Device for separating spherical particles into single particles

Abstract

The utility model discloses a device for dividing spherical particles into single particles, which comprises a spherical particle queue channel and a spherical particle dividing output channel, a particle positioning groove is arranged in the spherical particle dividing output channel, and only one particle can pass through a first input end of the spherical particle dividing output channel at a time. After single particles fall into the particle positioning groove from the first input end of the spherical particle grading output channel, the particles are pushed into the output end of the spherical particle queue channel from the particle positioning groove through external force and fall into the output end of the spherical particle queue channel from an output port of the spherical particle queue channel, and therefore the single particle grading operation of the queued spherical particles is achieved. According to the spherical particle separating device, the spherical particles can be taken without a mechanical arm or a suction washing disc, and damage to the spherical particles is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of material conveying technology, specifically relating to a device for separating spherical particles into individual particles. Background Technology

[0002] In existing quantitative packaging processes for spherical granules, the granules must first be arranged in a queue, and then single or batch granules are picked up using a robotic arm or suction cup. However, for small or fragile spherical granules, the space available for the robotic arm and suction cup is limited, allowing only single or batch granule picking, which reduces production efficiency. Furthermore, the robotic arm or suction cup requires applying external force during the picking process, which can easily damage small or fragile spherical granules. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a device for separating spherical particles into individual particles, which eliminates the need for robotic arms or suction plates to handle the spherical particles, reducing damage to the particles and improving sampling efficiency.

[0004] This utility model provides a spherical particle sorting device, comprising at least one spherical particle queue channel and at least one spherical particle sorting output channel;

[0005] The output end of any of the spherical particle queue channels is connected to the first input end of any of the spherical particle splitting output channels, and the port area of ​​the first input end is less than the sum of the surface areas of the two particles;

[0006] Each of the spherical particle separation output channels is provided with a particle positioning groove, which is positioned directly opposite the first input end of each of the spherical particle separation output channels;

[0007] After the particle falls from any of the spherical particle queue channels into any of the particle positioning slots, an external force pushes the particle from the particle positioning slot to the output port of the spherical particle splitting output channel.

[0008] Furthermore, this also includes: external force channels;

[0009] The output end of the external force channel is connected to the second input end of the front section of the spherical particle separation output channel. After the external force is input to the external force channel, it pushes the particle from the particle positioning groove into the output end of the spherical particle separation output channel.

[0010] Furthermore, the cross-sectional area of ​​the external force channel is smaller than the surface area of ​​a single particle.

[0011] Furthermore, the external force channel and the spherical particle queue channel are arranged in an intersecting manner.

[0012] Furthermore, the vertical distance between the first input end of the spherical particle separation output channel and the particle positioning groove is less than the sum of the diameters of the two particles.

[0013] Furthermore, the area of ​​the particle positioning groove is larger than the surface area of ​​a single particle.

[0014] Furthermore, the cross-section of the particle positioning groove is circular.

[0015] Furthermore, the spherical particle splitting device also includes at least one dispensing container, with each dispensing container located below the output port of any of the spherical particle splitting output channels.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the spherical particle splitting device provided in this embodiment has at least the following technical advantages:

[0017] This spherical particle sorting device includes a spherical particle queuing channel and a spherical particle sorting output channel. The spherical particle sorting output channel is equipped with a particle positioning groove. The first output end of the spherical particle sorting output channel allows one particle to fall into the particle positioning groove at a time. After a single particle falls into the particle positioning groove, an external force pushes the particle from the particle positioning groove to the rear section of the spherical particle queuing channel, and then it falls from the output port of the rear section of the spherical particle queuing channel, realizing the sorting of queued spherical particles into single particles. This spherical particle sorting device eliminates the need for a robotic arm or suction plate to pick up the spherical particles, reducing damage to the spherical particles. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the spherical particle splitting device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the spherical particle separation output channel and the dispensing container of this novel application. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following description, in conjunction with schematic diagrams, illustrates a spherical particle separating device according to the present invention, which represents a preferred embodiment of the invention. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can modify the invention described herein while still achieving its advantageous effects. Therefore, the following description should be understood as being of general knowledge to those skilled in the art and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0021] The present invention will be described in more detail below by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. The advantages and features of the present invention will become clearer from the following description. It should be noted that the drawings are in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, and are only used to facilitate and clarify the illustration of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] Example 1

[0023] This embodiment provides a spherical particle separation device 5131. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1-Figure 2 It includes: at least one spherical particle queue channel 5132 and at least one spherical particle separation output channel 5134.

[0024] Specifically, the output end of any spherical particle queue channel 5132 is connected to the first input end of any spherical particle separation output channel 5134, and the input end of any spherical particle queue channel 5132 can be connected to any upstream material handling device. The material handling completed particles fall from the input end of any spherical particle queue channel 5132 into the spherical particle single particle separation device 5131.

[0025] The cross-section of the spherical particle queue channel 5132 can be of any shape, such as circular or V-shaped. Its cross-sectional area can be selected based on the number of spherical particle queues, its channel length can be selected according to process requirements, and its number of channels can be selected based on actual conditions. This spherical particle queue channel 5132 allows particles to be arranged in one or more queues under the influence of gravity or other external forces, and to enter the spherical particle separation and output channel 5134 in an orderly manner.

[0026] Furthermore, the output end of any spherical particle queue channel 5132 is connected to the first input end of any spherical particle separation output channel 5134. Each spherical particle separation output channel 5134 is provided with a particle positioning groove 5135, which is set directly opposite the first input end of the spherical particle separation output channel 5134, so that the particles can fall accurately into the particle positioning groove 5135.

[0027] The cross-sectional area of ​​the particle positioning groove 5135 can be slightly larger than the surface area of ​​a single particle. The depth of the groove 5135 is not specifically limited, as long as it can limit the movement of a single particle and allow it to move under external force. Furthermore, the cross-sectional shape of the particle positioning groove 5135 can be circular, as a circular cross-section can evenly distribute the force on the particle, helping to prevent damage or deformation. The area of ​​the first input port is less than the sum of the surface areas of two particles, thus controlling the spherical particle separation output channel 5134 to allow only one particle to be input into the particle positioning groove 5135 at a time, realizing the single-particle separation operation of the queued particles.

[0028] In this embodiment, the cross-sections of both the spherical particle queue channel 5132 output channel and the spherical particle separation output channel 5134 are circular. The spherical particle queue channel 5132 output channel is set perpendicular to the spherical particle separation output channel 5134, and the spherical particle separation output channel 5134 is set horizontally. This allows the particles to smoothly transition from the spherical particle queue channel 5132 to the spherical particle separation output channel 5134 under the influence of gravity or other external forces, avoiding obstruction at the channel connection and preventing damage to the particles.

[0029] In this example, the vertical distance between the first input end of the spherical particle separation output channel 5134 and the particle positioning groove 5135 is less than the sum of the diameters of the two particles, so that the particles are all stuck at the connection between the spherical particle separation output channel 5134 and the spherical particle queue channel 5132 before entering the particle positioning groove 5135, and will not accumulate in the spherical particle separation output channel 5134.

[0030] Finally, after the particles fall from the spherical particle queue channel 5132 into the particle positioning groove 5135, they are pushed from the particle positioning groove 5135 into the spherical particle separation output channel 5134 by external force, and fall from the output port of the spherical particle separation output channel 5134.

[0031] Preferably, the spherical particle single-particle separation device 5131 of this embodiment further includes: a dispensing container 101, wherein any of the dispensing containers 101 is located below the output port of any of the spherical particle separation output channels, and is used to dispense single particles output from multiple channels.

[0032] In this embodiment, the spherical particle separation device is provided with an external force channel 5133. The output end of the external force channel 5133 is connected to the second input end of the spherical particle separation output channel 5134. After the external force is input to the external force channel 5133, it pushes the particles from the particle positioning groove 5135 into the output end of the spherical particle separation output channel 5134.

[0033] The cross-sectional area of ​​the external force channel 5133 is smaller than the surface area of ​​a single particle to prevent particles from rolling into the external force channel 5133.

[0034] In a specific example, the external force channel 5133 is set horizontally to achieve a larger external force output.

[0035] In another specific example, a thrust can be applied within a preset time period using a pneumatic device, magnetic device, or motor-driven device. The release of the thrust can occur at certain time intervals, thereby pushing a single particle from the particle positioning groove 5135 into the spherical particle separation output channel 5134, and causing it to fall from the output port at the rear end of the spherical particle queue channel 5132. It is understood that the force application methods include, but are not limited to, the above-mentioned methods. Force can also be applied by tilting the spherical particle separation device 5131, etc., and those skilled in the art can choose according to the actual situation.

[0036] In summary, when using the above-mentioned spherical particle single-particle sampling device 5131 to sample a single particle, there is no need to use a robotic arm or suction cup to grab or suck up the spherical particles, and external force cannot directly contact the particles, thereby reducing the possibility of particle damage. In addition, the above-mentioned device has a simple structure and low design cost.

[0037] The application areas of the aforementioned spherical particle single-particle separating device 5131 include, but are not limited to, the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries. Specifically, the specific working process of the aforementioned spherical particle single-particle separating device 5131 is as follows:

[0038] The particles fall into the spherical particle queue channel 5132 after passing through the upstream material handling device. Under the action of gravity or other external forces, they are arranged in a queue and fall from the input end of the spherical particle queue channel 5132 into the particle positioning groove 5135. An external force is applied to the particles in the particle positioning groove 5135 through the external force channel 5133, causing them to roll out of the particle positioning groove 5135 and enter the output end of the spherical particle separation output channel 5134. From the output port of the spherical particle separation output channel 5134, they fall into the dispensing container 1017 or the star disk positioning hole 8. Under the action of gravity or other external forces, the queued spherical particles continue to move forward. The foremost spherical particle enters the spherical particle positioning groove 5135 and is limited by the positioning groove 4. By repeating the above operation, the individual particle picking of the queued spherical particles can be realized.

[0039] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A device for separating spherical particles into single particles, characterized in that: include: At least one spherical particle queue channel and at least one spherical particle classification output channel; The output end of any of the spherical particle queue channels is connected to the first input end of any of the spherical particle classification output channels, and the port area of ​​the first input end is smaller than the sum of the surface areas of the two particles; A particle positioning groove is provided in any of the spherical particle classification output channels, and the particle positioning groove is arranged directly opposite to the first input end of any of the spherical particle classification output channels; After the particles fall into any of the particle positioning grooves from any of the spherical particle queue channels, the particles are pushed from the particle positioning grooves to the output port of the spherical particle classification output channel by external force.

2. The device for separating spherical particles into single particles according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: External force channel; The output end of the external force channel is connected to the second input end of the front section of the spherical particle classification output channel. After the external force is input into the external force channel, the particles are pushed to fall from the particle positioning groove into the output end of the spherical particle classification output channel.

3. The device for separating spherical particles into single particles according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cross-sectional area of ​​the external force channel is smaller than the surface area of ​​a single particle.

4. The device for separating spherical particles into single particles according to claim 3, characterized in that: The external force channel is arranged crosswise with any of the spherical particle queue channels.

5. The device for separating spherical particles into single particles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical distance between the first input end of the spherical particle classification output channel and the particle positioning groove is less than the sum of the diameters of the two particles.

6. The device for separating spherical particles into single particles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The area of ​​the particle positioning groove is larger than the surface area of ​​a single particle.

7. The device for separating spherical particles into single particles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross section of the particle positioning groove is circular.

8. The device for separating spherical particles into single particles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device for separating spherical particles into single particles also includes at least one sub-packaging container, and any of the sub-packaging containers is located below the output port of any of the spherical particle separation output channels.

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