Pediatric tablet segmentation equipment

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By using a spring and rotating plate structure in pediatric tablet splitting equipment, the automatic resetting of the cutting knife and the automatic collection of tablets are achieved, solving the safety hazards caused by the exposure of the cutting knife and improving the safety and operating efficiency of the equipment.

CN223395365UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30NORTH CHINA HEALTHCARE GRP FENGFENG GENERAL HOSPITAL

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Patent Information

Application Number: CN202422903277.7
Authority / Receiving Office: CN · China
Patent Type: Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date: 2024-11-27
Publication Date: 2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration: 2034-11-27

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Technical Problem

Existing pediatric tablet splitting devices may have cutting blades that fail to reposition effectively after cutting, potentially exposing the blades and increasing the risk of cuts to children.

Method used

A pediatric tablet splitting device was designed. It uses a spring and rotating plate structure to automatically reset the cutting knife after use. The cut tablets are collected into a collection cup through the rotating plate to avoid exposing the blade.

Benefits of technology

Ensure that the cutting knife automatically resets after use, reducing the risk of children being cut and improving the safety and operating efficiency of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tablet cutting equipment, and discloses a pediatric tablet cutting device which comprises a base, the top of the base is fixedly connected with a top cover, the interior of the top cover is fixedly connected with a connecting ring, the interior of the connecting ring is slidably connected with a button, and the bottom of the button is fixedly connected with a cutting assembly used for cutting tablets. The interior of the top cover is slidably connected with a sliding rod, the sliding rod is sleeved with a second spring, the exterior of the sliding rod is fixedly connected with a limiting plate, the exterior of the sliding rod is fixedly connected with a pull rod, the top of the base is slidably connected with a sliding block, and the exterior of the sliding block is fixedly connected with a clamping ring. According to the utility model, in the top cover of the equipment, the sliding rod moves downwards when a user pulls the pull rod, and the limiting plate is driven to perform corresponding displacement. At the moment, the second spring provides reset force for the sliding rod, and it is ensured that the sliding rod can rapidly return to the initial position after operation is finished.

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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tablet splitting equipment, in particular to a tablet splitting equipment for pediatrics. Background Art

[0002] Children's dosage requirements vary depending on their age, weight, and medical condition. Pediatric tablet splitting equipment can split adult-sized tablets into smaller doses suitable for children, ensuring accurate dosage and preventing overdose or underdose. For example, for medications requiring precise dosages, such as antibiotics and antipyretics, tablet splitting equipment can accurately provide children with the required dosage according to a doctor's prescription. Pediatric tablet splitting equipment is a tool specifically designed to split adult-sized tablets into doses suitable for children.

[0003] Some existing devices place tablets in a groove and manually or mechanically push a blade downward to cut the tablet. The position and angle of the blade are carefully designed to ensure accurate division of the tablet into two or more even portions. However, during use, unreset cutting blades can be accidentally exposed, increasing the risk of injury to people, especially children, from contact with the sharp blade. Children may touch the device out of curiosity and easily scratch their fingers, palms, and other parts of their body. Therefore, to address the above issues, a pediatric tablet splitting device is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to make up for the above shortcomings, the present invention provides a pediatric tablet splitting device, which aims to improve the problem in the prior art that some devices cannot reset the cutting blade after cutting.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A pediatric tablet splitting device comprises a base, the top of the base being fixedly connected to a top cover, the interior of the top cover being fixedly connected to a connecting ring, the interior of the connecting ring being slidably connected to a button, the bottom of the button being fixedly connected to a cutting assembly for cutting tablets, the interior of the top cover being slidably connected to a sliding rod, the exterior of the sliding rod being sleeved with a second spring, the exterior of the sliding rod being fixedly connected to a limit plate, the exterior of the sliding rod being fixedly connected to a pull rod, the top of the base being slidably connected to a sliding block, the exterior of the sliding block being fixedly connected to a clamping ring;

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The cutting assembly includes a telescopic rod, a spring is sleeved on the outside of the telescopic rod, a cutting knife is fixedly connected to the bottom of the telescopic rod, a baffle is slidably connected to the outside of the telescopic rod, and the outside of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the outside of the button;

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The base is internally rotatably connected to a plurality of rotating plates, and the external portion of the rotating plates is fixedly connected to a plurality of connecting frames;

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The interior of the connecting frame is fixedly connected to a spring three, and the other end of the spring three is fixedly connected to the connecting frame;

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The outside of the connecting frame is fixedly connected to a support plate, and the outside of the support plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating plate;

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The bottom of the base is threadedly connected to a collecting cup, and the inner portion of the rotating plate is rotatably connected to the inner portion of the base;

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The outer portion of the limit plate is slidably connected to the inner portion of the top cover, and the outer portion of the pull rod is in contact with the outer portion of the top cover;

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] One end of the spring 1 is fixedly connected to the outside of the button, and the other end of the spring 1 is fixedly connected to the outside of the baffle.

[0021] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, after a cut is completed, Spring 1 helps the telescopic rod return to its original position, ready for the next cut. Inside the device's top cover, the sliding rod also moves downward when the user pulls the rod, driving the limit plate to move accordingly. At this time, Spring 2 provides a reset force for the sliding rod, ensuring that it quickly returns to its initial position after the operation is completed.

[0023] 2. In the present invention, the rotating plate squeezes the spring 3 at the bottom, so that the cut tablets fall into the collecting cup through the rotation of the rotating plate. The spring 3 rebounds and the rotating plate is reset to wait for the next tablet cutting. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the pediatric tablet splitting device proposed in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the button of the pediatric tablet splitting device proposed in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of point A in the figure;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of spring three of the pediatric tablet splitting device proposed in the present invention.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Base; 2. Top cover; 3. Connecting ring; 4. Button; 5. Telescopic rod; 6. Spring 1; 7. Cutting knife; 8. Baffle; 9. Sliding rod; 10. Limiting plate; 11. Spring 2; 12. Pull rod; 13. Sliding block; 14. Clamping ring; 15. Rotating plate; 16. Connecting frame; 17. Spring 3; 18. Connecting frame; 19. Support plate; 20. Collection cup. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 3, a pediatric tablet splitting device includes a base 1, which is usually made of a strong and durable material such as metal or high-strength plastic. The surface of the base 1 has been specially treated to have good anti-slip properties, ensuring that the device can be stably placed on the desktop during use. The thickness of the base 1 is moderate and can withstand the weight of the device and the pressure generated during operation. A top cover 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the base 1. The shape of the top cover 2 matches the base 1 and can tightly cover the base 1 to provide protection for the internal components of the device. The edges of the top cover 2 are rounded to avoid injury to the user during use. A connecting ring 3 is fixedly connected to the inside of the top cover 2. The shape of the connecting ring 3 is circular or annular, and its inner diameter matches the size of the button 4, so that the button 4 can slide smoothly inside the connecting ring 3;

[0032] The surface of the connecting ring 3 is smoothed to reduce the friction when the button 4 slides. The inner sliding connection of the connecting ring 3 is provided with a button 4, which is usually made of materials such as plastic or rubber, and has a certain elasticity and a comfortable touch. The button 4 is cylindrical in shape and of moderate size, which is convenient for users to press with their fingers. The surface of the button 4 has anti-slip textures to increase the friction between the finger and the button 4 and prevent the finger from slipping during the pressing process. The bottom of the button 4 is fixedly connected to a cutting assembly for cutting tablets, and the cutting assembly includes a telescopic rod 5, which is cylindrical in shape and its length can be adjusted as needed. The surface of the telescopic rod 5 is smoothed to ensure that there will be no jamming during the extension and retraction process. The outer sleeve of the telescopic rod 5 is provided with a spring 6, which is usually made of metal material and has good elasticity;

[0033] The function of spring 16 is to provide a reset force for the telescopic rod 5. When the button 4 is pressed, the spring 16 can quickly restore the telescopic rod 5 to its initial position. The bottom of the telescopic rod 5 is fixedly connected to a cutting knife 7, which is usually made of a sharp metal material, such as stainless steel. The edge of the cutting knife 7 has been carefully polished and is very sharp, and can easily cut tablets. The outside of the telescopic rod 5 is slidably connected to a baffle 8. The baffle 8 is circular in shape and its size matches the telescopic rod 5, and it can slide smoothly outside the telescopic rod 5. The function of the baffle 8 is to limit the telescopic range of the telescopic rod 5 and prevent the cutting knife 7 from extending too far and causing damage to the device. The outside of the telescopic rod 5 is fixedly connected to the outside of the button 4, and the inside of the top cover 2 is slidably connected to a sliding rod 9. The sliding rod 9 is cylindrical in shape and has a moderate length, and can slide smoothly inside the top cover 2. The surface of the sliding rod 9 is smoothed to reduce friction during sliding;

[0034] The outer sleeve of the sliding rod 9 is provided with a spring 2 11. The function of the spring 2 11 is to provide a reset force for the sliding rod 9. When the sliding rod 9 is pulled, the spring 2 11 can quickly restore the sliding rod 9 to its initial position. The outer part of the sliding rod 9 is fixedly connected to a limit plate 10. The outer part of the sliding rod 9 is fixedly connected to a pull rod 12. The shape of the pull rod 12 is cylindrical or square, and its length is moderate, which is convenient for users to pull it by hand. The surface of the pull rod 12 has anti-slip grooves to increase the friction between the fingers and the pull rod 12 and prevent the fingers from slipping during the pulling process. The top of the base 1 is slidably connected to a sliding block 13. The outer part of the sliding block 13 is fixedly connected to a clamping ring 14. The clamping ring 14 is usually made of materials such as plastic or rubber and has a certain degree of elasticity and softness. The shape of the clamping ring 14 is circular or annular, and its size can be adjusted according to the size of the tablet. The function of the clamping ring 14 is to fix the tablet to prevent the tablet from moving during the cutting process and affecting the cutting effect;

[0035] Reference Figures 3 and 4 , the base 1 is internally rotatably connected to a plurality of rotating plates 15, and the rotating plates 15 are generally made of a material that is light in texture but has a certain strength, such as aluminum alloy or plastic. Its shape can be rectangular or square, etc., and the surface has been specially treated to have good wear resistance and corrosion resistance. The outside of the rotating plate 15 is fixedly connected to a plurality of connecting frames 16, and the shape of the connecting frames 16 can be a long strip or a specific geometric shape. The number and distribution are designed according to actual needs, and can provide stable support for subsequent structures. The inside of the connecting frame 16 is fixedly connected to a spring three 17, and the spring three 17 is usually made of high-quality spring steel and has good elasticity and durability. The size and elastic coefficient of the spring three 17 have been precisely calculated and can provide appropriate elastic force during the operation of the equipment. The other end of the spring three 17 is fixedly connected to a connecting frame 18, and the connecting frame 18 is generally made of metal or plastic and has a certain strength and stability;

[0036] The shape of the connecting frame 18 matches that of the connecting frame 16, and can tightly connect the spring three 17 and the support plate 19. The outside of the connecting frame 18 is fixedly connected to the support plate 19, and the support plate 19 is usually made of materials such as plastic or rubber, and has a certain degree of softness and elasticity. The shape and size of the support plate 19 are designed according to the needs of the rotating plate 15, and can provide stable support for the tablets. The outside of the support plate 19 is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating plate 15, and the bottom of the base 1 is threadedly connected to the collection cup 20. The collection cup 20 is usually made of materials such as transparent plastic or glass, which is convenient for observing the tablet fragments collected inside. Its shape is generally cylindrical or conical, and the threaded connection structure with the bottom of the base 1 is reasonably designed, and can be tightly connected together to prevent leakage of tablet fragments. The inside of the rotating plate 15 is rotatably connected to the inside of the base 1, so that the rotating plate 15 can rotate smoothly inside the base 1, meeting the working requirements of the equipment. The outside of the limit plate 10 is slidably connected to the inside of the top cover 2, the outside of the pull rod 12 contacts the outside of the top cover 2, one end of the spring 16 is fixedly connected to the outside of the button 4, and the other end of the spring 16 is fixedly connected to the outside of the baffle 8.

[0037] Working principle: When the user presses the button 4, the button 4 in the connecting ring 3 slides downward, pushing the telescopic rod 5 connected to it to extend downward. At this time, the cutting knife 7 is located at the bottom of the telescopic rod 5 and quickly cuts the tablets. At the bottom of the button 4, the spring 1 6 provides a reset force to ensure that the button 4 can quickly return to its initial position after being released. As the button 4 is pressed down, the baffle 8 limits the extension range of the telescopic rod 5 to prevent the cutting knife 7 from extending too much and damaging the device. After the cutting is completed, the spring 1 6 helps the telescopic rod 5 return to its original position, ready for the next cutting. Inside the top cover 2 of the device, the sliding rod 9 also moves downward when the user pulls the pull rod 12, driving the limit plate 10 to move accordingly. At this time, the spring 2 11 provides a reset force for the sliding rod 9 to ensure that it can quickly return to its initial position after the operation is completed.

[0038] The baffle 8 is pressed downward, so that the baffle 8 can push the rotating plate 15 to rotate. Under the rotation of the rotating plate 15, the rotating plate 15 squeezes the spring 3 17 at the bottom, and then the cut tablets can fall into the inside of the collecting cup 20 through the rotation of the rotating plate 15. The spring 3 17 rebounds, so that the rotating plate 15 can be reset and wait for the next tablet cutting.

[0039] The design of the base 1 ensures the device's secure placement, and the non-slip surface treatment enhances its stability. The clamping ring 14 secures the tablet during the cutting process, preventing it from moving and ensuring accurate cutting results. A collection cup 20 at the bottom of the device collects tablet fragments after cutting, facilitating observation and cleanup. Overall, the device achieves precise tablet cutting by pressing and pulling the button 4. Its rational structural design ensures safe and efficient operation.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above 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 aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pediatric tablet splitting device comprising a base, characterized in that: The top of the base is fixedly connected to a top cover, the inside of the top cover is fixedly connected to a connecting ring, the inside of the connecting ring is slidably connected to a button, the bottom of the button is fixedly connected to a cutting assembly for cutting tablets, the inside of the top cover is slidably connected to a sliding rod, the outside of the sliding rod is provided with a spring 2, the outside of the sliding rod is fixedly connected to a limiting plate, the outside of the sliding rod is fixedly connected to a pull rod, the top of the base is slidably connected to a sliding block, and the outside of the sliding block is fixedly connected to a clamping ring.

2. The pediatric tablet splitting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting assembly includes a telescopic rod, a spring is sleeved on the outside of the telescopic rod, a cutting knife is fixedly connected to the bottom of the telescopic rod, a baffle is slidably connected to the outside of the telescopic rod, and the outside of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the outside of the button.

3. The pediatric tablet splitting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The interior of the base is rotatably connected to a plurality of rotating plates, and the exterior of the rotating plates is fixedly connected to a plurality of connecting frames.

4. The pediatric tablet splitting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The interior of the connecting frame is fixedly connected with a spring three, and the other end of the spring three is fixedly connected with the connecting frame.

5. The pediatric tablet splitting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outside of the connecting frame is fixedly connected with a support plate, and the outside of the support plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the rotating plate.

6. The pediatric tablet splitting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the base is threadedly connected with a collecting cup, and the inner portion of the rotating plate is rotatably connected to the inner portion of the base.

7. The pediatric tablet splitting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer portion of the limiting plate is slidably connected to the inner portion of the top cover, and the outer portion of the pull rod is in contact with the outer portion of the top cover.

8. The pediatric tablet splitting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the spring 1 is fixedly connected to the outside of the button, and the other end of the spring 1 is fixedly connected to the outside of the baffle.