ES1278124U - DEVICE FOR IDENTIFICATION OF PACKAGED MEDICINES BY MEANS OF COLOR CODES (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for the identification of packaged medicines by means of color codes characterized in that it comprises: - A lower part (1) comprising two parts in the manner of turrets (4) separated from each other, and joined by their lower part by means of a joining plate (15), so that between said turrets (4) a space is defined free central (5) in which a support (17) is arranged, on each of the turrets (4) there is defined an ink tank (6). - An upper part (2) formed by two lateral sections (18) joined together where the lateral sections (18) are in correspondence with the turrets (4) of the lower part (1) defining an intermediate free space (3) by the one that runs the lateral sections of a strip of packaging paper - some lower rollers (8) housed in the lower part (1) which are mounted so that they emerge slightly from the upper part of each turret while the rest of the roll remains inside the tank (6) defined in each turret, and by therefore in contact with the ink in the tank (6). - some upper rollers (7) housed in the upper part (2) and in correspondence with the lower rollers (8) of the lower part. - A removable joining means of the device with respect to a packaging machine. - A removable joining means between the upper part (2) and the lower part (1). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

DEVICE FOR IDENTIFICATION OF PACKAGED MEDICINES BY MEANS OF COLOR CODES

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention, as the title of the invention establishes a device for the identification of packaged drugs by means of color codes, that is, it refers to an element that allows marking by means of ink the container of a single or multi-dose medication made of paper or continuous tape, formed by complexing of various materials that offer a barrier and allow heat sealing.

The present invention is characterized by the special design and configuration of each and every one of the elements that make it up, making it an element that is easily attachable to an existing medicine packaging machine, and that allows the identification of a series with a specific color which will facilitate subsequent identification for use.

Therefore, the present invention is circumscribed within the scope of devices or means for marking containers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In hospitals, numerous medications are handled, mainly in the form of pills, each one of which has its own particular container. In general, although the boxes where the medicines are sold are different, and contain the necessary information on the national code, lot and expiration date, once the containers or blister are divided or unpacked to recondition the packaging in unit doses or multidose, they are not easily distinguishable from each other, and on the other hand, batch, expiration, etc. information is lost.

In order to be able to identify these drugs packaged in paper or continuous tape, the necessary information is generally printed by means of monochrome thermal transfer printers.

Now the aim is to be able to mark the strips of paper or tape with color codes so that the type of medicine can be easily identified, for example, biohazard, risk to pregnant, cold storage, narcotic, and any other classification that The center is interested in developing a device such as the one described below and which is reflected in its essentiality in the first claim.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is a device for the identification of medicines packaged in paper or continuous tape by means of color codes.

The device has the particularity of being able to be removable or assembled at will with respect to the medicine packaging machine.

The device comprises a lower part and an upper part, both of which are joint and removable, between which a free space is defined in the area that faces each other through which the free edges of the continuous paper strip pass, in which different are defined. individual packaging areas.

The lower part is connectable with a base that is fixed in the packaging machine, where said joint is removable, using, for example, magnetic means.

The lower part comprises two lateral parts in the manner of turrets separated from each other and joined by a lower plate in such a way as to define a free central space. In the two side parts like turrets, there are defined ink tanks in which a roller that emerges from the upper part of the turrets comes into contact in each of them, so that the advance of the paper strip of the Containers make the rollers rotate and impregnate in the respective tanks on which they are mounted. At the same time, as they are rollers of non-porous material, the necessary amount of ink is dosed according to the advance of the paper, without capillary variations creating variations in the amount of ink supplied when the paper or the belt does not advance.

The upper part removably attachable on the lower part comprises a second set of rollers that are opposite the rollers of the lower part and in contact with these so that they fix the edges of the paper strip or continuous tape where the different packages have been defined.

The lower part and the upper part are coupled to each other by removable clamping means, which in a preferred embodiment are magnetic means.

The device object of the invention is also fixed on the machine by means of removable means, which, in a possible non-limiting embodiment, could be magnetic means arranged on the lower plate that joins both turrets.

Thanks to the characteristics described, it is possible to assemble and disassemble the device object of the invention in a simple way, for example, to be able to change the color to be printed and to be able to print a different color code on each container defined in the series of paper or tape. continuous in order to facilitate faster identification.

Unless otherwise indicated, all technical and scientific elements used herein have the meanings commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice of the present invention.

Throughout the description and the claims, the word "comprises" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical characteristics, additives, components or steps. For those skilled in the art, other objects, advantages and characteristics of the invention will emerge in part of the description and part of the practice of the invention.

EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of a practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where by way of illustration and not limitation, the following has been represented.

In figure 1, we can see a representation of the device that is the object of the invention.

In figure 2, we can see the bottom of the device.

Figure 3 shows a front view of the section made by a vertical plane

Figure 4 shows a side view where the interior of the lower and upper part can be seen.

Figure 5 shows a possible cover that covers the device once the upper part has been removed.

Figure 6 shows a strip of paper showing individual packaging areas in which drugs are housed.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures, a preferred embodiment of the proposed invention is described below.

In figure 1 we can see that the device object of the invention comprises a lower part (1) that comprises two parts like turrets (4) separated from each other, and joined by their lower part by means of a joining plate (15), so that between said turrets (4) a free central space (5) is defined in which a support (17) is arranged, on each of the turrets (4) there is defined an ink tank (6).

The device also comprises an upper part (2) made up of two lateral sections (18) joined together by means of bars (19), where the lateral sections (18) are in correspondence with the turrets (4) of the lower part (1) defining an intermediate free space (3) through which the lateral sections of the paper strip run.

Figure 6 shows the strip of paper or tape on which individual packaging zones (16) have been formed in which the drugs are housed. On this strip of paper or tape it is intended to print the color codes for identification of the drugs, by passing said strip of paper or tape through the intermediate space (3) defined between the lower and upper part.

In figure 1 it can be seen that the device is mounted on a base (10) fixed on the packaging machine, where the fixing is carried out by means of removable fixing means.

In figure 2 it is worth noting how on each turret (4) of the lower part (1) there are separate lower rollers (8) that are mounted so that they emerge slightly from the upper part of each turret while the rest of the roller remains inside the tank (6) defined in each turret, and therefore in contact with the ink in the tank (6), which is impregnated in an absorbent medium, felt, sponge or similar, so that it does not spill ink when handling the device.

On the other hand, this figure 2 shows the presence of some lower rollers (8) that have the mission of fixing and holding the strip of paper or tape (14) in its advance during printing and ensuring the correct and homogeneous transfer. ink from the roller to the material to be identified.

The upper part (2) is removable in the lower part (1), using removable fixing means, which in the embodiment shown consist of magnetic bars (9), housable in the lower part (1) and in the top (2).

Figure 3 shows the same elements as before, where it should be noted that on the joining plate (15) of both turrets (4) there are arranged magnetic means (11) for joining with the base (10) fixed on the machine packaging. It can also be seen how the lower rollers (8) are housed practically the vast majority within the tanks (6) defined in each of the turrets (4).

Figure 4 shows the elements previously described and that serves to better understand the operation, particularly how the upper rollers (7) press on the lower rollers (8) and serve to press the paper against the lower rollers (8) impregnated in ink.

Figure 5 shows how removed the upper part (2) it is possible to cover the upper end of the lower part with a cover (13) that prevents the ink in the tanks (6) from drying out, which is adjusted by means of an O-ring (12).

Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is stated that, within its essentiality, it may be carried out in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example. , and to which the protection sought will also be achieved, provided that it does not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle.

Claims (4)

1. - Device for the identification of packaged medicines by means of color codes characterized in that it comprises: - a lower part (1) comprising two parts in the manner of turrets (4) separated from each other, and joined by their lower part by means of a joining plate (15), so that between said turrets (4) a space is defined free center (5) in which a support (17) is arranged, on each of the turrets (4) there is defined an ink tank (6). - an upper part (2) made up of two lateral sections (18) joined together where the lateral sections (18) are in correspondence with the turrets (4) of the lower part (1) defining an intermediate free space (3) by the one that runs the lateral sections of a strip of packaging paper - some lower rollers (8) housed in the lower part (1) that are mounted so that they emerge slightly from the upper part of each turret while the rest of the roll remains inside the tank (6) defined in each turret, and by therefore in contact with the ink in the tank (6). - some upper rollers (7) housed in the upper part (2) and in correspondence with the lower rollers (8) of the lower part. - A removable joining means of the device with respect to a packaging machine. - A removable joining means between the upper part (2) and the lower part (1) 2. - Device for identifying packaged drugs by color codes according to claim 1 characterized in that the removable joining means between the device and a packaging machine consist of magnetic means (11) mounted on the joining plate (15) of both turrets. 3.- Device for identifying packaged drugs by means of color codes according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the removable joining means between the The lower part (1) and the upper part (2) consist of magnetic bars (9) that are housed in the lower part (1) and in the upper part (2). 4. Device for identifying packaged drugs using color codes according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, characterized in that the joining means between the lateral sections (18) of the upper part (2) consist of bars (19).