Medicine code scanning mechanism of automatic pharmacy

By designing an octagonal substrate and lifting mechanism in automated pharmacies, the multi -angle recognition of drugs is realized, and the problem of difficulty in identifying the existing technology of Chinese medicines is solved, and the efficiency of automation medicine is improved.

CN222416740UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-28NAN JING SHAN JING KE JI YOU XIAN GONG SI
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421055082.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-15
Publication Date
2025-01-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-15

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Technical Problem

The existing automated pharmacies cannot effectively identify the multi-angle posture of the drug, resulting in the scanning code bar being unable to scan normally, affecting the efficiency of the pharmacies' automated medicine collection.

Method used

A pharmaceutical scanning mechanism for automated pharmacies is designed, an octagonal substrate and lifting mechanism, and multiple wharfs are provided on the substrates, and the lifting mechanism is driven by motor and coupling to realize the multi -angle recognition of drugs.

Benefits of technology

The multi -angle recognition of the drug is achieved, which is convenient for robotics to automate medicine, improves the efficiency of drug automation medicine, and is designed compact to facilitate robotic capture.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a medicine code scanning mechanism of an automatic pharmacy, which comprises a motor, a lifting mechanism and a base plate, wherein the driver is connected with the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism is connected with the base plate, a code sweeping head is arranged on the base plate, and the lifting mechanism is perpendicular to the plane where the base plate is located. The code scanning mechanism has a lifting state, when medicine boxes move to the position of the code scanning mechanism, the code scanning mechanism ascends, the code scanning head recognizes the medicine boxes, after recognition is completed, the lifting mechanism descends, the structural design is compact, and a mechanical arm can grab the medicine boxes conveniently.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of smart pharmacies, and in particular to a drug code scanning mechanism for an automated pharmacy. Background Art

[0002] Since the posture of the medicine cannot be confirmed, the barcode scanner cannot scan the medicine normally, affecting the efficiency of the pharmacy's automated drug collection. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a medicine code scanning mechanism for sorting single-box medicines, which can realize the identification of medicine boxes at any angle and facilitate the automatic medicine taking by a manipulator.

[0004] The technical solution proposed by the utility model is a drug code scanning mechanism for an automated pharmacy, comprising a motor, a lifting mechanism, and a base plate; wherein a driver is connected to the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism is connected to the base plate, a scanning terminal is arranged on the base plate, and the lifting mechanism is perpendicular to the plane where the base plate is located.

[0005] Further, the lifting mechanism includes a coupling;

[0006] The motor is connected to the coupling, and the connecting shaft is connected to the base plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the base plate is octagonal, and the first part, the third part, the fifth part and the seventh part of the base plate are each provided with two scanning terminals.

[0008] Furthermore, a bracket is arranged between each scanning terminal and the first part, the third part, the fifth part or the seventh part, and the bracket is perpendicular to the base plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the first portion and the fifth portion are both provided with a bending portion, and the direction of the bending portion is toward the motor.

[0010] An automated pharmacy as described above includes a support frame, on which a motor is arranged; the support frame includes an upper beam and a lower beam, wherein the motor is fixed to the lower beam via a connecting block, a coupling is connected to the upper beam via a connecting plate, and the motor is located below the lower beam.

[0011] Furthermore, the first portion and the fifth portion are both provided with a bending portion, and the direction of the bending portion is toward the motor.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the technical solution of the utility model are:

[0013] The code scanning mechanism has a lifting state. When the medicine box moves to the position of the code scanning mechanism, the code scanning mechanism rises, and the scanning terminal identifies the medicine box. After the identification is completed, the lifting mechanism descends. This structure design is compact and convenient for the robot to grab. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional scanning mechanism in the utility model. Figure 1 .

[0015] Explanation of reference numerals: motor 11 ; ball screw 12 ; base plate 13 ; first portion 131 ; third portion 132 ; fifth portion 133 ; seventh portion 134 ; bracket 14 ; bending portion 135 ; upper beam 15 ; connecting plate 151 ; lower beam 16 ; connecting block 161 ; sweeping dock 17 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] The drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limitations on this patent. In order to better illustrate this embodiment, some parts of the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the size of the actual product. For those skilled in the art, it is understandable that some well-known structures and their descriptions in the drawings may be omitted.

[0017] like Figure 1 As shown, a drug code scanning mechanism for an automated pharmacy includes a motor 11, a lifting mechanism, and a base plate 13; wherein the driver is connected to the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism is connected to the base plate 13, a scanning terminal 17 is provided on the base plate 13, and the lifting mechanism is perpendicular to the plane where the base plate 13 is located.

[0018] In order to ensure the installation of the barcode terminal and avoid occupying the space of the automated pharmacy, a lifting mechanism is provided. When the manipulator grabs the medicine, the lifting mechanism descends to the lowest point. When the manipulator finishes grabbing the medicine, the lifting mechanism rises so that the scanning terminal 17 can scan the barcode of the medicine. The lifting mechanism includes a ball screw 12; the motor 11 is connected to the ball screw 12, and the connecting shaft is connected to the base plate 13.

[0019] In order to improve the success rate of the scanning terminal 17 scanning the drug code, the support plate is octagonal, and each side of the octagon is provided with a scanning terminal 17, so that no matter which side the barcode of the drug is on, the scanning terminal 17 can accurately scan the barcode. At the same time, a scanning terminal 17 is provided on the top of the scanning component, so that any direction of the medicine box can be recognized by the scanning terminal 17. The base plate 13 is octagonal, and the first part 131, the third part 132, the fifth part 133, and the seventh part 134 of the base plate 13 are each provided with two scanning terminals 17.

[0020] Furthermore, a bracket 14 is disposed between each scanning terminal 17 and the first portion 131 , the third portion 132 , the fifth portion 133 or the seventh portion 134 , and the bracket 14 is perpendicular to the base plate 13 .

[0021] Furthermore, the first portion 131 and the fifth portion 133 are both provided with a bending portion 135 , and the direction of the bending portion 135 is toward the motor 11 .

[0022] An automated pharmacy as described above includes a support frame, on which a motor 11 is arranged; the support frame includes an upper beam 15 and a lower beam 16, wherein the motor 11 is fixed to the lower beam 16 through a connecting block 161, the ball screw 12 is connected to the upper beam 15 through a connecting plate 151, and the motor 11 is located below the lower beam 16.

[0023] The first portion 131 and the fifth portion 133 are both provided with a bending portion 135 , and the bending portion 135 is directed toward the motor 11 .

[0024] The principle of the utility model is:

[0025] The code scanning mechanism has a lifting state. When the medicine box moves to the position of the code scanning mechanism, the code scanning mechanism rises, and the scanning terminal identifies the medicine box. After the identification is completed, the lifting mechanism descends. This structure design is compact and convenient for the robot to grab.

[0026] Obviously, the above embodiments of the utility model are only examples for clearly explaining the utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in the relevant field, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made on the basis of the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A drug code scanning mechanism for an automated pharmacy, characterized in that: Including motor, lifting mechanism and base plate; The driver is connected to the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism is connected to the base plate, a scanning platform is arranged on the base plate, and the lifting mechanism is perpendicular to the plane where the base plate is located.

2. The code scanning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes a coupling; The motor is connected to the coupling, and the connecting shaft is connected to the base plate.

3. The code scanning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base plate is octagonal, and the first, third, fifth and seventh parts of the base plate are each provided with two sweeping docks.

4. The code scanning mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A bracket is arranged between each sweeping terminal and the first part, the third part, the fifth part or the seventh part, and the bracket is perpendicular to the base plate.

5. The code scanning mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first part and the fifth part are both provided with a bending part, and the direction of the bending part is toward the motor.

6. An automated pharmacy comprising any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: It includes a supporting frame, and the motor is arranged on the supporting frame; The supporting frame comprises an upper crossbeam and a lower crossbeam, wherein the motor is fixed on the lower crossbeam through a connecting block, the coupling is connected to the upper crossbeam through a connecting plate, and the motor is located below the lower crossbeam.