Insulin pen storage case

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the medical auxiliary instrument technical field, concretely relates to a kind of insulin pen storage box, including: at least include: box, be stored in the storage chamber of box body, be stored in the storage chamber of box body, be used to carry out refrigeration for the refrigeration unit of the inside space of box in the one side of the storage chamber and be used to power supply unit for the power supply unit of refrigeration unit in the other side of refrigeration unit;Pen slot for disposing at least one insulin pen is provided in the storage chamber;And the side wall of the box body away from the storage chamber is also provided with the heat dissipation groove hole that communicates the air inside and outside box body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical assistive device technology, specifically relating to an insulin pen storage box. Background Technology

[0002] Insulin is a key drug for controlling diabetes. Diabetic patients should use insulin rationally according to their doctor's advice and pay attention to the injection method, time and dosage control to prevent adverse consequences caused by overdose or missed use.

[0003] Insulin is a protein hormone whose stability is highly dependent on storage temperature. The optimal storage temperature for insulin is 2°C to 8°C, and most insulin pens can be stably stored at room temperature for several weeks. However, in high-temperature environments, such as summer, tropical regions, or prolonged exposure to temperatures inside a car, insulin molecules are prone to degradation and polymerization, leading to reduced efficacy or even ineffectiveness, thus posing a serious risk to patients' blood sugar control.

[0004] Insulin pens are widely used due to their small size and portability. However, the low temperatures required for insulin storage significantly limit the mobility of patients who need to inject insulin, causing considerable inconvenience. Current solutions for portable insulin refrigeration typically rely on pre-cooled ice packs or phase change materials for insulation. Research and use have revealed drawbacks to this method: limited insulation time—it cannot maintain a low temperature for an extended period, and the insulation function fails once the cooling capacity is depleted; and uncontrollable temperature—an initial temperature that is too low risks freezing the insulin, while the temperature gradually rises later, failing to provide a stable, safe temperature range.

[0005] Therefore, considering the portability of insulin pens and the need to maintain the temperature of the insulin storage space within a suitable range (2℃~8℃), it is necessary to design new storage devices for storing insulin pens. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention provides an insulin pen storage box to solve the technical problem of balancing portability and controlling the storage temperature within a reasonable range.

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, this utility model provides an insulin pen storage box, which includes at least: a box body, a storage chamber disposed in the box body, a storage chamber disposed in the box body, a cooling unit disposed on one side of the storage chamber for cooling the internal space of the box body, and a power supply unit disposed on the other side of the cooling unit for supplying power to the cooling unit. The storage chamber is provided with a slot for holding at least one insulin pen; and The box body is also provided with heat dissipation slots on the side wall away from the storage chamber, which connect the air inside and outside the box body.

[0008] In an optional embodiment of this invention, the pen slot is adapted to simultaneously accommodate two insulin pens arranged side by side.

[0009] In an optional embodiment of this invention, the power supply unit includes a battery and a charging port for charging the battery.

[0010] In an optional embodiment of this invention, the end of the housing furthest from the power supply unit is designed with a socket suitable for the insulin pen to pass through, which communicates with the storage chamber; and The box is also equipped with an end cap suitable for fitting onto the socket.

[0011] In an optional embodiment of this utility model, one side of the end cap is hinged to the box body, and a matching snap-fit ​​structure is also provided between the end cap and the box body.

[0012] In an optional embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the box corresponding to the storage chamber is also provided with a heat insulation layer.

[0013] In an optional embodiment of this utility model, a temperature display screen is provided on the outer wall of the storage chamber corresponding to the box body.

[0014] In an optional embodiment of this invention, the storage chamber is further provided with a component for sensing temperature.

[0015] In an optional embodiment of this invention, the refrigeration unit includes a micro compressor, an evaporator connected to the micro compressor, and a condenser connected to the evaporator.

[0016] In an optional embodiment of this invention, the evaporator and condenser are respectively located on opposite sides of the micro compressor; and The refrigeration unit also includes a first fan located on the side of the evaporator facing away from the micro compressor and a second fan located on the side of the condenser facing away from the micro compressor.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are that the insulin pen storage box provided by this invention, by designing a storage chamber and a cooling unit within the box body, not only achieves reliable storage of the insulin pen, but also prevents the insulin from being reduced in efficacy or even becoming ineffective due to high temperature environments. Furthermore, the cooling unit is powered by a power supply unit, eliminating the need for an external power source, making it convenient to carry. In addition, the rational layout of the storage chamber, cooling unit, and power supply unit allows the overall insulin pen storage box to extend along the length of the insulin pen in a long, narrow shape, further enhancing portability.

[0018] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention are realized and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description, claims, and drawings.

[0019] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of an insulin pen storage box provided for an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an insulin pen storage box with the end cap open relative to the box body, provided for an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along direction A; Figure 4 A first-view structural diagram of the interior of an insulin pen storage box provided for an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram of part A; Figure 6 This is a second-view structural diagram of the interior of an insulin pen storage box provided as an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Box body; 11. Temperature display screen; 12. Control button; 2. Pen slot; 3. Socket; 4. Insulin pen; 5. End cap; 61. Locking block; 62. Locking shaft; 63. Locking slot; 71. Battery; 72. Charging port; 8. Heat dissipation slot; 9. Insulation cotton; 101. Miniature compressor; 102. Evaporator; 103. Condenser; 104. Capillary tube; 105. First fan; 106. Second fan. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0024] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this embodiment provides an insulin pen storage box according to the present invention, comprising at least: a box body 1, a storage chamber disposed in the box body 1, a cooling unit disposed on one side of the storage chamber for cooling the internal space of the box body 1, and a power supply unit disposed on the side of the cooling unit opposite to the storage chamber for supplying power to the cooling unit; wherein the storage chamber is provided with a pen slot 2 for holding at least one insulin pen 4. The pen slot 2 is optionally adapted to fit the insulin pen 4, and the cooling unit is located on one side of the width direction of the pen slot 2. Based on this structure, that is, the overall insulin pen storage box extends approximately along the length direction of the insulin pen 4, making the insulin pen storage box a long strip structure, which enhances the convenience of carrying.

[0025] In one alternative implementation, the pen slot 2 is adapted to simultaneously accommodate two insulin pens 4 arranged side by side. This avoids making the overall insulin pen storage box too large and allows for convenient storage of two insulin pens 4 at a time, increasing the storage capacity of insulin pens 4 for unforeseen needs.

[0026] Based on the above structure, it is necessary to explain that the end of the housing 1 away from the power supply unit is designed with an insertion port 3 that communicates with the storage chamber and is suitable for the insulin pen 4 to pass through; and the housing 1 is also equipped with an end cap 5 suitable for covering the insertion port 3. Referring to the attached drawings, in one optional manner, one side of the end cap 5 is hinged to the housing 1, and a matching snap-fit ​​structure is provided between the end cap 5 and the housing 1; the snap-fit ​​structure here can be any mature means in the prior art, which generally includes a snap block 61 and a snap shaft 62 suitable for snapping into the snap block 61, and a slot 63 is designed on the snap block 61 to lock the snap shaft 62.

[0027] Next, it should be noted that the power supply unit includes a battery 71 and a charging port 72 for charging the battery 71. The battery 71 consists of a lithium battery 71 and a power management module. The power management module can control the charging and discharging of the lithium battery 71, so it does not need to be connected to an external power source when used outdoors, making it convenient to carry. The power supply unit is mainly designed to power the cooling unit, ensuring that the cooling unit can work normally while carrying the insulin pen storage box.

[0028] In addition, to meet the usage requirements of the cooling unit, a heat dissipation slot 8 is provided on the side wall of the housing 1 away from the storage chamber (i.e., the side wall corresponding to the power supply unit) to connect the air inside and outside the housing 1; the heat generated by the cooling unit is discharged to the outside of the housing 1 through the heat dissipation slot 8. The specific shape and number of the heat dissipation slot 8 are not absolutely limited in this embodiment. However, setting the heat dissipation slot 8 on the side wall of the housing 1 corresponding to the power supply unit can both meet the heat dissipation requirements and avoid the possibility of dust entering the housing through the heat dissipation slot 8 directly entering the cooling unit due to long-term use. In other words, the design of the heat dissipation slot 8 cannot completely prevent dust from entering the housing 1. The battery 71 of the power supply unit has strong anti-interference performance against dust.

[0029] Furthermore, regarding the refrigeration unit in this embodiment, it can be selected from any mature micro-refrigeration structure in the prior art, and this embodiment does not impose an absolute limitation on it. Based on this, after the storage chamber is cooled by the refrigeration unit, in order to maintain a certain temperature of the storage chamber, prevent the cooling air in the storage chamber from escaping, reduce the cold loss rate, and prevent the storage chamber from rapidly exchanging heat with the outside air through the side wall of the box 1 and affecting the internal temperature of the storage chamber, the inner side wall of the box 1 corresponding to the storage chamber in this embodiment is also provided with a heat insulation layer. The heat insulation layer here can be selected from, but is not limited to, heat insulation cotton 9. In order to facilitate the placement of heat insulation cotton 9, the side wall of the box 1 corresponding to the storage chamber can adopt a double-layer structure, and an interlayer for embedding the heat insulation surface is designed in the double-layer structure.

[0030] Based on the above, it is also necessary to explain that, in order to facilitate users of insulin pen 4 to clearly see the storage temperature of insulin pen 4 and thus replace insulin pen 4 in a timely manner when the storage temperature is abnormal, a temperature display screen 11 is provided on the outer wall of the storage chamber corresponding to the housing 1. It is understood that the storage chamber also contains components for sensing temperature (such as, but not limited to, temperature sensors). These components and the temperature display screen 11 are electrically connected to a microcontroller circuit board located in the housing 1, and this microcontroller circuit board is also electrically connected to the cooling unit. The connection methods and implementation principles of these components, the temperature display screen 11, and the microcontroller circuit boards are common knowledge. This embodiment is merely an application of common knowledge, not an original design or development; any mature means from the existing technology can be used. It is understood that the microcontroller circuit board can also be powered by a power supply unit. Finally, it should be noted that multiple control buttons 12 for controlling the opening and closing of the cooling unit are also provided on the outer wall of the box 1. Feasibly, these control buttons 12 can be directly integrated onto the micro-control circuit board, and the operating parts of the control buttons 12 are exposed on the outer wall of the box 1 for easy pressing. Furthermore, in an optional scenario, the insulin pen storage box of this embodiment is also equipped with a positioning module electrically connected to the control circuit board to prevent the insulin pen storage box from being lost. For the specific structure of the positioning module, mature existing technologies can be used, and this embodiment does not absolutely limit its specific structure and implementation principle.

[0031] In summary, the insulin pen storage box of this embodiment not only reliably stores the insulin pen 4, but also prevents the insulin from being in a high-temperature environment, which could reduce its efficacy or even cause it to become ineffective. Furthermore, the cooling unit is powered by a power supply unit, eliminating the need for connection to an external power source, making it convenient to carry when out and about.

[0032] Example 2: Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown in the accompanying drawings, based on the insulin pen storage box of Example 1, this example illustrates the specific details of the refrigeration unit of the insulin pen storage box. It generally includes a miniature compressor 101, an evaporator 102 connected to the miniature compressor 101, and a condenser 103 connected to the evaporator 102. A capillary tube 104 is provided between the condenser 103 and the evaporator 102. The capillary tube 104 is used to throttle the refrigerant. The miniature compressor 101 compresses the refrigerant to achieve the refrigeration function. The condenser 103 dissipates the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant discharged from the miniature compressor 101 into a low-temperature, high-pressure liquid refrigerant through heat dissipation. The evaporator 102 is used for the liquid refrigerant to flow into the evaporator 102 after being throttled by the capillary tube 104, where it evaporates and cools.

[0033] Based on the above structure, it should also be noted that the evaporator 102 and condenser 103 are respectively located on both sides of the micro compressor 101; and the refrigeration unit also includes a first fan 105 located on the side of the evaporator 102 facing away from the micro compressor 101 and a second fan 106 located on the side of the condenser 103 facing away from the micro compressor 101. The first fan 105 acts as an intake fan to draw in air; the second fan 106 acts as an exhaust fan facing the condenser 103, which can improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the condenser 103. The two fans work together to make air flow across the surfaces of the condenser 103 and the micro compressor 101, and force heat out of the box.

[0034] It should be noted that the evaporator 102, condenser 103, micro compressor 101, first fan 105, and second fan 106 used in the refrigeration unit of this embodiment employ common knowledge in the prior art regarding their refrigeration principles. This embodiment can be understood as applying the refrigeration unit formed by the above-mentioned structures to an insulin pen storage box. In other words, this embodiment uses the above-mentioned structures that can be used to achieve refrigeration in the prior art to replace the prior art insulin pen storage box's reliance on pre-cooled ice packs or phase change materials for insulation. Therefore, this embodiment is not an original design. A new refrigeration structure is designed. Therefore, any mature means in the existing technology can be used for the working principle and implementation details of the specific refrigeration unit. This embodiment does not make absolute limitations. Generally speaking, the working principle of the refrigeration unit is as follows: using, for example but not limited to, non-fluorinated R600a refrigerant, the micro compressor 101 compresses the refrigerant to form a high-temperature and high-pressure liquid refrigerant, which flows into the condenser 103 to dissipate heat. The second fan 106 drives the air flow to remove the heat from the condenser 103. Then, the cooled refrigerant is throttled through the capillary tube 104 and flows into the evaporator 102. The refrigerant evaporates and absorbs heat, reducing the air temperature inside the box 1.

[0035] The shortcomings of the above solutions are the result of the utility model inventor's practice and careful research. Therefore, the discovery process of the above problems and the solutions proposed in this disclosure below should be considered as contributions made by the utility model inventor to this disclosure.

[0036] In this document, when it is mentioned that a first component is located on a second component, this can mean that the first component can be directly formed on the second component, or that a third component can be inserted between the first and second components. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, the thickness of components may be exaggerated or reduced for the purpose of effectively describing the technical content.

[0037] In this document, when an element or layer is referred to as “located,” “joined to,” “connected to,” “attached to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly located, joined, connected, attached to, or coupled to the other element or layer, or there may be intermediate elements or layers present. Conversely, when an element is referred to as “directly on another element or layer,” “directly joined to,” “directly connected to,” “directly attached to,” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there may be no intermediate elements or layers present. Other terms used to describe relationships between elements should be interpreted in a similar manner (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0038] In this document, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. As used herein, expressions such as “at least one of…” modify the entire list of elements when following a list of elements, rather than individual elements in the list. For example, the expression “at least one of a, b, and c” should be understood to include only a, only b, only c, both a and b, both a and c, both b and c, or all of a, b, and c.

[0039] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific exemplary configurations only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular articles “a,” “an,” and “the” may also be intended to include plural forms unless otherwise clearly stated herein. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are inclusive and thus specify the presence of features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein should not be construed as requiring them to be performed in the specific order discussed or shown, unless specifically identified as such. Additional or alternative steps may be employed.

[0040] As used herein, the phrases “in one embodiment,” “according to one embodiment,” “in some embodiments,” etc., generally refer to the fact that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase can be included in at least one embodiment of this disclosure. Therefore, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic can be included in more than one embodiment of this disclosure, such that these phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. As used herein, the terms “example,” “exemplary,” etc., are used to “serve as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation, aspect, or design described herein as “example” or “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or superior to other implementations, aspects, or designs. Rather, the use of the terms “example,” “exemplary,” etc., is intended to present concepts in a specific manner.

Claims

1. An insulin pen storage box, characterized in that, At least including: The box body, a storage chamber disposed in the box body, a refrigeration unit disposed on one side of the storage chamber for cooling the internal space of the box body, and a power supply unit disposed on the other side of the refrigeration unit for supplying power to the refrigeration unit. The storage chamber is provided with a slot for holding at least one insulin pen; and The side wall of the box body away from the storage chamber is also provided with heat dissipation slots that connect the air inside and outside the box body.

2. The insulin pen storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pen slot is designed to accommodate two insulin pens arranged side by side.

3. The insulin pen storage box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The power supply unit includes a battery and a charging port for charging the battery.

4. The insulin pen storage box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The end of the housing furthest from the power supply unit is designed with a connector suitable for an insulin pen to pass through, which communicates with the storage chamber; and The box is also equipped with an end cap suitable for fitting onto the socket.

5. The insulin pen storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that, One side of the end cap is hinged to the box body, and a matching snap-fit ​​structure is provided between the end cap and the box body.

6. The insulin pen storage box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the box corresponding to the storage chamber is also provided with a heat insulation layer.

7. The insulin pen storage box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the box corresponding to the storage chamber is equipped with a temperature display screen.

8. The insulin pen storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The storage chamber is also equipped with components for sensing temperature.

9. The insulin pen storage box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The refrigeration unit includes a micro compressor, an evaporator connected to the micro compressor, and a condenser connected to the evaporator.

10. The insulin pen storage box according to claim 9, characterized in that, The evaporator and condenser are respectively located on both sides of the micro compressor; and The refrigeration unit also includes a first fan located on the side of the evaporator facing away from the micro compressor and a second fan located on the side of the condenser facing away from the micro compressor.

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