JPH1025025A - Carrying device for solid formulation - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a carrying device for solid formulation, with which solid formulation can be carried from one work-stage to the other work-stage, without being contaminated, without man-power, and efficiently. SOLUTION: A carrying device is provided with a conduit 2 with a hollow part 2h, which is prepared for carrying the soiled formulation, which is discharged from a first work-stage device, to a second work-stage device, a shuttle 23, which is accommodate in the hollow part 2h of the conduit 2 in a movable manner, and a pneumatic transferring means 4, which transfers the shuttle 3 pneumatically. The conduit 2 is provided with a toss-in port 2a, through which the solid formation is tossed into the shuttle 3, and a discharge port 2b, which discharges the solid formulation which was tossed into the shuttle 3. Thus, the solid formulation which is discharged from the first work-stage device is accommodated in the shuttle 3 through the toss-in port 2a, and the shuttle 3 accommodating the solid formulation is transferred to the discharge port 2b by means of the pneumatic transferring means 4, so that the solid formulation accommodated in the shuttle 3 is discharged to the second work-stage device through the discharge port 2b.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for transferring a solid preparation for transferring a solid preparation, and more particularly, to transferring a solid preparation from one step to another step, and The present invention relates to an apparatus for transferring solid preparations that can efficiently, continuously, and sequentially transfer solid preparations without risk of contamination of the solid preparations.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There is a demand for the development of a technique for preventing contamination when a solid preparation or the like is prepared by performing GMP and then the manufactured solid preparation is transferred to a next step such as a packaging step.
Conventionally, the transfer of a solid preparation is performed by discharging the solid preparation from a first process device such as a tableting machine to a container, sealing the container, placing the sealed container on a cart, etc. It is transferred to the solid preparation storage tank of the second process device.

[0003]

By the way, in the conventional method, the solid preparation is discharged from the first process device such as a tableting machine to the container until the container is closed, and the container is opened. For example, in the solid preparation storage tank of the packaging line, when transferring the solid preparation, the solid preparation,
Because of contact with the outside air, there is a risk that the solid preparation may be contaminated even though the air in the factory is cleaned.

[0004] In addition, since the process of placing the container on a trolley and transporting it to the next process is performed exclusively by hand, there is a problem that the efficiency of transporting the solid preparation is poor. The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and from a certain step to a certain step, when transferring the solid preparation, without manual labor, the solid preparation is less likely to be contaminated, and It is an object of the present invention to propose a solid preparation transfer device capable of sequentially and surely transferring a solid preparation.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a solid preparation transfer device for transferring a solid preparation discharged from a first process device to a second process device. And a shuttle movably housed within the hollow portion of the conduit, and air transfer means for pneumatically transferring the shuttle, wherein the conduit is within the shuttle movably housed within the conduit. And a discharge port for discharging the solid preparation charged into the shuttle, and a discharge port provided in the conduit is provided for discharging the solid preparation of the first process device. Connected to the discharge port of the second process apparatus without any gap, and the solid port discharged from the discharge section of the first process apparatus. The preparation is introduced into the conduit from the input port provided in the conduit. Transferring the shuttle containing the solid preparation to a discharge port provided in a conduit by using an air transfer means, the shuttle being stored in a shuttle movably stored therein, and transferring the shuttle from the discharge port provided in the conduit to the shuttle. The solid preparation accommodated therein was discharged to the second process device.

Here, the term "solid preparation" as used herein means various solid preparations such as powders, powders, granules, granules, tablets and the like. In the apparatus for transferring a solid preparation according to claim 1, the input port provided in the conduit is connected to the discharge section provided for discharging the solid preparation in the first process device without any gap, and provided in the conduit. The outlet provided is connected to the inlet of the solid preparation of the second process apparatus without any gap, a shuttle is movably provided in the conduit, and the solid preparation is accommodated in the shuttle from the outlet of the first process apparatus, The shuttle containing the solid preparation was air-transferred to the input port of the second process apparatus, and the solid preparation contained in the shuttle was discharged to the input port of the second process apparatus. When transferring the solid preparation from the process device to the second process device, the solid preparation is not contaminated.

Further, since the solid preparation is accommodated in the shuttle and transferred, the solid preparation accommodated in the shuttle is reliably transferred from the first process unit to the second process unit in units of the shuttle. Be transported. In addition, since the transfer of the shuttle is performed by the air transfer means, no manual operation is required when the solid preparation is transferred from the first process device to the second process device.

[0008] The device for transferring a solid preparation according to claim 2 is
The shuttle of the solid preparation transfer device according to claim 1, wherein a linear body made of a tough, deformable material is provided in a longitudinal direction substantially at a central portion of the conduit, and the linear body is spaced at a predetermined interval. A plurality of valve bodies for partitioning a hollow portion of the conduit, wherein the solid preparation discharged from the discharge part of the first process device and introduced into the conduit from an inlet provided in the conduit is provided to the plurality of valve bodies. Air was sent from the air transfer means to the surface of the valve body housed between them and on one side of the valve body.

[0009] In the apparatus for transferring a solid preparation according to the second aspect, the solid preparation is accommodated between each of the plurality of valve bodies, and the solid preparation is continuously transferred from the first process device to the second process device. Since the transfer can be performed, a large amount of the solid preparation can be continuously and efficiently transferred from the first process device to the second process device in an efficient manner. According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a solid product transfer device according to the first aspect, wherein the shuttle of the solid product transfer device according to the first aspect is formed of a wire made of a tough, deformable material provided substantially in the center of the conduit in the longitudinal direction. A body, and a plurality of valve bodies provided at the wire body at a first interval and a second interval alternately and partitioning a hollow portion of the conduit, and are discharged from a discharge unit of the first process device; The solid preparation supplied into the conduit from the supply port provided in the conduit was accommodated between each of the valve bodies provided at the first interval, and provided at the second interval. Between each of the valve bodies, air is sent from the air transfer means to one surface of the pair of valve bodies forming the second interval.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a solid preparation transfer device, wherein the linear body is provided with a first interval and a second interval alternately, and a plurality of valve bodies partitioning a hollow portion of the conduit. A pair containing a solid preparation between each of the valve elements provided at a first interval and forming a second interval between each of the valve elements provided at a second interval. Since air was sent from the air transfer means to one surface of the valve body,
Since the blown air does not directly hit the solid preparation, the possibility that the blown air contaminates the solid preparation can be significantly reduced.

[0011] The device for transferring a solid preparation according to claim 4 is
Two or more air transfer means of the solid preparation transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 are provided at predetermined intervals in the conduit. In the apparatus for transferring solid preparations according to the fourth aspect, since two or more air transfer means are provided at predetermined intervals in the conduit, the transfer of the shuttle can be performed smoothly.

[0012] The device for transferring a solid preparation according to claim 5 is
In the solid preparation transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the starting end and the end of the conduit are connected, so that the shuttle can move around in the conduit. In the apparatus for transferring a solid preparation according to claim 5, since the starting end and the end of the conduit are connected to each other so that the shuttle can move around in the conduit, the first processing apparatus can be moved to the second processing apparatus. The required amount of the solid preparation can be transferred continuously and surely sequentially.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 schematically shows an example of a solid preparation transfer apparatus according to the present invention. The solid preparation transfer device 1 includes a conduit 2 having a hollow portion 2h, a shuttle 3 movably accommodated in the conduit 2, and air transfer means 4 for transferring the shuttle 3 by air.

The conduit 2 has, at a predetermined position, an inlet 2a for introducing the solid preparation into the conduit 2, and an outlet 2b for discharging the solid preparation introduced into the conduit 2. The inlet 2a has an outlet 5 of a first process device (not shown) such as a tableting machine.
b are connected so as not to form a gap. In addition, an inlet 6a of a solid preparation container (not shown) of a second process device (not shown) such as a packaging line is connected to the outlet 2b so that no gap is formed.

The outer periphery of the shuttle 3 has a shape substantially in contact with the inner periphery forming the hollow portion 2h of the conduit 2.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of such a shuttle. Explaining with reference to FIG. 2, the shuttle 3
A pair of valve bodies 3a, 3a provided at a fixed interval
And a wire 3b connecting between the pair of valve bodies 3a, 3a. Each of the pair of valve bodies 3a, 3a has its outer periphery substantially in contact with the inner periphery forming the hollow portion 2h of the conduit 2. It is formed in such a circular shape.

The wire 3b is preferably a material having flexibility and toughness. Such a material is not particularly limited. For example, a resin such as resin or stainless steel is coated with resin. And the like. Further, the shuttle 3 has an inlet 3c above it and an outlet 3d below it. And shuttle 3
At a position below the input port 2a provided in the conduit 2 (the position of the shuttle 3A indicated by an imaginary line), a solid preparation such as a solid tablet to be input from the input port 2a can be accommodated in the hollow portion 3h of the shuttle 3. It has become.

The shuttle 3 is provided at a position above a discharge port 2b provided in the conduit 2 (a position of the shuttle 3B shown by an imaginary line) at a position above the discharge port 2b.
b can be discharged to the inlet 6a of the solid preparation storage tank (not shown) of the second process apparatus (not shown). The air transfer means 4 includes a blower (not shown), a filter for cleaning air, and the like.
Is driven, the purified air having a predetermined wind speed and air volume can be blown into the hollow portion 2h of the conduit 2.

Next, the operation of the solid preparation transfer device 1 will be described. First, the shuttle 3 is connected to the starting end s of the conduit 2.
After having been housed in the conduit 2 from 2, the air transfer means 4 is connected to the start end s2 of the conduit 2. Next, the air transfer means 4 is driven to transfer the shuttle 3 air to a position below the input port 2a provided in the conduit 2 (the position of the shuttle 3A indicated by an imaginary line).

The shuttle 3 is located below the inlet 2a provided in the conduit 2 (the position of the shuttle 3A indicated by an imaginary line).
Then, a first process device (not shown) is provided in the shuttle 3 from the input port 3c provided above the shuttle 3, and provided for discharging the solid preparation after the first process. And a predetermined amount of the solid preparation discharged through the discharge section 5b and the inlet 2a of the conduit 2.

Next, by driving the air transfer means 4, the shuttle 3 is transferred by air to a position above the discharge port 2b provided in the conduit 2 (the position of the shuttle 3B indicated by imaginary lines). The shuttle 3 is located above the outlet 2b provided in the conduit 2 (the position of the shuttle 3B indicated by the imaginary line).
Then, a second process apparatus (not shown) from an outlet 3d provided below the shuttle 3 through an outlet 2b of the conduit 2.
Input port 6a of solid preparation container (not shown) for solid preparation
Then, the solid preparation contained in the shuttle 3 is discharged.

Next, by driving the air transfer means 4, the shuttle 3 is transferred by air, and is discharged together with air from the end portion e2 of the conduit 2 to the outside of the conduit 2. In the solid preparation transfer device 1, the inlet 2a provided in the conduit 2 is connected without gap to the discharge section 5b provided for discharging the solid preparation in the first process device (not shown), and , Conduit 2
The discharge port 2b provided in the second process device (not shown)
Since the solid preparation was connected to the input port 6a of the solid preparation without any gap, the first
When the solid preparation is transferred from the process device (not shown) to the second process device (not shown), the solid preparation is not contaminated.

Further, in this apparatus 1, since the solid preparation is accommodated in the shuttle 3 and transferred by air, the solid preparation is reliably left in the conduit 2 without leaving the solid preparation in the first process apparatus (FIG. (Not shown) can be batch-transferred to a second process apparatus (not shown) in shuttle units. Further, since the transfer of the shuttle 3 is performed by the air transfer means 4, manual transfer is required when transferring the solid preparation from the first process device (not shown) to the second process device (not shown). Not.

In this embodiment, the solid preparation is transported by air without connecting the start end s2 and the end end e2 of the conduit 2. However, the shuttle 3 is connected to the conduit 2 from the start end s2 of the conduit 2.
After being housed inside, the end portion e2 of the conduit 2 is connected to the middle of the conduit 2 as shown by a broken line in the figure, and further, the air transfer means 4 is connected to the start end s2 of the conduit 2, The solid preparation may be transported by air.

In this example, for the sake of simplicity, an example in which one shuttle 3 is provided is shown. However, the number of shuttles 3 is not limited to one, and two or more shuttles 3 may be connected. Needless to say. (Embodiment 2) FIG. 3 schematically shows another example of a solid preparation transfer apparatus according to the present invention.

The transfer device 11 for solid preparations has the same configuration as the transfer device 1 for solid preparations shown in FIG. 1 except for the following points. Corresponding reference numerals are assigned and description thereof will be omitted. This device 11 is different from the solid preparation transfer device 1 in that:
The following configuration is different. In this device 11, the conduit 2
Is connected to the start end s2 and the end end e2, and the conduit 2 is a closed loop.

A plurality of air transfer means 4,... Are provided at predetermined intervals in the conduit 2 via a branch pipe t4. The branch pipe t4 is obliquely connected to the conduit 2 along the direction of the airflow formed in the conduit 2 so as to form a unidirectional airflow in the conduit 2 as shown.

The shuttle 3 is provided with a wire 12 made of a tough and deformable material provided at a substantially central portion of the conduit 2 in the longitudinal direction and a predetermined interval D between the wires 12. A plurality of valve bodies 13, which partition the hollow portion 2h of the conduit 2,
... The linear body 12 has its starting end s1
2 and its terminal end e12 are connected, and the air transfer means 4,
, ..., a predetermined wind force and air volume are blown to one surface of each of the valve bodies 13, ..., and the inside of the conduit 2 together with the valve bodies 13, ... You can go around.

The air sent into the conduit 2 may be at least discharged from the outlet 2b to the outside of the conduit 2 so that the shuttle 3 can smoothly circulate in the conduit 2. If necessary, the conduit 2 may be provided with a plurality of gas discharge pipes (not shown) obliquely so as to follow the direction of the air flow formed in the conduit. The linear body 12 is provided at a substantially central portion of the plurality of valve bodies 13,..., And the outer periphery of each of the plurality of valve bodies 13 is provided so as to be substantially in contact with the inner periphery forming the hollow portion 2h of the conduit 2. Can be

Further, the length of the wire 12 is adjusted to a length in the conduit 2 that is tight. More specifically,
The length of the wire 12 is adjusted to a length roughly corresponding to the length of the center line of the conduit 2. Examples of the material of the wire 12 include various materials as long as the material has flexibility, and is not particularly limited.
Examples thereof include a resin and a steel material such as stainless steel coated with a resin.

With the above configuration, the wire 12 is
It is provided in the longitudinal direction substantially at the center of the conduit 2. Next, the operation of the solid preparation transfer device 11 will be described. First, the shuttle 3 is accommodated in the conduit 2 from the start end s2 of the conduit 2, and then, the start end s12 of the wire 12 and its end e1.
2 is connected.

Next, by driving the air transfer means 4,..., One gap R13a constituted by the plurality of valve bodies 13,. The air is transferred until it reaches a position below the inlet 2a. Then, the opening 2 provided in the conduit 2 is inserted into the gap R13a.
At a position below a, the solid preparation after the first step is discharged by the first process device (not shown) into the gap R13a and discharged through the input port 2a of the conduit 2 and the discharge section 5b. A predetermined amount of the solid preparation is contained.

Next, the air transfer means 4,... Are driven to transfer the air through the gap R13a to a position above the discharge port 2b provided in the conduit 2, and the discharge port provided in the conduit 2 2b through outlet 2b of conduit 2 at a position above
The solid preparation contained in the gap R13a is discharged to the inlet 6a of the solid preparation storage tank (not shown) for the solid preparation of the step device (not shown).

Thus, the air transfer means 4,.
If the following are driven, the gaps R13b, R13c,
Are successively air-transferred to a position above the discharge port 2b provided in the conduit 2, and by the same operation as described above, solids are also formed in the gaps R13b, R13c, R13d, etc., if necessary. The preparation is accommodated, and further, by driving the air transfer means 4,.
, R13c, R13d,... are transported by air to a position above the outlet 2b provided in the conduit 2, and at a position above the outlet 2b provided in the conduit 2,
b to the input port 6a of the solid preparation storage tank (not shown) for the solid preparation of the second process apparatus (not shown),
3b, R13c, R13d,... Are continuously discharged.

In the solid preparation transfer device 11, the conduit 2
The input port 2a provided in the first process device (not shown)
The solid preparation is connected to a discharge section 5b provided for discharging the solid preparation without any gap, and the discharge port 2b provided in the conduit 2 is connected to the solid preparation input port 6a of the second process apparatus (not shown). Shuttle 3 which is connected without gap and is movably provided in conduit 2 from discharge section 5b of a first process apparatus (not shown).
And the shuttle 3 containing the solid preparation is air-transferred to the input port 6a of the second process device (not shown), and the solid preparation contained in the shuttle 3 is stored in the second step. Since the solid preparation is discharged to the inlet 6a of the process device (not shown), the solid preparation is transferred from the first process device (not shown) to the second process device (not shown). The product is not contaminated.

Further, since the transfer of the shuttle 3 is performed by the air transfer means 4, when the solid preparation is transferred from the first process device (not shown) to the second process device (not shown), Requires no human intervention. Further, the transfer device 1 for the solid preparation
In FIG. 1, the solid preparation is accommodated between each of the plurality of valve bodies 13,..., And the solid preparation is continuously supplied from the first process device (not shown) to the second process device (not shown). ), A large amount of solid preparations can be continuously and efficiently processed, and the solid preparation receiving unit formed between the valve 13 and the valve 13 can be sequentially and surely and reliably stored in the first process apparatus. (Not shown) to the second process apparatus (not shown), so that there is an effect that batch transfer can be continuously performed.

In the solid preparation transfer device 11, since the start end s2 and the end end e2 of the conduit 2 are connected so that the shuttle 3 can move around in the conduit 2, the first process device (FIG. (Not shown) to the second process apparatus (not shown), the solid preparation can be continuously and reliably transported in a required amount in sequence. FIG. 4 shows an example in which the transfer device 11 for a solid preparation is provided between two different floors. In FIG. 4, for the sake of simplicity of description, corresponding member devices are denoted by corresponding reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

In the transfer device 11, the solid preparation is transferred by rotating the shuttle 3. Therefore, the solid preparation accommodated between the valve bodies 13 of the shuttle 3 is transferred to the valve 13. The solid preparation containing unit formed between the valve body and the valve body 13 can be sequentially and reliably transferred to the second process device provided above. In a factory for producing pharmaceuticals, etc., the tableting process, the packaging process, the inspection process, and the like may be provided on separate floors because of the need to satisfy GMP. When provided between floors, it is possible to save the trouble of placing a conventional container on a trolley and manually rolling the trolley or moving the container to a different floor by an elevator or the like.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 5 schematically shows another example of a solid preparation transfer apparatus according to the present invention. This solid preparation transfer device 21 has the same configuration as that of the solid preparation transfer device 11 shown in FIG. 3 except for the following points. The reference numerals are attached and the description is omitted.

This device 21 is a device for transferring solid preparations 11
Is different from the following. In this device 21,
As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the shuttle 3 is provided with the first interval D1 and the second interval D2 (D2 ≦ D1) alternately on the linear body 12, and the hollow portion 2 h of the conduit 2 is provided. , A plurality of valve elements 13 for partitioning. And this device 2
In 1, the solid preparation discharged from a first process apparatus (not shown) and introduced into the conduit 2 from an inlet 2a provided in the conduit 2 is provided with a valve provided at a first interval D1. Body (for example, a gap R1 between the valve body 13a and the valve body 13a)
3x1).

Further, the second valve body (for example, the valve body 13a and the valve body 13b) provided with a second interval D2 is provided between the valve body 13a and the valve body 13b.
(For example, the valve body 13a)
One surface of the gap portion R13x2 between the valve body 13b and the valve body 13b (in this example, one surface S13b of the valve body 13b)
In A), air is blown from the air transfer means 4,....

It is to be noted that between the valve elements 13,... Provided at a first interval D1 (for example, in this example, the valve element 13a
And the valve body 13a, that is, R13a1, R13b1,
R13c1,...) And the valve bodies 13,... Provided at a second interval D2 (for example, between the valve bodies 13a and 13b in this example, that is, R13a2). , R
13b2, R13c2,...) May be various means. For example, as such means, the valve bodies 13 provided with a first interval D1 may be used. , A first light source and a second light source having different wavelengths are provided in each of the valve elements 13,... Provided at a second interval D2, and , Air transfer means 4,...
, And a sensor is provided in each of the discharge ports 2b, and when each of the sensors provided in each of the air transfer means 4,... Detects the second light source, the air transfer means 4,.
When the sensor provided at the inlet 2a of the conduit 2 detects the first light source, the inlet 2a is opened and the sensor provided at the outlet 2b of the conduit 2 is driven. However, a preferred example is a unit that opens the outlet 2b when the first light source is detected.

Next, the operation of the solid preparation transfer device 21 will be described. First, the shuttle 3 is accommodated in the conduit 2 from the start end s2 of the conduit 2, and then, the start end s
12 and its terminal end e12. Next, the air transfer means 4,... Are driven to form one gap R13a1 provided with a first interval D1 formed by the plurality of valve bodies 13,. Is transferred to the position below the inlet 2a provided in the conduit 2.

At this time, the air transfer means 4,... Are provided at the air blowing port 4h of the air transfer means 4 with gaps R13a2, R13b2, R13 provided at a second interval D2.
The air transfer means 4,... are driven only when c2, R13d2,.
In this example, sensors provided in each of the air transfer means 4, ... are provided in each of the gaps R13a2, R13b2, R13c2, ... provided at the second interval D2. When the light of the second light source is detected, the air transfer means 4,... Are driven.

One gap R13a1 provided at the first interval D1 is located in the gap R13a1 at a position below the inlet 2a provided in the conduit 2 and is provided with a first process apparatus (not shown). 3) and a predetermined amount of the solid preparation discharged through the discharge portion 5b provided for discharging the solid preparation and the inlet 2a of the conduit 2. In this example, the input port 2a
Are provided at gaps R13a1, R13b1, R13c1,... Provided at a first interval D1.
When the light of the first light source provided in each of the above is detected, the input port 2a is opened.

Next, by driving the air transfer means 4, the gap R 13 a 1 constituted by the plurality of valve bodies 13,... Is brought to a position above the discharge port 2 b provided in the conduit 2. Transfer by air. The gap R13a1 is located above the discharge port 2b provided in the conduit 2, and
The solid preparation contained in 3a1 is discharged into outlet 2b of conduit 2.
To the input port 6a of the solid preparation container (not shown) for the solid preparation of the second process device (not shown) through the gap S13
The solid preparation contained in a1 is discharged.

Hereinafter, the air transfer means 4,...
By the same operation as above, if necessary, the gap R13b
, R13c1, R13d1,..., Etc., the second process device (not shown) through the outlet 2b of the conduit 2 at a position above the outlet 2b provided in the conduit 2. ) Is discharged into the inlet 6a of the solid preparation storage tank (not shown).

In the solid preparation transfer device 21, the conduit 2
The input port 2a provided in the first process device (not shown)
The solid preparation is connected to a discharge section 5b provided for discharging the solid preparation without any gap, and the discharge port 2b provided in the conduit 2 is connected to the solid preparation input port 6a of the second process apparatus (not shown). The solid preparation is connected without gaps, the solid preparation is stored in the shuttle 3, and the solid preparation is transferred by air to the first process device (not shown).
From the first process device (not shown) to the second process device (not shown).
The solid preparation is not contaminated when transferred to a process device (not shown).

Since the transfer of the shuttle 3 is performed by the air transfer means 4, when the solid preparation is transferred from the first process device (not shown) to the second process device (not shown), Requires no human intervention. In addition, this solid preparation transfer device 2
In 1, the solid preparation is accommodated between each of the plurality of valve bodies 13 provided at the first interval D1, and continuously,
In addition, the solid product storage unit formed between the valve bodies 13 provided at the first interval D1 with the first interval D1 surely solidified from the first process device (not shown). Since the preparation can be transferred to the second process apparatus (not shown), a large amount of the solid preparation can be efficiently and continuously transferred in a continuous and surely continuous batch transfer manner. This brings about an effect that it can be transferred from a process device (not shown) to a second process device (not shown).

In the solid preparation transfer device 21, the start end s2 and the end end e2 of the conduit 2 are connected to allow the shuttle 3 to move around in the conduit 2, so that the first process device (FIG. ) (Not shown) to a second process apparatus (not shown) in a required amount of the solid preparation, and a solid preparation storage unit between the valve bodies 13 provided at a first interval D1. Thus, the transfer can be performed continuously and sequentially and reliably.

Further, in this device 21, the first
Are arranged alternately at intervals D1 and second intervals D2, and partition the hollow portion 2h of the conduit 2 with a plurality of valve bodies 13.
Are provided, and the valve body 13 is provided with a first interval D1.
The solid preparation is accommodated between each of the valve bodies 13a (for example, between the valve bodies 13a), and between each of the valve bodies 13 provided at the second interval D2 (for example, , Valve body 13a
Between the valve body 13b) and one surface (for example, S13bA) of a pair of valve bodies (for example, between the valve body 13a and the valve body 13b) constituting the second interval D2. Since the air is blown from the means 4... And the blown air does not directly hit the solid preparation, the possibility that the blown air contaminates the solid preparation can be significantly reduced. .

[0051]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for transferring a solid preparation, wherein an inlet provided in a conduit is connected to a discharge section provided for discharging the solid preparation in the first process apparatus without gaps. In addition, the outlet provided in the conduit is connected to the inlet of the solid preparation of the second process device without any gap, the shuttle is movably housed in the conduit, and the shuttle is discharged from the discharge portion of the first process device into the shuttle. The shuttle containing the solid preparation is transported by air to the input port of the second process device, and the solid product stored in the shuttle is discharged to the input port of the second process device. Therefore, when the solid preparation is transferred from the first process device to the second process device, the solid preparation is not contaminated.

Further, since the solid preparation is accommodated in the shuttle and transported, the solid preparation accommodated in the shuttle is transferred in units of the shuttle from the first process apparatus to the second process apparatus. Transferred to Further, since the transfer of the shuttle is performed by the air transfer means, no manual operation is required when transferring the solid preparation from the first process device to the second process device.

In the apparatus for transferring a solid preparation according to the second aspect, the solid preparation is accommodated between each of the plurality of valve bodies, and the solid preparation can be transferred from the first process device to the second process device. A large amount of solid preparation can be continuously and efficiently transferred from the first process apparatus to the second process apparatus in a unit of the solid preparation container formed between the valve bodies. In the solid preparation transfer device according to the third aspect, the linear body is provided with a first interval and a second interval alternately, and a plurality of valve bodies that partition a hollow portion of the conduit are provided. The solid preparation is accommodated between each of the valve bodies provided with an interval of,
A second space is provided between each of the second spaced valve bodies.
The surface of one side of the pair of valve bodies constituting the interval of, to blow air from the air transfer means, the air to be blown,
Since the direct contact with the solid preparation is prevented, the possibility that the solid preparation is contaminated by the blown air can be significantly reduced.

In the apparatus for transferring a solid preparation according to the fourth aspect, since two or more air transfer means are provided at a predetermined interval in the conduit, the transfer of the shuttle can be performed smoothly. In the apparatus for transferring a solid preparation according to claim 5, since the starting end and the end of the conduit are connected to each other so that the shuttle can move around in the conduit, the first processing apparatus can be moved to the second processing apparatus. The required amount of solid preparation is continuously and
Can be transported sequentially and reliably.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram schematically showing an example of a solid preparation transfer device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a shuttle used in the solid preparation transfer device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an overall configuration diagram schematically showing another example of the solid preparation transfer device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an overall configuration diagram schematically showing another example of the solid preparation transfer device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an overall configuration diagram schematically showing another example of the solid preparation transfer device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically showing a part of a shuttle used in the device for transferring a solid preparation according to the present invention.

[Description of Signs] 1, 11, 21 Solid device transfer device 2 Conduit 2a Inlet 2b Outlet 2h Hollow 3 Shuttle 3a Valve 3b Wire 3c Inlet 3d Outlet 3h Hollow 4 Air transfer means 5b First Outlet 6a of the process device 6a Input port of the solid product storage tank of the second process device 12 Line 13 Valve e2 End of conduit s2 Starting end of conduit e12 End of line s12 Starting end of line R13a, R13b, R13c, R13d Clearance

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A conduit having a hollow portion provided for transferring a solid preparation discharged from a first process device to a second process device, and movably accommodated in the hollow portion of the conduit. A shuttle, and air transfer means for transferring the air by air to the shuttle, wherein the conduit is charged into the shuttle movably housed in the conduit and the solid preparation is charged into the shuttle. A discharge port for discharging the solid preparation, a discharge port provided for discharging the solid preparation of the first process device connected to a discharge port of the first process device without gaps, and the conduit The solid product discharged from the discharge unit of the first process device is connected to the input port of the first process device, which is connected to the discharge port of the first process device. Movably housed in the conduit from The shuttle containing the solid preparation is transferred to an outlet provided in the conduit by using the air transfer means, and the second shuttle is stored in the outlet provided in the conduit. The solid preparation transfer device configured to discharge the solid preparation stored in the shuttle to the process device of (1). 2. A shuttle comprising: a wire made of a tough, deformable material provided in a longitudinal direction substantially at a central portion of the conduit; A plurality of valve bodies for partitioning the hollow portion of the solid process, wherein the solid preparation discharged from the discharge unit of the first process device and introduced into the conduit from the inlet provided in the conduit is provided by the plurality of valve bodies. 2. The solid preparation transfer device according to claim 1, wherein the solid transfer device is accommodated between the respective components, and air is blown from the air transfer means to a surface on one side of the valve body. 3. A shuttle comprising: a wire made of a tough, deformable material disposed longitudinally at a substantially central portion of the conduit; and a first space and a second space provided on the wire. A plurality of valve elements provided alternately and partitioning a hollow portion of the conduit, discharged from a discharge portion of the first process device, and introduced into the conduit from an inlet provided in the conduit. The solid preparation is accommodated between each of the valve elements provided at the first interval, and between each of the valve elements provided at the second interval.
Air was blown from the air transfer means to one surface of the pair of valve bodies constituting the second interval,
The transfer device for a solid preparation according to claim 1. 4. The conduit according to claim 1, wherein two or more said air transfer means are provided at a predetermined interval in said conduit.
A transfer device for a solid preparation according to any one of the above. 5. A connection between a starting end and a terminating end of the conduit, wherein the shuttle is capable of orbiting within the conduit.
The transfer device for a solid preparation according to claim 1.