Storage devices

Abstract

This utility model discloses a storage device, including a cabinet with a base, at least one door panel installed at the front opening of the accommodating space within the base, at least one shelf within the accommodating space, and multiple storage shelves for placing preset items on the surface of the shelf; a control module containing a controller installed within the cabinet; at least one electronic lock device installed at the front opening of the base and electrically connected to the controller, comprising a door lock body corresponding to the door panel position, a solenoid valve module for controlling the door lock body to lock or unlock the door panel, and a door sensor unit for detecting whether the door panel is closed or open; and multiple electronic tag modules installed on the front side of the shelf and electrically connected to the controller, comprising at least one display unit corresponding to any storage shelf position for displaying preset item information, a button switch for providing confirmation to a user upon pressing to complete the retrieval, and a gesture sensor for detecting the user's retrieval action of the preset items placed on the storage shelf.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a storage device, specifically a control module that can open an electronic lock device to unlock the cabinet door, and an electronic tag module that instructs the user to take medicine out of the storage shelf, detects whether the medicine retrieval position is correct, and allows the user to press a button switch to confirm the retrieval action after completing the medicine retrieval action. Background Technology

[0002] Nowadays, when the general public registers for medical treatment at a hospital, they first go to the consultation room according to their department. The doctor will write a prescription on the computer based on the patient's condition and print it out in the consultation room. The prescription is then given to the patient to pay at the counter. After receiving the computer prescription and medicine bag, the outpatient pharmacy or emergency pharmacy can have the pharmacy staff pick up the medicines and quantities recorded on the computer prescription at the dispensing station. Only after verifying that the prescription held by the patient matches the computer prescription will the medicine bag containing the required amount of medicine be given to the patient.

[0003] Hospital pharmacies typically have a dispensing counter with multiple medicine boxes in each drawer of the cabinet. These boxes contain various medications, such as tablets, capsules, injections, sprays, or suppositories. Pharmacists can open the boxes to retrieve the medications based on the prescription information on the computer. However, due to the large quantity of medications stored in the cabinet, pharmacists often manually check the names and quantities of drugs during dispensing. This can easily lead to errors, such as misplacement of medicine boxes, misidentification of medications by name or appearance, or receiving the wrong medication as a gift. This can result in patients accidentally ingesting the wrong medication, harming their health. Therefore, addressing the issue of medication errors caused by the large number of medications and resulting in management oversights is a crucial area that those in the industry urgently need to research and improve. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, in view of the above deficiencies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a storage device.

[0005] This utility model provides a storage device, comprising: a cabinet having a base, and at least one door panel installed at the front opening of a accommodating space inside the base, and at least one shelf provided in the accommodating space, and multiple storage shelves for placing preset items provided on the surface of the shelf; a control module disposed in the cabinet and including a controller; at least one electronic lock device installed at the front opening of the base and electrically connected to the controller, comprising a door lock body corresponding to the door panel position, a solenoid valve module for controlling the door lock body to lock or unlock the door panel, and a door sensor unit for detecting whether the door panel is closed or open; and multiple electronic tag modules installed at the front side of the shelf and electrically connected to the controller, comprising at least one display unit corresponding to any storage shelf position for displaying preset item information, a button switch for providing a user to press to perform a confirmation action of retrieving the item, and a gesture sensor for detecting the user's action of retrieving the preset item placed on the storage shelf. When a user logs into the user interface on the main control computer of the dispensing station, they can use a barcode reader to scan the barcode on the prescription. This allows the controller of the control module to open the solenoid valve module of the electronic lock device, thereby controlling the door lock to unlock the door. At the same time, the display unit and button switch of the electronic tag module corresponding to the storage location of the item (such as medicine) will light up, indicating that the user can take the medicine from the storage shelf. During the medicine retrieval process, a gesture sensor can detect whether the user's medicine retrieval position is correct. After the user completes the medicine retrieval action, they can press the button switch to perform a confirmation action, providing faster and more accurate medicine retrieval action detection and more effectively implementing medicine management.

[0006] The cabinet has a lighting fixture installed inside the base, which can be a light strip, a light tube, or a light bulb.

[0007] The cabinet has a drain box installed at the bottom of the base to drain water droplets or liquids inside the cabinet to the outside.

[0008] The controller of the control module is connected to the main control computer of an external dispensing station, and drives and controls the electronic lock device and the multiple electronic tag modules through the controller.

[0009] The control module also includes a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature inside the cabinet.

[0010] The door sensing unit of the electronic lock device is a Hall sensor, which is used to control the door lock body to lock the door panel when the door sensing unit detects that the door panel is closed.

[0011] The electronic tag module's display unit is a multi-digit seven-segment display, used to display information or quantity of the storage shelf corresponding to the preset item and the preset item.

[0012] The gesture sensor in this electronic tag module is a distance sensor.

[0013] The electronic tag module of this utility model corresponds to each storage shelf position, and only one type of medicine is placed in each storage shelf. Therefore, one electronic tag module represents one type of medicine, allowing users to take the medicine out of the storage shelf according to the light and digital display of the display unit. When the user completes the action of taking a medicine, he can press the button switch of the electronic tag module to perform a confirmation action. When all the button switches of the electronic tag modules on the shelf have been pressed and turned off, it means that all medicines have been taken out. After the door sensor unit detects that the door panel is closed, it will close the solenoid valve module to control the door lock body to lock, and then turn off the lights in the cabinet and all electronic tag modules, thus completing the overall medicine taking process. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a partial perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a partial perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 The following is a flowchart (I) of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 7 The following is a flowchart (II) of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1-Cabinet; 10-Accommodation space; 101-Opening; 11-Base; 111-Door frame; 12-Door panel; 13-Shelf; 14-Storage shelf; 15-Lighting; 16-Drainage tank; 2-Control module; 21-Controller; 22-Temperature sensor; 3-Electronic lock device; 31-Door lock body; 311-Lock cylinder; 312-Indicator light; 32-Solenoid valve module; 33-Door sensing unit; 4-Electronic tag module; 41-Display unit; 42-Button switch; 43-Gesture sensor; 5-Dispensing table; 51-Main control computer; 52-Barcode reader. Detailed Implementation

[0022] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives and effects of this utility model, the technical means and structure adopted by this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the preferred embodiment of this utility model, so as to facilitate a complete understanding.

[0023] Please see as follows Figures 1 to 7 The figures shown are a three-dimensional appearance view, an exploded three-dimensional view, a partial three-dimensional appearance view from another perspective, a block diagram, a flowchart (I), and a flowchart (II) of the present invention. As can be clearly seen from the figures, the storage device of the present invention includes a cabinet 1, a control module 2, at least one electronic lock device 3, and multiple electronic tag modules 4, wherein:

[0024] The cabinet 1 is preferably a tower-type medicine cabinet, but it is not limited to this; it can also be a storage cabinet, organizer, or filing cabinet, etc. A storage space 10 is formed inside the base 11 of the cabinet 1, and at least one door panel 12 is installed at the front opening 101 of the storage space 10. At least one shelf 13 is provided inside the storage space 10 of the base 11, and multiple storage racks 14 are provided on the surface of each shelf 13. Each storage rack 14 contains various medicines or drugs, including but not limited to tablets, capsules, injections, sprays, suppositories, etc., and can also provide access for the user's hands. Items are retrieved from the storage shelf 14; in addition, the cabinet 1 is equipped with a light 15 on the top plate above the base 11 or other suitable location, including but not limited to light strips, light tubes or light bulbs, etc. If the shelf 13 is made of light-transmitting material such as glass or plastic, the light projected by the light 15 can pass through the shelf 13 to illuminate the inside of the cabinet 1 or the items placed in the storage shelf 14. A drain box 16 is installed at the bottom of the base 11 to drain the humid air or water droplets condensed inside the cabinet 1, liquids poured out of the items, etc., to the outside, which can prevent medicines from getting damp and deteriorating or spoiling.

[0025] The control module 2 is located inside the cabinet 1 or between the inner frame and the access door of the base 11. It is connected to the main control computer 51 or management server of the external dispensing station 5 via a wired or wireless communication method through a transmission interface or network. It includes a controller 21 and a temperature sensor 22. The controller 21 is responsible for coordinating the normal operation of each module of the system and controlling parameters such as compressor speed, frequency and temperature. The power management module provides the DC power required by each module. The temperature sensor 22 can detect the temperature inside the cabinet 1.

[0026] The electronic lock device 3 is installed on the door frame 111 of the cabinet 1 at the opening 101 in front of the base 11. It is electrically connected to the controller 21 of the control module 2 through the connection interface. It includes a door lock body 31 corresponding to any door panel 12, a solenoid valve module 32 and a door sensing unit 33. The door sensing unit 33 is preferably implemented as a Hall sensor. It can drive the solenoid valve module 32 to actuate through the controller 21, and drive the door lock body 31 to automatically lock or unlock the door panel 12. It can also be locked or unlocked by inserting a key into the lock cylinder 311. At the same time, the door sensing unit 33 can detect whether the door panel 12 is closed or open, but it is not limited to this. It can also detect the current status of the door lock body 31 through a detection unit (such as a light interruptor) and output a lock or unlock signal to the internal circuit to determine whether it is correctly locked or unlocked. The lock or unlock status can be displayed through the indicator light 312.

[0027] The electronic tag module 4 is installed on the front side of the shelf 13 of the cabinet 1 and is electrically connected to the controller 21 of the control module 2 through a connection interface (such as a transmission line or connector). It includes at least one display unit 41 corresponding to any storage shelf 14 position, a button switch 42, and a gesture sensor 43. The display unit 41 can be a multi-digit seven-segment display, a graphic display, or an indicator light to display the location of the corresponding item (such as medicine) in the storage shelf 14 and / or information about the medicine. The button switch 42 can be an illuminated switch used as a confirmation key. The gesture sensor 43 can be a laser distance sensor. Its detection principle is to receive the energy (or light flux) reflected back after a laser or infrared light source hits an object and calculate the distance between them. This allows the system to determine whether the object is close and to detect the user's gesture to retrieve an item from the storage shelf 14. Therefore, all of these will be explained together in the following instructions.

[0028] like Figure 6 As shown, when a user (such as a pharmacist or pharmacy staff) operates the dispensing station 5 to perform the medication dispensing process, the implementation steps can be as follows, but are not limited to these:

[0029] (S101) Start, standby.

[0030] (S102) Log in the user. If yes, continue to step (S103); if no, repeat step (S101).

[0031] (S103) Open the user interface.

[0032] (S104) Scan the barcode on the prescription.

[0033] (S105) The solenoid valve module 32 of the electronic lock device 3 controls the door lock body 31 to unlock the door panel 12 of the cabinet 1, and the display unit 41 of the electronic tag module 4 displays the medicine shelf.

[0034] (S106) The lighting 15 of cabinet 1 is turned on, and the button switch 42 of electronic tag module 4 is lit.

[0035] (S107) The gesture sensor 43 of the electronic tag module 4 detects whether there is a drug-taking action. If yes, the step (S108) continues; if no, the step (S106) is repeated.

[0036] (S108) After the medicine is taken out, was button switch 42 pressed? If yes, continue to step (S109); if no, repeat step (S107).

[0037] (S109) The door sensing unit 33 of the electronic lock device 3 detects whether the door panel 12 of the cabinet 1 is closed. If yes, the step (S110) is continued; if no, the step (S108) is repeated.

[0038] (S110) The solenoid valve module 32 is closed to control the door lock body 31 to lock the door panel 12 and turn off the lighting 15 and the display unit 41.

[0039] (S111) Complete the medication collection process.

[0040] As can be seen from the above implementation steps, when a user logs in using the main control computer 51 of the dispensing station 5, they can input user data and open the user interface. Then, they can use the barcode reader 52 of the dispensing station 5 to scan the barcode on the prescription to input information including but not limited to the order number, drug information, and the quantity of medicine to be taken. After confirmation, the controller 21 of the control module 2 can open the solenoid valve module 32 of the electronic lock device 3 to control the door lock body 31 to unlock the corresponding door panel 12 of the cabinet 1, allowing the user to open the door panel 12. At the same time, the display unit 41 of the electronic tag module 4 representing the item (such as medicine) to be taken on the prescription will light up to display information including but not limited to the medicine shelf, the location of the corresponding medicine storage shelf 14, the order number, the drug information, and the quantity of medicine to be taken. Then, the lighting 15 of the cabinet 1 will be turned on, and the button switches 42 of all electronic tag modules 4 corresponding to the medicine storage location will light up to indicate to the user how to quickly find the medicine to be taken visually, which can also improve the overall work efficiency.

[0041] Since the electronic tag modules 4 are installed on the front side of the shelves 13 of the cabinet 1 and correspond to the positions of the storage shelves 14, and each storage shelf 14 contains only one type of medicine, each electronic tag module 4 represents one type of medicine. This allows users to retrieve the medicine from the storage shelf 14 according to the light signals and digital displays on the display unit 41. During the process of the user retrieving the medicine, the gesture sensor 43 of the electronic tag module 4 can detect the user's gesture action, and can further determine whether the medicine is in the correct position or whether the medicine is obstructed by foreign objects.

[0042] Each time a user completes the action of retrieving a medicine, they can press the button switch 42 of the electronic tag module 4 to turn off the light, triggering a signal to be transmitted back to the main control computer 51 of the dispensing station 5 via the control module 2 to perform a confirmation action. This continues until all the button switches 42 of the electronic tag modules 4 on the shelf 13 have been pressed and turned off, and the main control computer 51 confirms that all medicines on the prescription have been retrieved. Then, the door sensor unit 33 of the electronic lock device 3 can detect whether the user has closed the door panel 12 of the cabinet 1. If the door panel 12 is detected to be closed, the solenoid valve module 32 will be turned off to control the door lock body 31 to lock, and the lighting 15 of the cabinet 1 and the display units 41 of all electronic tag modules 4 will be turned off to complete the entire medicine retrieval process. This provides a faster and more accurate medicine retrieval process and more effectively implements medicine management.

[0043] The above detailed description is only for the purpose of describing a preferred and feasible embodiment of the present utility model. However, this embodiment is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. All other equivalent changes and modifications made without departing from the spirit of the art disclosed in the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0044] In conclusion, the storage device described above by this utility model can indeed achieve its function and purpose when used, therefore this utility model is indeed a utility model with excellent practicality.

Claims

1. A storage device, characterized in that, include: A cabinet has a base and at least one door panel installed at the front opening of the accommodating space inside the base. At least one shelf is provided in the accommodating space, and multiple storage racks for placing preset items are provided on the surface of the shelf. A control module is installed inside the cabinet and includes a controller; At least one electronic lock device is installed at the front opening of the base and is electrically connected to the controller. It includes a door lock body corresponding to the position of the door panel, a solenoid valve module for controlling the door lock body to lock or unlock the door panel, and a door sensor unit for detecting whether the door panel is closed or open. and Multiple electronic tag modules are installed on the front side of each shelf and electrically connected to the controller. Each module includes at least one display unit corresponding to any shelf location for displaying information about the preset item, a button switch for a user to press to confirm the completion of the retrieval, and a gesture sensor for detecting the user's retrieval action of the preset item placed on the shelf.

2. The storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet has a light installed inside the base, and the light is a light strip, a light tube or a light bulb.

3. The storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cabinet has a drain box installed at the bottom of the base to drain water droplets or liquids inside the cabinet to the outside.

4. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The controller of the control module is connected to the main control computer of an external dispensing station, and drives and controls the electronic lock device and the multiple electronic tag modules through the controller.

5. The storage device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The control module also includes a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature inside the cabinet.

6. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The door sensing unit of the electronic lock device is a Hall sensor, which is used by the controller to lock the door panel when the door sensing unit detects that the door panel is closed.

7. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The display unit of the electronic tag module is a multi-digit seven-segment display, used to display information or quantity of the storage shelf corresponding to the preset item and the preset item.

8. The storage device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The gesture sensor in this electronic tag module is a distance sensor.

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