EP2575732B1 - Dosing device for pill-shaped medicaments - Google Patents

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EP2575732B1
EP2575732B1 EP11726651.0A EP11726651A EP2575732B1 EP 2575732 B1 EP2575732 B1 EP 2575732B1 EP 11726651 A EP11726651 A EP 11726651A EP 2575732 B1 EP2575732 B1 EP 2575732B1
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  • the invention relates to a metering device for pill-shaped medicaments as a combination of storage device and a splitting device with a common can bottom part, wherein the storage device is arranged with the splitter in series and the splitter at the end of the row,
  • a pill splitter allows a clean cut. This is in contrast, if the cut is tried for example with a knife by hand.
  • the DE 20 2007 018 559 shows a known example of a weekly dispenser for medicines with a storage device with seven small storage boxes.
  • a weekly dispenser for medicines consisting of a rectangular base with 7 surfaces, which are divided by partitions, and each have their own hinged lid, so that each compartment can be operated individually.
  • the compartments are designed in the lower part of the weekly dosing with an equally large rectangular floor plan, wherein at least one longitudinal side of the lower part namely has the removal side, an outwardly curved wall.
  • the upper edge of all partitions has in its longitudinal extent a uniform curvature with a radius R, and to fit the 7 dimensionally stable and elastic cover that cover the 7 compartments and close.
  • the US-PA 2009/183373 show a splitting device consisting of a lower part with two cutting guides and a single storage compartment. At the lower part of a hinged lid with integrated cutting blade is connected, so that after inserting a single pill this can be split by a Zuklappière.
  • the US-P. 2005/0045519 suggests a combination of a storage box for seven days of the week as well as a splitting facility.
  • Each of the storage boxes has an individual hinged lid and is mounted in two rows with a common base. At the end of a row, the splitter is arranged.
  • the EP 0 313 939 A2 shows a combination of a pill divider with a reservoir.
  • the solutions of the prior art is that either two separate containers must be used, or that in a combination of a storage device with a splitter with common box bottom part, the function of the splitter is not optimal.
  • the inventive solution is characterized in that the splitting device is further formed with a cutting guide an extended cutting bracket with integrated cutting blade.
  • the metering devices can be significantly improved in various respects.
  • Already first model solutions showed that the handling is greatly improved.
  • the patient removes one or two of the correct pills from the storage box, places one pill in the splitter, splits the pill, and then optionally a second.
  • the storage box serves as a holder for one hand, the cutting process is carried out with the other hand, as well as the insertion of the pile and the removal of half a pill.
  • Preparing half a pill is done in seconds.
  • the patient is consciously guided. Now I take a pill for the Monday, put this immediately in the Pillenspalter and have a real half ready for taking. The whole runs off without hand changes as with two separate aids, accordingly the thinking process, this particularly with patients with bad concentration.
  • the splitting device has an elongated cutting handle with integrated cutting blade.
  • the entire box base with the boxes is made in one piece, most preferably as a one-piece injection molded part.
  • the production as injection molding has compared to a deep-drawing process with sheet metal the great advantage that appealing colors selectable and high sterility can be ensured by the hot melt in one operation.
  • the splitting device is formed as a separate box with a cutting guide, further comprising a hinged lid with integrated cutting blade, wherein with the Zuklappterrorism a inserted between the cutting guide pill is splittable.
  • the cutting guides are formed from two lateral tension springs, which are preferably part of the lower part of the box, such that an inserted pill is immediately ready for the cut.
  • Each of the small boxes can be formed lockable according to a first embodiment by a hinged lid, each of the small boxes is individually lockable.
  • the plurality of small boxes are designed as storage boxes for different drugs, where appropriate, with appropriate labeling.
  • a plurality of small boxes may have a common lid, which is designed as a hinged lid or as a sliding lid. According to another solution, all small boxes have a common lid. In practice, the majority of small boxes can be held in one hand, with the other hand after inserting a single pill in the splitter of the cutting process is feasible.
  • the small box has seven storage boxes corresponding to the days of a week.
  • FIGS. 1a to 1c and 2a to 2c Like from the Figures 1b and 1c is clearly visible, is located on the left a single storage box 1 and quite a splitter 2 which is not part of the invention.
  • the small box 1 is so wide that with a finger easily a single pill is removable.
  • the gap device 2 is about twice as wide. Both boxes have a common box base 3.
  • the storage box 1 is provided with an individual hinged lid 4, which is provided in the rear part with a hinge 5 and the front with a latching nose 6 with the box base.
  • the splitter 2 also has an openable and hinged lid 7, and is provided with the mark CUT. In the FIGS. 2a to 2c the splitter is shown alone.
  • the Figure 2c shows the splitter perspective in the open state and is ready for the insertion of a pill. 8
  • the pill 8 is just inserted straight on the cutting bottom surface 9 after it has been removed from the small box 1.
  • the pill 8 is subsequently pushed with a finger between the two lateral tension springs 10 and 10 'to the rear and clamped.
  • the lid 7 is folded according to arrow 12 with a fixed therein cutting blade 11, so that the pill 8 is divided by the cutting blade 11 in two halves.
  • the cutting blade 11 penetrates easily into a slot 13 in the cutting bottom surface 9, which additionally ensures a clean cut.
  • two side covers 14 and 15 moved together with the cover 7 ensure that nothing falls outwards from the pill 8.
  • the tension springs 10, 10 'support with their mobility according to arrow 16 a clean cut.
  • the cover 7 has a ribbed portion 17 for a good grip when cutting and a latching nose 6 as in the hinged lid 4, so that nothing is inadvertently lost from the contents.
  • FIGS. 3a to 3c show an embodiment for small pills that is not part of the invention.
  • the box base 3 is in one piece. All 7 small boxes are opened and closed simultaneously with a common hinged lid 20.
  • the hinged lid 20 is labeled 7 days a week with MO (Monday), DI (Tuesday), MI (Wednesday), etc.
  • MO Monday
  • DI Tinuesday
  • MI Wednesday
  • the handling is analogously to the solution according to the Figures 1a, 1b and 1c .
  • the big advantage of this solution is that the handling, without the dosing device must be placed on a table very comfortable.
  • FIG. 4a shows an exploded view with the main elements of a whole dosing device according to the invention. It shows a box base 3, a hinge strip 21 with the individual hinged lids 4 for the small boxes also cutting bracket 22 and an axis 23 for the hinge point 24 to the box base 3. As from the FIGS. 4a it can be seen, both the splitter 2 and the small boxes 1 in a row.
  • the cutting bracket 22 extends over the entire length of the box base 3.
  • On the right side of the box base is a latching point 25 for the engagement of the cutting bracket 22, by means of a latch 26, as a secure closure over all small boxes, including the individual hinged lids. 4
  • FIG. 4b shows a metering device according to the invention in the closed state.
  • the cutting bracket 22 is on its substantial Läge an opening 27, so that it can be seen even when the metering device is closed, whether pills are present in the storage device.
  • the Figure 4c show the FIG. 4b in the open state, with a small box 1 is open.
  • FIG. 5a shows the lower part of the box 3 with the splitter 2 and above the not yet mounted hinge strip 21 with the hinged hinged lids attached thereto 4.
  • the hinge strip 21 is mounted on the box base 3.
  • FIG. 6a shows a metering device according to the invention in a longitudinal section, wherein the latching nose 26 is engaged in the latching point 25.
  • FIG. 6b is a bottom view of a whole metering device.
  • FIG. 7 shows a metering device with three small boxes without cutting bracket, which is not part of the invention.
  • FIG. 8 seven storage boxes 1 are arranged in two rows 28 and 29, wherein in the row 29, the splitter 2 is arranged.
  • the solution according to the FIG. 8 has the advantage that the whole dosing device has the size of about a cigarette pack.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Dosiervorrichtung für pillenförmige Medikamente als Kombination von Vorratseinrichtung sowie einer Spalteinrichtung mit einem gemeinsamen Dosenunterteil, wobei die Vorratseinrichtung mit der Spalteinrichtung in Reihe und die Spalteinrichtung am Ende der Reihe angeordnet ist,The invention relates to a metering device for pill-shaped medicaments as a combination of storage device and a splitting device with a common can bottom part, wherein the storage device is arranged with the splitter in series and the splitter at the end of the row,

Viele Person nehmen im Laufe des Tages eine der mehreren pillenförmigen einzelne Medikamente zu sich. Zu diesem Zwecke können die Medikamente in der Originalverpackung, sei es in einer Handtasche oder einer Westentasche mitgenommen und nach Erfordernis eingenommen werden. Oft muss die Person nach ärztlicher Vorgabe mehrere bzw. viele unterschiedliche Medikamente täglich zu sich nehmen. Besonders bei solchen Patienten die erst am Abend vor der Bettruhe diese einnehmen müssen, ist das Bild eines Nachttisches voll von Fläschchen sowie Medikamentenoriginalschachteln sehr wohl bekannt.Many people in the course of the day take one of several pill-shaped single medications. For this purpose, the medicines can be taken in the original packaging, be it in a handbag or a vest pocket, and taken as required. Often the person must take several or many different drugs daily according to medical prescription. Especially in those patients who have to take this until the evening before bed rest, the image of a bedside table full of vials and drug boxes is very well known.

In der jüngeren Zeit wurden zusätzliche Hilfsmittel geschaffen. Dabei sind mehrere Kleinboxen nebeneinander zu einer gemeinsamen Vorratsboxe verbunden und mit je einzelnen Deckel verschliessbar. Bei einer der am meisten verbreiteten Lösung ist dabei entsprechend der sieben Wochentage eine grössere Vorratsboxe mit sieben einzelnen verschliessbaren Kleinboxen vereinigt konzipiert. Auf jedem der Kleinboxen werden auf einem Klappdeckel die Wochentage z.B. MO, DI, MI, usw. beschriftet. In der Praxis haben sich die Vorratsboxen gut bewährt, vor allem dann, wenn je nach Wochentag unterschiedliche Medikamente genommen werden müssen. Die einzelnen Kleinboxen können nach Bedarf nachgefüllt werden. Der Patient erhält damit eine wertvolle Gedächtnishilfe. Er fragt sich nach dem Wochentag und entnimmt aus der Vorratsbox die richtige Pille.More recently, additional aids have been created. Several small boxes are connected side by side to a common storage box and closed with each lid. In one of the most common solution, a larger storage box with seven individual lockable small boxes is designed according to the seven days of the week. On each of the small boxes on a hinged lid the days of the week eg MO, DI, MI, etc. are labeled. In practice, the storage boxes have worked well, especially if, depending on the day of the week different medicines must be taken. The individual small boxes can be refilled as needed. Of the Patient thus receives a valuable reminder. He wonders about the day of the week and takes the right pill from the storage box.

Eine weitere bekannte Hilfe liegt darin, dass in dem häufigen Fall, wo der Patient momentan nur die Hälfte einer Pille einnehmen soll, ein Pillenspalter angeboten wird. Ein Pillenspalter gestattet einen sauberen Schnitt. Dies im Unterschied, wenn der Schnitt etwa z.B mit einem Messer von Hand versucht wird.Another known help is that in the frequent case where the patient is currently only supposed to take half of a pill, a pill splitter is offered. A pill splitter allows a clean cut. This is in contrast, if the cut is tried for example with a knife by hand.

Die beiden Hilfen haben sich in der Praxis bereits über Jahrzehnte gut durchgesetzt und werden teils zu den Medikamenten kostenlos dem Kunden abgegeben.The two aids have been well established in practice for decades and are sometimes delivered to the customer for free to the medication.

Die DE 20 2007 018 559 zeigt ein bekanntes Beispiel eines Wochendosierers für Medikamente mit einer Vorratseinrichtung mit sieben kleinen Vorratsboxen. Es wird ein Wochendosierer für Medikamente vorgeschlagen, bestehend aus einem rechteckigen Unterteil mit 7 Flächen, die durch Trennwände unterteilt sind, und jeweils einen eigenen Klappbaren Deckel besitzen, so dass jedes Fach einzeln bedienbar ist. Die Fächer sind im Unterteil des Wochendosierers mit einem gleichgrossen rechteckigen Grundriss ausgeführt, wobei zumindest eine Längsseite des Unterteils nämlich die Entnahmeseite, eine nach aussen gebogene Wandung besitzt. Der obere Rand aller Trennwände weist in seiner Längserstreckung eine gleichmässige Krümmung mit einem Radius R auf, und dazu passfähig die 7 formstabilen und elastischen Deckel, die die 7 Fächer abdecken und verschliessen.The DE 20 2007 018 559 shows a known example of a weekly dispenser for medicines with a storage device with seven small storage boxes. There is proposed a weekly dispenser for medicines, consisting of a rectangular base with 7 surfaces, which are divided by partitions, and each have their own hinged lid, so that each compartment can be operated individually. The compartments are designed in the lower part of the weekly dosing with an equally large rectangular floor plan, wherein at least one longitudinal side of the lower part namely has the removal side, an outwardly curved wall. The upper edge of all partitions has in its longitudinal extent a uniform curvature with a radius R, and to fit the 7 dimensionally stable and elastic cover that cover the 7 compartments and close.

Die US-PA 2009/183373 zeig eine Spalteinrichtung bestehend aus einem Unterteil mit zwei Schneidführungen sowie einem einzelnen Vorratsfach. An dem Unterteil ist gelenkig ein Klappdeckel mit integriertem Schneidmesser verbunden, so dass nach Einlegen einer einzelnen Pille diese durch eine Zuklappbewegung spaltbar ist.The US-PA 2009/183373 show a splitting device consisting of a lower part with two cutting guides and a single storage compartment. At the lower part of a hinged lid with integrated cutting blade is connected, so that after inserting a single pill this can be split by a Zuklappbewegung.

Die US-PA 2005/0045519 schlägt eine Kombination einer Vorratsboxe für sieben Wochentage sowie Spalteinrichtung. Jede der Vorratsboxen weist einen individuellen Klappdeckelauf und sind in zwei Reihen mit einem gemeinsamen Unterteil angebracht. Am Ende einer Reihe ist die Spalteinrichtung angeordnet. Nachteilig beiThe US-P. 2005/0045519 suggests a combination of a storage box for seven days of the week as well as a splitting facility. Each of the storage boxes has an individual hinged lid and is mounted in two rows with a common base. At the end of a row, the splitter is arranged. A disadvantage of

Die EP 0 313 939 A2 zeigt eine Kombination eines Pillenteilers mit ein Vorratsbehälter.
den Lösungen des Standes der Technik ist, dass entweder zwei getrennte Behälter benutzt werden müssen, oder dass bei einer Kombination einer Vorratseinrichtung mit einer Spalteinrichtung mit gemeinsamem Boxenunterteil die Funktion der Spalteinrichtung nicht optimal ist.The EP 0 313 939 A2 shows a combination of a pill divider with a reservoir.
The solutions of the prior art is that either two separate containers must be used, or that in a combination of a storage device with a splitter with common box bottom part, the function of the splitter is not optimal.

Die Erfinder hatten sich nun die Aufgabe gestellt, nach Mittel und Wegen zu suchen, wie dem Benutzer ein noch besserer Komfort angeboten werden könnte, jedoch mit optimaler Spaltfunktion.The inventors had now taken on the task to look for ways and means, as the user even better comfort could be offered, but with optimum cleavage function.

Die erfindungsgemässe Lösung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Spalteinrichtung mit einer Schneidführung ferner einen verlängerten Schneidbügel mit integriertem Schneidmesser ausgebildet ist.The inventive solution is characterized in that the splitting device is further formed with a cutting guide an extended cutting bracket with integrated cutting blade.

Von den Erfindern ist erkannt worden, dass im Rahmen des von der Anmelderin bekannten Standes der Technik die Dosiervorrichtungen massgeblich in verschiedener Hinsicht verbessert werden können. Bereits erste Musterlösungen zeigten, dass das Handling stark verbessert wird. Der Patient entnimmt der Vorratsbox eine oder zwei der richtigen Pillen, legt eine Pille in den Spalter, spaltet die Pille, und danach gegebenenfalls eine zweite. Während dem Schneidvorgang dient die Vorratsbox als Halter für die eine Hand, der Schneidvorgang wird mit der anderen Hand durchgeführt, ebenso das Einlegen der Pile und das Herausnehmen einer halben Pille. Das Vorbereiten einer halben Pille erfolgt im Rahmen von Sekunden. Der Patient wird bewusst gelenkt. Jetzt entnehme ich eine Pille für den Montag, lege diese sofort in den Pillenspalter und habe eine richtige Hälfte bereit für die Einnahme. Das ganze Läuft ohne Handwechsel wie bei zwei gesonderte Hilfen ab, sinngemäss der Denkvorgang, dies besonders bei Patienten mit schlechter Konzentration.It has been recognized by the inventors that within the scope of the prior art known to the Applicant, the metering devices can be significantly improved in various respects. Already first model solutions showed that the handling is greatly improved. The patient removes one or two of the correct pills from the storage box, places one pill in the splitter, splits the pill, and then optionally a second. During the cutting process, the storage box serves as a holder for one hand, the cutting process is carried out with the other hand, as well as the insertion of the pile and the removal of half a pill. Preparing half a pill is done in seconds. The patient is consciously guided. Now I take a pill for the Monday, put this immediately in the Pillenspalter and have a real half ready for taking. The whole runs off without hand changes as with two separate aids, accordingly the thinking process, this particularly with patients with bad concentration.

Ein ganz besonderes Kennzeichen der neuen Erfindung liegt darin, dass in der Kombination die Spalteinrichtung einen verlängerten Schneidbügel mit integriertem Schneidmesser aufweist. Damit können nun auch grosse relativ hart gepresste Pillen ohne extremen Kraftaufwand gespalten werden.A very special feature of the new invention is that in the combination, the splitting device has an elongated cutting handle with integrated cutting blade. Thus, even large relatively hard-pressed pills can be split without extreme effort.

Die neue Erfindung gestattet eine ganze Anzahl vorteilhafter Ausgestaltungen. Es wird dazu auf die Ansprüche 2 und 14 Bezug genommen.The new invention allows a number of advantageous embodiments. Reference is made to claims 2 and 14.

Das ganze Boxenunterteil mit den Boxen wird einstückig, ganz besonders bevorzugt als einstückiges Spritzgiessteil hergestellt. Das Herstellen als Spritzgiessteil hat gegenüber einem Tiefziehvorgang mit Blech den grossen Vorteil, dass in einem Vorgang auch ansprechende Farben wählbar und eine hohe Sterilität durch die heisse Schmelze sicherstellbar ist.The entire box base with the boxes is made in one piece, most preferably as a one-piece injection molded part. The production as injection molding has compared to a deep-drawing process with sheet metal the great advantage that appealing colors selectable and high sterility can be ensured by the hot melt in one operation.

Bevorzugt wird die Spalteinrichtung als separate Boxe mit einer Schneidführung, ferner einem Klappdeckel mit integriertem Schneidmesser ausgebildet, wobei mit der Zuklappbewegung eine zwischen die Schneidführung eingelegte Pille spaltbar ist. Dabei werden die Schneidführungen aus zwei seitlichen Spannfedern, welche bevorzugt Teil den Boxenunterteiles sind, gebildet, derart, dass eine eingesetzte Pille sofort bereit ist für den Schnitt ist. Jede der Kleinboxen kann gemäss einer ersten Ausgestaltung durch einen Klappdeckel verschliessbar ausgebildet werden, wobei jede der Kleinboxen einzeln verschliessbar ist. Bevorzugt werden die Mehrzahl der Kleinboxen als Vorratsboxen für unterschiedliche Medikamente gegebenenfalls mit entsprechender Beschriftung ausgebildet.Preferably, the splitting device is formed as a separate box with a cutting guide, further comprising a hinged lid with integrated cutting blade, wherein with the Zuklappbewegung a inserted between the cutting guide pill is splittable. In this case, the cutting guides are formed from two lateral tension springs, which are preferably part of the lower part of the box, such that an inserted pill is immediately ready for the cut. Each of the small boxes can be formed lockable according to a first embodiment by a hinged lid, each of the small boxes is individually lockable. Preferably, the plurality of small boxes are designed as storage boxes for different drugs, where appropriate, with appropriate labeling.

Gemäss einer anderen Ausgestaltung können mehrere Kleinboxen einen gemeinsamen Deckel aufweisen, der als Klappdeckel oder als Schiebedeckel ausgebildet ist. Gemäss einer weiteren Lösung weisen alle Kleinboxen einen gemeinsamen Deckel auf. Im Praxiseinsatz können die Mehrzahl der Kleinboxen in einer Hand gehalten werden, wobei mit der anderen Hand nach Einlegen einer einzelnen Pille in die Spalteinrichtung der Schneidvorgang durchführbar ist.According to another embodiment, a plurality of small boxes may have a common lid, which is designed as a hinged lid or as a sliding lid. According to another solution, all small boxes have a common lid. In practice, the majority of small boxes can be held in one hand, with the other hand after inserting a single pill in the splitter of the cutting process is feasible.

Baulich können die Kleinboxen sowie die Spalteinrichtung auf verschiedene Art und Weise kombiniert werden:

  • z.B. alle Kleinboxen mit der Spalteinrichtung in einer oder zwei Reihen, und der Spalteinrichtung am Ende einer Reihe angeordnet sind.
Structurally, the small boxes and the splitting device can be combined in different ways:
  • For example, all small boxes with the splitter in one or two rows, and the splitter are arranged at the end of a row.

Ganz besonders bevorzugt weist die Kleinboxe sieben Vorratsboxen entsprechend den Tagen einer Woche auf.Most preferably, the small box has seven storage boxes corresponding to the days of a week.

Die Erfindung wird nun mit einem Ausführungsbeispiel mit weiteren Einzelheiten erläutert:

die Figuren 1a, 1b und 1c
ein Beispiel einer Dosiereinrichtung, die nicht Teil der Erfindung ist mit Kombination von einer einzelnen Vorratsboxe mit einer Spalteinrichtung; die Figur 1c perspektivisch dargestellt;
die Figuren 2a, 2b und 2c
eine einzelne Pillenspalteinrichtung, die nicht Teil der Erfindung ist, die Figur 2c in Perspektive;
die Figuren 3a, 3b und 3c
ein Beispiel einer Dosiervorrichtung, die nicht Teil der Erfindung ist einer Kombination von 7 einzelnen Vorratsboxen an einer Endseite mit einem gemeinsamen Klappdeckel für alle Vorratsboxen;
die Figur 4a
eine ganz besonders vorteilhafte erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung mit einem verlängerten Schneidbügel in einer Explosionsdarstellung für die Einzelteile;
die Figur 4b
die Dosiervorrichtung gemäss Figur 4a in zusammengebautem Zustand;
die Figur 4c
die Figur 4b jedoch mit geöffnetem Schneidbügel;
die Figur 5a
das Boxenunterteil mit der Spalteinrichtung sowie sieben Vor ratsboxen mit einer gemeinsamen Scharnierleiste mit einzelnen Klappdeckeln für die Kleinboxen;
die Figur 5b
die Lösung gemäss Figur 5a mit aufgesetzten Klappdeckeln;
die Figur 6a
einen Schnitt längs über eine ganze Dosiervorrichtung;
die Figur 6b
eine Dosiervorrichtung gemäss den Figuren 5 und 6 von unten gesehen;
die Figur 7
eine Dosiervorrichtung, die nicht Teil der Erfindung ist mit drei Kleinboxen;
die Figur 8
eine Dosiervorrichtung mit sieben Kleinboxen auf zwei Reihen.
The invention will now be explained with an embodiment with further details:
Figures 1a, 1b and 1c
an example of a metering device, which is not part of the invention with combination of a single storage box with a splitter; the Figure 1c shown in perspective;
Figures 2a, 2b and 2c
a single pill splitter, which is not part of the invention, the Figure 2c in perspective;
Figures 3a, 3b and 3c
an example of a metering device, which is not part of the invention is a combination of 7 individual storage boxes on one end side with a common hinged lid for all storage boxes;
the figure 4a
a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention with an elongated cutting bracket in an exploded view of the items;
Figure 4b
the metering device according to FIG. 4a in assembled condition;
Figure 4c
the FIG. 4b but with the cutting bar open;
the figure 5a
the bottom of the box with the splitting device and seven storage boxes before with a common hinge strip with individual hinged lids for the small boxes;
Figure 5b
the solution according to FIG. 5a with attached hinged lids;
Figure 6a
a section along a whole metering device;
Figure 6b
a metering device according to the Figures 5 and 6 seen from below;
the figure 7
a metering device, which is not part of the invention with three small boxes;
the figure 8
a dosing device with seven small boxes on two rows.

In der Folge wird auf die Figuren 1a bis 1c sowie 2a bis 2c Bezug genommen. Wie aus den Figuren 1b und 1c deutlich ersichtlich ist, befindet sich links eine einzelne Vorratsbox 1 und recht eine Spalteinrichtung 2 die nicht Teil der Erfindung ist. Die Kleinbox 1 ist so breit, dass mit einem Finger leicht eine einzelne Pille herausnehmbar ist. Die Spaltvorrichtung 2 ist etwa doppelt so breit. Beide Boxen haben ein gemeinsamen Boxenunterteil 3. Die Vorratsbox 1 ist mit einem individuellen Klappdeckel 4 versehen, welcher im hinteren Teil mit einem Scharnier 5 und vorne mit einer Einrastnase 6 mit dem Boxenunterteil versehen ist. Die Spalteinrichtung 2 weist ebenfalls einen auf- und zuklappbaren Deckel 7 auf, und ist mit dem Vermerk CUT versehen. In den Figuren 2a bis 2c ist die Spalteinrichtung allein dargestellt. Die Figur 2c zeigt die Spalteinrichtung perspektivisch in geöffnetem Zustand und ist bereit für die Einlage einer Pille 8.In the consequence becomes on the FIGS. 1a to 1c and 2a to 2c. Like from the Figures 1b and 1c is clearly visible, is located on the left a single storage box 1 and quite a splitter 2 which is not part of the invention. The small box 1 is so wide that with a finger easily a single pill is removable. The gap device 2 is about twice as wide. Both boxes have a common box base 3. The storage box 1 is provided with an individual hinged lid 4, which is provided in the rear part with a hinge 5 and the front with a latching nose 6 with the box base. The splitter 2 also has an openable and hinged lid 7, and is provided with the mark CUT. In the FIGS. 2a to 2c the splitter is shown alone. The Figure 2c shows the splitter perspective in the open state and is ready for the insertion of a pill. 8

In der Figur 2c ist die Pille 8 nur gerade auf die Schneidbodenfläche 9 eingelegt, nachdem diese aus der Kleinbox 1 entnommen wurde. Die Pille 8 wird in der Folge mit einem Finger zwischen den beiden seitlichen Spannfedern 10 und 10' nach hinten geschoben und eingeklemmt. Anschliessend wird der Deckel 7 entsprechend Pfeil 12 mit einem darin fixierten Schneidmesser 11 zugeklappt, so dass die Pille 8 vom Schneidmesser 11 in zwei Hälften geteilt wird. Das Schneidmesser 11 dringt leicht in einen Schlitz 13 in der Schneidbodenfläche 9 ein, was zusätzlich einen sauberen Schnitt gewährleistet. Während dem Schnitt stellen zwei mit dem Deckel 7 mitbewegte Seitendeckel 14 bzw. 15 sicher, dass nichts von der Pille 8 nach aussen fällt. Die Spannfedern 10, 10' unterstützen mit ihrer Beweglichkeit entsprechend Pfeil 16 einen sauberen Schnitt. Der Deckel 7 weist für einen guten Halt beim Schneiden eine gerippte Partie 17 und wie beim Klappdeckel 4 eine Einrastnase 6 auf, damit vom Inhalt nichts unbeabsichtigt verloren geht.In the Figure 2c the pill 8 is just inserted straight on the cutting bottom surface 9 after it has been removed from the small box 1. The pill 8 is subsequently pushed with a finger between the two lateral tension springs 10 and 10 'to the rear and clamped. Subsequently, the lid 7 is folded according to arrow 12 with a fixed therein cutting blade 11, so that the pill 8 is divided by the cutting blade 11 in two halves. The cutting blade 11 penetrates easily into a slot 13 in the cutting bottom surface 9, which additionally ensures a clean cut. During the cut, two side covers 14 and 15 moved together with the cover 7 ensure that nothing falls outwards from the pill 8. The tension springs 10, 10 'support with their mobility according to arrow 16 a clean cut. The cover 7 has a ribbed portion 17 for a good grip when cutting and a latching nose 6 as in the hinged lid 4, so that nothing is inadvertently lost from the contents.

Die Figuren 3a bis 3c zeigen eine Ausgestaltung für kleine Pillen die nicht Teil der Erfindung ist. Wie schon aus den drei Figuren ersichtlich ist, wird für eine Lösung mit 7 Kleinboxen sowie die Spalteinrichtung die kleinstmögliche Anzahl Einzelteile für die Herstellung der ganzen Dosiervorrichtung benötigt. Das Boxenunterteil 3 ist dabei einstückig. Alle 7 Kleinboxen werden mit einem gemeinsamen Klappdeckel 20 gleichzeitig geöffnet und geschlossen. Der Klappdeckel 20 ist entsprechend 7 Wochentagen mit MO (Montag), DI (Dienstag), MI (Mittwoch), usw. beschriftet. Im übrigen ist die Handhabung sinngemäss zu der Lösung gemäss den Figuren 1a, 1b und 1c. Der grosse Vorteil dieser Lösung liegt darin, dass das Handling, ohne dass die Dosiervorrichtung auf einem Tisch gelegt werden muss sehr komfortabel.The FIGS. 3a to 3c show an embodiment for small pills that is not part of the invention. As can be seen from the three figures, for a solution with 7 small boxes and the splitter the smallest possible number of items for the production of the whole Metering required. The box base 3 is in one piece. All 7 small boxes are opened and closed simultaneously with a common hinged lid 20. The hinged lid 20 is labeled 7 days a week with MO (Monday), DI (Tuesday), MI (Wednesday), etc. Moreover, the handling is analogously to the solution according to the Figures 1a, 1b and 1c , The big advantage of this solution is that the handling, without the dosing device must be placed on a table very comfortable.

Die Figur 4a zeigt eine Explosionsdarstellung mit den Hauptelementen einer ganzen erfindungsgemäßen Dosiervorrichtung. Sie zeigt ein Boxenunterteil 3, eine Scharnierleiste 21 mit den einzelnen Klappdeckeln 4 für die Kleinboxen ferner Schneidbügel 22 sowie eine Axe 23 für die Gelenkstelle 24 an dem Boxenunterteil 3. Wie aus den Figuren 4a ersichtlich ist, sowohl die Spalteinrichtung 2 sowie die Kleinboxen 1 in eine Reihe. Der Schneidbügel 22 erstreckt sich über ganze Länge des Boxenunterteils 3. Auf der rechten Seite des Boxenunterteiles befindet sich eine Raststelle 25 für das Einrasten des Schneidbügels 22, mittels einer Rastnase 26, als sicheren Verschluss über allen Kleinboxen, also auch über den einzelnen Klappdeckeln 4.The FIG. 4a shows an exploded view with the main elements of a whole dosing device according to the invention. It shows a box base 3, a hinge strip 21 with the individual hinged lids 4 for the small boxes also cutting bracket 22 and an axis 23 for the hinge point 24 to the box base 3. As from the FIGS. 4a it can be seen, both the splitter 2 and the small boxes 1 in a row. The cutting bracket 22 extends over the entire length of the box base 3. On the right side of the box base is a latching point 25 for the engagement of the cutting bracket 22, by means of a latch 26, as a secure closure over all small boxes, including the individual hinged lids. 4

Die Figur 4b zeigt eine erfindungsgemaßen Dosiervorrichtung in geschlossenem Zustand. Im Schneidbügel 22 ist über seine wesentliche Läge eine Durchbrechung 27, damit erkennt man auch bei geschlossener Dosiervorrichtung, ob in der Vorratseinrichtung Pillen vorhanden sind.The FIG. 4b shows a metering device according to the invention in the closed state. In the cutting bracket 22 is on its substantial Läge an opening 27, so that it can be seen even when the metering device is closed, whether pills are present in the storage device.

Die Figur 4c zeigt die Figur 4b in geöffnetem Zustand, wobei eine Kleinboxe 1 geöffnet ist.The Figure 4c show the FIG. 4b in the open state, with a small box 1 is open.

Die Figur 5a zeigt das Boxenunterteil 3 mit der Spalteinrichtung 2 und darüber die noch nicht montierte Scharnierleiste 21 mit den daran gelenkig angebrachten Klappdeckeln 4. In der Figur 5b ist die Scharnierleiste 21 am Boxenunterteil 3 montiert.The FIG. 5a shows the lower part of the box 3 with the splitter 2 and above the not yet mounted hinge strip 21 with the hinged hinged lids attached thereto 4. In the FIG. 5b the hinge strip 21 is mounted on the box base 3.

Die Figur 6a zeigt eine erfindungsgemäßen Dosiereinrichtung in einem Längsschnitt, wobei die Rastnase 26 in der Raststelle 25 eingerastet ist. Die Figur 6b ist eine Ansicht von unten einer ganzen Dosiereinrichtung.The FIG. 6a shows a metering device according to the invention in a longitudinal section, wherein the latching nose 26 is engaged in the latching point 25. The FIG. 6b is a bottom view of a whole metering device.

Die Figur 7 zeigt eine Dosiervorrichtung mit drei Kleinboxen ohne Schneidbügel , die nicht Teil der Erfindung ist.The FIG. 7 shows a metering device with three small boxes without cutting bracket, which is not part of the invention.

Bei der Figur 8 sind sieben Vorratsboxen 1 in zwei Reihen 28 und 29 angeordnet, wobei in die Reihe 29 auch die Spalteinrichtung 2 angeordnet ist. Die Lösung gemäss der Figur 8 hat den Vorteil, dass die ganze Dosiervorrichtung die Grösse etwa einer Zigarettenschachtel hat.In the FIG. 8 seven storage boxes 1 are arranged in two rows 28 and 29, wherein in the row 29, the splitter 2 is arranged. The solution according to the FIG. 8 has the advantage that the whole dosing device has the size of about a cigarette pack.

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  1. Dosing device for pill-shaped medicaments, being a combination of a storage device and of a splitting device with a common box base, wherein the storage device is arranged in a row with the splitting device, and the splitting device is arranged at the end of the row, and the splitting device is designed with a cutting guide (10, 10') and an extended cutting bow (22) with integrated blade, characterized in that the storage device has at least two or more storage compartments (1) which can be closed individually by flap lids (4), wherein the flap lids of the storage compartments are produced on a common hinge plate as a separate injection-moulded part, and each of the storage compartments can be closed independently of the splitting device (2).
  2. Dosing device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the storage device (1) and the splitting device (2) have a common box base, wherein the cutting bow (22) of the splitting device is connected to the box base in a hinged manner.
  3. Dosing device according to Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the cutting bow extends in the longitudinal direction of the dosing device from the hinge point across the storage compartments and is designed as an extended cutting bow (22), wherein a pill (8) inserted between the cutting guide can be split by the shutting movement of the cutting bow.
  4. Dosing device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the hinged connection of the cutting bow (22) is arranged on an end face of the dosing device or of the box base (3), wherein the cutting bow (22) extends across the whole row of the storage device.
  5. Dosing device according to Claim 4, characterized in that the cutting bow (22) is designed as a protective lid arranged over the storage compartments (1) and, at the other end from the hinge point, forms a snap-fit catch with the box base (3).
  6. Dosing device according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the box base (3) is produced as a single injection-moulded part.
  7. Dosing device according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the cutting guide (10, 10') is formed by two lateral tensioning springs, in such a way that an inserted pill (8) can be clamped in place for the cut, wherein the pill can be cut by the blade (11) over a closed base part.
  8. Dosing device according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it is basically produced from three injection-moulded parts, namely a box base (3), a cutting bow (22) and the flap lids (4) of the storage compartments (1), wherein the flap lids have a common hinge plate (21).
  9. Dosing device according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the box base (3), with the flap lids (4) of the storage compartments (1), is produced as an injection-moulded part with the common hinge plate (21).
  10. Dosing device according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the plurality of storage compartments (1) can be held in one hand, wherein the other hand can perform the cutting procedure after an individual pill (8) has been inserted into the splitting device (2).
  11. Dosing device according to one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that all the storage compartments (1) are arranged in two rows (28, 29), with one row having four and one row having three storage compartments, wherein the splitting device is arranged in the row (29) with three storage compartments.
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