JP2014223290A - Tablet supply device, and tablet supply method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently transmit an ion for removing electricity to a path for supplying a tablet.SOLUTION: A tablet supply device for supplying a tablet to a packaging device for packing the tablet comprises: one or a plurality of pieces of tablet retrieval means; a tablet introduction path for dropping the tablet retrieved by the tablet retrieval means to supply it to the packaging device; ion generation means for generating an ion; blow means for sending air to the tablet introduction path to blow the ion generated by the ion generation means to a path through which the tablet retrieved by the tablet retrieval means drops down; and partition means for dividing the tablet introduction path into a plurality of paths, where the blow means is provided at a place higher than that of the partition means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a tablet supply device and a tablet supply method, and more particularly, to a mechanism for efficiently sending ions for static elimination to a tablet supply path.

  Conventionally, in the dispensing business, in order to pack a tablet (medicine) provided in a PTP sheet, the number of tablets for each time is taken out from the PTP sheet by a human hand and put into the tablet mass of the packaging machine. Setting work was necessary. In order to save such trouble, Patent Document 1 discloses a tablet supply device that unpacks a tablet from a tablet sheet and supplies the taken tablet to a packaging device.

  Further, Patent Document 2 discloses that a discharge nozzle is used to remove static electricity from a charged granular material that is about to adhere to the tip of the funnel tube, and to reliably prevent the accumulation of powder on the tip. A technique is disclosed in which ions are released toward the tip of the tube and the charge is removed from the granular material that tends to adhere to the tip.

JP 2012-139317 A JP 2002-59904 A

However, in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, the electrostatic charge on the tablet sheet or tablet generated when the tablet is removed from the tablet sheet causes the charged tablet after removal to be adsorbed to the tablet supply path in the tablet supply device. There is no disclosure of countermeasures against this phenomenon or static electricity charged in the tablet supply device itself.
Therefore, the charged tablet may stick to the tablet supply path in the tablet supply device, and the tablet may not be properly packaged.

  An object of this invention is to provide the mechanism for sending efficiently the ion for static elimination to the supply route of a tablet.

  The present invention relates to a tablet supply device for supplying tablets, which is a tablet extraction means for extracting tablets, a tablet introduction path for dropping and supplying tablets extracted by the tablet extraction means, the tablet extraction means, and the tablet introduction An introduction chute that conducts between the path and introduces the tablet taken out by the tablet removal means into the tablet introduction path, an ion generation means that generates ions for discharging the tablet, and the ion generation means that generates the ion An air blowing means for blowing ions to the tablet introduction path, and the air blowing means is provided on the upstream side of the tablet introduction path to which the tablets are dropped to be supplied, whereby the air blown to the tablet introduction path Ion is supplied to the tablet introduction path and the introduction chute.

  Further, the present invention provides a tablet take-out means for taking out a tablet, a tablet introduction path for dropping and supplying the tablet taken out by the tablet take-out means, and a conduction between the tablet take-out means and the tablet introduction path, An introduction chute for introducing the tablet taken out by the tablet take-out means into the tablet introduction path, an ion generation means for generating ions for neutralizing the tablet, and the ions generated by the ion generation means are blown into the tablet introduction path. A tablet supply method in a tablet supply device comprising: an air blowing means, wherein the air is blown into the tablet introduction path by providing the air blowing means on the upstream side of the tablet introduction path to which the tablets are dropped and supplied. The ion is supplied to the tablet introduction path and the introduction chute.

  According to the present invention, ions for charge removal can be efficiently sent to the tablet supply path.

It is a figure which shows a packaging apparatus and a tablet supply apparatus. It is a figure which shows a tablet supply apparatus. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a tablet extraction unit. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a tablet extraction unit. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a tablet supply apparatus. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a tablet supply unit. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a packaging unit. It is the figure which expanded a part (703,704,705) of the internal structure of the packaging unit 701. FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the tablet extraction unit. It is the figure which looked at the tablet supply apparatus 10 from the front. It is the figure which looked at the tablet supply apparatus 10 from the side (right side seeing from the front). It is the figure which extracted a part of the tablet supply apparatus 10 shown in FIG. It is the figure which looked at the inside of tablet supply device 10 from the side (right side seeing from the front). It is a simplified cross-sectional perspective view which enabled the inside of a tablet supply apparatus to be understood. It is a schematic perspective view of the uppermost tablet introduction path and the introduction path partition plate. It is the schematic perspective view which enabled it to understand the uppermost tablet introduction path and the internal introduction path partition plate. It is the schematic which looked at the tablet introduction path of the uppermost stage from the top. Simplified cross-sectional view illustrating the flow of air inside the tablet introduction path Simplified cross-sectional view illustrating the flow of air inside the tablet introduction path It is a simplified cross-sectional perspective view which enabled the inside of a tablet supply apparatus to be understood. It is the figure which looked at the introduction path partition plate and electrode substrate 2003 from the front and the back. FIG. 21 is a schematic perspective view in which an uppermost tablet introduction path 401 of the tablet extraction unit 1 shown in FIG. 20 and an introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 provided therein can be seen.

  Hereinafter, the tablet supply system (FIG. 1) of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, FIG. 1 will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a tablet supply system (packaging system) including a packaging device 5 and a tablet supply device 10.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a tablet supply system including a tablet supply device 10 and a packaging device 5 for packaging tablets supplied from the tablet supply device 10.

  Reference numeral 1 denotes a tablet taking-out unit, which is a unit for taking out tablets from a tablet sheet.

  The tablet sheet is generally called a PTP sheet, and the tablet sheet is also called a PTP sheet.

  A plurality of tablet extraction units 1 are stored in the tablet supply device 10. The tablet extraction unit 1 is an application example of the tablet extraction device (tablet extraction means) of the present invention. Six tablet take-out units 1 are arranged in the width direction (left-right direction), and a set of the six tablet take-out units 1 is arranged in three stages up and down. That is, the tablet taking-out units 1 are arranged in 6 rows on the left and right and 3 steps on the top and bottom.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates as an apparatus which takes out a tablet from a tablet sheet as a tablet taking-out apparatus (tablet taking-out means), the apparatus which takes out a tablet from the tablet supply part in which the tablet already taken out from the tablet sheet was stored ( Tablet taking out means) can also be applied.

  Although the tablet supply device 10 includes a plurality of tablet extraction units 1, the number of tablet extraction units 1 may be one.

  Reference numeral 5 denotes a packaging device, which is a device for packaging tablets supplied from the tablet extraction unit 1 of the tablet supply device 10.

  Reference numeral 103 denotes a powder injection unit, which is a unit into which powder to be packaged is input. Also, the powder dosed in the powder dose input unit 103 is divided into one dose, and the divided powder dose is put in a main hopper 505 described later and packaged in one dose.

  Reference numeral 10 denotes a tablet supply device, which includes one or a plurality of tablet extraction units 1 and a tablet supply unit 400 that supplies tablets extracted by the tablet extraction unit 1.

  The tablet supply device 10 takes out the tablet from the tablet sheet (PTP sheet) by the tablet extraction unit 1 and supplies it to the packaging device 5 through the supply path of the tablet supply unit 400. As shown in FIG. 1, the tablet supply device 10 includes a plurality of tablet extraction units 1. The tablet supply device 10 is a device for supplying tablets to a packaging device for packaging tablets, and includes at least the tablet take-out means, tablet introduction path, ion generation means, blower means, and partition means of the present invention.

  The tablet supply apparatus 10 takes out and supplies one or a plurality of tablets from a tablet sheet (PTP sheet) enclosed in a tablet container.

  Next, the tablet supply device 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the tablet supply device 10.

  FIG. 2 is a view of the tablet supply device 10 as viewed from the front side.

  Reference numeral 203 denotes an input port through which a tablet sheet is input to the tablet extraction unit 1.

  Next, the internal structure of the tablet extraction unit 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the tablet taking-out unit 1.

  FIG. 3 is a view of the tablet taking-out unit 1 as viewed from the front side.

  In addition, FIG. 3 has shown the figure where the tablet extraction unit 1 is located in a line.

  The tablet take-out unit 1 presses the tablet storage unit of the tablet sheet 51 on the mounting table, a transport mechanism that transports the tablet sheet 51, a mounting table on which the tablet sheet 51 transported by the transport mechanism is mounted, and tablets. And an extrusion mechanism for taking out the material.

  The tablet sheet 51 is a tablet in which a tablet is sealed in the tablet housing portion by providing a sealing sheet using a metal foil made of aluminum or the like on the lower surface of a sheet main body having a tablet housing portion for housing a tablet.

  The tablet sheet 51 has a form in which convex tablet accommodating portions are arranged in two rows at intervals in the width direction on the sheet portion. The plurality of tablet accommodating portions forming each row are arranged along the length direction of the tablet sheet 51.

  The tablet sheet 51 is not limited to the form in which the tablet accommodating portions are arranged in two rows on the sheet portion, but the form in which the tablet accommodating portions are arranged in one row in the length direction of the tablet sheet 51 It is also possible to adopt a form in which the portions are arranged in a plurality of rows of 3 or more at intervals in the width direction.

  Here, the internal structure of the tablet taking-out unit 1 will be further described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a view showing an internal structure (cross section) of the tablet taking-out unit 1.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram when a PTP sheet is set in the tablet sheet inlet 203 and the PTP sheet is conveyed to the unpacking position (tablet extraction position).

  The tablet extraction unit 1 includes a tablet sheet conveyance mechanism (conveyance mechanism) that conveys a tablet sheet, a mounting table 18 on which the tablet sheet is placed, and a tablet extraction mechanism (extrusion mechanism) that takes out the tablet from the tablet sheet. Yes.

  Reference numeral 39 denotes a lower roller.

  The tablet sheet transport mechanism transports the tablet sheet 51 in the traveling direction, and includes a lower roller 39 spaced from each other in the traveling direction and an upper roller disposed spaced from each other in the traveling direction. And.

  The transport mechanism further transports the tablet sheet 51 by a predetermined distance from the pressed position on the mounting table 18 before continuing to press the tablet storage unit, and the extrusion mechanism continues to press the tablet storage unit (retry). To do.

  The lower roller 39 can be rotationally driven by a drive source, and can contact the lower surface of the PTP sheet portion to apply force to the tablet sheet 51 in the traveling method.

  The upper roller can be rotationally driven by a drive source, and can contact the upper surface of the PTP sheet portion to apply a force in the traveling direction to the tablet sheet 51.

  Since the position of the upper roller in the width direction is a position corresponding to between the two rows of tablet accommodating portions, the upper roller does not contact the tablet accommodating portion 52.

  The lower roller 39 and the upper roller can sandwich the tablet sheet portion from above and below and convey the tablet sheet in the traveling direction. Furthermore, the lower roller 39 and the upper roller can sandwich the tablet sheet portion from above and below to transport the tablet sheet 51 in the direction opposite to the traveling direction.

  Reference numeral 24 denotes an introduction chute.

  The introduction chute 24 is provided on the lower surface side of the mounting table, and guides the tablet taken out from the tablet sheet 51 to a tablet introduction path 401 described later. That is, the introduction chute 24 has a discharge port on the lower surface side of the mounting table, and the tablet taken out from the tablet sheet 51 passes through the discharge port and falls into a tablet introduction path 401 described later.

  The introduction chute 24 is also called a tablet take-out hopper.

  The tablet taking-out unit 1 further has a changing mechanism that changes the speed at which the tablet accommodating portion of the tablet sheet 51 on the mounting table 18 is pressed.

  The push-out mechanism continues (retrys) pressing of the tablet accommodating portion at a speed changed to a higher speed.

  The extruding mechanism includes an inner pressing body 83 that presses the vicinity of the center of the tablet accommodating portion, and an outer pressing body 84 that presses a portion outside the vicinity of the center.

  The inner pressing body 83 and the outer pressing body 84 operate independently to press the tablet accommodating portion of the PTP sheet and take out the tablet from the PTP sheet.

  The extruding mechanism presses the tablet container by the outer pressing body 84 before the inner pressing body 83.

  Since the tip of the inner pressing body 83 has a smaller area than the tablet accommodating part of most tablet sheets 51, the inner pressing body 83 protrudes from the hole opened in the tablet sheet when taking out the tablet (when lowered). .

  Since the tip of the outer pressing body 84 has a larger area than the tablet accommodating portion of most tablet sheets 51, the tip does not protrude from the hole opened in the tablet sheet 51 when taking out the tablet (when descending). That is, it is for crushing the tablet accommodating part of the tablet sheet 51.

  The tablet taking-out mechanism (extrusion mechanism) has a first lifting mechanism that lifts and lowers the outer pressing body 84 and a second lifting mechanism that lifts and lowers the inner pressing body 83.

  The first elevating mechanism includes a first elevating body 93 to which the outer pressing body 84 is attached, a cam 94 that drives to rotate the first elevating body 93 and urges the first elevating body 93 in the upward direction. And a biasing member (spring).

  The 1st raising / lowering body 93 is a columnar body extended over the front-back direction, and the outer side press body 84 is attached to the front-end part. The cam 94 is a plate-like body designed in consideration of the lifting operation of the outer pressing body 84, and is fixed to a shaft portion that is rotationally driven by a drive mechanism.

  The cam 94 is provided on the upper surface side of the first elevating body 93, is rotationally driven with the rotation of the shaft portion, adjusts the height position by pressing the first elevating body 93, and thereby the outer pressing body 84. The height position of the outer pressing body 84 can be adjusted (the elevating operation of the outer pressing body 84 is performed). The first elevating mechanism can arbitrarily set the timing and displacement amount of the outer pressing body 84 by setting the timing of the cam rotation operation, the shape of the cam, the fixed position of the cam with respect to the shaft portion, and the like.

  The second elevating mechanism includes a second elevating body 98 to which the inner pressing body 83 is attached, a cam 99 that rotates to drive the second elevating body 98 up and down, and biases the second elevating body 98 in the upward direction. And a biasing member (spring).

  The second elevating body 98 is a columnar body extending in the front-rear direction, and an inner pressing body 83 is attached to the front end portion. The cam 99 is provided on the upper surface side of the second elevating body 98 and is rotationally driven with the rotation of the shaft portion, and presses the second elevating body 98 to adjust the height position. The height position can be adjusted (the inner pressing body 83 is moved up and down). The second elevating mechanism can arbitrarily set the elevating operation timing and displacement amount of the inner pressing body 83 by setting the rotation timing of the cam 99, the shape of the cam, the fixed position of the cam with respect to the shaft portion, and the like.

  For this reason, the cam 94 and the cam 99 can operate independently of each other with respect to the first lifting body and the second lifting body, respectively, and the inner pressing body 83 and the outer pressing body 84 can be lifted and lowered independently of each other. it can.

  The timing of the rotational operation of the two cams in the tablet take-out mechanism can be determined based on a signal from the detection unit of the tablet position detection mechanism. Specifically, the inner pressing body 83 and the outer pressing body 84 can be operated in accordance with the detected position of the tablet accommodating portion.

  The tablet taking-out unit 1 further includes a detection mechanism 17 that detects the length of the pressed tablet container before pressing the tablet container of the PTP sheet.

  The tablet supply device further includes a calculation unit that calculates a predetermined distance based on the detected length of the tablet container.

  The detection mechanism 17 further detects the position of the pressed tablet container while detecting the length of the pressed tablet container.

  The tablet supply device 10 further includes a calculation unit that calculates a conveyance distance to the pressed position based on the detected position of the tablet storage unit of the PTP sheet.

  The transport mechanism (the lower roller 39 and the upper roller) transports the tablet sheet to a position where the tablet accommodating portion on the mounting table 18 is pressed by the transport distance.

  The transport mechanism transports the tablet sheet 51 forward or backward by a predetermined distance.

  Next, the internal structure of the tablet supply device 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the tablet supply device 10.

  In addition, FIG. 5 is the figure which looked at the tablet supply apparatus 10 from the back side (back side).

  An optical sensor (beam sensor) 204 detects a fallen object. When the unwrapped tablet falls in the introduction chute 24, the unwrapped tablet passes over the beam sensor and shields the beam sensor. The state where the beam sensor is shielded from light is referred to as an ON state, and the state where the beam sensor is not shielded is referred to as an OFF state. The presence / absence of a fallen object is determined using this ON / OFF state. The tablet drop detection mechanism includes an optical sensor 204 and a drop tablet counter.

  The tablet supply device 10 has a detection mechanism (optical sensor 204) for detecting the extracted tablet in order to determine whether or not the tablet has been extracted from the tablet container by pressing.

  The push-out mechanism continues (retrys) pressing of the tablet storage unit when the taken-out tablet is not detected, and does not continue (retry) press of the tablet storage unit when the taken-out tablet is detected.

  401 is a tablet introduction path.

  The tablet introduction path 401 is electrically connected to the introduction chute 24, and relays the dropped tablet taken out from the tablet sheet from the introduction chute 24 to the first accumulation hopper.

  That is, the tablet introduction path 401 drops the tablets taken out by the tablet taking-out means and supplies them to the packaging device.

  Next, the internal structure of the tablet supply unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing the internal structure of the tablet supply unit 400.

  Reference numeral 402 denotes a first stacking hopper.

  The first accumulation hopper 402 is a part in which the tablet taken out from the PTP sheet by the tablet removal unit 1 drops through the introduction chute 24 and passes through the tablet introduction path 401 from the introduction chute 24 to accumulate the tablets. It is.

  That is, the tablet introduction path 401 is directly connected to the first accumulation hopper 402.

  Reference numeral 501 denotes a second stacking hopper. The second accumulation hopper 501 further accumulates the tablets accumulated in the first accumulation hopper 402.

  That is, the second integrated hopper 501 is electrically connected to the first integrated hopper 402.

  Therefore, the tablet 50 that has fallen on the first accumulation hopper 402 falls on the second accumulation hopper 501 and is accumulated.

  Reference numeral 502 denotes a first delivery mechanism. The first delivery mechanism 502 moves the tablets 50 accumulated in the second accumulation hopper to the third accumulation hopper.

  Reference numeral 503 denotes a third stacking hopper. The third accumulation hopper 503 accumulates the tablets sent (moved) by the first delivery mechanism 502.

  Reference numeral 504 denotes a second delivery mechanism. The second delivery mechanism 504 moves the tablets accumulated in the third accumulation hopper to the main hopper 505.

  Reference numeral 505 denotes a main hopper. The main hopper 505 accumulates the tablets (one time) delivered (moved) by the second delivery mechanism 504, and puts the accumulated tablets into the packaging sheet (wrapping paper).

  Here, the first integrated hopper is an application example of the first supply unit of the present invention, and the second integrated hopper is an application example of the second supply unit of the present invention. The first, second, and third integrated hoppers are application examples of the supply unit of the present invention. Moreover, the supply part is arrange | positioned toward the gravity direction from the said tablet taking-out apparatus.

  Next, the internal structure of the packaging unit 701 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7 is a view showing the internal structure of the packaging unit 701.

  FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of a part (703, 704, 705) of the internal structure of the packaging unit 701 shown in FIG.

  The packaging unit 701 is a unit in the packaging device 5.

  Reference numeral 702 denotes a roll paper feed mechanism that feeds roll paper in which the packaging sheets are continuous (paper in which the wrapping paper is rolled) to the packaging mechanism.

  703, the tablets (one tablet 803) accumulated in the main hopper 505 are put into the packaging sheet, and the packaging sheet is heated and welded, whereby the tablets put into the packaging sheet are Enclose in a packaging sheet (packaging mechanism).

  In 704, the tablets accumulated in the main hopper 505 are put into a packaging sheet, and the packaging sheet is heated and welded to enclose the tablets put into the packaging sheet into the packaging sheet. (Packaging mechanism).

  That is, the packaging mechanism 703 and the packaging mechanism 704 heat and weld the packaging sheet, thereby enclosing the tablets put in the packaging sheet into the packaging sheet.

  705 forms a perforation 801 for cutting on the packaging sheet for dividing the continuous roll paper into packaging sheets (one packet 802). (Severing mechanism)

  A printer 706 prints date, patient data, and error information on a packaging sheet (printing mechanism).

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the tablet for one dose is packaged by the packaging unit.

  Next, the internal structure of the tablet dispensing unit 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 9 is a view showing the internal structure of the tablet taking-out unit 1.

  Reference numeral 901 denotes a cover for the tablet sheet slot 203.

  By opening the cover 901, the tablet sheet 51 can be inserted into the insertion port 203.

  Further, reference numeral 24 shown in FIG. 9 denotes an introduction chute, which has already been described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the tablet supply device 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 10 is a front view of the tablet supply device 10.

  As shown also in FIG. 1, 1 shown in FIG. 10 is a tablet taking-out unit.

  The tablet taken out from the PTP sheet by the tablet taking-out unit 1 passes through the introduction chute 24, passes through the tablet introduction path 401, and falls to the first accumulation hopper 402.

  Next, each structure with which the tablet supply unit 400 of the tablet supply apparatus 10 is provided is demonstrated using FIG.

  FIG. 11 is a view of the tablet supply device 10 as viewed from the side (right side when viewed from the front).

  As described with reference to FIG. 10, the tablet taken out from the PTP sheet by the tablet taking-out unit 1 passes through the introduction chute 24 and the tablet introduction path and falls into the first accumulation hopper 402.

  Then, the tablet that has passed through the first accumulation hopper 402 passes through the second accumulation hopper 501 and is sent to the first delivery mechanism 502. The first delivery mechanism is a first relay unit.

  Then, the first delivery mechanism 502 sends the tablets to the third accumulation hopper 503, and the third accumulation hopper 503 sends the tablets to the second delivery mechanism 504. The second delivery mechanism 504 is a second relay unit.

  The second delivery mechanism 504 sends the tablets sent to the second delivery mechanism 504 to the main hopper 505.

  Next, how the tablets taken out from the tablet take-out unit 1 pass through the introduction chute 24, the tablet introduction path 401, and the first accumulation hopper 402 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram in which a part of the tablet supply device 10 shown in FIG. 10 is extracted. That is, FIG. 12 is a diagram in which two tablet extraction units 1 shown in FIG. 10 are deleted.

  The dotted arrows (movement path 1201) shown in FIG. 12 indicate the movement path of the tablets taken out from the tablet extraction unit 1.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the width of the conduit on the left side of the first accumulation hopper 402 and the conduit in the middle is 78 mm in diameter.

  Next, each structure with which the tablet supply unit 400 of the tablet supply apparatus 10 is provided is demonstrated using FIG.

  FIG. 13 is a view of the inside of the tablet supply device 10 as viewed from the side (right side when viewed from the front).

  A dotted arrow (movement path 1201) shown in FIG. 13 indicates the movement path of the tablet taken out from the tablet extraction unit 1.

  The distance from the outlet of the introduction chute 24 of the uppermost tablet extraction unit 1 to the first inclined portion 1401 is about 460 mm, and the first inclined portion from the outlet of the introduction chute 24 of the middle tablet extraction unit 1 The distance to 1401 is about 265 mm.

  The length of the first integrated hopper 402 is about 362 mm. That is, the distance from the outlet of the introduction chute 24 of the lowermost tablet extraction unit 1 to the second accumulation hopper 501 is about 362 mm.

  When the tablets are taken out from the PTP sheet in each stage of the tablet extraction unit 1, the tablets pass through the introduction chute 24, from the outlet of the introduction chute 24, through the tablet introduction path 401, and into the first accumulation hopper 402. , And are accumulated in the second accumulation hopper 501.

  At this time, in consideration of shortening the packaging time of the whole tablet supply device 10, it is conceivable that the introduction chute 24 (tablet take-up hopper) is vertically dropped from the outlet and placed in the lower part of the second accumulation hopper.

  However, when the tablet taken out by the uppermost tablet taking-out unit 1 is dropped vertically vertically from the outlet of the introduction chute 24 (tablet taking-out hopper) and stored in the lower part of the second accumulation hopper, there is about 876 mm. Is more likely to break or break. Moreover, when the medicine taken out from the PTP sheet is a capsule, there is a high possibility that the medicine will be dented and deformed.

  As described above, since the tablet supply device 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that a plurality of tablet extraction units 1 can be stacked and used, it is introduced particularly when the tablets fall from the uppermost tablet extraction unit 1. The distance from the exit of the chute 24 (tablet removal hopper) to the second accumulation hopper becomes very long, and the possibility that the tablet or capsule taken out from the PTP sheet is damaged is increased.

  Therefore, a first inclined portion 1401 for bouncing the tablet is provided on the upper portion of the first accumulation hopper 402 so that the packaging time is not lost much. That is, a part of the upper part of the first stacking hopper 402 is offset.

  In the present embodiment, the first inclined portion 1401 having an inclination of about 32 ° from the direction of gravity is used.

  Also in the second stacking hopper 501, the second stacking hopper 501 does not lose the packaging time so much that the tablet does not reach the bottom of the second stacking hopper 501 directly from the first stacking hopper 402. A second inclined portion 1402 for bounce is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the second inclined portion 1402 is inclined by about 40 ° from the horizontal direction.

  Here, the angles of the first inclined portion 1401 and the second inclined portion 1402 are, for example, about 32 ° and about 40 °, respectively, but the falling tablet bounces (drops the falling speed). Any angle may be used as long as the angle can be moved to the subsequent path (an inclination of an angle that can be supplied to the next supply unit by dropping).

  As described above, the first accumulation hopper 402 includes the first inclined portion 1401, and the second accumulation hopper 501 includes the second inclined portion 1402, whereby the introduction chute 24 (tablet extraction hopper) of the tablet extraction unit 1. The tablet is not dropped directly from the outlet to the lower part of the second stacking hopper 501, and a cushion that does not break or deform the tablet can be provided while changing the tablet dropping direction. As a result, the impact when the falling tablet reaches the lower part of the second stacking hopper 501 can be reduced, and the possibility that the tablet is broken or deformed can be reduced.

  The 1st inclination part is provided in the position where the tablet which fell from the tablet taking-out apparatus contacts, and the 2nd inclination part is in the position where the tablet which contacted the 1st inclination part falls further and contacts. Is provided.

  Further, by providing the first inclined portion 1401 and the second inclined portion 1402 with a material (impact absorbing material) that absorbs impact, such as rubber, it is possible to further suppress the impact of the tablet.

  Here, the charging of the electrostatic tablet and the effect of the charged tablet on the packaging will be described.

  In the tablet sheet 51 and tablets in the tablet sheet, static electricity may be charged in the tablet sheet 51 or static electricity may be charged in the tablets in the tablet sheet 51. Even if the tablet sheet 51 and the tablet are not charged, the tablet sheet 51 and the tablet are charged by friction with the transport roller because the tablet sheet 51 is transported by a plurality of transport rollers in the tablet take-out unit 1. There is also a case. Furthermore, when a tablet is taken out from the tablet sheet 51, static electricity is generated by rubbing against the backing paper of the tablet sheet 51, and the tablet may be charged.

  As described above, when the tablet sheet 51 and the tablet are electrostatically charged, the tablet is taken out by the tablet take-out unit 1 and dropped onto the introduction chute 24 to be introduced when passing through the tablet introduction path 401 and the first accumulation hopper 402. In some cases, the tablet is adsorbed on the slope of the chute 24 or the slope of the first accumulation hopper 402, and the tablet cannot be delivered from the tablet take-out unit 1 to the packaging device 5 in a timely manner.

  Therefore, there is a possibility that the number that should be packaged is not packaged. If the number of tablets that should be packaged has not been packaged, the pharmacist must re-create the packaging bag that cannot be packaged correctly, which increases the amount of labor and hinders the efficiency of the packaging operation. turn into.

  FIG. 14 is a simplified cross-sectional perspective view showing the inside of the tablet supply device 10.

  1411 in FIG. 14 is a unit composed of an ion generator and a fan. The ion generator generates positive and negative ions. The fan puts the generated ions in the wind and sends them to the tablet introduction path 401. The ion generator is an application example of ion generation means for generating ions.

  The fan is an application example of a blowing unit that blows ions generated by the ion generation device to the tablet introduction path so as to blow the ions to the dropping path of the tablets taken out by the tablet removing unit. And this ventilation means is provided in the upper part rather than the partition means.

  As described above, the unit 1411 constituted by the ion generator and the air blowing means is provided on the upstream side of the tablet introduction path (the upper part of the tablet introduction path 401 in FIG. 14) in which each tablet introduction path 401 supplies tablets. . That is, by providing the unit 1411 on the upstream side of the introduction path for supplying the tablets, the tablet 14 is supplied from the introduction chute 24 to which the tablets are supplied from the respective tablet extraction units 1 connected to the downstream side of the tablet introduction path. The tablet supply route to the lower part (downstream side) can be removed in a batch.

  Furthermore, since the unit 1411 is provided on the upstream side of the tablet introduction path 401 for supplying tablets, the wind sent from the fan flows toward the downstream side of the tablet introduction path 401, and therefore the wind force (forward wind) sent from the fan. As a result, there is an effect that the tablets can be supplied more smoothly in the direction in which the tablets are desired to be supplied.

When the unit 1411 is provided on the downstream side, the wind force (back wind) sent from the fan causes resistance in the direction opposite to the direction in which the tablets are desired to be supplied. In this case, the falling speed of the tablet is reduced, and the charged tablet is likely to stick to the supply route.
That is, when the unit 1411 is separated, the ion generator may be provided upstream of the tablet introduction path 401, and a fan may be provided upstream of the ion generator, and the tablet supply route can be neutralized all at once. If possible, the ion generator and the fan may be inside the tablet introduction path 401.

  1412 in FIG. 14 is a wind flow including ions. The ions reach the inside of the tablet introduction path 401, the introduction chute 24, and the first accumulation hopper 402 in this wind.

  In the process of passing through the introduction chute 24, the tablet introduction path 401, and the first accumulation hopper 402 while dropping from the tablet sheet 1 in order from the tablet extraction unit 1, the charged tablets taken out from the tablet sheet 1 are introduced into the introduction chute 24, the tablet introduction path 401, In addition, the charged state is neutralized by ions fed into the first integrated hopper 402.

  However, ions generated by the ion generator disappear with time from immediately after they are generated, for example, for the following reason. Since the ion generator generates negative and positive ions, they cancel each other and disappear. Alternatively, the ions are attracted to the metal in the tablet supply device 10 to neutralize and disappear. In addition, the ions disappear by neutralizing the charged substance in the tablet supply device 10.

  As a result, when the amount of ions is reduced, it becomes impossible to effectively neutralize the charged tablet which is the original neutralization target (purpose).

  Therefore, it is necessary to efficiently send ions into the tablet introduction path 401, the introduction chute 24, and the first integrated hopper 402 before the ions disappear after the ions are generated. For this purpose, the tablet supply device 10 increases the wind speed of the air containing the ions by the fan, and sends the ions into the tablet introduction path 401, the introduction chute 24, and the first integrated hopper 402 before the ions disappear. ing.

  FIG. 15 is a schematic perspective view of the uppermost tablet introduction path 401 and the introduction path partition plate 1501 of the tablet extraction unit 1 shown in FIG.

  The introduction path partition plate 1501 is an application example of partition means for dividing the tablet introduction path into a plurality of parts.

  In addition, the introduction path partition plate 1501 is not provided in the drop path in the tablet introduction path of the tablets taken out by the tablet take-out means and supplied to the tablet introduction path, and is provided in the tablet introduction path above the drop path. Yes.

  In addition, the introduction path partition plate 1501 is provided in the tablet introduction path above the drop path in the tablet introduction path of the tablets taken out by the tablet taking-out means provided at the uppermost part and supplied to the tablet introduction path.

  Reference numeral 1501 in FIG. 15 denotes an introduction path partition plate, which is a part that divides the inside of the tablet introduction path into two in the vertical direction, and is made of a plastic material.

  FIG. 16 is a schematic perspective view showing the uppermost tablet introduction path 401 and the internal introduction path partition plate 1501 of the tablet take-out unit 1 shown in FIG.

  Although the uppermost tablet introduction path 401 includes an introduction path partition plate 1501, the introduction path partition plate 1501 does not enter from the upper end to the lower end of the tablet introduction path 401. In the range of about 33 mm close to the lower end, there is no introduction path partition plate 1501 because the tablet taken out from the PTP sheet by the uppermost tablet extraction unit 1 passes through the tablet introduction path 401 from the outlet of the introduction chute 24.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the tablet taking-out unit 1 is stacked in the uppermost stage, the middle stage, and the lowermost stage. Only the tablet introduction path 401 of the uppermost tablet extraction unit 1 has an introduction path partition plate 1501.

  This is because if the introduction path partition plate 1501 is inserted in the middle and lowermost tablet introduction paths 401, the tablet dropping path becomes small and the tablets may be clogged depending on the type of the tablet.

  Further, by inserting the introduction path partition plate 1501, the tablet may contact the introduction path partition plate 1501 and the tablet introduction path 401 many times, and as a result, the tablet may be damaged, and such a problem is solved. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, the introduction path partition plate 1501 is provided only in the tablet introduction path 401 of the uppermost tablet extraction unit 1.

  The portion of the uppermost tablet take-out unit 1 that contains the introduction passage partition plate 1501 of the tablet introduction passage 401 is a portion through which the tablet does not pass.

  That is, as described above, in the present embodiment, the tablet above the drop path in the tablet introduction path 401 of the tablet taken out by the tablet take-out unit provided at the uppermost (uppermost stage) and supplied to the tablet introduction path 401. An introduction path partition plate 1501 is provided in the introduction path 401.

  The introduction path partition plate 1501 is not provided in the drop path in the tablet introduction path 401 for the tablets that are taken out by the tablet take-out unit and supplied to the tablet introduction path 401, and is located above the drop path. It is provided inside.

  FIG. 17 is a simplified view of the uppermost tablet introduction path 401 of the tablet extraction unit 1 shown in FIG. 14 as viewed from above.

  The tablet introduction path 401 is divided into two triangles by the introduction path partition plate 1501.

  An introduction path partition plate 1501 that divides the tablet introduction path 401 into a plurality of tablet introduction paths 401 is inserted into the tablet introduction path 401 to divide the cross-sectional area of the tablet introduction path 401 into two. The wind speed is increasing. In the present embodiment, the tablet introduction path 401 is divided into two by the introduction path partition plate 1501, but the plurality of introduction path partition plates 1501 or the introduction path partition in a form that can divide the tablet introduction path 401 into two or more divisions. The plate 1501 may be used to divide into four or eight.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the cross-sectional shape of the tablet introduction path 401 is a quadrangle with a side of about 22.5 mm. This is the size that can pass a No. 0 capsule with a total length of about 21.8 mm.

  FIG. 18 is a simplified cross-sectional view illustrating a wind flow 1412 containing ions inside the tablet introduction path 401.

  When trying to send air containing ions into the tablet introduction path 401, the cross-sectional area of the tablet introduction path 401 is limited, so that it is not possible to efficiently flow the wind into a laminar flow with a low wind speed. As a result, ions cannot be carried efficiently.

  FIG. 19 is a simplified cross-sectional view illustrating a wind flow 1412 containing ions inside the tablet introduction path 401.

  By making the flow of the wind 1412 containing the ions flowing through the tablet introduction path 401 turbulent by the introduction path partition plate 1501 inserted into the tablet introduction path 401, the wind speed is increased, and the wind efficiently travels through the tablet introduction path 401. Since it flows, it can carry ions efficiently.

  Increasing wind power is desirable to carry ions more quickly. To that end, it is conceivable to increase the size of the fan or increase the rotational speed of the fan. However, increasing the size of the fan leads to an increase in the size of the tablet supply device 10, and increasing the rotational speed of the fan increases the noise of the fan, which is not preferable.

  Next, the second embodiment shown in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a simplified cross-sectional perspective view showing the inside of the tablet supply device 10.

  In FIG. 14, the ion generator and the fan are unitized and installed at the top of each tablet introduction path 401 of the tablet supply device 10. On the other hand, in FIG. 20, the electrode (ion generating part) 2002 is provided at the lowermost part of the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 described later.

  In FIGS. 14 and 20, the fan is provided at the top of the tablet supply device 10. However, as another embodiment, the fan may be provided inside the tablet introduction path 401. However, since the fan plays a role of blowing ions into the tablet supply device 10, when the fan is provided inside the tablet introduction path 401, it is necessary to provide the fan upstream of the electrode (ion generator) 2002. is there.

  Here, the reason why the electrode (ion generating part) 2002 is provided below the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 will be described.

  As described above, since the ions disappear immediately after they are generated, it is necessary to efficiently send the ions into the tablet introduction path 401, the introduction chute 24, and the first accumulation hopper 402 before the ions disappear. is there.

  As a countermeasure, as described with reference to FIG. 15, by using the introduction path partition plate 1501, the air volume including the ions is increased, and before the ions disappear, each path (tablet introduction path 401, introduction of ions) is eliminated. Measures are taken to feed the chute 24 and the first integrated hopper 402).

  As a result, the air volume can be increased, and ions can be further delivered to the deep part of the tablet supply device 10.

  However, the portion of the uppermost tablet take-out unit 1 that contains the introduction passage partition plate 1501 of the tablet introduction passage 401 is the portion through which the tablet does not pass, that is, the tablet above about 33 mm near the lower end of the tablet introduction passage 401. Since this is a part that does not pass through, it is a place that does not need to be neutralized.

  However, in the state where the ion generator and fan in FIG. 14 are united (1411), the ion is generated from the top of the tablet supply device 10 and the portion through which the tablet does not pass (the introduction path partition plate 1501 is inserted). The part that is) will be removed.

  Then, the portion where the tablet does not pass becomes the portion where the neutralization effect is obtained most in the entire tablet supply device 10 (because it is the place closest to the ion generating portion), and the place where the neutralization effect is obtained most passes through the tablet. It was not possible to say that the static elimination effect on the tablet was the maximum when it was a part that did not.

Therefore, in FIG. 20, the fan and the electrode (ion generation unit) are separated, the fan 2001 is placed upstream of the electrode (ion generation unit) 2002, and the electrode (ion generation unit) 2002 is close to the lower end of the tablet introduction path 401. By placing the electrode (ion generator) 2002 just above the path through which the tablet falls, the wind containing ions passes only from the vicinity of the part through which the tablet passes. It is possible to remove static electricity from each path (inside the tablet introduction path 401, the introduction chute 24, and the first integrated hopper 402).
As shown in FIG. 20, the position where only the electrode (ion generator) 2002 is separately provided is preferably the position where the supply route of the tablet can be neutralized at once (near the dotted circle 2004 in FIG. 20). In this way, the ions generated at the last position have a higher rate of remaining static elimination ions, the static elimination ions are supplied to a farther distance, and can survive as the static elimination ions for a longer time.
Furthermore, since the charge removal of the supply route that does not require charge removal can be reduced, it is possible to efficiently remove charges in a wider area and where charge removal is required.
More specifically, the ions can be delivered to the deep part of the tablet supply device 10 by eliminating the disappearance of the ions by the distance of the portion where the wind containing no ions flows.

  As ions reach the deep part of the tablet supply device 10, as indicated by the wind flow 1412 including the ions in FIG. 20, the tablet sheet (PTP sheet) 51 set on the mounting table 18 of the tablet removal unit 1. The static elimination ions generated by the ion generating device by the wind passing through the introduction chute 24 reach the surface from which the tablets are taken out. As a result, it is possible to remove the surface of the tablet sheet from which the tablet is easily taken out, and it is possible to suppress an error in taking out the tablet that occurs when the tablet sticks to the tablet sheet when the tablet is taken out from the tablet sheet. Even in the case of the 14th embodiment, this effect can be obtained though not as much as the embodiment of FIG.

  The above is the reason why the ion generator is provided below the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003.

  Here, the position where the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 is provided and the reason why it is provided at that position will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the tablet taking-out unit 1 is stacked in the uppermost stage, the middle stage, and the lowermost stage. However, the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 is provided only in the tablet introduction path 401 of the uppermost tablet extraction unit 1.

  This is because if the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 is provided in the tablet introduction path 401 at the middle stage and the lowermost stage, the dropping path of the tablets falling from the introduction chute 24 to the tablet introduction path 401 becomes small. This is because there is a risk of clogging.

  Further, when the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 is provided in the middle and lowermost tablet introduction paths 401, the tablet contacts the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 and the tablet introduction path 401 many times, and as a result, the tablet May be damaged or the tablet may come into contact with the electrode (ion generating part) 2002 attached to the lowermost part of the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 and the electrode (ion generating part) 2002 may be damaged. Because.

  The above is the description of the position where the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 is provided and the reason why the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 is provided.

  Next, the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 used in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 21 is a view of the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 as viewed from the front and the back.

  The introduction path partition plate 1501 in FIG. 15 uses a plastic material. However, in order to attach an electrode (ion generation part) 2002 to the lowermost part of the introduction path partition plate, a substrate (introduction) having the same shape as the introduction path partition plate 1501 is introduced. By changing to the road partition plate / electrode substrate 2003), the ion can be generated from a place closer to each tablet introduction path 401 while playing the role of the introduction path partition plate 1501.

  The electrode (ion generator) 2002 is preferably attached to both the front and back surfaces of the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003, but may be only one side.

  FIG. 22 is a schematic perspective view showing the uppermost tablet introduction path 401 of the tablet take-out unit 1 shown in FIG. 20 and the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 provided therein.

  The uppermost tablet introduction path 401 contains the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003, but the introduction path partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 does not enter from the upper end to the lower end of the tablet introduction path 401. In the range of about 33 mm close to the lower end, since the tablet taken out from the PTP sheet by the uppermost tablet taking-out unit 1 passes through the tablet introduction passage 401 from the outlet of the introduction chute 24, the introduction passage partition plate / electrode substrate 2003 is provided. There is no.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, by introducing the introduction path partition plate 1501 into the tablet introduction path 401, the wind flow is changed from laminar flow to turbulent flow, and the wind containing ions generated by the fan is included. Can be efficiently passed through the tablet introduction path 401.

  Therefore, since the wind containing the ions passing through the tablet introduction path 401 can be efficiently flowed, the ions are efficiently conveyed to the tablet movement path 1201 in the tablet supply apparatus 10 before the ions generated by the ion generation apparatus disappear. It becomes possible. The charged tablet passes through a path filled with these ions, so that the charge of the tablet can be neutralized.

  As a result, since it can reduce that a tablet adsorb | sucks to the tablet movement path | route 1201 in the tablet supply apparatus 10, a tablet can be sent out from the tablet supply apparatus 10 to a packaging machine at a correct timing. And it can package correctly according to prescription, and the efficiency of packaging work is achieved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by providing a fan or an ion generator in each tablet introduction path 401, the tablet introduction path 401, the introduction chute 24, the first integrated hopper 402, and the mounting table 18 of the tablet removal unit 1 are provided. The surface on which the tablets of the set tablet sheets that are easily charged are taken out can be discharged at once. That is, the inside of the tablet supply device 10 can be discharged efficiently.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Tablet extraction unit 5 Packing apparatus 10 Tablet supply apparatus 17 Detection mechanism 18 The mounting base 24 on which a tablet sheet is mounted The introduction chute 39 Lower roller 50 Tablet 51 Tablet sheet (PTP sheet)
52 Tablet housing part 83 Internal pressing body 84 External pressing body 93 First elevating body 94 Cam 98 First elevating body 99 Cam 103 Powder input unit 203 Input port 204 for inputting a tablet sheet into the tablet extraction unit 1 Optical sensor 400 Tablet supply unit 401 Tablet introduction path 402 First accumulation hopper 501 Second accumulation hopper 502 First delivery mechanism 503 Third accumulation hopper 504 Second delivery mechanism 505 Main hopper 701 Packaging unit 702 in packaging apparatus Roll paper delivery mechanism 703 Packaging mechanism 704 Packaging mechanism 705 Dividing mechanism 706 Printer 801 Perforation for dividing 802 One package 803 Tablet (medicine) packaged in one package
901 Cover 1201 Tablet movement path 1401 First inclined part 1411 Ion generator and fan unit 1412 Flow of wind containing ions 1501 Introduction path partition plate 2001 Fan 2002 Electrode (ion generator)
2003 Introductory path divider / electrode board

The present invention relates to a tablet supply device for supplying tablets, which is a tablet extraction means for extracting tablets, a tablet introduction path for dropping and supplying tablets extracted by the tablet extraction means, the tablet extraction means, and the tablet introduction conducting between the road, and the introduction chute for introducing the tablets into the tablet introduction path taken out in the tablet extraction unit, an ion generation means generating ions to eliminate static on, it is generated by the ion generating means and a blowing means for blowing the ions into the tablet introduction path, than the introduction chute uppermost, by providing the air blowing means to the upper portion with respect to dropping direction of the tablets of the tablet introduction path, The ion blown into the tablet introduction path is supplied to the tablet introduction path and the introduction chute.

Further, the present invention provides a tablet take-out means for taking out a tablet, a tablet introduction path for dropping and supplying the tablet taken out by the tablet take-out means, and a conduction between the tablet take-out means and the tablet introduction path, an introduction chute for introducing the tablets taken out in tablet extraction means to the tablet introduction path, an ion generation means generating ions to eliminate static on, blowing the ions generated in the ion generating means to the tablet introduction path a blower means for, in a tablet supply method in a tablet supply device provided with, than the introduction chute uppermost, by providing the air blowing means to the upper portion with respect to dropping direction of the tablets of the tablet introduction path The ion blown into the tablet introduction path is supplied to the tablet introduction path and the introduction chute.

Claims (11)

A tablet supply device for supplying tablets,
Tablet removal means for taking out the tablets;
A tablet introduction path for dropping and supplying tablets taken out by the tablet taking-out means;
An introduction chute that conducts between the tablet take-out means and the tablet introduction path, and introduces the tablets taken out by the tablet take-out means into the tablet introduction path;
An ion generating means for generating ions for neutralizing the tablet;
A blowing means for blowing the ions generated by the ion generating means to the tablet introduction path;
With
The blower is provided on the upstream side of the tablet introduction path to which the tablets are dropped and supplied, thereby supplying the ions blown into the tablet introduction path to the tablet introduction path and the introduction chute. A tablet feeder. The tablet introduction path drops and supplies tablets taken out from the plurality of tablet taking-out means,
The introduction chute is conducted for each of the plurality of tablet taking-out means,
The tablet supply device according to claim 1, wherein ions are supplied to the introduction chutes at a plurality of locations connected to the common tablet introduction path by providing the blowing unit on the upstream side. The tablet taking-out means takes out the tablet from the tablet sheet in which the tablet is enclosed in the tablet container,
By providing the blowing means on the upstream side, when the tablet taking-out means takes out from the tablet sheet, the ions blown into the tablet introduction path via the introduction chute also on the surface of the tablet sheet from which the tablets are taken out. The tablet supply device according to claim 1, wherein the tablet supply device is further supplied.   The said ion production | generation means is provided in the said tablet introduction path downstream from the said ventilation means and upstream from the path | route where the said tablet falls, The Claim 1 thru | or 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. Tablet supply device.   The ion generating means is provided on the side of the tablet introduction path upstream from the path through which the tablet taken out by the tablet taking-out means provided at the uppermost part falls through the introduction chute. The tablet supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. It further comprises partition means for dividing the tablet introduction path into a plurality of parts,
The tablet supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the blowing unit is provided upstream of the partition unit.   The partition means is provided in the tablet introduction path upstream of a path in which the tablet taken out by the tablet take-out means and supplied to the tablet introduction path falls in the tablet introduction path. Item 7. The tablet supply device according to Item 6.   The partition means is provided in the tablet introduction path upstream from the path where the tablet taken out by the tablet take-out means provided at the uppermost part and supplied to the tablet introduction path falls in the tablet introduction path. The tablet supply device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that:   The tablet supply device according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the ion generating means is provided in a lower part of the partitioning means.   The tablet supply device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the introduction chute is inclined in a gravitational direction from the tablet take-out means toward the tablet introduction path. Tablet removal means for taking out the tablets;
A tablet introduction path for dropping and supplying tablets taken out by the tablet taking-out means;
An introduction chute that conducts between the tablet take-out means and the tablet introduction path, and introduces the tablets taken out by the tablet take-out means into the tablet introduction path;
An ion generating means for generating ions for neutralizing the tablet;
A blowing means for blowing the ions generated by the ion generating means to the tablet introduction path;
A tablet supply method in a tablet supply device comprising:
The blower is provided on the upstream side of the tablet introduction path to which the tablets are dropped and supplied, thereby supplying the ions blown into the tablet introduction path to the tablet introduction path and the introduction chute. The tablet supply method.

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