Multifunctional medicine dispensing cart
By introducing transparent indicator boxes, grid panels, waste sorting devices, and adjustable handles into the medicine dispensing cart, the problems of limited functionality and inflexible structure of existing medicine dispensing carts have been solved, achieving efficient classification of medicines and convenient waste disposal, and improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF JINAN UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
The existing medicine dispensing vehicles have limited functions, lack clear labeling and classification management devices for medicines, have inadequate waste disposal, and have inflexible structural designs, failing to meet the needs of different medical staff.
A multifunctional medicine dispensing cart was designed, including a transparent indicator box and a grid plate for marking and classifying medicine information. It is equipped with a household waste bin, a medical waste bin, a storage box and a storage basket. The handle position is adjusted by a gear set and a threaded rod structure. A placement platform and a side drawer are added to expand the space.
It enables clear labeling and classification management of drug information, improves dispensing efficiency, ensures proper waste disposal, enhances structural flexibility and applicability, and meets the needs of different medical staff.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medicine dispensing vehicle technology, and more specifically, to a multifunctional medicine dispensing vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, in the medical field, dispensing carts are essential tools for healthcare workers to distribute and manage medications. However, existing dispensing carts have several shortcomings. For example, their functions are relatively limited, typically only providing basic medication storage and lacking clear labeling and classification management devices for medications. This makes it inconvenient for healthcare workers to find medications during the dispensing process, affecting work efficiency. Furthermore, existing dispensing carts are poorly designed for handling medical and domestic waste, lacking dedicated sorting and recycling devices, which easily leads to mixed waste disposal, increasing the difficulty of subsequent processing and hygiene risks. In addition, the structural design of existing dispensing carts is not flexible enough, with inconvenient adjustment of handles and other components, failing to meet the needs of different healthcare workers and limiting the applicability of dispensing carts to some extent. Utility Model Content
[0003] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a multi-functional medicine dispensing cart, which aims to improve the problems of relatively simple functions and inconvenient adjustment of the position of components such as handles.
[0004] This utility model is implemented as follows: A multifunctional medicine dispensing cart includes a cabinet. Universal wheels are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the cabinet. Multiple front drawers are installed on one side of the cabinet. Household waste bins, medical waste bins, storage boxes, and storage baskets are installed on both sides of the cabinet. A handle is installed at the top of one side of the cabinet. Horizontal plates are rotatably installed on both sides of the handle. A groove is provided at one end of the horizontal plate. symmetrical annular grooves matching the horizontal plates are provided on one side of the cabinet. A partition is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the groove. A threaded rod is rotatably installed on one side of the partition. A threaded groove matching the threaded rod is provided on one side of the cabinet. The handle is connected to the threaded rod via a gear set.
[0005] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a first indicator box is installed on one side of the front drawer. The top of the first indicator box is open, and a first indicator plate is slidably installed inside the first indicator box. The first indicator box is transparent, and an arc-shaped groove is provided at the top of the first indicator box.
[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the interior of the front drawer is divided into multiple storage cavities by a grid plate. A second indicator box is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of each storage cavity. The second indicator box has the same shape as the first indicator box and a second indicator plate is slidably installed on its inner wall.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the household waste bin, the medical waste bin, the storage box, and the storage basket are fixedly mounted on a bracket on the side of the cabinet that is relatively close to the cabinet body. The bracket is L-shaped, and the cabinet body has support frames on both sides that match the bracket. One end of the bracket is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support frame.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, multiple support seats are fixedly installed on both sides of the cabinet. The support seats are T-shaped, and one end of each support seat is attached to and corresponds to one side of the household waste bin, the medical waste bin, the storage box, and the storage basket. The top of the medical waste bin is hinged with a sealing cap.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a side drawer is installed at the top of the other side of the cabinet.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the gear set includes a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear. A first rotating shaft is fixedly installed at both ends of the horizontal plate. One end of the first rotating shaft passes through one side of the horizontal plate and is fixedly installed with the first bevel gear. A second rotating shaft is fixedly installed at one end of the threaded rod. One end of the second rotating shaft passes through the partition plate and is fixedly installed with the second bevel gear. The first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are meshed and connected. The two first bevel gears are symmetrically arranged, and the two threaded rods are also symmetrically arranged.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a placement platform is provided at the top of the cabinet, and a fence is fixedly installed at the top of the placement platform, the fence being U-shaped.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] Facilitating drug information labeling and management: A transparent first indicator box is installed on one side of the front drawer, with a first indicator plate slidingly installed inside. The top has an arc-shaped groove for easy insertion and removal of the indicator plate, which can be used to mark drug names, specifications, and other information. The drawer interior is divided into multiple storage compartments by a grid panel. A second indicator box with the same shape as the first indicator box is installed on one side of the inner wall of each storage compartment, with a second indicator plate slidingly installed. This allows for further labeling of specific information about the drugs in each storage compartment, enabling clear classification and management of drugs, facilitating quick drug retrieval by medical staff, and improving dispensing efficiency.
[0014] Facilitating waste disposal and item storage: The cabinet is equipped with household waste bins, medical waste bins, storage boxes, and storage baskets on both sides. These are slidably connected to the support frames on both sides of the cabinet via L-shaped brackets, and T-shaped support bases are fixedly installed on both sides for support. Installation and disassembly are convenient. The medical waste bins are hinged with sealed lids to prevent odors and contaminant leakage, achieving separate storage of medical and household waste and contributing to a clean and hygienic environment. The storage boxes and baskets can be used to store other medical supplies or miscellaneous items, increasing the storage capacity of the dispensing cart.
[0015] For easy handle position adjustment: A horizontal plate is rotatably mounted on both sides of the handle. A groove is provided at one end of each horizontal plate. Symmetrical annular grooves matching the horizontal plates are provided on one side of the cabinet. A partition is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the groove. A threaded rod is rotatably mounted on one side of the partition. A threaded groove matching the threaded rod is provided on one side of the cabinet. The handle is connected to the threaded rod via a gear set consisting of a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear. When the handle position needs adjustment, rotating the handle drives the threaded rod to rotate via the gear set. The rotation of the threaded rod moves the horizontal plate, thus achieving flexible handle position adjustment to meet the usage habits of different medical staff and improving the applicability of the dispensing cart.
[0016] Increased storage space: A side drawer is installed at the top of the other side of the cabinet, which can be used to store other frequently used items for easy access by medical staff; a platform with a U-shaped railing is set at the top of the cabinet, which can hold larger items, further increasing the storage space of the medicine cart and improving the ease of use of the medicine cart. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a multi-functional medicine dispensing cart provided by an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 A side view of a multi-functional dispensing cart is provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of the side drawer is provided for the embodiments of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of the front drawer is provided for the embodiments of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the gear set is provided for the embodiments of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0024] Figure 7 A partial structural diagram of the cabinet is provided for the embodiment of this utility model.
[0025] In the diagram: 110 - Cabinet body; 111 - Casters; 112 - Household waste bin; 113 - Medical waste bin; 114 - Storage box; 115 - Storage basket; 116 - Side drawer; 120 - Front drawer; 121 - First indicator box; 122 - Mesh panel; 123 - Second indicator box; 124 - Bracket; 125 - Support frame; 126 - Support base; 130 - Handle; 1301 - Annular groove; 131 - Horizontal plate; 132 - Divider; 133 - Threaded rod; 140 - First bevel gear; 141 - Second bevel gear. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0027] Please see Figures 1-7 This utility model provides a technical solution: a multi-functional medicine dispensing cart, including a cabinet 110, with casters 111 installed at the four corners of the bottom of the cabinet 110, multiple front drawers 120 installed on one side of the cabinet 110, and a household waste bin 112, a medical waste bin 113, a storage box 114, and a storage basket 115 installed on both sides of the cabinet 110. A handle 130 is installed at the top of one side of the cabinet 110, and a horizontal plate 131 is rotatably installed on both sides of the handle 130. A groove is provided at one end of the horizontal plate 131, and an annular groove 1301 matching the horizontal plate 131 is symmetrically provided on one side of the cabinet 110. A partition 132 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the groove, and a threaded rod 133 is rotatably installed on one side of the partition 132. A threaded groove matching the threaded rod 133 is provided on one side of the cabinet 110, and the two sides of the handle 130 are connected to the threaded rod 133 through a gear set.
[0028] In some specific implementation schemes, a first indicator box 121 is installed on one side of the front drawer 120. The top of the first indicator box 121 is open, and a first indicator plate is slidably installed inside the first indicator box 121. The first indicator box 121 is transparent, and its top has an arc-shaped groove. Medical staff can mark information such as drug names and specifications using the first indicator plate. The transparent first indicator box 121 facilitates quick viewing of the marked information, thereby enabling information identification of drugs stored in the front drawer 120, facilitating rapid drug identification by medical staff, and improving dispensing efficiency. The arc-shaped groove design at the top of the first indicator box 121 allows medical staff to easily insert their fingers and slide the first indicator plate, enhancing operational convenience.
[0029] In some specific implementation schemes, the interior of the front drawer 120 is divided into multiple storage compartments by a grid plate 122. A second indicator box 123 is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of each storage compartment. The second indicator box 123 has the same shape as the first indicator box 121, and a second indicator plate is slidably installed on its inner wall. Multiple storage compartments allow for the categorized storage of different types of medications or medications for different patients, preventing medication mixing and facilitating management and retrieval. The second indicator box 123, fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of each storage compartment, has the same shape as the first indicator box 121, and a second indicator plate is slidably installed inside. Medical staff can use the second indicator plate to mark the medications in each storage compartment with more detailed information, such as the specific medication name and bed information. Combined with the markings on the first indicator box 121, this forms a more detailed medication classification and identification system, further improving the clarity of medication management and the accuracy of dispensing.
[0030] In some specific implementation schemes, the household waste bin 112, medical waste bin 113, storage box 114, and storage basket 115 are fixedly mounted on a bracket 124 on the side relatively close to the cabinet 110. The bracket 124 is L-shaped, and the cabinet 110 has support frames 125 on both sides that match the bracket 124. One end of the bracket 124 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support frame 125. This structural design allows the household waste bin 112, medical waste bin 113, storage box 114, and storage basket 115 to be easily installed on the cabinet 110, and is also easy to disassemble, facilitating the cleaning of the waste bins or the organization of the items in the storage box and basket. The cooperation between the bracket 124 and the support frame 125 ensures the stability of these components installed on the cabinet 110, preventing them from easily shaking or falling off during the movement of the medicine cart.
[0031] In some specific implementation schemes, multiple support bases 126 are fixedly installed on both sides of the cabinet 110. The support bases 126 are T-shaped, and one end of each support base 126 is attached to one side of the household waste bin 112, medical waste bin 113, storage box 114, and storage basket 115, and they correspond one-to-one. The top of the medical waste bin 113 is hinged with a sealing cap. The sealing cap hinged to the top of the medical waste bin 113 can seal it when the medical waste bin 113 is not in use, effectively preventing the odor emitted by medical waste from polluting the environment. At the same time, it can also prevent medical waste from being exposed, reduce the risk of pollutant leakage, and improve the hygiene and safety of the dispensing cart during use.
[0032] In some specific implementation schemes, a side drawer 116 is installed at the top of the other side of the cabinet 110. Medical staff can store some items that are not frequently used but need to be carried with them, such as spare medical records and pens, in the side drawer 116, so that these items can be reasonably stored and conveniently retrieved when needed, thereby improving the storage capacity and ease of use of the medicine cart.
[0033] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 The gear set includes a first bevel gear 140 and a second bevel gear 141. A first rotating shaft is fixedly mounted at both ends of a horizontal plate 131. One end of the first rotating shaft passes through one side of the horizontal plate 131 and is fixedly mounted with the first bevel gear 140. A second rotating shaft is fixedly mounted at one end of a threaded rod 133. One end of the second rotating shaft passes through a partition plate 132 and is fixedly mounted with the second bevel gear 141. The first bevel gear 140 and the second bevel gear 141 are meshed together. The two first bevel gears 140 are symmetrically arranged, and the two threaded rods 133 are also symmetrically arranged. This gear transmission structure can smoothly transmit the rotation of the handle 130 to the threaded rod 133, ensuring the smoothness of the handle 130 adjustment process. At the same time, the symmetrically arranged gear set and threaded rod 133 ensure even force distribution on both sides of the handle 130, guaranteeing the stability of the handle 130 after adjustment and meeting the usage needs of different medical personnel for the position of the handle 130.
[0034] Please see Figure 7 The top of the cabinet 110 is equipped with a placement platform, and a U-shaped railing is fixedly installed on top of the platform. This provides a large flat space for the medicine cart, where medical staff can place some large items or items that are not suitable for drawers, such as large quantities of medicines and medical equipment that need to be distributed temporarily.
[0035] Working Principle: When using this multi-functional dispensing cart, staff can move it using the casters 111 mounted on the four corners of the bottom of the cabinet 110. A handle 130 mounted on the top side of the cabinet 110 facilitates pushing. To adjust the position of the handle 130 relative to the cabinet 110, rotate the handle 130. This rotation, through the engagement of the first shaft, the first bevel gear 140, and the second bevel gear 141, drives the threaded rod 133 to rotate. The rotation of the threaded rod 133, in turn, moves the horizontal plate 131 via the partition 132, thus adjusting the position of the handle 130. The front drawer 120 is used to store medicines. Its interior is divided into multiple storage compartments by a grid plate 122. The second indicator box 123 on one side of the inner wall of each storage compartment and the first indicator box 121 on one side of the front drawer 120 are both transparent, open at the top, and have sliding indicator plates installed inside. These can be used to mark medicine information and bed information. Household waste bins 112, medical waste bins 113, storage boxes 114, and storage baskets 115 are installed on both sides of the cabinet 110. They are slidably connected to the support frames 125 on both sides of the cabinet 110 via L-shaped brackets 124 and supported by support bases 126. The sealing cap on the top of the medical waste bin 113 prevents odors from escaping and pollutants from leaking out. A side drawer 116 at the top of the other side of the cabinet 110 can store other items. The placement platform at the top of the cabinet 110 has a U-shaped railing and can hold larger items.
[0036] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A multi-functional medicine dispensing cart, characterized in that, The cabinet includes a cabinet body with casters installed at the four corners of the bottom. Multiple front drawers are installed on one side of the cabinet body. Household waste bins, medical waste bins, storage boxes, and storage baskets are installed on both sides of the cabinet body. A handle is installed at the top of one side of the cabinet body. A horizontal plate is rotatably installed on both sides of the handle. A groove is provided at one end of the horizontal plate. Symmetrical annular grooves matching the horizontal plate are provided on one side of the cabinet body. A partition is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the groove. A threaded rod is rotatably installed on one side of the partition. A threaded groove matching the threaded rod is provided on one side of the cabinet body. The handle is connected to the threaded rod via a gear set.
2. The multi-functional medicine dispensing cart according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first indicator box is installed on one side of the front drawer. The top of the first indicator box is open, and a first indicator plate is slidably installed inside the first indicator box. The first indicator box is transparent.
3. A multi-functional medicine dispensing cart according to claim 2, characterized in that, The interior of the front drawer is divided into multiple storage compartments by a grid plate. A second indicator box is fixedly installed on one side of the inner wall of each storage compartment. The second indicator box has the same shape as the first indicator box and a second indicator plate is slidably installed on its inner wall.
4. The multi-functional medicine dispensing cart according to claim 1, characterized in that, The household waste bin, the medical waste bin, the storage box, and the storage basket are fixedly mounted on a bracket on one side of the cabinet. The bracket is L-shaped, and the cabinet has support frames on both sides that match the bracket. One end of the bracket is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support frame.
5. A multi-functional medicine dispensing cart according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple support bases are fixedly installed on both sides of the cabinet. The support bases are T-shaped, and one end of each support base is attached to one side of the household waste bin, the medical waste bin, the storage box, and the storage basket, and they correspond one-to-one.
6. A multi-functional medicine dispensing cart according to claim 1, characterized in that, A side drawer is installed at the top of the other side of the cabinet.
7. A multi-functional medicine dispensing cart according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gear set includes a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear. A first rotating shaft is fixedly installed at both ends of the horizontal plate. One end of the first rotating shaft passes through one side of the horizontal plate and is fixedly installed with the first bevel gear. A second rotating shaft is fixedly installed at one end of the threaded rod. One end of the second rotating shaft passes through the partition plate and is fixedly installed with the second bevel gear. The first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are meshed together.
8. A multi-functional medicine dispensing cart according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the cabinet is provided with a placement platform, and a fence is fixedly installed on the top of the placement platform. The fence is U-shaped.