WO1985002765A1 - Programmable and telecontrolled automatic box dispenser, particularly for drugs - Google Patents

Programmable and telecontrolled automatic box dispenser, particularly for drugs Download PDF

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WO1985002765A1
WO1985002765A1 PCT/FR1984/000299 FR8400299W WO8502765A1 WO 1985002765 A1 WO1985002765 A1 WO 1985002765A1 FR 8400299 W FR8400299 W FR 8400299W WO 8502765 A1 WO8502765 A1 WO 8502765A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/04—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/04—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
    • A61J7/0409—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers
    • A61J7/0481—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers working on a schedule basis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/04—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
    • A61J7/0409—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers
    • A61J7/0427—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers with direct interaction with a dispensing or delivery system
    • A61J7/0445—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers with direct interaction with a dispensing or delivery system for preventing drug dispensing during a predetermined time period

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  • the present invention relates to a box distributor, programmable to the minute, remote controlled and predetermined for a period of one or more weeks, or even indefinitely repetitive, at the choice of the user.
  • the purpose of the device is to allow distribution at a distance and in an indefinite number, at times the precision of which can reach the minute, of boxes, closed or not, of variable size, containing either objects of variable sizes or objects smaller pills, tablets, sachets or capsules, at different times of the night owl, according to a schedule established in advance for one or more days or weeks.
  • the main object of the invention is to avoid with certainty any cause of human error, whether it be forgetting or repetitive use, the consequences of which may also be serious because of the toxicity indissolubly linked to the ever greater effectiveness of modern drugs.
  • the invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing medicaments or the like, characterized in that it comprises: a) means for storing a certain number of receptacles or containers (II) each of which contains the quantity of drugs or the like to be administered to a patient at a given time, these storage means being closed, in condition of use of the device, so that an unauthorized person, and in particular the patient, does not have access to its interior and to the drugs contained therein, b) suitable motor means (3, 4), under the action of control means (I3), for releasing one and only one container or containing storage means, said storage means having at least one passage for an individual container or container which, outside the period of release of a container , remained closed under the action of closing means (5, 7, 9) which cannot be actuated from the outside by an unauthorized person, c) and control means (I3), comprising adjustment means for controlling the aforementioned motor means for the release of the containers at predetermined times.
  • the motor means (3, 4) which characterize the apparatus of the electromagnetic means arranged to release the closing means (7) from the aforesaid passage and to, possibly, cause the expulsion of a container or container by said passage.
  • the device is further characterized by warning means, in particular audible and / or optical, arranged to be triggered when a container or container is released.
  • the apparatus is characterized by warning means which are further arranged to signal the removal (in I0) of the container or container released.
  • control means comprising storage means and programming means (I6) for the introduction, into said storage means, of indications relating to the above-mentioned predetermined times.
  • the device is characterized by storage means, the driving means and the control means are combined within a single frame (6) to constitute a unitary device with autonomous operation.
  • the storage means and the motor means are combined in the same frame constituting an inert device and the control means are produced in the form of a separate element connected to the inert device by remote control, these control means being capable of remotely controlling several inert devices.
  • the storage means comprise at least one removable charger (8), capable of enclosing a plurality of containers or containers (II), this charger being provided with a first window intended, in the charger mounting position, to be located opposite of the above passage and a second window intended for the displacement of the driving means, this loader comprising, in addition pushing means for bringing the receptacles or containers successively opposite the aforesaid first window.
  • the loader (8) is arranged vertically in the apparatus and the pushing means consist of gravity.
  • the storage means comprise a plurality of cells each containing a container or container, these cells being closed by individual closing means capable of being selectively opened by the said control means.
  • Figure I is a sagittal sectional view which shows the various elements constituting the distributor:
  • the pushing electromagnet (3) provided in front of the push button (4), which, when it comes into action, pushes sharply forward the box (II) which faces it, which is enclosed in the charger (8) verti cal and by tilting the flap (7), flushing into the receptacle (10) located in front of the device.
  • Figure 2 is a top view which sets up the same elements in a horizontal plane.
  • Figure 3 is a leaked view which replaces the various elements with respect to each other: - the distributor (I) shown in Figures I and 2, accompanied by the receiver (I4) which provides remote control with their electric wires liaison ques.
  • FIG. 4 is a view on the fly of the programmer (13) with its recording keyboard (I 5) of the chosen program, its display plate (I8), its clock with digital display (19) and the switches (I7) of the four channels of the remote control transmitter.
  • FIG. 5 represents the rear face of the programmer (I3) and shows the outputs (22) of the relays intended to be used in the case of a distributor (I) connected directly to the programmer (I3).
  • the device in question consists of three parts-:
  • I ° / - A box distribution system (II) comprising -a- A charger (8) in which the boxes (II), closed or not, containing the objects or drugs to be dispensed, are stacked one on the others from bottom to top in the order of their distribution over time.
  • each box is also of different colors: for example: gold in the morning, white at midti, gray at four o'clock, black in the evening.
  • the charger (8) and the boxes (II) are made of plastic.
  • the charger has two windows at its base:
  • the frame (6) into which vertically fits the charger (8).
  • the frame (6) has at its lower part:
  • the pusher (4) consists of:
  • the frame (6) may be made of molded plastic, but it is possible to envisage a metal frame (6) capable of having at its upper part a cover making it possible to lock it to prevent untimely taking of dangerous drugs. .
  • An electro-mechanical device comprising:
  • an electromagnet (3) driving a pusher (4) which determines the ejection of the box (II), comprising at its rear part a return spring (2) which brings it back to its rest position as soon as the current flow is interrupted as soon as the box is ejected.
  • An electronic receiver system (14), controlled by an electronic transmitter, allows remote control of the device. It includes a relay energized under the effect of an electrical pulse sent by the transmitter. It is directly connected to the mains (20) and protected by a fuse (21).
  • This transmitter system will allow remote control of one or more distributors connected to the electrical network.
  • the transmitter has four channels allowing it to ensure the control of four receivers (I4) capable of carrying out different programs.
  • An electronic programmer (I3) makes it possible to fix in advance the exact time of distribution of the boxes, with a precision of the order of a minute, without possibility of error since it is controlled by a microprocessor which fully manages the programming and control of the distributor (I) either directly or through the remote control transmitter. It is connected to the mains (20) and protected by a fuse (2I).
  • a single programmer (I3) is capable of remotely controlling the operation of one or more electro-mechanical distribution devices (I) thanks to the remote control system.
  • a repetitive sound and / or light signal makes it possible to indicate and recall the precise moment of the distribution of the boxes and to alert the user of the automatic ej ection of the box.
  • This device makes it possible to check that the box (II) has indeed been removed by the user after its automatic ej ection and to avoid, as has been indicated previously, forgetfulness, schedule errors or iterative medication intake, especially when it comes to medication which could be dangerous to abuse or suddenly stop taking.
  • the programming system includes:
  • -a- a keyboard comprising: - ten numeric keys (I6) from 0 to 9 used to program the days, hours and minutes of dispensing boxes.
  • a rechargeable battery serves as security by ensuring the operation of the device in the event of a power failure.
  • the design of the programmer in particular the technology of the components used, makes it possible to envisage controlling the distribution device directly by a computer system.
  • Another possible embodiment could consist of a system in which each dose of the various drugs or other objects (syringes, ampoules, etc.) constituting an outlet is contained in a box or an alveolus closed by a lid (24), this cover is capable of being released at the precise time programmed in advance by an appropriate mechanism: mechanical,
  • the essential interest of this medication distribution system lies in the creation of a device making it possible to avoid the causes of human error both for patients cared for at home and for patients treated in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. retirement .

Abstract

Dispenser (1) for dispensing boxes (2), programmable to the minute, telecontrolled and predetermined for an indefinite duration. The device is comprised of a dispenser (1) for dispensing boxes (2), comprising a loading device (8), enclosing the boxes (2), which is housed into a frame (6), and an electromechanical device (3) controlling a pusher (4) which drives the ejection of the boxes (2). An electronic programmer (13), which is controlled by a microprocessor, enables to manage the distribution of boxes at predetermined hours and may control an electronic transmitter enabling the remote control of one or a plurality of electronic receivers (14) which operate together or individually through the mains (20). The device is particularly intended to the dispensing of drugs at predetermined times with an absolute security.

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DISTRIBUTEUR AUTOMATIQUE DE BOITES , PROGRAMMABLE ET TELECOMMANDE, NOTAMMENT POUR MEDICAMENTS AUTOMATIC, PROGRAMMABLE AND REMOTE CONTROLLED BOX DISPENSER, ESPECIALLY FOR MEDICINES
La présente invention concerne un distributeur de boites, programmable à la minute près, télécommandé et prédéterminé pour une durée de une ou plusieurs semaines, ou même indéfiniment répétitif, au choix de l'utilisateur.The present invention relates to a box distributor, programmable to the minute, remote controlled and predetermined for a period of one or more weeks, or even indefinitely repetitive, at the choice of the user.
Le dispositif a pour but de permettre la distribution à distance et en nombre indéfini , à des moments dont la précision peut atteindre la minute, de boites, fermées ou non, de taille variable , renfermant soit des objets de tailles variables, soit des obj ets plus petits, pilules, comprimés, sachets ou gélules, à des heures différentes du nycthémère, selon un programme établi à l' avance pour un ou plusieurs jours ou semaines.The purpose of the device is to allow distribution at a distance and in an indefinite number, at times the precision of which can reach the minute, of boxes, closed or not, of variable size, containing either objects of variable sizes or objects smaller pills, tablets, sachets or capsules, at different times of the night owl, according to a schedule established in advance for one or more days or weeks.
L'innovation du système proposé ne réside nullement dans la nouveauté des moyens utilisés, qui sont tous connus séparément , mais dans leur assemblage et leur combinaison qui permet la création d'une fonction nouvelle.The innovation of the proposed system does not lie in the novelty of the means used, which are all known separately, but in their assembly and their combination which allows the creation of a new function.
Le but principal de l'invention, dont les applications peuvent être diverses et variées, est d' éviter avec certitude toute cause d' erreur humaine , qu'il s ' agisse d' oubli ou de prise répétive, dont les conséquences peuvent être aussi graves en raison de la toxi cité indissolublement liée à l' efficacité touj ours plus grande des médicaments modernes.The main object of the invention, the applications of which can be diverse and varied, is to avoid with certainty any cause of human error, whether it be forgetting or repetitive use, the consequences of which may also be serious because of the toxicity indissolubly linked to the ever greater effectiveness of modern drugs.
A cette fin, l'invention porte sur un appareil distributeur pour la distribution de médicaments ou analogues, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : a) des moyens de stockage d'un certain nombre de récipients ou contenants (II ) dont chacun contient la quantité de médicaments ou analogues devant être administrée à un patient à un moment déterminé, ces moyens de stockage étant clos, en condition d'utilisation de l' appareil, de manière qu'une personne non autorisée, et en particulier le patient, n' ait pas accès à son intérieur et aux médicaments qui y sont contenus, b) des moyens moteurs (3 , 4) aptes, sous l' action de moyens de commande (I3 ) , à libérer un, et un seul récipient ou contenant des moyens de stockage, lesdits moyens de stockage présentant au moins un passage pour un récipient ou contenant individuel qui , en dehors de la période de libération d'un récipient , resté fermé sous l' action de moyens de fermeture (5 , 7 , 9) ne pouvant pas être actionnés de l' extérieur par une personne non autorisée, c) et des moyens de commande (I3) , comportant des moyens de réglage pour commander les susdits moyens moteurs en vue de la libération des récipients à des moments prédéterminés.To this end, the invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing medicaments or the like, characterized in that it comprises: a) means for storing a certain number of receptacles or containers (II) each of which contains the quantity of drugs or the like to be administered to a patient at a given time, these storage means being closed, in condition of use of the device, so that an unauthorized person, and in particular the patient, does not have access to its interior and to the drugs contained therein, b) suitable motor means (3, 4), under the action of control means (I3), for releasing one and only one container or containing storage means, said storage means having at least one passage for an individual container or container which, outside the period of release of a container , remained closed under the action of closing means (5, 7, 9) which cannot be actuated from the outside by an unauthorized person, c) and control means (I3), comprising adjustment means for controlling the aforementioned motor means for the release of the containers at predetermined times.
Les moyens moteurs (3 ,4) qui caractérisent l' appareil des moyens électromagnétiques agencés pour libérer les moyens de fermeture (7 ) du susdit passage et pour, éventuellement , provoquer l' expulsion d'un récipient ou contenant par ledit passage.The motor means (3, 4) which characterize the apparatus of the electromagnetic means arranged to release the closing means (7) from the aforesaid passage and to, possibly, cause the expulsion of a container or container by said passage.
L' appareil est caractérisé en outre, par des moyens avertisseurs, notamment sonores et/ou optiques, agencés pour être déclenchés lors de la libération d'un récipient ou contenant .The device is further characterized by warning means, in particular audible and / or optical, arranged to be triggered when a container or container is released.
L' appareil est caractérisé par des moyens avertisseurs qui sont , en outre, agencés pour signaler l' enlèvement (en I0) du récipient ou contenant libéré.The apparatus is characterized by warning means which are further arranged to signal the removal (in I0) of the container or container released.
L' appareil est caractérisé par des moyens de commande comprenant des moyens de mémorisation et des moyens de programmation (I6 ) pour l'introduction, dans lesdits moyens de mémorisation, des indications relatives aux susdits moments prédéterminés.The apparatus is characterized by control means comprising storage means and programming means (I6) for the introduction, into said storage means, of indications relating to the above-mentioned predetermined times.
L' appareil est caractérisé par des moyens de stockage , les moyens moteurs et les moyens de commande sont réunis au sein d'un seul et même bâti (6 ) pour constituer un appareil unitaire à fonctionnement autonome .The device is characterized by storage means, the driving means and the control means are combined within a single frame (6) to constitute a unitary device with autonomous operation.
Les moyens de stockage et les moyens moteurs sont réunis dans un même bâti constituant un appareil inerte et les moyens de commande sont réalisés sous forme d'un élément séparé relié à l' appareil inerte par télécommande , ces moyens de commande étant susceptibles de télécommander plusieurs appareils inertes.The storage means and the motor means are combined in the same frame constituting an inert device and the control means are produced in the form of a separate element connected to the inert device by remote control, these control means being capable of remotely controlling several inert devices.
Les moyens de stockage comprenent au moins un chargeur (8) amovible, apte à renfermer une pluralité de récipients ou contenants (II ) , ce chargeur étant muni d'une première fenêtre destinée , en position de montage du chargeur, à être située en regard du susdit passage et d'une seconde fenêtre destinée au déplacement des moyens moteurs, ce chargeur comportant, en outre des moyens de poussage pour amener les récipients ou contenants successivement en regard de la susdite première fenêtre.The storage means comprise at least one removable charger (8), capable of enclosing a plurality of containers or containers (II), this charger being provided with a first window intended, in the charger mounting position, to be located opposite of the above passage and a second window intended for the displacement of the driving means, this loader comprising, in addition pushing means for bringing the receptacles or containers successively opposite the aforesaid first window.
Le chargeur (8) est disposé verticalement dans l ' appareil et les moyens de poussage sont constitués par la gravité.The loader (8) is arranged vertically in the apparatus and the pushing means consist of gravity.
Les moyens de stockage comprennent une pluralité d' alvéoles renfermant chacune un récipient ou contenant , ces alvéoles étant closes par des moyens de fermeture individuels aptes à être ouverts sélectivement par les sudits moyens de commande.The storage means comprise a plurality of cells each containing a container or container, these cells being closed by individual closing means capable of being selectively opened by the said control means.
Les caractéristi ques du dispositif seront mises en évidence dans la description qui suivra, et les dessins fournis en annexe permettront de mettre en place les divers éléments dont il est constitué :The characteristics of the device will be highlighted in the description which follows, and the drawings provided in the appendix will make it possible to set up the various elements of which it is made up:
La figure I est une vue en coupe sagittale qui montre les divers éléments constituant le distributeur :Figure I is a sagittal sectional view which shows the various elements constituting the distributor:
- en arrière : l ' électro-aimant (3 ) poussant , muni en avant du poussoir (4) , qui , lorsqu'il entre en action, pousse vivement en avant la boite (II ) qui lui fait face , qui est renfermée dans le chargeur (8 ) verti cal et en basculant le volet (7 ) , la chasse dans le réceptacle (10) situé devant le dispositif.- behind: the pushing electromagnet (3), provided in front of the push button (4), which, when it comes into action, pushes sharply forward the box (II) which faces it, which is enclosed in the charger (8) verti cal and by tilting the flap (7), flushing into the receptacle (10) located in front of the device.
La figure 2 est une vue supérieure qui met en place les mêmes éléments dans un plan horizontal .Figure 2 is a top view which sets up the same elements in a horizontal plane.
La figure 3 est une vue en fui te qui replace les divers éléments les uns par rapport aux autres : - l e distributeur (I ) représenté dans les figures I et 2 , accompagné du récepteur (I4 ) qui en assure la télécommande avec leurs fils électri ques de liaison.Figure 3 is a leaked view which replaces the various elements with respect to each other: - the distributor (I) shown in Figures I and 2, accompanied by the receiver (I4) which provides remote control with their electric wires liaison ques.
La figure 4 est une vue en fuite du programmateur (13 ) avec son clavier d' enregistrement (I 5) du programme choisi , sa plaque d' affi chage (I8 ) , son horloge à affi chage numéri que (19) et les interrupteurs (I7 ) des quatres canaux de l ' émetteur de télécommande .FIG. 4 is a view on the fly of the programmer (13) with its recording keyboard (I 5) of the chosen program, its display plate (I8), its clock with digital display (19) and the switches (I7) of the four channels of the remote control transmitter.
La figure 5 représente la face arrière du programmateur (I3) et montre les sorties (22) des relais destinées à être utilisées dans le cas d'un distributeur (I ) relié directement au programmateur (I3 ) .FIG. 5 represents the rear face of the programmer (I3) and shows the outputs (22) of the relays intended to be used in the case of a distributor (I) connected directly to the programmer (I3).
Le dispositif dont il est question se compose de trois parties- :The device in question consists of three parts-:
I°/ - Un système de distribution des boites (II) comprenant -a- Un chargeur (8) dans lequel les boites (II) , fermées ou non, renfermant les obj ets ou médicaments à distribuer, se trouvent empilées les unes sur les autres de bas en haut dans l' ordre de leur distribution dans le temps.I ° / - A box distribution system (II) comprising -a- A charger (8) in which the boxes (II), closed or not, containing the objects or drugs to be dispensed, are stacked one on the others from bottom to top in the order of their distribution over time.
Un assortiment de boites de couleurs différentes offrirait la possibilité d'un classement rapide :An assortment of boxes of different colors would offer the possibility of a quick classification:
- 7 couleurs différentes représentant les sept j ours de la semaine : par exemple : rouge, orange, j aune , vert , bleu, indigo , violet.- 7 different colors representing the seven days of the week: for example: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, purple.
- la tranche de chaque boite étant également de couleurs différentes : par exemple : or le matin, blanc le midti , gris à seize heures , noir le soir.- the edge of each box is also of different colors: for example: gold in the morning, white at midti, gray at four o'clock, black in the evening.
Le chargeur (8) et les boites (II ) seraient fabriqués en matière plasti que.The charger (8) and the boxes (II) are made of plastic.
Le chargeur présente à sa base deux fenêtres :The charger has two windows at its base:
- une fenêtre antérieure d'une dimension légèrement supérieure à celle des boites pour permettre le passage de celles-ci.- an anterior window of a dimension slightly greater than that of the boxes to allow the passage of these.
- une fenêtre postérieure de dimension plus réduite ne permettant pas le passage des boites vers l' arrière mais calculée pour laisser le passage de la plaque (4a) servant de poussoir (4) qui entraînera l' éj ection de la boite (II ) suivant traj ectoire (23 ) .- a smaller posterior window not allowing the passage of the boxes backwards but calculated to allow the passage of the plate (4a) serving as a pusher (4) which will cause the ej ection of the box (II) according to trajectory (23).
-b- Un bâti (6 ) dans lequel vient s 'insérer verti calement le chargeur (8) . Le bâti (6 ) comporte à sa partie inférieure :-b- A frame (6) into which vertically fits the charger (8). The frame (6) has at its lower part:
- en avant : une ouverture de dimension supérieure à celles des boites pour permettre leur passage. Cette ouverture est fermée au repos par un volet (7 ) amovible permettant l' éj ection de la boite au moment opportun comportant :- in front: an opening of dimension larger than those of the boxes to allow their passage. This opening is closed at rest by a removable flap (7) allowing the ej ection of the box at the appropriate time comprising:
- un ressort de rappel ( 9) assurant la fermeture du volet (7 ) après l' éj ection de la boite (II ) .- a return spring (9) ensuring the closing of the flap (7) after the ej ection of the box (II).
- le volet (7 ) peut-être verrouillé :- the flap (7) can be locked:
- soit par un système mécanique solidaire du poussoir- either by a mechanical system integral with the pusher
- soit par micro-contact magnéti que à com mande électrique fonctionnant s multanément avec l'appareil de commande du distributeur (I).- either by magnetic micro-contact or by com electric control operating simultaneously with the distributor control unit (I).
- en arrière : une ouverture permettant le passage de la plaxpie (4a) du poussoir (4). Le poussoir (4) est constitué :- behind: an opening allowing the passage of the plaxpy (4a) of the pusher (4). The pusher (4) consists of:
- d'une partie verticale antérieure (4a) qui viendra s'appliquer contre la face postérieure de la boite (II) la plus basse Pour la chasser en avant.- an anterior vertical part (4a) which will be applied against the rear face of the lower box (II) To drive it forward.
- d'une partie horizontale (4b) légèrement inclinée en avant et en bas pour venir se glisser sous la face inférieure de la boite (II) sus-jacente, afin de la soutenir durant l'éjection de la boite (H) sous-jacente.- a horizontal part (4b) slightly inclined forwards and downwards to slide under the underside of the overlying box (II), in order to support it during the ejection of the box (H) underlying.
- d'une partie verticale postérieure (4c) permettant de la relier en avant en dessous du bâti (6) aux deux tiges (5) formant une sorte de berceau et réunies en avant pour assurer le vérouillage (12) du volet (7) de la trappe d'éjection.- a rear vertical part (4c) allowing it to be connected in front below the frame (6) to the two rods (5) forming a sort of cradle and joined together in front to ensure the locking (12) of the flap (7) from the ejection hatch.
Le bâti (6) peut-être composé de matière plastique moulée, mais il est possible d'envisager un bâti (6) métallique susceptible de comporter à sa partie supérieure un couvercle permettant de le fermer à clé pour éviter la prise intempestive de médicaments dangereux.The frame (6) may be made of molded plastic, but it is possible to envisage a metal frame (6) capable of having at its upper part a cover making it possible to lock it to prevent untimely taking of dangerous drugs. .
-c- Un dispositif électro- mécanique comprenant :-c- An electro-mechanical device comprising:
- soit un moteur,- either an engine,
-soit un électro- aimant (3) entraînant un poussoir (4) qui détermine l'éjection de la boite (II), comportant à sa partie postérieure un ressort de rappel (2) qui le ramène à sa position de repos dés que le passage du courant est interrompu sitôt après l'éjection de la boite.-or an electromagnet (3) driving a pusher (4) which determines the ejection of the box (II), comprising at its rear part a return spring (2) which brings it back to its rest position as soon as the current flow is interrupted as soon as the box is ejected.
2°/ - Un système récepteur électronique (14), commandé par un émetteur électronique, permet la commande à distance du dispositif. Il comprend un relais mis sous tension sous l'effet d'une impulsion électrique envoyée par l'émetteur. Il est relié directement au secteur (20) et protégé par un fusible (21).2 ° / - An electronic receiver system (14), controlled by an electronic transmitter, allows remote control of the device. It includes a relay energized under the effect of an electrical pulse sent by the transmitter. It is directly connected to the mains (20) and protected by a fuse (21).
Ce système émetteur permettra de commander à distance un ou plusieurs distributeurs reliés au réseau électrique. Par ailleurs, l'émetteur dispose de quatre canaux lui permettant ainsi d'assurer la commande de quatre récepteurs (I4) capables de réaliser des programmes différents.This transmitter system will allow remote control of one or more distributors connected to the electrical network. In addition, the transmitter has four channels allowing it to ensure the control of four receivers (I4) capable of carrying out different programs.
3°/ - Un programmateur électroni que (I3) permet de fixer à l' avance l'horaire exact de distribution des boites, avec une précision de l' ordre de la minute, sans possibilité d'erreur puisqu'il est commandé par un micro-processeur qui gère entièrement la programmation et la commande du distributeur (I) soit directement , soit par l'intermédiaire de l' émetteur de télécommande . Il est relié au secteur (20) et protégé par un fusible (2I ) .3 ° / - An electronic programmer (I3) makes it possible to fix in advance the exact time of distribution of the boxes, with a precision of the order of a minute, without possibility of error since it is controlled by a microprocessor which fully manages the programming and control of the distributor (I) either directly or through the remote control transmitter. It is connected to the mains (20) and protected by a fuse (2I).
Ces trois parties peuvent être :These three parts can be:
- soit rassemblées pour réaliser un distributeur individuel.- either assembled to create an individual distributor.
- soit séparées : dans ce cas un seul programmateur (I3 ) est capable de commander à distance le fonctionnement de un ou plusieurs dispositifs électro-mécaniques de distribution (I ) grâce au système de télécommande.- or separate: in this case a single programmer (I3) is capable of remotely controlling the operation of one or more electro-mechanical distribution devices (I) thanks to the remote control system.
Un signal sonore et/ou lumineux, répétitif, permet d'indiquer et de rappeler le moment précis de la distribution des boites et d' alerter l'utilisateur de l ' éj ection automatique de la boite.A repetitive sound and / or light signal makes it possible to indicate and recall the precise moment of the distribution of the boxes and to alert the user of the automatic ej ection of the box.
Le signal sonore et/ou lumineux sera déclenché au moment précis de l' éj ection automati que de la boite (II) :The sound and / or light signal will be triggered at the precise moment of the automatic ej ection of the box (II):
- soit directement par le programmateur (I3)- either directly by the programmer (I3)
- soit par un sytème opto-électroni que qui inhibera ensuite ce signal sonore et/ ou lumineux dés que la boite (II ) sera retirée du réceptacle (I0) par l'utilisateur.- Either by an opto-electronic system which will then inhibit this sound and / or light signal as soon as the box (II) is removed from the receptacle (I0) by the user.
Ce dispositif permet de contrôler que la boite (II) a bien été retirée par l'utilisateur après son éj ection automatique et d'éviter comme il a été indiqué précédemment, les oublis, les erreurs d'horaires ou la prise itérative de médicament, en particulier lorsqu'il s' agit de médicament dont il pourrait être dangereux d' abuser ou d' arrêter brutalement la prise.This device makes it possible to check that the box (II) has indeed been removed by the user after its automatic ej ection and to avoid, as has been indicated previously, forgetfulness, schedule errors or iterative medication intake, especially when it comes to medication which could be dangerous to abuse or suddenly stop taking.
C' est là, d' ailleurs, la finalité première qui a conduit à l' élaboration de ce dispositif de distribution.This is, moreover, the primary purpose which led to the development of this distribution system.
Le système de programmation compoorte :The programming system includes:
-a- un clavier (15) comprenant : - dix touches numéri ques (I6 ) de 0 à 9 permettant de programmer les j ours , les heures et les minutes de distribution des boites.-a- a keyboard (15) comprising: - ten numeric keys (I6) from 0 to 9 used to program the days, hours and minutes of dispensing boxes.
- une touche d' enregistrement permet de valider le programme .- a record key is used to validate the program.
- une touche d' annulation permet l ' effacement en cas d' erreur ou de changement de programme.- a cancel key allows deletion in case of error or change of program.
-b- une horloge à affichage numérique (I 9) indi que l'heure exacte par l'intermédiaire d'un quartz.-b- a clock with digital display (I 9) indicating the exact time by means of a quartz.
-c- une batterie rechargeable sert de sécurité en assurant le fonctionnement du dispositif en cas de panne de secteur.-c- a rechargeable battery serves as security by ensuring the operation of the device in the event of a power failure.
La conception du programmateur, notamment la technologie des composants employées, permet d' envisager la commande du dispositif du distribution directement par un système ordinateur.The design of the programmer, in particular the technology of the components used, makes it possible to envisage controlling the distribution device directly by a computer system.
Un autre mode de réalisation possible pourrait consister en un système dans lequel chaque dose des différents médicaments ou autres obj ets ( seringues , ampoules etc.. . ) constituant une prise est contenu dans une boite ou une alvéole fermée par un couvercle (24) , ce couvercle est susceptible d' être libéré au moment précis programmé à l ' avance par un mécanisme approprié : mécanique ,Another possible embodiment could consist of a system in which each dose of the various drugs or other objects (syringes, ampoules, etc.) constituting an outlet is contained in a box or an alveolus closed by a lid (24), this cover is capable of being released at the precise time programmed in advance by an appropriate mechanism: mechanical,
- électro-magnétique,- electro-magnetic,
- ou encore électro-pneumati que .- or even electro-pneumatic.
L'intérêt essentiel de ce système de distribution de mécaments réside dans la réalisation d'un dispositif permettant d' éviter les causes d' erreurs humaines tant pour les malades soignés à domicile que pour les malades traités dans les hôpitaux, clini ques et maisons de retraite . The essential interest of this medication distribution system lies in the creation of a device making it possible to avoid the causes of human error both for patients cared for at home and for patients treated in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. retirement .

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1. Appareil distributeur pour la distribution de médicaments ou analoques, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend : a) des moyens de stockage d'un certain nombre de récipients ou contenants ( 11) dont chacun contient la quantité de médicaments ou analoσues devant être administrée à un patient à un moment déterminé, ces moyens de stockage étant clos, en condition d'utilisation de l'appareil, de manière qu'une personne non autorisée, et en particulier le patient, n'ai pas accès à son intérieur et aux médicaments qui y sont contenus, b) des moyens moteurs (3, 4) aptes, sous l'action de moyens de commande (13), à libérer un, et un seul récipient ou contenant des moyens de stockage, lesdits moyens de stockage présentant au moins un passage pour un récipient ou contenant individuel qui, en dehors de la période de libération d'un récipient, resté fermé sous l'action de moyens de fermeture (5, 7, 9) ne pouvant pas être actionnés de l'extérieur par une personne non autorisée, c) et des moyens de commande (13), comportant des moyens de réglage pour commander les susdits moyens moteurs en vue de la libération des récipients à des moments prédéterminés .1. Dispensing device for the distribution of drugs or analogs, characterized in that it comprises: a) means for storing a certain number of containers or containers (11) each of which contains the quantity of drugs or analogs to be administered to a patient at a given time, these storage means being closed, in condition of use of the device, so that an unauthorized person, and in particular the patient, do not have access to his interior and to medicaments contained therein, b) motor means (3, 4) capable, under the action of control means (13), of releasing one and only one container or containing storage means, said storage means having at least one passage for an individual container or container which, outside the period of liberation of a container, remained closed under the action of closing means (5, 7, 9) which cannot be actuated from the outside by a person not torized, c) and control means (13), comprising adjustment means for controlling the said motor means for the release of the containers at predetermined times.
2. Appareil selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les moyens moteurs (3, 4) sont des moyens électromagnétiques agencés pour libérer les moyens de fermeture (7) du susdit passage et pour, éventuellement, provoquer l'expulsion d'un récipient ou contenant par ledit passage .2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the motor means (3, 4) are electromagnetic means arranged to release the closing means (7) from the above passage and to, possibly, cause the expulsion of a container or containing by said passage.
3. Appareil selon la revendication 1 ou 2 , caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend, en outre, des moyens avertisseurs , notamment sonores et/ou optiques , agencés pour être déclenchés lors de la libération d'un récipient ou contenant.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it further comprises warning means, in particular audible and / or optical, arranged to be triggered when a container or container is released.
4. Appareil selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que les moyens avertisseurs sont, en outre, agencés pour signaler l'enlèvement (en 10) du récipient ou contenant libéré. 4. Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the warning means are, in addition, arranged to signal the removal (in 10) of the container or container released.
5. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4 , caractérisé en ce que les moyens de commande comprennent des moyens de mémorisation et des moyens de programmation (16) pour l'introduction, dans lesdits moyens5. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the control means comprise storage means and programming means (16) for the introduction into said means
.de mémorisation, des indications relatives aux susdits moments prédéterminés..in memorization, indications relating to the above predetermined moments.
6. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5 ,caractérisé en ce que les moyens de stockage, les moyens moteurs et les moyens de commande sont réunis au sein d'un seul et même bâti (6) pour constituer un appareil unitaire à fonctionnement autonome.6. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the storage means, the motor means and the control means are combined within a single frame (6) to constitute a unitary apparatus self-contained.
7. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de stockage et les moyens moteurs sont réunis dans un même bâti constituant un appareil inerte et en ce que les moyens de commande sont réalisés sous forme d'un élément séparé relié à l'appareil inerte par télécommande, ces moyens de commande étant susceptibles de télécommander plusieurs appareils inertes.7. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the storage means and the motor means are combined in the same frame constituting an inert apparatus and in that the control means are produced in the form of a separate element connected to the inert device by remote control, these control means being capable of remotely controlling several inert devices.
8. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de stockage comprennent au moins un chargeur (8) amovible apte à renfermer une pluralité de récipients ou contenants (11), ce chargeur étant muni d'une première fenêtre destinée, en position de montage du chargeur, à être située en regard du susdit passage et d'une seconde fenêtre destinée au déplacement des moyens moteurs, ce chargeur comportant, en outre, des moyens de poussage pour amener les récipients ou contenants successivement en regard de la susdite première fenêtre.8. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the storage means comprise at least one removable charger (8) capable of enclosing a plurality of containers or containers (11), this charger being provided with a first window intended, in the loader mounting position, to be located opposite the above-mentioned passage and a second window intended for the displacement of the driving means, this charger comprising, in addition, pushing means for bringing the containers or containers successively opposite the above first window.
9. Appareil selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que le chargeur (8) est disposé verticalement dans l'appareil et en ce que les moyens de poussage sont constitués par la gravité.9. Apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that the charger (8) is arranged vertically in the apparatus and in that the pushing means are constituted by gravity.
10. Appareil selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de stockage comprennent une pluralité d'alvéoles renfermant chacune un récipient ou contenant, ces alvéoles étant closes par des moyens de fermeture individuels aptes à être ouverts sélectivement par les susdits moyens de commande. 10. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the storage means comprise a plurality of cells each containing a container or container, these cells being closed by individual closing means capable of being selectively opened by the above control means.
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