A high efficiency medicine storage tank

Abstract

The utility model relates to medical technology field, concretely is a kind of efficient medicine storage tank, including medicine tank support, baffle, track, motor, handle, ejection device, medicine box, track is equipped with on medicine tank support sliding, track top end both sides symmetry are fixed with baffle, track and located between two side baffles are equipped with medicine box, one side baffle's end part is equipped with handle, the both ends of track are equipped with motor, the both ends of track symmetry are equipped with the drive baffle that can slide on track, and two side drive baffles respectively with the output shaft of motor between thread sleeve joint, two side drive baffles between are equipped with the support baffle that can slide on track, and support baffle with two side drive baffles between are connected by rope, drive baffle and support baffle are all thin sheet shape;The utility model avoids the problem that mechanical hand needs to carry out repeated push-pull operation to make the added medicine box move to medicine tank lower medicine end in the process of dosing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pharmaceutical technology, and in particular to a high-efficiency drug storage tank. Background Technology

[0002] Automated dispensing machines (ADMs) are automated medication dispensing devices used in pharmacies. The dispensing process generally involves a robotic arm loading the medication into a dispensing tray, which, upon receiving instructions from the control system, ejects the medication into a conveyor system. Finally, the conveyor system collects the medications and delivers them to the dispensing slot. The entire process is simple and fast, eliminating the need for pharmacists to search for medications and reducing the time patients spend obtaining their prescriptions.

[0003] While existing drawer-type medicine dispensers can reduce the distance the dispenser extends from its support during the dispensing process by robotic arms, thus increasing the usable area of ​​the pharmacy, they also require the robotic arms to perform multiple repetitive push-pull operations to move the added medicine box to the lower end of the dispenser, consuming a significant amount of time. Furthermore, the movement of the medicine box within the dispenser is supported by a worm spring, meaning that when a medicine box needs to be added, the robotic arm must pull the worm spring to place the box into the dispenser. This process requires the robotic arm to overcome the spring's elasticity to maintain the position until the addition is complete, necessitating the simultaneous operation of multiple robotic arms.

[0004] Therefore, improvements should be made to address the above issues. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, this utility model was made in view of the above problems. This utility model solves the problems of existing devices requiring multiple repetitions of medication dispensing, numerous robotic arm operation steps, and the need for multiple robotic arms by using a design that allows two baffles to work together to move the medicine box. This utility model achieves the above objectives through the following technical solution:

[0006] A high-efficiency medicine storage tank includes a tank support, partitions, a track, a motor, a handle, a ejector device, and a medicine box. The tank support has a sliding track, with partitions symmetrically fixed on both sides of the top of the track. A medicine box is positioned on the track between the two partitions. A handle is located at the end of one partition. Motors are installed at both ends of the track. Sliding drive baffles are symmetrically installed at both ends of the track, and each drive baffle is threadedly connected to the output shaft of the motor. A sliding support baffle is located between the two drive baffles and is connected to the drive baffles via ropes. Both the drive baffles and the support baffles are thin sheets. An ejector device is located at the bottom of one side of the tank support.

[0007] Preferably, the support baffle is made of ferromagnetic material, and a magnet is provided on the side of the handle near the track.

[0008] Preferably, a number of wheels are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom end of the track, and the track is slidably mounted on the medicine tank support by means of the wheels.

[0009] Preferably, two support bars adapted to the track are provided inside the medicine tank support, close to the inner surface.

[0010] Preferably, the track includes track one and track two. Track one consists of two tracks arranged close to two partitions. Track two is arranged parallel to and spaced between track one. There is a gap between track two and track one on both sides for the telescopic rod of the catapult device to enter and exit.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom end of the drive baffle is provided with a baffle bracket that is adapted to the first track, and the second track is adapted to the baffle bracket at the bottom end of the support baffle.

[0012] Beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. The connection between the drive baffle and the support baffle by a fixed rope in this utility model allows the movement of the left drive baffle to move the support baffle and the medicine box between them together. Moreover, the movement process can be synchronized with the drug delivery process of the robot arm. This avoids the problem that the robot arm needs to perform multiple push and pull operations to move the added medicine box to the lower end of the medicine tank during the drug delivery process.

[0014] 2. The motor-driven baffle of this utility model moves left and right. During the medicine feeding process, a gap is formed between the drive baffle and the support baffle to allow the robot arm to feed the medicine. During the medicine feeding process, the right drive baffle drives the entire medicine box to move to the left. Compared with the action of the worm spring, it is more controllable and avoids the problem that the robot arm needs to overcome the elasticity of the worm spring to hold the medicine box until the medicine box feeding is completed, and that multiple robot arms need to participate at the same time.

[0015] 3. The present invention has a magnet installed on the side of the handle near the medicine tank, and the support baffle is made of ferromagnetic material, which constitutes a setting that can be attracted by the magnet. This makes it possible that during the process of the robot hand dispensing medicine, the distance between the support baffle and the drive baffle under the attraction of the handle can be equal to the total length of the medicine box that the robot hand dispenses in one go. This avoids the problem that the distance between the drive baffle and the support baffle is not the same as the total length of the medicine box that the robot hand dispenses in one go due to insufficient rope stretching, which would prevent the medicine box from entering the medicine tank.

[0016] 4. The robotic arm of this utility model greatly improves work efficiency throughout the entire drug application process; Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram is added for the medicine box of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the medicine tank support structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the medicine tank and surrounding components of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the left end of the track of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the medicine tank in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] like Figure 1-8 As shown: 1. Medicine tank support; 11. Support bar; 2. Partition; 3. Track; 31. Track 1; 32. Track 2; 4. Drive baffle; 41. Baffle support; 5. Support baffle; 6. Motor; 7. Handle; 8. Ejector device; 9. Medicine box; 21. Wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Preferred embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will facilitate the implementation of these embodiments by those skilled in the art. However, this utility model can be implemented in various different forms, and therefore is not limited to the embodiments described below. Furthermore, for clarity, components not connected to this utility model will be omitted from the drawings.

[0027] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a high-efficiency medicine storage tank includes: a medicine tank support 1, a partition 2, a track 3, a drive baffle 4, a support baffle 5, a motor 6, a handle 7, an ejector device 8, and a medicine box 9.

[0028] The track 3 is slidably mounted on the medicine tank support 1 and can move inside it. The partition 2 is located on both sides of the track 3 and is closely attached to the inner surface of the medicine tank support 1. The two drive baffles 4 and one support baffle 5 are mounted on the track 3 through corresponding baffle supports. The two drive baffles 4 are located on the left and right sides of the support baffle 5 and can move left and right on the track 3.

[0029] The track 3 and the components connected to the track 3 together constitute the medicine tank part of this device;

[0030] There are two motors 6, which are respectively set at the left and right ends of the track 3. Under the drive of the motors 6, the two drive baffles 4 can move left and right on the track 3. The motors 6 drive the two drive baffles 4 to move along with the threaded rod. Each drive baffle 4 is connected to the support baffle 5 sandwiched in the middle by a rope of fixed length. This allows the movement of the drive baffle 4 to drive the support baffle 5 connected to it to move together through the rope.

[0031] The maximum distance between the supporting baffle 5 and the adjacent driving baffle 4, i.e., the rope length, is approximately equal to the total length of the medicine box 9 and the extension distance of the medicine trough for one application by the robotic arm. This means that in the specific implementation process, in this embodiment, the medicine trough only needs to extend by half the maximum distance between the supporting baffle 5 and the adjacent driving baffle 4 to complete the application process, and the robotic arm only needs to perform two application operations. The number of supporting baffles 5 can be determined according to the specific implementation environment. Different numbers correspond to different implementation situations. The following example uses two supporting baffles 5. The two supporting baffles 5 are also connected by ropes and the maximum distance is equal to the maximum distance between the supporting baffle 5 and the adjacent driving baffle 4. At this time, the inside of the medicine trough can be evenly divided into three parts. This means that in the specific implementation process, the medicine trough only needs to extend by one-third of the total length of the medicine trough to complete the application process, and the robotic arm only needs to perform three application operations.

[0032] Both the driving baffle 4 and the supporting baffle 5 are thin sheets. The middle of the driving baffle 4 is set with a through structure so that when the supporting baffle 5 is attached to the driving baffle 4, the baffle bracket of the supporting baffle 5 can pass through without being blocked by the driving baffle 4. The supporting baffle 5 is made of ferromagnetic material and can be attracted by a magnet. After the driving baffle 4 and the supporting baffle 5 are attached, the width is smaller than that of the medicine box 9.

[0033] The handle 7 is rectangular and positioned above the right motor 6, extending to the outer side of one end of the two partitions 2. It maintains the relative position of the partitions 2 and limits the movement of the track 3 on the medicine tank support 1. At the same time, a magnet is provided on the side of the handle 7 near the track 3, which allows the support baffle 5 to move to the right under the attraction of the handle 7. Meanwhile, the left drive baffle 4 moves to the left, which can drive the support baffle 5 to move when the rope is at its maximum distance. This ensures that the distance between the drive baffle 4 and the support baffle 5 is the same as the total length of the medicine box 9 that the robot can fill in at one time during the filling process. This avoids the problem that the distance between the drive baffle 4 and the support baffle 5 is different from the total length of the medicine box 9 that the robot can fill in at one time due to insufficient rope opening, which would prevent the medicine box 9 from entering the medicine tank.

[0034] The ejection device 8 is mounted on the medicine tank support 1, and under the control of the control system, it can eject the medicine box 9 located at the left end of the track 3 upwards;

[0035] The track 3 and the components connected to the track 3 together constitute the medicine tank part of this device;

[0036] like Figure 4 As shown, two support bars 11 adapted to the track 3 are provided inside the medicine tank support 1 close to the inner surface. This allows the track 3 to move on the two support bars 11. Compared with moving directly on the bottom inner surface of the medicine tank support 1, the contact area is smaller and the friction is also smaller. This makes it more convenient for the robot to pull the medicine tank. At the same time, the drive box of the ejection device 8 is flush with the support bars 11, so that the movement of the track 3 will not be blocked by the ejection device 8.

[0037] like Figure 5-6 As shown, track 3 includes: track 1 31 and track 2 32;

[0038] The number of tracks 31 is two, which are set close to the two partitions 2. The number of tracks 32 is parallel and spaced between tracks 31. The gap between tracks 32 and the two sides of tracks 31 allows the telescopic rod of the catapult device 8 to enter and exit. Tracks 31 and tracks 32 are fixed by motors 6 connected at their left and right ends. Tracks 31 drive the baffle bracket 41 of the baffle 4 to move left and right. Tracks 32 support the baffle bracket of the baffle 5 to move left and right.

[0039] Implement Column 2;

[0040] like Figure 7-8 As shown, in Embodiment 1, the track 3 moves on the support bar 11 on the medicine tank support 1, and in Embodiment 2, it moves by the wheel 21 located below it. In both embodiments, the track 3 is at the same height relative to the medicine tank support 1, which makes the movement of the track 3 not blocked by the ejection device 8. At the same time, the friction between the track 3 and the medicine tank support 1 is smaller when the track 3 moves by the wheel 21.

[0041] In practice, once the robotic arm starts applying the medication, it only needs to add the medication box 9 into the medication tank during the entire application process.

[0042] The working principle of this utility model:

[0043] First, the medication application process: The robotic arm pulls handle 7 to extend track 3 from the medication tank support 1, the extension distance being equal to the maximum distance between drive baffle 4 and support baffle 5. Simultaneously, motor 6 drives the two drive baffles 4 to move to the right, and the support baffle 5 sandwiched between the drive baffles 4 also moves accordingly. At this point, both drive baffles 4 and support baffle 5 have moved to the right end. Then, the left-end drive baffle 4 is driven to the left by the left-end motor 6, moving to the left until it reaches the same distance as track 3 moving out of the medication tank support 1, i.e., the rope length. The robotic arm then begins applying the medication. After the medication application between the left-end drive baffle 4 and support baffle 5 is completed, the left-end motor 6 continues to drive the left-end drive baffle 4. The baffle 4 moves to the left, simultaneously driving the support baffle 5, which is connected to it by a rope, to move against the magnetic force of the handle 7. At this time, the left drive baffle 4 is located at the leftmost end of the track 3, and the support baffle 5 is located in the middle of the track 3. When the left drive baffle 4 moves to the leftmost end of the track 3, the robot begins to apply medicine to the area between the support baffle 5 and the right drive baffle 4. After completion, the robot pushes the handle 7 to reset the track 3. Medicine application process: After the ejector device 8 ejects the medicine box 9, the right motor 6 drives the right drive baffle 4 to move to the left, causing the medicine box 9 to move to the left as a whole. After the medicine application is completed, the drive baffle 4 and the support baffle 5 are located at the left end of the track 3.

Claims

1. A high-efficiency medicine storage tank, comprising a medicine tank support (1), partitions (2), a track (3), a motor (6), a handle (7), an ejector device (8), and a medicine box (9), wherein the track (3) is slidably mounted on the medicine tank support (1), partitions (2) are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the top of the track (3), and a medicine box (9) is mounted on the track (3) and located between the two partitions (2), wherein a handle (7) is provided at the end of one partition (2), characterized in that: Both ends of the track (3) are equipped with motors (6), and both ends of the track (3) are symmetrically equipped with drive baffles (4) that can slide on the track (3). The drive baffles (4) on both sides are threadedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (6). A support baffle (5) that can slide on the track (3) is provided between the drive baffles (4) on both sides. The support baffle (5) is connected to the drive baffles (4) on both sides by ropes. Both the drive baffles (4) and the support baffles (5) are thin sheets. A catapult device (8) is provided at the bottom of one side of the medicine tank support (1).

2. The high-efficiency medicine storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support baffle (5) is made of ferromagnetic material, and a magnet is provided on the side of the handle (7) near the track (3).

3. The high-efficiency medicine storage tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: Several wheels (21) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom end of the track (3), and the track (3) is slidably set on the medicine tank support (1) through the wheels (21).

4. The high-efficiency medicine storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The medicine tank support (1) has two support bars (11) that are compatible with the track (3) located close to the inner surface.

5. The high-efficiency medicine storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The track (3) includes track one (31) and track two (32). There are two track one (31) set close to two partitions (2). Track two (32) are set parallel to and spaced between track one (31). There is a gap between track two (32) and track one (31) on both sides for the telescopic rod of the ejection device (8) to enter and exit.

6. The high-efficiency drug storage tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom end of the drive baffle (4) is provided with a baffle bracket (41) that is compatible with the first track (31), and the second track (32) is compatible with the baffle bracket at the bottom end of the support baffle (5).

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