Medicine conveying temporary storage box suitable for pneumatic logistics

By designing a temporary storage box for drug transport suitable for pneumatic logistics, and adopting structures such as buffer pads, foam limiting plates, and rubber buffer strips, the problem of drug damage due to collision during transport is solved, and the safe transport of drugs is achieved.

CN224211503UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08CHANGDE FIRST PEOPLES HOSPITAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHANGDE FIRST PEOPLES HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-05-09
Publication Date
2026-05-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing pneumatic logistics systems are prone to breakage when transporting opened but unused medicines, especially glass medicines such as ampoules and vials, due to impact, resulting in leakage of the medicine.

Method used

Design a drug transfer storage box, including a detachable box body and cover, with internal buffer pads and foam limiting plates, and equipped with rubber buffer strips and buffer airbags to protect drugs and transport them via pneumatic flow.

Benefits of technology

This effectively reduces the probability of glass medicines breaking due to collisions during transportation, ensuring the safe delivery of medicines.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a medicine transmission temporary storage box suitable for pneumatic logistics, which comprises one or more box bodies, each box body is composed of a cover body and a box body, a buffer base plate is arranged at the bottom in the box body, and a plurality of containing grooves with top openings are formed in the buffer base plate; a foam limiting plate is arranged in the box body and located above the buffering base plate, and penetrating-out holes are formed in the positions, corresponding to the containing grooves, of the foam limiting plate. And a buffer piece is arranged at the top in the cover body. According to the utility model, the probability that glassy penicillin bottles or ampoule bottles are damaged due to collision in pneumatic logistics is effectively reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hospital drug transport technology, specifically to a drug transport temporary storage box suitable for pneumatic logistics. Background Technology

[0002] A hospital pneumatic transport system uses an air compressor to draw and compress air, employing pipes, pipe reversing devices, and conveyor cylinders (bottles) to facilitate the transfer of medicines and / or other items between different departments within a hospital. In practical applications, some unpackaged medicines or items need to be transported via a pneumatic transport system. For example, when dispensing medicines, staff negligence or system errors may result in the wrong type or specification of medicine being dispensed; unused medicines that have been unpackaged must be returned to the pharmacy. Similarly, during treatment, doctors may adjust a patient's medication regimen based on changes in the patient's condition and treatment effectiveness; unused medicines that have been unpackaged must also be returned to the pharmacy. Furthermore, if a patient is discharged and there are remaining unused medications from previous treatments, unused medicines that have been unpackaged must also be returned to the pharmacy. In the existing technology, the aforementioned unpackaged but unused medicines are generally placed directly into a conveyor tube, and then a sponge or similar material is stuffed into the gap between the medicine and the conveyor tube for conveying. In actual use, some glass medicines (such as ampoules and vials) are prone to breakage and leakage due to collisions. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a drug transfer storage box suitable for pneumatic logistics, which can package drugs and prevent drugs from colliding.

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

[0005] A temporary storage box for drug transport suitable for pneumatic logistics includes one or more boxes, characterized in that the box is composed of a lid and a box body, and the lid and the box body are detachably connected; a buffer pad is provided at the bottom of the box body, and multiple holding grooves with top openings are formed on the buffer pad; a foam limiting plate is provided inside the box body and above the buffer pad, and a through hole is provided on the foam limiting plate corresponding to the position of each holding groove; a cushioning element is provided at the top of the lid body.

[0006] Preferably, one or more rubber cushioning strips are formed on the outer peripheral wall of each box.

[0007] Preferably, multiple pairs of shelf blocks are hinged to the inner walls on both sides of the box body. The multiple pairs of shelf blocks are arranged at different heights, and each pair of shelf blocks consists of two shelf blocks located at the same height on the same side wall. Four shelf blocks on both side walls located at the same height constitute a set of shelf blocks. The foam limiting plate is placed on any set of shelf blocks. A groove for accommodating the corresponding shelf block is provided on the box body at the position of each shelf block.

[0008] Preferably, when there are two or more boxes, the adjacent boxes can be detachably connected.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0010] This invention allows for the placement of unopened but unused vials or ampoules into its housing. A foam retaining plate is then secured to the top or neck of the vial, which is then capped and placed in a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt then transports the vial to the pharmacy using conventional pneumatic transport methods. This invention effectively reduces the probability of glass vials or ampoules breaking due to impact during pneumatic transport. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention when it consists of multiple boxes of unequal heights;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a single box of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a longitudinal sectional view of a single box of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of Part A. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Any parts not detailed below are based on existing technology in the field.

[0016] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model discloses a temporary storage box for pneumatic logistics drug transport, comprising one or more boxes 1 (hollow cylindrical shape). When there are two or more boxes 1, they are connected vertically (the total height should be sufficient to accommodate an existing conveyor tube). Adjacent boxes 1 can be detachably connected using common connecting buckles 2 (or connecting clips or magnetic attraction). Furthermore, depending on the type of ampoule and vial, the two or more boxes can be designed with unequal heights, with each height corresponding to a vial and / or vials of approximately the same height. Figure 1The design consists of three boxes of unequal height, with adjacent boxes 12 connected by snaps / clasps. Two or more rubber buffer strips 3 are formed on the outer periphery of each box 1, arranged vertically. The diameter of a single box 1 is designed to allow easy placement of the present invention into a conventional conveyor cylinder, while minimizing the gap between the outer side of the present invention and the inner periphery of the conveyor cylinder after placement.

[0017] Each box 1 consists of a lid 11 and a box body 12, and the lid 11 and box body 12 are detachably connected (e.g., snap-fit ​​connection, interference fit connection, etc.). A buffer airbag 7 (i.e., a buffer component) is fixedly connected to the inside of each lid 11. The buffer airbag 7 is made of rubber. An air inlet is conventionally connected to the bottom of the buffer airbag 7, and a sealing plug is inserted into the air inlet. A foam cushioning pad 4 (frustum-shaped) is placed at the bottom inside the box body 11. Multiple holding grooves 41 with top openings are formed on the cushioning pad 4. The dimensions of the multiple holding grooves 41 in each box body 12 are specifically designed according to the dimensions of the ampoules and vials actually used in the hospital. The height of the holding groove 41 is designed to accommodate at least 1 / 2 of the height of the glass bottle, and the diameter is designed to be smaller than the outer diameter of the glass bottle, but still able to fit the corresponding glass bottle. The type and number of slots 41 in each box 1 are determined to ensure that each box can hold one type of ampoule and one type of vial, and that there are no fewer than 4 slots 41 for each type.

[0018] A foam limiting plate 5 is provided inside each box 12 and above the buffer pad 4. A through hole 51 (through the upper and lower parts of the foam limiting plate 5) is provided on the foam limiting plate 5 and corresponding to each holding groove 41. The size of the through hole 51 is such that the body of the ampoule or the neck of the vial can be passed through.

[0019] Considering that the cushioning pad 4 can be easily placed into the box body 12, one or more support blocks 6 are hinged to the inner walls of the two opposite sides of the box body 12 (the front of the support block is triangular and the top surface is rectangular when in use, and the rotation range of each support block 6 is from the lower side of the groove 121 to the top surface of the support block 6 which is rectangular). When there are two or more pairs of support blocks 6, they are arranged at different heights. Each pair of support blocks 6 consists of two support blocks 6 and is located at the same height on the same side wall. Four support blocks 5 on the two pairs of side walls and located at the same height constitute a set of support blocks. The foam limiting plate 5 is placed on any set of support blocks 6. A groove 121 is provided on the box body 12 at the position of each support block 6 to accommodate the corresponding support block 6. When it is necessary to remove or place the cushioning pad 4 from or into the housing 12, first remove the foam limiting plate 5, then rotate the shelf block 6 until it is fully accommodated in the groove 121, and then insert or remove the cushioning pad 4. The shelf blocks are designed in multiple sets arranged vertically to adjust the appropriate height of the placed vials and / or ampoules by limiting the foam limiting plate 5.

[0020] When using, place the returned, unused vials or ampoules into one or more boxes 1 or more of approximately the same height, ensuring that each compartment holds one vial or ampoule. Then, place the foam retaining plate to the appropriate height and close the lid 11. If there are multiple boxes, connect them after closing the lid. Finally, place them into the existing conveyor belt and transport them to the pharmacy via pneumatic tube as usual.

Claims

1. A temporary storage box for drug transport in pneumatic logistics, comprising one or more boxes, characterized in that, The box consists of a lid and a box body, which are detachably connected. A cushioning pad is located at the bottom of the box body, and multiple recesses with top openings are formed on the cushioning pad. A foam limiting plate is located inside the box body and above the cushioning pad. Specifically, multiple pairs of support blocks are hinged to the inner walls of both opposite sides of the box body. These pairs of support blocks are arranged at different heights, with each pair consisting of two support blocks located at the same height on the same side wall. Four support blocks on both side walls at the same height form a set of support blocks, and the foam limiting plate is placed on one of these sets. A recess for accommodating each support block is provided on the box body at the location of each support block. A through-hole is provided on the foam limiting plate corresponding to each recess. A cushioning element is located at the top of the lid.

2. A temporary storage box for drug transport in pneumatic logistics according to claim 1, characterized in that, One or more rubber cushioning strips are formed on the outer peripheral wall of each box.

3. A temporary storage box for drug transport in pneumatic logistics according to claim 1, characterized in that, When there are two or more boxes, the adjacent boxes can be detachably connected.