Novel medicine expiration date signboard
By designing a drug expiration date label with detachable color-coded cards and a month adjustment knob, the problem of existing labels being unable to flexibly change colors and expiration months has been solved, achieving greater flexibility and efficiency in managing multiple drugs with a single label.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422924088.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-28
AI Technical Summary
The existing near-expiration date signs cannot flexibly change color and expiration month, which means that multiple signs are needed when managing various drugs, and they cannot effectively indicate the remaining expiration month.
A novel drug expiration date label has been designed, comprising a color-coded label area, an expiration date label area, detachable color-coded labels, and a month adjustment knob. The remaining expiration date can be adjusted in months using different colored labels and the knob, enabling flexible labeling.
This allows a single sign to simultaneously indicate the expiration dates of different medicines, reducing the number of signs needed, improving management flexibility and efficiency, and saving space and costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of drug expiration date labeling technology, and in particular to a novel drug expiration date labeling device. Background Technology
[0002] Managing the labeling of drugs nearing their expiration date is a crucial step in ensuring drug quality and safety. For medical institutions and pharmacies, effective management strategies not only reduce drug waste but also safeguard patient medication safety. Drug expiration date management refers to the process of labeling, tracking, and controlling drugs that are about to reach their expiration date. Effective management of drugs nearing their expiration date can prevent the misuse of expired drugs, reduce medical accidents, optimize inventory structure, and minimize economic losses.
[0003] Currently, when medical institutions and pharmacies conduct monthly inventory checks, they generally use near-expiration date tags to indicate the expiration date of medications. Green tags are used for medications with an expiration date greater than 6 months, yellow tags for those less than 6 months, and red tags for those less than 3 months. A detailed inventory is typically conducted when medications are less than 6 months old to determine their usage order. However, existing near-expiration date tags usually do not indicate the specific number of months remaining on the expiration date, thus failing to provide an effective indication. If different colors and month-specific tags were used, a large number of tags would be required when there are many medications to be labeled, and multiple near-expiration date tags would be needed for a single batch of medications, resulting in poor flexibility. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this application is to provide a new type of drug expiration date label, which aims to solve the shortcomings of existing near-expiration date labels that cannot change color and expiration month.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve the technical problem is as follows: A novel drug expiration date label, comprising: a label body,
[0006] Color-coded areas are provided on the sign body;
[0007] A plurality of color identification cards, each of which has a different color, and each of which is detachably mounted on the color identification area;
[0008] An expiration date marking area is provided on the sign body at an interval from the color marking area;
[0009] Several month adjustment knobs are rotated and positioned on the expiration date marking area. The month adjustment knobs are used to indicate the remaining validity period.
[0010] Furthermore, the sign body includes: a display section, the display section having a display surface, and the color marking area and the expiration date marking area being disposed alternately on the display surface;
[0011] The base, on which the display section is mounted.
[0012] Furthermore, the display section is a transparent display section;
[0013] The sign body also includes a card slot, which is disposed on a plane adjacent to the display surface on the display section, and the card slot matches any of the color identification cards.
[0014] Furthermore, the display section and the base form an "L" shape, an inverted "V" shape, or a triangular structure.
[0015] Furthermore, three color identification cards are provided, namely a green identification card, a yellow identification card, and a red identification card.
[0016] Furthermore, the sign body also includes a month slot, which is disposed on the display surface, and the opening of the month slot forms a month window;
[0017] The month adjustment knob includes: a knob body, the knob body being divided into a plurality of number markings along its circumference, one of the number markings facing the month window, the month window being used to display the number markings facing the month window;
[0018] The knob body is driven to rotate so that several numbered labels are sequentially oriented toward the month window.
[0019] Furthermore, the month adjustment knob also includes: a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft being parallel to the display surface, the knob body being coaxially arranged with the rotating shaft, and the month window being located radially on the knob body;
[0020] A connecting block is disposed between the rotating shaft and the display section, and the rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the connecting block.
[0021] Furthermore, several of the knob bodies include: a ten-digit knob, which is rotatably disposed in the month slot, and the ten-digit knob is divided into two digit marking sections along its circumference;
[0022] The units digit knob is rotatably mounted in the month slot, and the surface of the units digit knob is divided into ten digit marking sections along its circumference.
[0023] Furthermore, the novel drug expiration date label also includes a light indicator unit, which is disposed on the display section. The month adjustment knob is driven to rotate to adjust the brightness of the light indicator unit.
[0024] Furthermore, the light indicator unit includes: a plurality of resistive electrodes, each of which has a different resistance value. Each resistive electrode corresponds one-to-one with the digital identification section, and the plurality of resistive electrodes are spaced apart along the circumference of the knob body.
[0025] A brush is disposed on the sign body and is electrically connected to any of the resistor electrodes.
[0026] Indicator lights, which are mounted on the display section;
[0027] A power source, which is electrically connected to the indicator light via the brush and the resistive electrode electrically connected to the brush.
[0028] Compared with the prior art, this utility model sets up several different colored identification cards, which can be installed on the identification body according to the expiration month of the medicine, so that the identification body is not idle; and by setting up several month adjustment knobs, the month adjustment knobs can be rotated according to the expiration date of the medicine, so that the identification body can simultaneously mark the specific number of months of the remaining expiration date. A batch of medicines only needs to use one new medicine expiration date identification tag for identification, which is highly flexible. Attached Figure Description
[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the novel drug expiration date label provided in this embodiment;
[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a novel drug expiration date label provided in another embodiment.
[0032] In the diagram: 100, Sign body; 110, Base; 120, Display section; 121, Card slot; 122, Month slot; 200, Color identification card; 300, Month adjustment knob; 310, Knob body; 311, Units knob; 312, Tens knob; 313, Number identification section; 320, Rotating shaft; 330, Connecting block; 400, Light indicator unit; 410, Resistance electrode; 420, Brush; 430, Indicator light. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.
[0034] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0035] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0036] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described above can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.
[0037] This utility model provides, for example Figures 1 to 2The image shows a new type of drug expiration date label, designed to address the shortcomings of existing near-expiration date labels that cannot change color or expiration month.
[0038] This new type of drug expiration date label mainly includes: label body 100, several color identification cards 200 and several month adjustment knobs 300. The label body 100 is provided with color identification areas and expiration date identification areas at intervals.
[0039] Specifically, the sign body 100 can be made of materials such as acrylic. The color marking area and the expiration date marking area are set one above the other on the sign body 100. The color marking area can be used to mark the color, and the expiration date marking area can be used to mark the specific month of the drug's expiration date.
[0040] Each color label card 200 is detachably mounted on the color label area. Several color label cards 200 have different colors. The month adjustment knob 300 is rotated and mounted on the expiration date label area. The month adjustment knob 300 is used to indicate the remaining validity period.
[0041] Currently, when medical institutions and pharmacies conduct monthly inventory checks, they generally use near-expiration date tags to indicate the expiration date of medications. Green tags are used for medications with an expiration date greater than 6 months, yellow tags for those less than 6 months, and red tags for those less than 3 months. A detailed inventory is typically conducted when medications are less than 6 months old to determine their usage order. However, existing near-expiration date tags usually do not indicate the specific number of months remaining on the expiration date, thus failing to provide an effective indication. If different colors and month-specific tags were used, a large number of tags would be required when there are many medications to be labeled, and multiple near-expiration date tags would be needed for a single batch of medications, resulting in poor flexibility.
[0042] This invention uses several different colored identification cards, which can be installed on the identification plate body according to the expiration month of the medicine, thus preventing the identification plate body from being idle. In addition, by setting several month adjustment knobs, the month adjustment knobs can be rotated according to the expiration date of the medicine, so that the identification plate body can simultaneously mark the specific number of months of the remaining expiration date. A batch of medicines only needs to use one new medicine expiration date identification plate for identification, which is highly flexible.
[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the sign body 100 includes a display section 120 and a base 110.
[0044] The display section 120 has a display surface, with color-coded areas and expiration date marking areas spaced alternately on the display surface. The display section 120 is mounted on a base 110. The base 110 is placed on a table or other support surface where medicines are placed.
[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the display section 120 is a transparent display section 120;
[0046] The sign body 100 also includes a card slot 121, which is disposed on a plane adjacent to the display surface on the display section 120, and the card slot 121 is matched with any color sign card 200.
[0047] In practical use, the required color identification cards 200 can be inserted into the card slot 121 as needed. Since the display section 120 is transparent, medical staff can see the color of the color identification cards 200 inside through the display section 120, which serves as a prompt. The sign body 100 is reusable, eliminating the need to produce multiple sign bodies 100 of different colors, thus saving space and cost.
[0048] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the display section 120 and the base 110 form an "L" shape. Figure 2 As shown), an inverted "V" shape (not shown in the figure) or a triangular structure ( Figure 1 (As shown).
[0049] In some embodiments, three color identification cards 200 are provided, namely a green identification card, a yellow identification card, and a red identification card.
[0050] Preferably, when the expiration date of the drug exceeds 6 months, the green identification card is placed in the card slot 121; when the expiration date of the drug is 3 to 6 months remaining, the yellow identification card is placed in the card slot 121; when the expiration date of the drug is less than 3 months, the red identification card is placed in the card slot 121.
[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the sign body 100 also includes a month slot 122, which is disposed on the display surface, and the opening of the month slot 122 forms a month window;
[0052] The month adjustment knob 300 includes: a knob body 310, which is divided into a plurality of number marking sections 313 along its circumference, one of which faces the month window and the month window is used to display the number marking section 313 facing the month window;
[0053] The knob body 310 is driven to rotate so that a number of number markings 313 are sequentially oriented toward the month window.
[0054] Specifically, the structure of the month adjustment knob 300 can be referenced from the dial structure of a combination lock.
[0055] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the month adjustment knob 300 also includes: a rotating shaft 320, which is parallel to the display surface; the knob body 310 is coaxially arranged with the rotating shaft 320; and the month window is located in the radial direction of the knob body 310.
[0056] A connecting block 330 is disposed between the rotating shaft 320 and the display section 120, and the rotating shaft 320 is rotatably mounted on the connecting block 330.
[0057] Preferably, the rotational resistance between the rotating shaft 320 and the connecting block 330 can be set according to actual needs, so as to avoid the rotation of the rotating shaft 320 caused by vibrations that may occur when picking up and placing medicines.
[0058] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the plurality of knob bodies 310 include: a tens knob 312, which is rotatably disposed in the month slot 122, and the tens knob 312 is divided into two number marking sections 313 along its circumference;
[0059] The units digit knob 311 is rotatably disposed in the month slot 122, and the surface of the units digit knob 311 is divided into ten number marking sections 313 along its circumference.
[0060] Preferably, the number markings 313 of the tens digit knob 312 include 1 and 0, and the ten number markings 313 of the units digit knob 311 include 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0. In actual use, they can be combined to form expiration dates of 0 to 19 months for reminders, which can basically meet actual needs.
[0061] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the new drug expiration date label also includes a light indicator unit 400, which is mounted on the display section 120. The month adjustment knob 300 is driven to rotate to adjust the brightness of the light indicator unit 400.
[0062] Preferably, the smaller the remaining shelf life month indicated by the month adjustment knob 300, the brighter the light emitted by the light indicator unit 400 should be, so as to provide a better indication.
[0063] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the light indicator unit 400 includes: a plurality of resistor electrodes 410, each of which has a different resistance value. The resistor electrodes 410 correspond one-to-one with the number identification part 313, and the plurality of resistor electrodes 410 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the knob body 310.
[0064] A brush 420 is disposed on the sign body 100 and is electrically connected to any resistor electrode 410.
[0065] Indicator light 430 is installed on display section 120;
[0066] The power supply is electrically connected to the indicator light 430 via the brush 420 and the resistive electrode 410 electrically connected to the brush 420.
[0067] Specifically, the brush 420 contacts one of the resistive electrodes 410. When the number 313, which is smaller in number, faces the month window, the resistance of the resistive electrode 410 that contacts the brush 420 is smaller. Therefore, when the number displayed on the expiration date area is smaller, the resistance in the circuit of the light indicator unit 400 is smaller, and the light produced by the indicator light 430 is brighter.
[0068] Preferably, both the knob body 310 and the shaft 320 are conductors. The brush 420 contacts the knob body 310 through the resistive electrode 410. The power supply and the indicator light 430 are connected in series and then electrically connected to the brush 420 and the shaft 320 respectively to form a circuit.
[0069] In summary, a novel drug expiration date label is provided, comprising a label body, an expiration date marking area and a color marking area spaced apart on the label body, wherein the color marking area has several detachable color marking cards, each with a different color; and several month adjustment knobs are rotatably mounted on the expiration date marking area, used to indicate the remaining shelf life. This invention, by using several different colored marking cards, allows different colored marking cards to be installed on the label body according to the expiration month of the drug, preventing the label body from being idle. Furthermore, by using several month adjustment knobs, the label body can simultaneously mark the specific number of months remaining on the shelf life according to the expiration date. Only one novel drug expiration date label is needed to label a batch of drugs, offering high flexibility.
[0070] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.
Claims
1. A novel drug expiration date label, characterized in that, include: The sign itself, Color-coded marking area, which is set on the sign body; A plurality of color identification cards, each of which has a different color, and each of which is detachably mounted on the color identification area; An expiration date marking area is provided on the sign body at an interval from the color marking area; Several month adjustment knobs are rotated and positioned on the expiration date marking area. The month adjustment knobs are used to indicate the remaining validity period.
2. The novel drug expiration date label according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sign body includes: a display section, the display section having a display surface, and the color marking area and the expiration date marking area being alternately arranged on the display surface; The base, on which the display section is mounted.
3. The novel drug expiration date label according to claim 2, characterized in that, The exhibition area is a transparent exhibition area; The sign body also includes a card slot, which is disposed on a plane adjacent to the display surface on the display section, and the card slot matches any of the color identification cards.
4. The novel drug expiration date label according to claim 2, characterized in that, The display section and the base form an "L" shape, an inverted "V" shape, or a triangular structure.
5. The novel drug expiration date label according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are three color identification cards: a green card, a yellow card, and a red card.
6. The novel drug expiration date label according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sign body also includes: a month slot, which is disposed on the display surface, and the opening of the month slot forms a month window; The month adjustment knob includes: a knob body, the knob body being divided into a plurality of number markings along its circumference, one of the number markings facing the month window, the month window being used to display the number markings facing the month window; The knob body is driven to rotate so that several numbered labels are sequentially oriented toward the month window.
7. The novel drug expiration date label according to claim 6, characterized in that, The month adjustment knob further includes: a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft being parallel to the display surface, the knob body being coaxially arranged with the rotating shaft, and the month window being located radially on the knob body; A connecting block is disposed between the rotating shaft and the display section, and the rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the connecting block.
8. The novel drug expiration date label according to claim 6, characterized in that, The plurality of said knob bodies include: a ten-digit knob, the ten-digit knob being rotatably disposed in the month slot, the ten-digit knob being divided into two digit marking sections along its circumference; The units digit knob is rotatably mounted in the month slot, and the surface of the units digit knob is divided into ten digit marking sections along its circumference.
9. The novel drug expiration date label according to claim 6, characterized in that, The new drug expiration date label also includes a light indicator unit, which is disposed on the display section. The month adjustment knob is driven to rotate to adjust the brightness of the light indicator unit.
10. The novel drug expiration date label according to claim 9, characterized in that, The light indicator unit includes: a plurality of resistive electrodes, each of which has a different resistance value. Each resistive electrode corresponds one-to-one with the digital identification section, and the plurality of resistive electrodes are spaced apart along the circumference of the knob body. A brush is disposed on the sign body and is electrically connected to any of the resistor electrodes. Indicator lights, which are mounted on the display section; A power source, which is electrically connected to the indicator light via the brush and the resistive electrode electrically connected to the brush.