Expanding device for medicine outlet of medicine dispensing machine

Abstract

The utility model provides an expanding device for a medicine outlet of a medicine dispensing machine, the medicine dispensing machine comprises the medicine outlet and a card reader configured corresponding to the medicine outlet, the expanding device comprises a conveying mechanism, a start-stop sensing mechanism and an automatic card swiping mechanism, the conveying mechanism is arranged below the medicine outlet, and medicines dispensed by the medicine outlet fall on the conveying mechanism; the start-stop sensing mechanism is arranged above the conveying mechanism, the start-stop sensing mechanism detects drugs at the corresponding positions on the conveying mechanism, and the start-stop sensing mechanism is in communication connection with the conveying mechanism; the automatic card swiping mechanism is arranged in front of the card reader and is in communication connection with the start-stop sensing mechanism. The expansion device provided by the utility model does not need to exchange information with the dispensing machine, does not need to change the circuit of the dispensing machine, has independent start and stop control capability, can realize lossless expansion, is safe and easy to implement, can reduce repeated work, and improves the dispensing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dispensing machine technology, and in particular to an extension device for the dispensing port of a dispensing machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of medical standards in my country, the workload of hospital pharmacies has surged. Many dispensing machines have been in service in hospital pharmacies for a long time, and some are no longer able to cope with the increasing number of outpatient visits. Due to the high cost of dispensing machines, upgrading and replacing them is unaffordable for many hospitals. Updating dispensing equipment not only incurs significant financial costs but also involves long processing times, complex procedures, and various site limitations, resulting in many relatively outdated machines still being used at overcapacity. Furthermore, many pharmacies currently use traditional dispensing machines that require manual brushing of the dispensing trays before feeding them into the machine's dispensing port to collect the dispensing medication, leading to high labor costs and low efficiency.

[0003] In other words, how to provide an expansion device for the dispensing port of a dispensing machine to achieve non-destructive expansion of the dispensing machine, so as to reduce repetitive work and improve dispensing efficiency, is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention aims to provide an expansion device for the dispensing port of a dispensing machine, thereby solving at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] This utility model provides an expansion device for the dispensing port of a medicine dispenser. The medicine dispenser includes a dispensing port and a card reader configured corresponding to the dispensing port. The expansion device includes:

[0006] A conveying mechanism is provided below the medicine outlet, and the medicine emitted from the medicine outlet falls onto the conveying mechanism.

[0007] A start / stop sensor mechanism is provided above the conveying mechanism. The start / stop sensor mechanism detects the medicine at a corresponding position on the conveying mechanism and is communicatively connected to the conveying mechanism.

[0008] An automatic card swiping mechanism is disposed in front of the card reader and is communicatively connected to the start / stop sensing mechanism.

[0009] Preferably, the conveying mechanism includes a conveying section, a driving section, and a supporting section. The conveying section is movably disposed on the supporting section, and the driving section is connected to the conveying section in a transmission manner, driving the conveying section to move relative to the supporting section.

[0010] Preferably, the start / stop sensing mechanism includes:

[0011] The first start-stop sensor component is fixedly connected to the support part and located at the front end of the conveying part. The front end of the conveying part is directly below the medicine outlet. The first start-stop sensor component detects the medicine that is sent from the medicine outlet and falls to the front end of the conveying part. The first start-stop sensor component is communicatively connected to the drive part and the automatic card swiping mechanism respectively.

[0012] The conveying direction of the conveying unit is from the front end of the conveying unit to the end end of the conveying unit.

[0013] Preferably, the start / stop sensing mechanism further includes:

[0014] The second start-stop sensor component is fixedly connected to the support part and located at the end of the conveying part, and is communicatively connected to the drive part.

[0015] Preferably, the automatic card swiping mechanism includes:

[0016] The device comprises a geared motor, a disc, and an identification card. The disc is fixedly connected to the rotation output shaft of the geared motor, and the identification card is fixedly disposed on the side of the disc away from the geared motor. The geared motor drives the disc to rotate, thereby rotating the identification card into the card reading area of ​​the card reader.

[0017] The first start / stop sensor component is communicatively connected to the geared motor.

[0018] Preferably, the drive unit, the geared motor, the first start-stop sensor component, and the second start-stop sensor component are all driven by a 12V voltage.

[0019] Preferably, the first start / stop sensing component includes a first fixing member, a first infrared sensor, and a first processing unit. The first infrared sensor and the first processing unit are fixedly disposed on the first fixing member. The first fixing member is fixedly connected to the support portion. The first infrared sensor is communicatively connected to the first processing unit. The first processing unit is communicatively connected to the drive portion and the geared motor, respectively.

[0020] Preferably, the second start / stop sensing component includes a second fixing member, a second infrared sensor, and a second processing unit. The second infrared sensor and the second processing unit are fixedly disposed on the second fixing member. The second fixing member is fixedly connected to the support portion. The second infrared sensor is communicatively connected to the second processing unit, and the second processing unit is communicatively connected to the drive portion.

[0021] Preferably, the support is detachably connected to the dispensing machine.

[0022] Preferably, the automatic card swiping mechanism further includes:

[0023] The motor drive circuit is communicatively connected to the geared motor and the first start / stop sensor component.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0025] Specifically, this utility model provides an extension device for the dispensing port of a dispensing machine. The dispensing machine includes a dispensing port and a card reader corresponding to the dispensing port. The extension device for the dispensing port of the dispensing machine provided in this application specifically includes a conveying mechanism, a start / stop sensing mechanism, and an automatic card swiping mechanism. The conveying mechanism is located below the dispensing port, and the medicine dispensed from the dispensing port falls onto the conveying mechanism for transport. The start / stop sensing mechanism is located above the conveying mechanism, and it detects the medicine at a corresponding position on the conveying mechanism. The start / stop sensing mechanism is communicatively connected to the conveying mechanism to transmit the detection result of the medicine at the corresponding position on the conveying mechanism to the conveying mechanism. The automatic card swiping mechanism is located in front of the card reader, and it is communicatively connected to the start / stop sensing mechanism to transmit the detection result of the medicine at the corresponding position on the conveying mechanism to the automatic card swiping mechanism. The expansion device provided in this application does not require information exchange with the dispensing machine, does not require modification of the dispensing machine's circuitry, has independent start-stop control capabilities, can achieve non-destructive expansion, is safe and easy to implement, and can reduce repetitive work and improve dispensing efficiency.

[0026] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more obvious and understandable, specific embodiments of this utility model are given below. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments 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.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the expansion device for the dispensing port of the dispensing machine in the embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism and start / stop sensing mechanism in the embodiments of this application.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] 1. Conveying mechanism;

[0032] 11. Conveying Department;

[0033] 12. Drive unit;

[0034] 13. Support section;

[0035] 2. Start / stop sensor mechanism;

[0036] 21. First start / stop sensor assembly;

[0037] 22. Second start / stop sensor component;

[0038] 3. Automatic card swiping mechanism;

[0039] 31. Gear motor;

[0040] 32. Disc;

[0041] 33. Identification card;

[0042] 4. Medicine outlet;

[0043] 5. Card reader;

[0044] 6. Medicines. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this specification, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this specification, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art are within the scope of protection of this utility model; wherein the keyword "and / or" involved in this embodiment indicates two situations, and or. In other words, A and / or B mentioned in the embodiments of this specification indicates two situations, A and B, and A or B, describing three states of A and B. For example, A and / or B means: only A is included and not B; only B is included and not A; and A and B are included.

[0046] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this specification, when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component present. When a component is considered to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there may be an intervening component present.

[0047] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model.

[0048] Example 1

[0049] Please see Figure 1-2 Specifically, in this embodiment of the extension device for the dispensing port 4 of a dispensing machine, the dispensing machine includes a dispensing port 4 and a card reader 5 corresponding to the dispensing port 4. The extension device for the dispensing port 4 of the dispensing machine provided in this application specifically includes a conveying mechanism 1, a start / stop sensing mechanism 2, and an automatic card swiping mechanism 3. The conveying mechanism 1 is located below the dispensing port 4, and the medicine 6 dispensed from the dispensing port 4 falls onto the conveying mechanism 1. The start / stop sensing mechanism 2 is located above the conveying mechanism 1, and the start / stop sensing mechanism 2 detects the medicine 6 at the corresponding position on the conveying mechanism 1. The start / stop sensing mechanism 2 is communicatively connected to the conveying mechanism 1. The automatic card swiping mechanism 3 is located in front of the card reader 5, and the automatic card swiping mechanism 3 is communicatively connected to the start / stop sensing mechanism 2.

[0050] Specifically, this utility model embodiment provides an extension device for the dispensing port 4 of a dispensing machine. The dispensing machine includes a dispensing port 4 and a card reader 5 corresponding to the dispensing port 4. The extension device for the dispensing port 4 of the dispensing machine provided in this application specifically includes a conveying mechanism 1, a start / stop sensing mechanism 2, and an automatic card swiping mechanism 3. The conveying mechanism 1 is located below the dispensing port 4, and the medicine 6 dispensed from the dispensing port 4 falls onto the conveying mechanism 1 for conveying. The start / stop sensing mechanism 2 is located above the conveying mechanism 1, and detects the medicine 6 at the corresponding position on the conveying mechanism 1. The start / stop sensing mechanism 2 is communicatively connected to the conveying mechanism 1 to transmit the detection result of the medicine 6 at the corresponding position on the conveying mechanism 1 to the conveying mechanism 1. The automatic card swiping mechanism 3 is located in front of the card reader 5, and is communicatively connected to the start / stop sensing mechanism 2 to transmit the detection result of the medicine 6 at the corresponding position on the conveying mechanism 1 to the automatic card swiping mechanism 3. The expansion device provided in this application embodiment does not require information exchange with the dispensing machine, does not require modification of the dispensing machine circuit, has independent control start and stop capabilities, can achieve non-destructive expansion, is safe and easy to implement, and can reduce repetitive work and improve dispensing efficiency.

[0051] In one possible implementation, the conveying mechanism 1 includes a conveying section 11, a driving section 12, and a supporting section 13. The conveying section 11 is movably disposed on the supporting section 13, and the driving section 12 is connected to the conveying section 11 in a transmission manner, driving the conveying section 11 to move relative to the supporting section 13.

[0052] In this process, the medicine 6 emitted from the medicine outlet 4 lands at the front end of the conveying unit 11. Under the driving action of the driving unit 12, the conveying unit 11 transports the medicine 6 from the front end of the conveying unit 11 to the end end of the conveying unit 11 to realize the delivery of the medicine 6.

[0053] The support part 13 can serve as a support and a fixed installation function, that is, the support part 13 can be detachably connected to the dispensing machine by means of threads.

[0054] In one possible implementation, the start / stop sensing mechanism 2 includes a first start / stop sensing component 21, which is fixedly connected to the support part 13 and located at the front end of the conveying part 11. The front end of the conveying part 11 is directly below the medicine outlet 4. The first start / stop sensing component 21 detects the medicine 6 that is emitted from the medicine outlet 4 and falls to the front end of the conveying part 11. The first start / stop sensing component 21 is communicatively connected to the drive part 12 and the automatic card swiping mechanism 3. The conveying direction of the conveying part 11 is from the front end of the conveying part 11 to the end end of the conveying part 11.

[0055] Specifically, since the front end of the conveying unit 11 is directly below the medicine outlet 4, the first start-stop sensor component 21 is positioned at the front end of the conveying unit 11 to detect the medicine 6 falling from the medicine outlet 4. The first start-stop sensor component 21 is configured to communicate with both the driving unit 12 and the automatic card reader 3, so that the detection result of the medicine 6 by the first start-stop sensor component 21 is sent to both the driving unit 12 and the automatic card reader 3. Specifically, when the first start-stop sensor component 21 does not detect the medicine 6, the automatic card reader 3 is driven to rotate the identification card 33 on the automatic card reader 3 to the card reader 5 for identification; when the first start-stop sensor component 21 detects the medicine 6, the automatic card reader 3 is driven to rotate the identification card 33 on the automatic card reader 3 out of the card reader 5.

[0056] Furthermore, the start-stop sensing mechanism 2 also includes a second start-stop sensing component 22, which is fixedly connected to the support part 13 and located at the end of the conveying part 11. The second start-stop sensing component 22 is communicatively connected to the drive part 12.

[0057] Specifically, the end of the conveying unit 11 is used to pick up medicine. The second start-stop sensor component 22 is set at the end of the conveying unit 11 to detect the medicine 6 to be picked up. The second start-stop sensor component 22 is configured to communicate with the drive unit 12 so that when the second start-stop sensor component 22 detects the medicine 6, the drive unit 12 of the conveying mechanism 1 will be turned off.

[0058] In one possible implementation, the automatic card swiping mechanism 3 includes a geared motor 31, a disc 32, and an identification card 33. The disc 32 is fixedly connected to the rotation output shaft of the geared motor 31, and the identification card 33 is fixedly disposed on the side of the disc 32 away from the geared motor 31. The geared motor 31 drives the disc 32 to rotate and rotate the identification card 33 to the card reading area of ​​the card reader 5. The first start / stop sensing component 21 is communicatively connected to the geared motor 31.

[0059] Specifically, when the geared motor 31 rotates, it drives the disc 32 to rotate, so as to rotate the identification card 33 to the card reading area of ​​the card reader 5. After the card reader 5 reads the identification card 33, it dispenses a corresponding patient's medicine 6 from the medicine outlet 4 in a preset order.

[0060] As one possible approach, the automatic card swiping mechanism 3 can be configured to include a housing, in which the geared motor 31, disc 32, and identification card 33 are all located. The side of the housing closest to the identification card 33 is open, allowing the automatic card swiping mechanism 3 to be installed in front of the card reader 5. Since some card readers 5 are independent of the dispensing machine, the automatic card swiping mechanism 3 can also be set separately from the conveying mechanism 1. The specific configuration can be adapted according to the actual setting of the card reader 5 of the dispensing machine. The installation method can be achieved using existing technology.

[0061] In one possible implementation, the drive unit 12, the geared motor 31, the first start-stop sensor component 21, and the second start-stop sensor component 22 are all driven by a 12V voltage, resulting in low operating voltage, small total operating current, and safety and ease of implementation.

[0062] In one possible implementation, the first start-stop sensing component 21 includes a first fixing member, a first infrared sensor, and a first processing unit. The first infrared sensor and the first processing unit are fixedly disposed on the first fixing member. The first fixing member is fixedly connected to the support part 13. The first infrared sensor is communicatively connected to the first processing unit. The first processing unit is communicatively connected to the drive part 12 and the geared motor 31, respectively.

[0063] Furthermore, the second start / stop sensing component 22 includes a second fixing member, a second infrared sensor, and a second processing unit. The second infrared sensor and the second processing unit are fixedly mounted on the second fixing member. The second fixing member is fixedly connected to the support part 13. The second infrared sensor is communicatively connected to the second processing unit, and the second processing unit is communicatively connected to the drive part 12.

[0064] Specifically, the first infrared sensor and the first processing unit are fixed to the support 13 at the front end of the conveying section 11 by the first fixing member. The first infrared sensor detects the medicine 6 at the front end of the conveying section 11, and the first processing unit is used to send signals. Similarly, the second infrared sensor and the second processing unit are fixed to the support 13 at the end of the conveying section 11 by the second fixing member. The second infrared sensor detects the medicine 6 at the end of the conveying section 11, and the second processing unit is used to send signals.

[0065] The specific implementation method is as follows: When the first infrared sensor does not detect the medicine 6, the geared motor 31 of the automatic card swiping mechanism 3 is driven to rotate to rotate the identification card 33 on the automatic card swiping mechanism 3 to the card reading area of ​​the card reader 5 for identification. At the same time, a start transmission signal is sent to the transmission mechanism 1. When the first infrared sensor detects the medicine 6, the geared motor 31 of the automatic card swiping mechanism 3 is driven to rotate to rotate the identification card 33 on the disc 32 out of the card reading area of ​​the card reader 5. When the second infrared sensor detects the medicine 6, a stop transmission signal is sent to the transmission mechanism 1. The signal level sent by the second start / stop sensor component 22 to the transmission mechanism 1 can be set to be higher than the signal level sent by the first start / stop sensor component 21 to the transmission mechanism 1.

[0066] In one possible implementation, the automatic card reader 3 further includes a motor drive circuit, which is communicatively connected to the geared motor 31 and the first start / stop sensor component 21, respectively, to control the rotation angle and operating speed of the geared motor 31. The motor drive circuit can be implemented using existing technology.

[0067] It should be noted that the expansion device provided in this application is designed based on the traditional dispensing machine that requires manual scanning of the box. Those skilled in the art will understand that the box that requires manual scanning has an identification code. The card reader 5 on the dispensing machine identifies the identification code on the box to bind a patient's identity information. Therefore, each box needs to have a different identification code, which is costly and repetitive.

[0068] Based on this, this application, by setting up a conveying mechanism 1, a start / stop sensing mechanism 2, and an automatic card-swiping mechanism 3, achieves automatic card-swiping and drug delivery functions based on the drug status detected by the start / stop sensing mechanism 2. This realizes a non-destructive expansion of the dispensing machine, achieving the technical effect of reducing repetitive work and improving dispensing efficiency. With adaptable modifications, this application can be applied to drug delivery in scenarios such as intravenous compounding centers, nurses' medication preparation rooms, and pediatric infusion rooms, further reducing repetitive work.

[0069] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., illustrated in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness and purpose of this invention, should still fall within the scope of the disclosed technical content. Furthermore, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this invention.

[0070] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model's technical solution. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the content of the present utility model's technical solution shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model's technical solution.

Claims

1. An extension device for a dispensing machine dispensing port, the dispensing machine comprising a dispensing port and a card reader arranged in correspondence with the dispensing port, characterized in that, The expansion device comprises: A conveying mechanism arranged below the medicine outlet, the medicine emitted from the medicine outlet falling on the conveying mechanism; A start-stop sensing mechanism arranged above the conveying mechanism, the start-stop sensing mechanism detecting the medicine at a corresponding position on the conveying mechanism, and the start-stop sensing mechanism being in communication connection with the conveying mechanism; An automatic card swiping mechanism arranged in front of the card reader, the automatic card swiping mechanism being in communication connection with the start-stop sensing mechanism.

2. The expansion device for the medicine outlet of the medicine dispensing machine according to claim 1, wherein The conveying mechanism comprises a conveying part, a driving part and a supporting part, the conveying part being movably arranged on the supporting part, the driving part being in transmission connection with the conveying part, and the driving part driving the conveying part to move relative to the supporting part.

3. The extension device for the medicine outlet of the medicine dispensing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The start-stop sensing mechanism comprises: A first start-stop sensing assembly fixedly connected with the supporting part and located at the front end of the conveying part, the front end of the conveying part being directly below the medicine outlet, the first start-stop sensing assembly detecting the medicine emitted from the medicine outlet and falling on the front end of the conveying part, and the first start-stop sensing assembly being in communication connection with the driving part and the automatic card swiping mechanism respectively; The conveying direction of the conveying part is from the front end of the conveying part to the end of the conveying part.

4. The extension device for the medicine outlet of the medicine dispensing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The start-stop sensing mechanism further comprises: A second start-stop sensing assembly fixedly connected with the supporting part and located at the end of the conveying part, the second start-stop sensing assembly being in communication connection with the driving part.

5. The extension device for the dispensing opening of a dispensing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The automatic card swiping mechanism comprises: A reduction motor, a disc and an identification card, the disc being fixedly connected with the rotating output shaft of the reduction motor, the identification card being fixedly arranged on the side of the disc away from the reduction motor, the reduction motor driving the disc to rotate to rotate the identification card into the card reading area of the card reader; The first start-stop sensing assembly is in communication connection with the reduction motor.

6. The expansion device for the medicine outlet of the medicine dispensing machine according to claim 5, wherein The driving part, the reduction motor, the first start-stop sensing assembly and the second start-stop sensing assembly are all driven by 12V voltage.

7. The extension device for the dispensing opening of a dispensing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first start-stop sensing assembly comprises a first fixing member, a first infrared sensor and a first processing unit, the first infrared sensor and the first processing unit being fixedly arranged on the first fixing member, the first fixing member being fixedly connected with the supporting part, the first infrared sensor being in communication connection with the first processing unit, and the first processing unit being in communication connection with the driving part and the reduction motor respectively.

8. The expansion device for the medicine outlet of the medicine dispensing machine according to claim 7, wherein The second start-stop sensing assembly comprises a second fixing member, a second infrared sensor and a second processing unit. The second infrared sensor and the second processing unit are fixedly arranged on the second fixing member. The second fixing member is fixedly connected with the support part. The second infrared sensor is in communication connection with the second processing unit. The second processing unit is in communication connection with the driving part. 9.The device for expanding the medicine outlet of the medicine dispensing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support part is detachably connected with the medicine dispensing machine.

10. The extension for the dispensing outlet of a dispensing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The automatic card swiping mechanism further comprises: A motor driving circuit, which is in communication connection with the speed reducer motor and the first start-stop sensing assembly respectively.

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