Automatic half-piece cutting medicine box and medicine box assembly applied to subpackaging machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic half-piece cutting medicine box and a medicine box assembly applied to a subpackaging machine. The automatic half-piece cutting medicine box comprises a rotary mold core, a main shell, a blade and a medicine outlet component, the rotary mold core is arranged in the main shell; a first annular groove and a plurality of vertical grooves distributed in the annular direction are formed in the side wall of the rotary mold core, and the vertical grooves communicate with the first annular groove. A tablet channel is formed between each vertical groove and the inner wall of the main shell; the blade is fixed to the outer wall of the main shell, and the cutting edge side of the blade extends into the main shell and is located in the first annular groove. The medicine outlet component is arranged in the main shell and located below the blade. The lower portion of the rotary mold core can be connected with an output shaft of a motor of the subpackaging machine, so that the rotary mold core can be driven by the motor to rotate, the blade cuts a tablet in the vertical groove into two half pieces during rotation, instant cutting of the tablet and taking of the half pieces of medicine are achieved, and the problem that the subpackaging machine is difficult to provide the half pieces of medicine is solved. And the automation degree of the subpackaging machine can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medicine packaging machine boxes, and in particular to an automatic half-slice medicine box and medicine box assembly used in packaging machines. Background Technology

[0002] The drug dispensing machine, with automated dispensing technology at its core, achieves precise operation of the entire drug process from "prescription analysis" to "single-dose packaging" through the collaboration of mechanics and intelligent algorithms. Based on preset programs or real-time received electronic medical orders, the equipment automatically identifies the drug type, specifications, and dosage frequency. Using a high-precision robotic arm, a vibration dispensing module, or a vacuum adsorption device, it quickly sorts various tablets, capsules, etc., into individual drug bags according to single-dose dosages (including half tablets and irregularly shaped dosage forms). This technology is particularly suitable for medication management of patients using multiple drugs, patients with complex dosage frequencies (such as morning, noon, and evening), and elderly / hospitalized patients. Through standardized, traceable individual packaging, it significantly reduces the medication error rate (by more than 90% compared to traditional manual methods), while simplifying the nurse verification process and improving medication adherence and medical safety.

[0003] The medicine box of the drug packaging machine is the core module that enables automated packaging. Its design focuses on high-precision adaptability, intelligent interactivity, and safety and reliability, directly determining the packaging efficiency and medication accuracy. The medicine box adopts a modular and detachable structure, allowing it to be detachably installed on the motor base of the packaging machine. The motor base is connected to the main control system of the packaging machine via signal transmission. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to enrich the product variety of medicine boxes for packaging machines and improve their practicality, this utility model provides an automatic half-tablet medicine box and medicine box assembly for use in packaging machines.

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides an automatic half-tablet box for use in a packaging machine, comprising a rotating mold core, a main housing, a blade, and a dispensing port component;

[0006] The rotating mold core is disposed within the main housing;

[0007] The top of the rotating mold core is conical;

[0008] The sidewall of the rotating mold core is provided with a first annular groove and a plurality of vertical grooves distributed in a circumferential direction, and the plurality of vertical grooves are respectively connected to the first annular groove;

[0009] Each of the vertical slots forms a tablet channel between itself and the inner wall of the main housing;

[0010] The blade is fixed to the outer wall of the main housing, and the cutting edge of the blade extends into the main housing and is located in the first annular groove;

[0011] The dispensing port component is disposed within the main housing and located below the blade;

[0012] The lower part of the rotating mold core can be connected to the output shaft of the subcontracting machine's motor, thereby enabling it to rotate under the drive of the motor.

[0013] In one or more optional embodiments, the main housing includes a medicine cup, a mounting cylinder, and a mounting base connected sequentially from top to bottom;

[0014] The rotating mold core includes a rotor and a drive shaft connected vertically.

[0015] The drive shaft is inserted into the mounting base, and the rotor is located inside the mounting cylinder;

[0016] The first annular groove and the plurality of vertical grooves are disposed on the side wall of the rotor, and each of the vertical grooves forms a tablet channel between itself and the inner wall of the mounting cylinder;

[0017] The back of the blade is fixed above the mounting base, the cutting edge extends into the mounting cylinder, and the vertical distance between the blade and the mounting base is equal to the radius of the stored tablet.

[0018] The dispensing port component is disposed within the mounting base.

[0019] In one or more alternative embodiments, a limiting baffle is also included;

[0020] The sidewall of the rotor is also provided with a second annular groove;

[0021] The second annular groove is located above the first annular groove and is connected to the plurality of vertical grooves respectively;

[0022] One end of the limiting baffle is fixed above the mounting base, and the other end extends into the mounting cylinder and is located in the second annular groove;

[0023] The limiting stop is located above the blade;

[0024] The vertical distance between the limiting baffle and the mounting base is equal to the diameter of the stored tablet.

[0025] In one or more alternative embodiments, the limiting baffle is provided with a downwardly inclined first spring at one end near the rotor to apply downward pressure to the tablet being cut.

[0026] In one or more optional embodiments, the limiting baffle is further provided with a downwardly inclined second spring sheet at one end near the rotor to apply downward pressure to the cut upper half of the medicine.

[0027] The blade has a downward-sloping third spring at the tip of its cutting edge to apply downward pressure to the lower half of the medicine after cutting.

[0028] The second and third springs are located above the dispensing part, and the circumferential length of the second spring is greater than that of the third spring, so that the cut lower and upper halves of the medicine can fall out in sequence.

[0029] In one or more alternative embodiments, a side housing is also included;

[0030] The side housing is disposed on the side of the mounting cylinder;

[0031] The blade and the limiting stop are housed within the side housing.

[0032] In one or more alternative embodiments, a limiting clamp is also included;

[0033] The limiting clamp is provided on the portion of the drive shaft that extends out of the mounting base to restrict the vertical movement of the rotating mold core.

[0034] In one or more alternative embodiments, a magnet and an RFID tag are mounted on the bottom of the mounting base;

[0035] The magnet is used to detect whether the medicine box is installed and to initiate RFID tag reading.

[0036] In one or more alternative embodiments, a curved ramp is provided inside the outlet of the drug outlet component.

[0037] In one or more optional embodiments, a top cover is also provided on the main housing;

[0038] The center of the upper cover is provided with a hollowed-out mesh frame that communicates with the interior of the main housing;

[0039] The hollowed-out mesh frame contains desiccant and tablet samples.

[0040] Secondly, this utility model embodiment provides an automatic half-pill medicine box assembly for use in a packaging machine, including the automatic half-pill medicine box for use in a packaging machine and a motor base as described in the first aspect;

[0041] The motor is installed inside the motor base, and the output shaft of the motor is vertically upward;

[0042] The lower part of the rotating mold core is connected to the output shaft of the motor via a transmission connection.

[0043] In one or more alternative embodiments, a dust collection box is also included;

[0044] The motor base is provided with a medicine outlet channel, and the dust collection box is inserted into the medicine outlet channel.

[0045] In one or more alternative embodiments, the dust collection box includes a collection box body and a slide rail fence;

[0046] The slide rail is obliquely arranged inside the collection box body, and a dust collection space is formed between the slide rail and the bottom of the collection box body.

[0047] In one or more optional embodiments, the top of the collection box body is provided with magnetic side wings, and the motor base is correspondingly provided with magnetic fixing components.

[0048] The beneficial effects of the above-mentioned technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this utility model include at least the following:

[0049] This utility model provides an automatic half-tablet dispenser for packaging machines. Tablets slide downwards and to the side of a rotating mold core under gravity, entering a vertically arranged tablet channel. A motor drives the rotating mold core to rotate. When the vertical groove containing the tablets reaches the position of the blade, the blade cuts the tablet in half. The cut half drops out from the dispensing port, thus achieving instant tablet cutting and half-tablet dispensing. This solves the problem of packaging machines struggling to provide half-tablets, helps improve the functionality of packaging machines, increases their automation level, and expands their applicable scenarios. Furthermore, by cutting tablets promptly when half-tablets are needed, it solves the problem of irregular tablet shapes causing dispensing difficulties, and also addresses the waste of powder caused by premature tablet cutting and the difficulty of long-term storage of half-tablets.

[0050] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of this invention can be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the written description and the accompanying drawings.

[0051] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0052] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0053] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the external structure of an automatic half-pill box for use in a packaging machine, provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0054] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating mold core provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0055] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the blade, the limiting piece, and the rotating mold core provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0056] Figure 4 A schematic diagram illustrating the tablet cutting state provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0057] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the blade, the limiting baffle, and the rotor provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0058] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the blade and the medicine outlet component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0059] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting baffle provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0060] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the medicine outlet component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the mounting base provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0062] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of the top cover provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0063] Figure 11 Schematic diagrams of different types of internal gears provided in embodiments of this utility model;

[0064] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic half-pill box assembly for use in a packaging machine, provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the upper structure of the motor base provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0066] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the motor base provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0067] Figure 15 A schematic diagram of the outer structure of the dust collection box provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0068] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of the dust collection box provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0069] Figure label:

[0070] 100. Automatic half-pill box;

[0071] 1. Main housing; 11. Medicine cup; 12. Mounting cylinder; 13. Mounting base; 14. Support column; 2. Rotating mold core; 21. Rotor; 211. First annular groove; 212. Second annular groove; 213. Vertical groove; 22. Drive shaft; 221. Limiting groove; 222. Internal gear; 3. Blade; 31. Third spring; 4. Medicine outlet component; 41. Curved surface ramp; 5. Limiting baffle; 51. Upper baffle; 52. Lower baffle; 521. First spring; 522. Second spring; 6. Side housing; 7. Limiting clamp; 8. Magnet; 9. RFID tag; 10. Top cover; 101. Hollowed-out mesh frame; 102. Pad; 103. Fastener; 104. Receiving plate;

[0072] 200. Motor base; 201. Motor; 2011. Output shaft; 202. Dust collection box; 2021. Collection box body; 2022. Slide rail fence; 2023. Magnetic side wings; 2024. Light outlet; 203. Optical counter; 204. Hall sensor;

[0073] 300. Desiccant; 400. Tablet sample. Detailed Implementation

[0074] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0075] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "far," "near," "front," and "rear," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0076] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0077] The inventors, referring to existing technologies such as CN201420831067.5 (a counting device for an automatic drug dispensing machine) and CN201520943275.9 (a medicine box for a dispensing machine), found that existing medicine boxes only have the functions of dispensing medicine and counting tablets, and cannot handle situations where half a tablet is needed, thus failing to meet the inventors' expectations. Further research revealed that when half a tablet is needed, it needs to be pre-cut and placed in a medicine box customized according to the shape of the half tablet. However, because half tablets have sharp edges, they still have problems with falling out smoothly. Furthermore, the thin film on the surface of the cut tablet is damaged, resulting in continuous powder shedding, which not only leads to waste but also hinders long-term storage. To solve this problem, the inventors attempted to improve the shape of the rotating core of the medicine box and add a vibration damping mechanism, but the results were not ideal. During the research process, it was unexpectedly discovered that cutting the tablet only when half a tablet is needed makes it easier to store the tablet and minimizes powder shedding.

[0078] Based on this, the present invention provides an automatic half-slice medicine box and medicine box assembly for use in a packaging machine, which will be described in detail below through specific embodiments.

[0079] Example 1

[0080] This utility model embodiment provides an automatic half-pill medicine box 100 for use in a packaging machine, see reference. Figures 1-6 As shown, it includes a rotating mold core 2, a main housing 1, a blade 3, and a drug outlet component 4;

[0081] The rotating mold core 2 is disposed inside the main housing 1;

[0082] The top of the rotating mold core 2 is conical;

[0083] The sidewall of the rotating mold core 2 is provided with a first annular groove 211 and a plurality of vertical grooves 213 distributed in a circumferential direction, and the plurality of vertical grooves 213 are respectively connected to the first annular groove 211;

[0084] Each of the vertical grooves 213 forms a tablet channel between itself and the inner wall of the main housing 1;

[0085] The blade 3 is fixed to the outer wall of the main housing 1, and the cutting edge of the blade 3 extends into the main housing 1 and is located in the first annular groove 211;

[0086] The medicine outlet component 4 is disposed inside the main housing 1 and located below the blade 3;

[0087] The lower part of the rotating mold core 2 can be connected to the output shaft 2011 of the motor 201 of the subcontracting machine, so that it can rotate under the drive of the motor 201.

[0088] It should be noted that the automatic tablet cutting box 100 provided in this embodiment is suitable for round tablets, thereby ensuring that the tablets can be cut into two even halves.

[0089] In this embodiment, the width of the vertical groove is designed to accommodate one tablet. After a sufficient amount of tablets are placed in the main housing 1, the tablets will slide down to the side and below the rotating mold core 2 under the action of gravity and enter the tablet channel to be arranged vertically. The rotating mold core 2 is driven to rotate by the motor 201. When the vertical groove 213 containing the tablets rotates to the position of the blade 3, the blade 3 will cut the tablet into two halves. The cut half of the tablet falls out from the dispensing port, thereby realizing the instant cutting and use of the tablet.

[0090] Specifically, refer to Figures 1-5 As shown, the main housing 1 includes a medicine cup 11, a mounting cylinder 12, and a mounting base 13 connected sequentially. The medicine cup 11 is used to store tablets. The rotating mold core 2 includes a rotor 21 and a drive shaft 22 connected sequentially. The drive shaft 22 is inserted into the mounting base 13 and can rotate relative to the mounting base 13. The rotor 21 is located inside the mounting cylinder 12 and can rotate synchronously under the drive of the drive shaft 22. The bottom end of the rotor 21 abuts against the upper surface of the mounting base 13. A first annular groove 211 and multiple vertical grooves 213 are provided on the side wall of the rotor 21. Each vertical groove 213 forms a tablet channel with the inner wall of the mounting cylinder 12. Since the top of the rotor 21 is conical, the tablets will slide down under the action of gravity and enter the tablet channel and be arranged vertically. The back side of the blade 3 is fixed above the mounting base 13, and the cutting edge extends into the mounting cylinder 12. The vertical distance between the blade 3 and the mounting base 13 is the radius of the tablets stored, thereby ensuring that the tablets can be divided into two halves.

[0091] In this embodiment, the dispensing part 4 is disposed inside the mounting base 13, located below the blade 3, to facilitate the dropping out of the cut tablets. Figure 6 The diagram shows the positional relationship between the dispensing port component 4 and the blade 3. The dispensing port of the dispensing port component 4 is an arc shape corresponding to the shape of the rotor 21, so that the upper and lower halves of the cut medicine can fall smoothly into the dispensing port.

[0092] In an optional implementation, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the vertical distance between the blade 3 and the mounting base 13 can be controlled to the radius of the stored tablet. This can be achieved by setting a pad 102 with a height equal to the radius of the stored tablet between the blade 3 and the mounting base 13, and fixing it by using multiple fasteners 103 (such as pins) passing through the blade 3, the pad 102 and the mounting base 13.

[0093] In an optional implementation, refer to Figures 1-7 As shown, the automatic half-tablet box 100 applied to the packaging machine may also include a limiting baffle 5. The limiting baffle 5 is located above the blade 3 and is used to separate the tablet to be cut from other tablets in the same row. Specifically, the side wall of the rotor 21 is also provided with a second annular groove 212, which is located above the first annular groove 211 and communicates with multiple vertical grooves 213 respectively. One end of the limiting baffle 5 is fixed above the mounting base 13, and the other end extends into the mounting cylinder 12 and is located in the second annular groove 212. Furthermore, the vertical distance between the limiting baffle 5 and the mounting base 13 is equal to the diameter of the tablet stored therein, so that the limiting baffle 5 can separate the tablet to be cut at the bottom of a row of tablets from the other tablets above it, effectively avoiding interference from the tablets above and ensuring that the cutting can be carried out smoothly.

[0094] Similarly, refer to Figure 5 As shown, the height of the limiting baffle 5 can be set by placing a pad 102 between the blade 3 and the limiting baffle 5. Repeated details will not be repeated. The blade 3, the limiting baffle 5 and the pad 102 can be provided with multiple through holes on the side away from the rotor 21 for fasteners 103 to pass through.

[0095] In an optional implementation, refer to Figures 2-7As shown, the limiting baffle 5 can be configured as a double-layer baffle. The upper baffle 51 is used to separate the tablet to be cut from other tablets in the same row. The lower baffle 52 is provided with a first spring 521 and a second spring 522 arranged in a downward circumferential direction. When the rotating mold core 2 rotates, the vertical groove 213 passes through the first spring 521 first and then the second spring 522. The first spring 521 is located above the cutting edge of the blade 3 to apply downward pressure to the tablet passing through the blade 3. A receiving piece 104 can be provided below the blade 3. The tablet being cut is located between the first spring 521 and the receiving piece 104, thereby clamping and limiting the tablet being cut vertically to ensure that the tablet does not move up and down and to ensure uniform cutting. A third spring 31 is provided at the end of the cutting edge of the blade 3. The third spring 31 is located above the dispensing part 4. It maintains the two halves of the tablet separated after cutting and applies downward pressure to the lower half, ensuring it falls smoothly into the dispensing outlet 4. After the lower half falls, the upper half can continue moving on the third spring 31. The second spring 522 is located above the third spring 31, and its circumferential length is greater than that of the third spring 31. That is, the length of the second spring 522 in the direction of tablet rotation exceeds that of the third spring 31. This allows it to apply downward pressure to the upper half of the tablet, enabling it to fall smoothly into the dispensing outlet under the rotation and pressure of the second spring 522. This ensures that the lower and upper halves of the tablet fall sequentially.

[0096] In one specific embodiment, after a complete tablet is cut in half, if the user only needs one half, the motor 201 can be turned off after the lower half falls out, causing the rotating core 2 to stop rotating. If two or more half tablets are needed (for example, in the scenario of taking half tablets in multiple doses), this can also be achieved by controlling the time when the rotating core 2 stops rotating.

[0097] In an optional implementation, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in order to ensure the aesthetics and safety of the automatic half-cut medicine box 100, a side shell 6 is provided on the side of the mounting cylinder 12 so that the blade 3 and the limiting baffle 5 can be accommodated in the side shell 6.

[0098] In an optional implementation, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the automatic half-tablet box 100 also includes a limiting clamp 7. The outer wall of the drive shaft 22 extending out of the mounting base 13 is provided with an annular limiting groove 221. The limiting clamp 7 is fitted inside the limiting groove 221 to restrict the up and down movement of the rotating mold core 2, ensuring that the rotating mold core 2 will not jump during operation, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the box during operation.

[0099] In an optional implementation, refer to Figure 9 As shown, a magnet 8 and an RFID tag 9 are installed at the bottom of the mounting base 13. The RFID tag 9 is an adhesive label that defines and manages the functions of the medicine box, such as the information on the medicines stored inside and the storage capacity of the medicine box itself (particle size, quantity, remaining capacity, etc.). The magnet 8 is used to cooperate with the Hall sensor 204 on the motor base 200 to detect whether the medicine box is installed and to initiate the reading of the RFID tag 9.

[0100] In an optional implementation, refer to Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the dispensing port component 4 is detachably installed in the mounting base 13 for easy cleaning of the dispensing port; the dispensing port component 4 is located below the blade 3, and the dispensing port in its center is provided with an outwardly convex curved ramp 41, so that the tablet can slide out smoothly.

[0101] In an optional implementation, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 10 As shown, the automatic half-tablet box 100 also includes a top cover 10 that covers the medicine cup 11. A perforated mesh frame 101 communicating with the interior of the medicine cup 11 is located at the center of the top cover 10. The perforated mesh frame 101 can hold a desiccant 300 and a tablet sample 400. Specifically, the perforated mesh frame 101 can be divided into two parts: one part for holding the desiccant 300, thus keeping the inside of the medicine cup 11 dry and clean, ensuring reliable storage of the medicine and preventing spoilage; the other part for holding the tablet sample 400, providing a clue to the tablet shape and ensuring accurate tablet storage. Obviously, to maintain the desiccant 300's good moisture absorption effect, it needs to be replaced regularly, from six months to one year, with the replacement cycle adjusted according to actual conditions. A sealing cap (not shown in the figure) is provided above the perforated mesh frame 101 to prevent foreign objects from entering the medicine cup 11, ensuring the cleanliness of the medicine inside.

[0102] In an optional implementation, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the main housing 1 also includes a support column 14. The upper and lower ends of the support column 14 are respectively connected to the medicine cup 11 and the mounting base 13 to support the medicine cup 11 and improve the stress stability and placement stability of the automatic half-tablet box 100.

[0103] In an optional implementation, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, the transmission connection between the drive shaft 22 and the output shaft 2011 of the motor 201 can be achieved by: an internal gear 222 being installed at the bottom of the drive shaft 22, and the internal gear 222 meshing with the external gears on the output shaft 2011 of the motor 201 to achieve the transmission connection. (Refer to...) Figure 11 As shown, the internal gear 222 is not limited to standard teeth or similar gear structures, and can also be slotted teeth or cross teeth.

[0104] The automatic half-tablet dispenser 100 for use in a packaging machine provided in this embodiment of the invention uses a motor 201 to drive a rotating mold core 2 to rotate. The blade 3 cuts the tablets into two halves, which then fall out from the dispensing port. This achieves instant tablet cutting and half-tablet dispensing, solving the problem of packaging machines struggling to provide half-tablets. It helps improve the functionality of the packaging machine, increases its automation level, and expands its applicable scenarios. Furthermore, by promptly and evenly cutting the tablets when half-tablets are needed, it solves the problem of irregular tablet shapes causing dispensing difficulties, and also addresses the waste of powder caused by premature tablet cutting and the difficulty of long-term storage of half-tablets.

[0105] Example 2

[0106] Based on the same inventive concept, this utility model also provides an automatic half-tablet box assembly for use in a packaging machine, see reference. Figures 12-14 As shown, it includes the automatic half-slice medicine box 100 and motor base 200 used in the packaging machine as described in Embodiment 1;

[0107] The motor base 200 is equipped with a motor 201 that is electrically connected to the control system of the packaging machine and is used to drive the rotating mold core to rotate. The output shaft 2011 of the motor 201 is vertically upward. When the automatic half-slice medicine box 100 applied to the packaging machine as described in Embodiment 1 is installed on the motor base 200, the transmission shaft 22 of the rotating mold core 2 is connected to the output shaft 2011 of the motor 201, thereby driving the rotating mold core 2 to rotate.

[0108] In an optional implementation, refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the automatic tablet-cutting kit assembly also includes a dust collection box 202. The motor base 200 is provided with a dispensing channel facing the dispensing port component 4. The dust collection box 202 is inserted into the dispensing channel to collect the dust generated when the tablets pass through. Specifically, refer to... Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the dust collection box 202 includes a collection box body 2021 and a slide rail 2022. The slide rail 2022 is obliquely arranged inside the collection box body 2021, and a dust collection space is formed between the slide rail 2022 and the bottom of the collection box body 2021. During the bouncing and sliding process of the tablet, the powder enters the dust collection space, which helps to keep the dispensing channel clean and reduce cross-contamination.

[0109] In an optional implementation, refer to Figures 13-16As shown, the top of the collection box body 2021 is provided with a magnetic side wing 2023, and the motor base 200 is provided with a corresponding magnetic fixing part (not shown in the figure). After the dust collection box 202 is inserted into the medicine dispensing channel, the magnetic side wing 2023 attracts the magnetic fixing part, so that the dust collection box 202 is easy to fix and disassemble, and the dust collection box 202 can be easily cleaned regularly.

[0110] In an optional implementation, refer to Figures 14-16 As shown, an optical counter 203, such as an infrared counter, is installed in the dispensing channel of the motor base 200. Correspondingly, a light outlet 2024 is provided at the corresponding position of the dust collection box 202 to ensure that the passing tablets can be accurately identified and counted.

[0111] In an optional implementation, refer to Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the motor base 200 is also equipped with a Hall sensor 204 corresponding to the position of the magnet 8. The Hall sensor 204 works in conjunction with the magnet 8 to detect whether the medicine box is installed and to initiate the reading of the RFID tag 9.

[0112] In an optional embodiment, the motor 201 is a motor 201 that meets the cutting torque and size requirements, and its types include, but are not limited to, a DC brushless motor 201, a stepper motor 201, and a DC brushed motor 201.

[0113] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. This disclosure is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims. Thus, if these modifications and variations of this utility model fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An automatic half-tablet box for use in a packaging machine, characterized in that, Includes rotating mold core, main housing, blades, and drug outlet components; The rotating mold core is disposed within the main housing; The top of the rotating mold core is conical; The sidewall of the rotating mold core is provided with a first annular groove and a plurality of vertical grooves distributed in a circumferential direction, and the plurality of vertical grooves are respectively connected to the first annular groove; Each of the vertical slots forms a tablet channel between itself and the inner wall of the main housing; The blade is fixed to the outer wall of the main housing, and the cutting edge of the blade extends into the main housing and is located in the first annular groove; The dispensing port component is disposed within the main housing and located below the blade; The lower part of the rotating mold core can be connected to the output shaft of the subcontracting machine's motor, thereby enabling it to rotate under the drive of the motor.

2. The automatic half-tablet medicine box applied to a packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main housing includes a medicine cup, a mounting cylinder, and a mounting base connected sequentially from top to bottom; The rotating mold core includes a rotor and a drive shaft connected vertically. The drive shaft is inserted into the mounting base, and the rotor is located inside the mounting cylinder; The first annular groove and the plurality of vertical grooves are disposed on the side wall of the rotor, and each of the vertical grooves forms a tablet channel between itself and the inner wall of the mounting cylinder; The back of the blade is fixed above the mounting base, the cutting edge extends into the mounting cylinder, and the vertical distance between the blade and the mounting base is equal to the radius of the stored tablet. The dispensing port component is disposed within the mounting base.

3. The automatic half-tablet medicine box applied to a packaging machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a limit stop; The sidewall of the rotor is also provided with a second annular groove; The second annular groove is located above the first annular groove and is connected to the plurality of vertical grooves respectively; One end of the limiting baffle is fixed above the mounting base, and the other end extends into the mounting cylinder and is located in the second annular groove; The limiting stop is located above the blade; The vertical distance between the limiting baffle and the mounting base is equal to the diameter of the stored tablet.

4. The automatic half-tablet medicine box for use in a packaging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting baffle is provided with a downwardly inclined first spring at one end near the rotor to apply downward pressure to the tablet being cut.

5. The automatic half-tablet medicine box for use in a packaging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting baffle is also provided with a downwardly inclined second spring plate at one end near the rotor to apply downward pressure to the upper half of the medicine after cutting. The blade has a downward-sloping third spring at the tip of its cutting edge to apply downward pressure to the lower half of the medicine after cutting. The second and third springs are located above the dispensing part, and the circumferential length of the second spring is greater than that of the third spring, so that the cut lower and upper halves of the medicine can fall out in sequence.

6. The automatic half-tablet medicine box applied to a packaging machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a limiting clamp; The limiting clamp is provided on the portion of the drive shaft that extends out of the mounting base to restrict the vertical movement of the rotating mold core.

7. The automatic half-tablet medicine box applied to a packaging machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the mounting base is equipped with a magnet and an RFID tag; The magnet is used to detect whether the medicine box is installed and to initiate RFID tag reading.

8. The automatic half-tablet medicine box applied to a packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outlet component has a curved ramp inside its outlet.

9. The automatic half-tablet medicine box applied to a packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a top cover that covers the main housing; The center of the upper cover is provided with a hollowed-out mesh frame that communicates with the interior of the main housing; The hollowed-out mesh frame contains desiccant and tablet samples.

10. An automatic half-tablet box assembly for use in a packaging machine, characterized in that, Includes the automatic half-pill box and motor base for use in a repackaging machine as described in any one of claims 1-9; The motor is installed inside the motor base, and the output shaft of the motor is vertically upward; The lower part of the rotating mold core is connected to the output shaft of the motor via a transmission connection.

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