Medicine cutting device

Abstract

The utility model provides a medicine cutting device which comprises a base, a rotating block and an operation structure. The base is provided with an installation cavity and a first half medicine containing groove, the rotating block is installed in the installation cavity and provided with a second half medicine containing groove, when the rotating block is located at the first position, the first half medicine containing groove and the second half medicine containing groove form a complete medicine containing groove, and when the rotating block rotates to the second position, tablets in the complete medicine containing groove are cut off. The operation structure is used for enabling the rotating block and the base to rotate relatively. During use, the operation structure is operated, the rotating block is rotated to the first position, and the first half medicine containing groove and the second half medicine containing groove form a complete medicine containing groove; and then the tablets are placed in the complete tablet containing groove, the rotating block is rotated to the second position, and the tablets are cut off. Through relative rotation of the rotating block and the base, tablets can be effectively cut off, it is ensured that a user obtains accurate dosage, the risk of insufficient or excessive dosage is avoided, and medication safety is guaranteed; meanwhile, the tablet placing and cutting operation is simple and visual, the operation can be easily carried out without professional skills, and the medication compliance is remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical auxiliary device technology, specifically to a medicine cutter. Background Technology

[0002] In practice, 30 mg mirtazapine tablets typically have a noticeable indentation in the center to facilitate breaking them into two 15 mg doses by patients or caregivers. However, due to the smaller size of 7.5 mg tablets, there is currently no specially designed low-dose formulation, and patients usually have to break 15 mg tablets themselves to obtain the required lower dose. This manual tablet-breaking process is not only inconvenient but can also lead to uneven dosage—unevenly broken or broken tablets—which can affect drug absorption, efficacy, and even cause adverse reactions due to dosage deviation.

[0003] In addition, some patients or caregivers use scissors to cut tablets to adjust the dosage. However, this method relies heavily on the operator's experience and feel, making it difficult to guarantee cutting precision. This can result in some tablets being over- or under-dose, thus affecting the treatment effect or increasing the risk of adverse reactions. Furthermore, using sharp tools for cutting also poses a potential risk of cutting fingers.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a device that can accurately and conveniently cut tablets, effectively ensuring the safety and uniformity of the cutting process, so as to improve the accuracy and safety of medication. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the technical defects of the prior art, such as low precision of manual drug cutting operation, easy to cause drug powder to splash and waste, uneven cutting affecting efficacy, and safety hazards. In order to provide a drug cutter that can achieve precise and convenient cutting of tablets, effectively ensure the safety and uniformity of the cutting process, improve the accuracy and safety of drug use, and reduce drug waste.

[0006] Therefore, this utility model provides a medicine cutter, comprising:

[0007] The base has an installation cavity and a first half-dispensing trough that communicates with the installation cavity through a first side opening; a first dispensing port is provided above the first half-dispensing trough, and the first side opening extends from the bottom of the first half-dispensing trough to the upper edge and communicates with the first dispensing port.

[0008] A rotating block is rotatably mounted in the mounting cavity via a mounting structure. The rotating block has a second half-dispensing groove, which communicates with the mounting cavity through a second side opening. A second dispensing port is provided above the second half-dispensing groove. The second side opening extends from the bottom of the second half-dispensing groove to its upper edge and communicates with the second dispensing port. The rotating block can rotate relative to the base between a first position and a second position, and the inner wall of the mounting cavity and the outer wall of the rotating block always remain in close contact. When the rotating block is in the first position, the first side opening and the second side opening are aligned, the central axes of the first half-dispensing groove and the second half-dispensing groove coincide, forming a complete dispensing groove, and the central axes of the first dispensing port and the second dispensing port coincide, forming a complete dispensing port. When the rotating block rotates from the first position to the second position, the first side opening and the second side opening are misaligned, thereby cutting the tablet located in the complete dispensing groove.

[0009] An operating structure is used to drive the rotating block to rotate relative to the base between a first position and a second position under the action of an external force.

[0010] Furthermore, the operational structure includes:

[0011] An opening is formed on the side wall of the base and communicates with the mounting cavity;

[0012] The first handle has one end fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating block, and the other end extends outward from the opening to the outside of the mounting cavity;

[0013] The second handle is located on the outer wall of the base.

[0014] When the rotating block is in the first position, the inner wall on one side of the opening abuts against and limits the first handle; when the rotating block is in the second position, the inner wall on the other side of the opening abuts against and limits the first handle.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes:

[0016] A return spring is connected at both ends to the first handle and the second handle, respectively; the return spring has a tendency to reset the first handle and the second handle to their initial state after relative movement.

[0017] Furthermore, it also includes a first adjustment structure, which is used to adjust the effective length of the first half-dispensing tank. The first adjustment structure includes:

[0018] A first adjusting block is adapted to be installed in the first half-dispensing trough and has a first adjusting plane facing the rotating block side; the top of the first adjusting block protrudes from the first dispensing port;

[0019] The first screw hole is formed on the top of the base;

[0020] The first clamping bolt can be screwed into the first screw hole and pressed against the top of the first adjusting block by the screw head to fix it.

[0021] Furthermore, it also includes:

[0022] The first scale line is located on the top of the base and is arranged along the length of the first half of the medicine dispensing trough.

[0023] Furthermore, it also includes a second adjustment structure for adjusting the effective length of the second half-dispensing tank, the second adjustment structure comprising:

[0024] The second adjusting block is adapted to be installed in the second half of the dispensing trough and has a second adjusting plane facing the side of the base; the top of the second adjusting block protrudes from the second dispensing port;

[0025] The second screw hole is formed on the top of the rotating block;

[0026] The second clamping bolt can be screwed into the second screw hole and pressed against the top of the second adjusting block by the screw head to fix it.

[0027] Furthermore, it also includes:

[0028] The second scale line is located on the top of the rotating block and is arranged along the length of the second half of the dispensing trough.

[0029] Furthermore, the mounting structure includes:

[0030] A support platform is disposed at the bottom of the mounting cavity, and the support platform has a through hole, the inner diameter of which is smaller than the outer diameter of the rotating block;

[0031] A rotating shaft is disposed at the bottom of the rotating block and can be rotatably installed in the through hole; the free end of the rotating shaft extends out of the through hole and has an annular groove formed at the end.

[0032] The retaining ring can engage with the annular retaining groove to axially limit the rotation shaft.

[0033] Furthermore, it also includes a limiting structure for axially limiting the base and the rotating block, the limiting structure comprising:

[0034] There are two third screw holes, which are opened on the top of the base and distributed on both sides of the first half of the medicine dispensing slot;

[0035] There are two limiting bolts, which can be screwed into the two third screw holes respectively, and the bottom of the screw head of the limiting bolt can slide in contact with the top of the rotating block.

[0036] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0037] This utility model discloses a medicine cutter, comprising a base, a rotating block, and an operating structure. The base has a mounting cavity and a first half-dispensing groove communicating with the mounting cavity through a first side opening. A first dispensing port is provided above the first half-dispensing groove, and the first side opening extends from the bottom of the first half-dispensing groove to its upper edge and communicates with the first dispensing port. The rotating block is rotatably mounted in the mounting cavity via the mounting structure. The rotating block has a second half-dispensing groove, which communicates with the mounting cavity through a second side opening. A second dispensing port is provided above the second half-dispensing groove. The second side opening extends from the bottom of the second half-dispensing groove to its upper edge and communicates with the second dispensing port. The rotating block is capable of rotating relative to the base. The rotating block rotates between a first position and a second position, and the inner wall of the mounting cavity and the outer wall of the rotating block always remain in close contact. When the rotating block is in the first position, the first side opening and the second side opening are aligned, the central axes of the first half-dispensing groove and the second half-dispensing groove coincide, forming a complete dispensing groove, and the central axes of the first dispensing port and the second dispensing port coincide, forming a complete dispensing port. When the rotating block rotates from the first position to the second position, the first side opening and the second side opening are misaligned, thereby cutting the tablets located in the complete dispensing groove. The operating structure is used to drive the rotating block to rotate relative to the base between the first position and the second position under the action of external force.

[0038] In use, the medicine cutter of this invention is operated by first rotating the rotating block relative to the base to a first position, ensuring that the first half of the medicine dispensing groove is aligned with the second half of the medicine dispensing groove to form a complete medicine dispensing groove, and simultaneously aligning the first medicine dispensing port with the second medicine dispensing port to form a complete medicine dispensing port. Then, the user places the tablet into the complete medicine dispensing groove through the complete medicine dispensing port, and uses the operating mechanism to rotate the rotating block relative to the base from the first position to the second position. During this process, the first half of the medicine dispensing groove and the second half of the medicine dispensing groove are offset from each other, thereby cutting the tablet into two parts. Finally, the tablets located in the first half of the medicine dispensing groove and the second half of the medicine dispensing groove are poured out through the first medicine dispensing port and the second medicine dispensing port, respectively.

[0039] This novel pill cutter, through the relative rotation of the rotating block and the base, achieves the staggered alignment of the first and second half of the pill-feeding slots. This design effectively cuts the pills, ensuring users receive accurate dosages and avoiding the risks of insufficient or excessive dosage, thus guaranteeing medication safety. It also allows for convenient and quick pill removal, improving work efficiency and ease of operation. Furthermore, the rational design of the base, rotating block, and operating structure makes pill placement and cutting simple and intuitive, requiring no professional skills to easily cut pills, significantly improving medication adherence, and is especially user-friendly for the elderly and those with limited hand dexterity. Attached Figure Description

[0040] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the prior art or specific embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the prior art or specific embodiments are briefly introduced below.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the medicine cutter of this utility model.

[0042] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Another stereoscopic view.

[0043] Figure 3 This is a 3D view of the rotating block in its second position.

[0044] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the medicine cutter of this utility model.

[0045] Reference numerals: 1. Base; 11. Mounting cavity; 111. Support platform; 112. Through hole; 12. Opening; 13. First side opening; 14. First half-dispensing trough; 15. First dispensing port; 16. First adjusting block; 161. First adjusting plane; 261. Second adjusting plane; 17. First screw hole; 18. First clamping bolt; 181. First handle; 19. First scale line; 2. Rotating block; 21. Rotating shaft; 211. Annular groove; 22. Snap ring; 23. Second side opening; 24. Second half-dispensing trough; 25. Second dispensing port; 26. Second adjusting block; 27. Second screw hole; 28. Second clamping bolt; 281. Second handle; 29. ​​Second scale line; 100. Complete dispensing trough; 120. Third screw hole; 121. Limiting bolt; 200. Complete dispensing port; 3. First handle; 4. Second handle; 5. Return spring. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand this solution, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0047] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the claims and specification of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not used to describe a specific order or sequence. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such as a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units, not limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may also include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0048] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application according to the specific circumstances. In addition, the term "multiple" should mean two or more. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0049] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0050] This embodiment provides a medicine cutter, such as... Figure 1-4As shown, it includes: a base 1, a rotating block 2, and an operating structure; the base 1 has a mounting cavity 11 and a first half-dispensing slot 14 communicating with the mounting cavity 11 through a first side opening 13; a first dispensing port 15 is provided above the first half-dispensing slot 14, and the first side opening 13 extends from the bottom of the first half-dispensing slot 14 to the upper edge and communicates with the first dispensing port 15; the rotating block 2 is rotatably mounted in the mounting cavity 11 through the mounting structure, the rotating block 2 has a second half-dispensing slot 24, the second half-dispensing slot 24 communicates with the mounting cavity 11 through a second side opening 23, and a second dispensing port 25 is provided above the second half-dispensing slot 24; the second side opening 23 extends from the bottom of the second half-dispensing slot 24 to the upper edge and communicates with the second dispensing port 25; the rotating block 2 can be rotated relative to the mounting cavity 11. The base 1 rotates between a first position and a second position, and the inner wall of the mounting cavity 11 and the outer wall of the rotating block 2 always remain in close contact. When the rotating block 2 is in the first position, the first side opening 13 and the second side opening 23 are aligned, the central axes of the first half-dispensing groove 14 and the second half-dispensing groove 24 coincide, forming a complete dispensing groove 100, and the central axes of the first dispensing port 15 and the second dispensing port 25 coincide, forming a complete dispensing port 200. When the rotating block 2 rotates from the first position to the second position, the first side opening 13 and the second side opening 23 are misaligned, thereby cutting the tablets located in the complete dispensing groove 100. The operating structure is used to drive the rotating block 2 to rotate relative to the base 1 between the first position and the second position under the action of external force.

[0051] The medicine cutter in this embodiment, considering its direct contact with the tablets, must be made of materials that are non-toxic, stable, and will not cause chemical migration upon contact with the tablets. It must also be chemically inert, resisting corrosion from tablet components, cleaning agents, and disinfectants, without releasing harmful substances, and easy to clean and disinfect. Therefore, medical-grade stainless steel and / or medical-grade plastic are recommended. The inner wall of the mounting cavity 11 can be arc-shaped, and the outer wall of the rotating block 2 can also be arc-shaped, with their curvatures matching for a tight fit. The sum of the lengths of the first half-suction slot 14 and the second half-suction slot 24 can be equal to the length of the tablet (e.g., the tablet length is fixed). Their lengths can be equal or unequal. When they are equal, the tablets can be easily cut into equal sections. When the lengths of the first half-suction slot 14 and the second half-suction slot 24 are unequal, their lengths can be set according to a fixed ratio, such as 1:2 or 1:3, to divide the tablets proportionally. The lengths of the first half-dispensing trough 14 and the second half-dispensing trough 24 can also be greater than the length of the tablet, thus accommodating the cutting of tablets of different lengths and broadening their applicability. During operation, simply calculate the cutting ratio according to the dosage, distribute the tablets in the first half-dispensing trough 14 and the second half-dispensing trough 24 according to the calculated ratio, and then proceed with the cutting. The bottoms of the first half-dispensing trough 14 and the second half-dispensing trough 24 are closed and on the same plane, thus providing stable support for the tablets placed in the complete dispensing trough 100.

[0052] In this embodiment of the medicine cutter, when in use, firstly, the operating structure is operated to rotate the rotating block 2 relative to the base 1 to the first position, ensuring that the first half of the medicine dispensing groove 14 and the second half of the medicine dispensing groove 24 are aligned to form a complete medicine dispensing groove 100. At the same time, the first medicine dispensing port 15 and the second medicine dispensing port 25 are aligned to form a complete medicine dispensing port 200. Then, the user puts the tablet into the complete medicine dispensing groove 100 through the complete medicine dispensing port 200. Using the operating structure, the rotating block 2 is rotated relative to the base 1 from the first position to the second position. During this process, the first half of the medicine dispensing groove 14 and the second half of the medicine dispensing groove 24 are staggered, thereby cutting the tablet into two parts. Finally, the tablets located in the first half of the medicine dispensing groove 14 and the second half of the medicine dispensing groove 24 are poured out through the first medicine dispensing port 15 and the second medicine dispensing port 25 respectively.

[0053] The pill cutter in this embodiment achieves the staggering and alignment of the first and second half of the pill dispenser slots through the relative rotation of the rotating block 2 and the base 1. This design effectively cuts the pills, ensuring users receive accurate dosages and avoiding the risks of insufficient or excessive dosage, thus guaranteeing medication safety. It also allows for convenient and quick pill removal, improving work efficiency and ease of operation. Furthermore, the rational design of the base, rotating block, and operating structure makes pill placement and cutting simple and intuitive, requiring no professional skills to easily cut pills, significantly improving medication adherence, and is especially user-friendly for the elderly and those with limited hand dexterity.

[0054] The medicine cutter of this embodiment, further, is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the operating structure includes an opening 12, a first handle 3, and a second handle 4. The opening 12 is formed on the side wall of the base 1 and communicates with the mounting cavity 11. One end of the first handle 3 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating block 2, and the other end extends outward from the opening 12 to the outside of the mounting cavity 11. The second handle 4 is disposed on the outer wall of the base 1. When the rotating block 2 is in the first position, the inner wall on one side of the opening 12 abuts against and limits the first handle 3. When the rotating block 2 is in the second position, the inner wall on the other side of the opening 12 abuts against and limits the first handle 3.

[0055] In this embodiment, the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 provide excellent mechanical amplification, allowing the user to rotate the rotating block with minimal manual force, reducing operational difficulty and improving efficiency. Simultaneously, the handle design facilitates gripping, enabling the user to maintain stable control over the angle and position of the rotating block during cutting, minimizing errors and ensuring accuracy and consistency. The contact and limiting action between the inner walls on both sides of the opening 12 and the first handle 3 ensures accurate and reliable switching of the rotating block 2 between the first and second positions, preventing over-rotation or under-rotation and guaranteeing the stability and precision of the cutting operation. This limiting structure simplifies the operation process and enhances the user experience.

[0056] The medicine cutter of this embodiment further includes a return spring 5, with its two ends connected to the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 respectively; the return spring 5 has a tendency to reset the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 to their initial state after relative movement.

[0057] In this embodiment, the reset spring 5 can be connected to the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 by welding, gluing or other methods. Initially, the rotating block 2 can be located in the first position, at which point the angle between the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 is at its maximum. When an external force is applied to the first handle 3 and the second handle 4, causing the rotating block 2 to rotate to the second position, the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 move closer together, the return spring 5 is compressed, and a pushing force is applied to the first handle 3 and the second handle 4, causing them to tend to move away from each other. When the external force disappears, the return spring 5 recovers its deformation under its elastic action, pushing the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 away from each other, thus resetting the rotating block 2 to the first position (initial state). Alternatively, initially, the rotating block 2 can be located in the first position, but at this point the angle between the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 is at its minimum. When an external force is applied to the first handle 3 and the second handle 4, causing the rotating block 2 to rotate to the second position, the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 move away from each other, the return spring 5 is stretched, and thus a pulling force is applied to the first handle 3 and the second handle 4, causing them to tend to move closer together. When the external force disappears, the return spring 5 recovers its deformation under its elastic action, causing the first handle 3 and the second handle 4 to move closer together, and the rotating block 2 resets to the first position (initial state). It is easy to understand that this design scheme is also applicable when the rotating block 2 is initially in the second position. In this case, the same function can be achieved simply by adjusting the relative positions of the first handle 3 and the second handle 4, as well as the installation method of the return spring 5.

[0058] In this embodiment of the medicine cutter, to facilitate the installation of the return spring 5, the second handle 4 can be mounted on the outer wall of the base 1 corresponding to the mounting cavity 11. The first handle 3 and the second handle 4 can each have a mounting surface, with the two mounting surfaces facing each other and at the same height. The return spring 5 ensures that the handles automatically return to their original state after operation, simplifying the operation process, reducing the user's operational burden, and improving operational efficiency and user experience. The addition of the return spring 5 also ensures the stability and repeatability of the mechanical structure.

[0059] The medicine cutter in this embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a first adjustment structure, which is used to adjust the effective length of the first half-dispensing tank 14. The first adjustment structure includes a first adjustment block 16, a first screw hole 17, and a first clamping bolt 18. The first adjustment block 16 is adapted to be installed into the first half-dispensing tank 14 and has a first adjustment plane 161 facing the rotating block 2. The top of the first adjustment block 16 protrudes from the first dispensing port 15. The first screw hole 17 is opened on the top of the base 1. The first clamping bolt 18 can be screwed into the first screw hole 17 and pressed against the top of the first adjustment block 16 by the screw head to fix it.

[0060] In this embodiment, a first handle 181 can be provided on the first clamping bolt 18 to facilitate tightening the first clamping bolt 18. The effective length of the first half-dispensing slot 14 refers to its length that can cooperate with the second half-dispensing slot 24 to form a complete dispensing slot 100. By adjusting the effective length of the first half-dispensing slot 14, the maximum length of the tablets it can accommodate can be controlled. Specifically, the position of the first adjusting block 16 can be adjusted along the length direction of the first half-dispensing slot 14 (towards or away from the rotating block 2), so that the position of the first adjusting plane 161 moves along its length direction, thereby changing the effective length of the first half-dispensing slot 14. When the position of the first adjusting block 16 moves towards the rotating block 2, the effective length of the first half-dispensing slot 14 decreases; when the position of the first adjusting block 16 moves away from the rotating block 2, the effective length of the first half-dispensing slot 14 increases. The first clamping bolt 18 can be screwed into the first screw hole 17. As the first clamping bolt 18 is gradually screwed into the first screw hole 17, the bottom of its screw head can approach and press against the top of the first adjusting block 16, thereby fixing the first adjusting block 16.

[0061] By setting the first adjustment structure, tablets can be divided into specific proportions. Specifically, when the sum of the lengths of the first half-dispensing groove 14 and the second half-dispensing groove 24 is greater than the length of the tablet (both lengths are greater than half the tablet length), to divide the tablet equally, simply adjust the first adjustment block 16 so that the effective length of the first half-dispensing groove 14 is equal to half the tablet length, and then place one end of the tablet against the first adjustment plane 161. Cutting the tablet at this point will divide it into two equal parts. Similarly, if a tablet of a specific length is required, such as two-thirds, the position of the first adjustment block 16 within the first half-dispensing groove 14 can be adjusted so that the effective length of the first half-dispensing groove 14 becomes two-thirds of the tablet length. Then, place one end of the tablet against the first adjustment plane 161 and cut it.

[0062] The medicine cutter in this embodiment allows for adjustment of the length of the first half of the medicine trough, facilitating the adjustment of the amount of medicine or adapting to the loading requirements of different medicines. The length can be precisely adjusted by adjusting and tightening the spiral bolts.

[0063] The medicine cutter of this embodiment, further, is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a first scale line 19, which is disposed on the top of the base 1 and arranged along the length direction of the first half-dispensing trough 14.

[0064] In this embodiment, a scale line is provided on the top of the base 1, which helps the user to intuitively and quickly adjust the position of the first adjustment block 16 and improve the cutting accuracy.

[0065] The medicine cutter of this embodiment further includes a second adjustment structure for adjusting the effective length of the second half-dispensing groove 24. The second adjustment structure includes a second adjustment block 26, a second screw hole 27, and a second clamping bolt 28. The second adjustment block 26 is adapted to be installed into the second half-dispensing groove 24 and has a second adjustment plane 261 facing the side of the base 1. The top of the second adjustment block 26 protrudes from the second dispensing port 25. The second screw hole 27 is formed on the top of the rotating block 2. The second clamping bolt 28 can be screwed into the second screw hole 27 and pressed against the top of the second adjustment block 26 by the screw head to fix it.

[0066] In this embodiment, a second handle 281 can be provided on the second clamping bolt 28 to facilitate tightening the second clamping bolt 28. The effective length of the second half-dispensing groove 24 refers to its length that can cooperate with the first half-dispensing groove 14 to form a complete dispensing groove 100. By adjusting the effective length of the second half-dispensing groove 24, the maximum length of the tablets it can accommodate can be controlled. Specifically, the position of the second adjusting block 26 can be adjusted along the length direction of the second half-dispensing groove 24 (towards or away from the arc-shaped inner wall), so that the position of the second adjusting plane 261 moves along its length direction, thereby changing the effective length of the second half-dispensing groove 24. When the position of the second adjusting block 26 moves towards the arc-shaped inner wall, the effective length of the second half-dispensing groove 24 decreases; when the position of the second adjusting block 26 moves away from the arc-shaped inner wall, the effective length of the second half-dispensing groove 24 increases. The second clamping bolt 28 can be screwed into the second screw hole 27. As the second clamping bolt 28 is gradually screwed into the second screw hole 27, the bottom of its screw head can approach and press against the top of the second adjusting block 26, thereby fixing the second adjusting block 26.

[0067] In this embodiment, the second adjustment structure is used in a similar manner to the first adjustment structure when used alone, and will not be described in detail here. Simultaneously, the second adjustment structure can also cooperate with the first adjustment structure to adjust the length of the entire drug dispensing system, as well as the ratio of the first half-dispensing tank 14 and the second half-dispensing tank 24 that make up the complete drug dispensing tank 100. By synchronously adjusting the second and first adjustment structures, the total length of the complete drug dispensing tank 100 can be shortened or lengthened accordingly, as well as the respective ratios of the first half-dispensing tank 14 and the second half-dispensing tank 24, thereby accommodating tablets of different sizes and designs and improving the accuracy and flexibility of drug segmentation and placement. This cooperative adjustment mechanism constitutes an overall adjustment system, allowing users to finely adjust the tablet holding space and segmentation ratio according to actual needs to meet diverse drug specifications and dosage requirements.

[0068] The medicine cutter of this embodiment, further, is as follows: Figure 1As shown, it also includes a second scale line 29, which is set on the top of the rotating block 2 and arranged along the length direction of the second half of the dispensing groove 24.

[0069] In this embodiment, a second scale line 29 is provided on the top of the rotating block 2, which helps the user to intuitively and quickly adjust the position of the second adjusting block 26 and improve the cutting accuracy.

[0070] The medicine cutter of this embodiment, further, is as follows: Figure 4 As shown, the mounting structure includes a support platform 111, a rotating shaft 21, and a retaining ring 22. The support platform 111 is located at the bottom of the mounting cavity 11, and the support platform 111 has a through hole 112, the inner diameter of which is smaller than the outer diameter of the rotating block 2. The rotating shaft 21 is located at the bottom of the rotating block 2 and can be rotatably mounted in the through hole 112. The free end of the rotating shaft 21 extends out of the through hole 112, and the end is formed with an annular groove 211. The retaining ring 22 can engage with the annular groove 211 to axially limit the rotating shaft 21.

[0071] In this embodiment, the structural design of the support platform 111 and the rotating shaft 21 ensures that the rotating block 2 rotates stably and flexibly, possessing good mechanical strength and limiting performance. The annular groove 211 cooperates with the retaining spring 22 to ensure that the rotating shaft 21 does not deviate during rotation, preventing axial displacement during rotation and improving the durability and reliability of the equipment. At the same time, this structural design makes the installation and disassembly of the rotating block 2 simple and convenient. The snap-fit ​​method of the retaining spring 22 is easy to operate, and installation or disassembly can be completed without complicated tools.

[0072] The medicine cutter of this embodiment also includes a limiting structure for axially limiting the base 1 and the rotating block 2. The limiting structure includes a third screw hole 120 and a limiting bolt 121. There are two third screw holes 120, which are opened on the top of the base 1 and distributed on both sides of the first half medicine groove 14. There are two limiting bolts 121, which can be screwed to the two third screw holes 120 respectively. The bottom of the screw head of the limiting bolt 121 can slide in contact with the top of the rotating block 2.

[0073] In this embodiment, the bottom of the screw head of the limiting bolt 121 and the top of the rotating block 2 can be roughened to reduce the coefficient of friction, thereby making their relative movement smoother. The limiting structure is used to axially limit the base 1 and the rotating block 2, preventing the rotating block 2 from axially moving during use, and ensuring that the bottoms of the first half of the drug-dispensing groove 14 and the second half of the drug-dispensing groove 24 are on the same plane, thereby ensuring the cutting accuracy and the stability of the equipment, and extending its service life.

[0074] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this innovative technical solution.

Claims

1. A medicine cutter, characterized in that, include: The base (1) is provided with an installation cavity (11) and a first half-dispensing trough (14) that communicates with the installation cavity (11) through a first side opening (13); a first dispensing port (15) is provided above the first half-dispensing trough (14), and the first side opening (13) extends from the bottom of the first half-dispensing trough (14) to the upper edge and communicates with the first dispensing port (15); A rotating block (2) is rotatably mounted in the mounting cavity (11) via a mounting structure. The rotating block (2) has a second half-dispensing groove (24), which communicates with the mounting cavity (11) through a second side opening (23). A second dispensing port (25) is provided above the second half-dispensing groove (24). The second side opening (23) extends from the bottom of the second half-dispensing groove (24) to its upper edge and communicates with the second dispensing port (25). The rotating block (2) can rotate relative to the base (1) between a first position and a second position, and the inner wall of the mounting cavity (11) and the rotating block (2) are connected. The outer wall always remains in close contact; when the rotating block (2) is in the first position, the first side opening (13) and the second side opening (23) are aligned, the central axes of the first half-dispensing groove (14) and the second half-dispensing groove (24) coincide, forming a complete dispensing groove (100), the central axes of the first dispensing port (15) and the second dispensing port (25) coincide, forming a complete dispensing port (200); when the rotating block (2) rotates from the first position to the second position, the first side opening (13) and the second side opening (23) are offset, cutting off the tablets located in the complete dispensing groove (100); An operating structure is used to drive the rotating block (2) to rotate relative to the base (1) between a first position and a second position under the action of an external force.

2. The herb cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operational structure includes: An opening (12) is formed on the side wall of the base (1) and communicates with the mounting cavity (11); The first handle (3) has one end fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating block (2), and the other end extends outward from the opening (12) to the outside of the mounting cavity (11); The second handle (4) is disposed on the outer wall of the base (1); When the rotating block (2) is in the first position, the inner wall on one side of the opening (12) abuts against the first handle (3) and is limited; when the rotating block (2) is in the second position, the inner wall on the other side of the opening (12) abuts against the first handle (3) and is limited.

3. The herb cutter according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A return spring (5) is connected at both ends to the first handle (3) and the second handle (4) respectively; the return spring (5) has the tendency to reset the first handle (3) and the second handle (4) to their initial state after relative movement.

4. The herb cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a first adjustment structure, which is used to adjust the effective length of the first half-dispensing tank (14), the first adjustment structure comprising: The first adjusting block (16) is adapted to be installed in the first half-dispensing tank (14) and has a first adjusting plane (161) facing the rotating block (2); the top of the first adjusting block (16) protrudes from the first dispensing port (15). The first screw hole (17) is formed on the top of the base (1); The first clamping bolt (18) can be screwed into the first screw hole (17) and pressed against the top of the first adjusting block (16) by the screw head to fix it.

5. The herb cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The first scale line (19) is set on the top of the base (1) and arranged along the length of the first half-dispensing tank (14).

6. The herb cutter according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a second adjustment structure for adjusting the effective length of the second half-dispensing tank (24), the second adjustment structure comprising: The second adjusting block (26) is adapted to be installed in the second half of the drug dispensing tank (24) and has a second adjusting plane (261) facing the side of the base (1); the top of the second adjusting block (26) protrudes from the second drug dispensing port (25). The second screw hole (27) is formed on the top of the rotating block (2); The second clamping bolt (28) can be screwed into the second screw hole (27) and pressed against the top of the second adjusting block (26) by the screw head to fix it.

7. The herb cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The second scale line (29) is set on the top of the rotating block (2) and arranged along the length of the second half of the medicine dispensing groove (24).

8. The herb cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting structure includes: A support platform (111) is provided at the bottom of the mounting cavity (11), and the support platform (111) has a through hole (112), the inner diameter of the through hole (112) being smaller than the outer diameter of the rotating block (2); A rotating shaft (21) is disposed at the bottom of the rotating block (2) and can be rotatably installed in the through hole (112); the free end of the rotating shaft (21) extends out of the through hole (112) and the end is formed with an annular groove (211). The snap ring (22) can engage with the annular groove (211) to axially limit the rotating shaft (21).

9. The herb cutter according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a limiting structure for axially limiting the base (1) and the rotating block (2), the limiting structure comprising: There are two third screw holes (120), which are opened on the top of the base (1) and distributed on both sides of the first half-dispensing tank (14); There are two limiting bolts (121), which can be screwed into the two third screw holes (120) respectively. The bottom of the screw head of the limiting bolt (121) can slide in contact with the top of the rotating block (2).

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