Method and system for loading tablets into containers
US8499534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B57/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for packaging a plurality of tablets is disclosed that includes a container. The container comprises a generally elongated channel having a first end and a second end positioned below the first end. The first end has an aperture for receiving a plurality of tablets in series into the channel. The system also includes a container holding and vibration apparatus operable to hold the container and concurrently apply linear vibration in a direction to the container. A tablet delivery system is provided that is operable to deliver the tablets in series to the container in a direction that is substantially in alignment with the direction of linear vibration of the container. The linear vibration of the container provided is operable to align the tablets in a stacked formation within the channel of said container.
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