Integrated water cup medicine box

By designing an integrated water cup medicine box, combining the water cup and drug storage mechanism, using scanning probes, display screens and strain gauge technologies, the problem of the elderly forgetting to take medicine is solved, and accurate and safe drug use reminders and management are achieved.

CN222517309UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-25CHANGZHOU UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420505175.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-15
Publication Date
2025-02-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-15

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Technical Problem

The elderly tend to forget to use the medicine due to memory loss or other reasons when taking the medicine. It is difficult to distinguish the specific time of use by existing medicine boxes, which leads to errors in medication.

Method used

The integrated water cup medicine box is designed, combining the water cup and the drug storage mechanism. The drug storage mechanism is located at the bottom of the water cup and is equipped with multiple sub-boxes, scanning probes, display screens and strain gauges. The drug information is scanned through the scanning probe, and the display screen is displayed. Displays the medication time and amount, and the strain flap detects the presence of the drug, reminds the user to use the drug.

Benefits of technology

Through the design of the integrated water cup medicine box, users can accurately distinguish and take medicine on time to avoid medication errors and improve the medication safety of the elderly.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated water cup medicine box which comprises a water cup and a medicine storage mechanism, the medicine storage mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the water cup, the medicine storage mechanism is in threaded connection with the water cup, a plurality of containing grooves are formed in the medicine storage mechanism in the circumferential direction, and branch boxes are connected into the containing grooves in a sliding mode and used for subpackaging medicine. A scanning probe is arranged on the medicine storage mechanism, the scanning probe is used for scanning and recording medicine information, a display screen is arranged on the sub-box, the display screen is used for displaying the medicine information, and the display screen is located on the circumferential surface of the medicine storage mechanism; the medicine box has the advantages that the medicine taking time and the corresponding medicine are reminded to a user, and the medicine taking safety of the user is protected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of medicine storage devices, and in particular relates to an integrated water cup medicine box. Background Art

[0002] For the elderly, taking medicine on time is an important part of staying healthy, but sometimes they may forget to take medicine due to memory loss or other reasons. By combining the medicine box with the water cup, the elderly can see the medicine box every time they drink water, which serves as a reminder to take medicine.

[0003] However, although the existing medicine box can play a certain reminder role, the energy of the elderly is still limited. It is extremely difficult to distinguish the specific medication time when there are many medicines, which easily leads to medication errors. In order to solve this problem, an integrated water cup medicine box is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To this end, the utility model proposes an integrated water cup medicine box, which has the advantages of reminding users of medication time and corresponding medicines, thereby protecting users' medication safety.

[0006] According to the embodiment of the utility model, the integrated water cup medicine box includes: a water cup and a medicine storage mechanism, wherein the medicine storage mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the water cup, the medicine storage mechanism is threadedly connected to the water cup, the medicine storage mechanism is provided with a plurality of storage grooves along the circumferential direction, and sub-boxes are slidably connected in the storage grooves, and the sub-boxes are used for sub-packaging medicines; a scanning probe is provided on the medicine storage mechanism, and the scanning probe is used to scan and record medicine information; a display screen is provided on the sub-box, and the display screen is used to display medicine information, and the display screen is located on the circumferential surface of the medicine storage mechanism; a strain gauge is provided on the lower surface of the inner part of the sub-box, and the strain gauge is used to detect whether there is medicine in the sub-box.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a limiting groove is provided on the lower surface of the sub-box, and a limiting block is provided on the storage groove, and the limiting block slides inside the limiting groove.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the utility model, an electromagnet is provided on the storage slot, and a magnetic block is provided on the sub-box. When the sub-box slides into the storage slot, the position of the magnetic block corresponds to that of the electromagnet.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the utility model, a heat insulating layer is provided on the upper surface of the medicine storage mechanism to prevent the temperature of the water cup from affecting the internal temperature of the medicine storage mechanism.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a pull-out block is provided on the sub-box, and the pull-out block is located on the circumferential surface of the medicine storage mechanism.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the sub-box is in a fan-shaped structure to increase the internal space of the sub-box.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the utility model, a battery is provided inside the medicine storage mechanism, and a charging port is provided on the medicine storage mechanism, and the charging port is connected to the battery.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a placement ring is provided at the bottom of the medicine storage mechanism, and the material of the placement ring is rubber.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the medicine storage mechanism is also provided with a sound player, and the sound player is used for broadcasting voice.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a groove is provided on the upper surface of the medicine storage mechanism, and the circumferential surface of the groove is threadedly connected to the circumferential surface of the bottom of the water cup.

[0016] The beneficial effect of the utility model is that a scanning probe and multiple sub-boxes are arranged on the medicine storage mechanism, and a display screen is arranged on the sub-box. The scanning probe is used to scan and read the medicine information, and the corresponding information is displayed on the display screen. The medication time and dosage required by the user are edited through the display screen. The multiple sub-boxes realize drug packaging, which avoids users from confusing the drugs. The display screen can also remind users of the medication time and the corresponding drugs to facilitate users to distinguish, thereby improving medication safety.

[0017] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the description, or may be understood by implementing the present invention.

[0018] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, preferred embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a bottom view schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the medicine storage mechanism of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of area A of the utility model;

[0024] Reference numerals:

[0025] 1. Water cup; 11. Cup body; 12. Cup cover; 121. Spring cap; 122. Cup lock; 6. Medicine storage mechanism; 610. Magnetic block; 611. Electromagnet; 614. Strain gauge; 615. Charging port; 602. Storage slot; 603. Box; 604. Pull-out block; 605. Display screen; 606. Limit slot; 607. Limit block; 608. Scanning probe; 609. Player; 7. Placement ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0027] In the description of the present utility model, it is necessary to understand that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] The integrated water cup medicine box according to an embodiment of the utility model is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the integrated water cup medicine box according to the embodiment of the utility model includes: a water cup 1 and a medicine storage mechanism 6, the medicine storage mechanism 6 is arranged at the bottom of the water cup 1, the medicine storage mechanism 6 is threadedly connected to the water cup 1, and the medicine storage mechanism 6 is provided with a plurality of storage grooves 602 along the circumferential direction, and a sub-box 603 is slidably connected in the storage groove 602, and the sub-box 603 is used for sub-packaging medicines; a scanning probe 608 is provided on the medicine storage mechanism 6, and the scanning probe 608 is used to scan and record medicine information, and a display screen 605 is provided on the sub-box 603, and the display screen 605 is used to display medicine information, and the display screen 605 is located on the circumferential surface of the medicine storage mechanism 6; a strain gauge 614 is provided on the lower surface of the inner part of the sub-box 603, and the strain gauge 614 is used to detect whether there is medicine in the sub-box 603. The water cup 1 and the medicine storage mechanism 6 are connected by threads, and can be quickly assembled or separated. When the medicine is not needed, the water cup 1 can be carried alone, and when the carrying does not change, only the medicine storage mechanism 6 can be carried, which improves convenience and applicability.

[0031] In this embodiment, a central control seat is provided in the medicine storage mechanism 6, and the display screen 605 is connected to a special interface on the central control seat through a flexible cable or a flat cable. The microprocessor in the central control seat sends image data and control signals to the display screen 605 through the display interface. The user can edit the medication time and dosage through the display screen 605. The scanning probe 608 is connected to the central control seat through a USB interface, a serial interface or a special scanning interface. The strain gauge 614 is connected to the central control seat through an analog signal line. The strain gauge 614 can sense whether there is medicine inside the sub-box 603 through pressure changes; when in use, the scanning probe 608 is used to scan the QR code or bar code on the drug package. The drug information is read during scanning. At this time, the empty sub-box 603 is determined according to the detection of the strain gauge 614, and the information of the drug is entered into the display screen 605 of the empty sub-box 603. The user can edit or modify the medication time and dosage on the display screen 605 as needed to meet personal medication needs; when the medication time is reached, the display screen 605 lights up to remind the user that the medication in the sub-box 603 has reached the medication time; after the user takes the medicine, if the strain gauge 614 detects that there is no medicine in the sub-box 603, the display screen 605 reminds the user to replenish the medicine. By setting multiple sub-boxes 603, the drugs can be stored in categories to avoid users from confusing the drugs.

[0032] A limiting groove 606 is provided on the lower surface of the sub-box 603 , and a limiting block 607 is provided on the storage groove 602 . The limiting block 607 slides inside the limiting groove 606 .

[0033] In this embodiment, by providing a limit groove 606 and a limit block 607, the movement range of the sub-box 603 is limited to prevent the sub-box 603 from slipping out of the storage groove 602 and causing the medicine in the sub-box 603 to spill, thereby ensuring the stability of the movement of the sub-box 603.

[0034] An electromagnet 611 is disposed on the storage slot 602 , and a magnetic block 610 is disposed on the sub-box 603 . When the sub-box 603 slides into the storage slot 602 , the positions of the magnetic block 610 and the electromagnet 611 correspond.

[0035] In this embodiment, the electromagnet 611 is directly connected to the central control seat through wires. When the medicine in the sub-box 603 is not used, the electromagnet 611 and the magnetic block 610 are always powered on, and the sub-box 603 cannot be opened at this time, so as to prevent users from taking the wrong medicine. When the medicine in a sub-box 603 reaches the medication time, the electromagnet 611 is powered off, and the sub-box 603 can be opened at this time for the user to take it.

[0036] A heat insulating layer is provided on the upper surface of the medicine storage mechanism 6 to prevent the temperature of the water cup 1 from affecting the internal temperature of the medicine storage mechanism 6 .

[0037] In this embodiment, by providing a heat insulating layer, the temperature in the water cup 1 is prevented from being transferred to the medicine storage mechanism 6, and the high temperature is prevented from causing damage to the components in the medicine storage mechanism 6, thereby ensuring the service life of the medicine storage mechanism 6.

[0038] A pull-out block 604 is provided on the sub-box 603 , and the pull-out block 604 is located on the circumferential surface of the medicine storage mechanism 6 .

[0039] In this embodiment, the pull-out block 604 facilitates opening of the sub-box 603 , and the pull-out block 604 is located at the lower end of the medicine storage mechanism 6 , which plays an aesthetic role.

[0040] The medicine storage mechanism 6 is a columnar structure, and its material is polycarbonate. Polycarbonate has excellent impact resistance and durability, and is not easily damaged when it is hit or dropped, thereby improving its durability.

[0041] The sub-box 603 is in a fan-shaped structure to increase the internal space of the sub-box 603 .

[0042] A battery is arranged inside the medicine storage mechanism 6 , and a charging port 615 is arranged on the medicine storage mechanism 6 . The charging port 615 is connected to the battery, and the charging port 615 can be connected to an external power source to charge the battery.

[0043] In this embodiment, there is a certain amount of space between the multiple sub-boxes 603 for installing batteries and a central control seat, and the fan-shaped structure design increases the utilization rate of the space of the medicine storage mechanism 6.

[0044] A placement ring 7 is provided at the bottom of the medicine storage mechanism 6. The placement ring 7 is made of rubber to increase the stability of the medicine storage mechanism 6 when it is placed, and to prevent noise from being generated when the medicine storage mechanism 6 contacts a desktop or the like.

[0045] The medicine storage mechanism 6 is also provided with a sound player 609, which is used for broadcasting voice.

[0046] In this embodiment, the audio player 609 is connected to the central control seat via an audio cable or a digital audio interface. When it is time to take the medicine or when the medicine needs to be replenished, in addition to the display screen 605 lighting up, the audio player 609 also broadcasts a voice to further remind the user.

[0047] The upper surface of the medicine storage mechanism 6 is provided with a groove, and the circumferential surface of the groove is threadedly connected to the circumferential surface of the bottom of the water cup 1 .

[0048] In this embodiment, a groove is provided on the upper surface of the medicine storage mechanism 6 so that the bottom of the water cup 1 can be flat, thereby not affecting the normal use of the water cup 1 after the medicine storage mechanism 6 is removed. A non-slip pad is also provided at the bottom of the water cup 1, which not only ensures the stability of the water cup 1 when used alone, but also further plays a role in heat insulation.

[0049] The water cup 1 includes a cup body 11 and a cup cover 12, which are threadedly connected to each other. A spring cap 121 is also provided on the cup cover 12, and a cup lock 122 is used to fix the spring cap 121 and the cup cover 12. That is to say, the water cup 1 has two ways of drinking water. The cup lock 122 can be directly opened to open the spring cap 121 for drinking, or the cup cover 12 can be rotated to remove the cup cover 12 for drinking. The cup body 11 is made of stainless steel, which has excellent durability and rust resistance and can maintain its function and appearance for a long time. The cup cover 12 is made of engineering plastic, which has excellent mechanical properties, heat resistance and chemical stability. Therefore, the cup cover 12 can withstand frequent opening and closing operations and is not easy to deform or damage, so as to improve the applicability of the water cup 1.

[0050] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0051] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An integrated water cup medicine box, characterized in that: include: A water cup (1) and a medicine storage mechanism (6), wherein the medicine storage mechanism (6) is arranged at the bottom of the water cup (1), the medicine storage mechanism (6) is threadedly connected to the water cup (1), the medicine storage mechanism (6) is provided with a plurality of receiving grooves (602) along the circumferential direction, and a sub-box (603) is slidably connected in the receiving groove (602), and the sub-box (603) is used for sub-packaging medicines; The medicine storage mechanism (6) is provided with a scanning probe (608), and the scanning probe (608) is used to scan and record medicine information. The sub-box (603) is provided with a display screen (605), and the display screen (605) is used to display medicine information. The display screen (605) is located on the circumferential surface of the medicine storage mechanism (6); A strain gauge (614) is provided on the lower surface of the interior of the sub-box (603), and the strain gauge (614) is used to detect whether there is medicine in the sub-box (603).

2. The integrated water cup medicine box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surface of the sub-box (603) is provided with a limiting groove (606), and the storage groove (602) is provided with a limiting block (607), and the limiting block (607) slides inside the limiting groove (606).

3. The integrated water cup medicine box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage groove (602) is provided with an electromagnet (611), and the sub-box (603) is provided with a magnetic attraction block (610). When the sub-box (603) slides into the storage groove (602), the positions of the magnetic attraction block (610) and the electromagnet (611) correspond.

4. The integrated water cup medicine box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper surface of the medicine storage mechanism (6) is provided with a heat insulation layer to prevent the temperature of the water cup (1) from affecting the internal temperature of the medicine storage mechanism (6).

5. The integrated water cup medicine box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sub-box (603) is provided with a pull-out block (604), and the pull-out block (604) is located on the circumferential surface of the medicine storage mechanism (6).

6. The integrated water cup medicine box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sub-box (603) is in a fan-shaped structure to increase the internal space of the sub-box (603).

7. The integrated water cup medicine box according to claim 6, characterized in that: A battery is arranged inside the medicine storage mechanism (6), and a charging port (615) is arranged on the medicine storage mechanism (6), and the charging port (615) is connected to the battery.

8. The integrated water cup medicine box according to claim 7, characterized in that: A placement ring (7) is provided at the bottom of the medicine storage mechanism (6), and the material of the placement ring (7) is rubber.

9. The integrated water cup medicine box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The medicine storage mechanism (6) is also provided with a sound player (609), and the sound player (609) is used for broadcasting voice.

10. The integrated water cup medicine box according to claim 9, characterized in that: The upper surface of the medicine storage mechanism (6) is provided with a groove, and the circumferential surface of the groove is threadedly connected to the circumferential surface of the bottom of the water cup (1).