JP2017093651A - Tablet dispensing and packaging case - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent errors in medicine preparation and to eliminate the necessity of a dispensing and packaging machine dedicated for making a single package.SOLUTION: At least an inner face of a bottom wall part 2a1 of each tablet cell 2a in a tablet tray 2 has a blackish color. Thus, when the tablet tray 2 is set in a package removing system and tablets equivalent to one package are distributed in each of the tablet cells 2a, the tablets can be easily figured out since a contrast between the tablets equivalent to one package and distributed and held inside the cell and the background is large when an image of each tablet cell 2a is captured. Errors in automatically counting the number of tablets by using the captured image data can be reduced, and errors in medicine preparation can be suppressed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a tablet packaging case for use in an unpacking system for taking out and packaging a tablet (in this application, “tablet” includes “capsule”) from a tablet sheet.

  At hospitals and pharmacies, patients can take their doses without mistakes, and also help prevent accidental ingestion of tablet sheets (PTP packaging sheets). Attention has been focused on the packaging that wraps the amount corresponding to each. However, the operation of taking out the tablets one by one from the tablet sheet is troublesome and takes time. Patent Document 1 discloses an apparatus that automates such a tablet taking-out operation and automatically performs a process until the taken-out tablets are packaged by an amount corresponding to one dose. Although automation of the work from taking out the tablets to packaging can greatly reduce the pharmacist's dispensing work, whether or not the packaged tablets are appropriate, that is, a predetermined number of tablets that match the prescription information In general, the pharmacist visually confirms whether or not each is packaged.

  In view of this point, Patent Document 2 proposes a system that automates tablet confirmation work in addition to automation of tablet extraction and packaging work. That is, in a system that automatically takes out and packages tablets, cameras as photographing means are arranged at multiple locations, and the information read from the acquired image data is compared with the information described in the prescription to automatically determine the suitability of the tablets. Judgment. In Patent Document 2, as specific methods, each tablet mass in a tablet tray for distribution containing an image of a tablet sheet, an image of a tablet taken out from the tablet sheet, and a tablet equivalent to one-sided (Patent Document 2) Then, a camera for obtaining images of “each compartment of the sorting container”) is provided, and the tablet type or the like is determined from the figure, symbol or character attached to the tablet sheet or tablet image, and the tablet mass image is obtained. Therefore, the number of tablets distributed and contained in them is determined.

JP 2012-140151 A JP2015-54115A

  According to the method of Patent Document 2, a dispensing audit such as the type and number of tablets can be automatically performed, which is very useful in suppressing the occurrence of dispensing errors and further reducing the work load on the pharmacist. . However, white tablet trays (separation containers) are usually used in white, and tablets are also white (in addition to white, a relatively light color with a light color such as pastel colors). There are many things. Therefore, when checking the number of tablets corresponding to one package that is distributed and contained by photographing each tablet mass, the contrast (brightness difference) between the tablet and the tablet mass reflected in the background is small, and the tablet There is a possibility of failing to grasp.

  On the other hand, in Patent Document 2, a tablet mass for distribution (compartment of a separation container) is stored in a tablet equivalent to one package, then transferred to a similar container having a plurality of compartments on the side of the packaging machine, and then packaged. It is packaged by a sheet for use. That is, since the packaging process after the distribution is performed by a dedicated device called a packaging machine, the tablets are taken out from the tablet sheet in the packaging system and separated by the amount corresponding to the single packaging, and then the packaging machine dedicated to packaging is used. If it is not transported, the final package cannot be formed, and the overall apparatus viewed from the unpacking system and the packaging machine tends to be large and complicated.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and can further suppress the occurrence of dispensing mistakes, eliminate the need for a packaging machine dedicated to the packaging process, and reduce the size and simplification of the entire apparatus. It is an object to provide a tablet packaging case that can contribute. Another object of the present invention is to provide a tablet packaging case that is suitable for storage of packaged tablets, has a high function of preventing forgetting to drink, and prevents leftovers, and is easy to carry. To do.

  In order to solve the above problems, the tablet packaging case of the present invention distributes tablets taken out from a tablet sheet into a plurality of tablet masses corresponding to one package, and determines whether the tablets distributed to each tablet mass are appropriate. For confirmation, a tablet packaging case for use in an unpacking system provided with a photographing means capable of photographing the tablets, a tablet tray provided with the plurality of tablet masses, and a covering sheet covering each of the tablet masses And is set in the unpacking system at the time of dispensing the tablet equivalent to one package, and can be removed and carried after dispensing of the tablet, and at least the bottom of each tablet mass in the tablet tray It is characterized in that the inner wall surface has a blackish color.

The entire tablet tray is preferably black.
The covering sheet is preferably composed of a sheet colored with a color other than black.
It is preferable that at least one of the tablet tray and the covering sheet has at least one function of ultraviolet absorption, antibacterial action, and deodorization.

In the tablet packaging case of the present invention, the tablet mass is provided in predetermined rows in the vertical and horizontal directions, and the corresponding covering sheets can be separated for each horizontal or vertical row, and in the adjacent direction of each row. It is preferable that an engaging member for engaging each row is provided, and that each row can be stacked in a separated state.
The engaging member includes a string member engaged with each row of the tablet masses to be separated, and each row is kept engaged with the string member by widening the interval between the adjacent rows. It is preferable that the strings can be stacked and supported by being suspended by the string member in a substantially parallel state with the rows approaching each other.
Moreover, it is preferable that each tablet mass of the said tablet tray is formed in the bellows shape which can be expanded-contracted in a depth direction.

  In the tablet packaging case of the present invention, at least the inner surface of the bottom wall of each tablet mass in the tablet tray has a black color. For this reason, if this tablet tray is set in the unpacking system and tablets corresponding to one package are distributed to each tablet mass, when each tablet mass is photographed, the package is distributed and contained inside. The contrast (brightness difference) between the corresponding tablet and its background is large, making it easy to grasp the tablet, reducing counting errors when automatically counting the number of images using the captured image data, and eliminating dispensing errors. This can be further suppressed than before. In addition, since at least the inner surface of the bottom wall is black, when the tablet mass is taken, the user can visually and clearly grasp tablets with many bright colors such as white. Thereafter, the black color is visually recognized for the tablet mass, and the adjacent tablet mass grasps the presence of a bright color tablet such as a white color through the covering sheet. For this reason, it is easy to distinguish whether or not the medicine has been taken visually, and it is particularly effective in preventing forgetting to drink or left over in elderly people.

  It is also preferable to use a sheet colored with a color other than black as the covering sheet. Thereby, the color of the covering sheet is visually grasped before taking, but after taking the covering sheet is peeled off, the black color applied to the tablet mass is visually grasped. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the effect of preventing forgetting to drink or leftover.

  In addition, since the tablet packaging case of the present invention is provided with a coating sheet that covers the upper surface opening of the tablet mass of the tablet tray, the tablet dispensing case is substantially covered only by the coating sheet after passing through the tablet dispensing step in the unpacking system. It is possible to carry out up to packaging work. And since it can carry as it is, a special packaging machine becomes unnecessary and the whole apparatus can be reduced in size and simplified when the packaging system and the packaging machine are viewed together.

  Also, since at least the inner surface of the bottom wall of the tablet tray, preferably the entire tablet tray, is black, it has a high protection function against ultraviolet rays and has a function to prevent the deterioration of the drug compared with a general paper medicine bag. Is excellent. Moreover, the protection function of the chemical | medical agent from an ultraviolet-ray can further be improved by apply | coating a ultraviolet absorber to at least one of a tablet tray or a coating sheet, or including in these molding materials. Similarly, an antibacterial agent and a deodorant can be used to provide an antibacterial function and a deodorant function, thereby enhancing the effect of suppressing the occurrence of mold caused by moisture adhering during use.

  Further, in the tablet packaging case of the present invention, tablet masses are provided in predetermined rows in the vertical and horizontal directions, and the corresponding covering sheets can be separated for each horizontal or vertical row, and in the adjacent direction of each row, It is preferable that an engagement member that engages with the row is provided. Since the tablet masses in a predetermined row are provided in the vertical and horizontal directions, the tablet packaging case of the present invention has a corresponding flat area and may be inconvenient to carry. However, it can be made compact by separating and stacking every row, and transportation becomes easy. Further, by making the tablet mass into a bellows shape, it is possible to carry it in a rolled state by crushing it, which is convenient for carrying.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a tablet housing case according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 (a) is a view showing the movement of the tablet tray of the tablet storage case and the distribution cup of the tablet distribution mechanism, and FIG. 2 (b) is for explaining the process of sticking the covering sheet to the tablet tray. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another example of the covering sheet. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of an unpacking system that can set the tablet storage case of the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a tablet housing case according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a state where the tablet storage cases according to the other embodiments are separated for each row. FIG. 7 is a view showing a state in which the separated rows of the tablet storage case according to the other embodiment are overlapped. FIG. 8 is a view showing a state in which a tablet storage case according to another embodiment is suspended. FIGS. 9A to 9C are views for explaining a tablet storage case according to still another embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 9A is a plan view and FIG. (A) sectional drawing of (a) of a state which is not, (c) is AA sectional drawing of (a) of the state which crushed the tablet mass. FIGS. 10A and 10B are views showing an overall image of the tablet storage case shown in FIG. FIGS. 11A and 11B are views for explaining a tablet storage case according to still another embodiment of the present invention that stores and holds tablets for two weeks.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG.1 and FIG.2 is a figure for demonstrating the tablet packaging case 1 which concerns on this embodiment. As shown in these drawings, the tablet packaging case 1 includes a tablet tray 2 and a covering sheet 3.

  The tablet tray 2 has a plurality of tablet masses 2a, and is set in an unpacking system 100 that takes out tablets one by one from a plurality of tablet sheets and distributes a plurality of tablets in a single dose. (See FIG. 4). The details of the unpacking system 100 will be described later.

  Each tablet mass 2a of the tablet tray 2 has a predetermined depth, and is formed in a three-dimensional shape so that the tablet can be accommodated therein. In this embodiment, the tablet tray 2 is formed in a substantially square shape in plan view, and the tablet masses 2a are provided in a plurality of rows and columns. For example, the horizontal row has four columns for morning, noon, evening, and before going to bed according to the timing of taking, and the vertical column has seven columns from Monday to Sunday. Of course, this is merely an example. For example, it is possible to set the number of rows to three, or the number of columns to seven or more, that is, one week or more. In addition, it is preferable to arrange the tablet mass 2a so that the relationship between the dosing timing and the day of the week or the date corresponds, from the viewpoint of preventing forgetting to drink or leaving behind, but this correspondence is clear and easy to see. As long as the tablet tray 2 can be set in the unpacking system 100, the tablet tray 2 is not limited to a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view, but may be a polygonal shape, a substantially circular shape, or the like. Further, the planar shape of each tablet mass 2a is not limited, and can be a substantially square, other polygons, a substantially circular shape, or the like.

  The shape (cross-sectional shape) in the depth direction of the tablet mass 2a is not limited, and is substantially cylindrical or has a tapered cross-sectional shape in which the width along the cross-section decreases toward the bottom wall 2a1. Can be formed. Further, the depth of the tablet mass 2a is not particularly limited as long as a plurality of tablets can be accommodated. The tablet tray 2 can be made of synthetic resin or cardboard in consideration of durability and reusability, but is preferably made of synthetic resin having higher durability.

  The tablet tray 2 of the present embodiment has a black color including each tablet mass 2a. This can be configured to exhibit such a color by mixing a black colorant into the molding material of the tablet tray 2 and molding it, or after forming the tablet tray 2 into a predetermined shape, May be colored by coating. Since each tablet mass 2a is black, the distinction between the tablet and the tablet mass 2a becomes clear when a tablet mainly having a bright color such as white or pastel color is put in each tablet mass 2a. Therefore, when a tablet stored in the tablet mass 2a is photographed with a camera, the contrast (brightness difference) between the tablet and the tablet mass 2a becomes clear, and the count when the number of tablets is automatically counted from the photographed image data is counted. Mistakes can be reduced.

  In order to reduce tablet counting errors in the captured image data, not all of the tablet tray 2 including the tablet mass 2a may be black, and at least the bottom wall 2a1 of the tablet mass 2a is reflected in the background of the tablet. The inner surface may be black. However, in order to distinguish the tablets more clearly, it is preferable that not only the bottom wall portion 2a1 but also the peripheral wall portion 2a2 of the tablet mass 2a be black. In consideration of ease of molding and molding cost, a black colorant may be mixed at the time of molding, so that the entire tablet tray 2 is preferably black. Moreover, although it is useful for the deterioration prevention by the ultraviolet-ray of the tablet accommodated in the tablet mass 2a by setting it as black type | system | group, in order to raise the function more, not only the bottom wall part 2a1 of the tablet mass 2a but a surrounding wall part. 2a2 is also preferably black, and more preferably the entire tablet tray 2 is black.

  Here, the term “black” in this specification is preferably black, but includes a relatively dark color close to black that can be clearly distinguished from a bright tablet when photographed. For example, it means that the numerical values indicating lightness and saturation in the Munsell color system include colors in a range in which both are equal to or less than the median value.

  The covering sheet 3 is made of a thin film such as a synthetic resin or paper, and closes the upper surface opening of each tablet mass 2a. Thereby, the tablet accommodated in each tablet mass 2a is sealed, and is packaged. As shown in FIG. 2 (b), when the cover sheet 3 has a size that can cover all the openings of the plurality of tablet masses 2a with one sheet, the sticking process to the tablet tray 2 is easy. is there. However, it is also possible to make the covering sheet 3 large enough to cover each tablet mass 2a individually or several times. As a means for sticking the covering sheet 3, as will be described later, for example, after the tablets are distributed to each tablet mass 2 a in the unpacking system 100, the covering sheet 3 is placed on and pasted thereon. It can be set as the structure which sticks automatically by it. According to this configuration, it is possible to automatically perform the process from taking out a tablet to packaging. However, if the process up to the distribution of the tablets to the respective tablet masses 2a of the tablet tray 2 is automatically performed, the covering sheet 3 can be attached manually.

  At the time of taking, it is preferable that the covering sheet 3 can be peeled for each region corresponding to each tablet mass 2a. If it is peeled to the non-dosed area, the deterioration of the tablet is likely to proceed. However, in the case of a size corresponding to all the tablet masses 2a, not only the tablet mass 2a to be taken but also the adjacent tablet mass 2a at the time of taking. Since there is a possibility that a part of the region corresponding to 1 may be peeled off, it is preferable that a large number of covering sheets 3 corresponding to the respective tablet masses 2a are adhered even if the adhering process becomes somewhat complicated. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 3, the overall size is substantially the same as the overall size of the tablet tray 2, while using the covering sheet 3 in which cuts 3a are formed for each region corresponding to each tablet mass 2a. And it is more preferable because it is possible to peel one region at a time corresponding to each tablet mass 2a while ensuring the ease of the sticking process to the tablet tray 2.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the coating sheet 3 is a transparent or semi-transparent thing and can accommodate the tablet accommodated from the outside. Confirmation of the presence or absence of a tablet in the tablet mass 2a is visually easy, and it is effective in preventing forgetting to drink and un- leftover. Moreover, it is not transparent or semi-transparent, and a sheet colored with a color other than black, for example, a white color can also be used. In that case, since the tablet of the part from which the covering sheet 3 has been peeled has already been taken, the black color of the tablet mass 2a is visible, but the tablet in a state in which the tablet adjacent to it is accommodated. In the cell 2a, since the covering sheet 3 is unopened, the color of the covering sheet 3 is visible. Therefore, also in this case, it is visually easy to grasp the tablet mass 2a that has been taken and the unopened tablet mass 2a in which the tablets are accommodated, and this is effective in preventing forgetting to drink or leaving behind.

  In addition, it is preferable that at least one of the tablet tray 2 and the covering sheet 3, preferably both, have a function of at least one of ultraviolet absorption, antibacterial action, and deodorization. Thereby, the deterioration prevention function of the tablet accommodated in the tablet mass 2a can be improved more. At least one of an ultraviolet absorber, an antibacterial agent and a deodorant is mixed when the tablet tray 2 or the covering sheet 3 is formed, or is applied after the tablet tray 2 or the covering sheet 3 is formed. Those functions can be given.

  Here, an example of a depackaging system will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the unpacking system 100 includes a tablet taking-out unit 110, a taking-out unit support part 120, a tablet collecting part 130, a tablet dispensing mechanism 140, and the like.

  The tablet taking-out unit 110 has a tablet sheet holding unit in which a tablet sheet in which tablets are enclosed is set, and means for conveying the tablet sheet and pressing the bulging side of the tablet sheet in the process. This is a mechanism for automatically taking out a tablet by breaking through a sealing sheet such as an aluminum foil stuck on one surface of the sheet. The take-out unit support unit 120 is a part that supports the tablet take-out unit 110, and includes, for example, two shelves 121 and 121 having different heights, and the tablet take-out unit 100 is disposed on each of the shelves 121 and 121. ing.

  The tablet collection unit 130 is provided below the take-out unit support unit 120 and collects the tablets taken out from each tablet take-out unit 110 in one place. For example, as shown in FIG. 121 has a substantially funnel shape in which the upper part is wide as viewed from the front and the lower part is narrower toward the center in the width direction so that the tablets discharged from all of the tablet taking-out units 110 arranged adjacently in the width direction on 121 are received. Is formed. And the lower part of the substantially center of the width direction becomes the supply port 131 which supplies the collected tablet.

  The tablet distribution mechanism 140 is provided below the tablet collection unit 130, and distributes tablets corresponding to one package supplied from the tablet collection unit 130 to each tablet mass 2a of the tablet tray 2 of the present embodiment. The structure of the tablet distribution mechanism 140 is not limited as long as it has such a function, but the tablet distribution mechanism 140 of the present embodiment is a single package supplied from the supply port 131 of the tablet collection unit 130. A distribution cup 141 that receives a considerable amount of tablets and a movement control mechanism 142 that supports the distribution cup 141 and moves it onto each tablet mass 2a of the tablet tray 2 are configured. The movement control mechanism 142 uses, for example, an XY slider, moves the distribution cup 141 in the X direction and the Y direction, and moves it onto a predetermined tablet mass 2a. When the distribution cup 141 moves to above the predetermined tablet mass 2a, the bottom surface portion is opened, and the tablet equivalent to one package is distributed to the tablet mass 2a (see FIG. 2A). A tray mounting table 150 is provided below the tablet dispensing mechanism 140, and the tablet tray 2 of this embodiment is set on the tray mounting table 150.

  When dispensing tablets, the tablet tray 2 is set at a predetermined position (upper surface portion in the present embodiment) of the tray mounting table 150 of the unpacking system 100. Thereafter, when the unpacking system 100 is operated, the tablets are taken out from the tablet taking-out units 110 and collected in the tablet collecting unit 130. Tablets corresponding to one package collected in the tablet collection unit 130 are supplied from the supply port 131 to the distribution cup 141 of the tablet distribution mechanism 140. Next, the distribution cup 141 is moved over the predetermined tablet mass 2a of the tablet tray 2 by the movement control mechanism 142, and the tablets corresponding to one package are distributed to the tablet mass 2a (see FIG. 2A). The distribution cup 141 returns to a position below the supply port 131 of the tablet collection unit 130, receives again the tablets corresponding to the single package collected in the tablet collection unit 130, and the tablet mass to be distributed next in the tablet tray 2. 2a is moved, and tablets corresponding to one package are distributed to the tablet mass 2a. Thereafter, this process is repeated, and tablets corresponding to one package are distributed to each tablet mass 2a.

  After the tablet distribution to each tablet mass 2a is completed, the covering sheet 3 is laminated on the upper surface of the tablet tray 2 automatically or manually, and the upper surface opening of each tablet mass 2a is closed (see FIG. 2 (b)). As means for automatically arranging the covering sheet 3 on the tablet tray 2, for example, an arm means (not shown) and a shelf for holding a plurality of covering sheets 3 are provided on the tray support 150, and the arm means is the shelf. For example, a means for pulling out the coating sheets 3 one by one and stacking them on the tablet tray 2 can be used.

  Here, reference numeral 160 in FIG. 4 denotes a camera as a photographing unit, which is disposed above the tray support 150. The camera 160 can photograph the tablets distributed to the tablet masses 2a of the tablet tray 2, and using the image data, the computers distributed to the tablet masses 2a are analyzed by a computer in which analysis software is installed. Count the number automatically. Or it is also possible to read the character, symbol, etc. which were attached | subjected to the tablet, and to specify the kind of tablet. At this time, in this embodiment, since at least the bottom wall portion 2a1 of each tablet mass 2a of the tablet tray 2 is black, the acquired image data has a relatively bright color with the black tablet mass 2a as the background. Since the tablets are reflected, it is possible to clearly grasp the tablets and reduce the counting errors of the tablets.

  In the tablet packaging case 1 of the present embodiment, when the tablets are distributed to the tablet masses 2a of the tablet tray 2 and the covering sheet 3 is adhered, the tablets corresponding to one package are sealed in each tablet mass 2a. It will be housed in. Therefore, after the number of tablets is inspected and removed from the tray support 150 of the unpacking system 100, it can be directly delivered to the patient as a container holding the necessary tablets. The patient can take out the tablet corresponding to one dose by taking the tablet containing case 1 as it is and breaking the portions of the covering sheet 3 corresponding to each tablet mass 2a one by one.

  The tablet storage case 1 of the present embodiment is used as it is as a tablet packaging member, but a plurality of tablet masses 2a are arranged vertically and horizontally, and the rows are displayed in accordance with the dosing timing as described above. Since the column indicates the day of the week, if it is supported by hanging it directly on the wall or the like, it is effective to reduce mistakes in taking without changing to a calendar-type medicine holding bag.

  FIG. 5 is a view showing a tablet housing case 1A according to another embodiment of the present invention. The tablet storage case 1A of the present embodiment is similar to the above embodiment in that the tablet mass 2a is provided in the tablet tray 2 by a predetermined number of columns in the vertical and horizontal directions. Each “row”) 20 can be separated together with the corresponding covering sheet 3. The means for enabling separation is not limited, and for example, a configuration in which a perforation is provided between adjacent rows 20 and the two rows 20 are broken to form a separation can be employed. In addition, when the tablet tray 2 is formed in a shape in which the rows 20 are separated in advance and set in the unpacking system 100, a plurality of rows 20 are temporarily fixed in parallel by a seal or the like, and the tablets are set. After distribution, the covering sheet 3 is attached so as to correspond to each row 20 or corresponding to each tablet mass 2a and removed from the unpacking system 100, and then the seal is peeled off or provided on the seal. Alternatively, the perforation may be broken and separated. Further, by providing protrusions (not shown) protruding in adjacent directions on adjacent rows 20, and making these protrusions engageable with holes or grooves provided on the other side, they can be connected or separated, respectively. You can also In addition, it is good also as a structure which can connect the plate member 21 of a name etc. to the row 20 located in the upper side in FIG.5 and FIG.6 through the protrusion 21a.

  As described above, the tablet storage case 1A is separable for each row 20 that is a row in the tablet mass 2a in the horizontal direction. As an engaging member that engages each row 20 and connects adjacent rows 20 to each other. The string member 4 is provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, an insertion hole (not shown) for passing the string member 4 is formed at each end of the row 20, and on one end side, from the lower side of FIG. 5. The string members 4 are sequentially passed through the insertion holes of the rows 20 adjacent to the upper side, and the string members 4 are similarly inserted from the upper side to the lower side of FIG. 5 on the other end side. Pass through the holes in order. The string member 4 has a length with a margin 4a. As a result, even if the perforations between the rows 20 are broken or the seals are peeled off to separate the rows 20 from each other, as shown in FIG. Don't be. On the other hand, since the string member 4 has a margin part 4a, the rows 20 can be overlapped with each other as shown in FIG. Therefore, when carrying it, it is possible to pack it in a smaller bag than the state shown in FIG. 5 which is not separated by reducing the plane area by superposing it as shown in FIG. Easy to carry.

  When the tablet storage case 1 </ b> A of the present embodiment is set on the tray mounting table 150 of the unpacking system 100, the tablet storage case 1 </ b> A is set in a state where the rows 20 are connected as shown in FIG. 5. After dispensing the tablets and sticking the covering sheet 3, the tablets are removed from the tray mounting table 150, the rows 20 are separated from each other (see FIG. 6), overlap each other (see FIG. 7), and handed to the patient. If the patient brings back the tablet storage case 1A and then suspends and supports it on the wall or the like using the upper margin 4a in FIG. 8 of the string member 4 as shown in FIG. In addition, it can be easily stored at a position where the patient can easily see, which helps prevent forgetting to drink.

  FIG. 9 is a view showing a tablet storage case 1B according to still another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the tablet mass 2a of the tablet tray 2 is formed in a bellows shape that can expand and contract in the thickness direction. When the tablets are set on the tray mounting table 150 of the unpacking system 100 to be distributed, first, as shown in FIG. 9B, each tablet mass 2a of the tablet tray 2 is extended and the tablets are distributed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), each tablet mass 2 a is contracted by being crushed in the thickness direction according to the amount of tablets to be stored, and sealed with the covering sheet 3. Thereby, when the tablet storage case 1B of this embodiment is in the state shown in FIG. 10 (a) before the tablet mass 2a is crushed, by crushing the tablet mass 2a, FIG. 10 (b) As shown in Fig. 2, the thickness is reduced and winding becomes easier. Since the flat area is reduced by winding, it is easy to carry. When the patient hangs on the wall or the like, the tablet mass 2a that has been crushed may be extended and hung as necessary.

  Further, the tablet storage case 1C shown in FIG. 11 has a form for two weeks in which two tablet trays 2 each having a tablet mass 2a in the vertical direction are connected in the horizontal direction. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), the tablet tray 2 is formed in a form connected for two weeks, and can be easily separated by inserting a perforation 2b between the two tablet trays 2. To do. After the patient carries to the home, etc., the tablet trays 2 and 2 are separated into two parts, and are connected in the vertical direction via the connecting member 5 as shown in FIG. use. In addition, although the coating sheet 3 is not illustrated, it is needless to say that the coating sheet 3 is coated corresponding to each of the tablet trays 2 and 2. According to this tablet storage case 1C, two weeks' worth can be suspended and supported at a time, which is convenient when the dosing period is long. Of course, this is only an example, and it may be configured to be connected and suspended for three weeks or more. Further, not only the vertical connection but also the horizontal connection is possible. Further, the tablet trays 2 and 2 are overlapped, and one end side (for example, the upper end side or the left end side) of the tablet trays 2 and 2 is connected by a ring-shaped connecting member 5 and is taken up for one week. It can also be turned to the back side or removed from the connecting member 5. In this way, even in the case of 3 weeks or 4 weeks, it can be stored in a space-saving manner. Moreover, it is needless to say that such a form for a plurality of weeks or more is also applicable to the tablet housing cases 1, 1A, 1B of the above-described embodiments.

  In addition, as described above, the tablet tray 2 constituting the tablet storage case 1, 1A, 1B, 1C is formed of synthetic resin or cardboard, and preferably formed of synthetic resin, and can be reused. That is, when the patient goes to the pharmacy next time, if the tablet storage cases 1, 1A, 1B, 1C are brought in, the covering sheet 3 is reapplied, and the tablets are again distributed and stored in the brought-in tablet tray 2. be able to. Further, when the tablet storage cases 1, 1A, 1B, and 1C (tablet tray 2) are brought in, the pharmacist can confirm that the patient has forgotten to drink and can take measures accordingly.

1, 1A, 1B, 1C Tablet storage case 2 Tablet tray 2a Tablet mass 20 Row 3 Cover sheet 3a Notch 4 String member 5 Connection member 100 Unpacking system 110 Tablet take-out unit 120 Take-out unit support part 130 Tablet collection part 140 Tablet distribution mechanism 141 Distributing cup 150 Tray support 160 Camera

Claims (7)

The tablet taken out from the tablet sheet is distributed into a plurality of tablet masses corresponding to a single package, and in order to confirm the suitability of the tablets distributed to each tablet mass, an imaging means capable of photographing the tablets is provided. A tablet packaging case used in a packaging system,
A tablet tray comprising the plurality of tablet masses;
A coating sheet covering each of the tablet masses,
At the time of dispensing the tablet equivalent to the single package, it is set in the unpacking system, and after dispensing the tablet, it can be removed and carried, and
A tablet packaging case, wherein at least an inner surface of at least a bottom wall portion of each tablet mass in the tablet tray has a black color.   The tablet packaging case according to claim 1, wherein the entire tablet tray is black.   The tablet packaging case according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the covering sheet is a sheet colored with a color other than black.   The tablet packaging case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one of the tablet tray and the covering sheet has at least one of ultraviolet absorption, antibacterial, and deodorizing functions. The tablet mass is provided in predetermined rows in the vertical and horizontal directions, and the corresponding covering sheets can be separated for each horizontal or vertical row, and an engaging member that engages with each row is adjacent to each row. Provided,
The tablet packaging case according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which can be stacked in a state where each row is separated. The engaging member comprises a string member engaged with each row of the tablet masses to be separated,
By widening the interval between the adjacent rows, the rows can be stacked while being engaged by the string member, and the rows are brought close to each other and supported by the string member in a substantially parallel state. The tablet packaging case according to claim 5, which is possible.   The tablet packaging case according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein each tablet mass of the tablet tray is formed in a bellows shape that can expand and contract in the depth direction.