Traditional Chinese medicine formula granule intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring integrated equipment

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparation and discloses an integrated intelligent preparation and quality monitoring device for TCM formula granules. The device includes a central control unit (NCU), with a connecting harness on its outer sidewall. An intelligent preparation mechanism is located at the end of the connecting harness furthest from the NCU. The intelligent preparation mechanism includes a fixed frame, with a support shaft fixedly connected to the center of the frame's surface. In this invention, the intelligent preparation mechanism drives a rotating disk via a motor, gears, and a gear ring, enabling rapid alignment of different medicine storage boxes with the guide frame. Combined with an electric slide rail, it automatically moves a collection box to pick up medicinal materials, making the preparation process of multiple medicinal materials continuous and efficient, reducing time lost during workstation switching. Furthermore, the device adopts an integrated design, maximizing space utilization. All data from the preparation process is recorded by the central control unit, facilitating subsequent information traceability and meeting the requirements for standardized and information-based management of TCM preparation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine preparation, and in particular to an integrated device for intelligent preparation and quality monitoring of traditional Chinese medicine granules. Background Technology

[0002] Intelligent dispensing of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) granules is a process that utilizes modern information technology, automated equipment, and TCM theory to dispense TCM granules in an intelligent and standardized manner. It aims to solve the problems of low efficiency, large errors, and difficulty in quality control in traditional TCM dispensing, achieving precision, efficiency, and standardization in the dispensing of TCM granules.

[0003] With its advantages of convenience and standardization, Chinese herbal formula granules have become an important form of clinical application of Chinese medicine. The accuracy and efficiency of their preparation are directly related to clinical efficacy and patient experience.

[0004] However, with existing integrated equipment, pharmacists need to scan the prescription and take the medicine bottle from the shelf according to the system prompts before inserting it into the dispensing device. After dispensing, the medicine bottle needs to be manually inserted back into the shelf. The whole operation is not seamless and increases the manual burden in daily operation. Therefore, an integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring device for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules is proposed to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this invention provides an integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring device for traditional Chinese medicine granules. It aims to improve the existing technology, which requires manual insertion of the medicine storage bottle back into the medicine rack after dispensing, resulting in a lack of continuity in the overall operation and increased manual burden during daily operation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an integrated device for intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring of traditional Chinese medicine formula granules, including a central control unit, a connecting harness provided on the outer sidewall of the central control unit, and an intelligent dispensing mechanism provided at the end of the connecting harness away from the central control unit;

[0007] The intelligent dispensing mechanism includes a fixed frame, a support shaft fixedly connected to the center of the fixed frame surface, multiple sets of connecting seats fixedly connected to the surface of the support shaft, a motor fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the connecting seats, a gear fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, a gear ring meshing with the outer side wall of the gear, a rotating disk fixedly connected to the rotation center shaft at the top of the gear ring, multiple sets of mounting slots opened on the surface of the rotating disk, and a medicine storage box detachably installed on the inner wall of the mounting slot of the rotating disk.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] A valve plate is elastically connected to the inner sidewall of the bottom of the medicine storage box via a spiral spring.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The surface of the fixed frame is provided with an electric slide rail a, and a sliding rod is slidably connected to the inner side wall of the electric slide rail a. The surface of the sliding rod is provided with an electric slide rail b, and a connecting plate is slidably connected to the inner side wall of the electric slide rail b.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] A guide frame is fixedly connected to the outer sidewall of the connecting seat. An electromagnet is provided on the surface of the guide frame. A slot is opened on the sidewall of the guide frame. The outer wall of the connecting plate is in contact with the inner wall of the slot.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The connecting plate has a placement groove at the end away from the sliding rod. A weight sensor is installed at the bottom of the inner wall of the placement groove, and a collection box is in contact with the inner wall of the placement groove.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] A slot is provided at the center of the connector, and the connector passes through and is fixedly connected to the surface of the support shaft.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] A slot is provided at the center of the rotating disk, which is rotatably connected to the surface of the support shaft. The gear is rotatably connected to the inner wall at the top of the connecting seat.

[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0021] A slot is provided at the center of the toothed ring, which is rotatably connected to the surface of the support shaft. The end of the connecting harness away from the central control unit is electrically connected to the fixed frame.

[0022] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0023] The electromagnet is electrically connected to the valve plate.

[0024] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0025] One end of the spiral spring is fixedly connected to the rotation center axis of the valve plate, and the other end of the spiral spring is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the bottom of the medicine storage box. The valve plate is rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the bottom of the medicine storage box.

[0026] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] 1. In this invention, the intelligent dispensing mechanism drives the rotating disk to rotate via a motor, gears, and a gear ring, which can quickly align different medicine storage boxes with the guide frame. Combined with the electric slide rail, the collection box moves automatically to pick up the medicinal materials, making the dispensing process of multiple medicinal materials smooth and efficient, reducing the time loss of workstation switching. Moreover, the equipment adopts an integrated design, which has a high space utilization rate. All data in the dispensing process is recorded by the central control computer, which facilitates information traceability in the later stage and meets the standardization and information management requirements of traditional Chinese medicine dispensing.

[0028] 2. In this invention, the device achieves automatic identification and instruction issuance by scanning prescriptions through a central control unit. Combined with the automated operation of the intelligent dispensing mechanism, it eliminates the need for manual handling of medicinal materials, significantly improving the dispensing efficiency of traditional Chinese medicine granules. At the same time, it reduces errors caused by manual operation, lowers the workload of pharmacists, and can meet the needs of rapid processing of large batches of prescriptions.

[0029] 3. In this invention, the weight of the medicinal materials in the collection box is monitored in real time by a weight sensor, and the opening and closing of the electromagnet and valve plate are controlled in conjunction with the preset dosage of the central control unit, so as to achieve precise control of the dosage of medicinal materials. At the same time, the central control unit can integrate prescription information and dispensing process data to form a complete quality monitoring chain, ensuring that the dispensing dosage of each medicinal material meets the prescription requirements, thereby improving the quality stability and reliability of traditional Chinese medicine dispensing. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of an integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring device for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules proposed in this invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the central control unit of an integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring device for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules proposed in this invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of the electric slide rail a and electric slide rail b of an integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring device for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules proposed in this invention.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection plate and collection box in a separated state of an integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring device for traditional Chinese medicine granules proposed in this invention.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the connecting seat structure of the integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring device for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules proposed in this invention.

[0035] Figure 6This is a partial cross-sectional view of the bottom of the medicine storage box of an integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring device for traditional Chinese medicine granules proposed in this invention.

[0036] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the connecting seat of an integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring device for traditional Chinese medicine granules proposed in this invention.

[0037] Legend:

[0038] 1. Central control unit; 2. Connecting wiring harness; 3. Intelligent dispensing mechanism; 301. Fixing frame; 302. Electric slide rail a; 303. Sliding rod; 304. Weight sensor; 305. Collection box; 307. Support shaft; 308. Connecting seat; 309. Guide frame; 310. Electromagnet; 311. Rotary disc; 312. Medicine storage box; 313. Scroll spring; 314. Valve plate; 315. Motor; 316. Gear; 317. Gear ring; 318. Electric slide rail b; 319. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0039] 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 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.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 3 One embodiment of the present invention provides an integrated device for intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring of traditional Chinese medicine granules, including a central control unit 1. The surface of the central control unit 1 is provided with a control panel and a display screen, and the bottom is provided with a barcode scanner. When a doctor issues a prescription, the prescription is scanned at the barcode scanner on the central control unit 1, thereby controlling the intelligent dispensing mechanism 3 to pick up the traditional Chinese medicine through the connecting wire harness 2. The connecting wire harness 2 is provided on the outer side wall of the central control unit 1, and the intelligent dispensing mechanism 3 is provided at the end of the connecting wire harness 2 away from the central control unit 1.

[0041] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 , Figure 7The intelligent dispensing mechanism 3 includes a fixed frame 301. One end of the connecting harness 2, away from the central control unit 1, is electrically connected to the fixed frame 301. Scanning the prescription by the central control unit 1 causes the connecting harness 2 to transmit electrical signals to the fixed frame 301, enabling the entire mechanism to operate. A support shaft 307 is fixedly connected to the center of the surface of the fixed frame 301. Multiple sets of connecting seats 308 are fixedly connected to the surface of the support shaft 307. A slot is formed at the center of each connecting seat 308, which passes through and is fixedly connected to the surface of the support shaft 307. A guide frame 309 is fixedly connected to the outer sidewall of the connecting seat 308. A slot is formed on the sidewall of the guide frame 309. The outer wall of the connecting plate 319 and the inner wall of the slot... The wall contacts the material, allowing the connecting plate 319 to be inserted into the guide frame 309 to collect the Chinese medicine granules falling from the medicine storage box 312. The surface of the guide frame 309 is equipped with an electromagnet 310, which is existing technology. Under the control of the internal control unit of the central control machine 1, the Chinese medicine in a certain group of medicine storage boxes 312 can be rotated with the rotating disk 311 until it is aligned with the guide frame 309. When the electromagnet 310 is activated, the valve plate 314 can be attracted and opened downwards, allowing the Chinese medicine in the medicine storage box 312 to fall into the collection box 305 installed on the surface of the connecting plate 319, thereby automatically collecting the Chinese medicine.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 A motor 315 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the connecting seat 308. A gear 316 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 315. The gear 316 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the top of the connecting seat 308. A gear ring 317 meshes with the outer side wall of the gear 316. A slot is provided at the center of the gear ring 317. The gear ring 317 passes through and is rotatably connected to the surface of the support shaft 307. A rotating disk 311 is fixedly connected to the rotation center shaft at the top of the gear ring 317. The motor 315 is started, causing its output shaft to drive the gear 316 to rotate, thereby meshing with the gear ring 317 and rotating synchronously. At the same time, due to the gear ring... 317 is fixed to the rotation center axis of the rotating disk 311, so that when the central control machine 1 scans the prescription, the start of the motor 315 will cause the rotating disk 311 to rotate multiple sets of medicine storage boxes 312 storing different Chinese medicines on its surface, thereby aligning with the guide frame 309. A slot is opened in the center of the rotating disk 311, and the rotating disk 311 is rotatably connected to the surface of the support shaft 307. Multiple sets of mounting slots are opened on the surface of the rotating disk 311, and medicine storage boxes 312 are detachably installed on the inner wall of the mounting slots of the rotating disk 311. Different kinds of Chinese medicine granules are stored inside the multiple sets of medicine storage boxes 312.

[0043] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6The inner sidewall of the bottom of the medicine storage box 312 is elastically connected to a valve plate 314 via a spiral spring 313. One end of the spiral spring 313 is fixedly connected to the rotation center axis of the valve plate 314, and the other end of the spiral spring 313 is fixedly connected to the inner sidewall of the bottom of the medicine storage box 312. The valve plate 314 is rotatably connected to the inner sidewall of the bottom of the medicine storage box 312. The function of the spiral spring 313 is to automatically reset the position of the valve plate 314 after rotation. The electromagnet 310 is electrically connected to the valve plate 314. The electrical connection between the two means that when the medicine storage box 312 to be taken rotates to align with the electromagnet 310, the activation of the electromagnet 310 will cause the valve plate 314 to rotate and open, so that the Chinese medicine granules inside can enter the collection box 305 placed inside the connecting plate 319 through the opened notch.

[0044] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The surface of the fixed frame 301 is provided with an electric slide rail a302. A sliding rod 303 is slidably connected to the inner side wall of the electric slide rail a302. An electric slide rail b318 is provided on the surface of the sliding rod 303. A connecting plate 319 is slidably connected to the inner side wall of the electric slide rail b318. After the collection box 305 inside the connecting plate 319 has finished taking the Chinese medicine, the electric slide rail a302 drives the sliding rod 303 to move the connecting plate 319 out of the guide frame 309 and onto the outside. Then, the electric slide rail b318 lowers multiple sets of connecting plates 319, making it convenient for staff to retrieve the collection box 305 after the medicine has been taken out. A placement groove is provided at the end of the connecting plate 319 away from the sliding rod 303. A weight sensor 304 is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the placement groove of the connecting plate 319. The inner wall of the placement groove of the connecting plate 319 contacts the collection box 305. By providing the weight sensor 304, after the central control computer 1 scans the prescription, it will transmit a signal to the weight sensor 304 indicating how many grams of each medicinal material are needed. When the weight in the collection box 305 is sufficient, the weight sensor 304 will transmit an electrical signal to the electromagnet 310, thereby canceling the electromagnetic adsorption of the valve plate 314. At this time, the valve plate 314 will be automatically reset by the elastic action of the spiral spring 313, thereby blocking and closing the discharge port of the medicine storage box 312.

[0045] Working principle: The doctor's prescription is scanned through the barcode scanner at the bottom of the central control unit 1. After the prescription information (including the type of medicine, dosage, etc.) is recognized by the central control unit 1, the information is confirmed and the parameters are set through the control panel and display screen on the surface. The central control unit 1 transmits the processed electrical signal to the intelligent dispensing mechanism 3 through the connecting wire harness 2 to start the medicine dispensing process.

[0046] After receiving the command from the central control unit 1, the motor 315 on the inner side wall of the connecting seat 308 starts. Its output shaft drives the gear 316 to rotate on the inner wall of the top of the connecting seat 308. Since the gear 316 meshes with the gear ring 317, and the gear ring 317 is rotatably connected to the surface of the support shaft 307, and the rotation center axis at the top of the gear ring 317 is fixed to the rotating disk 311, the rotation of the gear 316 will drive the gear ring 317 to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the rotating disk 311 to rotate circumferentially around the support shaft 307. The multiple sets of medicine storage boxes 312 (containing different types of Chinese medicine granules) on the surface of the rotating disk 311 rotate with the rotating disk 311 until the medicine storage box 312 corresponding to the target medicine is aligned with the guide frame 309, completing the positioning before taking the medicine. The electric slide rail a302 and sliding rod 303, the electric slide rail b318 and connecting plate 319 on the surface of the fixing frame 301 constitute a displacement adjustment system. In the initial state, the connecting plate 319 is on the electric slide rail a302 and sliding rod 303. Driven by the electric slide rail b318, the material is moved into the slot of the guide frame 309. The collection box 305 in the slot is aligned with the feeding path of the guide frame 309, ready to receive the medicinal materials. The electromagnet 310 on the surface of the guide frame 309 starts after receiving the signal from the central control unit 1. At this time, the valve plate 314 at the bottom of the medicine storage box 312, which is aligned with it, overcomes the elastic force of the spiral spring 313 due to the electromagnetic attraction force and rotates around the rotation center axis, opening the feeding port of the medicine storage box 312. The internal Chinese medicine granules fall into the collection box 305 on the connecting plate 319 through the guide frame 309. The weight sensor 304 at the bottom of the slot of the connecting plate 319 monitors the weight of the medicinal materials in the collection box 305 in real time. When the medicine dosage preset by the central control unit 1 (such as 10 grams of a certain medicine) is transmitted to the weight sensor 304, if the weight of the medicine materials in the collection box 305 reaches the set value, the weight sensor 304 immediately sends an electrical signal to the electromagnet 310 to stop its operation.

[0047] After the electromagnetic attraction force of the electromagnet 310 disappears, the valve plate 314 automatically resets under the elastic action of the spiral spring 313, closing the feeding port of the medicine storage box 312, thus completing the precise dispensing of a single medicinal material. When all the medicinal materials are prepared, the electric slide rail a302 drives the sliding rod 303 to move the connecting plate 319 out of the slot of the guide frame 309 and to the outside of the equipment; then the electric slide rail b318 drives the connecting plate 319 to descend, making it convenient for the staff to take out the collection box 305, thus completing a complete dispensing of traditional Chinese medicine granules.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring device for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules, comprising a central control unit (1), characterized in that: A connecting harness (2) is provided on the outer side wall of the central control unit (1), and an intelligent dispatching mechanism (3) is provided at the end of the connecting harness (2) away from the central control unit (1). The intelligent dispensing mechanism (3) includes a fixed frame (301), a support shaft (307) is fixedly connected to the center of the surface of the fixed frame (301), a plurality of connecting seats (308) are fixedly connected to the surface of the support shaft (307), a motor (315) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the connecting seat (308), a gear (316) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (315), a gear ring (317) meshes with the outer side wall of the gear (316), a rotating disk (311) is fixedly connected to the rotation center shaft at the top of the gear ring (317), a plurality of mounting grooves are opened on the surface of the rotating disk (311), and a medicine storage box (312) is detachably installed on the inner wall of the mounting groove of the rotating disk (311).

2. The integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring equipment for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner sidewall at the bottom of the medicine storage box (312) is elastically connected to a valve plate (314) by a spiral spring (313).

3. The integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring equipment for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the fixed frame (301) is provided with an electric slide rail a (302), and a sliding rod (303) is slidably connected to the inner side wall of the electric slide rail a (302). The surface of the sliding rod (303) is provided with an electric slide rail b (318), and a connecting plate (319) is slidably connected to the inner side wall of the electric slide rail b (318).

4. The integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring equipment for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer sidewall of the connecting seat (308) is fixedly connected to a guide frame (309), and an electromagnet (310) is provided on the surface of the guide frame (309). The sidewall of the guide frame (309) is provided with a slot, and the outer wall of the connecting plate (319) is in contact with the inner wall of the slot.

5. The integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring equipment for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting plate (319) has a placement groove at one end away from the sliding rod (303). A weight sensor (304) is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the placement groove of the connecting plate (319). A collection box (305) is in contact with the inner wall of the placement groove of the connecting plate (319).

6. The integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring equipment for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slot is provided at the center of the connecting seat (308), and the connecting seat (308) is connected through and fixedly connected to the surface of the support shaft (307).

7. The integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring equipment for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slot is provided at the center of the rotating disk (311), the rotating disk (311) passes through and is rotatably connected to the surface of the support shaft (307), and the gear (316) is rotatably connected to the inner wall at the top of the connecting seat (308).

8. The integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring equipment for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The toothed ring (317) has a slot at its center. The toothed ring (317) passes through and is rotatably connected to the surface of the support shaft (307). The end of the connecting harness (2) away from the central control unit (1) is electrically connected to the fixing frame (301).

9. The integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring equipment for traditional Chinese medicine granules according to claim 4, characterized in that: The electromagnet (310) is electrically connected to the valve plate (314).

10. The integrated intelligent dispensing and quality monitoring equipment for traditional Chinese medicine formula granules according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the spiral spring (313) is fixedly connected to the rotation center axis of the valve plate (314), and the other end of the spiral spring (313) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the bottom end of the medicine storage box (312). The valve plate (314) is rotatably connected to the inner side wall of the bottom end of the medicine storage box (312).

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