公开(公告)号：US07831334B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US11740585

申请日：2007-04-26

申请人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

发明人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

IPC分类号： G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G07F11/62 ,  A61J7/02 ,  B65B5/103 ,  B65B57/20 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/58 ,  G07F17/0092

摘要： An apparatus and method for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials. A computer controlled system carries the engagement device and moves the engagement device in XY directions among the plurality of storage locations, counting and dispensing unit, source of vials, label printer and application unit, and output device.

摘要翻译： 用于填充小瓶的装置和方法包括限定存储位置阵列的搁架单元。 搁架单元可以是XY平面中的阵列或一个或多个转盘。 提供了多个存储容器，每个存储容器可移除地由一个存储位置承载。 还提供了计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元或输出设备。 计算机控制的接合装置在Z方向上提供运动。 接合装置可以包括用于接合存储容器的第一阶段和用于接合小瓶的第二阶段。 计算机控制系统承载接合装置并且在多个存储位置，计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元以及输出装置之间沿XY方向移动接合装置。

公开(公告)号：US07228198B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-05

申请号：US10423579

申请日：2003-04-25

申请人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

发明人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

IPC分类号： G07F17/00 ,  G07F7/00

CPC分类号： G07F11/62 ,  A61J7/02 ,  B65B5/103 ,  B65B57/20 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/58 ,  G07F17/0092

摘要： An apparatus for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. The output device may take a variety of forms such as an output chute, which is preferably used when a capping unit is provided, an output conveyor, a plurality of output lanes, and an output carousel, which may be a dedicated carousel or a portion of the carousel providing the plurality of storage locations. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials. A computer controlled system carries the engagement device and moves the engagement device in XY directions among the plurality of storage locations, counting and dispensing unit, source of vials, label printer and application unit, and output device. Methods of operating and refilling the vial filling apparatus are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于填充小瓶的装置包括限定存储位置阵列的搁架单元。 搁架单元可以是XY平面中的阵列或一个或多个转盘。 提供了多个存储容器，每个存储容器可移除地由一个存储位置承载。 还提供了计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元或输出设备。 输出装置可以采用各种形式，例如当提供封盖单元时优选地使用的输出滑槽，输出输送机，多个输出通道和输出转盘，其可以是专用转盘或部分 提供多个存储位置的转盘。 计算机控制的接合装置在Z方向上提供运动。 接合装置可以包括用于接合存储容器的第一阶段和用于接合小瓶的第二阶段。 计算机控制系统携带接合装置并且在多个存储位置，计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元以及输出装置之间沿XY方向移动接合装置。 还公开了操作和再填充瓶灌装装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070208457A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11740585

申请日：2007-04-26

申请人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

发明人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

IPC分类号： G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G07F11/62 ,  A61J7/02 ,  B65B5/103 ,  B65B57/20 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/58 ,  G07F17/0092

摘要： An apparatus for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. The output device may take a variety of forms such as an output chute, which is preferably used when a capping unit is provided, an output conveyor, a plurality of output lanes, and an output carousel, which may be a dedicated carousel or a portion of the carousel providing the plurality of storage locations. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials. A computer controlled system carries the engagement device and moves the engagement device in XY directions among the plurality of storage locations, counting and dispensing unit, source of vials, label printer and application unit, and output device. Methods of operating and refilling the vial filling apparatus are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于填充小瓶的装置包括限定存储位置阵列的搁架单元。 搁架单元可以是XY平面中的阵列或一个或多个转盘。 提供了多个存储容器，每个存储容器可移除地由一个存储位置承载。 还提供了计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元或输出设备。 输出装置可以采用各种形式，例如当提供封盖单元时优选地使用的输出滑槽，输出输送机，多个输出通道和输出转盘，其可以是专用转盘或部分 提供多个存储位置的转盘。 计算机控制的接合装置在Z方向上提供运动。 接合装置可以包括用于接合存储容器的第一阶段和用于接合小瓶的第二阶段。 计算机控制系统携带接合装置并且在多个存储位置，计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元以及输出装置之间沿XY方向移动接合装置。 还公开了操作和再填充瓶灌装装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070205211A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11740551

申请日：2007-04-26

申请人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

发明人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

IPC分类号： B67D5/00

CPC分类号： G07F11/62 ,  A61J7/02 ,  B65B5/103 ,  B65B57/20 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/58 ,  G07F17/0092

摘要： An apparatus for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. The output device may take a variety of forms such as an output chute, which is preferably used when a capping unit is provided, an output conveyor, a plurality of output lanes, and an output carousel, which may be a dedicated carousel or a portion of the carousel providing the plurality of storage locations. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials. A computer controlled system carries the engagement device and moves the engagement device in XY directions among the plurality of storage locations, counting and dispensing unit, source of vials, label printer and application unit, and output device. Methods of operating and refilling the vial filling apparatus are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于填充小瓶的装置包括限定存储位置阵列的搁架单元。 搁架单元可以是XY平面中的阵列或一个或多个转盘。 提供了多个存储容器，每个存储容器可移除地由一个存储位置承载。 还提供了计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元或输出设备。 输出装置可以采用各种形式，例如当提供封盖单元时优选地使用的输出滑槽，输出输送机，多个输出通道和输出转盘，其可以是专用转盘或部分 提供多个存储位置的转盘。 计算机控制的接合装置在Z方向上提供运动。 接合装置可以包括用于接合存储容器的第一阶段和用于接合小瓶的第二阶段。 计算机控制系统携带接合装置并且在多个存储位置，计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元以及输出装置之间沿XY方向移动接合装置。 还公开了操作和再填充瓶灌装装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09037285B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US11740573

申请日：2007-04-26

申请人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

发明人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

IPC分类号： G06F17/00 ,  G07F11/62 ,  A61J7/02 ,  B65B5/10 ,  B65B57/20 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/58 ,  G07F17/00

CPC分类号： G07F11/62 ,  A61J7/02 ,  B65B5/103 ,  B65B57/20 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/58 ,  G07F17/0092

摘要： An apparatus for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. The output device may take a variety of forms such as an output chute, which is preferably used when a capping unit is provided, an output conveyor, a plurality of output lanes, and an output carousel, which may be a dedicated carousel or a portion of the carousel providing the plurality of storage locations. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials. A computer controlled system carries the engagement device and moves the engagement device in XY directions among the plurality of storage locations, counting and dispensing unit, source of vials, label printer and application unit, and output device. Methods of operating and refilling the vial filling apparatus are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于填充小瓶的装置包括限定存储位置阵列的搁架单元。 搁架单元可以是XY平面中的阵列或一个或多个转盘。 提供了多个存储容器，每个存储容器可移除地由一个存储位置承载。 还提供了计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元或输出设备。 输出装置可以采用各种形式，例如当提供封盖单元时优选地使用的输出滑槽，输出输送机，多个输出通道和输出转盘，其可以是专用转盘或部分 提供多个存储位置的转盘。 计算机控制的接合装置在Z方向上提供运动。 接合装置可以包括用于接合存储容器的第一阶段和用于接合小瓶的第二阶段。 计算机控制系统承载接合装置并且在多个存储位置，计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元以及输出装置之间沿XY方向移动接合装置。 还公开了操作和再填充瓶灌装装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07532948B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11740551

申请日：2007-04-26

申请人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

发明人： Jamie Vollm ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

IPC分类号： G07F17/00

CPC分类号： G07F11/62 ,  A61J7/02 ,  B65B5/103 ,  B65B57/20 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/58 ,  G07F17/0092

摘要： An apparatus for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. The output device may take a variety of forms such as an output chute, which is preferably used when a capping unit is provided, an output conveyor, a plurality of output lanes, and an output carousel, which may be a dedicated carousel or a portion of the carousel providing the plurality of storage locations. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials. A computer controlled system carries the engagement device and moves the engagement device in XY directions among the plurality of storage locations, counting and dispensing unit, source of vials, label printer and application unit, and output device. Methods of operating and refilling the vial filling apparatus are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于填充小瓶的装置包括限定存储位置阵列的搁架单元。 搁架单元可以是XY平面中的阵列或一个或多个转盘。 提供了多个存储容器，每个存储容器可移除地由一个存储位置承载。 还提供了计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元或输出设备。 输出装置可以采用各种形式，例如当提供封盖单元时优选地使用的输出滑槽，输出输送机，多个输出通道和输出转盘，其可以是专用转盘或部分 提供多个存储位置的转盘。 计算机控制的接合装置在Z方向上提供运动。 接合装置可以包括用于接合存储容器的第一阶段和用于接合小瓶的第二阶段。 计算机控制系统携带接合装置并且在多个存储位置，计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元以及输出装置之间沿XY方向移动接合装置。 还公开了操作和再填充瓶灌装装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070186514A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US11740573

申请日：2007-04-26

申请人： JAMIE VOLLM ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

发明人： JAMIE VOLLM ,  Manoj Wangu ,  Robert Eckert ,  Shawn Greyshock ,  Anthony Self

IPC分类号： B65B5/00 ,  B65B57/20

CPC分类号： G07F11/62 ,  A61J7/02 ,  B65B5/103 ,  B65B57/20 ,  G07F11/44 ,  G07F11/54 ,  G07F11/58 ,  G07F17/0092

摘要： An apparatus for filling vials comprises a shelving unit defining an array of storage locations. The shelving unit may be an array in an XY plane or one or more carousels. A plurality of storage containers are provided, each removably carried by one of the storage locations. A counting and dispensing unit, a source of vials, a label printer and application unit or units, and an output device are also provided. The output device may take a variety of forms such as an output chute, which is preferably used when a capping unit is provided, an output conveyor, a plurality of output lanes, and an output carousel, which may be a dedicated carousel or a portion of the carousel providing the plurality of storage locations. A computer controlled engagement device provides motion in a Z direction. The engagement device may be comprised of a first stage for engaging the storage containers and a second stage for engaging the vials. A computer controlled system carries the engagement device and moves the engagement device in XY directions among the plurality of storage locations, counting and dispensing unit, source of vials, label printer and application unit, and output device. Methods of operating and refilling the vial filling apparatus are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于填充小瓶的装置包括限定存储位置阵列的搁架单元。 搁架单元可以是XY平面中的阵列或一个或多个转盘。 提供了多个存储容器，每个存储容器可移除地由一个存储位置承载。 还提供了计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元或输出设备。 输出装置可以采用各种形式，例如当提供封盖单元时优选地使用的输出滑槽，输出输送机，多个输出通道和输出转盘，其可以是专用转盘或部分 提供多个存储位置的转盘。 计算机控制的接合装置在Z方向上提供运动。 接合装置可以包括用于接合存储容器的第一阶段和用于接合小瓶的第二阶段。 计算机控制系统承载接合装置并且在多个存储位置，计数和分配单元，小瓶的来源，标签打印机和应用单元以及输出装置之间沿XY方向移动接合装置。 还公开了操作和再填充瓶灌装装置的方法。