JP2002028222A - Tablet dividing appliance, tablet and press-through pack - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a tablet dividing appliance which can easily divide the dividable tablets packaged in a press-through pack into two parts. SOLUTION: This appliance has a base 2 and a cap 3 mountable and removably disposed on the front surface of the base 2. A housing part 2a housing a PTP sheet P packaged with the dividable tablets is formed on the front surface of the base 2. In addition, the height of the housing part 2a is set slightly lower than the height of the dividable tablets housed in the PTP sheet P and after the PTP sheet P packaged with the dividable tablets is housed in the housing part 2a, the cap 3 is mounted at the base 2 so as to be pressed to the same, by which the dividable tablets in the PTP sheet P housed in the housing part 2a is divided to two.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a dividable tablet comprising two tablets.
The present invention relates to a tablet splitting device for splitting into two, in particular, a splittable tablet packaged in a press-through pack can be easily split into two while being packaged in a press-through pack. A tablet dividing device, a dividable tablet that can be divided into two portions according to the dividing line without using the tablet dividing device, without dividing the tablet into multiple parts or chipping at portions other than the dividing line, and The present invention relates to a press-through pack in which all of the two divided tablets accommodated in a press-through pack by a tablet dividing device can be collected at a time.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a dividable tablet is provided with a score line (slot) for dividing the tablet into two.

[0003] Then, the dividable tablet is pressed by a patient or a pharmacist or the like at the time of ingestion with a finger or the like by a finger or the like so as to be applied according to the weight and age of the patient. It is divided into two and taken.

[0004] For example, when a pharmacist dispenses,
For example, as shown in FIG. 26, the dividable tablets Tdc... Are taken out on the medicine tray B, and using the tablet dividing device 101 such as a ruler, the dividable tablets Tdc. Is sequentially divided into two.

[0005]

However, the dividable tablets are pressed one by one with a finger or the like, and two
In the method of splitting the dividable tablet Tdc into two using a tablet splitting device 101 such as a ruler as shown in FIG. 26, or by applying too much force to the dividable tablet Tdc, The dividable tablet Tdc may be broken at a portion other than the dividing line, and may be divided into three or more, or may be broken into pieces in some cases.

[0006] If, during dispensing, the dividable tablet Tdc breaks into three or more or shatters without breaking along the score line, generally such a tablet Tdc is
It is discarded because patients cannot be dosed, which is a loss to medical institutions.

Further, the method of dividing a dividable tablet into two tablets one by one according to the dividing line cannot be said to have high working efficiency.
From the perspective of improving work efficiency, etc.,
It is desired that a method of easily dividing all of the large number of dividable tablets Tdc at once into two parts is desired. As far as the present inventors know, a tablet dividing device for dividing into two is not known.

Further, the dividable tablet is divided by a finger, or the dividable tablets Tdc... Are taken out on the medicine tray B, and the tablet dividing device 10 such as a ruler is placed on the medicine tray B.
1 is used to sequentially divide the dividable tablets Tdc... Taken out on the medicine tray B into two, the dividable tablets Tdc are divided into two when the dividable tablets Tdc are divided into two. Since Tdc is exposed to the atmosphere, the dividable tablet Td
c or the tablet half after the dividable tablet Tdc is split into two, there is no possibility that it will be contaminated by bacteria, dust and the like in the air. There is also a demand that the tablet half after the tablet Tdc is divided into two should be kept in a clean state immediately before being taken by a patient or the like.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. The present invention has been made in such a manner that dividable tablets Tdc... Packed in a press-through pack are not taken out from the press-through pack. At a time, all of the large number of dividable tablets Tdc.
・ It is divided into three or more without breaking according to the score line,
In some cases, an object of the present invention is to provide a tablet dividing device that can be easily divided into two without causing breakage into pieces.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a dividable tablet which can be easily divided into two by using such a tablet dividing device without chipping of the tablet.

[0011] Further, the present invention provides a tablet dividing device which is packaged in a press-through pack.
At the same time, all of the splittable tablet halves
It is intended to provide a press-through pack that can be collected.

[0012]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tablet dividing device for dividing a dividable tablet packaged in a PTP sheet into two in a state of being packaged in a PTP sheet. An instrument comprising a base, and a lid detachably mounted on the surface of the base, the surface of the base being packaged with dividable tablets.
An accommodation portion for accommodating the TP sheet is formed, and
A PTP sheet in which the height of the storage section is slightly lower than the height of the dividable tablets stored in the PTP sheet, and the divisible tablets are packaged in the storage section provided on the surface of the base. After receiving the PT, the lid is attached to the surface of the base so as to be pressed against the surface of the base, so that the PT is housed in the housing portion provided on the surface of the base.
The dividable tablet in the P-sheet was split into two.

Here, "PTP sheet" means a press-through pack sheet.

[0014] In this tablet dividing device, the height of the accommodating portion of the base is set slightly lower than the height of the dividable tablets accommodated in the PTP sheet.
After storing the TP sheet, the dividable tablet can be divided into two by a simple operation of pressing the lid against the base.

Further, in this tablet dividing device, the PTP sheet can be accommodated in the accommodating portion of the base. Therefore, after the PTP sheet is accommodated in the accommodating portion of the base, a lid is placed on the base. By pressing, the dividable tablet can be divided into two in a state of being packaged in the PTP sheet without taking out the dividable tablet from within the PTP sheet.

As a result, the dividable tablet is packaged in the PTP sheet even after being divided into two,
Since it is not exposed to the atmosphere, when the dividable tablet is divided into two as in the conventional case, the dividable tablet or the dividable tablet half after the dividable tablet is divided into two ,
It is not contaminated by bacteria and dust contained in the atmosphere.

Further, the movement of the lid in the direction of the base is restricted by the upper surface of the accommodating portion of the base, so that the dividable tablet does not break into pieces.

That is, when the tablet dividing device is used to divide a dividable tablet into two, the dividable tablet is not crushed into small pieces. Does not occur.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the tablet dividing device according to the first aspect, wherein a housing portion for accommodating two or more PTP sheets in which dividable tablets are packaged is provided on the surface of the base. Is formed.

[0020] In this tablet dividing device, P
Since the accommodating portion for accommodating two or more TP sheets is provided, the dividable tablets packaged in the two or more PTP sheets can be simultaneously divided into two.

As described above, in this tablet dividing device, a dividable tablet packaged in two or more PTP sheets can be divided into two at the same time, so that the dividable tablet is divided into two. Dispensing can be performed efficiently.

The tablet dividing device according to a third aspect of the present invention is housed on a back surface of the lid of the tablet dividing device according to the first or second embodiment, in a housing portion provided on the surface of the base. A position-shift preventing projection for aligning the lid with an accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base is provided at a position that does not hit the dividable tablet accommodated in the PTP sheet.

[0023] In this tablet dividing device, the lid is pressed against the base since the projection for preventing displacement is provided on the back surface of the lid to align with the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base. At this time, the lid is pressed against the base without side-sliding against the base by aligning the position-prevention protrusions with the receiving portions provided on the surface of the base in advance. Can be.

As described above, according to the tablet dividing device, the lid can be pressed against the base without causing the lid to slide on the base, so that the cover can be accommodated in the receiving portion provided on the surface of the base. After storing the PTP sheet, by pressing the lid against the base, without taking out the dividable tablets from within the PTP sheet, the dividable tablets in the state of being packaged in the PTP sheet can be extremely easily It can be split into two.

In addition, in this tablet dividing device, the position shift preventing projection provided on the back surface of the lid is provided in the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base, and is provided in the PTP sheet. Since it is provided at a position where it does not hit the possible tablet, the position-preventing protrusion does not break the dividable tablet.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the tablet dividing device according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the PT is accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base.
A take-out part for the P sheet was provided.

[0027] In this tablet dividing apparatus, the take-out part for the PTP sheet housed in the housing part provided on the surface of the base is provided in the housing part provided on the surface of the base. It is easy to take out the PTP sheet housed in the housing section provided on the surface.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tablet dividing device according to the fourth aspect, wherein the PTP sheet take-out portion of the tablet dividing device according to the fourth aspect has a cut-out portion of a housing portion provided on the surface of the base. It is a recess.

[0029] In this tablet dividing device, a part of the accommodating portion is taken out of the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base in order to take out the PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base. Since the cut-out recess is provided, it is easy to take out the PTP sheet stored in the storage section provided on the surface of the base.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the tablet dividing device according to the fourth aspect, wherein the take-out portion of the PTP sheet is a recess in which a part of the accommodation portion and the base is cut away.

[0031] In this tablet dividing device, the PTP sheet provided in the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base is taken out of the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base. A part of the receiving part is cut out, and a part of the base is cut out. A finger is inserted into this recess, and a direction from the back of the base to the surface of the base is inserted. The PTP sheet housed in the housing section provided on the surface of the base can be easily taken out by the operation of moving the PTP sheet.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tablet separating apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the height adjusting sheet can be accommodated in a receiving portion provided on the surface of the base. Is further provided.

In this tablet dividing apparatus, since the height adjusting sheet is further provided, the height adjusting sheet is appropriately accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base, so that the height adjusting sheet is provided on the surface of the base. The height of the receiving section can be changed.

For this reason, in this tablet dividing device, the height adjustment sheet is appropriately stored in the storage portion provided on the surface of the base, and the height of the storage portion provided on the surface of the base is appropriately adjusted. By changing, the dividable tablets having different heights can be split into two under optimal conditions.

The tablet dividing device according to the eighth aspect of the present invention accommodates the tablet dividing device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, further comprising a PTP sheet in which dividable tablets are packaged on the back surface of the base. An accommodating portion is formed.

In this tablet dividing device, a storage section for storing a PTP sheet in which dividable tablets are packaged is provided not only on the front surface of the base but also on the back surface of the base. Using the provided storage unit, the dividable tablet packaged in the PTP sheet can be divided into two, which is excellent in convenience.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tablet dividing device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein a PTP sheet in which dividable tablets are packaged is stored on the back surface of the base. Two or more parts are formed.

In this tablet dividing device, the back of the base is
Since two or more storage portions for storing the PTP sheets are provided, the dividable tablets packaged in the two or more PTP sheets can be simultaneously split into two.

As described above, according to the tablet dividing device, the dividable tablets packaged in two or more PTP sheets can be simultaneously divided into two using the storage section on the back surface. The dispensing of dividing the tablet into two can be performed efficiently.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the tablet dividing device according to the eighth or ninth aspect, the height of the receiving portion formed on the back surface of the base is smaller than the height of the front surface of the base. The height is different from the height of the accommodation section provided.

In this tablet dividing device, the height of the housing formed on the back of the base is changed to the height of the housing formed on the front of the base. By using the accommodating portion provided and the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base, two types of dividable tablets having different tablet heights can be divided into two by one tablet dividing device. Can be split.

The tablet dividing device according to claim 11 is the tablet dividing device according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the accommodation portion formed on the back surface of the base is provided on the front surface of the base. A PTP sheet having a different size from the PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion can be accommodated.

In this tablet dividing device, the size of the storage portion formed on the back surface of the base is changed from the size of the storage portion formed on the front surface of the base. With the use of the accommodating section and the accommodating section provided on the back surface of the base, a single tablet dividing device can divide dividable tablets packaged in PTP sheets of different sizes into two.
Can be divided into two.

A tablet dividing device according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is the tablet dividing device according to any one of the eighth to eleventh aspects, wherein the tablet dividing device is provided in a receiving portion provided on the back surface of the base. A take-out part for the PTP sheet housed in the housing part is provided.

In this tablet dividing device, a take-out portion for the PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base is provided in the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base. It is easy to take out the PTP sheet housed in the housing section provided on the back surface.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tablet dividing device according to the twelfth aspect, wherein the PTP sheet take-out portion of the tablet dividing device according to the twelfth aspect has a cut-out portion of a housing portion provided on the back surface of the base. It is a recess.

In this tablet dividing device, a part of the storage section is taken out of the storage section provided on the back surface of the base to take out the PTP sheet stored in the storage section provided on the back surface of the base. Since the cut-out recess is provided, it is easy to take out the PTP sheet stored in the storage section provided on the back surface of the base.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tablet dividing device according to the twelfth aspect, wherein the PTP sheet take-out portion of the tablet dividing device according to the twelfth aspect is provided in a housing provided on the back surface of the base and a part of the base. It is a notched recess.

In this tablet dividing device, the PTP sheet provided in the receiving portion provided on the back surface of the base is taken out from the receiving portion provided in the receiving portion provided on the back surface of the base. A part of the receiving part is cut out, and a part of the base is cut out. A finger is inserted into this recess, and a direction from the surface of the base to the back of the base is inserted. The PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base can be easily taken out by the operation of moving the PTP sheet.

A tablet dividing device according to a fifteenth aspect is housed in the accommodating portion formed on the front surface of the lid and on the back surface of the base of the tablet dividing device according to any one of the eighth to fourteenth aspects. A position preventing projection is provided at a position where the cover does not hit a dividable tablet stored in the PTP sheet, for positioning the lid with a storage portion provided on the back surface of the base.

In this tablet dividing device, the lid is pressed against the base since the positional deviation preventing projection for positioning the container on the back of the base is provided on the surface of the lid. At this time, the lid is pressed against the base without side-sliding against the base by aligning the position prevention protrusions with the receiving portions provided on the back surface of the base in advance. Can be.

As described above, in this tablet dividing device, the lid can be pressed against the base without sliding sideways relative to the base.
After storing the TP sheet, the lid can be pressed against the base to take out the dividable tablets from the PTP sheet without taking them out. Can be divided into two.

In addition, in this tablet dividing device, the position shift preventing projection provided on the surface of the lid is provided in the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base, and is provided in the PTP sheet. Since it is provided at a position where it does not hit the possible tablet, the position-preventing protrusion does not break the dividable tablet.

A tablet dividing device according to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention is a height adjusting sheet that can be accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base of the tablet dividing device according to any one of the eighth to fifteenth aspects. Is further provided.

In this tablet dividing device, since the height adjusting sheet is further provided, the height adjusting sheet is appropriately accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base, whereby the height adjusting sheet is provided on the back surface of the base. The height of the receiving section can be changed.

For this reason, in this tablet dividing device, the height adjustment sheet is appropriately stored in the storage portion provided on the back surface of the base, so that the height of the storage portion provided on the back surface of the base is improved. By changing the length, dividable tablets having different heights can be split into two under optimal conditions.

According to a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, the lid of the tablet splitting device according to any one of the first to sixteenth aspects is transparent.

In this tablet dividing device, since the lid is made transparent, when the tablet dividing device is used to divide the dividable tablet packaged in the PTP sheet into two, the dividable tablet is visually recognized. can do.

This makes it possible to easily confirm whether or not all of the dividable tablets packaged on the PTP sheet are split into two. Therefore, all of the dividable tablets packaged on the PTP sheet are split into two. Can be efficiently performed. The tablet dividing device according to claim 18,
The lid of the tablet dividing device according to any one of claims 1 to 17 is attached to the base so as to be openable and closable by hinge means.

In this tablet dividing device, the lid is attached to the base by the hinge means, so that either the lid or the base is not lost.

In the tablet dividing device according to the nineteenth aspect, the hinge means of the tablet dividing device according to the eighteenth aspect has a mechanism capable of rotating and vertically moving the lid with respect to the base. Prepare.

In this tablet dividing device, as a hinge means,
Since the lid has a mechanism capable of moving up and down with respect to the base, this tablet dividing apparatus is excellent in the operation of pressing the lid against the base. As a result, in this tablet dividing device, the operation of pressing the lid against the base from above to below causes the divided tablets packaged in the PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base. Possible tablets, or, in the case where the storage unit is provided on the back of the base, the dividable tablet packaged in the PTP sheet stored in the storage unit provided on the back of the base, It can be split into two very easily. The tablet dividing device according to the twentieth aspect provides the tablet dividing device according to the first aspect.
In the tablet splitting device according to any one of Items 1 to 19, four corners on the upper surface side of the lid are rounded off.

In this tablet dividing device, the 4
Since the peripheral corners are rounded (curved), the tablet dividing device is used to divide the dividable tablets accommodated in the accommodating portion of the base into two parts. The palm does not hurt when is pressed toward the base. The tablet dividing device according to claim 21 is the tablet dividing device according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the lid has a weight of 150 g.
It is in the range of not less than 250 g. In this tablet dividing device, since the weight of the lid is set to a value that allows the dividable tablets accommodated in the accommodating portion of the base to be easily pushed by using the lid, the tablet is accommodated in the accommodating portion of the base. In order to divide the divided tablet into two pieces, it is not necessary to apply much force to the palm when pushing the lid in the base direction.

A dividable tablet according to claim 22 is a dividable tablet to be divided by the tablet dividing device according to any one of claims 1 to 21, and is formed on a top surface of the tablet main body along a center line. A dividing line, a ridge line in each of two regions formed by the dividing line on the upper surface of the tablet main body, so as to surround the dividing line and be located inside the edge of the tablet main body; And a shape that gradually rises from the edge to the center, and the peripheral area of each of the two ridges is formed by a convex curved surface.

In this dividable tablet, the upper surface and the lower surface of the tablet body are formed on the lower surface of the tablet body gradually rising from the edge to the center of the tablet body. In the state of being sandwiched between
When the lid is pressed against the base, the tablet is divided into two parts along the dividing line, with the center of the lower surface of the tablet body as a fulcrum.

Further, in this dividable tablet, since two ridges are provided on the upper surface of the tablet body so as to sandwich the dividing line, each of the upper surface and the lower surface of the tablet body is connected to the housing of the lid and the base. Then, in a state of being sandwiched, when the lid is pressed against the base, each of the highest portions of the two ridge lines provided on the upper surface of the tablet main body is placed on the housing of the lid or the base, The tablet is point-contacted, and the tablet is divided into two using these two points as fulcrums according to the dividing line.

In other words, whether the dividable tablet is directed upward or downward in any direction, if it is sandwiched between the lid and the base, it becomes two. Can be split.

In addition, in this dividable tablet, since the two ridge line peripheral regions formed on the upper surface of the tablet main body are constituted by convex curved surfaces, the dividable tablet is divided into two according to the dividing line. In this case, chipping hardly occurs near the highest part of each of the two ridge lines.

Accordingly, when the dividable tablet is divided into two parts, it is hardly divided into multiple parts except at the dividing line, so that there is no loss at pharmacies and other medical institutions.

A dividable tablet according to claim 23 is a dividable tablet to be divided by the tablet dividing device according to any one of claims 1 to 21, and is formed on a top surface of the tablet main body along a center line. The tablet is provided with a scored line, and at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the tablet body is shaped to make point contact with the back surface of the lid or the housing portion of the base.

In this dividable tablet, at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the tablet body is formed in point-contact with the back surface of the lid or the accommodating portion of the base. Alternatively, a space is formed between the housing and the base.

Accordingly, this dividable tablet can be easily split into two using the tablet splitting device according to the present invention.

A dividable tablet according to a twenty-fourth aspect is a dividable tablet to be divided by the tablet dividing device according to any one of the first to twenty-first aspects, and is formed on the upper surface of the tablet body along a center line. And a height of the tablet main body is higher than a height of the tablet half after the tablet main body is divided into two.

In this dividable tablet, the height of the tablet body is higher than the height of the tablet half after the tablet body is divided into two.

Accordingly, in this dividable tablet, the height of the storage portion provided on the front and / or back surface of the base of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention is lower than the height of the tablet main body and higher than the height of the tablet half. If the height is made high, the tablet body can be divided into two using the tablet dividing device according to the present invention.

A press-through pack according to a twenty-fifth aspect is a press-through pack containing a dividable tablet to be divided by the tablet dicing device according to any one of the first to twenty-first aspects, wherein A storage body having a storage recess, a base sheet, and a sealing sheet including an adhesive layer provided on one surface of the base sheet. The storage body and the sealing sheet are the storage body. The adhesive layer of the sealing sheet is adhered to the plate-shaped portion of the storage body in a state where the dividable tablet is stored in each of the plurality of storage recesses, and the convex portion outside the storage recess of the storage body is provided. When the is pressed with a finger, the storage body is sealed with a sealing sheet, and the sealing sheet is
When pressing a convex portion outside the storage recess containing the dividable tablet with a finger, in the adhesive layer of the sealing sheet and the plate portion of the storage body, without floating or peeling, By breaking the portion of the sealing sheet that seals the storage recess, the dividable tablet stored in the storage recess can be taken out, and easily from the storage body,
It is adhered to the plate-shaped portion of the storage body so that it can be peeled off.

In this PTP sheet, the adhesive strength between the sealing sheet and the storage body is set to a strength such that the entire sealing sheet can be peeled off from the storage body. Thus, using the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, all the dividable tablets packaged in the PTP sheet are divided into two in the state of being packaged in the PTP sheet, and then sealed into the storage body. By peeling the entire sheet, all of the two halves of the dividable tablet can be collected at once.

That is, if the dividable tablets are wrapped in the PTP sheet, the time for exposure to the atmosphere can be shortened and all the dividable tablet halves can be collected at once. The splittable tablet half divided into two
It is not easily contaminated by bacteria and dust contained in the atmosphere.

When the dividable tablet packaged in the PTP sheet is divided using the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, all the dividable tablet halves divided into two can be collected at a time. Therefore, the efficiency of the dispensing operation can be significantly improved as compared with the dispensing method of dividing the dividable tablet into two tablets one by one.

[0080]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, a tablet dividing device according to the present invention, a dividable tablet according to the present invention, and a PT according to the present invention
The P sheet will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment of the Invention) FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a tablet dividing device according to the present invention, in which a lid and a base are separated.

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2A is a schematic plan view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. Fig. 2 (b)
1 shows a schematic front view of a base of the tablet splitting device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2C shows a schematic side view of the base of the tablet splitting device shown in FIG. ing.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a lid of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 (a) is a schematic plan view of the lid of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. Fig. 3 (b)
3 shows a schematic front view of a lid of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 (c) shows a schematic side view of the lid of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. ing.

The tablet dividing device 1 includes a base 2 and a lid 3
And

The base 2 may be made of resin, metal, paper, stone, ceramic, hard elastomer (hard rubber). It may be.

When the base 2 is made of resin, the lid 3
For example, as a material of the polymer, monomer cast nylon (generally abbreviated as “MC nylon”)
And polyacetal (formaldehyde homopolymer,
For example, du Pont manufactures and sells the product under the trade name “Derlin”. The product name: "Celcon" (Celcon), Celan
es Plastics manufactures and sells it. Also, the product name is "Duracon" (Duracon) manufactured and sold by Polyplastics. ), Polycarbonate, vinyl chloride resin and the like.

When the base 2 is made of metal, the lid 3
Examples of the material include hard anodized aluminum, duralumin, stainless steel, iron, and the like.

When the base 2 is made of paper, the shape of the base 2 is made of compressed paper.

When the base 2 is made of stone, the stone may be natural stone or artificial stone.

On the surface of the base 2, an accommodating portion for accommodating the PTP sheet P in which dividable tablets are packaged is formed.

The size of the storage section 2a is slightly larger than that of the PTP sheet P.

Further, the height of the housing portion 2a (FIG. 2B)
And the height H1) of the storage section 2a shown in FIG.
The height of the dividable tablets contained in the P sheet P (the height Htd of the tablets Td... Shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B) is slightly lower (H1). <Ht
d).

More specifically, the accommodation portion 2a
(The height H1 of the storage section 2a shown in FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C) is the height of the dividable tablet stored in the PTP sheet P (FIG. 5A and FIG. 5 (b) is slightly lower than the height Htd of the tablets Td.
<Htd) and the height of the tablet half after division of the dividable tablet (the height Ht of the tablet half Th... Shown in FIG. 5C).
h) is provided slightly higher than in FIG.

More specifically, the storage portion 2a
(The height H1 of the container 2a shown in FIGS. 2 (b) and 2 (c)) is the height of the tablet half after dividing the dividable tablet (the tablet half shown in FIG. 5 (c)). Height Hth of body Th ...)
In addition, the height is equal to or approximately equal to the height obtained by adding the thickness of the PTP sheet P.

The lid 3 is provided on the surface of the base 2 so as to be attachable / detachable.

The cover 3 may be made of resin or metal. Further, when the lid 3 is made of resin,
Hard plastics are preferred.

When the cover 3 is made of resin, the cover 3
Is preferably made of a transparent resin.

Examples of the material for the lid 3 include monomer cast nylon (generally abbreviated as “MC nylon”) and polyacetal (a homopolymer of formaldehyde, such as “Delrin” (trade name)). Der
lin) is manufactured and sold by du Pont. ) Or copolymerized polyacetal (a homopolymer of formaldehyde, for example, trade name: "Celcon" (Cel)
con) as Celanese Plastics
Is manufactured and sold by Polyplastics under the trade name "Duracon" (Duracon). ), Polycarbonate, vinyl chloride resin and the like.

[0098] The lid 3 may be made of metal.

As shown in FIGS. 3 (a), 3 (b) and 3 (c), the rear surface of the lid 3 is located at the accommodation portion 2a provided on the surface of the base 2. Displacement prevention protrusions 3a, 3a, 3a, 3a for alignment are provided.

Here, the displacement prevention protrusions 3a, 3a, 3
Positions a and 3a provided on the back surface of the lid 3 will be described.

FIGS. 4A and 4B show the displacement prevention projections 3a, 3a, 3a.
FIGS. 3A and 3B are explanatory diagrams schematically illustrating positions provided on the back surface of a lid body 3.

Position shift prevention protrusions 3a, 3a, 3a, 3a
Are variously provided on the back surface of the lid 3 as long as they are provided at positions that do not hit the tablets stored in the PTP sheet P stored in the storage portion 2a provided on the front surface of the base 2. Can be provided in place.

For example, the displacement prevention protrusions 3a, 3a, 3
Each of a and 3a is provided on the back surface of the lid 3 and on the front surface of the base 2 like the misalignment prevention protrusions 3a, 3a, 3a and 3a shown by imaginary lines in FIG. It may be provided so as to be located inside each of the corner portions r2, r2, r2, r2 of the storage portion 2a.

Further, the displacement preventing protrusions 3a, 3a, 3
As shown in FIG. 4 (b), each of a, 3a is provided on the rear surface of the lid 3 on the square frame-shaped upper surface S2 of the housing portion 2a, and is provided with a position prevention protrusion housing hole h2, h2, h2. , H2.

Next, using this tablet dividing device 1, a PT
All of the dividable tablets stored in the P sheet P
The procedure for dividing into two will be described.

FIG. 5 shows that the tablet dividing device 1 is
It is explanatory drawing which shows roughly the procedure which divides the dividable tablet accommodated in TP sheet P into two.

When all the dividable tablets contained in the PTP sheet P are divided into two using the tablet dividing device 1, first, as shown in FIG. The PTP sheet P containing the tablets Td... Is accommodated in an accommodation section 2 a provided on the surface of the base 2.

Next, the cover 3 is pressed against the surface of the base 2.

In this tablet dividing apparatus 1, the height H1 of the storage portion 2a is formed slightly lower than the height Htd of the tablets Td... , Just by pressing, is housed in the PTP sheet P,
All of the tablets Td... Can be divided into two.

Further, in the tablet dividing device 1, the accommodation portion 2
a is formed to be slightly lower than the height Htd of the tablets Td.
.. are stored in the storage section 2a by pressing the lid 3 against the surface of the base 2.
.. can be split into two.

Further, in this example, in the tablet dividing device 1,
The height H1 of the storage section 2a is slightly higher than the height of the tablet half bodies Th... After the tablets Td... Have been split (more specifically, the height H1 of the storage section 2a can be split. The height of the tablet half after the tablet is divided (the tablet half Th · shown in FIG. 5 (c)).
··· Height Hth) plus the thickness of the PTP sheet P or approximately the same. ), The movement of the lid 3 in the direction of the base 2 is limited by the base 2, so that each of the divided tablet halves Th... Is further divided or Does not shatter.

When the cover 3 is made of a transparent material, the state after the cover 3 is pressed against the surface of the base 2 can be seen through the cover 3. After pressing the lid 3 against the surface of the base 2, the dividable tablets Td... Stored in the PTP sheet P stored in the storage section 2a provided on the surface of the base 2 It can be easily observed whether or not everything has been split into two.

Incidentally, by a single operation of pressing the cover 3 against the base 2, the cover 3 is stored in the PTP sheet P stored in the storage section 2 a provided on the surface of the base 2. When there is a dividable tablet Td which is not divided into two in the dividable tablets Td, the PTP sheet P stored in the storage portion 2a provided on the surface of the base 2
All of the dividable tablets Td.
The operation of pressing the lid 3 against the base 2 is repeatedly performed until the base 2 is divided into two.

When all of the dividable tablets Td... Are divided into two, the PTP sheet P is taken out from the storage section 2a provided on the surface of the base 2.

In the tablet dividing device 1, the height of the storage portion of the storage portion 2a of the base 2 is slightly lower than the height of the dividable tablets Td... Stored in the PTP sheet P. After the PTP sheet P is accommodated in the accommodating portion 2a of the base 2, the dividable tablets Td are divided into two by a simple operation of pressing the lid 3 against the base 2. be able to.

Further, in the tablet dividing device 1, the PTP sheet P is accommodated in the accommodating portion 2a of the base 2, so that the PTP sheet P is accommodated in the accommodating portion 2a of the base 2.
Is stored in the PTP sheet P by pressing the lid 3 against the base 2 without taking out the dividable tablets Td... From the PTP sheet P.
The dividable tablets Td... Can be divided into two.

As a result, the dividable tablets Td.
Even after being divided into two, it is wrapped in the PTP sheet P and is not exposed to the atmosphere. Therefore, when the dividable tablet Td. The dividable tablets Td... And the dividable tablet halves Th... After the dividable tablets are divided into two are not contaminated by bacteria or dust contained in the atmosphere.

The movement of the cover 3 in the direction of the base 2 is restricted by the upper surface of the housing 2a of the base 2.
There is no situation in which the dividable tablets Td.

That is, when the tablet dividing device 1 is used, when the dispensable tablet Td is divided into two, the dividable tablet Td is not crushed into pieces. No loss occurs in pharmacies or other medical institutions.

In this example, as the PTP sheet P,
A storage body having a plate-shaped portion Pc, a plurality of storage recesses hp, and a sealing sheet Pb is used.

The sealing sheet Pb includes a base sheet and an adhesive layer provided on one surface of the base sheet.

This sealing sheet Pb is the same as the sealing sheet Pb.
Is pressed with a finger on the convex portion outside the storage recess hp containing the dividable tablets Td.
Adhesive layer (not shown) and the plate-shaped portion P of the storage body Pa
c, without breaking or peeling off, at the close contact portion with each other, the sealing sheet Pb, which seals each of the storage recesses hp..., is broken, and each of the storage recesses hp. Used to be able to take out the dividable tablets Td stored in the storage body Pa and to be easily peeled off from the storage body Pa. ing.

The adhesive strength between the sealing sheet Pb and the plate-like portions Pc of the storage body Pa is, for example, an adhesive layer (not shown) formed on the base sheet of the sealing sheet Pb. The adjustment is performed by mixing a component (for example, a filler) having an action of weakening the adhesive strength of the adhesive with the adhesive.

More specifically, the sealing sheet Pb
As the adhesive to be applied on the base material sheet, use an adhesive that is usually used for heat sealing or cold sealing,
In order to weaken the adhesive strength of this adhesive, for example, as a filler, silicon oxide, magnesium silicate, titanium dioxide,
A material obtained by kneading a fine powder of zinc white, calcium carbonate, alumina, talc, silicone resin, fluorine resin, acrylic resin or the like in an adhesive is used.

The adhesive strength between the sealing sheet Pb and the plate-shaped portions Pc of the storage body Pa is determined, for example, by partially coating the sealing sheet Pb on each of the plate-shaped portions Pc of the storage body Pa. It may be adjusted by working.

Here, various methods can be used for the “partial coating” as long as each of the storage recesses hp... Of the storage body Pa can be completely sealed. The adhesive may be applied on the base material sheet in a stitch shape or a linear shape, or may be applied so as to combine the stitch shape and the linear shape.

More specifically, the storage body P of the PTP sheet P
The adhesive strength between the plate-like portion Pc of a and the sealing sheet Pb was determined when the T-peel test was performed at a peel speed of 200 mm / min.
The width is preferably 0.9 N / 15 mm width or more and 3.1 N / 15 mm width or less, and 1.3 N / 15 mm width or more and 2.7.
More preferably, it is N / 15 mm width or less.

The adhesive strength between the plate-shaped portion Pc of the storage body Pa of the PTP sheet P and the sealing sheet Pb was 4.2 N when the T-peeling test was performed at a peeling speed of 100 mm / min.
/ 15mm width or more and 7.0N / 15mm width or less, preferably 4.8N / 15mm width or more and 6.5N / 15
More preferably, the width is not more than mm.

Here, the above “N / 15 mm width” means that the storage body material sheet and the sealing sheet Pb are adhered to each other, and then the adhesive between the storage body material sheet and the sealing sheet Pb is 15 mm.
It means the peeling strength when a T-peel test is performed using a sample cut to a width as a test sample.

[0130] The "T peeling test" was conducted according to JIS K684.
5 means a test according to 5.

In this example, as the PTP sheet P, a sealing sheet Pb having an adhesive strength that can be easily peeled from the storage body Pa is used.
As shown in (d), using the tablet dividing device 1, the PT
After dividing all the dividable tablets Td... Wrapped in the P sheet P into two in a state of being wrapped in the PTP sheet P, the whole sealing sheet Pb is peeled off from the storage body Pa. And the dividable tablet half T divided into two
All of h ... can be collected at once.

That is, if the dividable tablets Td are packaged in the PTP sheet P, the time for exposure to the atmosphere is shortened, and all the dividable tablet halves Th are divided into two. Can be collected at one time, so that the splittable tablet halves Th... Are hardly contaminated by bacteria and dust contained in the atmosphere.

When the tablet dividing device 1 is used to divide the dividable tablets Td... Wrapped in the PTP sheet P, the dividable tablet halves Th.
.. Can be collected at one time, so that the efficiency of the dispensing operation can be significantly improved as compared with the dispensing method in which the dividable tablet is divided into two, one tablet at a time.

Next, a preferred shape of the dividable tablet Td suitable for division by the tablet dividing device 1 will be illustratively described.

The tablet dividing device 1 can be divided into two pieces of any shape as long as it is a dividable tablet having a score line.

However, even in the case of a dividable tablet having a score line, it is difficult to divide the dividable tablet in which both the upper surface and the lower surface of the tablet are formed as flat surfaces.

As the dividable tablet that can be easily divided into two by the tablet dividing device 1, it is preferable that one surface of the tablet makes line contact or point contact with the base 2 or the lid.

FIGS. 6 to 9 are explanatory views exemplifying the shape of a dividable tablet which can be easily divided into two by the tablet dividing device 1. FIG.

First, the shape of the dividable tablet shown in FIG. 6 will be described.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view schematically illustrating an example of the dividable tablet according to the present invention. FIG. 6A is a plan view schematically illustrating an example of the dividable tablet according to the present invention. FIG. 6 (b) is a bottom view schematically illustrating the dividable tablet shown in FIG. 6 (a), and FIG. 6 (c)
FIG. 7 is a side view schematically illustrating a state in which the dividable tablet shown in FIG. 6A is viewed in a VI-VI line direction.

The dividable tablet Td-1 has a dividing line Ld formed along the center line on the upper surface Sa of the tablet body and two regions R1, R2 formed by the dividing line Ld on the upper surface Sa of the tablet body. A ridge line L formed so as to surround the dividing line Ld and to be located inside the edge E of the tablet main body.
1, L2 and the edge E of the tablet body on the lower surface Sb of the tablet body.
And a shape gradually rising toward the center portion c, and the ridge line peripheral regions RL1 and RL2 of the two ridge lines L1 and L2 are each formed of a convex curved surface.

In the dividable tablet Td-1, the dividable tablet Td-I is stored in the accommodating portion 2a of the base 2 of the tablet dividing device 1.
When the cover 1 is stored and the lid 3 is pressed against the base 2, the center c of the lower surface Sb of the tablet body of the dividable tablet Td-1 is located above the tablet body as shown in FIG. Force F1 toward
Works on the zenith of the ridge line L1, a force F2 working downward of the tablet body acts, and on the zenith of the ridge line L2, a force F3 works downward of the tablet body, and the force F1, the force F2, and the force With the cooperation of F3, this dividable tablet Td-1 will split into two very easily along the dividing line Ld.

Further, in the dividable tablet Td-1, the ridge line peripheral regions RL1 and RL2 of the tablet main body are constituted by convex curved surfaces. When dividing into two, the ridge line peripheral region RL
1, chipping hardly occurs in each of RL2.

In addition, in the dividable tablet Td-1, since the ridge line peripheral regions RL1 and RL2 of the tablet main body are constituted by convex curved surfaces, the tablet Td-1 uses an upper punch for the molding material. When compression molding using a lower punch and a die,
In the ridge line peripheral regions RL1 and RL2, there is also an advantage that a tableting trouble such as sticking hardly occurs.

Next, the shape of the dividable tablet shown in FIG. 7 will be described.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view schematically illustrating another example of the dividable tablet according to the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 7B is a plan view schematically illustrating another example of the dividable tablet according to the present invention, and FIG. 7B is a bottom view schematically illustrating the dividable tablet illustrated in FIG. FIG.
(C) shows the dividable tablet shown in FIG.
It is a side view which roughly illustrates the state seen in the II line direction.

Each of the dividable tablets Td-2 has a dividing line Ld formed along the center line on the upper surface Sa of the tablet body and two regions R1 and R2 formed by the dividing line Ld on the upper surface Sa of the tablet body. A ridge line L formed so as to surround the dividing line Ld and to be located inside the edge E of the tablet main body.
1, L2 and the edge E of the tablet body on the lower surface Sb of the tablet body.
From the dividing line Ld to each of the two ridge lines L1 and L2, and each of the regions D1 and D2 is formed of a concave curved surface.

In the dividable tablet Td-2, the dividable tablet Td-
When the lid 3 is pressed against the base 2, the center c of the lower surface Sb of the tablet main body of the dividable tablet Td-2 is located above the tablet main body as shown in FIG. Force F1 toward
Works on the zenith of the ridge line L1, a force F2 working downward of the tablet body acts, and on the zenith of the ridge line L2, a force F3 works downward of the tablet body, and the force F1, the force F2, and the force With the cooperation of F3, this dividable tablet Td-1 will split into two very easily along the dividing line Ld.

Next, the shape of the dividable tablet shown in FIG. 8 will be described.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view schematically illustrating another example of the dividable tablet according to the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 8B is a plan view schematically illustrating another example of the dividable tablet according to the present invention, and FIG. 8B is a bottom view schematically illustrating the dividable tablet illustrated in FIG. FIG.
(C) shows the dividable tablet shown in FIG.
It is a side view which roughly illustrates the state seen in the VIII line direction.

Each of the dividable tablets Td-3 has a dividing line Ld formed along the center line on the upper surface Sa of the tablet main body, and two regions R1, R2 formed by the dividing line Ld on the upper surface Sa of the tablet main body. A ridge line L formed so as to surround the dividing line Ld and to be located inside the edge E of the tablet main body.
1, L2 and the edge E of the tablet body on the lower surface Sb of the tablet body.
From the center line c to the center portion c, and each of the regions D1 and D2 from the dividing line Ld to each of the two ridge lines L1 and L2 is formed by a plane.

In the dividable tablet Td-3, the dividable tablet Td-3 is stored in the accommodation portion 2a of the base 2 of the tablet dividing device 1.
When the lid 3 is stored and the lid 3 is pressed against the base 2, the center c of the lower surface Sb of the tablet main body of the dividable tablet Td-3 is located above the tablet main body as shown in FIG. Force F1 toward
Works.

On the other hand, two regions D constituted by planes
1, D2, the entire region D1, D2,
.., F3... Acting toward the lower part of the tablet main body, and by the cooperation of the forces F1, F2. Along,
It will split into two.

Next, the shape of the dividable tablet shown in FIG. 9 will be described.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view schematically illustrating another example of the dividable tablet according to the present invention, and FIG.
FIG. 9B is a plan view schematically illustrating another example of the dividable tablet according to the present invention, and FIG. 9B is a bottom view schematically illustrating the dividable tablet illustrated in FIG. FIG.
(C) shows the dividable tablet shown in FIG.
It is a side view which roughly illustrates the state seen in the line direction.

The dividable tablet Td-4 has a dividing line Ld formed along the center line on the upper surface Sa of the tablet body and two regions R1, R2 formed by the dividing line Ld on the upper surface Sa of the tablet body. A ridge line L formed so as to surround the dividing line Ld and to be located inside the edge E of the tablet main body.
1, L2, on the lower surface Sb of the tablet body, at a position aligned with the dividing line Ld, so as to pass through the center of the lower surface Sb of the tablet body,
The formed deepest line L3 and the ridge lines L4, L5 formed so as to surround the deepest portion L3 and to be located inside the edge E of the tablet main body are formed, and the dividing line Ld is formed on the upper surface Sa of the tablet main body. Each of the two regions R1 and R2 formed by the shape is gradually thickened in the direction of the edge E of the tablet body, and the two regions formed by the deepest portion L3 on the lower surface Sb of the tablet body Each of R3 and R4 is formed to have a gradually increasing thickness in the direction of the edge E of the tablet body.

In the dividable tablet Td-4, the dividable tablet Td- 4 is stored in the accommodation portion 2 a of the base 2 of the tablet dividing device 1.
When the cover 3 is pressed against the base 2, the ridge line L formed on the upper surface Sa of the tablet body of the dividable tablet Td-4.
1, a downward force F4a, F2 is applied to each of the zeniths of L2.
5a and forces F4b and F5b directed from the dividing line Ld toward the edge E of the tablet main body act on each of the zeniths of the ridge lines L1 and L2 formed on the upper surface Sa of the tablet main body of the dividable tablet Td-4. Forces F6a, F7a directed upward and forces F6b, F7b directed toward the edge E of the tablet body from the dividing line Ld act, and these forces F4a, F5a, F4b, F5b, F
By the cooperation of 6a, F7a, F6b, and F7b, the dividable tablet Td-4 is split into two.

The dividable tablets Td-1, shown here,
Td-2, Td-3, and Td-4 are merely examples, and the dividable tablets that can be divided by the tablet dividing device 1 are those dividable tablets Td-1, Td-2, and Td.
-3, Td-4 is not limited, but tableting trouble is less likely to occur during manufacturing, and when the tablet is divided into two using the tablet dividing device 1, chipping is less likely to occur, And 2
Considering the easiness of splitting into two, among the various splittable tablets, the splittable tablet Td-1 shown in FIG.
Most preferred. (Embodiment 2) FIG. 10 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, and shows a state where a lid and a base are separated.

FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 10, and FIG. 11 (a) is a schematic plan view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 11 (b) is a schematic front view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 10, and FIG. 11 (c) is a schematic front view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. Various side views are shown.

The tablet dividing device 1A is the same as the tablet dividing device 1 shown in FIG. 1 except for the following configuration. Corresponding members are denoted by the same reference characters, and description thereof is omitted. I do.

The tablet dividing device 1A has a receiving portion 2a provided on the surface of the base 2A and a take-out portion J1 for taking out the PTP sheet P stored in the receiving portion 2a provided on the surface of the base 2A. , J2.

The take-out portion J1 is provided by cutting out a part of the housing portion 2a.

The take-out portion J2 has a recess formed by cutting out a part of the housing part 2a and a part of the base 2A continuously.

In this tablet dividing device 1A, the PTP sheet P stored in the storage portion 2a provided on the surface of the base 2A is stored in the storage portion 2a provided on the surface of the base 2A.
Are provided, it is easy to take out the PTP sheet P stored in the storage section 2a provided on the surface of the base 2A.

Further, as in the case of the take-out unit J2, the storage unit 2
a and a part of the base 2A are continuously cut out to form a recess, and a finger is inserted into the recess to insert the base from the back surface of the base 2A. The PTP sheet P accommodated in the accommodating portion 2a provided on the surface of the base 2A can be easily taken out by the operation of moving the PTP sheet P in the surface direction.

In this tablet dividing device 1A, the base 2A
PT housed in the housing portion 2a provided on the surface of
Two take-out parts J as take-out parts for P sheet P
1, the example in which J2 is provided has been described. However, as the take-out part of the PTP sheet P stored in the storage part 2a provided on the surface of the base 2A, only one of the take-out parts J1 and J2 is used. Needless to say, it may be provided. (Embodiment 3) FIG. 12 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, and shows a state where a lid and a base are separated.

The tablet dividing device 1B has a structure in which a receiving portion 2b capable of simultaneously storing two PTP sheets P, P is provided on the surface of a base 2B, as shown in FIG.
And especially different.

In the tablet dividing device 1B, the base 2
On the surface of B, two misalignment prevention protrusion accommodation holes h2, h2
Is provided at a position outside the housing portion 2b.

[0169] Displacement prevention projections 3a, 3a are provided on the rear surface of the lid 3B at positions corresponding to the displacement prevention projection accommodating holes h2, h2 provided on the surface of the base 2B.

In the tablet dividing device 1B, the accommodating portion 2b for accommodating two PTP sheets P, P at the same time is provided on the surface of the base 2B. One dividable tablet can be split into two at the same time.

Thus, in this tablet dividing device 1B,
Since the dividable tablets packaged on the two PTP sheets P, P can be divided into two at the same time, the dispensing of dividing the dividable tablets into two can be performed efficiently.

In this example, an example is described in which the accommodation portion 2b for accommodating two PTP sheets P, P at the same time is provided on the surface of the base 2B. However, two or more sheets are provided on the surface of the base 2B. May be provided for accommodating the PTP sheet P at the same time. Further, in the tablet dividing device 1B, as in the case of the tablet dividing device 1B shown in the second embodiment of the present invention, the P stored in the storage portion 2b provided on the surface of the base 2B.
A take-out unit J1 and / or a take-out unit J2 for taking out the TP sheets P, P may be provided. (Fourth Embodiment of the Invention) FIG. 13 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, in which the lid and the base are separated.

Since the tablet dividing device 1C is the same as the tablet dividing device 1 shown in FIG. 1, the corresponding members are denoted by the corresponding reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

The tablet dividing device 1C further includes height adjusting sheets K, which can be accommodated in the accommodating portion 2a provided on the surface of the base 2.

In the tablet dividing apparatus 1C, since the height adjusting sheets K are further provided, the height adjusting sheets K are appropriately provided in the accommodating portion 2a provided on the surface of the base 2.
Is accommodated, the height of the accommodation section 2a provided on the surface of the base 2 can be changed.

For this reason, in the tablet dividing device 1C, the height adjusting sheets K are appropriately stored in the storage portion 2a provided on the surface of the base 2, and By changing the height of the provided storage portion 2a, dividable tablets having different heights can be split into two under optimal conditions.

The tablet dividing device 1C has a base 2 similar to the tablet dividing device 1B shown in the second embodiment of the present invention.
A take-out unit J1 and / or a take-out unit J2 for taking out the PTP sheets P, P stored in the storage unit 2b provided on the surface of the PTP sheet P may be provided. (Fifth Embodiment of the Invention) FIG. 14 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, in which a lid and a base are separated.

FIG. 15 is a diagram schematically showing the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 14, and FIG. 15 (a) is a schematic plan view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. FIG. 15 (b) is a schematic front view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 14, and FIG. 15 (c) is a schematic front view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. Various side views are shown.

This tablet dividing device 1D is the same as the tablet dividing device 1 shown in FIG. 1 except for the following configuration. Corresponding members are denoted by the same reference characters, and description thereof is omitted. I do.

In the tablet dividing device 1D, a receiving portion 2c for receiving a PTP sheet in which dividable tablets are packaged is further formed on the back surface of the base 2D.

In the tablet dividing device 1D, the height H2 of the storage portion 2c formed on the back surface of the base 2D is
The height is different from the height H1 of the housing portion 2a provided on the surface.

In the tablet dividing device 1D, the height H2 of the storage portion 2c formed on the back surface of the base 2D is
The height is lower than the height H1 and the height of the housing portion 2a provided on the surface (H2 <H1).

In the tablet dividing device 1D, the accommodating portion 2c for accommodating the PTP sheet in which the dividable tablets are packaged is provided not only on the front surface of the base 2D but also on the back surface of the base 2D. Housing part 2 provided on the surface of table 2D
In addition to a, the dividable tablet packaged in the PTP sheet can be divided into two parts by using the storage part 2c provided on the back surface of the base 2D, which is excellent in convenience. ing.

Further, in the tablet dividing device 1D, the base 2
Since the height H2 of the accommodation portion 2c formed on the back surface of D is changed to the height H1 of the accommodation portion 2a formed on the surface of the base 2D, the height H2 is provided on the surface of the base 2D. An accommodating portion 2a and an accommodating portion 2c provided on a back surface of the base 2D.
By using the above, two types of dividable tablets having different tablet heights can be split into two by one tablet splitting device 1D.

The tablet dividing device 1D has a base 2 similar to the tablet dividing device 1B shown in the third embodiment of the present invention.
PTP accommodated in the accommodation section 2c provided on the back surface of D
A take-out unit J1 and / or a take-out unit J2 for taking out the sheets P, P may be provided.

The tablet dividing device 1D has a base 2 similar to the tablet dividing device 1C shown in the third embodiment of the present invention.
A height adjusting sheet K... For adjusting the height of the housing portion 2b provided on the back surface of D may be further provided. (Embodiment 6) FIG. 16 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, in which the lid and the base are separated.

FIG. 17 is a diagram schematically showing the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 16, and FIG. 17 (a) is a schematic plan view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. FIG. 17 (b) is a schematic front view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 16, and FIG. 17 (c) is a schematic bottom surface of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. FIG. 17 (d)
17A and 17B respectively show schematic side views of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG.

This tablet dividing device 1E is the same as the tablet dividing device 1 shown in FIG. 1 except for the following configuration. Corresponding members are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. I do.

The tablet dividing device 1E has a base 2
PT further divided on the back side of E
An accommodating portion 2d for accommodating the P sheet is formed.

The accommodation section 2 formed on the back surface of the base 2E
“d” can accommodate a PTP sheet of a size different from the PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion 2a provided on the surface of the base 2E.

More specifically, in this example, the storage portion 2a provided on the surface of the base 2E is provided with two rows each containing five dividable tablets on one side. PTP sheet P (5 tablets × 2 = 10 tablets PTP package) can be accommodated.

On the other hand, a PTP sheet P provided with two rows of seven dividable tablets on one side, which is convenient for one-week administration, is provided in a storage part 2d provided on the back surface of the base 2E. (7 tablets × 2 = 14 tablets PTP package).

In the tablet dividing device 1E, the size of the storage portion 2d formed on the back surface of the base 2E is changed from the size of the storage portion 2a formed on the front surface of the base 2E. By using the accommodating portion 2a provided on the front surface of the base and the accommodating portion 2d provided on the back surface of the base 2E, a single tablet dividing device 1E can be used to obtain PTs of different sizes.
A dividable tablet packaged in a P-sheet can be split into two.

In the tablet dividing apparatus 1E, the displacement preventing protrusions 3a, 3a, 3a, 3b on the back surface of the lid 3 for positioning with the accommodating portion 2a formed on the surface of the base 2E.
a, 3a, and a base 2E on the surface of the lid 3.
Are provided with position-shift preventing protrusions 3b, 3b, 3b, 3b for alignment with the accommodating portion 2d formed on the back surface of.

In the tablet dividing device 1E, the dividable tablets packaged in the PTP sheet P accommodated in the accommodating portion 2a formed on the surface of the base 2E are divided into two.
When splitting, the back side of the lid 3 is pressed against the front side of the base 2E provided with the housing 2a.

On the other hand, in the tablet dividing device 1E, the base 2
When the dividable tablet packaged in the PTP sheet P accommodated in the accommodating portion 2d formed on the back surface of E is divided into two, the accommodating portion 2d is provided on the front side of the lid 3. To the back side of the base 2E.

[0197] The tablet dividing device 1E has a base 2 similar to the tablet dividing device 1B shown in the third embodiment of the present invention.
PTP housed in housing part 2b provided on the surface of E
A take-out unit J1 and / or a take-out unit J2 for taking out the sheets P, P may be provided.

Further, the tablet dividing device 1E is provided with a base 2 similar to the tablet dividing device 1C shown in the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
A height adjusting sheet K for adjusting the height of the storage section 2c provided on the back surface of the sheet E may be further provided. (Seventh Embodiment of the Invention) FIG. 18 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention as viewed from the surface side, in which a lid and a base are separated. The state is shown.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view schematically showing the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 18 as viewed from the back side, in which the lid and the base are separated.

FIG. 20 is a diagram schematically showing the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 18, and FIG. 20 (a) is a schematic plan view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. FIG. 20 (b) is a schematic front view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 18, and FIG. 20 (c) is a schematic side view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. Fig. 20 (d)
18A and 18B respectively show schematic bottom views of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG.

The tablet dividing device 1F is the same as the tablet dividing device 1 shown in FIG. 1 except for the following configuration. Corresponding members have the same reference characters allotted, and description thereof will not be repeated. I do.

The tablet dividing device 1F has, on the surface of the base 2F, a storage section capable of simultaneously storing two PTP sheets P, P similar to the tablet dividing device 1B shown in the third embodiment of the present invention. 2b is provided.

The tablet dividing device 1F has a base 2
PT further divided on the back of F
An accommodating portion 2e for accommodating the P sheet is formed.

[0204] In this tablet dividing device 1F, the accommodating portion 2b for accommodating the two PTP sheets P, P at the same time is provided on the surface of the base 2F. One dividable tablet can be split into two at the same time.

As described above, in this tablet dividing device 1F,
Since the dividable tablets packaged on the two PTP sheets P, P can be divided into two at the same time, the dispensing of dividing the dividable tablets into two can be performed efficiently.

In addition to this, in the tablet dividing device 1F,
Since the storage portion 2e for storing the PTP sheet in which the dividable tablets are packaged is provided not only on the front surface of the base 2F but also on the back surface of the base 2F, the storage portion provided on the back surface of the base 2F is provided. The part 2e can be used to divide the dividable tablet packaged in the PTP sheet into two, which is excellent in convenience.

[0207] In this example, the misalignment preventing projection accommodating holes h3, h provided on the back surface of the lid 3 on the back surface of the base 2F.
3, h3 and h3 are provided, and when the dividable tablets packaged in the PTP sheets P and P accommodated in the accommodating portion 2b provided on the surface of the base 2F are divided into two, the lid is used. 3 is pressed against the front surface of the base 2F, and the dividable tablet packaged in the PTP sheet housed in the housing portion 2e provided on the back surface of the base 2F is split into two. At this time, the back surface of the lid 3 is pressed against the back surface of the base 2F.

In this example, the surface of the base 2F is
Although the example in which the accommodation unit 2b that accommodates the two PTP sheets P and P is provided is described, the accommodation unit that accommodates two or more PTP sheets P at the same time may be provided on the surface of the base 2F. . Further, the tablet dividing device 1F has the same structure as the tablet dividing device 1B shown in Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
A take-out unit J1 and / or a take-out unit J2 for taking out the PTP sheets P housed in the housing unit 2e provided on the surface of the base 2F may be provided.

The tablet dividing device 1F has the same base 2 as that of the tablet dividing device 1C shown in the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
A height adjustment sheet K for adjusting the height of the storage section 2c provided on the rear surface of the F may be further provided.

Further, on the back surface of the base 2 of the tablet dividing device 1F, there is provided an accommodating portion which can accommodate two or more PTP sheets P at the same time as the tablet dividing device 1B shown in the third embodiment of the present invention. It may be provided. (Eighth Embodiment of the Invention) FIG. 21 is an explanatory view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention.
FIG. 21 is an explanatory view schematically showing a procedure of dividing a dividable tablet stored in a P sheet into two, and FIG.
FIG. 21 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which the lid 3G is open with respect to the base 2G, and FIG.
It is a perspective view which shows roughly the state which pressed lid 3G with respect to G.

In this tablet dividing device 1G, a lid 3G,
The base 2G is connected to the base 2G by hinge means 5 and 5, and the cover 3G is attached to the base 2G so as to be openable and closable by the hinge means 5 and 5.

When using the tablet dividing device 1G to divide the dividable tablets packaged in the PTP sheets P, P into two, open the lid 3G as shown in FIG.
Each of the PTP sheets P, P is housed in a housing 2b provided on the surface of the base 2G.

[0213] Next, as shown in FIG.
G is closed.

By the above operation, the PTP sheets P, P stored in the storage portion 2b provided on the surface of the base 2G are obtained.
The splittable tablet packaged in each of the two is split into two.

Next, as shown in FIG.
G is opened, and the accommodation portion 2b provided on the surface of the base 2G is opened.
The PTP sheets P, P stored in the storage section 2b
Remove from

In the tablet dividing device 1G, the lid 3G and
The base 2G is connected to the base 2G by hinge means 5 and 5, and the cover 3G is attached to the base 2G so as to be openable and closable by the hinge means 5 and 5.

In the tablet dividing device 1G, the lid 3G is
Since it is attached to the base 2G by the hinge means 5 and 5, either the lid 3G or the base 2G is not lost.

The cover 3G is attached to the cover 3G by the hinge means 5,5.
When connected to the base 2G, the hinge means 5, 5
Since the position of the lid 3G with respect to the base 2G is uniquely determined, there is also an effect that it is not necessary to provide the position shift prevention projection on the back surface of the lid 3G.

FIG. 21 shows a base similar to the base 2B of the tablet dividing device 1B shown in the third embodiment of the present invention, but this is merely an example.
The base is a tablet dividing device 1, 1A, 1B, in addition to the base 2G.
1C, 1D, 1E, 1F bases 2, 2A, 2B, 2, 2
D, 2E, and 2F.

Further, like the tablet dividing devices 1D, 1E, and 1F, the receiving portions 2c are also provided on the back sides of the bases 2D, 2E, and 2F.
When 2d and 2e are provided, the bases 2D, 2E,
A cover (not shown) separate from the cover 3G is hinged to the housings 2c, 2d, and 2e on the back side of the base 2D, 2E, and 2F on the back side of the base 2F. May be provided so as to be openable and closable.
The cover 3G can be rotated 0 degrees, and the surface of the lid 3G is
You may make it possible to press against the back surface of G. (Embodiment 9) FIG. 22 is an explanatory view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention.
FIG. 22 is an explanatory view schematically showing a procedure for dividing a dividable tablet stored in a P sheet into two, and FIG.
FIG. 22 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which the lid 3B is opened with respect to the base 2B, and FIG.
FIG. 22C is a perspective view schematically showing a step of pressing the cover 3B against B. FIG. 22C is a perspective view of the base 2B.
It is a perspective view showing roughly the state where lid 3B was pressed.

In this tablet dividing device 1H, the lid 3B
The base 2B is connected by hinge means 5A, 5A,
The cover 3B is fixed to the base 2B by the hinge means 5A, 5A.
It is attached to open and close.

Each of the hinge means 5A, 5A is attached to each of the side surfaces of the base 2B.

In this tablet dividing device 1H, the hinge means 5
Each of A and 5A has a mechanism that allows the lid 3B to move up and down with respect to the base 2B.

More specifically, in the tablet dividing device 1H, each of the hinge means 5A, 5A is provided with a rotary shaft receiving hole h5a and a long hole h5b.

Each of the hinge means 5A and 5A is rotatably attached to the side surface of the base 2B by a rotation axis ax5.

Each of the side surfaces of the lid 3B has a shaft a
Each of x3 and ax3 is attached.

The lid 3B is provided with shafts ax3, ax3
Are movably fitted into the respective elongated holes h5b of the hinge means 5A and 5A, and are attached to the base 2B so as to be openable and closable.

In the tablet dividing device 1H, the lid 3B is
The base 2B can be rotated with the rotation axis ax5 as a rotation axis.

The cover 3B can move linearly with respect to the base 2B by moving each of the shafts ax3, ax3 in the respective elongated holes h5b of the hinge means 5A, 5A. ing.

When using the tablet dividing device 1H to divide the dividable tablets packaged in the PTP sheets P, P into two, as shown in FIG. 22A, open the lid 3B,
Each of the PTP sheets P, P is accommodated in an accommodation portion 2b provided on the surface of the base 2B.

Next, as shown in FIG.
B is rotated to a position above the base 2B.

Next, by moving each of the shaft members ax3, ax3 in the respective elongated holes h5b of the hinge means 5A, 5A, the cover body 3B is linearly moved with respect to the base 2B, whereby the cover The body 3B is pressed against the base 2B (see FIG. 22C).

With the above operation, the PTP sheets P, P stored in the storage portion 2b provided on the surface of the base 2B
The splittable tablet packaged in each of the two is split into two.

Next, as shown in FIG.
B, and the accommodation portion 2b provided on the surface of the base 2B
The PTP sheets P, P stored in the storage section 2b
Remove from

In this tablet dividing device 1H, the lid 3B
The base 2B is connected by hinge means 5A, 5A,
The cover 3B is attached to the base 2B so as to be openable and closable by hinge means 5,5. This tablet dividing device 1
In H, since the lid 3B is attached to the base 2B by the hinge means 5A, 5A, the lid 3B or the base 2B is attached.
Either one is not lost.

Not only this tablet dividing device 1H,
As the hinge means 5A and 5A, the lid 3B and the one having a mechanism capable of moving up and down with respect to the base 2B are used. The operation of pressing 3B is excellent.

As a result, in the tablet dividing device 1H, the tablet 3B was stored in the storage portion 2b provided on the surface of the base 2B by the operation of pressing the lid 3B against the base 2B from above. The dividable tablet packaged in the PTP sheets P, P can be split into two very easily.

Although FIG. 22 shows a base similar to the base 2B of the tablet dividing device 1B shown in Embodiment 3 of the present invention, this is merely an example,
The base is a tablet dividing device 1, 1A, 1C, in addition to the base 2B.
1D, 1E, 1F bases 2, 2A, 2, 2D, 2E, 2
It may be F.

Further, like the tablet dividing devices 1D, 1E, and 1F, the storage portions 2c and
When 2d and 2e are provided, the bases 2D, 2E,
A lid (not shown) separate from the lid 3B is provided on the back side of the 2F with respect to the storage sections 2c, 2d, and 2e using a hinge means (not shown) so as to be openable and closable. Also, for example, the cover 3B can be rotated 360 degrees so that the cover 3B can be rotated.
The front surface of B may be able to be pressed against the back surface of base 2B. (Embodiment 10) FIG. 23 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the shape and structure of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 23 in more detail. FIG. 24 (a) is a plan view schematically showing the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. ,
FIG. 24 (b) shows the tablet dividing device shown in FIG.
24A is a schematic front view viewed in the X direction in FIG.
(C) shows the tablet dividing device shown in FIG.
FIG. 24 is a schematic side view as viewed in the middle and Y directions.
FIG. 24D is a schematic side view of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 23 in a state where the lid is opened, as viewed in the Y direction in FIG.

FIG. 25 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which the lid of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 23 is closed.

The structure of the tablet dividing device 1J is the same as that of the tablet dividing device 1 shown in FIG. 1 except for the following structure. The same reference numerals as those of the members constituting the tablet dividing device 1 are assigned to the members corresponding to the corresponding members, and the description thereof is omitted.

In this tablet dividing device 1J, the lid 3 and the base 2 are hinged (the hinge 5 shown in FIG. 24B).
J, 5J), and hinge means (FIG. 24)
(B) By means of hinge means 5J, 5J shown in FIG.
, The lid 3 can be opened and closed.

The lid 3 is made of a transparent resin. Examples of the material constituting the lid 3 include monomer cast nylon (generally abbreviated as “MC nylon”) and polyacetal (a homopolymer of formaldehyde, for example, trade name: “Delrin”). (Dell
in) is manufactured and sold by du Pont. ) Or copolymerized polyacetal (a homopolymer of formaldehyde, for example, trade name: "Celcon" (Cel)
con) as Celanese Plastics
Is manufactured and sold by Polyplastics under the trade name "Duracon" (Duracon). ), Polycarbonate, vinyl chloride resin and the like.

In the tablet dividing apparatus 1J, the lid 3 is formed by rounding (curving) the four corners of the upper surface thereof.

The weight of the lid 3 is not particularly limited. However, the weight of the lid 3 is not less than 100 g and not more than 300 g in consideration of the easiness of cracking of the dividable tablet to be divided into two using the tablet dividing device 1J and the ease of lifting when held by hand. Is preferably used. In this example, as the lid 3, 20
0 g is used. In addition, this tablet dividing device 1J
Here, a resin base is used as the base 2. The weight of the base 2 is not particularly limited. However, the tablet dividing device 1J can be easily lifted with one hand, and when the tablet dividing device 1J is placed on a desk or the like, the tablet dividing device 1J stably divides the tablet on the desk or the like. In order to be able to be present at the place where the device 1J is placed and to be able to be used for applications such as paperweight, the total weight of the tablet splitting device 1J should be in the range of 200 g or more and 500 g or less. Desirably, in consideration of the total weight of such a tablet dividing device 1J, and in order to prevent the base 2 from being easily lifted from a desk or the like when the lid 3 is opened using fingers or the like. It is preferable that the base 2 is in a range of 100 g or more and 200 g or less. In this example, the base 2 is 100 g. The base 2 can be provided with colors and patterns from the viewpoint of design. However, in the tablet dividing device 1J, the tablet dividing device 1J is colored white so that the stain on the base 2 is conspicuous and the stand 2 is conspicuous. Furthermore, this tablet dividing device 1J
In this example, the size of the tablet dividing device 1J is set to a palm grip size that can be easily grasped by one person (adult) with one hand. To explain this more specifically, in order to make it easy for a person (adult) to hold the size of the tablet dividing device 1J with one hand, the outer diameter is set to a width of 40 mm or more and 60 mm or less. The width dimension is in the range of 120 mm or more and 140 mm or less, the height dimension is in the range of 20 mm or more and 40 mm or less, and the radius R of the chamfer provided on the upper four corners of the lid 3 is 5 mm or more and 15 mm or less. And
In addition, in this tablet dividing device 1J, the tablet dividing device 1J
In consideration of the size of the palm grip, the dimensions of the lid 2 of the tablet dividing device 1J are set to a width of 48 mm, a width of 130 mm, and a height of 15 m.
m, the radius R of the chamfered portion provided at the upper four corners of the lid 3 is 10 mm, and the corner R is rounded from the height of 5 mm from the lower surface of the lid 3 to the upper surface of the lid 3. A chamfered (curved) shape is provided. In addition, the outer diameter of the base 2 of the tablet dividing apparatus 1J is 48 mm in width, 130 mm in height, and 15 m in height.
m. Using this tablet dividing device 1J, PTP
When dividing the dividable tablet packaged in the sheet P into two, as shown in FIG.
Is opened, and the accommodation portion 2a provided on the base 2 is
The PTP sheet P is accommodated therein. Next, as shown in FIG. 24, the lid 3 of the tablet dividing device 1J is pushed in the direction of the base 2 with the palm. By the above operation, the dividable tablet packaged in the PTP sheet P accommodated in the accommodating portion 2a provided in the base 2 is divided into two. After that, the PTP sheet P
Take out the sealing sheet of the PTP sheet P (Fig. 5 (d)
(See FIG. 5 (d)).
5), all the dividable tablet halves (the dividable tablet halves Th shown in FIG. 5C) are collected at once. be able to. Further, in this tablet dividing device 1J, since the lid 3 is transparent, the tablet dividing device 1J
When the dividable tablets packaged in the TP sheet P are split into two, the dividable tablets can be visually recognized. This makes it possible to easily confirm whether or not all of the dividable tablets packaged in the PTP sheet P are split into two. Therefore, all of the dividable tablets packaged in the PTP sheet P are split into two. Can be efficiently performed.

In the tablet dividing device 1J, the lid 3
Is attached to the base 2 by the hinge means 5J, 5J, so that either the lid 3 or the base 2 is not lost. In the tablet dividing device 1J, ordinary hinge means are used as the hinge means 5J and 5J. However, the lid 3 enables the lid body 3 to move up and down with respect to the base 2 as the hinge means 5J and 5J. What has a mechanism (for example, hinge means 5A shown in FIG. 22) may be used. One having a mechanism that allows the lid 3 to move up and down with respect to the base 2 (for example, hinge means 5A shown in FIG. 22)
By using, the pressing operation of the lid 3 of the tablet dividing device 1J against the base 2 can be made excellent.
As a result, the dividable tablet packaged in the PTP sheet P accommodated in the accommodating portion 2a provided in the base 2 is moved by pressing the lid against the base 2 from above to below. It can be split into two very easily. Further, in the tablet dividing device 1J, as the lid 3,
Since the four rounded corners on the upper surface side of the lid 3 are rounded (curved), the dividable tablets accommodated in the accommodating portion 2a of the base 2 using this tablet dividing device 1J. When the lid 3 is pushed in the direction of the base 2 with the palm of the hand to divide it into two, the palm does not hurt. In addition, in the tablet dividing apparatus 1J, the weight of the lid 3 is such that the dividable tablets accommodated in the accommodating portion of the base 2 can be easily pushed by using the lid 3, so that the base 3 When the lid 3 is pushed in the direction of the base 2 to divide the dividable tablet accommodated in the second accommodating portion 2a into two, it is not necessary to apply much force to the palm. That is, in the tablet dividing device 1J, the lid 3 is opened with respect to the base 2,
P containing a dividable tablet packaged in the accommodation portion 2a of the base 2
After accommodating the TP sheet P (see FIG. 23), the simple operation of closing the lid 3 on the base 2 (see FIG. 25) allows the division packaged in the PTP sheet P to be divided. All of the possible tablets can be split into two. Further, in this tablet dividing device 1J, when the tablet dividing device 1J is placed on a desk or the like, the tablet dividing device 1J
However, since it is stable and has a weight that can be present at a place where the tablet dividing device 1J is placed on a desk or the like, the tablet dividing device 1J is used when the operation of dividing the dividable tablet into two is not performed. It can also be used as a paperweight to hold medical records and prescriptions. Further, in this example, since the size of the tablet dividing device 1J is set to the size of the palm of a hand that can be easily grasped with one hand of a person (adult), handing from the person who needs the tablet dividing device 1J to the person can be easily performed. It can be carried out.

As described in detail above, claim 1 is as follows.
In the tablet dividing device described in the above, the height of the accommodation portion of the base is P
Since it is slightly lower than the height of the dividable tablet stored in the TP sheet, after the PTP sheet is stored in the storage section of the base, the lid is pressed against the base by a simple operation. The dividable tablet can be split into two.

Further, in this tablet dividing device, since the PTP sheet can be accommodated in the accommodating portion of the base, after the PTP sheet is accommodated in the accommodating portion of the base, a lid is placed on the base. By pressing, the dividable tablet can be divided into two in a state of being packaged in the PTP sheet without taking out the dividable tablet from within the PTP sheet.

As a result, the dividable tablet is packaged in the PTP sheet even after being divided into two,
Since it is not exposed to the atmosphere, when the dividable tablet is divided into two as in the conventional case, the dividable tablet or the dividable tablet half after the dividable tablet is divided into two ,
It is not contaminated by bacteria and dust contained in the atmosphere.

In addition, since the movement of the lid in the base direction is restricted by the upper surface of the accommodation portion of the base, a situation in which the dividable tablet is crushed into pieces does not occur.

That is, when the tablet dividing device is used, the dissociable tablet is not crushed into pieces at the time of dispensing to divide the dividable tablet into two. Does not occur.

In the tablet dividing device according to the second aspect, since the accommodating portion for accommodating two or more PTP sheets is provided on the surface of the base, the dividable tablet packaged in two or more PTP sheets is provided. Can be split into two at the same time.

As described above, in this tablet dividing device, the dividable tablets packaged in two or more PTP sheets can be divided into two at the same time, so that the dividable tablets are divided into two. Dispensing can be performed efficiently.

In the tablet dividing device according to the third aspect, since the projection for preventing displacement is provided on the back surface of the lid for aligning with the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base, the base is provided on the base. When the cover is pressed against the base, the position prevention protrusion is previously aligned with the receiving portion provided on the surface of the base, so that the cover does not slide sideways with respect to the base. Can be pressed against the table.

As described above, in this tablet dividing device, the lid can be pressed against the base without causing the lid to slide on the base, so that the lid can be accommodated in the storage portion provided on the surface of the base. After storing the PTP sheet, by pressing the lid against the base, without taking out the dividable tablets from within the PTP sheet, the dividable tablets in the state of being packaged in the PTP sheet can be extremely easily It can be split into two.

In addition to this, in this tablet dividing device, the position preventing projection provided on the back surface of the lid body is accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the front surface of the base, and is accommodated in the PTP sheet. Since it is provided at a position where it does not hit the possible tablet, the position-preventing protrusion does not break the dividable tablet.

According to the tablet dividing device of the fourth aspect, the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base is provided with a take-out portion for the PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base. Therefore, it is easy to take out the PTP sheet housed in the housing section provided on the surface of the base.

[0257] In the tablet dividing device according to the fifth aspect, the PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base is removed from the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base. Since a recess was created by cutting out part of the part,
PT housed in a housing part provided on the surface of the base
Easy to take out P sheet.

[0258] In the tablet dividing device according to the sixth aspect, the PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base is taken out of the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base. A part of the accommodation part provided on the surface of the base was cut out, and a recess was formed by cutting out a part of the base, so insert a finger into this recess and from the back of the base. By moving the PTP sheet in the direction of the surface of the base, the PTP sheet stored in the storage section provided on the surface of the base can be easily taken out.

In the tablet dividing device according to the seventh aspect, the height adjusting sheet is further provided, so that the height adjusting sheet is appropriately accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the surface of the base. The height of the accommodation portion provided on the surface of the table can be changed.

For this reason, in this tablet dividing device, the height adjustment sheet is appropriately accommodated in the accommodation section provided on the surface of the base, and the height of the accommodation section provided on the surface of the base is adjusted. By changing, the dividable tablets having different heights can be split into two under optimal conditions.

In the tablet dividing device according to the eighth aspect, the accommodating portion for accommodating the PTP sheet in which the dividable tablets are packaged is provided not only on the front surface of the base but also on the back surface of the base. Utilizing the storage section provided on the back of the base, the dividable tablets packaged in the PTP sheet
It is convenient because it can be divided into two.

In the tablet dividing device according to the ninth aspect, since two or more accommodation portions for accommodating the PTP sheet are provided also on the back surface of the base, the tablet can be divided into two or more PTP sheets. The tablet can be split into two at the same time.

As described above, in this tablet dividing device, the dividable tablets packaged in two or more PTP sheets can be divided into two at the same time by using the accommodating portion on the back surface. The dispensing of dividing the tablet into two can be performed efficiently.

In the tablet dividing device according to the tenth aspect, the height of the storage portion formed on the back surface of the base is changed to the height of the storage portion formed on the front surface of the base. By using a storage unit provided on the front surface of the table and a storage unit provided on the back surface of the base, two types of dividable tablets having different tablet heights can be converted into one tablet dividing device. Can be divided into two.

In the tablet dividing device according to the eleventh aspect, the size of the storage portion formed on the back surface of the base is changed from the size of the storage portion formed on the front surface of the base.
By using the storage part provided on the front side of the base and the storage part provided on the back side of the base, it is possible to divide the tablets into PTP sheets of different sizes with one tablet dividing device. The tablet can be split into two.

[0266] In the tablet dividing device according to the twelfth aspect, the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base has a take-out portion for the PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base. Therefore, it is easy to take out the PTP sheet housed in the housing section provided on the back surface of the base.

In the tablet dividing device according to the thirteenth aspect, the PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base is removed from the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base. Since the recess is formed by cutting out a part of the portion, the PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base can be easily taken out.

According to the tablet dividing device of the present invention, the PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base is taken out of the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base. A part of the accommodation part provided on the back of the base was cut out, and a recess was formed by cutting out a part of the base. The PTP sheet accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base can be easily taken out by the operation of moving the PTP sheet in the direction of the back surface of the base.

[0269] In the tablet dividing device according to the fifteenth aspect, since the lid is provided with the positional deviation prevention projection for aligning with the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base,
When the lid is pressed against the base, the lid is caused to slide sideways with respect to the base by previously aligning the misalignment prevention protrusion with the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base. Instead, it can be pressed against the base.

As described above, in this tablet dividing device, the lid can be pressed against the base without causing the lid to slide sideways.
After storing the TP sheet, the lid can be pressed against the base to take out the dividable tablets from the PTP sheet without taking them out. Can be divided into two.

In addition, in this tablet dividing apparatus, the positional deviation preventing projection provided on the surface of the lid is accommodated in the accommodating portion provided on the back surface of the base, and is divided into the PTP sheet accommodated in the PTP sheet. Since it is provided at a position where it does not hit the possible tablet, the position-preventing protrusion does not break the dividable tablet.

In the tablet dividing device according to the sixteenth aspect, since the height adjusting sheet is further provided, the height adjusting sheet is appropriately stored in the storage portion provided on the back surface of the base. The height of the accommodation portion provided on the back surface of the table can be changed.

For this reason, in this tablet dividing device, the height adjustment sheet is appropriately accommodated in the accommodation portion provided on the back surface of the base, so that the height of the accommodation portion provided on the back surface of the base is improved. By changing the length, dividable tablets having different heights can be split into two under optimal conditions.

In the tablet dividing device according to the seventeenth aspect, since the lid is made transparent, the tablet dividing device
When the dividable tablet packaged in the PTP sheet is split into two, the dividable tablet can be visually recognized.

Thus, it is possible to easily confirm whether or not all of the dividable tablets packaged in the PTP sheet are broken into two. Therefore, all of the dividable tablets packaged in the PTP sheet are divided into two. The dispensing of dividing can be performed efficiently.

In the tablet dividing device according to the eighteenth aspect, since the lid is attached to the base by the hinge means, one of the lid and the base is not lost.

In the tablet dividing apparatus according to the nineteenth aspect, as the hinge means, a mechanism having a mechanism that allows the lid to move up and down with respect to the base is used. The operation of pressing the lid against the table is excellent.

As a result, in this tablet dividing device, the operation of pressing the lid against the base from above to below causes the P stored in the storage portion provided on the surface of the base to move.
Dividable tablets packaged in a TP sheet, or in the case where a storage section is provided on the back surface of the base, packed in a PTP sheet stored in a storage section provided on the back surface of the base. Can be used to easily and easily
Can be divided into two. In the tablet dividing device according to the twentieth aspect, since the four circumferential corners on the upper surface side of the lid are rounded (curved), the tablet dividing device is accommodated in the accommodating portion of the base using the tablet dividing device. When the lid is pushed toward the base with the palm to split the dividable tablet into two,
The palm does not hurt. In the tablet dividing device according to the twenty-first aspect, the weight of the lid is such that the dividable tablets accommodated in the accommodating portion of the base can be easily split by using the lid. In order to divide the dividable tablet accommodated in the accommodating part into two, it is not necessary to apply much force to the palm when pushing the lid in the base direction.

[0279] In the dividable tablet according to the twenty-second aspect, since the lower surface of the tablet body is formed to gradually rise from the edge of the tablet body toward the center, each of the upper surface and the lower surface of the tablet body is When the lid is pressed against the base while being sandwiched between the lid and the housing of the base, the tablet is divided into two according to the dividing line, with the center of the lower surface of the tablet body as a fulcrum. You.

Also, in this dividable tablet, since two ridges are provided on the upper surface of the tablet body so as to sandwich the dividing line, each of the upper surface and the lower surface of the tablet body can be accommodated in the housing of the lid and the base. Then, in a state of being sandwiched, when the lid is pressed against the base, each of the highest portions of the two ridge lines provided on the upper surface of the tablet main body is placed on the housing of the lid or the base, The tablet is point-contacted, and the tablet is divided into two using these two points as fulcrums according to the dividing line.

That is, whether the dividable tablet is directed upward or downward or in any direction, if it is sandwiched between the lid and the base, it becomes two. Can be split.

In addition, in this dividable tablet, since the two ridge line peripheral regions formed on the upper surface of the tablet main body are constituted by convex curved surfaces, the dividable tablet is divided into two according to the dividing line. In this case, chipping hardly occurs near the highest part of each of the two ridge lines.

[0283] Therefore, when the dividable tablet is divided into two parts, it is hardly divided into multiple parts except at the dividing line, so that no loss occurs in pharmacies and other medical institutions.

[0284] In the dividable tablet according to the twenty-third aspect, at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the tablet body is shaped to make point contact with the back surface of the lid or the accommodating portion of the base. A space is formed between the rear surface of the lid and the housing of the base.

Therefore, this dividable tablet can be easily split into two using the tablet splitting device according to the present invention.

In the dividable tablet according to the twenty-fourth aspect, the height of the tablet main body is higher than the height of the tablet half after the tablet main body is divided into two.

Accordingly, in the dividable tablet, the height of the storage portion provided on the front surface and / or the back surface of the base of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention is lower than the height of the tablet main body and higher than the height of the tablet half. If the height is made high, the tablet body can be divided into two using the tablet dividing device according to the present invention.

[0288] In the PTP sheet according to the twenty-fifth aspect, the adhesive strength between the sealing sheet and the storage body is set to a strength capable of peeling the entire sealing sheet from the storage body.
As a result, using the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, PT
All of the dividable tablets packaged in the P sheet were divided into two in the state of being packaged in the PTP sheet, and then the entire sealing sheet was peeled off from the storage body to be divided into two. All of the splittable halves can be taken at once.

That is, if the dividable tablets are wrapped in this PTP sheet, the time for exposure to the atmosphere can be shortened and all the dividable tablet halves divided into two can be collected at once. The splittable tablet half divided into two
It is not easily contaminated by bacteria and dust contained in the atmosphere.

When the dividable tablet packaged in the PTP sheet is divided using the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, all the dividable tablet halves divided into two can be collected at one time. Therefore, the efficiency of the dispensing operation can be significantly improved as compared with the dispensing method of dividing the dividable tablet into two tablets one by one.

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FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a tablet dividing device according to the present invention, showing a state where a lid and a base are separated.

2 is a diagram schematically showing a base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 1; FIG. 2 (a) is a schematic plan view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 1; (B) is a schematic front view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 (c)
FIG. 2 shows schematic side views of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 1, respectively.

3 is a diagram schematically showing a lid of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 (a) is a schematic plan view of the lid of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. (B) is a schematic front view of the lid of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG.
FIG. 2 shows schematic side views of the lid of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view schematically illustrating a position of a displacement prevention protrusion provided on a back surface of a lid.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view schematically showing a procedure for dividing a dividable tablet stored in a PTP sheet into two using the tablet dividing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view exemplifying a shape of a dividable tablet that can be easily divided into two by the tablet dividing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view exemplifying a shape of a dividable tablet that can be easily split into two by the tablet splitting device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view exemplifying a shape of a dividable tablet that can be easily divided into two by the tablet dividing device according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view exemplifying a shape of a dividable tablet that can be easily split into two by the tablet splitting device according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, showing a state where a lid and a base are separated.

11 is a diagram schematically showing a base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 10; FIG. 11 (a) is a schematic plan view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 10; FIG.
FIG. 11 (c) shows a schematic front view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 0, and FIG. 11 (c) shows a schematic side view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, showing a state where a lid and a base are separated.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, showing a state where a lid and a base are separated.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, showing a state where a lid and a base are separated.

15 is a diagram schematically showing a base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 14. FIG. 15 (a) is a schematic plan view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. FIG.
4 shows a schematic front view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 4, and FIG. 15 (c) shows a schematic side view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, showing a state where the lid and the base are separated.

17 is a diagram schematically showing a base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 16; FIG. 17 (a) is a schematic plan view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 16; FIG.
6 is a schematic front view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG.
7 (c) is a schematic bottom view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 16, and FIG. 17 (d) is a schematic side view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. , Respectively.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view schematically showing a state where another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention is viewed from the surface side, and shows a state where a lid and a base are separated.

19 is a perspective view schematically showing a state where the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 18 is viewed from the back surface side, and shows a state where a lid and a base are separated.

20 is a diagram schematically showing a base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 18, and FIG. 20 (a) is a schematic plan view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. FIG.
8 is a schematic front view of the base of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG.
0 (c) is a schematic side view of the base of the tablet splitting device shown in FIG. 18, and FIG. 20 (d) is a schematic bottom view of the base of the tablet splitting device shown in FIG. , Respectively.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, and is a diagram schematically showing a procedure for dividing a dividable tablet contained in a PTP sheet into two. FIG. 21A is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which a lid is opened with respect to a base, and FIG.
FIG. 1B is a perspective view schematically showing a state where a lid is pressed against a base.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention, which is a view schematically showing a procedure for dividing a dividable tablet contained in a PTP sheet into two. FIG. 22A is a perspective view schematically showing a state where a lid is opened with respect to a base, and FIG.
2 (b) is a perspective view schematically showing a step of pressing the lid against the base, and FIG. 22 (c) shows a state where the lid is pressed against the base. It is a perspective view shown roughly.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view schematically showing another example of the tablet dividing device according to the present invention.

24 is a diagram for explaining the shape and structure of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 23 in more detail. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a plan view schematically showing the tablet dividing device shown in FIG.
4 (b) shows the tablet dividing device shown in FIG.
24A is a schematic front view viewed in the X direction in FIG.
(C) shows the tablet dividing device shown in FIG.
FIG. 24 is a schematic side view as viewed in the middle and Y directions.
FIG. 24D is a schematic side view of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 23 in a state where the lid is opened, as viewed in the Y direction in FIG.

25 is a perspective view schematically showing a state in which a lid of the tablet dividing device shown in FIG. 23 is closed.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory view schematically illustrating an example of a conventional method performed when a dividable tablet is divided into two as a preparation.

[Explanation of symbols]

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H, 1J Tablet dividing device 2 2A, 2B, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G Base 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e Housing 3 Lid 3a, 3b Positioning prevention protrusion K Height adjustment sheet P PTP sheet Tb , Tb-1, Tb-2, Tb-3, Tb-4 dividable tablets

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Claims (25)

[Claims] 1. A tablet dividing device for dividing a dividable tablet packaged in a PTP sheet into two in a state where the tablet is packaged in a PTP sheet, comprising: a base; A lid provided so as to be attachable / detachable, and a surface on which the dividable tablet is packaged on a surface of the base.
An accommodation portion for accommodating the TP sheet is formed, and the height of the accommodation portion is slightly lower than the height of the dividable tablet accommodated in the PTP sheet, and is provided on the surface of the base. After accommodating the PTP sheet in which the dividable tablets are packaged in the accommodating portion, the lid is attached to the surface of the base so as to be pressed against the surface of the base, thereby providing the lid on the surface of the base. A tablet dividing device, wherein a dividable tablet in a PTP sheet accommodated in an accommodating portion is divided into two. 2. The tablet dividing device according to claim 1, wherein two or more receiving portions for receiving a PTP sheet in which dividable tablets are packaged are formed on the surface of the base. 3. The back of the lid is located at a position which does not hit a dividable tablet contained in a PTP sheet, which is contained in a receptacle provided on the surface of the base. Is provided with a displacement prevention protrusion for aligning with a housing portion provided on the surface of the base.
The tablet dividing device according to claim 1 or 2. 4. The storage section provided on the surface of the base, wherein a take-out section for a PTP sheet stored in the storage section provided on the surface of the base is provided. A tablet splitting device according to any of the claims. 5. The tablet dividing device according to claim 4, wherein the take-out portion of the PTP sheet is a recess formed by cutting out a part of a housing portion provided on a surface of the base. 6. The tablet dividing device according to claim 4, wherein the PTP sheet take-out portion is a receiving portion provided on a surface of the base and a recess formed by cutting out a part of the base. . 7. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a height adjustment sheet that can be accommodated in an accommodation portion provided on a surface of said base.
7. The tablet-dividing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. 8. The tablet-dividing device according to claim 1, wherein a storage portion for storing a PTP sheet in which dividable tablets are packaged is further formed on the back surface of the base. 9. The tablet-dividing device according to claim 1, wherein a housing portion for housing two or more PTP sheets in which dividable tablets are packaged is formed on the back surface of the base. . 10. The height of a housing portion formed on the back surface of the base is different from the height of a housing portion provided on the front surface of the base. Claim 9
The tablet splitting device according to 1. 11. A storage portion formed on the back surface of the base can store a PTP sheet of a size different from a PTP sheet stored in a storage portion provided on the front surface of the base. The tablet dividing device according to any one of claims 8 to 10. 12. A storage section provided on the back side of the base, and a take-out section for a PTP sheet stored in the storage section provided on the back side of the base is provided.
The tablet dividing device according to any one of the above. 13. The tablet dividing device according to claim 12, wherein the PTP sheet take-out portion is a recess formed by cutting out a part of a housing portion provided on a back surface of the base. 14. The tablet dividing device according to claim 12, wherein the PTP sheet take-out portion is a receiving portion provided on the back surface of the base and a recess formed by cutting out a part of the base. . 15. The lid is placed on the front surface of the lid at a position that does not hit a dividable tablet stored in a PTP sheet, which is stored in a storage portion formed on the back surface of the base. A position deviation preventing protrusion for aligning with a housing portion provided on the back surface of the base is provided,
The tablet dividing device according to any one of claims 8 to 14. 16. The tablet-dividing device according to claim 8, further comprising a height-adjustable sheet that can be accommodated in an accommodating portion provided on a back surface of the base. 17. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said lid is transparent.
7. The tablet dividing device according to any one of 6. 18. The base according to claim 1, wherein said lid is openably and closably attached to said base by hinge means.
The tablet dividing device according to any one of the above. 19. The tablet dividing device according to claim 18, wherein the hinge means includes a mechanism that enables the lid to rotate and move up and down with respect to the base. 20. The tablet dividing device according to claim 1, wherein four corners on the upper surface side of the lid are rounded off. 21. The weight of the lid is 150 g or more and 250 g or more.
The tablet splitting device according to any one of claims 1 to 20, which is in a range of not more than g. 22. A dividable tablet to be divided by the tablet dividing device according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein a dividing line formed along a center line on an upper surface of the tablet main body, and an upper surface of the tablet main body. A ridge line so as to surround the score line and be located inside the edge of the tablet body, in each of the two regions formed by the score line; and on the lower surface of the tablet body, the edge of the tablet body And a shape gradually rising from the center toward the center, and a peripheral area of each of the two ridges is formed by a convex curved surface. 23. A dividable tablet to be divided by the tablet dividing device according to any one of claims 1 to 21, further comprising: a dividing line formed along a center line on an upper surface of the tablet main body; A dividable tablet, wherein at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the main body is shaped to make point contact with the back surface of the lid or the receiving portion of the base. 24. A dividable tablet to be divided by the tablet dividing device according to any one of claims 1 to 21, further comprising: a dividing line formed along a center line on an upper surface of the tablet main body; A dividable tablet, wherein the height of the main body is higher than the height of the tablet half after the tablet main body is divided into two. 25. A press-through pack for accommodating a dividable tablet to be divided by the tablet dividing device according to claim 1, comprising a plate-shaped portion and a plurality of storage recesses. And a sealing sheet including a base sheet and an adhesive layer provided on one surface of the base sheet, wherein the storage body and the sealing sheet are a plurality of storage recesses of the storage body. In each of the above, in a state in which the dividable tablet is stored, the adhesive layer of the sealing sheet is adhered to the plate-shaped portion of the storage main body, and the external convex portion of the storage recess of the storage main body is touched with a finger. When pressed, the storage body is sealed with the sealing sheet, and the sealing sheet adheres to the sealing sheet when a convex portion outside the storage recess storing the dividable tablet is pressed with a finger. An agent layer, and a plate-shaped portion of the storage body. In the close contact portion, without floating or peeling, the portion of the sealing sheet that seals the storage recess is broken, and the dividable tablet stored in the storage recess can be taken out. And a press-through pack adhered to the plate-shaped portion of the storage body so that the storage body can be easily peeled off.