On-line sterilization rubber plug hopper

By designing an online sterilized glue plug hopper, using inverted conical and arc-shaped convex structure combined with spraying and drainage design, the problems of secondary pollution risk during cleaning and sterilization of glue plug hoppers in the prior art and the problems of GMP standards not meeting the GMP standard are solved, and more efficient sterile product production is achieved.

CN222683227UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-28NANJING LUYE PHARMA
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421494114.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-27
Publication Date
2025-03-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-27

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Technical Problem

The existing automatic filling machine glue plug hopper needs to be sterilized offline during cleaning and sterilization, which increases the risk of secondary pollution during transportation and installation, and cannot fully meet the high standards of GMP, affecting production efficiency and product quality.

Method used

An online sterilization glue plug hopper is designed, adopting an inverted conical and arc-shaped convex structure, combined with a spray mechanism and an inclined drainage pipe, to achieve comprehensive cleaning and disinfection and sterilization, and reduce the risk of pollution.

Benefits of technology

No offline sterilization is required, which reduces the risk of secondary contamination, improves the production quality of sterile products, and meets the high standard requirements of GMP.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an online sterilization rubber plug hopper, and belongs to the technical field of medical machinery. A detachable sealing cover is arranged at the top end of the rubber plug hopper body; a spraying mechanism is arranged on the sealing cover and comprises a liquid inlet pipe which penetrates through the sealing cover and extends downwards and a spraying ball arranged below the liquid inlet pipe; a water outlet and a rubber plug outlet are respectively formed in one side of the bottom of the side wall and the upper end of the side wall of the rubber plug hopper body. According to the online sterilization rubber plug hopper, cleaning liquid or disinfection and sterilization liquid enters from the liquid inlet pipe, all-directional cleaning or disinfection and sterilization are conducted on the interior of the rubber plug hopper body through the spraying ball, and the arc-shaped convex face and the inverted-cone-shaped hopper structure of the rubber plug hopper body are beneficial for the cleaning liquid or the disinfection and sterilization liquid to evenly cover the inner surface of the rubber plug hopper. And retention of the cleaning solution or the disinfection and sterilization solution at the bottom is reduced, the cleaning solution or the disinfection and sterilization solution is intensively discharged to a low-grade clean area through the water outlet, the sealing cover can prevent external pollutants from entering, off-line sterilization is not needed, and the risk of secondary pollution is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical machinery, and in particular relates to an online sterilizing rubber plug hopper. Background Art

[0002] Automatic filling machines are one of the key equipment in the production process of pharmaceuticals, biological products, food and other industries. During the filling process, the rubber plug is an important part of the sealed container, and its sterility is crucial. The rubber plug hoppers of automatic filling machines currently used in the market have the following problems: the rubber plug hopper needs to be sent to the sterilization equipment for offline sterilization during cleaning and sterilization, which increases the risk of secondary contamination during transportation and installation. During the period from sterilization to installation, the rubber plug hopper may come into contact with a non-sterile environment, introducing the risk of contamination from the external environment. The existing rubber plug hoppers of automatic filling machines may not be able to fully meet the high standards of GMP during sterilization and installation. This not only affects production efficiency and increases the risk of contamination, but also poses a potential threat to product quality and safety. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above problems in the prior art, the utility model provides an online sterilization plug hopper, which does not require offline sterilization, reduces the risk of secondary contamination, and improves the production quality of sterile products.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following solutions:

[0005] The utility model provides an online sterilization rubber plug hopper, comprising:

[0006] A rubber plug hopper body and a base arranged at the bottom of the rubber plug hopper body, and a detachable sealing cover is arranged at the top of the rubber plug hopper body;

[0007] The sealing cover is provided with a spray mechanism, which includes a liquid inlet pipe penetrating the sealing cover and extending downward, and a spray ball arranged below the liquid inlet pipe;

[0008] A drainage port is arranged at one side of the bottom of the side wall of the rubber plug hopper body, and a rubber plug outlet is arranged at the upper end of the side wall of the rubber plug hopper body.

[0009] In a feasible implementation, the rubber stopper hopper body is in an inverted cone shape, and the upper side of the bottom of the rubber stopper hopper body is an arc-shaped convex surface.

[0010] The arc-shaped convex surface and inverted conical hopper structure are conducive to the cleaning liquid or disinfection liquid evenly covering the inner surface of the rubber stopper hopper, achieving comprehensive cleaning or disinfection, and the arc-shaped convex surface can reduce the retention of cleaning liquid or disinfection at the bottom of the rubber stopper hopper, making it easy to discharge it to the adjacent low-level clean area through the drain port. The sealing cover can prevent the entry of external contaminants during the cleaning or disinfection process.

[0011] In a feasible implementation, the liquid inlet pipe is connected to the sealing cover by means of a TC chuck joint.

[0012] In a feasible implementation, the drain outlet is connected to a drain pipe inclined downward.

[0013] The arc-shaped convex surface and inverted cone-shaped hopper structure and the downwardly inclined drain pipe are beneficial to improving the discharge efficiency of the cleaning liquid or the disinfection and sterilization liquid.

[0014] In a feasible implementation, the inner diameter of the drain port is smaller than the diameter of the rubber plug.

[0015] In a feasible implementation, the inner wall of the plug hopper body is further provided with a plug spiral track, and the plug spiral track is connected to the plug outlet.

[0016] In a feasible implementation, a gap is left between the rubber plug spiral track and the inner wall of the rubber plug hopper body, which is conducive to the free fall of dust particles, cleaning liquid or disinfection and sterilization liquid.

[0017] In a feasible implementation, the rubber plug hopper body and the base are an integrated structure.

[0018] In a feasible implementation, the base includes a first base and a second base arranged on the lower side of the first base, and the mounting surfaces of the first base and the second base are respectively provided with matching grooves and bosses, and the top of the boss of the second base is inserted into the groove of the first base.

[0019] The matching grooves and bosses can ensure accurate alignment and positioning between the first base and the second base, which is beneficial to enhancing the stability of the base and the firmness of the overall structure.

[0020] In a feasible implementation, a vibrator is provided on the side wall of the base.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0022] The utility model provides an online sterilization rubber plug hopper, wherein cleaning liquid or disinfecting liquid enters from a liquid inlet pipe, and the inside of the rubber plug hopper body is cleaned or disinfected in all directions through a spray ball, and the arc-shaped convex surface of the rubber plug hopper body and the inverted cone-shaped hopper structure are conducive to the cleaning liquid or disinfecting liquid evenly covering the inner surface of the rubber plug hopper, thereby realizing comprehensive cleaning or disinfection, and the arc-shaped convex surface can reduce the retention of the cleaning liquid or disinfecting liquid at the bottom of the rubber plug hopper, so that it is convenient to discharge it to an adjacent low-level clean area through a drain port, and the downwardly inclined drain pipe is conducive to improving the discharge efficiency of the cleaning liquid or disinfecting liquid, and the sealing cover can prevent the entry of external pollutants during the cleaning or disinfection process, and there is no need for offline sterilization, thereby reducing the risk of secondary pollution and improving the production quality of sterile products. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the online sterilization plug hopper of the utility model;

[0024] In the figure, 1-rubber plug hopper body, 2-base, 11-sealing cover, 12-spraying mechanism, 13-drain outlet, 14-rubber plug outlet, 15-rubber plug spiral track, 21-first base, 22-second base, 23-vibrator, 121-liquid inlet pipe, 122-spraying ball. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] See also Figure 1 The utility model provides an online sterilization plug hopper, wherein the plug hopper body 1 is in an inverted cone shape, a detachable sealing cover 11 is arranged at the top of the plug hopper body 1, and the upper side of the bottom of the plug hopper body 1 is an arc-shaped convex surface, which faces the sealing cover 11. A spray mechanism 12 is arranged on the sealing cover 11, and the spray mechanism 12 includes a liquid inlet pipe 121 penetrating the sealing cover 11 and extending downward, and a spray ball 122 arranged below the liquid inlet pipe 121; the liquid inlet pipe 121 is installed and connected with the sealing cover 11 through a TC chuck joint. A drain port 13 is provided on one side of the bottom of the side wall of the plug hopper body 1, and the drain port 13 is connected to a drain pipe inclined downward, and the inner diameter of the drain port 13 is smaller than the diameter of the plug. A plug outlet 14 is provided on the upper end of the side wall of the plug hopper body 1, and the plug outlet 14 is connected to a plug spiral track 15 arranged on the inner wall of the plug hopper body. A gap is left between the plug spiral track 15 and the inner wall of the plug hopper body, which is conducive to the free fall of dust particles, cleaning liquid or disinfection and sterilization liquid.

[0028] After the rubber plug is sent into the rubber plug hopper body 1, the sealing cover 11 is covered, and the cleaning liquid or disinfecting liquid enters from the liquid inlet pipe 121, and the inside of the rubber plug hopper body 1 is cleaned or disinfected in all directions through the spray ball 122. The arc convex surface and the inverted cone hopper structure of the rubber plug hopper body 1 are conducive to the cleaning liquid or disinfecting liquid evenly covering the inner surface of the rubber plug hopper, realizing comprehensive cleaning or disinfection, and the arc convex surface can reduce the retention of the cleaning liquid or disinfecting liquid at the bottom of the rubber plug hopper, and it is convenient to discharge to the adjacent low-level clean area through the drain port 13, and the drain pipe inclined downward is conducive to improving the discharge efficiency of the cleaning liquid or disinfecting liquid. The sealing cover 11 can prevent the entry of external pollutants during cleaning or disinfection. When cleaning or disinfection, the rubber plug outlet is blocked with a TC blind plate and disassembled after sterilization. In actual operation, pneumatic diaphragm valves can be installed at the liquid inlet pipe and the drain port as needed, and the amount of cleaning liquid or disinfectant liquid entering the rubber stopper hopper body can be controlled by opening and closing the pneumatic diaphragm valve.

[0029] The base 2 arranged at the bottom of the stopper hopper body 1 is an integrated structure with the stopper hopper body 1, and a vibrator is provided on the side wall of the base 2. The base 2 includes a first base 21 and a second base 22. The first base 21 and the second base 22 are respectively provided with matching grooves and bosses on the mounting surfaces, and the top of the boss of the second base 22 is inserted into the groove of the first base 21.

[0030] The matching grooves and bosses can ensure accurate alignment and positioning between the first base 21 and the second base 22, which is beneficial to enhancing the stability of the base 2 and the firmness of the overall structure.

[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An online sterilization plug hopper, characterized in that: include: A rubber plug hopper body and a base arranged at the bottom of the rubber plug hopper body; a detachable sealing cover is arranged at the top of the rubber plug hopper body; The sealing cover is provided with a spray mechanism, which includes a liquid inlet pipe penetrating the sealing cover and extending downward, and a spray ball arranged below the liquid inlet pipe; A drainage port is arranged at one side of the bottom of the side wall of the rubber plug hopper body, and a rubber plug outlet is arranged at the upper end of the side wall of the rubber plug hopper body.

2. The online sterilization plug hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rubber plug hopper body is in an inverted cone shape, and the upper side of the bottom of the rubber plug hopper body is an arc-shaped convex surface.

3. The online sterilization plug hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid inlet pipe is installed and connected with the sealing cover through a TC chuck joint.

4. The online sterilization plug hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drain outlet is connected with a drain pipe inclined downward.

5. The online sterilization plug hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the drain port is smaller than the diameter of the rubber plug.

6. The online sterilization plug hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the plug hopper body is also provided with a plug spiral track, and the plug spiral track is connected to the plug outlet.

7. The online sterilization plug hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rubber plug hopper body and the base are an integrated structure.

8. The online sterilization plug hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base includes a first base and a second base arranged at the lower side of the first base. The mounting surfaces of the first base and the second base are respectively provided with grooves and bosses that match each other, and the top of the boss of the second base is inserted into the groove of the first base.

9. The online sterilization plug hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vibrator is arranged on the side wall of the base.