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TWI500420B
TWI500420B TW101129317A TW101129317A TWI500420B TW I500420 B TWI500420 B TW I500420B TW 101129317 A TW101129317 A TW 101129317A TW 101129317 A TW101129317 A TW 101129317A TW I500420 B TWI500420 B TW I500420B
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錠劑分割裝置Tablet sorting device

本發明係關於將錠劑予以切斷而將錠劑分割為幾個錠劑切斷片之錠劑分割裝置。The present invention relates to a tablet dividing device for cutting a tablet into a plurality of tablet cut pieces by cutting the tablet.

將錠劑分割為兩片之錠劑分割裝置,除了將刀具(cutter)往一錠一錠承接過來的錠劑壓下去而將錠劑予以切斷之傳統的錠劑分割機之外,已經實用化的還有:藉由以截斷錠劑落下路徑(錠劑通過路徑)之態樣進行切入而將在錠劑落下路徑之中的錠劑分割為在通過方向的前後兩部份然後將錠劑切斷片一個個排出,如此而能夠將以一錠為單位而收容/保持之錠劑以不到一錠之單位自動供給至後續的包裝裝置等之錠劑供給裝置(參照例如專利文獻1);以及利用刀具之刃將接收過來的錠劑切斷為上下兩部份並先將下側的錠劑切斷片排出而將上側的錠劑切斷片暫時留置在刀具上,使之到下一次的刀具動作才慢一步排出之錠劑供給裝置(參照例如專利文獻2)。The tableting device for dividing the tablet into two tablets is practical except for the conventional tablet separating machine which cuts the tablet into a tablet and ingots and cuts the tablet. In addition, the tablet in the drop path of the tablet is divided into two parts in the direction of the passing direction and then the tablet is cut by cutting the tablet drop path (the path of the tablet through the path). When the cut pieces are discharged one by one, the tablets which are stored/held in one spindle can be automatically supplied to the tablet supply device such as the subsequent packaging device in units of less than one spindle (see, for example, Patent Document 1); And cutting the received tablet into upper and lower portions by the blade of the cutter, and discharging the lower tablet cutting piece first, and temporarily placing the upper tablet cutting piece on the tool to the next tool. The tablet supply device that is discharged one step at a time (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

如前述之傳統裝置,係組裝在錠劑分包機的錠劑收納庫之中或之下等,而使切斷機構所具備的一片刀刃切入由保持機構將之保持在切斷位置的分割對象之錠劑。The conventional apparatus as described above is incorporated in or below the tablet storage of the tablet dispensing machine, and the one blade provided in the cutting mechanism is cut into the divided object held by the holding mechanism at the cutting position. Lozenges.

另外,該等傳統的錠劑分割裝置,係在將錠劑從外部的錠劑饋給器(feeder)等導引到錠劑分割裝置的導管(duct)之外,另外在錠劑分割裝置內挖空形成垂直貫通成縱孔狀的錠劑落下路徑(錠劑通過路徑),使錠劑從該路徑以接近 自然落下的狀態直直地朝正下方落下。Further, the conventional tablet separating device is used for guiding a tablet from an external tablet feeder or the like to a duct of a tablet dividing device, and additionally in a tablet dividing device. The hollowing out forms a lozenge drop path (the lozenge passage path) that vertically penetrates into a vertical hole shape, so that the tablet is approached from the path The state of natural fall falls straight down directly below.

若將注意力放在切斷機構,則也有將切斷機構的刀刃做成兩片之錠劑分割裝置已開發出來。此錠劑分割裝置,係在以具備有很直的刀刃之切斷機構來將錠劑予以切斷而將之分割成複數個錠劑切斷片之錠劑分割裝置中,將前述刀刃設成兩片相向的狀態,且前述切斷機構係一邊將前述相向的兩片刀刃保持成平行而一邊使其相向間隙擴大縮小而進行錠劑切斷,而且在擴大縮小相向間隙之際係使前述相向的兩片刀刃在平行方向相交錯者(參照專利文獻3)。If attention is paid to the cutting mechanism, a tablet dividing device having two blades for cutting the cutting mechanism has been developed. In the tablet separating device, the tablet is divided into a plurality of tablet cutting devices by cutting a tablet with a cutting mechanism having a straight blade, and the blade is set to two. In the state in which the sheets are opposed to each other, the cutting mechanism is configured such that the opposing gaps are enlarged and reduced while the two opposing cutting edges are held in parallel, and the tablet is cut while expanding and reducing the opposing gaps. The two blades are interlaced in parallel directions (see Patent Document 3).

此外,還開發有將切斷機構的刀刃做成為旋轉刀刃者(參照專利文獻4)。In addition, a blade having a cutting mechanism has been developed as a rotary blade (see Patent Document 4).

如此之錠劑分割裝置,係一邊用保持機構將分割對象之錠劑保持在切斷位置來限制錠劑的位置,一邊使切斷機構的刀刃切入錠劑來確實地執行錠劑的切斷。In the tablet sorting apparatus, the tablet is divided by the holding mechanism to maintain the position of the tablet, and the cutting edge of the cutting mechanism is cut into the tablet to reliably perform the cutting of the tablet.

而且,只要適切地進行保持機構的調整,則不管何時,錠劑都會保持在適切的切斷位置,而使切斷機構的刀尖在觸及錠劑的預期部位時之刀尖抵接部位的變動成為小到看不出來之程度。Moreover, as long as the adjustment of the holding mechanism is properly performed, the tablet will remain in the appropriate cutting position at any time, and the tip of the cutting mechanism will change when the blade tip touches the intended portion of the tablet. Become small to the extent that you can't see it.

[先前技術文獻][Previous Technical Literature] [專利文獻][Patent Literature]

(專利文獻1)日本特開平11-226088號公報(Patent Document 1) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 11-226088

(專利文獻2)日本特開平11-226089號公報(Patent Document 2) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 11-226089

(專利文獻3)日本特開2011-083357號公報(Patent Document 3) Japanese Patent Publication No. 2011-083357

(專利文獻4)日本特開2011-097969號公報(Patent Document 4) Japanese Patent Publication No. 2011-097969

(專利文獻5)日本特願2010-170968號(Patent Document 5) Japanese Patent No. 2010-170968

(專利文獻6)日本特願2011-042955號(Patent Document 6) Japanese Patent No. 2011-042955

在此,說明最近開發出的錠劑分割裝置(參照專利文獻5),此錠劑分割裝置係具備有:將分割對象之錠劑保持在切斷位置之保持機構;具備有朝前述切斷位置前進後退之相向刃,使前述相向刃的相向間隙擴大縮小而將前述錠劑予以切斷之切斷機構;以及用來規定前述切斷機構的動作順序或前述切斷機構及前述保持機構的動作順序之切斷動作規定手段之錠劑分割裝置,且所開發的前述切斷動作規定手段係為:在錠劑切斷時使前述相向間隙縮小之際,在前述相向刃夾住前述錠劑之前係一直利用前述保持機構將錠劑保持住,然後從前述相向刃夾住前述錠劑開始便解除前述保持機構進行之錠劑保持而使前述錠劑只由前述相向刃加以夾持,而且在解除前述保持機構進行之錠劑保持之後,使前述相向刃切入前述錠劑之手段。Here, a tablet dividing device (see Patent Document 5) which has been developed recently, and the tablet dividing device includes a holding mechanism for holding a tablet to be cut at a cutting position, and a cutting position for the cutting position a cutting blade that advances and retreats, a cutting mechanism that expands and reduces the opposing gap of the opposing blade to cut the tablet; and an operation sequence for specifying the cutting mechanism or an operation of the cutting mechanism and the holding mechanism The tablet cutting device for the cutting operation of the sequential cutting operation, and the cutting operation determining means developed by the cutting operation means for narrowing the opposing gap before the opposing blade is sandwiched by the opposing blade The tablet is held by the holding mechanism, and then the tablet is held by the holding mechanism from the opposing blade, and the tablet is held by the opposing blade only, and the tablet is released. After the tablet is held by the holding mechanism, the opposing blade is cut into the tablet.

此錠劑分割裝置(參照專利文獻5中之效果欄),係藉由在錠劑切斷時在相向刃切入錠劑之時使錠劑脫離保持機構,因而即使相向刃之切入使錠劑發生變形或變位,也不會發生由於該變形或變位而導致有反作用力從保持機構作用到錠劑之情形。In the tablet separating device (refer to the effect column in Patent Document 5), the tablet is released from the holding mechanism when the tablet is cut at the opposite edge when the tablet is cut, so that even if the opposing blade is cut, the tablet is generated. Deformation or displacement does not occur in the case where a reaction force acts from the holding mechanism to the tablet due to the deformation or displacement.

如此,因為已改良成為不會發生被認為是切斷狀態的變動原因以及變動量的變大原因之來自保持機構的反作用 力之形態,所以分割會變得穩定,錠劑切斷片的份量的變動會變得更小。In this way, since it has been improved, the reaction from the holding mechanism does not occur because the cause of the change is considered to be the cause of the change in the cut-off state. The shape of the force is stabilized, and the variation in the amount of the tablet cut piece becomes smaller.

此外(參照專利文獻6),在使分割精度提高了之後,為了減輕要使錠劑分割裝置適用於多種形狀的各種錠劑所需進行的調整等之負擔,還開發出一種錠劑分割裝置,此錠劑分割裝置具備有:從上端到下端形成有溝狀的錠劑落下路徑之落下錠劑導引構件;藉由進行路徑的開閉而將經由前述錠劑落下路徑掉下來的分割對象之錠劑暫時保持在錠劑落下路徑的途中的切斷位置之阻擋構件;以及在前述切斷位置將前述錠劑予以切斷之切斷機構;其中具備:覆蓋前述錠劑落下路徑之中前述切斷位置上游之部份之溝深規定構件、用來使前述錠劑落下路徑的溝底與前述溝深規定構件的面向溝底面之相對距離擴大縮小之厚度調整機構、及取得前述錠劑的厚度資訊而使前述厚度調整機構作動來使前述相對距離適合於前述錠劑的厚度之控制裝置。Further, (see Patent Document 6), after increasing the division accuracy, a lozenge dividing device has been developed in order to reduce the burden of adjustment and the like required to apply the tablet dividing device to various kinds of tablets of various shapes. The tablet dividing device includes a falling tablet guiding member in which a groove-shaped tablet dropping path is formed from the upper end to the lower end, and an ingot of the divided object that has been dropped through the tablet dropping path by opening and closing the path a blocking member that temporarily holds the cutting position in the middle of the tablet dropping path; and a cutting mechanism that cuts the tablet at the cutting position; and includes: cutting the cutting in the tablet dropping path a portion of the groove depth upstream of the position, a thickness adjustment mechanism for expanding and reducing the relative distance between the groove bottom of the drop path and the groove bottom surface of the groove depth defining member, and obtaining the thickness information of the tablet The thickness adjusting mechanism is actuated to control the relative distance to the thickness of the tablet.

此錠劑分割裝置(參照專利文獻6中之效果欄),係只要將屬於錠劑形狀資訊之中的最小尺寸之厚度資訊提供給控制裝置,之後,就藉由控制裝置與厚度調整機構與溝深規定構件的協同動作,來自動地使錠劑落下路徑的溝底與溝深規定構件的面向溝底面之相對距離適合於錠劑的厚度,因而能減輕要使錠劑分割裝置適用於不同厚度的各種錠劑所需進行的調整之負擔。另外(參照專利文獻6之實施例),在控制裝置用來取得錠劑的厚度資訊之手段方面,專利文獻6舉出了從附屬於裝拆式錠劑盒(tablet cassette) 之資料載體讀出、從操作部直接讀入、經由通訊線路而從上位裝置下載等之具體例。The tablet dividing device (refer to the effect column in Patent Document 6) is provided by providing the thickness information of the smallest size among the shape information of the tablet to the control device, and then, by the control device and the thickness adjusting mechanism and the groove Deeply defining the cooperative action of the members to automatically make the distance between the groove bottom of the tablet drop path and the groove bottom surface facing the groove bottom surface suitable for the thickness of the tablet, thereby reducing the need for the tablet dividing device to be applied to different thicknesses The burden of adjustments required for the various lozenges. Further, (refer to the embodiment of Patent Document 6), in the means for the control device to obtain the thickness information of the tablet, Patent Document 6 is attached to the tablet cassette attached to the cartridge. A specific example of reading the data carrier, reading it directly from the operation unit, and downloading it from the host device via the communication line.

然而,如此之從外部取得錠劑的厚度資訊之錠劑厚度資訊取得手段,其前提是已經知道錠劑的厚度資訊、以及在受到要求時提供資訊,所以必須針對作為分割對象之各種錠劑預先量尺寸及將資料保持成可提供的狀態,因而其機能並不充分到連並未做過如此的準備之藥劑,例如新藥或需立即使用的藥劑等都能應付,而無法期待其能夠迅速且適切地因應各種錠劑。而且,當外部沒有支援手段時,同樣不能發揮機能而無法使用。However, the tablet thickness information acquisition means for obtaining the thickness information of the tablet from the outside is premised on the fact that the thickness information of the tablet is known and the information is provided when required, so it is necessary to pre-specify the various tablets as the object to be divided. Quantitative size and keeping the data in a usable state, so its function is not sufficient to cope with drugs that have not been prepared in such a way, such as new drugs or drugs that need to be used immediately, and cannot be expected to be rapid and Appropriately respond to various tablets. Moreover, when there is no support means outside, the same function cannot be used and cannot be used.

例如,下載方式在沒有通訊設備的場所便無法使用,從資料載體讀出之方式若沒有附加至錠劑盒等之附屬品也無法使用,操作輸入方式則很麻煩且有輸入錯誤之虞。下載方式及從資料載體讀出之方式也是,並無法免除在資料登錄作業中錯誤輸入之虞。因此,很難說上述之錠劑分割裝置的實施形態已揭露到足以讓人瞭解能單獨減輕要適用於不同厚度的各種錠劑所需進行的調整之負擔。For example, the download method cannot be used in a place where there is no communication device, and the method of reading from the data carrier cannot be used without attaching to an accessory such as a tablet box, and the operation input method is troublesome and has an input error. The way of downloading and reading from the data carrier is also not exempt from the erroneous input in the data login operation. Therefore, it is difficult to say that the above embodiment of the tablet separating device has been disclosed to be sufficient to give an understanding of the burden of adjustment required to individually reduce various kinds of tablets to be applied to different thicknesses.

因此,如何實現就算分割對象錠劑的厚度不明也能自動進行針對錠劑之落下路徑的溝深度調整之錠劑分割裝置就成了有待解決之課題。Therefore, how to realize a tablet dividing device capable of automatically performing groove depth adjustment for a drop path of a tablet even if the thickness of the divided object tablet is unknown is a problem to be solved.

本發明之錠劑分割裝置(解決手段1),係為了解決如上述之課題而提出者,具備有:從上端到下端形成有溝狀的錠劑落下路徑之落下錠劑導引構件;藉由進行路徑的開 閉而將經由前述錠劑落下路徑掉下來的分割對象之錠劑暫時保持在前述錠劑落下路徑的途中的切斷位置之阻擋構件;在前述切斷位置將前述錠劑予以切斷之切斷機構;覆蓋前述錠劑落下路徑之中比前述切斷位置上游之部份之溝深規定構件;用來使前述錠劑落下路徑的溝底與前述溝深規定構件的面向溝底面之相對距離擴大縮小之厚度調整機構;檢測前述錠劑落下路徑之中位於比前述切斷位置上游且為前述溝深規定構件所覆蓋的部份中之前述錠劑的通過之錠劑通過檢測手段;以及一邊監視前述錠劑通過檢測手段的檢測結果一邊使前述厚度調整機構作動,而使前述相對距離從很狹窄之閉鎖距離往很寬之全開距離擴大,並且在檢測出前述錠劑之通過時使前述厚度調整機構停止而固定前述相對距離來使前述相對距離適合於前述錠劑的厚度之控制裝置。The tablet separating device (solution 1) of the present invention is provided to solve the problem as described above, and includes a falling tablet guiding member in which a groove-shaped tablet dropping path is formed from an upper end to a lower end; Open the path a blocking member that temporarily holds the tablet of the divided object that has fallen through the tablet dropping path, and that is held at the cutting position in the middle of the tablet dropping path; and cuts the tablet at the cutting position a mechanism; a groove depth defining member covering a portion of the dropping path of the tablet that is upstream of the cutting position; and a distance between a groove bottom for causing the dropping path of the tablet and a groove facing surface of the groove depth defining member a reduced thickness adjustment mechanism; detecting a tablet passing detection means for passing the tablet in a portion of the tablet dropping path upstream of the cutting position and covering the portion covered by the groove defining member; and monitoring while The tablet is actuated by the thickness adjustment mechanism by the detection result of the detecting means, and the relative distance is widened from a narrow locking distance to a wide full opening distance, and the thickness is adjusted when the passage of the tablet is detected. The control device that stops the mechanism and fixes the aforementioned relative distance to make the aforementioned relative distance suitable for the thickness of the tablet.

又,本發明之錠劑分割裝置(解決手段2),係在上述解決手段1之錠劑分割裝置中,前述切斷機構係具備有依從前述控制裝置的控制之電動的相向刃,且使前述相向刃的相向間隙從擴大的狀態縮窄來夾持前述錠劑然後再進一步縮窄來將前述錠劑切斷者,且該錠劑分割裝置設有用來檢測前述相向刃的驅動電流之驅動電流檢測手段,前述控制裝置係在從使前述相向刃夾持住前述錠劑到將該錠劑切斷為止之預定時期,進行前述相向刃的行進速度的變更及前述阻擋構件對於前述錠劑的暫時保持的解除之中的任一方或雙方,且一邊監視前述驅動電流檢測手段的檢測結果 一邊使前述相向刃夾持前述錠劑,並根據夾住時之前述驅動電流的急增而檢知前述相向刃的夾持位置,藉此使前述預定時期適合於前述錠劑的厚度。Further, in the tablet dividing device (solution 2) of the present invention, in the tablet dividing device of the above-described solving device 1, the cutting mechanism includes an electric opposing blade that is controlled by the control device, and the aforementioned The opposing gap of the opposing blade is narrowed from the expanded state to hold the tablet and then further narrowed to cut the aforementioned tablet, and the tablet dividing device is provided with a driving current for detecting the driving current of the opposing blade. In the control device, the control device is configured to change the traveling speed of the opposing blade and the temporary stop of the blocking member with respect to the tablet from a predetermined period of time after the cutting blade holds the tablet to the tablet. Monitoring one or both of the hold, and monitoring the detection result of the drive current detecting means The predetermined amount of time is applied to the thickness of the tablet by sandwiching the tablet with the opposing blade and detecting the position of the opposing blade based on a sudden increase in the drive current during the clamping.

如上所述之本發明之錠劑分割裝置(解決手段1),係在調整落下路徑的溝深度時,透過控制裝置之控制,先使落下路徑的溝深度,亦即錠劑落下路徑的溝底與溝深規定構件的面向溝底面之相對距離從很狹窄之閉鎖距離開始擴大,當該相對距離超過錠劑的厚度時,錠劑就會馬上落下,此落下之情形係以錠劑通過檢測手段加以檢測,且透過監視該檢測結果之控制裝置的控制來使厚度調整機構停止動作,落下路徑的溝深度因而固定。如此,只要錠劑的厚度在閉鎖距離與全開距離之間,就不管是否已預先判明錠劑的厚度,都可自動進行使落下路徑的溝深度適合於錠劑的厚度之調整。The tablet dividing device (solution 1) of the present invention as described above is configured to control the depth of the groove of the drop path, that is, the groove bottom of the drop path of the tablet, by adjusting the groove depth of the drop path. The relative distance from the groove facing surface of the member defining the groove depth is increased from a very narrow blocking distance. When the relative distance exceeds the thickness of the tablet, the tablet falls immediately, and the drop is measured by the tablet passing means. The thickness adjustment mechanism is stopped by the control of the control device that monitors the detection result, and the groove depth of the drop path is thus fixed. Thus, as long as the thickness of the tablet is between the blocking distance and the full opening distance, the groove depth of the dropping path can be automatically adapted to the thickness adjustment of the tablet regardless of whether or not the thickness of the tablet has been determined in advance.

因此,根據本發明,就可實現即便分割對象錠劑的厚度不明也能自動進行針對錠劑之落下路徑的溝深度調整之錠劑分割裝置。Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a tablet dividing device capable of automatically performing groove depth adjustment for a drop path of a tablet even if the thickness of the divided tablet is unknown.

又,本發明之錠劑分割裝置(解決手段2),係在相向刃夾持住錠劑之後到將錠劑予以切斷之前進行相向刃的行進速度的變更及/或阻擋構件對於錠劑的暫時保持的解除,所以不僅承襲了分割穩定且錠劑切斷片的份量的變動變小之優點,而且對於進行該速度變更及保持解除之預定時期,也單憑裝置本身就可減輕使之適合於厚度不同的各 種錠劑所需進行的調整之負擔。亦即,預定時期的調整一般係藉由與相向刃行進之時間經過及行進位置有關之設定值的變更等而進行,但在進行該調整時,藉由控制裝置,即使進行會影響切斷狀態的動作仍能自動檢知良好的夾持位置,並掌握此時之相向刃之相向間隙而作為可適合於錠劑切斷時之錠劑的厚度,然後,將決定在相向刃行進中進行速度變更及保持解除之預定時期之設定值固定在與相向間隙達到所掌握的厚度之到達時期對應之值,因此不管是否已預先判明錠劑的厚度,都可自動進行使進行速度變更及保持解除之預定時期適合於錠劑的厚度之調整。Further, the tablet dividing device (solution 2) of the present invention changes the traveling speed of the opposing blade before the cutting of the tablet by the facing blade until the tablet is cut, and/or the blocking member for the tablet Since the release is temporarily maintained, the division is stable and the fluctuation of the amount of the tablet cut piece is small, and the predetermined time period for performing the speed change and the release is also reduced by the device itself. Different thickness The burden of adjustments required for the tablet. In other words, the adjustment of the predetermined period is generally performed by changing the setting value related to the passage of time and the traveling position of the facing blade, but when the adjustment is performed, even if the control device is used, the cutting state is affected. The action can still automatically detect the good clamping position, and grasp the opposing gap of the opposing blade at this time as the thickness of the tablet which can be suitable for the cutting of the tablet, and then decide the speed in the course of the facing blade. The set value of the predetermined period of the change and the release is fixed to a value corresponding to the arrival time of the thickness of the opposite gap, so that the speed change and the release can be automatically performed regardless of whether the thickness of the tablet has been determined in advance. The predetermined period of time is suitable for the adjustment of the thickness of the tablet.

透過以下之實施例1來說明用以實施本發明的錠劑分割裝置的具體的形態。A specific embodiment of the tablet dividing device for carrying out the present invention will be described by way of Example 1 below.

第1圖至第6圖所示的實施例1,係具體實現上述的解決手段1至2(提出申請之請求項1至2)之例。The first embodiment shown in Figs. 1 to 6 is an example in which the above-described solving means 1 to 2 (requests 1 to 2 of the application) are specifically realized.

在描繪各圖之際,為了簡潔化等而將螺栓等的鎖固具、鉸鍊等的連結具、齒輪等的傳動構件、馬達驅動器等的電路的詳細內容、控制器等的電路的詳細內容等之圖示予以省略,只顯示以說明發明所需的或有關連的內容為中心之圖示。In the drawings, the details of the locks such as bolts, the fasteners such as the hinges, the transmission members such as the gears, the details of the circuits such as the motor driver, and the details of the circuits such as the controller are used for the sake of simplification. The illustrations are omitted and only the illustrations centering on the content required or related to the invention are shown.

[實施例1][Example 1]

針對本發明的錠劑分割裝置的實施例1,引用圖式來說明其具體的構成。第1圖之(a)係錠劑分割裝置20的外觀斜視圖、(b)係錠劑分割裝置20的右側視圖、(c)係保持 機構30及切斷機構40的右側視圖、(d)係透視其內部而顯示之保持機構30的前視圖。此外,第2圖之(a)係落下錠劑導引構件31之前視圖、(b)係在落下錠劑導引構件31安裝阻擋構件34後之前視圖、(c)係溝深規定構件37之前視圖、(d)係固定蓋板36之前視圖、(e)係保持機構30之前視圖。With regard to Embodiment 1 of the tablet dividing device of the present invention, a specific configuration thereof will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1(a) is a perspective view showing the appearance of the tablet separating device 20, (b) a right side view of the tablet dividing device 20, and (c) holding The right side view of the mechanism 30 and the cutting mechanism 40, and (d) is a front view of the holding mechanism 30 which is seen through the inside. Further, (a) of Fig. 2 is a front view of the falling tablet guiding member 31, (b) before the falling of the tablet guiding member 31 to mount the blocking member 34, and (c) before the groove defining member 37. View, (d) front view of the fixed cover 36, (e) front view of the retaining mechanism 30.

另外,第3圖(a)至(e)皆為與錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a有關之落下錠劑導引構件31及溝深規定構件37之縱剖面右側視圖,第4圖(a)至(h)皆為切斷機構40的重要部份的右側視圖。此外,第5圖之(a)係與前刃進退構件43有關之驅動系統及控制系統的方塊圖、(b)係顯示切斷調整前的位置指令Ps的波形例之時間圖(time chart)、(c)係顯示驅動電流檢測訊號If的波形例之時間圖、(d)係顯示切斷調整後的位置指令Ps的波形例之時間圖。此外,第6圖(a)至(f)皆為保持機構30的重要部份的表面圖。Further, FIGS. 3(a) to 3(e) are longitudinal sectional right side views of the falling tablet guiding member 31 and the groove depth defining member 37, which are related to the upstream partial path 32a of the tablet dropping path 32, FIG. (a) to (h) are right side views of important parts of the cutting mechanism 40. Further, Fig. 5(a) is a block diagram of a drive system and a control system relating to the front blade advancing and retracting member 43, and Fig. 5(b) is a time chart showing a waveform example of the position command Ps before the cut adjustment. (c) is a time chart showing an example of a waveform of the drive current detection signal If, and (d) is a time chart showing an example of a waveform of the position command Ps after the cut adjustment. Further, Fig. 6 (a) to (f) are surface views of important portions of the holding mechanism 30.

該錠劑分割裝置20(參照第1圖(a)、(b))具備有錠劑盒21、操作部22、控制裝置23、本體部24、承接器25、中繼部26、錠劑饋給器基部27、支持框架28、保持機構30、切斷機構40及未圖示的電源部,其中控制裝置23、中繼部26、支持框架28、保持機構30、切斷機構40及電源部係設置在本體部24的內部,操作部22及錠劑饋給器基部27係穩固地裝設於本體部24且裝設成其操作面及錠劑盒裝設面露在框體外面,錠劑盒21係可自由裝上及拆下地裝設至錠劑饋給器基部27,承接器25係插接成可從本 體部24的底部的前面開口自由拉出。The tablet dividing device 20 (see FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b)) includes a tablet case 21, an operation unit 22, a control device 23, a main body portion 24, a receiver 25, a relay unit 26, and a tablet feed. The feeder base 27, the support frame 28, the holding mechanism 30, the cutting mechanism 40, and a power supply unit (not shown), wherein the control device 23, the relay unit 26, the support frame 28, the holding mechanism 30, the cutting mechanism 40, and the power supply unit The main body portion 24 is disposed inside the main body portion 24, and the operation portion 22 and the tablet feeder base portion 27 are firmly attached to the main body portion 24 and are disposed such that the operation surface thereof and the tablet mounting surface are exposed outside the frame body. The cartridge 21 can be freely attached and detached to the tablet feeder base 27, and the adapter 25 is inserted into the base The front opening of the bottom of the body 24 is free to be pulled out.

本體部24(參照第1圖(b))其最上部穩固地配置該錠劑饋給器基部27,其中央部配置大致呈垂直之支持框架28,其下部之前方處穩固配置中繼部26,另外在該中繼部26的下方,承接器25設成為可推入拉出。The main body portion 24 (see FIG. 1(b)) is configured such that the tablet feeder base portion 27 is firmly disposed at the uppermost portion thereof, and a substantially vertical support frame 28 is disposed at a central portion thereof, and a relay portion 26 is stably disposed at a lower portion of the lower portion thereof. Further, below the relay unit 26, the adapter 25 is provided to be pushable and pullable.

在本體部24的中央部,保持機構30及切斷機構40安裝於支持框架28(參照第1圖(b)、(c)),其中保持機構30係採取與支持框架28相同之垂直的姿勢,切斷機構40則是採取與保持機構30垂直之水平的姿勢。In the central portion of the main body portion 24, the holding mechanism 30 and the cutting mechanism 40 are attached to the support frame 28 (see FIGS. 1(b) and (c)), wherein the holding mechanism 30 adopts the same vertical posture as the support frame 28. The cutting mechanism 40 is in a posture that is horizontal to the holding mechanism 30.

錠劑饋給器基部27及裝設在其上之錠劑盒21(參照第1圖(a)、(b)),係用來自動進行錠劑10的逐次供給者。當錠劑饋給器基部27的驅動馬達依從於控制裝置23的控制而動作時,就使錠劑10一錠一錠地從裝設在基板的錠劑盒21排出,並經由導入口及導管(duct)等導件將之從上端送入到保持機構30之後述的錠劑落入路徑32的上游部份路徑32a。The tablet feeder base 27 and the tablet cassette 21 (see FIGS. 1(a) and (b)) attached thereto are used to automatically perform the sequential supply of the tablet 10. When the drive motor of the tablet feeder base 27 is operated in accordance with the control of the control device 23, the tablet 10 is discharged from the tablet cassette 21 mounted on the substrate in an ingot, and is introduced through the introduction port and the catheter. The lead (duct) is fed from the upper end to the holding mechanism 30, and the tablet described later falls into the upstream portion path 32a of the path 32.

保持機構30(參照第1圖(b)至(d)、第2圖、第3圖),係利用阻擋構件34將從錠劑盒21經由錠劑饋給器基部27及導件而落下並進入到錠劑落入路徑32之中的上游部份路徑32a之分割對象錠劑10暫時保持在切斷位置33者(參照第6圖)者,切斷機構40(參照第1圖(b)至(d)、第4圖),係在切斷位置33的狹縫(slit)35之處將該錠劑10切斷而予以分割成兩個錠劑切斷片10b,10c者(參照第6圖)。中繼部26(參照第1圖(b))具備有收集用導件及緩衝用緩衝 件(buffer),用來將從保持機構30的錠劑落下路徑32之中的左側分歧路徑32b落下之錠劑切斷片10b送入到左側承接器25b,將從保持機構30的錠劑落下路徑32之中的右側分歧路徑32c落下之錠劑切斷片10c送入到右側承接器25c(參照第6圖(f))。The holding mechanism 30 (see FIGS. 1(b) to (d), 2, and 3) is dropped by the blocking member 34 from the tablet cassette 21 via the tablet feeder base 27 and the guide. When the divided target tablet 10 that has entered the upstream partial path 32a of the tablet drop path 32 is temporarily held at the cutting position 33 (see FIG. 6), the cutting mechanism 40 (see FIG. 1(b) To (d), FIG. 4), the tablet 10 is cut at a slit 35 at the cutting position 33 and divided into two tablet cut pieces 10b and 10c (see the sixth). Figure). The relay unit 26 (see FIG. 1(b)) includes a collecting guide and a buffer for buffering A buffer for feeding the tablet cut piece 10b dropped from the left side branch path 32b of the tablet dropping path 32 of the holding mechanism 30 to the left side receiver 25b, and dropping the tablet from the holding mechanism 30 The tablet cut piece 10c dropped by the right side branch path 32c among the 32 is sent to the right side receiver 25c (refer to Fig. 6 (f)).

承接器25(參照第1圖(a)、(b)),係用來承接及儲存從錠劑10分割出的錠劑切斷片10b,10c之方形盒狀或方形盤狀的容器,在將錠劑切斷片10b,10c全部收集在一起之情況,係使用寬度較寬的單一個容器,但此處係採用用來收容將錠劑10分割成左右兩部份後之中的左側的錠劑切斷片10b之左側承接器25b、及用來收容右側的錠劑切斷片10c之右側承接器25c,且以將兩承接器左右並排的狀態插設至本體部24。此承接器25及用來將錠劑切斷片10b,10c導引至承接器25之中繼部26等亦可做成為可從本體部24分離之單元(unit),但在此例中為了裝置搬運的容易化等而將之做成與本體部24成一體。操作部22及控制裝置23亦可形成為與本體部24分開的個體,但在此例中也一樣為了裝置搬運的容易化等而將之做成與本體部24成一體。The adapter 25 (refer to Fig. 1 (a), (b)) is a rectangular box-shaped or square disk-shaped container for receiving and storing the tablet cut pieces 10b, 10c divided from the tablet 10. When the tablet cut pieces 10b, 10c are all collected together, a single container having a wide width is used, but here, a tablet for accommodating the left side of the tablet 10 into left and right portions is used. The left side receiver 25b of the cut piece 10b and the right side receiver 25c for accommodating the left piece cut piece 10c are inserted into the main body portion 24 in a state in which the two sockets are arranged side by side. The adapter 25 and the relay portion 26 for guiding the tablet cut pieces 10b, 10c to the adapter 25 or the like may be made as a unit separable from the main body portion 24, but in this case, for the device The transportation is facilitated and the like, and is integrated with the main body portion 24. The operation unit 22 and the control device 23 may be formed as separate individuals from the main body unit 24. However, in this example, the operation unit 22 and the control unit 23 may be integrated with the main body unit 24 for facilitating the conveyance of the device.

保持機構30(參照第1至3圖),除了如上述之將以切斷機構40加以切斷之分割對象之錠劑10阻擋在錠劑落下路徑32的途中的切斷位置33之外,為了與切斷機構40協同動作而將保持機構30所進行之錠劑保持予以解除,還具有配置在錠劑饋給器基部27與中繼部26之間之板狀的落下錠劑導引構件31、以及由分別以上端部作為支點使得 下端部可擺動之可動構件所構成之一對阻擋構件34。此外,為了調整通過錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a而落下之錠劑10的姿勢/方向,還具備有溝深規定構件37及厚度調整機構38。In the holding mechanism 30 (see FIGS. 1 to 3), the tablet 10 of the divided object cut by the cutting mechanism 40 is blocked from the cutting position 33 in the middle of the tablet dropping path 32 as described above. In cooperation with the cutting mechanism 40, the tablet holding by the holding mechanism 30 is released, and a plate-shaped falling tablet guiding member 31 disposed between the tablet feeder base 27 and the relay portion 26 is further provided. And by using the upper end as a fulcrum The lower end swingable movable member constitutes one of the pair of blocking members 34. Further, a groove depth defining member 37 and a thickness adjusting mechanism 38 are further provided in order to adjust the posture and direction of the tablet 10 dropped by the upstream partial path 32a of the tablet dropping path 32.

另外,此保持機構30為了防止錠劑切斷片10b,10c從屬於錠劑落下路徑32的下游部份路徑之左側分歧路徑32b及右側分歧路徑32c散落,還具備有覆蓋包含左側分歧路徑32b及右側分歧路徑32c在內之落下錠劑導引構件31的下半部的表面/前面之固定蓋板36(參照第1圖(c)、(d)、第2圖(d)、第2圖(e))。此等構件及機構34,36,37,38係沿著錠劑落下路徑32而配設,且裝設於落下錠劑導引構件31(參照第1至3圖)。Further, in order to prevent the tablet cutting sheets 10b, 10c from being scattered from the left side branch path 32b and the right side branch path 32c belonging to the downstream portion of the path of the tablet dropping path 32, the holding mechanism 30 is further provided with a cover including the left side branch path 32b and the right side. The surface of the lower half of the tablet guiding member 31 and the front fixed cover 36 are dropped by the branch path 32c (see FIGS. 1(c), (d), 2nd (d), and 2nd ( e)). These members and mechanisms 34, 36, 37, and 38 are disposed along the tablet dropping path 32, and are attached to the falling tablet guiding member 31 (see FIGS. 1 to 3).

在保持機構30的落下錠劑導引構件31,也附設有錠劑通過檢測感測器39,用來檢測從錠劑盒21落下而投入到錠劑落下路徑32之錠劑10通過錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a的情形。錠劑通過檢測感測器39以能夠以非接觸的方式進行檢測之光學式較容易使用,具備有例如在錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a的兩側相對向配置的發光元件39b及受光元件39c。The tableting guide member 31 of the holding mechanism 30 is also provided with a tablet passing detection sensor 39 for detecting that the tablet 10 dropped from the tablet container 21 and put into the tablet dropping path 32 is dropped by the tablet. The case of the upstream portion of the path 32a of the path 32. The tablet is easily used by the detecting sensor 39 in an optical mode capable of detecting in a non-contact manner, and includes, for example, a light-emitting element 39b disposed opposite to both sides of the upstream portion path 32a of the tablet dropping path 32, and Light receiving element 39c.

落下錠劑導引構件31(參照第1圖(b)、(c)),係由垂直的較厚之板體所構成且以與本體部24的前面板及後面板大致平行之狀態固定於本體部24的內部。The falling tablet guiding member 31 (see FIGS. 1(b) and 1(c)) is formed of a vertical thick plate and is fixed to the front plate and the rear plate of the main body portion 24 in a substantially parallel state. The inside of the body portion 24.

落下錠劑導引構件31的兩面(表背面/前後面)之中之向前的表面(參照第1圖(d)、第2圖),形成有用來導引落 下的錠劑10之錠劑落下路徑32。The forward surface (see Fig. 1 (d), Fig. 2) of the both sides (front and back/front) of the tablet guiding member 31 is dropped, and is formed to guide the falling The lozenge of the lower tablet 10 falls down the path 32.

錠劑落下路徑32(參照第2圖(a)),係藉由在落下錠劑導引構件31的表面以刻入或衝壓(press)等方式形成溝狀,且從落下錠劑導引構件31的上端一直延續到下端。在設定於錠劑落下路徑32的途中之切斷位置33,係以穿孔的方式形成有貫通落下錠劑導引構件31而用來讓切斷機構40的刀尖通過之狹縫35。The tablet dropping path 32 (refer to FIG. 2(a)) is formed by cutting or pressing on the surface of the falling tablet guiding member 31, and dropping the tablet guiding member The upper end of 31 continues to the lower end. In the cutting position 33 set in the middle of the tablet dropping path 32, a slit 35 for allowing the cutting edge of the cutting mechanism 40 to pass through the falling tablet guiding member 31 is formed by perforation.

錠劑落下路徑32之中比切斷位置33更上游側的部份之上游部份路徑32a,係為筆直的路徑,錠劑落下路徑32的下游側部份,則在切斷位置33之處,更具體而言係在切斷位置33的中央之狹縫35之處,以從該處向左右分歧之形態分歧成兩條縱向並行之左側分歧路徑32b及右側分歧路徑32c。The upstream portion path 32a of the portion on the upstream side of the cutting path 33 in the tablet dropping path 32 is a straight path, and the downstream side portion of the tablet dropping path 32 is at the cutting position 33. More specifically, at the slit 35 at the center of the cutting position 33, the left and right bifurcation paths 32b and 32c are divided into two longitudinal parallel directions from the position to the right and left.

阻擋構件34係對應於上述之二分歧而將阻擋構件34分成一對之左側路徑開閉構件34b及右側路徑開閉構件34c,開閉構件34b,34c都依從控制裝置23的控制而擺動,左側路徑開閉構件34b係進行從上游部份路徑32a往左側分歧路徑32b之分歧口的開閉,右側路徑開閉構件34c係進行從上游部份路徑32a往右側分歧路徑32c之分歧口的開閉。The blocking member 34 divides the blocking member 34 into a pair of left-side path opening and closing members 34b and right-side path opening and closing members 34c corresponding to the above-described two divisions, and the opening and closing members 34b, 34c are all oscillated according to the control of the control device 23, and the left-side path opening and closing member 34b is opening and closing of the branch opening from the upstream partial path 32a to the left branching path 32b, and the right-side path opening and closing member 34c opens and closes the branch opening from the upstream partial path 32a to the right branching path 32c.

本例之錠劑分割裝置20係用來將圓板狀的錠劑10左右均等地進行二分割者,所以狹縫35係在切斷位置33的中央縱向形成,且左側路徑開閉構件34b及右側路徑開閉構件34c係以狹縫35為中心而配置成左右對稱。左側路徑 開閉構件34b及右側路徑開閉構件34c,亦即一對阻擋構件34,係在要將錠劑10暫時保持於切斷位置33時,使兩下端部相接近而形成V字形,而在切斷位置33及狹縫35的正下方將錠劑落下路徑32予以封閉,在要將錠劑切斷片10b,10c導入到左側分歧路徑32b使其落下時,係使左側路徑開閉構件34b擺動而使上游部份路徑32a與左側分歧路徑32b相連通,在要將錠劑切斷片10b,10c導引到右側分歧路徑32c使其落下時,係使右側路徑開閉構件34c擺動而使上游部份路徑32a與右側分歧路徑32c相連通,在要使錠劑切斷片10b,10c同時落入左側分歧路徑32b、右側分歧路徑32c之時,則是使左側路徑開閉構件34b及右側路徑開閉構件34c同時往打開側擺動。In the tablet dividing device 20 of the present embodiment, the disk-shaped tablet 10 is equally divided into two sides, so that the slit 35 is formed in the longitudinal direction of the center of the cutting position 33, and the left-side path opening and closing member 34b and the right side are formed. The path opening and closing member 34c is disposed to be bilaterally symmetrical about the slit 35. Left path The opening and closing member 34b and the right-side path opening and closing member 34c, that is, the pair of blocking members 34, when the tablet 10 is temporarily held at the cutting position 33, the lower ends are brought close to each other to form a V-shape, and at the cutting position. When the tablet cutting pieces 10b, 10c are to be introduced into the left side branch path 32b to be dropped, the left side path opening and closing member 34b is swung to the upstream side. The part path 32a communicates with the left side branch path 32b, and when the tablet cut pieces 10b, 10c are to be guided to the right side branch path 32c to fall, the right side path opening and closing member 34c is swung to make the upstream part path 32a and the right side. The branch path 32c is connected to each other. When the tablet cut pieces 10b and 10c are simultaneously dropped into the left side branch path 32b and the right side branch path 32c, the left side path opening and closing member 34b and the right side path opening and closing member 34c are simultaneously swung toward the open side. .

溝深規定構件37(參照第1圖(c)、(d)、第2圖(c)、(e)、第3圖),係由例如透明或不透明的硬質樹脂製的薄板所構成,以從溝開口裝入而從前方封住錠劑落下路徑32之中的上游部份路徑32a之方式覆蓋錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a,且在其覆裝範圍內,上游部份路徑32a的溝底與溝深規定構件37的背面/後面呈平行,亦即與面向溝底面係呈平行。另外,以維持該平行狀態之狀態將溝深規定構件37支持成可藉由厚度調整機構彈壓彈簧37b,37c而前後移動,因此厚度調整機構38可依從控制裝置23的控制而使溝深規定構件37朝前後方向移動,藉此使錠劑落下路徑32的溝底與溝深規定構件37的面向溝底面之相對距離G擴大縮小。The groove depth defining member 37 (see FIGS. 1(c), (d), 2(c), (e), and 3) is made of, for example, a thin plate made of a transparent or opaque hard resin. The upstream portion of the path 32a of the tablet dropping path 32 is covered by the upstream opening portion 32a of the tablet dropping path 32 from the front of the groove opening, and the upstream portion of the path is covered. The groove bottom of the 32a is parallel to the back/back of the groove depth defining member 37, that is, parallel to the bottom surface of the groove. Further, the groove depth defining member 37 is supported to be supported by the thickness adjusting mechanism springs 37b, 37c in a state of maintaining the parallel state, so that the thickness adjusting mechanism 38 can control the groove depth defining member in accordance with the control of the control device 23. The movement of 37 in the front-rear direction increases and decreases the relative distance G between the groove bottom of the tablet dropping path 32 and the groove bottom surface facing the groove bottom surface.

切斷機構40(參照第1圖、第4圖),係具備有由朝向切斷位置而前進後退之前方的前刃41及後方的後刃42所構成之相向刃41,42,且使該相向刃41,42的相向間隙擴大縮小而將切斷位置33的錠劑10往左右均等地切斷者。前刃41係由安裝於高剛性的軸桿-套筒(rod-sleeve)嵌合型的門型支持機構而往前往後移動的前刃進退構件43加以支持於切斷位置33的狹縫35的前方,且依從控制裝置23的控制而朝向後方的狹縫35前進後退。後刃42係由在落下錠劑導引構件31的背面往前往後移動之後刃進退構件44加以支持,且依從控制裝置23的控制而一邊通過狹縫35一邊朝向切斷位置33的錠劑10前進或後退。The cutting mechanism 40 (see FIGS. 1 and 4) is provided with opposing blades 41 and 42 including a front blade 41 that is moved forward and backward toward the cutting position, and a rear blade 42 that is rearward. The opposing gaps of the opposing blades 41, 42 are enlarged and reduced, and the tablet 10 at the cutting position 33 is equally cut to the left and right. The front blade 41 is supported by a high-rigidity rod-sleeve fitting type door type support mechanism, and the front blade advancing and retracting member 43 that moves to the rear is supported by the slit 35 at the cutting position 33. The front side is moved forward and backward by the slit 35 toward the rear in accordance with the control of the control device 23. The trailing edge 42 is supported by the blade advancing and retracting member 44 after moving toward the rear side of the falling tablet guiding member 31, and the tablet 10 is directed toward the cutting position 33 while passing through the slit 35 in accordance with the control of the control device 23. Move forward or backward.

此切斷機構40,係藉由依從控制裝置23的控制而使相向刃41,42作動,來使相向刃41,42的相向間隙擴大縮小而夾持及切斷錠劑10(第4圖係以時間序列顯示夾持及切斷的樣子,其中之(a)至(f)係與最初的錠劑切斷有關,(g)、(h)、(e)、(f)係與第二次以後的錠劑切斷有關),其間,在切斷完成前係將錠劑10夾持成從錠劑落下路徑32的溝底懸浮起也從溝深規定構件37的面向溝底面懸浮的狀態,然後才完成切斷。而且,在從相向刃41,42夾持住錠劑10開始到將錠劑10切斷為止之預定時期(後述之時期t2),原先已關閉的阻擋構件34會依從控制裝置23的控制而打開,使阻擋構件34對於錠劑10之暫時保持亦解除,所以在切斷完成前僅利用相向刃41,42來夾持錠劑10。In the cutting mechanism 40, the opposing blades 41 and 42 are actuated by the control of the compliance control device 23, and the opposing gaps of the opposing blades 41 and 42 are enlarged and contracted to sandwich and cut the tablet 10 (Fig. 4) The manner of clamping and cutting is shown in time series, wherein (a) to (f) are related to the initial tablet cutting, (g), (h), (e), (f) and second In the meantime, the tableting agent 10 is clamped so as to be suspended from the groove bottom of the groove dropping path 32 and suspended from the groove bottom surface of the groove depth defining member 37 before the cutting is completed. Then complete the cut. Further, at a predetermined period (the period t2 to be described later) from when the opposing blade 41, 42 holds the tablet 10 to when the tablet 10 is cut, the originally closed blocking member 34 is opened under the control of the control device 23. Since the temporary holding of the blocking member 34 with respect to the tablet 10 is also released, the tablet 10 is held by only the opposing blades 41, 42 before the cutting is completed.

控制裝置23,其詳細的內容雖省略(參照第1圖(b)、 第5圖(a)),但其係為由例如可程式的微處理器系統或程序控制器(sequencer)所構成之電子控制裝置,且為了使錠劑饋給器基部27與保持機構30與切斷機構40協同動作來確實地進行錠劑10的逐次供給及切斷,而進行各部件的電動馬達等的動作控制。該等馬達中之前刃進退構件43及前刃41之驅動所用的馬達係為伺服馬達45(參照第5圖(a)),且當控制裝置23將位置指令Ps送出到將驅動電流供給至伺服馬達45之伺服控制器(servo controller)46時,就利用伺服控制器46的回授控制來使伺服馬達45的旋轉角度以及前刃進退構件43及前刃41的進退位置追隨位置指令Ps。The details of the control device 23 are omitted (see Fig. 1(b), Fig. 5(a)), but it is an electronic control device composed of, for example, a programmable microprocessor system or a program controller, and for the tablet feeder base 27 and the holding mechanism 30 The cutting mechanism 40 cooperates to reliably perform the sequential supply and the cutting of the tablet 10, and performs the operation control of the electric motor or the like of each member. The motors for driving the front edge advancing and retracting member 43 and the front blade 41 in the motors are servo motors 45 (see Fig. 5(a)), and when the control device 23 sends the position command Ps to supply the drive current to the servo When the servo controller 46 of the motor 45 is used, the rotation angle of the servo motor 45 and the advance and retreat positions of the front blade advancing and retracting member 43 and the front blade 41 follow the position command Ps by the feedback control of the servo controller 46.

該回授控制,一般而言以雙迴路回授(dual-loop feedback)為佳,具體而言,係為以由變流器(current transformer)、轉換器(transducer)等所構成之驅動電流檢測構件47來檢測從伺服控制器46供給至伺服馬達45之驅動電流,並以次迴路(minor loop)將驅動電流檢測構件47的驅動電流檢測訊號If回授至伺服控制器46,並且以由編碼器(encoder)、分解器(resolver)等所構成之位置檢測構件48來檢測伺服馬達45的旋轉角度,並以主迴路(major loop)將位置檢測構件48的位置檢測訊號Pf回授至伺服控制器46者,但此處係形成為也將檢測伺服馬達45的驅動電流及相向刃41的驅動電流所得到之驅動電流檢測訊號If送出至控制裝置23之構成。The feedback control is generally a dual-loop feedback, specifically, a drive current detection by a current transformer, a transducer, or the like. The member 47 detects the drive current supplied from the servo controller 46 to the servo motor 45, and returns the drive current detection signal If of the drive current detecting member 47 to the servo controller 46 in a minor loop, and encodes it by the encoder. A position detecting member 48 composed of an encoder, a resolver, or the like detects the rotation angle of the servo motor 45, and returns the position detecting signal Pf of the position detecting member 48 to the servo control in a major loop. In the case of the controller 46, the drive current detection signal If obtained by detecting the drive current of the servo motor 45 and the drive current of the counter blade 41 is also sent to the control device 23.

該驅動電流檢測訊號If,係為了決定從相向刃41,42 夾持住錠劑10開始到將錠劑10切斷為止之預定時期t2使之適合於錠劑10的厚度而輸入至控制裝置23,但除此之外,亦形成為控制裝置23為了使錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a的溝底與溝深規定構件37的面向溝底面之相對距離G適合於錠劑10的厚度而將錠劑通過檢測感測器39檢測到錠劑10通過之通過檢知結果予以輸入之構成。然後,控制裝置23係在電源剛打開之瞬後或剛安裝更換錠劑盒21時,以及透過操作部22而指示初始化時,依序進行:根據利用錠劑通過檢測感測器39所得到的錠劑通過檢知結果之相對距離G的自動調整、根據利用驅動電流檢測構件47所得到的驅動電流檢測訊號If之預定時期t2的自動調整。The driving current detection signal If is determined from the opposite edge 41, 42 The holding of the tablet 10 is started until the predetermined period t2 until the tablet 10 is cut, so that it is suitable for the thickness of the tablet 10 and is input to the control device 23, but in addition, it is also formed as the control device 23 for the ingot. The distance G between the groove bottom of the upstream portion path 32a of the agent drop path 32 and the groove bottom surface of the groove depth defining member 37 is adapted to the thickness of the tablet 10, and the tablet is detected by the detecting sensor 39 to pass the tablet 10 The composition is input by the detection result. Then, the control device 23 is sequentially performed immediately after the power is turned on or immediately after the replacement of the tablet cassette 21, and when the initialization is instructed by the operation unit 22, in accordance with the use of the tablet through the detection sensor 39. The automatic adjustment of the relative distance G of the tablet by the detection result is automatically adjusted based on the predetermined period t2 of the drive current detection signal If obtained by the drive current detecting means 47.

首先,詳細說明相對距離G的自動調整(參照第3圖)。當控制裝置23要使溝深規定構件37位於某個位置(參照第3圖(a))時,就使厚度調整機構38作動而使溝深規定構件37朝向錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a的溝底移動,使相對距離G成為無論哪種錠劑都無法通過之程度的很狹窄的閉鎖距離(參照第3圖(b))。在此狀態,等待從錠劑盒21經由錠劑饋給器基部27的導件所投入之最初的錠劑10,當等到有錠劑10投入時(參照第3圖(c)),就一邊監視錠劑通過檢測感測器39的檢測結果,一邊使厚度調整機構38作動而使溝深規定構件37朝離開溝底的方向以較慢的速度移動,來使相對距離G從閉鎖距離朝向很寬之全開距離擴大(參照第3圖(d))。First, the automatic adjustment of the relative distance G will be described in detail (see Fig. 3). When the control device 23 is to position the groove depth defining member 37 at a certain position (see Fig. 3(a)), the thickness adjusting mechanism 38 is actuated to move the groove depth defining member 37 toward the upstream portion of the tablet dropping path 32. The groove bottom of the path 32a moves so that the relative distance G becomes a very narrow blocking distance to the extent that the tablet cannot pass (see Fig. 3(b)). In this state, the first tablet 10 that has been fed from the tablet cassette 21 via the guide of the tablet feeder base 27 is waited until the tablet 10 is loaded (see Fig. 3(c)). By monitoring the detection result of the sensor 39, the thickness adjustment mechanism 38 is actuated to move the groove depth defining member 37 at a slower speed in a direction away from the groove bottom, so that the relative distance G is oriented from the blocking distance. The wide open distance is widened (see Figure 3 (d)).

然後,當相對距離G擴大到比錠劑10的厚度略寬時,錠劑10就會通過錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a而落下,當該錠劑10通過錠劑通過檢測感測器39之處時(參照第3圖(e)),錠劑通過檢測感測器39就將有錠劑10通過之檢測結果通知控制裝置23。控制裝置23一邊監視錠劑通過檢測感測器39的檢測結果一邊使厚度調整機構38作動,其間若接收到有錠劑10通過之通知便立即使厚度調整機構38停止作動,使溝深規定構件37維持在該時之位置而結束相對距離G的自動調整,使第二個以後的錠劑10在該相對距離G之錠劑落下路徑32中落下。如此之控制裝置23,係藉由將相對距離G固定在比錠劑10的厚度略寬之狀態而使相對距離G適合於錠劑10的厚度者。Then, when the relative distance G is expanded to be slightly wider than the thickness of the tablet 10, the tablet 10 is dropped by the upstream portion path 32a of the tablet dropping path 32, and the tablet 10 is sensed by the tablet through the detection. At the time of the device 39 (refer to Fig. 3(e)), the tablet is notified to the control device 23 by the detection sensor 39 of the detection result of the passage of the tablet 10. The control device 23 moves the thickness adjustment mechanism 38 while monitoring the detection result of the sensor by the detection sensor 39. When the notification of the receipt of the tablet 10 is received, the thickness adjustment mechanism 38 is immediately stopped to move the groove depth defining member. The position 37 is maintained at this time, and the automatic adjustment of the relative distance G is ended, so that the second and subsequent tablets 10 fall in the tablet drop path 32 of the relative distance G. The control device 23 is such that the relative distance G is adapted to the thickness of the tablet 10 by fixing the relative distance G to a state slightly larger than the thickness of the tablet 10.

接著,詳細說明預定時期t2的自動調整(參照第4、5圖)。此處,係根據前刃41的驅動電流來進行預定時期t2的自動調整,所以預定時期t2的自動調整係等同於在前後方向之前刃41的進退位置P2的自動決定者。控制裝置23係針對厚度不明之最初的錠劑10,使相向刃41,42的相向間隙擴大到最大,使前刃41後退到位置P0(參照第4圖(a)),使得不管是哪種錠劑10落下來都不會受到相向刃41,42的阻擋而平順地到達切斷位置33,然後才使相向刃41,42的相對間隙縮小。然後,當最初的錠劑10投入且完成前述之相對距離G的自動調整時,就從該相對距離G來決定位置P1。具體而言,係決定前刃41的一個位置P1,使得相向刃41,42的相向間隙成為比相對間隙G略寬而讓 錠劑10能平滑地進入相向刃41,42之間之距離。Next, the automatic adjustment of the predetermined period t2 will be described in detail (see FIGS. 4 and 5). Here, since the automatic adjustment of the predetermined period t2 is performed based on the drive current of the front blade 41, the automatic adjustment of the predetermined period t2 is equivalent to the automatic decision of the advance/retract position P2 of the blade 41 in the front-rear direction. The control device 23 expands the opposing gaps of the opposing blades 41, 42 to the maximum for the first tablet 10 of unknown thickness, and moves the leading edge 41 back to the position P0 (see Fig. 4(a)), so that When the tablet 10 is dropped, it is not blocked by the opposing blades 41, 42 and smoothly reaches the cutting position 33, and then the relative gap of the opposing blades 41, 42 is reduced. Then, when the first tablet 10 is put in and the automatic adjustment of the aforementioned relative distance G is completed, the position P1 is determined from the relative distance G. Specifically, one position P1 of the front blade 41 is determined such that the opposing gaps of the opposing blades 41, 42 become slightly wider than the relative gap G. The tablet 10 can smoothly enter the distance between the opposing blades 41, 42.

此外,當最初的錠劑10到達相向刃41,42之間時(參照第4圖(b)),從該時起(參照第5圖(b)中之t0),控制裝置23會使前刃41高速往讓相向刃41,42的相向間隙變窄之方向行進同時使後刃42以低速行進。其間,控制裝置23係進行如下之控制:使前刃41的高速前進在前刃41到達進退位置P1以前都一直持續(參照第5圖(b)中之時期t0至t1的位置指令Ps),使從錠劑落下路徑32的溝底些微後退之後刃42,在使錠劑10開始從溝底浮起時暫時停止行進(參照第4圖(c)),一直等到前刃41到達位置P1。Further, when the first tablet 10 reaches between the facing blades 41, 42 (refer to Fig. 4 (b)), from this point of time (refer to t0 in Fig. 5 (b)), the control device 23 causes the front The blade 41 travels in a direction in which the opposing gaps of the opposing blades 41, 42 are narrowed while the trailing edge 42 travels at a low speed. In the meantime, the control device 23 performs control such that the high speed advance of the front blade 41 continues until the front blade 41 reaches the advancing and retracting position P1 (refer to the position command Ps of the period t0 to t1 in Fig. 5(b)). When the bottom of the groove of the tablet dropping path 32 is slightly retracted, the blade 42 temporarily stops traveling when the tablet 10 starts to float from the bottom of the groove (see FIG. 4(c)), and waits until the leading edge 41 reaches the position P1.

當前刃41到達位置P1時(參照第4圖(d)、第5圖(b)中之時期t1),控制裝置23就使相向刃41,42一起低速行進直到相向刃41,42的相向間隙變窄到切斷完成距離(參照第5圖(b)中之時期t1至t3的位置指令Ps)。其間,當前刃41前進到進退位置P2而相向刀41,42將錠劑10夾持住時(參照第4圖(e)),錠劑10就會抵抗相向刃41,42之行進,所以從伺服控制器46供給至伺服馬達45之驅動電流會急增,而驅動電流檢測訊號If也對應地急增,驅動電流檢測訊號If因而超過臨限值It(參照第5圖(c)中之時期t2)。控制裝置23會監視該驅動電流檢測訊號If,所以可根據驅動電流之檢測而掌握相向刃41,42夾持住錠劑10時之時期t2(預定時期)及進退位置P2(夾持位置)。When the front edge 41 reaches the position P1 (refer to the period t1 in Fig. 4(d) and Fig. 5(b)), the control unit 23 causes the opposing blades 41, 42 to travel at a low speed until the opposing gaps of the opposing blades 41, 42 The narrowing is made to the cutting completion distance (refer to the position command Ps of the period t1 to t3 in Fig. 5(b)). In the meantime, when the current blade 41 advances to the advancing and retracting position P2 and the opposing blades 41 and 42 hold the tablet 10 (see Fig. 4(e)), the tablet 10 resists the progress of the opposing blades 41, 42. The drive current supplied from the servo controller 46 to the servo motor 45 is rapidly increased, and the drive current detection signal If is also correspondingly increased, and the drive current detection signal If is thus exceeded the threshold value It (refer to the period in Fig. 5(c)). T2). Since the control device 23 monitors the drive current detection signal If, it is possible to grasp the period t2 (predetermined period) and the advance/retract position P2 (clamping position) when the opposing blades 41, 42 hold the tablet 10 in accordance with the detection of the drive current.

該控制裝置23,係將透過驅動電流檢測訊號If之急增而掌握到之上述錠劑夾持時期t2當作是從相向刃41,42 夾持住錠劑10開始到將錠劑10切斷為止之預定時期t2。而且,在預定時期t2,不管是最初的錠劑10還是第二個以後的錠劑10,都將阻擋構件34對於錠劑10之暫時保持予以解除,而且針對第二個以後的錠劑10變更相向刃41,42中之前刃41的行進速度。亦即,針對預定時期t2的自動調整完成後要加以處理的第二個以後的錠劑10,係在預定時期t2將前刃41的行進速度從高速前進變更為低速前進(參照第5圖(d)中之時期t1至t2的位置指令Ps),在時期t1進行該速度變更的係只有最初的錠劑10而已(參照第5圖(b))。The control device 23 regards the above-described tablet holding period t2 as the slave facing blade 41, 42 by the sudden increase of the drive current detecting signal If. The holding of the tablet 10 starts at a predetermined period t2 until the tablet 10 is cut. Further, at the predetermined period t2, the temporary holding of the blocking member 34 for the tablet 10 is released regardless of the first tablet 10 or the second tablet 10, and the tablet 10 is changed for the second and subsequent tablets 10 The travel speed of the front edge 41 in the opposing blades 41,42. That is, the second or subsequent tablet 10 to be processed after the automatic adjustment of the predetermined period t2 is completed changes the traveling speed of the leading edge 41 from the high speed advance to the low speed forward at the predetermined time period t2 (refer to FIG. 5 (refer to FIG. 5 ( d) The position command Ps) in the period t1 to t2, and the speed change in the period t1 is only the first tablet 10 (see Fig. 5(b)).

從該預定時期t2到時期t3,不管是最初的還是第二個以後的錠劑10,控制裝置23都使相向刃41,42以低速行進(參照第5圖(b)、(d)中之時期t2至t3的位置指令Ps),當前刃41到達進退位置P3時(參照第4圖(f)),錠劑10之切斷便告完成,所以為了使相向刃41,42快速返回而使之以高速反向行進(參照第5圖(b)、(d)中之時期t3至t4的位置指令Ps),且由於判斷為:先使錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a的溝底與溝深規定構件37的面向溝底面之相對距離G適合於錠劑10的厚度後,針對第二個以後的錠劑10只要使相向刃41,42的相向間隙比調整完成的相對距離G略寬即可,所以使前刃41在與該相對距離G對應之位置P1停止(參照第4圖(g)、(h))。From the predetermined period t2 to the period t3, the control device 23 advances the facing blades 41, 42 at a low speed regardless of the first or second tablet 10 (refer to Figs. 5(b) and (d) In the position command Ps) from the period t2 to the time t3, when the current blade 41 reaches the advancing and retracting position P3 (see FIG. 4(f)), the cutting of the tablet 10 is completed, so that the opposing blades 41 and 42 are quickly returned. The high-speed reverse travel (refer to the position command Ps of the period t3 to t4 in FIGS. 5(b) and (d)), and it is determined that the lozenge falls first in the groove of the upstream portion of the path 32a of the path 32. The relative distance G between the bottom and the groove depth defining member 37 facing the groove bottom surface is suitable for the thickness of the tablet 10, and the relative distance G for the second and subsequent tablets 10 is adjusted so that the opposing gap ratios of the opposing blades 41, 42 are adjusted. Since it is only slightly wide, the front blade 41 is stopped at the position P1 corresponding to the relative distance G (refer to FIGS. 4(g) and (h)).

接下來,針對此實施例1之錠劑分割裝置20,引用圖式來說明其使用態樣及動作。第1圖(a)、(b)係錠劑分割 裝置20的斜視圖及右側視圖,顯示在本體部24裝設有錠劑盒21及承接器25之狀態。第3圖(a)至(e)皆為錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a的縱剖面右側視圖,以時間序列顯示進行使錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a的溝底與溝深規定構件37的面向溝底面之相對距離G適合於錠劑10的厚度之自動調整時的動作。Next, with respect to the tablet dividing device 20 of the first embodiment, the use and operation will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 (a), (b) segmentation The oblique view and the right side view of the device 20 show the state in which the tablet case 21 and the adapter 25 are attached to the main body portion 24. 3(a) to 3(e) are longitudinal sectional right side views of the upstream portion path 32a of the tablet dropping path 32, showing the groove bottom of the upstream portion path 32a of the tablet dropping path 32 in time series. The relative distance G of the groove depth defining member 37 facing the groove bottom surface is suitable for the operation at the time of automatic adjustment of the thickness of the tablet 10.

另外,第4圖(a)至(h)皆為切斷機構40的重要部份的右側視圖,以時間序列顯示利用相向刃41,42將切斷位置33的錠劑10予以切斷時的動作,其中之(a)至(f)與最初的錠劑切斷有關,(g)、(h)、(e)、(f)與第二個以後的錠劑切斷有關。此外,第5圖之(a)係與前刃進退構件43有關之驅動系統及控制系統的方塊圖、(b)係顯示切斷調整前的位置指令Ps的波形例之時間圖、(c)係顯示驅動電流檢測訊號If的波形例之時間圖、(d)係顯示切斷調整後的位置指令Ps的波形例之時間圖。此外,第6圖(a)至(f)皆為保持機構30的重要部份的表面圖,以時間序列顯示投入錠劑落下路徑32之錠劑10落下並經過切斷而成為錠劑切斷片10b,10c後排出之過程。Further, FIGS. 4(a) to 4(h) are right side views of important portions of the cutting mechanism 40, showing the time series of the cutting of the tablet 10 at the cutting position 33 by the opposing blades 41, 42. The action, wherein (a) to (f) are related to the initial tablet cutting, and (g), (h), (e), (f) are related to the second and subsequent tablet cutting. Further, Fig. 5(a) is a block diagram of a drive system and a control system relating to the front blade advancing and retracting member 43, (b) is a time chart showing a waveform example of the position command Ps before the cutting adjustment, and (c) A time chart showing an example of a waveform of the drive current detection signal If, and (d) is a time chart showing an example of a waveform of the position command Ps after the cut adjustment. Further, Fig. 6 (a) to (f) are each a surface view of an important portion of the holding mechanism 30, and the tablet 10 which is put into the tablet dropping path 32 is displayed in time series and is cut to become a tablet cutting piece. 10b, 10c after the process of discharge.

在進行錠劑切斷之前,將收容有多數個切斷分割對象之錠劑10之錠劑盒21裝設至錠劑饋給器基部27,並且將承接器25插設於本體部24(參照第1圖(a)、(b))。然後,當透過開啟電源等使錠劑分割裝置20動作時,錠劑分割裝置20就先成為初始狀態,而採取準備進行相對距離G的自動調整及預定時期t2的自動調整之態勢。亦即,使錠劑落 下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a的溝底與溝深規定構件37的面向溝底面之相對距離G成為很狹窄的閉鎖距離(參照第3圖(b)),並使相向刃41後退到位置P0而使相向刃41,42的相向間隙擴大到最大(參照第4圖(a))。而且,保持機構30雖使位於切斷位置33的正下方之阻擋構件34的左側路徑開閉路徑34b及右側路徑開閉路徑34c都關閉,但切斷位置33並無錠劑10,且切斷位置33為空的。Before the tablet cutting, a tablet box 21 containing a plurality of tablets 10 for cutting the divided objects is attached to the tablet feeder base 27, and the adapter 25 is inserted into the body portion 24 (refer to Figure 1 (a), (b)). Then, when the tablet dividing device 20 is operated by turning on the power source or the like, the tablet dividing device 20 is first brought into an initial state, and is prepared to perform automatic adjustment of the relative distance G and automatic adjustment of the predetermined period t2. That is, the lozenge falls The distance G between the groove bottom of the upstream partial path 32a of the lower path 32 and the groove bottom surface of the groove depth defining member 37 becomes a narrow locking distance (see Fig. 3(b)), and the opposing blade 41 is retracted to the position. P0 increases the opposing gap of the opposing blades 41, 42 to the maximum (see Fig. 4(a)). Further, the holding mechanism 30 closes the left side path opening/closing path 34b and the right side path opening and closing path 34c of the blocking member 34 located immediately below the cutting position 33, but the cutting position 33 does not have the tablet 10, and the cutting position 33 It is empty.

在此狀態,若操作操作部22而使錠劑分割裝置20開始進行切斷處理時,錠劑饋給器基部27的驅動馬達便作動,藉此使一個錠劑10從被驅動之錠劑盒21落下而排出。然後,此最初的錠劑10經由錠劑饋給器基部27的導件而落下投入到保持機構30的錠劑落下路徑32,但在此時點,錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a的溝底與溝深規定構件37的面向溝底面之相對距離G成為閉鎖距離而很狹窄,所以暫時保持在錠劑落下路徑32的上端之處(參照第3圖(c))。In this state, when the operation unit 22 is operated to cause the tablet dividing device 20 to start the cutting process, the drive motor of the tablet feeder base 27 is actuated, whereby a tablet 10 is driven from the driven tablet case. 21 falls and drains. Then, the original tablet 10 is dropped into the tablet dropping path 32 of the holding mechanism 30 via the guide of the tablet feeder base 27, but at this point, the upstream portion of the path 32a of the tablet falling path 32 is Since the distance G between the groove bottom and the groove depth defining member 37 facing the groove bottom surface is narrowed by the blocking distance, it is temporarily held at the upper end of the tablet dropping path 32 (see FIG. 3(c)).

然後,使溝深規定構件37移動而使相對距離G變寬(參照第3圖(d)),當相對距離G變到比錠劑10的厚度略寬時(參照第3圖(e)),就使溝深規定構件37之移動停止而使相對距離G保持固定,錠劑10雖會通過錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a而落下(參照第6圖(a)、(b)),但此時相對距離G的自動調整已完成,而相對距離G成為適合於錠劑10的厚度之狀態,所以錠劑10會維持著其厚度方向朝向前後方向之姿勢而平滑且迅速地落下,直到到達切斷位置33(參照第6圖(c))。Then, the groove depth defining member 37 is moved to widen the relative distance G (see FIG. 3(d)), and when the relative distance G is changed to be slightly wider than the thickness of the tablet 10 (refer to FIG. 3(e)) When the movement of the groove depth defining member 37 is stopped and the relative distance G is kept fixed, the tablet 10 is dropped by the upstream portion path 32a of the tablet dropping path 32 (refer to Fig. 6 (a), (b)). However, at this time, the automatic adjustment of the relative distance G is completed, and the relative distance G is in a state suitable for the thickness of the tablet 10, so that the tablet 10 maintains its posture in the thickness direction toward the front-rear direction and smoothly and rapidly falls. Until reaching the cutting position 33 (refer to Fig. 6 (c)).

到達切斷位置33之錠劑10,會在該處與阻擋構件34抵接而停止,並保持在兩個阻擋構件34之間,亦即定位在左側路徑開閉構件34b與右側路徑開閉構件34c之中央且保持在狹縫35之上(參照第6圖(c))。在此時點,錠劑10係保持在保持機構30之中的落下錠劑導引構件31的錠劑落下路徑32的溝底與兩個阻擋構件34的接觸部位,並不與相向刃41,42接觸,而是進入相向刃41,42的相向間隙之中(參照第4圖(b))。The tablet 10 that has reached the cutting position 33 stops at the point where it abuts against the blocking member 34, and is held between the two blocking members 34, that is, positioned between the left path opening and closing member 34b and the right path opening and closing member 34c. The center is held above the slit 35 (refer to Fig. 6(c)). At this time, the tablet 10 is held at the contact portion of the groove bottom of the tablet dropping path 32 of the falling tablet guiding member 31 in the holding mechanism 30 with the two blocking members 34, and is not opposed to the opposing blade 41, 42. The contact enters the opposing gaps of the opposing blades 41, 42 (see Fig. 4(b)).

錠劑10係從此狀態藉由切斷機構40進行切斷,但關於最初的錠劑10之情況,還要進行使預定時期t2適合於錠劑10的厚度之自動調整。詳言之,當最初的錠劑10到達相向刃41,42之間時(參照第4圖(b)),使前刃41以高速行進(參照第5圖(b)中之時期t0至t1的位置指令Ps)同時使後刃42以低速行進,使相向刃41,42的相向間隙變窄,其間,後刃42在使錠劑10從溝底懸浮之處會暫時停止行進(參照第4圖(c))。另一方面,當前刃41以高速行進到進退位置P1時(參照第4圖(d)),就在該處變更速度而以低速行進到進退位置P3(參照第5圖(b)中之時期t1至t2至t3的位置指令Ps)。前刃41到達位置P1後,後刃42也再開始以低速行進。The tablet 10 is cut by the cutting mechanism 40 from this state. However, in the case of the first tablet 10, the predetermined period t2 is also adapted to the automatic adjustment of the thickness of the tablet 10. In detail, when the first tablet 10 reaches between the facing edges 41, 42 (refer to FIG. 4(b)), the leading edge 41 is advanced at a high speed (refer to the period t0 to t1 in FIG. 5(b)). The position command Ps) simultaneously causes the trailing edge 42 to travel at a low speed to narrow the opposing gaps of the opposing blades 41, 42 while the trailing edge 42 temporarily stops traveling when the tablet 10 is suspended from the bottom of the groove (see 4th) Figure (c)). On the other hand, when the current blade 41 travels at the high speed to the advancing and retracting position P1 (see FIG. 4(d)), the speed is changed there and the vehicle advances to the advancing and retracting position P3 at a low speed (refer to the period in FIG. 5(b)). Position command Ps) from t1 to t2 to t3. After the leading edge 41 reaches the position P1, the trailing edge 42 also begins to travel at a low speed.

然後,在前刃41前進到位置P2之時,相向刃41,42的相向間隙變得十分窄而相向刃41,42將錠劑10夾持住(參照第4圖(e))。如此一來,驅動電流檢測訊號If會對應地急增,導致驅動電流檢測訊號If超過閾值1t(參照第5圖 (c)中之時期t2),因而控制裝置23可掌握相向刃41,42夾持住錠劑10之時期t2(預定時期)及進退位置P2(夾持位置)。Then, when the leading edge 41 advances to the position P2, the opposing gaps of the opposing blades 41, 42 become extremely narrow, and the opposing blades 41, 42 hold the tablet 10 (refer to Fig. 4(e)). In this way, the driving current detection signal If will increase correspondingly, causing the driving current detection signal If to exceed the threshold value 1t (refer to FIG. 5). In the period t2) in (c), the control device 23 can grasp the period t2 (predetermined period) and the advance/retraction position P2 (clamping position) at which the opposing blades 41, 42 hold the tablet 10.

以此方式,就可根據驅動電流檢測構件47所檢測出的驅動電流檢測訊號If,而將不僅是從相向刃41,42夾持住錠劑10到將錠劑10切斷為止的時期,並且也是進行相向刃41,42之中之前刃41的前進速度之變更及阻擋構件34對於錠劑10的暫時保持之解除這兩個動作的時期之預定時期t2,自動調整為適合於錠劑10的厚度。In this way, it is possible to detect the signal If according to the drive current detected by the drive current detecting means 47, and not only the period from when the opposing blades 41, 42 hold the tablet 10 to when the tablet 10 is cut, and The predetermined period t2 of the period in which the forward speed of the front blade 41 and the temporary movement of the blocking member 34 to the release of the tablet 10 are performed in the opposing blades 41, 42 is automatically adjusted to be suitable for the tablet 10. thickness.

然後,在前刃41到達進退位置P3時(參照第4圖(f)),錠劑10就被切斷而分割成兩個錠劑切斷片10b,10c(參照第6圖(d)),之後就使相向刃41,42以高速反向行進(參照第5圖(b)中之時期t3至t4的位置指令Ps),使相向刃41,42的相向間隙擴大,一直到前刃41後退到進退位置P1才停止於該處(參照第4圖(g))。此外。當錠劑10被分割成錠劑切斷片10b,10c時,就使阻擋構件34擺動而解除錠劑落下路徑32的閉鎖(參照第6圖(e)),使切斷位置33與錠劑落下路徑32的下游部份路徑之左側分歧路徑32b與右側分歧路徑32c相連通,故左半邊的錠劑切斷片10b從左側分歧路徑32b落下排出而收容到左側承接器25b中,且右半邊的錠劑切斷片10c從右側分歧路徑32c落下排出而收容到右側承接器25c中(參照第6圖(f))。Then, when the front blade 41 reaches the advancing and retracting position P3 (see FIG. 4(f)), the tablet 10 is cut and divided into two tablet cutting pieces 10b and 10c (see FIG. 6(d)). Thereafter, the opposing blades 41, 42 are reversely advanced at a high speed (refer to the position command Ps of the period t3 to t4 in Fig. 5(b)), and the opposing gaps of the opposing blades 41, 42 are enlarged until the leading edge 41 is retracted. It stops at the advance and retreat position P1 (refer to Fig. 4 (g)). Also. When the tablet 10 is divided into the tablet cutting sheets 10b and 10c, the blocking member 34 is swung to release the locking of the tablet dropping path 32 (refer to Fig. 6(e)), and the cutting position 33 and the tablet are dropped. The left side branch path 32b of the downstream part of the path 32 communicates with the right side branch path 32c, so that the left half of the tablet cut piece 10b is dropped from the left side branch path 32b and is accommodated in the left side receiver 25b, and the right half of the ingot The agent cut piece 10c is dropped from the right side branch path 32c and is accommodated in the right side receiver 25c (refer to Fig. 6 (f)).

如此一來,最初的錠劑10之切斷便完成,同時連相對距離G的自動調整及預定時期t2的自動調整也都完成。然後,因為必要的調整已完成,所以能以穩定的狀態而且 迅速地執行第二個以後的錠劑10之切斷。As a result, the initial cutting of the tablet 10 is completed, and the automatic adjustment of the relative distance G and the automatic adjustment of the predetermined period t2 are completed. Then, because the necessary adjustments have been completed, it can be in a stable state and The cutting of the second and subsequent tablets 10 is performed promptly.

與前面所述的重複之詳細說明雖予以省略,但在第二個以後的錠劑10從錠劑盒21排出而落下投入到保持機構30的錠劑落下路徑32之時,係將錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a的溝底與溝深規定構件37的面向溝底面之相對距離G固定在比錠劑10的厚度略寬之狀態(參照第3圖(e)),而且使前刃41停在進退位置P1而使相向刃41,42的相向間隙變得比相對距離G略寬(參照第4圖(g))。Although the detailed description of the above-mentioned repetition is omitted, when the second and subsequent tablets 10 are discharged from the tablet cassette 21 and dropped into the tablet dropping path 32 of the holding mechanism 30, the tablet is dropped. The distance G between the groove bottom of the upstream portion path 32a of the path 32 and the groove bottom surface of the groove depth defining member 37 is fixed to a state slightly larger than the thickness of the tablet 10 (refer to Fig. 3(e)), and the front is made The blade 41 is stopped at the advancing and retracting position P1, and the opposing gaps of the opposing blades 41 and 42 are slightly wider than the relative distance G (see FIG. 4(g)).

因此,錠劑10雖然立即從錠劑落下路徑32的上游部份路徑32a落下(參照第6圖(a)、(b)),但因為上游部份路徑32a中之相對距離G為適合於錠劑10的厚度之狀態,所以錠劑10會維持著其厚度方向朝向前後方向之姿勢而就此平滑且迅速地落下。然後,當錠劑10落下到切斷位置33時,就會為關閉狀態的阻擋構件34所擋住而歸位在該處(參照第6圖(c)),此時由於相向刃41,42的相向間隙也成為適合於錠劑10的厚度之狀態,因此錠劑10並不會受到相向刃41,42的阻撓,而會進入相向刃41,42的相向間隙之中(參照第4圖(h)),且位於狹縫35之上,由錠劑落下路徑32的溝底與兩個阻擋構件34的接觸部位加以保持(參照第6圖(c))。Therefore, the tablet 10 is immediately dropped from the upstream portion path 32a of the tablet dropping path 32 (refer to Fig. 6 (a), (b)), but since the relative distance G in the upstream portion path 32a is suitable for the ingot Since the thickness of the agent 10 is maintained, the tablet 10 maintains its posture in the thickness direction toward the front-rear direction, and thus falls smoothly and rapidly. Then, when the tablet 10 is dropped to the cutting position 33, it is blocked by the blocking member 34 in the closed state and is returned thereto (refer to Fig. 6(c)), at this time due to the opposing blades 41, 42 The opposing gap is also in a state suitable for the thickness of the tablet 10, so that the tablet 10 is not blocked by the opposing blades 41, 42 and enters the opposing gaps of the opposing blades 41, 42 (refer to Fig. 4 (h). )) is located above the slit 35 and is held by the groove bottom of the tablet dropping path 32 and the contact portion between the two blocking members 34 (refer to Fig. 6(c)).

錠劑10係從此狀態藉由切斷機構40進行切斷,但關於第二個以後的錠劑10之情況,因為已完成使預定時期t2適合於錠劑10的厚度之自動調整,所以前刃41的行進係以高速從進退位置P1進行到進退位置P2。因此使得相 向刃41,42對於錠劑10之夾持在短時間內快速進行(參照第4圖(e))。其間,也進行以後刃42使錠劑10從溝底懸浮而以相向刃41,42將錠劑10夾持住之動作。然後,在相向刃41,42夾持住錠劑10之後,將阻擋構件34對於錠劑10之暫時保持予以解除,同時使前刃41的行進速度從高速切換到低速,使相向刃41,42切入已離開保持機構30而從不希望的外力逃脫之錠劑10(參照第4圖(f)),將錠劑10切斷而使之分割成兩個錠劑切斷片10b,10c(參照第6圖(d))。The tablet 10 is cut by the cutting mechanism 40 from this state. However, in the case of the second and subsequent tablets 10, since the predetermined period t2 is completed to be suitable for the automatic adjustment of the thickness of the tablet 10, the leading edge The traveling of 41 proceeds from the advancing and retracting position P1 to the advancing and retracting position P2 at a high speed. So make the phase The clamping of the blade 41, 42 to the tablet 10 is rapidly performed in a short time (refer to Fig. 4 (e)). In the meantime, the blade 42 is suspended from the bottom of the groove by the blade 42, and the tablet 10 is held by the opposing blades 41, 42. Then, after the opposing blades 41, 42 hold the tablet 10, the temporary holding of the blocking member 34 for the tablet 10 is released, while the traveling speed of the leading edge 41 is switched from high speed to low speed, so that the opposing blades 41, 42 The tablet 10 that has escaped from the undesired external force by the holding mechanism 30 is cut (see FIG. 4(f)), and the tablet 10 is cut and divided into two tablet cut pieces 10b and 10c (refer to 6 (d)).

此外,阻擋構件34擺動而解除錠劑落下路徑32的閉鎖(參照第6圖(e)),切斷位置33因此與錠劑落下路徑32的下游部份路徑之左側分歧路徑32b與右側分歧路徑32c相連通,所以左半邊的錠劑切斷片10b從左側分歧路徑32b落下而排出到左側承接器25b中,右半邊的錠劑切斷片10c從右側分歧路徑32c落下排出到右側承接器25c中(參照第6圖(f))。Further, the blocking member 34 is swung to release the locking of the tablet dropping path 32 (refer to Fig. 6(e)), and the cutting position 33 is thus separated from the left side divergent path 32b and the right side divergent path of the downstream portion of the tablet dropping path 32. Since the 32c is in communication, the left-side loom cut piece 10b is dropped from the left side branch path 32b and discharged to the left side receiver 25b, and the right half of the tablet cut piece 10c is dropped from the right side branch path 32c and discharged to the right side receiver 25c ( Refer to Figure 6 (f)).

如此一來,第二個以後的錠劑10之切斷,就可享受利用最初的錠劑10而完成的自動調整的效果,能以穩定的狀態而且迅速地執行切斷。In this way, the cutting of the second and subsequent tablets 10 can enjoy the effect of automatic adjustment by the first tablet 10, and the cutting can be performed in a stable state and quickly.

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上述實施例的錠劑分割裝置的錠劑厚度資訊取得手段,係僅利用在裝置內的計測來取得錠劑的厚度資訊,並非從外部取得錠劑的厚度資訊,但並非不能從外部取得。例如,亦可除了在裝置內計測之取得之外,也試著從外部 取得,且在可從外部取得之時,將該值或略小之值用作為錠劑落下路徑的溝底與溝深規定構件的面向溝底面之相對距離的初始值。In the tablet thickness information acquisition means of the tablet separating apparatus of the above-described embodiment, the thickness information of the tablet is obtained only by measurement in the device, and the thickness information of the tablet is not obtained from the outside, but it is not impossible to obtain it from the outside. For example, in addition to the measurement in the device, it is also tried from the outside. When it is obtained from the outside, the value or the slightly smaller value is used as the initial value of the relative distance between the groove bottom of the tablet drop path and the groove depth defining member facing the groove bottom surface.

在上述實施例中,係根據前刃41的驅動電流來進行預定時期t2的自動調整,但預定時期t2的自動調整亦可根據後刃42的驅動電流來進行,或者可根據相向刃41,42兩者的驅動電流,例如合計電流來進行。In the above embodiment, the automatic adjustment of the predetermined period t2 is performed according to the driving current of the front blade 41, but the automatic adjustment of the predetermined period t2 may be performed according to the driving current of the trailing edge 42, or may be based on the opposing blade 41, 42. The driving current of the two, for example, the total current is performed.

在上述實施例中設置的操作部22並非必須的,例如,亦可在將錠劑10投入錠劑落下路徑的上端時就使一連串的動作開始。若不會對錠劑切斷片10b,10c的排出造成不良影響,則承接器25及中繼部26亦非必須的,此外,若不需要進行錠劑10的自動逐次供給,則錠劑饋給器基部27及錠劑盒21也非必須的。在阻擋構件34的驅動構件方面也是,亦非必須明確地以電動式或是流體驅動式等方式來設定該驅動構件,可將其組裝入保持機構或切斷機構的傳動部等,可藉由例如手動把手之壓入操作或旋轉操作來加以驅動。The operation portion 22 provided in the above embodiment is not essential. For example, a series of operations may be started when the tablet 10 is placed at the upper end of the tablet drop path. If the discharge of the tablet cut sheets 10b, 10c is not adversely affected, the adapter 25 and the relay portion 26 are not essential, and if the automatic sequential supply of the tablet 10 is not required, the tablet feed is not required. The base 27 and the tablet cassette 21 are also not required. Also in the case of the driving member of the blocking member 34, it is not necessary to explicitly set the driving member in an electric or fluid-driven manner, and it can be incorporated in a transmission mechanism of a holding mechanism or a cutting mechanism, etc., by For example, the manual handle is pressed or rotated to drive.

在上述實施例中,在相對距離G的自動調整時係使前刃41不動地停止在進退位置P0(參照第5圖中之時期t0之前),但在相對距離G的自動調整時,亦可以使相向刃41,42的相向間隙維持著比相對距離G略寬之狀態的方式使前刃41配合相對距離G的變化而移動,且與相對距離G之調整完成同時使前刃41的進退位置P1之決定完成以及連使前刃41之到進退位置P1之定位動作都完成,如此實 施,不僅可使與最初的錠劑10有關之調整時間縮短,而且可使最初的錠劑10到達切斷位置33時的歸位姿勢更穩定。In the above embodiment, the front blade 41 is stopped at the advancing and retracting position P0 (refer to the period t0 before the fifth drawing) in the automatic adjustment of the relative distance G, but it is also possible to automatically adjust the relative distance G. The front blade 41 is moved in accordance with the change in the relative distance G so that the opposing gaps of the opposing blades 41, 42 are maintained to be slightly wider than the relative distance G, and the advancement and retreat position of the front blade 41 is simultaneously performed while the adjustment of the relative distance G is completed. The determination of P1 is completed and the positioning action of the front edge 41 to the advance and retreat position P1 is completed. This not only shortens the adjustment time associated with the original tablet 10, but also stabilizes the home position when the original tablet 10 reaches the cutting position 33.

[產業上的可利用性][Industrial availability]

本發明之錠劑分割裝置,除了可如上述的實施例1一般地獨立(stand along)使用之外,還可以以將錠劑饋給器的基部的機能予以擴張而作為代替品之態樣組裝入錠劑分包機等的自動調劑機(參照例如專利文獻5之實施例2),也可組裝到從單體的錠劑饋給器向下方延伸之錠劑落下路徑中、或組裝到複數個錠劑饋給器的錠劑落下路徑在下方合流後的錠劑收集路徑中(參照例如專利文獻1、2)。The tablet dividing device of the present invention can be expanded as a substitute for the function of the base of the tablet feeder, in addition to being generally used in a stand-by manner as in the above-described embodiment 1. An automatic dispenser such as a tablet dispenser (see, for example, Example 2 of Patent Document 5) may be incorporated into a tablet drop path extending downward from a single tablet feeder, or assembled into a plurality of tablets. The tablet drop path of the tablet feeder is in the tablet collection path after the lower flow (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

10‧‧‧錠劑10‧‧‧Lozenges

10b、10c‧‧‧錠劑切斷片10b, 10c‧‧‧Piece cut pieces

20‧‧‧錠劑分割裝置20‧‧‧Knife Separator

21‧‧‧錠劑盒21‧‧‧Scarlet Box

22‧‧‧操作部22‧‧‧Operation Department

23‧‧‧控制裝置23‧‧‧Control device

24‧‧‧本體部24‧‧‧ Body Department

25‧‧‧承接器25‧‧‧ Adapter

25b‧‧‧左側承接器25b‧‧‧left side adapter

25c‧‧‧右側承接器25c‧‧‧right adapter

26‧‧‧中繼部26‧‧‧Relay Department

27‧‧‧錠劑饋給器基部27‧‧‧Latch feeder base

28‧‧‧支持框架28‧‧‧Support framework

30‧‧‧保持機構30‧‧‧ Keeping institutions

31‧‧‧落下錠劑導引構件31‧‧‧ Dropping the tablet guiding member

32‧‧‧錠劑落下路徑32‧‧‧Low drop path

32a‧‧‧上游部份路徑32a‧‧‧Upstream part of the path

32b‧‧‧左側分歧路徑32b‧‧‧Different path on the left

32c‧‧‧右側分歧路徑32c‧‧‧Different path on the right

33‧‧‧切斷位置33‧‧‧ cut position

34‧‧‧阻擋構件34‧‧‧Blocking members

34b‧‧‧左側路徑開閉構件34b‧‧‧left path opening and closing member

34c‧‧‧右側路徑開閉構件34c‧‧‧ Right path opening and closing member

35‧‧‧狹縫35‧‧‧slit

36‧‧‧固定蓋板36‧‧‧Fixed cover

37‧‧‧溝深規定構件37‧‧‧Ditch depth specified components

38‧‧‧厚度調整機構38‧‧‧ thickness adjustment mechanism

39‧‧‧錠劑通過檢測感測器39‧‧‧Plastic through the detection sensor

39b‧‧‧發光元件39b‧‧‧Lighting elements

39c‧‧‧受光元件39c‧‧‧Light-receiving components

40‧‧‧切斷機構40‧‧‧cutting mechanism

41‧‧‧前刃(相向刃)41‧‧‧Front edge (opposite blade)

42‧‧‧後刃(相向刃)42‧‧‧Back blade (opposite blade)

43‧‧‧前刃進退構件43‧‧‧ Front blade advance and retreat components

44‧‧‧後刃進退構件44‧‧‧Back edge advance and retreat components

45‧‧‧伺服馬達45‧‧‧Servo motor

46‧‧‧伺服控制器46‧‧‧Servo Controller

47‧‧‧驅動電流檢測構件47‧‧‧Drive current detection component

48‧‧‧位置檢測構件48‧‧‧ position detection component

第1圖顯示本發明之實施例1所揭示的錠劑分割裝置的構造,其中(a)係外觀斜視圖、(b)係右側視圖、(c)係保持機構及切斷機構的右側視圖、(d)係透視其內部而顯示之保持機構的前視圖。Fig. 1 is a view showing the structure of a tablet dividing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein (a) is a perspective view of the appearance, (b) is a right side view, (c) a right side view of the holding mechanism and the cutting mechanism, (d) A front view of the holding mechanism displayed in perspective of its interior.

第2圖之(a)係落下錠劑導引構件之前視圖、(b)係裝設在落下錠劑導引構件之阻擋構件之前視圖、(c)係溝深規定構件之前視圖、(d)係固定蓋板之前視圖、(e)係保持機構之前視圖。Fig. 2(a) is a front view of the falling tablet guiding member, (b) is a front view of the blocking member attached to the falling tablet guiding member, (c) a front view of the grooved defining member, (d) The front view of the fixed cover, (e) the front view of the retaining mechanism.

第3圖(a)至(e)皆為與錠劑落下路徑的上游部份有關之落下錠劑導引構件及溝深規定構件之縱剖面右側視圖。Fig. 3 (a) to (e) are right side elevational views, respectively, of the falling tablet guiding member and the groove depth defining member relating to the upstream portion of the tablet dropping path.

第4圖(a)至(h)皆為切斷機構的重要部份的右側視圖。Fig. 4 (a) to (h) are right side views of important parts of the cutting mechanism.

第5圖之(a)係切斷機構的驅動系統及控制系統的方塊圖、(b)係顯示切斷調整前的位置指令的波形例之時間 圖、(c)係顯示驅動電流檢測訊號的波形例之時間圖、(d)係顯示切斷調整後的位置指令的波形例之時間圖。Fig. 5(a) is a block diagram showing a drive system and a control system of the cutting mechanism, and (b) is a time chart showing a waveform example of a position command before cutting the adjustment. Fig. 2(c) is a timing chart showing an example of a waveform of a drive current detecting signal, and (d) is a time chart showing an example of a waveform of a position command after cutting the adjustment.

第6圖(a)至(f)皆為保持機構的重要部份的表面圖。Fig. 6 (a) to (f) are surface views of important parts of the holding mechanism.

20‧‧‧錠劑分割裝置20‧‧‧Knife Separator

21‧‧‧錠劑盒21‧‧‧Scarlet Box

22‧‧‧操作部22‧‧‧Operation Department

23‧‧‧控制裝置23‧‧‧Control device

24‧‧‧本體部24‧‧‧ Body Department

25‧‧‧承接器25‧‧‧ Adapter

25b‧‧‧左側承接器25b‧‧‧left side adapter

25c‧‧‧右側承接器25c‧‧‧right adapter

26‧‧‧中繼部26‧‧‧Relay Department

27‧‧‧錠劑饋給器基部27‧‧‧Latch feeder base

28‧‧‧支持框架28‧‧‧Support framework

30‧‧‧保持機構30‧‧‧ Keeping institutions

31‧‧‧落下錠劑導引構件31‧‧‧ Dropping the tablet guiding member

32‧‧‧錠劑落下路徑32‧‧‧Low drop path

32a‧‧‧上游部份路徑32a‧‧‧Upstream part of the path

32b‧‧‧左側分歧路徑32b‧‧‧Different path on the left

32c‧‧‧右側分歧路徑32c‧‧‧Different path on the right

33‧‧‧切斷位置33‧‧‧ cut position

34‧‧‧阻擋構件34‧‧‧Blocking members

34b‧‧‧左側路徑開閉構件34b‧‧‧left path opening and closing member

34c‧‧‧右側路徑開閉構件34c‧‧‧ Right path opening and closing member

35‧‧‧狹縫35‧‧‧slit

36‧‧‧固定蓋板36‧‧‧Fixed cover

37‧‧‧溝深規定構件37‧‧‧Ditch depth specified components

38‧‧‧厚度調整機構38‧‧‧ thickness adjustment mechanism

39‧‧‧錠劑通過檢測感測器39‧‧‧Plastic through the detection sensor

39b‧‧‧發光元件39b‧‧‧Lighting elements

39c‧‧‧受光元件39c‧‧‧Light-receiving components

40‧‧‧切斷機構40‧‧‧cutting mechanism

41‧‧‧前刃(相向刃)41‧‧‧Front edge (opposite blade)

42‧‧‧後刃(相向刃)42‧‧‧Back blade (opposite blade)

43‧‧‧前刃進退構件43‧‧‧ Front blade advance and retreat components

44‧‧‧後刃進退構件44‧‧‧Back edge advance and retreat components

Claims (2)

一種錠劑分割裝置,具備有:從上端到下端形成有溝狀的錠劑落下路徑之落下錠劑導引構件;藉由進行路徑的開閉而將經由前述錠劑落下路徑掉下來的分割對象之錠劑暫時保持在前述錠劑落下路徑的途中的切斷位置之阻擋構件;在前述切斷位置將前述錠劑予以切斷之切斷機構;覆蓋前述錠劑落下路徑之中比前述切斷位置上游之部份之溝深規定構件;用來使前述錠劑落下路徑的溝底與前述溝深規定構件的面向溝底面之相對距離擴大縮小之厚度調整機構;檢測前述錠劑落下路徑之中位於比前述切斷位置上游且為前述溝深規定構件所覆蓋的部份中之前述錠劑的通過之錠劑通過檢測手段;以及一邊監視前述錠劑通過檢測手段的檢測結果一邊使前述厚度調整機構作動,而使前述相對距離從很狹窄之閉鎖距離往很寬之全開距離擴大,並且在檢測出前述錠劑之通過時使前述厚度調整機構停止而固定前述相對距離來使前述相對距離適合於前述錠劑的厚度之控制裝置。A tablet separating device includes a falling tablet guiding member in which a groove-shaped tablet dropping path is formed from an upper end to a lower end, and a divided object that has fallen through the tablet dropping path by opening and closing a path a blocking member for temporarily holding the tablet at a cutting position in the middle of the tablet dropping path; a cutting mechanism for cutting the tablet at the cutting position; covering the cutting path of the tablet than the cutting position a portion of the upstream portion of the groove defining member; a thickness adjusting mechanism for expanding and reducing the relative distance between the groove bottom of the predetermined drop path and the groove bottom surface; and detecting the drop path of the tablet a tablet passing detection means for passing the tablet in a portion covered by the groove depth defining member upstream of the cutting position; and the thickness adjusting mechanism while monitoring the detection result of the tablet passing detecting means Actuating, so that the aforementioned relative distance is expanded from a very narrow blocking distance to a wide full opening distance, and the above-mentioned tablet is detected When the thickness adjusting means so that the stopping distance is fixed relative to the relative distance to make the apparatus suitable for controlling the thickness of the lozenges. 如申請專利範圍第1項之錠劑分割裝置,其中,前述切斷機構係具備有依從前述控制裝置的控制之電動的相向刃,且使前述相向刃的相向間隙從擴大的狀態縮窄來夾持前述錠劑然後再進一步縮窄來將該錠劑切斷者,且該錠劑分割裝置設有用來檢測前述相向刃的驅動電流之驅動電流檢測手段,前述控制裝置係在從 使前述相向刃夾持住前述錠劑到將該錠劑切斷為止之預定時期,進行前述相向刃的行進速度的變更及前述阻擋構件對於前述錠劑的暫時保持的解除之中的任一方或雙方,且一邊監視前述驅動電流檢測手段的檢測結果一邊使前述相向刃夾持前述錠劑,並根據夾住時之前述驅動電流的急增而檢知前述相向刃的夾持位置,藉此使前述預定時期適合於前述錠劑的厚度。The tablet dividing device according to claim 1, wherein the cutting mechanism includes an electric counter blade that is controlled by the control device, and the opposing gap of the opposing blade is narrowed from an enlarged state. Holding the tablet and then further narrowing to cut the tablet, and the tablet dividing device is provided with driving current detecting means for detecting the driving current of the opposing blade, the control device being in the slave One of the change of the traveling speed of the opposing blade and the release of the temporary holding of the blocking member by the blocking member or the predetermined period of time until the tablet is held by the opposing blade to the cutting of the tablet While monitoring the detection result of the driving current detecting means, the both sides of the opposing blade are sandwiched between the tablets, and the clamping position of the opposing blade is detected based on the sudden increase of the driving current during the clamping. The aforementioned predetermined period of time is suitable for the thickness of the aforementioned tablet.
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