Portable time-controlled and quantity-controlled reminding type medicine taking box

By designing a separate medicine compartment and a medication reminder component in the medicine box, the problems of elderly people forgetting to take their medication or taking the wrong medication are solved, achieving convenient medication management and safe medication administration.

CN223930430UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24THE 960TH HOSPITAL OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY JOINT LOGISTICS SUPPORT FORCE
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Application Number
CN202422463824.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-12
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Elderly people often forget when to take their medication or take the wrong medication. Existing medicine storage boxes are inconvenient to use and pose safety hazards.

Method used

A portable, time-controlled, and dosage-reminder-style pill box was designed, comprising a pill placement component and a pill reminder component. The pill placement component is divided into multiple independent storage spaces by a partition, each of which contains an independent pill compartment. A magnetic sheet and an electromagnet are installed below the pill compartment. The pill reminder component reminds the user to take the medication at the designated time and guides them to retrieve the medication correctly through a buzzer and an indicator light.

Benefits of technology

It enables separate storage and easy retrieval of medications, avoids medication errors, makes it convenient for the elderly to carry their medications with them and take them on time, and improves the safety of use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a portable time control and quantity control reminding type medicine taking box which comprises an outer shell, a tablet containing assembly capable of separately containing and temporarily storing multiple times of medicine is coaxially installed on the inner top of the outer shell in a combined mode, and a box cover used for controlling opening and closing is coaxially and detachably installed on the top of the tablet containing assembly. The tablet storage device has the advantages that the tablet containing assembly is coaxially installed on the inner top of the outer shell in a combined mode, the tablet storage box of the tablet containing assembly is divided into a plurality of independent containing spaces through the partition plates, and meanwhile each containing space contains an independent tablet containing bin; then, multiple times of medicine can be separately stored and temporarily stored by putting the multiple times of medicine into different medicine storage bins, meanwhile, the medicine needing to be taken in a single time can be directly and completely taken by directly taking the medicine out of the medicine storage box and putting the medicine into the medicine storage bins, and the medicine taking and putting operation is easy and easy to achieve; and a user can conveniently carry and take the medicine.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medication aid components, specifically to a portable time-controlled and dosage-controlled reminder medication box. Background Technology

[0002] To facilitate the carrying of pills, existing technologies use pill storage boxes to place multiple doses of medication into separate storage compartments. However, as people age, their memory weakens, and they often forget to take their medication or are unsure which compartment to take. This can easily lead to delays in taking medication on time and the risk of taking the wrong medication, causing inconvenience and safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a portable, time-controlled, and dosage-reminder-style medication box to solve the above-mentioned problems. By placing multiple doses of medication into different medication compartments, it is possible to store and temporarily store multiple doses of medication separately. At the same time, by directly taking out the medication from the storage box and placing it into the medication compartment, the medication required for a single dose can be taken directly and completely. The medication taking and putting out operation is simple and easy to implement, as detailed below.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model provides a portable time-controlled and dosage-controlled pill box, including an outer shell. The inner top of the outer shell is coaxially assembled with a pill placement component that can separately store multiple doses of medication. The top of the pill placement component is coaxially and detachably fitted with a box lid for controlling opening and closing.

[0006] The bottom of the outer casing is equipped with a medication reminder component that can remind the user to take the medication on time and guide the user to the correct medication.

[0007] Preferably, the pill placement assembly includes a pill storage box and a pill dispensing compartment. The pill storage box is an open-top box and is coaxially fixed to the top of the inner circumference of the outer shell via an annular flange on the inner circumference of the outer shell. The inside of the pill storage box has multiple vertically fixed partitions to divide the pill storage box into multiple independent storage spaces. Each storage space of the pill storage box accommodates an independent pill dispensing compartment. At the same time, the bottom surface of the pill storage box has an opening below each pill dispensing compartment to allow the top of the medication reminder component to be exposed.

[0008] Preferably, the top of the medicine storage box is higher than the top surface of the outer shell, and the box cover is coaxially and detachably assembled with the top periphery of the medicine storage box by means of threaded connection.

[0009] Preferably, the medicine storage box has six storage spaces and six medicine dispensing compartments, which are evenly distributed around the perimeter. The medicine dispensing compartments are all made of transparent material, and the inner walls of the medicine dispensing compartments extend horizontally to facilitate the gripping winglets for applying force.

[0010] Preferably, the medication reminder component includes a PCB control board and a magnetic sheet. The PCB control board is fixed to the bottom of the inner perimeter of the outer casing via a coaxial combination of two annular flanges on the inner perimeter of the outer casing. The top surface of the PCB control board integrates multiple electromagnets, each corresponding to a passage opening, with the top end of each electromagnet extending into the corresponding passage opening. The PCB control board integrates indicator lights on the sides of each electromagnet, with each indicator light extending into the corresponding passage opening. The bottom surface of the medication compartment is equipped with the magnetic sheet above the electromagnet, and when the electromagnet is energized, the bottom magnetic pole of the magnetic sheet is the same as the top magnetic pole of the corresponding electromagnet.

[0011] Preferably, a control panel is integrated on the front periphery of the outer casing. The front part of the control panel integrates a display screen for displaying the time, a buzzer for emitting a medication reminder voice, and control buttons for controlling the PCB control board. The display screen, the buzzer, and the control buttons are all electrically connected to the PCB control board.

[0012] Preferably, a power supply is integrated on the inner bottom surface of the housing, and the power supply is electrically connected to the PCB control board. A charging interface for charging the power supply is provided on the outer side of the housing.

[0013] Preferably, the first annular flange is located above the second annular flange, and the outer diameter of the PCB control board is smaller than the inner diameter of the first annular flange but larger than the inner diameter of the second annular flange.

[0014] The aforementioned portable, time-controlled, and dosage-reminder pillbox, specifically designed for medication use, features a pill placement assembly coaxially mounted on the top inner surface of the outer casing. This assembly's pill storage compartment is divided into multiple independent storage spaces by a partition, each containing an independent pill dispenser. This allows for the separate storage of multiple doses of medication in different dispensers. Furthermore, the pills can be easily retrieved by directly removing them from the storage compartment and placing them into the dispenser. The simple and convenient operation facilitates easy medication carrying and administration, making it particularly beneficial for the elderly. Additionally, the medication reminder assembly is located at the bottom of the outer casing. The indicator lights of the medication reminder component correspond one-to-one with the medication compartments. Below each medication compartment, there are corresponding magnetic plates and electromagnets. When the electromagnet is energized, its top magnetic pole is the same as the bottom magnetic pole of the magnetic plate. The buzzer of the medication reminder component sounds periodically to remind the user to take their medication at the designated time. The indicator lights illuminate to visually remind the user to retrieve the correct medication compartment to avoid taking the wrong medication. Furthermore, the energization of the electromagnets causes them to repel the corresponding magnetic plates, thus lifting the medication compartment above the top of the medicine box when the lid is opened. This provides clearer guidance for the user to retrieve the correct medication, further facilitating the use and correct medication administration for the elderly.

[0015] The beneficial effects are as follows: 1. This utility model has a pill placement component coaxially assembled and installed on the inner top of the outer shell. The pill storage box of the pill placement component is divided into multiple independent storage spaces by a partition. At the same time, each storage space can accommodate an independent pill compartment. By placing multiple doses of medicine into different pill compartments, multiple doses of medicine can be stored separately. At the same time, by directly taking out the pills from the storage box and placing them into the pill compartments, the required dose of medicine can be taken directly and completely. The operation of taking out and placing medicine is simple and easy to achieve, which makes it convenient for users to carry and take medicine with them, and is beneficial for the elderly to use smoothly.

[0016] 2. A medication reminder component is installed at the bottom of the outer casing. The indicator lights of the medication reminder component correspond one-to-one with the medication compartments. At the same time, corresponding magnetic plates and electromagnets are set below the medication compartments. When the electromagnet is energized, the top magnetic pole is the same as the bottom magnetic pole of the magnetic plate. The buzzer of the medication reminder component sounds at regular intervals to remind the user to take the medication at the appointed time. The indicator lights illuminate to visually remind the user to take the corresponding medication compartment to avoid taking the wrong medication. When the electromagnet is energized, it repels the corresponding magnetic plate with the same pole, thus lifting the corresponding medication compartment above the top of the medication box, which more intuitively guides the user to take the correct medication, making it easier for the elderly to use and take the medication correctly. Attached Figure Description

[0017] 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 only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the overall assembly of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of the entire utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cross-section;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a utility model Figure 1 A frontal view diagram;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a utility model Figure 1 A left-view diagram;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a utility model Figure 1 A top-down view.

[0024] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0025] 1. Lid; 2. Outer shell; 201. Annular flange one; 202. Annular flange two; 3. Medication reminder component; 301. Charging interface; 302. Control panel; 303. Buzzer; 304. Control buttons; 305. Display screen; 306. Magnetic piece; 307. Electromagnet; 308. Indicator light; 309. PCB control board; 3010. Power supply; 4. Pill placement component; 401. Holding wing; 402. Pill compartment; 403. Divider; 404. Pill storage box; 405. Item passage opening. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0027] See Figures 1-6 As shown, this utility model provides a portable time-controlled and dosage-reminder pillbox, including an outer shell 2. A pill holder 4, capable of separately storing multiple doses of medication, is coaxially mounted on the inner top of the outer shell 2. A lid 1 for controlling opening and closing is coaxially and detachably mounted on the top of the pill holder 4. Specifically, the pill holder 4 includes a pill storage box 404 and a pill compartment 402. The pill storage box 404 is an open-top box and is coaxially fixed to the inner top of the outer shell 2 via an annular flange 201. Multiple vertically extending partitions 403 divide the pill storage box 404 into multiple independent compartments. The storage space of the medicine box 404 includes an independent medicine compartment 402 in each storage space. Preferably, the medicine compartment 402 and the storage space are in a vertical clearance fit. At the same time, the bottom surface of the medicine box 404 has an opening 405 below each medicine compartment 402 to allow the top of the medication reminder component 3 to be exposed. The purpose of this design is to allow for the separate storage of multiple doses of medication by placing them into different medicine compartments 402. At the same time, the medication to be taken at one time can be taken directly from the medicine box 404 and placed into the medicine compartment 402. The medication taking and putting in the medication is simple and easy to implement.

[0028] See Figures 1-3As shown, a medication reminder component 3 is installed at the bottom of the outer casing 2 to remind the user to take medication at the designated time and guide the user to retrieve the correct medication. Specifically, the medication reminder component 3 includes a PCB control board 309 and a magnetic piece 306. The PCB control board 309 is coaxially fixed to the bottom of the inner perimeter of the outer casing 2 via an annular flange 202. The top surface of the PCB control board 309 integrates multiple electromagnets 307, each corresponding to a passage opening 405 with its top end extending into the corresponding passage opening 405. Indicator lights 308 are integrated on the side of each electromagnet 307 on the PCB control board 309, and each indicator light 308 extends into the corresponding passage opening 405. Magnetic pieces 306 are installed on the bottom surface of the medication compartment 402 above each electromagnet 307. When the electromagnet 307 is energized, the bottom magnetic pole of the magnetic piece 306 is aligned with the top magnetic pole of the corresponding electromagnet 307. All are identical. The outer casing 2 has a control panel 302 integrated on the front periphery. The front part of the control panel 302 integrates a display screen 305 for displaying the time, a buzzer 303 for emitting medication reminder voice, and control buttons 304 for controlling the PCB control board 309. The display screen 305, buzzer 303, and control buttons 304 are all electrically connected to the PCB control board 309. The purpose of this arrangement is that the buzzer 303 of the medication reminder component 3 can remind the user to take the medication at the appointed time by sounding at regular intervals. At the same time, the indicator light 308 can intuitively remind the user to take the corresponding medication compartment 402 to avoid taking the wrong medication. Moreover, the electromagnet 307 can be energized to repel the corresponding magnetic piece 306, thereby lifting the corresponding medication compartment 402 above the top of the medicine box 404, thus more intuitively guiding the user to take the correct medication.

[0029] See Figures 1-3 As shown, the following optimizations were made to the pill placement component 4 and the medication reminder component 3. Specifically, for the pill placement component 4, the top of the pill storage box 404 is higher than the top surface of the outer shell 2, and the lid 1 is coaxially and detachably assembled with the top periphery of the pill storage box 404 by means of threaded engagement. Preferably, when the lid 1 is closed, the bottom surface of the lid 1 contacts the top surface of the pill storage box 404. This setting facilitates the sealing of the top of the pill storage box 404 by the lid 1, and also facilitates the removal and installation of the lid 1 by twisting. Optionally, the medicine storage box 404 has six storage spaces and six medicine compartments 402 evenly distributed around the perimeter. The medicine compartments 402 are all transparent boxes, and the inner walls of the medicine compartments 402 extend horizontally to facilitate the gripping wing 401 for applying force. With this design, it is easy to take out and put into the medicine storage box 404 by holding the gripping wing 401 with your fingers as the force application position. At the same time, it is easy to make the medicine compartments 402 transparent for observation.

[0030] Specifically, for the medication reminder component 3, a power supply 3010 is integrated into the inner bottom surface of the housing 2, and the power supply 3010 is electrically connected to the PCB control board 309. A charging interface 301 for charging the power supply 3010 is provided on the outer side of the housing 2. Preferably, the charging interface 301 is a TYPE-C interface, so that the power supply 3010 can power the electrical components of the medication reminder component 3, and also facilitate the cyclic charging of the power supply 3010 via the charging interface 301. Further optionally, the first annular flange 201 is located above the second annular flange 202. The outer diameter of the PCB control board 309 is smaller than the inner diameter of the first annular flange 201 but larger than the inner diameter of the second annular flange 202. This arrangement ensures that the PCB control board 309 can smoothly descend from the top of the housing 2 to the position of the second annular flange 202, preventing the first annular flange 201 from interfering with the smooth installation of the PCB control board 309.

[0031] With the above structure, specifically in the process of taking medication, a pill placement component 4 is coaxially assembled and installed on the inner top of the outer shell 2. The pill storage box 404 of the pill placement component 4 is divided into multiple independent storage spaces by a partition 403. At the same time, each storage space contains an independent pill dispenser 402. By placing multiple doses of medication into different pill dispensers 402, multiple doses of medication can be stored separately. At the same time, by directly taking out the pill from the storage box 404 and placing it into the pill dispenser 402, the required dose of medication can be directly and completely retrieved. The operation of taking and placing medication is simple and easy to implement, making it convenient for users to carry and take medication with them, which is beneficial for the elderly to use smoothly. Furthermore, a medication reminder component 3 is installed at the bottom of the outer shell 2. The indicator light 308 of the medication reminder component 3 and the... Each medicine compartment 402 corresponds to a specific medicine compartment. Below each medicine compartment 402, there are corresponding magnetic plates 306 and electromagnets 307. When the electromagnet 307 is energized, its top magnetic pole is the same as the bottom magnetic pole of the magnetic plate 306. The buzzer 303 of the medication reminder component 3 then sounds periodically to remind the user to take their medication at the designated time. Simultaneously, the indicator light 308 illuminates to visually remind the user to retrieve the correct medicine compartment 402 to avoid taking the wrong medication. Furthermore, when the electromagnet 307 is energized, it repels the corresponding magnetic plate 306, causing the medicine compartment 402 to be lifted above the top of the medicine box 404 when the lid 1 is opened. This provides a more intuitive guide for the user to retrieve the correct medication, further facilitating the use and correct medication administration for the elderly.

[0032] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A portable time-controlled and dosage-controlled pillbox, comprising an outer shell (2), characterized in that: The inner top of the outer shell (2) is coaxially assembled with a tablet placement component (4) that can separately store multiple doses of medication, and the top of the tablet placement component (4) is coaxially and detachably fitted with a box cover (1) for controlling opening and closing. The bottom of the outer shell (2) is equipped with a medication reminder component (3) that can remind the user to take the medication on time and guide the user to take the correct medication. The pill placement assembly (4) includes a pill storage box (404) and a pill dispensing compartment (402). The pill storage box (404) is an open-top box and is coaxially fixed to the top of the inner circumference of the outer shell (2) via an annular flange (201) on the inner circumference of the outer shell (2). The inside of the pill storage box (404) has multiple vertically fixed partitions (403) to divide the pill storage box (404) into multiple independent storage spaces. Each storage space of the pill storage box (404) contains an independent pill dispensing compartment (402). At the same time, the bottom surface of the pill storage box (404) has an opening (405) below each pill dispensing compartment (402) to allow the corresponding position of the top of the medication reminder assembly (3) to be exposed. The inner wall of the pill dispensing compartment (402) extends horizontally to facilitate the gripping wing (401) for applying force. The medication reminder component (3) includes a PCB control board (309) and a magnet (306). The PCB control board (309) is coaxially fixed to the bottom of the inner circumference of the outer shell (2) by the annular flange (202) of the inner circumference of the outer shell (2). The top surface of the PCB control board (309) is integrated with multiple electromagnets (307). Each electromagnet (307) corresponds to a passage opening (405) and its top end extends into the corresponding passage opening (405). The PCB control board (309) integrates indicator lights (308) on the side of the electromagnet (307), and the indicator lights (308) extend into the corresponding material passage opening (405). The bottom surface of the drug delivery chamber (402) is equipped with magnet pieces (306) above the electromagnet (307), and when the electromagnet (307) is energized, the bottom magnetic pole of the magnet piece (306) is the same as the top magnetic pole of the corresponding electromagnet (307).

2. The portable time-controlled and dosage-controlled pillbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the medicine storage box (404) is higher than the top surface of the outer shell (2), and the box cover (1) is coaxially and detachably assembled with the top periphery of the medicine storage box (404) by means of threaded connection.

3. The portable time-controlled and dosage-controlled pillbox according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage space of the medicine box (404) and the medicine dispensing compartment (402) are both six in number and evenly distributed around the perimeter. The medicine dispensing compartments (402) are all transparent boxes.

4. A portable time-controlled and dosage-controlled pillbox according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: A control panel (302) is integrated on the front periphery of the outer casing (2). The front part of the control panel (302) integrates a display screen (305) for displaying the time, a buzzer (303) for emitting a medication reminder voice, and control buttons (304) for controlling the PCB control board (309). The display screen (305), the buzzer (303), and the control buttons (304) are all electrically connected to the PCB control board (309).

5. A portable time-controlled and dosage-controlled pillbox according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner bottom surface of the outer shell (2) is integrated with a power supply (3010), and the power supply (3010) is electrically connected to the PCB control board (309). The outer side of the outer shell (2) is provided with a charging interface (301) for charging the power supply (3010).

6. A portable time-controlled and dosage-controlled pillbox according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first annular flange (201) is located above the second annular flange (202). The outer diameter of the PCB control board (309) is smaller than the inner diameter of the first annular flange (201) but larger than the inner diameter of the second annular flange (202).