Dispensing device

Abstract

This utility model describes a dispensing device, including a drug storage section for storing drugs, a drug delivery mechanism for transporting drugs, and a baffle. The drug storage section includes a drug outlet. The delivery mechanism includes a functional plate with a first through hole and a base plate opposite to the functional plate and having a second through hole. The first through hole is configured to receive drugs supplied by the drug outlet, and the second through hole is configured to release drugs. The functional plate is configured to be movable relative to the base plate. In the movement path of the functional plate, there is a first position where the first through hole matches the drug outlet, and a second position where the first through hole matches the second through hole. The baffle is disposed on the other side of the functional plate opposite to the base plate, and the baffle is configured to block one end of the first through hole when the functional plate moves to the second position. According to this utility model, a dispensing device that helps control the amount of drug is provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of biomedical engineering industry, specifically to a drug dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] An automated medication dispenser (or simply medication dispenser) is an intelligent home health device that features medication storage, timed reminders, and automatic medication dispensing. By automating the storage and dispensing of medications, the dispenser helps users strictly adhere to their medication regimens, effectively reducing the occurrence of missed or incorrect doses.

[0003] A medicine storage unit typically includes a storage box for storing various medications and a dispensing box for easy access to medications by the user. Its working principle is based on the user's pre-set medication information (such as the quantity, type, and timing of medication), controlling the release of medication from the storage box to the dispensing box, thus allowing the user to obtain the predetermined amount of medication on time.

[0004] However, the medicine released from the storage box usually goes directly into the dispensing box. This direct transmission method makes it difficult to control the amount of medicine entering the dispensing box, causing the amount of medicine in the dispensing box (i.e., the quantity of medicine) to deviate from the user's preset value, resulting in the user taking too little or too much medicine. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention is proposed in view of the above-mentioned situation, and its purpose is to provide a dispensing device that can help control the dosage of medicine.

[0006] To address this, the present invention provides a dispensing device, comprising a drug storage section for storing drugs, a drug delivery mechanism for transporting drugs, and a baffle. The drug storage section includes a drug outlet. The delivery mechanism includes a functional plate having a first through hole and a base plate having a second through hole disposed opposite to the functional plate. The first through hole is configured to receive drugs provided by the drug outlet, and the second through hole is configured to release drugs. The functional plate is configured to be movable relative to the base plate. In the movement path of the functional plate, there is a first position where the first through hole matches the drug outlet and a second position where the first through hole matches the second through hole. The baffle is disposed on the other side of the functional plate opposite to the base plate. The baffle is configured to block one end of the first through hole when the functional plate moves to the second position.

[0007] In this invention, a functional plate is movably disposed between the drug storage section and the base plate. After receiving the drug from the drug outlet of the drug storage section through the first through hole, the functional plate moves from the first position to the second position, and the drug in the first through hole is released through the second through hole. The number of times the functional plate moves corresponds to the number of times the drug is released. Therefore, controlling the movement of the functional plate helps to control the amount of drug. In addition, when the functional plate moves to the second position, a baffle blocks one end of the first through hole, reducing the possibility of excess drug entering the second through hole, thereby improving the accuracy of the dispensing device.

[0008] Furthermore, in the dispensing device of this invention, during the movement of the functional plate from the first position to the second position, the baffle at least partially blocks one end of the first through hole. This helps to keep the medicine in the first through hole during the movement of the functional plate and reduces the possibility of excess medicine entering the first through hole.

[0009] Furthermore, in the dispensing device of this invention, the size of the first through hole matches the size of a single medicine. In this case, the number of times the functional plate moves is the same as the amount of medicine, that is, one medicine is released from the second through hole every time the functional plate moves, thereby improving the accuracy of the dispensing device.

[0010] Furthermore, in the dispensing device of this utility model, the functional plate abuts against the substrate. In this case, since there is friction between the drug and the substrate during the movement of the functional plate relative to the substrate, the drug may generate debris or powder due to friction. By making the functional plate abut against the substrate, the gap between the functional plate and the substrate can be reduced while the contact area between the drug and the substrate can be reduced, thereby reducing the possibility of the functional plate and the substrate getting stuck due to debris or powder entering the gap, and improving the reliability of the dispensing device.

[0011] Furthermore, in the dispensing device of this utility model, the functional plate has a guided portion, and the base plate has a guiding portion. When the functional plate and the base plate move relative to each other, the guiding portion guides the guided portion. The base plate also has a first positioning portion and a second positioning portion. The first positioning portion is configured to position the functional plate at a first position, and the second positioning portion is configured to position the functional plate at a second position. In this case, the functional plate moves along a predetermined moving path under the guidance of the guiding portion, thereby facilitating the accurate movement of the functional plate to the first or second position. In addition, the positioning by the first and second positioning portions allows the first through hole to be aligned as closely as possible with the dispensing port or the second through hole, thereby facilitating the entry of the medicine into the first or second through hole.

[0012] Furthermore, in the dispensing device of this invention, the functional plate also has a third position in its movement path where the dispensing port is blocked. This helps to suppress the passage of the drug through the dispensing port.

[0013] Furthermore, in the dispensing device of this utility model, there are multiple first through holes. When the functional plate moves to the first position or the second position, at least two of the multiple first through holes are respectively matched with the drug outlet and the second through hole. Therefore, the receiving and releasing of medicine can be performed simultaneously, thereby improving the dispensing efficiency of the dispensing device.

[0014] Furthermore, in the dispensing device of this utility model, there are multiple drug storage sections and multiple functional plates, each drug storage section is matched with a specific functional plate, and the multiple functional plates are independent of each other. In this case, multiple drug storage sections can facilitate the storage of various drugs, thereby expanding the applicability of the dispensing device. In addition, the multiple functional plates are independent of each other, that is, the movement of each functional plate is independent, which allows different functional plates to receive different quantities of drugs from different drug storage sections, thereby improving the accuracy of the dispensing device.

[0015] Furthermore, the dispensing device of this utility model also includes a dispensing section communicating with the second through hole. The dispensing section includes a dispensing box and a conduit connecting the dispensing box and the second through hole. In this case, the dispensing section facilitates the dispensing of medicines, and the conduit connecting the dispensing box and the second through hole facilitates the collection of medicines into the dispensing box for easy dispensing.

[0016] Furthermore, the dispensing device of this invention also includes a sensor disposed in the second through hole and configured to detect whether any medicine has passed through it. In this case, by sensing the medicine released through the second through hole by the sensor, the amount of medicine can be easily calculated, thereby facilitating the determination of whether the amount of medicine is accurate.

[0017] According to this utility model, a dispensing device that can help control the dosage of medicine is provided. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will now be explained in further detail by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates an application scenario of the dispensing device involved in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2A This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the first embodiment of the dispensing device according to an example of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2B It shows Figure 2AA cross-sectional view of the drug dispensing device along XX.

[0022] Figure 2C This is a schematic diagram showing the initial state of the dispensing device involved in this utility model example.

[0023] Figure 3A This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a second embodiment of the dispensing device according to an example of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3B This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the third embodiment of the dispensing device involved in this utility model example.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the first positioning part and the second positioning part involved in this utility model example.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 1… Dispensing device, 11… Display screen, 12… Medication storage section, 121… Dispensing port, 13… Transport mechanism, 131… Functional plate, 1311… First through hole, 1312… Guided section, 1313… Positioned section, 132… Base plate, 1321… Second through hole, 1322… Guided section, 1323… First positioning section, 1324… Second positioning section, 133… Rotating shaft, 14… Baffle, 15… Dispensing section, 151… Dispensing box, 152… Tube, 16… Sensor, 2… External equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the same parts, and repeated descriptions are omitted. Furthermore, the drawings are merely schematic diagrams, and the proportions of the parts or the shapes of the parts may differ from the actual figures.

[0029] It should be noted that the terms "comprising" and "having" in this utility model, and any variations thereof, such as the process, method, system, product, or device that includes or has a series of steps or units, are not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include or have other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0030] It should be noted that in this article, relative position and direction terms such as "above", "facing upward", "below", "facing downward", "up and down direction", "left side", "facing left side", "left side", "facing left side", "right side", "facing right side", "right side", "facing right side", "left and right direction", "front", "facing forward", "back", "facing backward", and "front and back direction" are used with reference to the usual operating posture and should not be considered as restrictive.

[0031] First, the relevant terminology involved in this utility model will be introduced.

[0032] "Distributing medicines" can refer to the process of distributing medicines.

[0033] "Dispensing efficiency" can refer to the time required to dispense the same number of medications. For example, the shorter the time required to dispense the same number of medications, the higher the dispensing efficiency.

[0034] "Accuracy of the dispensing device" can refer to how close the actual amount of medicine dispensed by the dispensing device is to the amount preset by the user. For example, the closer the actual amount of medicine dispensed is to the preset amount, the higher the accuracy of the dispensing device.

[0035] This invention helps control the dosage of medicine. In this invention, the transport mechanism can distribute medicines from the storage compartment. Specifically, the transport mechanism can receive medicines provided by the storage compartment and transport the received medicines. During the receiving and transporting of medicines, since the transport mechanism can count the medicines provided by the storage compartment through its own structure, the dosage of medicines can be controlled by controlling the transport mechanism.

[0036] In some examples, the dispensing device involved in this utility model may also be referred to as a dispensing system, a drug dispensing device, a drug preparation device, or a drug storage container, etc.

[0037] In some examples, the dosage form of the drug may be at least one of tablets, capsules, and pills. In other examples, the dosage form of the drug may also be a liquid dosage form, a powder, and / or an extract dosage form, etc.

[0038] The dispensing device involved in this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating an application scenario of the dispensing device 1 involved in this utility model example.

[0040] In some examples, the dispensing device 1 can be configured to dispense (or distribute) medications. Dispensing medications can refer to preparing medications according to the user's needs for the type and quantity of medications. In some examples, the dispensing device 1 can provide the user with pre-dispensed medications.

[0041] In some examples, the dispensing device 1 can be configured to receive instructions. These instructions may contain information about the type and quantity of the medication. Upon receiving the instructions, the dispensing device 1 can dispense the medication. In some examples, the instructions may be generated and sent by the user.

[0042] In some examples, instructions can be sent via external device 2 (see...) Figure 1 External device 2 can be operated by the user.

[0043] See in some examples Figure 1 The dispensing device 1 may include a display screen 11. In some examples, instructions can also be sent to the dispensing device 1 by operating the display screen 11.

[0044] In some examples, the dispensing device 1 may include a dispensing section 15 (described in detail later). The dispensing section 15 may be configured to provide medication to the user. This facilitates the user's access to the medication.

[0045] In some examples, when a user takes a medicine, the display screen 11 can show the type and quantity of medicine in the dispensing section 15. This helps the user verify whether the type and quantity of medicine provided by the dispensing device 1 meet their needs.

[0046] In some examples, the instructions may also include the time for taking the medication (i.e., the time of administration or administration). The dispensing device 1 can dispense the medication before the scheduled time.

[0047] In some examples, the medication dispensing device 1 can remind the user to take the medication before or at the scheduled time. For example, the reminder can be given by sending a reminder message to an external device 2 and / or by emitting a prompt sound.

[0048] Figure 2A This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the first embodiment of the dispensing device 1 according to the present invention. Figure 2B It shows Figure 2A Cross-sectional view of the drug dispensing device 1 along XX.

[0049] See in some examples Figure 2A The dispensing device 1 may include a drug storage section 12. The drug storage section 12 may be configured to store drugs.

[0050] In some examples, the medicine can be added (e.g., manually) to the medicine storage section 12.

[0051] In some examples, the number of medicine storage sections 12 can be one.

[0052] In some examples, the number of drug storage sections 12 can also be multiple. For example, the number of drug storage sections 12 can be 2, 3, 4, or 5, etc. In this case, multiple drug storage sections 12 can facilitate the storage of various drugs, thereby expanding the applicability of the dispensing device 1. See also Figure 2A , Figure 2A This illustration shows an embodiment where the number of drug storage sections 12 is three. It is understood that... Figure 2A Only one medicine storage section 12 is schematically marked in the text.

[0053] In some examples, each medicine storage unit 12 can store the same or different kinds of medicines.

[0054] In some examples, the medicine storage compartment 12 may include a cover (not shown). The cover may be configured to seal the internal space of the medicine storage compartment 12. This reduces the contamination of the medicine in the medicine storage compartment 12 by external factors such as dust, debris, or moisture.

[0055] The cover can be open during the addition of medication. In other words, the cover can remain in the unsealed internal space of the medication storage compartment 12. This facilitates the addition of medication.

[0056] In some examples, the cover can be in a closed state during the operation of the dispensing device 1. In other words, the cover can be in a state of sealing the internal space of the drug storage section 12.

[0057] See in some examples Figure 2A The medicine storage section 12 may include a medicine outlet 121.

[0058] In some examples, the medicine in the medicine storage section 12 can leave the medicine storage section 12 through the medicine outlet 121. In other words, the medicine outlet 121 can provide medicine.

[0059] See in some examples Figure 2A The dispensing device 1 may include a conveying mechanism 13. The conveying mechanism 13 may be configured to receive medicines. Specifically, the conveying mechanism 13 may receive medicines provided by the dispensing port 121.

[0060] In some examples, the delivery mechanism 13 can also be configured to deliver medicines. In some examples, the delivery mechanism 13 can deliver medicines received from the medicine outlet 121 to a location where medicines can be released (described later).

[0061] In some examples, the transport mechanism 13 can also be configured to release the medicine. In some examples, the transport mechanism 13 can release the medicine after transporting it to a location where it can be released. In some examples, the transport mechanism 13 can release the medicine to the dispensing unit 15.

[0062] The following is a detailed description of the structure of the transport mechanism 13 and the principles of receiving, transporting and releasing medicines.

[0063] See in some examples Figure 2A The delivery mechanism 13 may include a function board 131. The function board 131 may be configured to receive medicines and deliver them to a location where they can be released.

[0064] See in some examples Figure 2A The transport mechanism 13 may also include a substrate 132. The substrate 132 may be configured to carry the medicine in the functional plate 131 during receiving and transporting the medicine, and to release the medicine when the medicine is transported by the functional plate 131 to a position where the medicine can be released.

[0065] See in some examples Figure 2A or Figure 2B The substrate 132 can be disposed opposite to the functional plate 131. In some examples, the functional plate 131 can be disposed between the drug storage section 12 and the substrate 132. This facilitates the functional plate 131 in receiving the drug and the substrate 132 in carrying the drug in the functional plate 131.

[0066] In some examples, the functional board 131 can be arranged parallel to the substrate 132. In this case, the functional board 131 and the substrate 132 are located in two non-intersecting planes, which can reduce the impact of the substrate 132 on drug delivery.

[0067] In some examples, the function board 131 may have a first through-hole 1311 (see Figure 2A or Figure 2B The first through-hole 1311 can be configured to receive a drug supplied by the drug outlet 121. In some examples, the substrate 132 can carry the drug received by the first through-hole 1311.

[0068] In some examples, the distance between the dispensing port 121 and the functional plate 131 may not exceed the size of a single medicine. This reduces the likelihood of the medicine falling into an unwanted location.

[0069] As described above, the functional board 131 can be configured to transport medicines. In some examples, the functional board 131 can be configured to be movable relative to the substrate 132. This facilitates the transport of medicines.

[0070] In some examples, as the functional plate 131 moves relative to the substrate 132, the drug in the first through-hole 1311 can move together with the functional plate 131 relative to the substrate 132. During the movement of the drug relative to the substrate 132, the substrate 132 can hold the drug.

[0071] In some examples, the function plate 131 may have a first position in its movement path. In some examples, the function plate 131 may be moved to (or located at) the first position. In some examples, the first position may align the first through hole 1311 with the dispensing port 121. Specifically, when the function plate 131 moves to the first position, the first through hole 1311 may be aligned with the dispensing port 121 (see [link to documentation]). Figure 2A or Figure 2B This facilitates the entry of medicine from the medicine outlet 121 into the first through hole 1311 (that is, the first through hole 1311 receives medicine provided by the medicine outlet 121).

[0072] See in some examples Figure 2A or Figure 2B The functional plate 131 can abut against the substrate 132. In this case, since there is friction between the drug and the substrate 132 during the movement of the functional plate 131 relative to the substrate 132, the drug may generate debris or powder due to friction. By making the functional plate 131 abut against the substrate 132, the gap between the functional plate 131 and the substrate 132 can be reduced while the contact area between the drug and the substrate 132 can be reduced, thereby reducing the possibility of the functional plate 131 and the substrate 132 getting stuck due to debris or powder entering the gap, and improving the reliability of the drug dispensing device 1.

[0073] In other examples, there may also be a gap between the functional board 131 and the substrate 132. This allows the functional board 131 to move relative to the substrate 132.

[0074] In some examples, the functional plate 131 and the substrate 132 can be inclined relative to the horizontal plane. This reduces the frictional force experienced by the drug during movement.

[0075] See in some examples Figure 2A The functional board 131 and the substrate 132 can be plate-shaped. In this case, it is easier to increase the contact area between the functional board 131 and the substrate 132, thereby helping the functional board 131 to move smoothly relative to the substrate 132.

[0076] As described above, substrate 132 can be configured to release a drug. In some examples, substrate 132 may have a second through-hole 1321 (see...). Figure 2B In some examples, the second through-hole 1321 can be configured to release a drug. In some examples, when the drug is transported to a drug-releaseable location, the drug can be released by the second through-hole 1321. The second through-hole 1321 can release the drug to the drug dispensing section 15.

[0077] In some examples, the size of the second through-hole 1321 can be greater than or equal to the size of the first through-hole 1311. This allows the medicine in the first through-hole 1311 to easily enter the second through-hole 1321.

[0078] In some examples, the function plate 131 may have a second position in its movement path. In some examples, the function plate 131 may be moved to (or located in) the second position. In some examples, the second position may align the first through hole 1311 with the second through hole 1321. Specifically, when the function plate 131 moves to the second position, the first through hole 1311 may be aligned with the second through hole 1321. This facilitates the flow of medicine from the first through hole 1311 into the second through hole 1321 (i.e., the second through hole 1321 releases medicine from the first through hole 1311).

[0079] As described above, the drug can be transported to a position where it can be released. In some examples, the functional plate 131 can be moved to a second position to transport the drug to the position where it can be released. Specifically, before the functional plate 131 moves to the second position, the drug can be carried by the substrate 132, and when the functional plate 131 moves to the second position, since the first through hole 1311 and the second through hole 1321 are aligned, the substrate 132 no longer carries the drug, and the drug enters the second through hole 1321.

[0080] As described above, the functional plate 131 can have a first position and a second position in its movement path. In this case, the functional plate 131 is movably disposed between the drug storage section 12 and the substrate 132. After the first through hole 1311 receives the drug from the drug outlet 121 of the drug storage section 12, the functional plate 131 moves from the first position to the second position, and the second through hole 1321 releases the drug from the first through hole 1311. The number of times the functional plate 131 moves is the number of times the drug is released. Thus, by controlling the movement of the functional plate 131, the amount of drug can be controlled.

[0081] It should be noted that having a first position and a second position in the movement path of function board 131 can be understood as function board 131 moving between the first position and the second position, or function board 131's movement path having (or covering) the first position and the second position.

[0082] In some examples, when the function board 131 is moved to the first position, the portion of the function board 131 other than the first through hole 1311 can block the second through hole 1321 (see [reference]). Figure 2B When the function plate 131 moves to the second position, the portion of the function plate 131 other than the first through hole 1311 can block the medicine outlet 121.

[0083] Figure 2CThis is a schematic diagram showing the initial state of the dispensing device 1 involved in this utility model example.

[0084] In some examples, the dispensing device 1 may have an initial state (see [reference]). Figure 2C In some examples, the initial state can refer to the state of the dispensing device 1 when the dispensing port 121 is blocked. For example, the initial state can be the state of the dispensing device 1 when there is no medicine stored in the medicine storage section 12, at which point the medicine has not yet been stored in the medicine storage section 12, and therefore there is no medicine leaving the medicine storage section 12 through the dispensing port 121. As another example, after medicine is added to the medicine storage section 12 and before the dispensing device 1 begins dispensing, the initial state can be the state of the dispensing device 1 when the dispensing port 121 is blocked, at which point the medicine cannot leave the medicine storage section 12 through the dispensing port 121. In some examples, after delivering the required quantity of medicine, the dispensing device 1 may also be in (or return to) the initial state.

[0085] In some examples, there may also be a third position in the movement path of function plate 131. In some examples, function plate 131 can move to (or be located in) the third position. In some examples, the third position can put the dispensing device 1 in its initial state.

[0086] See in some examples Figure 2C The dispensing device 1 can be in its initial state by moving the function plate 131 to (or to) the third position. In other words, when the function plate 131 is moved to (or to) the third position, the dispensing device 1 can be in its initial state.

[0087] In some examples, the third position can block the dispensing port 121. This helps to inhibit the passage of the drug through the dispensing port. In some examples, when the functional plate 131 is moved to (or located in) the third position, the functional plate 131 can block the dispensing port 121. In some examples, the portion of the functional plate 131 other than the first through hole 1311 can be aligned with the dispensing hole to block the dispensing port 121.

[0088] In some examples, the dispensing device 1 can be reset before adding medicine to the medicine storage section 12, which does not contain any medicine. In other words, the dispensing device 1 can be reset. In some examples, resetting may refer to clearing the medicine from the first through-hole 1311. In this case, since there may still be medicine remaining in the first through-hole 1311 (e.g., a medicine of a different type than the medicine to be added to the medicine storage section 12), resetting the dispensing device 1 can reduce the possibility of the user taking too much, too little, or the wrong medicine.

[0089] In some examples, resetting can be done by moving the function plate 131 to a second position before adding the medicine. In this case, since the first through hole 1311 is aligned with the second through hole 1321 when the function plate 131 is moved to the second position, moving the function plate 131 to the second position facilitates the release of the medicine from the second through hole 1321, thereby facilitating the removal of the medicine from the first through hole 1311.

[0090] In some examples, the size of the first through-hole 1311 can be matched with the size of a single drug. In this case, the number of times the functional plate 131 moves is the same as the amount of drug, that is, one drug is released from the second through-hole 1321 each time the functional plate 131 moves, thereby improving the accuracy of the drug dispensing device 1.

[0091] In other examples, the size of the first through-hole 1311 may also be larger than the size of a single medicine. This allows the functional board 131 to transport multiple medicines at a time.

[0092] In this invention, the functional plate 131 of the conveying mechanism 13 can accommodate the medicine to be conveyed through the first through hole 1311. In this case, since the accommodating space of the first through hole 1311 is limited, the functional plate 131 can only convey a limited number of medicines in a single movement. The number of medicines that can be conveyed is related to the size of a single medicine and the size of the first through hole 1311. When the size of a single medicine and the size of the first through hole 1311 are known, the number of medicines that the functional plate 131 can convey in a single movement can be obtained, and the amount of medicine can be controlled by controlling the number of times the functional plate 131 moves.

[0093] See in some examples Figure 2A The number of function boards 131 can be multiple. This can improve the dispensing efficiency of the dispensing device 1.

[0094] In some examples, each medicine storage unit 12 can be matched with a functional plate 131. Specifically, a functional plate 131 can receive and transport only the medicine from one medicine storage unit 12. This reduces the possibility of cross-contamination between different medicines.

[0095] In some examples, multiple functional plates 131 can operate independently. In this case, the movement of each functional plate 131 is independent, allowing different functional plates 131 to receive different quantities of medicine from different storage sections 12, thereby improving the accuracy of the dispensing device 1. In other words, compared to non-independent functional plates 131, when the required quantity of medicine in different storage sections 12 differs, the multiple independent functional plates 131 can move according to demand, and the number of movements of each functional plate 131 can vary. This allows the quantity of different medicines transported (i.e., the quantity of medicine transported by the transport mechanism 13) to more closely match the required quantity, thus improving accuracy.

[0096] Figure 3A This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the second embodiment of the dispensing device 1 according to the present invention. Figure 3B This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a third embodiment of the dispensing device 1 according to an example of this utility model. Figure 3A and Figure 3B In this illustration, the structure of the dispensing device 1 has been simplified for clarity, but this should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0097] See in some examples Figure 3A or Figure 3B The number of first through holes 1311 can be multiple. In some examples, when the functional plate 131 moves to the first position, at least two of the multiple first through holes 1311 can be matched with the drug outlet 121 and the second through hole 1321, respectively. When the functional plate 131 moves to the second position, at least two of the multiple first through holes 1311 can be matched with the drug outlet 121 and the second through hole 1321, respectively. Thus, simultaneous receiving and releasing of the drug is possible, thereby improving the drug dispensing efficiency of the dispensing device 1.

[0098] See in some examples Figure 3A The number of second through holes 1321 can also be multiple. This facilitates the release of medicine to different dispensing sections 15.

[0099] In some examples, when there are multiple second through holes 1321, the functional plate 131 can reciprocate between multiple second through holes 1321. In some examples, the dispensing port 121 can be located between any two second through holes 1321. In this case, since the dispensing port 121 is located on the moving path of the functional plate 131, it is convenient for the functional plate 131 to receive medicine while reciprocating between two second through holes 1321, thereby improving the dispensing efficiency.

[0100] See in some examples Figure 3B The number of second through holes 1321 can also be one.

[0101] In some examples, substrate 132 may be disk-shaped (see [reference]). Figure 3B When the substrate 132 is in the shape of a disk, the movement of the functional board 131 relative to the substrate 132 can be a relative rotation.

[0102] See in some examples Figure 3B The transport mechanism 13 may include a rotating shaft 133. The functional plate 131 may rotate about the rotating shaft 133 relative to the substrate 132.

[0103] See in some examples Figure 2A The functional board 131 may have a guided portion 1312. The substrate 132 may have a guide portion 1322. The guide portion 1322 may be configured to guide the guided portion 1312. This facilitates the movement of the functional board 131 along a predetermined movement path, thereby enabling the functional board 131 to be accurately moved to a first position or a second position. In some examples, the predetermined movement path may be a path that includes both the first and second positions.

[0104] See in some examples Figure 2A The guide portion 1322 can cooperate with the guided portion 1312 to guide the guided portion 1312. In some examples, the size of the guide portion 1322 can be slightly smaller than or equal to the size of the guided portion 1312. This reduces friction between the guide portion 1322 and the guided portion 1312, thereby reducing vibration and noise caused by friction.

[0105] In other examples, the size of the guide portion 1322 may also be larger than the size of the guided portion 1312. This reduces the shaking of the function board 131 during movement.

[0106] In some examples, the guided part 1312 and the guide part 1322 can be a guide rail.

[0107] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the principle of the first positioning part 1323 and the second positioning part 1324 involved in the present utility model.

[0108] See in some examples Figure 4 The substrate 132 may have a first positioning portion 1323 and a second positioning portion 1324. In some examples, the first positioning portion 1323 may be configured to position the functional plate 131 in a first position. The second positioning portion 1324 may be configured to position the functional plate 131 in a second position. In this case, by positioning the first positioning portion 1323 and the second positioning portion 1324, the first through hole 1311 can be aligned as closely as possible with the drug outlet 121 or the second through hole 1321, thereby facilitating the entry of the drug into the first through hole 1311 or the second through hole 1321.

[0109] See in some examples Figure 4 The function board 131 may have a positioning part 1313. The positioning part 1313 may be configured to be positioned by a first positioning part 1323 or a second positioning part 1324 so that the function board 131 is in a first position or a second position.

[0110] See in some examples Figure 4 The first positioning part 1323 and the second positioning part 1324 may be disposed on the guide part 1322. In some examples, the positioned part 1313 may be disposed on the guided part 1312.

[0111] In other examples, the first positioning portion 1323 and the second positioning portion 1324 may also be provided on the portion of the substrate 132 that contacts the functional board 131, excluding the guide portion 1322. The positioned portion 1313 may also be provided on the portion of the functional board 131 that contacts the substrate 132, excluding the guide portion 1312.

[0112] In some examples, the positioned portion 1313 can engage with the first positioning portion 1323 or the second positioning portion 1324. For example, the positioned portion 1313 and the first positioning portion 1323 or the second positioning portion 1324 can be a male-female mating structure. In some examples, when the positioned portion 1313 engages with the first positioning portion 1323, the functional plate 131 can be positioned in a first position. When the positioned portion 1313 engages with the second positioning portion 1324, the functional plate 131 can be positioned in a second position. In this case, the engagement helps to securely position the functional plate 131 in the first or second position.

[0113] In some examples, the number of the first positioning part 1323 and the positioned part 1313 can be one. This makes it easier to release the engagement between the first positioning part 1323 and the positioned part 1313.

[0114] In other examples, there may be multiple first positioning portions 1323 and positioned portions 1313. This allows the function board 131 to be further securely positioned in the first position.

[0115] In some examples, the number of the second positioning part 1324 and the positioned part 1313 can be one. This makes it easier to release the engagement between the second positioning part 1324 and the positioned part 1313.

[0116] In other examples, there may be multiple second positioning portions 1324 and positioned portions 1313. This helps to securely position the function board 131 in the second position.

[0117] In some examples, see [reference] Figure 2A or Figure 2B The dispensing device 1 may include a baffle 14. The baffle 14 may be configured to block the medication. For example, during the delivery of the medication, the baffle 14 may prevent the medication from leaving the first through hole 1311. As another example, during the release of the medication, the baffle 14 may prevent medication outside the first through hole 1311 from entering the first through hole 1311.

[0118] See in some examples Figure 2A or Figure 2B The baffle 14 can be disposed on the other side of the functional plate 131 opposite to the substrate 132. This reduces the impact of the baffle 14 on drug release.

[0119] See in some examples Figure 2A The baffle 14 can be U-shaped. At least a portion of the baffle 14 can be fixedly disposed on the substrate 132. This facilitates the fixing of the baffle 14.

[0120] In some examples, the baffle 14 can be configured to block one end of the first through hole 1311 when the functional plate 131 moves to the second position. In this case, when the functional plate 131 moves to the second position, blocking one end of the first through hole 1311 by the baffle 14 can reduce the possibility of excess medicine entering the second through hole 1321, thereby improving the accuracy of the dispensing device 1.

[0121] In some examples, as the functional plate 131 moves from the first position to the second position, the baffle 14 may at least partially block one end of the first through-hole 1311. This helps to retain the medicine in the first through-hole 1311 during the movement of the functional plate 131 and reduces the possibility of excess medicine entering the first through-hole 1311. In some examples, the baffle 14 may extend along the movement path of the functional plate 131.

[0122] As mentioned above, see return. Figure 1 or Figure 2A The dispensing device 1 may include a dispensing section 15, which may be configured to provide medicine to the user.

[0123] In some examples, the dispensing section 15 can be connected to the second through-hole 1321. This allows the medicine released from the second through-hole 1321 to enter the dispensing section 15.

[0124] See in some examples Figure 2A The medication dispensing unit 15 may include a medication dispenser 151. The medication dispenser 151 may be configured to dispense medication to the user.

[0125] See in some examples Figure 2AThe medication dispensing unit 15 may include a catheter 152. The catheter 152 may be configured to guide medication into the medication dispensing box 151.

[0126] In some examples, the catheter 152 can connect to the dispensing box 151 and the second through-hole 1321. In this case, connecting the dispensing box 151 and the second through-hole 1321 via the catheter 152 facilitates the collection of medicine into the dispensing box 151 for easy retrieval.

[0127] In some examples, the catheter 152 can be matched with the second through-hole 1321. For example, the number of catheters 152 can be the same as the number of second through-holes 1321. When there are multiple second through-holes 1321, there can also be multiple catheters 152, with each catheter 152 communicating with one second through-hole 1321. In this case, different catheters 152 deliver medications released through different second through-holes 1321, reducing the possibility of catheter 152 blockage.

[0128] In some examples, the distance between the conduit 152 and the second through-hole 1321 may not be greater than the size of a single medication. This helps to reduce the possibility of the medication falling into an unwanted location.

[0129] See in some examples Figure 2B The dispensing device 1 may include a sensor 16. In some examples, the sensor 16 may be configured to detect whether any medication has passed by. This facilitates the calculation of the medication dosage.

[0130] See in some examples Figure 2B The sensor 16 can be disposed in the second through hole 1321. In this case, by sensing the drug released from the second through hole 1321 by the sensor 16, it is easy to calculate the amount of drug, thereby making it easier to determine whether the amount of drug is accurate.

[0131] See in some examples Figure 2B The sensor 16 can be positioned between the second through hole 1321 and the dispensing section 15. This facilitates the determination of the accuracy of the amount of medicine in the dispensing section 15.

[0132] In some examples, sensor 16 can be a counting sensor. For example, sensor 16 can be a photoelectric sensor.

[0133] In some examples, the dispensing device 1 may also include a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism may be configured to drive the function plate 131. In some examples, the drive mechanism may drive the function plate 131 to reciprocate.

[0134] In some examples, the drive mechanism may include a motor. In some examples, the drive mechanism may include a crank-connecting rod mechanism.

[0135] In this invention, a functional plate 131 is movably disposed between the drug storage section 12 and the base plate 132. After receiving the drug from the drug outlet 121 of the drug storage section 12 through the first through hole 1311, the functional plate 131 moves from a first position to a second position, and the drug in the first through hole 1311 is released through the second through hole 1321. The number of times the functional plate 131 moves corresponds to the number of times the drug is released. Therefore, controlling the movement of the functional plate 131 helps to control the amount of drug. In addition, when the functional plate 131 moves to the second position, one end of the first through hole 1311 is blocked by the baffle 14, which reduces the possibility of excess drug entering the second through hole 1321, thereby improving the accuracy of the dispensing device 1.

[0136] Although the present invention has been specifically described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples, it is to be understood that the above description does not limit the present invention in any way. Those skilled in the art can make modifications and variations to the present invention as needed without departing from the essential spirit and scope of the present invention, and all such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dispensing device, characterized in that, This includes the drug storage department, the drug delivery mechanism, and the barriers. The medicine storage section includes a medicine outlet. The delivery mechanism includes a functional plate with a first through hole and a base plate disposed opposite the functional plate and having a second through hole. The first through hole is configured to receive the drug provided by the drug outlet, and the second through hole is configured to release the drug. The functional board is configured to move relative to the substrate, and its movement path includes a first position that aligns the first through-hole with the drug outlet, and a second position that aligns the first through-hole with the second through-hole. The baffle is disposed on the other side of the functional plate in a manner opposite to the substrate. The baffle is configured to block one end of the first through hole when the functional board is moved to the second position.

2. The dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, During the process of the function plate moving from the first position to the second position, the baffle at least partially blocks one end of the first through hole.

3. The dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The size of the first through hole matches the size of a single drug.

4. The dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The functional board abuts against the substrate.

5. The dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The functional board has a guided portion, and the substrate has a guiding portion. When the functional board and the substrate move relative to each other, the guiding portion guides the guided portion. The substrate further includes a first positioning portion and a second positioning portion, wherein the first positioning portion is configured to position the functional board at the first position, and the second positioning portion is configured to position the functional board at the second position.

6. The dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The function panel also has a third position in its movement path where the medicine outlet is blocked.

7. The dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple first through holes. When the functional board moves to the first position or the second position, at least two of the multiple first through holes are respectively matched with the drug outlet and the second through hole.

8. The dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple drug storage units and multiple functional boards, each drug storage unit is matched with each functional board, and the multiple functional boards are independent of each other.

9. The dispensing device according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that, It also includes a medicine dispensing part that communicates with the second through hole, the medicine dispensing part including a medicine dispensing box and a conduit that communicates with the medicine dispensing box and the second through hole.

10. The dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a sensor disposed in the second through hole and configured to detect whether a drug has passed through.

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