TWI633041B

TWI633041B - Medicine dividing device and medicine dividing method

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Publication number: TWI633041B
Application number: TW103141827A
Authority: TW
Inventors: 湯山裕之; 淺岡千晴; 小田智生
Original assignee: 湯山製作所股份有限公司
Priority date: 2013-12-02
Filing date: 2014-12-02
Publication date: 2018-08-21
Also published as: JP6562267B2; JP6913288B2; KR20160092986A; JP2021053437A; TW201605699A; KR102215154B1; WO2015083641A1; JP2019103874A; JP6990358B2; JPWO2015083641A1

Abstract

本發明提供一種即便於一服(一包)之內容量較少且分割數較少之情形時，亦可於一次服用量之包中放入準確量之藥劑的分藥裝置。本發明之分藥裝置具有排出散劑之給藥器5、分配盤201、刮出裝置600、及藥劑包裝裝置410。於分散配置模式下，當藥劑自藥劑容器2掉落至分配盤201時，不使分配盤201旋轉，而僅使一次服用量之藥劑掉落至分配盤201之藥劑投入槽208。當一次服用量之藥劑掉落結束時，中斷藥劑之排出，使分配盤201略微旋轉。反覆進行該步驟，於分配盤201之槽面形成3堆散劑22、23、24之群。其後，將刮出機構606放入分配盤201之藥劑投入槽208內，刮出藥劑。 The present invention provides a medicine dispensing device that can put an accurate amount of a medicament in a single-dose package even when the content of one serving (a pack) is small and the number of divisions is small. The medicine dispensing device of the present invention includes a dispenser 5 for discharging powder, a dispensing tray 201, a scraping device 600, and a medicine packaging device 410. In the distributed arrangement mode, when the medicine is dropped from the medicine container 2 to the dispensing tray 201, the dispensing tray 201 is not rotated, and only a single dose of the medicine is dropped into the medicine input groove 208 of the dispensing tray 201. When the drop of the medicine in one dose is finished, the discharge of the medicine is interrupted, and the dispensing tray 201 is slightly rotated. This step is repeatedly performed to form three clusters of bulking agents 22, 23, and 24 on the groove surface of the distribution plate 201. After that, the scraping mechanism 606 is put into the medicine injection groove 208 of the dispensing tray 201 to scrape the medicine.

Description

分藥裝置及分藥方法 Medicine dividing device and medicine dividing method

本發明係關於一種分藥裝置，尤其係關於一種具備分配散劑之分配盤之分藥裝置。又，本發明係關於一種分裝藥劑之方法。 The present invention relates to a medicine dispensing device, and more particularly, to a medicine dispensing device provided with a dispensing tray for dispensing powder. The present invention relates to a method for dispensing pharmaceuticals.

近年來，於大醫院或大規模之藥店，應用有散劑分包裝置或具備散劑分包功能之分藥裝置。此處所謂散劑分包裝置係指基於處方資訊而按一次服用量逐次個別地包裝散劑之裝置。若使用散劑分包裝置，則可使按一次服用量逐次地包裝散劑之作業之大部分自動化。 In recent years, in large hospitals or large-scale pharmacies, a powder medicine subcontracting device or a medicine dispensing device with a powder medicine subcontracting function has been applied. The powder packaging device as used herein refers to a device that individually packages powders one at a time based on prescription information. If a powder packaging device is used, most of the operations of packaging powders one by one in a single dose can be automated.

專利文獻1中揭示之散劑分包裝置900係按一次服用量逐次個別地包裝散劑之裝置，如圖14所示，於其內部具有給粉器901、散劑分配裝置902、及藥劑包裝裝置903。 The powder subcontracting device 900 disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a device for individually packaging powder according to a single dose. As shown in FIG. 14, a powder dispenser 901, a powder distribution device 902, and a medicine packaging device 903 are provided therein.

給粉器901具有料斗905及槽910。於槽910下設置有未圖示之壓電元件，而可使槽910振動。 The powder feeder 901 includes a hopper 905 and a groove 910. A piezoelectric element (not shown) is provided under the groove 910, so that the groove 910 can be vibrated.

如圖14所示，散劑分配裝置902包含分配盤912、及刮出裝置915。分配盤912於中央具有較大之開口。又，於分配盤912之上述開口之周圍環繞有剖面為圓弧狀、且俯視為環狀之槽916。分配盤912可藉由馬達919而旋轉。分配盤912能以固定之旋轉速度連續地旋轉，亦可限定為固定之旋轉角度而轉動。 As shown in FIG. 14, the powder dispensing device 902 includes a dispensing tray 912 and a scraping device 915. The distribution plate 912 has a large opening in the center. A groove 916 having an arc-shaped cross section and an annular shape in plan view is surrounded around the opening of the distribution plate 912. The distribution plate 912 can be rotated by a motor 919. The distribution plate 912 can be continuously rotated at a fixed rotation speed, or can be limited to a fixed rotation angle and rotated.

刮出裝置915包含藉由轉動而前端升降之升降臂、及刮出機構。 The scraping device 915 includes a lifting arm which lifts and lowers the front end by rotation, and a scraping mechanism.

刮出機構915具有藉由馬達而旋轉之碟狀之刮集板917，且於該刮集板917設置有刮出板918。 The scraping mechanism 915 includes a dish-shaped scraping plate 917 that is rotated by a motor, and a scraping plate 918 is provided on the scraping plate 917.

如圖14所示，藥劑包裝裝置903包含包裝用料斗920、及包裝裝置921。 As shown in FIG. 14, the medicine packaging device 903 includes a packaging hopper 920 and a packaging device 921.

其次，對使用散劑分包裝置900將散劑分包之情形時之程序進行說明。 Next, a procedure when the powder is subcontracted using the powder subcontracting device 900 will be described.

將散劑分包之作業係由藥劑師依照醫師之處方箋操作散劑分包裝置900而進行。即，藥劑師確認醫師之處方箋，自未圖示之藥架取出裝有所開處方之散劑之藥瓶。然後，使用天平等秤而量出所開處方之特定之散劑之總重量。例如若為一次服用量3g，早、中、晚一天服用3次，且服用7天，則量出63g之散劑。 The subcontracting of the powder is performed by the pharmacist operating the powder subcontracting device 900 in accordance with the doctor's prescription. That is, the pharmacist confirms the doctor's prescription and takes out the medicine bottle containing the prescribed powder from a medicine rack (not shown). Then, use a balance scale to measure the total weight of the prescribed powder. For example, if the dosage is 3g at a time, 3 times a day in the morning, middle, and evening, and for 7 days, 63g of powder is measured.

然後，將量出之散劑投入給粉器901之料斗905。 Then, the measured powder is put into the hopper 905 of the powder 901.

又，同時，對給粉器901之壓電元件(未圖示)通電而使槽910振動，進而，使分配盤912以固定之旋轉速度連續地旋轉。 At the same time, the piezoelectric element (not shown) of the powder feeder 901 is energized to vibrate the groove 910, and the distribution plate 912 is continuously rotated at a fixed rotation speed.

被投入至料斗905之散劑自料斗905之下端之開口落入給粉器901之槽910。然後，藉由槽910振動，而使散劑緩慢地向前端側移動，從而掉落至分配盤912。 The powder that is put into the hopper 905 falls into the groove 910 of the powder feeder 901 from the opening at the lower end of the hopper 905. Then, the powder is slowly moved to the distal end side by the vibration of the groove 910, and the powder drops onto the distribution plate 912.

另一方面，由於分配盤912係以特定之速度連續地旋轉，因此自槽910掉落之散劑均勻地分散於分配盤912之槽916中。 On the other hand, since the distribution plate 912 continuously rotates at a specific speed, the powder dropped from the tank 910 is uniformly dispersed in the groove 916 of the distribution plate 912.

當散劑對分配盤912之掉落結束時，使分配盤912之旋轉停止。並且，其後，使刮出裝置915之刮集板917落至分配盤912之槽916內。進而其後，使分配盤912旋轉與分配個數相應之角度，將一次服用量之散劑集中於刮集板917之前表面側。然後，使刮集板917旋轉，藉由刮出板918而將散劑刮出至分配盤912外，並且投入包裝用料斗920。自包裝用料斗920掉落之散劑係藉由包裝裝置921而包裝。 When the dropping of the powder to the distribution plate 912 is completed, the rotation of the distribution plate 912 is stopped. After that, the scraper collecting plate 917 of the scraping device 915 is dropped into the groove 916 of the distribution plate 912. After that, the dispensing tray 912 is rotated by an angle corresponding to the number of dispensing, and the powdered medicine in a single dose is concentrated on the front surface side of the scraper plate 917. Then, the scraper collecting plate 917 is rotated, the powder is scraped out of the distribution tray 912 by the scraping plate 918, and put into the packaging hopper 920. The powder dropped from the hopper 920 for packaging is packaged by the packaging device 921.

又，於專利文獻2中，揭示有能以散劑之處方量視服用時期而不同之方式輸入，從而對一包之包裝中所含之散劑之量賦予變化的方法。 In addition, Patent Document 2 discloses a method in which the amount of powder can be input in different ways depending on the time of administration, and a method can be provided for changing the amount of powder contained in a package of one pack.

專利文獻2中揭示之方法係使分配盤912旋轉，將一次服用量之散劑集中於刮集板917之前表面側時，使分配盤912之旋轉量(旋轉角度)根據所開處方之量而不同，從而對集中於刮集板917之前表面側之散劑量賦予變化。 The method disclosed in Patent Document 2 is to rotate the distribution plate 912, and when the powder for one dose is concentrated on the front surface side of the scraper plate 917, the rotation amount (rotation angle) of the distribution plate 912 is different according to the amount of the prescription. Therefore, a change is given to the amount of scattered powder concentrated on the front surface side of the scraper plate 917.

根據專利文獻2中揭示之方法，可應對如早服用量1.2克、中服用量1.2克、晚服用量2.4克之不均勻處方而包裝散劑。 According to the method disclosed in Patent Document 2, powders can be packaged in response to uneven prescriptions such as an early dose of 1.2 grams, a medium dose of 1.2 grams, and a late dose of 2.4 grams.

先前技術文獻 Prior art literature 專利文獻 Patent literature

專利文獻1：日本專利特開平7-80043號公報 Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-80043

專利文獻2：日本專利特開2004-305721號公報 Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-305721

先前技術之散劑分包裝置900於將散劑分成多個小份而進行包裝之情形時發揮效力。又，可較佳地用於一次服用量較多之情形。 The prior art powder packaging device 900 is effective when the powder is divided into a plurality of small portions for packaging. In addition, it can be preferably used in a case where a large amount is taken at one time.

然而，先前技術之散劑分包裝置900不適用於一服(一包)之容量較少，且如2服用量、或3服用量之包數較少之情形時的分包。 However, the powder dispensing device 900 of the prior art is not suitable for subcontracting when the volume of one serving (one packet) is small and the number of packets is two or three.

例如，處方為小兒用之藥劑多為一次服用量之藥劑為1g以下之情形，服用如0.3g之極少量之藥劑之情形亦並不罕見。 For example, it is not uncommon for pediatric medications to be administered in doses of less than 1 g, and it is not uncommon to take very small amounts, such as 0.3 g.

又，由於小兒無法準確地向醫師傳達自身之症狀，因此醫師難以選擇適當之藥劑。因此，多數情況為醫師每天改變處方之藥劑之種類或量，觀察小兒患者之病情而選擇適當之藥劑。 In addition, since children cannot accurately communicate their symptoms to the physician, it is difficult for the physician to select an appropriate medicine. Therefore, in most cases, the physician changes the type or amount of the medicine prescribed every day, observes the condition of the pediatric patient, and selects an appropriate medicine.

於此種情形時，醫師每天變更處方，例如若為早、中、晚3次服用之藥劑，則會開出3包量之處方。然後，藥劑師使用散劑分包裝置900，依照處方箋而準備3包藥劑。 In this case, the doctor changes the prescription every day. For example, if the medicine is taken 3 times in the morning, middle, and night, a prescription of 3 packets will be prescribed. Then, the pharmacist uses the powder dispensing device 900 to prepare three packs of medicine according to a prescription.

於此種情形時投入至分配盤912之藥劑之總量較少。因此，當使散劑自槽910掉落，而使散劑均勻地分散於分配盤912之槽916中時，僅於槽916之底部淺淺地積存散劑。 In this case, the total amount of the medicament injected into the dispensing tray 912 is small. Therefore, when the powder is dropped from the groove 910 and the powder is evenly dispersed in the groove 916 of the distribution plate 912, The dispersant is accumulated only shallowly at the bottom of the groove 916.

又，由於散劑係均勻地分散於分配盤912之槽916之全周，因此當分割為3次服用時，必須使分配盤912逐次旋轉1/3周而將散劑刮集於刮集板917之前表面，從而分配時之分配盤912之旋轉角度較大。 In addition, since the powder is uniformly distributed throughout the entire circumference of the groove 916 of the distribution plate 912, when divided into three doses, the distribution plate 912 must be rotated one-third of a turn to scrape the powder before the scraping plate 917. Surface, so that the rotation angle of the distribution plate 912 during the distribution is large.

如此，於散劑淺淺地積存於槽916之底部，且刮集時之分配盤912之旋轉角度較大之情形時，不可忽視附著於槽916之底部之藥劑之量。 Thus, when the powder is stored shallowly on the bottom of the groove 916 and the rotation angle of the distribution plate 912 during scraping is large, the amount of the medicine attached to the bottom of the groove 916 cannot be ignored.

即，附著於槽916之底部之藥劑之量與積存於槽916之藥劑之深度無關而為固定。因此，分包一次服用量之藥劑時之藥劑損失量依存於刮集時之分配盤912之旋轉角度，於刮集時分配盤912之旋轉角度較大之情形時，一次服用量之藥劑之減少量較多。 That is, the amount of the medicine adhered to the bottom of the groove 916 is fixed regardless of the depth of the medicine accumulated in the groove 916. Therefore, the amount of medicament loss when subcontracting a single dose of medicament depends on the rotation angle of the distribution plate 912 at the time of scraping collection, and when the rotation angle of the distribution plate 912 is large at the time of scraping collection, the reduction of the quantity of medicament for one dose A large amount.

又，如上所述，於一次服用量之藥劑量較少之情形時，殘留於槽916之底部之藥劑之比率相對較高。因此，於一次服用量之藥劑量較少之情形時，有一包內之內容量少於處方量之虞。 Further, as described above, when the amount of the medicine taken at one time is small, the ratio of the medicine remaining on the bottom of the tank 916 is relatively high. Therefore, in the case of a small amount of the medicine at a time, there may be a case where the content of the medicine is smaller than the prescribed amount.

又，根據專利文獻2中揭示之方法，可應對如早服用量1.2克、中服用量1.2克、晚服用量2.4克之量不均勻處方而包裝散劑，但無法實施質不均勻處方。即，於專利文獻2中揭示之方法中，無法製作如於早服用量之包裝中封入散劑X、Y、Z，於中服用量之包裝中僅封入散劑Z，於晚服用量之包裝中封入散劑X、Y的質不同之3服用量之包裝。 In addition, according to the method disclosed in Patent Document 2, powders can be packaged in response to uneven prescriptions such as an early dosage of 1.2 grams, a medium dosage of 1.2 grams, and a late dosage of 2.4 grams, but a non-uniform prescription cannot be implemented. That is, in the method disclosed in Patent Document 2, it is impossible to produce powder X, Y, and Z enclosed in a package of an early dose, and only powder Z is enclosed in a package of a medium dose, and it is enclosed in a package of a late dose. Packaging of 3 doses of powders X and Y with different qualities.

因此，本發明著眼於先前技術之上述問題，其課題在於：提供一種即便於一服(一包)之內容量較少、且分割數較少之情形時，亦可於一次服用量之包中裝入準確量之藥劑的分藥裝置及分藥方法。 Therefore, the present invention focuses on the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a package that can be packed in a single dose even when the content of one serving (a pack) is small and the number of divisions is small. Dispensing device and method for filling accurate amount of medicine.

又，本發明之課題在於：提供一種亦可應對量不均勻處方、或質不均勻處方之分藥裝置及分藥方法。 Another object of the present invention is to provide a medicine dispensing device and a medicine dispensing method that can cope with uneven quantity prescriptions or uneven quality prescriptions.

用以解決上述課題之態樣係一種分藥裝置，其具有：給藥器，其排出散劑；分配盤，其藉由動力而旋轉；刮出裝置，其刮出投入分配盤之散劑；及藥劑包裝裝置；且自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑，藉由刮出裝置將分配盤上之散劑按一次服用量逐次地刮出並投入藥劑包裝裝置，而按一次服用量逐次地包裝散劑；且該分藥裝置之特徵在於：上述給藥器可監視散劑之排出量而排出所需量之散劑，且能夠以分散配置模式運轉，該分散配置模式係自給藥器按一次服用量逐次地對分配盤供給散劑，其間使分配盤停止或旋轉而將散劑按一次服用量逐次地隔開間隔而配置於分配盤上。 A mode for solving the above-mentioned problem is a medicine dispensing device having: an applicator that discharges powder; a distribution plate that is rotated by power; a scraping device that scrapes out the powder that is put into the distribution plate; and a medicament A packaging device; and supplying powder to the distribution plate from the applicator, scraping out the powder on the distribution plate according to a single dose and putting it into the medicine packaging device by a scraping device, and packaging the powder according to a single dose; and the The medicine dispensing device is characterized in that the above-mentioned applicator can monitor the discharged amount of the powder and discharge the required amount of powder, and can be operated in a distributed configuration mode, which is a method of sequentially dispensing the dispensing tray from the dispenser to the dispensing tray one by one. The powder is supplied, and the distribution disk is stopped or rotated, and the powder is arranged on the distribution plate with a spaced interval between the doses.

於本態樣之分藥裝置中，自給藥器按一次服用量逐次地對分配盤供給散劑。然後，其間使分配盤之旋轉停止，或以極小之角速度旋轉。因此，散劑係於一點或極窄之區域聚集成堆，從而形成散劑群。 In the medicine dispensing device of this aspect, powder is sequentially supplied to the dispensing tray from the applicator according to a single dose. Then, the rotation of the distribution disc is stopped during this time, or at a very small angular velocity. Therefore, the powder is clustered in a point or a very narrow area to form a powder group.

再者，散劑群通常形成複數個，但亦可僅形成一個散劑群。 In addition, the powder group is usually formed in a plurality, but only one powder group may be formed.

其後，使分配盤旋轉而以刮出裝置刮集散劑，進而，散劑自分配盤被刮出，但於本態樣之分藥裝置中，刮集藥劑時分配盤之旋轉角度較小，分配盤中殘留之藥劑之量較少。因此，於一包中封入準確量之藥劑。 After that, the dispensing disc is rotated to scrape the dispersant with the scraping device, and the powder is scraped out from the dispensing disc. However, in the medicine dispensing device of this aspect, the rotation angle of the dispensing disc is small when the medicine is scraped and the dispensing disc is scraped. The remaining amount of the drug is small. Therefore, the exact amount of the medicine is enclosed in a pack.

較理想為於分散配置模式下，當自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑時使分配盤之旋轉停止，當自給藥器將一次服用量之散劑供給至分配盤時，暫時地停止自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑，其後，使分配盤之旋轉以特定角度旋轉，進而其後，重新開始自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑，反覆進行該一連串動作。 Ideally, in the dispersive configuration mode, when the self-applicator supplies powder to the distribution disc, stop the rotation of the distribution disc, and when the self-applicator supplies a dose of powder to the distribution disc, temporarily stop the self-dispenser from dispensing. The powder is supplied from a disk, and thereafter, the rotation of the distribution disk is rotated at a specific angle, and thereafter, the supply of powder to the distribution disk from the applicator is restarted, and the series of operations are repeated.

較理想為上述給藥器包含藥劑容器、及本體裝置，上述藥劑容器相對於本體裝置裝卸自如，於上述藥劑容器存在排出藥劑之藥劑排出部，本體裝置具有振動台、使振動台振動之加振器件、將藥劑容器暫時地固定於振動台之容器保持器件、及直接地或間接地測定藥劑容器之重量的重量測定器件；且可將藥劑容器載置於振動台，藉由容器保持器件將藥劑容器固定於振動台，使振動台振動而自藥劑排出部逐次少量地排出散劑，並藉由重量測定器件而檢測散劑之排出量。 Preferably, the above-mentioned applicator includes a medicine container and a main body device, and the above-mentioned medicine container is freely detachable from the main body device, and a medicine discharge unit for discharging medicine is provided in the above-mentioned medicine container. Device, container holding device for temporarily fixing the medicine container to the shaking table, and measuring the medicine capacity directly or indirectly The weight measuring device of the weight of the device; and the medicine container can be placed on the shaking table, the medicine container can be fixed to the shaking table by the container holding device, the shaking table is vibrated, and the powder is discharged from the medicine discharging part in small quantities one by one, and The weight measuring device detects the discharge amount of the powder.

於本態樣之分藥裝置中，於本體裝置固定藥劑容器。藉由於該狀態下使振動台振動，而可使藥劑容器之整體或一部分振動。因此，藥劑容器內之藥劑緩慢地向藥劑排出部側移動，藥劑經整流，其流動層流化，而自藥劑排出部排出。 In the medicine dispensing device of this aspect, the medicine container is fixed on the body device. By vibrating the vibration table in this state, the whole or a part of the medicine container can be vibrated. Therefore, the medicine in the medicine container is slowly moved to the medicine discharge part side, and the medicine is rectified, and its flow laminar fluidizes and is discharged from the medicine discharge part.

又，於容器載置裝置中，裝備有重量測定器件，因此可檢測藥劑之排出量，從而可使測量散劑等之作業自動化。 In addition, since the container mounting device is equipped with a weight measuring device, the amount of medicine discharged can be detected, and the work of measuring powder and the like can be automated.

較理想為本發明之分藥裝置具備計量功能，即，藉由重量測定器件，測定排出藥劑以前之藥劑容器之重量即原重量，當自藥劑容器逐次少量排出散劑時，藉由上述重量測定器件而監視藥劑容器之重量，當藥劑容器之當前之重量即現重量與自原重量減去目標排出量所得之值一致時或大致一致時，使散劑自藥劑容器之排出停止。 It is ideal that the medicine dispensing device of the present invention has a measuring function, that is, the weight of the medicine container before discharging the medicine is measured by the weight measuring device, that is, the original weight. When a small amount of powder is discharged from the medicine container successively, the weight measuring device is used. While monitoring the weight of the medicine container, when the current weight of the medicine container, that is, the current weight is equal to or substantially the same as the value obtained by subtracting the target discharge amount from the original weight, the discharge of the powder medicine from the medicine container is stopped.

附帶說明藥劑容器之重量之測定器件，藥劑容器之重量之測定為直接或間接均可。即，可僅直接測定藥劑容器之重量，亦可測定包含振動台等機器在內之重量。 The measuring device with a description of the weight of the pharmaceutical container may be measured directly or indirectly. That is, only the weight of the medicine container can be directly measured, and the weight including a device such as a shaker can also be measured.

於本態樣之分藥裝置中，利用排出藥劑以前之藥劑容器之重量即原重量、與藥劑容器之當前之重量即現重量，當現重量與自原重量減去目標排出量所得之值一致時使振動台之振動停止。或考慮到掉落途中之藥劑之重量，當現重量略少於自原重量減去目標排出量所得之值，或與該值大致一致時使振動台之振動停止。因此，於目標量之藥劑排出後，使振動台之振動停止，從而使藥劑之排出停止。 In the medicine dispensing device of this aspect, the weight of the medicine container before discharging the medicine is the original weight, and the current weight of the medicine container is the current weight. When the current weight is consistent with the value obtained by subtracting the target discharge amount from the original weight Stop the vibration of the shaking table. Or considering the weight of the medicine in the process of dropping, when the current weight is slightly less than the value obtained by subtracting the target discharge amount from the original weight, or the value is approximately the same, the vibration of the shaking table is stopped. Therefore, after the target amount of the medicine is discharged, the vibration of the shaking table is stopped, thereby stopping the discharge of the medicine.

較理想為可於分藥裝置之內部設置容器保管裝置，進而設置容器移動器件，可藉由容器移動器件而自容器保管裝置取出特定之藥劑容器並載置於振動台，自藥劑容器排出散劑並投入分配盤，藉由刮出裝置而將已投入至分配盤之散劑刮出並送至藥劑包裝區域側，藉由藥劑包裝裝置而包裝藥劑，且藉由容器移動器件而將排出結束之藥劑容器返回至容器保管裝置。 Ideally, a container storage device can be installed inside the medicine dispensing device, and then a container moving device can be provided. The specific drug container can be taken out from the container storage device by the container moving device and placed on a vibration table. Into the distribution tray by scraping The device removes the powder that has been put into the distribution tray and sends it to the side of the medicine packaging area. The medicine is packed by the medicine packaging device, and the medicine container that has been discharged is returned to the container storage device by the container moving device.

根據本態樣，可自動地進行藥劑容器之選擇、計量、分配、包裝及將藥劑容器返回至原位置之一連串作業。 According to this aspect, a series of operations of selecting, measuring, dispensing, packaging and returning the medicine container to the original position can be automatically performed.

又，產生相同作用效果之態樣係一種分藥裝置，其具有：分配盤，其藉由動力而旋轉；刮出裝置，其刮出已投入至分配盤之散劑；及藥劑包裝裝置；且對分配盤供給散劑，藉由刮出裝置將分配盤上之散劑刮出並投入至藥劑包裝裝置，而按一次服用量逐次地包裝散劑，且該分藥裝置之特徵在於：能夠以分散配置模式運轉，該分散配置模式係按一次服用量逐次地或僅按一次服用量對分配盤供給散劑，其間使分配盤停止或旋轉而於分配盤上形成一個或複數個散劑群，於分配盤上且上述散劑群之周向兩側形成不存在散劑之空間區域；且藉由刮出裝置而刮出上述散劑群並投入至藥劑包裝裝置。 In addition, the aspect that produces the same action and effect is a medicine dispensing device having: a distribution plate that rotates by power; a scraping device that scrapes out the powder that has been put into the distribution plate; and a medicine packaging device; and The dispensing tray supplies powder, the powder on the dispensing tray is scraped out by the scraping device and put into the medicine packaging device, and the powder is packaged one by one according to the amount of consumption, and the medicine dispensing device is characterized in that it can operate in a distributed configuration mode The distributed configuration mode is to supply powder to the distribution plate one by one or one dose at a time, during which the distribution plate is stopped or rotated to form one or more powder groups on the distribution plate. A space region where no powder exists is formed on both sides of the powder group in the circumferential direction; the powder group is scraped out by the scraping device and put into the medicine packaging device.

於本態樣之分藥裝置中，亦於一點或極窄之區域將散劑聚集成堆。 In the medicine dispensing device of this aspect, powders are also gathered into a pile in a point or a very narrow area.

其後，使分配盤旋轉而以刮出裝置刮集散劑，進而散劑自分配盤被刮出，但於本態樣之分藥裝置中，刮集藥劑時分配盤之旋轉角度較小，且分配盤中殘留之藥劑之量較少。因此，於一包中封入準確量之藥劑。 After that, the dispensing disc is rotated to scrape the dispersant with the scraping device, and the powder is scraped out from the dispensing disc. However, in the medicine dispensing device of this aspect, the rotation angle of the dispensing disc is small when scraping the medicine, and the dispensing disc The remaining amount of the drug is small. Therefore, the exact amount of the medicine is enclosed in a pack.

較理想為本發明之分藥裝置具有清掃分配盤之清掃裝置，於以分散配置模式進行運轉後，藉由清掃裝置而清掃分配盤時，至少清掃存在過散劑之部位或區域。 It is more desirable that the medicine dispensing device of the present invention has a cleaning device for cleaning the distribution tray. When the distribution tray is cleaned by the cleaning device after being operated in a distributed configuration mode, at least the portion or area where the bulking agent is present is cleaned.

根據本態樣，由於對分配盤進行清掃，因此防止藥劑之污染。又，較理想為於以分散配置模式進行運轉後進行之清掃係以存在有散劑之部位或區域為重點進行。例如，僅對存在有散劑之部位或區域進行清掃，或將毛刷等接觸存在有散劑之部位或區域之時間設定為較與其他區域接觸之時間長。 According to this aspect, since the distribution tray is cleaned, contamination of the medicine is prevented. In addition, it is preferable that the cleaning performed after the operation is performed in the distributed arrangement mode is mainly performed on the part or area where the powder is present. For example, only apply to parts or areas where powder is present. Set the time for cleaning or brushes to contact the part or area where powder is present, as compared with the time for contact with other areas.

較理想為於分散配置模式下，可使對分配盤供給之一次服用量之散劑之量個別地變化，且可使複數配置於分配盤上之一次服用量之散劑群中混合存在不同量之散劑群。 Ideally, in the distributed configuration mode, the amount of powder that is supplied to the distribution plate at one time can be individually changed, and different amounts of powder can be mixed in a group of powders that are configured in multiple doses on the distribution plate. group.

本態樣係可應對量不均勻處方之分藥裝置。 This state of the art is a dispensing device that can cope with uneven prescriptions.

又，本發明之分藥裝置亦可具有複數個給藥器，且作為分散配置模式下之動作之一，有混合模式，於混合模式下，將自一個給藥器排出之散劑與自其他給藥器排出之散劑供給至分配盤之相同部位或接近之部位，將自一個給藥器排出之散劑與自其他給藥器排出之散劑設為一個混合藥劑群，一併藉由刮出裝置刮出。 In addition, the medicine dispensing device of the present invention may also have a plurality of applicators, and as one of the actions in the dispersive arrangement mode, there is a mixing mode, in which the powder discharged from one applicator is dispensed with other drugs. The powder discharged from the medicine device is supplied to the same part or close to the distribution plate. The powder discharged from one drug dispenser and the powder discharged from other drug dispensers are set into a mixed medicine group, and scraped by the scraping device together. Out.

根據本態樣，可使複數種散劑混合存在於一包中。 According to this aspect, a plurality of powders can be mixed in one package.

推薦於混合模式下，可個別地變更要被驅動之給藥器、與自給藥器排出之散劑之量，從而形成混合狀態不同之混合藥劑群。 It is recommended that in the mixing mode, the amount of powder to be driven and the amount of powder to be discharged from the device can be changed individually to form a mixed drug group with a different mixing state.

根據本態樣，亦可應對例如早服用量、中服用量、晚服用量般存在應於複數個時期服用之藥劑，且於各時期服用之藥劑之種類或量不同的情形。 According to this aspect, it is also possible to cope with the situation that, for example, an early dose, a medium dose, and a late dose are medicaments that should be taken in a plurality of periods, and the types or amounts of the medicaments taken in each period are different.

推薦於混合模式下，可執行同時使複數個給藥器進行動作之同時排出動作，其後，使分配盤旋轉固定角度，使與先用於排出之給藥器不同的給藥器相對地接近先排出之散劑附近，從而自已接近之給藥器排出散劑。 It is recommended that in the mixed mode, the simultaneous ejection of multiple dispensers can be performed at the same time. After that, the dispensing tray is rotated by a fixed angle to bring the dispensers closer to the dispensers that are different from the dispensers used for discharge first. Discharge the powder near the powder first, and then discharge the powder from the approaching applicator.

根據本態樣，能夠於短時間內結束分包作業。 According to this aspect, the subcontracting operation can be completed in a short time.

較理想為可使分配盤反向旋轉，且於混合模式下，可自給藥器排出散劑並將散劑配置於分配盤之複數個部位，其後，使分配盤反向旋轉，使與先用於排出之給藥器不同的給藥器相對地接近先配置之散劑附近，從而自已接近之給藥器排出散劑。 Ideally, the distribution plate can be rotated in the reverse direction, and in the mixing mode, the powder can be discharged from the dispenser and the powder can be arranged in a plurality of positions on the distribution plate. Thereafter, the distribution plate is rotated in the reverse direction, and the Dispensing different applicators are relatively close to the vicinity of the powder that was previously placed, so that the powder that is approaching is ejected from the applicator that is approaching.

又，關於分藥方法之態樣係一種分藥方法，其特徵在於：其係使用分藥裝置而分裝藥劑之分藥方法，該分藥裝置具備：給藥器，其排出散劑；分配盤，其藉由動力而旋轉；刮出裝置，其刮出已投入至分配盤之散劑；及藥劑包裝裝置；且該分藥方法係按一次服用量逐次地對分配盤供給散劑，其間使分配盤停止或旋轉而將散劑按一次服用量逐次地隔開間隔而分散配置於分配盤上，藉由刮出裝置將分散配置之散劑逐群地刮出並送至藥劑包裝區域側，藉由藥劑包裝裝置而按一次服用量逐次地將藥劑包裝並排出。 In addition, the aspect of the medicine dispensing method is a medicine dispensing method, which is characterized in that it is a medicine dispensing method that uses a medicine dispensing device to dispense medicine, and the medicine dispensing device is provided with: an applicator, which discharges powder; and a distribution plate. It is rotated by power; a scraping device that scrapes out the powder that has been put into the distribution tray; and a medicine packaging device; and the medicine dispensing method is to supply the powder to the distribution tray one by one according to the amount taken at one time, during which the distribution tray is made Stop or rotate and disperse the powdered powder on the distribution plate at intervals. The powdered powdered powder is scraped out in groups by the scraping device and sent to the side of the drug packaging area. The device packs and discharges the medicament one by one according to the dose.

較理想為於自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑時，使分配盤之旋轉停止或使其以極低速旋轉，當自給藥器將一次服用量之散劑供給至分配盤時，暫時地停止自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑，其後，使分配盤旋轉特定之角度，進而其後，重新開始自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑，反覆進行該一連串動作。 It is ideal to stop the rotation of the distribution disk or rotate it at a very low speed when the powder is supplied from the dispenser to the distribution plate, and temporarily stop the self-administration device when the powder is supplied from the dispenser to the distribution plate at a time. After the powder is supplied to the distribution plate, the distribution disk is rotated by a specific angle, and thereafter, the supply of powder to the distribution plate from the applicator is restarted, and the series of operations are repeated.

亦可於分配盤上形成複數個散劑群，上述散劑群均為同一患者應服用之散劑。 A plurality of powder groups can also be formed on the distribution plate, and the above powder groups are powders that should be taken by the same patient.

根據本態樣，不會弄錯應投藥之患者。 According to this aspect, the patient should not be mistaken.

相反地，亦可於分配盤上形成複數個散劑群，且於該散劑群中混合存在有不同患者應服用之散劑群。 Conversely, a plurality of powder groups can be formed on the distribution plate, and powder groups to be taken by different patients are mixed in the powder group.

根據本態樣，分裝藥劑之效率提昇。 According to this aspect, the efficiency of dispensing medicines is improved.

亦可使自給藥器排出之一次服用量之散劑之量變化，從而使形成於分配盤上之複數個散劑群中混合存在不同量之散劑群。 It is also possible to change the amount of powder to be discharged at one time from the dispenser, so that a plurality of powder groups formed on the distribution plate are mixed with powder groups of different amounts.

亦推薦使用複數個給藥器，將自一個給藥器排出之散劑與自其他給藥器排出之散劑供給至分配盤之相同部位或接近之部位，將自一個給藥器排出之散劑與自其他給藥器排出之散劑設為一個混合散劑群，一併藉由刮出裝置刮出。 It is also recommended to use a plurality of applicators to supply the powder discharged from one applicator and powder discharged from other applicators to the same or near parts of the dispensing tray, and to disperse the powder discharged from one applicator and The powder discharged from other applicators is set as a mixed powder group and is scraped out by the scraping device.

較理想為自給藥器排出散劑並將散劑配置於分配盤之複數個部位，其後使分配盤反向旋轉，使與先用於排出之給藥器不同的給藥器相對地接近先配置之散劑附近，從而自已接近之給藥器排出散劑。 It is desirable to discharge the powder from the dispenser and arrange the powder in a plurality of portions of the dispensing tray. After that, the dispensing tray is rotated in the reverse direction, so that an applicator different from the applicator used for ejection is relatively close to the vicinity of the previously-dispersed powder, so that the self-approached applicator is ejected.

亦可個別地變更要被驅動之給藥器、及自給藥器排出之散劑之量，從而形成混合狀態不同之混合藥劑群。 It is also possible to individually change the amount of powder to be driven and the amount of powder to be discharged from the powder to form mixed drug groups having different mixing states.

根據本發明之分藥裝置及分藥方法，即便於一次服用量(一包)之容量較少、且分割數較少之情形時，亦可於一次服用量之包中裝入準確量之藥劑。 According to the medicine dividing device and medicine dividing method of the present invention, even when the volume of a single dose (a pack) is small and the number of divisions is small, an accurate amount of the medicine can be filled into the package of the single dose. .

1‧‧‧分藥裝置 1‧‧‧ medicine dispensing device

2‧‧‧藥劑容器 2‧‧‧ Pharmacy Container

2x‧‧‧藥劑容器 2x‧‧‧ Elixir Container

2y‧‧‧藥劑容器 2y‧‧‧Pharmacy Container

2z‧‧‧藥劑容器 2z‧‧‧Pharmacy Container

3‧‧‧容器載置裝置(本體裝置) 3‧‧‧ container mounting device (main unit)

5‧‧‧給藥器 5‧‧‧ Applicator

6‧‧‧固定用鐵板部 6‧‧‧ Fixed iron plate

7‧‧‧殼體 7‧‧‧shell

8‧‧‧藥劑排出部 8‧‧‧Pharmaceutical discharge department

15‧‧‧資訊記錄構件 15‧‧‧Information record component

20‧‧‧振動台 20‧‧‧Shaker

21‧‧‧加振器件 21‧‧‧vibration device

22‧‧‧散劑(散劑群) 22‧‧‧ powder (powder group)

23‧‧‧散劑(散劑群) 23‧‧‧ powder (powder group)

24‧‧‧散劑(散劑群) 24‧‧‧ powder (powder group)

25‧‧‧重量測定器件 25‧‧‧ weight measuring device

30a、30b‧‧‧磁鐵(容器保持器件) 30a, 30b‧‧‧magnet (container holding device)

31、32、33‧‧‧混合藥劑群 31, 32, 33‧‧‧ Pharmacy

35‧‧‧混合藥劑群 35‧‧‧ Mixed Pharmacy

36‧‧‧混合藥劑群 36‧‧‧ Mixed Pharmacy

37‧‧‧混合藥劑群 37‧‧‧ Mixed Pharmacy

45、46、47‧‧‧混合藥劑群 45, 46, 47‧‧‧‧Mixed Pharmacy

55、56、57‧‧‧混合藥劑群 55, 56, 57‧‧‧ Pharmacy

100‧‧‧藥劑架部區域 100‧‧‧Pharmacy shelf area

101‧‧‧容器保管裝置 101‧‧‧ container storage device

102‧‧‧轉筒構件 102‧‧‧Rotary components

103‧‧‧容器設置部 103‧‧‧Container setting department

157‧‧‧搬運用鐵板部 157‧‧‧Transportation iron plate department

200‧‧‧藥劑分割區域 200‧‧‧ Pharmacy Segmented Area

201‧‧‧分配盤 201‧‧‧ distribution tray

202‧‧‧散劑分配裝置 202‧‧‧ Powder Dispensing Device

208‧‧‧藥劑投入槽 208‧‧‧ Pharmacy input tank

211‧‧‧盤旋轉機構 211‧‧‧disk rotating mechanism

241‧‧‧開口 241‧‧‧ opening

300‧‧‧藥劑包裝區域 300‧‧‧Pharmaceutical Packaging Area

410‧‧‧藥劑包裝裝置 410‧‧‧Pharmaceutical Packaging Device

413‧‧‧料斗 413‧‧‧hopper

500‧‧‧清掃裝置 500‧‧‧cleaning device

502‧‧‧清掃毛刷 502‧‧‧cleaning brush

503‧‧‧毛刷罩 503‧‧‧hair brush cover

600‧‧‧刮出裝置 600‧‧‧ scraping device

605‧‧‧刮出用臂 605‧‧‧Scrape out arm

606‧‧‧刮出機構 606‧‧‧Scrape-out mechanism

607‧‧‧刮出板 607‧‧‧Squeegee

609‧‧‧刮集板 609‧‧‧Scraper plate

700‧‧‧容器移動器件 700‧‧‧ container moving device

701‧‧‧升降機構 701‧‧‧Lifting mechanism

702‧‧‧機器人 702‧‧‧ robot

705、706‧‧‧臂構件 705, 706‧‧‧‧arm members

707‧‧‧手部 707‧‧‧hand

900‧‧‧分包裝置 900‧‧‧ Subcontracting device

901‧‧‧給粉器 901‧‧‧ powder feeder

902‧‧‧散劑分配裝置 902‧‧‧ powder dispensing device

903‧‧‧藥劑包裝裝置 903‧‧‧Pharmaceutical Packaging Device

905‧‧‧料斗 905‧‧‧hopper

910‧‧‧槽 910‧‧‧slot

912‧‧‧分配盤 912‧‧‧Distribution plate

915‧‧‧刮出裝置 915‧‧‧ scraping device

916‧‧‧槽 916‧‧‧slot

917‧‧‧刮集板 917‧‧‧Scraper plate

918‧‧‧刮出板 918‧‧‧Scraper

919‧‧‧馬達 919‧‧‧Motor

920‧‧‧包裝用料斗 920‧‧‧Packing hopper

921‧‧‧包裝裝置 921‧‧‧packing device

X‧‧‧散劑 X‧‧‧ powder

Y‧‧‧散劑 Y‧‧‧ powder

Z‧‧‧散劑 Z‧‧‧ powder

圖1係透視表示本發明之實施形態之分藥裝置之內部的立體圖。 FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the inside of a medicine dispensing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

圖2(a)~(c)係按步驟對圖1之分藥裝置之作用進行說明的說明圖，左側係分配盤附近之剖視圖，右側係分配盤之俯視圖。 2 (a) ~ (c) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the function of the medicine dispensing device of FIG. 1 according to the steps.

圖3(d)~(g)係按步驟對繼圖2之步驟後之分藥裝置之作用進行說明的說明圖，左側係分配盤附近之剖視圖，右側係分配盤之俯視圖。 3 (d) ~ (g) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the function of the medicine dispensing device following the step of FIG. 2 in steps. The left side is a sectional view near the distribution plate, and the right side is a top view of the distribution plate.

圖4(h)~(i)係按步驟對圖1之分藥裝置之其他作用進行說明之說明圖，左側係分配盤附近之剖視圖，右側係分配盤之剖視圖。 4 (h) ~ (i) are explanatory diagrams illustrating other functions of the medicine dispensing device of FIG. 1 according to the steps, the left side is a cross-sectional view near the distribution plate, and the right side is a cross-sectional view of the distribution plate.

圖5係給藥器之立體圖。 Figure 5 is a perspective view of the applicator.

圖6係藥劑容器之剖視圖。 Fig. 6 is a sectional view of a medicine container.

圖7係容器載置裝置(本體裝置)之立體圖。 Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a container mounting device (main unit).

圖8係取圖7之容器載置裝置(本體裝置)之縱剖面而觀察之立體圖。 FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the container mounting device (main unit) of FIG. 7 as viewed from a longitudinal section.

圖9係取圖7之容器載置裝置(本體裝置)之縱剖面而觀察之側視圖。 FIG. 9 is a side view of the container mounting device (main unit) of FIG. 7 as viewed from a longitudinal section.

圖10係按步驟對混合模式下之圖1之分藥裝置之作用進行說明的說明圖，上側係分配盤之俯視圖，下側係盛放於分配盤之特定區域之散劑之剖視圖。 FIG. 10 is a step-by-step explanation of the action of the medicine dispensing device of FIG. 1 in a mixed mode, an upper side is a top view of a distribution plate, and a lower side is a cross-sectional view of a powder contained in a specific area of the distribution plate.

圖11係按步驟對混合模式之另一實施形態中之圖1之分藥裝置之作用進行說明的說明圖，上側係分配盤之俯視圖，下側係盛放於分配盤之特定區域之散劑之剖視圖。 FIG. 11 is a step-by-step description of the function of the medicine dispensing device of FIG. 1 in another embodiment of the mixing mode. The upper side is a top view of the distribution plate, and the lower side is a powder containing a specific area of the distribution plate. Sectional view.

圖12係按步驟對混合模式之又一實施形態中之圖1之分藥裝置之作用進行說明的說明圖，上側係分配盤之俯視圖，下側係盛放於分配盤之特定區域之散劑之剖視圖。 FIG. 12 is a step-by-step explanation of the function of the medicine dispensing device of FIG. 1 in another embodiment of the mixing mode. The upper side is a top view of the distribution plate, and the lower side is a powder containing a specific area of the distribution plate. Sectional view.

圖13係按步驟對混合模式之又一實施形態中之圖1之分藥裝置之作用進行說明的說明圖，上側係分配盤之俯視圖，下側係盛放於分配盤之特定區域之散劑之剖視圖。 FIG. 13 is a step-by-step explanation of the function of the medicine dispensing device of FIG. 1 in another embodiment of the mixing mode. The upper side is a top view of the distribution plate, and the lower side is a powder containing a specific area of the distribution plate. Sectional view.

圖14係對先前技術之分藥裝置之構成進行說明之說明圖。 FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a medicine dispensing device of the prior art.

以下，對本發明之實施形態之分藥裝置1進一步進行說明。 Hereinafter, the medicine dispensing device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be further described.

本實施形態之分藥裝置1係如下裝置，其可選擇收容有處方箋所記載之散劑之藥劑容器2，將其搬送，自藥劑容器2排出所需量之散劑，按一次服用量逐次地進行分割，並按一次服用量逐次地進行包裝，且其可自動地進行該等一連串作業。 The medicine dispensing device 1 of the present embodiment is a device that can select a medicine container 2 containing the powder described in a prescription, transport it, and discharge a required amount of powder from the medicine container 2 and perform it in successive doses. Divided and packaged one at a time, and it can automatically perform these series of operations.

本實施形態之分藥裝置1如圖1所示般被殼體7包圍，其內部被分為藥劑架部區域100、藥劑分割區域200、及藥劑包裝區域300。 As shown in FIG. 1, the medicine dispensing device 1 of this embodiment is surrounded by a housing 7, and the inside thereof is divided into a medicine rack portion area 100, a medicine dividing area 200, and a medicine packaging area 300.

於藥劑架部區域100中，設置有供設置藥劑容器2之容器保管裝置101。於本實施形態中，容器保管裝置101具有沿大致水平方向旋轉之縱型之轉筒構件102，於轉筒構件102之外周面設置有複數個容器設置部103。容器設置部103係藉由機械卡合而保持藥劑容器2，可藉由壓入藥劑容器2而以機械卡合保持藥劑容器2，且當拉拽藥劑容器2時卡合脫開而使藥劑容器2脫離。 In the medicine rack portion area 100, a container storage device 101 for installing a medicine container 2 is provided. In this embodiment, the container storage device 101 includes a vertical drum member 102 that rotates in a substantially horizontal direction, and a plurality of container installation portions 103 are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the drum member 102. The container setting section 103 holds the medicine container 2 by mechanical engagement, and can hold the medicine container 2 mechanically by pressing in the medicine container 2 and disengages when the medicine container 2 is pulled to release the medicine container 2 detached.

轉筒構件102係藉由馬達而旋轉，使所需之藥劑容器2接近下述機器手，藉由機器手進行裝卸。 The rotating drum member 102 is rotated by a motor, and the required medicine container 2 is brought close to a robot as described below, and is loaded and unloaded by the robot.

藥劑容器2與下述容器載置裝置(本體裝置)3構成一組給藥器5。 The medicine container 2 and a container mounting device (body device) 3 described below constitute a group of drug dispensers 5.

於藥劑容器2中，如圖5、圖6所示，於兩面設置有鐵板。設置於一面之鐵板係磁性附著於機器手而用以將藥劑容器2固定於機器手之搬運用鐵板部157。設置於另一面之鐵板係用以將藥劑容器2固定於設置在分配盤附近之容器載置裝置3之固定用鐵板部6。 As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the medicine container 2 is provided with iron plates on both sides. The iron plate provided on one side is a transfer iron plate portion 157 for magnetically adhering to the robot hand to fix the medicine container 2 to the robot hand. The iron plate provided on the other side is an iron plate portion 6 for fixing the medicine container 2 to the container mounting device 3 provided near the distribution plate.

又，於藥劑容器2中，安裝有RFID(Radio Frequency IDentification，射頻識別)等資訊記錄構件15。 Further, an information recording member 15 such as RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) is mounted on the medicine container 2.

於藥劑容器2中，填充有所需之散劑，於上述RFID等資訊記錄構件15中，記錄有該散劑之名稱、有效期限、收納位置等各種資訊。 The medicine container 2 is filled with a required powder, and various information such as the name, the expiration date, and the storage position of the powder is recorded in the information recording member 15 such as the RFID.

如圖1所示，於藥劑架部區域100至藥劑分割區域200之區域中，設置有容器移動器件700。容器移動器件700係於沿垂直方向設置之升降機構701設置有機器人702者。機器人702具有2根臂構件705、706、及手部707。於手部707設置有磁鐵，可磁性附著藥劑容器2之鐵板而予以保持。 As shown in FIG. 1, a container moving device 700 is provided in a region from the medicine rack portion region 100 to the medicine dividing region 200. The container moving device 700 is a person in which a robot 702 is provided in a lifting mechanism 701 provided in a vertical direction. The robot 702 includes two arm members 705 and 706 and a hand 707. A magnet is provided in the hand 707, and an iron plate of the medicine container 2 can be magnetically attached and held.

藥劑分割區域200係以埋設狀態設置有2個分配盤201之區域，且於其周圍配置有容器載置裝置3、及清掃裝置500。於本實施形態中，於分配盤201之周圍配置有複數個容器載置裝置3。更具體而言，於分配盤201之周圍各設置有3台容器載置裝置3。 The medicine dividing area 200 is an area in which two distribution trays 201 are provided in an embedded state, and a container mounting device 3 and a cleaning device 500 are arranged around the area. In the present embodiment, a plurality of container mounting devices 3 are arranged around the distribution tray 201. More specifically, three container mounting devices 3 are provided around the distribution tray 201.

又，於藥劑分割區域200設置有刮出裝置600。刮出裝置600包含刮出用臂605、及設置於其前端之刮出機構606。刮出機構606與公知者同樣地包含碟狀之刮集板609、及設置於刮集板609之刮出板607。 A scraping device 600 is provided in the medicine dividing area 200. The scraping device 600 includes a scraping arm 605 and a scraping mechanism 606 provided at a front end thereof. The scraping mechanism 606 includes a dish-shaped scraping plate 609 and a scraping plate 607 provided on the scraping plate 609 in the same manner as known.

於本實施形態中，自藥劑分割區域200之各分配盤201突出有刮出裝置600之刮出用臂605。 In this embodiment, a scraping arm 605 of the scraping device 600 protrudes from each distribution plate 201 of the medicine dividing area 200.

分配盤201可藉由盤旋轉機構211(圖2)而以固定速度旋轉。又，亦可使其旋轉特定之角度。分配盤201可向正方向亦可向反方向旋轉。 The distribution disk 201 can be rotated at a fixed speed by a disk rotation mechanism 211 (FIG. 2). It can also be rotated by a specific angle. The distribution tray 201 can be rotated in a forward direction or a reverse direction.

如圖7、8、9所示，容器載置裝置3具有振動台20、及直接地或間接地測定藥劑容器2之重量的重量測定器件25。又，設置有未圖示之掉落確認感測器。 As shown in FIGS. 7, 8 and 9, the container mounting device 3 includes a vibration table 20 and a weight measuring device 25 that directly or indirectly measures the weight of the medicine container 2. A drop confirmation sensor (not shown) is provided.

於振動台20，設置有將藥劑容器2暫時地固定於振動台20之容器保持器件。容器保持器件具體而言係磁鐵30a、30b。於振動台20之兩端，以傾斜姿勢安裝有加振器件21。加振器件21具體而言係壓電元件。掉落確認感測器例如為光電感測器，且係用以確認是否自藥劑容器2排出藥劑之感測器。 A container holding device for temporarily fixing the medicine container 2 to the vibration table 20 is provided on the vibration table 20. The container holding device is specifically magnets 30a and 30b. A vibrating device 21 is mounted on both ends of the vibration table 20 in an inclined posture. The excitation device 21 is specifically a piezoelectric element. The drop confirmation sensor is, for example, a photo sensor, and is a sensor for confirming whether or not the medicine is discharged from the medicine container 2.

於本實施形態中，可於容器載置裝置3載置藥劑容器2，使振動台20振動而自藥劑容器2排出藥劑。又，此時藥劑容器2之重量變化係藉由重量測定器件25而檢測。 In this embodiment, the medicine container 2 can be placed on the container mounting device 3, and the vibration table 20 can be vibrated to discharge the medicine from the medicine container 2. The weight change of the medicine container 2 at this time is detected by the weight measuring device 25.

清掃裝置500具有清掃用臂，該清掃用臂以分配盤201附近為基端呈懸臂狀突出並且前端側藉由動力而升降，且於該清掃裝置500之前端設置有清掃毛刷502。 The cleaning device 500 has a cleaning arm which protrudes in a cantilever shape with the base end near the distribution plate 201 as a base and is lifted by power at the front end side. A cleaning brush 502 is provided at the front end of the cleaning device 500.

清掃毛刷502係可旋轉地安裝於毛刷罩503內。毛刷罩503係前端側開口之罩，且自該開口部露出清掃毛刷502之一部分。 The cleaning brush 502 is rotatably installed in the brush cover 503. The brush cover 503 is a cover opened at the front end side, and a part of the cleaning brush 502 is exposed from the opening portion.

又，毛刷罩503連接於未圖示之抽吸裝置。 The brush cover 503 is connected to a suction device (not shown).

於藥劑包裝區域300，內置有藥劑包裝裝置410。藥劑包裝裝置410與公知者同樣地為按一次服用量逐次地包裝藥劑之機械，且如公知般包含分包紙供給裝置、及包裝裝置。又，於包裝部設置有投入藥劑之散劑投入料斗413(圖2)。 A medicine packaging device 410 is built into the medicine packaging area 300. The medicine packaging device 410 is a machine that packs medicines one by one according to a known amount, similarly to the known one, and includes a sub-packaging paper supply device and a packaging device as known. A powder injection hopper 413 (FIG. 2) is provided in the packaging section to administer the powder.

本實施形態之分藥裝置1可自動地進行如下動作：將藥劑容器2收容於容器保管裝置101；根據處方箋而選出藥劑容器2；自容器保管裝置101取出藥劑容器2並使其移動至分配盤201附近，而載置於容器載置裝置3；將特定量之藥劑投入至分配盤201；將藥劑分割而投入至藥劑包裝裝置410；以及將藥劑容器2返回至容器保管裝置101。 The medicine dispensing device 1 of this embodiment can automatically perform the following operations: storing the medicine container 2 in the container storage device 101; selecting the medicine container 2 according to the prescription; taking out the medicine container 2 from the container storage device 101 and moving it to the dispensing unit The tray 201 is placed in the vicinity of the tray 201 and placed on the container mounting device 3; a specific amount of medicine is put into the dispensing tray 201; the medicine is divided into the medicine packaging device 410; and the medicine container 2 is returned to the container storage device 101.

又，本實施形態之分藥裝置1於將藥劑投入分配盤201時，可與先前技術同樣地，以將散劑均勻地投入分配盤201而分割之均勻配置模式、與將散劑呈散點地投入而分割之分散配置模式進行運轉。 In addition, when the medicine dispensing device 1 according to this embodiment puts the medicine into the distribution tray 201, the medicine can be divided into a uniform arrangement pattern of dividing the medicine into the distribution tray 201 in the same manner as in the prior art, and the medicine can be put into the medicine at a scattered point. The split distributed mode operates.

首先，對均勻配置模式進行說明。 First, the uniform arrangement mode will be described.

如上所述，於本實施形態之分藥裝置1中，使用多個藥劑容器2。藥劑容器2之數量達到多個，原則上於各藥劑容器2中填充不同種類之藥劑。藥劑容器2係安裝並保管於容器保管裝置101中。 As described above, in the medicine dispensing device 1 of this embodiment, a plurality of medicine containers 2 are used. The number of the medicine containers 2 reaches a plurality, and in principle, each medicine container 2 is filled with different kinds of medicines. The medicine container 2 is mounted and stored in the container storage device 101.

本實施形態之分藥裝置1根據處方箋而自動地選出藥劑容器2。具體而言，使容器保管裝置101之轉筒構件102旋轉，而使所需之藥劑容器2接近容器移動器件700。然後，藉由容器移動器件700之手部707保持藥劑容器2。然後，藉由設置於手部707之磁鐵而吸附設置於藥劑容器2之搬運用鐵板部157。 The medicine dispensing device 1 of this embodiment automatically selects a medicine container 2 based on a prescription. Specifically, the drum member 102 of the container storage device 101 is rotated, and the required medicine container 2 is brought close to the container moving device 700. Then, the medicine container 2 is held by the hand 707 of the container moving device 700. Then, the transporting iron plate portion 157 provided on the medicine container 2 is attracted by the magnet provided on the hand portion 707.

然後，使臂構件705、706後退而拔出藥劑容器2，使臂構件705、706動作而將該藥劑容器2設置於容器載置裝置3之振動台20。 Then, the arm members 705 and 706 are retracted and the medicine container 2 is pulled out, and the arm members 705 and 706 are operated to set the medicine container 2 on the vibration table 20 of the container mounting device 3.

再者，於調配複數種藥劑並同時封入於一個包裝中之情形時，將複數個藥劑容器2設置於容器載置裝置3。 When a plurality of medicines are prepared and sealed in one package at the same time, a plurality of medicine containers 2 are set on the container mounting device 3.

然後，使振動台20振動。其結果為，藥劑容器2之散劑緩慢地移動而自藥劑容器2排出並掉落至分配盤201。 Then, the shaking table 20 is vibrated. As a result, the powder of the medicine container 2 moves slowly, is discharged from the medicine container 2, and falls to the distribution tray 201.

又，繼振動開始後使散劑分配裝置202之分配盤201旋轉。又，繼振動開始後測定藥劑容器2之重量。其間，監視藥劑容器2之重量，於散劑之總排出量成為所需重量時，使振動台20之振動停止。 After the vibration starts, the distribution plate 201 of the powder dispensing device 202 is rotated. The weight of the medicine container 2 was measured after the start of the vibration. In the meantime, the weight of the medicine container 2 is monitored, and the vibration of the vibration table 20 is stopped when the total discharge amount of the powdered medicine becomes a required weight.

其後，使分配盤201之旋轉停止。然後，使刮出用臂605搖動，使前端側下降而使刮出機構606下降，而將刮出機構606放入分配盤201之藥劑投入槽208內。 Thereafter, the rotation of the distribution plate 201 is stopped. Then, the scraping arm 605 is shaken, the front end side is lowered to lower the scraping mechanism 606, and the scraping mechanism 606 is placed in the medicine injection groove 208 of the dispensing tray 201.

然後，使分配盤201旋轉與分配個數相應之角度，而將藥劑刮集於刮集板609。其後，使刮集板609旋轉，藉由刮出板607抄起藥劑使其自分配盤201排出，而投入至藥劑投入開口241。 Then, the dispensing tray 201 is rotated by an angle corresponding to the number of dispensing, and the medicine is scraped and collected on the scraping collecting plate 609. Thereafter, the scraper collecting plate 609 is rotated, and the medicine is picked up by the scraping plate 607 It is discharged from the dispensing tray 201 and is injected into the medicine injection opening 241.

被投入至藥劑投入開口241之藥劑(散劑)自散劑投入料斗413掉落而被搬送至藥劑包裝裝置410，藉由藥劑包裝裝置410進行包裝。 The medicine (powder) put into the medicine input opening 241 is dropped from the medicine input hopper 413 and is transported to the medicine packaging device 410 and packed by the medicine packaging device 410.

依序反覆進行該動作，將分配盤201內之藥劑全部排出，並分別藉由藥劑包裝裝置410進行包裝。 This operation is performed repeatedly in sequence, all the medicines in the distribution tray 201 are discharged, and the medicines are packed by the medicine packaging device 410 respectively.

當將分配盤201內之藥劑全部排出結束時，執行槽清掃動作。即，使清掃裝置500之清掃用臂轉動而使設置於前端之清掃毛刷502下降，將清掃毛刷502放入分配盤201之藥劑投入槽208內。 When all the medicines in the dispensing tray 201 have been discharged, the tank cleaning operation is performed. That is, the cleaning arm of the cleaning device 500 is rotated to lower the cleaning brush 502 provided at the front end, and the cleaning brush 502 is placed in the medicine injection tank 208 of the distribution tray 201.

然後，一面使清掃毛刷502旋轉，一面使分配盤201旋轉。 Then, while the cleaning brush 502 is rotated, the distribution tray 201 is rotated.

其結果為，殘留於分配盤201之藥劑投入槽208內的藥劑之殘渣被清掃毛刷502刮落，揚起之殘渣被抽吸器件抽吸。其結果為，藥劑投入槽208內得以清掃。 As a result, the residue of the medicine remaining in the medicine insertion tank 208 of the dispensing tray 201 is scraped off by the cleaning brush 502, and the raised residue is sucked by the suction device. As a result, the inside of the medicine injection tank 208 is cleaned.

於以均勻配置模式運轉後實施之槽清掃動作係遍及分配盤201之藥劑投入槽208全周而進行清掃。 The tank cleaning operation performed after the operation in the uniform arrangement mode is performed throughout the entire circumference of the medicine injection tank 208 of the dispensing tray 201.

又，與此並行地啟動容器移動器件700，將藥劑容器2返回至轉筒構件102之容器設置部103。 In parallel with this, the container moving device 700 is activated, and the medicine container 2 is returned to the container setting section 103 of the drum member 102.

其次，對於本實施形態特有之動作即分散配置模式，一面參照圖2、3、4一面進行說明。分散配置模式與均勻配置模式相比，僅對分配盤201投入藥劑之步驟不同，因此以不同點為重點進行說明，省略共同部分之說明。 Next, the distributed arrangement mode, which is a unique operation of this embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 3, and 4. Compared with the uniform arrangement mode, the distributed arrangement mode differs only in the steps of pouring medicine into the dispensing tray 201, so the differences will be described as the main points, and the description of common parts will be omitted.

於以分散配置模式運轉之情形時，當使散劑自藥劑容器2掉落至分配盤201時，不使分配盤201旋轉。 In the case of operating in the distributed arrangement mode, when the powder is dropped from the medicine container 2 to the dispensing tray 201, the dispensing tray 201 is not rotated.

即，如圖2(b)所示，於使分配盤201靜止之狀態下，自藥劑容器2將散劑排出至分配盤201。更具體而言，將藥劑容器2設置於容器載置裝置3之振動台20，並使振動台20振動。 That is, as shown in FIG. 2 (b), the powder medicine is discharged from the medicine container 2 to the distribution tray 201 in a state where the distribution tray 201 is stationary. More specifically, the medicine container 2 is set on the vibration table 20 of the container mounting device 3, and the vibration table 20 is vibrated.

又，繼振動開始後測定藥劑容器2之重量。其間，監視藥劑容器 2之重量，當散劑之總掉落量成為一次服用量之重量時，使振動台20之振動停止。 The weight of the medicine container 2 was measured after the start of the vibration. Meanwhile, monitor the medicine container The weight of 2 is used to stop the vibration of the vibration table 20 when the total amount of powder drops becomes the weight of a single dose.

即，於上述均勻配置模式下，自藥劑容器2一次排出複數服用量之合計量之散劑，但於以分散配置模式運轉之情形時，僅使一次服用量之散劑掉落至分配盤201之藥劑投入槽208。 That is, in the uniform arrangement mode described above, the total amount of powdered medicine is discharged from the medicine container 2 at a time. However, when the medicine is operated in the distributed configuration mode, only one dose of powdered medicine is dropped to the medicine in the dispensing tray 201 Put the tank 208.

此處，分配盤201保持靜止狀態，因此散劑之掉落地點不變，如圖2(b)所示，藥劑(散劑)22於藥劑投入槽208之一點積層成堆。 Here, the distribution tray 201 remains stationary, so the drop position of the powder does not change. As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the medicine (powder) 22 is stacked at one point of the medicine input tank 208.

當一次服用量之藥劑掉落結束時，使振動台20之振動停止，而中斷散劑之排出。 When the drop of the medicine in one dose is finished, the vibration of the vibration table 20 is stopped, and the discharge of the powder is stopped.

然後，繼續使分配盤201略微旋轉。例如，使其旋轉5度至30度左右之角度。即，使分配盤201旋轉微小角度後，使分配盤201之旋轉停止。 Then, the distribution tray 201 continues to be slightly rotated. For example, it is rotated by an angle of about 5 to 30 degrees. That is, after the distribution tray 201 is rotated by a slight angle, the rotation of the distribution tray 201 is stopped.

其結果為，先堆積成之散劑22之堆如圖2(c)所示般沿周向移動，分配盤201之新槽面轉入至藥劑容器2之正下方。 As a result, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), the pile of the powder 22 that has been stacked first moves in the circumferential direction, and the new groove surface of the distribution tray 201 is turned directly below the medicine container 2.

然後，如圖3(d)所示，使振動台20之振動重新開始，僅使一次服用量之散劑23掉落至新分配盤201之新槽面。 Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (d), the vibration of the vibration table 20 is restarted, and the powdered medicine 23 that has been taken only once is dropped to the new groove surface of the new dispensing plate 201.

於該情形時，分配盤201亦保持靜止狀態，因此藥劑之掉落地點不變，散劑23於一點聚集成堆。 In this case, the distribution tray 201 also remains stationary, so the drop location of the medicament is not changed, and the powder 23 is gathered into a heap at one point.

當一次服用量之藥劑掉落結束時，使振動台20之振動再次停止，而中斷散劑之排出並且使分配盤201略微旋轉。先堆積成之散劑23之堆沿周向移動，分配盤201之新槽面轉入至藥劑容器2之正下方。 When the dropping of one dose of the medicine is finished, the vibration of the shaking table 20 is stopped again, the discharge of the powder medicine is interrupted and the dispensing plate 201 is slightly rotated. The pile of the powder 23 accumulated first moves in the circumferential direction, and the new groove surface of the distribution tray 201 is turned directly below the medicine container 2.

以下，反覆進行該步驟，於分配盤201之槽面形成例如3堆散劑(散劑群)22、23、24(圖3e)。 Hereinafter, this step is repeatedly performed to form, for example, three piles of powders (powder powder groups) 22, 23, and 24 on the groove surface of the distribution plate 201 (FIG. 3e).

散劑群彼此之間如圖所示般隔開有間隔。因此，於散劑群彼此之間，有不存在散劑之空間區域26。若以散劑群為中心觀察，則於散劑群之周向兩側形成有不存在散劑之空間區域26。 The powder groups are spaced apart from each other as shown in the figure. Therefore, there is a space region 26 in which the powder does not exist between the powder groups. When viewed from the center of the powder group, a space region 26 where no powder is present is formed on both sides of the powder group in the circumferential direction.

於形成特定之量之散劑群後，使分配盤201旋轉而使最初之散劑群(散劑22)轉動至刮出用臂605附近，使刮出用臂605前端側下降而使刮出機構606下降，從而將刮出機構606放入分配盤201之藥劑投入槽208內。 After forming a specific amount of powder group, the distribution plate 201 is rotated to rotate the first powder group (powder 22) to the vicinity of the scraping arm 605, the tip side of the scraping arm 605 is lowered, and the scraping mechanism 606 is lowered. Therefore, the scraping mechanism 606 is placed in the medicine input groove 208 of the dispensing tray 201.

然後，使分配盤201於不會到達鄰接之散劑群(散劑23)之範圍內旋轉，藉由刮集板609之前表面而將最初之散劑群(散劑22)刮集。 Then, the distribution disk 201 is rotated within a range that does not reach the adjacent powder group (the powder 23), and the first powder group (the powder 22) is scraped by the front surface of the collecting plate 609.

進而，使刮集板609旋轉，藉由刮出板607抄起藥劑使其自分配盤201排出，從而將散劑22投入至藥劑投入開口241。 Further, the scraper collecting plate 609 is rotated, and the medicine is picked up by the scraping plate 607 and discharged from the dispensing tray 201, so that the powdered medicine 22 is charged into the medicine input opening 241.

被投入至藥劑投入開口241散劑22自散劑投入料斗413掉落而被搬送至藥劑包裝裝置410，從而藉由藥劑包裝裝置410進行包裝。 The powdered medicine 22 dropped into the medicine inputting opening 241 is dropped from the powdered medicine charging hopper 413 and transported to the medicine packaging device 410, and is packed by the medicine packaging device 410.

根據分散配置模式，由於藉由刮集板609而刮集藥劑時分配盤201之旋轉角度較小，因此附著於分配盤201之藥劑量較少。又，由於分配盤201之旋轉角度較小，因此刮出藥劑所需之時間較短即可。 According to the distributed arrangement mode, since the rotation angle of the distribution plate 201 is small when the medicine is scraped by the scraping plate 609, the dose of the medicine attached to the distribution plate 201 is small. In addition, since the rotation angle of the dispensing tray 201 is small, the time required to scrape out the medicine can be short.

當分配盤201內之藥劑全部排出結束時，執行槽清掃動作。但是，於以分散配置模式運轉後實施之槽清掃動作係僅對分配盤201之藥劑投入槽208之一部分進行清掃。 When all the medicines in the dispensing tray 201 have been discharged, the tank cleaning operation is performed. However, the tank cleaning operation performed after the operation in the distributed arrangement mode only cleans a part of the medicine injection tank 208 of the dispensing tray 201.

即，於分散配置模式之情形時，僅對分配盤201之藥劑投入槽208之一部分之區域投下散劑22、23、24。例如，於上述實施形態中，於分配盤201之槽面形成3堆散劑群(圖3e)。此處，散劑群所分佈之區域係槽之全周之四分之一左右、約90度之區域。因而，於以分散配置模式運轉後實施之槽清掃動作係僅對該約90度之區域及其附近部分進行清掃。 That is, in the case of the distributed arrangement mode, the powders 22, 23, and 24 are dropped only on a part of the medicine input groove 208 of the distribution plate 201. For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, three bulking agent groups are formed on the groove surface of the distribution plate 201 (FIG. 3e). Here, the area where the powder group is distributed is an area of about a quarter of the entire circumference of the trough and about 90 degrees. Therefore, the tank cleaning operation performed after the operation is performed in the distributed arrangement mode is to clean only the area of about 90 degrees and the vicinity thereof.

因此，可使清掃所需之時間大幅縮短。 Therefore, the time required for cleaning can be greatly reduced.

又，與此並行地啟動容器移動器件700，將藥劑容器2返回至轉筒構件102之容器設置部103。 In addition, the container moving device 700 is activated in parallel with this, and the medicine container 2 is returned to the rotating position. The container setting portion 103 of the tube member 102.

於以上說明之實施形態中，於以分散配置模式進行運轉之情形時，形成3群散劑群，進行3服用量之分包，但分包之個數為任意，可為一個分包，亦可為10個以上。 In the embodiment described above, in the case of operating in a distributed arrangement mode, three powder groups are formed to subcontract 3 doses, but the number of subcontracts is arbitrary, and can be one subcontract or 10 or more.

又，於以上說明之實施形態中，於以分散配置模式進行運轉後，僅對分配盤201之藥劑投入槽208之內設置有藥劑(散劑)之區域進行清掃。即，使以分散配置模式進行運轉後之清掃步驟簡化。作為進一步簡化之方法，亦可僅對曾設置散劑群之部位進行清掃。 Further, in the embodiment described above, after the operation is performed in the distributed arrangement mode, only the area where the medicine (powder) is set in the medicine input tank 208 of the dispensing tray 201 is cleaned. That is, the cleaning steps after the operation is performed in the distributed arrangement mode are simplified. As a method for further simplification, it is also possible to clean only the part where the powder group was installed.

當然，亦可於以分散配置模式進行運轉後，對藥劑投入槽208遍及全周而進行清掃，但推薦對於設置有散劑之區域或曾設置散劑之部位，與其他區域或部位相比更仔細地進行清掃。例如，可考慮調整分配盤201之旋轉速度，使清掃裝置500之清掃毛刷502停留於設置有散劑之區域或曾設置散劑之部位的時間較長，或使分配盤201往返旋轉而使清掃裝置500之清掃毛刷502通過之次數比其他區域更多。 Of course, it is also possible to clean the medicine injection tank 208 throughout the entire circumference after the operation in the distributed arrangement mode, but it is recommended that the area where the powder was installed or the area where the powder was installed be more carefully compared with other areas or parts. Clean it up. For example, it may be considered to adjust the rotation speed of the distribution plate 201 so that the cleaning brush 502 of the cleaning device 500 stays in the area where the powder is provided or the place where the powder has been set for a longer time, or the distribution plate 201 is rotated back and forth to make the cleaning device The cleaning brush 502 of 500 passed more times than other areas.

又，以上說明之實施形態中，以對同一患者投予之散劑進行分包為前提進行說明，各散劑群之藥劑量均相同。 In the embodiment described above, the premise is that the powders administered to the same patient are subcontracted, and the powder doses of the powder groups are the same.

然而，本發明並不限定於該使用方法，亦可同時對複數名患者投予之藥劑進行分包。 However, the present invention is not limited to this method of use, and it is also possible to subcontract pharmaceuticals administered by a plurality of patients at the same time.

例如，如圖4所示，第1散劑群(散劑27)係針對3歲之A患者所開處方者，藥劑量為0.3g。相對於此，第2散劑群(散劑28)係針對6歲之B患者所開處方者，藥劑量為0.8g。 For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the first powder group (Powder 27) is prescribed for a 3-year-old patient A, and the dose is 0.3 g. In contrast, the second powder group (Powder 28) is prescribed for a 6-year-old patient B, and the dose is 0.8 g.

於同時進行針對複數名患者之處方之情形時，於下游側之藥劑包裝裝置410中，對包裝袋標註如「A患者用」、「B患者用」之區分患者名或服用時期等之印字，如此標示以使藥劑師不會產生投藥錯誤。 When the prescription for a plurality of patients is performed at the same time, in the pharmaceutical packaging device 410 on the downstream side, the packaging bag is marked with a print distinguishing the patient name or the period of use such as "for patient A" and "for patient B", Mark it so that the pharmacist will not make a dosing error.

又，亦可集中開有同一種類之藥劑之處方箋，而一次分包複數名患者之散劑。 In addition, the prescriptions of the same type of medicament can be concentrated, and the powders of multiple patients can be subcontracted at one time.

藉由本實施形態之分藥裝置1，亦可應對量不均勻處方而包裝散劑。 With the medicine dispensing device 1 according to this embodiment, powders can also be packaged in response to uneven amounts of prescriptions.

該情形時之情況與圖4相同，因此併用圖4對應對量不均勻處方之方法進行說明。 In this case, the situation is the same as that in FIG. 4, and therefore the method of formulating the non-uniform amount corresponding to FIG. 4 will be described together.

例如，於應對如早服用量1.2克、中服用量2.4克、晚服用量1.2克之不均勻處方而包裝散劑之情形時，於使分配盤201靜止之狀態下，自藥劑容器2對分配盤201排出早服用量1.2克之藥劑。更具體而言，將藥劑容器2設置於容器載置裝置3之振動台20，使振動台20振動並且監視藥劑容器2之重量，當散劑之總掉落量成為早服用量之1.2克時，使振動台20之振動停止。以此種方式形成之第1散劑群(散劑27)為早服用量之藥劑。 For example, when the powder is packaged in a non-uniform prescription such as an early dose of 1.2 grams, a medium dose of 2.4 grams, and a late dose of 1.2 grams, the dispensing tray 201 is kept stationary, and the dispensing tray 201 is placed on the dispensing tray 201 Eliminate the 1.2 g of medicine taken early. More specifically, the medicament container 2 is set on the vibration table 20 of the container mounting device 3, the vibration table 20 is vibrated and the weight of the medicament container 2 is monitored. When the total drop amount of the powder medicine becomes 1.2 g of the early dose, The vibration of the shaking table 20 is stopped. The first powder group (Powder 27) formed in this manner is a drug that is taken in an early dose.

然後，繼續使分配盤201略微旋轉後，使分配盤201停止，自藥劑容器2對分配盤201排出中服用量2.4克之藥劑。即，將使振動台20振動之時間等設為不同，從而使自藥劑容器2對分配盤供給之一次服用量之散劑之量針對每個服用時期而個別地變化。以此種方式形成之第2散劑群(散劑28)為中服用量之藥劑。 Then, after slightly rotating the dispensing tray 201, the dispensing tray 201 is stopped, and the medicine taken in an amount of 2.4 g is discharged from the medicine container 2 to the dispensing tray 201. That is, the time and the like for vibrating the vibration table 20 are set to be different, so that the amount of the powdered medicine once supplied from the medicine container 2 to the dispensing plate is changed individually for each administration period. The second powder group (Powder 28) formed in this manner is a medium-dose medicine.

藉由同樣之步驟形成晚服用量之散劑群(未圖示)。其結果為，於分配盤201中，混合存在有不同量之散劑群。其後之步驟係如上所述，將散劑27、28依序投入至藥劑投入開口241，並藉由藥劑包裝裝置410進行包裝。 By the same procedure, a powder group (not shown) of a late dose is formed. As a result, different amounts of powder groups are mixed in the distribution plate 201. The subsequent steps are as described above. The powders 27 and 28 are sequentially put into the medicine input opening 241 and packaged by the medicine packaging device 410.

於下游側之藥劑包裝裝置410中，對包裝袋標註如「早服用」、「中服用」之區分服用時期等之印字。 In the pharmaceutical packaging device 410 on the downstream side, the packaging bag is marked with a print such as "early taking" and "medium taking" to distinguish the taking period.

於上述實施形態中，列舉於一次服用量之包裝中封入一種散劑之情形為例進行說明，但亦可於一次服用量之包裝中同時封入複數種散劑。 In the above-mentioned embodiment, the case where one powder is enclosed in a package for a single dose is taken as an example for description, but a plurality of powders may be simultaneously sealed in a package for a single dose.

於在一次服用量之包裝中同時封入複數種散劑之情形時，藉由混合模式而使分藥裝置1運轉。再者，混合模式係分散配置模式之一種形態。 In the case where multiple powders are enclosed at the same time in the packaging of a single dose, In the mixing mode, the medicine dispensing device 1 is operated. Furthermore, the hybrid mode is a form of the distributed arrangement mode.

以下，對於混合模式，一面參照圖10至13一面進行說明。 Hereinafter, the mixing mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13.

為了方便說明，將分配盤201假想地劃分為A區域、B區域、C區域。又，於本實施形態中，使用3台容器載置裝置3，且於各容器載置裝置3設置藥劑容器2。為了方便說明，將3個藥劑容器2區分為藥劑容器2x、2y、2z。於各藥劑容器2x、2y、2z中收容有不同之散劑。為了便於理解，而以自左上向右下傾斜之斜線表示藥劑容器2x中收容之散劑X，以自右上向左下傾斜之斜線表示藥劑容器2y中收容之散劑Y，且以空白框表示藥劑容器2z中收容之散劑X。 For convenience of explanation, the distribution tray 201 is virtually divided into an A area, a B area, and a C area. Further, in this embodiment, three container mounting devices 3 are used, and a medicine container 2 is provided in each container mounting device 3. For convenience of explanation, the three medicine containers 2 are divided into medicine containers 2x, 2y, and 2z. Different medicines are contained in each of the medicine containers 2x, 2y, and 2z. For ease of understanding, the powder X contained in the medicine container 2x is indicated by a slanted line inclined from the upper left to the lower right, and the powder Y contained in the medicine container 2y is indicated by a slanted line inclined from the upper right to the lower left, and the medicine container 2z is indicated by a blank frame Powder X contained within.

圖10係早服用量、中服用量、晚服用量之一天量，分包為3包之例，且各包裝內之散劑X之量相同。又，各包裝內之散劑Y之量亦相同。進而，各包裝內之散劑Z之量亦相同。為了便於圖示，各包裝內之散劑X之量、散劑Y之量及散劑Z之量表示為相同，但實際上該等之量不同。 FIG. 10 is an example of a daily dose of an early dose, a medium dose, and a late dose. The sub-package is an example of 3 packages, and the amount of powder X in each package is the same. The amount of powder Y in each package is also the same. Furthermore, the amount of powder Z in each package is also the same. For the convenience of illustration, the amounts of powder X, powder Y, and powder Z in each package are expressed as the same, but the amounts are actually different.

於該情形時，如圖10之階段(1)所示，以使分配盤201之A區域來到藥劑容器2z之正下方之位置之方式旋轉分配盤201，於該位置使分配盤201之旋轉停止。 In this case, as shown in stage (1) of FIG. 10, the distribution tray 201 is rotated so that the area A of the distribution tray 201 comes to a position directly below the medicine container 2z, and the distribution tray 201 is rotated at this position. stop.

然後，於使分配盤201靜止之狀態下，自藥劑容器2z對分配盤201排出藥劑Z。更具體而言，使設置有藥劑容器2z之容器載置裝置3之振動台20振動。 Then, while the dispensing tray 201 is stationary, the medicine Z is discharged from the medicine container 2z to the dispensing tray 201. More specifically, the vibration table 20 of the container mounting device 3 provided with the medicine container 2z is vibrated.

又，繼振動開始後測定藥劑容器2z之重量。其間，監視藥劑容器2z之重量，於散劑Z之總掉落量成為一次服用量之重量時，使振動台20之振動停止。 The weight of the medicine container 2z was measured after the start of the vibration. In the meantime, the weight of the medicine container 2z was monitored, and when the total amount of powder Z dropped to the weight of a single dose, the vibration of the vibration table 20 was stopped.

然後，繼續使分配盤201略微旋轉，如圖10之階段(2)所示，於藥劑容器2z之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之B區域，且藥劑容器2y之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之A區域的狀態下使分配盤201之旋轉停止。 Then, continue to slightly rotate the dispensing tray 201. As shown in stage (2) of FIG. 10, there is a region B of the dispensing tray 201 at a position directly below the medicine container 2z, and the medicine container 2y is positive. When the area A of the distribution tray 201 exists in the lower position, the rotation of the distribution tray 201 is stopped.

然後，於使分配盤201靜止之狀態下，自藥劑容器2y及藥劑容器2z對分配盤201排出藥劑Z、藥劑Y。 Then, while the distribution tray 201 is stationary, the medicine Z and the medicine Y are discharged from the medicine container 2y and the medicine container 2z to the distribution tray 201.

其結果為，於A區域，於在先前之步驟中掉落之藥劑Z上，堆積自藥劑容器2y掉落之藥劑Y。 As a result, in the area A, the medicine Y dropped from the medicine container 2y is deposited on the medicine Z dropped in the previous step.

又，於分配盤201之B區域，藥劑Z自藥劑容器2z掉落。 In the area B of the dispensing tray 201, the medicine Z is dropped from the medicine container 2z.

然後，繼續使分配盤201進一步略微旋轉，如圖10之階段(3)所示，於藥劑容器2z之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之C區域，藥劑容器2y之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之B區域，且藥劑容器2x之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之A區域的狀態下，使分配盤201之旋轉停止。 Then, continue to slightly rotate the dispensing tray 201. As shown in stage (3) of FIG. 10, there is a region C of the dispensing tray 201 at a position directly below the medicine container 2z, and a dispensing tray at a position directly below the medicine container 2y. The area B of 201 and the area A immediately below the medicine container 2x exist in the area A of the distribution tray 201, and the rotation of the distribution tray 201 is stopped.

然後，於使分配盤201靜止之狀態下，自藥劑容器2x、藥劑容器2y及藥劑容器2z對分配盤201排出藥劑Z、藥劑Y、藥劑X。 Then, while the distribution tray 201 is stationary, the medicines Z, Y, and X are discharged from the medicine container 2x, the medicine container 2y, and the medicine container 2z to the distribution tray 201.

其結果為，於A區域中，於在先前之步驟中掉落之藥劑Z、Y上，進而堆積自藥劑容器2x掉落之藥劑X。 As a result, in the area A, the medicines Z and Y dropped in the previous step are piled up, and the medicines X dropped from the medicine container 2x are piled up.

又，於B區域中，於在先前之步驟中掉落之藥劑Z上，堆積自藥劑容器2y掉落之藥劑Y。 In the area B, the medicine Y dropped from the medicine container 2y is stacked on the medicine Z dropped in the previous step.

進而，於分配盤201之C區域，藥劑Z自藥劑容器2z掉落。 Further, in the area C of the dispensing tray 201, the medicine Z is dropped from the medicine container 2z.

然後，繼續使分配盤201進一步略微旋轉，如圖10之階段(4)所示，於藥劑容器2z之正下方之位置不存在分配盤201之A、B、C之任一區域，藥劑容器2y之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之C區域，藥劑容器2x之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之B區域的狀態下，使分配盤201之旋轉停止。 Then, continue to slightly rotate the dispensing tray 201. As shown in stage (4) of FIG. 10, there is no region A, B, or C of the dispensing tray 201 at the position directly below the medicine container 2z, and the medicine container 2y In the position immediately below the area C of the dispensing tray 201, and in the position immediately below the medicine container 2x, the area B of the dispensing tray 201 exists, and the rotation of the dispensing tray 201 is stopped.

又，A區域離開各藥劑容器2x。 The area A is separated from each medicine container 2x.

然後，於使分配盤201靜止之狀態下，自藥劑容器2x及藥劑容器2y對分配盤201排出藥劑Y、藥劑X。 Then, while the distribution tray 201 is stationary, the medicine Y and the medicine X are discharged from the medicine container 2x and the medicine container 2y to the distribution tray 201.

其結果為，於B區域，於在先前之步驟中掉落之藥劑Z、Y上，進而堆積自藥劑容器2x掉落之藥劑X。 As a result, in the area B, on the medicines Z and Y dropped in the previous step, the medicines X dropped from the medicine container 2x are piled up.

又，於C區域，於在先前之步驟中掉落之藥劑Z上，堆積自藥劑容器2y掉落之藥劑Y。 In the area C, the medicine Y dropped from the medicine container 2y is stacked on the medicine Z dropped in the previous step.

然後，繼續使分配盤201進一步略微旋轉，如圖10之階段(5)所示，於藥劑容器2z、2y之正下方之位置不存在分配盤201之A、B、C之任一區域，且藥劑容器2x之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之C區域的狀態下使分配盤201之旋轉停止。 Then, continue to slightly rotate the dispensing tray 201. As shown in stage (5) of FIG. 10, there is no region A, B, or C of the dispensing tray 201 at a position directly below the medicine container 2z, 2y, and The rotation of the dispensing tray 201 is stopped in a state where the area C of the dispensing tray 201 exists at a position directly below the medicine container 2x.

又，A區域與B區域離開各藥劑容器2x。 The areas A and B are separated from each medicine container 2x.

然後，於使分配盤201靜止之狀態下，自藥劑容器2x對分配盤201排出藥劑X。 Then, while the dispensing tray 201 is stationary, the medicine X is discharged from the medicine container 2x to the dispensing tray 201.

其結果為，於C區域，於在先前之步驟中掉落之藥劑Z、Y上，進而堆積自藥劑容器2x掉落之藥劑X。 As a result, in the area C, on the medicines Z and Y dropped in the previous step, the medicines X dropped from the medicine container 2x are piled up.

如此，於分配盤201之A區域、B區域、C區域，分別形成散劑X、Y、Z堆積而成之混合藥劑群31、32、33。 In this way, in the A area, the B area, and the C area of the distribution plate 201, mixed drug groups 31, 32, and 33 formed by stacking powders X, Y, and Z are formed, respectively.

後續步驟與上述通常之分散配置模式之動作相同，使分配盤201旋轉而將最初之混合藥劑群31、32、33逐個刮集，使刮集板609旋轉，藉由刮出板607抄起藥劑使其自分配盤201排出，將各藥劑群投入至藥劑投入開口241，並藉由藥劑包裝裝置410進行包裝。 The subsequent steps are the same as the operations in the above-mentioned general distributed arrangement mode. The distribution tray 201 is rotated to scrape the first mixed medicine group 31, 32, 33 one by one, the scraper plate 609 is rotated, and the medicine is picked up by the scraper plate 607. It is discharged from the dispensing tray 201, and each medicine group is put into the medicine input opening 241, and is packaged by the medicine packaging device 410.

於以上說明之實施形態中，表示於各包裝中封入相同量之散劑X、Y、Z之情形，但亦可使包裝之內容個別地變化。即，藉由本實施形態之分藥裝置1，亦可應對質不均勻處方而包裝散劑。 In the embodiment described above, the same amount of powders X, Y, and Z are enclosed in each package, but the contents of the package may be individually changed. In other words, with the medicine dispensing device 1 of this embodiment, powders can be packaged in response to uneven quality prescriptions.

例如，亦可製作於早服用量之包裝中封入散劑X、Y、Z，於中服用量之包裝中僅封入散劑Z，且於晚服用量之包裝中封入散劑X、Y的3服用量之包裝。 For example, powder X, Y, and Z can be enclosed in an early-dose package, only powder Z can be enclosed in a medium-dose package, and three doses of powder X, Y can be enclosed in a late-dose package. package.

例如將A區域設為早服用量，將B區域設為中服用量，且將C區域設為晚服用量而形成混合藥劑群35、36、37。 For example, set area A as an early dose, area B as a medium dose, and area C as It was set as a late dose, and the mixed medicine group 35, 36, and 37 was formed.

於該情形時，如圖11所示，於階段(3)，省略自藥劑容器2y、2z掉落藥劑，而防止藥劑Y掉落至B區域(中服用量)，又，防止藥劑Z掉落至C區域(晚服用量)。又，於階段(4)，省略自藥劑容器2x掉落藥劑，而防止藥劑X掉落至B區域(中服用量)。 In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, in step (3), dropping the medicine from the medicine containers 2y and 2z is omitted, and medicine Y is prevented from falling into the area B (medium dose), and medicine Z is prevented from falling. To area C (late dose). In step (4), dropping the medicine from the medicine container 2x is omitted, and medicine X is prevented from falling into the area B (medium dose).

其結果為，於A區域，形成包含散劑X、Y、Z之混合藥劑群35，於B區域，形成僅散劑Z之藥劑群36。又，於C區域，形成散劑X、Y之混合藥劑群37。 As a result, in the area A, a mixed medicine group 35 containing powders X, Y, and Z is formed, and in the area B, a medicine group 36 containing powders Z is formed. In the area C, a mixed medicine group 37 of powders X and Y is formed.

後續步驟與上述通常之分散配置模式之動作相同。 The subsequent steps are the same as the operations of the above-mentioned general distributed configuration mode.

又，亦可個別地變更包裝中內置之藥劑之量。 In addition, the amount of the medicine contained in the package may be changed individually.

例如，亦可進行如下等分包，即，於一天之服用量中，均封入散劑X、Y、Z，但於中服用量中，與其他相比散劑Y之處方量較多。即，亦可同時封入複數種散劑，進而應對量不均勻處方而包裝散劑。 For example, it is also possible to perform equal sub-packaging in which the powder X, Y, and Z are enclosed in the daily dose, but the powder Y has a larger amount than the other doses in the medium dose. That is, a plurality of powders may be enclosed at the same time, and the powders may be packaged in response to uneven amounts of prescription.

於該情形時，圖12所示，於階段(3)，使自藥劑容器2y之藥劑掉落量變多。其結果為，於分配盤201之A區域、B區域、C區域分別形成散劑X、Y、Z堆積而成之混合藥劑群45、46、47，但B區域與其他區域相比散劑Y之量堆積得更多。 In this case, as shown in FIG. 12, in step (3), the amount of medicine dropped from the medicine container 2y is increased. As a result, mixed medicine groups 45, 46, and 47 of powder X, Y, and Z were formed in areas A, B, and C of the distribution plate 201, respectively, but the amount of powder Y in the area B compared with other areas Stacked up more.

圖10至圖12所示之例均揭示了使分配盤201向同一方向旋轉而進行分包的方法，但亦可使分配盤201向正反兩方向旋轉而形成混合藥劑群。 The examples shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 each disclose a method of performing subcontracting by rotating the distribution plate 201 in the same direction, but the distribution plate 201 may also be rotated in both directions to form a mixed medicine group.

圖13表示使分配盤201向正反兩方向旋轉而形成混合藥劑群之情形時的實施形態。 FIG. 13 shows an embodiment when the distribution tray 201 is rotated in the forward and reverse directions to form a mixed medicine group.

於該情形時，於圖13之階段(1)，成為藥劑容器2x之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之A區域，藥劑容器2y之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之B區域，且藥劑容器2z之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之C區域的狀態。 In this case, at stage (1) of FIG. 13, there is an area A of the distribution tray 201 at a position directly below the medicine container 2x, and an area B of the distribution tray 201 exists at a position directly below the medicine container 2y, and the medicine container There is a C area of the distribution plate 201 directly below the 2z status.

然後，自各藥劑容器2x、2y、2z同時使散劑掉落。其結果為，散劑X掉落至A區域，散劑Y掉落至B區域，且散劑Z掉落至C區域。 Then, the powder is dropped simultaneously from each of the medicine containers 2x, 2y, and 2z. As a result, powder X dropped to the area A, powder Y dropped to the area B, and powder Z dropped to the area C.

然後，繼續使分配盤201略微向正方向旋轉，如圖13之階段(2)所示，成為藥劑容器2x之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之B區域，藥劑容器2y之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之C區域，且藥劑容器2z之正下方之位置不存在任一區域的狀態。 Then, continue to slightly rotate the dispensing tray 201 in the positive direction. As shown in stage (2) of FIG. 13, there is a region B of the dispensing tray 201 at a position directly below the medicine container 2x, and a position directly below the medicine container 2y. The state of the area C of the distribution tray 201 and there is no area in the position directly below the medicine container 2z.

然後，自各藥劑容器2x、2y同時使散劑掉落。其結果為，於B區域，於在先前之步驟中掉落之藥劑Y上，堆積自藥劑容器2x掉落之藥劑X。又，於C區域，於在先前之步驟中掉落之藥劑z上，堆積自藥劑容器2y掉落之藥劑Y。 Then, the powder is dropped from each of the medicine containers 2x and 2y at the same time. As a result, in the area B, the medicine X dropped from the medicine container 2x is stacked on the medicine Y dropped in the previous step. In the area C, the medicine Y dropped from the medicine container 2y is stacked on the medicine z dropped in the previous step.

然後，繼續使分配盤201進一步向略微正方向旋轉，如圖13之階段(3)所示，成為藥劑容器2x之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之C區域的狀態。 Then, the distribution tray 201 is further rotated in a slightly positive direction. As shown in stage (3) of FIG. 13, a state in which the area C of the distribution tray 201 exists in the position directly below the medicine container 2x.

然後，自藥劑容器2x使散劑掉落。其結果為，於C區域，於在先前之步驟中掉落之藥劑Z、Y上堆積自藥劑容器2x掉落之藥劑X。 Then, the powder is dropped from the medicine container 2x. As a result, in the area C, the medicines X dropped from the medicine container 2x are accumulated on the medicines Z and Y dropped in the previous step.

然後，繼續使分配盤201稍大幅地向反方向旋轉，如圖13之階段(4)所示，於藥劑容器2y之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之A區域，且藥劑容器2z之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之B區域的狀態下使分配盤201之旋轉停止。 Then, continue to slightly rotate the dispensing tray 201 in the opposite direction. As shown in stage (4) of FIG. 13, there is an area A of the dispensing tray 201 at a position directly below the medicine container 2y, and directly below the medicine container 2z. When the position B exists in the area B of the distribution tray 201, the rotation of the distribution tray 201 is stopped.

然後，於使分配盤201靜止之狀態下，自藥劑容器2y及藥劑容器2z對分配盤201排出藥劑Y、Z。 Then, while the distribution tray 201 is stationary, the medicines Y and Z are discharged from the medicine container 2y and the medicine container 2z to the distribution tray 201.

其結果為，於B區域，於在先前之步驟中掉落之藥劑Y、X上，堆積自藥劑容器2z掉落之藥劑Z。又，於A區域，於在先前之步驟中掉落之藥劑X上，堆積自藥劑容器2y掉落之藥劑Y。 As a result, in the area B, the medicines Z dropped from the medicine container 2z are stacked on the medicines Y and X dropped in the previous step. In the area A, the medicine Y dropped from the medicine container 2y is stacked on the medicine X dropped in the previous step.

然後，繼續使分配盤201進一步略微向反方向旋轉，如圖13之階段(5)所示，於藥劑容器2z之正下方之位置存在分配盤201之A區域的狀態下使分配盤201之旋轉停止。 Then, continue to rotate the distribution plate 201 slightly further in the opposite direction, as shown in FIG. 13 As shown in paragraph (5), the rotation of the distribution tray 201 is stopped in a state where the area A of the distribution tray 201 exists at a position directly below the medicine container 2z.

然後，於使分配盤201靜止之狀態下，自藥劑容器2z對分配盤201排出藥劑Z。 Then, while the dispensing tray 201 is stationary, the medicine Z is discharged from the medicine container 2z to the dispensing tray 201.

其結果為，於A區域，於在先前之步驟中掉落之藥劑X、Y上，堆積自藥劑容器2z掉落之藥劑Z。 As a result, in the area A, the medicines Z dropped from the medicine container 2z are stacked on the medicines X and Y dropped in the previous step.

如此，於分配盤201之A區域、B區域、C區域分別形成散劑X、Y、Z堆積而成之混合藥劑群55、56、57。 In this way, in the A area, the B area, and the C area of the distribution plate 201, mixed drug groups 55, 56, and 57 in which powders X, Y, and Z are stacked are formed, respectively.

於以上說明實施形態中，亦形成3群混合散劑群，而進行3服用量之分包，但對於分包之個數為任意，可為一個分包，亦可為10個以上。 In the embodiment described above, three groups of mixed powders are also formed, and subcontracting of 3 doses is performed, but the number of subcontracting is arbitrary, and may be one subcontracting or 10 or more.

又，於以上說明之實施形態中，於同一區域內，在先掉落之藥劑上堆積新掉落之藥劑，但並非必須堆積藥劑，只要使其等集中掉落至接近之區域即可。 Moreover, in the embodiment described above, newly dropped medicines are stacked on the medicines that dropped earlier in the same area, but the medicines do not have to be piled up, as long as they are concentrated and dropped to the close area.

即，於分散配置模式(包含混合模式)下，具有使分配盤201旋轉，而藉由刮集板609將藥劑刮集的步驟，因此只要使複數種藥劑集中於接近之區域，即可刮集複數種藥劑，而一併刮出。 That is, in the distributed arrangement mode (including the mixing mode), there is a step of rotating the dispensing tray 201 and scraping the medicine by the scraping plate 609. Therefore, as long as a plurality of medicines are concentrated in the close area, the scraping can be carried out. Multiple medicines are scraped together.

於上述實施形態中，藉由容器載置裝置3與藥劑容器2而構成一組給藥器5，且採用監視散劑掉落量之構成。然而，本發明並不限定於該構成，例如亦可使用如先前技術所示之於槽910下設置未圖示之壓電元件而使槽910振動的構造之給粉器906。 In the above-mentioned embodiment, a set of the applicator 5 is constituted by the container mounting device 3 and the medicine container 2, and a structure for monitoring the amount of powder drop is adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, as shown in the prior art, a powder feeder 906 having a structure in which a piezoelectric element (not shown) is provided under the tank 910 to vibrate the tank 910 may be used.

於該情形時，藥劑師量出特定量之散劑，將該散劑投入至料斗905而使其掉落至分配盤912內。 In this case, the pharmacist measures a specific amount of powder and puts the powder into the hopper 905 to drop it into the distribution tray 912.

又，作為本發明之應進一步解決之課題，可列舉於以分散配置模式運轉之情形時，藥劑之掉落量變得不穩定之顧慮。 In addition, as a problem to be further solved by the present invention, there is a concern that the amount of medicine dropped becomes unstable when it is operated in a distributed arrangement mode.

即，於本發明中，於以分散配置模式運轉之情形時，使容器載置裝置3振動而自藥劑容器2排出藥劑，當特定量之排出結束時，使容器載置裝置3之振動停止，進而，於經過固定時間後使容器載置裝置3振動而自藥劑容器2排出藥劑。 That is, in the present invention, when the container mounting device 3 is operated in a distributed arrangement mode, the container mounting device 3 is vibrated and the medicine is discharged from the drug container 2. When the specific amount of discharge is completed, the vibration of the container mounting device 3 is stopped. Furthermore, after a fixed time has elapsed, the container mounting device 3 is vibrated to discharge the medicine from the medicine container 2.

此處，對藥劑容器2內之藥劑之動作進行研究，藥劑容器2係以縱向姿勢被保管，而內部之藥劑係以縱向姿勢為基準集中於容器底之部位，遠離藥劑排出口。 Here, the action of the medicament in the medicament container 2 is studied. The medicament container 2 is stored in a vertical posture, and the internal medicament is concentrated on the bottom of the container based on the vertical posture, away from the drug discharge port.

而且，當容器載置裝置3開始振動時，如圖6所示，內部之藥劑緩慢地朝向藥劑排出口前進，最終自藥劑排出部8掉落。而且，藥劑於前進時被平整為層狀。 When the container mounting device 3 starts to vibrate, as shown in FIG. 6, the internal medicine slowly advances toward the medicine discharge port, and finally falls from the medicine discharge unit 8. Moreover, the medicine is flattened into a layered shape as it advances.

然而，於第二次排出時，藥劑之前端部分已經到達藥劑排出部8。因此，第一次排出與第二次以後之排出的排出條件不同。 However, at the second discharge, the leading end portion of the medicine has reached the medicine discharge portion 8. Therefore, the discharge conditions for the first discharge and the discharge after the second discharge are different.

作為解決該問題之手段，考慮於第二次以後之排出開始時，改變振動模式而使容器載置裝置3進行動作，使藥劑暫時向容器底之部位移動。 As a means to solve this problem, it is considered that when the second and subsequent discharges are started, the vibration mode is changed to operate the container mounting device 3 to temporarily move the medicine to the bottom of the container.

又，亦可於第二次以後之排出開始時，藉由容器移動器件700之手部707保持藥劑容器2而使其暫時成為縱向姿勢，或使藥劑排出部8向上傾斜，其後再安裝藥劑容器2。藉由經過該步驟，而可使藥劑之前端部分後退，而第二次以後亦以相同排出條件排出藥劑，從而可實現高精度之分散配置。 Alternatively, at the beginning of the second and subsequent discharges, the medicine container 2 may be temporarily held in the vertical posture by holding the medicine container 2 by the hand 707 of the container moving device 700, or the medicine discharge portion 8 may be tilted upward, and the medicine may be installed afterwards. Container 2. By going through this step, the front end portion of the medicine can be retracted, and the medicine can be discharged under the same discharge conditions for the second and subsequent times, so that a highly accurate dispersion arrangement can be achieved.

於上述實施形態中，於以分散配置模式自藥劑容器2對分配盤201投入藥劑時，使分配盤201之旋轉停止而進行，但亦可一面使分配盤201低速旋轉一面投入藥劑。 In the above-mentioned embodiment, when the medicine is poured into the dispensing tray 201 from the medicine container 2 in the distributed arrangement mode, the rotation of the dispensing tray 201 is stopped, but the medicine may be injected while the dispensing tray 201 is rotated at a low speed.

Claims

一種分藥裝置，其具有：給藥器，其排出散劑；分配盤，其藉由動力而旋轉；刮出裝置，其刮出已投入至分配盤之散劑；及藥劑包裝裝置；且自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑，藉由刮出裝置將分配盤上之散劑按一次服用量逐次地刮出並投入藥劑包裝裝置，而按一次服用量逐次地包裝散劑；且該分藥裝置之特徵在於：上述給藥器可監視散劑之排出量而排出所需量之散劑，且能夠以分散配置模式運轉，該分散配置模式係自給藥器以按一次服用量逐次地對分配盤供給散劑，其間使分配盤停止或旋轉而將散劑以按一次服用量逐次地隔開間隔地配置於分配盤上。A medicine dispensing device includes: an applicator that discharges powder; a distribution plate that is rotated by power; a scraping device that scrapes powder that has been put into the distribution plate; and a medicine packaging device; and a self-administering device The powder is supplied to the distribution tray, and the powder on the distribution tray is scraped out by the scraping device and put into the medicine packaging device one by one, and the powder is packed one by one. The characteristics of the medicine dispensing device are: The above-mentioned applicator can monitor the discharged amount of the powder and discharge the required amount of powder, and can operate in a dispersive arrangement mode in which the powder is supplied from the applicator to the dispensing tray one by one in order to dispense the medicine in the meantime. The disc is stopped or rotated, and the powder is placed on the dispensing disc at intervals with a single dose.

如請求項1之分藥裝置，其中於分散配置模式下，當自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑時使分配盤之旋轉停止，當自給藥器將一次服用量之散劑供給至分配盤時，暫時地停止自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑，其後，使分配盤旋轉特定角度，進而其後，重新開始自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑，反覆進行該一連串動作。For example, the medicine dispensing device of claim 1, in the distributed configuration mode, the rotation of the distribution disc is stopped when the powder is supplied from the dispenser to the distribution plate, and when the powder is supplied from the dispenser to the distribution plate at a time, temporarily The supply of powder to the distribution plate from the applicator is stopped, and thereafter, the distribution plate is rotated by a specific angle, and thereafter, the supply of powder to the distribution plate from the applicator is restarted, and the series of operations are repeated.

如請求項1或2之分藥裝置，其中上述給藥器包含藥劑容器、及本體裝置，上述藥劑容器相對於本體裝置裝卸自如，上述藥劑容器具有排出藥劑之藥劑排出部，本體裝置具有振動台、使振動台振動之加振器件、將藥劑容器暫時地固定於振動台之容器保持器件、及直接地或間接地測定藥劑容器之重量的重量測定器件；且可將藥劑容器載置於振動台，藉由容器保持器件將藥劑容器固定於振動台，使振動台振動而自藥劑排出部逐次少量地排出散劑，並藉由重量測定器件而檢測散劑之排出量。For example, the medicine dispensing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the medicine administering device includes a medicine container and a main body device, and the medicine container is freely detachable from the main body device. Vibrating device for vibrating the vibration table, container holding device for temporarily fixing the medicine container to the vibration table, and weight measuring device for directly or indirectly measuring the weight of the medicine container; and the medicine container can be placed on the shaking table The medicine container is fixed to the shaking table by the container holding device, the shaking table is vibrated, and the powder is sequentially discharged from the medicine discharge part in small amounts, and the discharge amount of the powder is detected by the weight measuring device.

如請求項3之分藥裝置，其中於該分藥裝置之內部設置容器保管裝置，進而設置有容器移動器件，可藉由容器移動器件而自容器保管裝置取出特定之藥劑容器並載置於振動台，自藥劑容器排出散劑並投入至分配盤，藉由刮出裝置而將已投入至分配盤之散劑刮出並送至藥劑包裝區域側，藉由藥劑包裝裝置而包裝藥劑，且可藉由容器移動器件而將排出結束之藥劑容器返回至容器保管裝置。For example, the medicine dispensing device of claim 3, wherein a container storage device is provided inside the medicine dispensing device, and further, a container moving device is provided, and the specific medicine container can be taken out of the container storage device by the container moving device and placed on the vibration Dispensing powder from the medicine container and placing it on the distribution tray. The powder that has been thrown into the distribution tray is scraped out by the scraping device and sent to the side of the medicine packaging area. The medicine is packaged by the medicine packaging device. The container moving device returns the discharged medicine container to the container storage device.

一種分藥裝置，其具有：分配盤，其藉由動力而旋轉；刮出裝置，其刮出已投入至分配盤之散劑；及藥劑包裝裝置；且對分配盤供給散劑，藉由刮出裝置將分配盤上之散劑刮出並投入至藥劑包裝裝置，且按一次服用量逐次地包裝散劑；且該分藥裝置之特徵在於：能夠以分散配置模式運轉，該分散配置模式係按一次服用量逐次地或僅按一次服用量對分配盤供給散劑，其間使分配盤停止或旋轉而於分配盤上形成一個或複數個散劑群，於分配盤上且上述散劑群之周向兩側形成不存在散劑之空間區域，且藉由刮出裝置而刮出上述散劑群並將其投入至藥劑包裝裝置。A medicine dispensing device includes: a distribution plate that rotates by power; a scraping device that scrapes powder that has been put into the distribution plate; and a medicine packaging device; and that supplies powder to the distribution plate by the scraping device The powder on the distribution tray is scraped out and put into the medicine packaging device, and the powder is packaged one by one according to the dosage; and the medicine dispensing device is characterized in that it can operate in a distributed configuration mode, which is based on one dosage. Supply the powder to the distribution plate one by one or only by the dose, during which the distribution plate is stopped or rotated to form one or more powder groups on the distribution plate, and there is no existence on the distribution plate and the two sides of the powder group in the circumferential direction The space area of the powder, and the powder group is scraped out by the scraping device and put into the medicine packaging device.

如請求項1、2、5中任一項之分藥裝置，其具有清掃分配盤之清掃裝置，於以分散配置模式進行運轉後，藉由清掃裝置而清掃分配盤時，至少清掃存在過散劑之部位或區域。For example, the medicine dispensing device according to any one of claims 1, 2, and 5, which has a cleaning device for cleaning the distribution tray. When the distribution tray is cleaned by the cleaning device after being operated in a decentralized arrangement mode, at least the presence of the excessive powder is swept. Location or area.

如請求項1、2、5任一項之分藥裝置，其中於分散配置模式下，可使對分配盤供給之一次服用量之散劑之量個別地變化，且可使複數配置於分配盤上之一次服用量之散劑群中混合存在不同量之散劑群。For example, the medicine dispensing device according to any one of claims 1, 2, and 5, in the distributed configuration mode, the amount of powder to be supplied to the dispensing tray at one time can be individually changed, and plural can be arranged on the dispensing tray. There are different amounts of powder groups mixed in the powder group at one time.

如請求項1、2、5中任一項之分藥裝置，其具有複數個給藥器，且作為分散配置模式下之動作之一，有混合模式，於混合模式下，將自一個給藥器排出之散劑與自其他給藥器排出之散劑供給至分配盤之相同部位或接近之部位，將自一個給藥器排出之散劑與自其他給藥器排出之散劑設為一個混合藥劑群，一併藉由刮出裝置刮出。For example, the medicine dispensing device of any one of claims 1, 2, and 5, which has a plurality of applicators, and as one of the actions in the distributed configuration mode, there is a mixed mode, and in the mixed mode, one drug is administered from one. The powder discharged from the dispenser and the powder discharged from other dispensers are supplied to the same or close to the distribution plate, and the powder discharged from one dispenser and the powder discharged from other dispensers are set as a mixed medicine group. It is scraped out by the scraping device together.

如請求項8之分藥裝置，其中於混合模式下，可個別地變更要被驅動之給藥器、與自給藥器排出之散劑之量，從而形成混合狀態不同之混合藥劑群。For example, in the medicine dispensing device of claim 8, in the mixing mode, the amount of the medicine to be driven and the amount of powder discharged from the medicine can be individually changed to form a mixed medicine group with a different mixing state.

如請求項8之分藥裝置，其中於混合模式下，可執行同時使複數個給藥器進行動作之同時排出動作，其後，使分配盤旋轉固定角度，使與先用於排出之給藥器不同的給藥器相對地接近先排出之散劑附近，從而自已接近之給藥器排出散劑。If the medicine dispensing device of item 8 is requested, in the mixed mode, a simultaneous discharge operation of a plurality of applicators can be performed at the same time, and thereafter, the distribution plate is rotated by a fixed angle to make the medicine used for discharge first. The different applicators are relatively close to the powder to be discharged first, so that the powder is discharged from the approaching applicator.

如請求項8之分藥裝置，其中可使分配盤反向旋轉，且於混合模式下，可自給藥器排出散劑而將散劑配置於分配盤之複數個部位，其後，使分配盤反向旋轉，使與先用於排出之給藥器不同的給藥器相對地接近先配置之散劑附近，從而自已接近之給藥器排出散劑。If the medicine dispensing device of item 8 is requested, the distribution plate can be rotated in the reverse direction, and in the mixing mode, the powder can be discharged from the applicator and the powder can be arranged in a plurality of positions on the distribution plate. After that, the distribution plate is reversed Rotate the applicator, which is different from the applicator used for ejection, to the vicinity of the previously arranged powder, so as to eject the powder from the approaching applicator.

一種分藥方法，其特徵在於：其係使用分藥裝置而分裝藥劑之分藥方法，該分藥裝置具備：給藥器，其排出散劑；分配盤，其藉由動力而旋轉；刮出裝置，其刮出已投入至分配盤之散劑；及藥劑包裝裝置；且該分藥方法係按一次服用量逐次地對分配盤供給散劑，其間使分配盤停止或旋轉而將散劑群按一次服用量逐次地隔開間隔地分散配置於分配盤上，藉由刮出裝置而將分散配置之散劑群逐群地刮出並送至藥劑包裝區域側，藉由藥劑包裝裝置而將藥劑按一次服用量逐次地包裝並排出。A medicine dispensing method, characterized in that it is a medicine dispensing method for dispensing medicines using a medicine dispensing device, which comprises: an applicator, which discharges powder; a distribution plate, which is rotated by power; and scraped out A device for scraping out the powder that has been put into the distribution plate; and a medicine packaging device; and the medicine dispensing method is to sequentially supply powder to the distribution plate according to a single dose, during which the distribution plate is stopped or rotated to take the powder group in one shot The amount is dispersed and arranged on the distribution plate at intervals, and the dispersed powder group is scraped out by the scraping device and sent to the side of the medicine packaging area. The medicine is taken by the medicine packaging device at a time. The quantity is packed and discharged successively.

如請求項12之分藥方法，其中於自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑時，使分配盤之旋轉停止或使其以極低速旋轉，當自給藥器將一次服用量之散劑供給至分配盤時，暫時地停止自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑，其後，使分配盤旋轉特定角度，進而其後，重新開始自給藥器對分配盤供給散劑，反覆進行該一連串動作。The medicine dispensing method according to claim 12, wherein when the powder is supplied from the dispenser to the distribution plate, the rotation of the distribution plate is stopped or rotated at a very low speed, and when the powder is supplied from the dispenser to the distribution plate at a time Then, the supply of powder to the distribution plate from the applicator is temporarily stopped, and thereafter, the distribution plate is rotated by a specific angle, and thereafter, the supply of powder to the distribution plate from the applicator is restarted, and the series of operations are repeatedly performed.

如請求項12或13之分藥方法，其中於分配盤上形成複數個散劑群，上述散劑群均為同一患者應服用之散劑。If the method of dispensing medicines of item 12 or 13 is requested, wherein a plurality of powder groups are formed on the distribution plate, the above powder groups are powders that should be taken by the same patient.

如請求項12或13之分藥方法，其中於分配盤上形成複數個散劑群，於該散劑群中混合存在有不同患者應服用之散劑群。For example, if the method of claim 12 or 13 is used, a plurality of powder groups are formed on the distribution plate, and powder groups to be taken by different patients are mixed in the powder group.

如請求項12或13任一項之分藥方法，其中使自給藥器排出之一次服用量之散劑之量變化，從而使形成於分配盤上之複數個散劑群中混合存在不同量之散劑群。The medicine dispensing method according to any one of claim 12 or 13, wherein the amount of powdered powder discharged at one time from the dispenser is changed so that powdered powder groups of different amounts are mixed in a plurality of powdered powder groups formed on the distribution plate. .

如請求項12或13任一項之分藥方法，其使用複數個給藥器，且將自一個給藥器排出之散劑與自其他給藥器排出之散劑供給至分配盤之相同部位或接近之部位，將自一個給藥器排出之散劑與自其他給藥器排出之散劑設為一個混合散劑群，一併藉由刮出裝置刮出。If the dispensing method of any one of claims 12 or 13 uses a plurality of applicators, the powder discharged from one applicator and the powder discharged from other applicators are supplied to the same part of or close to the distribution plate In this part, the powder discharged from one applicator and the powder discharged from other applicators are set as a mixed powder group, and they are scraped out by a scraping device.

如請求項17之分藥方法，其中自給藥器排出散劑並將散劑配置於分配盤之複數個部位，其後使分配盤反向旋轉，使與先用於排出之給藥器不同的給藥器相對地接近先配置之散劑附近，從而自已接近之給藥器排出散劑。The medicine dispensing method according to claim 17, wherein the powder is discharged from the dispenser and the powder is arranged in a plurality of positions on the distribution plate, and then the distribution plate is rotated in the reverse direction to make the medicine different from the medicine used for the discharge. The dispenser is relatively close to the vicinity of the powder, and the powder is discharged from the approaching dispenser.

如請求項17之分藥方法，其中個別地變更要被驅動之給藥器、與自給藥器排出之散劑之量，從而形成混合狀態不同之混合藥劑群。For example, the medicine dispensing method according to item 17, wherein the amount of the medicine to be driven and the amount of powder discharged from the medicine are individually changed, thereby forming a mixed medicine group having a different mixing state.