Vial handling device

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a medicine bottle processing device for processing medicine bottles in an automated liquid preparation system. The medicine bottle processing device comprises a placing mechanism for placing medicine bottles, a carrying mechanism for carrying medicine bottles, and a cap removing mechanism for removing the caps of the medicine bottles. The automated liquid preparation system has a pipetting station. During liquid preparation, the carrying mechanism carries the medicine bottles on the placing mechanism to the cap removing mechanism for cap removing processing, and then moves the medicine bottles to the pipetting station of the automated liquid preparation system. Thus, a medicine bottle processing device capable of automatically processing medicine bottles in the whole process of the automated liquid preparation system is provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure generally relates to the field of medical devices, and more specifically to a medicine bottle handling device. Background Technology

[0002] In clinical medicine, intravenous infusion is a commonly used medical method, frequently employed as a treatment to deliver medications, nutritional solutions, and other fluids into the patient's body to aid recovery. When patients require intravenous infusions, it is often necessary to mix different intravenous medications according to their condition. By using a syringe to draw and inject different intravenous drugs, a more effective therapeutic solution can be prepared.

[0003] Currently, medical staff typically use manual methods to prepare the intravenous medications needed for patients. For example, medical staff take the prescription to the pharmacy, retrieve the necessary vials, extract the medications or solutions from each vial using a syringe, mix the medications or solutions in a specific container, and shake well to prepare the medication solution specified on the prescription.

[0004] However, manual dispensing is relatively inefficient and cannot meet the medication needs of a large number of patients. Therefore, an automated bottle handling device is needed to improve dispensing efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This disclosure is made in view of the above-mentioned situation, and its purpose is to provide a medicine bottle handling device that can automatically handle medicine bottles throughout the entire process of an automated liquid preparation system.

[0006] Therefore, this disclosure provides a medicine bottle handling device, which is a device for handling medicine bottles in an automated dispensing system. The medicine bottle handling device includes a placing mechanism for placing medicine bottles, a carrying mechanism for transporting medicine bottles, and a decapping mechanism for removing the caps from the medicine bottles. The automated dispensing system has a pipetting station. During dispensing, the carrying mechanism transports the medicine bottle located at the placing mechanism to the decapping mechanism for decapping, and then moves the medicine bottle to the pipetting station of the automated dispensing system.

[0007] In this disclosure, the placement mechanism can be used to store and release medicine bottles, the carrying mechanism can transport the medicine bottles, and the decapping mechanism can automatically decap the medicine bottles before moving the decapped medicine bottles to the pipetting station for dispensing. Thus, fully automated processing of medicine bottles can be achieved in an automated dispensing system, greatly improving dispensing efficiency.

[0008] Additionally, in the bottle handling apparatus disclosed herein, optionally, the loading mechanism includes a base having a bottle compartment for accommodating bottles, a blocking portion located at the opening of the bottle compartment, and a pushing portion capable of continuously pushing bottles along the bottle compartment toward the opening. In this case, the pushing portion continuously pushes the bottles in the bottle compartment toward the opening of the bottle compartment, and the blocking portion blocks the bottles closest to the opening, ensuring that the bottles are always kept within the bottle compartment. Thus, bottles can be stored within the bottle compartment.

[0009] Additionally, in the medicine bottle handling device disclosed herein, optionally, the blocking part includes an elastic member connected to the base, an opening member connected to the elastic member and movable relative to the base, and a rotating member abutting against the opening member. The supporting mechanism has a push block that pushes the opening member. When the supporting mechanism moves relative to the placing mechanism, the opening member moves under the action of the push block to push the rotating member to rotate, thereby causing the medicine bottle to move from one side of the rotating member to the other side of the rotating member under the push of the pushing part. When the medicine bottle moves to the other side of the rotating member and the push block disengages, the rotating member returns to its original position. In this configuration, when the carrying mechanism operates, the opening component moves under the action of the pusher, causing the rotating component to rotate. This removes the obstruction of the medicine bottles located in the medicine bottle compartment by the rotating component. Under the continuous pushing action of the pusher, the medicine bottles are transferred from one side of the rotating component to the other, making them easier for the carrying mechanism to pick up. In other words, the carrying mechanism picks up only the medicine bottles located at the opening of the medicine bottle compartment each time, improving the accuracy of bottle picking. Thus, automated picking of medicine bottles stored in the medicine bottle compartment is achieved.

[0010] Alternatively, in the medicine bottle handling apparatus disclosed herein, the supporting mechanism may have a clamping part that holds the medicine bottle and is movable. In this case, the medicine bottle can be held and moved by the movable clamping part.

[0011] Alternatively, in the medicine bottle handling device disclosed herein, the clamping part may include a central arm, a first arm linked to the central arm, and a second arm movable towards or away from the first arm and linked to the central arm. The central arm, the first arm, and the second arm cooperate to form a clamping space that matches the medicine bottle. The clamping part clamps the medicine bottle by having the central arm, the first arm, and the second arm abut against the medicine bottle from three directions. In this case, the medicine bottle can be clamped or released through the linkage of the first arm, the second arm, and the central arm.

[0012] Additionally, in the medicine bottle processing device disclosed herein, optionally, the medicine bottle is an ampoule, which includes a main body, a cap, and a bottleneck connecting the main body and the cap. The cap removal mechanism includes a cutting mechanism and a control center. The cutting mechanism includes a rotating part with a cutter wheel and a rotating shaft, and a driving part. The rotating shaft is connected to the cutter wheel and the driving part respectively. The driving part drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby causing the cutter wheel to rotate. The control center includes a speed adjustment module and a counting module. The counting module is used to record the number of cuts made by the cap removal mechanism on the ampoule. The speed adjustment module controls the rotation speed of the driving part based on the number of cuts to adjust the rotation speed of the cutter wheel. In this configuration, the cutting wheel of the rotating unit rotates under the drive of the drive unit. The supporting mechanism moves the ampoule so that the neck of the ampoule is close to the rotating cutting wheel for scoring. The counting module records the number of times the scoring mechanism scores the ampoule. The speed control module controls the rotation speed of the drive unit based on the number of scores fed back by the counting module, thereby adjusting the rotation speed of the cutting wheel. Thus, the rotation speed of the cutting wheel can be adjusted according to the number of scores, ensuring that the cutting wheel leaves a scratch of the desired depth on the neck of the ampoule.

[0013] Additionally, in the vial processing apparatus disclosed herein, optionally, the cutting mechanism further includes a frame, a base, an elastic member, and a guide. The drive unit is disposed on the base. The frame has a front end that is relatively close to the ampoule when cutting it, and a rear end opposite the front end. The guide extends along the direction from the rear end to the front end. The two ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the base and the frame. The base is movably disposed on the frame along the guide via the elastic member. In this case, the base and the frame are movably connected together via the elastic member. The interaction force generated after the cutting wheel contacts the neck of the ampoule can be transmitted to the elastic member sequentially through the cutting wheel, the rotating shaft, the drive unit, and the base, causing the elastic member to undergo elastic deformation and driving the base to move along the guide on the frame, thereby allowing the cutting wheel to move away from the neck after cutting it. This reduces the chance of the ampoule being cut by the blade, while leaving a scratch of the desired depth on the neck of the ampoule.

[0014] Additionally, in the bottle processing apparatus disclosed herein, the cap removal mechanism may optionally include a sterilization mechanism for sterilizing the ampoules after they have been cut. In this case, by cleaning the dust and glass shards generated at the neck of the cut ampoule through the sterilization mechanism, it is possible to prevent dust and glass shards from entering the ampoule during the cap removal process, thereby ensuring that the cut ampoule is cleaner before proceeding to the next process.

[0015] Additionally, in the bottle processing apparatus disclosed herein, optionally, the cap removal mechanism further includes a cap-tapping mechanism. The cap-tapping mechanism has a rotating base and a thin rod disposed on the rotating base. The cap removal mechanism has a cap-tapping station where, after the ampoule is cut, it is moved to the cap-tapping station, and the thin rod rotates and taps the cap to separate it from the bottle neck. This allows for convenient cap removal from the cut ampoule.

[0016] Additionally, in the medicine bottle processing apparatus disclosed herein, optionally, the medicine bottle is a vial, the vial includes a bottle body for containing material and a cap disposed on the bottle body, the cap removal mechanism includes a separation mechanism, the separation mechanism includes a fixed base, a clamping plate disposed on the fixed base and an elastic member, the clamping plate is plate-shaped and extends toward the outer periphery of the fixed base, and the clamping plate has a rear end relatively close to the fixed base and a front end opposite to the rear end of the clamping plate, the clamping plate is telescopically disposed on the fixed base along the extension direction of the clamping plate by means of the elastic member, when the vial is capped, the carrying mechanism moves the vial so that the lower surface of the cap abuts against the upper surface of the front end of the clamping plate, and moves the vial body away from the cap to separate the cap from the vial body. In this configuration, the carrier mechanism moves the vial so that the lower surface of the vial cap abuts against the upper surface of the front end of the clamping plate. The vial exerts a force on the clamping plate towards its rear end. The elastic component, under this force, is compressed and contracted. This compressed elastic component then exerts a reaction force on the clamping plate towards its front end. When the carrier mechanism moves the vial so that its body moves away from the cap, the elastic component causes the clamping plate to spring back, allowing its front end to engage under the cap and pry it up, facilitating the separation of the vial cap from the vial body. This allows for automated removal of the vial cap.

[0017] According to the medicine bottle handling device disclosed herein, medicine bottles can be automatically handled throughout the entire process in an automated liquid preparation system. Attached Figure Description

[0018] This disclosure will now be explained in further detail by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall mounting mechanism involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall bearing mechanism involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the carrier mechanism that picks up the medicine bottle according to the example of this disclosure.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the clamping part that clamps the medicine bottle according to the example of this disclosure.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the initial state of medicine bottles stored in the medicine bottle compartment as described in this disclosure example.

[0024] Figure 6A This is a schematic diagram showing the blocking part involved in the example of this disclosure in the closed state; Figure 6B This is a schematic diagram showing the blocking part involved in the example of this disclosure in the open state.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a first embodiment of the connection relationship between the blocking part and the base involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of a first embodiment of the blocking portion involved in the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 9 It shows Figure 8 Exploded view of the obstruction involved.

[0028] Figure 10A This is a schematic diagram illustrating a second embodiment of the connection relationship between the blocking part and the base involved in the example of this disclosure; Figure 10B It shows Figure 10A A schematic diagram from another perspective showing the connection between the blocking part and the base.

[0029] Figure 11 This is an exploded view showing a second embodiment of the blocking portion involved in the examples of this disclosure.

[0030] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the ampoule involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0031] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the overall ampoule cap removal mechanism involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0032] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the overall cutting mechanism involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0033] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cutting mechanism involved in the example of this disclosure cutting an ampoule.

[0034] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the guide section involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0035] Figure 17This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cap-knocking mechanism involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0036] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the vial involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0037] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the vial decapping mechanism involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0038] Figure 20A This is a schematic diagram showing the separation mechanism involved in the example of this disclosure abutting against the vial; Figure 20B This is a schematic diagram illustrating how the separation mechanism involved in this disclosure pries open the cap of a vial; Figure 20C This is a schematic diagram illustrating the separation mechanism involved in the example of this disclosure, which separates the cap of a vial from the body of the vial.

[0039] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the bottle identification mechanism involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0040] Figure 22 This is a flowchart illustrating the process of a medicine bottle handling device according to an example of this disclosure.

[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0042] 2…medicine bottle, 3…ampoule, 301…main body, 302…cap, 303…neck, 4…vial, 401…bottle body, 402…cap, 10…carrying mechanism, 100…base, 101…medicine bottle compartment, 102…compartment opening, 103…bottom plate, 104…side plate, 105…straight groove, 106…sliding groove, 107…rotating groove, 109…pin hole, 110…pushing part, 120…blocking part, 1 21…Elastic component, 122…Opening component, 123…Straight column, 124…Slider, 125…Rotating component, 126…Fixed shaft, 127…Stop, 128…Elastic element, 129…Hollow groove, 20…Bearing mechanism, 210…Clamping part, 220…Push block, 211…First arm, 212…Second arm, 213…Central arm, a…Clamping space, 30…Ampoule cap removal mechanism, 31…Venue cap removal Mechanism, 40…cutting mechanism, 410…frame, 420…base, 430…rotating part, 440…guide part, 450…elastic component, 460…drive part, 411…front end of frame, 412…rear end of frame, 431…cutting wheel, 432…rotating shaft, 441…slide rail, 442…slide groove, 400…sterilization mechanism, 50…cap-knocking mechanism, 510…rotating seat, 520…thin rod, 60…separation mechanism, 61… …fixed seat, 62…card plate, 621…card plate front end, 622…card plate rear end, 63…elastic element, 64…pressure sensor, 70…bottle identification mechanism, 701…support part, 702…scanning part, 703…illumination part, 704…bottle removal part, 701a…support platform, 701b…support seat, 703a…first illumination part, 703b…second illumination part, 704a…bottle removal rod, 704b…bottle removal rod mounting seat. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The vial handling apparatus of this disclosure can be more readily understood by referring to the following detailed description of specific embodiments and the embodiments included therein, as well as the accompanying drawings and their foregoing and hindsight descriptions.

[0044] In the following description, the same symbols are used for the same parts, and repeated descriptions are omitted. Furthermore, the accompanying drawings are schematic only, and the proportions of the parts or their shapes may differ from the actual figures.

[0045] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, which will be limited only by the appended claims.

[0046] While specific examples of this disclosure have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this disclosure without departing from this disclosure and its broader aspects, and therefore the appended claims are to be covered within their scope all such changes and modifications within the true spirit and scope of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that, in general, the terms used in this disclosure are generally intended to be “open” terms (e.g., the term “comprising” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to”, and the term “having” should be interpreted as “at least having”).

[0047] This disclosure relates to a medicine bottle processing device, which is used in an automated dispensing system to process medicine bottles. It can be used in automated dispensing systems to facilitate the automated processing of medicine bottles and the automated dispensing of medications. The automated dispensing system involved in this disclosure refers to a system that automates the entire process of dispensing medications or drugs, ultimately producing therapeutic solutions that can be directly infused into patients. This embodiment provides a medicine bottle processing device that automates the entire process of medicine bottle processing within an automated dispensing system.

[0048] In this disclosure, the medicine bottle handling device may also be referred to as an automated medicine bottle handling device, a medicine bottle handling system, or an automated medicine bottle handling system, etc. The medicine bottles involved in this disclosure may be ampoules, vials, or other types of bottles for storing drugs or liquid medicines. In some examples, the medicine bottle may contain material. In some examples, the material contained in the medicine bottle may be a liquid material, such as a liquid medicine or reagent solution. In other examples, the material contained in the medicine bottle may also be a powdered material.

[0049] Hereinafter, the medicine bottle processing apparatus according to this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall mounting mechanism 10 involved in the example of this disclosure. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall bearing mechanism 20 involved in the example of this disclosure. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the carrier mechanism 20 picking up the medicine bottle 2 as described in this disclosure example. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the clamping part 210 clamping the medicine bottle 2 according to the example of this disclosure.

[0051] In some examples, the vial handling apparatus may include a placement mechanism 10, a support mechanism 20, and a cap removal mechanism. The placement mechanism 10 is used to place the vial 2, the support mechanism 20 is used to transport the vial 2, and the cap removal mechanism is used to remove the cap from the vial 2 (described later).

[0052] In some examples, the automated dispensing system may have a pipetting station. During dispensing, the carrier mechanism 20 can transport the medicine bottle 2 located on the placement mechanism 10 to the decapping mechanism for decapping, and then move the medicine bottle 2 to the pipetting station of the automated dispensing system. In some examples, after the decapped medicine bottle 2 is moved to the pipetting station, the automated dispensing system may have a pipetting tool to draw out the material from the medicine bottle 2 and mix it for dispensing.

[0053] In some examples, the loading mechanism 10 can be used to store and release the vial 2, the carrying mechanism 20 can transport the vial 2, and the decapping mechanism can automatically decap the vial 2 before moving the decapped vial 2 to the pipetting station for dispensing. This enables fully automated processing of the vial 2 in the automated dispensing system, thereby improving dispensing efficiency.

[0054] See in some examples Figure 1 The vial handling device may include a placement mechanism 10, which can be used to place the vial 2. In some examples, the placement mechanism 10 can be used to store the vial 2 and to push and release the vial 2 (described later).

[0055] See in some examples Figure 2 The medicine bottle handling device may include a carrying mechanism 20, which can be used to transport medicine bottles 2. In some examples, the carrying mechanism 20 can cooperate with the placement mechanism 10 to pick up and place medicine bottles 2 contained in the placement mechanism 10. In some examples, the carrying mechanism 20 can be located on one side of the placement mechanism 10. In some examples, the carrying mechanism 20 can have clamping and moving functions. In some examples, the carrying mechanism 20 can carry the medicine bottle 2 for movement. In this case, the carrying mechanism 20 can move to the placement mechanism 10 to pick up the medicine bottle 2, and at the same time carry the medicine bottle 2 to the decapping mechanism for decapping processing.

[0056] See in some examples Figure 2 The supporting mechanism 20 may have a clamping part 210. In some examples, the clamping part 210 is used to clamp the medicine bottle 2.

[0057] In some examples, the supporting mechanism 20 can be a multi-axis robotic arm, thereby enabling the supporting mechanism 20 to carry the medicine bottle 2 and arbitrarily adjust its spatial position. In some examples, the gripping part 210 can be a mechanical claw on a multi-axis robotic arm, thereby enabling the gripping part 210 to stably grip the medicine bottle 2. In some examples, the supporting mechanism 20 and the gripping part 210 can be automated.

[0058] In some examples, the clamping part 210 may include a first arm 211, a second arm 212, and a central arm 213 (see [reference]). Figure 4The central arm 213 can be linked with the first arm 211 and the second arm 212. The first arm 211 and the second arm 212 can move towards each other or away from each other. In some examples, the central arm 213, the first arm 211, and the second arm 212 can cooperate to form a clamping space a. The central arm 213, the first arm 211, and the second arm 212 can abut against the medicine bottle 22 located in the clamping space a to clamp the medicine bottle 22. In some examples, the central arm 213, the first arm 211, and the second arm 212 can move relative to each other to move closer to or further away from the medicine bottle 2 to clamp or release the medicine bottle 2.

[0059] In some examples, the clamping part 210 can be configured to be rotatable. In this case, when the clamping part 210 clamps the medicine bottle 2, for example after injecting the medicine to be mixed into the medicine bottle 2, the medicine in the medicine bottle 2 can be mixed by swinging the medicine bottle 2; in addition, the orientation of the bottle mouth of the medicine bottle 2 can be adjusted by rotating the clamping part 210 so as to align with the pipetting tool in the automated dispensing system for pipetting.

[0060] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the initial state of the medicine bottle 2 stored in the medicine bottle compartment 101 as described in this disclosure example.

[0061] In some examples, the mounting mechanism 10 may include a base 100, a pushing part 110, and a blocking part 120 (see [reference]). Figure 1 The base 100 can be used to accommodate the medicine bottle 2, the pushing part 110 can be used to push the medicine bottle 2 accommodated in the base 100, and the blocking part 120 can be used to openably block the medicine bottle 2 from staying in the base 100 and release the medicine bottle 2 under the action of the carrying mechanism 20.

[0062] In some examples, the base 100 may include a vial compartment 101 for storing vials 2. In some examples, the vial compartment 101 may have an opening 102 located at one end of the vial compartment 101 and used to provide an outlet for picking up vials 2, and is in an openable / closable state.

[0063] In some examples, the vial compartment 101 may be elongated and its width may be approximately the same as the diameter of the vials 2 stored therein. In this case, the vial compartment 101 can store multiple vials 2, which may be arranged sequentially along the length of the vial compartment 101.

[0064] In some examples, the base 100 may include a long strip-shaped base plate 103 and a plurality of side plates 104 disposed parallel to the base plate 103 along its length. The base plate 103 and two adjacent side plates 104 on the base plate 103 may cooperate to form a medicine bottle compartment 101 (see [reference]). Figure 1In some examples, the base 100 may include multiple vial compartments 101 (see...). Figure 1 In this case, the base 100 having multiple vial compartments 101 can store more vials 2. In some examples, the mounting mechanism 10 may include multiple bases 100 having multiple vial compartments 101. Thus, more vials 2 can be stored.

[0065] In some examples, the width of the opening 102 may be approximately the same as, or slightly larger than, the diameter of the medicine bottle 2. In this case, the number of medicine bottles 2 released from the medicine bottle compartment 101 through the opening 102 can be ensured to be one at a time.

[0066] In some examples, the pushing part 110 may be disposed on the base 100, and the pushing part 110 may move along the vial compartment 101. In some examples, the pushing part 110 may be configured to continuously push the vial 2 along the vial compartment 101 toward the compartment opening 102. In other words, when the vial compartment 101 holds the vial 2 and when the vial 2 is blocked by the blocking part 120 at the compartment opening 102 of the vial compartment 101, the pushing part 110 has a tendency to continuously push the vial 2 toward the compartment opening 102.

[0067] Figure 6A This is a schematic diagram showing the blocking part 120 of the present disclosure in a closed state; Figure 6B This is a schematic diagram showing the blocking part 120 of the present disclosure in the open state (to more clearly illustrate the schematic diagram of the blocking part 120 in different states, Figure 6A and Figure 6B (Some lines have been omitted).

[0068] In some examples, the stop 120 may be located at the opening 102 of the vial compartment 101. In some examples, the stop 120 may be configured to be openable or closable. The state in which the stop 120 is located at the opening 102 of the vial compartment 101 is referred to as the closed state (see [reference]). Figure 6A The state in which the blocking part 120 is completely removed from the opening 102 of the medicine bottle compartment 101 is called the open state (see [link]). Figure 6B ).

[0069] In some examples, the blocking part 120 can be used to prevent the medicine bottle 2 from leaving the compartment opening 102 in the initial state. The initial state referred to in this disclosure can be regarded as the state when the blocking part 120 is in the closed state, that is, the blocking part 120 is in the state of preventing the medicine bottle 2 from leaving the medicine bottle compartment 101. See also Figure 5 (or Figure 6A ), Figure 5The situation shown is the state when the blocking part 120 is closed, which is the initial state. In this case, when the medicine bottle compartment 101 holds the medicine bottle 2 and the blocking part 120 is closed, the blocking part 120 can block the medicine bottle 2 in the medicine bottle compartment 101 when the medicine bottle 2 leaves the medicine bottle compartment 101. When the blocking part 120 is opened, the medicine bottle 2 moves to the compartment opening 102 that can be picked up by the carrying mechanism 20 under the continuous action of the pushing part 110.

[0070] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection relationship between the blocking part 120 and the base 100 according to the example of this disclosure (in order to better illustrate the connection relationship between the blocking part 120 and the base 100, Figure 7 The blocking part 120 is separated from the base 100 along the movable direction of the opening member 122, and the actual blocking part 120 is located as follows: Figure 7 (Inside the base 100 shown). Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the overall shape of a first embodiment of the blocking portion 120 involved in the present disclosure. Figure 9 It shows Figure 8 Exploded view of the obstruction section 120 involved.

[0071] In some examples, the blocking part 120 may include an elastic member 121, an opening member 122, and a rotating member 125 (see [link to example]). Figure 7 , Figure 8 or Figure 9 The rotating member 125 can be used to prevent the medicine bottle 2 from leaving the medicine bottle compartment 101 in the initial state. The opening member 122 can be used to push the rotating member 125 to rotate so that it can switch between the open and closed states. The elastic member 121 can be used to return the opening member 122 to its original position (returning the opening member 122 to its original position means returning the blocking part 120 to its initial state).

[0072] In some examples, the two ends of the elastic member 121 can be connected to the base 100 and the opening member 122 respectively, thereby allowing the opening member 122 to be movably mounted on the base 100 via the elastic member 121. In other words, the opening member 122 can move relative to the base 100. In some examples, the elastic member 121 can be a spring. In some examples, preferably, the elastic member 121 can be a compression spring. This makes it easier to return the opening member 122 to its original position.

[0073] In some examples, the opening component 122 may include a straight post 123 and a slider 124 (see...) Figure 7 and Figure 8In some examples, the column 123 and the slider 124 can be fixed together without relative movement. In this case, the slider 124 is moved by moving the column 123.

[0074] In some examples, preferably, the straight column 123 and the slider 124 can be fixed together by bolts. In this case, the straight column 123 and the slider 124 can be installed into the base 100 respectively, and then fixed after installation, which makes the installation of the opening member 122 more convenient.

[0075] In some examples, the straight column 123 may be connected to the elastic member 121, and the base 100 may have a straight groove 105 for the straight column 123 to move. The straight groove 105 may be a groove structure located inside the base 100 (see [reference]). Figure 7 ).like Figure 7 As shown, the straight groove 105 can be regarded as a groove that can provide a movable column 123, and the movement path of the column 123 can also be restricted through the straight groove 105.

[0076] In some examples, slider 124 may be located on the side wall of the straight column 123, and slider 124 may be used to push rotating member 125 to rotate. In some examples, the edge of slider 124 in contact with rotating member 125 may be arc-shaped. In this case, according to mechanical principles, slider 124 can more easily push rotating member 125 to rotate. In some examples, base 100 may have sliding groove 106 that mates with slider 124 (see...). Figure 7 This restricts the movement path of slider 124. Figure 7 The force G applied to the straight column 123 along the straight groove 105 can cause the straight column 123 to move on the straight groove 105, while driving the slider 124 to move on the sliding groove 106, thereby pushing the rotating component 125 to rotate.

[0077] In some examples, the rotating member 125 may include a fixed shaft 126, a stop 127, and an elastic element 128 (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 7 The stop 127 can be rotatably fixed to the base 100 via the fixed shaft 126, and the elastic element 128 can be used to return the stop 127 to its original position. In some examples, the base 100 may have a rotation groove 107 for the stop 127 to rotate (see [reference]). Figure 7 In some examples, the base 100 may have a pin hole 109 that mates with the fixed shaft 126 (see [reference]). Figure 7 Therefore, the rotating member 125 can be well positioned on the base 100.

[0078] In some examples, the elastic element 128 may be a torsion spring. The elastic element 128 may have a coil and a lever arm, and the fixed shaft 126 may be configured to pass through the coil of the torsion spring. See also Figure 8 and Figure 9 The stop block 127 may have a through hole parallel to the axial direction of the fixed shaft 126, which may be configured to pass through the through hole. The stop block 127 may also have a slanted groove perpendicular to the through hole. The spring coil of the elastic element 128 may be located within the slanted groove. The elastic element 128 may have two lever arms, one of which abuts against the slanted groove, and the other against one surface of the rotating groove 107 of the base 100. This allows for a more convenient use of the elastic element 128 to provide a return force for the stop block 127.

[0079] In some examples, combined Figure 6A and Figure 6B In the initial state, due to the action of the elastic element 128, the stop 127 is in a position at an inclined angle to the side plate 104 of the base 100, and this position can prevent the medicine bottle 2 from dislodging from the opening 102 (see...). Figure 6A When the opening component 122 moves along as shown... Figure 6A When the movement occurs in the F direction as shown, the slider 124, which is in contact with the stop 127, applies a pushing force to the stop 127, causing the stop 127 to rotate around the fixed axis 126 to a position away from the opening 102 (see...). Figure 6B At this point, without the obstruction of the stop 127, the medicine bottle 2 moves from one side of the rotating member 125 to the other side under the push of the pusher 110, that is, continues to move along the medicine bottle compartment 101 towards the opening 102, and is picked up by the carrying mechanism 20. During this process, the elastic element 128 is under force, and after being subjected to torsional force, it has the elastic force to return to its original state. Therefore, the elastic element 128 has the tendency to drive the stop 127 back to its initial state. When the push force applied to the opening member 122 is removed, the opening member 122 returns to its original position under the action of the elastic member 121. At this time, the force applied by the opening member 122 to the rotating member 125 also disappears, and the stop 127 also returns to its original position under the action of the elastic element 128, that is, returns to its initial state, and continues to prevent the next medicine bottle 2 from leaving the opening 102. In some examples, the part where the slider 124 abuts against the stop 127 can be arc-shaped. This makes it easier for the slider 124 to push the stop 127 to rotate. In some examples, the end of the stop 127 away from the fixed axis 126 can be arc-shaped. This ensures that the stop 127 will not get stuck during contact and disengagement with the medicine bottle 2 during rotation.

[0080] Figure 10A This is a schematic diagram illustrating a second embodiment of the connection relationship between the blocking portion 120 and the base 100 involved in the example of this disclosure; Figure 10B It shows Figure 10A Another perspective view of the connection relationship between the blocking part 120 and the base 100 (to better illustrate the connection relationship between the blocking part 120 and the base 100, Figure 10A and Figure 10B The blocking part 120 is separated from the base 100 along the movable direction of the opening member 122, and the actual blocking part 120 is located at... Figure 10A and Figure 10B (Inside the base 100 shown). Figure 11 This is an exploded view showing a second embodiment of the blocking part 120 involved in the examples of this disclosure.

[0081] In some examples, the connection between the blocking part 120 and the base 100 can also be as follows: Figure 10A and Figure 10B As shown. See also some examples. Figure 10A The straight groove 105 on the base 100 that mates with the straight column 123, the sliding groove 106 that mates with the slider 124, and the rotating groove 107 that mates with the stop block 127 can be formed as follows: Figure 10A The structure is shown. See also some examples. Figure 10A The rotating groove 107 divides the pin hole 109 into upper and lower parts, which provides greater stability for the rotating component 125 when the fixed shaft 126 is placed therein. In some examples, the rotating groove 107 may be a groove that does not completely penetrate the substrate 100 (see [reference]). Figure 10A and Figure 10B ).

[0082] See in some examples Figure 10A , Figure 10B and Figure 11 The slider 124 can be cylindrical and fixedly connected to the straight column 123, and the stop block 127 can have a hollow groove 129 for the slider 124 to slide in. See also Figure 10A The slider 124 can be linked with the stop 127 by passing through the hollow groove 129; that is, when the slider 124 moves, it can push the stop 127 to rotate. Therefore, the linkage between the rotating member 125 and the opening member 122 can be more stable. In some examples, the side of the slider 124 opposite to the groove wall of the rotating groove 107 can be connected to an elastic element 128 (see...). Figure 10B In some examples, the elastic element 128 can be a compression spring, with one end of the elastic element 128 connected to the side wall of the stop 127, and the other end either connectably or detachably abutting against the groove wall of the rotating groove 107. This allows for a more convenient use of the elastic element 128 to provide a return force to the stop 127.

[0083] See in some examples Figure 10A The rotating groove 107 divides the sliding groove 106 into upper and lower parts. When the slider 124 is placed in it, the sliding of the slider 124 will be more stable and will always slide along the direction of the sliding groove 106.

[0084] See in some examples Figure 10A , Figure 10B and Figure 11 When the blocking part 120 is in the initial state (i.e., the closed state), the groove direction of the hollow groove 129 on the stop block 127 forms an inclined angle with the moving direction of the straight column 123. When the opening member 122 moves along the direction of the straight groove 105, the slider 124 located in the hollow groove 129 applies a pushing force to the stop block 127, and the stop block 127 rotates around the fixed axis 126 to a position away from the opening 102. At this time, the opening 102 is not blocked by the stop block 127, and the medicine bottle 2 moves from one side of the rotating member 125 to the other side of the rotating member 125 under the push of the pushing part 110, that is, it continues to move along the direction of the medicine bottle compartment 101 towards the opening 102 and is picked up by the carrying mechanism 20. During this process, the rotation of the stop 127 causes the elastic element 128 to be compressed. After being compressed, it has the elastic force to return to its original state. Therefore, the elastic element 128 has a tendency to drive the stop 127 back to its initial state. When the pushing force applied to the opening member 122 is removed, the opening member 122 returns to its original position under the action of the elastic member 121. At this time, the force applied by the opening member 122 to the rotating member 125 also disappears, the slider 124 retracts along the hollow groove 129, and the stop 127 also returns to its original position under the action of the elastic element 128, that is, returns to its initial state, and continues to prevent the next medicine bottle 2 from leaving the opening 102. Thus, it is possible to automatically and retractably block and release the medicine bottle 2.

[0085] In some examples, the support mechanism 20 may also include a pusher block 220 (see...). Figure 3 The push block 220 can be used to push the opening member 122 to move. When it is necessary to pick up the medicine bottle 2 located at the opening 102, the push block 220 can cooperate with the opening member 122 to change the blocking part 120 to the initial state of releasing the medicine bottle 2, thereby moving the medicine bottle 2 from one side of the rotating member 125 to the other side of the rotating member 125.

[0086] In some examples, the push block 220 may be disposed on the clamping portion 210. In some examples, the push block 220 may be a relatively protruding part of the clamping portion 210. In some examples, the push block 220 may be fixed relative to the position of the clamping portion 210. In some examples, the positional relationship between the push block 220 and the clamping portion 210 is related to the positional relationship between the opening 102 and the straight column 123; in other words, when the clamping portion 210 is located at the opening 102 and clamps the medicine bottle 2 located in the medicine bottle compartment 101, the push block 220 may be located at a position that can push the straight column 123 to a predetermined position. For example, in Figure 3 In the example shown, the direction of movement of the clamping part 210 when it is positioned directly opposite the opening 102 to clamp the medicine bottle 2 is the same as the direction of movement of the pusher block 220 relative to the straight column 123. Figure 3 In this case, D, representing a straight line, can be considered as the direction of movement of the pusher block 220 relative to the straight column 123. Simultaneously, the pusher block 220 can trigger the blocking part 120 while the gripping part 210 is holding the medicine bottle 2 at the opening 102, thus blocking other medicine bottles 2 within the medicine bottle compartment 101. When the gripping part 210 leaves the opening 102, the pusher block 220 also leaves the blocking part 120, simultaneously removing the effect exerted by the pusher block 220 on the blocking part 120. The blocking part 120 returns to its initial state under the action of the elastic member 121 and the elastic element 128, continuing to block the next medicine bottle 2 from moving to the opening 102. This allows for the picking up of one medicine bottle 2 at a time.

[0087] In some examples, as described above, the vial handling device may include a cap removal mechanism. This mechanism can be used to remove the cap from the vial 2 to facilitate subsequent operations. The carrying mechanism 20 can first transport the vial 2 to the cap removal mechanism, where the cap is removed, and then transport it to the pipetting station for pipetting. In other words, the vial handling device may have a cap removal station, and the carrying mechanism 20, after picking up the vial 2 from the placing mechanism 10, can carry the vial 2 to the cap removal station for cap removal.

[0088] In some examples, the medicine bottle 2 can be an ampoule 3. In some examples, the ampoule 3 can be made of glass, and its structure may include a main body 301, a cap 302, and a neck 303 connecting the main body 301 and the cap 302. In some examples, breaking or knocking off the neck 303 of the ampoule 3 makes it easier to remove the contents. In some examples, scratching the neck 303 of the ampoule 3 creates scratches, which facilitates breaking or knocking off the neck 303 of the ampoule 3.

[0089] Figure 12This is a schematic diagram showing that the medicine bottle 2 involved in the example of this disclosure is an ampoule bottle 3. Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the overall ampoule cap removal mechanism 30 as described in this disclosure example.

[0090] See in some examples Figure 12 The ampoule 3 may include a main body 301, a cap 302, and a neck 303. In some examples, the ampoule 3 may be made of glass, and breaking or knocking off the neck 303 of the ampoule 3 makes it easier to remove the contents. In some examples, scratching the neck 303 of the ampoule 3 creates a scratch, which facilitates breaking or knocking off the neck 303 of the ampoule 3. In some examples, the cap removal mechanism may be an ampoule cap removal mechanism 30. In other words, the medicine bottle handling device may include an ampoule cap removal mechanism 30. Therefore, the cap on the ampoule 3 can be removed.

[0091] See in some examples Figure 13 When the medicine bottle 2 is an ampoule 3 (or a medicine bottle 2 with a similar structure to ampoule 3), the ampoule cap removal mechanism 30 may include a cutting mechanism 40, which can be used to cut the neck 303 of the ampoule 3. In some examples, the cutting mechanism 40 can perform the cutting operation on a target location on the ampoule 3. In some examples, the target location may be the location of the narrowest part of the neck 303 of the ampoule 3. In some examples, the ampoule cap removal mechanism 30 may also include a control center, which can be used to control the cutting operation of the cutting mechanism 40.

[0092] In some examples, after the carrying mechanism 20 picks up the ampoule 3 from the placing mechanism 10, it can carry the ampoule 3 close to the cutting mechanism 40 so that the cutting mechanism 40 can cut the ampoule 3.

[0093] In some examples, the support mechanism 20 can hold the ampoule 3 with the clamping part 210 and move relative to the cutting mechanism 40. In some examples, the clamping part 210 can move the ampoule 3 so that the neck 303 of the ampoule 3 is close to the cutting mechanism 40.

[0094] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the overall cutting mechanism 40 involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0095] In some examples, the cutting mechanism 40 may include a rotating part 430 and a driving part 460 (see...) Figure 14 The rotating part 430 can be rotated to cut the neck 303 of the ampoule 3, and the driving part 460 can be used to drive the rotating part 430 to rotate. In some examples, the rotating part 430 may include a cutting wheel 431 and a rotating shaft 432, and the rotating shaft 432 may connect the cutting wheel 431 and the driving part 460 respectively (see...). Figure 14 In some examples, the drive unit 460 rotates the drive shaft 432 to rotate the cutter wheel 431. This allows the rotating cutter wheel 431 to be used to cut the neck 303 of the ampoule 3 near the cutter wheel 431.

[0096] In some examples, the control center may include a speed control module and a counting module. The counting module can be used to record the number of times the cutting mechanism 40 cuts the ampoule 3, and the speed control module can control the rotational speed of the drive unit 460 based on the number of cuts to adjust the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431. In actual production, the cutter wheel 431 continuously cuts the neck 303 of the ampoule 3. As the number of cuts increases, the cutter wheel 431 and the neck 303 of the ampoule 3 continuously rub against each other, causing the edge of the cutter wheel 431 to become blunt. As a result, it cannot leave scratches of the desired depth at the neck 303 of the ampoule 3 as a brand new cutter wheel 431. In this case, the rotation speed of the cutter wheel 431 is adjusted by recording the number of cuts. The cutter wheel 431 with increased rotation speed has a better cutting effect, so that even after the edge of the cutter wheel 431 becomes blunt, it can always leave scratches of the desired depth on the neck 303 of the ampoule 3. In this way, the service life of the cutter wheel 431 can be extended, and the cutter wheel 431 does not need to be replaced frequently. Furthermore, the working efficiency of the ampoule cap removal mechanism 30 can be improved.

[0097] In some examples, the counting module may include an electronic counter. A count is made when the carrier mechanism 20 moves the ampoule 3 to the cutting mechanism 40 for cutting, and an additional count is added when the carrier mechanism 20 moves a new ampoule 3 to the cutting mechanism 40 for cutting again.

[0098] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram showing the cutting mechanism 40 cutting the ampoule 3 as described in this disclosure example.

[0099] In some examples, combined Figure 14 and Figure 15The cutting mechanism 40 may also include a frame 410, a base 420, an elastic member 450, and a guide portion 440. In some examples, a drive unit 460 may be disposed on the base 420, and the two ends of the elastic member 450 may be connected to the base 420 and the frame 410 respectively. The base 420 is movably disposed on the frame 410 along the guide portion 440 via the elastic member 450. In this situation, the cutting wheel 431 rotates under the drive of the drive unit 460. When the neck 303 of the ampoule 3 approaches the cutting wheel 431 and makes contact with the rotating cutting wheel 431, since the drive unit 460 controls the rotation of the cutting wheel 431 through the rotating shaft 432 and the drive unit 460 is mounted on the base 420, and the base 420 is movably connected to the frame 410 through the elastic member 450, the interaction force generated after the cutting wheel 431 contacts the neck 303 can be transmitted to the elastic member 450 in sequence through the cutting wheel 431, the rotating shaft 432, the drive unit 460, and the base 420, causing the elastic member 450 to undergo elastic deformation, driving the base 420 to move along the guide part 440 on the frame 410, so that the cutting wheel 431 can move away from the neck 303 after cutting the neck 303. This reduces the chance of the ampoule 3 being cut by the cutting wheel 431, and further leaves a scratch of the desired depth on the neck 303 of the ampoule 3.

[0100] In some examples, the frame 410 can be used to support the entire cutting mechanism 40. In some examples, when the cutting mechanism 40 cuts the ampoule 3, the frame 410 has a front end 411 that is relatively close to the ampoule 3 when cutting the ampoule 3, and a rear end 412 opposite to the front end 411 (see [reference]). Figure 15 In other words, the front end 411 of the frame 410 is the side of the frame 410 facing the ampoule 3, and the rear end 412 of the frame 410 is the side of the frame 410 facing away from the ampoule 3.

[0101] In some examples, the base 420 may be mounted on the frame 410 (see [reference]). Figure 14 In some examples, the seat 420 may be movably mounted on the frame 410, meaning that relative movement is possible between the seat 420 and the frame 410. In some examples, a guide portion 440 may be disposed between the frame 410 and the seat 420. In some examples, the guide portion 440 may extend along a direction from the rear end 412 of the frame to the front end 411 of the frame. In some examples, the two ends of the elastic member 450 may be connected to the seat 420 and the frame 410, respectively. The seat 420 may be movably connected to the frame 410 via the elastic member 450. In some examples, the seat 420 may be movably mounted on the frame 410 along the guide portion 440 via the elastic member 450.

[0102] In some examples, one end of the rotating shaft 432 can be detachably fixed to the drive unit 460, and the other end of the rotating shaft 432 can be fixed to the cutter wheel 431. Thus, the drive unit 460 can drive the rotating shaft 432 to rotate, thereby driving the cutter wheel 431 to rotate.

[0103] In some examples, the drive unit 460 may be disposed on the base 420 (see Figure 14 In some examples, the drive unit 460 may be detachably and fixedly connected to the seat 420. When the seat 420 moves, the drive unit 460 may move together with the seat 420. In other words, when the drive unit 460 is subjected to force, since the drive unit 460 is fixed to the seat 420, the seat 420 will be subjected to the same force, causing the seat 420 to move relative to the frame 410 along the guide 440.

[0104] In some examples, the base 420 may be fixedly equipped with a bearing. In some examples, the bearing may be sleeved on the rotating shaft 432 of the rotating part 430. In this case, when the drive part 460 drives the rotating shaft 432 to rotate, since one end of the rotating shaft 432 is fixed to the drive part 460, the bearing sleeved on the rotating shaft 432 can reduce the swaying of the rotating shaft 432 due to centrifugal force, thereby making the rotation of the rotating shaft 432 more stable and improving the stability of the cutting wheel 431. In some examples, at the connection between the bearing and the rotating shaft 432, the inner diameter of the bearing may be the same as the outer diameter of the rotating shaft 432. This further improves the stability of the cutting wheel 431.

[0105] As described above, when the ampoule cap removal mechanism 30 is in operation, the rotating part 430 rotates under the drive of the driving part 460. The clamping part 210 of the carrying mechanism 20 clamps the ampoule 3 and moves it so that the neck 303 of the ampoule 3 approaches the cutting wheel 431 and contacts the rotating cutting wheel 431. Since the driving part 460 controls the rotation of the cutting wheel 431 through the rotating shaft 432, and the driving part 460 is mounted on the base 420, and the base 420 is connected by... The elastic component 450 is movably connected to the frame 410. The interaction force generated when the cutting wheel 431 contacts the bottle neck 303 can be transmitted to the elastic component 450 sequentially through the rotating shaft 432, the drive unit 460, and the base 420. Since the fixed frame 110 remains in a fixed position, the elastic component 450 undergoes elastic deformation, driving the base 420 to move along the guide part 440 on the frame 410, thereby causing the cutting wheel 431 to move away from the bottle neck 303 after cutting it. Thus, the cutting device 1 can leave a scratch of the desired depth on the bottle neck 303. This collapsible cutting mechanism 40 can effectively buffer the interaction force generated when the cutting wheel 431 contacts the ampoule 3, that is, it can reduce the probability of cutting the glass body of the ampoule 3 due to the cutting wheel 431 contacting the glass body of the ampoule 3 too deeply, thereby effectively preventing dust from entering the ampoule 3 and contaminating the infusion drug during the cutting process.

[0106] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram showing the guide section 440 involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0107] In some examples, the guide section 440 may have a slide rail 441 and a groove 442 that matches the slide rail 441 (see Figure 16 In some examples, the slide rail 441 can be disposed on the base 420, and the slide groove 442 can be disposed on the frame 410. In other examples, the slide rail 441 can be disposed on the frame 410, and the slide groove 442 can be disposed on the base 420. In this case, the base 420 and the frame 410 can slide relative to each other along the guide portion 440, thereby making it easier for the base 420 to move relative to the frame 410. In some examples, the slide rail 441 and the slide groove 442 can be disposed parallel to the plane on which the cutter wheel 431 is located. This allows the base 420 to move relative to the frame 410 more smoothly, thereby making the rotation of the cutter wheel 431 more stable.

[0108] In some examples, the guide section 440 may have at least two pairs of slide rails 441 and slide grooves 442 (see Figure 16In some examples, at least two pairs of slide rails 441 and grooves 442 can be arranged parallel to the plane where the cutter wheel 431 is located. In this case, when the cutter wheel 431 contacts the bottle neck 303 and generates an interaction force, the seat 420 can move more smoothly relative to the frame 410. In other words, the arrangement of at least two pairs of slide rails 441 and grooves 442 parallel to the plane where the cutter wheel 431 is located allows the cutter wheel 431 to move horizontally along the plane where it was originally located, and makes the movement of the cutter wheel 431 smoother, preventing the cutter wheel 431 from vertically cutting the glass bottle body 401 at the bottle neck 303.

[0109] In some examples, the control center may include a PLC, which generally refers to a programmable logic controller. A PLC can be used for information acquisition, logic operations, and instruction execution. In some examples, the speed control module may be a servo controller, which can control the rotational speed of the drive unit 460 by receiving instructions. This allows for more precise changes in the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431. In some examples, the PLC can generate control instructions based on the number of cuts and send these instructions to the servo controller, which then controls the rotational speed of the drive unit 460. In this case, sending instructions from the PLC to the speed control module to adjust the rotational speed of the drive unit 460 results in high reliability and faster processing efficiency.

[0110] In some examples, the rotational speed of the cutting wheel 431 can be positively correlated with the number of cuts. In other words, the rotational speed of the cutting wheel 431 and the number of cuts can be positively correlated; that is, the more cuts are made, the faster the rotational speed of the cutting wheel 431. The faster the rotational speed of the cutting wheel 431, the easier it is to cut the neck 303 of the ampoule 3. In this case, as the number of cuts increases, the wear on the edge of the cutting wheel 431 also gradually increases. Configuring the rotational speed of the cutting wheel 431 to be positively correlated with the number of cuts can ensure that the scratches left by the cutting wheel 431 on the neck 303 of the ampoule 3 are always maintained at a normal level, improving the utilization rate of a single cutting wheel 431.

[0111] In some examples, the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 can increase in a stepwise manner based on the number of cuts. In other words, the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 can increase in a stepwise manner with the number of cuts, meaning that the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 is adjusted by accelerating each time the number of cuts increases by a certain value. Therefore, the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 can be adjusted in real time according to the number of cuts, so that the cutter wheel 431 can always leave scratches of the desired depth on the neck 303 of the ampoule 3. Table 1 is used as an example to illustrate this below.

[0112] 0～1000 2000 2000～3000 2200 3000～4000 2400 4000～5000 2600

[0113] Table 1

[0114] As shown in Table 1, the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 increases with the number of cuts. This further improves the utilization rate of the cutter wheel 431. It should be understood that the example in this embodiment is only intended to illustrate the stepwise increasing relationship between the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 and the number of cuts, and does not represent that the actual data should be based on the example data of this embodiment. The actual stepwise increasing relationship between the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 and the number of cuts is related to the different types of ampoules 3 to be cut, the material used for the ampoule body 401, the diameter of the cutter wheel 431, and the real-time production environment.

[0115] In some examples, the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 increases in a stepwise manner based on the number of cuts. The greater the cumulative number of cuts, the greater the range of adjustment in the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431. In other words, after the cumulative number of cuts increases to a certain level, the cutter wheel 431 becomes dull faster, requiring a larger rotational speed variation to meet the same cutting requirements. Table 2 illustrates this example below.

[0116] 0～1000 2000 2000～3000 2200 3000～4000 2600 4000～5000 3400

[0117] Table 2

[0118] As shown in Table 2, the increase in the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 is greater with increasing number of cuts. Therefore, the cutter wheel 431 can be maximized through continuous cutting. However, the above examples do not necessarily represent actual data.

[0119] In some examples, the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 can increase linearly based on the number of cuts, meaning the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 changes in real time with each increase in the number of cuts. This allows for more precise real-time adjustment of the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 based on the number of cuts, ensuring that the cutter wheel 431 consistently leaves scratches of the desired depth on the neck 303 of the ampoule 3. Since implementing a linear increase in the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 based on the number of cuts is complex in practice, in some examples, the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 can also increase with a linear gradient as the number of cuts increases. This allows for improved cutting accuracy by using a linear gradient.

[0120] In some examples, the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 increases linearly based on the number of cuts. The greater the cumulative number of cuts, the greater the range of adjustment in the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431. Thus, the cutter wheel 431 can be maximized after continuous cutting.

[0121] In some examples, the control center may also include a data acquisition module, which can be used to acquire parameters of the ampoule 3. In some examples, when the carrying mechanism 20 grips the ampoule 3, the control center sends instructions to the data acquisition module so that the data acquisition module can acquire information such as the type of medicine in the ampoule 3, the size of the ampoule 3, the diameter of the ampoule 3, and the wall thickness at the neck 303 of the ampoule 3. In some examples, the parameters of the ampoule 3 may include the diameter of the neck 303 and the wall thickness at the neck 303. Before cutting ampoules 3 containing different medicines, the data acquisition module can acquire the parameters of different ampoules 3, and the diameter of the neck 303 and the wall thickness at the neck 303 of the ampoule 3 will also be different.

[0122] In some examples, the control center acquires the parameters of the ampoule 3 through the data acquisition module and issues commands to the speed control module. The speed control module controls the rotational speed of the drive unit 460 based on the parameters of the ampoule 3 and the number of cuts to adjust the rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431. In this case, incorporating the parameter information of the ampoule 3 into the speed control module allows the adjusted rotational speed of the cutter wheel 431 to be adapted to different sizes of ampoules 3, thereby enabling the cutting of ampoules 3 of different sizes.

[0123] In some examples, the cutter wheel 431 can be circular. In this case, the rotating cutter wheel 431 always contacts the bottleneck 303 at the same point, which makes the cut marks more uniform.

[0124] In some examples, the elastic component 450 can be a spring. This allows the elastic component 450 to deform more easily. In some examples, one end of the spring can be connected to the frame 410, and the other end can be connected to the base 420. When the cutter wheel 431 contacts the bottleneck 303, the resulting interaction force causes relative movement between the base 420 and the frame 410. At this time, the spring undergoes elastic deformation to buffer the interaction force between the cutter wheel 431 and the bottleneck 303.

[0125] In some examples, the drive unit 460 can be a motor, which can provide power for the rotation of the rotating unit 430. In some examples, the motor can be connected to the rotating shaft 432 via a transmission rod, causing the rotating shaft 432 to rotate, thereby driving the rotating unit 430 to rotate. In some examples, the motor can be a servo motor. This allows for more precise control of the rotation of the rotating unit 430. In some examples, when the drive unit 460 is a servo motor, the speed control module can be a functional component of the drive unit 460, and the servo motor adjusts its speed under the command control of the PLC.

[0126] In some examples, the ampoule cap removal mechanism 30 also includes a sterilization mechanism 400 (see [reference]). Figure 13The disinfection mechanism 400 may have a reservoir chamber for containing disinfectant and an atomizer for atomizing the disinfectant. In some examples, the disinfection mechanism 400 may also include a sensing module that, when it senses that the ampoule 3 is located at the spray nozzle of the atomizer, sends a command to control the atomizer to start spraying the atomized disinfectant. In this case, by cleaning the dust and glass shards generated at the neck 303 of the cut ampoule 3 by the disinfection mechanism 400, it is possible to prevent dust and glass shards from entering the ampoule 3 during the cap removal process, thereby making the cut ampoule 3 cleaner before entering the next process.

[0127] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cap-tapping mechanism 50 involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0128] In some examples, the ampoule cap removal mechanism 30 may also include a cap-tapping mechanism 50 (see [reference]). Figure 17 In some examples, the cap-removing mechanism 50 may have a rotating base 510, a thin rod 520 disposed on the rotating base 510, and a rotary motor for controlling the rotation of the rotating base 510. In some examples, the ampoule cap removal mechanism 30 has a cap-removing station. After the ampoule 3 is cut, the clamping part 210 can clamp the ampoule 3 and move it to the cap-removing station. The thin rod 520 rotates and taps the cap 302 to separate the cap 302 from the bottle neck 303. Thus, the caps on the cut ampoule 3 can be easily removed.

[0129] As described above, the carrying mechanism 20 can move the cut ampoule 3 to the disinfection mechanism 400 for disinfection. The disinfection mechanism 400 cleans the dust and glass shards generated at the neck 303 of the ampoule 3 after cutting by spraying alcohol. Then, the ampoule 3 is moved to the cap-removing mechanism 50 for cap removal. Thus, the complete cap removal process of cutting with the cutter wheel 431, disinfection, and cap removal by tapping can be easily realized.

[0130] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram showing that the medicine bottle 2 involved in the example of this disclosure is a vial 4.

[0131] In some examples, the medicine bottle 2 can be a vial 4, which may include a body 401 for containing materials and a cap 402 disposed on the body 401 (see [reference]). Figure 18In some examples, the bottle body 401 may have a bottle neck, which may be filled with a soft, puncture-resistant, or easily puncturable object such as a rubber stopper. Above the bottle neck may be an aluminum cap to protect the quality of the material inside the bottle body 401. A bottle cap 402 may be placed on top of the aluminum cap, and the bottle cap 402 may be a hard, puncture-resistant object such as a rigid plastic cap. In some examples, the bottle cap 402 may be located at the bottle neck of the bottle body 401. That is, the bottle cap 402 may be placed on the bottle neck.

[0132] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the vial decapping mechanism 31 as described in this disclosure example.

[0133] In some examples, when the vial 2 is a bottle 4 (or a vial 2 with a similar structure to a bottle 4), the cap removal mechanism can be a bottle cap removal mechanism 31. Thus, the cap 402 of the bottle 4 can be separated from the bottle body 401 by the bottle cap removal mechanism 31.

[0134] In some examples, the vial decapping mechanism 31 may include a separation mechanism 60 (see [link to example]). Figure 19 ).

[0135] In some examples, the carrying mechanism 20 can be configured to secure the body 401 of the vial 4 with the cap 402 exposed, and the carrying mechanism 20 can carry the vial 4 and move it relative to the separating mechanism 60. The separating mechanism 60 can be configured to separate the cap 402 of the vial 4 from the body 401. When removing the cap from the vial 4, the carrying mechanism 20 and the separating mechanism 60 move relative to each other so that the cap 402 of the vial 4 abuts against the separating mechanism 60, and then the body 401 of the vial 4 moves away from the cap 402, thereby separating the cap 402 of the vial 4 from the body 401. Thus, the removal of the cap 402 of the vial 4 can be automated.

[0136] In the vial decapping mechanism 31 of this embodiment, the vial 4 to be decapped is fixed by the carrying mechanism 20, and the carrying mechanism is driven to bring the cap 402 of the vial 4 against the separating mechanism 60. The carrying mechanism 20 is also driven to move the body 401 of the vial 4 away from the bottle opening, thereby separating the cap 402 of the vial 4 from the body 401. Thus, the cap 402 of the vial 4 can be automatically removed.

[0137] Figure 20A This is a schematic diagram showing the separation mechanism 60 of the present disclosure abutting against the vial 4; Figure 20B This is a schematic diagram showing the separation mechanism 60 of the present disclosure prying up the cap 402 of the vial 4; Figure 20CThis is a schematic diagram illustrating how the separation mechanism 60, as described in this disclosure, separates the cap 402 of the vial 4 from the body 401. Figure 20A , Figure 20B and Figure 20C In order to more clearly illustrate the process of the separation mechanism 60 removing the cap from the vial 4, some components and lines that might cause obstruction or misunderstanding have been omitted.

[0138] In some examples, the separation mechanism 60 may include a mounting base 61 and a clamping plate 62 (see [reference]). Figure 20A The card plate 62 may be disposed on the mounting base 61 and extend toward the outer periphery of the mounting base 61. The card plate 62 may have a rear end 622 relatively close to the mounting base 61 and a front end 621 opposite to the rear end 622 (see [reference]). Figure 20A In this case, by abutting the lower surface of the cap 402 against the upper surface of the front end 621 of the card plate and moving the body 401 of the vial 4 away from the cap 402, the cap 402 is separated from the body 401, thereby removing the cap 402 of the vial 4.

[0139] In some examples, the mounting base 61 may be columnar. The lower surface of the mounting base 61 may be horizontal, and the upper surface of the mounting base 61 may be inclined.

[0140] In some examples, the clamping plate 62 may be plate-shaped. In this case, the clamping plate 62 can easily apply an upward force to the bottle cap 402 during the cap removal process, thereby removing the bottle cap 402. In some examples, the clamping plate 62 may be movably disposed on the fixing base 61.

[0141] In some examples, the upper surface of the plate 62 can be horizontal. In this case, the upper surface of the plate 62 abuts against the lower surface of the cap 402, forming a contact surface between the plate 62 and the cap 402. This helps the plate 62 apply an upward force to the cap 402 as the body 401 of the vial 4 is driven to move away from the cap 402.

[0142] In some examples, the thickness of the front end 621 of the card plate can be less than the thickness of the rear end 622 of the card plate. In this case, by setting the thickness of the rear end 622 of the card plate to be greater than the thickness of the front end 621 of the card plate, the overall deformation amplitude of the card plate 62 can be effectively reduced during the cap removal process. This reduces the elastic force generated by the card plate 62 on the cap 402 due to deformation rebound when the card plate 62 separates the cap 402 from the bottle body 401, thereby effectively suppressing the unwanted ejection effect of the cap 402.

[0143] In some examples, the cap 402 can be separated from the body 401 by moving the vial 4 along the upper surface of the plate 62 in a downward direction.

[0144] In some examples, the separation mechanism 60 may include an elastic element 63 (see...). Figure 20A In some examples, the elastic element 63 can be telescopically disposed on the fixing base 61 along the extension direction of the retaining plate 62. Specifically, the two ends of the elastic element 63 can be connected to the fixing base 61 and the retaining plate 62 respectively (see...). Figure 20A In this configuration, when the vial 4 abuts against the clamping plate 62, the vial 4 exerts a force on the clamping plate 62 towards the rear end 622 of the clamping plate. The elastic element 63, under this force, is in a compressed, contracted state. This compressed elastic element 63 then exerts a reaction force on the clamping plate 62 towards the front end 621 of the clamping plate. As the vial body 401 is driven to move away from the cap 402, the elastic element 63 causes the clamping plate 62 to spring back, allowing the front end 621 of the clamping plate to embed under the cap 402 and pry it up, facilitating the separation of the cap 402 from the vial body 401. In some examples, the elastic element 63 can be a spring.

[0145] As mentioned above, combined Figure 20A , Figure 20B and Figure 20C When the vial 4 has not yet come into contact with the separation mechanism 60, the elastic element 63 can be in its natural state; when the vial 4 comes into contact with the separation mechanism 60, the vial 4 can exert force on the clamping plate 62 in the direction toward the rear end 622 of the clamping plate (e.g., Figure 20A The elastic element 63 is subjected to a force (in the direction of C1 as shown) and is in a state as... Figure 5 The compressed and contracted state shown; in the downward (e.g.) Figure 20A and Figure 20B During the movement of vial 4 in the D2 direction, under the action of elastic element 63, the front end 621 of the clamping plate is embedded under the bottle cap 402 to pry it up as follows. Figure 22 The state shown; then continue moving vial 4 downwards until it reaches the state shown. Figure 20C The bottle cap 402 shown separates from the bottle body 401, and the elastic element 63 also springs back to its natural state.

[0146] In some examples, the separation mechanism 60 may also include a pressure sensor 64 (see Figure 20A The pressure sensor 64 is fixed on the mounting base 61, and the two ends of the elastic element 63 can be connected to the pressure sensor 64 and the clamping plate 62 respectively (see...). Figure 20A In this case, by sensing the thrust on the card plate 62 through the pressure sensor 64, the position of the vial 4 can be easily determined so as to remove the cap from the vial 4.

[0147] In some examples, the vial processing device may include an ampoule decapping mechanism 30 and a vial decapping mechanism 31. In other words, the decapping mechanism may include both the ampoule decapping mechanism 30 and the vial decapping mechanism 31. In this case, the vial processing device of this disclosure can be adapted to process both ampoules 3 and vials 4.

[0148] In some examples, the vial handling device may also include a control system that can intelligently control the carrying mechanism 20 and the decapping mechanism. The control system issues commands to automate and intelligently operate the carrying mechanism 20 and the decapping mechanism.

[0149] In some examples, the vial handling device may also include a sensing mechanism for detecting whether the vial 2 has been successfully decapped. In some examples, the sensing mechanism may have a sensing area, and the vial 2 is moved to the sensing area for detection before and after being moved to the decapping station. In this case, by moving the vial 2 to the sensing area for detection before and after being moved to the decapping station, it is possible to determine whether the vial 2 has been successfully decapped.

[0150] In some examples, the sensing mechanism can send detected information to the control system, which then determines the next step based on this information. For instance, if the sensing mechanism detects damage to bottle 2 before it is moved to the decapping station, it suggests an error in a previous step. Upon receiving this information, the control system can proceed with further processing, such as discarding the bottle and replacing it with a new one. Thus, by implementing a sensing mechanism, a feedback mechanism for the decapping operation can be established, improving the processing flow and ensuring a stable output of bottles 2 decapped according to the predetermined procedure.

[0151] In some examples, the sensing mechanism can be a microswitch. By moving the ampoule 3 so that the cap 302 of the ampoule 3 touches the switch of the microswitch, the characteristics of the microswitch, such as small contact spacing, short travel, low actuation force, and rapid switching, can be used to quickly obtain information on whether the cap 302 of the ampoule 3 has been successfully removed.

[0152] In some examples, the sensing mechanism can also be a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor can determine whether the cap 302 of the ampoule 3 has been successfully removed based on whether a hard object has touched the pressure-sensitive unit.

[0153] In some examples, the sensing mechanism may include a camera, which can determine whether the cap on the medicine bottle 2 has been successfully removed based on a photograph taken of the bottle 2.

[0154] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the bottle identification mechanism 70 involved in the example of this disclosure.

[0155] In some examples, the vial handling device may also include a vial identification mechanism 70. The vial identification mechanism 70 can be used to identify the vial 2 to identify the medication inside and to detect whether the medication in the vial 2 has been completely removed. After the medication removal is completed, the carrying mechanism 20 can move the removed vial 2 to the vial identification mechanism 70 for further processing.

[0156] In some examples, the bottle recognition mechanism 70 may include a support 701, a scanning unit 702, an illumination unit 703, and a bottle removal unit 704 (see [link to documentation]). Figure 21 The support portion 701 can be used to support the medicine bottle 2. The scanning unit 702 can scan the medicine bottle 2 on the support portion 701 to obtain a scanned image and acquire information about the medicine bottle 2 based on the scanned image. The illumination unit 703 can be used to illuminate the medicine bottle 2 on the support portion 701 to improve the clarity of the scanned image of the medicine bottle 2 acquired by the scanning unit 702. The bottle removal unit 704 can be used to remove the scanned medicine bottle 2 from the support portion 701.

[0157] In some examples, the support 701 may include a support platform 701a and a support base 701b (see [reference]). Figure 21 The support base 701b can be rotatably mounted on the support platform 701a. In some examples, the support base 701b can rotate on the support platform 701a. The support base 701b can be used to fix the medicine bottle 2. In some examples, the medicine bottle 2 can be fixed on the support platform 701a in a vertical position. In this case, the support base 701b can drive the medicine bottle 2 to rotate, thereby facilitating the complete display of the medicine bottle 2 to the scanning unit 702.

[0158] In some examples, the support 701b includes a weight sensor that can be used to weigh the medicine bottle 2. In this case, the weight measured by the weight sensor can be compared with the weight of the medicine bottle 2 before the medicine is taken out, thereby determining whether the medicine in the medicine bottle 2 has been completely removed.

[0159] In some examples, the scanning unit 702 may be a scanner with line scanning capability. The scanning unit 702 moves relative to the medicine bottle 2 on the support 701 to scan the medicine bottle 2 and acquire a scanned image of the medicine bottle 2. In some examples, the scanning unit 702 may perform line-by-line scanning of the outer periphery of the medicine bottle 2 while the medicine bottle 2 is rotating. In some examples, the scanning unit 702 may acquire information about the medicine bottle 2 based on the scanned image and determine whether the medicine bottle 2 meets the medication requirements based on the acquired information.

[0160] In some examples, the illumination unit 703 may have a light source that illuminates the medicine bottle 2 when the scanning unit 702 scans the medicine bottle 2. The illumination unit 703 may include a first illumination unit 703a and a second illumination unit 703b (see...). Figure 21 In some examples, the first illumination unit 703a may be arranged collinearly with the support unit 701 and the scanning unit 702, and the support unit 701 may be located between the first illumination unit 703a and the scanning unit 702. In some examples, when the bottle body of the medicine bottle 2 located on the support unit 701 is transparent, the first illumination unit 703a illuminates the medicine bottle 2. In some examples, the second illumination unit 703b may be located on one side of the line containing the first illumination unit 703a, the support unit 701, and the scanning unit 702. In some examples, when the bottle body of the medicine bottle 2 located on the support unit 701 is opaque, the second illumination unit 703b illuminates the medicine bottle 2. In this case, the clarity of the scanned image of the medicine bottle 2 acquired by the scanning unit 702 can be improved, thereby improving the accuracy of information judgment about the medicine bottle 2.

[0161] In some examples, the bottle removal unit 704 may include a bottle removal rod 704a and a bottle removal rod mounting base 704b. The bottle removal rod 704a may be mounted on the bottle removal rod mounting base 704b in a manner that allows rotation about the M-axis. In some examples, the medicine bottle 2 located on the support portion 701 may be located in the area swept by the bottle removal rod 704a when it rotates. In this case, the scanned medicine bottle 2 can be removed from the support portion 701 by the bottle removal unit 704, so as to facilitate subsequent scanning of other medicine bottles 2.

[0162] In some examples, the medicine bottle handling device may also include a medicine bottle recycling mechanism. The medicine bottle recycling mechanism may be adjacent to the bottle recognition mechanism 70. Specifically, the medicine bottle recycling mechanism may include a recycling box with a receiving space, the opening of which may be adjacent to the support portion 701. When scanning is complete, the medicine bottle 2 can be removed from the support portion 701 by the bottle removal portion 704 and fall into the recycling box. This allows for convenient recycling of the medicine bottle 2.

[0163] Figure 22 This is a flowchart illustrating the steps of the medicine bottle processing apparatus according to the example of this disclosure processing medicine bottle 2.

[0164] In this disclosure, the step of processing the medicine bottle 2 using the medicine bottle processing device can also be referred to as "method of processing medicine bottles using the medicine bottle processing device" or "medicine bottle processing method".

[0165] In some examples, when automated dispensing is required, the carrier mechanism 20 can move and pick up the vial 2 from the placement mechanism 10 (step S100); after the carrier mechanism 20 picks up the vial 2, it can carry the vial 2 to the decapping station, where the decapping mechanism can decap the vial 2 carried by the carrier mechanism 20 (step S200); after the carrier mechanism 20 carries the vial 2 to the decapping station, the decapping mechanism decapsulates the vial 2 carried by the carrier mechanism 20 (step S300); the carrier mechanism 20 carries the decapped vial 2 to the pipetting station for pipetting (step S400) (see...). Figure 22 ).

[0166] In step S100, the carrying mechanism 20 moves to bring the clamping part 210 close to the opening 102 of the medicine bottle compartment 101 of the placing mechanism 10. The push block 220 of the carrying mechanism 20 and the opening member 122 of the placing mechanism 10 interact to release the blocking part 120 of the placing mechanism 10 from blocking the medicine bottle 2 at the opening 102. The medicine bottle 2 continues to move along the opening 102 of the medicine bottle compartment 101 to be picked up by the clamping part 210.

[0167] In step S200, before the carrying mechanism 20 picks up the vial 2, the control system sends a command to move the carrying mechanism 20, and in the process processing, it pre-informs the system whether the vial 2 to be processed is an ampoule 3 or a vial 4. After the carrying mechanism 20 picks up the vial 2, it immediately moves to the cap removal station. Different types of vials 2 have different cap removal stations. For example, when the vial 2 is an ampoule 3, the carrying mechanism 20 moves the vial 2 to the cap removal station for ampoule 3; when the vial 2 is a vial 4, the carrying mechanism 20 moves the vial 2 to the cap removal station for vial 4.

[0168] In some examples, after the dispensing of medicine bottle 2 is completed (i.e., after step S400 is completed), the carrying mechanism 20 can move the empty medicine bottle 2 to the bottle recognition mechanism 70 for bottle recognition processing. This allows for a reconfirmation of the information on the empty medicine bottle 2 to determine whether the medication in the bottle 2 has been completely removed and whether the bottle 2 meets the medication requirements.

[0169] In some examples, after the medicine bottle 2 has been identified, the identification mechanism 70 can move the medicine bottle 2 to the medicine bottle recycling mechanism. This allows for convenient recycling of the medicine bottle 2.

[0170] In summary, according to this disclosure, a medicine bottle processing device can be provided that automates the entire process of processing medicine bottles 2 in an automated liquid preparation system.

[0171] While the present disclosure has been specifically described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples, it is to be understood that the foregoing description does not limit the present disclosure in any way. Those skilled in the art can make modifications and variations to the present disclosure as needed without departing from its essential spirit and scope, and all such modifications and variations shall fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A medicine bottle processing device, which is a device for processing medicine bottles in an automated dispensing system, characterized in that, The medicine bottle handling device includes a placing mechanism for placing medicine bottles, a carrying mechanism for transporting the medicine bottles, and a decapping mechanism for removing the caps from the medicine bottles. The automated dispensing system has a pipetting station. During dispensing, the carrying mechanism transports the medicine bottle located at the placing mechanism to the decapping mechanism for decapping, and then moves the medicine bottle to the pipetting station of the automated dispensing system. The medicine bottle is an ampoule, which includes a main body, a cap, and a neck connecting the main body and the cap. The cap removal mechanism includes a cutting mechanism and a control center. The cutting mechanism includes a rotating part with a cutting wheel and a rotating shaft, and a drive part. The rotating shaft is connected to the cutting wheel and the drive part. The drive part drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby rotating the cutting wheel. The control center includes a speed control module and a counting module. The counting module records the number of cuts made by the cap removal mechanism on the ampoule. The speed control module controls the rotation speed of the drive part based on the number of cuts to adjust the rotation speed of the cutting wheel. The loading mechanism includes a base having a bottle compartment for accommodating a medicine bottle, a blocking portion located at the opening of the bottle compartment, and a pushing portion that can continuously push the medicine bottle along the bottle compartment toward the opening. The blocking portion includes an elastic member connected to the base, an opening member connected to the elastic member and movable relative to the base, and a rotating member abutting against the opening member. The loading mechanism has a push block that pushes the opening member. When the loading mechanism moves relative to the loading mechanism, the opening member moves under the action of the push block to push the rotating member to rotate, thereby causing the medicine bottle to move from one side of the rotating member to the other side of the rotating member under the push of the pushing portion. When the medicine bottle moves to the other side of the rotating member and the push block disengages, the rotating member returns to its original position.

2. The medicine bottle processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting mechanism has a clamping part that can hold the medicine bottle and is movable.

3. The medicine bottle processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping part includes a central arm, a first arm linked with the central arm, and a second arm that can move towards or away from the first arm and is linked with the central arm. The central arm, the first arm, and the second arm cooperate to form a clamping space that matches the medicine bottle. The clamping part clamps the medicine bottle by having the central arm, the first arm, and the second arm abut against the medicine bottle from three directions.

4. The medicine bottle processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting mechanism further includes a frame, a base, an elastic component, and a guide. The drive unit is disposed on the base. The frame has a front end that is relatively close to the ampoule when cutting the ampoule, and a rear end that is opposite to the front end. The guide extends along the direction from the rear end to the front end. The two ends of the elastic component are respectively connected to the base and the frame. The base is movably disposed on the frame along the guide via the elastic component.

5. The medicine bottle processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cap removal mechanism also includes a disinfection mechanism, which is used to disinfect the cut ampoule.

6. The medicine bottle processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cap removal mechanism further includes a cap-tapping mechanism, which has a rotating base and a thin rod disposed on the rotating base. The cap removal mechanism has a cap-tapping station. After the ampoule is cut, it is moved to the cap-tapping station, where the thin rod rotates and taps the cap to separate the cap from the bottle neck. Thus, the cap can be easily removed from the cut ampoule.

7. The medicine bottle processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vial is a penicillin vial, which includes a body for containing materials and a cap disposed on the body. The cap removal mechanism includes a separation mechanism, which includes a fixed base, a retaining plate disposed on the fixed base, and an elastic member. The retaining plate is plate-shaped and extends toward the outer periphery of the fixed base. The retaining plate has a rear end relatively close to the fixed base and a front end opposite to the rear end. The retaining plate is telescopically disposed on the fixed base along the extension direction of the retaining plate by means of the elastic member. When the penicillin vial is capped, the carrying mechanism moves the penicillin vial so that the lower surface of the cap abuts against the upper surface of the front end of the retaining plate, and moves the body of the penicillin vial away from the cap to separate the cap from the body.

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