Capsule counting and packaging equipment

Abstract

The utility model proposes a capsule counting and subpackaging device, which relates to the field of counting and subpackaging, including a feeding slide, a rotating disk, a controller, a rotating shaft, a first conveying channel and a second conveying channel; a rotating disk is provided below the feeding slide, two mutually parallel positioning plates are provided on the rotating disk, and a material output port is provided between the two positioning plates; the rotating disk is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft drives the rotating disk to rotate; a mounting plate is provided below the rotating disk, one side of the mounting plate is connected to the first conveying channel, and the other side is connected to the second conveying channel. The utility model can count and subpack capsules uninterruptedly, thereby improving production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of counting and subpackaging, in particular to a capsule counting and subpackaging device. Background Art

[0002] Capsules are generally divided into hard capsules and soft capsules. Hard capsules, also known as hollow capsules, consist of two parts: the cap and the body. Soft capsules are manufactured by simultaneously processing the film-forming material and the contents. During the capsule production process, capsules must be counted and packaged. Traditional manual counting and packaging methods, characterized by low efficiency, high cost, and high labor intensity, have long been unable to meet the demands of modern industrial development. Therefore, with the rapid development of automation and intelligent technologies, counting and packaging operations are becoming fully automated.

[0003] Capsule counting and packaging equipment is a crucial device used in automated pharmaceutical production processes, primarily for the precise counting and packaging of capsules. Widely used in the pharmaceutical industry, this equipment can significantly improve production efficiency, reduce human error, and ensure the accuracy and consistency of pharmaceutical packaging. Capsule counting and packaging equipment typically includes several key components: a feeding system, a counting system, a packaging system, and a control and monitoring system. The counting system uses photoelectric sensors, visual inspection, or other technical means to accurately count capsules, ensuring the correct number of capsules in each packaging unit. However, photoelectric sensors and other technologies typically utilize a single counting output, with only a single output path. Using only a single output path can easily lead to confusion in the capsule count. Therefore, the next capsule output typically needs to be separated from the previous, with a pause required between outputs, resulting in lower production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the utility model proposes a capsule counting and subpackaging device, which can count and subpack capsules continuously and improve production efficiency.

[0005] The technical solution of the present utility model is achieved as follows:

[0006] A capsule counting and subpackaging device includes a feeding chute, a rotating disk, a controller, a rotating shaft, a first conveying channel and a second conveying channel; a rotating disk is provided below the feeding chute, two mutually parallel positioning plates are provided on the rotating disk, and a material output port is provided between the two positioning plates; the rotating disk is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft drives the rotating disk to rotate; a mounting plate is provided below the rotating disk, one side of the mounting plate is connected to the first conveying channel, and the other side of the mounting plate is connected to the second conveying channel.

[0007] Furthermore, the material output port on the rotating disk is provided with an electronic switch, and the electronic switch is connected to a controller.

[0008] Furthermore, the rotating shaft is connected to a servo motor and rotates synchronously with the servo motor, and the servo motor is connected to a controller.

[0009] Furthermore, a position sensor is installed on the rotating disk, and the position sensor is connected to the controller.

[0010] Furthermore, the feeding slide is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, a photoelectric counter is installed on one side of the mounting frame close to the rotating disk, and a signal transmitter is installed on the other side, and the photoelectric counter and the signal transmitter are connected to a controller.

[0011] Furthermore, the rotating disk has a protrusion extending from the center of the circle toward the direction of the rotating axis. The protrusion is a hollow cylinder, and the rotating axis is a solid cylinder. The rotating axis is inserted into the protrusion.

[0012] Furthermore, a through hole is provided at one end of the rotating shaft close to the protrusion, and the through hole passes through the central axis of the rotating shaft; two holes are set at the position of the protrusion corresponding to the through hole, and the holes and the through hole are on the same straight line; pins are provided at the protrusion hole of the rotating disk and the through hole of the rotating shaft.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] The utility model is provided with a rotating disk, a rotating shaft, a controller, a first conveying channel and a second conveying channel. During the capsule counting and subpackaging process, the controller controls the rotating shaft to drive the rotating disk to turn to the first conveying channel or the second conveying channel, thereby realizing that the capsules are output from different paths, and the capsules can be counted and subpacked continuously, thereby improving production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a capsule counting and subpackaging device of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a rear view of the rotating disk and rotating shaft structure;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the rotating disk and rotating shaft structure;

[0019] Figure identification: 1-mounting frame; 2-feeding slide; 3-photoelectric counter; 4-signal transmitter; 5-rotating disk; 51-positioning plate; 52-protrusion; 6-rotating shaft; 7-pin; 8-mounting plate; 81-first conveying channel; 82-second conveying channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating positions or location relationships, are based on the positions or location relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] This embodiment provides a capsule counting and packaging device, such as Figure 1-Figure 3As shown, it includes a feeding chute 2, a rotating disk 5, a controller, a rotating shaft 6, a first conveying channel 81, and a second conveying channel 82. A rotating disk 5 is provided below the feeding chute 2, and two mutually parallel positioning plates 51 are provided on the rotating disk 5, with a material output port provided between the two positioning plates 51. The rotating disk 5 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 6, which drives the rotating disk 5 to rotate. A mounting plate 8 is provided below the rotating disk 5, and one side of the mounting plate 8 is connected to the first conveying channel 81, and the other side is connected to the second conveying channel 82. By providing the rotating disk 5, the rotating shaft 6, the controller, the first conveying channel 81, and the second conveying channel 82, during the capsule counting and subpackaging process, the controller controls the rotating shaft 6 to drive the rotating disk 5 to rotate to the first conveying channel 81 or the second conveying channel 82, thereby enabling capsules to be output from different paths, enabling uninterrupted capsule counting and subpackaging, and improving production efficiency.

[0024] In this embodiment, the material outlet on the rotating disk (5) is provided with an electronic switch, which is connected to a controller. When the material outlet is transferred to the first conveying channel 81 or the second conveying channel 82, the controller triggers an opening instruction of the electronic switch of the material outlet, so that the capsule is discharged to the first conveying channel 81 or the second conveying channel 82; when the capsule is discharged once, the controller controls the electronic switch of the material outlet to close.

[0025] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 6 is connected to a servo motor and rotates synchronously with the servo motor. The servo motor is connected to a controller. The controller controls the rotation angle and speed of the servo motor according to the regularity of the material output port of the rotating disk 5 reaching the first conveying channel 81 and the second conveying channel 82.

[0026] In this embodiment, a position sensor is mounted on the rotating disk 5 and connected to a controller. The rotating disk 5 has at least one material outlet, located near the edge of the rotating disk 5 to facilitate the lowering of capsules into the conveying channel. To accurately determine the rotational position, a position sensor is mounted on the rotating disk 5. When the material outlet of the rotating disk 5 rotates to a predetermined position, the sensor generates a signal. When the controller receives the signal from the position sensor, indicating that the rotating disk 5 has reached a predetermined angle, it immediately triggers the electronic switch of the material outlet to open, allowing the capsules to be discharged into the conveying channel.

[0027] In this embodiment, the feed chute 2 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 1. A photoelectric counter 3 is mounted on one side of the mounting frame 1 near the rotating disk 5, and a signal transmitter 4 is mounted on the other side. The photoelectric counter 3 and signal transmitter 4 are connected to a controller. The photoelectric counter 3 consists of the signal transmitter 4 and a matching light source. When the signal transmitted by the signal transmitter 4 to the photoelectric counter 3 is blocked by a capsule passing on the feed chute 2, the photoelectric counter 3 begins counting. When a count is completed, the photoelectric counter 3 sends a signal to the controller, which receives the signal and controls the electronic switch at the material outlet to close after the capsule is completely lowered.

[0028] In this embodiment, the rotating disk 5 has a protrusion 52 extending from the center of the circle toward the rotating shaft 6. The protrusion 52 is a hollow cylinder, and the rotating shaft 6 is a solid cylinder. The rotating shaft 6 is inserted into the protrusion 52. The rotating shaft 6 is solid and the protrusion 52 is hollow. On the one hand, this reduces the weight of the rotating disk 5 to a certain extent, allowing the rotational force transmitted from the rotating shaft 6 to be more efficiently transmitted to the rotating disk 5. On the other hand, the solid rotating shaft 6 is more durable, reducing the risk of damage to the rotating shaft 6 under long-term use.

[0029] In this embodiment, a through-hole is provided at one end of the rotating shaft 6 near the protrusion 52, passing through the central axis of the rotating shaft 6. Two holes are provided at positions corresponding to the through-hole on the protrusion 52, and the holes and the through-holes are aligned. A pin 7 is provided at the hole on the protrusion 52 of the rotating disk 5 and the through-hole on the rotating shaft 6 to strengthen the fixation between the rotating shaft 6 and the protrusion 52. To prevent the pin 7 from slipping during the rotation of the rotating shaft 6, an adhesive material or a brad nail can be added to the contact area between the pin 7 and the through-hole to secure it.

[0030] During operation, capsules transported by feed chute 2 arrive on rotating disk 5. The controller controls the servo motor to rotate shaft 6, thereby rotating the material outlet of rotating disk 5 toward first conveying channel 81. When the material outlet of rotating disk 5 rotates to a predetermined position, the position sensor sends a signal to the controller, indicating that rotating disk 5 has reached the preset angle. At this time, the controller controls the servo motor to pause rotation and immediately triggers the electronic switch at the material outlet to open, causing the capsule to be discharged into first conveying channel 81. When one count is completed and the capsule is lowered, the controller controls the electronic switch at the material outlet to close and simultaneously controls the servo motor to perform the next predetermined rotation angle, causing the capsule to be discharged into second conveying channel 82, and the counting and sub-packaging process to repeat.

[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 replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A capsule counting and packaging device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a feeding slideway (2), a rotating disk (5), a controller, a rotating shaft (6), a first conveying channel (81) and a second conveying channel (82); a rotating disk (5) is arranged below the feeding slideway (2); two mutually parallel positioning plates (51) are arranged on the rotating disk (5); a material output port is arranged between the two positioning plates (51); the rotating disk (5) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (6), and the rotating shaft (6) drives the rotating disk (5) to rotate; a mounting plate (8) is arranged below the rotating disk (5); one side of the mounting plate (8) is connected to the first conveying channel (81), and the other side is connected to the second conveying channel (82).

2. The capsule counting and packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material output port on the rotating disk (5) is provided with an electronic switch, and the electronic switch is connected to a controller.

3. The capsule counting and packaging equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (6) is connected to a servo motor and rotates synchronously with the servo motor, and the servo motor is connected to a controller.

4. The capsule counting and packaging equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: A position sensor is installed on the rotating disk (5), and the position sensor is connected to a controller.

5. The capsule counting and packaging equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The feeding slideway (2) is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (1); a photoelectric counter (3) is installed on one side of the mounting frame (1) close to the rotating disk (5); and a signal transmitter (4) is installed on the other side; the photoelectric counter (3) and the signal transmitter (4) are connected to a controller.

6. The capsule counting and packaging equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating disk (5) has a protrusion (52) extending in the direction of the rotating shaft (6) with the center of the circle as the center point; the protrusion (52) is a hollow cylinder; the rotating shaft (6) is a solid cylinder; and the rotating shaft (6) is inserted into the protrusion (52).

7. The capsule counting and packaging equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: A through hole is provided at one end of the rotating shaft (6) close to the protrusion (52), and the through hole passes through the central axis of the rotating shaft (6); two holes are provided at positions of the protrusion (52) corresponding to the through hole, and the holes and the through hole are on the same straight line; and a pin (7) is provided at the hole of the protrusion (52) of the rotating disk (5) and the through hole of the rotating shaft (6).

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