| 摘要 |
Automated packaging apparatus for depositing a predetermined number of pills (23) into a series of containers (22). The packaging apparatus includes a plurality of independently rotatable rotary slats (3). Each rotary slat (3) includes an outer peripheral edge portion (4) and the rotary slats are configured so that the outer peripheral edge portions define a common interior space (12). Each outer peripheral edge portion (4) also defines an inner surface and a plurality of pill apertures (7). The pill apertures (7) are configured to receive one of the pills (23) from the common interior space (12) at a first position (27) and transmit the pill outside the rotary slats (3) at a second position (28). A conveyor is configured to move a plurality of open containers (22) along a predetermined path of travel and position each of the containers adjacent a respective rotary slat to define a delivery path that extends between the second position (28) of the rotary slat (3) and the container (22). At least one drive motor is in driving engagement for rotating the rotary slats. A controller (50) is connected to the drive motor for controlling the drive motor such that the rotary slats can be rotated for different durations. <IMAGE> |
