KR102769480B1 - System for dispensing powder medicine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention can provide a scenting device characterized by including a housing including an internal space and a discharge port formed on an upper surface; a rotary plate installed at a predetermined height inside the housing in a direction orthogonal to a penetration direction of the discharge port and rotatable around a center point; one or more cartridges installed on an upper surface of the rotary plate and containing a scenting raw material therein; and an operating unit installed on one side of the rotary plate and capable of opening the cartridge mounted on the rotary plate.

Description

{SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING POWDER MEDICINE}

The present invention relates to a powder medicine preparation system.

In general, in hospitals or pharmacies, one or more types of drug ingredients are mixed in an appropriate ratio according to the prescription, and the prepared drug is packaged so that the patient can take one dose at a time. By providing it in multiple pharmaceutical packaging, the patient can take the right amount of drug at the right time, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the treatment.

Most oral medications are prepared in tablet form, but some young children, the elderly, and seriously ill patients are unable to swallow tablets, so they must be prepared in powder form and administered to patients.

However, in the case of powdered medicines like this, there is the inconvenience of having to grind them into powder, then mix and dispense the correct amount of each ingredient, and then put the prepared powdered medicine into each medicine package, which takes a lot of time.

In addition, for infants, the elderly, and patients who need to take only small amounts of medicine, it is not only difficult to quantitatively distribute small amounts of medicine, but if the preparation is not done by quantitative distribution, the medicine may be partially overdosed, which may pose a threat to health. Therefore, a medicine preparation and packaging device that can evenly distribute powdered medicine in a quantitative manner and is easy to prepare is needed.

In addition, since conventional powder medicine dispensers prepare medicine in one mixing section, there was a problem in which the medicine of one patient was mixed with the medicine of another patient.

Republic of Korea Utility Model Registration No. 20-0417705 (May 25, 2006)

The present invention provides a powdered medicine preparation system that prevents the mixing of medicines for different patients by replacing the mixing hopper with a new one after preparing the medicine for one patient, thereby preventing the mixing of medicines for another patient, and enabling the type of powdered medicine that matches the prescription of the patient to be supplied and prepared.

In addition, in order to solve the conventional problems, when preparing powdered medicine in a pharmacy or hospital, the present invention provides a powdered medicine preparation system that supplies a large amount of pulverized powdered medicine according to an input amount, mixes one type of powdered medicine to prepare a compounded medicine, and immediately distributes and packages the compounded medicine.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a powdered medicine preparation system is provided, characterized by including: a supply device including a supply hopper each containing different kinds of powdered medicine, and supplying powdered medicine in an amount equal to a weight input from at least one of the supply hoppers; a preparation device including a mixing hopper that receives at least one kind of powdered medicine from the supply device, and preparing a preparation device; a packaging device that packages the preparation device supplied from the preparation device so as to package it in single doses; a packaging device that packages a plurality of single doses of the preparation device packaged in the packaging device to package individual preparations; and a labeling device that attaches a label to the individual preparations packed in the packaging device.

In addition, the supply device can provide a powder medicine preparation system characterized by including a supply line connected from the supply hopper to the mixing hopper so that the powder medicine of each supply hopper is supplied to the mixing hopper; an input unit for receiving the amount of powder medicine supplied from each supply hopper; and a supply amount detection unit for detecting a change in the weight of the powder medicine inside each supply hopper.

In addition, the supply device can provide a powder medicine preparation system characterized in that it further includes a vibrating unit installed in the supply line to vibrate the supply line so that the powder medicine supplied from the supply hopper is supplied to the mixing hopper without remaining in the supply line.

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In addition, the above-mentioned preparation device can provide a powder medicine preparation system characterized in that the mixing hopper is replaced after preparation of one type of preparation is completed.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, to prevent mixing of medicines for different patients, after preparing medicines for one patient, a new mixing hopper is replaced to prevent mixing of medicines for another patient, and a type of powdered medicine that matches the prescription of the patient can be supplied and prepared.

In addition, in order to solve the conventional problem, when preparing a powdered medicine in a pharmacy or hospital, a large amount of powdered medicine is pulverized and supplied according to the input amount, and then one type of powdered medicine is mixed to prepare a compounded medicine, and the compounded medicine can be immediately distributed and packaged.

Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a powder medicine preparation system according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a powder medicine preparation system according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a drawing showing a supply hopper according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a supply device, a preparation device, a packaging device, and a packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a drawing showing a supply hopper according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a drawing showing a packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 7 is a drawing showing a packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a drawing showing the operating state of the packaging device according to Figure 7.
Figure 9 is a drawing showing a hopper replacement device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 10 is a drawing showing a cross-section of a hopper replacement device according to Fig. 9.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, these are merely examples and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In explaining the present invention, if it is judged that a detailed description of a known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, the terms described below are terms defined in consideration of their functions in the present invention, and these may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user or operator. Therefore, the definitions should be made based on the contents throughout this specification.

The technical idea of the present invention is determined by the scope of the claims, and the following examples are merely a means for efficiently explaining the technical idea of the present invention to a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a powder medicine preparation system (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a schematic diagram of a powder medicine preparation system (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a powder medicine preparation system (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a supply device (10), a preparation device (20), a packaging device (30), a packaging device (40), and a labeling device (50).

The supply device (10) may include supply hoppers (11) each containing different types of powdered medicine. The supply device (10) may supply powdered medicine in an amount equal to the weight input from at least one supply hopper (11). Specifically, each supply hopper (11) may receive an amount of powdered medicine contained within each supply hopper (11) and supply the powdered medicine in the amount input to each supply hopper (11).

The supply device (10) includes a supply hopper (11), a lid (12), a supply line (13), a valve (14), a supply amount detection unit (15), a vibrating unit (16), and an input unit (17).

The supply hopper (11) can accommodate powdered medicine inside. The supply device (10) can include a plurality of supply hoppers (11). Each of the supply hoppers (11) accommodates one type of powdered medicine. Accordingly, each of the plurality of supply hoppers (11) can accommodate different types of powdered medicine.

The supply hopper (11) may be formed in a funnel shape with an open upper surface and a tapered lower surface, slanted downward. Specifically, the supply hopper (11) includes an internal space (111) and a supply port (112). The powdered medicine is contained in the internal space (111), and the powdered medicine can be discharged through the supply port (112).

The lid (12) can be detachably attached to the open upper portion of the supply hopper (11), and can open or cover the upper portion of the supply hopper (11). The lid (12) can completely seal the open upper portion of the supply hopper (11), and prevent moisture or foreign substances from entering the internal space (111) of the supply hopper (11). For example, the lid (12) is formed in the shape of an inverted 'U', and can be detachably formed on the upper portion of the supply hopper (11). In addition, a sealing member can be formed on the inner surface of the lid (12) that is in close contact with the upper outer surface of the supply hopper (11), and can be formed in a form capable of completely sealing the supply hopper (11).

The supply line (13) is connected from the supply hopper (11) to the mixing hopper (21), so that the powdered medicine of each supply hopper (11) can be supplied to the mixing hopper (21). Specifically, the supply device (10) includes a plurality of supply lines (13), and a plurality of supply lines (13) can be connected to each of a plurality of supply hoppers (11).

The supply line (13) is formed in a pipe shape that connects from the lower part of the supply hopper (11) to the upper part of the mixing hopper (21), thereby forming a path through which the powder medicine discharged from the supply hopper (11) can be supplied into the mixing hopper (21).

The upper part of the supply line (13) may be connected to the supply port (112) of the supply hopper (11), and the lower part of the supply line (13) may be connected to the upper part of the mixing hopper (21). For example, the lower part of the supply line (13) may be connected to a connecting cap (22) that shields the upper part of the mixing hopper (21) and communicates with the interior of the mixing hopper (21).

The valve (14) may be installed at the bottom or lower portion of the supply port (112) of the supply hopper (11). The valve (14) may open or block the supply port (112) to allow the supply port (112) and the supply line (13) to communicate, or block the communication. When the supply port (112) is opened by the valve (14), the powdered medicine inside the supply hopper (11) may be supplied to the supply line (13). When the supply port (112) is blocked by the valve (14), the powdered medicine inside the supply hopper (11) may be blocked from being supplied to the supply line (13).

The supply amount detection unit (15) can detect the change in weight of the powder medicine inside each supply hopper (11). Specifically, the supply amount detection unit (15) can detect the supply amount of the powder medicine supplied from the supply hopper (11). For example, the supply amount detection unit (15) is formed of a weight sensor, and can detect the supply amount of the powder medicine by measuring the change in weight inside the supply hopper (11). As the powder medicine is supplied, the weight of the supply hopper (11) or the weight inside the supply hopper (11) can decrease. The supply amount of the powder medicine can be detected according to the change in weight of the supply hopper (11).

The vibrating unit (16) is installed in the supply line (13) and can apply vibration to the supply line (13). The vibrating unit (16) can apply vibration to the supply line (13) so that the powder medicine supplied from the supply hopper (11) does not remain in the supply line (13) and is supplied to the mixing hopper (21).

The input unit (17) can receive the supply amount of powder medicine for each supply hopper (11). For example, the input unit (17) can be a button installed on the outer surface of each supply hopper (11), and each button can be a button on which the supply amount of powder medicine is set. Alternatively, the input unit (17) can be formed so that the supply amount of powder medicine can be received from the user.

For example, one supply hopper (11) can receive 0.3333 tablets as the powder supply amount through the input unit (17). Another supply hopper (11) can receive 0.6667 tablets as the powder supply amount through the input unit (17). In this way, each supply hopper (11) can receive the powder supply amount from the input unit (17) and supply the powder according to the input amount. That is, when the powder supply amount is received from the input unit (17), the valve (14) can open the supply port (112) while the corresponding supply amount is supplied from the supply amount detection unit (15), and when the corresponding supply amount is supplied, the valve (14) can block the supply port (112).

The preparation device (20) can receive at least one type of powdered medicine from the supply device (10). Specifically, the preparation device (20) can receive one or more powdered medicines supplied from the supply device (10) including a mixing hopper (21) and prepare a preparation. Specifically, it is connected to a plurality of supply hoppers (11) of the preparation device (20) to receive various types of powdered medicines, mix various types of powdered medicines, and prepare a preparation.

The preparation device (20) may include a mixing hopper (21), a connecting cap (22), and a driving part (24).

The mixing hopper (21) can accommodate powdered medicine inside. The mixing hopper (21) is connected to a plurality of supply hoppers (11) and can receive more than one type of powdered medicine.

The mixing hopper (21) may be formed in a funnel shape with an open upper surface and a tapered lower surface, which is formed to slope downward. Specifically, the mixing hopper (21) may accommodate powdered medicine inside, and the powdered medicine may be discharged through the nozzle part (211). In addition, although not shown in the drawing, a valve (14) that can open or block the nozzle part (211) may be installed in the nozzle part (211). Accordingly, the compounded medicine inside the mixing hopper (21) may be supplied to the packaging device (30), or the supply may be blocked.

When the mixing hopper (21) is completed preparing one type of prescription, it is replaced with a new mixing hopper (21) so that a prescription according to a new prescription can be prepared.

The connecting cap (22) is detachably attached to the open upper portion of the mixing hopper (21), and can open or cover the upper portion of the mixing hopper (21). The connecting cap (22) completely seals the open upper portion of the mixing hopper (21), but has a plurality of connecting holes (221) formed therein, into which the lower portion of the supply line (13) can be inserted/passed, so that a plurality of supply lines (13) can be connected, respectively. That is, the connecting cap (22) seals the open upper portion of the mixing hopper (21), and at the same time, a plurality of supply lines (13) are connected to each of the plurality of connecting holes (221), so that the supply line (13) and the mixing hopper (21) can be connected.

The vibration unit (24) is installed in one area of the mixing hopper (21) and can apply vibration to the mixing hopper (21). The vibration unit (24) can mix various types of powdered medicines supplied into the mixing hopper (21) by applying vibration to the mixing hopper (21). In addition, when the compounded medicine inside the mixing hopper (21) is supplied to the packaging device (30), vibration can be applied to the mixing hopper (21) so that the compounded medicine does not remain inside the mixing hopper (21), and the powdered medicine attached to the inner surface of the mixing hopper (21) is shaken off and supplied to the packaging material (301) of the packaging device (30) through the nozzle unit (211).

The packaging device (30) can package the prepared medicine supplied from the compounding device (20) so that it can be packaged in single doses. The packaging device (30) can be positioned so that the packaging material (301) is open at the bottom of the mixing hopper (21) of the compounding device (20), so that the prepared medicine supplied from the mixing hopper (21) can be packaged in single doses. The specific configuration and description of the packaging device (30) will be described later.

The packaging device (40) can package multiple single-dose prescriptions packaged in the packaging device (30), thereby packaging individual prescriptions. Specifically, according to each patient's prescription, the entire prescription to be administered to each patient can be packaged/packaged by the cover sheet (401). For example, if a patient needs to take three doses of the prescription three times a day, the three doses of the prescription for the corresponding patient can be packaged in the cover sheet (401). For example, the cover sheet (401) can be configured as a zipper pack.

The labeling device (50) can attach a label to the individual prescriptions packed in the packaging device (40). For example, patient information, prescription information, and a method of administration can be written on the label (501). The label (501) has patient information, prescription information, and a method of administration written on one side, and an adhesive applied to the other side, so that it can be attached to the cover (401).

The labeling device (50) can receive information such as patient information, prescription information, and dosage method from the server, print a label (501), and attach it to the cover (401). The labeling device (50) can be configured as one of the commonly used labeling devices (50).

In this way, the powder medicine preparation system (1) according to the present invention includes a supply device (10) that can accommodate different types of powder medicines and supply a fixed amount according to an input value, and supplies powder medicine required for the preparation from the supply device (10) according to a prescription, prepares the preparation medicine, packages the prepared medicine in single doses, and then completes the entire packaging and labeling work.

In addition, the powder medicine preparation system (1) according to the present invention can be manually packaged by a pharmacist after the medicine is prepared in the preparation device (20), without being packaged through the packaging device (30). Specifically, after a plurality of powdered medicines are prepared in the mixing hopper (21), they can be accommodated in a generally used shovel in the mixing hopper (21) and packaged one-time portions in a package (301). That is, a pharmacist can scoop out powdered medicine from the mixing hopper (21) using the shovel and package one-time portions in a package (301).

Figure 3 is a drawing showing a supply hopper (11) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Fig. 3, the lid (12) of the supply hopper (11) may be composed of a lid body (121), a partition (122), and a hole (123).

The lid body (121) can be formed in an inverted ‘U’ shape that can cover the upper part of the supply hopper (11) while shielding the open upper surface of the supply hopper (11).

The partition wall (122) can be installed inside the lid body (121) so as to face the upper surface of the lid body (121) and be spaced apart from it by a predetermined distance. That is, the partition wall (122) can be a plate shape installed inside the lid body (121) and facing the upper surface.

A plurality of holes (123) may be formed spaced apart from each other in the bulkhead (122) so that the space between the bulkhead (122) and the upper surface of the lid body (121) and the internal space (111) of the supply hopper (11) are connected.

A material capable of removing moisture, such as a desiccant, may be positioned between the upper surface of the lid body (121) and the partition wall (122). Accordingly, changes in the composition of the powder medicine contained inside the supply hopper (11) can be prevented.

FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a supply device (10), a preparation device (20), a packaging device (30), and a packaging device (40) according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a supply hopper (11) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a packaging device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 4 to 6, the structure and shape of one embodiment of a supply device (10), a preparation device (20), a packaging device (30), and a packaging device (40) will be described.

First, the supply device (10) may further include a mounting plate (18). The mounting plate (18) may include a plate (181) and a shaft (182).

The plate (181) may be formed in the shape of a circular plate or a square plate. A plurality of supply hoppers (11) may be installed and mounted on the plate (181), so that the supply hoppers (11) may be supported. For example, the supply hoppers (11) may be installed to penetrate along the perimeter of the plate (181) formed in the shape of a circular plate.

The shaft (182) is installed at the center point of the plate (181) and can be installed on the body frame (not shown) of the powder medicine preparation system (1) so that its position can be fixed.

Here, the body frame may mean a generally used overall frame, although not shown in the drawing, on which the powder medicine preparation system (1) can be fixedly installed as a whole. For example, it may be a rectangular parallelepiped frame including a ceiling surface, side wall surface, etc. At this time, driving parts such as a motor may be installed in the body frame.

As shown in Fig. 5, the supply hopper (11) may further include a step portion (113). Specifically, the diameter of the upper portion of the supply hopper (11) may be formed to be larger than the diameter of the center portion of the supply hopper (11), so that the step portion (113) may be formed by the difference in the diameter of the upper portion.

The supply hopper (11) can be supported on the plate (181) by the step portion (113) formed on the upper portion. Specifically, the size of the hole formed in the plate (181) to mount the supply hopper (11) is formed to correspond to the diameter of the center of the supply hopper (11). Accordingly, the supply hopper (11) can be mounted and supported on the plate (181) while the upper portion of the supply hopper (11), which is formed to have a diameter larger than the size of the hole formed in the plate (181), is mounted on the upper portion of the plate (181). That is, the step portion (113) of the supply hopper (11) can be mounted on the plate (181).

At this time, a supply amount detection unit (15) may be installed in an area where the perimeter of the step portion (113) is settled on the plate (181). The supply amount detection unit (15) may be formed by a weight sensor. Accordingly, it may detect a change in the weight of the supply hopper (11) settled on the plate (181). As the powder medicine accommodated in the internal space (111) of the supply hopper (11) is supplied, the weight of the entire supply hopper (11) may decrease. In this way, the supply amount detection unit (15) formed by the weight sensor may detect the supply amount of powder medicine inside the supply hopper (11) by detecting a decrease in the weight of the supply hopper (11). In other words, it may be determined that the powder medicine is supplied from the supply hopper (11) as much as the weight of the supply hopper (11) decreases.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 5, a magnetic part (212) may be installed on the upper periphery of the mixing hopper (21), and a magnetic part (222) may be installed on the periphery portion of the connecting cap (22) facing the periphery of the mixing hopper (21). The magnetic part (212) of the mixing hopper (21) and the magnetic part (222) of the connecting cap (22) may be attached and detached from each other by magnetism. Therefore, the mixing hopper (21) may be easily attached and detached and replaced.

Here, referring to FIGS. 4 and 6, the packaging device (30) includes a packaging material fixing portion (31) and a distribution portion (32). At this time, the packaging material (301) is explained as an example consisting of a lower capsule (3011) and an upper capsule (3012). After the powdered medicine is contained in the lower capsule (3011), the powdered medicine contained inside the lower capsule (3011) can be sealed and stored as the upper capsule (3012) is fitted with the lower capsule (3011). Here, the lower capsule (3011) and the upper capsule (3012) can be formed in a form that can be taken, such as a pill capsule, or can be formed in a form that can store the powdered medicine regardless of taking it. For example, the lower capsule (3011) and the upper capsule (3012) can be formed in a 'U' shape.

The packaging material fixing portion (31) can be used to fix the lower capsule (3011). Specifically, the packaging material fixing portion (31) can be composed of a body (311) and a rotation shaft (312).

The body (311) may be formed in a rectangular prism shape formed with a predetermined length. A plurality of fixing grooves (3111) may be formed spaced apart along the length direction in the body (311). The fixing grooves (3111) may be grooves formed so that a predetermined lower length of the lower capsule (3011) may be inserted and stably fixed. When the lower capsule (3011) is fixed in the fixing groove (3111), the predetermined upper length of the lower capsule (3011) may be in a state of protruding upward from the body (311).

The rotation shaft (312) is installed at both ends of the body (311) and is installed in the body frame (not shown) of the powder medicine preparation system (1) so as to be able to rotate about its axis. By the rotation shaft (312), the body (311) can be rotated from a state where the fixing groove (3111) formed in the body (311) faces upward to a state where it faces downward. In addition, the rotation shaft (312) can be installed so as to be able to rotate along the forward-backward direction. For example, the driving unit for rotating the rotation shaft (312) is installed in the body frame so as to be able to slide along the forward-backward direction.

That is, the lower capsule (3011) seated in the seating groove (3111) of the body (311) can be moved to be positioned on the same vertical line as the distribution hopper (322) of the distribution area (3211), or the lower capsule (3011) seated in the seating groove (3111) of the body (311) can be moved to be positioned on the same vertical line as the upper capsule (3012) of the capsule area (3212).

The distribution unit (32) is installed above the packaging material mounting unit (31) so that one dose of the preparation supplied from the compounding device (20) can be introduced into the lower capsule (3011) mounted on the packaging material mounting unit (31).

The distribution unit (32) includes a base (321), a distribution hopper (322), a capsule fixing unit (323), a sliding unit, and an elevating unit (325).

The base (321) faces the body (311) of the packaging material fixing portion (31) horizontally and can be installed between the body (311) and the mixing hopper (21) of the preparation device (20). The base (321) is formed in a plate shape, but can be formed with a width greater than that of the body (311).

Specifically, the base (321) may include a distribution area (3211) and a capsule area (3212). Specifically, the distribution area (3211) may be formed in one side (i.e., rear) area of the base (321), and the capsule area (3212) may be formed in the other side (i.e., front) area of the base (321).

In the distribution area (3211), a plurality of distribution hoppers (322) can be spaced apart from each other. The number and spacing of the distribution hoppers (322) installed in the distribution area (3211) correspond to the number and spacing of the settling grooves (3111) formed in the body (311). That is, each of the plurality of distribution hoppers (322) and each of the plurality of settling grooves (3111) can be formed to face each other in the vertical direction.

In the capsule area (3212), an upper capsule (3012) that can be fitted with a lower capsule (3011) that is seated in the seat groove (3111) of the body (311) can be positioned. The upper capsule (3012) positioned in the capsule area (3212) can be positioned to face each of the lower capsules (3011) seated in the body (311). The distribution area (3211) and the capsule area (3212) can be positioned parallel in the front-back direction.

The distribution hopper (322) may be installed in multiple numbers spaced apart from each other in the left and right directions in the distribution area (3211) of the base (321). As shown in FIG. 6a, the distribution hopper (322) may be formed so that the lower part penetrates the distribution area (3211) of the base (321) and protrudes downward by a predetermined length. The distribution hopper (322) is formed in a hopper shape whose diameter becomes narrower from the top to the bottom, so that one dose of the preparation supplied through the nozzle part (211) of the mixing hopper (21) can be injected into each lower capsule (3011).

A plurality of capsule fixing parts (323) can be installed spaced apart from each other in the left and right directions in the capsule area (3212) of the base (321). As shown in FIG. 6b, the capsule fixing part (323) is installed in the upper part of the capsule area (3212) of the base (321) and can be formed as a suction device that sucks in air. The capsule fixing part (323) can fix the upper capsule (3012) located at the lower part by sucking in air. In this way, the upper capsule (3012) can be fixed by the capsule fixing part (323) while looking downward from the lower part of the base (321).

The elevating/lowering unit (325) may be installed on the upper surface of the capsule area (3212) of the base (321), as shown in FIG. 4. The elevating/lowering unit (325) may be configured as a cylinder, with a lower portion protruding and a length extending downward. The base (321) may be lowered by the elevating/lowering unit (325) and positioned adjacent to the body (311). As shown in FIG. 6a, a distribution hopper (322) may be positioned at the upper end of the lower capsule (3011), so that powdered medicine may be injected into the lower capsule (3011) through the distribution hopper (322). Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6b, the base (321) may be lowered so that the upper capsule (3012) may cover the upper end of the lower capsule (3011). After the powdered medicine is contained within the lower capsule (3011), the base (321) is lowered so that the upper capsule (3012) of the capsule area (3212) of the base (321) faces the lower capsule (3011), so that the upper capsule (3012) can cover the upper part of the lower capsule (3011). In this way, when the lower capsule (3011) and the upper capsule (3012) are fastened, the air intake of the capsule fixing part (323) is stopped, and the fixation of the upper capsule (3012) is released. Thereafter, the base (321) can rise again to be separated from the body (311).

In this way, the powdered drug can be packaged by putting it into the lower capsule (3011) and the upper capsule (3012).

The packaging device (40) may include a collection box (41) and a discharge line (42).

The packaging device (40) can be installed on the lower side of the packaging material mounting portion (31) of the packaging device (30). When the powdered medicine is injected into the lower capsule (3011) and the upper capsule (3012) in the packaging material mounting portion (31) and packaging is completed, the rotational axis (312) of the packaging material mounting portion (31) can be rotated so that the mounting groove (3111) of the body (311) faces downward.

In this way, when the fixing groove (3111) of the body (311) is rotated to face downward, the lower capsule (3011) that is fixed in the fixing groove (3111) by gravity is detached from the fixing groove (3111) and falls. The capsule containing the powdered medicine that has fallen in this way is put into the collection box (41).

In the collection box (41), a plurality of capsules containing a single dose of the medicine are stored and can be supplied to the cover (401) through a discharge line (42) arranged on one side of the collection box (41).

FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a packaging device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the operating state of the packaging device (30) according to FIG. 7.

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, a packaging device (30) according to one embodiment of the present invention may be configured with a packaging material packaging part (33). At this time, the packaging material (301) is configured in an envelope shape as an example. After the powdered medicine is contained in the packaging material (301) in the envelope shape, the upper end of the packaging material (301) is fused or adhered, so that the powdered medicine contained inside the packaging material (301) can be sealed and stored.

The packaging material packaging part (33) may include a housing (331), an adsorption part (332), and a sealing part (333).

The housing (331) can be formed as a rectangular tube with open upper and lower surfaces. That is, it can be formed in a shape with a square cross-section and four side surfaces.

The suction part (332) is installed on the inner surface of the housing (331) and can fix the packaging material (301) in an open state. Specifically, the suction part (332) can be installed on each of the four inner surfaces of the housing (331). The suction part (332) can be composed of a protruding bar (3321), a sealing part (3322), a suction line (3323), and an air suction device (3324).

The protrusion bar (3321) may be in the form of a bar protruding a predetermined length from each inner surface of the housing (331). The protrusion bar (3321) may be formed to protrude from the upper portion of the inner side of the housing (331).

The contact portion (3322) is formed with a predetermined area at the end of the protruding bar (3321), so that one side of the packaging material (301) can be absorbed or adhered. For example, the contact portion (3322) can be formed in a circular shape with a larger diameter than the protruding bar (3321).

The suction line (3323) may be an air passage formed inside the protrusion bar (3321) and the sealing portion (3322). Through the suction line (3323), air in the suction line (3323) may be sucked in by the air suction device (3324), and the outer surface of the packaging material (301) may be pressed against the sealing portion (3322).

The air suction device (3324) is installed so as to be connected to the suction line (3323) on the outside of the housing (331), so as to suck in air inside the suction line (3323). Accordingly, as shown in Fig. 8a, when air in the suction line (3323) is sucked in, the outer surface of the packaging material (301) can be pressed against the sealing portion (3322).

The packaging material (301) is positioned inside the housing (331), and the upper part of the packaging material (301) is positioned at the height of the sealing part (3322). When the air suction device (3324) sucks air, the outer surface of the packaging material (301) is pressed against the sealing part (3322) that is arranged to face each other, and the upper part of the packaging material (301) can be opened. The medicine supplied from the mixing hopper (21) of the preparation device (20) can be injected into the opened upper part of the packaging material (301).

The sealing part (333) is installed on the inner side of the housing (331) and can seal the upper end of the packaging material (301) containing the pharmaceutical preparation by bonding or fusing. Specifically, the sealing part (333) can be installed on two sides facing each other among the four inner sides of the housing (331). At this time, the sealing part (333) can be installed on the lower side of the adsorption part (332). The sealing part (333) can be composed of a cylinder part (3331) and a heating part (3332).

The cylinder part (3331) is installed on the inner wall of the housing (331) and can protrude inwardly or be drawn inwardly.

The heating part (3332) is installed at the end of the cylinder part (3331) and is formed to a predetermined length so that it can be in close contact with the packaging material (301). The heating part (3332) has a heating wire built into it and can be formed of a material with high thermal conductivity.

After the pharmaceutical preparation is injected into the packaging material (301), the cylinder part (3331) protrudes and closes the upper part of the packaging material (301) from both sides, and at the same time, a predetermined amount of heat is applied from the heating part (3332), so that the upper part of the packaging material (301) is fused and attached to each other to be sealed.

FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a hopper replacement device (70) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a cross-section of the hopper replacement device (70) according to FIG. 9.

Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, a hopper replacement device (70) according to one embodiment of the present invention can easily replace a mixing hopper (21) in a preparation device (20). When preparation of one type of preparation is completed, the mixing hopper (21) is replaced with a new mixing hopper (21), so that a preparation according to a new prescription can be prepared. At this time, the mixing hopper (21) can be easily replaced with a new one by the hopper replacement device (70).

The hopper replacement device (70) includes a disk disk (71), a suction part (72), and a fastening part (73).

The disc disk (71) can be formed into a disc shape of a size in which multiple (even number) of connection caps (22) of the preparation device (20) can be arranged inside. The disc disk (71) can be positioned below the connection cap (22).

An opening (711) and a suction hole (712) can be formed in the original disc (71).

The opening (711) is a hole formed in the circular disk (71) with a size corresponding to that of the connecting cap (22). For example, two openings (711) may be formed on the connecting cap (22), and the two openings (711) may be formed at positions facing each other.

The suction hole (712) is a hole formed in the circular disk (71) with a size corresponding to that of the connecting cap (22). For example, two suction holes (712) may be formed on the connecting cap (22), and the two suction holes (712) may be formed in positions facing each other.

That is, an opening (711) and a suction hole (712) can be formed alternately on the original disc (71).

The suction part (72) is installed at the lower side of the suction hole (712) and can suck in air.

The fastening member (73) is a magnetic member installed at the lower portion of the circumferential surface where the opening member (711) is formed, and can be attached or detached from the magnetic member (212) of the mixing hopper (21).

The hopper replacement device (70) can be positioned adjacent to the lower end of the connecting cap (22). As shown in Fig. 9, when the connecting cap (22) is positioned at the opening (711), the powder medicine supplied through the supply line (13) can be supplied to the mixing hopper (21) connected to the lower end of the opening (711).

Afterwards, when a new medicine needs to be prepared, the disk (71) can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise so that the suction hole (712) is positioned at the bottom of the connecting cap (22). With the suction hole (712) positioned at the bottom of the connecting cap (22), by sucking air from the suction part (72), the powdered medicine of the previous preparation attached to the lower surface of the connecting cap (22) can be sucked together, so that the lower surface of the connecting cap (22) can be clean. Therefore, the preparations can be prevented from being mixed.

Afterwards, when the disk (71) rotates, the opening (711) is positioned again on the lower side of the connecting cap (22), so that the powdered medicine supplied through the supply line (13) is supplied to the mixing hopper (21) to prepare a new medicine.

In this way, the mixing hopper (21) can be easily replaced and the connecting cap (22) can be cleaned.

Although representative embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications can be made to the above-described embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the rights of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the scope of the patent claims described below but also by equivalents of the patent claims.

1: Powder medicine preparation system
10: Feeder 11: Feeder Hopper
111: Internal space 112: Supply port
113: Single jaw 12: Lid
121: Lid body 122: Bulkhead
123: Holbu 13: Supply Line
14: Valve 15: Supply amount detection unit
16: Vibration section 17: Input section
18: Installation plate 181: Plate
182: Shaft 20: Preparation device
21: Mixing hopper 211: Nozzle section
212: Magnetic part 22: Connecting cap
221: Connecting hole 222: Magnet part
24: Power supply 30: Packaging device
301: Packaging material 3011: Lower capsule
3011: Upper capsule 31: Packaging material fixing part
311: Body 3111: Settling Home
312: Rotating shaft 32: Distribution section
321: Base 3211: Distribution Area
3212: Capsule area 322: Distribution hopper
323: Capsule fixing part 324: Sliding part
325: Elevation section 33: Packaging section
331: Housing 332: Adsorption part
3321: protrusion bar 3322: sealing part
3323: Suction line 3324: Air intake
333: Sealing part 3331: Cylinder part
3332: Heating unit 40: Packing device
401: Coverage 41: Collection Box
42: Discharge line 50: Labeling device
501: Label paper 70: Hopper change device
71: Disc 711: Opening
712: Suction hole 72: Suction part
73: Fastening

Claims (5)

A supply device including a supply hopper each containing different types of powdered medicine, and configured to supply powdered medicine in an amount equivalent to the weight input from at least one supply hopper;
A compounding device for preparing a compounding medicine, including a mixing hopper that receives at least one type of powdered medicine from the above supply device;
A packaging device that packages the prepared medicine supplied from the above preparation device so that it is packaged in single doses;
A packaging device that packages multiple single-use prescriptions packaged in the above packaging device to package individual prescriptions;
A labeling device for attaching a label to individual prescription drugs packed in the above packaging device;
A connecting cap that shields the upper part of the mixing hopper and has a plurality of connecting ports formed therein; and
Including a hopper replacement device,
The above supply device,
A supply line connected from the supply hopper to each of the plurality of connecting ports of the connecting cap so that the supply hopper and the mixing hopper are connected to each other, so that the powdered medicine of each of the supply hoppers is supplied to the mixing hopper; and
It further includes a vibrating unit installed in the above supply line, which applies vibration to the above supply line so that the powder medicine supplied from the above supply hopper does not remain in the above supply line and is supplied to the above mixing hopper;
The above hopper replacement device is,
A disc shaped, rotating in its circumferential direction, having a plurality of openings penetrating upward and downward and a plurality of suction holes penetrating upward and downward alternately formed along its circumference; and
It is installed at the lower side of the above suction hole and includes a suction part for sucking air,
The lower part of the above opening is connected to the above mixing hopper,
A powder medicine preparation system wherein, through the rotation of the above-mentioned circular disc, one of the plurality of openings can be located at the lower side of the above-mentioned connection cap, the above-mentioned suction hole can be located at the lower side of the above-mentioned connection cap, or another one of the plurality of openings can be located at the lower side of the above-mentioned connection cap.
In claim 1,
The above supply device,
An input section for receiving the amount of powder medicine supplied from each of the above supply hoppers; and
A powder medicine preparation system characterized by including a supply amount detection unit that detects a change in the weight of powder medicine inside each of the supply hoppers.
delete delete In claim 1,
The above preparation device,
A powdered medicine preparation system characterized in that the mixing hopper is replaced after preparation of one type of preparation is completed.

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