Patent ID: 6789696
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A multi-connected ampoule dispensing apparatus, comprising:feed means for feeding a multi-connected ampoule comprising a plurality of ampoules of synthetic resin, the feed means feeding the first ampoule from a waiting position to a dispensing position and feeding a second ampoule adjacent to the first ampoule to the waiting position; dispensing means for cutting off and dispensing ampoules in order from a first ampoule positioned at one end of the multi-connected ampoule, the dispensing means comprising a pair of rotors each of which has a substantially C shape of cross section and is formed with a cutting edge on one side edge, the rotors being disposed in a vertical direction with a predetermined distance, the rotors being synchronized to rotate from a receiving position, in which the cutting edges separate from each other, to a cut-off position, in which the cutting edges close with each other, and return to the receiving position, whereby in the receiving position the rotors can receive the first ampoule positioned at the dispensing position and then in the cut-off position cut off the first ampoule to dispense it; and positioning means for positioning the second ampoule in the waiting position when the dispensing means cut off the first ampoule, the positioning means being synchronized with the dispensing means.