Oral liquid bottle storing and taking device
By combining a semiconductor cooler and a rotary retrieval device, the problems of large size and temperature fluctuation in existing devices are solved, achieving temperature-controlled storage and temperature stability during the medication retrieval process suitable for home use, thus ensuring the efficacy of the medication.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520624753.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing temperature-controlled oral liquid storage devices are bulky and unsuitable for home use. Furthermore, the temperature inside the container rises instantly when the lid is opened to remove the medicine, affecting its efficacy.
It uses a semiconductor cooler and a rotary accessor. The temperature inside the box is controlled by an adjustable temperature control switch. The rotary accessor places the oral liquid bottle at the medicine drawer to avoid temperature fluctuations caused by gas exchange when the lid is opened.
It achieves effective temperature control inside the box during the medication dispensing process, ensuring the efficacy of the medication. The device is small in size and suitable for home use, and can flexibly store a variety of oral liquids.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical storage equipment technology, and in particular to oral liquid bottle storage and retrieval technology. Background Technology
[0002] Oral liquids are in high demand in households due to their use in treating childhood illnesses, providing nutritional supplements, regulating health and immunity, and addressing certain diseases.
[0003] Some oral liquids have strict requirements for storage temperature, such as:
[0004] 1. Biological agents
[0005] Insulin: Insulin is a protein hormone that is very sensitive to temperature. It is easily inactivated or denatured at room temperature and needs to be stored in a refrigerated environment at 2-8℃.
[0006] Growth hormone: used to treat growth and development problems in children, it needs to be stored at low temperatures to prevent protein denaturation.
[0007] 2. Live bacteria preparations
[0008] Probiotic oral liquids, such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus acidophilus, are live bacteria preparations that are sensitive to temperature. High temperatures can cause the bacteria to become inactive, so they need to be stored in a refrigerated environment at 2-8℃.
[0009] Enterogermina oral liquid contains Bacillus licheniformis, which needs to be stored at low temperatures to maintain the activity of the bacterial flora.
[0010] 3. Special oral solutions
[0011] Oral antibiotic solutions, such as amoxicillin oral solution and cefaclor oral solution, are subject to temperature sensitivity and require refrigeration to prevent a decrease in efficacy.
[0012] Traditional Chinese medicine oral liquids, such as honeysuckle compound and isatis root oral liquid, contain volatile or easily oxidized ingredients and need to be stored in a refrigerated environment at 2-8℃.
[0013] 4. Oral vitamin solutions
[0014] Vitamin B12 oral solution: Vitamin B12 is sensitive to light and heat and should be stored in a cool, dark environment.
[0015] Vitamin C oral solution: Vitamin C is easily oxidized and needs to be stored in a low-temperature environment to extend its shelf life.
[0016] 5. Other oral liquids requiring temperature control
[0017] Oral solutions for infants and young children, such as antipyretics (e.g., ibuprofen suspension) and cough syrups, usually need to be stored in a refrigerated environment at 2-8℃ to ensure stable efficacy.
[0018] This has created a need for low-temperature storage of oral liquids.
[0019] Currently, oral liquid storage devices with temperature control functions are relatively large and are designed for bulk storage, making them unsuitable for home use.
[0020] Setting up an evaporative compression refrigeration system in a storage container to control the temperature is costly and bulky, making it unsuitable for home use.
[0021] When addressing the issue of temperature-controlled storage of oral liquid bottles, the applicant discovered that if the cap is opened and the bottle is removed, there will be a significant gas exchange between the inside and outside of the container, causing the temperature inside the container to rise instantly above the storage temperature. Cooling down the container again takes time, which can reduce the efficacy of the medicine during repeated use and retrieval. Utility Model Content
[0022] The purpose of this invention is to provide an oral liquid bottle storage and retrieval device that can control the storage temperature and significantly reduce the impact of the dispensing process on the internal temperature of the box.
[0023] To achieve the above objectives, the oral liquid bottle storage and retrieval device of this utility model includes a box body, a semiconductor cooler and its adjustable temperature control switch installed on the side wall of the box body, a medicine storage port and a medicine retrieval drawer installed on the side wall of the box body, and a cover plate hinged to the medicine storage port for closing the medicine storage port; a rotary storage and retrieval device is provided inside the box body, the rotary storage and retrieval device is driven by a micro motor, the rotary storage and retrieval device is used to receive the oral liquid bottle at the medicine storage port and put the oral liquid bottle at the medicine retrieval drawer; a motor switch for the micro motor is provided on the side wall of the box body.
[0024] The micro motor is a stepper motor, which is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the box and located at the center of the box; the micro motor is connected to a rotating shaft through a coupling;
[0025] The rotary access device includes a central sleeve, which is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft; a number of storage units are connected to the outer wall of the central sleeve, and the storage units are evenly distributed along the circumference of the central sleeve.
[0026] Each storage unit includes a storage tank for storing oral liquid bottles; the storage tank is open at both its radial outer end and top; the bottom wall of the storage tank extends radially out of the storage tank and is fixedly connected to a baffle at the top, forming an access area between the baffle and the radial outer end of the storage tank.
[0027] A spring is fixedly connected to the radial inner wall of the storage tank, and a push plate is connected to the end of the spring. The push plate is used to press the outermost oral liquid bottle on the baffle so that the outermost oral liquid bottle is located in the storage and retrieval position.
[0028] The top wall of the box above the medicine drawer is connected downward to a stop bar for pushing the outermost oral liquid bottle from the storage area. The bottom of the stop bar is higher than the bottom wall of the storage tank, and the distance between the bottom of the stop bar and the bottom wall of the storage tank is 0.5 to 1.5 cm. The medicine drawer is located below the stop bar. The stop bar is located on the rotation path of the storage area of the rotary retrieval device.
[0029] When one storage slot is located above the medicine drawer, the medicine slot is directly opposite the other storage slot.
[0030] The lever is equipped with a limit switch. The vertical height of the limit switch corresponds to the height of the access part. The limit switch is connected to the circuit of the micro motor. When the limit switch is triggered, the micro motor stops moving.
[0031] The side walls of the box are also equipped with a sterilization drawer and a seasoning drawer, which are optional additional structures. Their presence or absence does not affect the basic function of the rotary retrieval device and the medicine drawer in achieving low-temperature temperature-controlled storage and retrieval; and as shown in the attached... Figure 5 As shown, the sterilization drawer and seasoning drawer are located on the side wall of the box, while the rotary access device is located in the center of the box. These two drawers are spatially separated. Based on this arrangement, those skilled in the art can reasonably infer that the sliding stroke of the drawer will not intrude into the range of motion of the rotary access device, thus avoiding motion interference. The sterilization drawer is located above the seasoning drawer, and the box above the sterilization drawer contains an ultraviolet sterilization lamp for irradiating the interior space of the sterilization drawer. The seasoning drawer is used to hold food-grade seasonings suitable for infants and children. A sterilization switch for controlling the ultraviolet sterilization lamp is located on the side wall of the box.
[0032] The thermoelectric cooler has a cooling surface and a heat dissipation surface. The cooling surface of the thermoelectric cooler faces the internal space of the box, while the heat dissipation surface faces the outside of the box and is connected to a fan.
[0033] This utility model has the following advantages:
[0034] By adjusting the adjustable temperature control switch, this invention uses a semiconductor cooler to maintain the temperature inside the box within a predetermined range, meeting the need for storing oral liquid bottles at specific temperatures. In this invention, the box does not have a single, continuous lid, avoiding excessive temperature fluctuations when opening the lid to access the medication. Gas exchange between the outside and the dispensing drawer only occurs when the drawer is opened and the oral liquid bottle is removed. The impact is limited to the dispensing drawer and does not directly affect the temperature at the rotary dispensing mechanism, preventing the temperature of the stored oral liquid from exceeding the predetermined range and effectively ensuring the medication's efficacy.
[0035] In addition, semiconductor coolers significantly reduce size compared to compression refrigeration systems. This invention has the advantages of being small, portable, and suitable for home use.
[0036] The rotary retrieval device has a simple structure. By controlling its rotation direction, the retrieval part can encounter a stop bar when it is about to leave the medicine drawer. This stop bar will push the oral liquid bottle in the retrieval part into the medicine drawer, so that the medicine can be retrieved without opening the top cover of the box. Moreover, only the medicine drawer exchanges gas with the outside world during the retrieval process, thus avoiding the influence of external gas on the oral liquid bottle that has not been retrieved.
[0037] Multiple storage slots can be used to store more bottles of the same type of oral liquid, or to classify and store different types of oral liquid bottles, making them flexible and convenient to use.
[0038] During the rotation of the rotary retrieval device, when the oral liquid bottle on top of the retrieval part presses against the stop bar and limit switch, on the one hand, the stop bar blocks the movement of the oral liquid bottle, thus pushing the oral liquid bottle off the retrieval part; on the other hand, the limit switch is triggered, thereby stopping the micro motor and stopping the rotary retrieval device from rotating.
[0039] Oral liquid bottles may harbor bacteria or become contaminated after being stored for an extended period and should be sterilized before use. Additionally, oral liquid bottles need to be sterilized if they accidentally come into contact with unclean items, or if they need to be reused. Placing the oral liquid bottle in a sterilization drawer and turning on the sterilization switch allows for convenient sterilization. A flavoring drawer allows for easy adjustment of the oral liquid's taste to make it easier for young children to take their medication. Attached Figure Description
[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0041] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 AA sectional view.
[0042] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Top view.
[0043] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 DD sectional view.
[0044] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional perspective view of the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0045] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, the oral liquid bottle storage and retrieval device of this utility model includes a box body 1. A semiconductor cooler 2 and its adjustable temperature control switch 3 are installed on the side wall of the box body 1 (an adjustable temperature controller can also be used; the adjustable temperature control switch 3 is set on the inner side wall of the box body 1 and spaced apart from the semiconductor cooler 2). The side wall of the box body 1 is provided with a medicine storage port and a medicine retrieval drawer 6 is installed. The medicine storage port is hinged to a cover plate 5 for closing the medicine storage port by a hinge 4. The cover plate 5 is provided with a handle or groove 7 for easy opening of the cover plate.
[0046] The box 1 contains a rotary retrieval device, which is driven by a micro motor 8. The rotary retrieval device is used to receive the oral liquid bottle at the storage port and place the oral liquid bottle in the dispensing drawer 6. The side wall of the box 1 is equipped with a motor switch 9 for the micro motor 8. The micro motor 8 can be a micro forward and reverse motor, in which case the motor switch 9 is a forward and reverse switch accordingly.
[0047] By adjusting the adjustable temperature control switch 3, this invention can maintain the temperature inside the box 1 within a predetermined range using the semiconductor cooler 2, meeting the need for storing oral liquid bottles at a specific temperature. In this invention, the box 1 does not have a single, continuous lid, avoiding excessive impact on the internal temperature of the box 1 when opening the lid to access the medication. When retrieving the medication, gas exchange between the outside air and the medicine drawer 6 only occurs when the medicine drawer 6 is opened and the oral liquid bottle is removed, limiting the impact to the medicine drawer.
[0048] 6. It does not directly affect the temperature at the rotary retrieval device, and the temperature of the oral liquid stored in box 1 will not exceed the predetermined range, thus effectively ensuring the efficacy of the medicine.
[0049] In addition, the semiconductor cooler 2 has a significantly smaller size compared to the compression refrigeration system. This utility model has the advantages of being small in size, easy to carry, and suitable for home use.
[0050] The micro motor 8 is a stepper motor, which is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the box 1 and located at the center of the box 1; the micro motor 8 is connected to the rotating shaft 11 through the coupling 10;
[0051] The rotary access device includes a central sleeve 12, which is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 11; a number of storage units are connected to the outer wall of the central sleeve 12, and each storage unit is evenly distributed along the circumference of the central sleeve 12.
[0052] Each storage unit includes a storage tank 13 for storing oral liquid bottles; the outer radial end and top of the storage tank 13 are open; the bottom wall of the storage tank 13 extends radially out of the storage tank 13 and is fixedly connected to a baffle 14 upward, forming an access portion 15 between the baffle 14 and the outer radial end of the storage tank 13.
[0053] A spring 16 is fixedly connected to the radial inner wall of the storage tank 13. A push plate 17 is connected to the end of the spring 16. The push plate 17 is used to press the outermost oral liquid bottle onto the baffle 14 so that the outermost oral liquid bottle is located in the storage and retrieval position 15.
[0054] The top wall of the box 1 above the medicine drawer 6 is connected downward to a stop bar 18 for pushing the outermost oral liquid bottle from the storage part 15. The bottom end of the stop bar 18 is higher than the bottom wall of the storage tank 13, and the distance between the bottom end of the stop bar 18 and the bottom wall of the storage tank 13 is 0.5~1.5 cm (inclusive). The medicine drawer 6 is located below the stop bar 18. The stop bar 18 is located on the rotation path of the storage part 15 of the rotary retrieval device.
[0055] When one storage slot 13 is located above the medicine drawer 6, the medicine opening is directly opposite the other storage slot 13.
[0056] The rotary retrieval device has a simple structure. By controlling its rotation direction, the retrieval part 15 can encounter the stop bar 18 when it is about to leave the medicine drawer 6. This causes the stop bar 18 to push the oral liquid bottle in the retrieval part 15 into the medicine drawer 6, so that the medicine can be retrieved without opening the top cover of the box 1. Moreover, only the medicine drawer 6 exchanges gas with the outside world when retrieving the medicine, thus avoiding the influence of external gas on the oral liquid bottle that has not been retrieved.
[0057] Multiple storage slots 13 can be used to store more bottles of the same type of oral liquid, or to store different types of oral liquid bottles in different categories, making them flexible and convenient to use.
[0058] A limit switch is provided on the stop lever 18. The vertical height of the limit switch corresponds to the height of the access part 15 (thus allowing the stop lever 18 to block the oral liquid bottle). The limit switch is connected to the circuit of the micro motor 8. When the limit switch is triggered, the micro motor 8 stops operating. The limit switch is a mechanical contact switch, fixed to the side of the stop lever 18. When the oral liquid bottle squeezes the stop lever 18, the switch is triggered to disconnect the circuit of the micro motor 8. The limit switch is a conventional technology and is not shown in the figure.
[0059] During the rotation of the rotary retrieval device, when the oral liquid bottle on the retrieval part 15 presses against the stop bar 18 and the limit switch, on the one hand, the stop bar 18 blocks the movement of the oral liquid bottle, thereby pushing the oral liquid bottle off the retrieval part 15; on the other hand, the limit switch is triggered, thereby stopping the micro motor 8 and stopping the rotary retrieval device from rotating.
[0060] The side wall of the box 1 is also equipped with a sterilization drawer 19 and a seasoning drawer 20. The sterilization drawer 19 is located above the seasoning drawer 20. An ultraviolet sterilization lamp 22 is installed inside the box 1 above the sterilization drawer 19 to irradiate the interior space of the sterilization drawer 19. The seasoning drawer 20 is used to hold food-grade seasonings (such as sugar-free sweeteners) suitable for infants and children. A sterilization switch 23 for controlling the ultraviolet sterilization lamp 22 is provided on the side wall of the box 1. In the figure, the seasoning drawer 20 is in the position of being removed from its drawer slide 21. The outer surface of each drawer is provided with a handle or handle groove for easy pulling out.
[0061] Oral liquid bottles may harbor bacteria or become contaminated after being stored for an extended period and should be sterilized before use. Additionally, oral liquid bottles need to be sterilized if they accidentally come into contact with unclean items or if they need to be reused. Simply place the oral liquid bottle in the sterilization drawer 19 and turn on the sterilization switch 23 for convenient sterilization. The flavoring drawer 20 allows for easy adjustment of the oral liquid's taste to make it easier for young children to take the medication.
[0062] The thermoelectric cooler 2 has a cooling surface and a heat dissipation surface. The cooling surface of the thermoelectric cooler 2 faces the interior space of the housing 1, and the heat dissipation surface faces the exterior of the housing 1 and is connected to a fan 24. The fan 24 is used to cool the thermoelectric cooler.
[0063] The heat dissipation surface of 2 can be turned on synchronously with the semiconductor cooler 2, or it can be started after the semiconductor cooler 2 is turned on by a time delay relay.
[0064] Before use, adjust the operating temperature range of the adjustable temperature control switch 3 to match the predetermined storage temperature range. Turn on the semiconductor cooler 2. Under the control of the adjustable temperature control switch 3, the cooling temperature range of the semiconductor cooler 2 matches the predetermined oral liquid storage temperature range, thereby controlling the temperature inside the box 1 within the predetermined range. Straws, bottle openers, pins, and other auxiliary tools can be placed in the seasoning drawer 20 and the sterilization drawer 19 for convenient use.
[0065] When storing medicine, the micro motor 8 is turned on via motor switch 9, causing the rotary storage device to rotate. The cover 5 is opened, and when a storage slot 13 reaches the storage opening, the motor switch 9 is turned off. The push plate 17 at the end of the spring 16 is pressed, placing the oral liquid bottle on the storage / retrieval part 15. Then, the oral liquid bottle in the storage / retrieval part 15 is pushed inwards to place a new oral liquid bottle in the storage / retrieval part 15 until the storage slot 13 is full. This process is repeated until all the oral liquid bottles to be stored are filled, or all storage slots 13 are completely full (at this point, a 360-degree rotation is not required, so no oral liquid bottle in the storage / retrieval part 15 will collide with the stop bar 18).
[0066] When retrieving the medicine, the micro motor 8 is activated via motor switch 9, causing the rotary retrieval device to rotate. When an oral liquid bottle in the retrieval section 15 of a storage slot 13 collides with the stop bar 18, the stop bar 18 prevents the oral liquid bottle from moving, thus pushing it into the retrieval section 15. Simultaneously, a limit switch is triggered, causing the micro motor 8 to stop operating and the rotary retrieval device to stop rotating. The user then opens the medicine drawer 6 and retrieves the oral liquid bottle that has fallen into it for use.
[0067] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate and not limit the technical solutions of this utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can still be made to the utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. Any modifications or partial substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. An oral liquid bottle storage and retrieval device, comprising a housing, characterized in that: The box has a semiconductor cooler and an adjustable temperature control switch installed on its side wall. The side wall of the box has a medicine storage port and a medicine dispensing drawer. The medicine storage port is hinged with a cover for closing the medicine storage port. The box has a rotary retrieval device, which is driven by a micro motor. The rotary retrieval device is used to receive the oral liquid bottle at the medicine storage port and put the oral liquid bottle down at the medicine dispensing drawer. The side wall of the box has a motor switch for the micro motor.
2. The oral liquid bottle storage and retrieval device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The micro motor is a stepper motor, which is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the box and located at the center of the box; the micro motor is connected to a rotating shaft through a coupling; The rotary access device includes a central sleeve, which is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft; a number of storage units are connected to the outer wall of the central sleeve, and the storage units are evenly distributed along the circumference of the central sleeve. Each storage unit includes a storage tank for storing oral liquid bottles; the storage tank is open at both its radial outer end and top; the bottom wall of the storage tank extends radially out of the storage tank and is fixedly connected to a baffle at the top, forming an access area between the baffle and the radial outer end of the storage tank. A spring is fixedly connected to the radial inner wall of the storage tank, and a push plate is connected to the end of the spring. The push plate is used to press the outermost oral liquid bottle on the baffle so that the outermost oral liquid bottle is located in the storage and retrieval position. The top wall of the box above the medicine drawer is connected downward to a stop bar for pushing the outermost oral liquid bottle from the storage area. The bottom of the stop bar is higher than the bottom wall of the storage tank, and the distance between the bottom of the stop bar and the bottom wall of the storage tank is 0.5 to 1.5 cm. The medicine drawer is located below the stop bar. The stop bar is located on the rotation path of the storage area of the rotary retrieval device. When one storage slot is located above the medicine drawer, the medicine slot is directly opposite the other storage slot.
3. The oral liquid bottle storage and retrieval device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lever is equipped with a limit switch. The vertical height of the limit switch corresponds to the height of the access part. The limit switch is connected to the circuit of the micro motor. When the limit switch is triggered, the micro motor stops moving.
4. The oral liquid bottle storage and retrieval device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box also has a sterilization drawer and a seasoning drawer installed on its side wall. The sterilization drawer is located above the seasoning drawer. The box above the sterilization drawer is equipped with an ultraviolet sterilization lamp for irradiating the interior space of the sterilization drawer. The seasoning drawer is used to hold food-grade seasonings suitable for infants and children. The side wall of the box is equipped with a sterilization switch for controlling the ultraviolet sterilization lamp.
5. The oral liquid bottle storage and retrieval device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The thermoelectric cooler has a cooling surface and a heat dissipation surface. The cooling surface of the thermoelectric cooler faces the internal space of the box, while the heat dissipation surface faces the outside of the box and is connected to a fan.