Medicine storage box for hospital pharmacy
By designing foldable partitions and side panels, the problem of large space occupation of medicine storage boxes was solved, achieving efficient space utilization of medicine storage boxes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YUANDA UNITED HOSPITAL DAZHOU TONGCHUAN DISTRICT RED CROSS HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
The existing medicine storage boxes have partitions that are integrated with the box body and cannot be folded, resulting in multiple medicine storage boxes taking up a lot of space.
The design incorporates foldable partitions and side panels, with the movement of the side panels controlled by a drive assembly to fold and unfold the partitions, allowing multiple medicine storage boxes to be stacked.
It effectively saves storage space for medicine boxes and improves the space utilization rate of pharmacies.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medicine storage boxes, and in particular relates to a medicine storage box for use in hospital pharmacies. Background Technology
[0002] The hospital pharmacy is an important department within a hospital, primarily responsible for the storage, dispensing, and distribution of medicines, as well as providing medication consultation services. The hospital pharmacy plays a crucial role in hospital operations, serving not only as a storage and distribution center for medicines but also as a vital guarantee for patient medication safety. The pharmacy mainly sells various medicines, including Western medicines, traditional Chinese medicines, and herbal remedies, to facilitate the public's access to medications and promote public health.
[0003] Hospital pharmacy staff use medication storage boxes to store the medications they retrieve. However, because patients need different types of medications, they need to place the medications into different storage compartments within the medication storage box to avoid confusion. Currently, the partitions in the medication storage boxes are mostly integrated with the box body and cannot be disassembled or folded. As a result, multiple medication storage boxes cannot be stacked like ordinary boxes, requiring a lot of space when storing multiple medication storage boxes. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a medicine storage box for hospital pharmacies, which can fold up the partition inside the box so that multiple storage boxes can be stacked to save storage space.
[0005] The aforementioned hospital pharmacy medicine storage box includes a box body with the opening facing upwards. Several partitions are hinged to the bottom of the inner box body. Each partition has a through hole that connects the front and back. Two side plates are inserted into each through hole, which can be moved to fit against the front and back inner side walls of the box body respectively. Each partition is provided with a drive component for controlling the side plates to move in and out of the through hole. Each partition is fixed with a positioning block for positioning the partition that has swung to a vertical position. The box body is provided with a placement component for placing the medicine dispensing slip.
[0006] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a top block, two side plates with horizontally fixed moving rods on their inward-facing sidewalls, two vertically fixed plates aligned front to back and each for the two moving rods to pass through independently inside the partition, moving plates fixed to the unfixed ends of the two moving rods, springs fitted on the two moving rods, the springs located between the fixed plates and the moving plates, the top block having an inverted triangular structure, the top block located between the two moving plates, the two moving plates having bevels that fit the inclined surface of the top block, and a control assembly for controlling the up and down movement of the top block provided on the top block.
[0007] Furthermore, the control component includes a touch plate, and a sliding groove with internal and external communication is provided on the side wall of the partition. A connecting rod that can slide along the groove is independently installed in the groove. One end of the connecting rod is fixed to the top block, and the other end of the connecting rod is fixed to the touch plate.
[0008] Furthermore, the two side walls of the chute in the width direction are fixed with films to prevent external objects from entering the partition.
[0009] Furthermore, the touchpad is provided with anti-slip textures to increase friction between the touchpad and the fingers.
[0010] Furthermore, elastic pads are fixed to the side walls of all side panels facing the front and rear inner side walls of the box.
[0011] Furthermore, the placement assembly includes several clips, which are U-shaped with one end hinged to the box body and the lower clamp plate on the clip having an upward-curving end.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0013] When the internal space of the box needs to be divided, the angle of all the partitions is swung to make the partitions vertical, and the partitions are positioned by the positioning blocks. Then, the drive assembly pushes the two side plates in each partition to move outwards through the through holes, so that the side plates fit against the inner wall of the box. Thus, the space inside the box is divided by the partitions and side plates, so that different medicines can be stored separately. When the medicine box is not in use, the drive assembly drives the two side plates in each partition to move into the through holes. Then, the angle of all the partitions is swung to make the partitions fit horizontally against the bottom of the box, so that multiple medicine boxes can be stacked to save the space occupied when storing multiple medicine boxes. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of region a in the middle;
[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of region b in the middle;
[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Sectional view at point AA;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the present invention;
[0020] The components in the diagram are named as follows: 1. Box body; 2. Partition; 3. Side plate; 4. Top block; 5. Moving plate; 6. Touch plate; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Positioning block; 9. Clamp; 10. Fixing plate; 11. Spring; 12. Film. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention. Example
[0022] This embodiment describes a medicine storage box for hospital pharmacies, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the box includes a box body 1 with the opening facing upwards. The box body 1 has the same structure as the existing medicine storage box. To facilitate overlapping, the long side of the box body 1 is an isosceles trapezoid. The box body 1 is mainly used to store medicines that medical staff can access.
[0023] The inner bottom of the box 1 is hinged with several partitions 2, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the right side of the bottom of partition 2 is hinged to the inner bottom of box 1 via a pivot. A hinge seat is fixed to the inner bottom of box 1. A groove is provided on the bottom of partition 2, and a pivot is horizontally fixed on the hinge seat. A through hole for inserting the pivot is provided on the groove wall, allowing partition 2 to swing at an angle. When partition 2 swings to a vertical position, it can divide the space inside box 1. Each partition 2 is fixed with a positioning block 8 for positioning the partition 2 when it swings to a vertical position. Figure 2 As shown, a positioning block 8 is horizontally fixed at the bottom of the left side wall of the partition 2. When the partition 2 swings to a vertical position, the positioning block 8 will fit against the inner bottom of the box 1, thereby positioning the partition 2 and preventing it from swinging further. When the partition 2 swings to a horizontal position, it will fit horizontally against the inner bottom of the box 1, so that multiple boxes 1 can be stacked to save storage space. Of course, the partition 2 can also be hinged to the inner bottom of the box 1.
[0024] Each partition 2 has a through hole that connects the front and back, and two side plates 3 are inserted into each through hole, which can be attached to the front and back inner side walls of the box 1 respectively after being moved; for example Figure 4 As shown, the two side plates 3 can move back and forth within the through hole, and the two side plates 3 are located at the front and rear sections of the through hole, respectively; as Figure 4As shown, the outward-facing sidewall of each side panel 3 is inclined to adapt to the inclination angle of the inner wall of the box body 1. After the two side panels 3 move a certain distance outward from the through hole, the outward-facing sidewall of each side panel 3 is respectively attached to the front and rear inner walls of the box body 1, thereby separating the space inside the box body 1 through the partition 2 and the side panel 3, so as to facilitate the separate storage of different medicines.
[0025] To elaborate further, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in this preferred embodiment, a top block 4 is included. Movable rods are horizontally fixed to the inward-facing side walls of two side plates 3. Two vertically fixed plates 10, parallel to each other and aligned front to back, are fixed inside the partition 2, each for independent passage of the two movable rods. The two fixed plates 10 are spaced apart front to back, and each fixed plate 10 has a through hole that allows the movable rods to pass through. The fixed plates 10 support the movable rods. Movable plates 5 are fixed to the unfixed ends of the two movable rods, and springs 11 are fitted onto the two movable rods. Located between the fixed plate 10 and the movable plate 5; when the side plate 3 moves outward from the through hole, it will drive the movable plate 5 to move simultaneously via the movable rod, causing the movable plate 5 to compress the spring 11. When the side plate 3 needs to move inward from the through hole, the spring 11 will push the movable plate 5 towards the center of the through hole through its own elasticity, causing the movable plate 5 to drive the side plate 3 to move inward from the through hole via the movable rod; the top block 4 has an inverted triangular structure, and the top block 4 is located between the two movable plates 5. The two movable plates 5 have beveled angles that fit with the inclined surface of the top block 4; Figure 4 As shown, the corners between the inward-facing sidewalls and the top of the two movable plates 5 are beveled. When the top block 4 moves downward, the two beveled surfaces below the top block 4 respectively fit into the beveled surfaces on the movable plates 5. During the downward movement of the top block 4, it pushes the two movable plates 5 to move in the front and rear directions of the partition 2, thereby pushing a section of the two side plates 3 out of the through hole. When the two corners above the top block 4 fit into the sidewalls of the two movable plates 5 respectively, the top block 4 can position the two movable plates 5 after they have moved. The top block 4 is provided with a control component for controlling the up and down movement of the top block 4. The control component includes a touch plate 6. The sidewall of the partition 2 is provided with a sliding groove that is open to both the inside and outside. A connecting rod 7 that can slide along the groove is independently installed in the groove. One end of the connecting rod 7 is fixed to the top block 4, and the other end of the connecting rod 7 is fixed with the touch plate 6. Figure 2 As shown, when using it, medical staff can press their fingers on the touch plate 6 and push the touch plate 6 up and down. The touch plate 6 then moves the top block 4 up and down via the connecting rod 7, allowing medical staff to control the up and down movement of the top block 4. Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, two sheets 12 are fixed on the two side walls of the slide groove in the width direction to prevent external objects from entering the partition 2. The sheets 12 are made of materials such as rubber, silicone, and latex. The two sheets 12 can seal the slide groove to prevent external objects from entering the partition 2. When the connecting rod 7 moves along the slide groove, the connecting rod 7 will push the two sheets 12 to bend. After the connecting rod 7 moves, the sheets 12 will recover through their own elasticity, so that the two sheets 12 will seal the slide groove again. The whole solution constitutes a drive assembly for controlling the side plate 3 to move in and out of the through hole. Of course, the drive assembly can also be screws. The top of the partition 2 has a through groove that is open in and out. Two screws are installed in the through groove. The two screws are respectively installed on the two side plates 3. When in use, medical staff can push the screws by hand to move the two side plates 3 back and forth in the through hole. Then, they can rotate the two screws to fix the moved side plates 3.
[0026] The touch plate 6 has anti-slip textures to increase friction between the touch plate and the fingers. The side wall of the touch plate 6 facing away from the partition 2 has anti-slip textures. The anti-slip textures increase the friction between the medical staff's fingers and the touch plate 6, preventing slippage when the fingers push the touch plate 6.
[0027] Elastic pads are fixed on the side walls of all side panels 3 facing the inner side walls of the box body 1. The elastic pads are made of elastic materials such as rubber, silicone, and latex. The elastic pads are located between the side panels 3 and the inner side walls of the box body 1 to seal the gap between the side panels 3 and the inner side walls. The elastic pads can push the side panels 3 into the through holes through their own elasticity, increasing the top pressure of the moving plate 5 on the top block 4, thereby increasing the friction between the moving plate 5 and the top block 4.
[0028] To elaborate further, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, this embodiment preferably includes several card holders 9, each card holder 9 having a "U"-shaped structure, with one end of each card holder 9 hinged to the housing 1, as shown. Figure 3 As shown, the clip 9 is fixed to the bottom of the flange of the housing 1 by screws, and the clamping end of the clip 9 can swing freely. By tightening the screws, the clip 9 can be locked after swinging. When the clip 9 is swung to below the flange, it can be hidden to prevent damage. The lower clamping plate on the clip 9 has an upward-curving end. Figure 3As shown, the lower clamping plate on the card holder 9 is longer than the upper clamping plate. In use, by bending down the lower clamping plate, it bends downwards, opening the two clamping plates to hold the medication dispensing slip, making it easier for staff to view the medication name on the slip. The end of the lower clamping plate curves upwards, supporting the medication dispensing slip and preventing it from bending downwards and falling, further facilitating the viewing of the medication name. This design constitutes a storage component for holding medication dispensing slips. Alternatively, a support plate can be used, with one end hinged to the bottom of the flange of the box 1. Adhesive is fixed to the swing end of the support plate, allowing the medication dispensing slip to be attached and supported by the support plate for easy viewing of the medication name.
[0029] In actual use, when it is necessary to divide the internal space of the box 1, the angle of all partitions 2 is swung to make the partitions 2 swing to a vertical position. The positioning block 8 on each partition 2 is attached to the inner bottom of the box 1. The positioning block 8 is used to position the partition 2 to ensure that the partition 2 swings to a vertical position. Then, the medical staff presses their fingers on the touch plate 6 and pushes the touch plate 6 downward. The touch plate 6 then drives the top block 4 downward through the connecting rod 7. The top block 4 pushes the two moving plates 5 to move forward and backward respectively. The moving plates 5 push the side plates 3 fixed to them to move out of the through hole through the moving rod. After the two side plates 3 move a certain distance out of the through hole, the outward-facing side wall of each side plate 3 is attached to the front and rear inner walls of the box 1 respectively. Figure 4 As shown, when the top block 4 moves downward a certain distance, it can position the two movable plates 5 after the movement, thereby preventing the two side plates 3 from moving inward. Thus, the space inside the box 1 is separated by the partition 2 and the side plates 3. When multiple medicine boxes are not in use, the top block 4 is moved upward, and the top block 4 releases the positioning of the movable plates 5. The spring 11 then pushes the two movable plates 5 towards the center of the through hole through its own elasticity, so that the movable plates 5 drive the side plates 3 to move into the through hole through the moving rod. Then, by swinging the angle of all the partitions 2, the partitions 2 are made to be horizontally attached to the bottom of the box 1, so that multiple medicine boxes can be stacked to save the space occupied when storing multiple medicine boxes.
Claims
1. A medicine storage box for hospital pharmacies, comprising a box body (1) with the opening facing upwards, characterized in that: The inner bottom of the box body (1) is hinged with several partitions (2). Each partition (2) has a through hole that is open in the front and back. Two side plates (3) are installed in each through hole, which can be attached to the front and back inner side walls of the box body (1) respectively after being moved. Each partition (2) is provided with a drive component for controlling the side plate (3) to move in and out of the through hole. Each partition (2) is fixed with a positioning block (8) for positioning the partition (2) that has been swung to a vertical position. The box body (1) is provided with a placement component for placing the medicine prescription.
2. The medicine storage box for hospital pharmacies according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a top block (4), two side plates (3) with horizontally fixed moving rods on their inward-facing sidewalls, two fixed plates (10) vertically fixed inside the partition (2) that are parallel to each other and are used for the two moving rods to pass through independently, a moving plate (5) fixed on the unfixed end of the two moving rods, a spring (11) fitted on the two moving rods, the spring (11) being located between the fixed plate (10) and the moving plate (5), the top block (4) having an inverted triangular structure, the top block (4) being located between the two moving plates (5), the two moving plates (5) having oblique angles that fit with the inclined surface of the top block (4), and a control assembly for controlling the up and down movement of the top block (4) being provided on the top block (4).
3. The medicine storage box for hospital pharmacies according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control component includes a touch plate (6), and a sliding groove with internal and external communication is provided on the side wall of the partition (2). A connecting rod (7) that can slide along the groove is independently installed in the groove. One end of the connecting rod (7) is fixed on the top block (4), and the other end of the connecting rod (7) is fixed with the touch plate (6).
4. The medicine storage box for hospital pharmacies according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two side walls of the chute in the width direction are fixed with film (12) to prevent external objects from entering the partition (2).
5. The medicine storage box for hospital pharmacies according to claim 3, characterized in that: The touch plate (6) has anti-slip textures to increase friction between the finger and the touch plate.
6. The medicine storage box for hospital pharmacies according to claim 1, characterized in that: All side panels (3) have elastic pads fixed on the inner side walls facing the front and rear sides of the box body (1).
7. The medicine storage box for hospital pharmacies according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement assembly includes several clips (9), which are U-shaped. One end of the clip (9) is hinged to the box body (1), and the lower clamp plate on the clip (9) is upturned at the end.