TWI827489B - Intelligent drawer device - Google Patents

Abstract

An intelligent drawer device includes a drawer body, a microprocessor, a wireless communication module, a display unit, and a contact electrode set. The drawer body includes a front panel and a rear panel opposite to each other and defining an internal space therebetween. The microprocessor is located in the drawer body. The wireless communication module is disposed in the drawer body and electrically connected to the microprocessor. The wireless communication module is used to receive information about an item by wireless communication. A display unit is provided on the front panel and the display unit is electrically connected to the microprocessor. The microprocessor drives the display unit to display the item information based on the item information. The contact electrode set is located on the rear panel and electrically connected to the microprocessor, the display unit, and the wireless communication module. The contact electrode set is configured to contact metal rails to receive external power to supply power to the microprocessor, the display unit, and the wireless communication module.

Description

Smart storage device

The present invention relates to the configuration of storage items, and in particular, to an intelligent storage device.

Usually in pharmacies attached to hospitals and clinics, different types of medicines are stored in different medicine boxes on the dispensing table. When taking medicine and dispensing it, the dispensing staff (pharmacist) needs to take out the corresponding type and quantity of medicine from different medicine boxes according to the type and quantity of medicine recorded on the prescription.

When medicines are continuously taken or replenished, they need to be recorded on the recording medium (such as a record sheet) on the medicine box, so that the dispensing personnel can keep track of the inventory status of different medicines (including validity period and quantity), and update them according to their use. Record sheet. The drug management host also needs to update records simultaneously. However, this method of updating the record table by manually recording and then updating the drug management host records can easily cause inconsistency between the record table and the records recorded by the drug management host.

In view of the above problems, the present invention proposes an intelligent storage device to solve the problem of information labeling of stored items.

The invention proposes an intelligent storage device, which includes a drawer box, a microprocessor, a wireless communication module, a display unit and a contact electrode group. The drawer box has an internal space and a front panel and a rear panel opposite to each other. The microprocessor is installed in the drawer box. The wireless communication module is installed in the drawer box and is electrically connected to the microprocessor. The wireless communication module is used to receive an item information through wireless communication. The display unit is disposed on the front panel and is electrically connected to the microprocessor. The microprocessor drives the display unit to display the item information based on the item information. The contact electrode group is arranged on the back panel and is electrically connected to the microprocessor, display unit and wireless communication module.

In at least one embodiment, the smart storage device further includes a front fixed shell, which provides a storage space to accommodate the display unit in the storage space; the front fixed shell has a window, and the display unit A display surface is exposed through the window; and a rear side surface of the front fixed shell is combined with the front panel.

In at least one embodiment, the front fixed shell further includes a plurality of hooks extending on the rear side, and the front panel is correspondingly configured with a plurality of button holes, and each hook is buckled into a corresponding button hole.

In at least one embodiment, the smart storage device further includes a circuit carrier board, combined with the back panel, and the microprocessor, wireless communication module and contact electrode set are disposed on the circuit carrier board.

In at least one embodiment, the smart storage device further includes a back case, which is combined with the back panel and covers the circuit carrier board.

In at least one embodiment, the contact electrode group is disposed on an outward side of the circuit carrier board, and the back case is configured with electrode holes corresponding to the contact electrode group, and the contact electrode group protrudes from the outside of the back case through the electrode holes.

In at least one embodiment, the smart storage device further includes a magnet component, which is disposed on the back panel and exposed through an opening of the back case.

In at least one embodiment, the smart storage device further includes an indication unit, a display unit, and the microprocessor can receive an indication signal to drive the indication unit to operate.

In at least one embodiment, the smart storage device further includes a battery module, and the contact electrode group is indirectly electrically connected to the microprocessor, the display unit and the wireless communication module through the battery module.

In at least one embodiment, the display unit is electronic paper, a liquid crystal display module, an LED display or an OLED display.

Through the above technical means, the display unit does not need a wired connection whether it is connected to power or to receive item information. Therefore, it is conducive to taking out and changing the placement position of the smart storage device, thereby increasing the flexibility of item storage operations.

100:Smart storage device

110:Drawer box

111:Front panel

111a:Buttonhole

112:Rear panel

113:Side panel

114: Bottom

115:Guide groove block

116: Bottom plate

116a: Gap

120:Microprocessor

130:Display unit

140:Wireless communication module

150: Contact electrode group

160: Front fixed shell

161:Open window

163:Rear side

162: Hook

170:Circuit carrier board

171: Cable arrangement

180:Rear shell

181:Electrode hole

182:Opening

190: Instruction unit

195:Magnet parts

196:Battery module

200: Storage rack

210:Storage tank

220:Metal rail

300: Management host

Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a top exploded view of the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a top view of the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the embodiment of the present invention combined with a storage rack.

Figure 6 is a circuit block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of displaying drug information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a partial perspective view of the embodiment of the present invention combined with a storage rack.

Figure 9 is a schematic three-dimensional view of the embodiment of the present invention combined with a storage rack.

Figure 10 is another circuit block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5 , a smart storage device 100 disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention is used to be slidably installed into a storage slot 210 of a storage rack 200 . The smart storage device 100 includes a drawer box 110, a microprocessor 120, a display unit 130, a wireless communication module 140 and a contact electrode group 150.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the drawer box 110 includes a front panel 111 , a rear panel 112 , two side panels 113 and a bottom 114 . The rear panel 112 is relative to the front panel 111. The front panel 111, the rear panel 112, and the two side panels 113 are connected in sequence and extend to the bottom 114 to jointly define an internal space and form an opening corresponding to the internal space.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the drawer box 110 further includes a plurality of guide groove blocks 115 , which are respectively arranged in pairs on the inner surfaces of the two side plates 113 . The guide groove blocks 115 respectively provide guide grooves, and the guide grooves of the paired guide groove blocks 115 are used for partitions to be embedded in order to divide the internal space into multiple partitions. In addition, the smart storage device 100 may further include a bottom plate 116 for placing on the bottom 114 . The edge of the bottom plate 116 is provided with a notch 116a for the guide groove block 115 to be inserted into to guide and position the bottom plate 116.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 , the microprocessor 120 is disposed on the drawer box 110 , the display unit 130 is disposed on the front panel 111 of the drawer box 110 , and the display unit 130 is electrically connected to the microprocessor 120 . The wireless communication module 140 is disposed on the drawer box 110 and is electrically connected to the microprocessor 120 . The contact electrode group 150 is disposed on the back panel 112 of the drawer box 110 and is electrically connected to the microprocessor 120, the display unit 130 and the wireless communication module 140. The contact electrode set 150 is disposed on the rear panel 112 of the drawer box 110 for receiving external power to supply power to the microprocessor 120, the display unit 130 and the wireless communication module 140.

As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 , the wireless communication module 140 is used to receive an item information through wireless communication, such as receiving a drug information. The wireless communication module 140 is used to transmit item information to the microprocessor 120 . The microprocessor 120 drives the display unit 130 to display the item information based on the item information.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the items stored in the drawer box 110 may be medicines, and the item information may be medicine information. Drug information includes but is not limited to drug name and dosage form, expiration date and inventory. Because medications may be produced from different batches, they may have multiple expiration dates. The display unit 130 can display different inventories (inventory 1, inventory 2...) for different validity periods (validity period 1, validity period 2...).

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the smart storage device 100 further includes a front fixed shell 160 . The front fixed shell 160 provides an accommodating space to accommodate the display unit 130 in the accommodating space, and the front fixed shell 160 has a window 161 . The display surface of the display unit 130 may be exposed by the opening window 161 . A rear side 163 of the front fixed shell 160 is combined with the front panel 111 to dispose the display unit 130 on the front panel 111 .

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the front fixed shell 160 further includes a plurality of hooks 162 extending on the rear side 163 , and the front panel 111 is correspondingly provided with a plurality of button holes 111 a . Each hook 162 is buckled into a corresponding button hole 111a, thereby connecting the rear side 163 to the front panel 111.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 , 2 and 4 , the smart storage device 100 further includes a circuit carrier board 170 coupled to the back panel 112 of the drawer box 110 . The microprocessor 120 , the wireless communication module 140 and the contact electrode group 150 are disposed on the circuit carrier board 170 , so that the microprocessor 120 , the wireless communication module 140 and the contact electrode group 150 are disposed on the drawer box 110 through the circuit carrier board 170 Rear panel 112. The circuit carrier board 170 and the display unit 130 are electrically connected by a cable 171 .

The smart storage device 100 may also include a back shell 180 that is combined with the back panel 112 of the drawer box 110 and covers the circuit carrier board 170 .

Specifically, the contact electrode group 150 includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode. These electrodes may be resilient contact electrodes, such as spring connectors (POGO PINs). The contact electrode set 150 is disposed on the outward side of the circuit carrier board 170 , and the back case 180 is configured with electrode holes 181 corresponding to the contact electrode set 150 , so that the contact electrode set 150 can protrude from the outside of the back case 180 through the electrode holes 181 .

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 , specifically, when the contact electrode group 150 receives external power, the microprocessor 120 , the display unit 130 , and the wireless communication module 140 can be activated. The microprocessor 120 uses the wireless communication module 140 to establish wireless communication with the management host 300. The management host 300 can continuously transmit updated item information based on the item access or replenishment status. The microprocessor 120 receives updated item information through the wireless communication module 140, so that the microprocessor 120 drives the display unit 130 to display the updated item information. Each smart storage device 100 has a unique identification code, and wireless communication is established between the wireless communication module 140 and the management host 300 based on the identification code. Therefore, the management host 300 can individually control a specific smart storage device 100 to update or display item information. In addition, the smart storage device 100 may also include an indication unit 190 disposed on the front panel 111 of the drawer box 110 . For example, the indication unit 190 may be an indicator light, which is combined with the display unit 130 and indirectly provided on the front panel 111 . The management host 300 can send out an instruction signal, and the microprocessor 120 receives the instruction signal through the wireless communication module 140, and drives the instruction unit 190 to act and emit light. At this time, the user can quickly find the smart storage device 100 that stores specific items according to the instructions. The indication unit 190 may also be an audio unit and may issue a prompt sound.

The display unit 130 may be, but is not limited to, electronic paper, a liquid crystal display module, an LED display, or an OLED display. E-paper only requires power when changing the display state, and then it can maintain the final display state without power, so it is a relatively better option. That is to say, when the contact electrode group 150 does not receive external power, the electronic paper serving as the display unit 130 can still maintain the display of the last item information.

As shown in Figures 5, 8 and 9, the width of the storage slots 210 of the storage rack 200 can be larger than the width of the drawer box 110, so that each storage slot 210 can accommodate multiple smart storage devices 100; Alternatively, the smart storage device 100 can be arbitrarily translated in the storage tank 210 . The single storage slot 210 shown in the figure is just an example. In fact, the storage rack 200 can be configured with multiple storage slots 210 arranged up and down or horizontally. Metal rails 220 are provided in the storage groove 210, corresponding to the back plate 112 of the drawer box 110, and arranged along the horizontal direction. Specifically, the number of metal rails 220 is two, corresponding to the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the contact electrode group 150 respectively. When the smart storage device 100 is inserted into the storage tank 210 with the back plate 112 facing inwards, the contact electrode set 150 can contact the metal rail 220 and receive external power through the metal rail 220 . And during the translation process of the smart storage device 100, the contact electrode group 150 can continuously contact the metal rail 220.

Although the smart storage device 100 is taken out from the storage tank 210 (for example, when taking medicine), the power will be temporarily interrupted, causing the microprocessor 120, the display unit 130, and the wireless communication module 140 to temporarily stop operating. But when the smart storage device 100 is put back into the storage tank 210, the contact electrode group 150 contacts the metal rail 220 again to receive power, and the microprocessor 120, the display unit 130, and the wireless communication module 140 can be started again. In addition, if the display unit 130 is electronic paper, the last item information can still be displayed after the power is interrupted.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 , the smart storage device 100 may also include a magnet 195 , which is disposed on the back panel 112 and exposed through the opening 182 of the back case 180 . The magnet 195 is used to attract the ferrous metal part of the storage rack 200 to ensure that the contact electrode group 150 can continuously contact the metal rail 220 .

As shown in FIG. 10 , the smart storage device 100 may include a battery module 196 , and the contact electrode group 150 is indirectly electrically connected to the microprocessor 120 , the display unit 130 and the wireless communication module 140 through the battery module 196 . When the smart storage device 100 is taken out and the contact electrode group 150 cannot receive When using external power, the battery module 196 can supply power to the microprocessor 120, the display unit 130 and the wireless communication module 140.

Through the above technical means, the display unit 130 does not require a wired connection whether it is receiving power or receiving item information, which is beneficial to taking out and changing the placement position of the smart storage device 100, thereby increasing the flexibility of item storage operations.

100:Smart storage device

110:Drawer box

111:Front panel

111a:Buttonhole

112:Rear panel

113:Side panel

116: Bottom plate

130:Display unit

180:Rear shell

181:Electrode hole

Claims (10)

An intelligent storage device includes: a drawer box with an internal space and a front plate and a rear plate facing each other; a microprocessor, set in the drawer box; and a wireless communication module, set in The drawer box is electrically connected to the microprocessor; the wireless communication module is used to receive an item information through wireless communication; a display unit is provided on the front panel, and the display unit is electrically connected to the microprocessor; and the microprocessor drives the display unit to display the item information based on the item information; and a contact electrode group is provided on the back panel and is electrically connected to the microprocessor, the display unit and the wireless Communication module; the contact electrode group is used to contact a metal rail to receive external power to supply power to the microprocessor, the display unit and the wireless communication module. The smart storage device as described in claim 1 further includes a front fixed shell, which provides an accommodation space to accommodate the display unit in the accommodation space; the front fixed shell has an opening A display surface of the display unit is exposed through the window; and a rear side surface of the front fixed shell is combined with the front panel. The smart storage device according to claim 2, wherein the front fixed shell further includes a plurality of hooks extending on the rear side, and the front panel is correspondingly equipped with a plurality of button holes, each of the hooks Buckle into the corresponding button hole respectively. The smart storage device as claimed in claim 1 further includes a circuit carrier board combined with the back panel, and the microprocessor, the wireless communication module and the contact electrode group are disposed on the circuit carrier board. The smart storage device as claimed in claim 4 further includes a back shell, which is combined with the back panel and covers the circuit carrier board. The smart storage device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the contact electrode group is disposed on an outward side of the circuit carrier board, and the back shell is configured with electrode holes corresponding to the contact electrode group, and the The contact electrode group protrudes from the outside of the back shell through the electrode hole. The smart storage device as claimed in claim 5 further includes a magnet component, which is disposed on the back panel and exposed through an opening of the back shell. The smart storage device as claimed in claim 1 further includes an indication unit, the display unit, and the microprocessor can receive an indication signal to drive the indication unit to operate. The smart storage device according to claim 1 further includes a battery module, and the contact electrode group is indirectly electrically connected to the microprocessor, the display unit and the wireless communication module through the battery module. The smart storage device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit is electronic paper, a liquid crystal display module, an LED display or an OLED display.

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