A collapsible medicine box
By designing a foldable pillbox, utilizing multiple smaller pillboxes and connecting components, the problems of inconvenience in carrying existing pillboxes and confusion in medication use have been solved, enabling a flexible and efficient medication management system.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HANGZHOU JIUCAI PACKAGING PRINTING CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
The existing medicine box is designed as a one-piece unit that cannot be folded, which makes it inconvenient to carry, wastes space, and causes confusion in medication use. It is especially unsuitable for short trips and the medication needs of elderly patients.
Design a foldable pillbox that uses multiple small pillboxes and connecting components to achieve flexible connection and folding of the pillboxes through buckles, connecting rods and temporary storage slots. The buckles are three-quarter ring-shaped, the temporary storage slots are 'T'-shaped, and limiting plates and rubber plates are used to stabilize the connecting components.
It enables flexible adjustment of the pillbox size, improves portability and space utilization, reduces the risk of missed or accidental doses, and meets different medication needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medicine box technology, and in particular to a foldable medicine box. Background Technology
[0002] Most pillboxes on the market are currently designed as a single unit and cannot be folded. In daily use, this single-unit design presents significant limitations when carrying different types or dosages of medication.
[0003] When traveling, users often need to carry multi-day supply medications. Traditional pillboxes, with their fixed size, take up considerable space in suitcases or backpacks, making them inconvenient to carry. For users on short business trips or short vacations, carrying a large-capacity all-in-one pillbox results in wasted space. Furthermore, for elderly patients or those with chronic illnesses who need to carry multiple medications, all-in-one pillboxes cannot flexibly adjust the number of compartments according to daily medication needs, leading to disorganized medication categories and increasing the risk of missed or incorrect doses. In addition, when not in use, all-in-one pillboxes take up significant home space, making them difficult to store. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a foldable medicine box.
[0005] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution: a foldable medicine box, comprising multiple small medicine boxes, each of which has a closed lid on its top, and each of which has connecting components on its four sides for rotatably connecting adjacent small medicine boxes, and each of which has a temporary storage component on one side for temporarily storing the connecting components, the connecting components comprising a connecting rod disposed on one side of the small medicine box, a buckle slidably sleeved on the connecting rod, a first connecting plate rotatably mounted on one side of the buckle, and one side of the first connecting plate being fixedly installed with the small medicine box.
[0006] Through the above technical solution, multiple small pillboxes can be flexibly connected or folded through connecting components to meet the needs of different dosages and carrying scenarios, thereby improving the portability and space utilization of the pillboxes.
[0007] As a further improvement to the above solution, the buckle is arranged in a three-quarters circular shape.
[0008] The above technical solution facilitates the sliding and rotation of the buckle on the connecting rod, and also enables the quick connection and separation of small medicine boxes.
[0009] As a further improvement to the above solution, the temporary storage component includes a temporary storage slot opened on one side of the top of the small medicine box, and a second connecting plate is rotatably installed on one side of the inner wall of the temporary storage slot. The second connecting plate is fixedly installed with an adjacent connecting rod.
[0010] Through the above technical solution, the temporary storage slot is used to store the connecting rods of excess connecting components, making the overall structure of the medicine box more compact.
[0011] As a further improvement to the above solution, the temporary storage slot is arranged in a "T" shape.
[0012] The above technical solution facilitates the stable rotation and storage of the second connecting plate and connecting rod in the temporary storage slot.
[0013] As a further improvement to the above solution, each of the small medicine boxes is fixedly installed with a fixing plate on all four sides, and a sliding groove is opened on one side of each fixing plate. A limiting plate is slidably arranged inside each sliding groove.
[0014] Through the above technical solution, the limiting plate is used to restrict the position of the connecting components and ensure that the connecting components will not automatically move out of the temporary storage slot.
[0015] As a further improvement to the above scheme, each of the limiting plates is located on one side of the opening of the adjacent temporary storage slot.
[0016] The above technical solution allows the pillbox to be folded in a way that limits the excess second connecting plate, preventing the second connecting plate from moving out of the storage slot along with the connecting rod.
[0017] As a further improvement to the above solution, a rubber plate is fixedly installed on one side of each of the limiting plates, and one side of each rubber plate is in contact with the inner wall of the adjacent sliding groove.
[0018] The above technical solution increases the friction when the limiting plate slides, preventing the limiting plate from sliding on its own.
[0019] As a further improvement to the above solution, each of the fixed plates has a movable opening on both sides that communicates with the adjacent sliding groove, and each of the limiting plates has a limiting block fixedly installed on both sides, with one side of each limiting block passing through the adjacent movable opening.
[0020] The above technical solution facilitates the movement of the limiting plate by pulling the limiting block.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0022] This invention achieves flexible adjustment of the pillbox volume by setting up multiple foldable small pillboxes, connecting components, and temporary storage components. When carrying a large number of medicines, multiple small pillboxes can be unfolded and connected through the connecting components to store different medicines in categories. When carrying a small number of medicines or when not in use, the small pillboxes can be folded together to reduce space occupation and improve portability. At the same time, the clear classification structure can reduce the risk of missed doses or accidental doses, meeting the medication needs of different users in different scenarios. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention with a temporary storage component;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention with a temporary storage slot;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention with a limiting plate;
[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention with connecting components;
[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first folding structure of the multiple small medicine boxes of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second folding structure of multiple small medicine boxes of this utility model.
[0030] Explanation of key symbols:
[0031] 1. Small pillbox; 2. Sealing lid; 301. Connecting rod; 302. Buckle; 303. First connecting plate; 401. Temporary storage slot; 402. Second connecting plate; 5. Fixing plate; 6. Limiting plate; 7. Rubber plate; 8. Limiting block. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.
[0033] Please combine Figures 1-7 The foldable medicine box of this embodiment includes multiple small medicine boxes 1. Each small medicine box 1 has a closed cover 2 on its top. Each small medicine box 1 has a connecting component on its four sides for rotating and connecting adjacent small medicine boxes 1. Each connecting component has a temporary storage component on one side for temporarily storing the connecting component.
[0034] Multiple small pillboxes 1 can be flexibly connected or folded through connecting components to meet the needs of different dosages and carrying scenarios, improving the portability and space utilization of the pillboxes.
[0035] The connecting assembly includes a connecting rod 301 disposed on one side of the small medicine box 1, a buckle 302 slidably sleeved on the connecting rod 301, a first connecting plate 303 rotatably mounted on one side of the buckle 302, and one side of the first connecting plate 303 fixedly installed with the small medicine box 1. The buckle 302 is arranged in a three-quarters circular shape.
[0036] It facilitates the sliding and rotation of the buckle 302 on the connecting rod 301, and also enables quick connection and separation between the small medicine boxes 1.
[0037] The temporary storage component includes a temporary storage slot 401 located on one side of the top of the small medicine box 1. A second connecting plate 402 is rotatably mounted on one side of the inner wall of the temporary storage slot 401. The second connecting plate 402 is fixedly installed with the adjacent connecting rod 301. The temporary storage slot 401 is arranged in a "T" shape.
[0038] The temporary storage slot 401 is used to store the connecting rods 301 of the excess connecting components, making the overall structure of the medicine box more compact.
[0039] Each small medicine box 1 has a fixed plate 5 fixedly installed on all four sides. Each fixed plate 5 has a sliding groove on one side. Each sliding groove has a limiting plate 6 slidably installed inside. Each limiting plate 6 is located on one side of the opening of the adjacent temporary storage groove 401. Each limiting plate 6 has a rubber plate 7 fixedly installed on one side. Each rubber plate 7 is in contact with the inner wall of the adjacent sliding groove on one side. Each fixed plate 5 has a moving opening on both sides that communicates with the adjacent sliding groove. Each limiting plate 6 has a limiting block 8 fixedly installed on both sides. Each limiting block 8 passes through the adjacent moving opening on one side.
[0040] The limiting plate 6 is used to limit the position of the connecting component, ensuring that the connecting component will not automatically move out of the temporary storage slot 401. This allows the pillbox 1 to limit the excess second connecting plate 402 when folded, preventing the second connecting plate 402 from moving out of the temporary storage slot 401 along with the connecting rod 301. The rubber plate 7 increases the friction of the limiting plate 6 when it slides, preventing the limiting plate 6 from sliding on its own.
[0041] The implementation principle of a foldable medicine box in this application embodiment is as follows: when it is necessary to connect two small medicine boxes 1, first pull the limiting block 8 on one of the small medicine boxes 1, drive the limiting plate 6 to move in the sliding groove, so that the limiting plate 6 is away from the opening side of the temporary storage groove 401, and release the restriction on the second connecting plate 402 of the temporary storage component.
[0042] Next, rotate the second connecting plate 402 to disengage the connecting rod 301 from the temporary storage slot 401; then rotate the buckle 302 to make it displaced so as not to obstruct the movement of the connecting rod 301. After the connecting rod 301 moves to the appropriate position, rotate the buckle 302 to fasten it onto the connecting rod 301. Then, rotate the buckles 302 of the adjacent small medicine box 1 to fasten them onto the connecting rod 301, thus completing the connection between the small medicine boxes 1.
[0043] In this way, because the two buckles 302 of the two small medicine boxes 1 fasten the connecting rod 301 from two directions, the movement of the connecting rod 301 is restricted. Thus, the small medicine boxes 1 connected together will not shake at will, but can only rotate around the connecting rod 301.
[0044] At this time, the other limiting plate 6 is kept in position by the friction between the rubber plate 7 and the inner wall of the sliding groove, limiting the second connecting plate 402 and preventing the connecting rod 301 in the other direction from moving out of the temporary storage groove 401.
[0045] When multiple small pillboxes 1 are connected together and need to be folded, rotate the small pillbox 1 directly with the connecting rod 301 as the center. The small pillbox 1 drives the buckle 302 and the first connecting plate 303 to rotate around the connecting rod 301, so that the bottoms of the two small pillboxes 1 gradually approach each other and fold together.
[0046] After folding, place the excess connecting rod 301 and buckle 302 into the temporary storage slot 401, and then push the limiting plate 6 to the opening side of the temporary storage slot 401 to limit the second connecting plate 402, preventing the connecting rod 301 in the other direction from moving out of the temporary storage slot 401 and affecting the folding of the small medicine box 1. This completes the folding of the small medicine box 1, which can be placed in places where the length or width is limited.
[0047] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. A foldable pillbox, comprising a plurality of small pillboxes (1), each of the small pillboxes (1) having a sealing lid (2) on its top, characterized in that, Each of the small pillboxes (1) has a connecting component on each of its four sides for rotatably connecting adjacent small pillboxes (1). Each of the connecting components has a temporary storage component on one side for temporarily storing the connecting component. The connecting component includes a connecting rod (301) disposed on one side of the small pillbox (1). A buckle (302) is slidably sleeved on the connecting rod (301). A first connecting plate (303) is rotatably installed on one side of the buckle (302). One side of the first connecting plate (303) is fixedly installed with the small pillbox (1).
2. A foldable medicine box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle (302) is arranged in a three-quarters circular shape.
3. A foldable medicine box as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The temporary storage component includes a temporary storage slot (401) opened on one side of the top of the small medicine box (1), and a second connecting plate (402) is rotatably installed on one side of the inner wall of the temporary storage slot (401). The second connecting plate (402) is fixedly installed with the adjacent connecting rod (301).
4. A foldable medicine box as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The temporary storage slot (401) is arranged in a "T" shape.
5. A foldable medicine box as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the small medicine boxes (1) is fixedly installed with a fixing plate (5) on all four sides. Each fixing plate (5) has a sliding groove on one side, and a limiting plate (6) is slidably installed inside each sliding groove.
6. A foldable medicine box as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the aforementioned limiting plates (6) is located on one side of the opening of the adjacent temporary storage slot (401).
7. A foldable medicine box as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A rubber plate (7) is fixedly installed on one side of each of the limiting plates (6), and one side of each of the rubber plates (7) is in contact with the inner wall of the adjacent sliding groove.
8. A foldable medicine box as described in claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the fixed plates (5) has a movable opening on both sides that communicates with the adjacent sliding groove, and each of the limiting plates (6) has a limiting block (8) fixedly installed on both sides, with one side of each limiting block (8) passing through the adjacent movable opening.