DE8213679U1 - Storage container with device for separating tablets - Google Patents

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The invention relates to a storage container with a device for separating tablets, in which the Storage space is completed by inclined surfaces merging into a gap-shaped channel. In this Channel is a specially designed slide mounted, which is connected to an externally actuated button and can be moved transversely to the container axis against the pressure of a spring.

Various containers with a device for separating tablets are already known.

For example, DE-OS 25 38 904 shows a tablet dispenser with a pressure slide in which the storage space is funnel-shaped is designed and this funnel at its narrowest point into a vertical channel with right

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angular cross-section merges. This channel is partially closed by a spring-loaded slide. A tablet can fall into an opening in the slide part. A tablet falling through is avoided by a web that simultaneously forms the mounting of the slide. With this solution, does not take into account that a tablet jam can occur in the area of the vertical channel.

Such a jam can occur particularly easily at the entrance of the vertical channel when the storage container is full, when a preferably cylindrical tablet lies with an end face on the channel opening and thus preventing the tablets from sliding down. This deficiency should be countered by shaking the container.

However, since most of the tablets stored in such containers are pressed from powder and thus against impact are very sensitive, shaking the container should be avoided at all costs. The rubbed off by shaking powdery tablet substance penetrates the guide of the slide and leads to the jamming of the Slide in the housing.

The inventors set themselves the task of creating a storage container to create the type described above, which allows that located in a container Tablets without shaking the container by operating a slide connected to a push button Individually issued, with an easy-to-use and easy to manufacture and inexpensive one manufacturable form is to be guaranteed.

This object is achieved according to the invention in that the storage space is slightly inclined towards the center of the container by two Sloping surfaces is divided and that the sloping surfaces merge into a gap-shaped channel partially filled by a slide, which then remaining gap width is preferably somewhat greater than the thickness of a tablet.

Advantageous design options are described in the subclaims.

In the storage container according to the invention is thus the special design and guidance of the slide ensures that each time the push button is pressed also only 1 tablet is released. The elevations and / or depressions on the one facing the storage space

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be aligned so that they are without shaking and knocking
in the formed by the on the slide plate
curved projection limited gap
slide. Anyone coming into contact with the tablets
Parts are shaped so that a crush or a
Damage to the tablets is impossible.

The shape of the tablets plays a role in the I according to the invention

Solution doesn't matter. In the exemplary embodiment the '

the most difficult form for a separation, a cube, I

chooses. }

A jamming of the slide part by powdery residues I

in the housing is practically not possible, since all surfaces i

are designed inclined and thus the powder granules from |

can leak out of the housing. ■

The invention is explained below with reference to an embodiment

Approximate example illustrated figures explained in more detail. i

Figure 1 shows a cross section of the storage container <

in rest position according to line I - I. ■

Figure 2 shows the container according to Figure 1 at

button pressed.

FIG. 3 shows the container according to FIG

resetting the button. 5

Figure 4 shows the container in the rest position with slipped tablets.

FIG. 5 shows a top view of the container with the lid removed.

FIG. 6 shows a sectional view of the container along the line VI - VI.

The container (3) shown has a cylindrical shape Outer jacket that has no bottom on the underside. The container is divided by two inclined surfaces (5.5 *) in the storage room (8) and the area for the mechanics. The inclined surfaces (5.5 ') go into each a vertical wall (23, 23 ')' between these two Walls (23, 23 '), the guide or guide plates (6, 9) and the closure strip (2) are mounted in such a way that the slide (2o) consisting of a vertical plate (2o), guide plate (11), push button (1o) and bar (16) is easily movable against the pressure of the spring (19).

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The guide plates (6, 9, 11) are designed so thick that the tablets can easily fall into the space delimited by the plates.

The functional sequence is shown in Figures 1-4. The following can be used based on the figures explained:

The storage space (8) is filled with tablets (7). By pressing the button (1o). the tablets resting on the edge provided with elevations (12) and / or depressions (13) are moved and can - if there is space - slide into the slot-shaped feed space. At the same time, the tablets (7) located in the gap-shaped feed space are raised by forcibly sliding up the incline or curve of the guide plates (6, 11). The height of the blade-shaped lower edge of the guide plate (11) is adapted to the height of the tablet (7), ie the lower edge engages precisely between two tablets without damaging one. When the button (1o) is fully depressed, the opening (4) in the strip (16) is exposed, ie it is no longer covered by the closure strip (2) and the tablet (7 ¹ ) can be removed. So that the tablet (7 ") cannot be damaged by the movement of the slide

the bar (16) in the area (15) of the opening (4) to the opening designed sloping downwards. So comes the

Tablet (7 ") not in contact with the edge of the opening (4)

tact.

After releasing the button (1o) it returns

ι by the force of the spring (19) in its starting position

ρ back.

f Now the tablet (7 ") can be inserted into the opening (4) of the

' Slip <1o bar (16). By moving the slide

(2o) are - as already stated - all tablets (7) more or less in motion and thus automatically slide into the spaces freed by the removed tablets.
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After the storage space (8) has been filled, the container (3) is closed with the lid (1). The storage container As a so-called disposable device, it can of course also be covered by a welded-on film. 2o

At the lower edge of the push button (1o) is a so-called Freshness seal (26) is provided, which shears off when the button (1o) is pressed for the first time. This is for ensures the customer that the storage container was unused at the time of purchase and thus the filling quantity is guaranteed.

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Claims (9)

Gerold Anderka Holsteiner Chausses 439 Ellerbek May 1982 Storage container with device for separating tablets Claims 1. Storage container with a device for separating Tablets, characterized in that the storage space (8) has two inclined surfaces slightly inclined towards the center of the container (5.5 ·) and that the inclined surfaces (5.5 ') in a gap-shaped channel (24) partially filled by a slide (2o), the then remaining The gap width is preferably somewhat greater than the thickness of a tablet. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the slide (2o) from a vertical with elevations provided from the edge facing the storage space (8) (12) and / or wells (13) equipped plate, a reject or guide surface (11), a push button (1o) and a bar (16). 3. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the deflecting or guiding surface (11) is designed in the form of a rising curve is. ₅ a 4. Device according to one or more of the preceding Proverbs, characterized in that one tablet (7 ¹ ) receiving strip (16) of the slide (2o) with a ner opening (4) which widens downwards is. 5. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the top of the strip (16) in the region of the opening (4) with a slight towards the opening (4) sloping sloping surface (15) is equipped. 6. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the storage container (8) one is provided with an inclined or guide edge (29) the slide plate (2o) centering guide wall (6) is provided. 7. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a seal (26) is molded onto the pushbutton (1o). 8. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the push button i, § (1o) a rod-shaped return spring (19) is formed. I. 9. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressure surface of the push button (1o) is adapted to the external shape of the container (3) is. 1o. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the pushbutton (1o) or on the bar (16) a springy and automatic Stop (14) preventing the pushbutton (1o) and the slide (2o) from slipping out is provided is.