CN-122003197-A - Modular support for automatic dispensing cabinets

Abstract

A module support system for a medical station includes a first bottom support formed from an elongated body and a first top support formed from the elongated body. The vertical wall of the first top bracket is configured to attach to a portion of the medical station such that a portion of the medical station can be securely stacked on top of the first portion of the medical station via the first bottom bracket and the first top bracket.

Inventors

• H. Heizmann
• M. Padilla
• N. Arroyo
• REILLY SEAN W
• T. C. Spree
• A. F. Erick

Assignees

• 康尔福盛303公司

Dates

Publication Date

20260508

Application Date

20240926

Priority Date

20230929

Claims (20)

1. 1. A modular support system for a medical station, the support system comprising: a first bottom bracket formed from an elongated body having a first flat region, the first bottom bracket having a vertical wall extending along the first flat region, the vertical wall of the first bottom bracket configured to be attached to a first portion of a medical station; A first top bracket formed from an elongated body having a second planar region, the first top bracket having a vertical wall extending along the second planar region, wherein the first top bracket is configured to mate in a stacked relationship on top of the first bottom bracket such that the first planar region of the first bottom bracket is juxtaposed with the second planar region of the first top bracket, and wherein the first top bracket is securely attached to the first bottom bracket; And wherein the vertical wall of the first top bracket is configured to be attached to a second portion of the medical station such that the second portion of the medical station can be securely stacked on top of the first portion of the medical station via the first bottom bracket and the first top bracket.
2. 2. The module support system of claim 1, wherein the top support has the same structure as the bottom support.
3. 3. The module support system of claim 1, further comprising: a second top bracket; a second bottom bracket configured to mate with the second top bracket in a stacked relationship.
4. 4. The module support system of claim 2, further comprising a transverse strut extending between the first and second bottom brackets in an assembled state, wherein opposite ends of the transverse strut are connected to the respective bottom brackets.
5. 5. The module support system of claim 1, wherein each of the first top support and the first bottom support has two vertical walls extending along opposite sides of the respective flat region.
6. 6. The module support system of claim 1, wherein each vertical wall has a horizontal flange forming a face configured to attach to a base structure.
7. 7. The module support system of claim 1, wherein each of the first bottom support and the first top support has a tongue extending at an end region of the respective flat region.
8. 8. The module support system of claim 1, further comprising at least one side panel attached to the first top support and the first bottom support to secure the first top support to the first bottom support.
9. 9. The module support system of claim 8, wherein screws extend through the side panels into the first top support and the first bottom support.
10. 10. A method of modularly attaching a structure to a medical station, comprising: Attaching a first bracket to a portion of a medical station; Attaching a second bracket to a structure to be attached to the medical station; The first bracket is attached to the second bracket such that the first bracket is stacked on the second bracket.
11. 11. The method of claim 10, further comprising: attaching a third bracket to a portion of the medical station; attaching a fourth bracket to a structure to be attached to the medical station; the third bracket is attached to the fourth bracket such that the third bracket is stacked on the third bracket.
12. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the first bracket and the third bracket are attached to a top surface of a medical station.
13. 13. The method of claim 11, wherein the first and third brackets are attached to sides of a medical station.
14. 14. The method of claim 11, further comprising attaching a transverse strut between the first and third brackets, wherein opposite ends of the transverse strut are connected to the first and third brackets.
15. 15. The method of claim 10, further comprising attaching at least one side panel to the first bracket and second bottom bracket to secure the first bracket to the second bracket.
16. 16. The method of claim 10, wherein the first scaffold has the same structure as the second scaffold.
17. 17. The method of claim 10, wherein the first and second brackets are vertically stacked.
18. 18. The method of claim 10, wherein the first and second brackets are stacked horizontally.
19. 19. The method of claim 10, wherein each of the first and second brackets has two vertical walls extending along opposite sides of the respective flat region.
20. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein each vertical wall of the first bracket has a horizontal flange forming a face configured to attach to a medical station.

Description

Modular support for automatic dispensing cabinets Technical Field The present application claims priority from U.S. provisional application No. 63/586,728, filed on 9, 2023 and 29, entitled "Modular support for automatic dispensing cabinets," the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. The present subject matter described herein relates generally to medical stations such as medication dispensing cabinets. In particular, the present subject matter relates to a modular support system for a medical station, wherein the support system enables efficient engagement of units attached to the medical station, for example in a stacked arrangement. Background Medical stations such as medication dispensing cabinets may be incorporated in a variety of clinical and healthcare environments. Such medical stations typically require that one or more additional structures be attached to the medical station, for example in a stacked manner. The process of attaching or stacking additional structures is typically temporary, wherein a user simply stacks or places the structures on or around a medical station. This process may be inefficient and messy, which is highly undesirable in a medical setting. The process may also be unsafe, for example in areas of frequent earthquakes or pedestrian traffic, the stacked structure may collapse. There is a need for improved devices and methods for attaching additional structures to a medical station, for example, in a modular, stacked manner. Disclosure of Invention Aspects of the present subject matter relate to a medical station, such as a medication dispensing cabinet, that includes or is otherwise mechanically engaged to a modular stacking assembly that includes an attachment bracket that enables efficient and modular stacking of structures on or to the medical station. In one aspect, a modular support system for a medical station is disclosed, the support system comprising a first bottom support formed from an elongated body having a first flat region, the first bottom support having a vertical wall extending along the first flat region, the vertical wall of the first bottom support configured to be attached to a first portion of the medical station, and a first top support formed from an elongated body having a second flat region, the first top support having a vertical wall extending along the second flat region, wherein the first top supports are configured to mate in a stacked relationship at a top of the first bottom support such that the first flat region of the first bottom support is juxtaposed with the second flat region of the first top support, and wherein the vertical wall of the first top support is configured to be attached to the first bottom support, and wherein the vertical wall of the first top support is configured to be attached to a second portion of the medical station such that the second portion of the medical station is capable of being securely stacked at a top of the first portion of the medical station via the first bottom support and the first top support. In another aspect, a method of modularly attaching a structure to a medical station is disclosed that includes attaching a first bracket to a portion of a medical station, attaching a second bracket to a structure to be attached to a medical station, and attaching the first bracket to the second bracket such that the first bracket is stacked on the second bracket. The details of one or more variations of the subject matter described herein are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features and advantages of the subject matter described herein will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims. The following claims are intended to define the scope of the claimed subject matter. Drawings The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate certain aspects of the subject matter disclosed herein and, together with the description, help explain some principles associated with the disclosed embodiments. In these figures: FIG. 1 schematically depicts a medical kiosk consistent with an embodiment of the present subject matter; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a modular stacking assembly consistent with an embodiment of the present subject matter; FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a bracket assembly of a modular stacking assembly consistent with an embodiment of the present subject matter; FIG. 4 is another perspective view of a bracket assembly of a modular stacking assembly, with the bracket assembly in an exploded state, consistent with embodiments of the present subject matter; FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a bracket assembly consistent with an embodiment of the present subject matter; FIG. 6 shows a schematic view of a structure secured to one another by a bracket assembly; fig. 7 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a bracket assembly of a modular stacking assem