A press-through packaging system and method for a kit
By attaching labels to medicine boxes, pressing and positioning them, and sealing them with plastic, the problem of relying on manual labor for drug packaging quality monitoring has been solved, realizing an automated and accurate drug packaging process, and improving efficiency and quality control.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202310998742.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-08-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-08-09
AI Technical Summary
Currently, drug packaging quality monitoring relies on manual labor, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and ineffective, lacking effective quality control methods.
The system uses an import module to attach labels to the medicine box, an overlay module to form a single-layer medicine box package, a positioning module for pressing and positioning, RFID tags and scanning components for location verification, and finally a sealing module for outer sealing to ensure the flatness and accuracy of the packaging.
It has enabled automated quality monitoring of pharmaceutical packaging, improved the efficiency and accuracy of the packaging process, reduced manual intervention, and ensured the flatness of the medicine box packaging and the reliability of label positioning.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to a compression packaging system and method for medicine boxes. Background Technology
[0002] Pharmaceutical packaging refers to the materials used to manufacture packaging containers, packaging decoration, packaging printing, packaging transportation, etc., to meet the product packaging requirements. It includes major packaging materials such as metals, plastics, glass, ceramics, paper, bamboo, wild mushrooms, natural fibers, chemical fibers, and composite materials, as well as auxiliary materials such as coatings, adhesives, strapping, decoration, and printing materials.
[0003] Currently, most pharmaceutical packaging uses basic packaging to directly package the product, and then the basic packaging is placed inside the box. During the packaging process, various labels are needed to identify and count the boxes. The main problem at present is the poor ability to monitor the quality of pharmaceutical packaging. To a large extent, problems are still found and located manually, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and ineffective. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this application proposes a pillbox compression packaging system, comprising the following modules: an import module for importing pillboxes and affixing labels to predetermined positions on the pillboxes; a stacking module for stacking the labeled pillboxes to obtain a single-layer pillbox package; a positioning module for pressing and positioning the periphery of the pillbox package to obtain a pillbox package with accurate positioning; and a sealing module for applying an outer plastic seal to the outside of the positioned pillbox package. This application achieves a single-layer pillbox package by affixing labels to the pillboxes, then performs compression and positioning to ensure a flat, integrated structure, and finally uses the sealing module for outer plastic sealing, thus guaranteeing the flatness of the pillbox package during sealing.
[0005] Preferably, the predetermined position is located on the side of the medicine box facing outwards.
[0006] Preferably, the predetermined positions and labels are all set as rectangles.
[0007] Preferably, the predetermined position is determined as follows: a plurality of positioning points are sequentially set from left to right, and a predetermined position consistent with the shape of the label is formed by extending outward from the positioning points as the center, and the angle between the predetermined position and the horizontal direction is recorded. The position of the positioning points and the angle are used as the recorded data of the predetermined position. This application uses the predetermined position to attach the label, which enables the label to perform both recording and positioning functions. Based on its relative position, it can be located and the condition can be identified when tilting or abnormal spacing between adjacent components occurs.
[0008] Preferably, the tag is an RFID tag.
[0009] Preferably, the positioning module is further provided with a scanning component, which is used to scan the side of the already positioned medicine box to obtain a scanned image with a label. The scanned image is binarized to obtain the label position data and the distance between the labels. Generally, the distance between the positioning points is recorded. Then, the position data is compared with the recorded data to obtain the difference data between the two. If the difference data exceeds the difference threshold, the positioning module is used to continue pressing and positioning.
[0010] Preferably, the RFID tag contains its own serial number, the location of its positioning point, and the included angle. After the scanning component scans the RFID tag, it obtains the tag's serial number and then records the data accordingly. This application utilizes RFID tags not only for their inherent functions but also to record the tag's shape and location, thus enabling mutual verification and expanding the verification capabilities of the tag.
[0011] Preferably, the difference threshold is 95% of the original data.
[0012] On the other hand, a method for compressing and packaging medicine boxes is also disclosed, including the following steps:
[0013] Insert the medicine box and affix a label to the designated position on the medicine box;
[0014] The labeled medicine boxes are stacked together to obtain a single-layer medicine box package;
[0015] The periphery of the medicine box is pressed and positioned to obtain a medicine box with accurate positioning;
[0016] The outer plastic seal is applied to the outside of the already positioned medicine box.
[0017] Preferably, the method further includes a step of re-inspecting the medicine box package after crimping and positioning, wherein the re-inspection is performed in the following manner:
[0018] The label is placed on the outside side of the medicine box; the predetermined position is determined as follows: several positioning points are set sequentially from left to right, and the predetermined position is formed by extending outward from the positioning points as the center, which is consistent with the shape of the label. The angle between the predetermined position and the horizontal direction is recorded, and the position and angle of the positioning points are used as the recorded data of the predetermined position.
[0019] The side of the already positioned medicine box is scanned to obtain a scanned image with the label. The scanned image is binarized to obtain the label's position data. The position data is then compared with the recorded data to obtain the difference data between the two. If the difference data exceeds the difference threshold, the pressing and positioning process continues until the requirements are met before the outer plastic sealing packaging is performed.
[0020] This application can bring the following beneficial effects:
[0021] 1. This application obtains a single-layer medicine box package by setting a label on the medicine box, then performs crimping and positioning to make the whole package flat and integrated, and then uses a plastic sealing module for outer plastic sealing to ensure the flatness of the medicine box package during plastic sealing.
[0022] 2. This application attaches the label by setting a predetermined position, which enables the label to not only serve a recording function but also a positioning function. Based on its relative position, it can be located and the condition can be identified when tilting or the spacing between adjacent components is abnormal.
[0023] 3. This application uses RFID tags, which not only fulfill the inherent function of RFID tags, but also record the tag's shape and location, thus enabling mutual verification and expanding the verification capabilities of the tags. Attached Figure Description
[0024] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of Example 1;
[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of Example 2. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To clearly illustrate the technical features of this solution, the following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will be provided.
[0028] In the first embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, a method for compressing and packaging a medicine box includes the following steps:
[0029] S101 will insert the medicine box and affix a label to the designated position on the medicine box;
[0030] The predetermined position is located on the side of the medicine box facing outwards.
[0031] The predetermined positions and labels are all set to rectangles.
[0032] The predetermined location is determined in the following manner:
[0033] Several positioning points are set sequentially from left to right. The positioning points are used as the center to extend outward to form a predetermined position that matches the shape of the label. The angle between the predetermined position and the horizontal direction is recorded. The position of the positioning points and the angle are used as the recorded data of the predetermined position.
[0034] The tag is an RFID tag.
[0035] The RFID tag contains its own number, the location of the positioning point, and the included angle. After the scanning component scans the RFID tag, it obtains the tag's number and then obtains the recorded data accordingly.
[0036] S102 stacks the labeled medicine boxes together to obtain a single-layer medicine box package;
[0037] S103 presses and positions the periphery of the medicine box package to obtain a medicine box package with accurate positioning;
[0038] It also has a scanning operation, which scans the side of the already positioned medicine box to obtain a scanned image with the label. The scanned image is binarized to obtain the label position data and the distance between the labels. The position data is then compared with the recorded data to obtain the difference data between the two. If the difference data exceeds the difference threshold, the positioning module is used to continue pressing and positioning until the requirements are met before the outer plastic sealing packaging is performed.
[0039] The difference threshold is 95% of the original data.
[0040] S104 provides an outer plastic seal on the outside of the already positioned medicine box package.
[0041] In the second embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, a compression packaging system for medicine boxes includes the following modules:
[0042] Import module 201 is used to import medicine boxes and affix labels to predetermined positions on the medicine boxes;
[0043] The predetermined position is located on the side of the medicine box facing outwards.
[0044] The predetermined positions and labels are all set to rectangles.
[0045] The predetermined location is determined in the following manner:
[0046] Several positioning points are set sequentially from left to right. The positioning points are used as the center to extend outward to form a predetermined position that matches the shape of the label. The angle between the predetermined position and the horizontal direction is recorded. The position of the positioning points and the angle are used as the recorded data of the predetermined position.
[0047] The tag is an RFID tag.
[0048] The RFID tag contains its own number, the location of the positioning point, and the included angle. After the scanning component scans the RFID tag, it obtains the tag's number and then obtains the recorded data accordingly.
[0049] The stacking module 202 is used to stack medicine boxes with labels attached to obtain a single-layer medicine box package;
[0050] The positioning module 203 is used to press and position the periphery of the medicine box to obtain a medicine box with accurate positioning;
[0051] The positioning module is also equipped with a scanning component, which is used to scan the side of the already positioned medicine box to obtain a scanned image with the label. The scanned image is binarized to obtain the label position data and the distance between the labels. The position data is then compared with the recorded data to obtain the difference data between the two. If the difference data exceeds the difference threshold, the positioning module is used to continue pressing and positioning.
[0052] The difference threshold is 95% of the original data.
[0053] The sealing module 204 is used to set the outer sealing packaging on the outside of the already positioned medicine box package.
[0054] The above are merely embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.
Claims
1. A compression packaging system for medicine boxes, characterized in that: Includes the following modules: The import module is used to import medicine boxes and affix labels to predetermined positions on the medicine boxes; The stacking module is used to stack labeled medicine boxes to obtain a single-layer medicine box package; The positioning module is used to press and position the periphery of the medicine box to obtain a medicine box with accurate positioning; A sealing module is used to attach an outer plastic seal to the outside of a pre-positioned medicine box package; The predetermined position is located on the side of the medicine box facing outwards; both the predetermined position and the label are rectangular. The predetermined location is determined in the following manner: Several positioning points are set sequentially from left to right. The positioning points are used as the center to extend outward to form a predetermined position that is consistent with the shape of the label. The angle between the predetermined position and the horizontal direction is recorded. The position and angle of the positioning points are used as the recorded data of the predetermined position. The tag is an RFID tag; The positioning module is also equipped with a scanning component, which is used to scan the side of the already positioned medicine box to obtain a scanned image with the label. The scanned image is binarized to obtain the label position data and the distance between the labels. The position data is then compared with the recorded data to obtain the difference data between the two. If the difference data exceeds the difference threshold, the positioning module is used to continue pressing and positioning.
2. The compression packaging system for a medicine box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The RFID tag contains its own number, the location of the positioning point, and the included angle. After the scanning component scans the RFID tag, it obtains the tag's number and then obtains the recorded data accordingly.
3. The compression packaging system for a medicine box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The difference threshold is 95% of the original data.
4. A compression packaging method using the compression packaging system for a medicine box according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: Insert the medicine box and affix a label to the designated position on the medicine box; The labeled medicine boxes are stacked together to obtain a single-layer medicine box package; The periphery of the medicine box is pressed and positioned to obtain a medicine box with accurate positioning; The outer plastic seal is applied to the outside of the already positioned medicine box.
5. The method for compressing and packaging a medicine box according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a step of re-inspecting the medicine box package after crimping and positioning, and the re-inspection is carried out in the following manner: The label is placed on the outside side of the medicine box; the predetermined position is determined as follows: several positioning points are set sequentially from left to right, and the predetermined position is formed by extending outward from the positioning points as the center, which is consistent with the shape of the label. The angle between the predetermined position and the horizontal direction is recorded, and the position and angle of the positioning points are used as the recorded data of the predetermined position. The side of the already positioned medicine box is scanned to obtain a scanned image with the label. The scanned image is binarized to obtain the label's position data. The position data is then compared with the recorded data to obtain the difference data between the two. If the difference data exceeds the difference threshold, the pressing and positioning process continues until the requirements are met before the outer plastic sealing packaging is performed.
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