JPH11165774A - Method for packaging tablet - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for packaging a tablet wherein when a packaged tablet wherein one tablet is separately packaged is swallowed by mistake, the tablet can be discharged without damage to the interior of the body and the tablet can be taken out safely. SOLUTION: In a conventional packaging method wherein tablets are packaged in such a manner that each of the packaged tablets includes one tablet so as to be separated, a tablet 3 has a circular or elliptical shape similar to that of a domed part 1 in which the tablet 3 is sealed and separation lines 2 are provided so that adjoining lines 2 contact each other, or packaged tablets are punched out by a press working and then separation lines 2 are provided at an adjoining part. As an alternative, separation lines each having a shape similar to that of the domed part 1 are spaced apart, one from another, at predetermined intervals so that the lines contact each other through a straight line in the longitudinal direction, or each of the packaged tablets are punched out into a semicircular or semi-elliptical shape by a press working so as to be projected and separation lines 2 are provided so that each of the packaged tablet has a complete shape.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a tablet packaging method in which tablets are separated one by one in a circular or elliptical package.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 6 shows a conventional packaging method in which tablets (3) can be separated while being packaged one by one. This is a laminating film in which a number of dome portions (1) for holding tablets (3) are formed, tablets (3) are put in each dome portion (1), and plastic and aluminum foil are laminated. And separating lines (2) such as perforations for separating each tablet (3) one by one were provided vertically and horizontally.

[0003]

However, when the tablets packaged by the above-described packaging method are cut along the separation line (2), the tablets (3) are separated as if they were packaged one by one. At this time, since the four corners are sharply sharpened around the separated packaged tablet (3) as shown in FIG. 7, it was easy to injure the hand when taking out and drinking the tablet (3). In addition, in the case of elderly people, several medicines are often taken together after meals, and therefore, many people take a single drink in a bag or the like and prepare them in advance. In this case, the tablets (3) packaged in groups of 10 tablets or 20 tablets are cut off one tablet at a time and placed in a bag or the like. In many cases, a variety of different packing conditions such as tablets separated from each other are mixed. In particular, accidents in which a tablet (3) cut into one tablet and packaged by mistake are ingested as they are recently increased. If the tablet (3), which has been separated and packaged, is swallowed by mistake with other medicines, the four corners may be sharp and may damage the throat and digestive organs, and furthermore, the esophagus and internal organs A hole has been opened by the hook, and fatal accidents have occurred. In addition, the elderly and children may not be aware that they accidentally took the separated tablet (3).
In this case, it is generally confirmed by X-ray that there are no foreign substances. Was likely to be. Further, when it is found that the tablet (3) has been ingested by mistake, it is necessary to use an endoscope to find out where the tablet (3) remains packed, and it is very difficult to find it. Is troublesome and troublesome. In general, when going on a trip, etc., if the medicine is put together in a bag or the like for each serving and carried together, the wrapping paper for the other medicine will be broken at the corner of the separated tablet (3) and the contents will come out Or damp.

An object of the present invention is to provide a tablet packaging method in which, when a tablet in a state of being cut into one tablet and packed is accidentally ingested, the tablet can be easily discharged without damaging the body and the tablet can be taken out safely. It is to aim.

[0005]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, that is, in a usual packaging method of tablets which can be separated in a state of being packaged one by one. The tablet is formed in a circular or elliptical shape similar to the shape of the dome portion in which the tablet is sealed, and adjacent portions of the dome portion are provided in contact with each other. As another method of providing the separating line, a circular or elliptical shape similar to the shape of the dome portion is provided and separated by a predetermined distance, and the circular or elliptical shape is continuous via a straight line in the longitudinal direction. To be provided. As another method of providing a separating line, the perimeter of the dome portion is circular or elliptical, punched out by press working so as to provide an adjacent portion, and then a separating line is provided in the adjacent portion.
Alternatively, the periphery of the dome may be semicircular or semielliptical and punched out by pressing so as to project at a predetermined distance, and then the protruding semicircular or semielliptical shape becomes a perfect circle or elliptical shape. Is provided with a separating line.

[0006]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to the figure, (1) shows a number of dome parts formed on a transparent hard polyvinyl chloride, and each of the dome parts (1) contains a tablet (3). The dome portion (1) is sealed with a laminating film in which plastic and aluminum foil are laminated.
The laminating film for sealing the opening of the dome (1) is made of aluminum foil only, and is formed so that the tablet (3) can be easily taken out. (2) is a separating line provided around the dome portion (1) in which the tablet (3) is placed, and the shape of the separating line (2) is circular as shown by a dotted line in the figure; The circle touches the adjacent part of the tablet (3). Note that the shape of the separation line (2) is not limited to a circle, but may be similar to the shape of the tablet (3).

Next, a packaging method according to this embodiment will be described. First, a number of dome portions (1) are formed, and each dome portion is formed.
The procedure may be the same as in the conventional method until the tablet (3) is put in the rubber section (1) and sealed with a laminate film in which plastic and aluminum foil are laminated. Thereafter, a separating line (2) for separating each tablet (3) one by one in a package is provided in a circular or elliptical shape similar to the shape of the dome portion (1) (see FIG. 1). . At this time, as shown in FIG. 2, a separating line (2) provided for separation in a packaged state
Is wrapped in a circular or elliptical shape similar to the shape of the dome portion (1) and separated from each other by a predetermined distance and provided so that the circular or elliptical shape is continuous through a straight line in the longitudinal direction. May be performed.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a packaging method according to another embodiment, which will be described. First, a number of dome parts (1) are formed, tablets (3) are placed in each dome part (1), and the dome part is sealed with a laminating film in which plastic and aluminum foil are laminated. What should be done is the same. Thereafter, in order to separate the tablets (3) one by one in a packaged state, first, the dome portion (1) is punched out by press working so that the periphery of the dome portion (1) is circular or elliptical and adjacent portions are provided. Separation line (2) in adjacent part
Is provided. The packaging method of the other embodiment shown in FIG. 4 is the same as that of FIG. 3 until the tablet (3) is sealed with the laminating film, but after sealing, the dome portion (1) is closed. Punching is performed by pressing so that the periphery is semicircular or semielliptical and protrudes at a predetermined interval. Then, packaging is performed assuming that the separating line (2) is provided so that the protruding semi-circle or semi-ellipse becomes a perfect circle or ellipse. It should be noted that the structure shown in FIG. 4 is the same as that shown in FIG. 2 by separating the long side of the structure along the separation line (2).

Next, when the tablets packaged by the method of the present invention are separated one by one, the tablets (3) in the packaged state are separated one by one by cutting along the separating line (2). However, the tablet (3) in the packaged state at this time has a round shape without corners as shown in FIG. 5 (a) or an oval shape as shown in FIG. 5 (b). Then, after a meal, a portion to be taken at one time is prepared in a bag or the like together with other drugs in advance so as not to make a mistake when taking some drugs together. Next, when the tablet (3) is to be taken, the dome (1) is pushed to extrude the tablet (3) inside, and then the tablet (3) is taken. At this time, since the packaged tablet (3) does not have a sharp edge as in the related art and has a round shape as a whole, there is no fear of injuring a finger when the tablet (3) is extruded. Furthermore, even if the tablet (3) in a packaged state as in the past is accidentally swallowed as it is, its shape is circular or oval, so there is no danger of it being caught in the esophagus or internal organs and biting into it and damaging it. It is easy to put out with.

[0010]

The present invention having the above-described structure has the following effects.

The method of providing the separating line (2) in the usual packaging method for tablets (3) which can be separated in a state where they are packaged one by one as described in claim 1 is as follows. ) Is formed in a circular or elliptical shape similar to the shape of (3) and adjacent to the dome portion (1), so that the packaged tablet (3) has no sharp corners as in the related art without a sharp corner as in the related art. Therefore, when tablets are separated one by one or when the tablet (3) is taken out, the finger can be safely injured without damaging the finger. Moreover, even if the tablet (3) in a packaged state as in the past is ingested by mistake, its shape is circular or oval, so there is no danger of it being caught in the esophagus and internal organs and biting into it and damaging it. It is easy to put out together. Furthermore, when carrying the medicine in a bag or the like for traveling, etc., since the tablets (3) separated in a packaged state have no corners, the bags and the like are not scratched, and the papers put together in the bag and the like are used. There is no longer any danger of damaging the package.

A method of providing a separating line (2) in a normal packaging method of tablets (3) which can be separated in a state where they are packaged one by one as described in claim 2 is as follows. ) Is provided in a circular or elliptical shape similar to the shape of the above and separated by a predetermined distance, and by providing a separating line (2) so that the circular or elliptical shape is continuous through a straight line in the longitudinal direction, firstly, the length is increased. Separating the sides makes it easy to separate tablets one by one. Further, the same effect as the first aspect can be obtained.

[0013] As described in claim 3, until the tablet (3) is put into each dome portion (1) and sealed with a laminating film, the same procedure is carried out as in the conventional method. To separate tablets in a packaged state, first, the dome part (1)
Is punched out by pressing so that the circumference of the tablet is circular or elliptical and the adjacent part is provided, and the separation line (2) is provided in the adjacent part, so that separation of each tablet can be performed more easily and bending can be performed. Is easy, and can be made compact as a whole. Further, the same effect as the first aspect can be obtained.

As described in claim 4, the same procedure as in the conventional method is carried out until a tablet (3) is put in each dome portion (1) and sealed with a laminating film. To separate tablets in a packaged state, first, the dome part (1)
Is punched out by a press process so as to protrude with a semicircular or semielliptical shape and a predetermined distance around the periphery of the perimeter, and then a cutting line (2) so that the protruding semicircular or semielliptical shape becomes a perfect circular or elliptical shape. Is provided, it is possible to cleanly and easily separate tablets one by one. Further, the same effect as the first aspect can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a shape separated and packaged into one tablet according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of a conventional method.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a shape separated and packaged into one tablet according to the embodiment of the conventional method.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Dome part 2 Separation line 3 Tablet

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of dome parts (1) for receiving tablets (3) are formed, and each dome part (1) has a tablet (3).
, And sealed with a laminating film in which plastic and aluminum foil are adhered to each other, and a tablet (3) is provided with a perforation or other separating line (2) for separating tablets one by one. And the separation line (2) is
A tablet packaging method characterized by being provided in a circular or elliptical shape similar to the shape of the dome portion (1) and adjacent to the dome portion (1). 2. A plurality of dome parts (1) for receiving tablets (3) are formed, and each dome part (1) has a tablet (3).
, And sealed with a laminating film in which plastic and aluminum foil are adhered to each other, and a tablet (3) is provided with a perforation or other separating line (2) for separating tablets one by one. And the separation line (2) is
It is characterized by being provided with a circular or elliptical shape similar to the shape of the dome part (1) and separated by a predetermined distance, and the circular or elliptical shape being provided so as to be continuous via a straight line in the longitudinal direction. Tablet packaging method. 3. A plurality of dome portions (1) for receiving tablets (3) are formed, and each of the dome portions (1) has a tablet (3).
, And sealed with a laminating film in which plastic and aluminum foil are adhered to each other, and a tablet (3) is provided with a perforation or other separating line (2) for separating tablets one by one. The dome portion (1) is stamped by a press working so that the periphery of the dome portion (1) is circular or elliptical, and an adjacent portion is provided, and a separation line (2) is provided at the adjacent portion.
A packaging method for tablets comprising: 4. A large number of dome portions (1) for receiving tablets (3) are formed, and each of the dome portions (1) has a tablet (3).
, And sealed with a laminating film in which plastic and aluminum foil are adhered to each other, and a tablet (3) is provided with a perforation or other separating line (2) for separating tablets one by one. Then, the periphery of the dome portion (1) is punched out by a press working so as to project in a semicircular or semielliptical shape and separated by a predetermined distance, and then the projecting semicircular or semielliptical shape is completely circular or semicircular. A tablet packaging method, characterized in that a separation line (2) is provided so as to form an ellipse.