A type of waste packaging machine

The dregs packaging machine solves the problem of difficulty in retaining and distinguishing the dregs after decocting Chinese medicinal herbs by integrating pouring, packaging and labeling components. It realizes the automated processing and clear differentiation of dregs, maintains the efficacy of the medicine and reduces labor costs.

CN119796613BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31KANGMEI PHARMA
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Application Number
CN202510107987.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-23
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2045-01-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The dregs produced after decocting Chinese medicinal herbs are difficult to retain, affecting the quality control of finished medicines. Furthermore, the dregs in whole packages are difficult to distinguish and are easily confused.

Method used

Design a dregs packaging machine, including a tilting component, a feeding component, a packaging component, and a laser marking component, to tilt, package, and mark medicinal dregs through an automated process to prevent sticking and confusion.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated packaging and labeling of medicinal residues, maintains the release of medicinal efficacy, reduces labor costs, prevents spoilage of medicinal residues, and ensures clear differentiation during the storage process.

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Abstract

This application relates to a dregs packaging machine, specifically in the field of traditional Chinese medicine dregs processing technology. The dregs packaging machine includes: a tilting component, a feeding component, a packaging component, and a laser marking component. The tilting component includes a fixed part and a rotating part, with the rotating part hinged to the fixed part. The feeding component includes a hopper and a vibrating part; the hopper is located downstream of the tilting component in the tilting direction; the vibrating part is located on the side wall of the hopper for vibrating the hopper. The packaging component includes an opening part and a sealing part; the opening part is located at the discharge port of the feeding component; the sealing part is located near the opening of the packaging bag. The laser marking component is located downstream of the packaging component. This dregs packaging machine can automatically package medicinal dregs without affecting the release of medicinal efficacy during the decoction process; the packaging process is simple and convenient, easy to store, and the packaged dregs bags, after laser marking, can be clearly distinguished, preventing confusion.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine residue treatment technology, and more specifically, to a residue dumping and packaging machine. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the dregs produced after decocting Chinese medicinal herbs are usually directly dumped into trash cans or transported by conveyor to waste treatment plants. However, this method cannot preserve the dregs, which may affect the quality control of the finished medicine. If the Chinese medicinal herbs are packaged in non-woven fabric before decocting, the resulting dregs are easier to preserve. However, the medicinal efficacy is difficult to release during the decoction process, and the packaged dregs are difficult to distinguish, leading to confusion during preservation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to at least address some of the shortcomings in the related technology, this application provides a waste dumping packaging machine.

[0004] A dregs packaging machine is used to package the dregs produced by a decoction pot. The dregs packaging machine includes: a tilting component, a feeding component, a packaging component, and a laser marking component. The tilting component includes a fixed part and a rotating part, the rotating part being hinged to the fixed part; the decoction pot is placed on the rotating part so that the rotating part can tilt the decoction pot.

[0005] The feeding assembly includes a hopper and a vibrating part. The hopper is located downstream of the tilting assembly in the tilting direction to receive the medicinal residue. The vibrating part is located on the side wall of the hopper to vibrate the hopper and prevent the medicinal residue from sticking together inside the hopper.

[0006] The packaging assembly includes an opening section and a sealing section. The opening section is located at the discharge port of the feeding assembly and is used to open the packaging bag to receive the medicinal residue. The sealing section is located near the opening of the packaging bag and is used to seal the packaging bag.

[0007] The laser marking component is positioned downstream of the packaging component to laser mark the packaging bag containing medicinal residue.

[0008] Furthermore, the waste packaging machine also includes a frame, and the tilting component, the feeding component, the packaging component and the laser marking component are all mounted on the frame, and the tilting component, the feeding component and the packaging component are arranged sequentially from top to bottom in the vertical direction.

[0009] Furthermore, the frame is provided with a conveying assembly, which includes a belt conveyor. The belt conveyor is arranged horizontally below the packaging assembly and the laser marking assembly, and the belt conveyor conveys in the direction from the packaging assembly to the laser marking assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, a bag-out assembly is provided between the belt conveyor and the laser marking assembly. The bag-out assembly includes a tray, which is located below the laser marking assembly or the packaging assembly and is inclined toward the belt conveyor.

[0011] Furthermore, the hopper includes an upper hopper and a lower hopper, which are connected in communication. The lower hopper is conical, with a discharge port at its bottom and a switch at the discharge port.

[0012] Furthermore, the packaging assembly includes a bag storage section and a bag supply section, wherein the bag storage section is used to store packaging bags. The bag supply section is disposed between the bag storage section and the bag opening section, and is used to supply the packaging bags to the bag opening section.

[0013] Furthermore, the bag supply unit includes a bag gripper and a moving component. The bag gripper is disposed on the moving component and is used to grip the packaging bag from the bag storage unit. The moving component includes a moving frame and an optical axis. One end of the optical axis is disposed on the frame near the bag storage unit, and the other end of the optical axis away from the bag storage unit is disposed on the frame near the bag opening unit. The moving frame is movable along the optical axis.

[0014] Furthermore, the bag opening portion includes a bag opening component, which is slidably disposed on the bag opening portion and is capable of sliding in a direction approaching or moving away from the packaging bag. The bag opening component can abut against the packaging bag and be fixed relative to the packaging bag.

[0015] Furthermore, the packaging assembly also includes a limiting member, on which a limiting plate is hinged, and the limiting member is located near the bag opening portion. A bag-pressing plate is also slidably disposed on the moving member; when the bag-pressing plate extends toward the packaging bag, it can abut against the packaging bag; the limiting plate can rotate to abut against a position on the packaging bag away from the bag-pressing plate.

[0016] Furthermore, the waste dumping packaging machine also includes a control component, which includes a control circuit board and a proximity switch, and the proximity switch is electrically connected to the control circuit board; at least one proximity switch is provided at each of the tilting component, the feeding component, the packaging component and the laser marking component.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0018] In use, the dregs-pouring packaging machine of this application places the Chinese herbal medicine slices directly into the decoction pot for decoction. After decoction, the decoction pot is placed on the rotating part of the pouring component. The rotating part rotates, causing the decoction pot to rotate and pour the dregs into the hopper of the feeding component. After the dregs are poured into the hopper, they are guided by the hopper to fall onto the packaging component. During the falling process, the vibrating part continuously vibrates the hopper to prevent the dregs from sticking to the hopper.

[0019] The packaging assembly's opening section pre-opens the packaging bag at the hopper's outlet. The medicinal residue falls directly into the opened bag after dropping from the hopper. The sealing section of the packaging assembly then seals the bag, completing the packaging of the medicinal residue for proper storage. A laser marking component can laser-mark the sealed bags to prevent confusion during storage of a large number of bags.

[0020] The dregs packaging machine of this application can automatically package medicinal dregs without affecting the release of medicinal efficacy during the decoction process. The packaging process is simple and convenient, requiring minimal manual intervention and effectively reducing labor costs. The packaged dregs are easy to store, and during storage, they are not in prolonged contact with air, preventing spoilage. Furthermore, the packaged dregs bags are clearly distinguishable after laser marking, preventing confusion.

[0021] Other features and advantages of this application will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the slag-pouring packaging machine provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the slag-pouring packaging machine provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the tilting assembly provided in an embodiment of this application from one perspective;

[0026] Figure 4A structural schematic diagram of the tilting component provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding assembly provided in an embodiment of this application from one perspective;

[0028] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the feeding assembly provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0029] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the storage bag section from one perspective, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the bag gripper provided in an embodiment of this application from one perspective;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable component provided in an embodiment of this application from one perspective;

[0032] Figure 10 A structural schematic diagram from another perspective of the movable component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bag opening section from one perspective, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0034] Figure 12 A structural schematic diagram of the bag opening section provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the packaging bag limiting member provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing part from one perspective, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0037] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the laser marking component provided in an embodiment of this application from one perspective;

[0038] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the bag-dispensing assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0039] icon:

[0040] 100-Tilting assembly; 110-Conveying component; 111-First conveying component; 112-Second conveying component; 120-Tilting component; 121-Fixing part; 122-Rotating part; 123-Snapping part; 130-Decoction pot; 200-Discharging assembly; 210-Hopper; 211-Feeding hopper; 212-Discharging hopper; 220-Vibrating part; 221-Air hammer; 222-Vibrator; 230-Switch; 240-Air blowing pipe; 300-Packaging assembly; 310-Storage bag part; 311-Packaging bag; 312-Limit rod; 313-Moving plate; 314-Screw; 320-Bag gripper ; 321-Rotating shaft; 322-Bag gripping suction cup; 330-Moving component; 331-Optical shaft; 332-Moving frame; 333-Grip suction cup; 334-Bag pressing plate; 340-Bag opening section; 341-First claw; 342-Second claw; 343-Bag opening component; 350-Limiting component; 351-Upright plate; 352-Limiting plate; 400-Bag sealing section; 410-Heat sealing knife; 420-Base; 430-Silicone strip; 500-Laser marking assembly; 510-Laser; 520-Handwheel; 600-Bag ejection assembly; 610-Pattern; 620-Hinge shaft; 630-Bag ejection cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0042] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "setup" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] This application provides a slag-pouring and packaging machine to solve the technical problems in related technologies, such as the inconvenience of retaining medicinal slag and the easy confusion of retained medicinal slag.

[0045] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 For example, a dregs packaging machine is provided for packaging the dregs produced by a decoction pot 130. The dregs packaging machine includes: a tilting assembly 100, a feeding assembly 200, a packaging assembly 300, and a laser marking assembly 500. The tilting assembly 100 includes a fixed part 121 and a rotating part 122, the rotating part 122 being hinged to the fixed part 121; the decoction pot 130 is placed on the rotating part 122 so that the rotating part 122 can tilt the decoction pot 130. The feeding assembly 200 includes a hopper 210 and a vibrating part 220, the hopper 210 being disposed downstream of the tilting direction of the tilting assembly 100 to receive the dregs; the vibrating part 220 is disposed on the side wall of the hopper 210 to vibrate the hopper 210 to prevent the dregs from sticking together inside the hopper 210. The packaging component 300 includes an opening section 340 and a sealing section 400. The opening section 340 is located at the discharge port of the feeding component 200 and is used to open the packaging bag 311 to receive the medicinal residue. The sealing section 400 is located near the opening of the packaging bag 311 and is used to seal the packaging bag 311. A laser marking component 500 is located downstream of the packaging component 300 and is used to laser mark the packaging bag 311 containing the medicinal residue.

[0046] When decocting Chinese medicinal herbs, they can be placed directly into the decoction pot 130. During the decoction process, the herbs are in full contact with the water, allowing for the full release of their medicinal properties. After decoction, the decoction pot 130 is moved to the pouring assembly 100 and placed on the rotating part 122. The decoction pot 130 and the rotating part 122 are then fixed together. Once fixed, the rotating part 122 rotates, causing the decoction pot 130 to rotate synchronously, thus pouring out the dregs inside. In this embodiment, the pouring assembly 100 can be used in conjunction with external transfer or conveying equipment. The transfer equipment transports the decoction pot 130 to the pouring assembly 100 to pour out the dregs, eliminating the need for manual intervention or waiting for the decoction pot 130 to cool down, thereby improving the convenience and efficiency of the pouring process.

[0047] After being poured, the dregs fall into the hopper 210 of the feeding assembly 200. The hopper 210 guides the dregs to the target location, namely the packaging assembly 300, for subsequent processing. After the dregs are poured into the hopper 210, the vibrating part 220 of the feeding assembly 200 continuously vibrates the hopper 210 to prevent the dregs from sticking and ensure that all the dregs fall into the packaging assembly 300. The hopper 210 is located on one side of the pouring assembly 100, and its size can be adjusted to ensure that all the poured dregs fall into the hopper 210, improving the reliability of this embodiment.

[0048] The opening part 340 of the packaging component 300 opens the packaging bag 311 at the discharge port of the hopper 210. The medicine residue falling from the hopper 210 falls into the packaging bag 311 and is carried by the packaging bag 311. After loading an appropriate amount of medicine residue, the sealing component seals the packaging bag 311. The medicine residue is then packaged and can be placed in a suitable location for storage. The sealed medicine residue will not be in contact with air for a long time, and there is no risk of spoilage or deterioration in a short period of time during storage.

[0049] The packaged dregs can also be laser-marked by the laser marking component 500, marking the type of dregs and decoction time on the packaging bag 311, so as to distinguish the dregs in each packaging bag 311 when there are a large number of packaged dregs.

[0050] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the slag-pouring and packaging machine also includes a frame. A tilting component 100, a feeding component 200, a packaging component 300, and a laser marking component 500 are all mounted on the frame, and these components are arranged vertically from top to bottom. In this embodiment, each component is mounted on the frame, which restricts and protects the position of each component, improving the structural rationality and overall stability of this embodiment. The tilting component 100 is positioned above the feeding component 200, allowing the slag poured out by the tilting component 100 to fall naturally into the feeding component 200 under gravity. The feeding component 200 collects the slag poured out by the tilting component 100 and guides it to the packaging component 300 under gravity for packaging, further improving the structural rationality of this embodiment.

[0051] In one embodiment, for example, a conveying assembly is provided on the frame. The conveying assembly includes a belt conveyor, which is horizontally positioned below the packaging assembly 300 and the laser marking assembly 500, and conveys materials from the packaging assembly 300 to the laser marking assembly 500. In this embodiment, after the packaging assembly 300 packages the medicinal residue into bags, the bags fall onto the belt conveyor and are transported to the laser marking assembly 500 for laser marking of the packaging bags 311. After laser marking is completed, the belt conveyor continues to operate, transporting the packaging bags 311 to a storage area or other arbitrary location for subsequent processes, thereby improving the convenience and automation of this embodiment.

[0052] Of course, in this embodiment, the position of the laser marking component 500 can be adjusted according to the actual situation so that after the packaging component 300 completes packaging, it does not need to fall onto the belt conveyor. The laser marking component 500 can then laser mark the packaging bag 311. After marking, the packaging bag 311 falls onto the belt conveyor and is transported to the storage location.

[0053] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 16 As shown, a bag-discharging assembly 600 is also provided between the belt conveyor and the laser marking assembly 500. The bag-discharging assembly 600 includes a pallet 610, which is located below the laser marking assembly 500 or the packaging assembly 300 and is inclined towards the belt conveyor. During the process of the packaging bag 311 falling onto the belt conveyor, the packaging bag 311 will first fall onto the pallet 610 and then slide along the inclined direction of the pallet 610 onto the belt conveyor. This prevents the packaging bag 311 containing medicine residue from falling directly onto the belt conveyor, which may cause the packaging bag 311 to break or the medicine residue to spill. This improves the reliability of conveying the packaging bag 311 and avoids the spilled medicine residue from affecting the various components of this embodiment.

[0054] like Figure 16 As shown, exemplarily, the bag dispensing assembly 600 also includes a hinge shaft 620 and a bag dispensing cylinder 630. The hinge shaft 620 is mounted on the frame, and the tray 610 is hinged to the hinge shaft 620. The bag dispensing cylinder 630 is hinged to the frame directly below the hinge shaft 620, and the movable end of the bag dispensing cylinder 630 is hinged to the tray 610. In this way, by extending or retracting the movable end of the bag dispensing cylinder 630, the tilt angle of the tray 610 can be adjusted, thereby enabling the bag dispensing assembly 600 of this embodiment to adapt to packaging bags 311 containing different types and amounts of medicinal residue, improving the applicability of this embodiment.

[0055] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the tilting assembly 100 also includes a conveying member 110, which includes a first conveying member 111 and a second conveying member 112. The first conveying member 111 can convey the decoction pot 130 in a horizontal direction, while the second conveying member 112 can convey the first conveying member 111 in a vertical direction. Thus, after the decoction pot 130 is placed on the first conveying member 111, the decoction pot 130 can be moved to any position by controlling the first conveying member 111 and the second conveying member 112.

[0056] In other words, regardless of the position of the rotating part 122 of the pouring assembly 100, the decoction pot 130 can be conveyed to the rotating part 122 via the conveying member 110. The pouring member 120 includes a pouring frame, which is rotatably mounted on the fixing part 121. The pouring frame is also provided with a locking part 123. After the decoction pot 130 is conveyed to the pouring frame, the locking part 123 locks and fixes the decoction pot 130. Then, the pouring frame rotates, and the dregs in the decoction pot 130 can be poured out.

[0057] It is understood that the structures of the first conveyor 111 and the second conveyor 112 can be arbitrarily configured, as long as the functions of this embodiment can be achieved. For example, the first conveyor 111 includes a belt conveyor and guide plates. The bearing portion is disposed on the belt of the belt conveyor, and the guide plates are evenly distributed on both sides of the belt conveyor along a first direction. The belt conveyor of the first conveyor 111 can cooperate with other external conveying equipment, transfer equipment, etc., and after receiving the decoction pot 130 moved by other external equipment, it moves the decoction pot 130 along the belt conveyor to the target position, making the transfer process of the decoction pot 130 faster and more convenient.

[0058] Multiple guide plates are evenly distributed on both sides of the belt conveyor. These plates can guide the belt of the belt conveyor to prevent the conveying direction of the belt conveyor from deviating from the predetermined track, and can also prevent the decoction pot 130 from falling off the belt conveyor during the conveying process, thereby improving the safety of this embodiment.

[0059] The second conveying component 112 includes a linear bearing and a conveying mounting plate. The conveying mounting plate is mounted on the frame, and the linear bearing is positioned between the conveying mounting plate and the support of the belt conveyor to drive the belt conveyor to move in the second direction. After the first conveying component 111 conveys the decoction pot 130 to a suitable position in the horizontal direction, the second conveying component 112 actuates, and the linear bearing extends or retracts, thereby causing the first conveying component 111 to rise or fall in the vertical direction, thus sending the decoction pot 130 to a suitable position in the vertical direction so that the tilting assembly 100 can tilt the decoction pot 130.

[0060] A power unit is also installed on the frame to drive the first conveyor 111 and the second conveyor 112 respectively. A guide plate in the first conveyor 111 restricts the conveying direction, and the power unit drives the belt conveyor to transport the decoction pot 130. Correspondingly, the linear bearing in the second conveyor 112 also restricts the direction, and the power unit drives the first conveyor 111 to move along the direction restricted by the linear bearing.

[0061] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, hopper 210 includes an upper hopper 211 and a lower hopper 212, which are connected. The lower hopper 212 is conical, with a discharge port at its bottom and a switch 230 at the discharge port. After the medicinal residue falls into the upper hopper 211, it slides into the lower hopper 212 under gravity and accumulates at the discharge port. When hopper 210 needs to discharge, the switch 230 opens, allowing the medicinal residue to fall to the packaging assembly 300. After the packaging assembly 300 receives a sufficient amount of medicinal residue, the switch 230 closes, preventing further falling.

[0062] The structure of the switch 230 can be selected from any common structure according to the actual situation. The switch 230 is set at the discharge port, which enables the hopper 210 to have a certain storage capacity. That is to say, when the dregs in the decoction pot 130 need to be poured out, but the packaging component 300 has not finished packaging a portion of the dregs, the dregs can be temporarily left in the hopper 210. After the packaging component 300 is free, the dregs in the hopper 210 can be dropped out and the packaging operation can continue, which improves the practicality of this embodiment.

[0063] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, a vibrating unit 220 is located at the connection between the upper hopper 211 and the lower hopper 212 to simultaneously vibrate both hoppers. The vibrating unit 220 includes a vibrator 222 and an air hammer 221 to ensure effective vibration of the hopper 210. Furthermore, an air blowing pipe 240 is installed inside the lower hopper 212 to blow air between the decoction pot 130 and the hopper 210 during the dregs pouring process, further preventing the dregs from sticking together.

[0064] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8As shown, the packaging assembly 300 includes a bag storage section 310 and a bag supply section. The bag storage section 310 is used to store packaging bags 311. The bag supply section is disposed between the bag storage section 310 and the bag opening section 340, and is used to supply the packaging bags 311 to the bag opening section 340. The bag storage section 310 allows for the storage of a large number of packaging bags 311 for automated retrieval by the packaging assembly 300. The bag supply section picks up the packaging bags 311 from the bag storage section 310 and delivers them to the bag opening section 340, making the position selection of the bag storage section 310 more flexible and improving the structural rationality of this embodiment.

[0065] For example, the bag storage unit 310 includes a bag storage rack with a movable plate 313 on it. Packaging bags 311 are stacked on the movable plate 313. A transmission component is also provided between the movable plate 313 and the bag storage rack to drive the movable plate 313 to move towards or away from the conveying component. In this embodiment, a large number of packaging bags 311 can be neatly stacked on the movable plate 313 for the conveying component to access. It is understood that as the packaging bags 311 are gradually consumed, the thickness of the stacked packaging bags 311 will gradually decrease until the thickness becomes too small for the conveying component to access. At this point, the transmission component activates, moving the movable plate 313 towards the conveying component, so that the topmost packaging bag 311 in the stacked packaging bags is in a suitable position for access by the conveying component.

[0066] Alternatively, when the packaging bags 311 are exhausted and need to be replenished, the transmission component can also drive the movable plate 313 to move away from the conveying component, depending on the number of packaging bags 311 to be replenished, so that the topmost packaging bag 311 among the stacked packaging bags 311 is in a suitable position for the conveying component to take.

[0067] Limiting rods 312 are provided on the movable plate 313. The limiting rods 312 are evenly distributed along the edge of the movable plate 313, and the end of the limiting rod 312 facing the bag storage rack passes through the movable plate 313 and is set on the bag storage rack. In this way, when the movable plate 313 moves towards or away from the conveying assembly, the movement trajectory of the movable plate 313 and the packaging bags 311 on the movable plate 313 will be restricted by the limiting rods 312, so that the movable plate 313 can only move in the direction restricted by the limiting rods 312, thereby ensuring the reliability of the movable plate 313 supplying packaging bags 311.

[0068] The transmission component includes a lead screw 314, which is threadedly mounted on the bag storage rack in the vertical direction. One end of the lead screw 314 is rotatably mounted on the movable plate 313 facing the bag storage rack. A power component is also provided on the bag storage rack, which drives the lead screw 314 to rotate. When the movable plate 313 needs to move, the power component is activated, driving the lead screw 314 to rotate. The lead screw 314 is hinged to the bag storage rack and threadedly engaged with the movable plate 313. Thus, when the lead screw 314 rotates, the movable plate 313 can move along the direction limited by the limit rod 312 under the drive of the lead screw 314, moving the packaging bag 311 to the appropriate position.

[0069] Specifically, the output end of the power component is equipped with a synchronous pulley, and the lead screw 314 is equipped with a driven pulley. A belt is fitted onto both the synchronous pulley and the driven pulley. When the movable plate 313 needs to move, the power component is activated, driving the synchronous pulley to rotate. The synchronous pulley then drives the driven pulley to rotate via the belt, which in turn drives the lead screw 314 to rotate, thus realizing the movement of the movable plate 313.

[0070] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figures 8 to 10 As shown, the bag feeding unit includes a bag gripper 320 and a moving part 330. The bag gripper 320 is mounted on the moving part 330 and is used to grip the packaging bag 311 from the bag storage unit 310. The moving part 330 includes a moving frame 332 and a light axis 331. One end of the light axis 331 is located on the frame near the bag storage unit 310, and the other end of the light axis 331 away from the bag storage unit 310 is located on the frame near the bag opening unit 340. The moving frame 332 can move along the light axis 331. After the bag gripper 320 grips the packaging bag 311 to the moving part 330, the moving part 330 moves along the light axis 331 to the bag opening unit 340 and cooperates with the bag opening unit 340 to open the packaging bag 311. After the medicine residue falls from the hopper 210, the packaging operation can begin.

[0071] For example, such as Figure 8 As shown, the bag gripper 320 includes a rotating shaft 321, which is mounted horizontally on the frame. A bag gripping cylinder is hinged to the rotating shaft 321, and a bag gripping suction cup 322 for picking up the packaging bag 311 is slidably mounted on the bag gripping cylinder. The bag gripper 320 can grip the horizontally placed packaging bag 311 and transfer it to the bag opening section 340.

[0072] In detail, to ensure that the storage unit 310 stably and reliably stores the packaging bag 311, the movable plate 313 is typically horizontally positioned, while the corresponding limiting rod 312, lead screw 314, and other structures are vertically positioned. Thus, the packaging bag 311 is also placed horizontally on the movable plate 313. During use, the bag-gripping cylinder is rotated, causing the bag-gripping component 320 to rotate to a vertical position on the rotating shaft 321. At this time, the bag-gripping cylinder drives the bag-gripping suction cup 322 to extend, allowing the suction cup 322 to abut against the horizontally placed packaging bag 311. After gripping the packaging bag 311, the bag-gripping cylinder drives the suction cup 322 to retract, awaiting the action of the bag-gripping component 320. The bag gripper 320 rotates along the rotating shaft 321 until the bag gripping suction cup 322 rotates to an angle that can send the packaging bag 311 to the gripping part. Then the bag gripper 320 stops rotating, the bag gripping cylinder drives the bag gripping suction cup 322 to extend and bring the packaging bag 311 against the moving part 330. After that, the bag gripping cylinder drives the bag gripping suction cup 322 to retract and rotate to a vertical position, waiting for the next operation.

[0073] Correspondingly, the moving part 330 is also equipped with a gripping suction cup 333. After the bag gripping part 320 delivers the packaging bag 311 to the moving part 330, the gripping suction cup 333 on the moving part 330 grips the packaging bag 311, and the moving frame 332 can carry the packaging bag 311 with it to carry out subsequent operations.

[0074] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 11 , Figure 12 As shown, the bag opening part 340 includes a bag opening member 343, which is slidably disposed on the bag opening part 340 and can slide in a direction close to or away from the packaging bag 311. The bag opening member 343 can abut against the packaging bag 311 and be fixed relative to the packaging bag 311.

[0075] After the moving part 330 moves the packaging bag 311 to the opening position, the opening part 343 extends out, abuts against the packaging bag 311, and is fixed relative to the packaging bag 311. At this time, one side of the packaging bag 311 is gripped and fixed by the gripping suction cup 333 on the moving frame 332, and the other side is gripped and fixed by the opening part 343. After that, the opening part 343 retracts, and the packaging bag 311 can be opened to put the medicine residue into the packaging bag 311.

[0076] For example, such as Figure 11 , Figure 12As shown, the bag opening part 340 also includes a mounting frame with a through hole for external medicinal residue to pass through. The bag opening part 340 also includes a first claw 341 and a second claw 342. The first claw 341, the second claw 342, and the bag opening component 343 are all disposed on one side of the mounting frame and close to the through hole. After the moving component 330 moves the packaging bag 311 to the mounting frame, the first claw 341 and the second claw 342 can grasp the packaging bag 311 and fix it, preventing the packaging bag 311 from falling or shifting during the opening process, thus improving the reliability of this embodiment.

[0077] More specifically, a first claw 341 and a second claw 342 are provided on both sides of the through hole. That is to say, after the packaging bag 311 moves to the through hole of the mounting frame, both sides of the packaging bag 311 can be clamped and fixed by the first claw 341 and the second claw 342.

[0078] The first gripper 341 is configured as a finger gripper, driven by a finger cylinder. When it is necessary to fix the packaging bag 311, the finger cylinder is activated to press the finger gripper onto the packaging bag 311. After fixing, when it is necessary to release, the finger cylinder is activated to retract the finger gripper.

[0079] The second gripper 342 is configured as a bag clamping gripper, driven by a bag clamping cylinder. The bag clamping gripper is configured as a rectangular plate, and the side surface for clamping and fixing is provided with biting teeth to improve the reliability of the bag clamping gripper fixing the packaging bag 311.

[0080] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 13 As shown, the packaging assembly 300 also includes a limiting member 350, which includes a vertical plate 351 mounted on the frame. A limiting plate 352 is hinged to the vertical plate 351, and the limiting member 350 is located near the bag opening portion 340. A bag pressing plate 334 is also slidably mounted on the moving member 330. When the bag pressing plate 334 extends toward the packaging bag 311, it can abut against the packaging bag 311. The limiting plate 352 can rotate to abut against the packaging bag 311 at a position away from the bag pressing plate 334.

[0081] In this way, when packaging bag 311 is packaged, the pressure plate 334 on the moving part 330 extends and abuts against one side of the packaging bag 311. At the same time, the limiting plate 352 of the limiting part 350 also rotates and abuts against the side of the packaging bag 311 away from the pressure plate 334. The pressure plate 334 and the limiting plate 352 cooperate to limit the position of the packaging bag 311 and the amount of medicine residue.

[0082] First, restricting the position ensures that the packaging bag 311 is in the correct position, allowing the medicinal residue to fall smoothly into it. Second, because the packaging bag 311 is made of flexible material, the extension of the pressure plate 334 and the limiting plate 352 prevents the packaging bag 311 from being overloaded with medicinal residue, which could cause the bag to swell and make it difficult to close. Furthermore, the combined compression of the packaging bag 311 by the pressure plate 334 and the limiting plate 352 reduces residual air inside the bag, extending the retention time of the medicinal residue.

[0083] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 14 As shown, the sealing assembly includes a base 420 and a heat-sealing knife 410. There are two bases 420, both mounted on a mounting frame and positioned on opposite sides of the packaging bag 311. A silicone strip 430 is slidably mounted on one base 420, and a heat-sealing knife 410 is slidably mounted on the other base 420. When the packaging bag 311 contains medicinal residue and needs to be sealed, the heat-sealing knife 410 and the silicone strip 430 extend, pressing the packaging bag 311 into the center. Heat melts the packaging bag 311, completing the sealing process.

[0084] It should be noted that a power component is provided on the base 420 to drive the silicone strip 430 or the heat sealing knife 410 to move. Of course, in this embodiment, each component requiring power is equipped with a corresponding power component. The power component can be of any structure, such as a motor or cylinder, depending on the actual situation.

[0085] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 15 As shown, the laser marking assembly 500 includes a laser 510 mounted on a frame, and a handwheel 520 is provided between the laser 510 and the frame. After the packaging bag 311 is moved to a suitable position, the laser 510 emits a laser beam to mark it. The handwheel 520 can adjust the position of the laser 510 to ensure that the marking position is at the target position on the packaging bag 311.

[0086] In one embodiment, for example, the waste dumping packaging machine further includes a control component, which includes a control circuit board and a proximity switch, the proximity switch being electrically connected to the control circuit board; at least one proximity switch is provided at each of the dumping component 100, the feeding component 200, the packaging component 300, and the laser marking component 500.

[0087] The proximity switch can detect the position of various components such as the decoction pot 130 and the packaging bag 311, so that the control circuit board can control each component and further improve the automation level of this embodiment.

[0088] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0089] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A dregs packaging machine for packaging the dregs produced by a decoction pot, characterized in that, include: A tilting assembly (100) includes a fixed part (121) and a rotating part (122), the rotating part (122) being hinged to the fixed part (121); the decoction pot (130) is placed on the rotating part (122) so that the rotating part (122) can tilt the decoction pot (130); The feeding assembly (200) includes a hopper (210) and a vibrating part (220). The hopper (210) is located downstream of the tilting assembly (100) in the tilting direction to receive the dregs of the medicine. The vibrating part (220) is located on the side wall of the hopper (210) to vibrate the hopper (210) to prevent the dregs of the medicine from sticking together inside the hopper (210). The packaging component (300) includes an opening part (340) and a sealing part (400). The opening part (340) is located at the discharge port of the feeding component (200) to open the packaging bag (311) to receive the dregs. The sealing part (400) is located near the opening of the packaging bag (311) to seal the packaging bag (311). A laser marking component (500) is disposed downstream of the packaging component (300) for laser marking the packaging bag (311) carrying medicinal residue. The slag-discharging packaging machine also includes a frame, and the packaging component (300) includes a bag storage section (310) and a bag supply section, wherein the bag storage section (310) is used to store packaging bags (311). The bag supply section is located between the bag storage section (310) and the bag opening section (340) to supply the packaging bag (311) to the bag opening section (340). The bag supply unit includes a bag gripper (320) and a moving part (330). The bag gripper (320) is disposed on the moving part (330) and is used to grip the packaging bag (311) from the bag storage unit (310). The movable component (330) includes a movable frame (332) and an optical axis (331). One end of the optical axis (331) is located on the frame near the storage bag section (310), and the other end of the optical axis (331) away from the storage bag section (310) is located on the frame near the opening section (340). The movable frame (332) can move along the optical axis (331). The bag opening part (340) includes a bag opening component (343), which is slidably disposed on the bag opening part (340) and is capable of sliding in a direction close to or away from the packaging bag (311); The bag opening component (343) can abut against the packaging bag (311) and be fixed relative to the packaging bag (311); The packaging assembly (300) further includes a limiting member (350), on which a limiting plate (352) is hinged, and the limiting member (350) is located near the opening portion (340); The movable part (330) is also slidably provided with a bag pressing plate (334). When the bag pressing plate (334) extends toward the packaging bag (311), it can abut against the packaging bag (311). The limiting plate (352) can rotate to abut against the packaging bag (311) at a position away from the bag pressing plate (334).

2. The waste-discharging packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tilting assembly (100), the feeding assembly (200), the packaging assembly (300), and the laser marking assembly (500) are all mounted on the frame, and the tilting assembly (100), the feeding assembly (200), and the packaging assembly (300) are arranged sequentially from top to bottom in the vertical direction.

3. The waste-discharging packaging machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The frame is provided with a conveying assembly, which includes a belt conveyor. The belt conveyor is arranged horizontally below the packaging assembly (300) and the laser marking assembly (500), and the belt conveyor conveys in the direction from the packaging assembly (300) to the laser marking assembly (500).

4. The slag-discharging packaging machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, A bag-discharging assembly (600) is also provided between the belt conveyor and the laser marking assembly (500). The bag-discharging assembly (600) includes a tray (610), which is located below the laser marking assembly (500) or the packaging assembly (300) and is inclined toward the belt conveyor.

5. The waste-discharging packaging machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hopper (210) includes an upper hopper (211) and a lower hopper (212), and the upper hopper (211) and the lower hopper (212) are connected in communication. The feeding hopper (212) is cone-shaped, and the bottom of the feeding hopper (212) is provided with a discharge port, and a switch (230) is provided at the discharge port.

6. The slag-discharging packaging machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The slag-discharging packaging machine also includes a control component, which includes a control circuit board and a proximity switch. The proximity switch is electrically connected to the control circuit board. At least one proximity switch is provided at each of the tilting component (100), the feeding component (200), the packaging component (300), and the laser marking component (500).

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