Rotary pill bottle

Abstract

The invention provides a rotary pill bottle and relates to the field of medicine packaging, the rotary pill bottle comprises a bottle body and a bottle cap assembly, pills are contained in the bottle body, the bottle cap assembly is arranged on the bottle body, the rotary pill bottle is characterized in that the bottle cap assembly comprises a sleeve and a sliding block ascending and descending in the sleeve, the sleeve is provided with a rotary structure and a connecting structure, and the connecting structure is arranged on the sleeve. The rotating structure comprises a spiral sliding groove and a top cover, the sliding block slides in the spiral sliding groove, the connecting structure is an external thread arranged at the lower end of the sleeve, and the top cover rotates to drive the sliding block to ascend and descend and open or close the pill channel. The medicine discharging hole can be closed and opened, operation is easy and convenient, a large number of pills can be effectively prevented from being scattered during medicine taking, the medicine discharging hole can be completely sealed when the medicine discharging hole is not used, an inlet and an outlet of the medicine guiding groove are completely sealed, the pills are effectively prevented from being affected with damp, oxidized and the like, the quality and the medicine effect of the pills are guaranteed, and the quality guarantee period of the medicine is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a rotating pill bottle, which can achieve accurate medicine taking and good sealing effect through a unique bottle cap component design, and solve the problems of traditional pill bottles in terms of medicine taking convenience, dosage control and sealing. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the pharmaceutical industry, the pharmaceutical packaging box industry has also shown a steady growth trend. According to relevant data, the market size of my country's pharmaceutical packaging industry has continued to expand in recent years, and the growth rate has remained at a high level. This is mainly due to the growth in the scale of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and the improvement of residents' health awareness.

[0003] Traditional pill bottles have many inconveniences in the process of taking medicine. For example, when opening the bottle cap, the pills in the bottle are likely to scatter in large quantities, making it difficult to achieve quantitative medicine taking. In addition, it is difficult to ensure the sealing, which easily leads to problems such as the pills getting damp and deteriorating, affecting the quality and use effect of the medicine. For example, common pill bottles are open bottles that need to unscrew the cap, or flip-top bottles. When taking such bottles, the medicine will be exposed to the air and absorb moisture in the air. In addition, the desiccant originally used to ensure a dry environment (if not discarded) will absorb a large amount of moisture in the air, which increases the humidity in the medicine bottle and provides favorable conditions for bacterial reproduction. Microorganisms and pollutants accumulated in the dust above the bottle may directly contact the medicine.

[0004] Therefore, it is of great practical significance to develop a pill bottle that can conveniently and accurately take medicine and has good sealing performance and sustainable use. Summary of the invention

[0005] 1. Technical issues to be solved

[0006] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a rotating pill bottle, which solves the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0007] (II) Technical solution

[0008] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention is implemented by the following technical scheme: a rotating pill bottle, comprising a bottle body and a bottle cap assembly, wherein pills are placed in the bottle body, and the bottle cap assembly is arranged on the bottle body: the bottle cap assembly comprises a sleeve, the lower end of the sleeve is threadedly connected to the upper end of the bottle body, and this connection mode is convenient for the installation and removal of the bottle cap assembly, and convenient for cleaning the bottle body and replenishing pills, a plug is arranged at the lower end of the sleeve, and a medicine outlet hole is arranged on the plug, and the medicine outlet hole is a channel for the pills to flow out, and the size and position of the medicine outlet hole are designed after being optimized, which can not only ensure the smooth passage of the pills, but also control the outflow speed of the pills to a certain extent. A group of spiral grooves are arranged on the outer circumference of the sleeve, and a slider is arranged in the sleeve for lifting and lowering, and a support rod is arranged on the outer circumference of the slider, which is slidably connected in the spiral groove, and when the bottle cap assembly is rotated, the slider will rise and fall with the movement of the support rod in the spiral groove. The sleeve is slidably connected to the top cover, and the inner wall of the top cover has a group of vertical slide grooves. The support rod of the slider slides in the vertical slide grooves. This design enables the top cover to drive the slider to stably rise and fall in the sleeve when it rotates. A medicine guide groove is provided in the slider, and the inlet and outlet of the medicine guide groove are arranged vertically. The support rod is driven to rise and fall in the threaded slide groove by rotating the top cover, thereby driving the slider to rise and fall on the top cover, closing and opening the medicine outlet hole, and realizing the sealing and medicine taking of pills. When the slider rises, the inlet of the medicine guide groove is aligned with the medicine outlet hole, and the pills can enter the medicine guide groove from the medicine outlet hole, and then pour out from the outlet of the medicine guide groove to realize medicine taking; when the slider descends, the medicine guide groove is staggered with the medicine outlet hole, and the medicine outlet hole is sealed by a stopper, which ensures the sealing of the pill bottle.

[0009] Preferably, a limit stopper is provided at the upper end of the spiral slide, and a confirmation stopper is provided at the lower end.

[0010] Preferably, a transverse rail is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve, and a sliding column is provided on the inner side of the corresponding top cover, and the sliding column is slidably connected in the transverse rail.

[0011] Preferably, the plug has two medicine outlet holes, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the plug.

[0012] Preferably, a mark is provided on the top cover corresponding to the outlet of the drug guiding groove.

[0013] Preferably, a group of positioning grooves are provided on the plug, and a positioning block is provided in the corresponding sleeve, and the plug is fixed on the positioning block through the positioning grooves.

[0014] It also includes a locking mechanism, which includes a vertical rail arranged on the horizontal rail, a lower edge is arranged at the lower end of the outer side of the sleeve, an upper edge is arranged on the inner side of the top cover, a spring is arranged between the lower edge and the lower edge, and the spring is sleeved outside the sleeve.

[0015] Preferably, the transverse rail is a plurality of sections circumferentially arranged outside the circumference of the sleeve, and the top of the vertical rail is closed to prevent the sliding post from sliding upward out of the vertical rail.

[0016] (III) Beneficial effects

[0017] The present invention provides a rotating pill bottle. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The rotary pill bottle of the present invention drives the slider to rise and fall by rotating the top cover, thereby closing and opening the medicine outlet hole. The operation is simple and convenient, and can effectively prevent a large number of pills from scattering when taking medicine, so that the user can accurately take out the required number of pills.

[0019] Unique sealing structure: The lifting and lowering coordination of the slider and the sleeve ensures that the pill bottle has good sealing performance when not taking medicine. The medicine outlet can be completely sealed when not in use. The outlet of the medicine guide groove of the slider is completely sealed by the side of the top cover, which effectively prevents the pills from moisture and oxidation, ensures the quality and efficacy of the pills, and extends the shelf life of the medicines.

[0020] The overall structure is reasonably designed, the components are closely matched, it is easy to produce and assemble, and has good market application prospects.

[0021] Considering that children may accidentally take medicine by turning the top cover out of curiosity, a locking structure can be set on the top cover. The medicine can only be taken out when the top cover is pressed and rotated at the same time, preventing children from opening the top cover to take medicine at will and improving the safety of the pill bottle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the storage state structure of a rotating pill bottle of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a rotating pill bottle in a rotating out state of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of parts of a rotating pill bottle of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the upper and lower buckle structure of a spiral slideway of a rotating pill bottle of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a stopper structure of a rotating pill bottle of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a slider of a rotating pill bottle of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover structure of a rotating pill bottle of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 The present invention is a schematic diagram of a locking structure of a rotating pill bottle.

[0030] In the figure: 1. bottle body; 2. bottle cap assembly; 21. sleeve; 22. slider; 23. spiral slide; 24. top cover; 25. support rod; 26. vertical slide; 3. plug; 4. medicine outlet hole; 5. medicine guide groove; 6. limit buckle; 7. horizontal rail; 8. slide column; 9. mark; 10. positioning groove; 11. vertical rail; 12. lower edge; 13. upper edge; 14. spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The embodiment of the present invention provides a rotating pill bottle, such as Figure 1-7 As shown, compared with the traditional rotary vacuum bottle, the inner bottle is connected to the slider 22, which moves up and down with the slider 22 during rotation, and wastes a lot of bottom space. In this regard, the present invention makes an overall simplification in structure, ensures the sealing performance of the medicine inside the bottle body 1, and adopts a screw-out design, so that the user can pour out the pills by gently rotating it;

[0032] It comprises a bottle body 1 and a bottle cap assembly 2, wherein the bottle body 1 contains pills.

[0033] The material can be glass, food-grade plastic or other materials that meet the requirements of pharmaceutical packaging, and have certain strength and stability to ensure the safety of pills during storage and transportation. According to the design requirements, select appropriate materials, such as glass or food-grade plastic, and use blow molding, injection molding and other processes to manufacture the bottle body 1. During the manufacturing process, strictly control the dimensional accuracy and surface quality of the bottle body 1 to ensure that the strength and sealing of the bottle body 1 meet the pharmaceutical packaging standards. Perform quality inspections on the manufactured bottle body 1, including compression tests, sealing tests, etc., to ensure that the bottle body 1 has no cracks, leaks and other defects;

[0034] In terms of design appearance, the bottle body 1 of the present invention can adopt a gradient frosted green bottle body 1. This color selection not only gives people a fresh and natural feeling, but also improves the texture of the bottle through the gradient of color levels and the matching of the metallic top cover 24. By avoiding the metallic luster and frosted texture, it highlights the exquisiteness and high-end of the product.

[0035] The bottle cap assembly 2 is arranged on the bottle body 1, and is characterized in that: the bottle cap assembly 2 comprises a sleeve 21, the lower end of the sleeve 21 is threadedly connected to the upper end of the bottle body 1, and the lower end of the sleeve 21 is threadedly connected to the upper end of the bottle body 1. This connection method ensures a tight connection between the bottle cap assembly 2 and the bottle body 1, and is convenient for disassembly and installation.

[0036] The sleeve 21 is manufactured by injection molding. When designing the mold, the dimensions of the thread, the spiral groove 23 and the installation position of the plug 3 are accurately set. The accuracy of the thread is ensured so that the sleeve 21 can be tightly connected to the bottle body 1; the shape and size of the spiral groove 23 must ensure that the support rod 25 can slide smoothly therein. After manufacturing, the sleeve 21 is subjected to dimensional inspection and quality inspection to ensure that it meets the design requirements.

[0037] A plug 3 is provided at the lower end of the sleeve 21, and a medicine outlet hole 4 is provided on the plug 3. The size of the medicine outlet hole 4 is precisely designed according to the size of the pills to ensure that only one pill can pass through at a time, so as to achieve accurate medicine extraction. The production of the plug 3: According to the size inside the sleeve 21, a matching plug 3 is produced. The plug 3 is made of a material with certain elasticity and sealing properties, such as rubber or silicone. The medicine outlet hole 4 is precisely processed on the plug 3, and the diameter of the medicine outlet hole 4 is designed according to the diameter of the pills to ensure that the pills can pass through smoothly and only one pill can pass through at a time.

[0038] The outer circumference of the sleeve 21 is provided with a group of spiral grooves 23, which provide a track for the lifting and lowering movement of the slider 22. The slider 22 is lifted and lowered in the sleeve 21, and the outer circumference of the slider 22 is provided with a support rod 25 which is slidably connected in the spiral groove 23. When the support rod 25 moves in the spiral groove 23, it drives the slider 22 to do lifting and lowering movement in the sleeve 21. The slider 22 and the support rod 25 are made by: the slider 22 and the support rod 25 are integrally formed by injection molding process to ensure the connection strength between the support rod 25 and the slider 22. The size of the support rod 25 should match the spiral groove 23 to ensure its stability and accuracy when sliding in the groove. A drug guiding groove 5 is processed inside the support rod 25. The shape and size of the drug guiding groove 5 are to ensure that the pills can pass smoothly, and during the rising and falling process of the slider 22, the drug guiding groove 5 and the drug outlet hole 4 can be accurately aligned and staggered. The inner wall of the drug guiding groove 5 can be designed to be smoother to reduce the adhesion of drug residues. In addition, the inner wall of the drug guiding groove 5 is treated with a special smooth coating, and the drug residues are more easily washed away by water during cleaning.

[0039] The sleeve 21 is externally slidably connected to the top cover 24. The inner wall of the top cover 24 has a set of vertical slide grooves 26. The support rod 25 of the slider 22 slides in the vertical slide grooves 26. The top cover 24 is manufactured: When manufacturing the top cover 24, it is necessary to ensure that the connection structure between its inner wall and the support rod 25 is accurate. The shape design of the top cover 24 should take ergonomics into consideration to facilitate the patient's grip and rotation. Anti-slip patterns can be set on the surface of the top cover 24 to increase friction and make rotation easier.

[0040] The slider 22 is provided with a medicine guide groove 5, the inlet and outlet of the medicine guide groove 5 are arranged vertically, and the medicine guide groove 5 is opened on the side of the slider 22. By rotating the top cover 24, the support rod 25 is driven to rise and fall in the threaded slide groove, thereby driving the slider 22 to rise and fall on the top cover 24, closing and opening the medicine outlet hole 4, and realizing the sealing and medicine taking of the pills. The side medicine outlet and rotating hidden structure solve the problem of pill exposure and pollution, and also bring convenience to opening. The small medicine outlet hole 4 slows down the speed of pouring out the medicine, which is convenient for quantitative medicine taking, and also reduces the exposed area of ​​the medicine.

[0041] Preferably, a limit snap-in is provided at the upper end of the spiral slide groove 23, and a confirmation snap-in is provided at the lower end. The limit snap-in at the upper end and the confirmation snap-in at the lower end both make the top cover 24 feel better when rotating relative to the bottle body 1, indicating that it has been rotated into place.

[0042] Preferably, a transverse rail 7 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve 21 , and a sliding column 8 is correspondingly provided on the inner side of the top cover 24 , and the sliding column 8 is slidably connected in the transverse rail 7 .

[0043] Preferably, the plug 3 has two medicine outlet holes 4 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the plug 3 .

[0044] Since the side pouring outlet will face downward when pouring, and the pouring position cannot be located, it is preferred that a mark 9 is provided on the top cover 24 corresponding to the outlet of the drug guiding groove 5 to enhance the visual prompt.

[0045] Preferably, a group of positioning grooves 10 are provided on the plug 3 , and a positioning block is provided in the corresponding sleeve 21 , and the plug 3 is fixed on the positioning block through the positioning grooves 10 .

[0046] In addition, the size and shape of the medicine outlet hole 4 are adapted to the size and shape of the pills to control the outflow speed and quantity of the pills.

[0047] The sizes of the inlet and outlet of the drug guiding groove 5 are optimized to ensure that the pills can pass through smoothly without being blocked.

[0048] The pitch and inclination angle of the spiral slide groove 23 are precisely designed to ensure that the slider 22 can be smoothly lifted and lowered in the sleeve 21, thereby realizing accurate opening and closing of the medicine outlet 4.

[0049] The outer surface of the top cover 24 is provided with anti-slip textures to facilitate the user to rotate the top cover 24 .

[0050] When cleaning, the sleeve 21 is unscrewed from the bottle body 1, and then the plug 3 is unscrewed from the bottom of the sleeve 21, so that the inside of the sleeve 21, the plug 3, the slider 22 and the drug guiding groove 5 can be fully cleaned.

[0051] Considering that children may turn the top cover 24 out of curiosity and accidentally take medicine, a locking structure may be provided on the top cover 24 . For example, the medicine taking operation can only be achieved when the top cover 24 is pressed and rotated at the same time, so as to prevent children from opening and taking medicine at will. In the embodiment of the locking structure of this case, the locking structure includes a vertical rail 11 provided on the horizontal rail 7 at the outer circle lower end of the sleeve 21, and a sliding column 8 is provided on the corresponding inner wall of the top cover 24. The sliding column 8 is slidably connected in the horizontal rail 7 and the vertical rail 11. A lower edge 12 is provided at the outer lower end of the sleeve 21, and an upper edge 13 is provided on the inner side of the top cover 24. A spring 14 is provided between the lower edge 12 of the sleeve 21 and the upper edge 13 of the top cover 24. The spring 14 is sleeved outside the sleeve 21. Under normal circumstances, under the action of the elastic force of the spring 14, the sleeve 21 is pushed upward, and the sliding column 8 in the sleeve 21 is pushed in the vertical rail 11, thereby limiting the lateral rotation of the top cover 24. In the working state, the top cover 24 is pressed down, and the top cover 24 and the sliding column 8 are separated from the vertical rail 11 and enter the horizontal rail 7. The top cover 24 is unlocked and can be rotated laterally, thereby raising the slider 22.

[0052] In the above locking structure embodiment, the transverse rail 7 is composed of several sections arranged circumferentially outside the sleeve 21 , and the top of the vertical rail 11 is closed to prevent the slide post 8 from sliding upward out of the vertical rail 11 .

[0053] Application of new materials: The bottle body 1 and the bottle cap assembly 2 are made of materials with self-cleaning function. For example, the use of nanomaterial coating makes the surface of the pill bottle less likely to be stained. Even if there is dust or liquid attached, it can be restored to cleanliness by simply wiping or natural air drying, thus maintaining the hygiene of the pill bottle.

[0054] Working principle:

[0055] Installation operation: First, install the plug 3 at the lower end of the sleeve 21 to ensure that the medicine outlet 4 is positioned accurately. Then install the slider 22 in the sleeve 21 so that the support rod 25 of the slider 22 matches the spiral slide 23. Then, put the top cover 24 outside the sleeve 21 so that the support rod 25 of the slider 22 matches the vertical slide 26 on the inner wall of the top cover 24. Finally, tighten the lower end of the sleeve 21 and the upper end of the bottle body 1 through threaded connection.

[0056] Quality inspection: Conduct a comprehensive quality inspection on the assembled rotating pill bottle. This includes appearance inspection to check whether the bottle body 1 and the bottle cap assembly 2 have any defects, deformation, etc.; rotation test to check whether the top cover 24 rotates flexibly, whether the slider 22 rises and falls smoothly, and whether the alignment and stagger between the medicine guide slot 5 and the medicine outlet 4 are accurate; sealing test, fill the pill bottle with water, turn it upside down for a period of time, and check whether there is any water leakage; medicine taking test, put a certain number of pills in, and take the medicine by rotating the top cover 24 to check whether one pill is taken each time and whether the medicine taking process is smooth. Only products that pass all quality inspections can be sold on the market.

[0057] Medication operation: When you need to take medicine, hold the bottle body 1 and slowly rotate the top cover 24 90 degrees. As the top cover 24 rotates, the support rod 25 of the slider 22 rises in the spiral chute 23, and at the same time, under the restriction of the vertical chute 26, the slider 22 also rises. When the slider 22 rises to a certain position, the inlet of the medicine guide groove 5 is aligned with the medicine outlet hole 4, forming a complete pill channel. The pills in the bottle body 1 will enter the medicine guide groove 5 through the medicine outlet hole 4, and then pour out from the outlet of the medicine guide groove 5 (pour the bottle body 1 more than 90 degrees). According to the required number of pills, control the rotation angle of the top cover 24 to accurately take the medicine.

[0058] Sealing operation: After taking the medicine, the top cover 24 is rotated in the opposite direction, and the slider 22 descends in the spiral slide groove 23 along with the support rod 25. The medicine guiding groove 5 and the medicine outlet hole 4 are gradually staggered until the medicine outlet hole 4 is completely sealed by the plug 3. The plug 3 is squeezed by the slider 22 to complete the sealing effect, thereby ensuring the sealing of the pill bottle and preventing the pills from getting damp and deteriorating.

[0059] In summary: the rotary pill bottle of the present invention drives the slider 22 to rise and fall by rotating the top cover 24, thereby realizing the closing and opening of the medicine outlet 4. The operation is simple and convenient, and can effectively avoid the large amount of pills scattering when taking medicine, so that the user can accurately take out the required number of pills; unique sealing structure: the lifting and lowering coordination of the slider 22 and the sleeve 21 ensures that the pill bottle has good sealing performance in the non-medicine taking state, and can completely seal the medicine outlet 4 when not in use. The outlet of the medicine guide groove 5 of the slider 22 is completely sealed by the side of the top cover 24, which effectively prevents the pills from moisture and oxidation, etc., ensures the quality and efficacy of the pills, and extends the shelf life of the medicines; the overall structural design is reasonable, the various components are closely matched, easy to produce and assemble, and has good market application prospects.

[0060] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A rotating pill bottle, comprising a bottle body (1) and a bottle cap assembly (2), wherein pills are placed in the bottle body (1), and the bottle cap assembly (2) is arranged on the bottle body (1), characterized in that: The bottle cap assembly (2) comprises a sleeve (21) and a slider (22) which is lifted and lowered in the sleeve (21); a rotating structure and a connecting structure are arranged on the sleeve (21); the rotating structure comprises a spiral slide groove (23) and a top cover (24); the slider (22) slides in the spiral slide groove (23); the connecting structure is an external thread arranged at the lower end of the sleeve (21); the slider (22) is lifted and lowered by the rotation of the top cover (24), thereby opening or closing the pill passage.

2. The rotating pill bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the sleeve (21) is threadedly connected to the upper end of the bottle body (1); a plug (3) is arranged at the lower end of the sleeve (21); a medicine outlet hole (4) is provided on the plug (3); a group of 90-degree spiral grooves (23) are provided on the outer circumference of the sleeve (21); a support rod (25) is provided on the outer circumference of the slider (22) and is slidably connected in the spiral groove (23); the sleeve (21) is slidably connected to the top cover (24) outside; the inner wall of the top cover (24) has a A vertical slide groove (26) is formed, and the support rod (25) of the slider (22) slides in the vertical slide groove (26). A medicine guide groove (5) is provided in the slider (22), and the inlet and outlet of the medicine guide groove (5) are arranged vertically. The support rod (25) is driven to rise and fall in the threaded slide groove (23) by rotating the top cover (24), thereby driving the slider (22) to rise and fall on the top cover (24), closing and opening the medicine outlet hole (4) of the plug (3), and realizing the sealing and medicine taking of pills.

3. The rotating pill bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the spiral slide groove (23) are each provided with a limit buckle (6) for determining whether it is rotated into place.

4. The rotating pill bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer peripheral surface of the sleeve (21) is provided with a transverse rail (7), and the inner side of the corresponding top cover (24) is provided with a sliding column (8), and the sliding column (8) is slidably connected in the transverse rail (7).

5. The rotating pill bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug (3) has two medicine outlet holes (4), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the plug (3).

6. The rotating pill bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mark (9) is provided on the top cover (24) corresponding to the outlet of the drug guiding groove (5).

7. The rotating pill bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug (3) is provided with a group of positioning grooves (10), and a positioning block is provided in the corresponding sleeve (21), and the plug (3) is fixed on the positioning block through the positioning grooves (10).

8. The rotating pill bottle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism comprises a vertical rail (11) arranged on the horizontal rail (7), a lower edge (12) is arranged at the lower end of the outer side of the sleeve (21), an upper edge (13) is arranged on the inner side of the top cover (24), a spring (14) is arranged between the lower edge (12) and the lower edge (13), and the spring (14) is sleeved outside the sleeve (21).

9. The rotating pill bottle according to claim 8, characterized in that: The horizontal rail (7) is composed of several sections and is arranged outside the circumference of the sleeve (21). The top of the vertical rail (11) is closed to prevent the sliding column (8) from sliding upward out of the vertical rail (11).

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