Method and apparatus for placing tablets into pockets of...

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2006-11-14

2006-11-14

Douglas, Steven O. (Department: 3751)

Fluent material handling, with receiver or receiver coacting mea

Automatic control of flow cutoff or diversion

Level or overflow responsive

C141S002000, C141S018000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07134460

ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus (1) serve to place tablets (2) into pockets (3) of thermoformed bottom foil (4). The tablets (2) are accumulated as they are located in their flat position. The tablets (2) are rotated in an erecting station (9) such that they reach an approximately upright position. A plurality of lines of approximately upright tablets (2) is formed. The approximately upright tablets (2) are rotated back into their flat position by a transfer unit (24) including a plurality of channels (28). The tablets (2) are then placed into the pockets (3) of the bottom foil (4) by the transfer unit (24).

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