Medication tray cart

By designing an adjustable support frame and locking mechanism in the medicine box transport trolley, the problem of fixed lower layer height in existing medicine box trolleys has been solved, enabling stable transport of medicine boxes of different sizes, reducing the number of deliveries, and improving efficiency.

CN224484410UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14SHIJIAZHUANG HOSPITAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-09-30
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

The existing medicine crate cart has a fixed lower layer height, which cannot accommodate medicine crates of different sizes. This results in instability when stacking the upper layers, increasing the number of deliveries and wasting manpower and time.

Method used

A medicine crate transport trolley was designed, with an adjustable support frame on the base. The height of the second storage platform can be adjusted through a locking mechanism and a telescopic rod to accommodate medicine crates of different sizes, increase the capacity of the lower medicine crates, and improve ease of use through casters and silent wheels.

Benefits of technology

The height of the lower layer of the medicine basket transport trolley can be flexibly adjusted, increasing the capacity of the lower layer medicine baskets, avoiding instability caused by stacking the upper layer, reducing the number of deliveries, and improving the stability and convenience of use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of medicine frame conveying trolley, it includes chassis and the support frame of the 〈shape being set in the rear portion of chassis, first article platform is provided on chassis, second article platform is provided on the upper portion of support frame;Support frame includes two 〈shape support rods, two support rods upper end are connected together by push hand, second article platform includes U-shaped adjusting frame, two free ends of adjusting frame are towards front, are hinged with a load bearing sleeve respectively, adjusting frame rear portion is hinged with support frame;Two load bearing sleeves front end are connected together by U-shaped second front stop bar, telescopic rod is internally sleeved in two load bearing sleeves rear end, locking mechanism is provided between load bearing sleeve and telescopic rod, telescopic rod outer end is fixed with the 〈shape clamping seat, corresponding pin hole is set on the upper and lower plane of clamping seat, and pin hole is equipped with locating pin;Multiple adjusting stop bars are uniformly fixed between the upper portion of two support rods along the up-down direction, clamping seat is locked after being clamped on adjusting stop bar by locating pin.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical trolley technology, specifically to a medicine basket transport trolley. Background Technology

[0002] Medicine carts are widely used in routine medication delivery processes to transport medications between hospital pharmacies and wards. Pharmacists retrieve the required medications for each patient, place them in the medicine cart, then put the cart on the cart. After pushing the cart to the ward, they verify the medication information with the nurse to ensure accuracy before completing the handover.

[0003] Existing medicine carts typically have two levels, each holding only two medicine carts. When delivering a large quantity of medicines, stacking two carts on the upper level leads to unstable transport, requiring more deliveries and wasting manpower and time. Furthermore, the lower level has a fixed height, making it unsuitable for larger medicine carts. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing medicine cart by making the lower level height adjustable to accommodate medicine carts of different sizes. For standard medicine carts, the lower level could also be designed to increase the number of carts it can hold, thus avoiding the instability and increased delivery frequency associated with stacking two carts on the upper level. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a medicine box transport trolley, which makes the height of the lower layer of the trolley adjustable to accommodate medicine boxes of different sizes, and can also increase the capacity of the lower layer medicine boxes, avoiding the instability of stacking two medicine boxes on the upper layer and the problem of increasing the number of deliveries.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A medicine box transport trolley includes a base frame and an "T"-shaped support frame disposed at the rear of the base frame. A first storage platform is disposed on the base frame, casters are disposed at the bottom of the base frame, and a second storage platform is disposed on the upper part of the support frame.

[0007] The support frame includes two <-shaped support rods, the upper ends of which are connected together by a push handle. The second storage platform includes a U-shaped adjustment frame, the two free ends of which face forward and are respectively hinged to a load-bearing sleeve. The rear part of the adjustment frame is hinged to the support frame.

[0008] The front ends of the two load-bearing sleeves are connected together by a U-shaped second front stop. A telescopic rod is fitted inside the rear ends of the two load-bearing sleeves. A locking mechanism is provided between the load-bearing sleeves and the telescopic rod. An i-shaped bracket is fixed to the outer end of the telescopic rod. Corresponding pin holes are opened on the upper and lower planes of the bracket, and a positioning pin is provided in the pin hole. Multiple adjusting stops are evenly fixed between the upper parts of the two support rods along the vertical direction. After the bracket is locked on the adjusting stops, it is locked by the positioning pin.

[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, the two free ends of the adjusting frame are simultaneously bent downward to form a bent portion. A horizontally arranged second rotating arm is fixedly connected to the inner side of the bent portion. A second rotating rod is provided at the free end of the second rotating arm, which passes through the side wall of the load-bearing sleeve. The load-bearing sleeve can rotate about the second rotating rod as an axis.

[0010] The upper inner side of the two support rods is fixed with a first rotating arm, and the free end of the first rotating arm is provided with a first rotating rod that passes through the side wall of the vertical rod of the adjustment frame. The adjustment frame can rotate about the first rotating rod as an axis.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, the base frame includes two side stops that are lower in the front and higher in the back and symmetrically arranged on the left and right. A mounting rod is vertically fixed below the rear end of the side stops. A rear stop is fixedly connected between the upper parts of the two mounting rods. A connecting rod is fixedly connected between the front ends of the two side stops. A U-shaped first front stop is fixed above the connecting rod. The first storage platform includes two L-shaped load-bearing rods connected between the connecting rod and the rear stop.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, a first horizontally arranged mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting rod, a second horizontally arranged mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod, and the caster wheel is installed below the first and second mounting plates.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, the corner of the <-shaped support rod is located at the lower part and faces forward, with a corner height of 40cm-60cm; the lower end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the rear end of the side stop, and a reinforcing plate is fixed between the front part of the lower end of the support rod and the side stop.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, a storage basket is fixedly provided on the upper rear side of the support frame, and the storage basket is fixed in the middle of the adjusting rod and located between the two card seats.

[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, the locking mechanism is a top-tightening bolt provided on the rear side wall of the load-bearing sleeve, or a threaded clamping mechanism provided between the load-bearing sleeve and the telescopic rod, or a lever locking switch provided between the load-bearing sleeve and the telescopic rod.

[0016] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows:

[0017] The height of the second storage platform on the upper layer of the medicine basket transport trolley is adjustable, thereby making the height of the lower space between the first and second storage platforms adjustable. This allows for the adaptation of medicine baskets of different heights and sizes. By increasing the height of the second storage platform, the number of medicine baskets that can be accommodated in the lower layer can be increased. Stacking multiple medicine baskets on the first storage platform is more stable than stacking medicine baskets on the second storage platform, avoiding the instability and increased delivery frequency issues associated with stacking two medicine baskets on the upper layer.

[0018] The second storage platform features an ingenious design. After removing the positioning pin from the mounting bracket, rotating the adjusting frame raises its front end, causing the load-bearing sleeve to rise as well. Loosening the locking mechanism and adjusting the length of the telescopic rod, keeping it horizontal, allows the mounting bracket to engage with the adjusting stop. The positioning pin then locks the mounting bracket and the adjusting stop together, and finally, the locking mechanism secures the load-bearing sleeve to the telescopic rod. Adjustment is simple and convenient, and the bottom of the second storage platform remains level at all times.

[0019] In addition, the medicine frame transport trolley is made entirely of hollow rods, and the casters are silent wheels with brakes, making it flexible and easy to use. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a right-view stereoscopic structural diagram of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a front-view three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a rear-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the right-side structure of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a right-side view structural diagram of the present invention in different usage states.

[0026] The components include: 1. Support rod, 2. Push handle, 3. Side stop bar, 4. Mounting rod, 401. First mounting plate, 5. Connecting rod, 6. Rear stop bar, 7. Load-bearing rod, 8. First front stop bar, 9. Second mounting plate, 10. Caster wheel, 11. Adjusting stop bar, 12. First swing arm, 13. Adjusting frame, 14. Bending part, 15. Second swing arm, 16. Load-bearing sleeve, 17. Telescopic rod, 18. Locking mechanism, 19. Card seat, 20. Pin hole, 21. Positioning pin, 22. Second front stop bar, 23. Storage basket, 24. Reinforcing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of this utility model clearer, the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0028] like Figures 1-4 The medicine cart shown includes a base frame and an <-shaped support frame located at the rear of the base frame. A first storage platform is provided on the base frame, casters 10 are provided at the bottom of the base frame, and a second storage platform is provided on the upper part of the support frame.

[0029] The support frame includes two <-shaped support rods 1, the upper ends of which are connected together by a pusher 2. The second storage platform includes a U-shaped adjustment frame 13, the opening of which faces forward and downward, i.e., the two free ends of which face forward. The two free ends of which are respectively hinged to a load-bearing sleeve 16. The rear part of the adjustment frame 13 is hinged to the support frame.

[0030] The two load-bearing sleeves 16 are connected at their front ends by a U-shaped second front stop 22. The second front stop 22 is vertically positioned with its opening facing downwards. In addition to connecting the two load-bearing sleeves 16, the second front stop 22 also limits the position of the medicine frame to prevent it from slipping. A telescopic rod 17 is fitted inside the rear ends of the two load-bearing sleeves 16. A locking mechanism 18 is provided between the load-bearing sleeves 16 and the telescopic rod 17. A U-shaped retainer 19 is fixed to the outer end of the telescopic rod 17. Corresponding pin holes 20 are opened on the upper and lower planes of the retainer 19, and a positioning pin 21 is provided in the pin hole 20. Multiple adjusting rods 11 are evenly fixed between the upper parts of the two support rods 1 along the vertical direction. The retainer 19 is locked onto the adjusting rods 11 by the positioning pin 21. By setting multiple adjustment levers 11, the height of the second storage platform can be adjusted to adapt to different application scenarios. The height of the second storage platform can be adjusted according to the combination of medicine frames of different sizes placed on the first storage platform. When the second storage platform is adjusted to the highest position, at least two commonly used medicine frames can be stacked on the first storage platform.

[0031] In this embodiment, the two free ends of the adjusting frame 13 are simultaneously bent downward to form a bending portion 14. A horizontally arranged second rotating arm 15 is fixed to the inner side of the bending portion 14 along the left-right direction of the trolley. The free end of the second rotating arm 15 is provided with a second rotating rod that passes through the side wall of the load-bearing sleeve 16. The load-bearing sleeve 16 can rotate about the second rotating rod as an axis. The axes of the two second rotating arms 15 and the two second rotating rods coincide.

[0032] Two support rods 1 are fixedly connected to horizontally arranged first rotating arms 12 along the left-right direction of the trolley on the upper inner side. The free end of the first rotating arm 12 is provided with a first rotating rod passing through the side wall of the vertical rod of the adjustment frame 13. The adjustment frame 13 can rotate about the first rotating rod as an axis. The axes of the two first rotating arms 12 and the two first rotating rods coincide.

[0033] In this embodiment, the base frame includes two side stops 3 arranged symmetrically with a lower front and a higher rear. A mounting rod 4 is vertically fixed below the rear end of each side stop 3. A rear stop 6 is fixedly connected between the upper parts of the two mounting rods 4. A connecting rod 5 is fixedly connected between the front ends of the two side stops 3. A U-shaped first front stop 8 is fixedly fixed above the connecting rod 5. The first storage platform includes two L-shaped load-bearing rods 7 connected between the connecting rod 5 and the rear stop 6. The upper end of the vertical portion of each load-bearing rod 7 is fixedly connected to the rear stop 6, and the front end of the horizontal portion is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 5.

[0034] The bottom of the mounting rod 4 is fixedly connected to a horizontally arranged first mounting plate 401, and the bottom of the connecting rod 5 is fixedly connected to a horizontally arranged second mounting plate 9. The casters 10 are installed below the first mounting plate 401 and the second mounting plate 9. Two casters 10 are provided on each of the left and right sides, and they are silent wheels with foot brakes.

[0035] The corner of the <-shaped support rod 1 is located at the lower part and faces forward, with a corner height of 40cm-60cm. The lower end of the support rod 1 is fixed to the rear end of the side stop 3, and a reinforcing plate 24 is fixed between the front of the lower end of the support rod 1 and the side stop 3 to enhance the structural strength of the cart frame. The <-shaped support frame conforms to ergonomics, preventing the user's legs from colliding with the cart when walking.

[0036] A storage basket 23 is fixedly installed on the upper rear side of the support frame. The storage basket 23 is fixed in the middle of the adjusting lever 11 and located between the two card seats 19. Items such as pens, notebooks, and barcode scanners that are needed at any time can be placed in the storage basket 23, which can provide great convenience for the daily work of the staff.

[0037] The locking mechanism 18 is a tightening bolt located on the rear side wall of the load-bearing sleeve 16. Tightening the tightening bolt tightens the telescopic rod 17. Alternatively, a threaded clamping mechanism or a lever-locking switch can be used between the load-bearing sleeve 16 and the telescopic rod 17. The threaded clamping mechanism is a locking mechanism found on rotary mops or telescopic clotheslines, comprising an internally threaded tightening sleeve and an externally threaded sleeve. As the internally threaded sleeve tightens onto the tightening sleeve, the tightening sleeve presses against the internal rod, achieving locking. The lever-locking switch is a snap-on structure used on rotary mops to restrict the rotation of the mop head.

[0038] Specific adjustment process:

[0039] Remove the positioning pin 21 from the card slot 19;

[0040] Rotate the adjusting bracket to raise its front end, which in turn raises the front end of the load-bearing sleeve 16.

[0041] After loosening the locking mechanism 18, adjust the length of the telescopic rod 17 so that the telescopic rod 17 is kept horizontal, and the locking seat 19 is locked on the adjusting stop 11;

[0042] The locking between the card holder 19 and the adjusting stop lever 11 is achieved by the positioning pin 21;

[0043] Finally, the locking mechanism 19 secures the load-bearing sleeve 16 to the telescopic rod 17. The states before and after adjustment are referenced. Figure 5 and Figure 6 .

[0044] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A medicine box transport trolley, characterized in that: It includes a base frame and a <-shaped support frame located at the rear of the base frame. A first storage platform is provided on the base frame, casters (10) are provided at the bottom of the base frame, and a second storage platform is provided on the upper part of the support frame. The support frame includes two <-shaped support rods (1), the upper ends of the two support rods (1) are connected together by a pusher (2), the second placement platform includes a U-shaped adjustment frame (13), the two free ends of the adjustment frame (13) face forward and are respectively hinged to a load-bearing sleeve (16), and the rear part of the adjustment frame (13) is hinged to the support frame; The front ends of the two load-bearing sleeves (16) are connected together by a U-shaped second front stop (22). The rear ends of the two load-bearing sleeves (16) are fitted with telescopic rods (17). A locking mechanism (18) is provided between the load-bearing sleeves (16) and the telescopic rods (17). A U-shaped card seat (19) is fixed at the outer end of the telescopic rods (17). Corresponding pin holes (20) are opened on the upper and lower planes of the card seat (19), and a positioning pin (21) is provided in the pin hole (20). Multiple adjusting stops (11) are evenly fixed between the upper parts of the two support rods (1) along the vertical direction. After the card seat (19) is locked on the adjusting stops (11), it is locked by the positioning pin (21).

2. The medicine crate transport trolley according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two free ends of the adjusting frame (13) bend downwards simultaneously to form a bent part (14). A horizontally arranged second rotating arm (15) is fixedly connected to the inside of the bent part (14). The free end of the second rotating arm (15) is provided with a second rotating rod that passes through the side wall of the load-bearing sleeve (16). The load-bearing sleeve (16) can rotate around the second rotating rod as an axis. The two support rods (1) are fixedly provided with a first rotating arm (12) on the inner side of the upper part. The free end of the first rotating arm (12) is provided with a first rotating rod that passes through the side wall of the vertical rod of the adjustment frame (13). The adjustment frame (13) can rotate around the first rotating rod as an axis.

3. The medicine crate transport trolley according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base frame includes two side stops (3) that are lower in the front and higher in the back and symmetrically arranged on the left and right. A mounting rod (4) is vertically fixed below the rear end of the side stops (3). A rear stop (6) is fixed between the upper parts of the two mounting rods (4). A connecting rod (5) is fixed between the front ends of the two side stops (3). A U-shaped first front stop (8) is fixed above the connecting rod (5). The first storage platform includes two L-shaped load-bearing rods (7) connected between the connecting rod (5) and the rear stop (6).

4. A medicine crate transport trolley according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the mounting rod (4) is fixedly connected to a horizontally arranged first mounting plate (401), and the bottom of the connecting rod (5) is fixedly connected to a horizontally arranged second mounting plate (9). The caster wheel (10) is installed below the first mounting plate (401) and the second mounting plate (9).

5. A medicine crate transport trolley according to claim 1, characterized in that: The corner of the <-shaped support rod (1) is located at the lower part and the corner faces forward, with a corner height of 40cm-60cm; the lower end of the support rod (1) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the side stop (3), and a reinforcing plate (24) is fixed between the front part of the lower end of the support rod (1) and the side stop (3).

6. A medicine crate transport trolley according to claim 1, characterized in that: A storage basket (23) is fixedly installed on the upper rear side of the support frame. The storage basket (23) is fixed in the middle of the adjusting lever (11) and located between the two card seats (19).

7. A medicine crate transport trolley according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (18) is a top-tightening bolt set on the rear side wall of the load-bearing sleeve (16), or a threaded clamping mechanism set between the load-bearing sleeve (16) and the telescopic rod (17), or a lever locking switch set between the load-bearing sleeve (16) and the telescopic rod (17).