Drug Storage Container Internal Restraining Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modern automated blistering machines face contamination issues due to dust generated during the operation of storage and dispensing stations, which can lead to contamination of the automatic blistering machine.
Innovation Solution
A drug storage container with a housing, a singling device, and a restraining assembly that includes a restraining portion and a fastening portion, where the restraining portion is positioned completely within the housing to prevent additional drug portions from entering the duct aligned with the discharge opening, and the fastening portion secures the restraining assembly in place, eliminating the need for external slots that allow dust to enter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If external slots are used in the housing to allow the restraining assembly to be positioned, then the restraining assembly can be installed, but dust and contamination can enter through the slots
Solution Approach 1:
The restraining assembly is completely nested within the housing, with the restraining portion positioned inside the storage space and the fastening portion secured within fastening sockets formed in the housing interior. This nested configuration eliminates the need for external slots or openings, thereby preventing dust and contamination from entering while maintaining proper installation capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple housings and singling devices are used for different configurations, then various drug dispensing needs can be met, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is designed with universal features including multiple fastening sockets positioned at different locations and orientations, allowing a single housing design to accommodate various restraining assembly configurations. The restraining assembly can be positioned in different orientations (e.g., horizontal or vertical) depending on the drug portion orientation, eliminating the need for multiple specialized housings while maintaining configuration flexibility.
3Ease of operation
If the restraining assembly extends outside the housing, then it can be easily accessed, but contamination can enter the storage and dispensing station
Solution Approach 1:
The restraining assembly is completely contained within the housing, with neither the restraining portion nor the fastening portion extending outside. The fastening portion is secured within fastening sockets formed in the housing interior, ensuring complete encapsulation. This nested design prevents contamination entry while maintaining operational functionality through automated or remote adjustment mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
A storage container for a storage and dispensing station for drugs is provided. The storage container includes a housing enclosing a receiving space, a circular-cylindrical section and a bottom area having a discharge opening. A singling device situated in the circular-cylindrical portion of the housing includes at least one duct and a restrainer completely situated within the housing enclosing the receiving space. The restrainer includes a fastening portion and a restraining portion. The restraining portion is kept above the discharge opening and the fastening portion works together with at least one fastening socket within the housing to fix the restrainer in the housing.