counting machine

Abstract

The application discloses a capsule counting machine, which comprises a frame, a conveying plate arranged on the side of the frame, a single conveying channel arranged on one side in the conveying plate, a single conveying channel arranged on the other side in the conveying plate, a limiting piece arranged on the lower side of the conveying plate and used for limiting the falling of capsules, a discharging plate fixedly connected to one end of the conveying plate, a push plate arranged on one side of the discharging plate, and a push groove arranged on the side of the push plate and communicated with the conveying channel and used for pushing the push plate. The application has the advantage of controlling the number of capsules during discharging.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of grain counting machines, specifically a grain counting machine. Background Technology

[0002] A pellet counter is used for counting and packaging granular materials such as pharmaceuticals and buttons. After counting, the material is typically loaded into packaging containers. The pellet counter's frame, or base, supports the conveying of the granular material, and the conveying channels are fixed to a conveying channel seat. Side plates are installed on both sides of the conveying channel seat, and the number of conveying channels is fixed.

[0003] Current capsule counting machines output a fixed number of capsules and cannot provide odd or even numbers of capsules as needed, so this needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a capsule counting machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, which has the advantage of controlling the quantity of capsules discharged.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a capsule counting machine, comprising a frame, a transport plate provided on the side of the frame, an odd number of transport channels provided on one side of the transport plate, a single transport channel provided on the other side of the transport plate, a limiting member for restricting the falling of capsules provided on the lower side of the transport plate, a discharge plate fixedly connected to one end of the transport plate on the frame, a push plate provided on one side of the discharge plate on the frame, and a push groove provided on the side of the discharge plate facing the push plate, which communicates with the transport channels and is used for pushing the push plate in.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the capsules to be stored are placed on the top of the transport plate and fall into the transport channel under their own gravity. At this time, all transport channels contain capsules. In this case, all channels are even in number. When all transport channels are open, the number of falling capsules is even. When a single transport channel on one side is closed, the number of falling capsules is odd. This plays a role in controlling the number of capsules discharged. During this process, the limiting component can close the transport channel at the bottom of the transport plate.

[0007] The overall working process is as follows: The capsule enters the transport channel within the transport plate. Due to the action of the limiting component, the capsule is confined within the transport channel. When an even number is needed, all transport channels open simultaneously to allow the capsule to fall. When an odd number is needed, only one transport channel on one side needs to remain closed. After the capsule falls, it is pushed out by the movement of the push plate, and then the capsule is collected. It is worth noting that the movement of the push plate and the movement of the transport plate are alternating. That is, when the push plate pushes outward, the transport plate moves upward, thereby achieving the effect of efficient capsule discharge.

[0008] As a further aspect of the present invention: a plurality of limiting grooves penetrating the transport plate are provided on the lower side of the transport plate, and the limiting member includes an L-shaped limiting rod located at the opening of the limiting groove. One end of the limiting rod is located in the transport channel, and one end of the limiting rod is connected to a first swing plate. The first swing plate is fixedly connected to a linkage plate, and a first rotating rod is passed through the linkage plate. The first rotating rod is fixedly connected to a second swing plate, and one end of the second swing plate is provided with a roller. At least two adjusting cylinders are provided on the frame, and the adjusting cylinders are connected to fixed wheels.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, under the action of gravity, the first swing plate will be close to the transport plate, so that one end of the limiting rod is in the transport channel, thus blocking the capsule from falling at one end of the transport channel. During the downward movement of the transport plate, the transport plate will drive the second swing plate to move downward, thereby driving the roller to move downward. After the roller moves to the fixed wheel, the roller will be squeezed by the fixed wheel and deflect away from the transport plate, thereby driving the first rotating rod to rotate, which in turn drives the linkage plate to rotate. The rotation of the linkage plate will drive the rotation of the first swing plate, which in turn drives the limiting rod to rotate outward, so that the limiting rod no longer blocks the capsule. The capsule will fall to one side of the push plate under its own gravity, and then be pushed out by the push plate for collection.

[0010] Closing and opening of the transport channel: When the adjusting cylinder drives the fixed wheel to move until the roller is at the same level, the roller moves down and touches the fixed wheel, causing the fixed wheel to deflect. When the roller is driven by the adjusting cylinder and is no longer at the same level as the roller, the roller moves down without colliding with the fixed wheel, thus preventing the roller from deflecting and the limit rod from rotating. The transport channel will remain closed.

[0011] As a further embodiment of the present invention: a drive motor is provided inside the frame, the drive motor is connected to a drive disk, a protrusion is integrally connected to the side of the drive disk, a first connecting rod is sleeved on the protrusion, a first connecting plate is rotatably connected to the other end of the first connecting rod, a second connecting rod is passed through the other end of the first connecting plate, a first drive plate and a second drive plate are fixedly sleeved on the second connecting rod, the first drive plate is connected to a transport plate, and the second drive plate is connected to a push plate.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the drive motor drives the drive disk to rotate, which in turn drives the protrusion to rotate around the center of the drive disk. The rotation of the protrusion will drive the first connecting rod to perform periodic motion. During this process, the first connecting rod drives the first connecting plate to rotate, which in turn drives the second connecting rod to rotate. The rotation of the second connecting rod drives the first drive plate and the second drive plate to move, thereby causing the first drive plate to move the transport plate up and down and the second drive plate to move the push plate back and forth.

[0013] As a further embodiment of the present invention: one end of the first drive plate is connected to a first adjusting wheel, the first adjusting wheel is fitted with a first moving frame, the first moving frame is fixedly connected to the transport plate, the inner side of the transport plate is provided with a first through groove, and the frame is fixedly connected with a first support rod located in the first through groove.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the first drive plate will drive the first adjusting wheel to move, the first adjusting wheel will move inside the first moving frame, thereby driving the first moving frame to move, the movement of the first moving frame will drive the transport plate to move, and the first support rod is located in the first through groove to increase the stability of the transport plate when it moves.

[0015] As a further embodiment of the present invention: one end of the second drive plate is connected to a second adjusting wheel, the second adjusting wheel is fitted with a second moving frame, the second moving frame is fixedly connected to a fixed plate, the fixed plate is fixedly connected to a push plate, the fixed plate is provided with a second through groove through the fixed plate, and the frame is provided with a second support rod located in the second through groove.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the second drive plate can drive the second adjusting wheel, which will move within the second moving frame, thereby driving the second moving frame to move. The movement of the second moving frame will drive the fixed plate to move, which in turn will drive the push plate to move. The second support rod being located within the second through groove can increase the stability of the fixed plate when it moves.

[0017] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the frame includes a first feed hopper, the frame is provided with a second feed hopper on one side of the first feed hopper, an isolation plate is provided between the first feed hopper and the second feed hopper, and the second feed hopper is located above the transport plate and communicates with the transport channel.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the capsule is placed in the first feeding hopper. Under the action of the isolation plate, the capsule will not enter the second feeding hopper. After the isolation plate is removed, the capsule will enter the second feeding hopper and then enter the transport channel in the transport plate from the second feeding hopper.

[0019] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the push plate includes a plurality of protruding convex plates, a push motor is provided inside the convex plate, the output shaft of the push motor is threadedly connected to the push plate, and the convex plate is provided with a push groove for accommodating the push plate and fitting with the push plate.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, when the moving distance of the push plate is insufficient, the push motor can be started to drive the output shaft of the push motor to rotate, thereby driving the push plate to move, thus adjusting the length of one end of the push plate. During this process, the push plate is in the push groove, so that the push plate cannot rotate and can only move in a straight line.

[0021] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the transport plate is provided with a receiving groove inside the linkage plate, the bottom of the receiving groove is provided with an adjusting motor, the output shaft of the adjusting motor is threadedly connected to an adjusting block, and the adjusting block fits into the groove wall of the receiving groove.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, when the work stops, the capsules in the transport plate need to be emptied. At this time, the adjustment motor is started to drive the output shaft of the adjustment motor to rotate, which in turn drives the adjustment block to move inward or outward. Since the adjustment block fits into the receiving groove, the adjustment block cannot rotate in the receiving groove and can only move in a straight line.

[0023] As a further embodiment of the present invention: a conveyor frame is provided on one side of the frame, a conveyor belt is provided on the conveyor frame, a conveyor motor for driving the conveyor belt is provided at one end of the conveyor belt, an intercepting cylinder is installed on the conveyor frame, an intercepting plate is connected to the intercepting cylinder, and a sensor is provided on one side of the intercepting cylinder on the conveyor frame.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the conveyor motor drives the conveyor belt to run, and the medicine placed on the conveyor belt will be transported to the discharge point. At the discharge point, the medicine bottle will be blocked by the interceptor plate and stop. After the sensor detects that the medicine bottle is full of capsules, it transmits a signal to the interceptor cylinder to drive the interceptor plate to stop blocking the movement of the medicine bottle.

[0025] As a further embodiment of the present invention: a counter is provided on the side of the fixed wheel.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the counter is used to measure the number of collisions between the fixed wheel and the roller. The number of capsules discharged can be preset by setting the counter. For example, the amount of capsules discharged at one time can be calculated by colliding the fixed wheel and the roller once.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0028] The capsules to be stored are placed on the top of the transport plate and fall into the transport channel under their own gravity. At this time, all transport channels contain capsules. In this case, all channels are even in number. When all transport channels are open, the number of capsules falling is even. When a single transport channel on one side is closed, the number of capsules falling is odd. This controls the number of capsules discharged. During this process, the limiting component can close the transport channel at the bottom of the transport plate.

[0029] The overall working process is as follows: The capsule enters the transport channel within the transport plate. Due to the action of the limiting component, the capsule is confined within the transport channel. When an even number is needed, all transport channels open simultaneously to allow the capsule to fall. When an odd number is needed, only one transport channel on one side needs to remain closed. After the capsule falls, it is pushed out by the movement of the push plate, and then the capsule is collected. It is worth noting that the movement of the push plate and the movement of the transport plate are alternating. That is, when the push plate pushes outward, the transport plate moves upward, thereby achieving the effect of efficient capsule discharge. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment;

[0031] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of region A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a top view of an embodiment;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after removing a portion of the frame in an embodiment;

[0034] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of region B in the middle;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the push plate in the embodiment;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the transport plate in the embodiment;

[0038] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of a portion of region C.

[0039] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Transport plate; 3. Transport channel; 4. Discharge plate; 5. Push plate; 6. Push groove; 7. Limiting groove; 8. Limiting rod; 9. First swing plate; 10. Linkage plate; 11. First rotating rod; 12. Second swing plate; 13. Roller; 14. Adjusting cylinder; 15. Fixed wheel; 16. Drive motor; 17. Drive disc; 18. Protrusion; 19. First connecting rod; 20. First connecting plate; 21. Second connecting rod; 22. First drive plate; 23. Second drive plate; 24. First adjusting wheel; 25. First moving frame; 26. First through slot; 27. First support rod; 28. Second adjusting wheel; 29. ​​Second moving frame; 30. Fixed plate; 31. Second through slot; 32. Second support rod; 33. First feed hopper; 34. Second feed hopper; 35. Isolation plate; 36. Protruding plate; 37. Push motor; 38. Push plate; 39. Push slot; 40. Receiving slot; 41. Adjusting motor; 42. Adjusting block; 43. Conveyor frame; 44. Conveyor belt; 45. Conveyor motor; 46. Interception cylinder; 47. Interception plate; 48. Sensor; 49. Counter. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] In this embodiment of the invention,

[0042] A capsule counting machine includes a frame 1, a transport plate 2 on the side of the frame 1, an odd number of transport channels 3 on one side of the transport plate 2, a single transport channel 3 on the other side of the transport plate 2, a limiting member for restricting the falling of capsules on the lower side of the transport plate 2, a discharge plate 4 fixedly connected to one end of the transport plate 2, a push plate 5 on one side of the discharge plate 4, and a push groove 6 on the side of the discharge plate 4 facing the push plate 5 that communicates with the transport channels 3 and is used to push the push plate 5 in.

[0043] The lower side of the transport plate 2 is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves 7 penetrating the transport plate 2. The limiting component includes an L-shaped limiting rod 8 located at the opening of the limiting groove 7. One end of the limiting rod 8 is located in the transport channel 3. One end of the limiting rod 8 is connected to a first swing plate 9. The first swing plate 9 is fixedly connected to a linkage plate 10. A first rotating rod 11 is passed through the linkage plate 10. The first rotating rod 11 is fixedly connected to a second swing plate 12. One end of the second swing plate 12 is provided with a roller 13. At least two adjusting cylinders 14 are provided on the frame 1. The adjusting cylinders 14 are connected to fixed wheels 15.

[0044] The frame 1 is equipped with a drive motor 16, which is connected to a drive disk 17. A protrusion 18 is integrally connected to the side of the drive disk 17. A first connecting rod 19 is sleeved on the protrusion 18. A first connecting plate 20 is rotatably connected to the other end of the first connecting rod 19. A second connecting rod 21 is passed through the other end of the first connecting plate 20. A first drive plate 22 and a second drive plate 23 are fixedly sleeved on the second connecting rod 21. The first drive plate 22 is connected to the transport plate 2, and the second drive plate 23 is connected to the push plate 5.

[0045] One end of the first drive plate 22 is connected to a first adjusting wheel 24. The first adjusting wheel 24 is fitted with a first moving frame 25. The first moving frame 25 is fixedly connected to the transport plate 2. The inner side of the transport plate 2 is provided with a first through groove 26 that penetrates the transport plate 2. The frame 1 is fixedly connected with a first support rod 27 located in the first through groove 26.

[0046] One end of the second drive plate 23 is connected to a second adjusting wheel 28. The second adjusting wheel 28 is fitted with a second moving frame 29. The second moving frame 29 is fixedly connected to a fixing plate 30. The fixing plate 30 is fixedly connected to the push plate 5. The fixing plate 30 is provided with a second through groove 31 that penetrates through the fixing plate 30. The frame 1 is provided with a second support rod 32 located in the second through groove 31.

[0047] The frame 1 includes a first feed hopper 33, and the frame 1 is provided with a second feed hopper 34 located on one side of the first feed hopper 33. A partition plate 35 is provided between the first feed hopper 33 and the second feed hopper 34. The second feed hopper 34 is located above the transport plate 2 and is connected to the transport channel 3.

[0048] The push plate 5 includes a plurality of protruding convex plates 36. A push motor 37 is provided inside the convex plate 36. The output shaft of the push motor 37 is threadedly connected to a push plate 38. The convex plate 36 is provided with a push groove 39 for accommodating and fitting the push plate 38.

[0049] The transport plate 2 is provided with a receiving groove 40 located inside the linkage plate 10. An adjusting motor 41 is provided at the bottom of the receiving groove 40. The output shaft of the adjusting motor 41 is threadedly connected to an adjusting block 42, which fits into the groove wall of the receiving groove 40.

[0050] A conveyor frame 43 is provided on one side of the frame 1. A conveyor belt 44 is provided on the conveyor frame 43. A conveyor motor 45 for driving the conveyor belt 44 is provided at one end of the conveyor belt 44. An intercepting cylinder 46 is installed on the conveyor frame 43. An intercepting plate 47 is connected to the intercepting cylinder 46. A sensor 48 is provided on one side of the intercepting cylinder 46 on the conveyor frame 43.

[0051] A counter 49 is provided on the side of the fixed wheel 15.

[0052] Working principle:

[0053] The capsules to be stored are placed on the top of the transport plate 2 and fall into the transport channel 3 under their own gravity. At this time, all transport channels 3 contain capsules. In this case, all channels are even in number. When all transport channels 3 are open, the number of falling capsules is even. When a single transport channel 3 on one side is closed, the number of falling capsules is odd. This plays a role in controlling the number of capsules discharged. During this process, the limiting component can close the transport channel 3 at the bottom of the transport plate 2.

[0054] The overall working process is as follows: The capsule enters the transport channel 3 inside the transport plate 2. Due to the action of the limiting component, the capsule is restricted within the transport channel 3. When an even number is needed, all transport channels 3 open simultaneously to allow the capsule to fall. When an odd number is needed, only one transport channel 3 on one side needs to be kept closed. After the capsule falls, the capsule is pushed out by the movement of the push plate 5, and then the capsule is collected. It is worth noting that the movement of the push plate 5 and the movement of the transport plate 2 are alternate. That is, when the push plate 5 pushes outward, the transport plate 2 moves upward, thereby achieving the effect of efficient capsule discharge.

[0055] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A grain counting machine, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The frame (1) has a transport plate (2) on its side. One side of the transport plate (2) has an odd number of transport channels (3), and the other side has a single transport channel (3). A limiting member for restricting the capsule's descent is provided on the lower side of the transport plate (2). The frame (1) is fixedly connected to a discharge plate (4) at one end of the transport plate (2). The frame (1) has a push plate (5) on one side of the discharge plate (4). 4) A push groove (6) is provided on the side facing the push plate (5) and is connected to the transport channel (3) for pushing the push plate (5) in. A plurality of limiting grooves (7) penetrating the transport plate (2) are provided on the lower side of the transport plate (2). The limiting member includes an L-shaped limiting rod (8) located at the opening of the limiting groove (7). One end of the limiting rod (8) is located in the transport channel (3). One end of the limiting rod (8) is connected to a first swing plate (9). The first swing plate (9) is fixedly connected to a linkage. The linkage plate (10) is provided with a first rotating rod (11), the first rotating rod (11) is fixedly connected to a second swing plate (12), and a roller (13) is provided at one end of the second swing plate (12). At least two adjusting cylinders (14) are provided on the frame (1), and the adjusting cylinders (14) are connected to fixed wheels (15). When the capsule enters the transport channel in the transport plate, due to the effect of the limiting component, the capsule is restricted in the transport channel. When an even number is needed, all transport channels are opened at the same time to let the capsule fall. When an odd number is needed, only one single transport channel on one side needs to be kept closed. After the adjusting cylinder drives the fixed wheel to move until the roller is at the same level, the roller will move down and touch the fixed wheel, thus causing the fixed wheel to deflect. When the roller is driven by the adjusting cylinder and is not at the same level as the roller, the roller will not collide with the fixed wheel, thus preventing the roller from deflecting and causing the limiting rod to stop rotating. The transport channel will always be in a closed state.

2. The counting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is equipped with a drive motor (16) inside. The drive motor (16) is connected to a drive disk (17). A protrusion (18) is integrally connected to the side of the drive disk (17). A first connecting rod (19) is sleeved on the protrusion (18). A first connecting plate (20) is rotatably connected to the other end of the first connecting rod (19). A second connecting rod (21) is passed through the other end of the first connecting plate (20). A first drive plate (22) and a second drive plate (23) are fixedly sleeved on the second connecting rod (21). The first drive plate (22) is connected to the transport plate (2), and the second drive plate (23) is connected to the push plate (5).

3. The counting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the first drive plate (22) is connected to a first adjusting wheel (24), the first adjusting wheel (24) is fitted with a first moving frame (25), the first moving frame (25) is fixedly connected to the transport plate (2), the inner side of the transport plate (2) is provided with a first through groove (26) that penetrates the transport plate (2), and the frame (1) is fixedly connected to a first support rod (27) located in the first through groove (26).

4. The counting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the second drive plate (23) is connected to a second adjusting wheel (28), the second adjusting wheel (28) is fitted with a second moving frame (29), the second moving frame (29) is fixedly connected to a fixing plate (30), the fixing plate (30) is fixedly connected to the push plate (5), the fixing plate (30) is provided with a second through groove (31) that passes through the fixing plate (30), and the frame (1) is provided with a second support rod (32) located in the second through groove (31).

5. The counting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) includes a first feed hopper (33), and the frame (1) is provided with a second feed hopper (34) located on one side of the first feed hopper (33). A partition plate (35) is provided between the first feed hopper (33) and the second feed hopper (34). The second feed hopper (34) is located above the transport plate (2) and is connected to the transport channel (3).

6. The counting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push plate (5) includes a plurality of protruding convex plates (36), and a push motor (37) is provided inside the convex plate (36). The output shaft of the push motor (37) is threadedly connected to the push plate (38). The convex plate (36) is provided with a push groove (39) for accommodating the push plate (38) and fitting with the push plate (38).

7. The counting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport plate (2) is provided with a receiving groove (40) inside the linkage plate (10). An adjusting motor (41) is provided at the bottom of the receiving groove (40). An adjusting block (42) is threadedly connected to the output shaft of the adjusting motor (41). The adjusting block (42) fits into the groove wall of the receiving groove (40).

8. The counting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A conveyor frame (43) is provided on one side of the frame (1), and a conveyor belt (44) is provided on the conveyor frame (43). A conveyor motor (45) for driving the conveyor belt (44) is provided at one end of the conveyor belt (44). An intercepting cylinder (46) is installed on the conveyor frame (43), and an intercepting plate (47) is connected to the intercepting cylinder (46). A sensor (48) is provided on one side of the intercepting cylinder (46) on the conveyor frame (43).

9. The counting machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: A counter (49) is provided on the side of the fixed wheel (15).

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