A blood transport device suitable for drone lifting.
By designing blood transport equipment suitable for drone lifting, the problems of structural incompatibility and insufficient monitoring in drone blood transport were solved, realizing full monitoring and safety of the blood transport process and ensuring blood quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- INST OF MEDICAL SUPPORT TECH OF ACAD OF SYST ENG OF ACAD OF MILITARY SCI
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) blood transport equipment lack structural improvements, temperature monitoring, and positioning functions, resulting in untimely and unsafe blood delivery.
A blood transport device comprising a housing unit, a hoisting unit, and a communication and positioning unit has been designed. The housing unit has an insulated structure, the hoisting unit is used for hoisting, and the communication and positioning unit is used for remote monitoring of temperature and position.
It enables full-process monitoring of blood transport equipment, ensuring the safety and quality of blood during drone delivery, adapting to drone delivery methods, and improving the reliability of blood use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical transport equipment technology, and in particular relates to a blood transport device suitable for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) hoisting. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous development of drone technology, drones are increasingly being used in various scenarios. However, in missions such as remote emergency medical care or field medical rescue, there is still no dedicated blood transport equipment (also known as blood transport boxes) for drone-based long-distance blood delivery. Remote emergency medical care and field medical rescue typically use land transport or helicopter air transport to deliver blood boxes to the rescue site. This method is limited by urban traffic congestion, harsh field environments, and a lack of air transport equipment resources, often resulting in blood not being delivered in a timely manner. Using drones for blood transport can effectively solve the shortcomings of traditional transportation methods.
[0003] However, when using drones to transport blood, the blood transport boxes are fixed by hoisting, so the structure of the blood transport boxes needs to be improved to adapt to this method of transportation and prevent accidents during transportation. In addition, the blood transport boxes should also be equipped with functions such as remote temperature monitoring and positioning to achieve control over the entire transportation process. Utility Model Content
[0004] A blood transport device suitable for drone lifting includes a housing unit, a lifting unit, and a communication and positioning unit;
[0005] The housing unit has a storage space for blood bags inside, including a housing assembly located at the bottom and a cover assembly that is fastened to the housing assembly;
[0006] The hoisting unit is fitted onto the outside of the housing unit and is used for hoisting the blood transport equipment;
[0007] The communication and positioning unit is located inside the housing unit and is used to acquire and transmit the temperature and location information of the blood transport device.
[0008] Furthermore, the housing assembly includes an inner liner and an outer shell, both having open cavities; the inner liner is nested within the open cavity of the outer shell, and its outer surface forms an insulation layer with the inner surface of the open cavity of the outer shell; the insulation layer is filled with heat-insulating material.
[0009] Furthermore, a positioning block is formed at the bottom of the open cavity of the outer shell; a positioning groove is formed on the lower surface of the inner liner; the positioning block and the positioning groove are connected to each other.
[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a handle assembly; the handle assembly has a U-shaped structure, with both ends rotatably connected to the upper edge of the housing assembly.
[0011] Furthermore, the hoisting unit includes a basket and slings;
[0012] The suspended platform has a load-bearing space; the box unit is placed within the load-bearing space;
[0013] One end of the sling is connected to the basket, and the other end is connected to the drone.
[0014] Furthermore, the cover assembly has a lower edge on one side that is hinged to an upper edge on one side of the housing assembly, and includes an outer cover and an inner cover;
[0015] The inner cover is nested inside the outer cover; the communication positioning unit is embedded and installed on the upper surface of the outer cover.
[0016] Furthermore, it also includes an energy storage unit; the energy storage unit is disposed at the lower part of the cover assembly and is detachably connected to the cover assembly, and is used to provide cooling energy for the storage space.
[0017] Furthermore, the energy storage unit has a liquid injection port on one side, and is hollow inside and filled with a cold storage medium.
[0018] Furthermore, the communication positioning unit includes a communication module and a temperature sensing module, a positioning module, and a display module, all electrically connected to the communication module;
[0019] The temperature sensing module is installed in the storage space and is used to collect the temperature information of the storage space in real time and transmit it to the communication module.
[0020] The positioning module is located on the upper part of the cover assembly and is used to collect the location information of the blood transport device in real time and transmit it to the communication module.
[0021] The communication module is located on the upper part of the cover assembly and is used to send the received temperature information and location information to the control center, and to send the temperature information to the display module.
[0022] The display module is disposed on the upper surface of the communication positioning unit and is used to display the temperature information.
[0023] Furthermore, a flow guide groove is formed on the upper end surface of the cover assembly.
[0024] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0025] 1. The enclosure unit provides reliable conditions for the storage of blood bags;
[0026] 2. The installation of a hoisting unit provides favorable conditions for drone hoisting.
[0027] 3. A communication and positioning unit is set up, which can remotely monitor the internal temperature and location information of the blood transport equipment, realizing comprehensive control over the drone delivery process;
[0028] 4. This equipment has a closed storage space, which can ensure the preservation quality of blood. It can be adapted to drone delivery to ensure the safety of blood. It can also remotely monitor the internal temperature and location, improving the reliability of blood use. Attached Figure Description
[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other embodiments can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the blood transport device provided by this utility model;
[0031] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the blood transport equipment housing unit provided by this utility model;
[0032] Figure 3 An exploded view of the blood transport device provided by this utility model;
[0033] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the blood transport device housing assembly and cover assembly provided by this utility model;
[0034] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the outer cover structure of the blood transport device provided by this utility model;
[0035] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the inner liner structure of the blood transport device provided by this utility model;
[0036] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the inner cover structure of the blood transport device provided by this utility model;
[0037] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the energy storage unit structure of the blood transport device provided by this utility model;
[0038] In the diagram: 1. Box unit; 101. Shell assembly; 102. Cover assembly; 103. Inner liner; 104. Outer shell; 105. Positioning block; 106. Upper frame; 107. Upper side panel; 108. Lower frame; 109. Lower side panel; 110. Sealing ring; 111. Outer cover; 112. Inner cover; 113. Snap hole; 114. Snap buckle; 115. Snap groove; 116. Groove; 117. Flow guide channel; 2. Lifting unit; 201. Lifting basket; 202. Lifting sling; 3. Communication and positioning unit; 301. Display screen; 4. Handle assembly; 401. Shaft pin; 402. Snap pin; 5. Energy storage unit; 501. Liquid inlet; 502. Positioning hole; 503. Knob. Detailed Implementation
[0039] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0041] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to," "placed," "equipped with," "provided with," "arranged on," or "connected to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have an intervening component present.
[0042] It should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0043] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 The contents are shown to better understand the specific structure of this utility model. A blood transport device suitable for drone lifting, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, it includes a housing unit 1, a hoisting unit 2, and a communication and positioning unit 3;
[0044] The housing unit 1 has a storage space for blood bags inside, including a housing assembly 101 located at the bottom and a cover assembly 102 that is fastened to the housing assembly 101;
[0045] The hoisting unit 2 is fitted outside the housing unit 1 and is used for hoisting the blood transport equipment.
[0046] The communication and positioning unit 3 is located inside the housing unit 1 and is used to acquire and transmit the temperature and location information of the blood transport device.
[0047] It should be noted that the contents of the blood bag include, but are not limited to, plasma, suspended red blood cells, or frozen plasma; the basic parameters of this blood transport device are:
[0048] Volume: 4L;
[0049] Thermal insulation performance: Effective insulation range 1℃-10℃;
[0050] Insulation time: ≥4h (at 25℃);
[0051] Operating ambient temperature: -41℃~46℃;
[0052] Storage temperature limits: -55℃ to 70℃;
[0053] External dimensions: 344.5mm × 225mm × 200mm;
[0054] Overall weight: 3kg;
[0055] Storage capacity: 10 x 100ml plasma bags or 13 x 100ml suspended red blood cell bags.
[0056] In practical implementation, a housing unit 1 is set up to provide reliable conditions for the storage of blood bags; a hoisting unit 2 is set up to provide favorable conditions for drone hoisting; and a communication and positioning unit 3 is set up to remotely monitor the internal temperature and location information of the blood transport equipment, realizing comprehensive control over the drone delivery process. This equipment has a closed storage space to ensure the preservation quality of blood, can adapt to drone delivery, ensures the safety of blood, and can remotely monitor the internal temperature and location, thus improving the reliability of blood use.
[0057] In the embodiments provided by this utility model, such as Figures 3-6 As shown, the housing assembly 101 includes an inner liner 103 and an outer shell 104, both having open cavities; the inner liner 103 is nested within the open cavity of the outer shell 104, and its outer surface forms a heat insulation layer with the inner surface of the open cavity of the outer shell 104; the heat insulation layer is filled with heat insulation material.
[0058] A positioning block 105 is formed at the bottom of the open cavity of the outer shell 104; a positioning groove is formed on the lower surface of the inner liner 103; the positioning block 105 and the positioning groove are connected to each other.
[0059] It should be noted that both the inner liner 103 and the outer shell 104 can be made of PVC, aluminum alloy, or other materials with good strength.
[0060] It should be noted that expanded polystyrene or polyurethane foam is preferred as the insulation material, but other materials can also be used as long as they have good thermal insulation properties.
[0061] It should be noted that the positioning block 105 and the positioning groove cooperate with each other to fix the positions of the inner liner 103 and the outer shell 104 in a good way.
[0062] It should be noted that the outer shell 104 has a side wall that slopes inward by 2° from the top to the bottom (relative to the vertical plane), forming a converging profile that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. The upper surface is provided with an outwardly extending upper frame 106, and the upper side plates 107 are provided on both sides of the upper end of the upper frame 106.
[0063] It should be noted that the inner liner 103 has a side wall that slopes inward by 2° from the top to the bottom (relative to the vertical plane), forming a converging profile that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. The upper surface is provided with an outwardly extending lower frame 108. The lower sides of the lower frame 108 are provided with lower side plates 109 corresponding to the upper side plate 107. The lower frame 108 is interlocked and fixed with the upper frame 106 of the outer shell 104. A sealing ring 110 is formed on the upper surface of the lower frame 108, which cooperates with the lower surface of the cover assembly 102 to form a sealing structure.
[0064] In practice, the structure of the inner liner 103 and the outer shell 104 with heat insulation material can provide a good heat preservation space for the blood bag and provide favorable conditions for blood transportation.
[0065] In one implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the blood transport device also includes a handle assembly 4; the handle assembly 4 has a U-shaped structure, preferably made of PVC material, and its two ends are rotatably connected to the upper edge of the housing assembly 101.
[0066] It should be noted that through holes are made at corresponding positions on the upper side plate 107 and the lower side plate 109. The two ends of the handle assembly 4 are fixed in the corresponding through holes on the upper side plate 107 and the lower side plate 109 by means of shaft pins 401 and locking pins 402. The locking pins 402 are elastic and telescopic structures with springs arranged inside, and can be implemented using conventional structures in the prior art.
[0067] In practice, a handle assembly 4 is provided to facilitate carrying when transporting blood manually, offering more options for blood delivery.
[0068] In the embodiments provided by this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the hoisting unit 2 includes a basket 201 and slings 202;
[0069] The suspended platform 201 has a load-bearing space; the box unit 1 is placed within the load-bearing space;
[0070] The sling 202 is connected at one end to the basket 201 and at the other end to the drone.
[0071] It should be noted that the suspended platform 201 is preferably made of PVC or aluminum alloy, but other materials suitable for air transport can also be used.
[0072] It should be noted that the sling 202 is preferably made of stainless steel chain or flexible rope.
[0073] In practice, setting up hoisting unit 2 allows the equipment to be carried by drones for airlift, providing better protection for blood transportation.
[0074] In one implementation, such as Figure 3 , Figure 7 As shown, the lower edge of one side of the cover assembly 102 is hinged to the upper edge of one side of the housing assembly 101, and includes an outer cover 111 and an inner cover 112.
[0075] The inner cover 112 is nested inside the outer cover 111; the communication positioning unit 3 is embedded and installed on the upper surface of the outer cover 111.
[0076] It should be noted that the outer cover 111 and the inner cover 112 may be made of the same material as the housing assembly 101.
[0077] It should be noted that there is a space between the outer cover 111 and the inner cover 112 for filling with thermal insulation material, preferably expanded polystyrene or polyurethane foam, but other materials can also be used as long as they have good thermal insulation properties; the outer cover 111 and the inner cover 112 are preferably fixed together by screws.
[0078] It should be noted that the edge of the inner cover 112 is fastened to the outside edge of the outer cover 111, and the lower edge of one side of the inner cover 112 is preferably hinged to the upper edge of one side of the housing assembly 101 by a pin-type hinge; the lower end face of the inner cover 112 is provided with a card hole 113 for connecting to the energy storage unit 5.
[0079] It should be noted that a buckle 114 is provided on the upper edge of one side of the housing assembly 101, which is engaged with the corresponding slot 115 of the cover assembly 102 to achieve locking after the cover assembly 102 and the housing assembly 101 are fastened together.
[0080] It should be noted that the upper surface of the outer cover 111 has a groove 116 for embedding the communication positioning unit 3 and preferably for fixing with screws.
[0081] In practice, the structure of the cover assembly 102 can provide better insulation for the equipment and facilitate the opening and closing of other components, thus providing convenient conditions for blood transportation.
[0082] In the embodiments provided by this utility model, such as Figure 8 As shown, the blood transport device also includes an energy storage unit 5; the energy storage unit 5 is located at the lower part of the cover assembly 102 and is detachably connected to the cover assembly 102, has an injection port 501 on one side, is hollow inside and filled with a cold storage medium, and is used to provide cold energy for the storage space.
[0083] It should be noted that sodium polyacrylate, a commonly used material, is preferred as the cold storage medium. However, other cold storage agents can also be used, as long as they have reliable cold storage effects.
[0084] It should be noted that the liquid injection port 501 is used to replenish the refrigerant for the energy storage unit 5.
[0085] It should be noted that the energy storage unit 5 has a positioning hole 502 in the middle, and the knob 503 passes through the positioning hole 502 to fix it to the snap hole 113 of the inner cover 112, which is convenient for disassembly.
[0086] In practice, an energy storage unit is set up to provide a refrigerated environment for the equipment, which is beneficial for long-distance blood transportation.
[0087] In one embodiment, the communication positioning unit 3 includes a communication module and a temperature sensing module, a positioning module, and a display module, all electrically connected to the communication module;
[0088] The temperature sensing module (not shown in the figure) is installed in the storage space and is used to collect the temperature information of the storage space in real time and transmit it to the communication module.
[0089] The positioning module (not shown in the figure) is located on the upper part of the cover assembly 102 and is used to collect the location information of the blood transport device in real time and transmit it to the communication module.
[0090] The communication module (not shown in the figure) is located on the upper part of the cover assembly 102 and is used to send the received temperature information and location information to the control center, and to send the temperature information to the display module.
[0091] The display module is disposed on the upper surface of the communication positioning unit 3 and is used to display the temperature information.
[0092] It should be noted that the communication positioning unit 3 is preferably fixed in the groove 116 of the upper cover by screws.
[0093] It should be noted that the communication module, temperature sensing module, positioning module and display module all use existing technology; the communication module, positioning module and display module are integrated into one unit and embedded in the upper surface of the cover assembly 102.
[0094] It should be noted that the control center can be a blood storage center or blood bank, or a small blood transport station or blood vehicle, and can receive various information sent by blood transport equipment.
[0095] It should be noted that the communication module is preferably configured with a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card to communicate with the control center, and is equipped with a control circuit board or electronic computing unit as in the prior art, which can realize digital-to-analog conversion of signals as well as receiving and sending.
[0096] It should be noted that the temperature sensing module preferably uses a common temperature sensor from the prior art, which is arranged in the storage space of the blood bag; the positioning module preferably uses the Beidou positioning system from the prior art; and the display module preferably uses an LCD screen 301.
[0097] It should be noted that the communication positioning unit 3 also includes a battery, which is installed inside the communication positioning unit 3, preferably a 18500 mAh rechargeable lithium battery.
[0098] In practice, a communication and positioning unit 3 is set up to enable temperature monitoring and location positioning of the equipment, providing strong support for blood transportation.
[0099] In the embodiments provided by this utility model, a guide groove 117 is formed on the upper end surface of the cover assembly 102.
[0100] It should be noted that the flow guide grooves 117 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the communication positioning unit 3, and are formed by making several streamlined grooves on the upper end surface of the cover.
[0101] In practice, the deflector 117 can reduce drag during flight and provide favorable conditions for air transport.
[0102] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0103] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A blood transport device suitable for drone hoisting, characterized in that, Includes housing unit, hoisting unit, and communication and positioning unit; The housing unit has a storage space for blood bags inside, including a housing assembly located at the bottom and a cover assembly that is fastened to the housing assembly; The hoisting unit is fitted onto the outside of the housing unit and is used for hoisting the blood transport equipment; The communication and positioning unit is located inside the housing unit and is used to acquire and transmit the temperature and location information of the blood transport device.
2. The blood transfer device suitable for drone hoisting according to claim 1, wherein, The housing assembly includes an inner liner and an outer shell, both having open cavities; the inner liner is nested within the open cavity of the outer shell, and its outer surface forms an insulation layer with the inner surface of the open cavity of the outer shell; the insulation layer is filled with heat-insulating material.
3. The blood transfer device suitable for drone hoisting according to claim 2, wherein, A positioning block is formed at the bottom of the open cavity of the outer shell; a positioning groove is formed on the lower surface of the inner liner; the positioning block and the positioning groove are connected to each other.
4. The blood transfer device suitable for drone hoisting according to claim 2, wherein, It also includes a handle assembly; the handle assembly has a U-shaped structure, with both ends rotatably connected to the upper edge of the housing assembly.
5. The blood transfer device suitable for drone hoist according to claim 1, wherein, The hoisting unit includes a basket and slings; The suspended platform has a load-bearing space; the box unit is placed within the load-bearing space; One end of the sling is connected to the basket, and the other end is connected to the drone.
6. The blood transfer device suitable for drone hoist according to claim 1, wherein, The cover assembly has a lower edge on one side that is hinged to an upper edge on one side of the housing assembly, and includes an outer cover and an inner cover; The inner cover is nested inside the outer cover; the communication positioning unit is embedded and installed on the upper surface of the outer cover.
7. The blood transfer device suitable for drone hoist according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes an energy storage unit; the energy storage unit is disposed at the lower part of the cover assembly and is detachably connected to the cover assembly, and is used to provide cooling energy for the storage space.
8. The blood transfer device suitable for drone hoisting according to claim 7, wherein, The energy storage unit has a liquid injection port on one side, and is hollow inside and filled with a cold storage medium.
9. The blood transfer device suitable for drone hoist according to claim 1, wherein, The communication positioning unit includes a communication module, a temperature sensing module, a positioning module, and a display module, all of which are electrically connected to the communication module. The temperature sensing module is installed in the storage space and is used to collect the temperature information of the storage space in real time and transmit it to the communication module. The positioning module is located on the upper part of the cover assembly and is used to collect the location information of the blood transport device in real time and transmit it to the communication module. The communication module is located on the upper part of the cover assembly and is used to send the received temperature information and location information to the control center, and to send the temperature information to the display module. The display module is disposed on the upper surface of the communication positioning unit and is used to display the temperature information.
10. The blood transfer device suitable for drone hoist according to claim 1, wherein, The upper end face of the cover assembly is provided with a flow guide groove.