Tablet storage device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tablet storage device which comprises a medicine storage cylinder and a cover plate, the cover plate is clamped at the top of the medicine storage cylinder, two medicine storage plates used for placing tablets are fixedly connected in the medicine storage cylinder, and the two medicine storage plates are both arranged in an arc shape. A movable plate capable of sliding in the height direction of the medicine storage plates is arranged between the two medicine storage plates. According to the tablet storage device, the limiting rods are arranged to limit tablets in the tablet storage cylinder, after the tablets between the two tablet storage plates are poured out, the movable plate moves downwards due to the gravity effect and abuts against the bottommost tablet, and when the tablet storage cylinder is placed uprightly, the ends of the two limiting rods can be inserted into the limiting grooves; therefore, the movable plate is limited to move downwards due to the action of gravity (namely, the movable plate only moves in one direction), the remaining tablets can be stably stored between the two medicine storage plates, the tablets are prevented from shaking, and the problem that the dosage is insufficient due to abrasion of the tablets caused by shaking is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tablet storage technology, specifically a tablet storage device. Background Technology

[0002] Tablets are solid dosage forms that are made by uniformly mixing drugs and excipients and then compressing them into tablets or irregularly shaped tablets. Tablets are a common form of drug dispensing in the market. Traditionally, disposable packaging bags are commonly used for soft packaging and storage.

[0003] The utility model patent application number 202223070379.2 discloses a tablet storage device, including a storage cylinder, a storage compartment at the top of the storage cylinder, a moisture-proof cotton in the storage compartment, a sliding groove on the left side of the moisture-proof cotton, an opening on the front side of the moisture-proof cotton, a transparent window on the outer circumference of the storage cylinder corresponding to the opening, and a slot on the storage cylinder corresponding to the sliding groove.

[0004] The above solution can provide storage and protection for tablets, but the movement distance of the movable plate driven by rotating the screw is relatively short, which makes it time-consuming for users to operate and cannot quickly remove the tablets from the storage device.

[0005] The utility model patent application with patent number 201821571251.5 discloses a tablet storage and retrieval tube, a tablet storage and retrieval device, and a tablet product storage and retrieval device, including a tablet storage tube and a tablet retrieval device disposed at the end of the tablet storage tube; the upper end of the tablet storage tube is open and is provided with a sealing cap adapted to the open end, and a tablet retrieval hole is provided on the side of the tablet storage tube close to the end panel, the height of the tablet retrieval hole being greater than the height of one tablet and less than the height of two tablets.

[0006] While the above solution can quickly retrieve tablets, its tablet storage tube and retrieval device are designed separately, and it is mainly used for the automatic retrieval of large quantities of tablets in various shopping malls. It is not convenient to carry around and has a complex structure. (Utility Model)

[0007] Therefore, we designed a portable tablet storage device. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tablet storage device that partially solves or alleviates the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art and can solve the problem of tablets not being able to be quickly retrieved.

[0009] To solve the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0010] This utility model provides a tablet storage device, which includes a storage cylinder and a cover plate. The cover plate is snapped onto the top of the storage cylinder. Two storage plates for placing tablets are fixedly connected inside the storage cylinder. Both storage plates are arc-shaped. A movable plate that can slide along the height direction of the storage plates is provided between the two storage plates. The storage plates slide through the movable plate. Two limiting rods are symmetrically provided at the bottom of the movable plate. Multiple limiting grooves are symmetrically provided on the inner wall of the storage cylinder. The ends of the limiting rods are inserted into the limiting grooves. The cover plate has a dispensing hole for discharging tablets from the storage cylinder, and the position of the dispensing hole is offset from the dispensing port formed by the two storage plates.

[0011] A mounting plate is fixedly connected near the top of the medicine storage cylinder, and a U-shaped push rod is provided on the mounting plate. The U-shaped push rod slides through the mounting plate and the side wall of the medicine storage cylinder. A baffle is slidably connected near the top of the medicine storage cylinder, and the baffle is fixedly connected to the U-shaped push rod. A medicine loading hole is provided on the baffle, and the radius of the medicine loading hole is the same as that of the medicine outlet hole. An elastic reset member is provided between the mounting plate and the baffle. One end of the elastic reset member is fixedly connected to the side wall of the baffle, and the other end of the elastic reset member is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting plate.

[0012] When no external force is applied to the U-shaped push rod, under the action of the elastic reset member, the baffle is in the first position, the drug loading hole is opposite to the drug outlet, and is misaligned with the drug outlet;

[0013] When an external force is applied to the U-shaped push rod, the U-shaped push rod drives the baffle to slide away from the mounting plate and stretches the elastic reset member. When the baffle moves to the second position, the U-shaped push rod moves above the drug outlet and blocks the drug outlet, and the drug loading hole communicates with the drug outlet.

[0014] Preferably, the elastic reset element is a first spring.

[0015] Preferably, the bottoms of the two medicine storage plates are fixedly connected to the bottom of the medicine storage cylinder.

[0016] Preferably, the bottom of the movable plate is fixedly connected to two connecting rods, both of which are L-shaped and are positioned between the two medicine storage plates, and slide between the two medicine storage plates.

[0017] Preferably, the two limiting rods are rotatably connected to the ends of the two connecting rods respectively.

[0018] Preferably, the limiting rod includes a rod body at one end rotatably connected to the connecting rod, and a one-way pawl disposed at the other end of the rod body.

[0019] Preferably, the one-way pawl includes an inclined surface that can slide with the limiting groove.

[0020] Preferably, the unidirectional pawl is a right-angled triangle, and its inclined surface faces the limiting groove.

[0021] Preferably, the bottom of the baffle abuts against the top of the medicine storage plate, the thickness of the baffle is greater than or equal to the thickness of one tablet, and the thickness of the baffle is equal to the thickness of two tablets.

[0022] Preferably, a mounting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of each of the two connecting rods, and a second spring is fixedly connected to each of the two mounting blocks.

[0023] Beneficial effects:

[0024] This utility model provides a tablet storage device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] 1. In high-altitude, low-temperature environments, where long-term medication is often required, such as for treating oral diseases, portable tablet storage devices with convenient and quick tablet retrieval are crucial. This invention's tablet storage device uses a loading hole and a dispensing hole to discharge tablets from the storage cylinder. Pressing the U-shaped push rod moves the baffle, aligning the loading hole on the baffle with the dispensing hole on the cover. Inverting the storage cylinder allows gravity to dispensing the tablets from the loading hole, making the operation simple and quick, eliminating the need for rotating a screw to push the medication out, as in existing technologies. Especially in high-altitude, low-temperature regions, the cold temperatures and reduced finger dexterity (e.g., wearing gloves) make rotating a screw for medication dispensing inconvenient; removing the entire cover could allow cold air or moisture to enter the storage cylinder, affecting the medication's efficacy.

[0026] 2. This tablet storage device uses limiting rods to restrict the tablets inside the storage cylinder. When tablets are poured out between the two storage plates, the movable plate moves downward due to gravity and abuts against the bottommost tablet. When the storage cylinder is upright, the ends of the two limiting rods are inserted into the limiting grooves, thereby restricting the movable plate from moving downward due to gravity (i.e., the movable plate only moves in one direction). This allows the remaining tablets to be stably stored between the two storage plates, preventing tablets from shaking and thus avoiding the problem of insufficient dosage caused by tablet wear due to shaking. Attached Figure Description

[0027] 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. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. The elements or parts in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. 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 any creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a tablet storage device according to the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram illustrating a tablet storage device according to the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of a tablet storage device according to the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a front cross-sectional view of a tablet storage device according to the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the dispensing state of a tablet storage device according to this utility model.

[0033] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Drug storage cylinder; 2. Cover plate; 3. Drug outlet; 4. U-shaped push rod; 5. Mounting plate; 6. Baffle; 7. Drug loading hole; 8. Elastic reset component; 9. Drug storage plate; 10. Movable plate; 11. Limiting rod; 111. Rod body; 112. One-way pawl; 12. Limiting groove; 13. Connecting rod; 14. Mounting block; 15. Second spring. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0035] In this document, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front," "rear," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] In this document, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] In this document, "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the listed related items.

[0038] In this article, "multiple" means two or more, that is, it includes two, three, four, five, etc.

[0039] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: it includes a medicine storage cylinder 1 and a cover plate 2, the cover plate 2 being snapped onto the top of the medicine storage cylinder 1. (See figure) Figure 2 A corresponding slot can be set on the cover plate 2, and a protrusion that matches the slot can be set on the top of the medicine storage cylinder 1, so as to achieve the snap-fit ​​between the two; of course, the two can also be connected in other detachable ways.

[0040] In some embodiments, a sealing ring or sealing gasket is provided between the medicine storage cylinder 1 and the cover plate 2.

[0041] In some embodiments, two tablet storage plates 9 are fixedly connected inside the drug storage cylinder 1. Both drug storage plates 9 are arc-shaped, and a circular groove for placing tablets is formed between the two drug storage plates 9. Two gaps are symmetrically arranged on the circular groove, that is, there is a gap between the two arc-shaped drug storage plates 9. The top of the circular groove is the drug outlet. A movable plate 10 that can slide along the height direction of the drug storage plate 9 is provided between the two drug storage plates 9. The drug storage plate 9 slides through the movable plate 10. Two limiting rods 11 are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the movable plate 10. A plurality of limiting grooves 12 are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the drug storage cylinder 1. The ends of the limiting rods 11 are inserted into the limiting grooves 12.

[0042] In some embodiments, the cover plate 2 has a dispensing hole 3 for discharging tablets from the drug storage cylinder 1. A moisture-proof sealing plug is installed on the dispensing hole 3. The position of the dispensing hole 3 is misaligned with the center position of the two drug storage plates 9, i.e., the dispensing port. Under normal conditions, the tablets in the dispensing port cannot be poured out from the dispensing hole 3. The baffle plate 6 is provided with a loading hole 7, and the radius of the loading hole 7 is the same as that of the dispensing hole 3. Under normal conditions, the dispensing port at the top of the circular groove between the two drug storage plates 9 is opposite to the loading hole 7. At this time, the inverted drug storage cylinder 1 cannot pour out the tablets, but one or two tablets in the drug storage cylinder 1 are located in the loading hole 7. When the baffle plate 6 is pushed, the tablets in the loading hole 7 move accordingly. When the loading hole 7 and the dispensing hole 3 are opposite, the pre-stored tablets in the loading hole 7 can be poured out from the dispensing hole 3. Only the tablets in the loading hole 7 can be poured out at one time, avoiding the pouring out of multiple tablets at one time. Specifically, the number of tablets pre-stored in the drug-loading hole 7 can be determined by designing the height of the drug-loading hole 7 according to actual needs.

[0043] In some embodiments, the bottom of the movable plate 10 is fixedly connected to two connecting rods 13, both of which are L-shaped and located in the gap between the two medicine storage plates 9. They slide along the height direction between the two medicine storage plates 9. Two limiting rods 11 are rotatably connected to the ends of the two connecting rods 13 respectively. The bottom of each of the two connecting rods 13 is fixedly connected to a mounting block 14, and a second spring 15 is fixedly connected to each of the two mounting blocks 14. Specifically, the limiting rod 11 includes a rod body 111 with one end rotatably connected to the connecting rod 13, and a one-way pawl 112 located at the other end of the rod body 111. Preferably, the one-way pawl 112 adopts a structure similar to a right triangle, and its inclined surface corresponds to the inclined surface of the limiting groove 12, thereby allowing the movable plate 10 to move unidirectionally in the height direction of the medicine storage plates 9. For example, during the process of pouring out the tablets, the ends of the two limiting rods 11 abut against the inclined surface of the limiting groove 12, causing both limiting rods 11 to rotate inward toward the center of the storage cylinder 1 and move out of the limiting groove 12, releasing the limitation on the movable plate 10. At the same time, the second spring 15 set at the bottom of the connecting rod 13 will simply limit the rotation of the limiting rod 11, preventing the limiting rod 11 from getting stuck in the gap between the storage plates 9, which would prevent the limiting rod 11 from resetting and moving the one-way pawl 112 into the limiting groove 12. The movable plate 10 moves with the tablets toward the cover plate 2. After the tablets are poured out, the storage cylinder 1 is placed upright. At this time, the rotating limiting rod 11 naturally droops due to gravity, and the end of the limiting rod 11 will re-insert into the nearest limiting groove 12, which can limit the remaining tablets at the opening of the storage cylinder 1 and prevent the tablets from shaking inside the storage cylinder 1. Preferably, the height of each limiting groove 12 is the same as the height of the tablet, that is, for each tablet poured out, the one-way pawl 112 on the limiting rod 11 moves one limiting groove 12.

[0044] In some embodiments, a mounting plate 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the medicine storage cylinder 1. A U-shaped push rod 4 is provided on the mounting plate 5, which slides through the mounting plate 5 and the side wall of the medicine storage cylinder 1. A baffle 6 is slidably connected to the top of the medicine storage cylinder 1, and the baffle 6 is fixedly connected to the U-shaped push rod 4. The bottom of the baffle 6 abuts against the top of the medicine storage plate 9. The thickness of the baffle 6 is greater than or equal to the thickness of at least one tablet. Preferably, the thickness of the baffle 6 is equal to the thickness of two tablets, thereby making the drug loading hole 7 a temporary drug storage channel, which makes it more convenient and faster to take out the medicine, especially when there is a short time interval. When two doses are required; an elastic reset member 8 is preferably provided between the mounting plate 5 and the baffle 6, which is a first spring. One end of the elastic reset member 8 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the baffle 6, and the other end of the elastic reset member 8 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting plate 5. Under normal conditions, the elastic reset member 8 is placed inside the mounting plate 5. At this time, the position of the drug loading hole 7 on the baffle 6 and the drug outlet hole 3 on the cover plate 2 do not correspond. The drug outlet between the two drug storage plates 9 corresponds to the drug loading hole 7. At this time, the tablet can be temporarily stored in the drug loading hole 7, but cannot be discharged from the drug outlet hole 3. This can prevent external impurities from entering the drug storage cylinder 1 from the drug outlet hole 3 and contaminating the tablet.

[0045] When in use, press the U-shaped push rod 4 to push the baffle 6 to move away from the mounting plate 5. As the baffle 6 moves, the elastic reset member 8 is stretched. When the baffle 6 moves to its maximum distance, i.e., the second position, the position of the drug loading hole 7 on the baffle 6 is opposite to the position of the drug outlet hole 3 on the cover plate 2. At this time, the drug outlet at the top of the circular groove between the two drug storage plates 9 is misaligned with the drug loading hole 7 and the drug outlet hole 3. Inverting the drug storage cylinder 1 can pour out the tablets in the drug loading hole 7. Only one or two tablets can be poured out of the drug loading hole 7 at a time to avoid pouring out too many tablets at once. After releasing the U-shaped push rod 4, the stretched elastic reset member 8 resets and pulls the baffle 6 to move closer to the mounting plate 5. At this time, the drug loading hole 7 is displaced and is opposite to the drug outlet between the two drug storage plates 9. The tablets in the drug outlet can be inverted and temporarily stored in the drug loading hole 7. At the same time, it prevents the tablets from being moved out of the drug outlet hole 3 and prevents external impurities from entering the drug storage cylinder 1 from the drug outlet hole 3 and contaminating the tablets.

[0046] Working principle: Under normal conditions, the elastic reset member 8 is placed inside the mounting plate 5. At this time, the baffle 6 is in the first position, and the position of the drug loading hole 7 on the baffle 6 does not correspond to the position of the drug outlet hole 3 on the cover plate 2. The drug outlet between the two drug storage plates 9 is opposite to the drug loading hole 7. At this time, the tablets can be temporarily stored in the drug loading hole 7 and cannot be poured out from the drug outlet hole 3. This can prevent external impurities from entering the drug storage cylinder 1 from the drug outlet hole 3 and contaminating the tablets.

[0047] When tablets need to be retrieved, press the U-shaped push rod 4 to push the baffle 6 to move. As the baffle 6 moves, the elastic reset member 8 is stretched. When the baffle 6 moves the maximum distance, the position of the drug loading hole 7 on the baffle 6 is opposite to the position of the drug dispensing hole 3 on the cover plate 2. At this time, the position of the drug outlet between the two drug storage plates 9 is not opposite to the positions of the drug loading hole 7 and the drug dispensing hole 3. At this time, inverting the drug storage cylinder 1 can pour out the tablets in the drug loading hole 7.

[0048] During the dispensing of tablets, the inclined surfaces at the ends of the two limiting rods 11 abut against the inclined surfaces of the limiting grooves 12, causing both limiting rods 11 to rotate inward. At this time, the second spring 15 will limit the rotating limiting rods 11, moving the one-way pawl 112 out of the limiting grooves 12 while preventing the limiting rods 11 from getting stuck in the gaps between the storage plates 9. This prevents the limiting rods 11 from resetting and moving the one-way pawl 112 back into the limiting grooves 12, releasing the limitation on the movable plate 10. The movable plate 10 then moves towards the cover plate 2 along with the tablets. After the tablets are dispensed, the storage cylinder 1 is placed upright. At this time, the rotating limiting rods 11 naturally droop due to gravity, and the ends of the limiting rods 11 will re-insert into the nearest limiting groove 12, which can restrict the remaining tablets at the opening of the storage cylinder 1 and prevent the tablets from shaking inside the storage cylinder 1.

[0049] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0050] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. All of these forms are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tablet storage device comprising a cartridge (1) and a cover plate (2), characterized in that: The cover plate (2) is clamped on the top of the medicine storage cylinder (1), two medicine storage plates (9) for placing tablets are fixedly connected in the medicine storage cylinder (1), the two medicine storage plates (9) are arranged in a circular arc shape, a movable plate (10) which can slide along the height direction of the medicine storage plate (9) is arranged between the two medicine storage plates (9), the medicine storage plate (9) slides through the movable plate (10), two limiting rods (11) are symmetrically arranged on the bottom of the movable plate (10), a plurality of limiting grooves (12) are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the medicine storage cylinder (1), and the end of the limiting rod (11) is inserted into the limiting groove (12). The cover plate (2) is clamped on the top of the medicine storage cylinder (1), two medicine storage plates (9) for placing tablets are fixedly connected in the medicine storage cylinder (1), the two medicine storage plates (9) are arranged in a circular arc shape, a movable plate (10) which can slide along the height direction of the medicine storage plate (9) is arranged between the two medicine storage plates (9), the medicine storage plate (9) slides through the movable plate (10), two limiting rods (11) are symmetrically arranged on the bottom of the movable plate (10), a plurality of limiting grooves (12) are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the medicine storage cylinder (1), and the end of the limiting rod (11) is inserted into the limiting groove (12). When no external force acts on the U-shaped push rod (4), the baffle (6) is in the first position under the action of the elastic reset member (8), the medicine loading hole (7) is opposite to the medicine outlet, and is dislocated from the medicine outlet (3). When an external force acts on the U-shaped push rod (4), the U-shaped push rod (4) drives the baffle (6) to slide away from the mounting plate (5) and stretch the elastic reset member (8), and when the baffle (6) moves to the second position, the U-shaped push rod (4) moves above the medicine outlet to block the medicine outlet, and the medicine loading hole (7) is in communication with the medicine outlet (3).

2. A tablet storage device according to claim 1, wherein: The elastic reset member (8) is a first spring.

3. A tablet storage device according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the two medicine storage plates (9) is fixedly connected with the bottom of the medicine storage cylinder (1).

4. A tablet storage device according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the movable plate (10) is fixedly connected with two connecting rods (13), and the two connecting rods (13) are both arranged in an L shape, and the two connecting rods (13) are arranged between the two medicine storage plates (9) and slide between the two medicine storage plates (9).

5. A tablet storage device according to claim 4, wherein: The ends of the two limiting rods (11) are rotatably connected with the two connecting rods (13).

6. A tablet storage device according to claim 5, wherein: The limiting rod (11) comprises a rod body (111) rotatably connected with the connecting rod (13) at one end, and a one-way pawl (112) arranged at the other end of the rod body (111).

7. A tablet storage device according to claim 6, wherein: The one-way pawl (112) comprises an inclined surface which can slide with the limiting groove (12).

8. A tablet storage device according to claim 7, wherein: The one-way ratchet pawl (112) is a right triangle, and the inclined surface thereof faces the limiting groove (12).

9. A tablet storage device according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the baffle (6) is in abutment with the top of the medicine storage plate (9), the thickness of the baffle (6) is greater than or equal to the thickness of one tablet, and the thickness of the baffle (6) is equal to the thickness of two tablets.

10. A tablet storage device according to claim 4, wherein: The bottom of each of the two connecting rods (13) is fixedly connected with a mounting block (14), and the two mounting blocks (14) are both fixedly connected with a second spring (15).

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