Medicine packaging apparatus

Abstract

The present invention provides a medicine packaging apparatus by which medicine is fed into and packaged in a medicine container through a plurality of processes, the medicine packaging apparatus comprising: a base frame module disposed in a process flow direction such that a container supply unit and a container discharge unit are formed, respectively, at the front and rear end portions thereof according to a process flow; a plurality of unit process modules, each being coupled to the base frame module such that the detachment and replacement thereof is possible, so as to be sequentially arranged in a row in a section between the container supply unit and the container discharge unit, and each performing individual processes; a container transfer module coupled to the base frame module so as to sequentially transfer the medicine containers from the container supply unit to the container discharge unit through the plurality of unit process modules coupled to the base frame module; and a control unit for controlling operations of the unit process modules and the container transfer module.

Description

pharmaceutical packaging equipment

[0001] The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical packaging device. More specifically, it relates to a pharmaceutical packaging device capable of compacting the overall structure, minimizing installation space, and enabling convenient and rapid process line changes to be made without disassembling and reinstalling the entire device.

[0002] Pharmaceuticals manufactured by pharmaceutical companies are diverse, and are supplied to users in various dosage forms, each tailored to their intended use or intended use. In particular, considering ease of use and ease of mass production, most pharmaceuticals are manufactured as tablets (or "pills") or capsules. After counting the dosage, they are typically packaged in pharmaceutical containers and supplied to users.

[0003] To distribute pharmaceuticals in packaged form, a pharmaceutical packaging device has been developed that places the pharmaceuticals in pharmaceutical containers and packages them. This device automates the entire pharmaceutical packaging process, including container washing, drug loading, antioxidant application, and capping.

[0004] These pharmaceutical packaging devices are formed to be able to perform various processes, such as a container supply process for supplying pharmaceutical containers, a cleaning process for air-cleaning the inside of the pharmaceutical container, a process for adding additives such as antioxidants to the inside of the pharmaceutical container to prevent denaturation of the pharmaceutical, a process for quantitatively counting pharmaceuticals and adding them to the pharmaceutical container, and a process for fastening the lid of the pharmaceutical container.

[0005] Conventional pharmaceutical packaging devices are configured to sequentially connect individual processing units that perform each of the aforementioned processes. For example, each processing unit is equipped with an automated mechanical component for performing each process, along with a conveyor belt-like transport device for transporting pharmaceutical containers. After completing the process, the pharmaceutical is transported to the next individual processing unit via the transport device.

[0006] At this time, the individual process devices are not only formed differently in structure and size depending on the type of process, but also in the transport section or structure of the transport device for transporting the pharmaceutical container, and are all formed differently in a form suitable for each process device.

[0007] Therefore, the task of arranging and connecting multiple individual process devices in the process sequence to form a single pharmaceutical packaging device is complex and difficult, and the overall installation space is also relatively large, resulting in reduced space efficiency.

[0008] Pharmaceutical companies, in particular, produce and package pharmaceuticals in cleanrooms maintained under constant temperature and humidity conditions. This requires significant investment to construct such cleanrooms. However, if these packaging devices occupy a significant amount of space within the cleanroom, additional investment is required to secure the necessary space. Small and medium-sized pharmaceutical companies inevitably face limitations in cleanroom installation, forcing them to maximize efficiency with minimal investment by installing as many process devices as possible within a limited space. This results in extremely narrow spaces and passageways between production lines, which can pose a threat to worker safety.

[0009] In addition, when the overall layout of individual process devices needs to be changed due to process changes and additions, all individual process devices must be dismantled and newly installed, making the layout change very difficult. In addition, when a specific process device needs to be added or removed, the overall layout must be changed, making the work very difficult and increasing the work time and cost.

[0010] [Prior Art Literature]

[0011] [Patent Document]

[0012] (Patent Document 1) Korean Patent No. 10-1462675

[0013] The present invention was invented to solve the problems of the prior art, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a pharmaceutical packaging device that can compact the overall structure, minimize the installation space, and conveniently and quickly perform a process line change operation according to a process change without disassembling and reinstalling the entire device.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide a pharmaceutical packaging device that is not only convenient to manufacture and install for unit process modules, but also minimizes unnecessary space between unit process modules, thereby reducing the overall installation space and improving space efficiency.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to provide a pharmaceutical packaging device that can easily add a base frame and a unit process module without disassembling and changing the entire device, thereby enabling quick and convenient addition of unit process modules and change of process lines.

[0016] The present invention provides a pharmaceutical packaging device that packages a pharmaceutical by putting the pharmaceutical into a pharmaceutical container through a plurality of processes, the pharmaceutical packaging device comprising: a base frame module arranged along a process flow direction so that a container supply portion and a container discharge portion are formed at front and rear ends, respectively, according to the process flow; a plurality of unit process modules that are each detachably and replaceably connected to the base frame module so as to be sequentially arranged in a row in a section between the container supply portion and the container discharge portion, each performing an individual process; a container transport module that is coupled to the base frame module and sequentially transports the pharmaceutical container from the container supply portion through the plurality of unit process modules coupled to the base frame module to the container discharge portion; and a control unit that controls the operation of the unit process modules and the container transport module.

[0017] At this time, the plurality of unit process modules are formed so that the widths of the support frames supporting each unit process module in the process flow direction are all the same, and the intervals between the process work sections that are respectively coupled to the support frames and perform individual processes are all maintained the same, and the container transport module can be controlled to transport the pharmaceutical container in segments equal to the intervals between the process work sections of the plurality of unit process modules.

[0018] In addition, the base frame module includes a first base frame having the container supply portion formed at a front end; and a second base frame having the container discharge portion formed at a rear end and having a front end that can be coupled to a rear end of the first base frame, wherein the first base frame and the second base frame can be detachably coupled to each other.

[0019] In addition, the first base frame and the second base frame are equipped with a coupling guide block that can be coupled with the support frame of the unit process module, and the coupling guide block can be formed to guide the coupling position of the unit process module so that a plurality of the unit process modules maintain the same interval from each other.

[0020] In addition, the base frame module further includes an extension base frame, the front and rear ends of which can be detachably coupled to the first base frame and the second base frame, respectively, so as to be positioned between the first base frame and the second base frame, and the coupling guide block can be mounted on the extension base frame so that the unit process module can be additionally coupled.

[0021] In addition, a guide shaft may be formed protrudingly in the support frame of the unit process module so as to be coupled with the coupling guide block, and a shaft guide hole may be formed in the coupling guide block so that the guide shaft may be inserted through it.

[0022] In addition, the container transport module includes first and second moving blocks that are spaced apart from each other along the process flow direction on the base frame module and are mounted to move back and forth reciprocally along the process flow direction, respectively; container transport blocks that are connected to the first and second moving blocks through a link plate so as to move in conjunction with the first and second moving blocks and move in the process flow direction or in a direction perpendicular to the process flow direction according to the movement direction of the first and second moving blocks; and first and second driving units that linearly reciprocate the first and second moving blocks back and forth along the process flow direction, respectively, wherein the container transport blocks are arranged lengthwise along the process flow direction and linearly move in a direction perpendicular to the process flow direction to engage with the pharmaceutical container, and can linearly move in the process flow direction while being engaged with the pharmaceutical container to transport the pharmaceutical container.

[0023] In addition, the link plate includes a first link plate connecting the first moving block and the container transfer block, and a second link plate connecting the second moving block and the container transfer block, and the first link plate and the second link plate are arranged in a direction that obliquely intersects the container transfer block, and can be arranged symmetrically based on a right-angled bisector passing through the center of the gap between the first moving block and the second moving block.

[0024] In addition, the control unit controls the operation of the first and second driving units so that the first and second moving blocks move in opposite directions toward or away from each other, or so that the first and second moving blocks move in the same direction, and as the first and second moving blocks move toward or away from each other, the container transfer block moves in conjunction with the link plate in a direction perpendicular to the process flow direction, and as the first and second moving blocks move in the same direction, the container transfer block can move in conjunction with the first and second moving blocks in the same direction by the link plate.

[0025] In addition, the container transfer block is formed separately as a first container transfer block connected to the first moving block through the link plate, and a second container transfer block connected to the second moving block through the link plate, and the first container transfer block and the second container transfer block are connected through separate connecting blocks so that they can move together as one unit.

[0026] In addition, the container transfer block further includes an extension container transfer block disposed between the first and second container transfer blocks, each end of which can be connected to one end of the first and second container transfer blocks via the connection block, and the extension container transfer block is disposed parallel to the first and second container transfer blocks so as to move integrally with the first and second container transfer blocks, and one side thereof can be formed so as to be engaged with the pharmaceutical container.

[0027] According to the present invention, by standardizing a plurality of unit process modules that perform individual processes and combining them into a single base frame module, the overall structure can be made compact, thereby minimizing installation space, and there is an effect that process line change work according to process change can be conveniently and quickly performed without disassembling and reinstalling the entire device.

[0028] In addition, by performing the transport work of pharmaceutical containers for all of the multiple unit process modules through a single container transport module, individual transport means for the unit process modules are unnecessary, which not only makes manufacturing and installation convenient, but also minimizes unnecessary space between the unit process modules, thereby reducing the overall installation space and improving space efficiency.

[0029] In addition, by standardizing the unit process modules and manufacturing the base frame modules separately, when a new process is to be added, the base frame and unit process modules can be easily added without disassembling and changing the entire device, which has the effect of enabling the addition of unit process modules and change of process lines quickly and conveniently.

[0030] Figure 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the overall appearance of a pharmaceutical packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the internal structure of a pharmaceutical packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention with the outer cover removed.

[0032] FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating the arrangement structure of a unit process module in a pharmaceutical packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 4 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the configuration of a base frame module of a pharmaceutical packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 5 is a drawing exemplarily showing an expansion structure of a base frame module according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the configuration of a container transport module of a pharmaceutical packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 7 is a plan view schematically illustrating the structure of a container transport module according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating the operating state of a container transport module according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] FIG. 9 is a drawing exemplarily illustrating an expansion structure of a container transport module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. First, when assigning reference numerals to components in each drawing, it should be noted that, where possible, identical components are assigned the same reference numerals even if they appear in different drawings. Furthermore, when describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of known related structures or functions will be omitted if they are deemed to obscure the gist of the present invention.

[0040] FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the overall appearance of a pharmaceutical packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the internal structure of a pharmaceutical packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention with an outer cover removed, FIG. 3 is a drawing conceptually illustrating the arrangement structure of a unit process module in a pharmaceutical packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the configuration of a base frame module in a pharmaceutical packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a drawing exemplarily illustrating an expansion structure of a base frame module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] A pharmaceutical packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention is a device that packages a pharmaceutical by putting it into a pharmaceutical container through a plurality of processes, and is configured to include a base frame module (100), a plurality of unit process modules (200), a container transport module (300), and a control unit that controls the operation of these.

[0042] The base frame module (100) forms a basic structure that supports the entire device, and is arranged lengthwise along the process flow so that a container supply section (101) and a container discharge section (102) are formed at the front and rear ends, respectively, according to the process flow.

[0043] A plurality of unit process modules (200) are coupled to the base frame module (100) to perform individual processes, and a container transport module (300) is coupled to transport pharmaceutical containers (10) between the plurality of unit process modules (200). The container supply unit (101) formed at the front end of the base frame module (100) receives pharmaceutical containers (10) supplied from a separate container supply device (not shown) and supplies them to the container transport module (300) at regular intervals, and the container discharge unit (102) formed at the rear end of the base frame module (100) receives pharmaceutical containers (10) that have completed all packaging processes through the plurality of unit process modules (200) from the container transport module (300) and discharges them to a separate container discharge device (not shown). The container supply unit (101) and the container discharge unit (102) can be formed in various ways according to the needs of the user.

[0044] The unit process module (200) is a configuration that performs an individual process for packaging pharmaceuticals, and in order to automate the entire device, a plurality of unit process modules (200) are provided and connected to the base frame module (100). For example, the plurality of unit process modules (200) may be applied to a container washing process module for washing a pharmaceutical container, an antioxidant injection process module for adding an antioxidant to a pharmaceutical container, a pharmaceutical injection process module for adding a pharmaceutical to a pharmaceutical container, a capping process module for attaching a lid to a pharmaceutical container, etc. In addition, various devices that perform processes for packaging pharmaceuticals, such as a label attaching process module for attaching a label to a pharmaceutical container, and an instruction manual injection process module for adding an instruction manual to a pharmaceutical container, may be applied.

[0045] These multiple unit process modules (200) are connected to the base frame module (100) so as to be sequentially arranged in a row in the section between the container supply section (101) and the container discharge section (102), and are each connected to the base frame module (100) in a detachable and replaceable manner. The multiple unit process modules (200) all have the same width and can be formed into a standardized structure that can be connected to the base frame module (100) in the same manner, thereby facilitating replacement and addition of the unit process modules (200), which will be described in detail later.

[0046] The container transport module (300) is coupled to the base frame module (100) and sequentially transports the pharmaceutical container (10) from the container supply unit (101) to the container discharge unit (102) through a plurality of unit process modules (200) coupled to the base frame module (100).

[0047] In one embodiment of the present invention, there is no device for transporting a pharmaceutical container (10) to each unit process module (200), and the pharmaceutical container (10) is sequentially transported to all of the multiple unit process modules (200) coupled to the base frame module (100) through a separate container transport module (300). At this time, since the multiple unit process modules (200) and the container transport module (300) must operate in conjunction with each other, their operating states are controlled through a separate control unit (not shown).

[0048] Looking more specifically at the base frame module (100) and the unit process modules (200), the plurality of unit process modules (200) each include a support frame (201) for supporting the unit process modules (200), and a process work unit (202) coupled to one side of the support frame (201) to perform individual processes. A conceptual form of the unit process modules (200) is illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, wherein the plurality of unit process modules (200) are provided with a support frame (201) for supporting various mechanical elements for performing each individual process, and the support frame (201) is provided with a process work unit (202) in which the individual processes are finally performed. More specifically, the process work unit (202) may refer to a mechanical element for performing the final process among the mechanical elements for performing each individual process. For example, in the case of a unit process module for washing a pharmaceutical container, an air nozzle for spraying cleaning air, in the case of a unit process module for injecting an antioxidant, an antioxidant nozzle for discharging an antioxidant toward the pharmaceutical container, in the case of a unit process module for injecting a pharmaceutical, a pharmaceutical nozzle for discharging the pharmaceutical toward the pharmaceutical container, in the case of a unit process module for fastening a lid of a pharmaceutical container, a chucking member for gripping the lid and fastening it to the top of the pharmaceutical container, etc. can be applied as the process work section (202).

[0049] These multiple unit process modules (200) can be formed in a standardized form that can be combined in the same manner with the base frame module (100), such that the width (W) of the support frame (201) in the process flow direction is all formed the same, and the spacing (P) between the process work sections (202) of each unit process module (200) is all maintained the same when each unit process module (200) is combined with the base frame module (100).

[0050] At this time, the container transport module (300) may be controlled to transport the pharmaceutical container (10) in segments at intervals (P) between the process work sections (202) of each unit process module (200). By transporting the pharmaceutical container (10) in segments in this manner, the pharmaceutical container (10) can be smoothly transported sequentially throughout the entire unit process module (200). The segment transport cycle of the container transport module (300) may be set in consideration of the process time of the entire unit process module (200), etc.

[0051] In this way, since the widths (W) of the multiple unit process modules (200) are all formed identically, when a specific unit process module (200) needs to be replaced due to a process change or other reason, the unit process module (200) can be conveniently replaced by separating and removing the unit process module (200) from the base frame module (100) and connecting a new unit process module (200) to the base frame module (100). In the process of replacing a unit process module (200) as described above, removal and change of other unit process modules (200) other than the unit process module (200) is unnecessary, and only the unit process module (200) can be selectively replaced, so that the change work of the entire process line can be performed very quickly and conveniently. In addition, even when a new unit process module (200) is combined, the spacing (P) between the process work sections (202) of each unit process module (200) is maintained the same, so that the pharmaceutical containers (10) processed in the entire unit process module (200) can be sequentially and smoothly transported through the container transport module (300).

[0052] In addition, since multiple unit process modules (200) are combined in one base frame module (100), and pharmaceutical containers (10) can be sequentially transported throughout the entire unit process modules (200) through one container transport module (300) combined in the base frame module (100), a separate transport device is unnecessary for each unit process module (200), and accordingly, unnecessary space existing between the unit process modules (200) can be eliminated, so that the installation space of the entire pharmaceutical packaging device can be reduced, and the entire structure can be configured compactly.

[0053] The base frame module (100) forms an internal space through a plurality of frames (104) arranged in vertical and horizontal directions, and an external cover (103) is mounted on the outer surface of the frame (104) to block the internal space. A container transport module (300) may be mounted on the upper surface of the base frame module (100), and the container transport module (300) may move a pharmaceutical container (10) back and forth in the process flow direction along the upper surface of the base frame module (100). The process operation unit (202) of the plurality of unit process modules (200) may be positioned upwardly spaced apart from the upper surface of the base frame module (100) so as to correspond to the position of the pharmaceutical container (10) moving along the upper surface of the base frame module (100).

[0054] The base frame module (100) includes a first base frame (110) having a container supply portion (101) formed at a front end as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and a second base frame (120) having a container discharge portion (102) formed at a rear end and having a front end that can be coupled to a rear end of the first base frame (110), and the first base frame (110) and the second base frame (120) can be configured to be detachably coupled to each other.

[0055] In this way, since the base frame module (100) is formed separately into the first base frame (110) and the second base frame (120), the layout of the entire process can be changed more conveniently, such as by separating the first base frame (110) and the second base frame (120) as needed and placing a separate device in the space between them.

[0056] To this end, the base frame module (100) may further include a separate extension base frame (130) as illustrated in FIG. 5. The extension base frame (130) may be configured such that both front and rear ends are detachably coupled to the first base frame (110) and the second base frame (120) so as to be positioned between the first base frame (110) and the second base frame (120).

[0057] In this way, by additionally arranging or removing a separate extension base frame (130) between the first base frame (110) and the second base frame (120), the distance in the process flow direction of the base frame module (100) can be conveniently adjusted. At this time, the extension base frame (130) can be formed so that the width in the process flow direction is the same as the width (W) in the process flow direction of the unit process module (200). Therefore, when a unit process module (200) is to be added, the extension base frame (130) can be coupled between the first base frame (110) and the second base frame (120), and the corresponding unit process module (200) can be added. Of course, a plurality of extension base frames (130) can be additionally coupled as needed.

[0058] The first base frame (110), the second base frame (120), and the extension base frame (130) are equipped with a coupling guide block (105) that can be coupled with the support frame (201) of the unit process module (200), and the coupling guide block (105) is formed to guide the coupling position of the unit process module (200) so that a plurality of unit process modules (200) can be coupled to the base frame module (100) while maintaining the same interval between each other. To this end, as shown in FIG. 4, a guide shaft (203) may be formed to protrude in one direction on the support frame (201) of the unit process module (200) so as to be coupled with the coupling guide block (105), and a shaft guide hole (106) may be formed on the coupling guide block (105) so that the guide shaft (203) can be inserted through it.

[0059] According to this structure, the unit process module (200) is coupled to the base frame module (100) in such a way that the guide shaft (203) is inserted into the coupling guide block (105) to guide the coupling position, thereby maintaining the same spacing and allowing the unit process module (200) to be coupled to the base frame module (100).

[0060] FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically illustrating the configuration of a container transport module of a pharmaceutical packaging device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a plan view schematically illustrating the structure of a container transport module according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating an operating state of a container transport module according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a drawing exemplarily illustrating an expanded structure of a container transport module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] A container transport module (300) according to one embodiment of the present invention is coupled to a base frame module (100) and sequentially transports a pharmaceutical container (10) to a plurality of unit process modules (200).

[0062] This container transport module (300) is configured to include first and second moving blocks (311, 312) which are spaced apart from each other along the process flow direction on the base frame module (100) and are mounted to move back and forth along the process flow direction, respectively, a container transport block (330) which is connected to the first and second moving blocks (311, 312) via a link plate (320) so as to move in conjunction with the first and second moving blocks (311, 312) and moves in the process flow direction or in a direction perpendicular to the process flow direction according to the movement direction of the first and second moving blocks (311, 312), and first and second driving units (341, 342) which move the first and second moving blocks (311, 312) back and forth linearly along the process flow direction, respectively.

[0063] A guide plate (350) is coupled to the base frame module (100) to fix and guide the first and second driving units (341, 342), and a guide rail (351, 352) is formed on the upper surface of the guide plate (350) in the process flow direction. The first and second driving units (341, 342) may be applied as linear motors according to one embodiment of the present invention, and their operation may be controlled by a control unit. The first driving unit (341) is configured such that a moving body having a mover installed thereon moves linearly in the forward and backward direction along a first guide rail (351) having a stator installed thereon, and the second driving unit (342) is configured such that a moving body having a mover installed thereon moves linearly in the forward and backward direction along a second guide rail (352) having a stator installed thereon. For convenience of explanation, the first and second driving units (341, 342) are hereinafter used to mean a moving body that moves along the guide rails (351, 352).

[0064] The first moving block (311) is coupled to the first driving unit (341) and moves linearly in the forward and backward direction together with the first driving unit (341), and the second moving block (312) is coupled to the second driving unit (342) and moves linearly in the forward and backward direction together with the second driving unit (342). The first moving block (311) and the first driving unit (341) may be arranged on the first base frame (110), and the second moving block (312) and the second driving unit (342) may be arranged on the second base frame (120), but this arrangement relationship is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0065] The container transfer block (330) is arranged longitudinally in the forward-backward direction, which is the process flow direction, and is coupled to the first and second moving blocks (311, 312) through a link plate (320). The link plate (320) includes a first link plate (321) connecting the first moving block (311) and the container transfer block (330), and a second link plate (322) connecting the second moving block (312) and the container transfer block (330). The first link plate (321) and the second link plate (322) are arranged in a direction that obliquely intersects the container transfer block (330), and are arranged symmetrically with respect to a right-angled bisector (L) passing through the center of the gap between the first moving block (311) and the second moving block (312).

[0066] According to this structure, when the first moving block (311) and the second moving block (312) move simultaneously in opposite directions to approach or move away from each other, the container transfer block (330) moves in a straight line in a direction perpendicular to the process flow direction by the rotation of the first link plate (321) and the second link plate (322), and when the first moving block (311) and the second moving block (312) move simultaneously in the same direction, the container transfer block (330) moves in the process flow direction together with the first and second moving blocks (311, 312) without the rotation of the first link plate (321) and the second link plate (322).

[0067] In addition, the container transfer block (330) may include a transfer connection body (3301) that is arranged long along the process flow direction and connected to the link plate (320), and a transfer plate (3302) that is arranged long along the process flow direction and is slidably inserted into the transfer connection body (3301). A plurality of concave engaging grooves (3303) may be formed at equal intervals on one surface of the transfer plate (3302) so as to be engrossed with a pharmaceutical container (10). Since the container transfer block (330) is formed separately into the transfer connection body (3301) and the transfer plate (3302) that is slidably inserted into the body, different types of transfer plates (3302) can be conveniently replaced depending on the type of pharmaceutical container (10) that is the target of transfer.

[0068] According to this structure, the container transport block (330) moves in a direction perpendicular to the process flow direction or moves in a straight line in the process flow direction depending on the movement direction of the first and second moving blocks (311, 312). When the container transport block (330) moves in a direction perpendicular to the process flow direction toward the pharmaceutical container (10), the engagement groove (3303) engages with the pharmaceutical container (10). In this state, when the container transport block (330) moves in a direction away from the pharmaceutical container (10) in a direction perpendicular to the process flow direction, the engagement groove (3303) disengages from the pharmaceutical container (10).

[0069] The container transport module (300) transports the medicine container (10) in this manner. Looking at each operation process step by step with reference to FIG. 8 as the center, first, as shown in (a), the container transport block (330) is positioned downwardly spaced apart from the medicine container (10) based on the direction shown in FIG. 8 while the first and second moving blocks (311, 312) are moved away from each other by the first and second driving units (341, 342).

[0070] In this state, when the first and second driving units (341, 342) move closer to each other along the guide rails (351, 352) as shown in (b), the first and second moving blocks (311, 312) also move closer to each other. At this time, the link plate (320) rotates, and in conjunction with this, the container transfer block (330) moves closer to the pharmaceutical container (10) and engages with the pharmaceutical container (10) through the engagement groove (3303). In this state of engagement with the pharmaceutical container (10), when the first and second moving blocks (311, 312) move linearly to the right as shown in (c), the container transfer block (330) also moves together and transports the pharmaceutical container (10) to the right by the linear movement distance. In this state, when the first and second moving blocks (311, 312) move away from each other as shown in (d), the link plate (320) rotates and, in conjunction with this, the container transfer block (330) moves downwardly away from the pharmaceutical container (10) and the engagement state with the pharmaceutical container (10) is released. In this state, when the first and second moving blocks (311, 312) move to the left again as shown in (e) to the same position as (a), the container transfer block (330) returns to the same state as (a). Thereafter, the pharmaceutical container (10) is repeatedly transferred by repeating the processes (b)-(e).

[0071] In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 8, the container transport module (300) is configured to transport two pharmaceutical containers (10) simultaneously, but may be configured to transport various numbers of containers simultaneously, such as one or three, and this should be set in accordance with the structure of the process operation unit (202) of the unit process module (200).

[0072] Meanwhile, the container transfer block (330) may be formed as a single integral body, but in one embodiment of the present invention, it is formed separately as a first container transfer block (331) connected to the first moving block (311) through the first link plate (321), and a second container transfer block (332) connected to the second moving block (312) through the second link plate (322). By forming the container transfer block (330) as two in this way, it is possible to easily perform the work of adding or replacing the container transfer block (330) as needed. The first container transfer block (331) and the second container transfer block (332) are connected through a separate connecting block (333) and move together as one piece.

[0073] In addition, the container transfer block (330) may further include an extension container transfer block (334) disposed between the first and second container transfer blocks (331, 332) and having both ends connected to one end of the first and second container transfer blocks (331, 332) via a connection block (333). The extension container transfer block (334) is disposed parallel to the first and second container transfer blocks (331, 332) and moves integrally with the first and second container transfer blocks (331, 332), and one side may be formed with an engagement groove (3303) so as to be engaged with a pharmaceutical container (10).

[0074] This extension container transfer block (330) can be formed to have the same length as the width (W) of the process flow direction of the unit process module (200), and as described above, when adding a unit process module (200), the process line can be conveniently changed by adding the extension base frame (130) and also adding the extension container transfer block (330) at the same time.

[0075] Meanwhile, a separate extension movement block (313) for supporting the extension container transfer block (330) may be additionally mounted, and the extension movement block (313) is mounted on the base frame module (100) in a manner that it can move back and forth along the process flow direction, similar to the first and second movement blocks (311, 312), and may be connected to the extension container transfer block (330) through a separate extension link plate (323). The extension movement block (313) is for supporting the extension container transfer block (330), and even if the extension container transfer block (330) is added, it does not necessarily have to be applied, and whether or not to apply it can be selectively determined as needed.

[0076] The above description merely exemplifies the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are intended to illustrate, rather than limit, the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the rights of the present invention.

[0077] [Explanation of symbols]

[0078] 100: Base Frame Module

[0079] 101: Container Supply Unit

[0080] 102: Container discharge port

[0081] 105: Combination guide block

[0082] 110: First base frame

[0083] 120: Second base frame

[0084] 130: Extension base frame

[0085] 200: Unit Process Module

[0086] 201: Support Frame

[0087] 202: Process Work Unit

[0088] 300: Container transfer module

[0089] 311, 312: First and second moving blocks

[0090] 320: Link Plate

[0091] 330: Container transfer block

[0092] 331: First container transfer block

[0093] 332: Second container transfer block

[0094] 333: Connection block

[0095] 334: Extension container transfer block

[0096] 341, 342: First and second driving units

Claims

1. In a pharmaceutical packaging device that packages pharmaceuticals by putting them into pharmaceutical containers through multiple processes, A base frame module arranged along the process flow direction so that a container supply portion and a container discharge portion are formed at the front and rear ends, respectively, according to the process flow; A plurality of unit process modules, each of which is detachably and replaceably connected to the base frame module so as to be sequentially arranged in a row between the container supply section and the container discharge section, and each of which performs an individual process; A container transport module coupled to the base frame module and sequentially transporting pharmaceutical containers from the container supply unit to the container discharge unit through a plurality of the unit process modules coupled to the base frame module; and A control unit that controls the operation of the above unit process module and container transport module. A pharmaceutical packaging device characterized by including:

2. In paragraph 1, A plurality of the above unit process modules are formed so that the width of the support frame supporting each unit process module in the process flow direction is all the same, and the spacing between the process work sections that are each connected to the support frame and perform individual processes is all the same. A pharmaceutical packaging device characterized in that the container transport module is controlled to transport the pharmaceutical containers in segments equal to the interval between the process work sections of a plurality of the unit process modules.

3. In paragraph 2, The above base frame module A first base frame having the container supply portion formed at the front end; and A second base frame having a container discharge portion formed at the rear end and a front end that can be connected to the rear end of the first base frame. A pharmaceutical packaging device comprising: a first base frame and a second base frame, wherein the first base frame and the second base frame are detachably coupled to each other.

4. In paragraph 3, The first base frame and the second base frame are equipped with a coupling guide block that can be coupled with the support frame of the unit process module, A pharmaceutical packaging device characterized in that the above-mentioned combination guide block is formed to guide the combination position of the unit process modules so that a plurality of the unit process modules maintain the same intervals between each other.

5. In paragraph 4, The above base frame module An extension base frame, the front and rear ends of which can be detachably connected to the first base frame and the second base frame, respectively, so as to be positioned between the first base frame and the second base frame. A pharmaceutical packaging device, characterized in that the extension base frame further includes a coupling guide block so that the unit process module can be additionally coupled.

6. In paragraph 4, A guide shaft is formed protrudingly on the support frame of the above unit process module so as to be combined with the above combination guide block, A pharmaceutical packaging device characterized in that a shaft guide hole is formed in the above-mentioned combination guide block so that the guide shaft can be inserted through it.

7. In paragraph 2, The above container transport module First and second moving blocks are arranged spaced apart from each other along the process flow direction on the base frame module and are mounted so as to move back and forth along the process flow direction, respectively; A container transfer block connected to the first and second moving blocks via a link plate so as to move in conjunction with the first and second moving blocks and moving in the process flow direction or in a direction perpendicular to the process flow direction according to the movement direction of the first and second moving blocks; and First and second driving units that move the first and second moving blocks back and forth linearly along the process flow direction, respectively. A pharmaceutical packaging device comprising: a container transport block arranged longitudinally along the process flow direction and moving in a straight line in a direction perpendicular to the process flow direction to engage with the pharmaceutical container; and moving in a straight line in the process flow direction while engaged with the pharmaceutical container to transport the pharmaceutical container.

8. In paragraph 7, The link plate includes a first link plate connecting the first moving block and the container transfer block, and a second link plate connecting the second moving block and the container transfer block, A pharmaceutical packaging device, characterized in that the first link plate and the second link plate are arranged in a direction that intersects the container transfer block at an angle, and are arranged symmetrically based on a right-angled bisector passing through the center of the gap between the first moving block and the second moving block.

9. In paragraph 8, The control unit controls the operation of the first and second driving units so that the first and second moving blocks move in opposite directions toward or away from each other, or so that the first and second moving blocks move in the same direction. A pharmaceutical packaging device, characterized in that as the first and second moving blocks move in a direction approaching or moving away from each other, the container transfer block moves in conjunction with the link plate in a direction perpendicular to the process flow direction, and as the first and second moving blocks move in the same direction, the container transfer block moves in conjunction with the first and second moving blocks in the same direction by the link plate.

10. In paragraph 7, The above container transfer block It is formed separately into a first container transfer block connected to the first moving block through the link plate, and a second container transfer block connected to the second moving block through the link plate, A pharmaceutical packaging device characterized in that the first container transfer block and the second container transfer block are connected through a separate connecting block and move together as one unit.

11. In paragraph 10, The above container transfer block Further comprising an extension container transfer block disposed between the first and second container transfer blocks, the two ends of which can be connected to one end of the first and second container transfer blocks, respectively, through the connection block; A pharmaceutical packaging device characterized in that the above-mentioned extension container transfer block is arranged parallel to the first and second container transfer blocks and moves integrally with the first and second container transfer blocks, and one side is formed so as to be able to engage with the pharmaceutical container.

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