Medicine delivery device with magnetic suction
By using a magnetic oral medication device to fix the medicine box to the wall, the problem of missed medication and cross-infection for hospitalized patients is solved, and convenient and safe medication management is achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHONGSHAN HOSPITAL XIAMEN UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a magnetic oral medication delivery device. [Background Technology]
[0002] Oral medications for hospitalized patients are usually stored in medicine cups or bags on the bedside table. Due to limited space on the bedside table, and the presence of many cluttered items, medicine cups or bags are easily overlooked, contaminated, or dropped. Furthermore, older patients often experience memory loss, frequently resulting in missed doses.
[0003] In view of this, this case involves in-depth research into the aforementioned issues, which led to the formation of this case. [Utility Model Content]
[0004] This invention aims to solve the aforementioned technical problems by providing a magnetic oral medication dispensing device. Firstly, it cleverly eliminates the need for bedside table space, saving valuable desktop space. Secondly, it allows patients to easily retrieve their medication without the hassle of searching, greatly improving the convenience and autonomy of medication use. Thirdly, this device is easy to disassemble and can be easily removed for disinfection, which not only helps maintain the cleanliness of the medication box but also effectively reduces cross-infection.
[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows: a magnetic oral medication dispensing device includes a fixing plate and multiple medicine boxes; one side of the fixing plate is provided with a magnetic plate; each medicine box includes a box body and a magnetic component, the box body forms a placement groove for placing tablets, the opening of the placement groove faces upward, the magnetic component is provided on the back of the box body, and the magnetic component has the opposite magnetism to the magnetic plate.
[0006] Furthermore, the magnetic component is attached to the back of the medicine box.
[0007] Furthermore, the number of medicine boxes is two, including a first medicine box and a second medicine box arranged side by side with a gap between them; the first medicine box has a first identification part and a second identification part on the front, and the second medicine box has a fifth identification part on the front.
[0008] Furthermore, the bottom of the first medicine box is provided with a third and a fourth marking section, and the bottom of the second medicine box is provided with a sixth marking section.
[0009] Furthermore, the magnetic component includes a magnetic base plate and magnetic bosses formed on the magnetic base plate;
[0010] The back of any one of the medicine boxes is provided with a first extension plate and a second extension plate opposite to each other. A third extension plate is formed on the side of the first extension plate facing the second extension plate, and a fourth extension plate is formed on the side of the second extension plate facing the first extension plate. The third extension plate, the first extension plate, the back of the box body, the second extension plate, and the fourth extension plate form an assembly groove for assembling magnetic components.
[0011] After the magnetic component is assembled into the assembly slot, the magnetic boss is located between the third extension plate and the fourth extension plate, and the magnetic base plate is located between the first extension plate and the second extension plate.
[0012] Furthermore, the number of medicine boxes is three, and the three medicine boxes are arranged side by side with intervals; each medicine box has a seventh identification part on the front and an eighth identification part on the bottom.
[0013] Furthermore, a sign is also attached to the magnetic plate.
[0014] Furthermore, the back of the fixing plate is attached to the wall surface using adhesive.
[0015] Furthermore, the fixing plate is secured to the wall with bolts.
[0016] The advantages of this invention are as follows: The magnetic oral medication dispenser is fixed to the bedside wall using a mounting plate, saving bedside table space, preventing it from being mixed with other items, and making it more convenient for patients to access. The front of the medicine box features a visible design, effectively reminding patients to take their medication, ensuring timely and correct administration, and preventing missed doses. Furthermore, medical staff can remove the box at any time for disinfection, which not only helps maintain the cleanliness of the medicine box but also effectively prevents cross-infection. [Attached Image Description]
[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view of the magnetic oral medication delivery device in Example 1.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the magnetic oral medication delivery device in Example 1.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a front view of the magnetic oral medication delivery device in Example 2.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the magnetic oral medication delivery device in Example 2.
[0022] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the medicine box in Example 2.
[0023] Fixed plate 1, medicine box 2, box body 21, first extension plate 211, second extension plate 212, third extension plate 213, fourth extension plate 214, assembly slot 215, magnetic component 22, magnetic base plate 221, magnetic boss 222, placement slot 23, magnetic plate 3, warning sign 4, bolt 5, first marking part 61, second marking part 62, third marking part 63, fourth marking part 64, fifth marking part 65, sixth marking part 66.
Detailed Implementation Methods
[0024] To better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the technical solution of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0025] It should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing these embodiments and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.
[0026] Example 1
[0027] Please see Figure 1 and 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a magnetic oral medication dispensing device, including a fixing plate 1 and multiple medicine boxes 2; one side of the fixing plate 1 is provided with a magnetic plate 3; the medicine box 2 includes a box body 21 and a magnetic component 22, the box body 21 forms a placement groove 23 for placing medicine tablets, the opening of the placement groove 23 faces upward, the magnetic component 22 is provided on the back of the box body 21, and the magnetic component 22 has the opposite magnetism to the magnetic plate 3.
[0028] This embodiment of the magnetic oral medication dispensing device adopts a magnetic design and can be directly installed on the wall via the fixing plate 1, saving bedside table space, avoiding mixing with other items, and making it more convenient for patients to take the medication; the front of the medicine box 2 has a visible design, which can effectively remind patients to take the medication and ensure that patients take the medication in a timely and correct manner; at the same time, medical staff can remove it at any time for disinfection, effectively avoiding cross-infection.
[0029] In this embodiment, the magnetic component 22 is attached to the back of the medicine box 2, so that the magnetic component 22 of the medicine box 2 can be stably magnetically attracted to the magnetic plate 3 of the fixing plate 1.
[0030] In this embodiment, there are two medicine boxes 2, including a first medicine box 2 and a second medicine box 2 arranged side by side with intervals between them. The first medicine box 2 has a first identification part 61 and a second identification part 62 on the front and a third identification part 63 and a fourth identification part 64 on the bottom. The second medicine box 2 has a fifth identification part 65 on the front and a sixth identification part 66 on the bottom. The first identification part 61 and the third identification part 63 are marked with the words "before meals", the second identification part 62 and the fourth identification part 64 are marked with the words "after meals", and the fifth identification part 65 and the sixth identification part 66 are marked with the words "before bedtime", so that the patient can clearly see when to take the medicine and avoid missing doses. By providing a first label 61 and a second label 62 on the front of the first medicine box 2, and a fifth label 65 on the front of the second medicine box 2, medical staff can accurately dispense medication and observe the patient's medication adherence, promptly reminding the patient to take their medication. By providing a third label 65 and a fourth label 64 at the bottom of the first medicine box 2, and a sixth label 65 at the bottom of the second medicine box 2, patients can easily see whether they need to take their medication while lying in bed, without having to sit up. Since not all patients need to take medication before bed, the second medicine box 2 is a bedtime medicine box 2; after the patient finishes taking their medication, medical staff will remove the second medicine box 2.
[0031] In this embodiment, hospital regulations explicitly prohibit placing medications directly beside a patient's bedside when the patient is not present. This measure aims to comprehensively prevent missed or accidental medication administration and effectively prevent others, such as fellow patients or visiting relatives, from mistakenly taking the wrong medication and incurring unnecessary health risks. Furthermore, when dispensing medication, medical staff must personally and meticulously explain medication precautions, potential drug reactions, and coping strategies to the patient. This information plays a crucial role in ensuring the patient's correct and safe medication use. Therefore, a reminder sign 4 is also attached to the magnetic plate 3, allowing it to be easily removed and reattached to remind the patient to take the sign to the nursing station to retrieve their medication.
[0032] In this embodiment, the back of the fixing plate 1 is attached to the wall surface by an adhesive.
[0033] In this embodiment, as another specific implementation, the fixing plate 1 is locked to the wall by bolts 5.
[0034] Example 2
[0035] Please see Figure 3-5As shown, this embodiment provides a magnetic oral medication dispensing device, including a fixing plate 1 and multiple medicine boxes 2; one side of the fixing plate 1 is provided with a magnetic plate 3; the medicine box 2 includes a box body 21 and a magnetic component 22, the box body 21 forms a placement groove 23 for placing medicine tablets, the opening of the placement groove 23 faces upward, the magnetic component 22 is provided on the back of the box body 21, and the magnetic component 22 has the opposite magnetism to the magnetic plate 3.
[0036] This embodiment of the magnetic oral medication dispensing device adopts a magnetic design and can be directly installed on the wall via the fixing plate 1, saving bedside table space, avoiding mixing with other items, and making it more convenient for patients to take the medication; the front of the medicine box 2 has a visible design, which can effectively remind patients to take the medication and ensure that patients take the medication in a timely and correct manner; at the same time, medical staff can remove it at any time for disinfection, effectively avoiding cross-infection.
[0037] In this embodiment, to stably assemble the magnetic component 22 with the box body 21, the magnetic component 22 includes a magnetic base plate 221 and a magnetic boss 222 formed on the magnetic base plate 221. A first extension plate 211 and a second extension plate 212 are disposed opposite each other on the back side of the box body 21 of any one of the medicine boxes 2. A third extension plate 213 is formed on the side of the first extension plate 211 facing the second extension plate 212, and a fourth extension plate 214 is formed on the side of the second extension plate 212 facing the first extension plate 211. The third extension plate 213, the first extension plate 211, the back side of the box body 21, the second extension plate 212, and the fourth extension plate 214 form an assembly groove 215 for assembling the magnetic component 22. After the magnetic component 22 is assembled into the assembly groove 215, the magnetic boss 222 is located between the third extension plate 213 and the fourth extension plate 214, and the magnetic base plate 221 is located between the first extension plate 211 and the second extension plate 212.
[0038] In this embodiment, there are three medicine boxes 2, arranged side by side with intervals between them. Each medicine box 2 has a first marking section 61 on its front and a second marking section 62 on its bottom. The first marking section 61 and the second marking section 62 of the first medicine box 2 are marked with the words "Before Meals"; the first marking section 61 and the second marking section 62 of the second medicine box 2 are marked with the words "After Meals"; and the first marking section 61 and the second marking section 62 of the third medicine box 2 are marked with the words "Before Bedtime". This allows patients to clearly see when they need to take their medication, avoiding missed doses. The first marking section 61 on the front of the first, second, and third medicine boxes 2 facilitates accurate medication dispensing and observation of patient medication adherence, allowing for timely reminders. The second marking section 62 on the bottom of the first, second, and third medicine boxes 2 allows patients to see whether they need to take their medication while lying in bed, without needing to sit up. Since not all patients need to take medication before bed, the three pillboxes 2 are designated as bedtime pillboxes 2. After the patient finishes taking the medication, the medical staff will collect the three pillboxes 2.
[0039] In this embodiment, hospital regulations explicitly prohibit placing medications directly beside a patient's bedside when the patient is not present. This measure aims to comprehensively prevent missed or accidental medication administration and effectively prevent others, such as fellow patients or visiting relatives, from mistakenly taking the wrong medication and incurring unnecessary health risks. Furthermore, when dispensing medication, medical staff must personally and meticulously explain medication precautions, potential drug reactions, and coping strategies to the patient. This information plays a crucial role in ensuring the patient's correct and safe medication use. Therefore, a reminder sign 4 is also attached to the magnetic plate 3, allowing it to be easily removed and reattached to remind the patient to take the sign to the nursing station to retrieve their medication.
[0040] In this embodiment, the back of the fixing plate 1 is attached to the wall surface by an adhesive.
[0041] In this embodiment, as another specific implementation, the fixing plate 1 is locked to the wall by bolts 5.
[0042] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that the specific embodiments described are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Equivalent modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art in accordance with the spirit of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A magnetic oral medication dispensing device, characterized in that: It includes a fixing plate and multiple medicine boxes; one side of the fixing plate is provided with a magnetic plate; the medicine box includes a box body and a magnetic component, the box body is formed with a placement groove for placing medicine tablets, the opening of the placement groove faces upward, the magnetic component is provided on the back of the box body, and the magnetic component has the opposite magnetism to the magnetic plate.
2. The magnetic oral medication dispensing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The magnetic component is attached to the back of the medicine box.
3. The magnetic oral medication dispensing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The number of medicine boxes is two, including a first medicine box and a second medicine box arranged side by side with a gap between them; the first medicine box has a first identification part and a second identification part on the front, and the second medicine box has a fifth identification part on the front.
4. The magnetic oral medication dispensing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The first medicine box has a third and a fourth marking section at the bottom, and the second medicine box has a sixth marking section at the bottom.
5. The magnetic oral medication dispensing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The magnetic component includes a magnetic base plate and magnetic bosses formed on the magnetic base plate; The back of any one of the medicine boxes is provided with a first extension plate and a second extension plate opposite to each other. A third extension plate is formed on the side of the first extension plate facing the second extension plate, and a fourth extension plate is formed on the side of the second extension plate facing the first extension plate. The third extension plate, the first extension plate, the back of the box body, the second extension plate, and the fourth extension plate form an assembly groove for assembling magnetic components. After the magnetic component is assembled into the assembly slot, the magnetic boss is located between the third extension plate and the fourth extension plate, and the magnetic base plate is located between the first extension plate and the second extension plate.
6. The magnetic oral medication dispensing device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The number of medicine boxes is three, and the three medicine boxes are arranged side by side with intervals; each medicine box has a seventh identification part on the front and an eighth identification part on the bottom.
7. The magnetic oral medication dispensing device as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The magnetic plate also has a warning sign attached to it.
8. The magnetic oral medication dispensing device as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The back of the fixing plate is attached to the wall using adhesive.
9. The magnetic oral medication dispensing device as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing plate is secured to the wall with bolts.