Device capable of intelligently reminding and automatically discharging medicine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medication management, in particular to an intelligent reminding and automatic medicine discharging device which comprises a device body, a medicine tray frame and a reminding receiving component, the device body is provided with a base and a medicine storage cavity fixedly arranged at a preset height above the base, and a medicine falling opening is formed in the face, facing the base, of the medicine storage cavity; the medicine tray frame is arranged in the medicine storage cavity and is driven by the motor to rotate, the motor is configured to be started and stopped within a preset time period, and a plurality of medicine storage holes which correspond to the medicine falling openings in position and can contain medicine bottles are formed in the medicine tray frame; the receiving reminding part comprises a receiving plate elastically connected to the base, a button switch arranged between the receiving plate and the base, and a loudspeaker electrically connected with the button switch. By arranging the medicine bottle for presetting the medicine, the medicine tray frame driven in a rotating mode and the linked receiving reminding component, the functions of automatically distributing the medicine according to time and providing sound reminding can be achieved, and the intelligent level of medicine management is enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medication management technology, specifically to a device that can provide intelligent reminders and automatically dispense medication. Background Technology

[0002] The health problems of the elderly population are receiving increasing attention from society. For the elderly, daily medication becomes a problem due to memory decline and mobility issues. Many elderly patients need to take multiple medications, which often need to be taken at different times of the day. However, due to memory loss and mobility difficulties, the elderly often have difficulty taking their medications on time or easily confuse medications that should be taken at different times. This not only affects the treatment effect but may also lead to increased drug side effects and even serious health risks.

[0003] While existing medication management tools such as pillboxes and alarm clocks can help seniors manage their medications to some extent, they still have shortcomings in practical use. For example, traditional pillboxes cannot distinguish between medications taken at different times, and simple alarm clocks cannot solve the problem of seniors forgetting which medication to take even after hearing the reminder. Therefore, we provide a smart reminder and automatic medication dispensing device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent reminder and automatic medicine dispensing device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A smart reminder and automatic medicine dispensing device includes:

[0007] The main body of the device has a base and a drug storage chamber fixed at a predetermined height above the base, and a drug discharge port is provided on the side of the drug storage chamber facing the base;

[0008] A medicine tray rack, located in the medicine storage chamber and driven to rotate by a motor, the motor being configured to start and stop within a predetermined time period, and the medicine tray rack having multiple medicine storage holes corresponding to the medicine dispensing port and capable of holding medicine bottles; and

[0009] The receiving reminder component includes a receiving plate elastically connected to a base, a push-button switch disposed between the receiving plate and the base, and a speaker electrically connected to the push-button switch.

[0010] Optionally, the receiving reminder component further includes a receiving slot placed on the base with an open top, and the receiving plate and the button switch are both disposed in the receiving slot.

[0011] Optionally, the receiving plate is made of iron, and a permanent magnet is provided at the bottom of the medicine bottle.

[0012] Optionally, a battery is embedded in the base, and the battery is a rechargeable battery with a charging interface.

[0013] Optionally, the top of the medicine storage chamber is open, and a top cover is rotatably connected to the opening at the top of the medicine storage chamber via a rotating shaft.

[0014] Optionally, a bottom support component is provided at the position corresponding to each of the medicine storage holes. The bottom support component includes a connecting rod, a rotating rod, and a torsion spring. The first end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the medicine tray frame, the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting rod, and the torsion spring is disposed at the rotatable connection position of the connecting rod and the rotating rod. A stop bar corresponding to the position of the rotating rod is fixedly disposed in the medicine storage cavity.

[0015] Optionally, the medicine bottle includes a bottle body and a rubber stopper, wherein the bottle body has an open top, and the rubber stopper is elastically secured to the opening at the top of the bottle body.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides an intelligent reminder and automatic medicine dispensing device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. This utility model, by setting up a medicine bottle with pre-filled medicine, a rotating medicine tray rack, and a linked receiving and reminder component, can realize the function of automatically dispensing medicine according to time and providing sound reminders. It avoids the difficulties and possible oversights of manual tracking and reminders for taking medicine, effectively makes up for the defects of existing technologies in the management of medication for the elderly, such as strong dependence, easy forgetting, and mixing of medicines. It also reduces the requirements for the elderly's medication memory ability, improves the convenience and efficiency of family members taking medication for the elderly, and enhances the level of intelligence in medication management.

[0018] 2. This utility model uses a receiving and reminder component that includes a receiving slot. The receiving slot can effectively limit the position of the medicine bottle when it falls onto the receiving plate, preventing the medicine bottle from slipping off the receiving plate, thereby ensuring that the speaker can be turned on smoothly to remind the user that the medicine is ready.

[0019] 3. This utility model provides a bottom support component at the position corresponding to each medicine storage hole, which can prevent the bottom of the medicine bottle from being worn while ensuring that the medicine bottle can fall accurately from the medicine outlet. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Medicine storage chamber; 3. Medicine dispensing port; 4. Medicine tray rack; 5. Motor; 6. Medicine storage hole; 7. Permanent magnet; 8. Receiving plate; 9. Push button switch; 10. Speaker; 11. Spring; 12. Receiving slot; 13. Rechargeable battery; 14. Shaft; 15. Top cover; 16. Connecting rod; 17. Rotating rod; 18. Torsion spring; 19. Stop lever; 20. Medicine bottle; 200. Bottle body; 201. Rubber stopper; 21. Time control switch. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3This utility model provides an intelligent reminder and automatic medicine dispensing device, including a device body, a medicine tray rack 4, and a reminder receiving component. The device body has a base 1 and a medicine storage cavity 2 fixed at a predetermined height above the base 1. The medicine storage cavity 2 has a medicine dispensing port 3 on the side facing the base 1. The medicine tray rack 4 is located in the medicine storage cavity 2 and is driven to rotate by a motor 5. The motor 5 is configured to start and stop within a predetermined time period. The starting and stopping of the motor 5 can be specifically controlled by a time control switch 21. The time control switch 21 can control the time of each start and stop of the motor 5, thereby controlling the rotation angle of the motor 5. The medicine tray 4 is provided with multiple medicine storage holes 6 corresponding to the position of the medicine outlet 3 and capable of holding medicine bottles 20. The multiple medicine storage holes 6 are arranged in a circular array on the medicine tray 4. Each medicine storage hole 6 can hold one medicine bottle 20. After the medicine bottle 20 is placed in the medicine storage hole 6, the bottom of the medicine bottle 20 is supported on the inner bottom surface of the medicine storage cavity 2. The receiving reminder component includes a receiving plate 8 elastically connected to the base 1, a button switch 9 disposed between the receiving plate 8 and the base 1, and a speaker 10 electrically connected to the button switch 9. The receiving plate 8 can be elastically connected to the base 1 through a spring 11 or other elastic element.

[0031] Using the above-described medication dispensing device, the elderly person's guardian or family member can pre-place the required dose of medication in one medicine bottle 20. Multiple medicine bottles 20 contain medications corresponding to different dosage times in the morning, noon, and evening. These medicine bottles 20 are placed sequentially in the storage holes 6 of the medicine tray 4 according to the rotation direction of the motor 5. At the time of each dosage time, the motor 5 rotates the medicine tray 4 by a predetermined angle, causing the corresponding medicine bottle 20 to fall from the drop outlet 3. After falling, the medicine bottle 20 presses onto the receiving plate 8. Under the influence of gravity, the receiving plate 8 moves downward and triggers the button switch 9, causing the speaker 10 to activate. The speaker 10 then emits a voice reminder for the elderly person to take their medication. The button switch 9 is turned off only when the elderly person removes the medicine bottle 20 from the receiving plate 8, and the speaker 10 stops working. Therefore, this medication dispensing device not only automatically and accurately provides the elderly person with medication on time but also reminds them to take their medication, achieving the purpose of automatic and accurate medication dispensing and intelligent reminders, preventing situations where the elderly person forgets to take their medication or takes it incorrectly.

[0032] like Figure 4As shown in this exemplary embodiment, the receiving reminder component also includes a receiving slot 12 with an open upper end, placed on the base 1. A receiving plate 8 and a push-button switch 9 are both located within the receiving slot 12. The internal space of the receiving slot 12 is smaller at the top and larger at the bottom. The push-button switch 9 and the receiving plate 8 are both arranged in the lower space within the receiving slot 12. A spring 11 is installed at the bottom of the receiving plate 8, and the push-button switch 9 is located inside the spring 11 and directly below the receiving plate 8. The upper opening of the receiving slot 12 is aligned with the medicine dropper 3 of the medicine storage chamber 2. When the medicine bottle 20 falls from the medicine dropper 3, it falls onto the receiving plate 8 within the receiving slot 12, pushing the receiving plate 8 downwards. The receiving plate 8 triggers the push-button switch 9 to activate the speaker 10. The design of the receiving slot 12 effectively restricts the position of the medicine bottle 20 on the receiving plate 8, preventing the medicine bottle 20 from slipping off the receiving plate 8, thereby ensuring that the speaker 10 can be turned on smoothly to remind the user that the medicine is ready.

[0033] like Figure 5 As shown in this exemplary embodiment, the receiving plate 8 is made of iron, and a permanent magnet 7 is provided at the bottom of the medicine bottle 20. This arrangement ensures that when the medicine bottle 20 falls onto the receiving plate 8, it is magnetically attracted to the plate, preventing it from being ejected from the receiving slot 12 by the spring force of the spring 11. This allows the medicine bottle 20 to land more stably in the receiving slot 12, preventing accidental slippage and improving the stability and reliability of the entire dispensing device.

[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown in this exemplary embodiment, a battery is embedded in the base 1. The battery is a rechargeable battery 13 with a charging interface that extends to the outside of the base 1 (not shown in the figure). The rechargeable battery 13 can not only power the motor 5, speaker 10, and other electrical devices, but also allows the dispensing device to store electricity and operate normally without being plugged in, thereby improving ease of use. This means that users can use the device anywhere without worrying about power supply issues. Of course, in other embodiments, the base 1 can also be provided with a battery slot for installing dry batteries to adapt to different usage scenarios and needs, providing users with more options.

[0035] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown in this exemplary embodiment, the top of the medicine storage chamber 2 is open, and a top cover 15 is rotatably connected to the opening at the top of the medicine storage chamber 2 via a pivot 14. This configuration not only allows the user to easily open the top cover 15 and conveniently place the medicine bottle 20 into the medicine storage hole 6 of the medicine tray rack 4 through the opening at the top of the medicine storage chamber 2, but also improves the reusability of the medicine dispensing device. Users can easily replenish the medication after each use, thereby promoting the reuse of the medicine dispensing device.

[0036] like Figure 5 As shown in this exemplary embodiment, the medicine bottle 20 includes a bottle body 200 and a rubber stopper 201. The bottle body 200 has an open top, and the rubber stopper 201 is elastically secured to the opening at the top of the bottle body 200. This design ensures the airtightness of the bottle body 200, preventing the medicine inside from getting damp, thereby effectively protecting the quality of the medicine and extending its shelf life.

[0037] Example 2: See Figures 6 to 8 Based on Example 1, in this embodiment, a bottom support component is provided at the position corresponding to each medicine storage hole 6. The bottom support component includes a connecting rod 16, a rotating rod 17, and a torsion spring 18. The first end of the connecting rod 16 is fixedly connected to the medicine tray frame 4, and the rotating rod 17 is rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting rod 16. The torsion spring 18 is located at the rotatable connection position of the connecting rod 16 and the rotating rod 17. A stop bar 19 corresponding to the position of the rotating rod 17 is fixedly provided in the medicine storage cavity 2. Specifically, the rotating rod 17 has an A end and a B end, the connecting rod 16 is connected between the A end and the B end, and the stop bar 19 is located near the medicine dispensing port 3. Under normal conditions, end A of the rotating rod 17 is held at the bottom of the medicine bottle 20 by the elastic force of the torsion spring 18. End A of the rotating rod 17 lifts the bottom of the medicine bottle 20 upwards, preventing the bottom of the medicine bottle 20 from contacting the bottom of the medicine storage cavity 2. This prevents wear on the bottom of the medicine bottle 20 during the rotation of the medicine tray frame 4. When the medicine bottle 20 rotates above the medicine drop outlet 3, the stop bar 19 fixed in the medicine storage cavity 2 blocks end B of the rotating rod 17. After end B of the rotating rod 17 is blocked, as the medicine tray frame 4 rotates further, the rotating rod 17 rotates around the connecting rod 16 until end A of the rotating rod 17 is removed from the bottom of the medicine bottle 20. This allows the medicine bottle 20 to fall downwards from the medicine storage hole 6 of the medicine tray frame 4 and finally out of the medicine drop outlet 3. Through the above design, wear on the bottom of the medicine bottle 20 can be avoided while ensuring that the medicine bottle 20 falls accurately from the medicine drop outlet 3.

[0038] Working Principle: The start and stop times of motor 5 are set via the button on the timer switch 21 on the top cover 15. The elderly person's caregiver or family member can pre-place the required dose of medication in one medicine bottle 20. Multiple medicine bottles 20 contain medications corresponding to different dosage times in the morning, noon, and evening. These medicine bottles 20 are placed sequentially in the storage holes 6 of the medicine tray rack 4 according to the rotation direction of motor 5. At each dosage time, motor 5 rotates the medicine tray rack 4 by a predetermined angle, causing the corresponding medicine bottle 20 to fall from the drop outlet 3. After falling, the medicine bottle 20 presses onto the receiving plate 8. Under gravity, the receiving plate 8 moves downwards and triggers the button switch 9, causing the speaker 10 to activate and emit a voice reminder for the elderly person to take their medication. The button switch 9 will only close and the speaker 10 will stop working after the elderly person removes the medicine bottle 20 from the receiving plate 8. Therefore, this medication dispensing device can not only automatically and accurately provide the elderly with medication on time, but also remind them to take their medication, achieving the purpose of automatic and accurate medication dispensing and intelligent reminders, thus avoiding situations where the elderly forget to take their medication or take it by mistake.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A smart reminder and automatic medicine dispensing device, characterized in that, include: The main body of the device has a base (1) and a medicine storage chamber (2) fixed at a predetermined height above the base (1). The medicine storage chamber (2) has a medicine drop port (3) on the side facing the base (1). A medicine tray (4) is located in the medicine storage chamber (2) and is driven to rotate by a motor (5). The motor (5) is configured to start and stop within a predetermined time period. The medicine tray (4) is provided with a plurality of medicine storage holes (6) corresponding to the position of the medicine outlet (3) and capable of holding medicine bottles (20); and The receiving reminder component includes a receiving plate (8) elastically connected to a base (1), a push-button switch (9) disposed between the receiving plate (8) and the base (1), and a speaker (10) electrically connected to the push-button switch (9).

2. The intelligent reminder and automatic medicine dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving reminder component also includes a receiving slot (12) placed on the base (1) and open at the top, and the receiving plate (8) and the button switch (9) are both located in the receiving slot (12).

3. The intelligent reminder and automatic dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The receiving plate (8) is made of iron, and a permanent magnet (7) is provided at the bottom of the medicine bottle (20).

4. The intelligent reminder and automatic dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery is embedded in the base (1), and the battery is a rechargeable battery (13) with a charging interface.

5. The intelligent reminder and automatic dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the medicine storage chamber (2) is open, and a top cover (15) is rotatably connected to the opening at the top of the medicine storage chamber (2) via a rotating shaft (14).

6. The intelligent reminder and automatic dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A bottom support component is provided at the position corresponding to each of the medicine storage holes (6). The bottom support component includes a connecting rod (16), a rotating rod (17), and a torsion spring (18). The first end of the connecting rod (16) is fixedly connected to the medicine tray frame (4). The rotating rod (17) is rotatably connected to the second end of the connecting rod (16). The torsion spring (18) is set at the rotatable connection position of the connecting rod (16) and the rotating rod (17). A stop bar (19) corresponding to the position of the rotating rod (17) is fixedly provided in the medicine storage cavity (2).

7. The intelligent reminder and automatic dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The medicine bottle (20) includes a bottle body (200) and a rubber stopper (201). The bottle body (200) has an open top, and the rubber stopper (201) is elastically fastened to the opening at the top of the bottle body (200).

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