WO2012051740A1

WO2012051740A1 - Dispensing system for traditional chinese medicine

Info

Publication number: WO2012051740A1
Application number: PCT/CN2010/001649
Authority: WO
Inventors: 林卫明; 陈宇龄
Original assignee: 培力(香港)健康产品有限公司
Priority date: 2010-10-21
Filing date: 2010-10-21
Publication date: 2012-04-26
Also published as: AU2010362602B2; WO2012051740A8; US20130264922A1; AU2010362602A1

Abstract

A dispensing system (100) for traditional Chinese medicine includes an independent dispensing unit (B2). The dispensing unit (B2) includes a bottle placing rack (1) and a worktable (2). The bottle placing rack (1) has a back board (12) which has a semi-cylindrical inner surface (121) and a semi-cylindrical outer surface (122) and multiple horizontal arc shelves (11) which are formed as one with the semi-cylindrical inner surface (121) of the back board (12). Each arc shelf (11) has a radial inner edge (111) and a radial outer edge (112). The worktable (2) has an approximately big semicircular horizontal plate-like part (21) provided for operators to do dispensing operation on it. The plate-like part (21) is located under the bottle placing rack (1). When viewed in the top viewport, the approximately semicircular outline of the plate-like part (21) roughly coincides with the vertical projection of the semi-cylindrical outer surface (122) of the back board (12). The center (C21) of the plate-like part (21) is basically located on the central axis (C12) corresponding with the semi-cylindrical outer surface (122). Wherein, the radial inner edges (111) of those shelves, from each of which the vertical distance to the plate-like part (21) is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (H), are gradually closer to the central axis (C12) of the back board (12) with the increase of the height of the shelves (11).

Description

Chinese medicine dispensing system

The invention relates to a traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system. Background technique

In traditional Chinese pharmacies, the dispensing operation involves many steps, such as taking a vial, weighing, stirring, packaging, and the like. Because pharmacists often share a common workplace, the manageability of the workstation is poor (including the location of the vial, the cleanliness of the work position, the habit of placing the vial), and so on. Due to the reasons of the public work room, it is inevitable to find medicine bottles that different people take away during the dispensing process, and the distance traveled increased. The messy bottle placement allows the pharmacist to adapt to the environment for most of the time. In addition, the placement of the equipment is also free to place because there is no proper refusal. Under all circumstances, the operation of the pharmacy and the image of the company have become difficult to control. Customized medicine cabinets are often too high or too low for use without consideration, making it impossible for the operator to touch or sit in the wrong position. Also, because all equipment and drug rejections are custom-made, pharmacies in many places do not consider equipment for controlling dust and controlling humidity, so there is no place to install such equipment.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system which can comprise a plurality of identical separate dispensing units. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system can improve the manageability of the workstation, reduce the load on the operator, and provide operational efficiency.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a Chinese medicine dispensing system is provided, the Chinese medicine dispensing system comprising an independent dispensing unit, the separate dispensing unit comprising a vial placement rack for placing a vial and for an operator to be thereon a console for performing a dispensing operation, wherein the vial placement rack has: a backing plate having a vertical orientation Concentric semi-cylindrical inner and outer surfaces; and a plurality of horizontal curved shelves for placing the vial integrally formed with the semi-cylindrical inner surface of the backing plate, each horizontally curved The shelf has a radially inner edge and a radially outer edge that are concentric with a central axis corresponding to the semi-cylindrical inner and outer surfaces of the backing plate; the console has a generally operative operation on which the operator performs the dispensing operation a substantially semi-circular horizontal plate member, the plate member being located below the vial placement frame, having a generally semi-circular outer contour and a cylindrical outer surface of the back plate when viewed in plan view The vertical projections substantially coincide and the center of the plate member is located substantially on the central axis corresponding to the cylindrical outer surface; wherein the shelf is designed to be vertically from the plate member of the console The inner edge of each of the partitions having a distance greater than or equal to a predetermined value gradually approaches toward the central axis of the backing plate as the height of the partition increases.

In one embodiment of the invention, the predetermined value is from 0 cm to 50 cm.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the distance from the inner edge of each of the partitions that is greater than or equal to a predetermined value from the plate member of the console is substantially the same as the distance from a predetermined point on the central axis. A parabolic increase wherein the predetermined point is at a distance from the plate member equal to the predetermined value.

In one embodiment of the invention, the distance of the inner edge of each spacer from a predetermined point on the central axis is from 0.4 m to 1.2 m.

In one embodiment of the invention, the distance from the uppermost shelf to the ground is less than or equal to 1.9 m.

In one embodiment of the invention, the plate of the console is at a distance of 0.6 m to 1.2 m from the ground.

In one embodiment of the invention, a stepped portion of a predetermined height upward is formed at the inner edge of each shelf to avoid accidental dropping of the vial.

In one embodiment of the invention, each shelf is provided with a plurality of recesses for placing the vial therein.

In one embodiment of the invention, the baffle is welded, threaded, Bonding or snapping is formed integrally with the backing plate.

In an embodiment of the invention, the plate member of the console is further provided with a weighing component having a weighing surface embedded therein.

In one embodiment of the invention, the weighing surface is a crescent shaped centering on the center of the plate member of the console.

In an embodiment of the invention, the weighing assembly comprises: a honeycomb spacer defining a weighing surface; a spacer supported below the honeycomb spacer, having a support for supporting the spacer a hollow body thereon; an electronic weighing element located below the mesh support.

In one embodiment of the invention, the weighing surface of the weighing assembly is slightly lower than the top surface of the plate member of the console.

In one embodiment of the invention, a collecting member is provided below the netting support, the collecting member providing a collection chamber.

In one embodiment of the invention, the collection chamber is operatively coupled to a dust removal system.

In one embodiment of the invention, the dust removal system is arranged to interlock with the weighing assembly to automatically initiate a dust removal operation when the weighing assembly is powered for weighing.

In an embodiment of the invention, the dust removal system includes: a housing having a side wall that can be opened and closed, and an air outlet disposed on any of the side walls, the top surface of the housing Concave, forming the collection chamber; a top surface of the housing is formed with an inlet in the collection chamber; a suction tube located in the housing, one end connected to the inlet; a vacuum pump, located at a first end connected to the other end of the dust suction pipe; the dust suction bag having a single opening portion, the single opening portion being connected to the second end of the dust suction pump opposite to the first end .

In an embodiment of the invention, the dust removal system includes: a casing having a side wall that can be opened and closed, an air outlet disposed on any one of the side walls, And an opening for passing through the dust suction pipe disposed on the side; a dust suction pipe located in the casing, one end being connected to the collection chamber through the opening; a dust suction pump located in the casing And having a first end connected to the other end of the dust suction pipe; the dust suction bag having a single opening portion connected to the second end of the dust suction pump opposite to the first end.

In an embodiment of the invention, the inner surface of the housing is provided with a sound insulating material.

In one embodiment of the invention, the plate member of the console is made of tempered glass.

In one embodiment of the invention, the shelf is made of sheet metal.

In an embodiment of the invention, the traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system further comprises a vertical pull-up cabinet with a side mask and a drawer, the drawer can be pulled out during use, and the drawer can be closed when not in use, thereby maximizing space utilization.

In an embodiment of the invention, the traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system further comprises any one of the following modules: a dishwasher module, a garbage rejection module, a packaging machine module, a receiving/medication rejection station.

The technical effect of the traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system of the present invention is that the traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system can improve the manageability of the workstation, reduce the load on the operator, and provide operational efficiency. DRAWINGS

1A to 1C are schematic front, top, and perspective views of a Chinese medicine dispensing system including a separate dispensing unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 1D is an enlarged view of detail E in Fig. 1C.

2A to 2G are effect diagrams of a Chinese medicine dispensing system including an independent dispensing unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a perspective view of an independent dispensing unit in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure.

4 is a schematic view of a layout of a separator of an independent dispensing unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a partially enlarged view showing the weighing assembly of the independent dispensing unit.

Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of the weighing assembly, wherein the weighing assembly also incorporates a dust removing assembly.

Figures 7 and 8 show perspective views of two embodiments of the dusting assembly. detailed description

The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1A to 1C schematically show a Chinese medicine dispensing system 100 including an independent dispensing unit according to the present invention, and Fig. 1D is an enlarged view of detail E in Fig. 1C. The Chinese medicine dispensing system 100 is composed of a plurality of units or modules. In the illustrated embodiment, the units or modules may include a vertical pull-off B1, a separate dispensing unit K2, a dishwasher and a garbage rejecting module Β3, a dehumidifier Module Β 4, packaging machine module Β 5, etc. The module may also include other modules not shown, such as a receiver/drug rejection station. These modules can be optimally laid out according to the actual situation for optimum efficiency. Figures 2A through 2G show the effect diagrams of several exemplary layouts.

The individual dispensing unit Β2 according to the present invention will be specifically described below.

Figure 3 shows a schematic perspective view of an exemplary stand-alone dispensing unit in accordance with the present invention. The separate dispensing unit Β2 includes a vial rack 1 for placing a vial and a console 2 for dispensing operations on the operator.

As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 1C, the vial rack 1 has: a backing plate 12 having a vertically oriented concentric semi-cylindrical inner surface 121 and an outer surface 122; The semi-cylindrical inner surface 121 of the backing plate is formed as a unitary plurality of horizontally-shaped shelf 11 for placing a vial, each horizontally curved shelf 11 having a semi-cylindrical interior with the backing plate The center axis C12 corresponding to the surface and the outer surface is the same The radially inner edge 111 and the radially outer edge 112 of the core (see Figure ID). Optionally, the vial rack 1 further includes a plate-like support member 13 attached to the back panel 12 for providing support.

The console 2 has a substantially semi-circular horizontal plate member 21 on which the operator performs the dispensing operation. The plate member 21 is located below the vial rack 1 and has a substantially semicircular outer contour and a vertical projection of the cylindrical outer surface of the back panel when viewed in a top view (eg, FIG. 1B) Substantially coincident, and the center C21 of the plate member 21 is substantially located on the central axis C12 corresponding to the cylindrical outer surface 122 of the backing plate 12; as shown in FIGS. 3 and 1B.

According to an aspect of the invention, the plate member 21 of the console 2 can be made of tempered glass. The shelf 11 can also be made of tempered glass or a metal plate.

An important feature of the separate dispensing unit according to the present invention is that the shelf 11 is designed such that the vertical distance h (shown in Figure 3) from the plate member 21 of the console is greater than or equal to a predetermined value H. The inner edge 111 of the panel gradually moves toward the central axis C21 of the backing plate 21 as the height of the spacer increases (e.g., in the direction of arrow A). The predetermined value H may be determined according to the height of the operator, the length of the arm, and the operating posture (sitting or standing), for example, from 0 cm to 50 cm.

By providing the spacers as described above, the operator can easily reach the vial on the upper separator without moving a long distance or by means of a tool, thereby greatly improving the operation efficiency.

In a preferred embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the vertical distance h from the plate member 21 of the console is greater than or equal to a predetermined value H, and the inner edge of each partition is spaced from a predetermined point on the central axis C21. The distance D of P is substantially the same (that is, the inner edge of each partition is located on an arc as shown by L1 in the cross-sectional view through the central axis C21) or is oblique (that is, passing through the central axis) In the cross-sectional view of C21, the inner edge of each partition is located on the diagonal line as shown by L2) or parabola (also That is, the inner edge of each of the partitions is located on a parabola as shown by L3 as seen in a cross-sectional view through the central axis C21, wherein the distance between the predetermined point P and the plate member 21 is equal to the predetermined Value H. In the case where the distances D are substantially the same, that is, when the inner edge of the relevant partition is substantially on a spherical surface, that is, as shown by the curve L1, the distance D is obtained when the medicine bottle on the upper partition is taken. It is more advantageous, but at this time it may not be ideal for taking the elevation angle α. When the distance is increased by a diagonal line (as indicated by L2) or a parabola (as indicated by L3), the distance from D may be inferior to the former case when the medicine bottle on the upper partition is taken. Advantageously, but at this point it may be better to take the drug elevation angle a. Therefore, in actual implementation of the present invention, a compromise can be made between the take-up distance and the take-up elevation angle according to actual needs.

In one embodiment, the distance D of the inner edge of each partition from a predetermined point 所述 on the central axis is 0.4 m to 1.2 m according to the height, arm length, and operating posture (sitting or standing) of the operator. . 5 之间。 In another embodiment, taking into account the height and arm length of the operator, the distance from the uppermost shelf to the ground does not exceed l. ⁹ m. In one embodiment, the plate member 21 of the console is at a distance of 0.6 m to 1.2 m from the ground in consideration of the height of the operator and the operating posture (sitting or standing).

In one embodiment, in order to avoid accidental drop of the vial resting on the spacer, a step portion which protrudes upward by a predetermined height is formed at the inner edge of each shelf. In another embodiment, each shelf is provided with a plurality of recesses for placing the vial therein.

According to the present invention, the spacer may be integrally formed with the backing plate by any suitable means such as welding, screwing, bonding or snapping.

According to an aspect of the invention, the plate member 21 of the console is further provided with a weighing assembly 3 having a weighing surface embedded therein, as shown in FIG. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 5, the weighing surface is a crescent shape substantially centered on the center of the plate member ² 1 of the console. FIG. 6 shows an exploded view of the weighing assembly 3. As shown in FIG. 6, the weighing assembly 3 includes: a honeycomb-shaped mesh 31 defining a weighing surface (also shown in FIG. 5); an optional cover plate 32, a mesh support 33 located below the honeycomb-shaped mesh 31, having a hollow body for supporting the mesh 31 thereon; The electronic weighing element 35 below the mesh support 33 is described. The entire weighing assembly is embedded in the plate member 21, and optionally, the weighing surface of the weighing assembly is slightly lower than the top surface of the plate member 21 of the console, so that the console can be maximized An operating space on the plate and facilitates placement and removal of the weighing container from the weighing surface.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, a collecting member 37 is provided below the web support 33 of the weighing assembly, the collecting member 37 providing, for example, a collection chamber for collecting dust, Chinese medicine particles and the like.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the collection chamber is operatively coupled to a dedusting system to remove collected material from the collection chamber. The dust removing system can be disposed below the plate member 21 of the console to save space.

Fig. 7 exemplarily shows a dust removal system 10, which is also shown in Fig. 6. As shown in FIG. 7, the dust removal system 10 includes: a casing 101 having a side wall 102 that can be opened and closed, an air outlet 111 disposed on any one side wall, and being disposed on any one of the side walls. An opening 109 for passing the dust suction pipe; a dust suction pipe 105 located inside the casing, one end being connected to the collection chamber through the opening 109 (for example, provided by the collecting member 37); the dust suction pump 106, which is located a first end of the housing connected to the other end of the dust suction pipe; a porous or permeable filter bag having a filtering function, having a single opening, the single opening being connected to the suction pump 106 a second end opposite the first end.

When the dust removal system is in operation, the suction pump 106 generates a negative pressure in the suction pipe 105, thereby removing the substance in the collection chamber, the substance being collected by the downstream suction bag 108, and the air passing through the suction bag 108. The air outlet 111 is discharged.

Figure 8 shows another dust removal system. The dust removal system includes: a housing 101 having a side wall 102 that can be opened and closed and disposed on either side wall The air outlet 111, the top surface of the housing is recessed to form the collection chamber 103; the top surface of the housing is formed with an inlet 104 in the collection chamber; the dust suction tube 105 is located at the Inside the casing, one end is connected to the inlet 104; a dust suction pump 106 is located in the casing, has a first end connected to the other end of the dust suction pipe; a porous or ventilated dust suction bag 108 having a filtering function, There is a single opening that is connected to the two ends of the suction pump 105 opposite the first end.

The operation mode of the dust removal system is substantially the same as that of the foregoing dust removal system, and the description will not be repeated.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inner surface of the casing is provided with a sound insulating material 116 to reduce noise during operation of the dust removing system.

In accordance with the present invention, the dust removal system can preferably be arranged to interlock with the weighing assembly to automatically initiate a dust removal operation when the weighing assembly is powered for weighing. In other words, once the weighing assembly begins to work, the dust removal system also automatically starts working to avoid the problem of dust flying due to the operator forgetting to start the dust removal system.

According to one aspect of the invention, the side of the vertical pull cabinet B2 has a drawer that can be pulled out during use, and the drawer can be closed when not in use, thereby maximizing space utilization.

Claims

Rights request

A traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system, characterized in that the Chinese medicine dispensing system comprises an independent dispensing unit, the independent dispensing unit comprising a vial placing frame (1) for placing a vial and for an operator to be thereon a table (2) for performing a dispensing operation, wherein the vial rack (1) has: a backing plate (12) having a vertically oriented concentric semi-cylindrical inner surface (121) and An outer surface (122); and a plurality of horizontal curved shelves (11) for placing the vial integrally formed with the semi-cylindrical inner surface (121) of the backing plate, each horizontally curved The shelf (11) has a radially inner edge (111) and a radially outer edge (112) concentric with a central axis (C21) corresponding to the semi-cylindrical inner and outer surfaces of the backing plate,

The console (2) has a substantially semi-circular horizontal plate member (21) on which the operator performs a dispensing operation, the plate member being located below the vial placement frame (1) a substantially semi-circular outer contour substantially coincident with a vertical projection of the cylindrical outer surface of the backing plate when viewed in plan view and the center of the plate member is located substantially corresponding to the cylindrical outer surface On the central axis (C21);

Wherein the shelf is designed such that the vertical distance of the spacers from the plate member (21) of the console is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (H), and the inner edge of the spacer gradually increases toward the height of the spacer. The central axis (C21) of the back plate (21) is brought closer together.

The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined value is from 0 cm to 50 cm.

3. The Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 2, wherein the inner edge of each of the partitions having a vertical distance from the plate member (21) of the console is greater than or equal to a predetermined value from the central axis The distance of the predetermined point is substantially the same or increases in a diagonal or parabolic manner, wherein the distance between the predetermined point and the plate member (21) is equal to the predetermined value.

4. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 1, wherein each partition The distance of the inner edge from a predetermined point on the central axis is 0.4 m to

I.2m.

The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 1, wherein the distance from the uppermost shelf to the ground is 1.9 m or less.

The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 1, wherein the plate member (21) of the operating table has a distance of 0.6 m to 1.2 m from the ground.

7. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 1, wherein a stepped portion of a predetermined height upward is formed at an inner edge of each of the shelves to prevent accidental dropping of the vial.

8. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 1, wherein each of the shelves is provided with a plurality of recesses for placing the vial therein.

The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 1, wherein the partition plate is integrally formed with the backing plate by welding, screwing, bonding or snapping.

The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the plate member (21) of the operating table is further provided with a weighing component (3) having a weighing surface embedded therein.

The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 10, wherein the weighing surface is a crescent shaped centering on a center of the plate member (21) of the console.

12. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 10, wherein the weighing component (3) comprises: a honeycomb-shaped mesh (31) defining a weighing surface; and a honeycomb-like mesh (31) The lower mesh support (33) has a hollow body for supporting the mesh (31) thereon; an electronic weighing element (35) located below the mesh support (33).

13. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 10, wherein the weighing surface of the weighing assembly is slightly lower than a top surface of the plate member of the console.

14. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 12, wherein A collecting member (37) is further disposed below the mesh support (33), and the collecting member (37) provides a collection chamber.

15. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 14, wherein the collection chamber is operatively coupled to a dust removal system.

16. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 15, wherein the dust removing system is arranged to interlock with the weighing component, so that when the weighing component is powered for weighing, it will automatically start to perform a dust removing operation. .

17. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 15, wherein the dust removing system comprises: a housing (101) having a side wall (102) that can be opened and closed and disposed on either side An air outlet (111) on the wall, the top surface of the housing is back, forming the collection chamber (103); the top surface of the housing is formed with an inlet (104) in the collection chamber; a dust pipe (105) located in the casing, one end connected to the inlet (104); a dust suction pump (106) located in the casing, having one end connected to the other end of the dust suction pipe; The dust bag (108) has a single opening that is coupled to a second end of the suction pump (105) opposite the first end.

18. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 15, wherein the dust removing system (10) comprises: a housing (101) having a side wall (102) that can be opened and closed, and is disposed on An air outlet (111) on either side wall, and an opening (109) disposed on the side for passing the dust suction pipe; a dust suction pipe (105) located in the casing, one end passing through the An opening (109) is coupled to the collection chamber; a suction pump (106) located within the housing having a first end coupled to the other end of the suction tube; a suction bag (108) having a single opening The single opening is connected to the two ends of the suction pump (105) opposite to the first end.

The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the inner surface of the housing is provided with a sound insulating material.

20. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 1, wherein the operation The plate member of the table is made of tempered glass.

The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 1, wherein the shelf is made of a metal plate.

22. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 1, further comprising a vertical pull cabinet having a drawer on the side, the drawer can be pulled out in use, and the drawer can be closed when not in use, thereby maximizing space utilization.

23. The traditional Chinese medicine dispensing system according to claim 1, further comprising any one of the following modules: a dishwasher module, a garbage cabinet module, a packaging machine module, a receiving/spraying rejection station.