JP2006238986A - Lid body of medicine distribution device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lid body of a medicine distribution device, capable of preventing mixing of medicinal powder in medicinal tablets and securely holding a prescription. <P>SOLUTION: The lid body 3 is attached to the upper surface of the medicine distribution device by hinging the lower end 3b of the lid body 3 to a hinge member 32. In addition, an inward clip 31 (with a clasping opening 31a toward the upper end 3t of the lid body 3) is disposed near the upper end 3t of the lid body 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a lid of a medicine dispensing device including a tablet tablet having a plurality of tablet masses.

  A medicine dispensing device that automatically dispenses medicines such as powders and tablets (including powders in capsules, the same applies hereinafter) is provided, and the medicines distributed by the medicine dispensing device are packaged (for example, , A long packaging sheet), and a medicine packaging apparatus that forms an individually partitioned package by performing heat sealing or the like on the packaging sheet in which the drug is introduced is known (for example, Patent Document 1). ~ 5).

  The drug distribution device provided in the drug packaging device includes, for example, a powder distribution unit and a tablet distribution unit, and each distributes powder and tablets based on a prescription.

  In such a medicine dispensing device, if a powder is attached to the powder distribution part (powder inlet), the remaining powder may be mixed when the different kinds of powder are packaged at the next packaging. In each distribution operation, cleaning is performed by suction using a dust collecting pump.

  At this time, a configuration is disclosed in which a lid is provided at the tablet insertion port (tablet tablet) of the tablet distribution unit in order to prevent the powder distribution, dust or dust from entering the tablet distribution unit side (for example, And Patent Document 6).

According to Patent Document 1, a holding member that holds a prescription is provided including a plurality of protruding pieces arranged in one direction in the vicinity of a hinge part of the lid.
JP 2004-215770 A JP 2004-215773 A JP 2004-215775 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-215776 JP 2004-215778 A Japanese Patent No. 35944475

  However, such a conventional lid has the following problems. That is, since the holding member as in Patent Document 1 has only a function of standing up a prescription, there is a problem that a general prescription such as an A4 size easily falls down. In particular, when the longitudinal length of the prescription is longer than the longitudinal length of the lid (the length between the butterfly and the other end), the unsupported portion of the lid is twisted, and the operator There was also a problem that it was necessary to extend with a guide.

  The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art, and provides a lid for a medicine dispensing device that can prevent powders and the like from being mixed into a tablet tablet and can securely hold a prescription. The purpose is to do.

  One form of a lid of a medicine dispensing device according to the present invention is a lid provided with a lower end hinged on an upper surface of a tablet tablet in a medicine dispensing device provided with a tablet tablet having a plurality of tablet masses. And a holding means for holding the prescription.

  According to the lid of the medicine dispensing device according to the above configuration, the lid is attached to the upper surface of the medicine dispensing device by being hinged at the lower end thereof. Moreover, the lid is provided with clamping means for clamping the prescription.

  Therefore, even if it is a prescription of a large size (about A4 size), it is possible to hold the prescription reliably by holding the prescription and to close the lid during cleaning, so that the tablet tablet can be powdered, etc. Can be prevented from being mixed.

  Preferably, it is comprised so that the clamping means provided inward may be comprised in the upper end part vicinity of a cover body.

  In this case, the lid is attached to the upper surface of the medicine dispensing device by being hinged at the lower end thereof. In addition, in the vicinity of the upper end portion of the lid body, a clamping means is provided inwardly (having a pinch opening toward the upper end portion).

  Therefore, even for a prescription of a large size (about A4 size), the prescription can be securely held by holding the upper end portion of the prescription, and the tablet can be closed by closing the lid during cleaning. It is possible to prevent powders and the like from being mixed in.

  Or it is preferable to comprise so that the clamping means provided inward in the side edge part vicinity of the cover body may be comprised.

  In this case, the lid is attached to the upper surface of the medicine dispensing device by being hinged at the lower end thereof. In addition, in the vicinity of the side end portion of the lid body, clamping means is provided inwardly (having a sandwiching opening toward the center of the surface of the lid body).

  Therefore, even if it is a prescription of a large size (about A4 size), the prescription can be securely held by holding the side of the prescription, and the tablet can be closed by closing the lid during cleaning. It is possible to prevent powders and the like from being mixed in.

  Preferably, the holding means is configured to be positioned outside the plurality of tablet masses of the tablet tablet when closed, and to be received in a holding means receiving portion provided on the upper surface of the medicine distribution device. .

  In this case, the clamping means is accommodated in the clamping means accommodating portion provided on the upper surface of the medicine distribution device when the lid is closed. Depending on the sandwiching means, when a prescription is sandwiched between the sandwiching means, an operator (pharmacist or the like) may touch it by hand, and such a sandwiching means is arranged in accordance with the tablet mass of the tablet tablet when the tablet is closed. If placed in the mass and housed, there may be a sanitary problem. Therefore, especially in such a case, by providing a dedicated holding means accommodating portion outside the tablet mass and allowing the lid to be closed without a gap when the lid is closed, mixing of powder or dust into the tablet tablet is possible. While preventing reliably, the inside of a tablet tablet can be kept hygienic.

  Or it is preferable that the said clamping means is provided in the position corresponding to the tablet mass of the said tablet tablet of a cover body, and is comprised so that it may be accommodated in the said tablet mass at the time of lid closing.

  In this case, the clamping means is accommodated in a predetermined tablet mass when the lid is closed. Therefore, since the lid can be closed without a gap when the lid is closed without providing a separate holding means accommodating portion, it can be easily attached (or replaced) to a conventional medicine dispensing apparatus.

  Preferably, the clamping means is configured to be an insertion clip.

  In this case, the prescription is clamped by the insertion clip simply by inserting the prescription (paper piece) into the insertion port of the insertion clip. Therefore, the operator does not need to hold the holding means by hand when holding the prescription between the holding means, and can save time and work efficiency, and can maintain a good hygiene state. it can.

  Another embodiment of the lid of the medicine dispensing device according to the present invention is a lid provided with a lower end hinged on the upper surface of the tablet tablet in the medicine dispensing device provided with a tablet tablet having a plurality of tablet masses. A suction mechanism provided to suck air from a side opposite to a surface facing the tablet tablet when the lid is closed. It has.

  According to the lid of the medicine dispensing device according to the above configuration, the lid is attached to the upper surface of the medicine dispensing device by being hinged at the lower end thereof. Moreover, an opening is provided in at least a partial region of the lid, and on the side opposite to the surface (the surface on which the prescription is placed) facing the tablet tablet when the lid is closed (the back side of the surface on which the prescription is placed) A suction mechanism is provided to hold the prescription by sucking air from the back side when the prescription is placed.

  Therefore, regardless of the size of the prescription, by sucking and adsorbing from the back side of the lid on which the prescription is placed, the prescription can be securely held, and at the time of cleaning, by closing the lid, It is possible to prevent powders and the like from being mixed into the tablet tablet.

  Preferably, the suction mechanism is configured to use dust collection means used in the medicine dispensing device as a power source.

  In this case, dust collection means (such as a dust collection pump) used in the medicine dispensing apparatus is also applied as a power source for the suction mechanism. Therefore, in the medicine dispensing apparatus provided with the dust collecting means, it is possible to realize holding by prescription suction without providing a separate power source for the suction mechanism. The apparatus can be easily realized.

  Preferably, it is configured to include an extension part for guiding a prescription, which can be extended from the upper end part of the lid.

  In this case, when the prescription is held by the holding means, the extension portion is extended from the upper end portion of the lid to guide the prescription. Therefore, in addition to reliably holding the prescription by the clamping means or the suction mechanism, the prescription can be further stabilized by the extension portion.

  According to the lid of the medicine dispensing device according to the present invention, even if the prescription has a large size, the prescription can be pinched or sucked and pasted from the back side of the lid on which the prescription is placed. In addition to being able to hold a prescription, it is possible to prevent powders and the like from being mixed into the tablet tablet by closing the lid during cleaning.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an external view of a medicine packaging device including a medicine dispensing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1A is an overall view, and FIG. 1B is an enlarged view of the vicinity of a clip.

  The medicine packaging apparatus of this embodiment is provided with a medicine distribution apparatus that automatically distributes medicines such as powders and tablets (including powders in capsules, the same applies hereinafter). The distributed medicine is put into a packaging member (for example, a long packaging sheet), and the packaging sheet into which the medicine is put is subjected to heat sealing or the like to form individually partitioned packaging bodies. For details of the medicine packaging device provided with such a medicine dispensing device, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 5 can be referred to.

  The drug distribution device provided in the drug packaging device includes a powder distribution unit 1 and a tablet distribution unit 2, and distributes powder and tablets based on the prescription in each. The tablet dispensing unit 2 includes a tablet tablet 22 having a plurality of tablet masses 21. And in this chemical | medical agent distribution apparatus, the powder distribution part 1 and the tablet distribution part 2 upper surface are cleaned by the suction | attraction by a dust collection pump (not shown in FIG. 1) for every distribution operation. The medicine packaging device of the present embodiment is provided with a lid 3 to prevent mixing of powder and dust into the medicine distributor 2 during cleaning.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lid 3 of the drug distribution device in the present embodiment is a lid 3 provided on the upper surface of the tablet tablet 22 of the drug distribution device with the lower end portion 3 b hinged by a butterfly member 32. In addition, a clip (clamping means) 31 provided inward (downward) near the upper end 3t of the lid 3 is provided. In addition, although the cover body 3 in this embodiment is formed in a rectangular plate shape with an acrylic resin etc., according to the aspect of the tablet tablet 22 of a chemical | medical agent distribution apparatus, all the tablet masses 21 are covered at the time of lid closing. What is necessary is just to form in various shapes.

  According to the lid 3 of the medicine dispensing device according to the above configuration, the lid 3 is attached to the upper surface (on the tablet tablet 22) of the medicine dispensing device by having its lower end 3b hinged by the hinge member 32. Yes. In addition, an inward clip 31 (having a pinch opening 31a facing the upper end 3t) is provided in the vicinity of the upper end 3t of the lid 3.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1 (b), the prescription 4 can be reliably held by holding the upper end 4t of the prescription 4 even when the prescription 4 has a large size. By closing 3, it is possible to prevent powders and the like from being mixed into the tablet tablet 22.

  If the clip 31 is provided at a position so as to come to the upper surface (planar portion) of the tablet tablet 22 when the lid 31 is closed, the clip 31 obstructs the lid of the lid 3 when the lid 3 is closed. Therefore, the lid 3 cannot be completely closed.

  Therefore, the clip 31 in the present embodiment is positioned outside the plurality of tablet masses 21 of the tablet tablet 22 when the lid is closed, and the upper surface of the drug distribution device (in the present embodiment, on the peripheral portion of the tablet tablet 22). ) Is provided so as to be accommodated in a clip accommodating portion (clamping means accommodating portion) 23 provided in the above.

  In this case, the clip 31 is accommodated in the clip accommodating portion 23 provided on the upper surface of the medicine distribution device when the lid 3 is closed. Depending on the clip 31, when the prescription 4 is sandwiched between the clips 31, an operator (pharmacist or the like) may touch it by hand, and such a clip 31 is arranged in accordance with the tablet mass 21 of the tablet tablet 22 when it is closed. If it is placed in the tablet mass 21 and stored, there may be a problem in terms of hygiene. Therefore, especially in such a case, a dedicated clip accommodating portion 23 is provided outside the tablet mass 21 so that the lid 3 can be closed without a gap when the lid 3 is closed. Can be reliably prevented and the inside of the tablet tablet 22 can be kept hygienic.

  Note that the clip housing part 23 may be configured simply as a retreat place for the clip 31 when the lid 3 is closed, but has a holding function for holding the clip 31 in the clip housing part 23 when the lid 3 is closed. It is good also as having. For example, the clip 31 and the clip housing portion 23 are configured to be fitable, the clip 31 is made of a strong magnetic metal such as iron, and a magnet is attached to the bottom surface of the clip housing portion 23 (or vice versa). This can be realized by holding the clip 31 with a magnetic force.

  In the present embodiment, the clip 31 is configured to be an insertion clip.

  In this case, the prescription 4 is clamped by the clip 31 only by inserting the prescription 4 into the clip insertion opening 31a. Therefore, the operator does not need to hold the clip 31 by hand when the prescription 4 is sandwiched between the clips 31, can save time and improve work efficiency, and can maintain a good state in terms of hygiene. Can do.

  Subsequently, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is an external view of a medicine packaging device including a medicine dispensing device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 2A is an overall view, and FIG. 2B is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the clip. In the present embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the clip 31 is provided inwardly (sideways) in the vicinity of the side end 3 s of the lid 3.

  In this manner, the clip 31 is provided in the vicinity of the side end portion 3 s of the lid body 3 so as to face inward (having the sandwiching port 31 a toward the center of the surface of the lid body 3).

  Therefore, also in the present embodiment, the prescription 4 can be reliably held by sandwiching the side 4s of the prescription 4, and the tablet 3 can be powdered by closing the lid 3 during cleaning. And the like can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the clip 31 is provided on each of the side end portions 3 s on both sides of the lid body 3, but only one side may be provided, and the left and right clip positions have a predetermined width (for example, A4 (Size width) may be provided.

  Subsequently, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is an external view of a medicine packaging device including a medicine dispensing device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the same components as those in the first and second embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  This embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that an extension 33 for guiding a prescription, which can be extended from the upper end 3t of the lid 3, is provided, and the clip 31 is provided in the vicinity of the upper end 33t of the extension 33. Is configured to be provided inwardly (downward), and the clip 31 is provided at a position corresponding to the tablet mass 21 of the tablet tablet 22 of the lid 3 and is placed in the tablet mass 21 when the lid is closed. It is configured to be accommodated.

  In the present embodiment, the upper end 3t of the lid 3 and the lower end of the extension 33 are hinged, and the extension 34 can be rotated and fixed at a position that is substantially flush with the surface of the lid 3. It is configured.

  At the time of opening the lid (when the prescription is clamped by the clip 31), the extension 33 is rotated and fixed at a position that is substantially flush with the surface of the lid 3, so that the upper end 3t of the lid 3 The extension 33 is extended to guide the prescription. Therefore, in addition to reliably holding the prescription by the clip 31, the prescription can be further stabilized by the extension 34.

  On the other hand, when the lid is closed, the extension portion 33 is rotated and rotated to the back surface (upper surface when the lid is closed), so that the extension portion 33 does not get in the way. Further, when the lid is closed, the clip 31 is accommodated in the tablet mass 21 with the lid closed. Therefore, the lid 3 can be closed without a gap when the lid 3 is closed without providing a separate clip accommodating portion (see the first and second embodiments). Thus, it can be easily attached (or replaced) to a conventional medicine dispensing device.

  In addition, the extension part 34 is good also as a back surface of the cover body 3 being attached so that sliding is possible, and it is good also as a structure which a part of cover body 3 can divide | segment and extend.

  In the first, second, and third embodiments, the clip 31 is provided in the vicinity of the upper end (downward) and / or in the vicinity of the side end (laterally), but the clip is provided in a different direction. It is good as well. Further, the direction of the clip may be configured to be changeable. Furthermore, although it is supposed that the some clip 31 is provided, any one may be sufficient and the position and magnitude | size are not specifically limited. It is also possible to form one (horizontal) clip 31 over substantially the entire end portion (the upper end portion 3t or the side end portion 3s) where the clip 31 is located. Further, the shape and method of the clip 31 are not limited to the above and the examples shown in the drawings, and can be variously applied.

  Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is an external view of a medicine packaging device including a medicine dispensing device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4A is an overall view, and FIG. 4B is an enlarged side view for explaining the state of the back surface of the lid. In the present embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that an opening 34 is provided in at least a partial region of the lid 3, and the opening 34 is opposite to the surface 3F that the tablet tablet 22 faces when the lid 34 is closed. A suction mechanism 35 provided to suck air from the side (back surface of the lid body 3: the surface 3B) is provided.

  According to the lid 3 of the medicine dispensing device having the above-described configuration, the opening 34 is provided in at least a partial region of the lid 3, and the surface (the prescription (FIG. (Not shown) The surface 3B opposite to the surface 3F (the back side of the surface on which the prescription is placed) is provided with a suction mechanism 35, and air is sucked from the back side when the prescription is placed. By holding a prescription.

  Therefore, regardless of the size of the prescription, the prescription can be securely held by sucking and sucking from the back side (surface 3B) of the lid 3 on which the prescription is placed, and the lid 3 can be removed during cleaning. By closing the lid, it is possible to prevent powdered medicine or the like from being mixed into the tablet tablet 22.

  In the present embodiment, the suction mechanism 35 is configured to use a dust collection pump (dust collection means) 36 used in the medicine dispensing device as a power source. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B, the suction mechanism 35 is configured by connecting an opening 34 and a dust collection pump 36 via an air pipe 37.

  In this case, a dust collecting means (for example, a dust collecting pump such as a vacuum cleaner or a dust collecting device) used for the medicine dispensing device (cleaning of powdered medicine remaining in the medicine) is also used as a power source of the suction mechanism 35. Therefore, in the medicine dispensing apparatus provided with the dust collection pump 36, the prescription suction can be held without providing a separate power source for the suction mechanism 35, so that low cost and space saving can be realized. A medicine dispensing device can be easily realized.

  In addition, although the dust collection pump 36 in this embodiment is incorporated in the chemical | medical agent packaging apparatus (refer FIG. 4), it is not restricted to this, Dust collection of dust collectors etc. which are comprised as another apparatus A pump may be used.

  In addition, the dust collection pump 36 is connected to each mechanism via a switching valve (not shown) capable of switching a mechanism used between cleaning (a vacuum cleaner) and packaging operation (a suction mechanism 35). It is preferable.

It is an external view of the medicine packaging apparatus provided with the medicine distribution apparatus in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an external view of the medicine packaging apparatus provided with the medicine distribution apparatus in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an external view of the medicine packaging apparatus provided with the medicine distribution apparatus in 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an external view of the medicine packaging apparatus provided with the medicine distribution apparatus in 4th Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

21 tablet mass 22 tablet tablet 23 clip accommodating part (clamping means accommodating part)
3 Lid 3b Lower end 3t Upper end 3s Side end 31 Clip (clamping means)
33 Extension part 34 Opening part 35 Suction mechanism 36 Dust collection pump (dust collection means)

Claims (9)

A lid provided with a lower end hinged on the upper surface of a tablet tablet in a drug dispensing device comprising a tablet tablet having a plurality of tablet masses,
A lid for a medicine dispensing device, comprising a clamping means for clamping a prescription.   The lid of the medicine dispensing device according to claim 1, wherein the clamping means is provided inwardly in the vicinity of the upper end of the lid.   The lid of the medicine dispensing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the clamping means is provided inward in the vicinity of a side end portion of the lid.   The said clamping means is located in the outer side of the several tablet mass of the said tablet tablet at the time of a lid closing, and is accommodated in the clamping means accommodating part provided in the upper surface of the chemical | medical agent distribution apparatus. The lid | cover of the chemical | medical agent distribution apparatus in any one of -3.   The said clamping means is provided in the position corresponding to the tablet mass of the said tablet tablet of a cover body, and is accommodated in the said tablet mass at the time of lid closing, The chemical | medical agent in any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. Distributor lid.   The lid of the medicine dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the clamping means is an insertion clip. A lid provided with a lower end hinged on the upper surface of a tablet tablet in a drug dispensing device comprising a tablet tablet having a plurality of tablet masses,
Having an opening in at least a partial region of the lid,
A lid of a medicine dispensing device, wherein the opening is provided with a suction mechanism provided to suck air from a side opposite to the surface facing the tablet tablet when the lid is closed.   The lid of the medicine dispensing device according to claim 7, wherein the suction mechanism uses a dust collecting means used in the medicine dispensing device as a power source.   The lid of the medicine dispensing device according to claim 1, further comprising an extension for guiding a prescription, which can be extended from an upper end of the lid.

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