JP2004051230A - Solid preparation filling device and solid preparation filling method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To promote the operating efficiency for the filling with solid preparations and reduce the length of time for it by putting the position where a container is set at one place when the solid preparations such as tablets or the like are filled into a designated container. <P>SOLUTION: A solid preparation filling device is provided with a controller 44 where prescription data such as kinds, numbers and days for solid preparations taken by each patient and also filling order for them are input, a plurality of tablet cases 7 in which the solid preparations are stored separately by the kind, a discharge counting means 8 by which tablets discharged from the tablet cases are counted, a turntable 16 in which the solid preparations discharged from the tablet cases are received and collected and, after that, are discharged from an outlet 22, and a holder device 31 having a plurality of holders 33 which are supported with the capability of rotating and temporarily reserve a plurality of the solids preparation discharged from the turntable at the same time. The solid preparation filling device is also provided with a holder position sensor 41 for detecting the position of the holder 33, a shutter 36 fixed to the holder with flexibility of opening and closing and a container detecting means for detecting that the container is set at the above-mentioned outlet. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
[Industrial applications]
According to the present invention, in a hospital or the like, a solid preparation specified by a prescription (hereinafter, a solid preparation refers to all solidified preparations such as tablets, capsules, pills, and troches) is placed in a container. The present invention relates to a solid preparation filling apparatus for filling.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a hospital or the like, for example, a tablet packaging machine as disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-59 (A61J3 / 00) is used to package a plurality of types of tablets prescribed by a doctor for each single dose. And provide it to the patient. However, in such a packaging method, tablets are discharged every single dose and collected and packaged by a hopper or a conveyor, so that a long time is required before packaging is completed, including waiting time for collecting tablets. It costs. In addition, since tablets are collected solely by gravity using such a hopper or conveyor, the size of the apparatus is large as a whole.
[0003]
On the other hand, there is also a tablet filling device in which a prescribed tablet is filled into a container such as a bottle (or bag) for each kind and provided to a patient. In the case of such a tablet filling apparatus, conventionally, a plurality of tablet cases each storing a tablet for each type are arranged in a rocker shape in a state inclined forward and low, and the tablets in the tablet case are discharged to each tablet case. A discharging mechanism is provided, and the tablets in the tablet case designated based on the prescription are discharged by each discharging mechanism.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In such a tablet filling apparatus, tablets are not packaged for each single dose, so that tablets can be filled in a shorter time than a tablet packaging machine as described above. Since it is necessary to go to the front of the tablet case to be filled and fill the tablet from the discharge mechanism into the container, particularly when there are many types of tablets to be filled, each tablet corresponding to each type is required. The container has to be moved to the corresponding outlet of the tablet case, and the work of filling each container has become extremely complicated and time-consuming.
[0005]
Further, since a plurality of tablet cases are arranged in a rocker shape on the wall surface, it has not been possible to achieve the miniaturization of the entire device required for the conventional tablet packaging machine.
[0006]
The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional technical problem, and when filling a predetermined container with a solid preparation such as a tablet, the position where the container is set is determined in one place, and the filling of the preparation is performed. An object of the present invention is to provide a solid preparation filling device capable of improving workability and shortening a filling time.
[0007]
Another object of the present invention is to reduce the size of the solid preparation filling apparatus.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The solid preparation filling apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a solid preparation storage unit configured to store solid preparations for each type, a discharge count unit configured to discharge and count the solid preparation stored in the solid preparation storage unit; A solid preparation filling means for collecting the solid preparation discharged from the preparation storage means at an outlet and filling the prescribed container with the solid preparation;
[0009]
The solid preparation filling apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention comprises a plurality of solid preparation storage means for storing solid preparations for each type, and a solid preparation discharged from the solid preparation storage means is collected at an outlet and filled in a predetermined container. A solid preparation filling means, and the solid preparation filling means is rotatably supported, and temporarily holding means having a plurality of holders for temporarily holding a plurality of solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means at the same time, The apparatus comprises position detecting means for detecting the positions of the plurality of holders, and container detecting means for detecting that the container has been set in the outlet.
[0010]
The solid preparation filling device according to the third aspect of the present invention, wherein the solid preparation filling means includes a solid preparation collection means for receiving and collecting the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means, and discharging the collected solid preparations from the discharge port to the holder. It is a thing.
[0011]
The solid preparation filling apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is provided with control means for inputting prescription data based on a prescription, such as the type, number of days, and the number of days of the preparation to be taken by each patient.
[0012]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a solid preparation filling apparatus provided with a discharge counting means for counting solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means.
[0013]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a solid preparation filling apparatus comprising a holder provided with a shutter which can be opened and closed freely.
[0014]
In the solid preparation filling apparatus according to the invention of claim 7, the control means rotates the temporary storage means based on a signal from the container detection means to stop an arbitrary holder at a position corresponding to the take-out port. .
[0015]
The method for filling a solid preparation according to the present invention is a control means for inputting prescription data such as the kind of medicine, the number of medicines, the number of days to be taken by each patient, and the filling order, and a plurality of solid preparations for storing the solid preparation for each kind Storing means, discharge counting means for counting the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storing means, and solid preparation collecting means for receiving and collecting the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storing means and discharging the solid preparations from an outlet. And, a temporary storage unit having a plurality of holders that are rotatably supported and simultaneously temporarily store a plurality of solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation collection unit, and a position detection unit that detects the positions of the plurality of holders, In a solid preparation filling apparatus, comprising: a shutter provided on the holder so as to be openable and closable; and container detecting means for detecting that the container is set in the outlet. When the means detects that the container is set at a predetermined position, the temporary holding means is rotated based on the prescription data, the count value of the discharge counting means, and the signal of the position detecting means, and an arbitrary holder is placed. The shutter is stopped at a position corresponding to the outlet, and the shutter is opened to discharge a required number of desired solid preparations.
[0016]
The solid preparation filling device according to the ninth aspect of the present invention provides a plurality of tablet cases for storing solid preparations for each type, and a solid preparation for storing a solid preparation of a specified type based on predetermined prescription data. A discharge counting device that discharges and counts, a turntable that is positioned below each tablet case and rotates to receive the solid preparation discharged from them, a guide provided around the turntable, and this guide And a discharge port formed at the bottom.
[0017]
The solid preparation filling device of the invention according to claim 10 comprises a plurality of tablet cases for storing solid preparations for each type, and a solid preparation for storing a solid preparation of a specified type based on predetermined prescription data. A discharge counting device that discharges and counts, a turntable that is positioned below each tablet case and rotates to receive the solid preparation discharged from them, a guide provided around the turntable, and this guide Outlets, a shutter for opening and closing the outlets, a plurality of holders selectively disposed corresponding to the outlets, for temporarily holding the solid preparation discharged from the outlets, and a holder for each holder. And a lid for opening and closing the outlet.
[0018]
[Action]
According to the solid preparation filling apparatus of the first aspect of the present invention, the solid preparation is discharged from the solid preparation storage means for storing the solid preparations for each type by the discharge counting means, counted, and discharged from the solid preparation storage means. Since the solid preparation is collected at the outlet by the solid preparation filling means, a predetermined container can be filled with the solid preparation from the outlet. Therefore, since it becomes possible to fill the container with the solid preparation designated from a plurality of types at one place, the workability is remarkably improved, and the filling can be rapidly performed, and the The service can be improved by shortening the waiting time until the service is provided.
[0019]
According to the solid preparation filling device of the invention of claim 2, a plurality of solid preparation storage means for storing the solid preparations for each type, and the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means are collected at the outlet, and the predetermined container A solid preparation filling means for filling the solid preparation, the solid preparation filling means comprising a plurality of holders rotatably supported and temporarily holding a plurality of solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means at the same time. And position detection means for detecting the positions of the plurality of holders, and container detection means for detecting that the container is set in the outlet, so that the solid preparation discharged from the solid preparation storage means When a desired number of cartridges are stored in the holder and kept in a standby state, and when the container detecting means detects that the container for the solid preparation to be filled by the operator is set at a predetermined position, The tablets can be filled in the vessel takeout rotate the escrow unit. In addition, when a plurality of types of solid preparations are filled, the workability of filling is further improved, and the overall work time can be further reduced.
[0020]
According to the solid preparation filling device of the third aspect of the present invention, the solid preparation filling means includes a solid preparation collection means for receiving and collecting the solid preparation discharged from the solid preparation storage means, and discharging the collected solid preparation from the discharge port to the holder. Therefore, the outlet of the solid preparation collecting means can be rotated in accordance with the position where the holder having the temporary storage means is stopped, which can contribute to downsizing of the device.
[0021]
According to the solid preparation filling apparatus of the fourth aspect of the present invention, since there is provided control means for inputting prescription data based on a prescription, such as the type, number of days, and the number of days of the preparation to be taken by each patient, the input prescription The automatic filling operation of the solid preparation based on the data can be realized.
[0022]
According to the solid preparation filling device of the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the discharge preparation means for counting the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means is provided, only a few minutes of the preparation based on the prescription data inputted by the control means are provided. A group of preparations can be formed and stored in the holder, the preparation can be temporarily stored until there are no empty holders, and a standby state of waiting for the container to be set at a predetermined position can be realized.
[0023]
According to the solid preparation filling apparatus of the present invention, since the holder is provided with a shutter which can be opened and closed, the operator can open and close this shutter arbitrarily to fill the solid preparation at a time desired by the operator. The operation can be realized.
[0024]
According to the solid preparation filling apparatus of the invention of claim 7, the control means rotates the temporary storage means based on a signal from the container detection means to stop an arbitrary holder at a position corresponding to the outlet. Therefore, the filling operation of the solid preparation can be performed in accordance with the preparation condition of the container by the operator, and the workability of the solid preparation filling apparatus can be further improved in addition to the realization of the filling standby state of the plurality of preparation groups.
[0025]
According to the solid preparation filling method of the invention of claim 8, a control means for inputting prescription data such as the type of medicine, the number of medicines, the number of days to be taken by each patient, and the filling order, and a plurality of storage units for storing the solid preparation for each kind A solid preparation storing means, a discharge counting means for counting the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storing means, and a solid discharged from the discharge port after receiving and collecting the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storing means Formulation collection means, temporary storage means having a plurality of holders which are rotatably supported and temporarily hold a plurality of solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation collection means, and position detection for detecting the positions of the plurality of holders A solid preparation filling apparatus comprising: means, a shutter provided on the holder so as to be openable and closable, and container detection means for detecting that the container is set in the outlet. When the container detecting means detects that the container is set at the predetermined position, the temporary storage means is rotated based on the prescription data, the count value of the discharge counting means and the signal of the position detecting means, and The holder is stopped at a position corresponding to the outlet, and the shutter is opened to discharge a required number of solid preparations. Therefore, any of the plurality of holders can be selected based on a signal from the position detection unit. Can be stopped at a position corresponding to the outlet of the solid preparation filling means, and a preparation group can be formed in only a few minutes of the preparation based on the prescription data, and then stored in the holder. In this case, a temporary storage operation of the preparation is performed until there is no empty holder, and a standby state of waiting for setting of the container at a predetermined position can be realized. Furthermore, when it is detected that the container for the solid preparation to be filled by the operator is set at a predetermined position, the temporary holding means can be rotated to fill the container with the tablets from the outlet, and The filling workability when filling with various solid preparations is further improved, and the overall working time can be further reduced.
[0026]
According to the solid preparation filling device of the ninth aspect of the present invention, the solid preparation discharged from the tablet case storing the solid preparation for each type by the discharge counting device is counted, and the solid preparation discharged from the tablet case is Is received by the turntable rotating below it, and is collected on the surrounding guide side by centrifugal force accompanying the rotation. And since it can collect | collect and discharge | emit from the discharge opening formed in the guide, the solid preparation can be filled in a container by arrange | positioning a predetermined container in this discharge opening. Therefore, since the solid preparation designated from among a plurality of types can be filled in the container at one outlet, the workability is also significantly improved, and the filling can be performed quickly. As a result, the waiting time until the patient is provided can be shortened, and the service can be improved.
[0027]
In particular, in collecting solid preparations discharged from a plurality of tablet cases, since the centrifugal force of the turntable is used instead of relying solely on gravity as in the past, the solid preparation filling device has a particularly large vertical dimension. It is possible to reduce the size and contribute to effective use of space in facilities such as hospitals and dispensing pharmacies.
[0028]
According to the solid preparation filling apparatus of the tenth aspect, in addition to the above, the shutter for opening and closing the discharge port of the guide and the solid preparation selectively disposed corresponding to the discharge port and discharged from the discharge port are provided. Are provided, and a lid for opening and closing the outlet of each holder is provided.For example, when continuously filling a plurality of types of solid preparations, discharge from a container and a tablet case prepared by an operator. Even if the order of the types of solid preparations to be performed is different, the previously discharged solid preparations are collected, the discharge opening is opened and closed by a shutter, and the storage is held in a predetermined holder, and the previously prepared container is prepared. After the filling of the solid preparation into the container is completed, the lid of the holder can be opened and filled when the container corresponding to the held solid preparation is prepared. Therefore, especially when filling a plurality of types of solid preparations, the filling workability is further improved, and it is possible to further shorten the entire work time.
[0029]
【Example】
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view of the solid preparation filling apparatus 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of the solid preparation filling apparatus 1, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the solid preparation filling apparatus 1 with the top table 2 opened, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional side view of the solid preparation filling apparatus 1, FIG. 5 is a plan sectional view of the solid preparation filling apparatus 1, and FIG.
[0030]
The solid preparation filling apparatus 1 of the present invention is installed in a hospital, a dispensing pharmacy, or the like. A tablet case storage section 3A is formed in an upper portion of a rectangular outer case 3, and the tablet case storage section 3A is provided. Is opened upward and closed by the top table 2 so as to be openable and closable. An arc-shaped filling portion 3B is formed on the front surface of the outer case 3 so as to protrude. Transparent glass (an acrylic resin plate or the like) 4 having an arc-shaped cross section is provided on both sides of the front surface of the filling portion 3B. An insertion port 6 is provided and communicated with the inside of the filling portion 3B between the transparent glasses 4 and 4.
[0031]
A plurality of tablet cases 7 are arranged in the tablet case storage section 3A as solid preparation storage means. Each tablet case 7 contains a predetermined amount of a solid preparation for each type, and a discharge counting device 8 as discharge counting means is provided at a lower portion of each tablet case 7 as shown in FIG. I have.
[0032]
The discharge counting device 8 communicates with the upper tablet case 7 and has a motor-driven discharge drum 9 therein. A plurality of grooves 11 are formed vertically on the side surface of the discharge drum 9, and solid preparations such as tablets, capsules, pills, troches and the like, which are solidified preparations, are vertically arranged in each groove 11. (Two pieces in the embodiment). Then, as the discharge drum 9 rotates, the solid preparation in each groove 11 is configured to drop one by one from the outlet 12 (indicated by black and black arrows in FIGS. 6 and 11). Further, a photo sensor 13 for detecting a solid preparation falling from the outlet 12 is attached to the discharge counting device 8.
[0033]
In the outer case 3 below the tablet case 7 and the discharge counting device 8, a turntable 16 constituting a solid preparation collecting means of the solid preparation filling means is provided. The turntable 16 has a disk shape and has an area corresponding to the area below the entire tablet case 7 (and the discharge counting device 8). A conical raised portion 16A is formed in the center of the turntable 16, and partitioning feathers 17, 17 extending from the raised portion 16A in the radial direction are provided. The turntable 16 is driven to rotate at predetermined speeds in the direction of the arrow by a turntable motor 18 provided below the raised portion 16A.
[0034]
An annular guide 21, which also constitutes a solid preparation collecting means, is provided upright around the turntable 16, and a discharge port 22 is cut out at the front end of the guide 21. 16 and the outside of the guide 21 are communicated. The outlet 22 is closed by a shutter 23 that pivots outward so as to be openable and closable. The shutter 23 is driven to open and close by shutter opening / closing means 24, which will be described later, such as a solenoid plunger. The vertical dimension of the turntable 16 including the guide 21 is about 10 cm in the embodiment.
[0035]
A holder device 31 is provided below the front part of the turntable 16 and the guide 21 to constitute a temporary holding means of the solid preparation filling means. As shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, the holder device 31 includes a circular substrate 32 at the upper end and a plurality (12 in the embodiment) projecting downward from the substrate 32 obliquely downward (60 degrees in the embodiment). Are provided. The upper end of each holder 33 is open at an inlet 33A located on the substrate 32, and the lower end is open at an outlet 33B.
[0036]
Each holder 33... Extends radially from the center of the substrate 32 as shown in FIG. 9, and each of the inlets 33A and the outlets 33B. Each is arranged on a circle. Further, each holder 33 is provided with a lid 36 (only one is shown in FIGS. 6 to 8) which closes each outlet 33B so as to be openable and closable. Exit 33B is closed. A handle 37 drawn out of the holder 33 is attached to each of the lids 36... The handle 37 rotates the lid 36 to open the outlet 33 </ b> B.
[0037]
A rotation shaft 38 projects downward from the center of the substrate 32 of the holder device 31, and a holder motor 39 is attached to the rotation shaft 38, and the holder device 31 is driven to rotate by the holder motor 39. . Further, the holder device 31 is provided with a later-described holder position sensor 41 for detecting the position of each holder 33.
[0038]
In addition, in the filling portion 3B of the outer case 3, the bottle V is located in the vicinity of an outlet (insertion port) 6 as a discharge port of a tablet into which the bottle V as a filling container is inserted. A bar code reader 42 is provided as a container detecting means for detecting the setting, and a key switch 43 as an input means comprising ten keys is provided on the top surface of the filling portion 3B, and the contents of prescription data and an alarm are provided. A display device 47 for displaying the dispensing status such as the dispensing status is provided.
[0039]
Next, FIG. 12 shows a block diagram of the control device 44 of the solid preparation filling device 1 of the present invention. The control device 44 is composed of a general-purpose microcomputer 45. The microcomputer 45 is connected to a transmission / reception means 46 for transmitting / receiving data to / from an external personal computer or the like (not shown). The photo sensor 13 of the discharge counting device 8, the holder position detection sensor 41 of the holder device 31, the bar code reader 42, and the key switch 43 are connected. The output terminal of the microcomputer 45 is connected to the discharge drum 9 of the discharge counting device 8, the turntable motor 18, the holder motor 39, the shutter opening / closing means 24, and the display device 47.
[0040]
Next, the operation of the solid preparation filling device 1 of the present invention having the above configuration will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a program for a solid preparation discharging operation of the microcomputer 45, and FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a program for a solid preparation filling operation of the microcomputer 45. In the power-on state, the shutter 23 closes the discharge port 22 of the guide 21, and the count values and the like are reset. Also, it is assumed that the turntable motor 18 is always energized, so that the turntable 16 is constantly rotating. When the dispensing operation is paused for a certain period of time, the turntable 16 can be temporarily stopped.
[0041]
Now, when the worker inputs prescription data into the personal computer based on the doctor's prescription, a request for data transmission is made from the personal computer to the solid preparation filling apparatus 1. When the microcomputer 45 of the solid preparation filling apparatus 1 receives the data transmission request from the personal computer in step S1 by the transmission / reception means 46, the solid preparation is then held in all the holders 33 of the holder apparatus 31 in step S2. Then, it is determined whether or not it is full, and if it is full, the process returns to step S1 and waits.
[0042]
If the holders 33 are not full at step S2, the microcomputer 45 returns a data waiting state to the personal computer at step S3, and receives and reads the prescription data sent from the personal computer accordingly. Then, in step S4, based on the prescription data, the discharge drum 9 of the discharge counting device 8 of the tablet case 7 that stores the solid preparation of the type specified by the prescription data is driven to rotate.
[0043]
As described above, the solid preparations are dropped one by one by the rotation of the discharge drum 9, and the dropped solid preparations are received by the turntable 16. The number of the falling solid preparations is counted by the microcomputer 45 by the photo sensor 13. Then, in step S5, it is determined whether or not the counting has been completed. If not, the process returns to step S4 and repeats this. If the number of drops of the solid preparation detected by the photosensor 13 matches the number of solid preparations based on the prescription data, the microcomputer 45 determines that the counting has been completed, and proceeds from step S5 to step S6.
[0044]
On the other hand, the solid preparation dropped on the turntable 16 moves toward the outer guide 21 by the centrifugal force of the rotating turntable 16. At this time, since the raised portion 16A is formed at the center of the turntable 16 having a weak centrifugal force, the solid preparation that has fallen on this portion moves outward due to the inclination of the raised portion 16A, and then the guide 21 is moved by the centrifugal force. Move in the direction. In addition, since the turntable 16 is provided with the partition feathers 17 and 17 and rotates together, the solid preparation which is stationary while rotating on the turntable 16 is smoothly pushed outward. The solid preparations that have fallen on the turntable 16 in this way are collected inside the guide 21 and are lined up and pressed against the guide 21.
[0045]
Next, in step S6, the microcomputer 45 selects a vacant holder 33, drives the holder motor 39 to rotate the holder device 31, and based on the holder position detection sensor 41, the discharge port 22 of the guide 21. The empty holder 33 is positioned below the space. Next, the microcomputer 45 turns the shutter 23 outward as shown in FIG. 6 by the shutter opening / closing means 24 in step S7, and opens and closes the discharge port 22 for a predetermined time (for example, one second).
[0046]
When the outlet 22 is opened, the solid preparations arranged in a line inside the guide 21 are sequentially collected by the centrifugal force at the outlet 22 and flow out therefrom, and the inlet of the holder 33 located below is opened. 33A flows into the holder 33 and is filled (step S8).
[0047]
Note that the microcomputer 45 repeats the operation from step S4 to step S8 for all types of solid preparations specified by the prescription data, and fills the individual holders 33... For each type.
[0048]
On the other hand, the operator attaches a barcode label L on which a barcode indicating one of the solid preparations specified by the prescription data is printed to a side surface of the bottle V as a predetermined container. When the bar code label L is inserted into the filling portion 3B from the insertion port 6 of the solid preparation filling device 1, the bar code is read by the bar code reader 42. The microcomputer 45 determines whether or not the barcode (the type of the solid preparation) read by the barcode reader 42 has been read in step S9 in FIG. It is determined whether or not the holder 33 has been filled. If it is not filled yet, the process returns to step S9 and waits.
[0049]
When the type of solid preparation is filled in the holder 33 in step S8, the microcomputer 45 proceeds from step S10 to step S11 to select the holder 33 filled with the solid preparation and drives the holder motor 39. Then, the holder device 31 is rotated, and the holder 33 is positioned at the insertion port 6 based on the holder position detection sensor 41.
[0050]
In this state, when the mouth of the bottle V is directed to the lower side of the outlet 33B of the holder 33 and the lid 36 is opened with the handle 37, the solid preparation of the type is filled into the bottle V from the holder 33 (step S12).
[0051]
As described above, according to the present invention, the solid preparation discharged from the tablet case 7 is received by the turntable 16 rotating below the tablet case 7, and is moved toward the surrounding guide 21 by the centrifugal force accompanying the rotation to guide the solid preparation. It can be collected at a discharge port 22 formed at 21 and discharged therefrom. Therefore, the solid preparation designated from among a plurality of types can be filled into the bottle V through one outlet 22 and the holder 33, so that the workability is remarkably improved, and the filling is quickly performed. The service can be improved by shortening the waiting time until the patient is provided to the patient.
[0052]
In particular, in collecting the solid preparations discharged from the plurality of tablet cases 7 and the like, the centrifugal force of the turntable 16 is used instead of relying solely on gravity as in the related art. The size in the direction can be reduced, and it is possible to contribute to effective use of space in facilities such as hospitals.
[0053]
Further, when a plurality of types of solid preparations are successively filled, even if the order of the type of the solid preparation discharged from the tablet case 7 and the barcode label L of the bottle V prepared by the operator is different, After the filling of the solid preparation into the previously prepared bottle V is completed, the barcode label L corresponding to the stored solid preparation is applied. When the attached bottle V is prepared, the lid 36 of the holder 33 can be opened and filled. Therefore, especially when each of a plurality of types of solid preparations is filled into the bottle V, the filling workability is further improved, and the entire work time can be further reduced.
[0054]
Next, FIG. 15 shows the internal configuration of another solid preparation filling device 1 of the present invention. In the drawings, the same reference numerals have the same or the same function. In this case, the shutter 23 is not provided at the outlet 22 of the guide wall 21. Further, the holder device 31 thereunder is also omitted, and the discharge port 22 is arranged directly above the insertion port 6. Furthermore, the solid preparation filling device 1 is not connected to the personal computer as described above, but is installed and used alone (stand-alone).
[0055]
The operation in this case will be described with reference to the flowchart of the program of the microcomputer 45 shown in FIG. Similarly, in the power-on state, it is assumed that the count values and the like are reset, the turntable motor 18 is always energized, and the turntable 16 is constantly rotating.
[0056]
Now, when the worker inputs prescription data based on a doctor's prescription, for example, by using the key switch 43, the microcomputer 45 reads the prescription data in step S13, and based on the prescription data in step S14, the type specified by the prescription data. The rotation of the discharge drum 9 of the discharge counting device 8 of the tablet case 7 containing the solid preparation is performed. In this case, the operator inserts the bottle V from the outlet 6 into the filling portion 3B at the same time as the key switch 43 is input.
[0057]
As described above, the solid preparations are dropped one by one by the rotation of the discharge drum 9, and the dropped solid preparations are similarly received by the turntable 16. The number of the falling solid preparations is counted by the microcomputer 45 by the photo sensor 13. Then, in step S15, it is determined whether or not the counting has been completed. If not, the process returns to step S14 and repeats. When the number of drops of the solid preparation detected by the photosensor 13 matches the number of solid preparations based on the prescription data, the microcomputer 45 determines that the counting is completed, and proceeds from step S15 to step S16.
[0058]
On the other hand, the solid preparation dropped on the turntable 16 moves toward the outer guide 21 by the centrifugal force of the rotating turntable 16. At this time, since the raised portion 16A is formed at the center of the turntable 16 having a weak centrifugal force, the solid preparation that has fallen on this portion moves outward due to the inclination of the raised portion 16A, and then the guide 21 is moved by the centrifugal force. Move in the direction. In addition, since the turntable 16 is provided with the partition feathers 17 and 17 and rotates together, the solid preparation which is stationary while rotating on the turntable 16 is smoothly pushed outward. The solid preparations dropped on the turntable 16 in this manner are collected inside the guide 21 as described above, and are arranged in a line and pressed against the guide 21.
[0059]
Then, the solid preparations arranged in a line inside the guide 21 are sequentially collected by the centrifugal force at the discharge port 22, flow out therefrom, and flow into the bottle V inserted and arranged below to be filled ( Step S16).
[0060]
In the above description, the prescription data is input by the key switch 43. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The prescription data may be set by a bar code as described above. In this case, the operator attaches a barcode label L on which a barcode indicating the type of the solid preparation designated by the prescription data is printed to the side of the bottle V, and inserts the insertion port 6 into the filling section 3B as described above. Insert Then, the microcomputer 45 reads the barcode of the barcode label L by the barcode reader 42 in step S13 in FIG. 16, and thereafter, executes a predetermined amount of the solid preparation designated by the barcode by the same operation as described above. Fill V.
[0061]
According to such a configuration, although the waiting time until filling is slightly longer, the internal mechanism of the solid preparation filling apparatus 1 can be simplified, and the size and cost of the entire apparatus can be reduced. It is suitable for hospitals.
[0062]
In each of the above embodiments, the bottle V is filled with the solid preparation. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
[0063]
【The invention's effect】
As described in detail above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means for storing the solid preparations for each type are counted by the discharge counting means and discharged from the solid preparation storage means. Since the solid preparation is collected at the outlet by the solid preparation filling means, a predetermined container can be filled with the solid preparation from the outlet. Therefore, since it becomes possible to fill the container with the solid preparation designated from a plurality of types at one place, the workability is remarkably improved, and the filling can be rapidly performed, and the The service can be improved by shortening the waiting time until the service is provided.
[0064]
According to the solid preparation filling device of the invention of claim 2, a plurality of solid preparation storage means for storing the solid preparations for each type, and the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means are collected at the outlet, and the predetermined container A solid preparation filling means for filling the solid preparation, the solid preparation filling means comprising a plurality of holders rotatably supported and temporarily holding a plurality of solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means at the same time. And position detection means for detecting the positions of the plurality of holders, and container detection means for detecting that the container is set in the outlet, so that the solid preparation discharged from the solid preparation storage means When a desired number of cartridges are stored in the holder and kept in a standby state, and when the container detecting means detects that the container for the solid preparation to be filled by the operator is set at a predetermined position, The tablets can be filled in the vessel takeout rotate the escrow unit. In addition, when a plurality of types of solid preparations are filled, the workability of filling is further improved, and the overall work time can be further reduced.
[0065]
According to the solid preparation filling device of the third aspect of the present invention, the solid preparation filling means includes a solid preparation collection means for receiving and collecting the solid preparation discharged from the solid preparation storage means, and discharging the collected solid preparation from the discharge port to the holder. Therefore, the outlet of the solid preparation collecting means can be rotated in accordance with the position where the holder having the temporary storage means is stopped, which can contribute to downsizing of the device.
[0066]
According to the solid preparation filling apparatus of the fourth aspect of the present invention, since there is provided control means for inputting prescription data based on a prescription, such as the type, number of days, and the number of days of the preparation to be taken by each patient, the input prescription The automatic filling operation of the solid preparation based on the data can be realized.
[0067]
According to the solid preparation filling device of the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the discharge preparation means for counting the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means is provided, only a few minutes of the preparation based on the prescription data inputted by the control means are provided. A group of preparations can be formed and stored in the holder, the preparation can be temporarily stored until there are no empty holders, and a standby state of waiting for the container to be set at a predetermined position can be realized.
[0068]
According to the solid preparation filling apparatus of the present invention, since the holder is provided with a shutter which can be opened and closed, the operator can open and close this shutter arbitrarily to fill the solid preparation at a time desired by the operator. The operation can be realized.
[0069]
According to the solid preparation filling apparatus of the invention of claim 7, the control means rotates the temporary storage means based on a signal from the container detection means to stop an arbitrary holder at a position corresponding to the outlet. Therefore, the filling operation of the solid preparation can be performed in accordance with the preparation condition of the container by the operator, and the workability of the solid preparation filling apparatus can be further improved in addition to the realization of the filling standby state of the plurality of preparation groups.
[0070]
According to the solid preparation filling method of the invention of claim 8, a control means for inputting prescription data such as the type of medicine, the number of medicines, the number of days to be taken by each patient, and the filling order, and a plurality of storage units for storing the solid preparation for each kind A solid preparation storing means, a discharge counting means for counting the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storing means, and a solid discharged from the discharge port after receiving and collecting the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storing means Formulation collection means, temporary storage means having a plurality of holders which are rotatably supported and temporarily hold a plurality of solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation collection means, and position detection for detecting the positions of the plurality of holders A solid preparation filling apparatus comprising: means, a shutter provided on the holder so as to be openable and closable, and container detection means for detecting that the container is set in the outlet. When the container detecting means detects that the container is set at the predetermined position, the temporary storage means is rotated based on the prescription data, the count value of the discharge counting means and the signal of the position detecting means, and The holder is stopped at a position corresponding to the outlet, and the shutter is opened to discharge a required number of solid preparations. Therefore, any of the plurality of holders can be selected based on a signal from the position detection unit. Can be stopped at a position corresponding to the outlet of the solid preparation filling means, and a preparation group can be formed in only a few minutes of the preparation based on the prescription data, and then stored in the holder. In this case, a temporary storage operation of the preparation is performed until there is no empty holder, and a standby state of waiting for setting of the container at a predetermined position can be realized. Furthermore, when it is detected that the container for the solid preparation to be filled by the operator is set at a predetermined position, the temporary holding means can be rotated to fill the container with the tablets from the outlet, and The filling workability when filling with various solid preparations is further improved, and the overall working time can be further reduced.
[0071]
According to the invention of claim 9, the solid preparation is discharged from the tablet case that stores the solid preparation for each type by the discharge counting device, and the solid preparation discharged from the tablet case is counted on the lower side. It is received by the rotating turntable and is collected on the surrounding guide side by the centrifugal force accompanying the rotation. And since it can be discharged | emitted from the discharge port formed in the guide, it becomes possible to fill a solid preparation in a container by arrange | positioning a predetermined container in this discharge port. Therefore, since the solid preparation designated from among a plurality of types can be filled in the container at one outlet, the workability is also significantly improved, and the filling can be performed quickly. As a result, the waiting time until the patient is provided can be shortened, and the service can be improved.
[0072]
In particular, in collecting solid preparations discharged from a plurality of tablet cases, since the centrifugal force of the turntable is used instead of relying solely on gravity as in the past, the solid preparation filling device has a particularly large vertical dimension. It is possible to reduce the size and contribute to effective use of space in facilities such as hospitals and dispensing pharmacies.
[0073]
According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above, a shutter for opening and closing the outlet of the guide, and a plurality of shutters which are selectively disposed corresponding to the outlet and temporarily hold the solid preparation discharged from the outlet. And a lid for opening and closing the outlet of each holder, for example, when continuously filling a plurality of types of solid preparations, the solid preparation discharged by the container and the tablet case prepared by the operator. Even if the order of the types is different, the previously discharged solid preparations are collected, the discharge opening is opened and closed by a shutter, held in a predetermined holder, and the solid preparation is placed in the previously prepared container. After the filling is completed, when the container corresponding to the held solid preparation is prepared, the lid of the holder can be opened and filling can be performed. Therefore, especially when filling a plurality of types of solid preparations, the filling workability is further improved, and it is possible to further shorten the entire work time.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a solid preparation filling device of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the solid preparation filling device of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a top table of the solid preparation filling apparatus of the present invention is opened.
FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional side view of the solid preparation filling device of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a plan sectional view of the solid preparation filling device of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the internal configuration of the solid preparation filling device of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a holder device.
FIG. 8 is another perspective view of the holder device.
FIG. 9 is a plan view of the holder device.
FIG. 10 is a side view of the holder device.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a tablet case and a discharge counting device.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a control device of the solid preparation filling device of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a program of a microcomputer.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a program of the microcomputer.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of the internal configuration of another solid preparation filling device of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a program of the microcomputer in the case of FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Solid preparation filling device
6 insertion slot (outlet)
7 Tablet case (solid preparation storage means)
8 Emission counting device
16 Turntable (Solid product collection means)
21 Guide
22 outlet
31 Holder device (temporary storage means)
33 Holder
36 Lid (shutter)
41 Holder position sensor (position detecting means)
44 control device (control means)
45 Microcomputer
L barcode label
V bottle (container)

Claims (10)

Solid preparation storage means for storing solid preparations for each type, discharge counting means for discharging and counting the solid preparations stored in the solid preparation storage means, and an outlet for discharging the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means And a solid preparation filling means for collecting the solid preparation into a predetermined container. A plurality of solid preparation storing means for storing a solid preparation for each type, and a solid preparation filling means for collecting the solid preparation discharged from the solid preparation storing means at an outlet and filling the same in a predetermined container; Filling means, rotatable support means having a plurality of holders for temporarily holding a plurality of solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means at the same time, and position detecting means for detecting the positions of the plurality of holders; And a container detecting means for detecting that the container is set in the outlet. The solid preparation filling means further comprises a solid preparation collecting means for receiving and collecting the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means, and then discharging the collected solid preparations from the discharge port to the holder. Solid preparation filling equipment. 4. The solid preparation filling apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising control means for inputting prescription data based on a prescription, such as the type, number of days, and the number of days of the preparation to be taken by each patient. The solid preparation filling apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4, further comprising a discharge counting means for counting the solid preparation discharged from the solid preparation storage means. The solid preparation filling device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the holder is provided with a shutter that can be opened and closed. The solid preparation filling according to claim 2, wherein the control means rotates the temporary holding means based on a signal from the container detection means to stop any holder at a position corresponding to the outlet. apparatus. Control means for inputting prescription data such as the type of medicine, the number of medicines, the number of days to be taken by each patient, and the order of filling; a plurality of solid medicine accommodation means for accommodating solid medicines by type; Discharge counting means for counting the solid preparations, solid preparation collecting means for receiving and collecting the solid preparations discharged from the solid preparation storage means, and discharging the solid preparations from an outlet, and the solid preparations rotatably supported Temporary holding means having a plurality of holders for temporarily holding a plurality of solid preparations discharged from the collecting means at the same time, position detecting means for detecting the positions of the plurality of holders, and a shutter provided in the holder so as to be openable and closable, In a solid preparation filling apparatus comprising: a container detecting means for detecting that the container is set in the outlet, the container is set at a predetermined position by the container detecting means. When detecting that the prescription data, the prescription data, the count value of the discharge counting means and the signal of the position detection means, based on the signal of the position detection means, rotate the temporary holding means to move any holder at the position corresponding to the outlet. A method for filling a solid preparation, wherein the method is stopped and the shutter is opened to discharge a required number of solid preparations. A plurality of tablet cases each containing a solid preparation for each type, and a discharge count device that discharges and counts the solid preparation from the tablet case that stores a specified type of solid preparation, based on predetermined prescription data, A turntable that is positioned under each tablet case and rotates to receive the solid preparation discharged from them, a guide provided around the turntable, and an outlet formed in the guide are provided. A solid preparation filling device characterized by the above-mentioned. A plurality of tablet cases each containing a solid preparation for each type, and a discharge count device that discharges and counts the solid preparation from the tablet case that stores a specified type of solid preparation, based on predetermined prescription data, A turntable that is positioned under each tablet case and rotates to receive the solid preparation discharged from them, a guide provided around the turntable, a discharge port formed in the guide, and a discharge port formed in the guide. A shutter for opening and closing the outlet, a plurality of holders selectively disposed corresponding to the outlet, for temporarily holding the solid preparation discharged from the outlet, and a lid for opening and closing the outlet of each holder. A solid preparation filling device characterized by the above-mentioned.

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