A continuous feeding mechanism for ampoule with support

Abstract

The application provides a continuous feeding mechanism for ampoule with support box, and relates to the technical field of pharmaceutical equipment. The mechanism is arranged between a plate machine and a box filling machine, and comprises a supporting mechanism, a first rotating component and a second rotating component which are arranged on the supporting mechanism. The first rotating component comprises a first power device and a first rotating wheel which is connected with the first power device. The second rotating component comprises a second power device and a second rotating wheel which is connected with the second power device. A plurality of rotating teeth are arranged on the first rotating wheel and the second rotating wheel. A gap for the bottom support to be fed is arranged between the first rotating wheel and the second rotating wheel. The tooth surface of the rotating teeth is perpendicular to the advancing direction of the bottom support to be fed. The application can realize continuous feeding and box filling, greatly improve the operation efficiency of the box filling machine, provide the box filling speed, increase the yield, and save the cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical equipment technology, and in particular to a feeding mechanism for continuous packaging of ampoules with toppers. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of the pharmaceutical industry, people have increasingly stringent requirements for drug packaging. Pharmaceutical companies have become more demanding of drug packaging equipment, not only in terms of equipment performance and production efficiency, but also in terms of equipment appearance and the consistency of the entire production line.

[0003] Current ampoule packaging equipment uses a single-row, orderly feeding mechanism on a front-end flatbed machine for cartoning. Most ampoule cartoning machines use intermittent feeding, which means the cartoning machine can only carton intermittently, resulting in low efficiency, slow speed, poor continuity, and poor material feeding stability during the cartoning process.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a feeding mechanism for continuous packaging of ampoules with trays to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a feeding mechanism for continuous packaging of ampoules with trays, thereby solving the technical problems of poor continuity and unstable feeding of ampoules with trays during the packaging process in the prior art. The various technical effects of the preferred solutions among the many technical solutions provided by this invention are detailed below.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] The present invention provides a feeding mechanism for continuous cartoning of ampoules with holders, disposed between a flatbed machine and a cartoning machine, comprising a support mechanism and a first rotating component and a second rotating component mounted on the support mechanism, wherein:

[0008] The first shifting assembly includes a first power unit and a first shift wheel connected to the first power unit; the second shifting assembly includes a second power unit and a second shift wheel connected to the second power unit.

[0009] Both the first and second dials are provided with multiple teeth, and a gap is provided between the first and second dials for the material to be unloaded base to pass through. The tooth surface of the teeth is perpendicular to the traveling direction of the material to be unloaded base.

[0010] Preferably, the arc length between two adjacent teeth on the first dial wheel is the length of the front and rear end faces of the material to be unloaded; the arc length between two adjacent teeth on the second dial wheel is the length of the front and rear end faces of the material to be unloaded.

[0011] Preferably, both the first power unit and the second power unit include:

[0012] Servo motor;

[0013] The speed reducer is connected to the servo motor;

[0014] The first connecting flange is connected to the reducer;

[0015] The second connecting flange is connected to the first connecting flange and the first dial wheel, or the second connecting flange is connected to the first connecting flange and the second dial wheel.

[0016] Preferably, the support mechanism includes:

[0017] The mounting beam includes a vertically arranged first support and a second support.

[0018] The base is connected to the bottom end of the first support part;

[0019] The guide rail is connected to the second support part.

[0020] Preferably, limiting blocks are provided on both sides of the guide rail, and the limiting blocks are connected to the second support part.

[0021] Preferably, it further includes two sets of power unit mounting seats. Each set of power unit mounting seats includes an "L"-shaped first mounting seat and a second mounting seat. The first mounting seat is connected to the guide rail by a slider, and the second mounting seat is connected to the reducer of the first power unit or the second power unit.

[0022] Preferably, it further includes two sets of adjustment components, each set of which is connected to one of the two sets of power unit mounting seats. Each adjustment component includes:

[0023] An adjusting block is connected to the first mounting base;

[0024] The adjusting seat is fixedly connected to the mounting beam;

[0025] The adjusting screw is connected at one end to the adjusting seat and at the other end to the adjusting block via a thread.

[0026] Preferably, the adjusting assembly further includes a limiting piece, which is connected to the end of the adjusting screw.

[0027] Preferably, the system further includes a conveying assembly, which includes a conveyor belt with its two ends respectively located at the discharge end of the flatbed machine's discharge conveyor belt and the feed end of the cartoning machine's incoming conveyor belt.

[0028] Preferably, it also includes a protective cover, which includes an outer frame and an plexiglass body connected to the outer frame.

[0029] This invention provides a feeding mechanism for continuous cartoning of ampoules with trays, positioned between a flatbed machine and a cartoning machine. The feeding mechanism includes a support mechanism and a first and a second rotating assembly mounted on the support mechanism. The first rotating assembly includes a first rotating wheel; the second rotating assembly includes a second rotating wheel, and both the first and second rotating wheels have multiple teeth. A gap is provided between the first and second rotating wheels for the bottom tray to pass through. The tooth surfaces are perpendicular to the traveling direction of the bottom tray. During the transport of the ampoules with trays, the first and second rotating wheels intercept and deflect the ampoules, ensuring safe and stable feeding with strong continuity. This enables continuous feeding and cartoning of ampoules with trays, significantly improving the operating efficiency of the cartoning machine, increasing output, and saving costs. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the feeding mechanism for continuous packaging of ampoules with holders according to the present invention during use;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism for continuous packaging of ampoules with holders according to the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeder wheel in the continuous packaging mechanism for ampoules with holders of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the main structure.

[0035] In the diagram: 10. Feeding mechanism; 20. Incoming material conveyor belt; 30. Cartoning machine product chain; 40. Material waiting tray;

[0036] 11. First turning assembly; 111. First power unit; 1111. Servo motor; 1112. Reducer; 1113. First connecting flange; 1114. Second connecting flange; 112. First turn wheel; 1120. Turning tooth;

[0037] 12. Second shifting assembly; 121. Second power unit; 122. Second shift wheel;

[0038] 13. Support mechanism; 131. Mounting beam; 1311. First support part; 1312. Second support part; 132. Base; 133. Guide rail; 134. Limiting block;

[0039] 14. Power unit mounting base; 141. First mounting base; 142. Second mounting base; 143. Slider; 144. Mounting base reinforcing plate;

[0040] 15. Adjustment assembly; 151. Adjustment block; 152. Adjustment seat; 153. Adjustment screw; 154. Limiting plate;

[0041] 16. Transmission component;

[0042] 17. Protective cover; 171. Outer frame; 172. Acrylic glass body. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention will be described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other implementation methods obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "side," "length," "width," "height," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," and "side," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0045] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism for continuous packaging of ampoules with holders in this embodiment during use, as shown below. Figure 1As shown, this embodiment provides a feeding mechanism 10 for continuous cartoning of ampoules with trays, which is disposed between a flatbed machine and a cartoning machine. Specifically, in this embodiment, the feeding mechanism 10 for continuous cartoning of ampoules with trays is disposed between the inlet conveyor belt 20 of the front-end flatbed machine and the product chain 30 of the rear-end cartoning machine. The inlet conveyor belt 20 is the outlet conveyor belt of the front-end flatbed machine. After the flatbed machine completes the sealing of the ampoule bottom trays, the ampoule bottom trays will enter the inlet conveyor belt 20 in a single, orderly row. The product chain 30 of the cartoning machine is the product chain of the rear-end cartoning machine.

[0047] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism for the continuous packaging of ampoules with holders in this embodiment. Figure 2 As shown, the feeding mechanism 10 for continuous packaging of ampoules with trays in this embodiment includes a support mechanism 13 and a first rotating component 11 and a second rotating component 12 mounted on the support mechanism 13.

[0048] The first rotating assembly 11 includes a first power unit 111 and a first dial 112 connected to the first power unit 111; the second rotating assembly 12 includes a second power unit 121 and a second dial 122 connected to the second power unit 121. The first rotating assembly 11 and the second rotating assembly 12 are responsible for transferring the ampoules with trays and film to the product chain 30 of the cartoning machine.

[0049] Specifically, Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the dial in this embodiment. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The main view diagram shows that, in this embodiment, the first and second dials use the same dial, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, both the first dial wheel 112 and the second dial wheel 122 are provided with multiple teeth 1120. A gap is provided between the first dial wheel 112 and the second dial wheel 122 for the material to be unloaded base to pass through. The tooth surface of the teeth 1120 is perpendicular to the traveling direction of the material to be unloaded base 40.

[0050] During use, the ampoules with trays are intercepted and moved by the first dial 112 and the second dial 122 during the transmission process, so as to achieve stable and efficient feeding and continuous boxing of ampoules with trays.

[0051] As an optional implementation, the arc length between two adjacent teeth 1120 on the first dial 112 is the length of the front and rear end faces of the bottom support 40 to be unloaded; the arc length between two adjacent teeth on the second dial 122 is the length of the front and rear end faces of the bottom support 40 to be unloaded.

[0052] By setting the arc length between every two teeth on the first dial wheel 112 and the second dial wheel 122 to the length of the front and rear ends of the ampoule base, each rotation at a specific angle can complete one feeding and just intercept the next ampoule base.

[0053] Understandably, different tooth profiles of dials can be set to correspond to different products. When different specifications of products need to be cut, the corresponding size of the product can be cut by changing the first dial 112 and the second dial 122. This enables automatic boxing of multiple specifications and varieties. It is safe, reliable, easy to operate, and runs at high speed and stably, meeting different usage needs.

[0054] As an optional implementation, both the first power unit 111 and the second power unit 121 include a servo motor 1111, a reducer 1112, a first connecting flange 1113 and a second connecting flange 1114.

[0055] The reducer 1112 is connected to the servo motor 1111; the first connecting flange 1113 is connected to the reducer 1112; the second connecting flange 1114 is connected to the first connecting flange 1113 and the first dial 112, or the second connecting flange 1114 is connected to the first connecting flange 1113 and the second dial 122.

[0056] As an optional implementation, the support mechanism 13 includes a mounting beam 131, a base 132, and a guide rail 133.

[0057] The mounting beam 131 includes a vertically arranged first support portion 1311 and a second support portion 1312; the base 132 is connected to the bottom end of the first support portion 1311. In this embodiment, to improve the stability of the base 132, the base 132 adopts a disc-shaped structure and is mounted on the base plate of the unloading mechanism 10. The guide rail 133 is connected to the second support portion 1312.

[0058] Optionally, limit blocks 134 are provided on both sides of the guide rail 133, and the limit blocks 134 are connected to the second support part 1312.

[0059] As an optional implementation, the feeding mechanism 10 for continuous packaging of ampoules with trays also includes two sets of power unit mounting seats 14. Each set of power unit mounting seats 14 includes an "L"-shaped first mounting seat 141 and a second mounting seat 142. The first mounting seat 141 is connected to the guide rail 133 via a slider 143, and the second mounting seat 142 is connected to the reducer 1112 of the first power unit 111 or the second power unit 121.

[0060] Optionally, a mounting base reinforcing plate 144 is provided at the connection between the first mounting base 141 and the second mounting base 142 to improve the strength of the power unit mounting base 14 and ensure stability during material feeding.

[0061] To enhance the applicability of the feeding mechanism 10 for continuous packaging of ampoules with trays, this embodiment also includes two sets of adjustment components 15, which are respectively connected to two sets of power unit mounting bases 14.

[0062] When it is necessary to change the product to be cut, the number of teeth and diameter of the dials will change due to the replacement of the first dial 112 and the second dial 122. The distance between the first dial 112 and the second dial 122 can be adjusted by adjusting the component 15 to achieve quick adaptation of the dials to the new product and improve production efficiency.

[0063] The adjustment assembly 15 includes an adjustment block 151, an adjustment seat 152, and an adjustment screw 153. The adjustment block 151 is connected to the first mounting base 141; the adjustment seat 152 is fixedly connected to the mounting beam 131; and the adjustment screw 153 has one end connected to the adjustment seat 152 and the other end threadedly connected to the adjustment block 151.

[0064] Specifically, the adjustment assembly 15 also includes a limiting piece 154, which is connected to the end of the adjusting screw 153. In this embodiment, the limiting piece 154 is disposed on the end of the adjusting block 151 away from the adjusting seat 152 to prevent the adjusting screw 153 from coming off the adjusting block 151 when adjusting by the adjusting block 151.

[0065] The feeding mechanism 10 for continuous ampoule packaging in this embodiment further includes a conveying assembly 16, which includes a conveyor belt for conveying ampoule trays to the feeding mechanism 10. The two ends of the conveyor belt are respectively located at the discharge end of the flatbed conveyor belt and the infeed end of the cartoning machine's infeed conveyor belt. The conveyor belt of the conveying assembly 16 is flush with both the flatbed conveyor belt and the infeed conveyor belt of the cartoning machine.

[0066] In this embodiment, the first dial 112 and the second dial 122 are installed above the conveying assembly 16. The conveying assembly 16 adopts a flat conveyor belt, which can receive the incoming material from the upstream flatbed machine and carry the ampoule tray to the gap between the first dial 112 and the second dial 122, waiting for the material to be unloaded.

[0067] As an optional implementation, the feeding mechanism 10 for continuous packaging of ampoules with trays also includes a protective cover 17, which includes an outer frame 171 and an organic glass body 172 connected to the outer frame 171, with a simple and beautiful overall structure.

[0068] In this embodiment, the outer frame 171 is welded from 304 stainless steel square tubing, and the acrylic body 172 includes an acrylic door and an acrylic cover, conforming to GMP standards. Preferably, the acrylic body 172 is made of transparent acrylic, which serves two purposes: dustproofing and facilitating observation of the operation of the feeding mechanism 10.

[0069] The working process of this embodiment is as follows:

[0070] After being coated, the ampoule trays enter the conveyor belt of the conveyor assembly 16. The ampoule trays are fed in a single, orderly row. At this time, the first dial wheel 112 and the second dial wheel 122 are in the zero position, and the toothed dial wheels on both sides block the frontmost ampoule tray. The first dial wheel 112 and the second dial wheel 122 are controlled by a servo motor and run synchronously with the cartoning machine's product chain. When the conveyor belt of the conveyor assembly 16 is detected to be full, the first dial wheel 112 and the second dial wheel 122 rotate at an angle, pushing the ampoule tray into the cartoning machine's product chain 30. The next ampoule tray moves forward under the drive of the conveyor assembly 16, and the next tooth surface of the first dial wheel 112 and the second dial wheel 122 just intercepts the next ampoule tray. This process is repeated to achieve continuous feeding, and the cartoning machine continuously cartons the ampoules.

[0071] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A feeding mechanism for continuous packaging of ampoules with holders, characterized in that, Located between the flatbed machine and the cartoning machine, it includes a support mechanism and a first and a second turning assembly mounted on the support mechanism, wherein: The first shifting assembly includes a first power unit and a first shift wheel connected to the first power unit; the second shifting assembly includes a second power unit and a second shift wheel connected to the second power unit. Both the first and second dials are provided with multiple teeth, and a gap is provided between the first and second dials for the material to be unloaded base to pass through. The tooth surface of the teeth is perpendicular to the traveling direction of the material to be unloaded base. The arc length between two adjacent teeth on the first dial wheel is the length of the front and rear end faces of the base to be unloaded; the arc length between two adjacent teeth on the second dial wheel is the length of the front and rear end faces of the base to be unloaded. Both the first power unit and the second power unit include: Servo motor; The speed reducer is connected to the servo motor; The first connecting flange is connected to the reducer; A second connecting flange is connected to the first connecting flange and the first dial wheel, or the second connecting flange is connected to the first connecting flange and the second dial wheel; The supporting structure includes: The mounting beam includes a vertically arranged first support and a second support. The guide rail is connected to the second support part; It also includes two sets of power unit mounting seats. Each set of power unit mounting seats includes an "L"-shaped first mounting seat and a second mounting seat. The first mounting seat is connected to the guide rail by a slider, and the second mounting seat is connected to the first power unit or the reducer of the second power unit. It also includes two sets of adjustment components, each set of which is connected to one of the two sets of power unit mounting bases. Each adjustment component includes: An adjusting block is connected to the first mounting base; The adjusting seat is fixedly connected to the mounting beam; The adjusting screw is connected at one end to the adjusting seat and at the other end to the adjusting block via a thread. It also includes a protective cover, which comprises an outer frame and an plexiglass body attached to the outer frame.

2. The feeding mechanism for continuous packaging of ampoules with holders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support mechanism also includes: The base is connected to the bottom end of the first support.

3. The feeding mechanism for continuous packaging of ampoules with holders according to claim 1, characterized in that, Limiting blocks are provided on both sides of the guide rail, and the limiting blocks are connected to the second support part.

4. The feeding mechanism for continuous packaging of ampoules with holders according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly also includes a limiting piece, which is connected to the end of the adjustment screw.

5. The feeding mechanism for continuous packaging of ampoules with holders according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a conveying component, which includes a conveyor belt, with its two ends respectively located at the discharge end of the flatbed machine's discharge conveyor belt and the infeed end of the cartoning machine's incoming conveyor belt.

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