Medicine counting and recycling device

Abstract

The utility model relates to medicine subpackaging and recycling equipment technical field, propose a kind of medicine counting recycling device, comprising: frame and liftable installation in the rack on the medicine separating plate, the medicine separating plate has a plurality of counting slots for storing single medicine, clamping component, corresponding setting in each counting slot, clamping component is used to clamp the medicine in counting slot. Through the above technical scheme, the problem that manual counting is easy to make mistake, automated equipment is complex and expensive and lacks integrated recycling function in the prior art is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of pharmaceutical packaging and recycling equipment, and proposes a pharmaceutical counting and recycling device. Background Technology

[0002] In the clinical trial drug recovery process, pharmacy drug management, or small-batch drug repackaging, precise counting of solid drugs such as tablets and capsules is frequently required. For example, after a clinical trial, remaining drugs need to be counted to verify dosage, prevent drug loss, and safely return qualified drugs to their original packaging (such as medicine bottles). Currently, this process mainly relies on manual counting, such as the bottled drug counting device disclosed in utility model patent CN219601776U, or automated counting equipment, such as the machine vision-based pill quantity detection device and method disclosed in invention patent CN102490940B. Both methods have significant shortcomings.

[0003] Manual counting is inefficient and prone to errors due to fatigue, small drug size, and large quantity, failing to meet the high accuracy requirements of scientific research. General-purpose automated counting equipment using machine vision or complex transfer systems is typically complex, expensive, and difficult to maintain. Its design is geared towards large-scale, continuous production lines, which is incompatible with the needs of small-batch, high-precision, and flexible counting in clinical settings or pharmacies. Furthermore, existing methods largely focus on the "counting" process itself, lacking an integrated design for the entire process of orderly, damage-free temporary storage and convenient recycling of drugs after counting. Drugs are easily scattered, mixed, or damaged during transfer.

[0004] Therefore, there is a lack of a dedicated device in the existing technology that is relatively simple in structure, easy to operate, accurate in counting, and capable of orderly recovery of drugs after counting. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention proposes a drug counting and recycling device to solve the problems of error-prone manual counting, complex and expensive automated equipment, and lack of integrated recycling function in the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is:

[0007] A drug counting and recovery device, comprising:

[0008] frame,

[0009] The dispensing plate is vertically mounted on the frame and has several counting slots for storing individual medicines.

[0010] A clamping assembly is disposed in each of the counting slots, and the clamping assembly is used to clamp the medicine in the counting slot.

[0011] As a further technical solution, the clamping assembly includes: two or more elastic plates distributed circumferentially along the counting groove, with one end of each elastic plate fixedly disposed on the side wall of the counting groove, and the free ends of the plurality of elastic plates forming a clamping space for accommodating the medicine.

[0012] As a further technical solution, the clamping assembly further includes: an open clamping ring, which is sleeved on the outside of the free ends of the plurality of elastic plates, wherein the open clamping ring has a first connecting ear with a light hole at one end of the opening and a second connecting ear with a threaded hole at the other end of the opening;

[0013] The locking screw has its shank passing through the light hole of the first connecting ear and threadedly engaging with the threaded hole of the second connecting ear. When the locking screw is tightened, its head abuts against the first connecting ear, and its shank is pulled closer to the second connecting ear through the threaded engagement.

[0014] As a further technical solution, it also includes:

[0015] Several bases are provided on the frame;

[0016] A number of threaded push rods are provided, with threads on the base, and are used to push out the medicine clamped in the counting groove after rotation.

[0017] As a further technical solution, it also includes:

[0018] The first elastic element is connected between the frame and the dispensing plate, and is used to provide an upward restoring elastic force to the dispensing plate.

[0019] As a further technical solution, the frame has a vertical slide groove and also includes:

[0020] The first baffle, having three baffles, is disposed on the medicine dispensing plate and inserted into the vertical sliding groove, moving up and down synchronously with the medicine dispensing plate;

[0021] The second baffle is installed on the frame. The three first baffles and the second baffle together surround the periphery of the dispensing plate to prevent the medicine from scattering. After the dispensing plate is lowered, the second baffle and its adjacent frame form a discharge port for dispensing medicine.

[0022] As a further technical solution, it also includes:

[0023] The mounting base has two, each of which is slidably mounted on two oppositely arranged first baffles;

[0024] The medicine pusher plate can be vertically slidably mounted on the mounting base;

[0025] The second elastic element has one end disposed on the pusher plate and the other end disposed on the mounting base. The second elastic element is used to provide a force for the pusher plate to return to its upward position relative to the mounting base. When the pusher plate is pressed down, it can overcome the elastic force of the second elastic element and press down the dispensing plate to descend synchronously.

[0026] As a further technical solution, it also includes:

[0027] A receiving plate is inclinedly disposed on the distributing plate. After the distributing plate descends, the discharge port is connected to the receiving plate.

[0028] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are as follows:

[0029] In order to solve the problems of easy errors in manual counting and the complexity, high cost and lack of integrated recycling function of automated equipment in the prior art, this utility model sets up a liftable medicine dispensing plate with a regular array of counting slots, so that the medicines can be quickly dispersed and automatically fall into the slots for positioning. The operator can complete the counting by counting the number of slots occupied, which greatly improves the counting speed. At the same time, since medicines are easy to scatter, mix or break during the transfer process, this utility model is equipped with adjustable clamping components in each counting slot. After the counting is completed, the medicines can be reliably fixed immediately, forming an orderly temporary storage. Moreover, compared with the visual image technology system in the prior art, this solution has a simpler overall structure, lower cost and easier maintenance, and is suitable for small-batch, flexible counting work scenarios such as clinical and pharmacy work. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the axial side of this utility model at a certain angle.

[0031] Figure 2 This is the top view of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rear side of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a partial array diagram of the clamping components in this utility model.

[0034] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the clamping component and the threaded push rod in this utility model.

[0035] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of part A.

[0036] The components are: 1. Frame, 2. Dispensing plate, 3. Counting slot, 4. Clamping assembly, 5. Elastic plate, 6. Free end, 7. Clamping space, 8. Open clamping ring, 9. First connecting ear, 10. Locking screw, 11. Base, 12. Threaded push rod, 13. First elastic element, 14. Vertical slide groove, 15. First baffle, 16. Second baffle, 18. Mounting seat, 19. Dispensing plate, 20. Second elastic element, 21. Receiving plate, 22. Second connecting ear. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the specific implementation methods of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0038] To keep the drawings concise, only the parts relevant to the utility model are shown schematically in each drawing; they do not represent the actual structure of the product. Furthermore, for ease of understanding, in some drawings, only one of the components with the same structure or function is schematically shown, or only one is labeled. In this document, "a" not only means "only one," but can also mean "more than one," and "several" includes "two" and "more than two."

[0039] Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0040] Reference Figures 1-6 This embodiment provides a drug counting and recovery device, which is mainly used for the accurate counting and recovery of solid drugs such as tablets or capsules.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, the main body of this device is a frame 1, which serves to support and mount the various components. On the frame 1, as... Figure 1 and Figure 3The diagram shows a medicine dispensing plate 2 that is vertically mounted. The dispensing plate 2 is manually raised and lowered using guide pillars. It is typically made of a flat plate with multiple counting slots 3 machined on it. Each counting slot 3 is slightly larger than a single medicine to be counted and is used to temporarily store one medicine. Existing technology relies on manual counting of each medicine, which is inefficient and prone to errors due to fatigue or the small size of the medicine. This invention, by setting up a dispensing plate 2 with a regular array of counting slots 3, allows medicines to be quickly dispersed and automatically positioned. Operators can intuitively and quickly count the number of medicines occupying the slots, greatly improving counting efficiency and accuracy. Furthermore, the structure is simple, and the cost is far lower than complex automated equipment.

[0042] To prevent multiple medicines from being contained in the counting slot 3 during use, a clamping assembly 4 is installed inside each counting slot 3 to confine the medicines falling into the slot to the upper part of the counting slot 3. Furthermore, to ensure adaptability to clamp medicines of different sizes, the clamping assembly has an adjustable structure. Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the clamping assembly 4 mainly comprises two parts: the first part consists of at least two elastic plates 5, which can be made of thin spring steel sheets or elastic plastic, and are fixed to the side wall of the counting groove 3 by adhesive bonding. These elastic plates 5 are evenly arranged circumferentially along the side wall of the counting groove 3, with their roots fixed to the groove wall, while their front ends (i.e., free ends 6) are suspended and bent towards the center of the groove. All the free ends 6 surround to form an approximately circular clamping space 7, in which the medicine is located. In the prior art, during the transfer process after counting, medicine is prone to scattering and mixing. The elastic plates of this utility model form a flexible clamping space 7, which can not only adapt to medicines of different sizes and avoid damage caused by hard impacts, but also reliably constrain the medicine within the counting groove 3 after counting, laying the foundation for subsequent orderly recycling and effectively connecting the "counting" and "recycling" stages.

[0043] The second part is a mechanism for adjusting the clamping force, which includes an annular open clamping ring 8 and a locking screw 10. (Example) Figure 5As shown, the open clamping ring 8 is fitted over the free ends 6 of all the elastic plates 5. Its opening has a first connecting ear 9 and a second connecting ear 22 on each side. The first connecting ear 9 is a smooth hole, and the second connecting ear 22 is a threaded hole. The locking screw 10 passes horizontally through the first connecting ear 9 and the second connecting ear 22 in sequence. Its head contacts the first connecting ear 9, and its rod is threadedly connected to the second connecting ear 22. When the locking screw 10 is rotated, its head will block against the outside of the first connecting ear 9, preventing further movement. Continuing to rotate the screw, due to the engagement of the threaded part of the locking screw 10 with the threaded hole of the second connecting ear 22, generates a pulling force. This pulling force pulls the second connecting ear 22 towards the first connecting ear 9. As the two connecting ears are forcefully pulled closer, the opening of the entire open clamping ring 8 becomes smaller, and the inner diameter of the ring contracts, further converging the free ends 6 of the internal elastic plates 5, reducing the flexible clamping space 7, thereby clamping the medicine; conversely, it loosens. Existing manual or simple counting tools lack reliable medicine fixing functions. This invention provides a stable and controllable clamping force through the cooperation of the locking screw 10 and the open clamping ring 8, which not only ensures that only one medicine can be contained in the counting slot 3, but also ensures that the medicine will not fall out accidentally in subsequent operations, thus ensuring the accuracy of the counting results.

[0044] To improve operational efficiency, this application proposes another embodiment in which the counting slots 3 are arranged horizontally, and the opening clamping rings 8 of the corresponding clamping components 4 are designed such that the first connecting ear 9 and the second connecting ear 22 are aligned with the first center line. At the same time, the head of the locking screw 10 is provided with a thread, that is, the shank of the first locking screw 10 is inserted into the head of the second locking screw 10 for thread engagement, and so on, connecting the entire row of locking screws 10 into a whole. This allows all the clamping components 4 in the row to be tightened or loosened simultaneously by directly rotating the first locking screw 10, realizing the collective clamping or release of rows of medicines. Batch processing is achieved with a simple mechanical structure, significantly improving operational efficiency while maintaining the simplicity of the device.

[0045] On the frame 1, below the dispensing plate 2, a row of bases 11 is provided corresponding to each column of counting slots 3. Each base 11 has a threaded push rod 12 vertically threaded on it. When a particular drug needs to be dispensed individually, the corresponding threaded push rod 12 can be rotated using a tool (or manually) to raise its tip and pass through a pre-drilled hole in the dispensing plate 2 (e.g., ...). Figure 1 (As shown) The pusher rests on the bottom of the medicine, thereby pushing the medicine upwards away from the clamping assembly 4. Existing solutions are often inconvenient when a specific medicine needs to be removed, requiring the entire medicine to be tilted. The threaded pusher design of this utility model allows for precise ejection and removal of the target medicine without interfering with other counted medicines, enhancing the operational flexibility of the device.

[0046] To ensure that the dispensing plate 2 can automatically reset after being manually pressed down, a first elastic element 13 is connected between the frame 1 and the dispensing plate 2, such as... Figure 1 As shown, this solution uses a compression spring sleeved on the guide rod, which always applies an upward force to the dispensing plate 2, so that the device can quickly return to the ready state after one operation, simplifying the operation process and making it particularly suitable for small-batch, multiple continuous operation scenarios.

[0047] To prevent medicines from scattering on the dispensing plate 2 and to create an orderly discharge path, this device incorporates a baffle structure. Specifically, vertical grooves 14 are provided on both sides of the frame 1. A first baffle 15 extends upwards from the front, left, and right sides of the dispensing plate 2, and the lower parts of these three first baffles 15 are inserted into the corresponding vertical grooves 14, allowing them to slide along them. A second baffle 16 is fixed to the rear side of the frame 1. When the dispensing plate 2 is in its highest position (reset state), the three first baffles 15 and the second baffle 16 together form a rectangular enclosure, confining the medicines on the dispensing plate 2 in the center. In existing operations, medicines easily roll and scatter on the table, while the baffle enclosure of this invention provides effective protection during the counting and temporary storage stages, ensuring the cleanliness of the work area and the safety of the medicines. When the dispensing plate 2 is pressed downwards, it causes the three first baffles 15 to descend together. Since the second baffle 16 is fixed, when the dispensing plate 2 descends to a certain height, a gap will be generated between the second baffle 16 on its rear side and the left and right frames 1, forming a discharge port. This utility model dynamically forms a controllable discharge port through the relative movement of the dispensing plate 2 and the baffle. The structure is simple and reliable, and a smooth transition from temporary storage and protection to directional recycling is achieved.

[0048] To facilitate the descent of the dispensing plate 2 and assist in discharging the medicine, this device also includes a medicine-pushing mechanism. On each of the two opposing (e.g., left and right) first baffles 15, a mounting seat 18 is installed, which can slide left and right along it. A medicine-pushing plate 19 is vertically mounted on each mounting seat 18 via a guide structure. A second elastic element 20 (such as a spring) connects the medicine-pushing plate 19 to the mounting seat 18, causing the medicine-pushing plate 19 to have an upward tendency relative to the mounting seat 18. In its natural state, the bottom end of the medicine-pushing plate 19 is slightly higher than the upper surface of the dispensing plate 2. When discharging medicine is required, the operator can simultaneously press down on the medicine-pushing plate 19 with both hands. During the pressing process, the medicine-pushing plate 19 first overcomes the elastic force of the second elastic element 20 and contacts and presses against the edge of the dispensing plate 2. Continued pressing will cause the entire dispensing plate 2 to overcome the elastic force of the first elastic element 13 and descend, thereby opening the discharge port. Simultaneously, during the counting process, the medicine-pushing plate 19 scrapes across the surface of the dispensing plate 2, helping to push the medicine towards the counting slot 3, further accelerating the technical efficiency. Compared to existing counting and recycling processes that rely on manual sweeping, which are prone to residue and inefficient, the integrated drug pushing mechanism of this utility model can improve the efficiency of drug entering the counting tank, while combining the opening of the discharge port and the emptying of the drug dispensing plate 2 into one operation, which is labor-saving. Moreover, the scraping action of the drug pushing plate 19 ensures that the drug is completely discharged, improving the thoroughness and convenience of recycling.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, a downwardly inclined receiving plate 21 is hinged or fixedly installed on the rear edge of the dispensing plate 2 (near the second baffle 16). When the medicine is discharged from the outlet, it falls onto the receiving plate 21 and slides down its inclined surface, eventually being collected and channeled into the medicine bottle or other container placed below, achieving orderly recycling. This utility model guides all medicines to concentrate and slide directionally into the target container through the inclined receiving plate 21, avoiding the trouble of secondary manual collection and achieving efficient and neat terminal recycling.

[0050] The specific working principle of this solution is as follows: The medicines to be counted (such as tablets and capsules) are poured all at once onto the surface of the dispensing plate 2, which is initially in its high position (reset state). Slight shaking or using a scraper to gently scrape the dispensing plate 2 causes the medicines to roll under the influence of gravity and the baffle, falling into the regularly arranged counting slots 3 on the dispensing plate 2. Each counting slot 3 is designed to hold a single medicine, thus securing the medicine. Medicines not counted remain outside the slots and can be directly discharged. By observing the number of counting slots 3 occupied by medicines on the dispensing plate 2, the counting can be completed quickly. To ensure that the medicines do not move or scatter accidentally during subsequent operations, the operator rotates the locking screw 10. The locking screw 10 drives the two ends of the open clamping rings 8 in the same row to come together, forcing the free ends 6 of the multiple elastic plates 5 fitted inside to converge synchronously, thereby firmly clamping the medicines in each counting slot 3 in the formed clamping space 7. In particular, if it is necessary to remove a medicine for verification or return, simply rotate the threaded push rod 12 below the corresponding position. The threaded push rod 12 pushes upward, passes through the medicine dispensing plate 2, and pushes the specific medicine out of the clamping assembly 4, which can be easily removed without affecting other medicines that have been counted and clamped. When all counted medicines need to be collected into the medicine bottle, the operator presses down on the push plate 19 with both hands simultaneously. The push plate 19 first overcomes the elastic force of the second elastic element 20 and moves downward, contacting and pressing the dispensing plate 2. Then, it drives the entire dispensing plate 2 to overcome the elastic force of the first elastic element 13 and descend together. As the dispensing plate 2 descends, the three first baffles 15 fixed on the dispensing plate 2 also descend. At the same time, since the second baffle 16 on the frame 1 remains stationary, an outlet is formed between it and the adjacent frame 1. At this time, the medicine moves downward under the action of the clamping assembly 4 and contacts the threaded push rod 12, and then the medicine is pushed out of the counting slot 2. Then, the push plate 19 moves laterally along the guide groove of the first baffle 15 to play a scraping role, pushing the pushed medicine towards the outlet. The medicine discharged from the outlet falls naturally onto the inclined receiving plate 21. The medicine slides down the inclined surface of the receiving plate 21 in a concentrated and orderly manner, and is finally accurately guided into the medicine bottle or other container placed below the outlet of the device, completing the collection. After the pusher plate 19 is released, the dispensing plate 2 automatically rises back to its original position under the restoring force of the first elastic element 13, and the first baffle 15 rises accordingly, closing the discharge port. The device returns to its initial state, ready for the next drug counting and recovery operation.

[0051] 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 drug counting and recovery device, characterized in that, It includes: Rack (1), The dispensing plate (2) is vertically mounted on the frame (1) and has several counting slots (3) for storing single medicines. Clamping components (4) are respectively disposed in each of the counting slots (3), and the clamping components (4) are used to clamp the medicine in the counting slots (3).

2. The drug counting and recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (4) includes two or more elastic plates (5) distributed circumferentially along the counting groove (3), and one end of the elastic plate (5) is fixedly disposed on the side wall of the counting groove (3), and the free ends (6) of the plurality of elastic plates (5) form a clamping space (7) for accommodating medicines.

3. The drug counting and recovery device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (4) further includes: an open clamping ring (8), which is sleeved on the outside of the free ends (6) of the plurality of elastic plates (5). The open clamping ring (8) has a first connecting ear (9) with a light hole at one end of the opening and a second connecting ear (22) with a threaded hole at the other end of the opening. The locking screw (10) passes through the light hole of the first connecting ear (9) and is threaded into the threaded hole of the second connecting ear (22). When the locking screw (10) is locked, its head abuts against the first connecting ear (9), and its rod is pulled closer to the second connecting ear (22) through the threaded engagement.

4. A drug counting and recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A base (11), having several, is disposed on the frame (1); A number of threaded push rods (12) are provided on the base (11) and are used to push out the medicine clamped in the counting groove (3) after rotation.

5. A drug counting and recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The first elastic element (13) is connected between the frame (1) and the dispensing plate (2) to provide an upward restoring elastic force to the dispensing plate (2).

6. A drug counting and recovery device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) has a vertical slide (14) and further includes: The first baffle (15) has three of them, which are set on the medicine dispensing plate (2) and inserted into the vertical slide groove (14) to rise and fall synchronously with the medicine dispensing plate (2); The second baffle (16) is set on the frame (1). The three first baffles (15) and the second baffle (16) together surround the periphery of the dispensing plate (2) to prevent the medicine from falling. After the dispensing plate (2) is lowered, the second baffle (16) forms a discharge port for dispensing medicine between itself and the adjacent frame (1).

7. A drug counting and recovery device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: The mounting base (18) has two, which are slidably disposed on two oppositely arranged first baffles (15); The medicine pusher plate (19) can be vertically slidably mounted on the mounting base (18); The second elastic element (20) has one end disposed on the pusher plate (19) and the other end disposed on the mounting base (18). The second elastic element (20) is used to provide the force for the pusher plate (19) to return to its upward position relative to the mounting base (18). When the pusher plate (19) is pressed down, it can overcome the elastic force of the second elastic element (20) and press down the dispensing plate (2) to descend synchronously.

8. A drug counting and recovery device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: The receiving plate (21) is inclinedly set on the distributing plate (2). After the distributing plate (2) descends, the discharge port is connected to the receiving plate (21).

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