cart body 1 is also equipped with a water heater inside. The upper end of the water outlet pipe of the water heater is N-shaped. A paper cup compartment 12 is set on one side of the upper end of the nursing cart body 1. The paper cup compartment 12 contains disposable paper cups. The water heater is equipped with a small water bucket for water supply. When the patient needs to take medicine, medical staff can easily take out the disposable paper cup and place it in the water outlet of the water heater to collect water. This makes it more convenient for patients who are not easy to move and do not have a separate medical staff to take medicine, and improves the convenience of using the equipment.

[0021] The lower end of the nursing trolley body 1 is equipped with four swivel casters 7, each with a built-in foot brake. The wheels of the swivel casters 7 are made of nitrile rubber. The nursing trolley body 1 is also equipped with a handle 8. When using the equipment, the trolley body 1 is moved with the assistance of the swivel casters 7 by holding the handle 8. When the equipment needs to be stopped, the movement of the swivel casters 7 is locked by stepping on the foot brake on the swivel casters 7, making the nursing trolley body 1 more stable and convenient to use. The nitrile rubber wheels of the swivel casters 7 have good wear resistance, heat resistance and adhesion, ensuring that the nursing trolley body 1 moves conveniently and stably.

[0022] The identification module includes a QR code scanner 10 and a display screen 11. A built-in computer is installed inside the nursing cart body 1. The QR code scanner 10 and the display screen 11 are electrically connected to the built-in computer. The built-in computer is wirelessly connected to the hospital's medical system. The display screen 11 is an LCD screen with touch buttons. There are two QR code scanners 10: one is fixed and located on the nursing cart body 1, and the other is portable and suspended on the nursing cart body 1. The QR code scanner 10 can scan the patient's wristband information and then display the patient's specific information on the display screen 11. Medical staff can retrieve the medication according to the information displayed on the display screen 11 and then confirm the medication by scanning the QR code with the QR code scanner 10 to avoid the patient taking the wrong medication. The built-in computer is connected to the hospital's medical system to store the patient's daily medication information within the hospital's medical system.

[0023] The time setting module includes a time relay and an alarm component. The alarm component includes an alarm flashing light, a wireless transmission module, a wireless receiving module, and an infrared sensor. Each placement compartment 201 is equipped with a time setting module. After scanning the patient's information, the QR code scanner 10 starts timing through the time relay in the time setting module. If the QR code scanner 10 fails to scan the medication information within the set time, the alarm component will emit a warning sound to prompt medical staff to handle the situation promptly. The alarm component is connected to the nurse station via a wireless transmission module, and the wireless receiving module is located in the nurse station.

[0024] The nursing cart body 1 is also equipped with an installation slot 3, and the nursing box 2 is located in the installation slot 3. The nursing cart body 1 is equipped with a drive motor 4 in the installation slot 3, and the output end of the drive motor 4 is equipped with a screw 5. The nursing box 2 is equipped with a push plate 6 on the side near the drive motor 4. The screw 5 and the push plate 6 are threaded together. During the medication retrieval process, the QR code scanner 10 first scans the patient information, and then the built-in computer will control the corresponding layer's drive motor 4 to start. After the drive motor 4 starts, the drive motor 4 drives the screw 5 to rotate. The rotation of the screw 5 and the threaded engagement with the push plate 6 cause the nursing box 2 to move out. Then, medical staff can take out the medication in the storage compartment 201 and control the movement of the nursing box 2 with the assistance of the drive motor 4, thereby realizing the management and control of high-risk medications and reducing the cross-infection caused by manually pulling the nursing box 2.

[0025] Each placement compartment 201 is equipped with an LED light at the bottom. After the QR code scanner 10 scans the patient's wristband information, the LED light at the bottom of the corresponding medication placement compartment 201 will light up, making it easy for medical staff to locate the compartment where the medication needs to be retrieved, thus improving the ease of use of the equipment.

[0026] During use, medical staff push the nursing cart body 1 by holding the handle 8. With the assistance of the swivel casters 7, the nursing cart body 1 moves to the front of the patient's bed. Then, by stepping on the foot pedal brake device on the swivel casters 7, the movement of the swivel casters 7 is locked, making the nursing cart body 1 more stable and convenient to use.

[0027] At this time, medical staff use a QR code scanner 10 to scan the QR code on the patient's wristband to obtain the patient's information. The patient information is displayed on the screen 11. After obtaining the patient information, the LED light at the bottom of the corresponding medication storage compartment 201 will light up. Then, the built-in computer controls the start of the drive motor 4. After the drive motor 4 starts, it drives the screw 5 to rotate. The rotation of the screw 5 engages with the threaded push plate 6, causing the nursing box 2 to move out. Then, the medical staff can take out the medicine from the storage compartment 201 where the LED light is lit, and scan the barcode on the medicine with the QR code scanner 10 to confirm and record it, so as to avoid the patient taking the wrong medicine. The built-in computer is connected to the hospital's medical system, so as to store the patient's daily medication information in the hospital's medical system.

[0028] After the medication is removed from the storage compartment 201, the drive motor 4 is reversed by the touch buttons on the display screen 11, causing the nursing box 2 to retract into the nursing trolley body 1.

[0029] When patients need to take their medication, medical staff can easily take out a disposable paper cup and place it at the water outlet of the water heater to collect water, making it more convenient for patients who are not easily moved and do not have a caregiver to take their medication.

[0030] If the QR code scanner 10 fails to scan the medication information within the set time, the alarm component will emit a warning sound to prompt medical staff to handle the situation promptly. This information will also be communicated to the on-duty medical staff at the nurse station via the wireless transmission module and wireless receiving module, so that the medical staff can pick up the medication on time and provide care to the patient.

[0031] The two sensor-operated waste bins can receive and hold more medical waste, and the risk of cross-infection is reduced when placing waste. The sensor-operated waste bins are suspended on the main body of the nursing cart 1, so they can be disassembled individually for cleaning and disinfection, which improves the convenience of using the equipment.

[0032] The main functions achieved by this invention are as follows: By setting up a drive motor 4, an identification module, a time setting module, and LED lights, the device can reduce cross-infection caused by touch by using the drive motor 4 to assist in controlling the pushing and retracting of the nursing box 2 during use. Furthermore, the LED lights can quickly help medical staff locate the placement compartment 201 where items need to be removed. The sensor-activated waste bin reduces the risk of cross-infection when placing waste. If the QR code scanner 10 fails to scan the medication information within the set time, the alarm component will emit a warning sound to prompt medical staff to handle the situation promptly. This information will also be notified to the on-duty medical staff at the nurse station via the wireless transmission and reception modules, reminding them to remove the medication on time for patient care. When a patient needs to take medication, medical staff can conveniently take out a disposable paper cup and place it at the water outlet of the water heater to collect water, making medication administration more convenient for patients who are not easily moved and do not have a caregiver.

[0033] The present invention provides an intelligent drug delivery vehicle based on hospital infection control requirements. Its installation, connection, or setting methods are all common mechanical methods, and any method that can achieve its beneficial effects can be implemented.

[0034] All technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the specification of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0035] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent medicine supply cart based on hospital infection requirements, comprising a nursing cart body (1), characterized in that, The nursing cart body (1) is provided with a nursing box (2) and a mounting groove (3). The nursing box (2) is located in the mounting groove (3). The nursing cart body (1) is provided with a drive motor (4) in the mounting groove (3). The output end of the drive motor (4) is provided with a screw (5). The nursing box (2) is provided with a push plate (6) on the side close to the drive motor (4). The screw (5) is threadedly engaged with the push plate (6). The upper end of the nursing cart body (1) is also provided with an identification module and a time setting module. The nursing box (2) includes a placement compartment (201), and multiple placement compartments (201) are provided. Each placement compartment (201) has an LED light at its bottom.

2. The intelligent medicine supply cart based on hospital infection requirements according to claim 1, wherein, The lower end of the nursing trolley body (1) is provided with omnidirectional casters (7), and there are four omnidirectional casters (7). Each omnidirectional caster (7) is equipped with a foot pedal brake device. The wheels of the omnidirectional casters (7) are made of nitrile rubber. The nursing trolley body (1) is also provided with a handle (8). The side end of the nursing trolley body (1) is provided with a medical instrument drawer (9).

3. The intelligent drug delivery vehicle based on hospital infection control requirements as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The identification module includes a QR code scanner (10) and a display screen (11). The nursing cart body (1) is equipped with a built-in computer. The QR code scanner (10) and the display screen (11) are electrically connected to the built-in computer. The built-in computer is connected to the hospital medical system via a wireless signal.

4. The intelligent drug delivery vehicle based on hospital infection control requirements as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A sensor-operated waste bin is provided on the side of the nursing cart body (1) away from the placement compartment (201). The sensor-operated waste bin is suspended on the nursing cart body (1), and there are two sensor-operated waste bins.

5. The intelligent drug delivery vehicle based on hospital infection control requirements as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The nursing cart body (1) is also equipped with a water heater. The upper end of the water outlet pipe of the water heater is N-shaped. A paper cup compartment (12) is provided on one side of the upper end of the nursing cart body (1). Disposable paper cups are provided in the paper cup compartment (12).

6. The intelligent drug delivery vehicle based on hospital infection control requirements as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The multiple placement compartments (201) are arranged in a three-column array, with the three columns of placement compartments (201) corresponding to the placement of morning, noon and evening medications. The medical instrument drawer (9) contains medical instruments and medications.

7. The intelligent drug delivery vehicle based on hospital infection control requirements as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The display screen (11) is an LCD screen, and the display screen (11) is equipped with touch buttons.

8. The intelligent drug delivery vehicle based on hospital infection control requirements as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The time setting module includes a time relay and an alarm component. The alarm component includes an alarm flashing light, a wireless transmission module, and a wireless receiving module. Each of the placement compartments (201) is equipped with a time setting module.

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