JP4501303B2 - Medicinal collection container - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Field of the Invention]
The present invention relates to a medicinal collective container having a function of storing a medicine to be taken in small portions, being able to record a taking state, and generating an alarm for alerting for taking a dose.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Regarding containers for storing medicines in small portions, as shown in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. Hei 6-26879, a container having a plurality of small chambers for storing medicines in small portions is known. Such a medicine case is useful for those who take medicines constantly, especially those that take several kinds of medicines at once. On the other hand, in the field of medical care, in many cases, as the patient has been decided, on the assumption that he / she is taking regularly, the amount is changed while looking at the effect of taking the medicine, We are proceeding with treatment while changing the type.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, it is difficult to remember to take medicines regularly even if they are kept in small quantities using containers, especially if you are receiving treatment at home, until the next visit. Therefore, it is difficult to take regular doses for a long period of time and to keep records of doses, etc., which is a big problem in promoting medical care.
[0004]
In order to solve such a problem, the present invention provides a medicinal collective container having a function capable of taking a record of taking regular medicine.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Of the means of the present invention for solving the above technical problem, the first aspect of the present invention is that a plurality of bottomed storage chambers are arranged in a ring shape to form a central cavity that is open upward and downward, and each said storage chamber A control unit with a synthetic resin container main body consisting of a lid for opening and closing provided for each, a control recording unit inside, and a sensor for detecting the opening and closing of the lid provided for each storage chamber on the upper surface The control body is built in the central space of the container body, the sensors correspond to each lid one-on-one to detect opening and closing, and the opening and closing records are controlled in time series for each storage room The recording means is configured to record and read the record.
[0006]
According to the above configuration of the first aspect, in order to take out medicine from one of a plurality of storage chambers in which medicine is stored in advance, when the lid body installed in each storage chamber is opened, one-to-one correspondence is provided for each lid body. The sensor installed by the sensor senses and records the medication history for each storage room in a time-sequential manner in the control recording unit, so that it is possible to store and use detailed data on medications over a long period of time. .
[0007]
Claim 2 is a configuration in which a display unit is installed on the upper surface of the control body of Claim 1, and a user confirms information such as the current date, day of the week, time, medicine identification symbol, standard dose time, dose history, etc. It becomes possible to do. It is also possible to display a message prompting the user to forget to take a dose.
[0008]
Claim 3 is a configuration in which an alarm is installed in the control body of claims 1 and 2, and the lid installed in each storage room does not open and close within a preset standard dose time. An alarm can be generated, which can reliably inform the user that he has forgotten to take the medicine.
[0009]
A fourth aspect of the present invention has a configuration in which a removable memory chip is installed in the control recording section of the first, second, and third aspects, whereby it is possible to easily carry and take out recorded data relating to medication use.
[0010]
Claim 5 has a configuration in which a communication interface for communicating data recorded in the control recording unit to the outside is installed in the control body of claims 1, 2, 3 and 4. However, the recorded data can be sent to the medical institution without going to the hospital each time.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment in which medicine for one week is housed in a storage room for each day of the week and used in an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, which is composed of a container body 1, a control body 31 and a bottom lid 27. 2 is a plan view, and FIG. 3 is a longitudinal half sectional view. 4 is a view when the lid 9 is opened in FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the sensor 40 portion of FIG.
[0012]
The container main body 1 has a short regular hexagonal cylindrical outer cylinder wall 2 and an inner cylindrical wall 3 arranged coaxially, and the lower end edge of both is closed with a ring bottom wall 4 to form a bottomed ring cylindrical shape. By dividing the interior in the circumferential direction by a plurality of (seven in the illustrated embodiment) partition walls 5, a plurality (seven in the illustrated embodiment) of the bottomed storage chambers 6 are arranged in parallel in the circumferential direction. Are arranged in the shape of a donut with a central space 15 in the center, that is, in the inner cylindrical wall 3.
[0013]
The lid 9 for opening and closing is integrated with the base end edge located on the outer cylinder wall 2 at a position corresponding to each storage chamber at the upper edge of the outer peripheral surface of the outer cylinder wall 2 of the container body 1 via the hinge 14. A plate-like lid plate 10 that is connected and covers the opening of each storage chamber 6, and a contact projection piece 11 and a locking projection piece 12 project from the bottom end portion of the lid plate 10, and the top end portion In addition, an identification label 25 on which an identification symbol indicating a day of the week for identifying each storage chamber 6 is affixed to the upper surface of the lid plate 10.
[0014]
Since the lid body 9 does not need to be aligned with the storage chamber 6 and is not lost, the lid body 9 is integrally connected to the container body 1 as in this embodiment. Is preferred.
[0015]
On the inner peripheral surface and upper end edge of the inner cylindrical wall 3 of the main body container 1, an inner flange-shaped flange piece 22 is attached, and light is applied to the flange piece 22 at a position corresponding to each storage chamber 6. A sensor opening 20 is provided for passing through, and the contact protrusion 11 closes the sensor opening 20 when the lid 9 is closed.
[0016]
A locking piece 7 protrudes upward at a position corresponding to the distal end of the flange piece 22 and each storage chamber 6, and the locking body 12 is hooked by the locking protrusion 12 protruding from the lid body 9. It is configured to close and secure.
[0017]
A bottom short cylindrical body 21 provided with a spiral groove on the inner wall is integrally connected to the lower surface of the container body 1.
[0018]
FIG. 6 shows a top view of the control body 31. The control body 31 is shaped like a regular heptagon so as to be inscribed inside the central space 15 of the container body 1, and on its upper surface, a display unit 42, an input button 41, an alarm device 44, The memory chip insertion port 46 and the communication interface connector insertion port 47 are located in the approximate center, and the opening / closing of the lid 9 is detected in accordance with the position of the sensor opening 20 provided for each storage chamber 6 of the container body 1. Therefore, seven sensors 40 are arranged in a ring shape on the peripheral edge. In addition, a control recording unit 38 including a memory chip 48, a microchip 49, a communication interface 45, and a power source is incorporated therein.
[0019]
FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of an electric circuit configured in the control body 31. A sensor 40, a display unit 42, an input button 41, a memory chip 48 that constitutes an alarm device 44 and a control recording unit 38, a communication interface 45, and a microchip 49 are connected and configured around the microchip 49. .
[0020]
The sensor 40 is composed of a reflective infrared photosensor, and when the control body 31 is assembled in the central space 15 of the container body 1, it fits into the sensor opening 20 of the container body 1 as shown in FIG. 5. When the lid body 9 is closed, the tip surface of the contact projection 11 provided on the lid plate 10 is in contact with the sensor opening 20 so that the tip surface of the contact projection 11 is light. Is reflected, but when the lid 9 is opened, light is not reflected, so that opening / closing of the lid 9 can be detected. It is also possible to use other types of optical sensors and various micro switches as sensors.
[0021]
The display unit 42 has a function of displaying information such as a medication history, a medication identification symbol, and a message when a medication is forgotten depending on the current date, day of the week, time, standard time zone of medication, and usage. . The use of a liquid crystal display device is suitable because of the low power consumption and the necessity of a function for displaying a large amount of information.
[0022]
The input button 41 has a function of inputting character information such as a medicine identification symbol depending on the current date, day of the week, time, standard dose period, start instruction, and usage.
[0023]
As the alarm device 44, means using light, sound, vibration, etc. can be considered, but for the purpose of the present invention, it is effective to notify the alarm sound as means for reliably transmitting the alarm, By using it, the purpose can be achieved. An alarm sound is generated, for example, when the lid 9 is not opened and the sensor 40 does not detect within the standard taking time period determined every day.
[0024]
The removable memory chip 48 is a one-to-one correspondence for each storage chamber 6 and records the date, time, time of medication, and medicine identification symbol when the sensor 40 senses it. Specifically, a memory stick, smart media, compact flash, etc. can be used. If the memory insertion port 46 of the memory chip 48 is attached to the upper surface of the control body 31, it can be easily detached. For applications that do not require detachment, a memory chip can be incorporated in the microchip.
[0025]
Further, depending on the application, it is preferable to attach a communication interface 45 for taking out the data related to taking medicine stored in the memory chip 48 and sending it to a medical institution using the communication means. Specifically, it is possible to use the Internet via a personal computer or to connect to a mobile phone because of its simplicity. If the communication interface connector insertion port 47 is provided on the upper surface of the control body 31, it can be easily connected to the communication means.
[0026]
It is advantageous that the container body 1 and the control body 31 are configured to be detachable in consideration of their usage. In order to fix and unify the two in use, an undercut part or a protruding piece for fitting may be provided, but the method of fixing using the bottom cover 27 shown in FIG. The fitting operation is simple and reliable.
[0027]
The bottom lid 27 has a disk shape, and a spiral protrusion is added to the side, and is twisted on the inner wall surface of the bottom short cylindrical body 21 installed on the lower surface of the container body 1. The lower surface is provided with a handle 28 so that a screwing operation can be easily performed.
[0028]
Since the sensors correspond to the respective storage chambers 6 on a one-to-one basis, it is necessary to determine the relative positions of the container body 1 and the control body 31, and therefore, a mark 26 is attached to both of them. In addition to the mark 26, a fitting structure such as a keyway can be attached to both.
[0029]
The control body 31 is inserted into the central space 15 of the container main body 1 by inserting the bottom cover 27 into the bottom short cylindrical body 21 from below, and the control body 31 is inserted into the central space 15 of the container body 1 together with the mark 26. Is fixed to the container body 1 for use.
[0030]
The usage and operation of the product of the present invention in the configuration as described above will be described. In a medical institution or pharmacy, one week's worth of prescribed medicine is put in order in each storage day in each storage room 6 corresponding to the lid 9 on which the day's identification symbol 25 is pasted in advance. If taking three times a day, insert the memory chip 48 with the standard time zone of taking three times, a medicine identification symbol, etc. from the memory insertion slot, and set the control body 31 in the main body 1. 27, it is confirmed that the lid 9 is closed for each storage chamber 6, and the start switch on the input button 41 is pushed to the patient.
[0031]
When the patient comes to take time and opens the lid 9 of the storage chamber 6 corresponding to the day of the week to take out the medicine, the sensor 40 corresponding to the storage chamber 6 senses and the memory chip 48 stores the storage chamber 6. Separately, the date and time when opening and closing is recorded. If the lid 9 is not opened after the standard dose period has passed, an alarm sound is generated from the sound source element of the alarm device 44 to notify the user.
[0032]
The patient can display and confirm data on the medication status stored in the memory chip 48 on the display unit 42 as necessary.
[0033]
By removing only the memory chip 48 and taking it to a medical institution, etc., the doctor can accurately and reliably grasp the patient's long-term medication records, and then give guidance to the medication lord. Can decide how to treat.
[0034]
In addition, since a communication interface 45 for taking out data related to taking medication stored in the memory chip 48 and sending it to a medical institution using a communication means is mounted, a mobile phone is inserted into the communication interface connector insertion slot. Since the data can be sent to medical institutions as necessary by connecting communication means, you can receive accurate guidance and advice from the doctor in charge without going to the hospital. .
[0035]
In the configuration of the illustrated embodiment of the present invention, since the container body 1 and the control body 31 can be removed, for example, medicine for 3 weeks is stored in three container bodies 1 and used while replacing the container body 1. Can be used for a long time.
[0036]
In the description of the embodiment of the present invention, the shape of the control body 31 is a regular heptagonal prism so as to be incorporated in the central space of the container body 1 without a gap. The container body 1 can be designed if the control body 31 has a cylindrical shape, is provided with a projecting piece for fitting, and is fitted into a predetermined position of the container body 1. Regardless of the number and shape of the storage chambers 6, one type of control body 31 can be used.
[0037]
It is also possible to use the storage chamber 6 separately for each medicine and affix an identification symbol to each lid body 9 and use a memory chip 48 in which the medicine identification symbol and the data of the taking time period are input for each medicine. It is easy to understand if it is set so that the identification symbol of the medicine to be taken this time is displayed on the display unit when the time has passed.
[0038]
The control body 31 is configured to record the signal from the sensor 40 so that it can be read out, and to display only the reference items for taking the medicine, so that the patient can handle the container as easily as possible. Anyway.
[0039]
【The invention's effect】
Since the present invention has the above-described configuration, the following effects can be obtained.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a medical container having a large number of storage chambers and a control body in which sensors for detecting the opening / closing of the lids of the storage chambers are installed in a one-to-one correspondence for the storage chambers. Allows you to record medications in chronological order for each storage room, and ensure that you take regular doses over a long period of time, and record and store important data for proceeding with treatment. It became possible.
[0040]
According to the second aspect of the invention, the drug user informs the display unit of the current date, day of the week, time, information such as the drug identification symbol, standard dose time, dose history, and that he has forgotten to take the dose. The message can now be confirmed, and it is possible to encourage long-term regular use.
[0041]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, an alarm can be generated when the user forgets to take the medicine, and the user can more reliably prevent the user from forgetting to take the medicine.
[0042]
According to the invention described in claim 4, the memory chip can be removed and carried, the use of the record data relating to the history of medication is simplified, and the doctor can grasp the patient's long-term medication record accurately and surely. It became possible to give guidance and to decide the treatment method after that.
[0043]
According to the invention of claim 5, it becomes possible to send and receive data related to taking medicines by means of communication means such as a mobile phone, etc., each time the patient does not go to the hospital, instructions for taking the medicine, It became possible to receive guidance precisely at the right time.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 shows an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a longitudinal half sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a view when the lid is opened in FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the sensor portion of FIG. 3;
FIG. 6 is a top view of a control body.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an electric circuit of a control body.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1; Container main body 2; Outer cylinder wall 3; Inner cylinder wall 4; Ring bottom wall 5; Partition wall 6; Storage chamber 7; Locking piece 9; 13; finger hanging piece 14; hinge 15; central cavity 20; sensor opening 21; bottom short cylindrical body 22; collar piece 25; identification label 26; landmark 27; bottom lid 28; handle 31; Unit 40; sensor 41; input button 42; display unit 44; alarm device 45; communication interface 46; memory chip insertion port 47; communication interface insertion port 48;

Claims (5)

A plurality of bottomed storage chambers (6) are arranged in a ring shape to form a central cavity (15) that is open upward and downward inside, and a lid for opening and closing provided for each of the storage chambers (6) ( 9), which senses the opening and closing of the synthetic resin container body (1), the control recording section (38) inside, and the lid (9) provided for each storage chamber (6) on the upper surface. It consists of a control body (31) with a sensor (40) installed, and the control body (31) is assembled in the central space (15) of the container body (1), and the sensor (40) is provided for each lid body (9). Corresponding on a one-to-one basis, it is configured to sense opening and closing, and record the opening and closing of each storage room (6) in the control recording unit (38) in time series and read the record. Medicinal collective container. The medicinal collective container according to claim 1, wherein a display section (42) is provided on the upper surface of the control body (31). The medicinal collective container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an alarm (44) is installed on the control body (31). The medicinal assembly container according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein a removable memory chip (48) is installed in the control recording section (38). The medicinal collective container according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein the control body (31) is provided with a communication interface (45) for communicating data recorded in the control recording section (38) to the outside.

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