Medicine dispensing device

Abstract

The utility model provides a medicine dispensing device, which belongs to the technical field of medicine sorting and comprises a medicine dispensing cabinet, a medicine feeding groove is arranged on one side of the medicine dispensing cabinet, a medicine dispensing platform is arranged on one side of the medicine feeding groove, a conveying belt is arranged between the medicine dispensing platform and the medicine feeding groove, a controller is arranged below the medicine dispensing platform, and a mechanical arm is arranged above the controller. A visual sensor is clamped on a mechanical arm, a conveyor belt can convey multiple groups of to-be-dispensed medicines, the medicine conveying efficiency of the device is improved, a user can control the visual sensor and the mechanical arm through a controller, the medicines are accurately recognized and sorted, medicine dispensing errors caused by manual recognition are reduced, and the practicability of the device is improved; according to the medicine dispensing device, medicine can be classified and stored, so that a user can quickly find the needed medicine, the convenience of the device is improved, then through the arrangement of the multiple sets of medicine dispensing plates, the device can control the number of dispensed medicine, and the reliability of the device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of medicine sorting, and more specifically, relates to a medicine dispensing device. Background Art

[0002] In the medical field, the preparation of medicines is crucial for the treatment of diseases. To facilitate targeted treatment for patients, pharmacists will prepare medicines according to the patient's doctor's orders. However, the traditional manual dispensing method relies on the pharmacist's experience and attention. Long-term repetitive work can easily cause pharmacists to become fatigued and make human errors. To reduce the impact of this situation, dispensing devices are used. However, the existing devices are difficult to adjust the angle during use and cannot be rotated in all directions to sort the medicines.

[0003] For example, the Chinese utility model patent with patent number 202220642434.1 provides a medical device sorting robot arm, which rotates a movable column through the cooperation of a motor and a drive shaft, and limits the movable column through a top plate and a support rod as well as an outer ring and a limit cylinder, thereby reducing the shaking of the movable column during rotation and facilitating all-round sorting of medicines; however, existing devices are usually separate robot arm structures, lacking centralized management of multiple types and quantities of medicines, making it inconvenient for users to access medicines. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a medicine dispensing device to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the existing devices lack centralized management of medicines and are inconvenient for taking medicines.

[0005] The purpose and efficacy of the medicine dispensing device of the present invention are achieved by the following specific technical means:

[0006] A medicine dispensing device includes a medicine dispensing cabinet, a medicine feed trough is provided on one side of the medicine dispensing cabinet, a medicine dispensing platform is provided on one side of the medicine feed trough, a conveyor belt is provided between the medicine dispensing platform and the medicine feed trough, the conveyor belt is connected to a first motor, the medicine dispensing platform is fixed in the medicine dispensing cabinet through a mounting frame, a controller is provided between the mounting frame and the medicine dispensing platform, a robotic arm is provided above the controller, a visual sensor is provided on the robotic arm, and a medicine discharge trough is provided between the medicine dispensing platform and the medicine dispensing cabinet.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment, the controller is mounted on the mounting bracket, and the controller is electrically connected to the robotic arm and the visual sensor.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment, the robotic arm is mounted on the dispensing platform, and a transition plate is provided between the robotic arm and the conveyor belt.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment, the controller is electrically connected to the first motor, and the transition plate is disposed on the dispensing platform and in contact with the conveyor belt.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment, a medicine preparation box is provided between the medicine dispensing trough and the medicine dispensing platform. The medicine preparation box is mounted on the mounting frame, and a plurality of groups of medicine dispensing plates are provided on a sliding card inside the medicine preparation box.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment, the tops of multiple groups of the medicine discharging plates are all transmission-connected with second motors, multiple groups of the second motors are respectively mounted in the medicine preparation box, and multiple groups of the second motors are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0012] According to a preferred embodiment, a buffer net is provided on a rotating card in the medicine outlet trough, and a medicine taking basket is provided between the buffer net and the medicine outlet trough.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. When using the device, users can use the medicine preparation box to classify and store medicines. Different types of medicines can be placed in different areas of the medicine preparation box for easy management and retrieval, allowing users to quickly find the required medicines, thereby improving the convenience of the device. Then, through the setting of multiple groups of medicine dispensing plates, the device can control the amount of medicine dispensed, reducing the problem of inaccurate medicine quantity during manual dispensing and improving the reliability of the device.

[0015] 2. The utility model uses the setting of a conveyor belt to enable users to automatically transport multiple groups of medicines to be dispensed to the vicinity of the dispensing platform, reducing the workload of users in carrying medicines and improving the medicine conveying efficiency of the device. After the medicines reach the transition plate, the user can use the controller to control the visual sensor to accurately identify the medicine information. At the same time, the robot arm classifies them and places them in the medicine preparation box, reducing the dispensing errors caused by manual identification, allowing users to complete the medicine sorting work more quickly, and improving the practicality of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model after assembly;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a rear view structural diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5It is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the medicine preparation box of the utility model.

[0021] In the figure, the corresponding relationship between the component names and the drawing numbers is as follows:

[0022] 11. Dispensing cabinet; 12. Medicine inlet trough; 13. Dispensing platform; 14. Conveyor belt; 15. First motor; 16. Mounting frame; 17. Controller; 18. Robotic arm; 19. Visual sensor; 20. Medicine outlet trough; 101. Transition plate; 102. Buffer net; 103. Medicine basket; 21. Medicine preparation box; 22. Medicine outlet plate; 23. Second motor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] Example:

[0025] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the present invention provides a medicine dispensing device, including a medicine dispensing cabinet 11. Through the setting of the medicine dispensing cabinet 11, a stable installation space can be provided for other components, so that the user can perform medicine dispensing operations in a stable environment, thereby improving the stability of the device. A medicine feed slot 12 is provided on one side of the medicine dispensing cabinet 11. Through the setting of the medicine feed slot 12, it is convenient to put medicines in, so that the user can quickly prepare medicines, thereby improving the use efficiency of the device. A medicine dispensing platform 13 is provided on one side of the medicine feed slot 12. Through the setting of the medicine dispensing platform 13, an operating space can be provided for the processing of medicines, so that the device can be carried out in a suitable position. The dispensing platform 13 is fixed in the dispensing cabinet 11 through the mounting frame 16. The setting of the mounting frame 16 can ensure the stable installation of the dispensing platform 13, so that the user can operate on the dispensing platform 13 with confidence, thereby improving the reliability of the device. A controller 17 is provided between the mounting frame 16 and the dispensing platform 13. The controller 17 is mounted on the mounting frame 16. Through the setting of the controller 17, the operation of the device can be controlled, so that the user can flexibly adjust the dispensing parameters of the device according to needs, thereby improving the controllability of the device. The controller 17 can adopt Omron NX102.

[0026] A conveyor belt 14 is provided between the dispensing platform 13 and the medicine feed trough 12. The conveyor belt 14 is connected to the first motor 15 for transmission. The controller 17 is electrically connected to the first motor 15. The user can use the controller 17 to accurately control the operation of the first motor 15, so that the device can achieve stable transmission of the conveyor belt 14, thereby improving the stability of the device.

[0027] A robotic arm 18 is provided above the controller 17, and the robotic arm 18 is mounted on the dispensing platform 13. Through the setting of the robotic arm 18, the medicines can be accurately and flexibly grasped and operated, so that the user can efficiently complete the dispensing action, thereby improving the dispensing efficiency of the device. The robotic arm 18 can adopt the intelligent robotic arm of Zhongzhixun; a visual sensor 19 is provided on the robotic arm 18. Through the setting of the visual sensor 19, the shape, color, position and other information of the medicine can be accurately identified, so that the grasping and operation of the robotic arm 18 are more accurate and correct, thereby improving the accuracy of dispensing. The visual sensor 19 can adopt the Omron F430-F. The controller 17 is electrically connected to the robotic arm 18 and the visual sensor 19. The user can use the controller 17 to control the coordinated work of the robotic arm 18 and the visual sensor 19, so that the device can flexibly complete the dispensing task according to different medicines and dispensing requirements, thereby improving the adaptability and intelligence level of the device.

[0028] A transition plate 101 is provided between the robotic arm 18 and the conveyor belt 14. The transition plate 101 is clamped on the dispensing platform 13 and in contact with the conveyor belt 14. Through the setting of the transition plate 101, the medicines transported from the conveyor belt 14 can be smoothly received, so that the medicines can be orderly and stably transitioned to the operating area of ​​the robotic arm 18, ensuring the continuity and stability of the dispensing process.

[0029] like Figures 4 to 5 As shown, a medicine discharge trough 20 is provided between the dispensing platform 13 and the dispensing cabinet 11. Through the setting of the medicine discharge trough 20, a smooth discharge channel can be provided for the prepared medicines, so that the medicines can be discharged in an orderly manner, thereby improving the discharge efficiency of the device. A medicine preparation box 21 is provided between the medicine discharge trough 20 and the dispensing platform 13. Through the setting of the medicine preparation box 21, commonly used medicines can be stored in advance, so that users can quickly obtain them when dispensing medicines, thereby improving the speed of dispensing medicines. The medicine preparation box 21 is clamped on the mounting frame 16. Through this structure, it can be ensured that the medicine preparation box 21 is firmly installed, so that the medicine preparation box 21 will not shake or shift during operation, thereby improving the stability of the device.

[0030] The medicine preparation box 21 is provided with a plurality of groups of medicine dispensing plates 22 on the sliding card. The user can control the output amount and type of medicine by sliding the medicine dispensing plates 22, so that the device can meet different medicine dispensing needs and improve the medicine dispensing flexibility of the device. The tops of the plurality of groups of medicine dispensing plates 22 are all connected to the second motor 23 in a transmission manner. The plurality of groups of second motors 23 are respectively arranged in the medicine preparation box 21. Through the drive of the second motor 23, the sliding of the medicine dispensing plates 22 can be controlled, so that the output of medicine is more controllable, which improves the degree of automation of the device. The plurality of groups of second motors 23 are all electrically connected to the controller 17. The user can use the controller 17 to centrally manage and regulate the operation of the second motor 23, so that the device can realize intelligent medicine output control and improve the operation convenience of the device.

[0031] A buffer net 102 is provided on the rotating card inside the medicine outlet trough 20. The setting of the buffer net 102 can slow down the falling speed of the medicine, prevent the medicine from being damaged by impact, and ensure the integrity of the medicine. A medicine collection basket 103 is provided between the buffer net 102 and the medicine outlet trough 20. The card setting of the medicine collection basket 103 makes it convenient for users to collect the prepared medicines, makes the removal of medicines more convenient, and improves the user's operating experience.

[0032] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0033] When using the dispensing device, first put various types of medicines into the medicine inlet trough 12, and the medicines reach the transition plate 101 driven by the conveyor belt 14. At this time, the visual sensor 19 will identify the medicines and transmit the information to the controller 17. The controller 17 controls the robotic arm 18 to grab and operate the medicines. The user can set the dispensing parameters in advance through the controller 17, such as the type and quantity of the medicines. When it is necessary to take medicines from the medicine preparation box 21, the controller 17 controls the second motor 23 to drive the medicine outlet plate 22 to slide to output the required medicines. The prepared medicines will flow out through the medicine outlet trough 20. During the outflow process, the buffer net 102 will slow down the falling speed of the medicines to avoid damage to the medicines. Finally, the prepared medicines fall into the medicine retrieval basket 103, which is convenient for the user to take out.

[0034] The basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention are shown and described above. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments.

Claims

1. A dispensing device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a medicine dispensing cabinet (11), wherein a medicine feed slot (12) is provided on one side of the medicine dispensing cabinet (11), a medicine dispensing platform (13) is provided on one side of the medicine feed slot (12), a conveyor belt (14) is provided between the medicine dispensing platform (13) and the medicine feed slot (12), the conveyor belt (14) is connected to a first motor (15), the medicine dispensing platform (13) is fixed in the medicine dispensing cabinet (11) through a mounting frame (16), a controller (17) is provided between the mounting frame (16) and the medicine dispensing platform (13), a mechanical arm (18) is provided above the controller (17), a visual sensor (19) is provided on the mechanical arm (18), and a medicine dispensing slot (20) is provided between the medicine dispensing platform (13) and the medicine dispensing cabinet (11).

2. A dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (17) is mounted on the mounting frame (16), and the controller (17) is electrically connected to the robotic arm (18) and the visual sensor (19).

3. A dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The robotic arm (18) is mounted on the dispensing platform (13), and a transition plate (101) is provided between the robotic arm (18) and the conveyor belt (14).

4. A dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The controller (17) is electrically connected to the first motor (15), and the transition plate (101) is clamped on the dispensing platform (13) and in contact with the conveyor belt (14).

5. A dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A medicine preparation box (21) is provided between the medicine dispensing trough (20) and the medicine dispensing platform (13). The medicine preparation box (21) is mounted on the mounting frame (16). A plurality of groups of medicine dispensing plates (22) are slidably mounted in the medicine preparation box (21).

6. A dispensing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The tops of the multiple groups of medicine discharging plates (22) are all connected to the second motor (23) in a transmission manner. The multiple groups of the second motors (23) are respectively mounted in the medicine preparation box (21). The multiple groups of the second motors (23) are all electrically connected to the controller (17).

7. A dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer net (102) is rotatably mounted in the medicine outlet trough (20), and a medicine taking basket (103) is mounted between the buffer net (102) and the medicine outlet trough (20).

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