Multi-class detection tube labeling method and labeling machine

Abstract

The application discloses a multi-category detection tube labeling method and a labeling machine. The labeling machine comprises a rack, a plurality of storage bins arranged on the rack, a conveying mechanism, an adjusting mechanism and a labeling mechanism. The plurality of storage bins are used for placing different types of detection tubes or the same type of detection tubes. The storage bins are provided with discharge ports, and the storage bins are provided with discharge mechanisms to guide a preset number of detection tubes out of the discharge ports. The conveying mechanism is used for conveying the detection tubes discharged from the storage bins to the adjusting mechanism. The adjusting mechanism is arranged at the conveying end of the conveying mechanism and can adapt the position of the detection tubes in the adjusting mechanism to the labeling mechanism according to the length of the detection tubes. The labeling mechanism is used for labeling the position-corrected detection tubes. The labeling machine avoids the complex process caused by the fact that the pipe connection mechanism in the prior art can only realize the discharging, conveying and labeling process of the same detection tube, and the long moving path of the pipe connection mechanism is not suitable for the labeling operation of a large number of detection tubes in a short time.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of test tube labeling, in particular to a multi-category detection tube labeling method and labeling machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, because the shapes and volumes of blood collection tubes and urine collection tubes are different (there is a big difference), different types of labeling machines are usually used to label blood collection tubes and urine collection tubes when labeling blood collection tubes and urine collection tubes. This results in the need for hospitals or medical offices to purchase and install two different labeling machines; for hospitals, this increases procurement and use costs; and for users, two labeling machines are not conducive to user use, for example, two labeling machines need to be operated separately, or if there are too many people, two lines need to be formed, which not only reduces labeling efficiency, but also reduces user experience.

[0003] To solve the above problems, in the prior art, for example, patent application No. CN202110764152.9, a labeling mechanism, a labeling method and a labeling machine, in which blood collection tubes and urine collection tubes are placed in corresponding storage bins, and according to requirements, blood collection tubes or urine collection tubes can be controlled to be discharged to the pipe connecting mechanism provided at the outlet of the storage bin, the pipe connecting mechanism reciprocally moves to move the test tube to the label printer position for labeling operation, and the labeled test tube is discharged, achieving the purpose of using the same labeling device to label urine collection tubes and blood collection tubes.

[0004] However, in this patent, how blood collection tubes and urine collection tubes are discharged is not specifically described, and there are many types of blood collection tubes, which can be divided into red, yellow, orange, black, purple, green, blue and gray according to the color of the cap, and the overall structure of the blood collection tube also slightly differs according to the color of the cap. If the above-mentioned multiple blood collection tubes are placed in one storage bin, the corresponding test tube cannot be selected according to the use requirements; at the same time, each discharged test tube needs to be received by the pipe connecting mechanism, transferred to the label printer position for labeling, and then transferred to the discharge position, the whole labeling process takes a long time, and when a large number of test tubes need to be labeled in a short time, the above-mentioned labeling machine cannot meet the use requirements, therefore, it is necessary to provide a labeling machine that can control the discharge of different blood collection tubes and urine collection tubes and simplify the labeling process. SUMMARY

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present application provides a multi-category detection tube labeling method and labeling machine, which solves the problem that the labeling machine in the prior art can only label a single type of blood collection tube and urine collection tube, and is not suitable for labeling a large number of test tubes in a short time.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the application adopts the following technical scheme: a labeling machine, comprising a rack and a plurality of storage bins, a transmission mechanism, an adjusting mechanism and a labeling mechanism arranged on the rack,

[0007] The plurality of storage bins are used for placing different types of test tubes or the same type of test tubes, the storage bin is provided with a discharging port, and a discharging mechanism is arranged in the storage bin to guide a preset number of test tubes out of the discharging port,

[0008] The transmission mechanism is used for transporting the test tubes discharged from the storage bin to the adjusting mechanism,

[0009] The adjusting mechanism is arranged at the transmission end of the transmission mechanism and can adapt the position of the test tube in the adjusting mechanism to the labeling mechanism according to the length of the test tube, and the labeling mechanism is used for labeling the position-corrected test tube.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the application has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] The storage bin is provided with a discharging mechanism, which can discharge or not discharge the test tubes in each storage bin according to the use demand, and the number of discharging test tubes can also be controlled. The test tubes after discharging are directly received and transported by the transmission mechanism. The different types of test tubes with inconsistent lengths can be adjusted in the adjusting mechanism to ensure that the labeling mechanism can work smoothly. Each component is fixedly arranged at the corresponding working station for continuous work. The transmission of the subsequent test tubes and the labeling operation of the front-end test tubes can be performed at the same time, avoiding the complex process caused by the use of the pipe connecting mechanism in the prior art to realize the discharging, transporting and labeling process of the same test tube, and the long moving path of the pipe connecting mechanism is not suitable for the labeling operation of a large number of test tubes in a short time.

[0012] Meanwhile, the application provides a plurality of storage bins, and the test tubes in the plurality of storage bins can be different types of blood collection tubes and urine collection tubes, or the same type of urine collection tube or the same type of blood collection tube. Each storage bin can be adapted to different types of test tubes, so that the labeling machine provided by the application has a wider range of use, not only can be used for mixed labeling operation of blood collection tubes and urine collection tubes, but also can be used for labeling different types of blood collection tubes and labeling the same type of blood collection tube. The labeling machine of the application is more versatile and can be used by consumers with different needs.

[0013] Further, the plurality of storage bins are divided into two layers arranged above and below, and each layer includes a plurality of storage bins arranged side by side, and the plurality of storage bins in each layer are fixed with the fixed plate arranged on the rack.

[0014] Each storage bin has a certain width and a certain depth, in order to make the whole labeling machine can label different types of detection tube at the same time also has smaller installation volume, the present application will be divided into upper and lower layers of multiple storage bin, make the whole labeling machine has the appropriate height at the same time also can reduce the width of the whole labeling machine, reduce the whole labeling machine volume, make the layout of the labeling machine of the application is more compact, smaller, improve its scope of application.

[0015] Further, the transmission mechanism comprises a transmission assembly arranged below the discharge port of the multiple storage bins in any layer and a lifting assembly used in cooperation with the multiple storage bins in another layer,

[0016] The transmission assembly is used for receiving the detection tubes discharged from the multiple storage bins and guiding the detection tubes along the arrangement direction of the multiple storage bins in each layer,

[0017] The lifting assembly comprises a receiving hopper arranged below the discharge port of the multiple storage bins in another layer, a lifting piece used for driving the receiving hopper to move up and down, and a turnover piece used for turning over the receiving hopper, the receiving hopper is moved to the position of the transmission assembly by the lifting piece, and the turnover piece turns over the detection tubes in the receiving hopper to move to the transmission assembly for transmission.

[0018] The transmission mechanism arranged in the application can be adapted to the multiple storage bins in the upper and lower layers, and the detection tubes discharged from the multiple storage bins in the upper and lower layers can be guided by the transmission assembly without changing the positions of the labeling mechanism and the adjusting mechanism, so that the accuracy of transmission is ensured, and the number of the labeling mechanism and the adjusting mechanism is reduced, and the cost is reduced.

[0019] Further, the transmission assembly comprises a strip-shaped transmission groove arranged along the arrangement direction of the multiple storage bins in each layer in the length direction, and a transmission piece arranged in the transmission groove,

[0020] The transmission piece comprises a driving pulley and a driven pulley arranged at intervals, and a conveying belt sleeved on the driving pulley and the driven pulley, the driving pulley drives the driven pulley and the conveying belt to rotate by the driving piece, so as to guide the detection tubes on the conveying belt.

[0021] The arrangement of the transmission groove can ensure that the detection tubes entering the transmission assembly will not be separated from the conveying belt during the transmission process, so that the purpose of transmitting the detection tubes by the whole transmission assembly cannot be achieved, and the width of the transmission groove can also be arranged to be adapted to the width of the detection tube, so as to facilitate the guiding of the detection tube on the conveying belt along the length direction of the detection tube, and make the detection tube smoothly enter the adjusting structure for position correction.

[0022] Further, the receiving hopper comprises a frame and a rotating plate rotatably arranged in the frame, the rotating plate rotates to form a recessed space with the frame for receiving the detection tube or rotates to guide the detection tube in the recessed space into the transmission assembly;

[0023] The overturning member is connected with the rotating plate for driving the rotating plate to rotate.

[0024] The main function of the receiving hopper is to receive the detection tube from the storage bin, and it is necessary to ensure that the detection tube moves along the length direction of the detection tube when entering the transmission groove. Therefore, the receiving hopper is provided to cooperate with the frame through the rotating plate arranged to rotate, so as to ensure the above-mentioned purpose. The detection tube is poured into the transmission assembly for guiding the material during the up-down movement of the receiving frame on the lifting member.

[0025] Further, the lifting member comprises a rotating lead screw arranged vertically, a rotating motor coaxially arranged with the rotating lead screw, and a moving seat threadedly connected with the rotating lead screw, the rotating lead screw is rotatably connected with the frame, and the moving seat is fixed with the receiving hopper.

[0026] The lifting member is arranged to ensure that the detection tube is moved to the transmission assembly position according to the preset condition, and the detection tube enters the transmission assembly for guiding the material under the action of the tipping member.

[0027] Further, the adjusting mechanism comprises a plurality of conveying rollers arranged side by side along the transmission direction of the transmission mechanism, a rotating assembly coaxially arranged with any conveying roller at the middle position, and a baffle reciprocally movable along the arrangement direction of the plurality of conveying rollers, the plurality of conveying rollers are used to carry the detection tube, the rotating assembly drives the conveying roller at the middle position to rotate to drive the detection tube to move along the plurality of conveying rollers and contact the baffle to make the detection tube located at the labeling position.

[0028] The main function of the conveying roller is to receive the pushing force of the conveying belt, so as to ensure that the detection tube can enter the plurality of conveying rollers under the action of inertia after being discharged from the discharge end of the conveying belt. In cooperation with the baffle, the position of the detection tube on the plurality of conveying rollers can be effectively adjusted, so that the detection tube can enter the labeling position, and the labeling of the labeling mechanism is facilitated.

[0029] Further, the adjusting mechanism further comprises an auxiliary labeling assembly, the auxiliary labeling assembly comprises two rotating wheel groups, the conveying roller connected with the rotating assembly is arranged close to the two rotating wheel groups, and a position sensor for judging whether the detection tube enters the labeling position is further arranged between the two rotating wheel groups.

[0030] Each rotating wheel group comprises two rollers arranged side by side, the axial directions of the two rollers are arranged perpendicularly to the axial direction of the conveying roller.

[0031] The labeling position of the detection tube is mainly on the tube body of the detection tube, and when the detection tube is placed on the plurality of conveying rollers, the tube body of the detection tube is actually not in effective contact with the plurality of conveying rollers. If the detection tube is labeled in this state, since the detection tube needs to rotate during the labeling process, only the plurality of conveying rollers will not be suitable for the labeling operation of the detection tube. Therefore, the two groups of rotating wheels of the auxiliary labeling assembly are arranged to be in contact with the tube body of the detection tube and can be erected between the two groups of rotating wheels through the action of the rotating assembly, and the rollers can facilitate the rolling of the detection tube in the axial direction, which is suitable for the labeling process.

[0032] Further, a tube kicking assembly is also included, which comprises a push plate and a tube kicking component for driving the push plate to move, and the push plate is used to push the detection tube with completed labeling out of the plurality of conveying rollers.

[0033] The detection tube with completed labeling can be smoothly discharged under the action of the push plate, and the discharge operation of the detection tube with completed labeling is realized.

[0034] Further, the labeling mechanism is arranged above the plurality of conveying rollers, and the labeling mechanism comprises a labeling assembly, a printer, and a driving component for driving the labeling assembly to move up and down, and the labeling assembly is provided with a detection tube cap sensor.

[0035] The overall structure of the labeling mechanism is the same as that of the labeling mechanism in the patent (patent number CN202310145239.7) of the applicant's prior application, and the difference lies in the control process. Since the detection tube passes through the plurality of conveying rollers, there is a possibility that the cap passes first or the cap passes later. At this time, the position sensor is used to ensure that the detection tube enters the labeling position, and then the detection tube cap sensor is used to ensure the position of the cap, and then the information printed by the printer is printed in the forward direction or the reverse direction, the driving component drives the labeling assembly to move downward to the appropriate position, and the label after printing is adhered to the tube body of the detection tube under the action of the labeling assembly. Therefore, whether the detection tube enters the plurality of conveying rollers with the cap first or the cap later, the information after labeling can be clearly seen by the user when looking at the detection tube in the forward direction.

[0036] Further, each storage bin is provided with a downwardly tapered guide cavity for placing the detection tube and a discharge port for discharging the detection tube,

[0037] The discharge mechanism is arranged at the outlet end of the guide cavity for guiding the detection tube of the preset number into the discharge port for discharging,

[0038] The discharge mechanism comprises a rotating roller rotatably arranged in the storage bin and a driving assembly for driving the rotating roller to rotate, and a groove for accommodating the detection tube is formed in the circumferential sidewall of the rotating roller. The detection tube enters the groove under the action of gravity, and the rotating roller moves the detection tube in the groove to the discharge port for discharging.

[0039] The setting of the blanking mechanism can realize blanking of a certain number of detection tubes by controlling the rotation angle or rotation number of the rotating roller, and the detection tubes in the storage bin can be blanked according to the use requirement.

[0040] The application also provides a multi-category detection tube labeling method, which comprises the following steps:

[0041] An operation instruction is acquired, the operation instruction comprising a first instruction for taking any type of detection tube and / or a second instruction for taking a number of detection tubes of a corresponding type;

[0042] A tube blanking operation is performed, when the first instruction or the second instruction is monitored, the blanking mechanism in different storage bins is controlled according to the monitored instruction to guide out detection tubes of a corresponding type and a corresponding number;

[0043] A transmission operation is performed, the detection tubes blanked from the storage bin are transmitted along a preset route through a transmission mechanism, and sequentially enter the adjusting mechanism one by one;

[0044] A position correction is performed, the detection tubes entering the adjusting mechanism are adjusted in position according to their different lengths, so that the detection tubes enter a labeling position;

[0045] A labeling operation is performed, the detection tubes entering the labeling position are labeled by entering the labeling mechanism, and the detection tubes after labeling are blanked;

[0046] The detection tubes entering the adjusting mechanism are repeatedly subjected to the position correction and the labeling operation.

[0047] Compared with the prior art, the application has the following beneficial effects:

[0048] Based on the labeling machine of the application, the multi-category detection tube labeling method adopted by the application can continuously label the detection tubes, and is suitable for labeling a large number of detection tubes in a short time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0049] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the application;

[0050] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the application without a rack;

[0051] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of another angle;

[0052] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the adjusting mechanism and the discharge plate cooperation installation of the application;

[0053] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the adjusting mechanism without a tube kicking component of the application;

[0054] Figure 6 It is the schematic view of the cooperation installation structure of the plurality of storage bins and the transmission mechanism of the application;

[0055] Figure 7 It is the rear view of the storage bin of the application;

[0056] Figure 8 It is the schematic view of the internal structure of the storage bin of the application.

[0057] In the figure: storage bin 1, mounting plate 12, quantitative sensor 13, guide plate 14, discharging sensor 15, discharging port 16, rotating wheel 17, rotating belt 18, rotating disc 19, shielding sensor 110, sensor baffle 111, opposite-acting sensor 112, rotating roller 113, first step motor 114, groove 115, transmission mechanism 2, transmission assembly 3, conveying belt 31, driven pulley 32, transmission groove 33, driving pulley 34, second step motor 35, lifting piece 4, moving seat 41, rotating motor 42, rotating screw 43, receiving hopper 5, frame 51, third step motor 52, rotating plate 53, transition plate 54, labeling mechanism 6, printer 61, driving component 62, labeling assembly 63, discharging plate 64, adjusting mechanism 7, mounting seat 71, conveying roller 73, baffle 74, kicking pipe component 75, threaded rod 76, rotating assembly 77, push plate 78, roller 79, rotating wheel assembly 710, position sensor 711, recessed groove 731, rack 101, vertical plate 102, horizontal plate 103, fixed plate 104, detection tube 10. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the application, but not all the embodiments of the application.

[0059] As shown in Figure 1 , 2 , 3, a labeling machine comprises a rack 101 and a plurality of storage bins 1, a transmission mechanism 2, an adjusting mechanism 7 and a labeling mechanism 6 arranged on the rack 101. The plurality of storage bins 1 are used to place different types of detection tubes 10 or the same type of detection tubes 10. The storage bin 1 is provided with a discharging port 16, and a discharging mechanism is arranged in the storage bin 1 to guide a preset number of detection tubes 10 out of the discharging port 16. The transmission mechanism 2 is used to transport the detection tubes 10 discharged from the storage bin 1 to the adjusting mechanism 7. The adjusting mechanism 7 is arranged at the transmission end of the transmission mechanism 2 and can adapt the position of the detection tube 10 in the adjusting mechanism 7 to the labeling mechanism 6 according to the length of the detection tube 10. The labeling mechanism 6 is used to perform labeling operation on the detection tube 10 whose position is corrected.

[0060] The storage bin 1 is provided with a discharging mechanism, which can discharge or not discharge the detection tube 10 in each storage bin 1 according to the use requirement, and the number of discharging can also be controlled, and the test tube after discharging is directly received and transmitted by the transmission mechanism 2, and the detection tube 10 of different types with inconsistent lengths can be adjusted in the adjusting mechanism 7, so that the labeling mechanism 6 can work smoothly, so that each component is fixedly arranged at the corresponding working station for continuous work, the transmission of the subsequent detection tube 10 and the labeling operation of the front detection tube 10 can be carried out at the same time, avoiding the complex process caused by the pipe connecting mechanism in the prior art which can only realize the processes of receiving, transmitting and labeling of the same detection tube 10, and the pipe connecting mechanism has a too long moving path and is not suitable for labeling operation of a large number of detection tubes 10 in a short time; meanwhile, the present application provides a plurality of storage bins 1, and the detection tubes 10 in the plurality of storage bins 1 can be different types of blood collection tubes and urine collection tubes, or the same type of urine collection tube or the same type of blood collection tube, each storage bin 1 can be adapted to different types of detection tubes 10, so that the labeling machine provided by the present application has a wider range of use, not only can be used for mixed labeling operation of blood collection tubes and urine collection tubes, but also can be used for labeling different types of blood collection tubes and can be used for labeling the same type of blood collection tube, so that the labeling machine of the present application is more versatile and can be used by consumers with different needs.

[0061] Specifically, as shown in Figure 1 、 2 , 3, the labeling machine of the present application has a rectangular body structure, an outer shell (not shown in the figure) is provided outside the rack 101, and the plurality of storage bins 1, the transmission mechanism 2, the adjusting structure and the labeling mechanism 6 are arranged in the rack 101 and are fixedly connected with the rack 101.

[0062] Among them, the number of storage bins 1 is eight, and the eight storage bins 1 are divided into two layers arranged above and below, and the four storage bins 1 of each layer are arranged adjacent and side by side, and the four storage bins 1 of each layer are fixed with the fixed plate 104 pulled and arranged on the rack 101. Each storage bin 1 has a certain width and a certain depth, in order to make the whole labeling machine have the function of labeling different types of detection tubes 10 while having smaller installation volume, the present application divides the eight storage bins 1 into two layers, so that the whole labeling machine has appropriate height while reducing the width of the whole labeling machine, reducing the volume of the whole labeling machine, so that the layout of the labeling machine of the present application is more compact, occupies less area, and improves its application range.

[0063] As shown in Figure 1 、 2As shown in FIGS. 3, the setting of the fixing plate 104 facilitates the feeding of the four storage bins 1 of each layer, and the fixing plate 104 is composed of the horizontal plate 103 and two vertical plates 102 fixed vertically on the horizontal plate 103, and each of the four storage bins 1 of each layer is fixed in the mounting space surrounded by the horizontal plate 103 and the two vertical plates 102, and the sliding block is arranged on the vertical plate 102, and the sliding groove matched with the sliding block is arranged on the rack 101, so that the four storage bins 1 of each layer can be pulled out of the rack 101 for replenishing the detection tube 10 or for maintenance. Meanwhile, since the feeding mechanism is arranged in the storage bin 1, and part of the components of the feeding mechanism needs to be powered on, in the present application, the connection between the power supply on the feeding mechanism of the eight storage bins 1 and the external power supply can adopt the contact pin contact power supply mode, the power supply ends of the connection lines of the four storage bins 1 of each layer are gathered on a joint, and the power supply plug connected with the external power supply is arranged on the rack 101, so that the joint and the power supply plug are contacted to realize the power-on effect when the fixing plate 104 is pulled out, and the wiring inside the labeling machine is more reasonable, and multiple connection wires will not be crossed and confused due to the pulling of the fixing plate 104.

[0064] As Figure 1 , 2, 3, 7, 8, to achieve each storage bin 1 can be according to the use requirements of the discharge, each storage bin 1 is arranged in the cavity structure of the upper opening, in the storage bin 1 through the cooperation of the two installation plate 12 and the inner wall of the storage bin 1 constitutes a downward tapered guide cavity, the bottom of the guide cavity is provided with an opening, in use, the detection tube 10 is accumulated in the guide cavity, due to the guide cavity structure and the detection tube 10 gravity effect, the detection tube 10 will be towards the opening of the guide cavity bottom opening collection, for this, to limit the detection tube 10 and the number of discharge, the discharge mechanism is arranged in the lower opening of the guide cavity, for guiding the detection tube 10 into the storage bin 1 opening discharge port 16 discharge. Specifically, the bottom of the guide cavity is provided with an opening arranged in the strip structure of the detection tube 10 length, the discharge mechanism includes part of the rotating roller 113 embedded in the guide cavity and matched with the opening of the strip structure, the rotating roller 113 two ends are respectively rotatably connected with the two side walls of the storage bin 1, one end of the rotating roller 113 is connected with the rotating disc 19, the rotating disc 19 is sleeved with the rotating belt 18, the rotating belt 18 is sleeved on the rotating wheel 17 of the output shaft end of the first stepper motor 114 fixed inside the storage bin 1, the first stepper motor 114 rotates to drive the rotating belt 18, the rotating disc 19 and the rotating roller 113 to rotate. To realize the guide of the rotating roller 113 and the detection tube 10, the rotating roller 113 is provided with a groove 115 for accommodating the detection tube 10 along the circumferential side wall, the number of the groove 115 can be one or more, the groove 115 of the present application is eight, the first stepper motor 114 can control its rotation by signal, the first stepper motor 114 rotates to drive the rotating roller 113 to rotate, which can drive the detection tube 10 embedded in the groove 115 on the rotating roller 113 to rotate together, when the rotating roller 113 rotates to the discharge port 16 position, at this time the detection tube 10 is separated from the groove 115 under the action of gravity and guided into the transmission mechanism 2 through the guide plate 14 arranged in the discharge port 16. To avoid the possibility of empty transmission when the rotating roller 113 rotates, the groove 115 does not have the detection tube 10, two pairs of infrared sensors 112 are arranged on the side wall of the storage bin 1 for detecting whether there is a detection tube 10 in the groove 115, whether there is a detection tube 10 in the groove 115 is judged by the infrared sensor 112, if there is a detection tube 10, it indicates that the material taking is successful; if the detection tube 10 is not detected at this position, the rotating roller 113 needs to continue to rotate until the infrared sensor 112 detects the detection tube 10. At the same time, to further ensure that each storage bin 1 can guide the target detection tube 10, the discharge sensor 15 for detection is also arranged on the guide plate 14 of the discharge port 16, the discharge sensor 15 can also adopt infrared sensor, which is used to ensure that the detection tube 10 discharged from the rotating roller 113 can smoothly pass through the discharge port 16 for discharge.In order to ensure the rotation angle of the rotating roller 113, eight sensor blocking pieces 111 can be arranged on the rotating disc 19, and a shielding sensor 110 matched with the eight sensor blocking pieces 111 is fixed on the outer wall of the storage bin 1. The arrangement mode of the eight sensor blocking pieces 111 is similar to that of the eight grooves 115 on the rotating roller 113. According to the rotation direction, when the preceding sensor blocking piece 111 is matched with the shielding sensor 110, the rear sensor blocking piece 111 is matched with the shielding sensor 110, and the groove 115 at the rear position is just moved to the position of the groove 115 at the preceding position, thereby accurately positioning the rotation angle of the rotating roller 113. In addition, during use, the detection tube 10 in the storage bin 1 needs to be fed, and the feeding time can be judged by the quantitative sensor 13 arranged at the lower end of the mounting plate 12. The quantitative sensor 13 can also be an infrared transmission sensor. When the quantitative sensor 13 detects that there is no detection tube 10 on the upper end of the mounting plate 12, a signal can be sent to prompt the operator to supplement the detection tube 10.

[0065] As shown in Figure 1 、 2 , the eight storage bins 1 are divided into two layers, so that the detection tubes 10 discharged from the eight storage bins 1 can smoothly enter the adjusting mechanism 7 for labeling operation. The transmission mechanism 2 in the application is matched with the eight storage bins 1 arranged in layers. Specifically, the transmission mechanism 2 includes a transmission assembly 3 arranged below the discharge port 16 of the multiple storage bins 1 in any layer and a lifting assembly matched with the multiple storage bins 1 in another layer for use. The transmission assembly 3 is used to receive the detection tubes 10 discharged from the multiple storage bins 1 and guide the detection tubes 10 along the arrangement direction of the multiple storage bins 1 in each layer. The lifting assembly includes a receiving hopper 5 arranged below the discharge port 16 of the multiple storage bins 1 in another layer, a lifting piece 4 used to drive the receiving hopper 5 to move up and down, and a turnover piece used to turn over the receiving hopper 5. The receiving hopper 5 is moved to the position of the transmission assembly 3 by the lifting piece 4, and the turnover piece turns over the detection tubes 10 in the receiving hopper 5 to move them to the transmission assembly 3 for transmission. Figure 1 、 2, 3, the transmission assembly 3 is matched with the four storage bins 1 of the upper installation position, the transmission assembly 3 includes a strip-shaped transmission groove 33 arranged along the length direction of the arrangement direction of the plurality of storage bins 1 of each layer and a transmission piece arranged in the transmission groove 33, the transmission piece includes a driving pulley 34 and a driven pulley 32 arranged at intervals and a conveying belt 31 sleeved on the driving pulley 34 and the first driven pulley 32, the driving pulley 34 drives the driven pulley 32 and the conveying belt 31 to rotate by the driving piece to guide the detection tube 10 on the conveying belt 31. The transmission groove 33 is horizontally arranged and fixedly installed with the rack 101, the height of the groove side wall of the transmission groove 33 is lower than the discharge port 16, so that the detection tube 10 rolled and discharged from the discharge port 16 can smoothly enter the transmission groove 33. The driving piece is a second stepping motor 35 fixedly arranged with the rack 101 or the transmission groove 33, the second stepping motor 35 can control its rotation or stop rotation through a signal, and can guide the detection tube 10 on the conveying belt 31 to guide the detection tube 10 in a preset direction. Correspondingly, the receiving hopper 5 is used in cooperation with the four storage bins 1 arranged at the lower installation position, the receiving hopper 5 includes an L-shaped frame 51, the vertical side of the frame 51 is arranged opposite to the discharge port 16 of the storage bin 1, a rotating plate 53 rotatably arranged in the frame 51, the overturning piece is a third stepping motor 52 fixed on the frame 51, the output end of the third stepping motor 52 is connected with the rotating plate 53 and can drive the rotating plate 53 to rotate and form a recessed space with the frame 51 for receiving the detection tube 10 or rotate to guide the detection tube 10 in the recessed space into the transmission groove 33, in order to facilitate the detection tube 10 discharged from the storage bin 1 to smoothly enter the receiving hopper, a transition plate 54 is arranged at the position of the discharge port 16 of the four storage bins 1 at the lower layer. In use, if the discharge port of any storage bin 1 at the lower layer is discharged, at this time the rotating plate 53 forms a recessed space with the frame 51 under the action of the third stepping motor 52, and the position of the rotating plate 53 is lower than the position of the discharge port 16 of the storage bin 1 and the detection tube 10 can be smoothly guided into the recessed space, and the detection tube 10 can be horizontally embedded in the recessed space, cooperating with the lifting piece 4 to move the entire receiving hopper 5 to a suitable position, and then drive the third stepping motor 52 to rotate to drive the rotating plate 53 to rotate to guide the detection tube 10 out of the transmission groove 33 and guide the detection tube 10 through the conveying belt 31.

[0066] As Figure 1 、 2As shown in Figure 3, the lifting component 4 is mainly used to drive the receiving bin to move up and down, so as to move the detection tubes 10 of the four storage bins 1 at the lower installation position to the transmission groove 33. For this purpose, in this embodiment, the lifting component 4 includes a vertically arranged rotating screw 43, a rotating motor 42 coaxially arranged with the rotating screw 43, and a movable seat 41 threadedly connected to the rotating screw 43. The rotating screw 43 is rotatably connected to the frame 101, and the movable seat 41 is fixed to the receiving hopper 5. The rotating screw 43 can be rotatably connected to the frame 101 via a bearing. The rotating motor 42 is a servo motor or a stepper motor. When the corresponding detection tube 10 is connected to the receiving hopper 5, the signal can control the rotating motor 42 to rotate, driving the rotating screw 43 to rotate. The rotating screw 43 rotates, causing the moving seat 41 and the receiving hopper 5 to move up to the preset position and stop rotating. Then, the third stepper motor 52 rotates to pour the detection tube 10 into the transmission groove 33. The third stepper motor 52 rotates in the opposite direction to reset the rotating plate 53. The rotating motor 42 rotates in the opposite direction to drive the receiving hopper 5 to move down and reset, making it easy to reuse.

[0067] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3, 4, and 5, the detection tube 10, guided from the transmission assembly 3, enters the adjustment mechanism 7 for position correction to ensure the smooth operation of the labeling mechanism 6. Therefore, in this embodiment, the adjustment mechanism 7 is positioned at the end of the transmission channel 33 and connected to it. The adjustment mechanism 7 includes a mounting base 71 fixed to the frame 101 and multiple conveying rollers 73 rotatably mounted on the mounting base 71. The multiple conveying rollers 73 are arranged side-by-side along the transmission direction of the detection tube 10, and each conveying roller 73 is rotatably connected to the mounting base 71 via a bearing. The main function of the conveying rollers 73 is to withstand the pushing force of the conveyor belt 31, ensuring that the detection tube 10, after being discharged from the discharge end of the conveyor belt 31, can enter the multiple conveying rollers 73 under inertia. In order to support the detection tube 10, the conveyor roller 73 has a recessed groove 731 in the middle position along its circumference, so that a recessed area that fits the structure of the detection tube 10 is formed on the conveyor roller 73. The detection tube 10 is transferred to the recessed area for support, thus preventing the detection tube 10 from detaching from the multiple conveyor rollers 73.

[0068] like Figure 1 , 2As shown in Figures 3, 4, and 5, since the lengths of the different detection tubes 10 are different, in order to ensure that the detection tubes 10 of different lengths can be placed in the appropriate labeling position during the labeling process, multiple conveyor rollers 73 are equipped with baffles 74 that can be used in conjunction and reciprocated along the arrangement direction of the multiple conveyor rollers 73. The baffles 74 are fixed on the movable seat 41, and the movable seat 41 is slidably connected to the mounting seat 71. The movable seat 41 is provided with a threaded rod 76 with a threaded connection. The threaded rod 76 is provided with a fourth stepper motor 72 that is coaxially set and rotatably connected to the mounting seat 71. The rotation of the fourth stepper motor 72 can drive the baffles 74 to move along the arrangement direction of the multiple conveyor rollers 73 to ensure that the detection tubes 10 set on the multiple conveyor rollers 73 are moved to the appropriate position.

[0069] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 3, 4, and 5, the labeling position for the detection tube 10 is primarily on the tube body. However, when the detection tube 10 is placed on multiple conveyor rollers 73, the tube body is not actually in effective contact with the multiple conveyor rollers 73. If labeling is performed on the detection tube 10 under these conditions, since the detection tube 10 needs to rotate during the labeling process, simply setting multiple conveyor rollers 73 will not be suitable for the labeling operation of the detection tube 10. Therefore, an auxiliary labeling component 63 is also provided. The auxiliary labeling component 63 includes two roller groups 710. The conveyor rollers 73 connected to the rotating component 77 are positioned close to the two roller groups 710, and a position sensor 711 for determining whether the detection tube 10 has entered the labeling position is also provided between the two roller groups 710. Each roller group 710 includes two rollers 79 arranged side by side, and the axial direction of the two rollers 79 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the conveyor rollers 73. The rotating component 77 uses a stepper motor or a servo motor. In use, the detection tube 10 is driven by the power of the transmission component 3 and enters onto multiple conveyor rollers 73. Due to the difference in length of the detection tube 10, the longer detection tube 10 can smoothly enter between the two roller groups 710 under the thrust of the transmission component 3. With the help of the position sensor 711, the baffle 74 can be moved to move the detection tube 10 to the labeling position. However, the shorter detection tube 10 cannot be placed between the two roller groups 710 under the power of the transmission component 3. In this case, the rotation component 77 can be controlled to rotate, driving the connected conveyor rollers 73 to rotate, so that the detection tube 10 can be smoothly placed between the two roller groups 710. With the help of the position sensor 711, the baffle 74 can be moved to move the detection tube 10 to the labeling position. The two sets of rotating rollers 710 of the auxiliary labeling component 63 can contact the tube body of the detection tube 10 and can be mounted between the two sets of rotating rollers 710 by the action of the rotating component 77. The rollers 79 can also facilitate the rolling of the detection tube 10 along its axis, which is suitable for the labeling process.

[0070] like Figure 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5, the labeling mechanism 6 is arranged above the plurality of conveying rollers 73, the labeling mechanism 6 comprises a labeling assembly 63, a printer 61 and a driving component 62 for driving the labeling assembly 63 to move up and down, and the labeling assembly 63 is provided with a tube cap sensor. The printer 61 used in the labeling mechanism 6 is an RFID printer 61, and the label is provided with an IC chip card. The RFID printer 61 can write the diagnosis information of a specific user into the IC chip card, so that medical staff can quickly check the diagnosis information of the current user. The labeling assembly 63 is arranged above the auxiliary labeling assembly 63, and the driving component 62 mainly comprises a sixth stepper motor connected with the labeling assembly 63, and a lead screw and block module is arranged on the labeling assembly 63 and matched with the sixth stepper motor. The rotation of the sixth stepper motor is realized through signal control, so as to drive the labeling assembly 63 to move up and down to contact the detection tube 10 for labeling operation. The overall structure of the labeling mechanism 6 is the same as that of the labeling mechanism 6 in the prior application of the applicant (patent No. CN202310145239.7), and the difference lies in the control process. Since the detection tube 10 of the present application passes through the plurality of conveying rollers 73, there is a possibility that the tube cap passes first or the tube cap passes later. At this time, the position sensor 711 ensures that the detection tube 10 enters the labeling position, and then the tube cap sensor of the detection tube 10 ensures the position of the tube cap, so as to control the forward printing or reverse printing of the information printed by the printer 61, the driving component 62 drives the labeling assembly 63 to move downward to the appropriate position, and the label after printing is adhered to the tube of the detection tube 10 under the action of the labeling assembly 63. Therefore, whether the detection tube 10 enters the plurality of conveying rollers 73 with the tube cap first or the tube cap later, the information after labeling can be clearly seen by the user when looking at the detection tube 10.

[0071] As ​ 、 2, 3, 4, 5, further comprising a kicking pipe assembly, the kicking pipe assembly comprising a pushing plate 78 and a kicking pipe component 75 for driving the pushing plate 78 to move, the pushing plate 78 is movable for pushing the detection tubes 10 on the plurality of conveying rollers 73 out of the discharging after labeling. In the embodiment, the pushing plate 78 is arranged above the plurality of conveying rollers 73, and one side of the plurality of conveying rollers 73 is rotatably connected with the mounting base 71, and the other side is arranged in suspension, and a discharging plate 64 arranged in an inclined manner is arranged on the suspension side of the plurality of conveying rollers 73, and the pushing plate 78 is arranged close to one side of the plurality of conveying rollers 73, and the pushing plate 78 is movable under the action of the kicking pipe component 75 to push the test tube on the conveying roller 73 towards the suspension side of the plurality of conveying rollers 73, so that the detection tube 10 is discharged along the discharging pipe, and it is convenient for the operator to take the labeled detection tube 10. The kicking pipe driving component 62 is an electromagnet, one end of the electromagnet core on the inner wall of the kicking pipe component 75 is fixedly connected with the pushing plate 78, and the kicking pipe component 75 is arranged on the mounting base 71, when the kicking pipe driving component 62 is powered on, the kicking pipe component 75 generates a magnetic field to provide power to drive the pushing plate 78 to move to push the detection tube 10 out, and the discharging operation of the detection tube 10 after labeling is completed. Of course, the kicking pipe component 75 can also adopt an electric push rod to realize the movement and reset of the pushing plate 78 within a certain distance.

[0072] The embodiment also provides a labeling method for multi-category detection tubes 10, comprising the following steps:

[0073] 1. According to the use requirement, the type of the detection tube 10 to be discharged and the number of the detection tube 10 are specified, and an operation instruction is obtained; the operation instruction comprises a first instruction for taking any type of detection tube 10, and / or a second instruction for taking a corresponding number of detection tubes 10 of the corresponding type;

[0074] 2. When it is monitored that the first instruction or the second instruction is received, the first stepping motor 114 in the corresponding storage bin 1 is controlled to rotate, whether the discharging is successful is judged by the photoelectric sensor 112 and the discharging sensor 15, and the detection tubes 10 of the corresponding type and the corresponding number are guided out of the different storage bins 1;

[0075] 3. The detection tube 10 successfully discharged enters the transmission groove 33 and is transmitted along a preset route, and enters the adjusting mechanism 7 one by one in sequence;

[0076] 4. The detection tube 10 entering the adjusting mechanism 7 is position corrected under the action of the position sensor 711 and the movement of the baffle 74, and the detection tube 10 is position adjusted according to the length of the detection tube 10 so that the detection tube 10 enters the labeling position;

[0077] 5. With the cooperation of position sensor 711 and tube cap sensor of detection tube 10, printer 61 is controlled to print and then labeling component 63 is driven to work to label the detection tube 10 that has entered the labeling position. After labeling, the detection tube 10 is unloaded by push plate 78.

[0078] 6. When the detection tube 10 at the previous transmission position enters the adjustment mechanism 7, the transmission mechanism 2 stops running. After the labeling of the previous detection tube 10 is completed, the transmission mechanism 2 continues to run to guide the subsequent detection tube 10 into the adjustment mechanism 7, and repeats the position correction and labeling operation.

[0079] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0080] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

Claims

1. A labelling machine characterised in that: The rack (101) and the plurality of storage bins (1), the transmission mechanism (2), the adjusting mechanism (7) and the labeling mechanism (6) arranged on the rack (101), The plurality of storage bins (1) are used for placing different types of detection tubes (10) or the same type of detection tube (10), the storage bin (1) is provided with a discharging port (16), and the storage bin (1) is provided with a discharging mechanism to guide a preset number of detection tubes (10) out of the discharging port (16), The transmission mechanism (2) is used for transporting the detection tubes (10) discharged from the storage bin (1) to the adjusting mechanism (7), The adjusting mechanism (7) is arranged at the transmission end of the transmission mechanism (2) and can adapt the position of the detection tube (10) in the adjusting mechanism (7) to the labeling mechanism (6) according to the length of the detection tube (10), and the labeling mechanism (6) is used for labeling the position-corrected detection tube (10); the adjusting mechanism (7) comprises a plurality of conveying rollers (73) arranged side by side along the transmission direction of the transmission mechanism (2), a rotating assembly (77) coaxially arranged with any conveying roller (73) at the middle position, and a baffle (74) reciprocally movable along the arrangement direction of the plurality of conveying rollers (73), the plurality of conveying rollers (73) are used for carrying the detection tube (10), the rotating assembly (77) drives the middle-position conveying roller (73) to rotate to drive the detection tube (10) to move along the plurality of conveying rollers (73) and contact the baffle (74) to make the detection tube (10) located at the labeling position.

2. A labelling machine according to claim 1, characterised in that: The plurality of storage bins (1) are divided into two layers arranged above and below, and each layer comprises a plurality of storage bins (1) arranged side by side, and the plurality of storage bins (1) of each layer are fixed with the fixed plate (104) arranged in the rack (101) in a pull-out manner.

3. A labelling machine according to claim 2, characterised in that: The transmission mechanism (2) comprises a transmission assembly (3) arranged below the discharging port (16) of the plurality of storage bins (1) in any layer and a lifting assembly used in cooperation with the plurality of storage bins (1) in another layer, The transmission assembly (3) is used for receiving the detection tubes (10) discharged from the plurality of storage bins (1) and guiding the detection tubes (10) along the arrangement direction of the plurality of storage bins (1) in each layer, The lifting assembly comprises a receiving hopper arranged below the discharging port (16) of the plurality of storage bins (1) in another layer, a lifting piece (4) for driving the receiving hopper to move up and down, and a turnover piece for overturning the receiving hopper, the receiving hopper is moved to the position of the transmission assembly (3) through the lifting piece (4), and the turnover piece overturns to move the detection tubes (10) in the receiving hopper to the transmission assembly (3) for transmission.

4. A labelling machine according to claim 3, characterised in that: The transmission assembly (3) comprises a strip-shaped transmission groove (33) arranged along the arrangement direction of the plurality of storage bins (1) in each layer in the length direction and a transmission piece arranged in the transmission groove (33), The transmission piece comprises a driving pulley (34) and a driven pulley (32) arranged at intervals and a conveying belt (31) sleeved on the driving pulley (34) and the driven pulley (32), the driving pulley (34) drives the driven pulley (32) and the conveying belt (31) to rotate by the driving of the driving piece, and the detection tubes (10) on the conveying belt are guided.

5. A labelling machine according to claim 4, characterised in that: The receiving hopper comprises a frame (51) and a rotating plate (53) rotatably arranged in the frame (51), and the rotating plate (53) rotates to form a recessed space for receiving the detection tube (10) or rotates to guide the detection tube (10) in the recessed space into the conveying assembly (3); The turnover member is connected with the rotating plate (53) and is used for driving the rotating plate (53) to rotate.

6. A labelling machine according to claim 5, characterised in that: The lifting member (4) comprises a rotating lead screw (43) arranged vertically, a rotating motor (42) coaxially arranged with the rotating lead screw (43), and a moving seat (41) threadedly connected with the rotating lead screw (43), the rotating lead screw (43) is rotatably connected with the rack (101), and the moving seat (41) is fixed with the receiving hopper.

7. A labelling machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that: The adjusting mechanism (7) further comprises an auxiliary labeling assembly (63), the auxiliary labeling assembly (63) comprises two rotating wheel groups (710), the conveying roller (73) connected with the rotating assembly (77) is arranged close to the two rotating wheel groups (710), and a position sensor (711) for judging whether the detection tube (10) enters a labeling position is further arranged between the two rotating wheel groups (710). Each rotating wheel group (710) comprises two rollers (79) arranged side by side, and the axial directions of the two rollers (79) are arranged perpendicularly to the axial direction of the conveying roller (73).

8. A labelling machine according to claim 7, characterised in that: Further comprising a tube kicking assembly, the tube kicking assembly comprises a push plate (78) and a tube kicking component (75) for driving the push plate (78) to move, and the push plate (78) is used for pushing the detection tubes (10) on the plurality of conveying rollers (73) out of the unloader after labeling is completed.

9. A labelling machine according to claim 8, characterised in that: The labeling mechanism (6) is arranged above the plurality of conveying rollers (73), and the labeling mechanism (6) comprises the labeling assembly (63), a printer (61), and a driving component (62) for driving the labeling assembly (63) to move up and down, and a detection tube (10) cap sensor is arranged on the labeling assembly (63).

10. A labelling machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 or 9, characterised in that: Each storage bin (1) is provided with a downwardly tapered material guiding cavity for placing the detection tube (10) and an unloading port (16) for unloading the detection tube (10), The unloading mechanism is arranged at the outlet end of the material guiding cavity and is used for guiding a preset number of detection tubes (10) into the unloading port (16) to be unloaded, The unloading mechanism comprises a rotating roller (113) rotatably arranged in the storage bin (1) and a driving assembly for driving the rotating roller (113) to rotate, the rotating roller (113) is provided with a groove (115) for accommodating the detection tube (10) along the circumferential side wall thereof, the detection tube (10) enters the groove (115) under the action of gravity, and the rotating roller (113) moves the detection tube (10) in the groove (115) to the unloading port (16) to be unloaded.

11. A labelling machine according to claim 7, characterised in that: Each storage bin (1) is provided with a downwardly tapered material guiding cavity for placing the detection tube (10) and an unloading port (16) for unloading the detection tube (10), The unloading mechanism is arranged at the outlet end of the material guiding cavity and is used for guiding a preset number of detection tubes (10) into the unloading port (16) to be unloaded, The discharging mechanism comprises a rotating roller (113) arranged in the storage bin (1) and a driving assembly for driving the rotating roller (113) to rotate, and a groove (115) for accommodating the detection tube (10) is formed in the circumferential side wall of the rotating roller (113), the detection tube (10) enters the groove (115) under the action of gravity, and the rotating roller (113) rotates to move the detection tube (10) in the groove (115) to the discharging port (16) for discharging.

12. A multi-class labelling tube method based on the labelling machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The method comprises the following steps: An operation instruction is acquired, the operation instruction comprising a first instruction for taking any type of detection tube (10) and / or a second instruction for taking a corresponding number of detection tubes (10) of a corresponding type; A tube discharging operation is performed, when the first instruction or the second instruction is monitored, the discharging mechanism in different storage bins (1) is controlled to work according to the monitored instruction to discharge detection tubes (10) of a corresponding type and a corresponding number; A transmission operation is performed, the detection tubes (10) discharged from the storage bin (1) pass through the transmission mechanism (2) along a preset route, and enter the adjusting mechanism (7) one by one in sequence; A position correction is performed, the detection tubes (10) entering the adjusting mechanism (7) are adjusted in position according to their different lengths, so that the detection tubes (10) enter a labeling position; A labeling operation is performed, the detection tubes (10) entering the labeling position are labeled in the labeling mechanism (6), and the labeled detection tubes (10) are discharged; The detection tubes (10) entering the adjusting mechanism (7) subsequently repeat the position correction and the labeling operation.

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