A device for the storage and convenient retrieval of a controlled substance

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the medical equipment technical field discloses a kind of storage and convenient medicine taking device of controlled drug, the device can be stored to the medicine box of depositing controlled medicine and its internal medicine, the device includes upper shell, connecting shell, lower shell, display screen, switch, processor, support column, motor support platform, first motor, first telescopic link, medicine box installation platform, battery, second motor, second telescopic link, recording camera, third motor and through-hole door.This device can store controlled drug in its interior, not only improve the security of controlled drug, avoid the risk of illegal resale, but also can avoid the risk of loss, not only can guarantee the correct medication of patient, also can avoid the situation of non-authorized patient error medication, bring great convenience to the storage safety and medication safety of controlled drug.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a device for storing and conveniently retrieving controlled drugs. Background Technology

[0002] In the medical field, controlled substances (such as narcotics, psychotropic drugs, and anticancer drugs) have significant analgesic, sedative, and anti-anxiety pharmacological effects, playing an irreplaceable role in treating certain serious diseases and alleviating patient suffering. However, these drugs can only be administered to authorized patients. Due to their special nature, they require strict storage to prevent adverse consequences, and it is crucial to ensure that only authorized patients are taking them. If these controlled substances are distributed to patients but not to the intended recipient, resulting in medication errors, extremely adverse consequences can occur. This is especially important for elderly patients or those with poor eyesight. Currently, most of these controlled substances are distributed directly to patients along with the medication box, requiring patients to retrieve the medication themselves. However, this method of obtaining medication carries a high risk of receiving or taking the wrong medication, leading to adverse consequences.

[0003] In addition, once most controlled drugs are distributed to patients, it is difficult to monitor and manage relevant information about the patients after they take the medication in real time, which causes inconvenience.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a new storage device for controlled drugs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a device for storing and conveniently retrieving controlled drugs.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: A device for storing and facilitating the retrieval of controlled drugs, the device being capable of storing a medicine box containing controlled drugs and the drugs inside, the device comprising an upper housing, a connecting housing, a lower housing, a display screen, a switch, a processor, a support column, a motor support platform, a first motor, a first telescopic rod, a medicine box mounting platform, a battery, a second motor, a second telescopic rod, a recording camera, a third motor, and a through-hole door; The upper shell, connecting shell, and lower shell are sequentially and tightly connected in the vertical direction. Several support columns are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction at the bottom of the lower shell. The support columns are vertically arranged, and the top of the support columns is vertically connected to the motor support platform. A processor is connected to the inner surface of the bottom of the lower shell. The processor, display screen, first motor, second motor, third motor, switch, and battery are connected via electrical signals. The switch, display screen, first motor, second motor, third motor, and processor are also connected. The processor can control the opening and closing of the motor. The motor support platform is horizontally arranged and located above the processor. The first motor is installed on the motor support platform with its output end facing upward. The output end of the first motor, the first telescopic rod, and the medicine box mounting platform are sequentially connected from bottom to top in the vertical direction. The first motor can drive the first telescopic rod to extend and retract vertically. The medicine box is installed on the medicine box mounting platform. The first motor can drive the top of the medicine box installed on the medicine box mounting platform to be located near the bottom of the through-hole door. The top of the medicine box is open. The display screen is connected and mounted on the horizontal side of the outer surface of the upper housing. This display screen allows the patient to operate the device more intuitively and conveniently. The recording camera, second telescopic rod, second motor, and battery are connected vertically from top to bottom and are all mounted on the inner wall of the horizontal side of the upper housing. The battery provides power to the device. A gap is provided between the second motor and the battery. The second motor drives the second telescopic rod to extend and retract vertically, thereby driving the recording camera to extend and retract vertically. The recording camera is located on the upper housing directly above the upper housing. A vertical opening is provided, and a recording camera is movably connected to this vertical opening. Driven by a second motor, the recording camera can move through the vertical opening to the top of the upper housing. A vertical through hole is provided at the top of the upper housing, which is located directly above the medicine box on the medicine box mounting platform. A third motor is located near the vertical through hole and on the inner wall of the upper housing. A through hole door is movably closed on the vertical through hole and is movably connected to the upper housing. The third motor is connected to the through hole door, and the third motor can drive the through hole door to open and close the vertical through hole. The device further includes a slot structure, which includes an upper housing slot, a connecting housing upper slot, a connecting housing lower slot, a lower housing slot, an upper housing bolt hole, and a connecting housing bolt hole. All slots are vertically oriented. The upper and lower slots are fishhook-shaped, while the lower and upper slots are inverted fishhook-shaped. The upper and upper slots are tightly engaged with each other, as are the lower and upper slots. The upper housing bolt hole is horizontally oriented and located on the edge of the upper housing away from the display screen. The connecting housing bolt hole is horizontally oriented and located on the connecting housing upper slot, directly corresponding to the connecting housing bolt hole. The engaging structure is connected to the upper housing via the upper housing bolt hole, the connecting housing bolt hole, and bolts.

[0007] Furthermore, the device also includes a network interface, a battery interface, and a USB interface. A switch, a network interface, a battery interface, and a USB interface are provided on the horizontal side of the lower housing. The network interface, battery interface, and USB interface are all connected to the processor. The network interface can provide network connectivity to the processor, the battery interface can adjust the voltage of the battery through the processor and then charge the battery, the USB interface can provide a data interface for the device, and the switch can control the operation and stop of the device through the controller.

[0008] Furthermore, the device also includes a gravity sensor, which is installed at the bottom of the medicine box mounting platform. The gravity sensor is connected to the processor via an electrical signal and can detect changes in the weight of the medicine box.

[0009] Furthermore, an anti-tamper wire is installed on the engagement structure, and the anti-tamper wire is connected to the processor.

[0010] Furthermore, the processor of the device is an STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller, and the display screen is a touch screen.

[0011] Furthermore, the device also includes a handle groove, which is longitudinally disposed on both sides of the outer surface of the lower housing.

[0012] Furthermore, the device also includes multiple ventilation openings, and the upper housing is provided with multiple ventilation openings at intervals.

[0013] Furthermore, the first motor is a servo motor, and the first telescopic rod is a rotary telescopic rod.

[0014] The advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. When using this utility model device, the medicine box containing controlled drugs is placed on the medicine box mounting platform, and then the medicine box is sealed in the device through the upper shell, connecting shell, lower shell, etc., to ensure the safety of controlled drugs. Before dispensing medication, staff record the patient's facial information using a camera, processor, and display screen. They then activate the device. During medication administration, the patient interacts with the display screen. When the patient takes the medication, a second motor starts, driving a second telescopic rod to raise the recording camera above the upper housing. The camera performs facial recognition, and the captured image is displayed in real-time. After successful facial recognition, the first and third motors start. The third motor opens the access door, and the first motor drives the first telescopic rod, raising the medication box mounting platform and the medication box on it, allowing the patient to reach and retrieve the medication. After the patient retrieves the medication, the third motor closes the access door, and the second motor lowers the second telescopic rod, lowering the recording camera below the upper housing. The first motor then lowers the first telescopic rod, lowering the medication box mounting platform and the medication box. This process is repeated to control medication usage.

[0015] This utility model device automates and intelligently dispenses medication through facial recognition and motor control. When a patient retrieves medication, the device automatically scans their face and verifies their identity, ensuring that only authorized patients can obtain the medication. This prevents unauthorized medication dispensing and significantly improves the accuracy of medication use. The motor controls the lifting and lowering of the medication box and the opening and closing of the access door, eliminating the need for manual intervention. This not only improves efficiency but also reduces the possibility of human error, enhancing patient convenience and ensuring medication effectiveness. Furthermore, the display screen allows for more intuitive operation, further improving dispensing efficiency. The device's slot structure ensures a stable connection between the upper housing, connecting housing, and lower housing, preventing accidental removal of controlled substances and improving the storage security of these medications.

[0016] In addition, this device can store controlled drugs inside, which not only improves the safety of controlled drugs and avoids the risk of illegal resale, but also avoids the risk of loss. It can not only ensure that patients take their medication correctly, but also prevent unauthorized patients from taking the wrong medication, bringing great convenience to the storage and medication safety of controlled drugs.

[0017] 2. This utility model device controls the lifting and lowering of the medicine box and the opening and closing of the through-hole door via a motor. The entire medication dispensing process requires no manual intervention, which not only improves efficiency but also reduces the possibility of human error. Simultaneously, the device can record the patient's actions, providing strong support for subsequent medication safety traceability.

[0018] 3. This utility model device features a display screen, allowing patients to operate it more intuitively. The battery and network interfaces ensure continuous power supply and network connectivity. With the network and USB interfaces, the device can easily transmit data with external devices, enabling real-time monitoring and management of medication information. Simultaneously, staff can modify and update the data within the processor via the USB interface to adapt to changing management needs.

[0019] 4. The anti-tampering wire on this device facilitates subsequent liability and accountability procedures for hospitals. The handle facilitates movement and relocation. Multiple ventilation openings are spaced on the upper casing to ensure internal ventilation, which is beneficial for drug storage and heat dissipation. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the structural connection of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another structural connection of this utility model; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structural connection from the main view sectional view; Figure 4 for Figure 3 Main view of the structural connection of the card assembly structure; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the front view sectional view of a structural connection. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. The following embodiments are only descriptive and not limiting, and should not be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0022] Unless otherwise specified, the raw materials used in this invention are all commercially available products. Unless otherwise specified, the methods used in this invention are conventional methods in the field. The quantities of all substances used in this invention are conventional usage quantities. Structures and connections not described in detail in this invention can be understood as conventional technical means in the field.

[0023] A device for storing and facilitating the retrieval of controlled drugs, the device being capable of storing controlled drugs (not shown in the figure) in a medicine box 21 and the drugs inside, such as... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the device includes an upper housing 1, a connecting housing 2, a lower housing 3, a display screen 4, a switch 5, a processor 9, a support column 10, a motor support platform 11, a first motor 12, a first telescopic rod 13, a medicine box mounting platform 14, a battery 15, a second motor 16, a second telescopic rod 17, a recording camera 18, a third motor 19, and a through-hole door 20. The upper shell, connecting shell, and lower shell are vertically connected in sequence. Several support columns are evenly distributed circumferentially at the bottom of the lower shell. These support columns are vertically aligned, with their tops perpendicularly connected to the motor support platform. The support columns support the motor support platform. A processor is connected to the inner surface of the bottom of the lower shell. The processor, display screen, first motor, second motor, third motor, switch, and battery are connected via electrical signals. The switch, display screen, first motor, second motor, and third motor are also connected to the processor. The processor controls the opening and closing of the motors. The motor support platform is horizontally positioned and located above the processor. Above, a first motor is installed on a motor support platform, with the output end of the first motor facing upwards. The output end of the first motor, the first telescopic rod, and the medicine box mounting platform are connected vertically from bottom to top. The first motor can drive the first telescopic rod to extend and retract vertically, thereby moving the medicine box mounting platform vertically. The medicine box is installed on the medicine box mounting platform for personnel to take and put medicines. The movement of the first telescopic rod by the first motor causes the top of the medicine box installed on the medicine box mounting platform to be close to the bottom of the through-hole door. The top of the medicine box is open, making it easy for authorized patients to reach into the medicine box to take medicines. The display screen is connected and mounted on the horizontal side of the outer surface of the upper housing. This display screen allows the patient to operate the device more intuitively and conveniently. The recording camera, second telescopic rod, second motor, and battery are connected vertically from top to bottom and are all mounted on the inner wall of the horizontal side of the upper housing. The battery provides power to the device. A gap is provided between the second motor and the battery. The second motor drives the second telescopic rod to extend and retract vertically, thereby driving the recording camera to extend and retract vertically. A vertical opening (not labeled in the figure) is provided on the upper housing directly above the recording camera. The recording camera is movably connected to this vertical opening. Driven by the second motor, it can move through the vertical opening to the top of the upper shell. The top of the upper shell is provided with a vertical through hole (not labeled in the figure). The vertical through hole is located directly above the medicine box on the medicine box mounting platform. The third motor is located near the vertical through hole and on the inner wall of the upper shell. The through hole door is movably closed on the vertical through hole and is movably connected to the upper shell. The third motor is connected to the through hole door. The third motor can drive the through hole door to open and close the vertical through hole, preventing unauthorized patients from passing through the through hole to take medicine without authorization and causing adverse consequences. The recording camera can record the process of the patient taking medicine, which is convenient for subsequent treatment records of authorized patients and drug traceability of the hospital. Preferably, a facial recognition camera (not shown in the figure) is embedded at the bottom of the display. The facial recognition camera can identify whether the person taking the medicine is an authorized patient, thus preventing unauthorized persons from taking the medicine and causing the medicine to be lost, and ensuring that the person taking the medicine is an authorized patient.

[0024] like Figure 4 As shown, the device further includes a slot structure 23, which includes an upper housing slot 1-1, a connecting housing upper slot 2-1, a connecting housing lower slot 2-2, a lower housing slot 3-1, an upper housing bolt hole 1-2, and a connecting housing bolt hole 2-3. The upper housing slot, connecting housing upper slot, connecting housing lower slot, and lower housing slot are all arranged vertically. The upper housing slot and the connecting housing lower slot are both designed in a fishhook shape, while the lower housing slot and the connecting housing upper slot are both designed in an inverted fishhook shape. The upper housing slot and the connecting housing upper slot are tightly interlocked. The connecting mechanism is designed so that the lower slot of the connecting housing and the lower housing slot are tightly engaged with each other. The bolt holes of the upper housing are arranged horizontally and are located on the edge of the upper housing away from the display screen. The bolt holes of the connecting housing are arranged horizontally and are located on the upper slot of the connecting housing. The bolt holes of the upper housing and the bolt holes of the connecting housing are directly opposite each other. The engaging structure is connected to the upper housing through the bolt holes of the upper housing, the bolt holes of the connecting housing, and bolts (not shown in the figure), so that the engaging mechanism can be tightly engaged and cannot move, further preventing the device from being disassembled.

[0025] When using this utility model device, after opening the medicine opening of the medicine box containing controlled drugs, the medicine box is placed on the medicine box mounting platform, and then the medicine box is sealed in the device through the upper shell, connecting shell, lower shell, etc., to ensure the safety of controlled drugs. Before dispensing medication, staff record the patient's facial information using a facial recognition camera, processor, and display screen. Then, they turn on the device. Once activated, the patient interacts with the display screen during medication administration. When the patient takes the medication, the facial recognition camera performs facial recognition. After successful recognition, the second motor starts, driving the second telescopic rod to raise the recording camera above the upper housing. The captured image is displayed in real-time on the screen. Then, the first and third motors start. The third motor opens the through-hole door, and the first motor drives the first telescopic rod, raising the medication box mounting platform and the medication box placed on it to a position near the through-hole door, allowing the patient to reach and retrieve the medication. After the patient retrieves the medication, the third motor closes the through-hole door, and the second motor moves the second telescopic rod downwards, lowering the recording camera below the upper housing. The first motor then descends, driving the first telescopic rod downwards, lowering the medication box mounting platform and the medication box. This process is repeated to control medication usage.

[0026] This utility model device automates and intelligently dispenses medication through facial recognition and motor control. When a patient retrieves medication, the device automatically scans their face and verifies their identity, ensuring that only authorized patients can obtain the medication. This prevents unauthorized medication dispensing and significantly improves the accuracy of medication use. The motor controls the lifting and lowering of the medication box and the opening and closing of the access door, eliminating the need for manual intervention. This not only improves efficiency but also reduces the possibility of human error, enhancing patient convenience and ensuring medication effectiveness. Furthermore, the display screen allows for more intuitive operation, further improving dispensing efficiency. The device's slot structure ensures a stable connection between the upper housing, connecting housing, and lower housing, preventing accidental removal of controlled substances and improving the storage security of these medications.

[0027] In addition, this device can store controlled drugs inside, which not only improves the safety of controlled drugs and avoids the risk of illegal resale, but also avoids the risk of loss. It can not only ensure that patients take their medication correctly, but also prevent unauthorized patients from taking the wrong medication, bringing great convenience to the storage and medication safety of controlled drugs.

[0028] In this embodiment, the device further includes a network interface 6, a battery interface 7, and a USB interface 8. A switch, network interface, battery interface, and USB interface are located on the horizontal side of the lower housing. All three interfaces are connected to the processor. The network interface provides network connectivity to the processor, the battery interface allows the processor to adjust the voltage and charge the battery, and the USB interface provides a data interface for the device, enabling staff to input facial recognition information. The switch controls the device's operation and shutdown via a controller. The network interface facilitates the transmission of images recorded by the camera back to the hospital via network cable, ensuring timely information sharing. The battery and network interfaces ensure continuous power supply and network connectivity. By providing the network and USB interfaces, the device can easily transmit data with external devices, enabling real-time monitoring and management of medication information. Simultaneously, staff can modify and update data within the processor via the USB interface to adapt to changing management needs. The device's display screen can also record patient actions, providing strong support for subsequent medication safety traceability.

[0029] In this embodiment, the device further includes a gravity sensor 22, which is installed at the bottom of the medicine box mounting platform. The gravity sensor is connected to the processor via an electrical signal. The gravity sensor can detect changes in the weight of the medicine box, so that the device can determine the amount of medicine taken by the patient based on the changes in the gravity sensor value and transmit the data back to the hospital via a network cable to prevent the patient from taking too much medicine.

[0030] In this embodiment, an anti-tamper wire (not shown in the figure) is installed on the locking structure. The anti-tamper wire is connected to the processor. When the device is installed, current flows through the anti-tamper wire, and the processor recognizes that the device has not been removed. When the device is removed, the anti-tamper wire breaks, and the processor recognizes that the device has been removed. At the same time, the processor transmits data to the hospital through the network interface to indicate that the device has been removed, which facilitates the hospital to handle subsequent issues of exemption from liability and accountability.

[0031] In this embodiment, the processor of the device is an STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller, and the display screen is a touch screen.

[0032] In this embodiment, the device also includes a handle groove 24, which is arranged longitudinally on both sides of the outer surface of the lower housing to facilitate movement and relocation by personnel.

[0033] In this embodiment, the device further includes multiple vents (not shown in the figure), and the upper housing is provided with multiple vents at intervals to facilitate internal ventilation and facilitate drug storage and heat dissipation.

[0034] In this embodiment, the first motor, the second motor, and the third motor are all servo motors, and the first telescopic rod is a rotary telescopic rod. The servo motor and the rotary telescopic rod enable the first telescopic rod to change the height of different medicine bottles according to different rotations to meet different usage needs, thereby expanding the application range of this device and saving production costs.

[0035] Although embodiments of the invention have been disclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will understand that various substitutions, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention and the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is not limited to the contents disclosed in the embodiments.

Claims

1. A device for storing and facilitating the retrieval of controlled drugs, characterized in that: The device is capable of storing medicine boxes containing controlled drugs and the drugs inside them. The device includes an upper shell, a connecting shell, a lower shell, a display screen, a switch, a processor, a support column, a motor support platform, a first motor, a first telescopic rod, a medicine box mounting platform, a battery, a second motor, a second telescopic rod, a recording camera, a third motor, and a through-hole door. The upper shell, connecting shell, and lower shell are sequentially and tightly connected in the vertical direction. Several support columns are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction at the bottom of the lower shell. The support columns are vertically arranged, and the top of the support columns is vertically connected to the motor support platform. A processor is connected to the inner surface of the bottom of the lower shell. The processor, display screen, first motor, second motor, third motor, switch, and battery are connected via electrical signals. The switch, display screen, first motor, second motor, third motor, and processor are also connected. The processor can control the opening and closing of the motor. The motor support platform is horizontally arranged and located above the processor. The first motor is installed on the motor support platform with its output end facing upward. The output end of the first motor, the first telescopic rod, and the medicine box mounting platform are sequentially connected from bottom to top in the vertical direction. The first motor can drive the first telescopic rod to extend and retract vertically. The medicine box is installed on the medicine box mounting platform. The first motor can drive the top of the medicine box installed on the medicine box mounting platform to be located near the bottom of the through-hole door. The top of the medicine box is open. The display screen is connected and mounted on the horizontal side of the outer surface of the upper housing. This display screen allows the patient to operate the device more intuitively and conveniently. The recording camera, second telescopic rod, second motor, and battery are connected vertically from top to bottom and are all mounted on the inner wall of the horizontal side of the upper housing. The battery provides power to the device. A gap is provided between the second motor and the battery. The second motor drives the second telescopic rod to extend and retract vertically, thereby driving the recording camera to extend and retract vertically. The recording camera is located on the upper housing directly above the upper housing. A vertical opening is provided, and a recording camera is movably connected to this vertical opening. Driven by a second motor, the recording camera can move through the vertical opening to the top of the upper housing. A vertical through hole is provided at the top of the upper housing, which is located directly above the medicine box on the medicine box mounting platform. A third motor is located near the vertical through hole and on the inner wall of the upper housing. A through hole door is movably closed on the vertical through hole and is movably connected to the upper housing. The third motor is connected to the through hole door, and the third motor can drive the through hole door to open and close the vertical through hole. The device further includes a slot structure, which includes an upper housing slot, a connecting housing upper slot, a connecting housing lower slot, a lower housing slot, an upper housing bolt hole, and a connecting housing bolt hole. All slots are vertically oriented. The upper and lower slots are fishhook-shaped, while the lower and upper slots are inverted fishhook-shaped. The upper and upper slots are tightly engaged with each other, as are the lower and upper slots. The upper housing bolt hole is horizontally oriented and located on the edge of the upper housing away from the display screen. The connecting housing bolt hole is horizontally oriented and located on the connecting housing upper slot, directly corresponding to the connecting housing bolt hole. The engaging structure is connected to the upper housing via the upper housing bolt hole, the connecting housing bolt hole, and bolts.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device also includes a network interface, a battery interface, and a USB interface. A switch, a network interface, a battery interface, and a USB interface are provided on the horizontal side of the lower housing. The network interface, battery interface, and USB interface are all connected to the processor. The network interface can provide network connectivity to the processor. The battery interface can adjust the voltage of the battery and charge it through the processor. The USB interface can provide a data interface for the device. The switch can control the operation and stop of the device through the controller.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device also includes a gravity sensor, which is installed at the bottom of the medicine box mounting platform. The gravity sensor is connected to the processor via an electrical signal and can detect changes in the weight of the medicine box.

4. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking structure is equipped with an anti-tamper wire, which is connected to the processor.

5. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device uses an STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller as its processor and a touchscreen as its display.

6. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device also includes a handle groove, which is longitudinally disposed on both sides of the outer surface of the lower housing.

7. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The device also includes multiple ventilation openings, and the upper housing has multiple ventilation openings spaced apart.

8. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first motor is a servo motor, and the first telescopic rod is a rotary telescopic rod.

9. The apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: A facial recognition camera is embedded at the bottom of the display screen, which can identify whether the patient is authorized to pick up the medication.

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