Rapid oil extraction device for soft capsules

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of chemical engineering, and provides a rapid oil taking device for soft capsules, the rapid oil taking device for the soft capsules comprises a sorting cylinder, the sorting cylinder is provided with sample adding channels in a rectangular array, and funnels can be inserted into the sample adding channels so that the soft capsules in the funnels can conveniently fall into the sample adding channels; the treatment barrel is connected with the sorting barrel in an inserted mode, and a cutting part, an extruding part and a bearing part are arranged on the treatment barrel; the cutting part is used for cutting the soft capsule skin; and the extrusion part is used for extruding the cut soft capsule, so that the content of the cut soft capsule is extruded out. Through a sample adding channel of the sorting cylinder, a sliding cutting knife of the cutting part, an extrusion plate and a telescopic rod of the extrusion part and an opening and closing mechanism of the opening and closing part, rapid sorting, cutting, extrusion and content collection of the soft capsules are achieved, the operation efficiency is remarkably improved through the design, and time and labor needed by traditional manual operation are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of chemical technology, and specifically relates to a rapid oil extraction device for soft capsules. Background Technology

[0002] In the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and chemical industries, soft capsules are a common form of packaging for drugs or nutrients. Soft capsules typically consist of a soft outer shell and an inner layer of liquid or semi-solid contents. During research and development and quality control, it is often necessary to extract the contents of soft capsules for testing and analysis. However, traditional methods for extracting soft capsule contents rely primarily on manual operation, i.e., cutting open each soft capsule with a tool and then collecting the contents. This method has several drawbacks:

[0003] 1. Inefficient: Manual operation is time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially when a large number of samples need to be processed, which takes even longer.

[0004] 2. Poor consistency: Inconsistency in human operation may lead to inconsistencies in the degree of cutting and the amount of contents collected for each capsule, affecting the accuracy of the experimental results.

[0005] 3. Not suitable for batch processing: Manual operation makes batch processing difficult, which limits the efficiency of laboratory work.

[0006] 4. Potential safety risks: There is a risk of cutting injury during manual operation.

[0007] Therefore, there is an urgent market need for a highly efficient, safe, and batch-processable soft capsule contents extraction device. Such a device should be able to automatically sort soft capsules, precisely control the cutting process, and effectively collect the contents, thereby significantly improving laboratory efficiency while reducing operational risks. Summary of the Invention

[0008] To solve the above technical problems, this invention proposes a rapid oil extraction device for soft capsules.

[0009] The technical solution of this invention is:

[0010] This invention proposes a rapid oil extraction device for soft capsules, comprising:

[0011] The sorting cylinder has a rectangular array of sample dispensing channels. Funnels can be inserted into the sample dispensing channels to facilitate the soft capsules inside the funnels falling into the sample dispensing channels.

[0012] The processing cylinder is inserted into the sorting cylinder. The processing cylinder is equipped with a cutting section, a squeezing section, and a supporting section.

[0013] The cutting section is used to cut open the soft capsule shell;

[0014] The extrusion section is used to squeeze the ruptured soft capsule, so that the contents of the ruptured soft capsule are squeezed out;

[0015] The support section is used to support the soft capsule at the bottom of the sample dispensing channel;

[0016] A filter cartridge is inserted into a processing cartridge, and a filter screen is placed on the filter cartridge.

[0017] The collection tube, located directly below the filter tube, is used to collect the contents of the soft capsules.

[0018] It also includes an opening and closing part, which is rotatably connected to the processing cylinder. When the opening and closing part is closed, it supports the soft capsules entering the processing cylinder. When the opening and closing part is open, it allows the capsule skin of the squeezed soft capsules to fall into the filter cylinder. The filter screen is used to prevent the capsule skin of the soft capsules from falling into the collection cylinder.

[0019] Preferably, the cutting portion includes:

[0020] A chute is formed on the outer wall of the processing cylinder;

[0021] The cutting blade is slidably connected to the slide groove, with the cutting edge facing the inside of the processing cylinder;

[0022] Handle 1 is connected to the cutting blade and is located on the outside of the processing cylinder.

[0023] Preferably, the extrusion section includes:

[0024] Two symmetrical extrusion plates are located inside the processing cylinder.

[0025] Two symmetrical telescopic rods are provided. The fixed ends of the telescopic rods are fixedly connected to the two symmetrical outer walls of the processing cylinder, respectively. The telescopic ends of the telescopic rods are slidably connected to the two symmetrical outer walls of the processing cylinder, and the telescopic ends of the processing cylinder are fixedly connected to the extrusion plate.

[0026] Preferably, the support portion includes:

[0027] The second chute is located on the outer wall of the processing cylinder;

[0028] Support plate, the support plate is slidably connected to the slide groove.

[0029] Preferably, the extrusion plate is located between the cutting blade and the support plate.

[0030] Preferably, the opening and closing part includes:

[0031] Several sets of hinged plates, each set including two symmetrical hinged plates, with arc-shaped grooves on the plates.

[0032] Two symmetrical hinge shafts are rotatably connected to the processing cylinder, and the opening and closing plates on the same side are fixed coaxially with the hinge shafts respectively.

[0033] Four meshing gears, with the outermost gear fixed coaxially to the hinge shaft, and the remaining gears rotatably connected to the cylinder.

[0034] The motor's output shaft is fixed coaxially with one of the gears.

[0035] Preferably, the filter cartridge has a liquid outlet, and the collection cartridge is located directly below the liquid outlet.

[0036] The present invention has the following advantages and effects compared with the prior art:

[0037] (1) The present invention achieves rapid sorting, cutting, squeezing and content collection of soft capsules through the sample feeding channel of the sorting cylinder, the sliding cutting blade of the cutting part, the squeezing plate and telescopic rod of the squeezing part, and the opening and closing mechanism of the opening and closing part. This design significantly improves the operating efficiency and reduces the time and labor required for traditional manual operation.

[0038] (2) By controlling the cutting blade and squeezing the squeezing part, the degree of cutting of each soft capsule and the relative consistency of the amount of contents collected are ensured, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of the experimental results.

[0039] (3) The design of this invention allows for large-scale batch processing of soft capsules. For example, the rectangular array sample dispensing channel of the sorting tube and the large-capacity design of the filter tube enable the laboratory to process a large number of samples at the same time, which greatly improves work efficiency and reduces the risk of cutting injury that may occur during manual operation.

[0040] (4) The detachable connection of the cutting part, the squeezing part and the filter cartridge makes cleaning and maintenance more convenient. The filter screen on the filter cartridge effectively blocks the soft capsule skin, ensuring the pure collection of the contents. At the same time, the opening and closing of the opening and closing part ensures the effective separation of the capsule skin and the contents. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting cylinder, processing cylinder, and filter cylinder of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the processing cylinder of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0044] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the processing cylinder of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0045] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the processing cylinder of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0046] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the processing cylinder of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0047] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the filter cartridge of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 8 A partial structural schematic diagram of the filter cartridge of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of A.

[0050] Figure 10 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the local structure of B.

[0051] Figure 11 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the local structure of C.

[0052] Figure 12 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the local structure of D.

[0053] Figure 13 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of E.

[0054] Figure 14 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the local structure of F.

[0055] Figure label:

[0056] 1. Sorting cylinder; 10. Sample dispensing channel; 11. Funnel;

[0057] 2. Processing cylinder; 21. Cutting blade; 22. Handle 1;

[0058] 23. Extrusion plate; 24. Telescopic rod; 26. Support plate; 261. Curved surface; 27. Support plate one;

[0059] 3. Filter cartridge; 30. Filter screen;

[0060] 4. Collection cylinder; 31. Liquid outlet; 32. Support plate two; 33. Placement rack;

[0061] 5. Opening plate; 50. Arc groove; 51. Hinge shaft; 52. Gear; 53. Motor;

[0062] 54. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0063] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, specific embodiments will now be described in further detail. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative and explanatory purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0064] Example 1:

[0065] like Figures 1-14 As shown, the present invention provides a rapid oil extraction device for soft capsules, comprising:

[0066] Sorting cylinder 1, the sorting cylinder 1 has a rectangular array of sample dispensing channels 10, and a funnel 11 can be inserted into the sample dispensing channel 10 to facilitate the soft capsules in the funnel 11 falling into the sample dispensing channel 10.

[0067] Processing cylinder 2 is inserted into sorting cylinder 1. Processing cylinder 2 is provided with a cutting part, a squeezing part, and a supporting part.

[0068] The cutting section is used to cut open the soft capsule shell;

[0069] The extrusion section is used to squeeze the ruptured soft capsule, so that the contents of the ruptured soft capsule are squeezed out;

[0070] The support section is used to support the soft capsule at the bottom of the sample dispensing channel 10;

[0071] Filter cylinder 3 is inserted into processing cylinder 2, and filter screen 30 is placed on filter cylinder 3;

[0072] Collection cylinder 4 is located directly below filter cylinder 3 and is used to collect the contents of soft capsules.

[0073] It also includes an opening and closing part, which is rotatably connected to the processing cylinder 2. When the opening and closing part is closed, it supports the soft capsules entering the processing cylinder 2. When the opening and closing part is open, it allows the capsule skin of the squeezed soft capsules to fall into the filter cylinder 3. The filter screen 30 is used to prevent the capsule skin of the soft capsules from falling into the collection cylinder 4.

[0074] The cutting section includes:

[0075] A chute 1 is formed on the outer wall of the processing cylinder 2;

[0076] The cutting blade 21 is slidably connected to the slide groove, and the cutting edge of the cutting blade 21 faces the inside of the processing cylinder 2.

[0077] Handle 22 is connected to the cutting blade 21 and is located on the outside of the processing cylinder 2.

[0078] The extrusion section includes:

[0079] Two symmetrical extrusion plates 23 are located inside the processing cylinder 2.

[0080] Two symmetrical telescopic rods 24 are provided. The fixed ends of the telescopic rods 24 are fixedly connected to the two symmetrical outer walls of the processing cylinder 2, respectively. The telescopic ends of the telescopic rods 24 are slidably connected to the two symmetrical outer walls of the processing cylinder 2. The telescopic ends of the processing cylinder 2 are fixedly connected to the extrusion plate 23.

[0081] The supporting part includes:

[0082] The second chute is formed on the outer wall of the processing cylinder 2;

[0083] Support plate 26 is slidably connected to slide groove 2.

[0084] The extrusion plate 23 is located between the cutting blade 21 and the support plate 26.

[0085] The opening and closing mechanism includes:

[0086] Several sets of hinged plates are provided, each set including two symmetrical hinged plates 5, and each hinged plate 5 has an arc-shaped groove 50.

[0087] Two symmetrical hinge shafts 51 are rotatably connected to the processing cylinder 2, and the opening and closing plates 5 located on the same side are fixed coaxially with the hinge shafts 51 respectively.

[0088] Four meshing gears 52, the outermost gear 52 is fixed coaxially with the hinge shaft 51, and the remaining gears 52 are rotatably connected to the processing cylinder 2.

[0089] Motor 53, the output shaft of motor 53 is coaxially fixed with one of the gears 52.

[0090] The filter cartridge 3 has a liquid outlet 31, and the collection cartridge 4 is located directly below the liquid outlet 31.

[0091] In some embodiments, the upper surface of the support plate 26 is provided with an arc-shaped surface 261, which supports the soft capsule at the bottom of the sample dispensing channel 10.

[0092] In some embodiments, two symmetrical support plates 27 are fixedly connected inside the processing cylinder 2, and the support plates 27 are used to support the sorting cylinder 1.

[0093] In some embodiments, a placement rack 33 is fixedly connected inside the filter cartridge 3, and the filter screen 30 is placed on the placement rack 33.

[0094] In some embodiments, the filter cartridge 3 is fixedly connected to two symmetrical support plates 32, which are used to support the processing cartridge 2.

[0095] The width of the filter screen 30 is less than the distance between the two symmetrical support plates 32.

[0096] In some embodiments, the motor 53 is fixedly connected to a support plate 54, and the support plate 54 is fixedly connected to the processing cylinder 2.

[0097] The telescopic rod 24 is either a hydraulic rod or a pneumatic cylinder.

[0098] Working principle:

[0099] Sorting and sample addition: Soft capsules are placed into sorting cylinder 1 through funnel 11. Sorting cylinder 1 has sample addition channels 10 arranged in a rectangular array to facilitate the neat arrangement of soft capsules in sample addition channels 10.

[0100] The falling process: Pull the support plate 26 away from the bottom soft capsule, so that the soft capsule enters the processing cylinder 2 and then enters the arc groove 50. Pull the support plate 26 again, and the arc surface 261 of the support plate 26 supports the soft capsule in the sample dispensing channel 10 to prevent it from falling.

[0101] Cutting process: The processing cylinder 2 is inserted into the sorting cylinder 1, and a cutting part is provided on the processing cylinder 2; the cutting part includes a slide groove 20, a cutting blade 21, and a handle 22. The cutting blade 21 is slidably connected to the slide groove 20, and the blade of the cutting blade faces the inside of the processing cylinder 2; by operating the handle 22, the cutting blade 21 moves, thereby cutting through the capsule shell of the soft capsule;

[0102] Compression and Content Collection: The compression unit includes two symmetrical compression plates 23 and a telescopic rod 24. The telescopic end of the telescopic rod 24 is connected to the compression plate 23. Through the movement of the telescopic rod 24, the compression plate 23 compresses the ruptured soft capsule, causing the contents to flow out.

[0103] Filtration and separation: The filter cylinder 3 is inserted into the processing cylinder 2, and a filter screen 30 is placed on the filter cylinder 3. The opening and closing part includes several sets of opening and closing plates, each set of opening and closing plates 5 includes two symmetrical opening and closing plates 5; the opening and closing plates 5 have arc-shaped grooves 50 for supporting the soft capsules in the processing cylinder 2. When the opening and closing part is opened, the capsule skin of the squeezed soft capsule falls into the filter cylinder 3, and the filter screen 30 blocks the capsule skin so that it does not fall into the collection cylinder 4. Specifically, the movement of the opening and closing part is driven by a motor 53, and the output shaft of the motor 53 is coaxially fixed with one of the gears 52. Through the meshing transmission of the gears 52, the automatic opening and closing of the opening and closing plates 5 is realized.

[0104] Collection and Export: The collection tube 4 is located directly below the filter tube 3. The filter tube 3 has a liquid outlet 31. The collection tube 4 is located directly below the liquid outlet 31 and is used to collect the contents of the filtered soft capsules.

[0105] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the scope of the patent. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the present invention should still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rapid oil extraction device for soft capsules, comprising: The sorting cylinder (1) has a rectangular array of sample dispensing channels (10). A funnel (11) can be inserted into the sample dispensing channel (10) to facilitate the soft capsules in the funnel (11) falling into the sample dispensing channel (10). Processing cylinder (2) is inserted into sorting cylinder (1). The processing cylinder (2) is provided with a cutting part, a squeezing part, and a supporting part. The cutting section is used to cut open the soft capsule shell; The extrusion section is used to squeeze the ruptured soft capsule, so that the contents of the ruptured soft capsule are squeezed out; The support section is used to support the soft capsule at the bottom of the sample dispensing channel (10); The filter cylinder (3) is inserted into the processing cylinder (2), and a filter screen (30) is placed on the filter cylinder (3). Collection tube (4) is located directly below filter tube (3) and is used to collect the contents of soft capsules; The feature is that it also includes an opening and closing part, which is rotatably connected to the processing cylinder (2). When the opening and closing part is closed, it supports the soft capsules entering the processing cylinder (2). When the opening and closing part is open, the capsule skin of the squeezed soft capsule falls into the filter cylinder (3). The filter screen (30) is used to prevent the capsule skin of the soft capsule from falling into the collection cylinder (4).

2. The rapid oil extraction device for soft capsules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting section includes: A chute is formed on the outer wall of the processing cylinder (2); The cutting blade (21) is slidably connected to the slide groove, and the cutting edge of the cutting blade (21) faces the inside of the processing cylinder (2). The first handle (22) is connected to the cutting blade (21) and is located on the outside of the processing cylinder (2).

3. The rapid oil extraction device for soft capsules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extrusion section includes: Two symmetrical extrusion plates (23) are located inside the processing cylinder (2). Two symmetrical telescopic rods (24) are provided. The fixed ends of the telescopic rods (24) are fixedly connected to the two symmetrical outer walls of the processing cylinder (2), respectively. The telescopic ends of the telescopic rods (24) are slidably connected to the two symmetrical outer walls of the processing cylinder (2), and the telescopic ends of the processing cylinder (2) are fixedly connected to the extrusion plate (23).

4. The rapid oil extraction device for soft capsules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting part includes: The second chute is formed on the outer wall of the processing cylinder (2); Support plate (26) is slidably connected to the second slide groove.

5. The rapid oil extraction device for soft capsules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extrusion plate (23) is located between the cutting blade (21) and the support plate (26).

6. The rapid oil extraction device for soft capsules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The opening and closing mechanism includes: Several sets of hinged plates are provided, each set of hinged plates includes two symmetrical hinged plates (5), and the hinged plates (5) are provided with arc grooves (50). Two symmetrical hinge shafts (51) are rotatably connected to the processing cylinder (2), and the opening and closing plates (5) on the same side are fixed coaxially with the hinge shafts (51); Four meshing gears (52), the outermost gear (52) is fixed coaxially with the hinge shaft (51), and the remaining gears (52) are rotatably connected to the processing cylinder (2). The motor (53) has its output shaft fixed coaxially with one of the gears (52).

7. The rapid oil extraction device for soft capsules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter cartridge (3) has an outlet (31), and the collection cartridge (4) is located directly below the outlet (31).

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