Development of a Stacking Device for Medical Urine Cups

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Technology

Background:

• Manual palletizing of medical urine cups is labor-intensive and prone to errors.
• Existing methods lack efficiency and can lead to product damage.
• Streamlining the collection and stacking of medical consumables is crucial for healthcare logistics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and develop an automated stacking device for medical urine cups.
• To integrate pressing, storing, and collecting mechanisms for efficient palletizing.
• To enhance the quality and reduce the cost of urine cup stacking.

Main Methods:

• Development of a working table with integrated pressing, holding, and collecting devices.
• Utilizing a motor, CAM, pressing cylinder head, F-shaped frame, and springs for the pressing mechanism.
• Incorporating a rubber ring and a push block system for secure and damage-free stacking.

Main Results:

• The device successfully automates the palletizing process for medical urine cups.
• Ensured urine cups maintain shape and are stacked tightly without damage.
• Achieved significant improvements in stacking quality and process efficiency.

Conclusions:

• The developed automated stacking device offers a cost-effective and efficient solution for medical urine cup palletizing.
• The integrated design effectively addresses challenges in handling and stacking delicate medical consumables.
• This innovation has the potential to optimize workflow in medical supply chain management.