AU2021102007A4

AU2021102007A4 - An Automatic Dispenser

Info

Publication number: AU2021102007A4
Application number: AU2021102007A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Sihan Xiang
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2021-04-19
Filing date: 2021-04-19
Publication date: 2021-06-03
Anticipated expiration: 2029-04-19

Abstract

The utility model relates to the medical device field, and illustrates an automatic dispenser, comprising a shell, a pill collector, and a control system. Several sets of separate dispensing units are placed between the shell and the pill collector. Dispensing units are attached to the shell but leave a gap with the pill collector. The dispensing units contain a pill placement plate and a pill sorting unit. The circular pill placement plate is equipped with an inclined slot, with its surface connected to the pill collector via the channel, which is used for pill delivery. The sorting unit is arranged on the placement plate by rotation. The control system is connected to the sorting unit for the sake of smooth operation. The utility model is simply structured, inexpensively manufactured, and easily used to regulate the dosage and send a reminder promptly. 2/5 2 4 61 8 12 Fig. 2

Description

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An Automatic Dispenser

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the medical device field, in particular an automatic dispenser.

Background

[0002] As a vulnerable group in society, the elderly generally have poor memory. They may miss the time to take medicine, or take the wrong medicine or dosage, thus harming their health. Hence an automatic dispenser emerges. There are two different dispensers available. One periodically reminds patients and automatically regulates the dosage through a control system. However, patients who have to take different kinds of medicines may need more dispensers, which is troublesome. While the other automatically classifies medicines and makes regular reminders and dosage regulation through control system. However, it cannot be widely used due to its complex structure and high price. Therefore, a new automatic dispenser with sound functions and a reasonable price is urgently needed.

Summary

[0003] The utility model introduces an automatic dispenser that is simply structured, inexpensively manufactured, and easily used to regulate the dosage and send a reminder promptly.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to achieve the above purpose is as follows:

[0005] The utility model introduces an automatic dispenser, comprising a shell, a pill collector, and a control system; wherein several sets of separate dispensing units are placed between the shell and the pill collector; dispensing units are attached to the shell but leave a gap with the pill collector; dispensing units contain a pill placement plate and a pill sorting unit; the circular pill placement plate is equipped with an inclined slot, with its surface connected to the pill collector via the channel, which is used for pill delivery; the sorting unit is arranged on the placement plate by rotation; the control system is connected to the sorting unit for the sake of smooth operation.

[0006] Further, the pill placement plate is ring-shaped.

[0007] Further, the sorting unit comprises a pick, a transmission gear, and a drive motor; several separating slots are scattered on the outer ring of the pick, while gear rings are placed on the inner ring; the surface of the pill placement plate is surrounded by grooves; the pick is placed on the grooves through rotation; compartments are formed by separating slots and grooves. The transmission gear is connected to the drive motor and is meshed with the ring gear on the pick; a support plate extends inward from the inner wall of the pill placement plat; the drive motor is fixed on the support plate.

[0008] Further, the control system comprises a timer, a buzzer, a controller, a wireless receiver, a power supply, and a mobile terminal; power supply, timer, buzzer, and wireless receiver are electrically connected to the controller; the mobile terminal is connected to the controller through the wireless receiver.

[0009] Further, the pill collector is ring-shaped; the shell contains an upper cover and a lower cover.

[0010] The benefits of the utility model areas follows:

[0011] The utility model allows the sorting unit to rotate on the pill placement plate through the control system, then put pills into the collector as systematically set, and finally reminds patients to take the medicine. Multiple sets of dispensing units operate independently to regulate the dosage of medicines. It is simply structured, inexpensively manufactured, and easily used to regulate the dosage of medicines and send prompt reminders to patients.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0012] Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0013] Fig. 2 is the schematic diagram I of the uncovered utility model.

[0014] Fig. 3 is the schematic diagram II of the uncovered utility model.

[0015] Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the collaboration between the pill placement plate and the pill collector.

[0016] Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the pick.

[0017] Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of the pill placement plate.

[0018] Fig. 7 is a schematic diagram of the control system.

[0019] Description of major component symbols: 1. Shell, 11. Upper cover, 12. Lower cover; 2. Pill collector; 3. Control system; 4. Gap; 5. Pill placement plate, 51. Inclined slot, 52. Groove, 53. Support plate; 6. Sorting unit, 61. Pick, 611. Separating slot, 612. Gear ring, 62. Transmission gear, 62. Drive motor; 7. Channel; 8. Pill.

Description of Embodiments

[0020] To promote technical personnel's understanding of the technical proposal, the utility model will be further elaborated hereafter in connection with the drawings and embodiments.

[0021] As shown in Fig. 1 - Fig. 7, the utility model introduces an automatic dispenser, comprising a shell 1, a pill collector 2, and a control system 3. The pill collector 2 is ring shaped; the shell 1 contains an upper cover 11 and a lower cover 12. Several sets of separate dispensing units are placed between the shell 1 and the pill collector 2. Dispensing units are attached to the shell 1 but leave a gap 4 with the pill collector 2.

[0022] Dispensing units contain a pill placement plate 5 and a pill sorting unit 6. The circular pill placement plate 5 is equipped with an inclined slot 51, with its surface connected to the pill collector 2 via the channel 7, which is used for pill 8 delivery. There are four dispensing units in this embodiment.

[0023] Among them, the sorting unit 6 comprises a pick 61, a transmission gear 62, and a drive motor 63. Several separating slots 611 are scattered on the outer ring of the pick 61, while gear rings 612 are placed on the inner ring. The surface of the pill placement plate 5 is surrounded by grooves 52; the pick 61 is placed on the grooves 52 through rotation; compartments are formed by separating slots 611 and grooves 52. The transmission gear 62 is connected to the drive motor 63 and is meshed with the ring gear 612 on the pick 61. A support plate 53 extends inward from the inner wall of the pill placement plate 5, with a drive motor 63 fixed on it.

[0024] The control system 3 is connected to the sorting unit 6 for the sake of smooth operation. Among them, the control system 3 comprises a timer, a buzzer, a controller, a wireless receiver, a power supply, and a mobile terminal; power supply, timer, buzzer, and wireless receiver are electrically connected to the controller; the mobile terminal is connected to the controller through the wireless receiver.

[0025] Place one pill or the number of pills for one-time use in each compartment. Diversified medicines are placed in different dispensing units. Users or their relatives can set parameters corresponding to the type and time of the medicine and the dosage to be taken through mobile phones, remote controls, and other mobile terminals. The controller will regularly manage the rotation of the drive motor 63. Medicines are automatically dispensed by limiting the number of pills for one-time use through angle regulation. After pills are dispensed, the control system 3 will trigger the buzzer to remind patients to take medicine.

[0026] In a nutshell, the utility model allows the sorting unit to rotate on the pill placement plate through the control system, then put pills into the collector as systematically set, and finally reminds patients to take the medicine. Multiple sets of dispensing units operate independently to regulate the dosage of medicines. It is simply structured, inexpensively manufactured, and easily used to regulate the dosage of medicines and send prompt reminders to patients.

[0027] The detailed embodiments above are solely preferred by the utility model, but not to limit the protection scope of the utility model. Any change or substitution that may easily occur to a technician familiar with the technical field within the scope of the technology disclosed by the utility model shall fall into the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. An automatic dispenser, comprising a shell, a pill collector, and a control system; wherein several sets of separate dispensing units are placed between the shell and the pill collector; dispensing units are attached to the shell but leave a gap with the pill collector; dispensing units contain a pill placement plate and a pill sorting unit; the circular pill placement plate is equipped with an inclined slot, with its surface connected to the pill collector via the channel, which is used for pill delivery; the sorting unit is arranged on the placement plate by rotation; the control system is connected to the sorting unit for the sake of smooth operation.

2. An automatic dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: the pill placement plate is ring-shaped.

3. An automatic dispenser according to claim 2, wherein: the sorting unit comprises a pick, a transmission gear, and a drive motor; several separating slots are scattered on the outer ring of the pick, while gear rings are placed on the inner ring; the surface of the pill placement plate is surrounded by grooves; the pick is placed on the grooves through rotation; compartments are formed by separating slots and grooves; the transmission gear is connected to the drive motor, and is meshed with the ring gear on the pick; a support plate extends inward from the inner wall of the pill placement plate; the drive motor is fixed on the support plate.

4. An automatic dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: the control system comprises a timer, a buzzer, a controller, a wireless receiver, a power supply, and a mobile terminal; power supply, timer, buzzer, and wireless receiver are electrically connected to the controller; the mobile terminal is connected to the controller through the wireless receiver.

5. An automatic dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: the pill collector is ring shaped; the shell contains an upper cover and a lower cover.