JP4163852B2 - Drug packaging method and apparatus - Google Patents

Description

このような処方に対応する場合、カセット錠剤Ａ〜Ｄはカセット式の錠剤払出ユニット３”の各錠剤が対応する錠剤カセットフィーダ３１’のそれぞれに対してそのフィーダの操作パネルの設定キーを押してセットする。錠剤Ｅは特殊錠剤であるから手撒き方式の錠剤払出ユニット３に手撒きして準備し、散薬はＶ枡方式の散薬分割ユニット２に仕切板７を処方日数の総処方分に合せて投入する。
【０１３０】
この場合、散薬と特殊錠剤については、第１実施形態と同様な手順で操作パネル５により特殊パターンを設定し、図９、図１０の設定フローにより制御信号の設定が行われる。又、カセット錠剤については、上述したように、各錠剤カセットフィーダ毎に操作パネルによる設定を行うが、設定信号による制御信号の設定は基本的には図１７の設定フローにより処理される。但し、複数種類の錠剤に対してその設定操作の順に制御信号の設定が繰り返される。
【０１３１】
全ての制御信号の設定が終了すると設定フローが包装制御開始のステップで待機状態になり、操作パネル５”のスタートボタン５７ａを押すと包装動作が開始される。上記設定フローにより包装される包装条件を「同包」として開始すると上記特殊処方例５は図３１のような形態で包装される。
【０１３２】
上記設定操作は本体ケース１の操作パネル５”と各錠剤カセットフィーダ３１’付きの操作パネル３１ｅ’を用いて行われ、統括パネル３０ｐは用いられていない。この統括パネル３０ｐによる操作は次のように上記包装形態をより手早く効率よく迅速に処理するのに用いられる。
【０１３３】
例えば、風邪が流行っているとき、風邪の処方で胃薬、ビタミン剤、咳止め、抗生物質の各錠剤がそれぞれの服用錠数は異なっても共通に使われる場合、これらの錠剤を上記カセット錠剤Ａ〜Ｄとして予め決められたＮo.（例えばＮo.１〜４）のカセットから供給するものとし、上記錠剤の組合わせのグループが統括パネル３０ｐの錠数メモリーの設定キーＮo.１に対応するものとする。
【０１３４】
この場合、患者毎に使用されるカセット錠剤Ａ〜Ｄの錠数が異なることがあるが、服用タイミングの設定について殆んど同じであるから、予め各錠剤カセットフィーダに上述した服用タイミングの設定パターンをセットしておき、かつ錠数もパターン設定キーで予めセットする。このような設定をしておけば、各患者に風邪による同じ処方がされた場合、操作パネル３０ｐの錠数メモリーの設定キー３０３のＮo.１のキーを押すだけで、繰返し短時間に必要なカセット錠剤Ａ〜Ｄが特殊パターンで供給され、包装が効率よく行われる。
【０１３５】
上記のような処方例について３つの異なるパターンを予約、次回予約として錠数メモリーの設定キー３０３のＮo.２、３を用いて設定して、選択キー３０２によりこれらのパターンを選んで包装することもできる。
【０１３６】
以上の各実施形態の内容について以下のようにまとめて記す。
【０１３７】
１．調剤された散薬を所定量に分割して供給する散薬供給ユニット及び複数種類の錠剤を所定種類、数量分供給する錠剤供給ユニットの両ユニットから供給される薬剤を共通ホッパで受けて落下させ包装ユニットへ供給して包装する薬剤包装装置と、この薬剤包装装置の上記各ユニットの各駆動部を制御する制御部と、服用パターンの信号を制御部への入力信号として設定して送る入力手段とを備え、上記入力手段は散薬と錠剤のそれぞれについて識別し、かつ患者に処方される１日の薬剤服用タイミングを基準として入力キーにより設定された任意の服用パターンの信号を出力し、制御部はその送信信号を受けて各供給ユニットから散薬と錠剤を上記服用パターンに応じて供給する制御信号を設定して送るように設けて成る薬剤包装装置。
【０１３８】
２．前記制御部が、入力手段からの服用パターンの設定信号を受けるとその設定信号に対応して各供給ユニットから散薬と錠剤を供給する制御信号を設定して送り出し、入力手段からの設定信号がなければ散薬と錠剤のそれぞれについての朝昼夕の通常服用パターンに対応する予め設定されたパターンの制御信号を送り出すようにした項１に記載の薬剤包装装置。
【０１３９】
３．前記制御部が、散薬と錠剤の各供給ユニットのそれぞれ単独のユニットからの薬剤供給と、散薬と錠剤を各供給ユニットから混合して供給する薬剤供給とを判別していずれの薬剤供給形態をも自在とする判別部を有する項１又は２に記載の薬剤包装装置。
【０１４０】
４．前記制御部が、散薬と錠剤の混合供給の判別をすると、さらに散薬と錠剤を同包とするか別包とするかを判別する判別部を有する項３に記載の薬剤包装装置。
【０１４１】
５．前記散薬供給ユニットをＶ形状の枡を有する散薬分割ユニットとし、錠剤供給ユニットを複数組の小枡に錠剤を入れて供給する錠剤払出ユニットとした項１乃至４のいずれかに記載の薬剤包装装置。
【０１４２】
６．前記散薬供給ユニットをＲ溝を有する分配皿を備えた散薬分割ユニットとし、錠剤供給ユニットを錠剤カセットを多数配置した錠剤払出ユニットとした項１乃至４のいずれかに記載の薬剤包装装置。
【０１４３】
７．前記散薬供給ユニットをＲ溝を有する分配皿を備えた散薬分割ユニットとし、錠剤供給ユニットを複数組の小枡に錠剤を入れて供給する錠剤払出ユニットとした項１乃至４のいずれかに記載の薬剤包装装置。
【０１４４】
８．前記散薬供給ユニットをＲ溝を有する分配皿を備えた散薬分割ユニットとし、錠剤供給ユニットを複数組の小枡に錠剤を入れて供給する第１錠剤払出ユニットと錠剤カセットを多数配置した第２錠剤払出ユニットとから成るものとした項１乃至４のいずれかに記載の薬剤包装装置。
【０１４５】
９．前記錠剤供給ユニットを錠剤カセットを多数配置した錠剤払出ユニットとし、前記入力手段を各錠剤カセット毎に設け、この入力手段が各錠剤カセット毎に設定される錠剤の服用パターンの入力信号を記憶する記憶部を有する項１乃至４のいずれかに記載の薬剤包装装置。
【０１４６】
１０．前記入力手段と錠剤カセットを多数配置した錠剤払出ユニットとの間に複数組の錠剤カセットのそれぞれの入力手段で設定される設定パターンの入力信号を記憶統括して複数種類の錠剤を同時払出しするように制御する統括制御部を備えた項９に記載の薬剤包装装置。
【０１４７】
上記薬剤包装装置は散薬と錠剤の各供給ユニットと包装ユニットを制御する制御部に散薬と錠剤のそれぞれの任意の服用パターンを設定する入力手段を接続し、制御部ではその設定された任意の服用パターンの信号に対応して各供給ユニットを制御する制御信号を設定し出力するようにしたから、散薬と錠剤の服用パターンの設定操作について処方箋で指示される種々の形態の服用パターンがそれぞれ設定でき、かつ設定操作が合理化、効率化されるという利点が得られる。
【０１４８】
【発明の効果】
以上、詳細に説明したように、この発明の薬剤包装方法では散薬と錠剤のいずれか又は両方の供給をして包装を行なう際に、所定の服用パターンを基準として任意の服用パターンの所定信号により設定された服用パターンで散薬と錠剤の供給、包装をする方法としたから、処方箋で指示される種々の形態の服用パターンに対応でき、服用パターンを設定する際の煩わしさが軽減され、安全、確実で迅速に、かつ合理的、効率的に服用パターンを設定して薬剤の供給、包装が行なわれるという利点が得られる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】第１実施形態の薬剤包装装置の外観斜視図
【図２】図１の矢視II−IIから見た主要断面図
【図３】錠剤払出ユニットの上部拡大外観斜視図
【図４】同上の分割器の拡大斜視図
【図５】同上の部分断面図
【図６】作用の説明図
【図７】制御回路のブロック図
【図８】操作パネルの拡大図
【図９】散薬分割ユニットの制御信号設定フロー
【図１０】手撒き式錠剤払出ユニットの制御信号設定フロー
【図１１】印字フロー
【図１２】特殊処方例１、２の包装外観
【図１３】第２実施形態の薬剤包装装置の外観斜視図
【図１４】図１３の矢視XIV −XIV から見た主要断面図
【図１５】錠剤カセットフィーダの主要断面図
【図１６】操作パネルの拡大図
【図１７】カセット式錠剤払出ユニットの制御信号３”の設定フロー
【図１８】特殊処方例３の包装外観
【図１９】特殊処方例４の包装外観
【図２０】第３実施形態の薬剤包装装置の外観斜視図
【図２１】図２０の矢視XXI −XXI から見た主要断面図
【図２２】第４実施形態の薬剤包装装置の外観斜視図
【図２３】図２２の矢視XXII−XXIIから見た主要断面図
【図２４】第５実施形態の薬剤包装装置の外観斜視図
【図２５】図２４の矢視XXV −XXV から見た主要断面図
【図２６】制御回路の部分ブロック図
【図２７】制御回路の部分ブロック図
【図２８】操作パネルの拡大図
【図２９】統括パネルの拡大図
【図３０】操作パネルの拡大図
【図３１】特殊処方例５の包装外観
【符号の説明】
１ 本体ケース
２、２’ 散薬分割ユニット
３、３’ 錠剤払出ユニット
４ 包装ユニット
５、５’、５” 操作パネル
６ Ｖ枡
７ 仕切板
８ 分割器
９ 目盛板
３０ 統括制御部
３０ａ 統括入力手段
３０ｂ 記憶部
３１’ 錠剤カセットフィーダ
３０ｐ 統括パネル
３１ｅ’ 操作パネル
３１ 手撒き手段
３２ 分割器
３３ ホッパ
３４ 分割小枡
３６ 分割小枡
３６ａ 底蓋
３７ 排出板
４１ 共通ホッパ
５０ パーソナルコンピュータ
５２ マイクロコンピュータ
５４ 記憶部
５５ 入力表示手段
５６ 記憶部[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a medicine packaging method and apparatus capable of packaging medicines in two forms, powders and tablets, in packaging patterns corresponding to various patterns according to combinations of taking timings such as morning, noon, and evening.
[0002]
[Prior art]
There are already known two types of drug packaging devices that supply powder and tablets from a drug storage device using signals based on prescription instructions and package them. One is a powder dividing unit composed of a V-shaped basket having a triangular partition plate and a divided container, and a tablet dispensing unit for opening the bottom lid of each of a plurality of sets of small baskets for containing a small number of tablets and supplying tablets. For example, there is one disclosed in Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 53-22345.
[0003]
The triangular partition plate is provided so as to be movable in accordance with the number of powder divisions within the V-shaped bowl, and the surface of the powder spread within the powder division range with the triangular partition plate set at an arbitrary position is leveled. After opening the bottom plate of the V-shaped jar and dropping it into a plurality of dividing containers provided on the V-shaped jar, the powder is evenly divided into a predetermined number.
[0004]
Then, the bottom lid of each divided container is individually opened and dropped as necessary, and the powdered medicine is supplied to the packaging unit through the chute and packaged. The tablet dispensing unit squeezes as many tablets as can be put in one packaging bag in advance into the small basket and opens the bottom lid of the small basket so that the tablets are supplied to the packaging unit via the chute. It has become. As a similar medicine packaging apparatus, there is a medicine packaging machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-240603.
[0005]
As another example, a tablet dispensing unit in which tablets stored in a cassette are stacked in a multi-stage shape in a cylindrical shape, and a powder dividing unit that spreads the powder on a distribution plate and scrapes the powder by a certain angle. Is disclosed, for example, in JP-A-8-337201.
[0006]
In the tablet dispensing unit according to this gazette, a abacus-shaped rotor is provided in a cassette case for storing a cassette for storing tablets, and the pocket groove provided in the rotor rotates to match the outlet at a predetermined phase position. Pills are paid out. The powder dividing unit has a distribution tray having an R-shaped groove on the outer periphery and scraping means for dividing the powder scattered in the R groove into a predetermined width and scraping it in the radial direction. The powder is spun out and supplied to the packaging unit.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, when administering a drug, there are many cases where a plurality of types of drugs instructed by a prescription are for 3 days, such as 3 days or 7 days. In general, it is handed in the form of one package and one package so that it is not mistakenly taken. Also, whether the drug is a powder or a tablet, the timing of taking it was mostly three times a day after each morning, noon, and evening meal. Is diversified and complicated.
[0008]
  As an example of such diversification of taking timing, for example, tablet A is given three times a day in the morning, noon, and sleep, tablet B is given three times a day in the morning, noon, and evening, and powder C is given to one patient. In the morning and evening, when the dosage pattern is prescribed to be taken twice a day, in the order of administration, morning: tablets A and B and powder C, noon: tablets A and B, evening: tablet B and powder C, sleeping : The combination of tablets and powder medicines required for each dose timing, such as tablet A, is different. However, the above morning, noon, and evening mean taking after sleeping at each timing and before sleeping.Hereinafter, patterns in which the types and quantities of drugs at different timings of taking a drug in this way are appropriately referred to as “special dose patterns”, “special dose patterns”, or “special patterns”.
[0009]
However, any of the above-mentioned conventional drug packaging devices for packaging powders and tablets is extremely difficult to dispense and package the drug administration of either tablets only, powders only, powdered tablet packaging, or powdered tablets separately. Only simple patterns are possible. This is because the necessary medicine data is sent to each medicine packaging device by communication from the host computer, but each individual medicine packaging device has a function that allows the dispensing of the diversified special dosage patterns as described above. This is because it is not provided.
[0010]
For this reason, when a special dosing pattern such as that described above is prescribed, the medicine packaging apparatus is stopped, and the apparatus is manually operated, or the medicines are manually prepared, and all rely on pharmacist processing. Inevitably, the work is tedious, and if there is a mistake in processing, it will be necessary to open the packaged medicine band and start the packaging again, and if it is handed to the patient as it is, it may lead to a serious medical error There is.
[0011]
Further, for example, as described above, the medicine packaging apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-337201 has a cassette-type tablet dispensing unit and an R-groove distribution-dish-type powder dividing unit, and a host computer. Since it is possible to wrap the medicine in the simple dosage pattern as described above according to the medicine data sent from the control signal to each unit so that the combination with the dispensing timing of the powder corresponds to the special dosage pattern If the program for outputting is modified, it can be considered that it can cope with a special dosing pattern.
[0012]
However, when modifying such a program, data corresponding to the special dosing pattern is generally input by an input means called a keyboard, and the dispensing of the medicine is controlled according to the control data. Although it is necessary to create control data, the creation of such control data is extremely cumbersome and requires labor and time. Therefore, at present, it is not possible to pay out a special dose pattern.
[0013]
The cassette-type tablet dispensing unit is generally used for storing and dispensing tablets with high use frequency, and in most cases, tablets with low use frequency are not stored. At present, there are hundreds of types of tablets with high frequency of use alone, and if all of the low frequency tablets are stored, the tablet dispensing unit becomes too large to meet the economic base.
[0014]
However, there are cases where prescriptions of tablets that are used infrequently are prescribed in actual medical settings, and when such drug data is sent, the tablets according to the prescription are not stored, so inevitably the above drug packaging device In this case, it is necessary to process manually or manually by the pharmacist.
[0015]
Further, the medicine packaging apparatus having the tablet dispensing unit and the powder dividing unit is generally installed on or adjacent to the main body case of the apparatus, with the exception of the one disclosed in the above-mentioned JP-A-8-337201. Control is performed by a personal computer (hereinafter abbreviated as a personal computer).
[0016]
Enter the drug quantity corresponding to the drug taking time on a personal computer, and pay out the drug quantity of powders and tablets from each unit connected to the packaging device at each taking time, but the packaging pattern and printing information are managed on the computer, The information is stored in advance, and the printing time is printed by transmitting the print information to the printer by communication means. The information on the time of taking many drugs that are managed and stored by the above personal computer is simple, 3 times a day or 2 times as the main dose, and as a special pattern once a day or every meal In addition to this, if it is possible to set the timing of 4 times designated before going to bed, it is possible to set the timing of 99%, and there is no problem if the pre-meal, the interval between meals, and the post-meal are designated for the number of times taken. Therefore, a packaging pattern and accompanying printing information are set on a personal computer for each prescription.
[0017]
However, if the patient name and taking time information are stored and used in this personal computer, the patient name and taking time are entered for each prescription, which is very time consuming. Therefore, the patient name is stored in the storage device of this personal computer. It is desirable to process the print data by calling this data from the next time. However, if patient time data and control (packaging pattern setting information) data are stored in this personal computer together with the patient name data, the stored data will become enormous and the storage capacity will soon be limited. It becomes impossible to input.
[0018]
Due to these various problems, there is an increasing demand for improvement so that an input signal that can correspond to a special medication pattern can be set in order to ensure that the medication delivered to a patient is delivered in one package and one package. However, when dealing with such a request, the setting of the input signal should not make the operation procedure cumbersome.
[0019]
This invention pays attention to various problems in the above-described conventional drug packaging method and apparatus, and when the drug packaging apparatus for supplying and packaging powder and tablets is packed in a medicine bag, the patient name, drug type, quantity, etc. The problem is to separate the printing information input operation from the dosage timing and dosage pattern setting operation for each drug type, and to streamline the input operation and improve the processing efficiency by using input means and a control circuit suitable for each operation. And
[0020]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the present invention divides and supplies a dispensed powder into a predetermined amount and supplies a plurality of types of tablets.Each unit of the main body case and a unit separate from this main body caseWhen packaging a medicine by supplying a predetermined amount and quantity, each powder and tablet are identified and prescribed to the patient.Specify with noteBased on the timing of daily drug useSpecials on the packaging form of powder and tablet types and their timingSet the dosing pattern,At that time, the dosage pattern is set with the setting keys that are visualized for the setting of the powder and tablet types and the setting of the packaging type of the enclosed and separate packages, and a setting signal is output.Supply powder and tablets according to the taking pattern,In addition, in the above separate unit, tablets are supplied by setting the operation panel that individually sets the tablet dosage pattern for each tablet cassette feeder, and in addition to the tablet supply on the main body case side, the tablets from the separate unit are simultaneously supplied. SuppliedCollect and drop drugs,This is a medicine packaging method for packaging on a packaging sheet.
[0021]
  In the above medicine packaging method, when a predetermined amount and quantity are supplied and the medicine is packaged, the types of powder and tablets and the types of powder and tablets based on the daily medication timing specified in the prescription for each of the powder and tablets Set a special dosing pattern for the packaging form with dosing timing. Then, the dosage pattern is set with the setting key visualized for the setting of powder, tablet type, and the packaging type of the package and separate packaging, and a setting signal is output. According to the dosage pattern by the setting signal Supply powder and tablets. In addition, in the above separate unit, tablets are supplied by the setting of the operation panel for individually setting the tablet dosage pattern for each tablet cassette feeder, and in addition to the tablet supply on the main body case side, the tablets are supplied from the separate unit. Since the medicines supplied at the same time are gathered, dropped, and packaged in a packaging sheet, a special dosage pattern based on a predetermined dosage pattern is set in advance, and the setting signal is output to supply powder and tablets The medicine is supplied and packaged according to the dosage pattern.
[0022]
As an apparatus for carrying out the above medicine packaging method, a powder supply unit that supplies a predetermined amount of a dispensed powder and a tablet supply unit that supplies a plurality of types of tablets in a predetermined quantity and quantity are integrally provided in the main body case. In addition, a cassette-type tablet supply unit is provided separately from the main body case, and the tablet supply unit has a plurality of tablet cassette feeders in a multi-stage shape, and receives a medicine supplied from each unit by a common hopper. The medicine packaging device for dropping and supplying to the packaging unit and packaging, the control unit for controlling each drive unit of each unit of the medicine packaging device, and the packaging form of powder and tablet types and their timing The operation panel for setting the special dosing pattern and the above tablet supply unit are set individually for the tablet dosing pattern for each tablet cassette feeder. The operation panel sets the special dosing pattern with the setting keys that are visualized for the setting of the powder and tablet types and the setting of the packaging type of the enclosed and separate packages, and the special dosing pattern is set. A pattern input display means for displaying and a setting pattern storage unit for storing the pattern setting signal, specially identifying each of the powder and the tablet, and based on the daily medication timing specified in the prescription to the patient The control unit outputs a pattern signal of a dosing pattern, and the control unit is provided to send a control signal for supplying powder and tablets from each supply unit according to the special dosing pattern to each supply unit in response to the transmission signal, and the operation panel In addition to tablet supply on the main body case side, tablets from a separate tablet supply unit can be supplied simultaneously for packaging. It is possible to adopt a configuration of a medicine packaging device.
According to the medicine packaging apparatus that implements the medicine packaging method, an input signal of a special medication pattern is sent from the operation panel to the control unit. This process can be set to the special pattern required for the required many types of tablets specified in the prescription by setting the tablets on the operation panel visualized and displayed on the operation panel and the operation panel of a separate unit. , Streamline work and speed up.
[0023]
Embodiment
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the medicine packaging apparatus of the first embodiment. The medicine packaging apparatus of this embodiment is of a type in which a V-shaped basket type powder division unit 2 and a tablet dispensing unit 3 for supplying tablets in a plurality of sets of small baskets are combined together. Although not shown in the figure, the medicine packaging device is provided with a powder dispensing table and a tablet storage shelf adjacent to each other.
[0024]
The powder dispensing table includes a powder shelf that stores a large number of powder storage bottles for storing a plurality of types of powders, and a dispensing table for preparing the extracted powder. On the dispensing table, a measuring device, a mortar, a display device for displaying prescription information, etc. are provided beside the powder preparation space. An identification display such as a label or a barcode indicating the medicine in the bottle is given to the powder storage bottle in the powder shelf.
[0025]
As for the powder in the powder dispensing table, take out multiple types of necessary powder storage bottles in the powder shelf according to the indication based on the prescription displayed on the display device, take out the prescribed amount of powder from each bottle, and sequentially with the measuring instrument Weigh and take out the required amount. When these multiple types of powders are all prepared, they are mixed and blended in a mortar and supplied to the illustrated medicine packaging apparatus.
[0026]
On the other hand, the tablet storage shelf is also equipped with a shelf for storing multiple types of tablets and a table for checking the amount and type of tablets taken out, and the tablets taken out on the table are temporarily stored. Align. Then, the medicines taken out and prepared from the powder dispensing table and the tablet storage shelf are respectively supplied to the medicine packaging apparatus shown in the figure. In this case, the powder is supplied into the V-cell of the following powder dividing unit, and the tablet is supplied to the handing means of the tablet dispensing unit.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 1, the medicine packaging apparatus is configured by integrally providing a powder splitting unit 2 and a tablet dispensing unit 3 at an upper part of a main body case 1 and a packaging unit 4 at a lower part thereof. Operates by operating instructions. FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view seen from the arrow II-II in FIG. As can be seen from FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the powder splitting unit 2 has a V-shaped cross section V-shaped V 6 and a partition plate 7 slidably provided on the inside, and a divider below the V-shaped 6. 8 is provided.
[0028]
The V punch 6 has a slidable partition plate 7 at a position corresponding to the number of sachets to divide the total amount of powdered powder with respect to the divider 8 having a plurality of dividing containers 8a provided in the longitudinal direction immediately below the V 枡. The powder is moved in accordance with the scale of the scale plate 9, and the powdered medicine is divided by the number of divisions corresponding to the range of V 枡 6 where the partition plate 7 is set. As shown in FIG. 2, the V rod 6 is connected to the inclined plate 10 with an operation plate 11 provided outside the end wall in the longitudinal direction. The operation plate 11 is not shown with the shaft 12 as the center. By rotating by the drive unit, the gutter plate 10 is opened as shown by the one-dot chain line in the figure, and the powder is dropped on the divider 8.
[0029]
The partition plate 7 has a holding arm 14 so as to sandwich the vertical plate 13 so that the back portion thereof can slide along the vertical plate 13 of the V の 6, and the holding arm 14 rotates about a horizontal axis 2. The two rollers 15 are slidable by being guided and moved along guides 16 provided at both ends of the vertical plate 13. In the figure, 17 is a magnet, and 18 is a position detection sensor (proximity switch or Hall element sensor). A plurality of sensors are provided in the longitudinal direction corresponding to each divided container 8a, and the number of divisions is determined and displayed according to the number of sensors up to the position where the partition plate 7 is set.
[0030]
In the divider 8, a plurality of rectangular tube-shaped dividing containers 8a are provided along the longitudinal direction, and a bottom plate 19 is provided on the lower bottom of each dividing container 8a so as to be rotatable around an axis 20, Since it is normally closed by the spring 21, a predetermined amount of powder P is put inside. The bottom plate 19 is operated by an opening / closing mechanism 22.
[0031]
The opening / closing mechanism 22 is provided at a predetermined position adjacent to a later-described common hopper 41, and pushes and opens the bottom plate 19 of each divided container 8 a that moves to this position by intermittent operation with the square lever 23. Yes. The square lever 23 is fixed to a triangular plate 24, and an L-shaped lever 25 is connected to the triangular plate 24 so as to rotate about a shaft 24a. A cam 26 is engaged with a cam follower 26a provided on the vertical portion 25a, and The cam 26 is driven by a motor 27 having an output shaft connected thereto.
[0032]
The divider 8 is provided with a motor 28. The output of the divider 28 is fixed to a rack 29 driven in the longitudinal direction by a pinion 28x. The arm 29 is attached to the divider 8 at an appropriate position. A position detection sensor 18 is attached to the upper end of the arm 29. Above the common hopper 41 adjacent to the opening / closing mechanism 22, a hopper 33 provided at the lower part of the handing means 31 of the tablet dispensing unit 3 is located so as to receive medicines from the divider 8 and the hopper 33 in common. ing.
[0033]
A packaging unit 4 is provided below the common hopper 41, and medicines dropped from the common hopper 41 onto the packaging sheet S folded in half by the triangular plate at the bottom of the common hopper 41 are packed one by one with a heat seal 42. It is designed to be packaged. In addition to the illustration, the packaging unit 4 is provided with a reel for supplying a seal, a printer for printing on a sheet, and the like.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, the tablet dispensing unit 3 includes hand handling means 31, a divider 32 provided below the hand-drawing means 31, and a hopper 33 below the divider 32. The hand-rolling means 31 has a hand-grip plate 31a having a large number of grid-shaped divided small ledges 34 provided on the upper surface of the main body case 1, and has a shutter plate 35 directly below it as can be seen from FIG. Reference numeral 34a denotes a display which displays a position where the tablet should be handed. The shutter plate 35 is also provided with a large number of openings at the same pitch as that of the handwork plate 31a. In FIG. 5 (a), the opening of the divided gavel 34 is closed, and in FIG. 5 (b), the opening is opened. Is formed.
[0035]
The divider 32 includes a divided plate 32a in which a large number of divided gavel 36 similar to the handing means 31 are formed in a grid shape, a bottom lid 36a for individually closing the lower portion of each divided gavel 36, and a divided plate 32a. And a discharge plate 37 provided immediately below. The pitch of the divided gavel 36 is provided so as to coincide with the divided gavel 34 of the hand handling means 31, and when the hand-drawn tablet is confirmed on the hand handling means 31 and dropped, each of the corresponding divided Accept the kite 36.
[0036]
As shown in FIG. 6 with a solid line and a dotted line, the discharge plate 37 is formed in a stepped shape 37a at one end in the longitudinal direction. As shown in FIG. When the No. 1 split gavel 36 is in a position slightly interfering with the stepped end 37a, the bottom cover 36a remains closed, and as shown in FIG. When proceeding to a completely separated position, the bottom cover 36a is opened. Accordingly, the tablets are individually supplied with the intermittent movement of the divider 32 from the divided gavel 36 on the tip side in the arrow direction in which the divider 32 of FIG. 4 advances.
[0037]
FIG. 7 shows a schematic block diagram of a control circuit that controls the medicine packaging apparatus of the first embodiment described above. In this embodiment, in order to store and manage information such as medicine information from a prescription, patient name, entry No., etc., and storing and managing these data, in the illustrated example, a notebook personal computer 50 (hereinafter abbreviated as NPC 50). And a microcomputer 52 (hereinafter abbreviated as MC52) for controlling the drive units of the powder splitting unit 2, the tablet dispensing unit 3, and the packaging unit 4 of the packaging device, and driving the units. A pattern setting input display means 55 is provided for setting a special dosing pattern as a timing pattern for taking a medicine when controlling.
[0038]
  Of the input display means 55operationPanel 5 is shown in FIG. thisoperationDetails of the panel will be described later. The NPC 50 is used when inputting the printing information from the machine side of the medicine packaging device, but the printing information is input from the prescription input means 100a of the host computer 100 and sent via a communication line (a bus line indicated by a dotted line). May be omitted in coming systems. It goes without saying that the NPC 50 may be another type of personal computer. Reference numeral 50a denotes an NPC 50 display.
[0039]
As shown in the figure, the print information from the NPC 50 is sent to the MC 52 via the bus line 51 and sent to the packaging unit 4 via the CPU 53 (central processing unit) of the NPC 50. The MC 52 includes a storage unit 54 that stores a control program for driving and controlling the units 2, 3, and 4 of the packaging device, and a setting pattern storage unit 56 that stores data of input signals from the input display means 55. Yes.
[0040]
The MC 52 is connected to a control line for controlling each of the units 2, 3, and 4. In particular, the packaging unit 4 is provided with a line for sending print data together with the control line. Further, in the medicine packaging device of this embodiment, the position detection data from the position detection sensor 18 for the position set by aligning the partition plate 7 provided on the V 仕切 6 of the powder division unit 2 with the scale of the scale plate 9 is obtained. The total number of packaging or the number of prescription days is set by the input signal.
[0041]
  The pattern setting input display means 55 shown in FIG.operationPanel 5 is for setting a special dosing pattern for the timing of taking the medicine. Mode key 5 in the figure₁Press this for continuous mode 5_2aSpecial mode 5_2b, Reservation mode 5_2cThe selected mode is displayed, and when pressed again, the selection of the packaging mode is erased and the normal mode is restored. This is a key for selecting a special mode and a normal mode. 5_2dIs the error display,operationDisplays that there are various error operations of the control function by the panel.
[0042]
5_3a~ 5_3dIs a packing mode selection key, 5_3aIs powder only 5_3bIs a key to select only a tablet, 5_3cIs a package selection key that packs powder and tablets into each package on the packaging sheet, 5_3dIs a separate packaging key that separates powder and tablets into separate packages. Press any one of the packaging mode selection keys and the next pattern setting key 5_4a5_4cIf you select one of these, you can set a special dose pattern.
[0043]
5_5a~ 5_5dIs the special pattern setting key for tablets, 5_6a~ 5_6dIs a special pattern setting key for powdered medicine. With this special pattern setting key, a special pattern other than normal is set for the timing of taking the medicine. Here, the normal pattern is a pattern in which one tablet or one bag of medicine is taken every morning and noon, whether it is a tablet or powder, and the special pattern is a pattern of any other combination. Say. In particular, the illustrated setting key can set four dosing timings of morning, afternoon, and nighttime, and a special pattern is set by arbitrarily selecting one of them. In the meantime, sleeping in the morning, noon and evening means taking after eating and sleeping before going to bed.
[0044]
Since the special pattern setting key can set the timing of taking medicines a day up to 4 times in the morning, noon, and nighttime, the number of each timing is also the number of packets, and this is also shown as 1 to 4 as a fraction. . 5₈Is the total number indicator, 5₉Is a tableting number display, 5_7aIs the packaging start key, 5_7bIs a packaging stop key.
[0045]
The operation panel 5 is set as follows for medicine packaging by the medicine packaging apparatus described above. First, in order to divide the powder, the partition plate 7 in the V 枡 6 is set to a predetermined number of divisions on the scale plate 9 of the V 枡 6. Between 0 and a predetermined number of packages displayed on the scale plate 9 of the V 枡 6 of the set partition plate 7, the powder is spread and the surface is leveled, and the V 枡 6 plate 10 is opened and divided. Powder is dropped into the container 8 and divided.
[0046]
Prior to this, powder pattern setting key 5_4cWhen is pressed, special pattern setting key 5 which is a fraction setting switch_6a~ 5_6dFlashes. If the powder is a sleeping bag, for example, special pattern setting key 5_6dPress once to change the flashing to light. Next, powder pattern setting key 5_4cIf you press again, special pattern setting key 5_6aTo 5_6cDisappears and the setting of the special pattern setting key for powdered medicine is completed.
[0047]
Next, in order to set the tablet in the hand-rolling means 31 in the state where the partition plate 7 in the V 枡 6 is set to the scale position of the predetermined number of divisions printed on the edge of the V 枡 6, the tablet pattern setting is performed. Key 5_4aWhen is pressed, the special pattern setting key 5 which is a fraction setting switch_5aTo 5_5dFlashes. If the tablet is a prescription for morning and evening, special pattern setting key 5 on the fraction setting switch_5aTo 5_5cEach time you press, the blinking will turn on.
[0048]
Next, pattern setting key 5 again_4aWhen is pressed, special pattern setting key 5_5d3 disappears, and at the same time, the indicator 34a of the divided gavel 34 in the corresponding position set by the operation of the special pattern setting key on each indicator 34a attached to the divided gavel 34 in FIG. Light up to the total number of packages corresponding to the number.
[0049]
At this time, the division setting of the division gavel 34 is related to the first morning use of the special pattern setting key, the first of the division gavel 34, and the second of the division gavel 34 is the second of the special pattern setting key. The third of the lunch box 34 is associated with the third evening dress of the special pattern setting key and the fourth of the divided basket 34 is associated with the fourth sleeping pattern of the special pattern setting key. The fifth of gavel 34 is again associated with the first morning dose.
[0050]
In addition, when tablets and powders are separately packaged, it is necessary to set the powder packaging pattern first, because the maximum number of packages is set by the partition plate 7, so the powder packaging pattern If it is not set, it is not known how many days of packaging will be performed, and therefore the number of repetitions of the tablet packaging pattern cannot be obtained, so that it is not possible to display the place corresponding to the set position.
[0051]
When the division setting is performed, the indicator 34a of the divided gavel 34 is lit with the indicator of the divided gavel 34 having the number of 1.2.3.5.6.7.9.1.11. The pharmacist then squeezes the tablets into the split gavel in the lit place. Since 4.8.12... Corresponds to the fraction 4, the display 34a is not displayed.
[0052]
When all the prescribed tablets have been dispensed into the divided gavel, the bottom plate of the divided gavel 34 is opened, and the tablet placed in the divided gavel falls on each square of the divider 32 shown in FIG. The divider 32 is connected to a moving device (not shown) that moves to the left and right. The divider 32 is provided with a gavel corresponding to the above-mentioned divided gavel, and a bottom lid 36a is provided to be openable and closable individually. Therefore, when the bottom lid 36 a is separated from the edge of the discharge plate 37, the tablets in the small basket are supplied to the supply unit through the hopper 33 through the common hopper 41.
[0053]
When the setting of all the special pattern setting keys for the tablets is completed, the total number of packages is displayed as a numerical value that matches the position displayed on the scale plate 9 of the V 枡 6 of the set partition plate 7. In the above description, an example is shown in which the tablet is manually turned on in accordance with the setting of the special pattern and the display is turned on in accordance with the setting. However, the lighting of the display is not in accordance with the panel setting of the special pattern. Alternatively, the tablets may be hand-made in a continuous manner, and the dispensing timing may be performed according to the special pattern panel setting. However, the former case will be described below.
[0054]
The medicine packaging action by the medicine packaging device will be described in more detail. It should be noted that either the setting of the special pattern of the medicine taking timing described below or the preparatory work until the powder dividing operation in the powder dividing unit 2 may be started first, but in the final stage of the operation flow for setting the special pattern Since the flow of the one-part processing flow is stopped and the packaging control is started by pressing the start key, it is necessary to finish the two preparation operations so far.
[0055]
When the NPC 50 is used as a preliminary work before the above two preparation works, print information is input in advance from the patient's prescription data. In the following, for the convenience of explanation, the preparation work in the powder division unit 2 will be described first. In the powder splitting unit 2 of this embodiment, the number of packages is set based on the set scale position of the partition plate 7, so the partition plate 7 is first set by sliding it to a predetermined scale position.
[0056]
At this time, even if powder and tablets are prescribed at the same time, there is a rule that both prescription days must be the same. First, the maximum number of powders is calculated by multiplying the prescription data for powders by the number of powders per day and the number of days prescribed. The number of packages is obtained, and the partition plate 7 is set at the scale position of the maximum number of packages. For example, if the number of powdered drug administrations is 3 times a day and the number of prescription days is 7 days, the partition plate 7 is set on a scale of 3 × 7 = 21 packaging numbers. With respect to the set scale position data, the maximum number-of-packaging data is calculated and stored by the program of the setting pattern storage unit 56 based on a signal from the position detection sensor 18. In this way, the powder of the type displayed on the display 50a of the NPC 50 is put into the V 枡 6 where the position of the partition plate 7 is set, and the surface portion thereof is leveled.
[0057]
  Next, the pattern setting input display means 55operationSet a special pattern for the timing of medication on the panel. Note that the normal pattern setting is the special pattern setting key 5 like the special pattern setting._5a~ 5_5d5_6a~ 5_6dSince a signal for setting a morning / noon / evening pattern in advance without using is stored in the setting pattern storage unit 56, it is processed as a normal pattern setting unless a special pattern setting is selected.
[0058]
When setting the special pattern, first, the special mode 5₁Press the key twice to display special mode 5_2bIs displayed. Next, a packaging mode selection key 5 as a packaging form._3a~ 5_3dFor example, the package mode is selected by pressing any of the buttons. In this state, pattern setting key 5_4a5_4bBy pressing any of the above, the tablet or powder pattern setting conditions can be set. The timing of taking the tablets and powders may be set first, but it is assumed that the powders are set first. As shown in FIG._6a~ 5_6dIf you press.
[0059]
In this setting, since the number of administrations per day is 3, the number of prescription days is calculated as 7 days from the data of the maximum number of packages calculated from the data by the program of the setting pattern storage unit and stored. This data on the number of prescription days 7 is used when the tablets are manually handled in the manual handling means 31 of the tablet dispensing unit 3 which will be described later. Next, the tablet special pattern setting key 5_5a~ 5_5dFor example, as shown in FIG.
[0060]
When the above settings are completed, a signal for setting the packaging pattern, a repeated form of the packaging, or a signal indicating whether the packaging form is a package or a package is sent out as a series of control signals after the packaging control is started. The signal sequence is processed by the CPU 53 via the program of the setting pattern storage unit 56. The outline of the processing flow is shown in the flowchart of FIG.
[0061]
When the setting of the special pattern is completed, the process is started according to the flowchart of FIG. Step S₁First, it is determined whether or not there is a pattern setting. This pattern setting is a special pattern.₁And special mode 5_2bIf you select, there is a pattern setting (YES), and if you return to the normal mode, there is no setting (NO).₁Go to '. In this case, since the special pattern has been set, the next step S₂When proceeding to, it is determined whether or not the special pattern setting of the powder is set.
[0062]
Step S₂If it is determined that the special pattern of powder is not set, step S_{twenty one}Go to, set special pattern of powder again, and step S again₂Return to. This is to prevent a case where a special pattern for powder is set, but an operation for actually setting a special pattern for tablets is performed. Step S₂Returning to step S, a special pattern of powder is set at that time, so the next step S_ThreeProceed to This step S_ThreeThe powder packaging pattern is set.
[0063]
This packaging pattern is a special pattern setting key 5 for powder._6a~ 5_6dThis is a process of setting a control signal for wrapping corresponding to the special pattern of taking timing set in. Step S_FourThen, it will be judged the repetitive form. Repeat pattern is special pattern setting key 5_6a~ 5_6dThis means a pattern in which this is repeated for the number of prescription days in the order of morning, noon, and nighttime. If it is not an iterative form, step S₄₁Go to and the continuous form is set.
[0064]
In the setting of the continuous form, a pattern is set in which the same dosing timing is repeated, such as morning, morning, morning, daytime, daytime, evening, evening, evening, and sleeping. This is to diversify the packaging pattern. If a special pattern is set, this process is not performed and step S_FiveThe control signal for repeating this with a special pattern of morning and evening is set here.
[0065]
Step S₆Then, it is determined whether the operation is a composite operation. This is the packaging mode selection key 5_3a~ 5_3dThis is because it is possible to select a powder, a single package of a tablet, or a package mode of a powder and a tablet or a separate package. If it is determined that this is a single unit setting, step S₆₁Then, a control signal for instructing a packaging form of only powder or tablets is set.
[0066]
Step S₆Judgment mode selection key 5_3cOr 5_3dIn the case of the combined operation according to the above, that is, when both powder and tablets are packaged and either packaged or packaged is used, the next step S₇Go to, where it is determined whether it is a separate package or a package. Packaging mode selection key 5_3cOr 5_3dThe selected signal from is 5_3cStep S₇₁Set the control signal to enclose with.
[0067]
5_3dStep S₈Go to, and set a control signal for separate packaging. If the composite operation signal is set, the packaging cannot be performed unless the packaging control signal from the tablet dispensing unit 3 is set.₉To determine whether the special pattern setting in the tablet dispensing unit has been completed. However, step S₉Before proceeding to, a flag is set to indicate that the special pattern setting of the powder has been completed.
[0068]
Step S₉If the special pattern setting in the tablet dispensing unit is not completed by the determination in step, the process proceeds to the setting flow, which will be described later. Step S₉When the special pattern setting in the tablet dispensing unit has been completed based on the determination in step S,_TenIt is determined whether it is necessary to print the printing information of the dosage pattern contents by the special pattern setting, and if necessary, step S₁₁Then, control signals for printing are set according to the print setting flow. The print setting flow will be described later.
[0069]
Step S₁₂Wait for input of start signal to start packaging control. Start signal is packaging start key 5_7aIs input. Step S_Ten, S₁₂Since the special pattern setting in the tablet dispensing unit has been completed in advance, the printing information includes printing information including powdered medicine and all tablets.
[0070]
Note that the special pattern setting flow for the above-described powder division unit mainly targets the special pattern, but the normal pattern is also used for setting in this setting flow. The normal pattern is set in step S as described above.₁After that, the judgment operation after that is the same as the special pattern, so the setting is done via the same flow. In this case, however, the packaging mode selection key 5_3a~ 5_3dIs also used for normal pattern setting.
[0071]
When a signal to the setting flow of the tablet dispensing unit 3 is issued in the special pattern setting flow in the powder dividing unit 2, the setting flow shown in FIG. 10 starts operation and the control signal is set. Since the tablet handing operation is performed in the tablet dispensing unit 3 in parallel with the setting, the manual operation will be described.
[0072]
The tablet dispensing unit 3 of this embodiment is of a type in which tablets can be dispensed by hand, and is mainly used to supply a type of tablet that is generally less frequently used. The tablets are handed by the pharmacist to the hand handling means 31. At that time, when the taking timing is set in the special pattern shown in FIG. Corresponding to this, there is a need to set a tablet on the handing means 31 shown in FIG. In this case, the indicator 34a is used to place the tablet in a special pattern.
[0073]
When hand-working, use the special pattern setting of the timing of taking, so as soon as that setting is completed or when the special pattern setting of the powder is performed earlier than the special pattern setting of the tablet, the above-mentioned powder division The processing necessary to perform the manual work by the transition signal from the unit 2 is performed at the top of the setting flow in FIG.
[0074]
Step SS₀₁To determine whether the process in the powder division unit 2 is finished. If not, step SS₀₂To set partition plate 7 according to the total number of prescriptions, SS₀₃Calculate the prescription days. If the prescription days are obtained by this, SS₀₄With the display, the position of the tablet is displayed and SS₀₅It is determined whether or not this display has been completed. If not, the above operation is repeated.
[0075]
In this case, if a special pattern of powdered powder has been set, mode-5₁And packaging mode selection key 5_3a~ 5_3dThe special pattern setting key 5 has already been set._5a~ 5_5dIf the special pattern by is set, the tablet position to be handed is stored. Further, as described above, when the partition plate 7 is set to a predetermined position in the V 枡 6 of the powder splitting unit 2 and the powder is put in, the number of prescription days is 7 days from the position of the partition plate 7 by the signal of the position detection sensor 18. From these signals, the tablet loading position corresponding to the special pattern and the display for the number of repetition days are turned on, so that it is easy and accurate without individually determining which position the tablet should be loaded. You can put tablets.
[0076]
This is the end of the handwork, and at the same time, step SS₁The control signal setting process is performed in the following flow. This process is basically the same as in the case of powdered medicine, and the same process is performed by replacing powdered powder with tablets.₁~ S₁₂Step SS corresponding to₁~ SS₁₂Is displayed and the description is omitted.
[0077]
However, when processing the setting flow of the tablet dispensing unit 3 after the setting flow of the powder division unit 2 is completed, SS₉Since the determination flow does not return to the powder splitting unit 2 setting flow, the next step SS_TenDepending on the judgment of printing work₁₁Is printed, and then SS₁₂Proceed to enter a standby state. Then, after reconfirming whether the powder splitting unit 2 and the tablet dispensing unit 3 can be started, the packaging start key 5_7aStart packaging.
[0078]
Next, before starting packaging, it is necessary to set a control signal for printing the printing information on the packaging sheet, and FIG. 11 shows a flow for setting printing of the printing information. When there is an instruction signal to the print setting flow in the control signal setting flow of either the powder dividing unit 2 or the tablet dispensing unit 3, the illustrated setting flow is started. Step SP₁First, it is determined whether the print information is obtained from the NPC 50 on the machine side or from the host computer 100 by communication.
[0079]
Unless connected to the host computer 100, the next SP₂Go to and check the timing data. If you go through the setting flow in each unit above, the timing data is available, so SP_ThreeThus, the patient name is attached to the data, and the print information is prepared. SP_FourNow, check again whether the setting flow in each unit of powder / tablet is completed, and if it is completed, SP_FiveThen, it is determined whether or not it is necessary to print the medicine information, and if necessary, medicine information is created.
[0080]
When the setting of the control signal for printing is thus completed, the flow returns to the setting flow of each unit of powder or tablet. However, the above SP₂If you don't have the timing data₇Enter timing data at₈To set patient name, SP₉Then, the number of prescription days is input from the input means of the NPC 50 and set. SP₁In the case of communication connection, since the print information is prepared by the prescription data inputted by the host computer, the necessary print information is created so as to be printed by the print judgment. Subsequent operations are the same as described above.
[0081]
SP_FourIf the device setting is not performed or the setting is incorrect₁₁Return to the top of each setting flow so that an error is displayed and redo the setting flow.
[0082]
Next, a specific prescription example in which the powder splitting unit 2 and the tablet dispensing unit 3 are operated according to each of the above setting flows and the powder and tablets are packaged in a packaging sheet in a special pattern regarding the dosing timing will be specifically described. FIG. 12 shows special prescription examples 1 and 2 in which special patterns are set by the explanation panel of FIG.
Special prescription example 1:
Tablet A Morning nap 3 times a day, 1 tablet each 7 days
Powder B Morning, noon, evening 3 times a day, 1 bag each 7 days
Special prescription example 2:
Tablet A Morning nap 3 times a day, 1 tablet each 7 days
Powder B morning and evening 1 bag twice a day for 7 days
[0083]
FIG. 13 shows a schematic diagram of the medicine packaging apparatus of the second embodiment. As can be seen from FIG. 14, the powder splitting unit 2 ′ of this embodiment is of a type having a powder supply means and a dispensing tray and a scraping means, and the tablet dispensing unit 3 ′ is a cylindrical tablet cassette. The type is arranged in large numbers. Since the packaging unit 4 is basically the same as that of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same functional members and the description thereof is omitted.
[0084]
The powder splitting unit 2 'includes powder supply means for sprinkling the powder charged from the charging port 6a' of the hopper 6 'little by little on the distribution tray 8' by the vibration feeder 7 '. The distribution tray 8 'for receiving the powder sprayed from the supply means has an R groove 8R' on the outer periphery of the distribution plate 8a ', and the powder is averagely distributed in this groove. The scraping means 9 'includes a circular disk plate having a predetermined thickness that divides the R groove 8R' into the required number of divisions in the radial direction and scrapes the powder for each divided area out of the distribution tray 8 '. Reference numeral 9a 'denotes a rotatable arm.
[0085]
In the powder splitting unit 2 ′, when the dispensing and packaging conditions are set by feeding from the hopper 6 ′ for supplying the powder taken out in accordance with the prescription, the distribution tray 8 ′ rotates and at the same time the vibration feeder 7 ′ vibrates. And the charged powder is supplied to the R groove 8R ′ of the distribution tray 8 ′. Since the scraping means 9 'is a circular disc shape and is in close contact with the inner surface of the R groove 8R' of the distribution tray 8 ', the scraping means 9 in the position where the powder on the distribution tray 8' on which the powder is accumulated is opposed to the hopper 6 '. 'Scrap out by.
[0086]
At this time, it cuts into the powder loaded with the disc of the scraping means 9 ', rotates the distribution tray 8' to an angle suitable for division, stops, and scrapes the powder loaded with the disc of the distribution tray 8 '. If the distribution tray 8 'rotates at a constant speed and the supply by the hopper 6' is constant, the cake is cut radially from the rotation center of the powder distribution tray 8 'supplied and stacked in the R groove 8R' of the distribution tray. When the cutting line is evenly inserted and scraped between the cutting line and the next cutting line by the scraping means 9 ′, the powder is equally divided and packaged through the common hopper 41.
[0087]
The tablet dispensing unit 3 'comprises a plurality of tablet cassette feeders 31' shown in FIG. 15 arranged in a detachable manner on a shelf installed in a cylindrical cassette storage 3a '. Tablet cassette feeder 31 'has container 32' which stores a tablet, this container 32 'is closed with a lid, and the bottom of the container has a conical shape inclined in one direction, and a rotor 33' at the lowermost part thereof. Is provided. The rotor 33 'has an abacus ball shape as shown in the cross-sectional view, and the tablet T dropped in the pocket groove 34' provided in the lower conical surface is moved to the dispensing portion 35 'and taken out.
[0088]
The dispensing unit 35 'is provided with a detection sensor 36' that detects the dispensing of the tablet T. When the designated dispensing is detected, the motor 37 'is stopped and the dispensing of the tablet T that has fallen into the groove of the rotor 33' is stopped. The rotor 33 'and the motor 37' are driven and transmitted by gears. The tablet cassette feeder 31 ′ is slid and mounted on a motor base 38 ′ provided in the mounting portion of the tablet dispensing unit 3 ′, and the packaging specification described later is set by the motor base number. 39 'is a tablet hopper.
[0089]
  FIG. 16 shows the pattern setting input display means 55 'of this embodiment.operationPanel 5 'is shown. thisoperationSince the various setting keys of the panel are basically the same as those of the display means 55 in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are assigned to the common keys and the like. thisoperationOn the panel 5 ', the pattern setting key 5_Four5 for tablets_4a5_4b2 steps, 5 for powder_4cA total of three stages are provided, and corresponding to this, the special pattern setting key 5_Five5 for tablets_5a~ 5_5d5_5e~ 5_5h2 steps, 5 for powder_6a~ 5_6dThe difference is that a total of three stages of one stage are provided.
[0090]
Since the control circuit for controlling the medicine packaging apparatus of this embodiment described above is basically the same as that of the medicine packaging apparatus of the first embodiment, the block diagram of FIG. 7 is applied as it is. . However, the powder splitting unit 2 ′ and the tablet dispensing unit 3 ′ are different in form and configuration from those of the first embodiment, and the line for inputting the detection signal from the position detection sensor 18 to the MC 52 is omitted. In addition, the individual control signals of the units 2 'and 3' are output as appropriate.
[0091]
  In the medicine packaging apparatus having the above-described configuration, FIG.operationBasic supply operation to supply powder and tablets so as to pack them in a special pattern when packaging powder and tablets by operating powder split unit 2 'and tablet dispensing unit 3' on panel 5 ' Although it is the same as that of the medicine packaging apparatus of the first embodiment, since it differs individually in the following points, the different points will be described.
[0092]
First, regarding the preparatory operation before setting the special pattern, in the case of powder, it is necessary to supply the powder to the distribution tray 8 ′ having the R groove. In this distribution tray 8 ′, as in the first embodiment. Since the scale plate 9 'for the total number of packages is not provided, the setting of prescription days is input from the NPC 50 on the machine side. Therefore, it is not necessary to align the partition plate 7 with the scale of the scale plate, and the position detection sensor 18 does not detect a position signal corresponding to the total number of packages.
[0093]
Therefore, the powder is only supplied to the hopper 6 ', and the subsequent actions are divided in the above-described operation sequence. Since the powder supply in the special pattern by the powder division unit 2 ′ is basically the same as that in the first embodiment, the processing operation shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 is applied to this embodiment. The
[0094]
Next, with respect to the tablet dispensing unit 3 ′, a tablet cassette feeder 31 ′ for automatically dispensing tablets is used instead of the manual handling means 31 as compared with the case of the first embodiment. FIG. 17 shows a procedure for setting a special pattern, which is slightly different from the case of the unit 3. In the illustrated processing flow, SS in FIG.₂SSS instead of judging tablet supply settings₂Then, it is checked whether the tablet cassette feeder 31 'is set. If the setting of the cassette feeder 31 'is incomplete, SSS_{twenty one}To fix the set and return. This operation is the same as the setting flow shown in FIG.
[0095]
As will be described later, the tablet dispensing unit 3 ′ of the second embodiment may be used in combination with the above-described powder splitting unit 2 having V 枡, and at that time, the prescription indicated by the dotted line in FIG. Number of days calculation flow SSS₀₁~ SSS₀₃Is performed immediately after the start of the operation of the setting flow. In this case, since the partition plate 7 is provided in the powder splitting unit 2, the position detection signal is naturally input to the MC 53. If the powder division unit is the one in the second embodiment, SSS without going through the dotted line flow₁Perform the following process.
[0096]
  In FIG.operationAs mentioned in the description of the panel, in this embodiment, a special pattern can be simultaneously set for the A and B types of tablets. The setting operation is the same as in the case of one type of tablet in FIG. 8, and there are two rows of setting keys so that special patterns can be set for two types of tablets. Is done.
[0097]
  As shown in FIG.operationFIG. 18 shows a special prescription example 3 when the special pattern displayed on the panel is set. In the example shown in the figure, the same result is obtained for both powder and tablets in both the package and package processing. FIG. 19 shows still another special prescription example 4. In this example, it is shown that different packaging patterns are used for the enveloping process and the separate packaging process.
[0098]
The input setting by the operation panel 5 'in the medicine packaging apparatus in the second embodiment described above is performed as follows. First, mode key 5₁Press several times Special mode 5_2bIs displayed. Packaging mode key 5_3aTo 5_3dSelect to set the packaging mode. Enter the prescription days with a numeric keypad (not shown).
[0099]
When the tablet cassette feeder 31 'corresponding to the tablet A is taken out of the storage shelf, mounted on the motor base 38' of the tablet dispensing unit 3 ', and a set key (not shown) is pressed, the pattern setting key 5 on the operation panel 5' is pressed._4aIs displayed for the motor base No. set above and special pattern setting key 5_5a~ 5_5dFlashes. Since tablet A is 1 tablet 3 times a day in the morning, noon, and evening, special pattern setting key 5_5a~ 5_5cWhen is pressed once, the number 1 is displayed on each setting key. Similarly, when the motor base 38 'corresponding to the tablet B is set, the pattern setting key 5_4bNo. of the motor base used is displayed on the tablet, and tablet B is one tablet twice a day in the morning and evening._5eAnd 5_5gPress once each time.
[0100]
Next, the powder after mixing is put into the hopper 6 'of the packaging device of this embodiment, and when a set key (not shown) is pressed, the pattern setting key 5_4cLights up, special pattern setting key 5_6a~ 5_6dFlashes. As with the tablet set, powder C of special prescription example 3 is one bag once a day for sleeping._6dPress once to set. When each set is completed, the total number of packages is displayed on the display 5₈Is displayed. Packaging start key 5_7aIf it is before is pressed, it can be freely changed by operating the special pattern setting key.
[0101]
The special pattern packaging set based on the daily dosing timing set in this way is processed and packaged as follows. Based on the special pattern package input as described above, drug information is created and displayed in a table format such as a drug blank in FIG. Next, the print data is transmitted to a printer (not shown), and since the tablet AB is set in the set number 1 box, the print data is created as “each morning tablet 2 tablets 1 tablet”. Print data is sent to the printer.
[0102]
Next, since tablet A is set in the fraction 2 column, the print data is “one tablet for lunch, one tablet”, and since tablet AB is set in the fraction 3 column, Since the powder C is set in the column of “2 types of tablets, 1 tablet each” and the fractional number 4, the print data “1 powder for 1 type of powder before sleeping” is generated one after another and transmitted to the printer.
[0103]
The fraction setting key of the present invention has the minute 4 specification, but if the minute 6 and minute 8 specifications are used, complicated pattern setting such as taking every 6 hours + before and after meals and between meals can be easily performed.
[0104]
Just before each portion printed on the sheet surface of the packaging bag based on the input special packaging pattern comes to the packaging hopper, when one tablet is discharged from the corresponding motor base, the bottom of the hopper 39 ′ is opened, Put the set amount for tablets and morning clothes into the packaging bag and pack it.
[0105]
At the same time, the tablet corresponding to lunch is started to drop, the bottom of the hopper 39 'is closed and the packaging sheet is further fed, and when the printed portion corresponding to lunch comes to the position of the hopper 39', the hopper 39 ' Open the bottom of the tablet and put the tablet corresponding to lunchtime into a packaging bag labeled as lunchtime.
[0106]
In parallel with this, the powder corresponding to taking before sleeping is scraped out by the scraping means 9 'to drop the tablet corresponding to taking in the morning, and at the same time, the bottom of the hopper 39' is closed, and the packaging sheet is further fed to take before sleeping. When the printed portion corresponding to is at the position of the hopper 39, the powder corresponding to taking before sleeping is put into a packaging bag labeled as taking before sleeping. In this way, the medicine specially formulated in the packaging bag is packaged by repeating the special packaging pattern for 7 days.
[0107]
FIG. 20 is an external perspective view of the medicine packaging apparatus according to the third embodiment. As can be seen from the figure, the drug packaging device of this embodiment is a tablet dispensing unit having the drug dividing unit 2 ′ composed of the distribution tray 8 ′ having the R groove of the second embodiment and the handing means 31 of the first embodiment. It consists of a combination of three. A cross-sectional view of the main constituent members is shown in FIG.
[0108]
  In the medicine packaging device of this embodiment, the restriction is that the number of prescription days is calculated according to the setting position of the partition plate in the V 桝 6 like the powder division unit 2 of the first embodiment, and the subsequent processing is performed based on the calculated number of days. The prescription day data is input from the NPC 50 on the machine side. Since the setting of the special pattern is determined by the format of the tablet dispensing unit 3, the pattern setting input display means 55 of the first embodimentoperationPanel is used, thisoperationThe display 34 of the manual handling means 31 is displayed by setting a special pattern on the panel.
[0109]
Also, the control signal setting flow for packaging the special pattern of this embodiment is the same as the setting flow of FIG. 9 for the powder distribution unit 2 'of the distribution tray type of the second embodiment and the manual operation of the first embodiment. Processing is performed by a combination of the setting flows of FIG. 10 for the tablet dispensing unit 3 of the formula. Therefore, the packaging form processed in this embodiment is the same as the special prescription examples 1 and 2 in the first embodiment, and the special prescription examples 3 and 4 in the second embodiment cannot be implemented.
[0110]
FIG. 22 is an external perspective view of the medicine packaging device of the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of main components. In this embodiment, the R-grooved distribution tray 8′-type powder splitting unit 2 ′ of the second embodiment is combined with both the tablet dispensing units 3, 3 ′ of the first and second embodiments. Yes. Therefore, the common hopper 41 receives the tablets discharged from the hoppers 33 and 39 ′ of the two tablet dispensing units 3 and 3 ′ together with the powder from the powder dividing unit 2 ′ and supplies the tablets to the packaging unit 4.
[0111]
  For setting a special pattern for setting a control signal for controlling the packaging operation in the medicine packaging apparatus of this embodimentoperationThe panel is the same as the setting pattern of the pattern setting input display means 55 'of the second embodiment, and special patterns can be set for two types of tablets. In this case, two types of tablets may be supplied from the tablet dispensing unit 3 'that is used in a large amount, and those that are used only in a small amount may be supplied from the tablet dispensing unit 3, or may be used at other ratios. It may be.
[0112]
In the block diagram of the control circuit, a control signal system for the tablet dispensing unit 3 'is added to the circuit of FIG. The control signal setting flow includes all three setting flows, that is, the setting flow shown in FIG. 9 applied to the powder splitting unit 2 'and the setting flow shown in FIGS. In that case, step S₉, SS₉, SSS₉It is needless to say that a determination part for determining whether or not the processing for each setting flow is completed after the above determination is made.
[0113]
  Such a configuration,operationAny of the four special prescription examples 1 to 4 described above can be implemented as the special prescription examples for special pattern setting obtained by processing through the panel and setting flow. In this example as well, the number of prescription days is input from the NPC 50.
[0114]
The example of the medicine packaging apparatus of 5th Embodiment is shown below from FIG. In this embodiment, the medicine packaging apparatus of the first embodiment is combined with a cassette-type tablet dispensing unit 3 ″, which is more multifunctional than the apparatus of each of the above embodiments. The medicine packaging apparatus of one embodiment includes a V-shaped powder splitting unit 2 and a hand-operated tablet dispensing unit 3, and the apparatus of this embodiment has the same configuration as the common component. Therefore, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
[0115]
The cassette-type tablet dispensing unit 3 ″ is composed of a plurality of the same cassette cassette feeders 31 ′ shown in FIG. 15 provided in a plurality of stages in a straight line, and the dosage is taken for each cassette feeder 31 ′ as will be described later. It is characterized in that the setting pattern can be individually set for the timing, and is different from that of the other embodiments in that respect.As shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. A lower end of a hopper 39 ″ for supplying tablets from the tablet cassette feeder 31 ′ is led to a common hopper 41.
[0116]
As shown in FIG. 24, an operation panel 31e ', which will be described later, is provided for each cassette feeder 31' on the front surface of the shelf of each tablet cassette feeder 31 ', and further controls the operation of each cassette feeder 31'. An overall panel 30p is provided on the side of the shelf. FIG. 26 shows a block diagram of a control circuit of the medicine packaging apparatus having the above configuration. In this embodiment, MC 52 for controlling the powder splitting unit 2 and the hand-operated tablet dispensing unit 3 is provided in the same manner as in the first embodiment, but in order to simplify the illustration, FIG. It is mainly shown that the control circuit portion of the payout unit 3 ″ is added.
[0117]
As shown in the figure, the MC 52 is connected to the MC 30 for overall control of the setting pattern for the dosing timing in each tablet cassette feeder 31 ', and a special pattern control signal set in each individual tablet cassette feeder 31'. Is transmitted to the MC 52 via the MC 30 or to the MC 52 as a control signal controlled by the MC 30. The specific contents of the supervision will be explained later.
[0118]
  The MC 30 for overall control is provided with a storage unit 30b for storing a special pattern set for the CPU 30a and an overall panel 30p, and each of the individual tablet cassette feeders 31 'is provided via the CPU 30a. It is connected to the CPU 31a ′. Details of the overall panel 30p will be described later. As shown in FIG. 27, each individual tablet cassette feeder 31 'is for individually setting a dosing pattern.operationA panel 31e 'is provided.
[0119]
  The tablet cassette feeder 31 'includes a storage unit 31b' for storing a control signal of a set pattern, a counter 31c ', a selection key 31d', and the like. A setting pattern is set by a setting key 31k on the operation panel 31e '. The input key is displayed on the display 31D. the aboveoperationWhen the setting pattern is input on the panel 31e ', the tablet cassette feeder 31' set on the motor base 38 'is driven by the packaging start signal to dispense the tablets.
[0120]
FIG. 28 shows an operation panel 5 ″ provided in the main body case 1 shown in FIG. 24, and its basic function is the same as that of the operation panel 5 (FIG. 8) in the first embodiment. The key is added and the key is partially added.The added key is not a feature of this embodiment, so the description is omitted, and each individual key is the same as the key of FIG. Are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
[0121]
FIG. 29 shows details of the overall panel 30p. In the figure, 301 is a packing, reservation, next reservation indicator lamp, 302 is a selection key, 303 is a lock number selection key, 304 is a shift key, 305 is a recall key, 306 is a reset key, and 307 is an error display. It is a vessel. The overall panel 30p shown in the figure can set an arbitrary setting timing for each dosing timing with each individual tablet cassette feeder 31 ', but allows a plurality of types of tablets to be dispensed simultaneously in a predetermined combination. This is to streamline the work and increase the speed.
[0122]
In order to control the dispensing of a plurality of types of tablets at once by the overall panel 30p, the storage unit 30b provided in the MC 30 includes, for example, four corresponding to No. 1 of the selection key 303 of the lock number memory. With respect to the setting cassettes, for example, cassettes No. 1 to 4, the respective dosage timing setting patterns are set in advance in the cassettes, and the control signal data is stored in the storage unit 30b. When 1 is selected, four types of tablets can be dispensed simultaneously according to the control signal data. The above-mentioned control refers to an operation of collecting control signal data for simultaneous dispensing of such tablets.
[0123]
Since the selection key 302 can set three types of settings for simultaneously discharging a plurality of types of tablets by using the selection key 303 of the tablet memory, one of which is currently being processed and one which is currently reserved or is reserved next time Corresponds to the selection key 303, and is a key for selectively displaying which one is selected. The selection with the selection key 303 is sequentially set by shifting the tablet memory No. with the shift key 304. A recall key 305 is for returning the advance of the shift key 304. A reset key 306 deletes all setting data and resets the storage in the storage unit 30b.
[0124]
If there is a problem such as a shortage of the tablet cassette feeder, a failure such as a motor failure, or a problem that the sensor cannot be detected, error information corresponding to the item is displayed. The process for simultaneously dispensing the plurality of types of tablets will be described in detail later.
[0125]
FIG. 30 shows the appearance of the operation panel 31e 'of the tablet cassette feeder 31'. As described above, the operation panel 31e 'is provided corresponding to each tablet cassette feeder 31'. The operation panel 31e 'is provided with a pattern setting key 311 corresponding to the special pattern setting key for the tablet of the operation panel 5 of FIG. 8, and the number of packages 1 to 4 is written on each key. Reference numeral 312 denotes a display for displaying the number of tablets set by the pattern setting key 311 for each package.
[0126]
The S key is a shift key. For example, the operation of setting the two tablets by pressing twice with the key of the number 1 of the pattern setting key 311 is also applied to the number of packs 2 and 3. Is. The M key is a key for an operation in which the pattern setting signal set by the pattern setting key 311 is confirmed and registered in the storage unit when the shift key is pressed after being pressed. When the S key is pressed, the indicator above it is turned on.
[0127]
In this embodiment, the powder splitting unit 2 is of the V 枡 type, so that the prescription date data is set based on the calculation by setting the partition plate 7 in the V 枡 6 as in the first embodiment. Is done. In addition, prescription data such as a patient name and a drug is input from the NPC 50 as in the first embodiment.
[0128]
The packaging process by the medicine packaging apparatus of this embodiment having the above-described configuration, particularly the setting of the special pattern will be described below. For example, it is assumed that the special prescription example 5 is prescribed at the timing of taking the following special pattern.
[0129]
Cassette tablet A 4 times a day after meals, before bedtime, cassette tablet B 2 times a day after breakfast and 2 tablets, cassette tablet C 3 times a day after 1 meal, cassette tablet D 2 times a day after dinner and a special tablet E1 day Suppose that one tablet each before breakfast and twice before breakfast, powdered medicine F four times a day after breakfast, and one bag each before sleeping are divided for 7 days. This is displayed in tabular form as follows.

When corresponding to such a prescription, cassette tablets A to D are set by pressing the setting key on the operation panel of the feeder for each tablet cassette feeder 31 'to which each tablet of the cassette type tablet dispensing unit 3 "corresponds. Since tablet E is a special tablet, it is prepared by handing it into the hand-drawn tablet dispensing unit 3, and the powder is placed in the V-type powder splitting unit 2 with the partition plate 7 in accordance with the total prescription for the number of prescription days. throw into.
[0130]
In this case, for powder and special tablets, a special pattern is set by the operation panel 5 in the same procedure as in the first embodiment, and control signals are set by the setting flow of FIGS. 9 and 10. As described above, the cassette tablet is set by the operation panel for each tablet cassette feeder, and the setting of the control signal by the setting signal is basically processed by the setting flow of FIG. However, the setting of the control signal is repeated in the order of the setting operation for a plurality of types of tablets.
[0131]
When the setting of all control signals is completed, the setting flow enters a standby state at the step of starting the packaging control, and the packaging operation is started when the start button 57a of the operation panel 5 ″ is pressed. Is started as “envelopment”, the above-mentioned special prescription example 5 is packaged in the form as shown in FIG.
[0132]
The setting operation is performed using the operation panel 5 ″ of the main body case 1 and the operation panel 31e ′ with each tablet cassette feeder 31 ′, and the overall panel 30p is not used. The operation by the overall panel 30p is as follows. It is used to process the above packaging form more quickly and efficiently.
[0133]
For example, when a cold is prevalent, if the tablets for stomach medicine, vitamins, cough, and antibiotics are commonly used even if the number of tablets taken is different in the cold prescription, these tablets are used in the above cassette tablet A. ~ D is supplied from a predetermined No. (for example, No.1 ~ 4) cassette, and the combination group of the tablets corresponds to the setting key No.1 of the lock number memory of the overall panel 30p. And
[0134]
In this case, the number of cassette tablets A to D used for each patient may differ, but since the setting of the dosing timing is almost the same, the dosing timing setting pattern described above in advance in each tablet cassette feeder. Is set, and the number of locks is also set in advance with the pattern setting key. If such a setting is made, if the same prescription due to a cold is given to each patient, it is necessary to repeat repeatedly in a short time by simply pressing the No. 1 key of the setting key 303 of the lock number memory of the operation panel 30p. Cassette tablets A to D are supplied in a special pattern, and packaging is performed efficiently.
[0135]
Three different patterns are reserved for the above-mentioned prescription example, set as No. 2 and 3 of the lock number memory setting key 303 as the next reservation, and these patterns are selected by the selection key 302 and packaged. You can also.
[0136]
The contents of each of the above embodiments will be collectively described as follows.
[0137]
1. The medicine supplied from both the powder supply unit for supplying the divided powder divided into a predetermined amount and the tablet supply unit for supplying a plurality of types of tablets in a predetermined quantity and quantity are received by a common hopper and dropped and packaged. A medicine packaging apparatus for supplying and packaging to the apparatus, a control section for controlling each drive section of each unit of the medicine packaging apparatus, and an input means for setting and sending a dose pattern signal as an input signal to the control section The input means identifies each of the powder and the tablet, and outputs a signal of an arbitrary dosing pattern set by the input key on the basis of the daily dosing timing prescribed to the patient, and the control unit A medicine packaging device provided to receive a transmission signal and to set and send a control signal for supplying powder and tablets from each supply unit according to the dosage pattern.
[0138]
2. When the control unit receives the setting signal of the dosing pattern from the input means, it sets and sends out a control signal for supplying powder and tablets from each supply unit in response to the setting signal, and there is no setting signal from the input means. Item 2. The medicine packaging device according to Item 1, wherein a control signal of a preset pattern corresponding to the normal dosing pattern of morning and evening for each of powder and tablets is sent out.
[0139]
3. The control unit discriminates between the medicine supply from each single unit of the powder and tablet supply units and the drug supply mixed and supplied from each supply unit of the powder and tablets, and any drug supply form Item 3. The medicine packaging device according to Item 1 or 2, further comprising a discriminating section that can be freely set.
[0140]
4). Item 4. The medicine packaging apparatus according to Item 3, further comprising a determination unit that determines whether the powder and the tablet are packaged or packaged when the control unit determines whether the powder and the tablet are mixed and supplied.
[0141]
5. Item 5. The medicine packaging apparatus according to any one of Items 1 to 4, wherein the powder supply unit is a powder splitting unit having a V-shaped wrinkle, and the tablet supply unit is a tablet dispensing unit that supplies a tablet in a plurality of sets. .
[0142]
6). Item 5. The medicine packaging apparatus according to any one of Items 1 to 4, wherein the powder supply unit is a powder division unit including a distribution dish having an R groove, and the tablet supply unit is a tablet dispensing unit in which a number of tablet cassettes are arranged.
[0143]
7. Item 5. The powder dispensing unit according to any one of Items 1 to 4, wherein the powder supply unit is a powder division unit including a distribution dish having an R groove, and the tablet supply unit is a tablet dispensing unit that supplies tablets in a plurality of sets. Drug packaging device.
[0144]
8). The powder supply unit is a powder splitting unit having a distribution dish having an R groove, and the tablet supply unit is a second tablet in which a plurality of first tablet dispensing units and tablet cassettes are arranged and supplied in a plurality of sets of small baskets. Item 5. The medicine packaging device according to any one of Items 1 to 4, wherein the drug packaging device comprises a dispensing unit.
[0145]
9. The tablet supply unit is a tablet dispensing unit in which a large number of tablet cassettes are arranged, the input means is provided for each tablet cassette, and the input means stores the input signal of the tablet dosing pattern set for each tablet cassette. Item 5. The drug packaging device according to any one of Items 1 to 4, further comprising a portion.
[0146]
10. A set pattern input signal set by each input means of a plurality of tablet cassettes is stored and integrated between the input means and a tablet dispensing unit in which a large number of tablet cassettes are arranged, so that a plurality of types of tablets can be dispensed simultaneously. Item 10. A drug packaging device according to Item 9, further comprising a general control unit for controlling the drug.
[0147]
The medicine packaging device is connected to an input means for setting an arbitrary dosage pattern of powder and tablets to a control unit that controls each supply unit and packaging unit of powder and tablets. Since the control signals for controlling each supply unit are set and output in response to the pattern signals, various types of dosage patterns instructed in the prescription can be set for powder and tablet dosage pattern setting operations. In addition, there is an advantage that the setting operation is rationalized and made efficient.
[0148]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, in the medicine packaging method of the present invention, when packaging is performed by supplying either or both of powder and tablets, a predetermined signal of an arbitrary dosage pattern is used based on a predetermined dosage pattern. Since the powder and tablets are supplied and packaged with the set pattern, it can be used for various forms of patterns specified in the prescription, reducing the burden of setting the pattern, safe, There is an advantage that the medicine can be supplied and packaged by setting a dosing pattern reliably, quickly, rationally and efficiently.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a medicine packaging apparatus according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II in FIG.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of the upper part of the tablet dispensing unit.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the divider.
FIG. 5 is a partial sectional view of the above.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the operation.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control circuit.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of the operation panel.
FIG. 9: Control signal setting flow of powder division unit
FIG. 10 is a control signal setting flow of the hand-operated tablet dispensing unit.
FIG. 11 Print flow
Fig. 12 Appearance of packaging for Special Formulation Examples 1 and 2
FIG. 13 is an external perspective view of a medicine packaging device according to a second embodiment.
14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIV-XIV in FIG.
FIG. 15 is a main sectional view of a tablet cassette feeder.
FIG. 16 is an enlarged view of the operation panel.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for setting a control signal 3 ″ of the cassette type tablet dispensing unit.
FIG. 18: Packaging appearance of special prescription example 3
FIG. 19: Appearance of special prescription example 4 packaging
FIG. 20 is an external perspective view of the medicine packaging apparatus according to the third embodiment.
21 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXI-XXI in FIG.
FIG. 22 is an external perspective view of a medicine packaging device according to a fourth embodiment.
23 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG.
FIG. 24 is an external perspective view of a medicine packaging apparatus according to a fifth embodiment.
25 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XXV-XXV in FIG. 24.
FIG. 26 is a partial block diagram of a control circuit.
FIG. 27 is a partial block diagram of a control circuit.
FIG. 28 is an enlarged view of the operation panel.
[Figure 29] Enlarged view of the control panel
FIG. 30 is an enlarged view of the operation panel.
FIG. 31: Packaging appearance of special prescription example 5
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Body case
2,2 'powder divided unit
3, 3 'tablet dispensing unit
4 Packaging unit
5, 5 ', 5 "operation panel
6 V 枡
7 Partition plate
8 Divider
9 Scale plate
30 General Control Department
30a General input means
30b storage unit
31 'Tablet cassette feeder
30p control panel
31e ’control panel
31 Handmade means
32 divider
33 Hopper
34 Divided Gavel
36 split gavel
36a Bottom cover
37 Discharge plate
41 Common hopper
50 Personal computer
52 Microcomputer
54 Memory
55 Input display means
56 storage unit

Claims (2)

The dispensed powder is divided into a predetermined amount and supplied, and a plurality of types of tablets are respectively supplied from the unit of the main body case (1) and the tablet supply unit separate from the main body case (1). When supplying and packaging medicines, each powder and tablet is identified, and the form of powder and tablets and the timing of taking them are based on the daily medication timing specified in the prescription for the patient. pattern of the set a different special dosing patterns drug type and quantity of each dose timing, the time, setting the corresponding to each dose timing of each powdered medicine and types of some of the tablets of the special dose pattern, special dosage It is packed, with the setting of the packing form of separate packaging, set by visualization displayed set key (5 _{3-5 6)} outputs a setting signal by the setting signal, special clothing Performs the supply of the tablets of the part by the supply and the main body casing (1) side tablet supply unit of the powdered medicine in accordance with a use pattern, and the unit of the further body, each tablet agent cassette feeder (31 '), An operation panel (31e ′) for individually setting the tablet dosing pattern at each dosing timing is provided, and each tablet cassette feeder (31 ′) corresponding to the special dosing pattern by the operation panel (31e ′) supplies the tablets in each setting of the tablet other than a portion, in addition to the tablet supply in the body case (1) side, is dropped by the set of drug which is simultaneously supplied a tablet from separate units, the A medicine packaging method in which a packaging sheet is packaged in a packaging form corresponding to a special dosage pattern in accordance with a packaging form setting signal . A powder supply unit (2, 2 ') that supplies divided powder in a predetermined amount and a tablet supply unit (3, 3') that supplies a plurality of types of tablets in a predetermined quantity and quantity are provided with a main body case (1 ) And a cassette-type tablet supply unit (3 ″) provided separately from the main body case (1), and the tablet supply unit (3 ″) includes a plurality of tablet cassette feeders ( 31 ′), the medicine supplied from each unit (2, 2′3, 3 ′, 3 ″) is received by the common hopper (41), dropped and supplied to the packaging unit (4) for packaging. A medicine packaging device ,
The control unit for controlling the drive units of the units (52), the powdered medicine and tablets of the kind and the powdered medicine of drug types and quantities different special dosing patterns in their respective dosing timing for package form with its dosing timing, tablets "and the tablet supply unit (3 control panel to set a part and packaging of (5)" separately for special dosing patterns tablet other than a portion above provided the tablet cassette each feeder (31 ') of) An operation panel (31e ') to be set,
Additional special dose pattern powdered medicine, the operation panel to set the part and packaging form of tablets (5 ") is set and in response to each dose timing of each powdered medicine and types of some of the tablets of the special dose pattern, special are packed dose pattern, with the setting of the packing form of separate packaging, with can be set by the visualization displayed set key (5 _{3-5 6),} the pattern input display unit (55 for displaying the special dose pattern ) And a special pattern setting signal for storing the special pattern setting signal (56), identifying each of the powder and the tablet, and taking a special dose based on the daily medication timing specified by the patient in the prescription pattern of the powdered medicine, a shall be output setting pattern signal of the part of the tablets and packaged form,
The operation panel (31e ') provided for each tablet cassette feeder (31') sets and sets the tablets other than the part according to the special dosage pattern for each tablet cassette feeder (31 '). Output signal,
The control unit (52) includes an operation panel (5 ') and the supply unit receives the transmission signal from the tablet cassette feeder (31') in the provided operation panel for each (31e ') for setting the special dose pattern and sends a control signal supplied to the supply unit in accordance with the special taking pattern powder medicine and tablet from, which sends control signals packaged forms in accordance with the special dose pattern to the packaging unit (4),
In addition to the tablet supply on the main body case (1) side by the setting by the operation panel (31e ′) provided for each tablet cassette feeder (31 ′) , the tablets from the separate tablet supply unit (3 ″) can be simultaneously supplied. A medicine packaging device which can be supplied and packaged in a packaging form corresponding to a special dosage pattern based on the pattern signal .

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