Capsule-filling and sealing apparatus
US7082738B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S53/90
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The capsule filling-sealing apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises a filling unit in which various mechanisms for carrying out filling processing for empty capsules are functionally disposed, a sealing unit for securely sealing filled capsules, and a connection unit for transferring the filled capsules from the filling unit to the sealing unit, wherein the filling unit, the connection unit and the sealing unit are disposed organically and integrated substantially, and the sealing processing is carrying out sequentially after the filling processing on the same production line without requiring unnecessary storage and transfer after the filling processing for capsules.
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