A tightly closed reminder case

Abstract

This utility model discloses a securely closed reminder pillbox, including a box body with a lid that can be flipped onto the box body, and a pivot at the flip connection. The box body has a button groove on the side away from the pivot, with a locking slot on the upper wall of the button groove. A retractable unlock button is located within the button groove, and a spring is located inside the unlock button. When the unlock button retracts, the spring is compressed; when the unlock button extends, the spring returns to its original position. The unlock button has a locking groove on its upper surface, and a snap-fit ​​groove on its side wall. The lid has a locking plate on the side away from the pivot, with a locking block below the locking plate and a snap-fit ​​block on its side wall. When the lid is closed, the locking plate rests against the locking slot, the locking block is placed in the locking groove through the locking slot, and the snap-fit ​​block is engaged in the snap-fit ​​groove, i.e., the lid and box body are in a locked state. When the unlock button is pressed in, the snap-fit ​​block disengages from the snap-fit ​​groove, i.e., the lid and box body are in an unlocked state. This utility model's reminder pillbox can prevent accidental opening of the lid from causing medication spillage, resulting in contamination and waste.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a securely closed reminder medicine box. Background Technology

[0002] A pillbox with a timer, also known as a timed pillbox or electronic pillbox, is a home electronic reminder and dispensing device used to store medications and remind people to take them on time.

[0003] When going out, patients usually carry a pill reminder box with them, which uses an alarm on the box to remind them to take their medication at set times. However, the lids of existing pill reminder boxes are not secure and can easily open accidentally, causing medication to spill out, resulting in contamination and waste.

[0004] Therefore, how to design a securely closed reminder pillbox has become an urgent problem to be solved in the field of medical device technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a securely closed reminder medicine box that can prevent accidental opening of the lid from causing medicine to spill out, resulting in medicine contamination and waste.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A securely closed pillbox includes a box body with a cavity for storing medication and an alarm for timed medication reminders. A lid is flip-connected to the box body, sealing the cavity. A pivot is located at the flip-connection point. A button slot is located on the side of the box body away from the pivot. The upper wall of the button slot has a locking opening. A retractable unlocking button is located within the button slot. A spring is located inside the unlocking button and fixed to the inner wall of the button slot. When the unlocking button retracts, the spring is compressed; when the unlocking button extends, the spring returns to its original position. A slot is located on the unlocking button, and a latching groove is located on the side wall of the slot. A locking plate is located on the side of the lid away from the pivot. A locking block is located below the locking plate, and a latching block is located on the side wall of the locking block that matches the latching groove. When the lid is closed, the locking plate rests against the locking opening, the locking block is placed in the slot through the locking opening, and the latching block is engaged in the latching groove, i.e., the lid and box body are locked. When the unlocking button is pressed in, the latching block disengages from the latching groove, i.e., the lid and box body are unlocked.

[0007] Compared with existing technologies, the securely closed pillbox using the above-mentioned technical solution has the following beneficial effects: This invention provides a securely closed reminder pillbox. An alarm system provides timed reminders to patients to take their medication on time. Patients simply press the unlock button and open the lid to access the medication. After taking the medication, patients press the unlock button again and close the lid. Releasing the unlock button locks the lid and the box in a secure position, preventing accidental opening that could lead to medication spillage, contamination, and waste.

[0008] When the cover is closed and the unlock button pops out, the latch is locked in the latch groove, and the spring force keeps the latch in place between the side wall of the groove and the side wall of the lock opening, resulting in good stability after the cover is closed.

[0009] In the preferred embodiment, the patient simply presses the unlock button, and the cover automatically flips open via a torsion spring, making the operation simple.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the lid is flush with the top of the box when closed, and the outer end of the extended unlock button is flush with the side of the box. When closed, the lid is embedded in the opening of the box cavity, making it less likely for patients to accidentally flip the lid or accidentally touch the unlock button when carrying the reminder medicine box, thus preventing the lid from being opened accidentally.

[0011] Preferably, the side wall of the box cavity is provided with a protrusion, and the rotating shaft is provided with a torsion spring. The two ends of the torsion spring are fixed to the bottom of the cover and the top of the protrusion, respectively. When the cover is closed, the torsion spring is twisted, and when the cover is opened, the torsion spring returns to its original position.

[0012] Preferably, the lid is made of a transparent material. Patients can directly see the remaining amount of each medication inside the box through the lid.

[0013] Preferably, the box body is equipped with a touch screen for preset alarm times, and the alarm is electrically connected to the touch screen. Patients can preset the alarm time according to their needs through the touch screen.

[0014] Preferably, the device contains a battery, and the touchscreen uses an e-ink display to show the battery level. E-ink displays are more energy-efficient, allowing patients to check the current battery level via the touchscreen.

[0015] Preferably, the box body is equipped with a charging port and a solar panel, both of which are electrically connected to the battery. The charging port allows for replenishing the battery of the reminder pillbox; the solar panel allows for emergency charging of the battery, preventing the alarm from failing to sound and the patient missing the optimal medication time due to insufficient battery power and inability to charge the pillbox while away from home.

[0016] Preferably, the box is equipped with an indicator light, which is electrically connected to the battery: when the battery level is below 10%, the indicator light illuminates red; when the battery level is between 10% and 50%, the indicator light illuminates orange; and when the battery level is above 50%, the indicator light illuminates green. By using different colored lights, the patient can intuitively know the current battery level. When the indicator light illuminates red, it indicates that the battery is low, reminding the patient to charge it in time. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the medicine box when the lid is opened, as illustrated in the embodiment.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the medicine box when the lid is closed, as shown in the example.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure at point C.

[0022] Reference numerals: 1. Box body; 10. Compartment; 11. Protrusion; 2. Cover; 20. Rotating shaft; 21. Torsion spring; 3. Touch screen; 30. Charging port; 31. Speaker; 32. Indicator light; 33. Solar panel; 4. Button slot; 40. Locking port; 41. Spring; 5. Unlock button; 50. Slot; 51. Buckle slot; 6. Locking plate; 60. Locking block; 61. Buckle block. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 5The illustrated securely closed reminder medicine box includes a box body 1, which has a cavity and an alarm. A lid 2 is flip-connected to the top of the box body 1, sealing the cavity. A pivot 20 is located at the flip-connection point, and a protrusion 11 is provided on the side wall of the cavity. A torsion spring 21 is provided on the pivot 20, with its two ends fixed to the bottom of the lid 2 and the top of the protrusion 11, respectively. When the lid 2 is closed, the torsion spring 21 is twisted; when the lid 2 is opened, the torsion spring 21 returns to its original position. A button slot 4 is provided on the side of the box body 1 away from the pivot 20. A locking slot 40 is provided on the upper wall of the button slot 4, and a retractable unlocking button 5 is provided inside the button slot 4. A spring 41 is provided inside the unlocking button 5, and the spring 41 is fixed to the inner wall of the button slot 4. When the unlocking button 5 is retracted, the spring 41 is compressed; when the unlocking button 5 is extended, the spring 41 returns to its original position. The unlock button 5 has a slot 50 on its top, and a latching groove 51 on the side wall of the slot 50. The cover 2 has a locking plate 6 on the side away from the pivot 20. The locking plate 6 has a locking block 60 below it. The side wall of the locking block 60 has a latching block 61 that matches the latching groove 51. After the cover 2 is closed, the locking plate 6 is placed at the lock opening 40. The locking block 60 is placed in the slot 50 through the lock opening 40 and the latching block 61 is locked in the latching groove 51. That is, the cover 2 and the box 1 are in a locked state. When the unlock button 5 is pressed in, the latching block 61 is disengaged from the latching groove 51. That is, the cover 2 and the box 1 are in an unlocked state. The alarm system provides timed reminders to patients to take their medication on time. Patients simply press the unlock button 5, and the cover 2 will automatically open via the torsion spring 21, allowing them to access the medication inside the box. The operation is simple. After taking the medication, the patient presses the unlock button 5 and flips the cover 2 back. Once the cover 2 is closed, releasing the unlock button 5 locks the cover 2 and the box 1 in a secure position, preventing accidental opening of the cover 2 and the resulting spillage, contamination, and waste of the medication.

[0025] When the cover 2 is closed and the unlocking button 5 pops out, the latch 61 is locked in the latch groove 51, and the spring 41 makes the latch 60 clamped between the side wall of the groove 50 and the side wall of the lock opening 40, resulting in better stability after closing.

[0026] Reference Figure 2 When closed, the top of the lid 2 is flush with the top of the box 1, and the outer end of the extended unlocking button 5 is flush with the side of the box 1. After the lid 2 is closed, it is embedded in the opening of the box cavity, so that when the patient carries the reminder medicine box, it is not easy to accidentally flip the lid 2 or accidentally touch the unlocking button 5, thus preventing the lid 2 from being opened accidentally.

[0027] The cover 2 is made of transparent material. Patients can directly see the remaining amount of each medication inside the box through the cover 2.

[0028] The box 1 is equipped with a touch screen 3, and the alarm is electrically connected to the touch screen 3. Patients can preset the alarm time according to their needs through the touch screen 3.

[0029] The box 1 contains a battery, and the touchscreen 3 uses an e-ink display to show the battery level. E-ink displays are more energy-efficient, allowing patients to check the current battery level via the touchscreen 3.

[0030] The box body 1 is equipped with a charging port 30 and a solar panel 33, both of which are electrically connected to the battery. The charging port 30 can be used to replenish the battery of the reminder pillbox; the solar panel 33 can be used to provide emergency charging for the battery of the reminder pillbox, so as to avoid the reminder pillbox being out of power and the patient missing the best time to take the medication because the alarm does not sound when the patient is away and cannot charge it.

[0031] The box 1 is equipped with an indicator light 32, which is electrically connected to the battery. When the battery level is below 10%, the indicator light 32 lights up red; when the battery level is between 10% and 50%, the indicator light 32 lights up orange; and when the battery level is above 50%, the indicator light 32 lights up green. By using different colored lights, the indicator light 32 allows the patient to intuitively know the current battery level. When the indicator light 32 lights up red, it indicates that the battery is low, reminding the patient to charge it in time.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 The alarm is equipped with two speakers 31, with through holes for the two speakers 31 located on both sides of the touch screen 3. When the preset alarm time is reached, the alarm's timing module triggers the two speakers 31 to emit a sound.

[0033] The box includes several compartments 10, allowing patients to place different medications into each compartment 10 for easy categorization and retrieval.

[0034] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A securely closed reminder pillbox, characterized in that: Includes a box body (1), which has a cavity for storing medicine and an alarm for reminding people to take medicine at regular intervals. A cover (2) is connected to the top of the box body (1) and covers the cavity. A pivot (20) is provided at the flip connection. The box body (1) has a button groove (4) on the side away from the pivot (20). The upper wall of the button groove (4) has a locking slot (40). The button groove (4) has a retractable unlock button (5). The inner end of the unlock button (5) has a spring (41). The spring (41) is fixed to the inner wall of the button groove (4). When the unlock button (5) is retracted, the spring (41) is compressed. When the unlock button (5) is extended, the spring (41) returns to its original position. The unlock button (5) has a slot (50) on its top. The slot (50) has a buckle groove (51) on its side wall. The cover (2) has a locking plate (6) on the side away from the pivot (20). The locking plate (6) has a locking block (60) on its bottom. The locking block (60) has a buckle (61) on its side wall that matches the buckle groove (51). After the cover (2) is closed, the locking plate (6) is placed at the lock opening (40). The locking block (60) is placed in the slot (50) through the lock opening (40) and the buckle (61) is locked in the buckle groove (51). That is, the cover (2) and the box (1) are in a locked state. When the unlock button (5) is pressed in, the buckle (61) is disengaged from the buckle groove (51). That is, the cover (2) and the box (1) are in an unlocked state.

2. The securely closed reminder pillbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the lid (2) after it is closed is flush with the top of the box (1), and the outer end of the unlock button (5) after it is extended is flush with the side of the box (1).

3. The securely closed reminder pillbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the box cavity is provided with a protrusion (11), and the rotating shaft (20) is provided with a torsion spring (21). The two ends of the torsion spring (21) are respectively fixed to the bottom of the cover (2) and the top of the protrusion (11). When the cover (2) is closed, the torsion spring (21) is twisted, and when the cover (2) is opened, the torsion spring (21) is reset.

4. The securely closed reminder pillbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover (2) is made of transparent material.

5. The securely closed reminder pillbox according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box (1) is equipped with a touch screen (3) for preset alarm time, and the alarm is electrically connected to the touch screen (3).

6. The securely closed reminder pillbox according to claim 5, characterized in that: The box (1) contains a battery, and the touch screen (3) is an electronic ink screen that displays the battery level.

7. The securely closed reminder pillbox according to claim 6, characterized in that: The box (1) is provided with a charging port (30) and a solar panel (33) on the outside, and both the charging port (30) and the solar panel (33) are electrically connected to the battery.

8. The securely closed reminder pillbox according to claim 6, characterized in that: The box (1) is provided with an indicator light (32), which is electrically connected to the battery: when the power is below 10%, the indicator light (32) lights up red; when the power is between 10% and 50%, the indicator light (32) lights up orange; when the power is above 50%, the indicator light (32) lights up green.

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