Machine for filling and closing two-piece hard gelatine capsules

US4501307A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Theo Moser · Steinenberg, DE
• Gotz Mader · Waiblingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 18, 1982
• Grant date: Feb 26, 1985
• Expiry date: Mar 18, 2002

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61J3/074
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A machine is proposed for filling and closing hard gelatine capsules, in which the powder to be filled into the capsules is located in a filling product container, the base of which is a revolving dispensing disc. The dispensing disc has openings into which the powder is pressed with the aid of filler punches. A ring is firmly connected with the dispensing disc and has openings for receiving upper capsule portions. Curve controlled elements having openings for receiving lower capsule portions are pivotably disposed on the underside of the ring. The pivoting movement of the elements is effected via a stationary curve and a curved roller. The curve is embodied such that the elements can be moved both outward, that is, beyond the circumference of the ring, and inward, that is, underneath the openings in the dispensing disc.