Medication administration transport cart

Abstract

The application discloses a medicine management transfer trolley which comprises a frame, a cabinet body and wheels, and further comprises a brake assembly arranged on at least one side of the frame, wherein the brake assembly is arranged to slide up and down, the brake assembly comprises an elastic fixing structure, the elastic fixing structure is compressed to make the brake assembly in an unfolded state elastically abut against the frame, and the elastic fixing structure is suitable for reacting downward on the brake assembly to increase the friction between the brake assembly and the ground. The stability of the brake is increased through the elastic fixing structure, and only the elastic fixing structure needs to be compressed, so that the operation is simple and the medical staff can use the trolley to stop at any time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical assistive device technology, and in particular to a drug administration and transport vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] A medication transport vehicle is a type of medical care vehicle commonly used in medical institutions for transporting medications in wards, assisting with medical procedures, and managing and transferring supplies. Its basic structure includes functional modules such as wheels, a frame, and a storage platform.

[0003] Due to the limitations of its usage scenarios, the medication management cart needs to be used as needed. Currently, the braking structure built into the brake wheel has insufficient contact area with the ground, resulting in poor stability during braking. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a drug administration and transport cart with good stability when braking.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: a drug management and transport cart, including a frame, a cabinet and wheels, and a brake assembly disposed on at least one side of the frame. The brake assembly is slidably disposed upwards and downwards. The brake assembly includes an elastic fixing structure. The elastic fixing structure is compressed so that the brake assembly in the unfolded state elastically abuts against the frame. The elastic fixing structure is adapted to react downwards to the brake assembly to increase the friction between the brake assembly and the ground.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the brake assembly includes a brake seat for increasing friction, a telescopic sleeve, and a handrail for abutment. The handrail is disposed on the top side of the frame, with at least two handrails disposed vertically on the same side. The elastic fixing structure is disposed within the sleeve to keep the sleeve in an extended state in the initial state.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the sleeve includes a first rod body and a second rod body that are nested together. The first rod body is located at the top, and the top of the first rod body is rotatably provided with an abutment portion. The outer side of the abutment portion forms a hook portion, which cooperates with the outer end of the handrail in the retracted state.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the brake assembly is provided at two locations on the same side at both ends, and the brake assembly is provided on both opposite sides of the vehicle frame.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the first rod is provided with a slider that mates with the inner cavity of the second rod, the top of the second rod is provided with a limiting block with the same inner diameter as the first rod, and an elastic element is provided in the space between the top of the slider and the bottom of the limiting block. The elastic element, the slider, and the limiting block form the elastic fixing structure.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the frame is provided with a storage rack corresponding to the brake structure, and the storage rack is adapted to fix the brake seat in the folded state.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the storage rack is provided with a limiting protrusion on the bottom inner side, and the limiting protrusion is provided with inclined surfaces at both the top and bottom for guiding the brake seat.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the top of the vehicle frame is provided with a functional area, which includes at least a test tube rack, a label rack, and a medicine storage rack.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the side of the frame is provided with two limiting parts corresponding to the first rod and the second rod, respectively, and the two limiting parts are used to restrict the first rod and the second rod from sliding up and down.

[0014] A positioning frame is provided on the side of the vehicle frame corresponding to each of the limiting parts. The positioning frame is placed horizontally on the side of the vehicle frame. The two limiting parts are fixedly installed on the positioning frame, and the circular inner cavities of the two limiting parts remain concentric.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The stability of the brakes is increased by using a flexible fixing structure. The operation is simple and easy for medical staff to use when stopping the vehicle, requiring only the compression of the flexible fixing structure.

[0016] When in use, the abutment part can be rotated and pressed down to retract the sleeve and compress the elastic fixing structure. Then the abutment part descends to the bottom of the lower armrest. Continue to rotate the abutment part so that it abuts against the bottom of the lower armrest, thereby completing the braking operation. The braking structure is almost entirely located within the armrest area. As the armrest is part of the frame, the addition of the braking structure takes up almost no extra space, making it convenient and practical. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of one embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The front view.

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1A schematic diagram of one of the brake structures when deployed.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial view of the brake structure when it is retracted.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial view of the brake structure when it is deployed.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the brake mount when it is retracted.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the brake lever.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Cabinet; 3. Handrail; 4. Wheel; 5. Waste bin; 6. Limiting part; 7. Positioning frame; 8. Abutment part; 9. First rod; 10. Second rod; 11. Storage rack; 12. Shaft connection; 13. Locking protrusion; 14. Brake seat; 15. Elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present application will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0026] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., which indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0028] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or device.

[0029] Example: Reference Figures 1 to 7 This application proposes a drug administration and transport cart, mainly comprising a frame 1, a cabinet 2, and wheels 4. It also includes a brake assembly disposed on at least one side of the frame 1. The brake assembly slides upwards and downwards, and includes an elastic fixing structure. Compressing the elastic fixing structure causes the brake assembly in its deployed state to elastically abut against the frame 1. The elastic fixing structure is adapted to react downwards to the brake assembly, increasing friction between the brake assembly and the ground. During operation, the brake assembly, through the setting of the elastic fixing structure, abuts against the frame 1, thereby reacting to the ground, increasing friction, and enhancing stability during braking. Since such carts are typically pushed by medical personnel and frequently require stopping to administer medication or collect samples, the cart needs to have good braking performance and stability, while also being easy to use. This application increases braking stability through the elastic fixing structure, and this fixing only requires compressing the elastic fixing structure, making operation simple.

[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, the brake assembly includes a brake seat 14 for increasing friction, a telescopic sleeve, and a handrail 3 for contact. The handrail 3 is located on the top side of the frame 1, with at least two handrails 3 arranged vertically on the same side. An elastic fixing structure is provided inside the sleeve to keep the sleeve extended in its initial state. The sleeve includes a first rod 9 and a second rod 10 that are interlocked. The first rod 9 is located on top, and its top is rotatably provided with a contact portion 8. A hook is formed on the outer side of the contact portion 8, which engages with the outer end of the handrail 3 in the retracted state. The contact portion 8 can be designed as follows: Figure 4 The shaft connection 12 shown is rotatably mounted; the shaft connection 12 can be a bearing or the like. In the stowed state (when the trolley is pushed or not in use), it can be hooked onto the top handle 3 via the hook of the top abutment part 8, thereby suspending the entire brake structure in the air. (Refer to...) Figure 1 In use, rotating the abutment part 8 and pressing it downwards causes the sleeve to retract, compressing the elastic fixing structure. The abutment part 8 then descends to the bottom of the lower armrest 3. Rotating the abutment part 8 brings it into contact with the bottom of the lower armrest 3, thus completing the braking operation. The braking structure is almost entirely within the armrest 3. As part of the frame 1, the armrest 3 requires almost no additional space after the braking structure is added, and operation is simple.

[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 3As shown, the preferred brake assembly has two locations on the same side, with brake assemblies on both opposite sides of the frame 1. During rapid task execution, deploying only one brake assembly is sufficient for braking and stability; in specific situations requiring the vehicle to remain stable, multiple brake assemblies can be deployed simultaneously. Of course, this application primarily aims to prevent the vehicle from slipping. Since the braking structure relies on contact with the frame 1, the vehicle itself generally needs to have a certain mass to ensure a good anti-slip effect after the elastic fixing structure is compressed.

[0032] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the preferred first rod 9 is provided with a slider that mates with the inner cavity of the second rod 10, the top of the second rod 10 is provided with a limiting block with the same inner diameter as the first rod 9, and an elastic element 15 is provided in the space between the top of the slider and the bottom of the limiting block. The elastic element 15, the slider and the limiting block form an elastic fixing structure. Figure 4 The image shows the stored state. Figure 5 The image shows the unfolded state. Figure 5 The elastic element 15 is compressed and then abuts against the lower armrest 3. The elastic element 15 is preferably a spring. Of course, Figure 4 Even when stored, the spring is slightly stretched and deformed, which is not its initial state.

[0033] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 6 The bottom of the frame 1 is provided with a storage rack 11 corresponding to the brake structure. The storage rack 11 is suitable for fixing the brake seat 14 in the folded state. Preferably, the storage rack 11 has a limiting protrusion 13 on the inner side of its bottom. The limiting protrusion 13 has inclined surfaces at both the top and bottom for guiding the brake seat 14. When the brake seat 14 is unfolded, it acts on the inclined surfaces of the limiting protrusion 13 to facilitate passage. When the brake seat 14 contacts the ground, it increases friction, and the same applies when it is retracted. Only the top abutment part 8 and the handlebar 3 make contact. Figure 1 As shown, the suspension design allows for greater flexibility in the overall braking structure. However, this may cause wobbling or abnormal noises when the vehicle moves. The storage rack 11 and the limiting protrusion 13 effectively increase the stability of the braking structure after it is fixed, preventing the brake seat 14 from accidentally dragging on the ground. The limiting protrusion 13 can be made of elastic material such as rubber to facilitate the movement of the brake seat up and down.

[0034] The side of the frame 1 has two limiting parts 6 corresponding to the first rod 9 and the second rod 10, respectively. These limiting parts 6 restrict the upward and downward sliding of the first rod 9 and the second rod 10. Preferably, the side of the frame 1 has a positioning frame corresponding to each limiting part 6. The positioning frame is horizontally placed on the side of the frame 1, and the two limiting parts 6 are fixedly installed on the positioning frame, with the circular inner cavities of the two limiting parts 6 remaining concentric. The positioning frame eliminates the need for a plate on the side of the frame 1, requiring only an external frame and positioning frame. The positioning frame acts as a reinforcing rib to strengthen the frame 1 and also facilitates the installation of the limiting parts 6. Since the first rod 9 and the second rod 10 need to be fitted together, the concentricity of the inner cavities of the two limiting parts 6 facilitates the installation of the first rod 9 and the second rod 10.

[0035] To enhance the cart's functionality, a functional area is provided on the top of the cart frame 1. This area includes at least a test tube rack, a label rack, and a medication shelf. The test tube rack is used for sample collection and storage, while the label rack is used to record and display patient or corresponding medication information. The medication shelf facilitates the preparation of medications needed for immediate use or, in specific situations, stores emergency medications. A waste bin 5 can also be installed below the functional area for disposing of medical waste after medication administration.

[0036] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application have been described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely the principles of this application. Various changes and modifications can be made to this application without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection claimed by this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drug administration and transport cart, comprising a frame, a cabinet, and wheels, characterized in that, It also includes a brake assembly disposed on at least one side of the frame, the brake assembly being slidably disposed upwards and downwards, the brake assembly including an elastic fixing structure, the elastic fixing structure being compressed so that the brake assembly in the unfolded state elastically abuts against the frame, the elastic fixing structure being adapted to react downwards to the brake assembly to increase the friction between the brake assembly and the ground.

2. The drug administration and transport cart as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The brake assembly includes a brake seat for increasing friction, a telescopic sleeve, and a handrail for contact. The handrail is located on the top side of the frame, with at least two handrails arranged vertically on the same side. The elastic fixing structure is located inside the sleeve to keep the sleeve extended in its initial state.

3. The drug administration and transport cart as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The sleeve includes a first rod and a second rod that are nested together. The first rod is located on top, and the top of the first rod is rotatably provided with an abutment portion. A hook portion is formed on the outer side of the abutment portion, and the hook portion cooperates with the outer end of the handrail in the retracted state.

4. The drug management and transport cart as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The brake assembly is provided in two locations at both ends on the same side, and the brake assembly is provided on both opposite sides of the vehicle frame.

5. The drug administration and transport cart as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the first rod is provided with a slider that mates with the inner cavity of the second rod, and the top of the second rod is provided with a limiting block with the same inner diameter as the first rod. An elastic element is provided in the space between the top of the slider and the bottom of the limiting block. The elastic element, the slider, and the limiting block form the elastic fixing structure.

6. The drug administration and transport cart as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the frame is provided with a storage rack corresponding to the brake assembly, and the storage rack is adapted to fix the brake seat in the folded state.

7. The drug administration and transport cart as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The storage rack has a limiting protrusion on the bottom inner side, and the limiting protrusion has inclined surfaces at the top and bottom for guiding the brake seat.

8. The drug administration and transport cart as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the vehicle frame is provided with a functional area, which includes at least a test tube rack, a label rack, and a medicine storage rack.

9. The drug administration and transport cart as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The side of the frame is provided with two limiting parts corresponding to the first rod and the second rod, respectively. The two limiting parts are used to restrict the first rod and the second rod from sliding up and down.

10. The drug management and transport cart as described in claim 9, characterized in that, A positioning frame is provided on the side of the vehicle frame corresponding to each of the limiting parts. The positioning frame is placed horizontally on the side of the vehicle frame. The two limiting parts are fixedly installed on the positioning frame, and the circular inner cavities of the two limiting parts remain concentric.

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