Multifunctional medicine dispensing cart

By designing a multi-functional dispensing cart with an unfolding and storage mechanism, a cylinder is used to control a rack and pinion to drive the storage box to unfold. Combined with sliding and locking components, this enables quick medicine retrieval and drawer locking, solving the problems of time-consuming and labor-intensive operation and low transportation efficiency of existing dispensing carts, and improving dispensing efficiency and safety.

CN224307526UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02FOURTH PEOPLES HOSPITAL OF URUMQI

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FOURTH PEOPLES HOSPITAL OF URUMQI
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing dispensing carts require opening multiple drawers when dispensing medications to different patients, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Furthermore, the drawers need to be locked or opened multiple times during movement, affecting delivery efficiency.

Method used

A multi-functional dispensing cart was designed, employing an unfolding mechanism and a storage mechanism. The storage box is unfolded by a rack and pinion driven by a cylinder, and the drawer is quickly locked and unlocked by a sliding component and a locking component, ensuring the safety of medicines and the efficiency of transportation.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid access to medicines and simultaneous locking or unlocking of multiple drawers, improving dispensing efficiency, preventing medicines from scattering, and enhancing safety and convenience during transportation.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of medical technology, specifically a multifunctional dispensing cart, including a base plate and a vehicle body, as well as a pusher, multiple wheels, an unfolding mechanism, and a storage mechanism. The unfolding mechanism includes two pushing components, four rotating components, multiple first storage boxes, and multiple second storage boxes. The storage mechanism includes a U-shaped frame, a mounting plate, a sliding component, a locking component, and multiple drawers. A controller controls the cylinder to lift and lower, driving the connecting frame and rack to rise. When the rack rises, it drives the gear to rotate, thereby driving the rotating components to rotate, causing the multiple first storage boxes and multiple second storage boxes to unfold, displaying the medicines inside, allowing the operator to take out the medicines. During the opening process, the second and third hinge rods can support the first and second storage boxes, keeping them balanced and preventing them from shifting.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical technology, specifically to a multifunctional dispensing cart. Background Technology

[0002] A dispensing cart is a medical device primarily used for the distribution and management of medications. In hospitals and other medical facilities, dispensing carts are widely used in wards to ensure that pharmacies can deliver medications to each patient's bedside promptly, accurately, and appropriately. Dispensing carts are typically equipped with medication containers, storage cabinets, and medication management modules for the safe storage and categorized management of various medications and prescriptions.

[0003] In actual use, since different patients often need different medications, multiple different medications are required. When distributing medications to patients, it is necessary to open multiple drawers to find them, which is time-consuming and laborious, and affects the patient's medication time.

[0004] Before the existing medicine dispensing carts are moved and transported, the drawers often need to be locked to prevent the medicine from scattering due to the shaking of the cart. Since the dispensing carts have many drawers and need to dispense medicine multiple times, the drawers need to be locked or opened in sequence, which reduces the delivery efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multifunctional medicine dispensing vehicle to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A multi-functional medicine dispensing cart includes a base plate and a cart body, as well as a push handle, multiple wheels, an unfolding mechanism, and a storage mechanism. The multiple wheels are fixedly installed below the base plate, the cart body is installed above the base plate, and the push handle is installed on one side of the cart body.

[0008] The deployment mechanism includes two pushing components, four rotating components, multiple first storage boxes and multiple second storage boxes. The multiple first storage boxes are located above the vehicle body, and the multiple second storage boxes are located above the first storage boxes.

[0009] The storage mechanism includes a U-shaped frame, a mounting plate, a sliding assembly, a locking assembly, and multiple drawers. The U-shaped frame is positioned above the base plate, the mounting plate is positioned on one side of the U-shaped frame, and the multiple drawers are all slidably positioned inside the U-shaped frame.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: each pushing component includes a cylinder, a connecting frame and two racks. The cylinder is fixedly mounted on the top of the base plate, the connecting frame is slidably mounted on one side of the U-shaped frame, and the bottom of the connecting frame is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder. Each rack is fixedly mounted on the top of one end of the connecting frame.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: each rotating component includes a gear, a first hinge rod, a second hinge rod, a third hinge rod, and a rotating shaft. The first hinge rod is rotatably mounted on one side of the U-shaped frame, and the rotating shaft is fixedly mounted on the side of the first hinge rod away from the U-shaped frame. The gear is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft. The end of the first hinge rod away from the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to one of the first storage boxes. The middle part of the second hinge rod is hinged to the first storage box, and the two ends of the second hinge rod are respectively hinged to the second storage box and the U-shaped frame. The two ends of the third hinge rod are respectively hinged to the first storage box and the second storage box. Each rack meshes with a gear.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the sliding assembly includes a first sliding groove, a second sliding groove, a first spring, a mounting plate and two sliding rods. The first sliding groove is opened on one side of the mounting plate, and the second sliding groove is opened on the top of the base plate. The two ends of each pair of sliding rods slide in the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove respectively, and the first spring is fixedly disposed between the two sliding rods.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the latch assembly includes a first insert, a second insert, a support plate, a second spring, a pin, a lever, and two slots. The first insert is fixedly mounted on one of the sliding rods, and the second insert is fixedly mounted on the other sliding rod. The two slots are respectively opened on the first insert and the second insert. The support plate is fixedly mounted above the second insert. One end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support plate, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the top of the pin and fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the pin.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: each drawer has a slider on its outer wall, and the slider is slidably disposed inside the U-shaped frame.

[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model, multiple storage bags are provided on the outer wall surface of the vehicle body.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. This utility model discloses a multi-functional medicine dispensing cart. The controller controls the cylinder to lift and lower, which drives the connecting frame and rack to rise. When the rack rises, it drives the gear to rotate, thereby driving the rotating component to rotate and causing multiple first storage boxes and multiple second storage boxes to unfold, displaying the medicines inside. This allows the operator to quickly and repeatedly retrieve the medicines. During the opening process, the second and third hinge rods can support the first and second storage boxes, keeping them balanced and preventing them from shifting.

[0018] 2. This utility model discloses a multi-functional medicine dispensing cart. By manually pushing the lever upward, the locking assembly rises. Then, by manually squeezing the two sliding rods, the two sliding rods slide within the first groove and move closer to each other. When the two slots on the first and second inserts of the two sliding rods overlap, releasing the lever locks the first and second inserts through the locking assembly, preventing the two sliding rods from affecting the drawer's exit and unlocking all drawers. When it is necessary to lock and secure all drawers, by pushing the lever, the pins move away from the two slots. At this time, the first spring returns to its original position, causing the two sliding rods to move away from each other and block the drawers, preventing them from sliding out during the movement of the medicine dispensing cart. Multiple drawers can be locked and unlocked simultaneously. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model. Figure 2 .

[0021] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point A.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the U-shaped frame of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding rod of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pin of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0026] The components are as follows: 1. Base plate; 2. Push handle; 3. Wheel; 4. First storage box; 5. Second storage box; 6. Drawer; 7. Cylinder; 8. Connecting frame; 9. Rack; 10. Car body; 11. U-shaped frame; 12. Gear; 13. First hinge rod; 14. Second hinge rod; 15. Third hinge rod; 16. Rotating shaft; 17. First slide groove; 19. First spring; 20. Sliding rod; 21. First insert; 22. Second insert; 23. Support plate; 24. Second spring; 25. Pin; 26. Toggle plate; 27. Slot; 28. Storage bag; 29. ​​Mounting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0028] The present invention provides the following preferred embodiments:

[0029] Example 1, as Figures 1-7 As shown, a multi-functional medicine dispensing cart includes a base plate 1 and a vehicle body 10, as well as a push handle 2, multiple wheels 3, an unfolding mechanism and a storage mechanism. The multiple wheels 3 are all fixedly installed below the base plate 1, the vehicle body 10 is installed above the base plate 1, and the push handle 2 is installed on one side of the vehicle body 10.

[0030] The deployment mechanism includes two pushing components, four rotating components, multiple first storage boxes 4 and multiple second storage boxes 5. The multiple first storage boxes 4 are located above the vehicle body 10, and the multiple second storage boxes 5 are located above the first storage boxes 4.

[0031] The storage mechanism includes a U-shaped frame 11, a mounting plate 29, a sliding assembly, a locking assembly, and multiple drawers 6. The U-shaped frame 11 is positioned above the base plate 1, the mounting plate 29 is positioned on one side of the U-shaped frame 11, and the multiple drawers 6 are all slidably positioned inside the U-shaped frame 11.

[0032] like Figures 1-7 As shown, each push assembly includes a cylinder 7, a connecting frame 8, and two racks 9. The cylinder 7 is fixedly mounted on the top of the base plate 1, the connecting frame 8 is slidably mounted on one side of the U-shaped frame 11, and the bottom of the connecting frame 8 is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder 7. Each rack 9 is fixedly mounted on the top of one end of the connecting frame 8.

[0033] By pushing the pusher 2, the device is pushed to the designated position. After being pushed to the designated position, the controller controls the cylinder 7 to rise and fall, which drives the connecting frame 8 and rack 9 to rise. When the rack 9 rises, it drives the gear 12 to rotate, thereby driving the rotating component to rotate and causing multiple first storage boxes 4 and multiple second storage boxes 5 to unfold.

[0034] like Figures 1-7As shown, each rotating assembly includes a gear 12, a first hinge rod 13, a second hinge rod 14, a third hinge rod 15, and a rotating shaft 16. The first hinge rod 13 is rotatably mounted on one side of the U-shaped frame 11, and the rotating shaft 16 is fixedly mounted on the side of the first hinge rod 13 away from the U-shaped frame 11. The gear 12 is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft 16. The end of the first hinge rod 13 away from the rotating shaft 16 is rotatably connected to one of the first storage boxes 4. The middle part of the second hinge rod 14 is hinged to the first storage box 4, and the two ends of the second hinge rod 14 are respectively hinged to the second storage box 5 and the U-shaped frame 11. The two ends of the third hinge rod 15 are respectively hinged to the first storage box 4 and the second storage box 5. Each rack 9 meshes with a gear 12.

[0035] When gear 12 rotates, it drives the rotating shaft 16 to rotate, which in turn drives the first hinge rod 13 to rotate. When the first hinge rod 13 rotates, it drives the first storage box 4 to move. When the first storage box 4 moves, it drives the second hinge rod 14 and the third hinge rod 15 to rotate. Through the rotation of the second hinge rod 14 and the third hinge rod 15, the second storage box 5 moves. Through the cooperation of the first hinge rod 13, the second hinge rod 14 and the third hinge rod 15, the first storage box 4 and the second storage box 5 will open outward to reveal the medicine inside, allowing the operator to take out the medicine. During the opening process, the second hinge rod 14 and the third hinge rod 15 can support the first storage box 4 and the second storage box 5, keeping them balanced and preventing them from shifting.

[0036] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the sliding assembly includes a first slide groove 17, a second slide groove 18, a first spring 19, a mounting plate 29, and two sliding rods 20. The first slide groove 17 is opened on one side of the mounting plate 29, and the second slide groove 18 is opened on the top of the base plate 1. The two ends of each of the two sliding rods 20 slide in the first slide groove 17 and the second slide groove 18 respectively. The first spring 19 is fixedly disposed between the two sliding rods 20.

[0037] When it is necessary to lock and close the drawer 6 at the bottom of the medicine cart, manually push the lever 26 upward to raise the locking assembly, and then manually squeeze the two sliding rods 20 to make them slide in the first slide groove 17 and move closer to each other. At this time, the first spring 19 is compressed. When the two slots 27 opened on the first insert 21 and the second insert 22 on the two sliding rods 20 are aligned, release the lever 26 to lock the first insert 21 and the second insert 22 through the locking assembly, so that the two sliding rods 20 will not affect the drawer 6 from being pulled out, and all drawers 6 can be unlocked.

[0038] like Figures 1-7As shown, the locking assembly includes a first insert 21, a second insert 22, a support plate 23, a second spring 24, a pin 25, a lever 26, and two slots 27. The first insert 21 is fixedly mounted on one of the sliding rods 20, and the second insert 22 is fixedly mounted on the other sliding rod 20. The two slots 27 are respectively opened on the first insert 21 and the second insert 22. The support plate 23 is fixedly mounted above the second insert 22. One end of the second spring 24 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support plate 23, and the other end of the second spring 24 is fixedly connected to the top of the pin 25. The lever 26 is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the pin 25.

[0039] By manually pushing the lever 26 upwards, the latch 25 is disengaged from the slot 27 on the second insert 22. At this time, the second spring 24 is compressed. Then, by manually squeezing the two sliding rods 20, when the two slots 27 on the first insert 21 and the second insert 22 on the two sliding rods 20 are aligned, the lever 26 is released. At this time, the second spring 24 returns to its original position, and the latch 25 passes through the two slots 27, locking the first insert 21 and the second insert 22. This prevents the two sliding rods 20 from affecting the drawer 6 from being pulled out, thus unlocking all drawers 6.

[0040] When it is necessary to lock all drawers 6, the lever 26 is moved to move the pin 25 away from the two slots 27. At this time, the first spring 19 returns to its original position, causing the two sliding rods 20 to move away from each other and block the front of the drawer 6. At this time, the drawer 6 cannot slide out, preventing the drawer 6 from sliding out during the movement of the medicine cart.

[0041] like Figures 1-7 As shown, each drawer 6 has a slider on its outer wall, and the slider is slidably disposed inside the U-shaped frame 11;

[0042] The drawer 6 can be pushed and pulled by sliding the slider inside the U-shaped frame 11.

[0043] like Figures 1-7 As shown, the outer wall surface of the vehicle body 10 is provided with multiple storage bags 28, which can be used to collect tools without opening the drawer 6.

[0044] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multifunctional dispensing cart comprising a bottom plate (1) and a cart body (10), characterized in that, It also includes a push hand (2), a plurality of wheels (3), an unfolding mechanism and a storage mechanism, the plurality of wheels (3) are fixedly arranged below the bottom plate (1), the vehicle body (10) is arranged above the bottom plate (1), and the push hand (2) is arranged on one side of the vehicle body (10); The unfolding mechanism comprises two push assemblies, four rotating assemblies, a plurality of first storage boxes (4) and a plurality of second storage boxes (5), the plurality of first storage boxes (4) are arranged above the vehicle body (10), and the plurality of second storage boxes (5) are arranged above the first storage boxes (4); The storage mechanism comprises a U-shaped frame (11), a mounting plate (29), a sliding assembly, a lock buckle assembly and a plurality of drawers (6), the U-shaped frame (11) is arranged above the bottom plate (1), the mounting plate (29) is arranged on one side of the U-shaped frame (11), and the plurality of drawers (6) are slidingly arranged in the U-shaped frame (11).

2. The multi-functional medication cart of claim 1, wherein, Each push assembly comprises a cylinder (7), a connecting frame (8) and two racks (9), the cylinder (7) is fixedly arranged above the bottom plate (1), the connecting frame (8) is slidingly arranged on one side of the U-shaped frame (11), and the bottom of the connecting frame (8) is fixedly connected with the output end of the cylinder (7), and each rack (9) is fixedly arranged at the top of one end of the connecting frame (8).

3. The multi-functional medication cart of claim 2, wherein, Each rotating assembly comprises a gear (12), a first hinged rod (13), a second hinged rod (14), a third hinged rod (15) and a rotating shaft (16), the first hinged rod (13) is rotatably arranged on one side of the U-shaped frame (11), the rotating shaft (16) is fixedly arranged on the side, away from the U-shaped frame (11), of the first hinged rod (13), the gear (12) is fixedly arranged on the rotating shaft (16), one end of the first hinged rod (13), away from the rotating shaft (16), is rotatably connected with one of the first storage boxes (4), the middle part of the second hinged rod (14) is hingedly connected with the first storage box (4), the two ends of the second hinged rod (14) are respectively hingedly connected with the second storage box (5) and the U-shaped frame (11), the two ends of the third hinged rod (15) are respectively hingedly connected with the first storage box (4) and the second storage box (5), and each rack (9) is meshed with one gear (12).

4. The multi-functional medication cart of claim 3, wherein, The sliding assembly comprises a first sliding groove (17), a second sliding groove (18), a first spring (19), a mounting plate (29) and two sliding rods (20), the first sliding groove (17) is formed in one side of the mounting plate (29), the second sliding groove (18) is formed in the top of the bottom plate (1), the two ends of each of the two sliding rods (20) are slidingly arranged in the first sliding groove (17) and the second sliding groove (18), and the first spring (19) is fixedly arranged between the two sliding rods (20).

5. The multi-functional cart of claim 4, wherein, The lock catch assembly comprises a first insertion strip (21), a second insertion strip (22), a supporting plate (23), a second spring (24), a bolt (25), a pushing plate (26) and two insertion slots (27), the first insertion strip (21) is fixedly arranged on one of the sliding rods (20), the second insertion strip (22) is fixedly arranged on the other sliding rod (20), the two insertion slots (27) are respectively arranged on the first insertion strip (21) and the second insertion strip (22), the supporting plate (23) is fixedly arranged above the second insertion strip (22), one end of the second spring (24) is fixedly connected with the bottom surface of the supporting plate (23), the other end of the second spring (24) is fixedly connected with the top of the bolt (25), and the pushing plate (26) is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the bolt (25).

6. The multi-functional cart of claim 5, wherein, The outer wall of each drawer (6) is provided with a sliding block which is slidingly arranged in the U-shaped frame (11).

7. The multi-functional cart of claim 6, wherein, The outer wall surface of the vehicle body (10) is provided with a plurality of storage bags (28).