Medicine box

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of medicine storage devices, in particular to a medicine box which comprises a box body, a locking component and a control component. Wherein the box body comprises a lower box and an upper cover; the locking part can lock or unlock the lower box and the upper cover which are in a first state, the first state is a state when the upper cover covers the lower box, and a closed first cavity capable of being used for containing medicine is formed when the lower box and the upper cover are locked; the control part is in signal connection with the locking part, and the control part sends an unlocking signal to the locking part at a set time to control the locking part to unlock. The control part sends the unlocking signal to the locking part at the set time to control the locking part to be unlocked, and the effect that a patient can reasonably use medicine according to the usage and dosage is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of medicine storage devices, and in particular to a medicine box. Background Art

[0002] At present, high-risk drugs refer to drugs that are highly toxic, have serious adverse reactions, or are very likely to cause serious consequences or even endanger life due to improper use. Most of the drugs taken by patients with hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, blood diseases and tumors are high-risk drugs. Once high-risk drugs are used improperly, they will cause great harm to the patient's body, or even death.

[0003] Especially for elderly patients and patients with cognitive impairment, memory loss may lead to drug misuse. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a medicine box, which has a locking function, so as to facilitate patients to use medicines reasonably according to usage and dosage.

[0005] The present application provides a medicine box, comprising a box body, a locking component and a control component; wherein the box body comprises a lower box and an upper cover; the locking component can lock or unlock the lower box and the upper cover in a first state, the first state being a state when the upper cover is buckled on the lower box, and when the lower box and the upper cover are locked, a closed first cavity for placing medicines is formed; the control component is connected to the locking component by signal, and the control component sends an unlocking signal to the locking component at a set time to control the locking component to unlock.

[0006] Optionally, it also includes an input component for inputting time information, which is connected to the control component signal and can send a first signal to the control component; the control component sends an unlocking signal to the locking component at a set time point according to the first signal.

[0007] Optionally, the input component includes an input unit and a signal transmission unit, wherein the input unit includes a touch screen, a physical key or an external device, and the signal transmission unit is signal-connected to the control component.

[0008] Optionally, it also includes a display component, which is connected to the control component by signal, and the display component can display the usage information of the medicine placed in the first cavity.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes a pronunciation component, the display component is connected to the control component signal, the control component sends a second signal to the pronunciation component at a set time; when the pronunciation component receives the second signal, it voice prompts the usage information of the medicine placed in the first cavity.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes a pressure sensor, which is arranged in the first area of ​​the upper cover. The first area of ​​the upper cover is the area where pressure is applied to the upper cover when the upper cover is opened. The pressure sensor is connected to the control component signal; when the control component determines that the pressure signal detected by the pressure sensor is greater than the set value, it sends a third signal to the pronunciation component; when the pronunciation component receives the third signal, it voice prompts the usage information of the medicine placed in the first cavity.

[0011] Optionally, when receiving the third signal, the pronunciation component repeats the usage information of the medicine placed in the first cavity three times by voice.

[0012] Optionally, the upper cover is hingedly connected to the lower box; the locking component includes a locking hole, a latch, a locking spring and an electromagnet; wherein the locking hole is arranged in the lower box; the latch is slidably installed on the upper cover, the latch can be slidably inserted into the locking hole in a first state, and the latch is a component that can be magnetically adsorbed; the locking spring applies a force to the latch to insert the latch into the locking hole and lock it in the locking hole; the force applied by the electromagnet to the latch is away from the locking hole, so that the latch slides out of the locking hole to unlock the lower box and the upper cover, and the electromagnet is connected to the control component signal.

[0013] Optionally, an emergency button is also included, which is connected to the control component signal. When the control component detects that the emergency button is pressed, it sends an unlocking signal to the locking component.

[0014] Optionally, a cover cap is also included, which is buckled and covers the emergency button.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the control component sends an unlocking signal to the locking component at a set time point according to the first signal, and the locking component unlocks the lower box and the upper cover. At this time, the upper cover can be opened and the medicine can be taken out from the lower box to perform the medication operation, which can ensure that patients use high-risk drugs correctly and ensure the safety of patients' medication. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a medicine box according to an embodiment;

[0017] Figure 2 The figure is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of a locking component in an embodiment.

[0018] 1. Box body; 11. Lower box; 12. Upper cover; 2. Locking component; 21. Locking hole; 22. Latch; 23. Locking spring; 24. Electromagnet; 3. Display component; 4. Sounding component; 5. Pressure sensor; 6. Emergency button; 7. Cover cap. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The present application is further described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Through these descriptions, the characteristics and advantages of the present application will become clearer and more specific.

[0020] The word "exemplary" is used exclusively herein to mean "serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration." Any embodiment described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale unless otherwise noted.

[0021] In addition, the technical features involved in different embodiments of the present application described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0022] The embodiment of the present application discloses a medicine box with locking and prompting functions. It is aimed at cancer patients, hypertension patients, rheumatoid patients, blood disease patients, and elderly patient groups. It can reduce drug usage errors when using high-risk drugs with special usage and ensure patient medication safety.

[0023] The technical problem originated from a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who used methotrexate daily to control symptoms. The correct usage and dosage of the drug is 2 tablets at a time, once a week. He was hospitalized for pneumonia. Due to the carelessness of his family members, they mistakenly gave the patient 2 tablets of methotrexate three times a day. After one week of use, the patient developed severe bone marrow suppression, followed by multiple organ failure, and finally died.

[0024] There are many drugs with special usage in clinical practice, especially high-risk drugs, which can be taken once a day, once a week, or three times a week. The usage and dosage of these drugs are relatively special. Once patients misuse them, irreversible consequences will occur.

[0025] The embodiment of the present application discloses a medicine box, which includes a box body 1, a locking component 2 and a control component.

[0026] The box body 1 includes a lower box 11 and an upper cover 12; the locking component 2 can lock or unlock the lower box 11 and the upper cover 12 in a first state, the first state being the state when the upper cover 12 is buckled on the lower box 11, and when the lower box 11 and the upper cover 12 are locked, a closed first cavity that can be used to place medicines is formed.

[0027] The control component is connected with the locking component 2 by signal, and the control component sends an unlocking signal to the locking component 2 at a set time to control the locking component 2 to unlock.

[0028] Specifically, the lower box 11 has a cavity and an opening for taking medicines, and the upper cover 12 can cover the opening of the lower box 11. The relative positional relationship between the lower box 11 and the upper cover 12 includes a first state and a second state. In the first state, the upper cover 12 is buckled on the lower box 11, and when the lower box 11 and the upper cover 12 are locked, a closed first cavity for placing medicines is formed; in the second state, the upper cover 12 is opened, and medicines can be put into the inner cavity of the lower box 11 or taken out from the inner cavity of the lower box 11.

[0029] The connection mode between the upper cover 12 and the lower box 11 in the first state can be determined according to design requirements. In this embodiment, the upper cover 12 and the lower box 11 are hingedly connected; in another embodiment, the upper cover 12 and the lower box 11 are snap-fitted.

[0030] For the convenience of explanation, a first direction is defined, and the first direction is the axial direction of the hinge shaft between the upper cover 12 and the lower box 11. In the drawings, the first direction is represented as the X direction.

[0031] The locking component 2 can lock the lower box 11 and the upper cover 12 in the first state, so that the upper cover 12 cannot be opened and the medicine cannot be taken out from the lower box 11.

[0032] The control component can send an unlocking signal to the locking component 2 as needed to control the locking component 2 to unlock. The control component can be internally provided with a clock, and sends an unlocking signal to the locking component 2 at a certain interval to control the locking component 2 to unlock, and the length of the unlocking time is determined as needed.

[0033] The interval time and unlocking time can be fixed, for example, the interval time is 8 hours and the unlocking time is 2 hours; optionally, the interval time is two days and the unlocking time is 4 hours; optionally, the interval time is three days and the unlocking time is 3 hours. When using, the corresponding medicine box can be selected according to different interval times and unlocking times.

[0034] On the other hand, the interval time and unlocking time can be adjusted for the cycle. By entering the set interval time and unlocking time, different drug usage requirements can be met.

[0035] The lower box 11 and the upper cover 12 are locked by the locking component 2, so that outside the set time, the upper cover 12 and the lower box 11 are kept closed to prevent people from taking the medicine irregularly; by unlocking the locking component 2 at the set time, people can take out the medicine within the specified time to take it, which largely avoids the situation where patients do not take the medicine according to the regulations and makes it convenient for patients to use the medicine reasonably according to the usage and dosage.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 As an optional solution, the medicine box further includes an input component for inputting time information, the input component is connected to the control component by signal, and can send a first signal to the control component. The control component sends an unlocking signal to the locking component 2 at a set time point according to the first signal.

[0037] Specifically, in this embodiment, a medicine box with adjustable interval time and unlocking time is used, and the control component includes a processor. The standardized interval time and unlocking time of the medicine placed in the lower box 11 can be input through the input component. The control component sends an unlocking signal to the locking component 2 at the corresponding time point.

[0038] The control component sends an unlocking signal to the locking component 2 at a set time point according to the first signal, and the locking component 2 unlocks the lower box 11 and the upper cover 12. The unlocking time is determined according to needs. At this time, the personnel can open the upper cover 12 and take the medicine out of the lower box 11 to perform the medication operation.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 As an optional solution, the input component includes an input unit and a signal transmission unit, wherein the input unit includes a touch screen, a physical key or an external device, and the signal transmission unit is signal-connected to the control unit.

[0040] In this embodiment, the input part is a touch screen, the touch screen is arranged on the upper cover 12, and the signal transmission part is a communication cable connecting the control component and the touch screen.

[0041] In another embodiment, the input unit is a physical key, and the signal transmission unit is a communication cable connecting the control component and the physical key.

[0042] In another embodiment, the external device includes a remote control, a mobile phone or a computer, and the signal transmission unit is a wireless communication component, including but not limited to a Bluetooth module and a mobile network module.

[0043] The interval time and unlocking time corresponding to the medicine put into the lower box 11 are inputted through the input part, and the control component controls the locking component 2 to unlock for a certain length of time after a certain interval period according to the corresponding time.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 As an optional solution, the medicine box also includes a display component 3, which is signal-connected to the control component, and the display component 3 can display usage information of the medicine placed in the first cavity.

[0045] Specifically, the display component 3 is a display, which can display the use information of the drug, including but not limited to the drug name, treatment disease, medication cycle, medication amount, last medication time, and next medication time. The display component 3 is connected to the control component by signal, and the control component controls the display component 3 to display the corresponding drug information, which can be input through the input component.

[0046] The display component 3 can display the correct method of taking the medicine, which is convenient for patients to check and take the medicine in a standardized manner.

[0047] Reference Figure 1As an optional solution, the medicine box also includes a sounding component 4, the display component 3 is connected to the control component signal, and the control component sends a second signal to the sounding component 4 at a set time.

[0048] When receiving the second signal, the sounding component 4 voice prompts the usage information of the medicine placed in the first cavity.

[0049] Specifically, the sounding component 4 includes a speaker, which can emit a corresponding sound according to the received signal. The control component sends a second signal to the sounding component 4 at a set time, and the speaker voice prompts the use information of the medicine placed in the first cavity when receiving the second signal, thereby reminding the patient to take the medicine in a standardized manner.

[0050] Reference Figure 1 As an optional solution, the medicine box also includes a pressure sensor 5, which is arranged in the first area of ​​the upper cover 12. The first area of ​​the upper cover 12 is the area where pressure is applied to the upper cover 12 when the upper cover 12 is opened. The pressure sensor 5 is connected to the control component signal.

[0051] When the control component determines that the pressure signal detected by the pressure sensor 5 is greater than the set value, the control component sends a third signal to the sounding component 4.

[0052] When receiving the third signal, the sounding component 4 voice prompts the usage information of the medicine placed in the first cavity.

[0053] Specifically, when the upper cover 12 needs to be opened, force needs to be applied to a certain area, which in this embodiment is the area opposite to the hinge position of the upper cover 12 and the lower box 11, and can also be understood as the front of the medicine box. A pressure sensor 5 is set in this area.

[0054] When the upper cover 12 and the lower box 11 are unlocked in the first state, since there is no locking of the locking component 2, it is only necessary to apply a certain force to the upper cover 12 to open the upper cover 12. When the locking component 2 locks the upper cover 12 and the lower box 11, the upper cover 12 cannot be opened by applying force to the upper cover 12. At this time, the pressure sensor 5 can detect a larger pressure. When the pressure exceeds the set value, a third signal is sent to the pronunciation component 4. When the pronunciation component 4 receives the third signal, it voice prompts the usage information of the medicine placed in the first cavity. At this time, the person opening the medicine can know that it is not time to take the medicine, thereby avoiding the situation of irregular medication.

[0055] Reference Figure 1 As an optional solution, when the pronunciation component 4 receives the third signal, the pronunciation component 4 repeats the usage information of the medicine placed in the first cavity three times.

[0056] Specifically, through multiple voice prompts, the operator can deepen his memory of medication specifications and ensure that the use of drugs complies with the specifications.

[0057] Reference Figure 1 As an optional solution, the locking component 2 includes a locking hole 21, a latch 22, a locking spring 23 and an electromagnet 24; wherein the locking hole 21 is arranged in the lower box 11; the latch 22 is slidably installed on the upper cover 12, and the latch 22 can be slidably inserted into the locking hole 21 in the first state, and the latch 22 is a component that can be magnetically adsorbed; the locking spring 23 applies a force on the latch 22 to insert into the locking hole 21 and lock it in the locking hole 21.

[0058] The force applied by the electromagnet 24 to the latch 22 deviates from the locking hole 21, so that the latch 22 slides out of the locking hole 21 to unlock the lower box 11 and the upper cover 12. The electromagnet 24 is connected to the control component signal.

[0059] Specifically, the latch 22 is arranged in a direction parallel to the hinge axis of the upper cover 12 and the lower box 11, that is, the latch 22 is arranged in a first direction, and the latch 22 is installed on the upper cover 12 to slide along the first direction, one end of the latch 22 faces the locking hole 21, and the other end is provided with an electromagnet 24. The latch 22 includes an integrally formed pin rod and a sliding sleeve, and the sliding sleeve is sleeved on the outer side of the pin rod. In this embodiment, the latch 22 is an iron pin shaft that can be magnetically adsorbed. In another embodiment, the latch 22 can be a permanent magnet.

[0060] The locking spring 23 is a compression spring sleeved on the outside of the pin rod, one end of the locking spring 23 presses against the end surface of the sliding sleeve facing the electromagnet 24, and the other end presses against the upper cover 12. The locking spring 23 is in a compressed state and exerts a force on the latch 22 to insert into the locking hole 21 and lock it in the locking hole 21.

[0061] When the electromagnet 24 is energized, the electromagnet 24 can absorb the latch 22. The force exerted by the electromagnet 24 on the latch 22 overcomes the elastic force of the locking spring 23 and the friction between the latch 22 and the upper cover 12, causing the latch 22 to slide toward the electromagnet 24 until the latch 22 slides out of the locking hole 21.

[0062] When the electromagnet 24 is powered off, the magnetic force between the electromagnet 24 and the latch 22 disappears, and the locking spring 23 pushes the latch 22 to move toward the locking hole 21 and embeds in the locking hole 21 in the first state, keeping the upper cover 12 and the lower box 11 locked. It should be noted that after the medicine is taken out and taken, the remaining medicine is put into the lower box 11, and the upper cover 12 is buckled, so that the upper cover 12 and the lower box 11 are in the first state. When the set time is reached, the control component sends an indication signal to the electromagnet 24 to control the electromagnet 24 to power off. At this time, the locking spring 23 pushes the latch 22 to move toward the locking hole 21 and embeds in the locking hole 21, keeping the upper cover 12 and the lower box 11 locked.

[0063] Reference Figure 1As an optional solution, the medicine box further comprises an emergency button 6, which is connected to the control component signal. When the control component detects that the emergency button 6 is pressed, it sends an unlocking signal to the locking component 2.

[0064] Specifically, the emergency button 6 is an emergency switch. When the emergency button 6 is pressed, the control component sends an unlocking signal to the locking component 2, and the locking component 2 unlocks the upper cover 12 and the lower box 11. At this time, the upper cover 12 can be opened.

[0065] When the medicine falls on the ground and is stained or the condition worsens, you can press the emergency button 6 to open the medicine box and take the medicine.

[0066] If the patient wants to open the medicine box when it is not the correct time to take the medicine, the medicine box will remind the patient that it is not time to take the medicine. However, in some emergency situations, such as when the medicine falls on the ground and is damaged or the condition worsens, the patient needs to open the medicine box to take the medicine, open the cap 7, and press the emergency button 6 to open the medicine box.

[0067] Reference Figure 1 As an optional solution, the medicine box further includes a cover cap 7 , which is buckled onto the emergency button 6 .

[0068] Specifically, the cap 7 is a red plastic cap, and the cap 7 is detachably connected to the upper cover 12, and the cap 7 covers the emergency button 6. Before using the emergency button 6, the cap 7 needs to be removed from the upper cover 12.

[0069] Exemplarily, the cover cap 7 and the upper cover 12 are threadedly connected; optionally, the cover cap 7 and the upper cover 12 are fixedly connected using bolts.

[0070] The setting of the cover cap 7 can effectively prevent the emergency button 6 from being pressed due to accidental touch, thereby preventing the upper cover 12 from being opened at non-medication time, thereby ensuring the safety of medication for patients.

[0071] First, enter the correct method of using the medicine in the medicine box usage program, including the first time of taking the medicine and the next time of taking the medicine. In the interval between two doses of medicine, the medicine box is locked and cannot be opened. When the medicine usage time is reached, the medicine box will emit a reminder sound to remind the patient that it is time to take the medicine and prompt the correct method of use.

[0072] The high-risk drug box with a locking function can improve patient compliance and, more importantly, ensure that patients use high-risk drugs correctly and ensure the safety of their medication.

[0073] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", "front", "back", "left", "right", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships in the working state of the present application. They are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations on the present application.

[0074] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect" and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0075] The present application has been described above in conjunction with preferred embodiments, but these embodiments are only exemplary and serve only as an illustration. On this basis, various replacements and improvements may be made to the present application, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A medicine box, characterized in that: It comprises a box body (1), a locking component (2) and a control component; wherein: The box body (1) comprises a lower box (11) and an upper cover (12); The locking component (2) can lock or unlock the lower box (11) and the upper cover (12) in a first state, wherein the first state is a state in which the upper cover (12) is buckled onto the lower box (11), and when the lower box (11) and the upper cover (12) are locked, a closed first cavity for placing medicines is formed; The control component is connected to the locking component (2) by signal, and the control component sends an unlocking signal to the locking component (2) at a set time to control the locking component (2) to unlock.

2. The medicine box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes an input component for inputting time information, the input component is connected to the control component by signal and can send a first signal to the control component; The control component sends an unlocking signal to the locking component (2) at a set time point according to the first signal.

3. The medicine box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The input component includes an input unit and a signal transmission unit, wherein the input unit includes a touch screen, a physical key or an external device, and the signal transmission unit is signal-connected to the control component.

4. The medicine box according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a display component (3), wherein the display component (3) is connected to the control component by signal, and the display component (3) can display usage information of the medicine placed in the first cavity.

5. The medicine box according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a sound producing component (4), the display component (3) is connected to the control component by signal, and the control component sends a second signal to the sound producing component (4) at a set time; The sounding component (4) provides a voice prompt of usage information of the medicine placed in the first cavity upon receiving the second signal.

6. The medicine box according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also comprises a pressure sensor (5), the pressure sensor (5) being arranged in a first area of ​​the upper cover (12), the first area being an area where pressure is applied to the upper cover (12) when the upper cover (12) is opened, and the pressure sensor (5) being connected to the control component by signal; When the control component determines that the pressure signal detected by the pressure sensor (5) is greater than a set value, the control component sends a third signal to the sounding component (4); The sounding component (4) provides a voice prompt of usage information of the medicine placed in the first cavity upon receiving the third signal.

7. The medicine box according to claim 6, characterized in that: When receiving the third signal, the sounding component (4) repeats three times in voice the usage information of the medicine placed in the first cavity.

8. The medicine box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper cover (12) is hingedly connected to the lower box (11); The locking component (2) comprises a locking hole (21), a latch (22), a locking spring (23) and an electromagnet (24); wherein: The locking hole (21) is arranged on the lower box (11); The latch (22) is slidably mounted on the upper cover (12), the latch (22) can be slidably inserted into the locking hole (21) in the first state, and the latch (22) is a component that can be magnetically attracted; The locking spring (23) exerts a force on the latch (22) to insert into the locking hole (21) and lock the latch in the locking hole (21); The force exerted by the electromagnet (24) on the latch (22) deviates from the locking hole (21), so that the latch (22) slides out of the locking hole (21) to unlock the lower box (11) and the upper cover (12), and the electromagnet (24) is connected to the control component by signal.

9. The medicine box according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises an emergency button (6), the emergency button (6) being connected to the control component by signal, and the control component sends an unlocking signal to the locking component (2) when detecting that the emergency button (6) is pressed.

10. The medicine box according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also comprises a cover cap (7), wherein the cover cap (7) is buckled and covered on the emergency button (6).

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