JP2002114227A - Medicine storage container and set thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent, in a medicine storage container (1) suitable for classifying plural kinds of medicines, a small medicine from entering below a partition and being caught there or from moving to another section through a gap below a floating partition. SOLUTION: The medicine storage container (1) comprises a container body (2) and a partitioning member (3) provided inside the container body (2) for sectioning the inside of the container body (2) at least into two storage sections (6). The container body (2) is formed as a bottomed parallelopiped having an upper part as an opening. The partitioning member (3) comprises a partition (49 forming the storage section (6) while standing inside the container body (2) and a lining (5) connected with the partition (4) for covering a bottom surface of the storage section (6).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a medicine container (1) having at least two or more storage sections (6),
The present invention relates to a medicine container (1) which is suitable for separately storing a plurality of kinds of medicines in each section, and in particular, can prevent forgetting to use the medicines for each day of the week, time of day, and taking method, and prevent accidental ingestion.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, it has been proposed to use a container partitioned into a plurality of compartments in order to separately store a plurality of kinds of medicines such as medicines used every day of the week or every hour.

However, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-49
As described in No. 25, these containers are usually ones in which an independent partition piece is appropriately inserted into the container body (2), so that in the case of a small tablet or the like, it is caught under the partition, There was a problem of accidentally invading the adjacent compartment, and the significance of sorting was lost, causing accidental ingestion of the medicine.

[0004] It is conceivable to use containers made of plastic or the like and integrally formed with a partition plate together with the container body (2). However, these containers are expensive to manufacture and may be broken during transportation. In addition, there is a disadvantage that the transportation cost is increased due to the bulkiness.

In the case of integral molding, since the bottom cannot move up and down, it is inconvenient to take out a small drug sinking into the bottom. Then, when the container is turned upside down forcibly removing the medicine, there is a problem that the medicine in the other storage section (6) comes out together.

Further, in the case of an integrally molded product of plastic,
Patients can be injured by plastic quads and borders.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a medicine container (1) suitable for separating a plurality of kinds of medicines, in which a small medicine is caught under a partition plate. Or to move to another section through a gap below the floating partition plate.

[0008]

An object of the present invention is to provide a container main body (2) and a partition provided inside the container main body (2) to divide the inside of the container main body (2) into at least two storage portions (6). A medicine storage container (1) comprising a partition member (3), wherein the container body (2) has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with an opening at the top, and the partition member (3) comprises a container body (2). A partition part (4) that forms the storage part (6) in a state of being erected inside, and a part for covering the bottom surface of the storage part (6) connected to the partition part (4). This is achieved by a medicine container characterized by comprising a floor (5).

As a preferable means for achieving the above-mentioned object, one of the container body (2) and the partition member (3) is provided with an engaging means (9), and the other is provided with an engaged means ( The above-mentioned medicine storage container provided with 10) is mentioned.

[0010] Further, as a preferable means for achieving the above object, an engaging means (9) and an engaged means (10).
However, the above-mentioned respective medicine storage containers in which the partition member (3) is a means capable of vertically moving in the vertical direction of the bottom surface of the container body (2) are exemplified.

[0011] As a preferable means for achieving the above-mentioned object, at least one of the two or more continuous storage portions (6) is set larger than the other storage portions. Each of the above-mentioned medicine storage containers, in particular, one of the storage portions (6-1) located at the end of the container body (2) is set wider than the other storage portions (6). Containers.

As a preferable means for achieving the above-mentioned object, at least one storage portion (6) is provided with a container body (2) or a partition member (3) surrounding the storage portion (6).
Each of the medicine storage containers described above is provided with a mark (8) indicating the day or time of use of the medicine or the kind of the medicine.

[0013] As a preferable means for achieving the above-mentioned object, a medicine main body (2) or a partition member (3) surrounding a wide storage portion (6-1) is provided with a time period when the medicine is used during breakfast. Before or after dinner, before or after dinner, or before going to bed.

As a preferred means for achieving the above-mentioned object, any one of the above-mentioned medicine storage containers and an identification sheet for information on the medicine stored in the storage section (6) are provided. A medicine container set may be used.

[0015]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The container body (2) of the medicine container (1) of the present invention has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with a top opening. This medicine container may not have a lid, but may be made independently of the container body (2).
The lid member may be connected to a part of the container body (2). In addition, a plurality of lids may be provided for each of the partitioned storage sections (6).

The depth of the container can be appropriately selected. However, even if the frontage of the storage section (6) is narrow, the depth is preferably such that the medicine at the bottom can be taken out with a finger.

The partition member (3) of the present invention comprises a partition part (4) forming a storage part (6) in a state of being erected inside the container body (2), and is connected to the partition part (4). Established
And an insole portion (5) for covering the bottom surface of the storage portion (6).

The continuous arrangement means that the insole part (5) is formed so as to extend continuously from the partition part (4) and causes the medicine to move to the adjacent storage part (6) by mistake. This means that the partition member and the insole are connected so that such a gap does not exist.

The partition part (4) may be formed integrally with the insole part (5), or may be separately manufactured and then combined. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, paper or the like such as cardboard or cardboard, or a bendable, substantially rectangular sheet such as a plastic sheet or a foam sheet is folded into the partition (4). And a folding type for forming the insole (5). In the case of the integral molding or the folding type, the connection between the partition part (4) and the insole part (5) is hard to be damaged, and the possibility of forming a gap is low. Also,
The folding type is more preferable because there is an advantage that the manufacturing cost is not required as in the case of the integral molding.

In the case of folding, if a perforation or a cut is made lightly in a portion corresponding to the joint between the partition portion (4) and the insole portion (5), the folding operation is easy and a clean folding is possible. However, it is important to adjust the size and depth of the perforations so as not to create a gap in which the medicine is erroneously moved. This is because if the medicine is erroneously moved to the adjacent storage section (6), it may cause accidental ingestion.

The number of partitions (4) can be appropriately selected according to the number of storage sections (6). The number of storage units (6) is 7 in the case of containers that are sorted for each day of use of the medicine.
In the case of containers that are separated according to time of use, for example, 2
(Before and after breakfast, after dinner), three (before and after breakfast, after lunch, and after dinner), or four (before and after breakfast, after lunch, after dinner, and before going to bed).

In order to prevent accidental ingestion of the medicine, a mark (8) indicating the day of the week or time of use of the medicine, the method of taking the medicine, or the type and amount of the medicine is provided in at least one place of the storage part (6). Is preferred.

The position where the mark (8) is provided may be either the container body (2) or the partition member (3).

In the case where the partition member (3) is provided, for example, when the partition portion (4) has a certain thickness as shown in FIG. It can be provided on any surface (4-1), but which of the left and right storage sections (6) of the partition section (4) means
It is preferably provided on the container body (2) for clarity. However, even in the case of providing in the partition part (4), accidental ingestion can be prevented by devising an arrow or the like together with the method of using the medicine on the day of the week or time period, or the type of medicine or amount (FIG. 9). ).

The position where the mark (8) is provided on the container body (2) includes the outer wall side (7-1) and the inner wall side (7-2) of the vertical surface of the side wall (7) of the container body. The outer wall side (7-1) is preferable from the viewpoint of easiness of distinguishing the mark. When the side wall (7) has a certain thickness, it may be provided on a horizontal plane (7-3) corresponding to the thickness.

The mark (8) indicating the day of the week or time of use of the medicine, the method of taking the medicine, or the type or amount of the medicine does not need to be provided in all the storage sections, but may be provided only at one place.
For example, if it is found that the storage section (6-1) located at the end of the container in the storage section (6) is a medicine for breakfast, the medicine in the later storage section becomes obvious by itself. is there.

As a method of providing the mark (8), a display that can be visually recognized, or a three-dimensional mark or Braille that can be distinguished even by touch is provided at a position corresponding to each storage section of the container body (2). There is a way.

[0028] The display which can be visually recognized is preferable in that the storage portion of the medicine desired can be immediately recognized even from a distance. In the case of a three-dimensional mark, there are few mistakes even in the dark, and there is no need to look at the box while lying on a bed or the like. This is preferable in that the medicine can be reliably taken out. In addition, it is preferable in that the medicine can be reliably taken out even by a person who is visually impaired, such as amblyopia or blindness.

As a display that can be visually recognized, specifically,
A mark (characters,
In addition to directly writing figures, symbols, and patterns, it is also possible to use an identification sheet for information on these drugs and attach them. Examples of the identification sheet include a sticker, a label, and the like on which information about the medicine is described. The identification sheet may contain information on the medicine to be stored in advance, but the interval of taking the medicine, the type and amount of the medicine, and the like vary depending on the medical condition, condition, etc. of the individual. You can leave it blank for writing. It is also possible to use a set of basic information and a blank sheet. In addition, the form of the basic information is as follows: taking day, taking time (before breakfast, after breakfast, before lunch, after lunch, before dinner, after dinner, between meals,
Characters (including Braille), figures, symbols, patterns, etc., indicating the method of taking, or the type and amount of medicine, etc., before going to bed.

Further, there is a method of coloring at least one storage section, or coloring each storage section.
By color coding, even when characters and symbols are difficult to read, they can be easily identified, and accidental ingestion of the medicine is effectively prevented.

As the three-dimensional mark, in addition to the Braille and the engraving (characters, figures, symbols, imitations, etc.) for distinguishing the day or time of use of the medicine or the type of medicine, the characters, figures, symbols, imitations, etc. A method of attaching and bonding three-dimensionally shaped elements and the like can be cited.

The position where the partition (4) is set in the insole (5) can be selected as appropriate. Evenly spaced,
The width can be set to an arbitrary width as appropriate according to the type of medicine. The storage section (6) for storing medicines used before and after breakfast, before and after dinner, or before going to bed is preferably set relatively wide. This is because the type or amount of medicine to be taken before or after breakfast, before or after dinner, or before going to bed may be large, in which case the intervals may be narrow at equal intervals.

In use, how to use each of the partitioned storage sections (6) can be appropriately selected. For example, it may be stored for each type of medicine, but may also be stored for each day of the week or for each use time period (for example, before or after breakfast, after lunch, after dinner, before going to bed, etc.).

The material of the medicine container (1) of the present invention can be appropriately selected. However, when used as a medicine storage container (1), a material that does not damage the head or the like when placed on a bed is preferable, and examples thereof include papers such as cardboard and cardboard, flexible plastic sheets and foam sheets. Can be Among them, corrugated paper is most preferable. When the engaged means (10) is a groove provided in the container body (2), the partition is formed in the groove of the container body (2) because the cardboard paper has moderate elasticity and resilience. This is because when it is moved up and down, it can be held at any position, and the cost is advantageous.

The partition (4) need only be placed inside the container body (2), and need not be particularly engaged with each other. One of the engaging means (9) and the other is the engaged means ( 10)
Is preferable because the partition is fixed inside the container and the medicine can be prevented from entering under the insole.

Examples of the engaging means (9) and the engaged means (10) between the container body (2) and the partition member (3) include the following, but are not limited thereto. .

As the engaging means (9) and the engaged means (10), means capable of allowing the partition (4) to stand substantially vertically on the lower part of the container body (2) is preferable. A groove provided on the side wall (7) of the main body (2) and substantially perpendicular to the bottom of the container is used as the engaged means (10), and is connected to the partition (4) for fitting into the groove. A combination in which the engaged portion is used as the engagement means (9). Along this groove, the engaging portion of the partition (4) can be moved up and down in a direction substantially perpendicular to the container bottom surface.

Further, the engaged means is not specially provided, and the engaging portion connected to the partition (4) is defined as the engaging means (9), and the engaging means (9) is used as the container body (2). The partition can be supported by placing the partition on the side wall (7).

Of these, when used, the partition member (3) is preferably a means capable of moving up and down in the vertical direction of the bottom surface of the container body (2), and particularly preferably the groove and the partition (4). ) Is a combination with an engagement portion provided continuously.

The partitioning part (4) used in the present invention is formed by the insole (5) and the container body (2) with a binder such as a glue.
Can be used with a strong connection to the groove, but only fitting into the groove may be used, in which case the partition (4) above and below the groove
Can be slid to move the insole (5) up and down, which is convenient for taking in and out the medicine in such a case.

It is preferable that the medicine container of the present invention be transported as it is in a planar state before assembling and folded after transportation to assemble, so that the transportation cost can be reduced because it is not bulky.

At the time of use, for example, only the partition portions (4) located on both sides of the storage portion (6) to be used next time are slid from the groove to an appropriate height in the upward direction.
Only the insole (5) of the necessary storage section (6) rises, and the medicine can be reliably taken out of the required storage section (6).
This is because even if the name such as “day of the week”, “time zone (after lunch etc.)”, “type of medicine”, etc. is described for each storage section (6),
It is particularly effective in preventing accidental ingestion when the medicine is not always visible at the time of taking out the medicine or when the visual acuity is deteriorated. In addition, such a slide has an advantage that even a small medicine can be easily taken out from the bottom of the container.

The medicine container of the present invention can be used as shown in FIGS. That is, the bottom of the substantially rectangular parallelepiped with a bottom is used as a back plate, and the side wall (7) of the container body (2) is used.
Can be used as the bottom of the medicine storage container (1) to store medicines like a bookshelf. When used as shown in FIG. 7, the medicine tends to move downward by gravity, so that the partition part (4) and the insole part (5) are provided continuously, and it is particularly required that the medicine does not move erroneously. .

[0044]

According to the present invention, a small medicine is caught under a partition plate and caught or moved to another section through a gap under a floating partition plate, and the significance of separate storage is lost. Can be prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing one embodiment of a medicine container (1) of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing one embodiment of a container main body (2) of the medicine container of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view showing one embodiment of a partition member (3) of the medicine container of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a development view of one embodiment of a partition member (3) of the medicine container of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a development view of one embodiment of the container body (2) of the medicine container of the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows one of the storage sections (6-1) located at the end of the container body (2) of the medicine storage container (1) of the present invention, which is wider than the other storage sections (6). It is a figure showing the one aspect | mode of the said medicine storage container (1) set.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of use of the medicine container (1) of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of use of the medicine container (1) of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of use of the medicine container (1) of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing one embodiment of the medicine container set of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing one embodiment of an identification sheet used for the medicine container of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating one embodiment of an identification sheet used for the medicine container of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Medicine storage container 2 Container main body 3 Partition member 4 Partition part 5 Insole part 6 Storage part 6-1 Storage part located at the end part of a container main body 8 Mark used on the day of the week or time of use of medicine, or the kind of medicine 9 Matching means 10 Engagement means 11 Identification paper 12 Medicine storage container set 13 Blank paper

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A container body (2) and the container body (2)
And the inside of the container body (2) is at least 2
A medicine storage container (1) comprising a partition member (3) partitioned into two storage portions (6), wherein the container body (2) has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with an opening at an upper part, and the partition member (3). )But,
A partition part (4) that forms the storage part (6) in an upright state inside the container body (2), and the partition part (4)
And an insole portion (5) for covering the bottom surface of the storage portion (6). 2. An engaging means (9) is provided on one of the container body (2) and the partition member (3), and an engaged means (10) is provided on the other. Medicine storage container. 3. An engaging means (9) and an engaged means (10).
3. The medicine container according to claim 2, wherein the partition member (3) is means capable of vertically moving in the vertical direction of the bottom surface of the container body (2). 4. The medicine storage container according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the two or more continuous storage portions (6) is set larger than the other storage portions. 5. A storage section (6-1) located at an end of the container body (2), the storage section being set larger than the other storage sections.
The medicine container according to claim 4, wherein 6. In at least one storage section (6), a container body (2) or a partition member (3) surrounding said storage section (6) is used on the day of the week or time zone of the medicine, the method of taking the medicine, or the type of medicine. The medicine container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a mark (8) indicating the amount is provided. 7. A container body (2) or a partition member (3) surrounding a storage part (6-1) set larger than other storage parts.
7. The medicine container according to claim 6, further comprising a mark indicating that the medicine is used before or after breakfast, before or after dinner, or before going to bed. 8. A medicine container set comprising the medicine container according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and an identification sheet for information on medicine stored in the storage section (6).