Intelligent medicine box

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of medical instruments, and particularly relates to an intelligent medicine box which comprises a fixed seat, a cover body and a control box, the fixed seat is integrally provided with a plurality of cells, the cover body is coaxially and rotatably connected with the fixed seat, the control box is coaxially and detachably connected to the fixed seat and drives the cover body to rotate, and the cover body is provided with an outlet and a cover plate. The control box is provided with an electric control unit, a loudspeaker, a motor and a lock cylinder. The lock cylinder clamps the fixing base and the control box, and the lock cylinder limits the axial movement of the control box. The cover body is driven by the electric control unit to rotate to enable the outlet to rotate to the corresponding groove grid, the loudspeaker gives out sound in good time to remind a medicine taking person, the cover plate is automatically opened under the action of gravity when the medicine box is located at the inclined position, medicine in the groove grid enters the hand of the medicine taking person through the outlet, and the cover plate is automatically closed under the action of gravity when the medicine box is located at the horizontal position. The clamping effect of the lock cylinder on the fixing base and the control box is relieved through the key, the control box is axially far away from the fixing base and the cover body, and the effect that the fixing base and the cover body are soaked in water to be cleaned or flushed is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical devices, specifically relating to an intelligent pillbox that reminds users to take medication at regular intervals and in specific quantities. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of medical devices, there are many devices used to remind users to take medication at regular times and in the correct dosages. Because there are many parts that come into direct contact with the medication, cleaning is inconvenient. In particular, the electronic control unit is not detachable from the pillbox body, and the cleaning process can easily cause the electronic control unit to malfunction. Before taking the medication, the cover needs to be manually opened, and after taking the medication, it needs to be manually closed. It is common for users to forget to manually close the cover after taking the medication, leaving the medication directly exposed to the air before the next dose. Foreign objects can easily enter the pillbox, posing a risk of the medication becoming damp or ineffective. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent medicine box that uses a key to release the locking cylinder from clamping the fixed base and the control box, thereby releasing the axial movement restriction of the control box. The control box is then moved away from the fixed base and the cover, thus preventing the fixed base and the cover, which are in direct contact with the medicine, from malfunctioning due to water entering the control box during soaking or rinsing.

[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides an intelligent medicine box, which includes a fixed base, a cover, and a control box. The fixed base is integrally formed with multiple slots arranged in a ring around the axis of the fixed base. The cover is partially embedded in the fixed base and rotatably connected to the fixed base on the same axis. The control box is detachably connected to the fixed base on the same axis and drives the cover to rotate. The fixed base restricts the rotation of the control box. The control box and the cover are in rolling contact. The cover has a first cavity for receiving the control box, an outlet communicating with the slots, and a cover plate rotatably connected to the outlet for isolating or connecting the outside world with the slots. The control box has multiple buttons, an information display device, a speaker, a battery, an electronic control unit, a motor for driving the cover to rotate, and a lock cylinder detachably rotatably connected to it. The lock cylinder clamps the fixed base and the control box and restricts the axial movement of the control box. Attached Figure Description

[0005] The present invention and its advantages will be better understood in the following description of embodiments given as non-limiting examples with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are as follows:

[0006] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a smart pillbox disclosed according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0007] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a smart pillbox disclosed according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0008] Figure 3This is a perspective view of a smart pillbox disclosed according to an exemplary embodiment of this application from another angle;

[0009] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a smart pillbox disclosed according to an exemplary embodiment of this application from another angle;

[0010] Figure 5 This is a partial perspective sectional view of a smart pillbox disclosed in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0011] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a smart pillbox for dispensing medicine according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0012] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a smart pillbox containing medicine according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0013] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of point A in the image;

[0014] Figure 9 It is a 3D view of the cover plate with unlimited positions;

[0015] Figure 10 It's a 3D diagram of a key unlocking mechanism;

[0016] Figure 11 This is a partial three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the smart pillbox after the medicine has been filled.

[0017] Figure 12 This is a 3D exploded view of the smart pillbox;

[0018] Figure 13 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of point B in the image;

[0019] Figure 14 It is a 3D diagram of the fixed base;

[0020] Figure 15 This is a partial three-dimensional sectional view of the cover, in which the cover is in the closed position;

[0021] Figure 16 This is a partial three-dimensional sectional view of the cover, in which the cover is in the open position;

[0022] Figure 17 It is a detailed 3D view of the cover plate;

[0023] Figure 18 This is a partial 3D view of the cover plate from another perspective;

[0024] Figure 19 It is a 3D view of the control box;

[0025] Figure 20 This is a 3D view of the control box from another perspective;

[0026] Figure 21 This is an exploded 3D view of the control box;

[0027] Figure 22 This is a partial three-dimensional sectional view of the control box;

[0028] Figure 23 yes Figure 22 Enlarged view of a section at point C;

[0029] Figure 24 This is a 3D view of the position sensing unit;

[0030] Figure 25 yes Figure 24 3D exploded view;

[0031] Figure 26 3D view of the control box mounting base;

[0032] Figure 27 This is a partial 3D view of the control box;

[0033] Figure 28 This is a stereoscopic view of the position sensing unit from another perspective;

[0034] Figure 29 yes Figure 28 3D exploded view;

[0035] Figure 30 This is a partial three-dimensional sectional view of the cover.

[0036] Figure 31 This is a partial three-dimensional sectional view of the control box;

[0037] Figure 32 This is the front view of the cover.

[0038] Figure 33 yes Figure 31 A magnified view of a section at point D;

[0039] Figure 34 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the first position sensing unit and the second position sensing unit;

[0040] Figure 35 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the first position sensing unit and the second position sensing unit;

[0041] Figure 36 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the first position sensing unit and the second position sensing unit;

[0042] Figure 37 This is a partial cross-sectional front view of the smart pillbox.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0044] 1. Mounting base; 2. Cover; 3. Control box;

[0045] 11. Groove; 12. Foot pad; 13. First flange;

[0046] 14. Second cavity; 15. First pin; 16. First opening;

[0047] 17. Second opening; 18. Second groove; 21. First cavity;

[0048] 22. Outlet; 23. Cover plate; 24. First groove;

[0049] 25. First plane; 26. Second plane; 27. Tooth;

[0050] 28. Protrusion; 29. ​​Pin; 210. Second flange;

[0051] 231. Boss; 232. Third plane; 31. Lock cylinder;

[0052] 311. First gripper; 312. Second gripper; 32. Charging end;

[0053] 33. Charging cable; 34. Bearing; 35. Gear;

[0054] 36. First through hole; 37. Top cover; 38. Base;

[0055] 381. First latch; 371. Circuit board; 40. First position sensing unit;

[0056] 401. First sensing unit; 402. Second through hole; 41. Second position sensing unit;

[0057] 411. Second sensing unit; 412. Third through hole; 42. First mounting bracket;

[0058] 43. Second mounting bracket; 44. Second pin; 45. Motor;

[0059] 46. ​​Battery. Detailed Implementation

[0060] Reference Figure 1The document showcases a smart pillbox with a disc-shaped structure. It includes a mounting base 1, a lid 2, and a control box 3. The control box 3 is coaxially positioned in the center of the lid 2. An outlet 22 protrudes from the outer edge of the lid 2 and is covered by a cover plate 23, which opens at appropriate times. Driven by the control box 3, the lid 2 rotates at appropriate times, causing a change in the relative position of the outlet 22 and the mounting base 1. Figure 2 As shown.

[0061] Reference Figure 3 The bottom structure of the smart pillbox disclosed in this embodiment is shown. The mounting base 1 is provided with multiple feet 12 arranged in a circular array around the axis of the mounting base 1. The feet 12 protrude from the mounting base 1 to create a certain distance between the mounting base 1 and the supporting surface of the smart pillbox. This distance allows the charging cable 33 to pass through the smart pillbox after it loses power. Figure 4 As shown.

[0062] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 37 The fixing base 1 is integrally formed with multiple slots 11 arranged in a ring around the axis of the fixing base 1. The slots 11 have a bottom but no cover, and adjacent slots 11 are isolated from each other. The slots 11 are used to store medicines, such as... Figure 11 As shown.

[0063] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 13 The cover 2 is partially embedded in the fixing base 1 and rotatably connected to the fixing base 1 on the same axis. The fixing base 1 is provided with a first flange 13 protruding along its axial direction. The cover 2 is provided with a first groove 24 on the same axis. The first flange 13 is inserted into the first groove 24 to restrict the axial and radial movement of the cover 2. The first groove 24 includes a first plane 25 and a second plane 26 perpendicular to the first plane 25. The first flange 13 is slidably connected to the first plane 25 and the second plane 26. The fixing base 1 is also provided with a second groove 18 recessed along its axial direction. The cover 2 is also provided with a second flange 210 protruding along its axial direction. The second flange 210 is inserted into the second groove 18 so that the cover 2 and the fixing base 1 can rotate alternately to prevent foreign objects or insects from entering the slot 11 inside the smart medicine box.

[0064] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 12 The cover 2 is provided with a first recess 21 for receiving the control box 3, a pin 29, an outlet 22 communicating with the slot 11, and a cover plate 23 rotatably connected to the outlet 22 for isolating or connecting the outside world with the slot 11. The pin 29 is fastened to the outlet 22 of the cover 2, and the pin 29 passes through the cover plate 23 and is clearance-fitted with the cover plate 23 to allow free rotation of the cover plate 23 and the opening. When the medicine box is in an inclined position, the cover plate 23 automatically opens under the action of gravity, and the medicine in the slot 11 enters the hand of the user through the outlet 22. Figure 6 As shown. When the medicine box is in a flat position after dispensing the medicine, the cover 23 will automatically close under gravity, as indicated. Figure 1 As shown, the automatic closing mechanism of the lid prevents users from forgetting to manually close the lid after taking the medication, thus avoiding the medication from becoming damp and ineffective due to direct exposure to air before taking it, and also preventing foreign objects from easily entering the medicine box.

[0065] Reference Figure 14 , Figure 31 and Figure 33 The fixing seat 1 is provided with a second cavity 14 for partially accommodating the first cavity 21 of the cover 2. The second cavity 14 is provided with a plurality of first pins 15 growing toward the control box 3. The control box 3 is provided with a first through hole 36 near the second cavity 14. The first pins 15 are inserted into the first through hole 36 to restrict the rotation of the control box 3, thereby restricting the rotation of the control box 3 by the fixing seat 1. When the first pins 15 are removed from the first through hole 36, the control box 3 is separated from the fixing seat 1, thereby achieving a coaxial and detachable connection between the control box 3 and the fixing seat 1.

[0066] Reference Figure 19 , Figure 20 and Figure 27 The control box 3 includes multiple buttons, an information display device, a speaker, a battery 46, an electronic control unit, a motor 45 that drives the cover 2 to rotate, a detachably rotatably connected lock cylinder 31, and a gear 35. The gear 35 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the motor 45. The buttons, information display device, speaker, battery 46, and motor 45 are electrically connected to the electronic control unit. The first recess 21 of the cover 2 has a toothed section 27 coaxially arranged, such as... Figure 12 and Figure 30 As shown, the teeth 27 face the central axis of the cover 2, and the teeth 27 mesh with the gear 35 to drive the control box 3 to rotate the cover 2. The control box 3 is provided with multiple bearings 34 arranged in a ring along its axis, and the control box 3 and the cover 2 achieve rolling contact through the bearings 34.

[0067] Reference Figure 31 The lock cylinder 31 is equipped with a first gripper 31, a second gripper 31, and a body connecting the first and second grippers 31. The first gripper 31 slides into the control box 3 as needed, and the second gripper 31 slides into the fixed base 1 as needed, thereby enabling the lock cylinder 31 to clamp the fixed base 1 and the control box 3, thus restricting the axial movement of the control box 3. When the lock cylinder 31 rotates under the drive of the key, as... Figure 10As shown, the first gripper 31 disengages from the control box 3 in a sliding engagement, and the second gripper 31 disengages from the fixed seat 1 in a sliding engagement, thereby releasing the clamping effect of the lock cylinder 31 on the fixed seat 1 and the control box 3. At this time, under the action of external force, the control box 3 disengages from the fixed seat 1 and the cover 2. Under the further action of external force, the cover 2 disengages from the fixed seat 1, thereby achieving the effect of soaking or rinsing the cover 2 and the fixed seat 1 in water. This further avoids the situation where the fixed seat 1 and the cover 2, which are in direct contact with the medicine, fail due to water entering the control box 3 during the soaking or rinsing process.

[0068] Reference Figure 15 , Figure 16 , Figure 17 and Figure 18 A boss 231 is provided on the end of the cover plate 23 near the pin 29. The third plane 232 of the boss 231 intermittently abuts against the outlet 22 of the cover body 2. When the third plane 232 of the boss 231 abuts against the outlet 22, the cover plate 23 and the opening are at the maximum opening angle. At this time, the center of gravity of the cover plate 23 is located outside the opening and away from the pin 29. Figure 16 As shown. At this time, the cover 23 maintains its maximum opening angle under the action of the boss 231, so as to facilitate the entry of external medicines into the slot 11 through the opening. This further avoids the situation where the cover 23 directly abuts against some buttons of the control box 3 due to the lack of the restraining effect of the boss 231, which could cause button misoperation. Figure 9 As shown, when the cover plate 23 is not limited by the protrusion 231, it directly touches the button of the control box 3.

[0069] Reference Figure 21 , Figure 22 and Figure 23 The control box 3 includes a top cover 37 and a base 38. A circuit board 371 is coaxially mounted on the top cover 37. The circuit board 371 is fastened to the top cover 37 by screws. The circuit board 371 protrudes radially from the top cover 37 and forms a step with the top cover 37. The base 38 is provided with a plurality of first hooks 381. The first hooks 381 are engaged with the step to prevent the top cover 37 from detaching from the base 38.

[0070] Reference Figure 27The control box 3 includes a motor 45, a battery 46, a charging terminal 32, a first position sensing unit 40, a second position sensing unit 41, a first mounting bracket 42, and a second mounting bracket 43. The first mounting bracket 42 is embedded in the first position sensing unit 40 and snapped into the control box 3, and the second mounting bracket 43 is embedded in the second position sensing unit 41 and snapped into the control box 3. The first position sensing unit 40 and the second position sensing unit 41 are electrically connected to the electronic control unit of the control box 3. The first position sensing unit 40 is provided with a first sensing part 401, and the second position sensing unit 41 is provided with a second sensing part 411. The first mounting bracket 42 is inserted into the first position sensing unit 40 through a hole-shaft fit, and the second mounting bracket 43 is inserted into the second position sensing unit 41 through a hole-shaft fit. The first mounting bracket is provided with a second through hole 402, and the second mounting bracket 43 is provided with a third through hole 412. Figure 24 , Figure 25 , Figure 28 and Figure 29 As shown.

[0071] Reference Figure 26 The base 38 is also provided with a first opening 16, a second opening 17, a third pin 47, a fourth pin 48, and multiple second hooks. The first opening 16 mates with the charging end 32 of the control box 3, and the charging end 32 passes through the first opening 16 to allow the charging cable 33 to be connected. The second opening 17 mates with the lock cylinder 31 to allow the lock cylinder 31 to pass through the second opening 17. The third pin 47 mates with the second through hole 402 of the first mounting bracket 42. The fourth pin 48 mates with the third through hole 412 of the second mounting bracket 43. The second hooks form a snap-fit ​​connection with the first mounting bracket 42 and the second mounting bracket 43. The base 38 is also provided with multiple axially extending second pins 44, and the second pins 44 are interference-fitted with the bearing 34, such as... Figure 33 As shown.

[0072] Reference Figure 30 As shown in Figure 37, the first cavity 21 of the cover 2 has multiple protrusions 28 near the teeth 27. These protrusions 28 intermittently engage with the first sensing part 401 of the first position sensing unit 40, and intermittently engage with the second sensing part 411 of the second position sensing unit 41. When the protrusions 28 press against the first sensing part 401, the first position sensing unit 40 emits a first signal; when the protrusions 28 press against the second position sensing part, the second sensing unit emits a second signal. Figure 34 and Figure 35As shown. When the cover 2 rotates under the drive of the control box 3, the protrusion 28 will squeeze or release the first sensing part 401 of the first position sensing unit 40 and the second sensing part 411 of the second position sensing unit 41, causing the first signal and the second signal of the first position sensing unit 40 and the second position sensing unit 41 to change. As an example embodiment, the signal changes from high level to low level, or from low level to high level. When the signal changes, it indicates that the outlet 22 of the cover 2 rotates above the corresponding slot 11. The control box 3 stops rotating under the control of the electronic control unit. The electronic control unit sends a signal to the horn to drive the horn to generate an acoustic signal to remind the user to take the medicine on time. Further, in order to achieve orderly medication, the number of protrusions 28 is one less than the number of slots 11 in the fixed base 1, as shown in the figure. Figure 32 The number of protrusions 28 corresponds to the number of slots 11, but at one of the protrusions 28 positions corresponding to slot 11, the protrusion 28 is removed so that the number of protrusions 28 is one less than the number of slots 11, such as... Figure 30 and Figure 32 The dotted line marks point E. When the first position sensing unit 40 is pressed by the protrusion 28, while the second position sensing unit 41 is not pressed because it lacks a protrusion 28 at the corresponding position, as shown... Figure 36 As indicated by the dashed line, the first signal of the first position sensing unit 40 is different from the second signal of the second position sensing unit 41. As an example embodiment, the first signal is high level, while the second signal is low level. The electronic control unit identifies the position of the outlet 22 of the cover 2 at this time as the initial position, so as to ensure that the medication is refilled from the initial position after the medication cycle is completed, thereby realizing the orderly medication of the medication user.

Claims

1. A smart pillbox, comprising a mounting base (1), a lid (2), and a control box (3), characterized in that... The fixing base (1) is integrally formed with multiple slots (11) arranged in a ring around the axis of the fixing base (1). The cover (2) is partially embedded in the fixing base (1) and is coaxially rotatably connected to the fixing base (1). The control box (3) is coaxially and detachably connected to the fixing base (1) and drives the cover (2) to rotate. The fixing base (1) restricts the rotation of the control box (3). The control box (3) is in rolling contact with the cover (2). The cover (2) is provided with a first cavity (21) for receiving the control box (3) and... The slot (11) is connected to the outlet (22) and the cover plate (23) is rotatably connected to the outlet (22) for isolating or connecting the outside world with the slot (11). The control box (3) is equipped with multiple buttons, an information display device, a speaker, a battery (46), an electronic control unit, a motor (45) that drives the cover (2) to rotate, and a lock cylinder (31) that is detachably rotatably connected. The lock cylinder (31) clamps the fixing seat (1) and the control box (3) and restricts the axial movement of the control box (3).

2. The smart pillbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed seat (1) is provided with a first flange (13) protruding along its axial direction, and the cover (2) is provided with a first groove (24) coaxially. The first flange (13) is inserted into the first groove (24) to restrict the axial and radial movement of the cover (2). The first groove (24) includes a first plane (25) and a second plane (26) perpendicular to the first plane (25). The first flange (13) is slidably connected with the first plane (25) and the second plane (26). The fixed seat (1) is also provided with a second groove (18) recessed along its axial direction, and the cover (2) is also provided with a second flange (210) protruding along its axial direction. The second flange (210) is inserted into the second groove (18) so that the cover (2) and the fixed seat (1) can rotate alternately.

3. The smart pillbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed base (1) is also provided with a second cavity (14) for partially accommodating the first cavity (21) of the cover (2). The second cavity (14) is provided with a plurality of first pins (15) growing toward the control box (3). The control box (3) is provided with a first through hole (36) on the side near the second cavity (14). The first pins (15) are inserted into the first through hole (36) to restrict the rotation of the control box (3). The control box (3) also includes a gear (35) fixedly connected to the motor (45). The first cavity (21) of the cover (2) is coaxially provided with a tooth (27). The tooth (27) faces the central axis of the cover (2). The tooth (27) meshes with the gear (35) for transmission. The control box (3) is provided with a plurality of bearings (34) arranged in a ring array along its axis. The control box (3) and the cover (2) achieve rolling contact through the bearings (34).

4. A smart pillbox according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control box (3) is also provided with a first position sensing unit (40) and a second position sensing unit (41). The first cavity (21) of the cover (2) is provided with a plurality of protrusions (28) near the teeth (27). The protrusions (28) intermittently cooperate with the first sensing part (401) of the first position sensing unit (40) and intermittently cooperate with the second sensing part (411) of the second position sensing unit (41). The protrusions (28) squeeze the first sensing part (401) to make the first position sensing unit (40) emit a first signal, and the protrusions (28) squeeze the second sensing part (411) to make the second position sensing unit (41) emit a second signal. The number of protrusions (28) is one less than the number of slots (11) of the fixed seat (1).

5. A smart pillbox according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control box (3) is also provided with a first mounting bracket (42) and a second mounting bracket (43). The first mounting bracket (42) is embedded in the first sensing unit and snapped into the control box (3), and the second mounting bracket (43) is embedded in the second sensing unit and snapped into the control box (3).

6. A smart pillbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lock cylinder (31) rotates under the drive of the key to release the clamping effect of the lock cylinder (31) on the fixed seat (1) and the control box (3).

7. A smart pillbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover (2) is also provided with a pin (29), which is fastened to the outlet (22) of the cover (2). The pin (29) passes through the cover plate (23) and is in clearance fit with the cover plate (23) to realize the free rotation of the cover plate (23) and the opening.

8. A smart pillbox according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cover plate (23) is provided with a boss (231) near the pin (29). The boss (231) intermittently abuts against the outlet (22) of the cover body (2). When the boss (231) abuts against the outlet (22), the cover plate (23) and the opening are at the maximum opening angle. At this time, the center of gravity of the cover plate (23) is located outside the opening and away from the pin (29).

9. A smart pillbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box (3) includes a top cover (37) and a base (38). The top cover (37) is coaxially mounted with a circuit board (371). The circuit board (371) is fastened to the top cover (37). The circuit board (371) protrudes radially from the top cover (37) and forms a step with the top cover (37). The base (38) is provided with a plurality of first hooks (381). The first hooks (381) are connected to the step to form a snap connection to prevent the top cover (37) from detaching from the base (38).

10. A smart pillbox according to claim 9, characterized in that, The base (38) is also provided with a plurality of second hooks, which are connected to the first mounting bracket (42) and the second mounting bracket (43) by a snap-fit. The base (38) is also provided with a plurality of axially extending second pins (44), which are interference-fitted with the bearing (34).

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