Automatic medicine dispensing cabinet for smart hospital

By using scanners and electric slide rails to locate medicines in an automated dispensing cabinet, and combining electric push rods and heaters to improve the convenience and dryness of medicine retrieval, the problem of slow manual medicine retrieval in existing technologies has been solved, thus improving dispensing efficiency and medicine quality.

CN223501417UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31GUANGDONG TENGXIAN INTELLIGENT CONSTR GRP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423085943.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-13
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-13

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Technical Problem

When existing hospital dispensing cabinets store a large number of medications, manual retrieval of medications is slow, reducing work efficiency, increasing the workload of dispensing staff, and affecting service quality.

Method used

An automated dispensing cabinet is used, which acquires drug information through a scanner, automatically positions the drugs using electric slide rails and sliders, and improves the ease of drug retrieval by combining electric push rods and weight detection plates, while keeping the drugs dry through a heater.

Benefits of technology

It speeds up the dispensing process, reduces the error rate of manual searching, improves work efficiency, ensures the dryness of medicines, and reduces the risk of medicines getting damp.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic medicine dispensing cabinets, in particular to an automatic medicine dispensing cabinet for an intelligent hospital, which comprises a bottom plate, a placing frame, a plurality of groups of drawing frames, a display screen, a touch screen, a scanner and an electric slide rail, the placing frame is mounted on the bottom plate, the drawing frames are uniformly and slidably arranged on the placing frame at intervals, the display screen is mounted on the drawing frames, and the touch screen is mounted on the display screen. A touch screen is installed on the placing frame, a scanner is installed on the touch screen and electrically connected with the touch screen, and a plurality of sets of electric sliding rails are installed in the placing frame. A two-dimensional code on a medicine dispensing sheet is aligned with a scanner for scanning so as to obtain required medicine information, the scanner transmits the information into a touch screen, the touch screen controls a corresponding electric sliding rail to start, the electric sliding rail is started to enable an electric sliding block on the electric sliding rail to slide, medicine dispensing personnel do not need to manually find medicines, the medicine dispensing speed is increased, and the medicine dispensing efficiency is improved. And the error rate caused by manual searching is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic medicine dispensing cabinet technology, and in particular to an automatic medicine dispensing cabinet for smart hospitals. Background Technology

[0002] A hospital dispensing cabinet is a device specifically designed for the management and distribution of medicines in medical institutions. It typically integrates advanced technologies and functions to ensure the safe storage, accurate distribution, and efficient management of medicines.

[0003] Patent CN215837842U discloses a medical dispensing cabinet. It includes a cabinet body, with a medicine storage box movably connected to the inner wall of the cabinet. The front surface of the medicine storage box has a small category label, and the front surface of the cabinet body, above the medicine storage box, has a large category label. The rear inner wall of the cabinet, behind the medicine storage box, has a ventilation filter, and the rear wall of the cabinet has a ventilation fan. When using this patent for dispensing medication, a person needs to visually identify each medicine against its label. However, when the dispensing cabinet stores a large number of medicines, manually searching for medicines is slow, and frequent manual searches not only reduce work efficiency but also increase the workload of dispensing personnel, affecting their concentration and service quality.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for an automated dispensing cabinet for smart hospitals that can automatically locate the required medications. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of manually identifying the required medications one by one against the labels when dispensing medicines, especially when the dispensing cabinet stores a large number of medications, which is slow and frequent manual searches not only reduce work efficiency but also increase the workload of dispensing personnel, affecting their concentration and service quality, this utility model provides an automated dispensing cabinet for smart hospitals that can automatically locate the required medications.

[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model employs the following technical solution: an automatic dispensing cabinet for smart hospitals, comprising a base plate, a shelf, and pull-out frames. The base plate is equipped with the shelf, and multiple sets of pull-out frames are evenly spaced and slidably arranged on the shelf. The cabinet also includes a display screen, a touch screen, a scanner, electric slide rails, and electric sliders. The pull-out frames are equipped with the display screen, the shelf with the touch screen, and the touch screen with the scanner electrically connected to the touch screen. Multiple sets of electric slide rails are installed within the shelf, with two slide rails in each set. The electric slide rails are electrically connected to the touch screen, and the two electric slide rails in one set are located on either side of adjacent pull-out frames. Electric sliders are installed on the electric slide rails, and the electric sliders slide along the electric slide rails. Pull-out frames are installed on the two adjacent electric sliders.

[0007] As an improvement to the above solution, it also includes a protective shell, a lifting plate, a baffle, an electric push rod, and a weight detection plate. The protective shell is fixed inside the pull-out frame, and an electric push rod is installed inside the pull-out frame. The electric push rod is electrically connected to the touch screen. A lifting plate is installed on the telescopic rod of the electric push rod, and a weight detection plate is installed on the lifting plate. The weight detection plate is electrically connected to the touch screen, and a baffle is fixed to the lifting plate. The baffle slides inside the protective shell.

[0008] As an improvement to the above solution, it also includes a connecting plate, a protective net, a heater, and a heating pipe. The connecting plate is fixed to the placement rack, and multiple protective nets are evenly spaced inside the connecting plate. The protective nets are located behind adjacent pull-out frames. A heater is installed on the connecting plate, and a heating pipe is installed on the heater. The heating pipe is located behind multiple protective nets and passes through the connecting plate.

[0009] As an improvement to the above solution, an activated carbon plate is also included, with the activated carbon plate provided on the connecting plate.

[0010] As an improvement to the above solution, it also includes anti-slip pads, with two anti-slip pads installed on the base plate.

[0011] As an improvement to the above solution, it also includes observation panels, with two observation panels embedded in the pull-out frame.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following technical effects: 1. By scanning the QR code on the prescription slip with a scanner, the required drug information is obtained. The scanner then transmits the information to the touch screen, which controls the corresponding electric slide rail to start. The start of the electric slide rail causes the electric slider on its own to slide, thus eliminating the need for the dispensing personnel to manually search for the drug, speeding up the dispensing process and reducing the error rate caused by manual searching.

[0013] 2. The corresponding electric push rod is activated via the touch screen. The extension rod of the electric push rod extends, causing the weight detection plate, baffle and lifting plate to move upward. The rising action of the lifting plate lifts the medicine stored on it, reducing the distance between the medicine storage location and the dispensing personnel, making the medicine easier to take out.

[0014] 3. By activating the heater, current flows through the heating tube made of resistive material, thereby generating heat. The heat is conducted to the surrounding medium, thereby evaporating the moisture in the surrounding air, keeping the air dry, and preventing the medicine from getting damp due to the air. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the base plate, activated carbon plate, and anti-slip mat of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the placement rack, pull-out frame, and display screen of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the touch screen, scanner, and electric slide rail of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the electric slider, protective shell, and observation plate of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the baffle, electric push rod, and weight detection plate of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the baffle, protective shell, and lifting plate of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the connecting plate, protective net, and heater of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional sectional view of the heater, heating tube, and protective net of this utility model.

[0024] The labels in the diagram are as follows: 1: Base plate, 2: Placement rack, 3: Pull-out frame, 4: Display screen, 5: Touch screen, 6: Scanner, 7: Electric slide rail, 8: Electric slider, 9: Protective shell, 10: Lifting plate, 11: Baffle, 12: Electric push rod, 13: Weight detection plate, 14: Connecting plate, 15: Protective net, 16: Heater, 17: Heating tube, 18: Activated carbon plate, 19: Anti-slip mat, 20: Observation plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will now be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which presently preferred embodiments of the invention are shown. However, the present invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided for thoroughness and completeness and to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0026] Example 1: An automated dispensing cabinet for smart hospitals, see reference. Figures 1-6 and Figure 8As shown, the device includes a base plate 1, a shelf 2, and pull-out frames 3. The shelf 2 is bolted to the top of the base plate 1. Four sets of pull-out frames 3 are evenly spaced and slidably arranged on the shelf 2. Each set of pull-out frames 3 contains seven pull-out frames 3. The device also includes a display screen 4, a touch screen 5, a scanner 6, electric slide rails 7, and electric sliders 8. The display screen 4 is bolted to the upper front side of the pull-out frames 3. The touch screen 5 is bolted to the middle right side of the shelf 2. The scanner 6 is mounted on the upper part of the touch screen 5 and is electrically connected to the touch screen 5. Twenty-eight sets of electric slide rails 7 are evenly spaced and bolted to the shelf 2. Each set of electric slide rails 7 contains two electric slide rails 7 and is electrically connected to the touch screen 5. The two electric slide rails 7 in each set are located on the left and right sides of adjacent pull-out frames 3. Electric sliders 8 are mounted on the electric slide rails 7 and slide on the electric slide rails 7. The pull-out frames 3 are located on the two electric sliders 8 located on their left and right sides.

[0027] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it also includes anti-slip pads 19, with anti-slip pads 19 symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the bottom of the base plate 1.

[0028] See Figure 5 As shown, it also includes an observation plate 20, with observation plates 20 embedded on both the left and right sides of the rear of the pull-out frame 3.

[0029] Before using the dispensing cabinet, medications are categorized and placed one by one into the corresponding pull-out drawers 3. When medication needs to be dispensed, the QR code on the dispensing slip is aligned with the scanner 6, which scans the QR code to obtain the required medication information. The scanner 6 then transmits the information to the touch screen 5, which displays the required medication information. After confirmation, the dispensing personnel click the confirmation button on the touch screen 5, which in turn activates the corresponding electric slide rail 7. The electric slide rail 7 then moves its own electric slider 8, eliminating the need for manual medication retrieval, thus speeding up the dispensing process and reducing the error rate caused by manual searching. The dispensing personnel can then retrieve the medication. The observation panel 20 provides a clear view of the inside of the pull-out drawers 3, allowing the dispensing personnel to quickly check the medication inventory. The anti-slip pad 19 increases the friction between the panel and the contact surface, preventing the panel from sliding or shifting during use and ensuring its stable placement.

[0030] Example 2: Based on Example 1, refer to Figures 5-7As shown, it also includes a protective shell 9, a lifting plate 10, a baffle 11, an electric push rod 12, and a weight detection plate 13. The protective shell 9 is welded to the upper rear side of the pull-out frame 3. The electric push rod 12 is bolted to the rear of the pull-out frame 3. The electric push rod 12 is electrically connected to the touch screen 5. The lifting plate 10 is installed on the telescopic rod of the electric push rod 12. The bottom surface of the lifting plate 10 is in contact with the bottom surface of the pull-out frame 3. The weight detection plate 13 is bolted to the front of the lifting plate 10. The weight detection plate 13 is electrically connected to the touch screen 5. The baffle 11 is welded to the top rear side of the lifting plate 10. The baffle 11 slides inside the protective shell 9.

[0031] When the pharmacist retrieves the medication, the corresponding electric push rod 12 is activated via the touch screen 5. The extension rod of the electric push rod 12 moves the weight detection plate 13, the baffle 11, and the lifting plate 10 upwards. The rising action of the lifting plate 10 lifts the medication stored on it, reducing the distance between the medication storage location and the pharmacist, making the medication easier to retrieve. After the medication is retrieved, the weight detection plate 13 weighs the remaining medication. If the weight of the medication is insufficient, it will be displayed on the touch screen 5, thus promptly reminding the pharmacist to add more medication.

[0032] See Figure 4 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, it also includes a connecting plate 14, a protective net 15, a heater 16, and a heating tube 17. The connecting plate 14 is welded to the rear side of the placement frame 2. Twenty-eight protective nets 15 are evenly spaced inside the connecting plate 14. The protective nets 15 are located behind the adjacent pull-out frames 3. The heater 16 is installed on the top of the connecting plate 14 by bolt connection. The heater 16 is equipped with a heating tube 17. The heating tube 17 is located behind the twenty-eight protective nets 15 and passes through the connecting plate 14.

[0033] See Figure 2 As shown, it also includes an activated carbon plate 18, which is provided on the rear side of the connecting plate 14.

[0034] When medicines are stored in the dispensing cabinet, the activated carbon plate 18 absorbs moisture from the surrounding environment, which helps to keep them dry. By activating the heater 16, current passes through the heating tube 17 made of resistive material, thereby generating heat. The heat is conducted to the surrounding medium, thereby evaporating the moisture in the surrounding air, keeping the air dry and preventing the medicines from getting damp.

[0035] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the content described in the claims of the present utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic dispensing cabinet for smart hospitals, comprising a base plate (1), a shelf (2), and pull-out frames (3), wherein the shelf (2) is mounted on the base plate (1), and multiple sets of pull-out frames (3) are evenly spaced and slidably arranged on the shelf (2), characterized in that, It also includes a display screen (4), a touch screen (5), a scanner (6), an electric slide rail (7), and an electric slider (8). The display screen (4) is installed on the pull-out frame (3), the touch screen (5) is installed on the shelf (2), the scanner (6) is installed on the touch screen (5), the scanner (6) is electrically connected to the touch screen (5), and multiple sets of electric slide rails (7) are installed in the shelf (2). Each set of electric slide rails (7) consists of two rails. The electric slide rails (7) are electrically connected to the touch screen (5). The two electric slide rails (7) in one set are located on both sides of the close pull-out frame (3). The electric slider (8) is installed on the electric slide rail (7), and the electric slider (8) slides on the electric slide rail (7). The pull-out frame (3) is installed on the two close electric sliders (8).

2. The automatic dispensing cabinet for smart hospitals as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a protective shell (9), a lifting plate (10), a baffle (11), an electric push rod (12), and a weight detection plate (13). The protective shell (9) is fixed inside the pull-out frame (3). The electric push rod (12) is installed inside the pull-out frame (3). The electric push rod (12) is electrically connected to the touch screen (5). The lifting plate (10) is installed on the telescopic rod of the electric push rod (12). The weight detection plate (13) is installed on the lifting plate (10). The weight detection plate (13) is electrically connected to the touch screen (5). The baffle (11) is fixed on the lifting plate (10). The baffle (11) slides inside the protective shell (9).

3. The automated dispensing cabinet for smart hospitals as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a connecting plate (14), a protective net (15), a heater (16) and a heating pipe (17). The connecting plate (14) is fixed on the placement rack (2). Multiple protective nets (15) are evenly spaced inside the connecting plate (14). The protective nets (15) are located behind the adjacent pull-out frames (3). The heater (16) is installed on the connecting plate (14). The heater (16) is equipped with a heating pipe (17). The heating pipe (17) is located behind the multiple protective nets (15) and passes through the connecting plate (14).

4. The automatic dispensing cabinet for smart hospitals as described in claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes an activated carbon plate (18), which is provided on the connecting plate (14).

5. The automated dispensing cabinet for smart hospitals as described in claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes anti-slip pads (19), with two anti-slip pads (19) provided on the base plate (1).

6. The automatic dispensing cabinet for smart hospitals as described in claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes an observation panel (20), and two observation panels (20) are embedded in the pull-out frame (3).

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