CN115175863A

Movatterモバイル変換

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Publication number: CN115175863A
Application number: CN202080054791.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: E·巴拉克; P·A·吉姆兹
Original assignee: Voyager Products
Current assignee: Voyager Products
Priority date: 2020-06-05
Filing date: 2020-07-30
Publication date: 2022-10-11

Abstract

本发明涉及一种用于分配液体补充剂的分配系统、装置和方法，所述液体补充剂例如为包含调味品、营养物、药物和/或其他补充剂的浓缩液体的形式。本文公开的本发明的某些实施例包括允许单手分配预定量液体的手持装置。某些实施例包括由可拆卸分配器控制的独立容器，以允许多种类型的液体，并防止分配器内的交叉污染。

The present invention relates to a dispensing system, device, and method for dispensing liquid supplements, eg, in the form of concentrated liquids containing flavorings, nutrients, drugs, and/or other supplements. Certain embodiments of the inventions disclosed herein include handheld devices that allow for one-handed dispensing of a predetermined amount of liquid. Certain embodiments include separate containers controlled by a removable dispenser to allow multiple types of liquids and prevent cross-contamination within the dispenser.

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Translated fromChinese

分配液体的系统和方法System and method for dispensing liquids

相关申请的交叉引用CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

本申请主张受益于2019年7月30日提交的申请号为62/880,230，标题为“SYSTEMAND METHOD FOR DISPENSING LIQUIDS”的美国临时专利申请；以及于2020年6月5日提交的申请号为63/035,539，标题为“SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING LIQUIDS”的美国临时专利申请，出于所有目的，其全部内容通过引用结合于此。This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/880,230, filed July 30, 2019, and entitled "SYSTEMAND METHOD FOR DISPENSING LIQUIDS"; and Application No. 63/, filed June 5, 2020 035,539, US Provisional Patent Application entitled "SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING LIQUIDS," the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.

技术领域technical field

本发明涉及用于分配液体补充剂的分配装置、系统和方法。分配液体，例如以含有调味品、营养素、药物和/或其他补充剂的浓缩液体的形式。在某些实施例中提供的系统包括手持装置，该手持装置允许单手使用分配预定量的液体。The present invention relates to dispensing devices, systems and methods for dispensing liquid supplements. Liquids are dispensed, for example, in the form of concentrated liquids containing flavorings, nutrients, drugs, and/or other supplements. Systems provided in certain embodiments include a handheld device that allows for one-handed use to dispense a predetermined amount of liquid.

背景技术Background technique

使用浓缩物添加补充剂是服用补充剂(如维生素、药物和电解质)的常见方法。特别是在给药领域，为了使用方便，对于吞咽有困难的人，以及仅仅喜欢以液体形式服用补充剂以与饮料一起饮用的人，已经采用了使用液体的做法。最近，大麻类药物和治疗的使用有所增加，然而，摄入大麻类药物(包括四氢大麻酚(THC)或大麻二酚(CBD)等化合物)的传统方式可能不切实际、社会不可接受、不合适或不可取。Adding supplements using concentrates is a common way to take supplements such as vitamins, medications, and electrolytes. Especially in the field of drug delivery, for ease of use, the use of liquids has been adopted for those who have difficulty swallowing, and those who simply prefer to take supplements in liquid form to drink with beverages. The use of cannabis-based drugs and treatments has increased recently, however, traditional ways of ingesting cannabis-based drugs, including compounds such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD), may be impractical and socially unacceptable , inappropriate or undesirable.

摄取或服用大麻类药物的一种传统方式是抽吸部分大麻植物燃烧产生的烟雾。这种方法对个人的剂量不精确，在公共场合越来越不被鼓励。此外，不建议某些可能会从使用大麻衍生化合物中受益的使用者(例如儿童、老年人和呼吸系统受损的人)抽吸烟雾。例如，大麻衍生化合物经常用于正在接受化疗的患者，以刺激饥饿感。此外，在医学界，已经有临床发现表明，使用CBD有助于治疗和减少患有严重形式癫痫(如伦诺克斯-加斯托(Lennox-Gastaut)综合征和德拉维特(Dravet)综合征)的儿童的癫痫发作。One traditional way of ingesting or taking cannabis-like drugs is to smoke some of the smoke from the burning of the cannabis plant. This method is imprecise for individual dosing and is increasingly discouraged in public. Additionally, vaping is not recommended for certain users who may benefit from the use of cannabis-derived compounds, such as children, the elderly, and those with compromised respiratory systems. For example, cannabis-derived compounds are often used in patients undergoing chemotherapy to stimulate hunger. Additionally, in the medical community, there have been clinical findings that the use of CBD can help treat and reduce patients with severe forms of epilepsy such as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome epileptic seizures in children with symptoms).

另一种常见的吸食大麻类化合物的方式是“抽蒸汽烟”，其运作原理与电子烟类似。抽蒸汽烟伴随着含有大麻化合物的液体的蒸发。肺部健康问题存在于抽蒸汽烟的行为中，因为抽蒸汽烟在一些临床试验中显示会导致肺部炎症和肺部损伤。在某些情况下，在某些人身上，抽蒸汽烟被认为是死亡的原因。与蒸汽烟相关的另一个风险是剂量。抽蒸汽烟时的剂量很大程度上取决于使用者和他们抽吸的量。Another common way of vaping cannabis-like compounds is "vaping," which works similarly to e-cigarettes. Vaping is accompanied by the evaporation of liquids containing cannabis compounds. Lung health problems exist in the act of vaping, as vaping has been shown in some clinical trials to cause lung inflammation and lung damage. In some cases, in some people, vaping is considered a cause of death. Another risk associated with vaping is dosage. The dose when vaping depends largely on the user and how much they smoke.

摄取或服用基于大麻的药物的一种较新的方式是口服摄取制备好的可食用部分，该可食用部分以饼干、软糖或其他可食用形式制备。这种方法虽然更精确，不太可能产生相应的健康风险，但仍然不够精确，不能针对特定用户进行个性化以提供适当的剂量、跟踪剂量并防止过量。此外，错误地摄入此类食物可能会造成不安全的情况，例如过量摄入，这会导致不良的心理状态，尤其是对儿童而言。A newer way of ingesting or taking cannabis-based medicines is to orally ingest prepared edible portions, which are prepared in biscuits, gummies, or other edible forms. This approach, while more accurate and less likely to create corresponding health risks, is still not precise enough to be personalized for a particular user to deliver the appropriate dose, track doses, and prevent overdose. In addition, the wrong intake of such foods may create unsafe situations, such as excessive intake, which can lead to adverse psychological states, especially in children.

由于上述原因，需要一种以精确、安全和离散的方式施用基于大麻的补充剂的装置和方法。For the above reasons, there is a need for a device and method for administering cannabis-based supplements in a precise, safe, and discrete manner.

发明内容SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

本发明的一个方面是提供一种用于准确和精确分配液体的装置和方法。本发明围绕分配器单元的使用，该分配器单元与可互换的容器互连，用于分配不同的液体。分配器单元通过读取唯一的标识符或使用数字密钥从容器读取并记录唯一的识别信息以访问分配器功能。识别信息包括但不限于最小剂量、最大剂量、效力、粘度、容器操作的电气要求、容器中的剩余液体、推荐的剂量间隔和预定剂量。One aspect of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and method for accurate and precise dispensing of liquids. The present invention revolves around the use of a dispenser unit interconnected with interchangeable containers for dispensing different liquids. The dispenser unit accesses the dispenser function by reading the unique identifier or using the digital key to read and record the unique identifying information from the container. Identifying information includes, but is not limited to, minimum dose, maximum dose, potency, viscosity, electrical requirements for container operation, remaining liquid in container, recommended dose interval, and scheduled dose.

容器与分配器的可互换性允许用户容易地更换由装置分配的液体，从而不需要在使用第二容器之前完全排空第一容器，并且允许用户分配不同的液体而不需要携带多个装置。相反，用户可以携带单个分配器和多个构造成与分配器互连的容器。The interchangeability of the container with the dispenser allows the user to easily change the liquid dispensed by the device, eliminating the need to completely empty the first container before using the second container, and allowing the user to dispense different liquids without having to carry multiple devices . Instead, a user may carry a single dispenser and multiple containers configured to interconnect the dispensers.

本发明的一个方面是防止从某些实施例的容器中意外或未经授权地分配液体。单向阀和防抽吸元件的组合可防止液体从容器中泄漏。例如，用于填充容器的单向阀允许从容器的外部填充容器，但是不允许液体以相反的方向流动。One aspect of the present invention is to prevent accidental or unauthorized dispensing of liquids from containers of certain embodiments. The combination of one-way valve and anti-pumping element prevents liquid from leaking from the container. For example, a one-way valve for filling a container allows filling of the container from the outside of the container, but does not allow liquid to flow in the opposite direction.

此外，例如在某些实施例中，用于分配液体的单向阀允许液体从容器进一步流到容器的外部。单向阀还包括防抽吸的特点。例如，某些实施例包括将单向阀的外部连接到容器的一个方面的防抽吸通道，其中用户不能将他们的嘴放在单向阀上以从容器中抽吸液体。抽吸容器的分配区域只会导致从远离单向阀的容器外部抽吸空气。Additionally, for example, in some embodiments, a one-way valve for dispensing liquid allows for further flow of liquid from the container to the exterior of the container. The one-way valve also includes an anti-suction feature. For example, some embodiments include an anti-suction channel connecting the exterior of the one-way valve to an aspect of the container, wherein a user cannot place their mouth over the one-way valve to aspirate liquid from the container. Suctioning the dispensing area of the container will only result in air being drawn from outside the container away from the one-way valve.

许多用于摄入液体的便携式装置，例如蒸气烟和电子烟，依赖于用户用他们的呼吸抽吸液体。这种输送方式既不精确也不可靠。Many portable devices for ingesting liquids, such as vapor cigarettes and electronic cigarettes, rely on the user to draw the liquid with their breath. This delivery method is neither precise nor reliable.

本发明的一个方面是提供一种可重复的、可靠的和精确的用于分配以供摄入的液体的装置。某些实施例的分配器和容器允许预定量的可重复输送。此外，分配器跟踪分配的量、分配的时间和分配的液体类型。One aspect of the present invention is to provide a repeatable, reliable and precise device for dispensing liquid for ingestion. Dispensers and containers of certain embodiments allow for repeatable delivery of predetermined amounts. Additionally, the dispenser tracks the amount dispensed, when it was dispensed, and the type of liquid dispensed.

本发明的另一个方面是分配器与容纳液体的一次性或可重复使用的容器相互连接。容器具有由分配器驱动的独立分配机构。因此，分配器不与液体直接接触，并且不需要清洁。此外，液体与分配器的不直接接触防止了在更换容器时液体的交叉污染。Another aspect of the present invention is the interconnection of the dispenser with a disposable or reusable container containing a liquid. The container has an independent dispensing mechanism driven by the dispenser. Therefore, the dispenser is not in direct contact with the liquid and does not require cleaning. Furthermore, the non-direct contact of the liquid with the dispenser prevents cross-contamination of the liquid when changing containers.

这些和其他优点将从本文包含的发明的公开中变得明显。上述实施例、目的和配置既不完整也不详尽。可以理解的是，本发明的其他实施例可以单独或组合使用上面阐述的或下面详细描述的一个或多个特征。此外，本发明内容既不旨在也不应解释为代表本发明的全部范围和领域。本发明在本发明内容以及以下附图和详细说明中以不同的详细程度进行了阐述，本发明的范围不限于在本发明内容中包括或不包括元件、组件等。从详细描述中，特别是当结合附图和本文提供的权利要求时，本发明的其他方面将变得更加明显。These and other advantages will become apparent from the disclosure of the invention contained herein. The above-described embodiments, objects, and configurations are neither complete nor exhaustive. It will be appreciated that other embodiments of the invention may utilize one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below, alone or in combination. Furthermore, this summary is neither intended nor should it be construed as representing the full scope and field of the invention. The invention is set forth in various levels of detail in this summary and the following drawings and detailed description, and the scope of the invention is not limited to the inclusion or exclusion of elements, components, etc. in this summary. Other aspects of the invention will become more apparent from the detailed description, particularly when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the claims presented herein.

附图说明Description of drawings

图1-分配液体装置的某些实施例的前视图；Figure 1 - Front view of certain embodiments of a liquid dispensing device;

图2A-用于分配液体的装置的透视分解图，该装置包括分配器和可移除地互连的容器；Figure 2A - a perspective exploded view of a device for dispensing a liquid, the device comprising a dispenser and a removably interconnected container;

图2B-用于分配液体的装置的透视分解图，该装置包括分配器和可移除地互连的容器；Figure 2B - a perspective exploded view of a device for dispensing liquid including a dispenser and a removably interconnected container;

图3-用于分配液体的装置的某些实施例的系统示意图；Figure 3 - System schematic diagram of certain embodiments of devices for dispensing liquids;

图4A-包括容器的用于分配液体的装置的透视分解图；Figure 4A - a perspective exploded view of a device for dispensing liquid including a container;

图4B-包括容器的用于分配液体的装置的前剖视图；Figure 4B - a front cross-sectional view of a device for dispensing liquid including a container;

图5A-包括容器的用于分配液体的装置的透视分解图；Figure 5A - a perspective exploded view of a device for dispensing liquid including a container;

图5B-包括容器的用于分配液体的装置的侧剖视图；Figure 5B - a side cross-sectional view of a device for dispensing liquid including a container;

图6A-用于分配液体的装置的侧视截面图，该装置包括处于吸入冲程构造的容器；Figure 6A - a side cross-sectional view of a device for dispensing liquids including a container in a suction stroke configuration;

图6B-用于分配液体的装置的侧视截面图，该装置包括处于喷射冲程构造的容器；Figure 6B - a side cross-sectional view of a device for dispensing liquid including a container in a spray stroke configuration;

图7-包括容器的用于分配液体的装置的前剖视图；Figure 7 - a front cross-sectional view of a device for dispensing liquids including a container;

图8-包括容器的用于分配液体的装置的透视分解图；Figure 8 - a perspective exploded view of a device for dispensing liquid including a container;

图9-分配液体方法的示意图。Figure 9 - Schematic diagram of the method of dispensing liquids.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

图1至图3所示的本发明的某些实施例包括用于分配液体的装置1000，该装置包括分配器1100和容器1200。分配器1100包括电源2000、中央处理单元或控制器2010。如图所示，分配器的底表面1105构造成与容器的顶部1220互连。应当理解，使用替代侧面将分配器1100与容器1200互连在本发明的精神和范围内。当分配器1100与容器1200互连时，分配器1200能够通过将电信号从分配器的电连接器1110通过容器的电连接器1210发送到容器1200来启动从容器1200分配液体。应当理解，通过电连接器1110发送电磁信号在本发明的精神和范围内。某些实施例的分配器1100通过使用电连接器1110(例如包括磁体1300的电连接器1310)与容器互连。某些实施例的磁体1300位于容器1200上，替代实施例包括分配器1100上的磁体1300，并且进一步的替代实施例包括容器1200和分配器1100上的磁体1300。这些实施例的磁体1300提供了容器1200和分配器1100之间的机械连接。应当理解，本领域技术人员已知的替代机械连接在本发明的精神和范围内。Certain embodiments of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1-3 include adevice 1000 for dispensing a liquid that includes adispenser 1100 and acontainer 1200 . Thedispenser 1100 includes apower supply 2000 , a central processing unit or controller 2010 . As shown, the bottom surface 1105 of the dispenser is configured to interconnect with the top 1220 of the container. It should be understood that the use of alternate sides to interconnect thedispenser 1100 with thecontainer 1200 is within the spirit and scope of the present invention. When thedispenser 1100 is interconnected with thecontainer 1200, thedispenser 1200 can initiate dispensing of liquid from thecontainer 1200 by sending an electrical signal from the dispenser'selectrical connector 1110 to thecontainer 1200 through the container'selectrical connector 1210. It should be understood that sending electromagnetic signals throughelectrical connector 1110 is within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thedispenser 1100 of certain embodiments is interconnected with the container through the use ofelectrical connectors 1110, such aselectrical connectors 1310 includingmagnets 1300. Certain embodiments have themagnet 1300 on thecontainer 1200 , alternative embodiments include themagnet 1300 on thedispenser 1100 , and further alternative embodiments include thecontainer 1200 and themagnet 1300 on thedispenser 1100 . Themagnet 1300 of these embodiments provides a mechanical connection between thecontainer 1200 and thedispenser 1100. It is to be understood that alternative mechanical connections known to those skilled in the art are within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

在某些实施例中，如图2A至图3所示，包括具有多个磁体1300的容器1200，磁体1300构造成与分配器的多个磁体1300互连。在这样的特定实施例中，容器1200和分配器1100构造成在第一方位或第二方位与容器1200互连，其中容器1200从第一方位旋转180度，其中分配器的磁体1300和容器的磁体1300构造成在第一方位或第二方位互连。In certain embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2A-3 , acontainer 1200 is included having a plurality ofmagnets 1300 configured to interconnect with the plurality ofmagnets 1300 of the dispenser. In such particular embodiments,container 1200 anddispenser 1100 are configured to interconnect withcontainer 1200 in a first orientation or a second orientation, whereincontainer 1200 is rotated 180 degrees from the first orientation, whereinmagnet 1300 of the dispenser andmagnet 1300 of the container Themagnets 1300 are configured to be interconnected in a first orientation or a second orientation.

在图2A至图3中看到的某些实施例包括具有多个磁体1300的容器1200，磁体1300构造成与分配器的多个磁体1300互连。这可能希望防止分配器1100以不同于预期的方式相互连接。因此，某些实施例的磁体1300以不对称的方式构造，以防止分配器以不同于预期的方式与容器配合。此外，某些实施例包括容器上的磁体1300的配置，其中磁体的磁极(北极和南极)防止容器1200与分配器1100不正确地互连。例如，某些实施例包括嵌入到容器1200的表面(通常是顶部1220)中的四个磁体，其中邻近容器的第一侧1230的第一对磁体1300以第一极性引向顶部1220，邻近容器的第二侧1230的第二对磁体以第二极性引向顶部1220。因此，当容器1200在预期方向上对齐时，具有构造成与具有相反极性的容器的磁体1300互连的磁体1300的分配器1100能够互连。然而，例如，如果用户试图在容器从预期方位旋转180度的情况下将容器1200与分配器1100互连，则容器的磁体1300将与具有匹配极性的分配器的磁体对准，导致分配器1100和容器1100相互排斥，并阻止容器1200和分配器1100的互连。Certain embodiments seen in FIGS. 2A-3 include acontainer 1200 having a plurality ofmagnets 1300 configured to interconnect with the plurality ofmagnets 1300 of a dispenser. This may be desirable to prevent thedispensers 1100 from being connected to each other in a manner other than intended. Accordingly, themagnet 1300 of certain embodiments is configured in an asymmetrical manner to prevent the dispenser from mating with the container in a manner other than intended. Additionally, certain embodiments include a configuration of themagnet 1300 on the container, wherein the poles (north and south) of the magnet prevent improper interconnection of thecontainer 1200 with thedispenser 1100. For example, some embodiments include four magnets embedded in the surface of the container 1200 (typically the top 1220), wherein a first pair ofmagnets 1300 adjacent to thefirst side 1230 of the container are directed toward the top 1220 with a first polarity, adjacent to the top 1220. The second pair of magnets on thesecond side 1230 of the container are directed toward the top 1220 with a second polarity. Thus, adispenser 1100 having amagnet 1300 configured to interconnect with amagnet 1300 of a container having an opposite polarity can be interconnected when thecontainer 1200 is aligned in the intended direction. However, for example, if a user attempts to interconnect thecontainer 1200 with thedispenser 1100 with the container rotated 180 degrees from the intended orientation, the container'smagnet 1300 will align with the dispenser's magnet of matching polarity, causing the dispenser to 1100 andcontainer 1100 are mutually exclusive and prevent interconnection ofcontainer 1200 anddispenser 1100.

在某些实施例中，如图2A至2B所示，容器的顶部1220包括第一和第二电触点1210，第一和第二电触点1210包括弹簧加载的电连接器1310。电接触允许分配器1100和容器1200之间的电连接，并且允许分配器1100向容器发送电信号以分配一定量的液体。某些实施例包括弹簧加载的电连接器1310，本领域技术人员通常将其称为“弹簧探针(pogo-pin)”。某些实施例包括分配器的电连接器1110，其包括弹簧加载的电连接器1310。In certain embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2A-2B , the top 1220 of the container includes first and secondelectrical contacts 1210 that include spring-loadedelectrical connectors 1310 . The electrical contact allows electrical connection between thedispenser 1100 and thecontainer 1200, and allows thedispenser 1100 to send an electrical signal to the container to dispense an amount of liquid. Certain embodiments include a spring-loadedelectrical connector 1310, commonly referred to by those skilled in the art as a "pogo-pin." Certain embodiments include theelectrical connector 1110 of the dispenser, which includes a spring-loadedelectrical connector 1310.

图4A所示的包括容器1200的某些实施例包括由套筒3100包围的主体3000。在某些实施例中，套筒3100可滑动地设置在容器的主体3000上。在某些实施例中，套筒设置在容器主体的周围，从而遮蔽了容器主体除顶部1220和底部1225之外的部分的视野和通道。Certain embodiments shown in FIG.4A including container 1200 includebody 3000 surrounded bysleeve 3100 . In certain embodiments, thesleeve 3100 is slidably disposed on thebody 3000 of the container. In certain embodiments, a sleeve is disposed around the container body, thereby obscuring view and access to portions of the container body other than top 1220 and bottom 1225.

如图4A至图4B所示，某些实施例的容器1200包括主体3000，主体3000具有填充口3200，该填充口3200包括设置在主体3000的外表面的单向阀3210。单向阀3210在主体的外部和设置在主体3000内的贮存器3300之间提供液体连通。填充口3200通常构造成当主体保持在用于分配的方位时邻近主体的顶部1220。然而，应当理解，在符合本发明的精神和范围的情况下，填充口3200可以位于主体3000的其他方位附近，例如底部或侧面。As shown in FIGS. 4A-4B , thecontainer 1200 of some embodiments includes abody 3000 having a fillingport 3200 including a one-way valve 3210 disposed on an outer surface of thebody 3000 . One-way valve 3210 provides fluid communication between the exterior of the body andreservoir 3300 disposed withinbody 3000. Thefill port 3200 is generally configured to be adjacent the top 1220 of the body when the body is held in an orientation for dispensing. It should be understood, however, that thefill port 3200 may be located adjacent other orientations of thebody 3000, such as the bottom or sides, while remaining within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

在某些实施例中，如图4B所示，贮存器3300包括主体3000内的空腔，其中可以容纳液体并从中抽取液体以分配液体。贮存器包括具有底部3310的容积，底部3310还包括贮槽3320。应当理解，术语贮槽指的是构造成积聚液体的低点、凹坑、凹陷或凹面。当主体3000保持在用于分配的方位时，贮槽3320通常设置在贮存器3300的最低点，从而防止空气进入虹吸管3400和泵4000(图5A)。In certain embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4B, thereservoir 3300 includes a cavity within thebody 3000 in which liquid can be received and withdrawn to dispense the liquid. The reservoir includes a volume with a bottom 3310 that also includes asump 3320. It should be understood that the term sump refers to a low point, pit, depression or concave surface configured to accumulate liquid. When thebody 3000 is held in the orientation for dispensing, thesump 3320 is typically positioned at the lowest point of thereservoir 3300, preventing air from entering the siphon 3400 and pump 4000 (FIG. 5A).

在某些实施例中，再次参考图4B，虹吸管3400设置在贮存器的贮槽3320内，以在液体分配时从贮存器3300抽取液体。虽然本文所示的实施例示出了虹吸管3400，该虹吸管3400构造成从贮存器的贮槽3320向上抽吸液体，但是应当理解，包括构造成从贮存器3300向下或横向抽吸液体的虹吸管3400的替代实施例也在本发明的精神和范围内。在某些实施例中，虹吸管3400构造成从贮存器的贮槽3320向上抽吸液体，其中虹吸管3400与贮存器的贮槽3320互连，并且还包括穿过虹吸管3400的孔3410，液体通过该孔从贮存器3300抽吸并进入虹吸管3400。孔3410位于贮槽3320的底部，进一步防止空气进入虹吸管3400或泵4000。In certain embodiments, referring again to FIG. 4B, a siphon 3400 is disposed within thereservoir 3320 to draw liquid from thereservoir 3300 as the liquid is dispensed. While the embodiment shown herein shows a siphon 3400 configured to draw liquid up from thereservoir sump 3320, it should be understood that a siphon 3400 configured to draw liquid downward or laterally from thereservoir 3300 is included Alternative embodiments of the invention are also within the spirit and scope of the present invention. In certain embodiments, the siphontube 3400 is configured to draw liquid upward from thereservoir sump 3320, wherein the siphontube 3400 is interconnected with thereservoir sump 3320, and further includes ahole 3410 through the siphontube 3400 through which the liquid passes The holes are drawn from thereservoir 3300 and into the siphon 3400.Aperture 3410 is located at the bottom ofsump 3320, further preventing air from entering siphon 3400 orpump 4000.

图4B至图5B所示的某些实施例的泵4000设置在主体3000内，其中泵4000通过虹吸管3400与贮存器3300液体连通。在某些实施例中，单向阀3210设置在虹吸管3400和贮存器3300之间，其中液体在进入泵4000之前穿过单向阀3210。应当理解，单向阀3210设置在虹吸管3400和贮存器3300之间的替代实施例在本发明的精神和范围内。Thepump 4000 of some embodiments shown in FIGS. 4B-5B is disposed within thebody 3000 , wherein thepump 4000 is in fluid communication with thereservoir 3300 through the siphon 3400 . In certain embodiments, a one-way valve 3210 is disposed between the siphon 3400 and thereservoir 3300 , wherein the liquid passes through the one-way valve 3210 before entering thepump 4000 . It should be understood that alternative embodiments in which the one-way valve 3210 is disposed between the siphon 3400 and thereservoir 3300 are within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

在某些实施例中，如图5A所示，泵4000包括隔膜泵，该隔膜泵包括O形环4010、隔膜4020和压缩元件4030。某些实施例的O形环4010抵靠主体的螺纹凹槽4100的底部4110设置。在某些实施例中，隔膜的第一面4021抵靠着O形环4010设置，并且螺纹压缩元件4030抵靠着隔膜的第二面4022设置。螺纹压缩元件4030构造成与主体的螺纹凹槽4100螺纹互连，以便在隔膜的第二面4022上施加压力。当螺纹压缩元件4030与螺纹凹槽4100螺纹互连并且螺纹前进时，螺纹压缩元件4030在隔膜的第二面4022上施加压力，从而导致隔膜的第一面4021在O形环4010上施加压力。当压力施加在O形环4010上时，O形环压缩并变形，从而在O形环4010和螺纹凹槽的底部4110之间形成密封，并在O形环4010和隔膜的第一面4021之间形成密封。In certain embodiments, as shown in FIG. 5A , thepump 4000 includes a diaphragm pump that includes an O-ring 4010 , adiaphragm 4020 , and acompression element 4030 . The O-ring 4010 of certain embodiments is positioned against thebottom 4110 of the threadedgroove 4100 of the body. In certain embodiments, thefirst face 4021 of the diaphragm is positioned against the O-ring 4010, and the threadedcompression element 4030 is positioned against thesecond face 4022 of the diaphragm. The threadedcompression element 4030 is configured to threadedly interconnect the threadedgroove 4100 of the body to exert pressure on thesecond face 4022 of the diaphragm. When the threadedcompression element 4030 is threadedly interconnected with the threadedgroove 4100 and threadedly advanced, the threadedcompression element 4030 exerts pressure on thesecond face 4022 of the diaphragm, causing thefirst face 4021 of the diaphragm to exert pressure on the O-ring 4010 . When pressure is applied to the o-ring 4010, the o-ring compresses and deforms, forming a seal between the o-ring 4010 and thebottom 4110 of the threaded groove and between the o-ring 4010 and thefirst face 4021 of the diaphragm form a seal.

在某些实施例中，泵4000组装在主体3000内，其中泵4000和相关元件通过使用焊接、熔接、包覆成型、粘合剂或本领域技术人员理解的其他方法与主体3000集成在一起。In certain embodiments,pump 4000 is assembled withinbody 3000, whereinpump 4000 and associated components are integrated withbody 3000 using welding, welding, overmolding, adhesives, or other methods understood by those skilled in the art.

应当理解，隔膜泵(有时称为薄膜泵)是一种容积式泵，其使用柔性膜的往复运动的组合来泵送液体。应当理解，各种实施例的隔膜泵4000的隔膜包括橡胶、热塑性塑料、特氟隆和/或金属，同时仍在本发明的精神和范围内。It should be understood that a diaphragm pump (sometimes referred to as a membrane pump) is a positive displacement pump that uses a combination of reciprocating motion of a flexible membrane to pump liquid. It should be understood that the diaphragm of thediaphragm pump 4000 of the various embodiments includes rubber, thermoplastic, Teflon, and/or metal while remaining within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

图5A至图6B所示的某些实施例包括隔膜泵4000，其利用压电效应启动吸入冲程4500和排出冲程4600。当向泵4000供电时，隔膜4020在吸入冲程4500中远离主体3000变形，通过入口4200将液体吸入泵4000。当泵4000断电时，隔膜4020在喷射冲程4600中朝向主体3000回弹到其静止构造，迫使液体通过出口4300流出泵。在吸入冲程4500中，隔膜泵4000产生抽吸作用，其中贮存器3300抽取液体，液体通过虹吸管3400，通过单向阀3210，并通过入口4200进入泵4000。在隔膜泵4000的喷射冲程4600中，隔膜产生正压，迫使液体通过出口4300流出泵4000。Certain embodiments shown in FIGS. 5A-6B include adiaphragm pump 4000 that utilizes the piezoelectric effect to initiate asuction stroke 4500 and adischarge stroke 4600 . When thepump 4000 is powered, thediaphragm 4020 deforms away from thebody 3000 in thesuction stroke 4500, drawing liquid into thepump 4000 through theinlet 4200. When thepump 4000 is de-energized, thediaphragm 4020 springs back to its rest configuration toward thebody 3000 in thejetting stroke 4600, forcing the liquid out of the pump through theoutlet 4300. During thesuction stroke 4500, thediaphragm pump 4000 produces a suction action in which thereservoir 3300 draws the liquid through the siphon 3400, through thecheck valve 3210, and into thepump 4000 through theinlet 4200. During thejetting stroke 4600 of thediaphragm pump 4000, the diaphragm creates positive pressure, forcing the liquid out of thepump 4000 through theoutlet 4300.

在某些实施例中(图5A)，隔膜泵4000包括凹面4400，其中设置有入口4200和出口4300。凹面4400构造成与隔膜泵的隔膜4020连接，并控制泵的“一冲程(one-stroke)”能力。在某些实施例中，入口4200位于凹面4400中，偏离凹面4400的中心。在某些实施例中，出口4300位于凹面4400中，与凹面4400的中心相邻或重合。出口4300靠近凹面4400的中心允许在喷射冲程4600(图6B)期间，大部分动力在中心更完全地喷射隔膜泵4000中的所有液体。在某些实施例中，凹面4400的凹度构造成在喷射冲程4600中匹配隔膜4020的曲率。In certain embodiments (FIG. 5A), thediaphragm pump 4000 includes aconcave surface 4400 in which aninlet 4200 and anoutlet 4300 are disposed. Theconcave surface 4400 is configured to connect with thediaphragm 4020 of the diaphragm pump and control the "one-stroke" capability of the pump. In some embodiments, theinlet 4200 is located in theconcave surface 4400 , offset from the center of theconcave surface 4400 . In certain embodiments, theoutlet 4300 is located in theconcave surface 4400 adjacent to or coincident with the center of theconcave surface 4400 . The proximity of theoutlet 4300 to the center of theconcave surface 4400 allows most of the power to more completely eject all of the liquid in thediaphragm pump 4000 at the center during the ejection stroke 4600 (FIG. 6B). In certain embodiments, the concavity of theconcave surface 4400 is configured to match the curvature of thediaphragm 4020 during thejetting stroke 4600 .

在某些实施例中，出口导管5000连接到出口4300。出口导管5000在出口4300和容器1200的外部之间提供液体连通。在某些实施例中，包括单向阀3210的出口5100设置在出口导管5000和容器的外部6000之间。单向阀3210仅允许液体在从出口导管5000到容器的外部6000的方向上流动。在某些实施例中，出口导管5000和容器的外部6000之间的单向阀3210设置在容器主体的底部1225上。In certain embodiments,outlet conduit 5000 is connected tooutlet 4300 .Outlet conduit 5000 provides fluid communication betweenoutlet 4300 and the exterior ofcontainer 1200. In certain embodiments, theoutlet 5100 including the one-way valve 3210 is disposed between theoutlet conduit 5000 and theexterior 6000 of the container. The one-way valve 3210 only allows liquid to flow in the direction from theoutlet conduit 5000 to theexterior 6000 of the container. In certain embodiments, the one-way valve 3210 between theoutlet conduit 5000 and theexterior 6000 of the container is provided on thebottom 1225 of the container body.

在某些实施例中，防抽吸通道5500与出口阀3210和容器的填充口3200气体连通。防抽吸通道5500提供了用于多种目的的充气容积。防抽吸通道5500的第一目的是为填充口3200提供补充空气。当液体分配时，在贮存器3300(图4B)中产生吸力，该吸力通过允许空气从防抽吸通道5500进入贮存器3300的填充口3200释放。防抽吸通道5500的第二目的是防止个人试图从出口阀抽吸液体而误用容器。防抽吸通道提供了未密封的环境空气的增压室，其中从容器底部抽吸空气导致从防抽吸通道5500和主体3000与套筒3100之间的间隙抽吸空气。In certain embodiments, theanti-suction channel 5500 is in gaseous communication with theoutlet valve 3210 and thefill port 3200 of the container.Anti-suction channel 5500 provides an inflation volume for a variety of purposes. The first purpose of theanti-suction channel 5500 is to provide supplemental air to thefill port 3200 . As the liquid is dispensed, suction is created in the reservoir 3300 ( FIG. 4B ) that is released through thefill port 3200 allowing air from theanti-suction channel 5500 into thereservoir 3300 . A second purpose of theanti-suction channel 5500 is to prevent misuse of the container by an individual attempting to aspirate liquid from the outlet valve. The anti-suction channel provides a plenum of unsealed ambient air, wherein drawing air from the bottom of the container results in the suction of air from theanti-suction channel 5500 and the gap between thebody 3000 and thesleeve 3100.

如图9所示，某些实施例包括用于分配液体的方法7000，该方法包括:As shown in Figure 9, certain embodiments include amethod 7000 for dispensing a liquid, the method comprising:

a)在分配器上设置7050优选剂量；a) Set 7050 preferred dose on the dispenser;

b)将优选剂量保存7100到分配器的控制器；b) saving 7100 the preferred dose to the controller of the dispenser;

c)将容器连接7150到分配器；c) connect the container 7150 to the dispenser;

d)从容器中读取7200容器信息，并将容器信息保存到分配器；d)Read 7200 container information from the container, and save the container information to the distributor;

e)将来自分配器的容器信息无线传送7250到连接的计算装置；e) wirelessly transmit 7250 the container information from the dispenser to the connected computing device;

f)按压7300设置在分配器上的按钮；f)press 7300 the button provided on the dispenser;

g)向容器发送电信号7350以启动吸入冲程；g) sending anelectrical signal 7350 to the container to initiate the suction stroke;

h)启动隔膜泵的吸入冲程7400，导致通过第一单向阀、通过入口将液体从贮存器抽吸到隔膜泵中；h) Initiating asuction stroke 7400 of the diaphragm pump, resulting in the suction of liquid from the reservoir into the diaphragm pump through the first check valve through the inlet;

i)切断电信号的电信号7450，使得启动隔膜泵的喷射冲程；i) cut off theelectrical signal 7450 of the electrical signal so that the injection stroke of the diaphragm pump is started;

j)通过出口和第二单向阀从隔膜泵喷射7500液体；j) spray 7500 liquid from the diaphragm pump through the outlet and the second one-way valve;

k)从容器中分配7550液体；k) dispense 7550 liquid from the container;

l)记录分配量7600和分配到分配器的时间；l) Record the amount dispensed 7600 and the time allocated to the dispenser;

m)记录液体的剩余量7650m) Record the remaining amount of liquid 7650

m)记录容器中液体的剩余量7650；和m) record the remaining amount of liquid in thecontainer 7650; and

n)显示7700剩余液体的剩余量。n) Display the remaining amount of 7700 remaining liquid.

在某些实施例中，用户设置7050优选剂量，该剂量保存7100到分配器的控制器。分配器构造成可移除地连接到容器，并且当用户将容器连接7150到分配器时，分配器从容器读取7200信息并将其存储在控制器上。在某些实施例中，读取步骤7200包括读取预定时间段内允许分配的最大剂量。某些实施例还包括在发送电信号7350步骤之前执行的比较7325步骤。比较步骤7325比较在按下按钮7300之前的预定时间段内来自先前记录步骤7650的记录的分配量。如果在按压步骤7300之前的预定时间段内记录的分配量等于或大于最大剂量，分配器将不发送电信号7350，从而防止在预定时间段内分配超过最大剂量。在达到预定时间段内的最大剂量之后，分配器将不会进一步分配液体，直到经过足够的时间，使得在按压分配器上的按钮7300之前的预定时间段内分配的剂量小于最大剂量。IIn some embodiments, the user sets 7050 a preferred dose, which is saved 7100 to the controller of the dispenser. The dispenser is configured to be removably attached to the container, and when the user connects 7150 the container to the dispenser, the dispenser reads 7200 the information from the container and stores it on the controller. In certain embodiments, thereading step 7200 includes reading the maximum dose allowed to be dispensed within a predetermined time period. Certain embodiments also include the step of comparing 7325 performed prior to the step of sending theelectrical signal 7350. A compare step 7325 compares the dispensed amounts from the records of theprevious record step 7650 in the predetermined period of time before thebutton 7300 was pressed. If the recorded volume dispensed during the predetermined time period prior to pressingstep 7300 is equal to or greater than the maximum dose, the dispenser will not send theelectrical signal 7350, thereby preventing dispensing in excess of the maximum dose within the predetermined time period. After reaching the maximum dose for the predetermined period of time, the dispenser will not dispense further liquid until sufficient time has elapsed such that the dose dispensed within the predetermined period of time prior to pressing thebutton 7300 on the dispenser is less than the maximum dose. I

图3所示的某些实施例的分配器还包括无线模块2020，其允许与诸如智能电话、计算机或具有本地网络或互联网连接的其他计算装置的其他计算装置2030进行无线通信。某些实施例的分配器还包括用户输入装置，例如按钮2040、显示器2050、用于有线连接到其他计算装置的USB端口2060、充电电路2070、用于电力存储的电池2000、电压调节器2080、用于将电信号从分配器传送到容器的驱动器2090；用于在分配器和容器之间提供电力和电信号的电连接器；以及用于允许在分配器和容器之间读取和写入数据的电连接器。The dispenser of some embodiments shown in Figure 3 also includes a wireless module 2020 that allows wireless communication with other computing devices 2030, such as smartphones, computers, or other computing devices with a local network or Internet connection. The dispenser of some embodiments also includes user input devices such asbuttons 2040,display 2050, USB port 2060 for wired connection to other computing devices, chargingcircuitry 2070,battery 2000 for power storage,voltage regulator 2080, Adriver 2090 for transmitting electrical signals from the dispenser to the container; an electrical connector for providing power and electrical signals between the dispenser and the container; and for allowing reading and writing between the dispenser and the container Electrical connector for data.

在某些实施例中，容器包括存储器2110，其中分配器可以存储与分配量、分配日期和/或容器中剩余的液体量相关联的数据。容器的某些实施例包括压电晶体2100。In certain embodiments, the container includes amemory 2110 in which the dispenser can store data associated with the amount dispensed, the date of the dispense, and/or the amount of liquid remaining in the container. Certain embodiments of the container includepiezoelectric crystals 2100 .

在如图9所示的某些实施例中，用户输入，例如按下按钮2040(图1至图3)向分配器指示用户希望分配预编程的期望量的液体。按钮的按压7300启动控制器通过驱动器发送7350电信号，并通过驱动器发送到容器。电信号驱动7400泵进入吸入冲程，其中隔膜偏离主体并远离主体的凹面。在吸入冲程期间，液体从贮存器中抽出，通过虹吸管，并通过第一单向阀进入泵中。在吸入冲程之后，终止电信号7450导致隔膜在喷射冲程中朝向凹面偏转，从而通过泵的出口、通过出口导管并通过单向阀从泵喷射7500液体，并由此分配7550液体。在分配液体之后，在某些实施例中，分配器记录7600分配量和分配到分配器的时间。在某些实施例中，该方法还包括步骤：其中分配器将容器内剩余的量记录7650到容器的存储器中。In certain embodiments as shown in FIG. 9, a user input, such as pressing button 2040 (FIGS. 1-3), indicates to the dispenser that the user wishes to dispense a preprogrammed desired amount of liquid. A push of thebutton 7300 initiates the controller to send 7350 an electrical signal through the driver and through the driver to the container. The electrical signal drives the 7400 pump into the suction stroke, where the diaphragm is offset from the body and away from the concave surface of the body. During the suction stroke, liquid is drawn from the reservoir, through the siphon, and into the pump through the first one-way valve. After the suction stroke, termination of theelectrical signal 7450 causes the diaphragm to deflect toward the concave surface during the ejection stroke, thereby ejecting 7500 liquid from the pump through the outlet of the pump, through the outlet conduit, and through the one-way valve, and thereby dispenses 7550 the liquid. After dispensing the liquid, in some embodiments, thedispenser records 7600 the amount dispensed and the time dispensed to the dispenser. In certain embodiments, the method further includes the step of wherein thedispenser records 7650 the amount remaining in the container into a memory of the container.

在包括分配器的某些实施例中，分配器还包括倾斜传感器2200(图3)，其中分配器不发送电信号，除非装置处于直立方位(图1)或基本上直立以确保在正确方向上分配并防止空气进入泵。应当理解，某些实施例的倾斜传感器2200包括加速度计，以测量重力加速度的方向，从而在分配之前确认容器的竖直方向。In certain embodiments including a dispenser, the dispenser also includes a tilt sensor 2200 (FIG. 3), wherein the dispenser does not transmit an electrical signal unless the device is in an upright orientation (FIG. 1) or substantially upright to ensure proper orientation Dispense and prevent air from entering the pump. It will be appreciated that thetilt sensor 2200 of some embodiments includes an accelerometer to measure the direction of gravitational acceleration to confirm the vertical orientation of the container prior to dispensing.

虽然已经详细描述了本发明的各种实施例，但是对于本领域技术人员来说，显然可以对这些实施例进行修改和变更。然而，应当清楚地理解，这种修改和变更在本发明的范围和精神内。此外，这里描述的发明能够具有其他实施例，并且能够以各种方式实践或执行。此外，应该理解的是，这里使用的措辞和术语是为了描述的目的，不应认为是限制性的。这里使用的“包括”、“包含”或“添加”及其变化意味着包含其后列出的项目及其等同物，以及附加项目。While various embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications and changes can be made to these embodiments. However, it should be clearly understood that such modifications and alterations are within the scope and spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the invention described herein is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. As used herein, "including", "including" or "addition" and variations thereof are meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and their equivalents, as well as additional items.

权利要求书(按照条约第19条的修改)Claims (as amended by Article 19 of the Treaty)

1.一种用于分配液体的装置，包括:1. A device for dispensing liquid, comprising:

包括主体的容器，所述主体包括其中的贮存器，所述贮存器构造成容纳液体；a container including a body including a reservoir therein, the reservoir configured to contain a liquid;

所述主体还包括泵，所述泵包括与贮存器互连的入口；The body also includes a pump including an inlet interconnected with the reservoir;

所述泵还包括与出口导管互连的出口，所述出口导管与主体的外部液体连通；The pump also includes an outlet interconnected with an outlet conduit in fluid communication with the exterior of the body;

分配器，其具有构造成可移除地与容器互连的第一侧；a dispenser having a first side configured to be removably interconnected with the container;

分配器还包括驱动泵的电源；和The dispenser also includes a power source to drive the pump; and

倾斜传感器，配置为确定设备的方向，a tilt sensor, configured to determine the orientation of the device,

其中泵将液体从贮存器通过出口导管分配到主体的外部，wherein the pump dispenses liquid from the reservoir to the exterior of the body through the outlet conduit,

其中，如果所述倾斜传感器检测到所述装置处于直立位置，则所述分配器允许所述泵的启动，和wherein the dispenser allows activation of the pump if the tilt sensor detects that the device is in an upright position, and

其中，如果所述倾斜传感器检测到所述装置不在直立位置，则所述分配器不允许泵的启动。Wherein, the dispenser does not allow activation of the pump if the tilt sensor detects that the device is not in an upright position.

2.根据权利要求1所述的装置，还包括与所述主体的第一侧互连的第一单向阀，2. The device of claim 1, further comprising a first one-way valve interconnected with the first side of the body,

其中所述第一单向阀在所述主体的外部和所述贮存器之间液体连通，允许液体从所述主体的外部流向所述贮存器。wherein the first one-way valve is in fluid communication between the exterior of the body and the reservoir, allowing fluid to flow from the exterior of the body to the reservoir.

3.根据权利要求2所述的装置，还包括在所述泵的出口导管和所述主体的外部之间互连的第二单向阀。3. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising a second one-way valve interconnected between the pump outlet conduit and the exterior of the body.

4.根据权利要求3所述的装置，其中所述第二单向阀与所述主体的第二侧互连。4. The device of claim 3, wherein the second one-way valve is interconnected with the second side of the body.

5.根据权利要求4所述的装置，其中所述主体的第二侧包括所述主体的底部。5. The device of claim 4, wherein the second side of the body comprises a bottom of the body.

6.根据权利要求5所述的装置，其中所述泵包括隔膜泵。6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the pump comprises a diaphragm pump.

7.根据权利要求6所述的装置，其中，所述泵的入口偏离所述泵的中心；和7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the inlet of the pump is offset from the center of the pump; and

出口与泵的中心重合。The outlet coincides with the center of the pump.

8.根据权利要求6所述的装置，其中，隔膜泵还包括凹面，入口通过所述凹面进入隔膜泵，出口通过所述凹面离开隔膜泵。8. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the diaphragm pump further comprises a concave surface through which the inlet enters the diaphragm pump and through which the outlet exits the diaphragm pump.

9.根据权利要求8所述的装置，其中所述隔膜泵还包括隔膜，所述隔膜具有用于与所述装置的电源互连的电连接器。9. The device of claim 8, wherein the diaphragm pump further comprises a diaphragm having an electrical connector for interconnection with a power source of the device.

10.根据权利要求9所述的装置，其中向所述隔膜施加电力使得所述隔膜偏离所述凹面，从而通过所述隔膜泵的入口将液体从所述贮存器抽吸到所述隔膜泵中，并且10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein application of electrical power to the diaphragm causes the diaphragm to deflect the concave surface to draw liquid from the reservoir into the diaphragm pump through an inlet of the diaphragm pump ,and

其中终止对隔膜的供电使得隔膜朝向凹面弯曲，从而推动液体从隔膜泵通过隔膜泵的出口。Therein terminating the power supply to the diaphragm causes the diaphragm to bend towards the concave surface thereby pushing liquid from the diaphragm pump through the outlet of the diaphragm pump.

11.根据权利要求5所述的装置，还包括在所述泵的入口和所述贮存器之间互连的虹吸管。11. The apparatus of claim 5, further comprising a siphon interconnected between the inlet of the pump and the reservoir.

12.根据权利要求11所述的装置，其中，所述虹吸管与所述贮存器的贮槽相互连接。12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the siphon is interconnected with a sump of the reservoir.

13.根据权利要求12所述的装置，其中所述虹吸管还包括邻近所述贮槽的孔，13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the siphon further comprises a hole adjacent the sump,

其中液体通过孔吸入到虹吸管和泵中。Wherein the liquid is drawn into the siphon and pump through the hole.

14.根据权利要求11所述的装置，还包括在虹吸管和泵的入口之间具有液体连通的第三单向阀，14. The apparatus of claim 11, further comprising a third one-way valve having fluid communication between the siphon and the inlet of the pump,

其中第三单向阀允许液体从贮存器流向泵的入口。Wherein a third one-way valve allows liquid to flow from the reservoir to the inlet of the pump.

15.根据权利要求3所述的装置，进一步包括:15. The device of claim 3, further comprising:

在第一单向阀和第二单向阀之间延伸的通道，a passage extending between the first one-way valve and the second one-way valve,

其中所述通道允许第一单向阀和第二单向阀之间的气体连通。Wherein the passage allows gas communication between the first one-way valve and the second one-way valve.

16.根据权利要求1所述的装置，其中，所述分配器的第一侧包括构造成与所述容器的电连接器互连的电连接器，所述容器的电连接器与所述容器的外部互连。16. The device of claim 1, wherein the first side of the dispenser includes an electrical connector configured to interconnect with an electrical connector of the container that is connected to the container external interconnection.

17.根据权利要求16所述的装置，其中，所述分配器的第一侧还包括磁体，所述磁体构造成与所述容器的外部中的磁体互连。17. The device of claim 16, wherein the first side of the dispenser further comprises a magnet configured to interconnect with a magnet in the exterior of the container.

18.根据权利要求17所述的装置，其中所述容器的外部包括所述容器的顶部。18. The apparatus ofclaim 17, wherein the exterior of the container comprises the top of the container.

19.一种用于分配液体的装置，包括:19. A device for dispensing liquid, comprising:

主体；main body;

主体的第一侧包括多个磁体和电连接器，其中分配器包括构造成与多个磁体和电连接器互连的电源；the first side of the body includes a plurality of magnets and electrical connectors, wherein the distributor includes a power source configured to interconnect the plurality of magnets and the electrical connectors;

倾斜传感器，构造成确定装置的方向，a tilt sensor configured to determine the orientation of the device,

其中，如果所述倾斜传感器检测到所述装置处于直立位置，则所述分配器允许所述泵的启动，并且wherein the dispenser allows activation of the pump if the tilt sensor detects that the device is in an upright position, and

其中，如果所述倾斜传感器检测到所述装置不在直立位置，分配器不允许泵的启动；wherein the dispenser does not allow activation of the pump if the tilt sensor detects that the device is not in an upright position;

贮存器，其设置在主体内；a reservoir disposed within the body;

第一单向阀，设置在主体的第二侧，第一单向阀与主体的外部和贮存器液体连通，第一单向阀允许液体从主体的外部流向贮存器；a first one-way valve disposed on the second side of the main body, the first one-way valve is in liquid communication with the exterior of the main body and the reservoir, the first one-way valve allows liquid to flow from the exterior of the main body to the reservoir;

虹吸管，所述虹吸管构造成从贮存器中的贮槽抽取液体，所述虹吸管连接到第二单向阀；a siphon configured to draw liquid from a sump in the reservoir, the siphon connected to the second one-way valve;

第二单向阀与虹吸管和隔膜泵液体连通，第二单向阀允许液体从贮存器流向隔膜泵的入口；a second one-way valve in fluid communication with the siphon and the diaphragm pump, the second one-way valve allowing fluid to flow from the reservoir to the inlet of the diaphragm pump;

隔膜泵还包括到电源的电连接器；The diaphragm pump also includes an electrical connector to the power source;

隔膜泵还包括凹面；The diaphragm pump also includes a concave surface;

所述入口位于凹面中，并从凹面的中心径向偏移；the inlet is located in the concave surface and is radially offset from the center of the concave surface;

出口，位于凹面中，邻近凹面的中心；the outlet, located in the concave surface, adjacent to the center of the concave surface;

出口导管，其与出口端口和第三单向阀液体连通；an outlet conduit in fluid communication with the outlet port and the third one-way valve;

第三单向阀设置在主体的第三侧，第三单向阀与出口导管和主体的外部液体连通，第三单向阀允许液体从出口导管流向主体的外部；The third one-way valve is provided on the third side of the main body, the third one-way valve is in liquid communication with the outlet conduit and the outside of the main body, and the third one-way valve allows the liquid to flow from the outlet conduit to the outside of the main body;

主体的外部还包括在第一单向阀和第三单向阀之间气体连通的通道；The exterior of the main body further includes a passage in gaseous communication between the first one-way valve and the third one-way valve;

其中向隔膜泵施加动力使得隔膜泵远离凹面弯曲，从而通过第二单向阀、通过虹吸管从贮存器抽吸液体，并通过入口进入隔膜泵，wherein applying power to the diaphragm pump causes the diaphragm pump to bend away from the concave surface to draw liquid from the reservoir through the second one-way valve, through the siphon, and into the diaphragm pump through the inlet,

其中终止到隔膜泵的电信号导致隔膜泵朝向凹面弯曲，从而推动液体从隔膜泵通过出口、通过出口导管、并通过第三单向阀到达装置的外部。Where the electrical signal terminated to the diaphragm pump causes the diaphragm pump to bend towards the concave surface, pushing liquid from the diaphragm pump through the outlet, through the outlet conduit, and through the third one-way valve to the outside of the device.

20.一种用于分配液体的方法，包括:20. A method for dispensing a liquid, comprising:

将容器连接到分配器；connect the container to the dispenser;

按压设置在分配器上的按钮；Press the button provided on the dispenser;

感测分配器的方位，其中感测步骤确定分配器的方位是直立的还是非直立的；sensing the orientation of the dispenser, wherein the sensing step determines whether the orientation of the dispenser is upright or non-upright;

从容器发送电信号以启动吸入冲程；send an electrical signal from the container to initiate the suction stroke;

当分配器的方位确定为直立时；When the orientation of the dispenser is determined to be upright;

启动隔膜泵的吸入冲程，导致将液体从贮存器吸入隔膜泵；Initiating the suction stroke of the diaphragm pump, causing liquid to be drawn into the diaphragm pump from the reservoir;

终止电信号，导致启动隔膜泵的喷射冲程；Terminate the electrical signal, resulting in the start of the injection stroke of the diaphragm pump;

通过出口从隔膜泵喷射液体；和The liquid is ejected from the diaphragm pump through the outlet; and

从容器中分配液体。Dispense liquid from container.

21.根据权利要求20所述的方法，进一步包括以下步骤:21. The method of claim 20, further comprising the steps of:

在分配器上设定优选剂量；和setting the preferred dose on the dispenser; and

将优选剂量保存到控制器中，save the preferred dose in the controller,

其中设置步骤和保存步骤在按压步骤之前执行。The setting step and the saving step are performed before the pressing step.

22.根据权利要求21所述的方法，进一步包括以下步骤:22. The method of claim 21, further comprising the steps of:

从容器读取容器信息，并将容器信息保存到分配器；和Read container information from the container and save the container information to the allocator; and

将容器信息从分配器无线传送到连接的计算装置，wirelessly transmit container information from the dispenser to the connected computing device,

其中在连接步骤之后执行读取步骤和通信步骤。Wherein the reading step and the communication step are performed after the connecting step.

23.根据权利要求22所述的方法，进一步包括以下步骤:23. The method of claim 22, further comprising the steps of:

记录分配到分配器的分配量和时间；record the amount and time of dispensing to the dispenser;

记录容器中液体的剩余量；和record the amount of liquid remaining in the container; and

显示剩余液体的剩余量，Displays the remaining amount of remaining liquid,

其中记录分配量步骤、记录剩余量步骤和显示步骤在分配步骤之后执行。Among them, the step of recording the dispensed amount, the step of recording the remaining amount, and the step of displaying are performed after the dispensing step.

24.根据权利要求23所述的方法，其中所述读取步骤还包括读取包括预定时间段内的最大剂量的最大剂量信息，并将所述最大剂量保存到所述分配器。24. The method of claim 23, wherein the reading step further comprises reading maximum dose information including a maximum dose within a predetermined time period and saving the maximum dose to the dispenser.

25.根据权利要求24所述的方法，还包括在发送电信号步骤之前的比较步骤，25. The method of claim 24, further comprising the step of comparing prior to the step of transmitting the electrical signal,

其中，所述比较步骤将在发送电信号步骤之前的预定时间段内记录的分配量与最大剂量进行比较，以及wherein the comparing step compares the dispensed amount recorded during a predetermined period of time prior to the sending electrical signal step with the maximum dose, and

其中如果在发送电信号步骤之前的预定时间段内记录的分配量等于或大于最大剂量，则分配器将不执行发送电信号步骤。Wherein the dispenser will not perform the sending electrical signal step if the recorded amount of dispensed is equal to or greater than the maximum dose during the predetermined time period prior to the sending electrical signal step.