PTP packaging machine

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a PTP packaging machine capable of obtaining a PTP sheet having clear printed content by preventing scratches and the like of a printing unit,and capable of packaging a tablet provided with the printing unit in a packaging manner other than a PTP packaging manner. The PTP packaging machine is provided with a tablet filling device (51) thatfills a bag section (2) on a container film (3) with a tablet (5) and makes it possible to produce a PTP tablet. The tablet filling device (51) is provided with: a first suction belt (55) that sucks and transports the tablet (5) and releases the suction of the tablet (5) at a prescribed position, whereby the tablet (5) can be filled into the bag section (2); and a first printing device (58) that prints the tablet (5) sucked and conveyed by the first suction belt (55) in a non-contact manner. Furthermore, the PTP packaging machine is provided with a second suction belt (72) which is configuredso as to be capable of being provided in place of the container film (3) and which is capable of receiving the tablet (5) from which the suction of the first suction belt (55) has been released.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a PTP packaging machine for the manufacture of PTP tablets. Background technique [0002] In general, PTP (press through pack) is known as a blister sheet used in the field of pharmaceuticals and the like. The PTP sheet includes a container film having a pocket in which the tablet is accommodated; and an overcoat film attached to the container film so as to seal the opening of the pocket. [0003] A PTP packaging machine for producing PTP tablets includes: a bag forming mechanism that forms a bag on a conveyed belt-shaped container film; a filling mechanism that fills the bag with tablets; The mounting mechanism installs a strip-shaped cover film on the container film in such a way as to seal the opening of the bag part; the cutting mechanism etc. divides the container film and the cover film according to the PTP unit. Ribbon-shaped PTP membrane. [0004] In recent years, there have been tablets in which identificati...

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Problems solved by technology

[0005] However, when a tablet printing device is used and a tablet with a printing portion formed in advance is put into a PTP packaging machine to obtain a PTP sheet, the following disadvantages may occur

That is, if a plurality of tablets are put into the hopper of the PTP packaging machine, and from there, they are sequentially filled in the pockets to manufacture PTP tablets, then, for example, inside the hopper or inside the supply dispenser, etc., the tablet Before being filled into the pocket, the tablet rubs against other tablets, hoppers, etc., thereby scratching or chipping the printing part, and there is a risk that the printed content may not be clear

In particular, in the case of a fragile tablet such as a tablet broken in the oral cavity, there is a risk that such a bad situation becomes more significant.

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