Medicine bag fastening device

Abstract

To provide a medicine bag fastening device which enables anyone to stick a staple of a stapler into the edge of a medicine bag in the same manner in an operation of fastening a plurality of packed medicine bags.SOLUTION: A medicine bag fastening device has: a corner portion of an empty box which is obtained by leaving on the side surface a rib for reinforcing a device body and determining the position of a medicine bag by putting the edge portion of the medicine bag, and cutting out more largely than a plurality of medicine bags to be fastened; and a stapler insertion port which starts from the same position as the rib and ends at a position of the same size as the lateral width of a stapler to be inserted. A portion where a staple of the stapler fixed to a stapler fixing base is put out is located on a position protruded beyond the rib. The edge portions of the plurality of medicine bags are fastened into one by pressing the stapler.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a drug fastening device that uses a stapler to fasten multiple drug bags prescribed at pharmacies, etc. More specifically, the present invention relates to a drug fastening device that can be made together with users who wish to work together in facilities for people with mild disabilities, and can be used as a normal stapler when the staff members are tying the bags together. [Background technology]

[0002] Although it depends on the type and severity of the disorder, for example, in the case of a higher-level functional disorder, many medications may be taken in the morning, afternoon, evening, and before bedtime, such as heart medication, gastrointestinal medication, sleeping pills, high blood pressure medication, and medication to suppress epilepsy. Medications are packaged in single packets, but if a patient visits multiple hospitals, for example a psychiatric and internal medicine department, there will be multiple single-packaged medication bags, and the task of combining these multiple medication bags is done manually. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] In reality, the blank areas of the edges of each medicine bag are manually aligned and then stapled to hold them together. However, if the blank areas are not aligned properly, the stapler will slip through the bag and the bag will have to be realigned, or a hole may be made in the area where the medicine is contained, so no one wants to do this. In addition, because it is simple work, disabled people themselves often want to do it, but there is the issue that they cannot be entrusted with the task. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The present invention is characterized by being a device that can easily bundle a number of single-packaged medicine bags using materials that are readily available in any household. More specifically, it has reinforcement for the device body on the side, corners of an empty box cut out larger than the number of medicine bags to be fastened, leaving ribs for positioning the medicine bags by placing the edges of the medicine bags against them, and stapler insertion openings that start at the same position as the ribs and end at a position the same size as the width of the stapler to be inserted, and each of the stapler insertion openings is cut vertically and deployed toward the rear of the device body, forming a stapler fixing base on which the stapler is fixed with tape, In order to fill in the step on the underside of the main body of the stapler fixed on the stapler fixing base, a mounting base is placed on which is cut out in an approximately U-shape to avoid the underside of the main body of the stapler, and which is smaller than the device main body and larger than the medicine bag, and the part of the stapler fixed to the stapler fixing base from which the needle comes out is in a position that protrudes beyond the rib, and by pressing the stapler, the edge portions of multiple medicine bags are fastened together. Effect of the Invention

[0005] The device for bundling a plurality of single-packaged drug bags according to the present invention has the advantage that anyone can staple the bags in the same place. In addition, because the device itself is not very durable, it can be rebuilt each time together with disabled users, which enables them to develop thinking skills through mutual communication, such as how to reinforce broken parts. Furthermore, even if you are not working with the user, if you are working with the user and there is some kind of mistake, such as forgetting to attach the medicine bag, it can be used like a normal stapler, allowing you to quickly assemble the medicine. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the device main body 100. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the bottom surface of the device main body 100. [Diagram 3]FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the mounting table 40. As shown in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0007] The device according to the present invention will now be described in detail. The durability of the device itself is low, so it is essential that the creator completes the device using familiar materials before he or she tires of it. In addition, there are areas that need to be improved, and the device is designed to foster the disabled person's ability to think for themselves while communicating with staff. Therefore, the device body should be a box of multiple popsicle sticks, which is made of thick cardboard that can be easily cut with scissors. Cardboard is also fine, but considering that a cutter is needed to cut the shape and that it is hard and durable, I think it is best to keep the use of cardboard to a minimum. Both users and staff are happier if they do not have sharp objects as much as possible, and the fact that there are parts that staff are working on near completion is also an opportunity to communicate and to praise. Praising is necessary to end the day peacefully at a facility for people with disabilities. EXAMPLES

[0008] The present invention is very simple as shown in Figure 1. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete. The outer frame of the main device body 100 is made from a corner of an empty ice cream box (in the present invention, an empty box containing six aloe yogurt bars is used).

[0009] Cut two corners of the ice box with a cutter so that they are larger than the medicine bag. Cut the front lid with a cutter, leaving a rib 10 about 5 mm from the corners mentioned above. The thickness of the rib 10 determines the durability and hardness of the device body, the lateral position of the stapler needle, and the fixed position of the medicine bag because the edge of the medicine bag touches the rib. It is preferable to cut off the rib 10 with a cutter. The cut surface is beautiful, it saves time, and it is also related to durability and the position of the stapler needle, so it is preferable for staff to do it.

[0010] Next, a vertical cut is made while keeping the thickness of the rib, to create a starting point 50 for a gap into which a stapler is inserted. According to the width of the stapler to be used, a cut is also made on the end side 60, and the cut area is unfolded backwards. This becomes the stapler fixing base 30 which determines the vertical direction of the stapler. In addition, since this is the area where the crease is formed, if the main body 100 is turned over by about 160 degrees, it can be used in the same way as a normal stapler. A stapler is placed on the unfolded edge, the stapler body is opened upward (for refilling staples), and the lower side of the stapler body and the unfolded edge (stapler fixing base 30) are temporarily fixed with tape.

[0011] If it was left as it is, the vertical and horizontal connections of the device body would be cut off by the gap where the stapler fits in, so it would not be strong enough. Therefore, on the side opposite the place where the stapler was inserted, I created an edge that was almost flush with a rib cut from the same ice cream box, and reinforced it with tape. If the reinforcing surface here protrudes beyond the rib 10, it is not preferable because it may get caught when inserting a medicine bag. Also, even if you reinforce it with a side thinner than rib 10, the reinforcing effect will be weak, and before you can communicate when it breaks, it may result in distrust from users, who will think, "It's no good at all!", so it is desirable to have almost the same surface. It is important not to distrust users before their concentration and interest run out. Similarly, the end point of the edge on the end side of the stapler insertion opening 20 also needs to be reinforced. If it is too short, it will not provide reinforcement, and if it is too long, it will get in the way when inserting the medicine bag. It is fine to say, "If it breaks once, we shortened it and it's now easier to insert." However, if it is made short from the beginning, it may break easily and cause distrust, so it seems desirable to start with a length of about 80% of the device body 100. This reinforcement is also made by taping a cut-out side from the same box.

[0012] Finally, the lower body of the stapler is thick, so this step needs to be eliminated. If there is a step, the medicine bag will be tilted and the stapler staples cannot be driven into the same position. In order to fill this gap, the mounting table 40 is fixed onto the device body 100. If cardboard is used for this mounting table, it is just thick enough. It is better to cut the cardboard with a cutter to make it look neater. The size is not important as long as it is larger than the medicine bag and can fit into the device body. As shown in Figure 3, cut out a roughly U-shape that avoids the amount of protrusion of the lower side of the stapler, and fix it with tape. It is preferable that it is higher than the step of the lower main body of the stapler. More preferably, it is about the same height. This is because the medicine bag will not be slanted.

[0013] To adjust the staple position of the stapler in the vertical direction, a packaged medicine bag is set against the side of the stapler starting point and the side of the stapler insertion port 20 of the device 100. The left end of the medicine bag is placed against the rib 10 to determine the fixed point. Press down on the stapler and adjust the amount of protrusion so that it touches the edge of the medicine bag. Once the adjustment is correct, the bottom of the stapler body and the fixed base 30, which is the unfolded edge that contacts the bottom of the main body, are fixed in place by wrapping tape around them two or three times so that the stapler does not move from that position. This completes the process. This also allows the fixed base 30 to rotate nearly 180 degrees. In other words, since the device body can be rotated to the bottom side of the stapler, it can be used in the same way as a normal stapler in case of a hurry or if there is a mistake in installation.

[0014] In this way, the medicine bags can be set in a fixed position by aligning the edges of the bag with the edges of the device. Since the bag will not shift, anyone can simply press the stapler to staple the bags together without any mistakes.

[0015] This invention was invented to take over from the staff who had been quietly improving the surrounding environment at a facility for people with mild intellectual disabilities, preventing medication errors for users who take multiple medications in the morning, afternoon, evening, and at bedtime, and making medication management easy to understand even for people who only work one part-time job a week. In tribute to her consideration, which never goes unseen, they name the device Setsuko No. 1.

[0016] Also, as of 2023, disability support facilities are a world unrelated to patents. However, technical ideas are being created on-site, albeit in an analog manner, and if this invention is patented and even people with intellectual disabilities can obtain a patent, we are filing the application with the thought that this attempt may help foster their growth. Therefore, even if the invention is patented, we have no intention of exercising monopoly or exclusion rights. We intend to pay the minimum pension for the year and make the patent publicly available. I would be delighted if, when they look back on their lives, they can be proud of at least one thing, and if it helps them grow and find joy. [Explanation of symbols]

[0017] 100 Device body 10. Ribs 20 Stapler insertion slot 30 Stapler fixing base 40 Placement table 50 Stapler insertion opening start point 60 Stapler insertion end point

Claims

[Claim 1] a corner portion of an empty box cut out to be larger than the plurality of medicine bags to be fastened, leaving a rib for reinforcing the device body on the side and for positioning the medicine bags by contacting the edge of the medicine bag; a stapler insertion opening having a start point at the same position as the rib and an end point at a position equal to the width of a stapler to be inserted, The stapler insertion openings are cut vertically and extended toward the rear of the device body to form a stapler fixing base on which the stapler is fixed with tape, a mounting base that is cut out in a substantially U-shape to avoid the lower portion of the stapler body and is smaller than the device body and larger than the medicine bag in order to fill in the step on the lower portion of the stapler body fixed on the stapler fixing base; A portion of the stapler fixed to the stapler fixing base from which the staple emerges is located at a position protruding beyond the rib, A medicine bag fastening device characterized in that the edge portions of a plurality of medicine bags are fastened together by pressing the stapler.

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