Intelligent sorting equipment for medical consumables

By introducing buffer and limiting mechanisms into the intelligent sorting equipment for medical consumables, the problem of collision during the delivery of consumables is solved, the protective sorting of consumables is achieved, and the reliability of the equipment is improved.

CN223980825UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-10CHINESE PEOPLES ARMED POLICE FORCE SHANGHAI GENERAL HOSPITAL
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-17
Publication Date
2026-03-10

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Technical Problem

Existing intelligent sorting equipment for medical consumables lacks a buffer structure when placing them into the collection bin, causing the consumables to collide directly with the inner wall of the collection bin, which can easily lead to damage.

Method used

A buffer mechanism is installed inside the collection bin, including a buffer plate, casters, sliders, memory foam, and a limiting mechanism. The buffer plate provides initial cushioning, while the slider and springs provide compression and the memory foam provides rebound, preventing consumables from directly colliding with the inner wall of the collection bin. The limiting mechanism uses positioning rods and limiting strips to prevent the collection bin from moving.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces collision damage to consumables during the falling process, ensures the integrity of consumables, and improves the efficiency of sorting equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of equipment sorting, and discloses an intelligent sorting device for medical consumables, which comprises a conveyor belt and a mechanical arm arranged on one side of the conveyor belt, a buffer mechanism and a limiting mechanism are arranged on one side of the conveyor belt, the buffer mechanism comprises a collecting barrel, a buffer plate is arranged on the inner wall of the collecting barrel, and the limiting mechanism is arranged on the buffer plate. The buffering plate is used for buffering and impacting falling consumables, the limiting mechanism comprises a limiting groove and a limiting strip, when the consumables are in contact with the buffering plate at the upper end in the falling process, the preliminary buffering effect is achieved, then the buffering plate rotates downwards to drive a sliding block to move downwards, a first spring can be extruded along with downward movement of the sliding block, and therefore the consumables are prevented from falling off. And then, the resilience force of the first spring is buffered by extruding the memory sponge during upward resilience, so that the consumable can be prevented from directly falling to the bottom end of the inner wall of the collecting barrel from the top end of the collecting barrel to be collided and damaged through buffering.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical device sorting technology, specifically, it relates to an intelligent sorting device for medical consumables. Background Technology

[0002] Against the backdrop of the booming development of the medical industry today, medical technology is constantly innovating, and new treatment methods and approaches are emerging one after another. This has not only driven a significant improvement in the level of medical services, but also led to an explosive growth in the demand for medical consumables in hospitals, with an increasingly diverse range of types. From routine consumables such as disposable syringes and infusion sets to high-end interventional therapy devices and precision testing reagents, various medical consumables play an indispensable role in medical work.

[0003] A search revealed that CN218691738U discloses an intelligent sorting device for medical consumables. By setting up a conveying component in the intelligent sorting device, a stepper motor in the conveying component drives a first screw and a second screw to rotate simultaneously. The first screw and the second screw drive the machine base and the robotic arm to move to the corresponding collection bin through a connecting block. This helps to expand the range of motion of the robotic arm and facilitates the robotic arm to sort more types of medical consumables.

[0004] When the device sorts and puts consumables into the collection bin, there is no internal structure to cushion the consumables. As a result, when the consumables fall from the top opening of the collection bin, they will directly hit the inner wall of the collection bin due to gravity, thus colliding with the collection bin. This can easily lead to damage to the consumables and affect their subsequent use.

[0005] In view of this, this utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the technical problem that the current device lacks an internal cushioning structure when sorting and placing consumables into the collection bin, causing them to fall directly onto the inner wall of the bin due to gravity and collide with it, thus easily leading to damage and affecting subsequent use, the basic concept of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A smart sorting device for medical consumables includes a conveyor belt and a robotic arm installed on one side of the conveyor belt. A buffer mechanism and a limiting mechanism are provided on one side of the conveyor belt.

[0008] The buffer mechanism includes a collection bucket, and a buffer plate is installed on the inner wall of the collection bucket. The buffer plate is used to buffer the impact of falling consumables.

[0009] The limiting mechanism includes a limiting groove and a limiting strip. A positioning hole is provided at the top of the limiting strip, and a positioning rod is engaged with the inner wall of the positioning hole. The positioning hole and the positioning rod are used to position the collection bucket.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the buffer mechanism includes a caster wheel connected to the bottom of the collection bucket. A groove is formed on the inner wall of the collection bucket, and a sliding rod is connected to the inner wall of the groove. A slider is slidably mounted on the outer wall of the sliding rod. A first spring is connected to the bottom of the slider, with the end of the first spring away from the slider connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the groove. A memory foam is connected to the end of the slider away from the first spring, and the end of the memory foam away from the slider is connected to the top of the inner wall of the groove. A rotating groove is formed on the inner wall of the collection bucket, and a rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the groove. The outer wall of the rotating shaft is connected to the outer wall of the buffer plate. A first hinge is connected to the bottom of the buffer plate, and a support rod is rotatably mounted on the first hinge. A second hinge is rotatably connected to the end of the support rod away from the first hinge, and one side of the outer wall of the second hinge is connected to the outer wall of the slider.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the limiting mechanism includes a connecting frame connected to the outer wall of one side of the conveyor belt. The connecting frame has a limiting groove on its bottom outer wall. The inner wall of the limiting groove is slidably disposed with the outer wall of the limiting strip. A fixing block is connected to the top of the connecting frame. A sliding hole is opened at the bottom of the fixing block. A second spring is connected to the top of the inner wall of the sliding hole. The end of the second spring away from the inner wall of the sliding hole is connected to the top of the positioning rod. A pull rod is connected to the top of the positioning rod.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, there are two support rods located at the bottom end of a single buffer plate, and the support rods are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the bottom end of the buffer plate.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the groove is fitted to the outer wall of the slider, and a buffer pad is provided at the top of the buffer plate.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the limiting groove and the outer wall of the limiting strip are properly fitted together.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the positioning hole is fitted to the outer wall of the positioning rod, and a force-bearing inclined surface is provided on the outer wall of the bottom end of the positioning rod.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0017] In this invention, when the consumable material falls, it first contacts the upper buffer plate, thus providing initial cushioning. Then, the buffer plate rotates downward, causing the slider to move down. As the slider moves down, it compresses the first spring, thus providing a certain cushioning effect. Subsequently, when it rebounds upward, it cushions the rebound force of the first spring by compressing the memory foam. This cushioning can prevent the consumable material from falling directly from the top of the collection bucket to the bottom of its inner wall, causing impact and damage.

[0018] This invention achieves initial positioning by inserting a limiting strip into the inner wall of the limiting groove. Then, the limiting strip compresses the positioning rod and moves upward, causing the second spring to compress. As the limiting strip continues to move, it moves the positioning hole below the positioning rod. At this point, the second spring rebounds and pushes the positioning rod downward, thus inserting it into the inner wall of the positioning hole to complete the installation and positioning. This prevents the collection bucket from moving out of its position during the collection process.

[0019] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] In the attached diagram:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the buffer mechanism of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the limiting mechanism of this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Conveyor belt; 2. Robotic arm; 31. Buffer mechanism; 311. Collection bucket; 312. Caster wheel; 313. Slide rail; 314. Slide rod; 315. First spring; 316. Slider; 317. Memory foam; 318. Rotating shaft; 319. Buffer plate; 3110. First hinge; 3111. Support rod; 3112. Second hinge; 32. Limiting mechanism; 321. Connecting frame; 322. Limiting groove; 323. Limiting strip; 324. Positioning hole; 325. Fixing block; 326. Second spring; 327. Positioning rod; 328. Pull rod. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this utility model.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an intelligent sorting device for medical consumables includes a conveyor belt 1 and a robotic arm 2 installed on one side of the conveyor belt 1. A buffer mechanism 31 and a limiting mechanism 32 are provided on one side of the conveyor belt 1. The buffer mechanism 31 includes a collection bin 311, and a buffer plate 319 is installed on the inner wall of the collection bin 311. The buffer plate 319 is used to buffer the impact of falling consumables. The limiting mechanism 32 includes a limiting groove 322 and a limiting bar 323. A positioning hole 324 is opened at the top of the limiting bar 323. A positioning rod 327 is engaged in the inner wall of the positioning hole 324. The positioning hole 324 and the positioning rod 327 are used to position the collection bin 311.

[0028] Furthermore, the buffer mechanism 31 includes a caster wheel 312 connected to the bottom of the collection bucket 311. A groove 313 is formed on the inner wall of the collection bucket 311. A sliding rod 314 is connected to the inner wall of the groove 313. A slider 316 is slidably mounted on the outer wall of the sliding rod 314. A first spring 315 is connected to the bottom of the slider 316. The end of the first spring 315 away from the slider 316 is connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the groove 313. A memory foam 317 is connected to the end of the slider 316 away from the first spring 315. The memory foam 317 is further away from the slider 316. 16 is connected at one end to the top of the inner wall of the slide 313. The inner wall of the collection bucket 311 is provided with a rotating groove. The inner wall of the rotating groove is rotatably provided with a rotating shaft 318. The outer wall of the rotating shaft 318 is connected to the outer wall of the buffer plate 319. The bottom end of the buffer plate 319 is connected to a first hinge seat 3110. A support rod 3111 is rotatably provided on the first hinge seat 3110. The end of the support rod 3111 away from the first hinge seat 3110 is rotatably connected to a second hinge seat 3112. The outer wall of one side of the second hinge seat 3112 is connected to the outer wall of the slider 316.

[0029] Furthermore, there are two support rods 3111 located at the bottom of a single buffer plate 319, and the support rods 3111 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the bottom of the buffer plate 319.

[0030] Furthermore, the inner wall of the slide 313 fits snugly against the outer wall of the slider 316, and a buffer pad is provided at the top of the buffer plate 319. The buffer pad can further buffer and protect the consumables that fall on the top of the buffer plate 319, thereby reducing the wear and tear of the consumables.

[0031] The limiting mechanism 32 includes a connecting frame 321 connected to the outer wall of one side of the conveyor belt 1. A limiting groove 322 is formed on the bottom outer wall of the connecting frame 321. The inner wall of the limiting groove 322 is slidably disposed with the outer wall of the limiting strip 323. A fixing block 325 is connected to the top of the connecting frame 321. A sliding hole is formed at the bottom of the fixing block 325. A second spring 326 is connected to the top of the inner wall of the sliding hole. The end of the second spring 326 away from the inner wall of the sliding hole is connected to the top of the positioning rod 327. A pull rod 328 is connected to the top of the positioning rod 327.

[0032] Furthermore, the inner wall of the limiting groove 322 and the outer wall of the limiting strip 323 are properly fitted together, which ensures the tight fit of the initial locking and limiting of the two, thereby improving stability.

[0033] Furthermore, the inner wall of the positioning hole 324 fits snugly against the outer wall of the positioning rod 327, and a force-bearing inclined surface is provided on the outer wall of the bottom end of the positioning rod 327. This ensures the tight fit of the positioning rod 327 into the inner wall of the positioning hole 324, thereby ensuring the stability of the snap-fit.

[0034] The implementation principle of the intelligent medical consumables sorting device in this embodiment is as follows: After intelligent sorting by the robotic arm 2, the consumables are placed into the collection bin 311 on one side. During the placement of the consumables, the consumables will be contacted by the top surface of the buffer plate 319 at the top, so that the consumables will receive an initial buffering effect, reducing the gravitational potential energy of the fall. Subsequently, due to the action of gravity, the buffer plate 319 will rotate through the rotating shaft 318. During the downward rotation of the buffer plate 319, the support rod 3111 will move downward. At this time, the support rod 3111 will drive the slider 316 to move downward on the outer wall of the slider 314 through the movable cooperation between the first hinge 3110 and the second hinge 3112. As the slider 316 moves downward, the first... The spring 315 is compressed, and the elasticity of the first spring 315 can provide a certain buffering effect on the downward rotation of the buffer plate 319. Then, as the first spring 315 returns to its original position, it will drive the slider 316 to move upward. The slider 316 will then squeeze the memory foam 317. At this time, the memory foam 317 will be compressed, and then the rebound force of the first spring 315 will be relieved, thereby reducing the rotational force of the buffer plate 319. Then, the consumable will continue to fall downward onto the second buffer plate 319 due to gravity, and the above buffering process will continue to repeat. Finally, it will fall to the bottom of the collection bucket 311 and be collected. This buffering can prevent the consumable from falling directly from the top of the collection bucket 311 to the bottom of its inner wall and causing collision and damage.

[0035] When the collection bin 311 needs to be collected and processed centrally, first pull the lever 328 upwards, causing the lever 328 to move the positioning rod 327 upwards. As the positioning rod 327 moves upwards, it will cause the second spring 326 to be squeezed. At this time, the outer wall of the positioning rod 327 can disengage from the inner wall of the positioning hole 324 opened at the top of the limiting strip 323, thus releasing the limiting strip 323 from its limiting position. Then, pull the collection bin 311 outwards, causing the outer wall of the limiting strip 323 to be pulled out of the inner wall of the limiting groove 322. The wall allows for centralized collection and processing. During installation, simply insert the limiting strip 323 into the inner wall of the limiting groove 322, then press the positioning rod 327 to move it upward. Subsequently, when the limiting strip 323 moves the positioning hole 324 to the position of the positioning rod 327, the second spring 326 rebounds and pushes the positioning rod 327 downward to reset, thus re-inserting it into the inner wall of the positioning hole 324, completing the limiting installation and preventing the collection bucket 311 from moving out of position during the collection process.

Claims

1. A medical consumable intelligent sorting device, comprising a conveying belt (1) and a mechanical arm (2) installed on one side of the conveying belt (1), characterized in that, One side of the conveying belt (1) is provided with a buffer mechanism (31) and a limiting mechanism (32): The buffer mechanism (31) comprises a collecting barrel (311), and a buffer plate (319) is arranged on the inner wall of the collecting barrel (311); the buffer plate (319) is used for buffering the impact of the falling consumables. The limiting mechanism (32) comprises a limiting groove (322) and a limiting strip (323), the top end of the limiting strip (323) is provided with a positioning hole (324), the inner wall of the positioning hole (324) is connected with a positioning rod (327), and the positioning hole (324) and the positioning rod (327) are used for positioning the collecting barrel (311).

2. The medical consumable intelligent sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer mechanism (31) comprises a universal wheel (312) connected to the bottom end of the collecting barrel (311), the inner wall of the collecting barrel (311) is provided with a sliding groove (313), the inner wall of the sliding groove (313) is connected with a sliding rod (314), the outer wall of the sliding rod (314) is slidably provided with a sliding block (316), the bottom end of the sliding block (316) is connected with a first spring (315), one end of the first spring (315) away from the sliding block (316) is connected to the bottom end of the inner wall of the sliding groove (313), one end of the sliding block (316) away from the first spring (315) is connected with a memory sponge (317), one end of the memory sponge (317) away from the sliding block (316) is connected to the top end of the inner wall of the sliding groove (313), the inner wall of the collecting barrel (311) is provided with a rotating groove, the rotating groove is rotatably provided with a rotating shaft (318), and the outer wall of the rotating shaft (318) is connected with the outer wall of the buffer plate (319).

3. The medical consumable intelligent sorting device according to claim 1, wherein, The limiting mechanism (32) comprises a connecting frame (321) connected to the outer wall of one side of the conveying belt (1), the bottom end of the connecting frame (321) is provided with the limiting groove (322), the inner wall of the limiting groove (322) and the outer wall of the limiting strip (323) are slidably arranged, the top end of the connecting frame (321) is connected with a fixed block (325), the bottom end of the fixed block (325) is provided with a sliding hole, the inner wall of the sliding hole is connected with a second spring (326) at the top end, one end of the second spring (326) away from the inner wall of the sliding hole is connected with the top end of the positioning rod (327), and the top end of the positioning rod (327) is connected with a pull rod (328).

4. The medical consumable intelligent sorting device according to claim 2, wherein, The number of the support rods (3111) at the bottom end of the single buffer plate (319) is two, and the support rods (3111) are symmetrically arranged on the both sides of the bottom end of the buffer plate (319).

5. The medical consumable intelligent sorting device according to claim 2, wherein, The inner wall of the sliding groove (313) and the outer wall of the sliding block (316) are matched and matched, and the top end of the buffer plate (319) is provided with a buffer pad.

6. The medical consumable intelligent sorting device according to claim 3, wherein, The inner wall of the limiting groove (322) is matched with the outer wall of the limiting strip (323).

7. The medical consumable intelligent sorting device according to claim 3, wherein, The inner wall of the positioning hole (324) is matched with the outer wall of the positioning rod (327), and a stress inclined surface is arranged on the outer wall of the bottom end of the positioning rod (327).

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  • Intelligent sorting equipment for medical consumables

    CN218691738U