Automatic tablet counting equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic tablet counting device which comprises a vibration disc feeding mechanism, a driving mechanism, a counter, a controller and a plurality of transfer pieces, and the vibration disc feeding mechanism is configured to enable tablets to be continuously fed one by one through a plurality of first rails. The counter is arranged at the output end of the first track and counts the tablets, the transfer pieces are suitable for storing the tablets to be packaged, an inlet of each transfer piece is connected with a second track which is in butt joint with the corresponding first track, an outlet of each transfer piece is provided with an electric control valve, and the electric control valves are connected with the first track and the second track in a butt joint mode. The driving mechanism is suitable for sequentially switching the transfer pieces to receive tablets from the vibration disc feeding mechanism, the input end of the controller is connected with the counter, and the output end of the controller is connected with the driving mechanism. According to the invention, the grain counting accuracy can be effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automatic tablet packaging, and relates to an automatic tablet counting device. Background Art

[0002] In the production and processing of drugs, the last process is usually to package the formed tablets or capsules, etc., which can be in bags or assembled. Before packaging, it is necessary to count the tablets or capsules. In the existing counting devices, a counting plate with several grooves is usually used. The grooves are used to store single tablets, and when the grooves are filled, it means the number of particles is correct. However, in practice, the accuracy is limited. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic tablet counting device, which can effectively improve the counting accuracy.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0005] An automatic tablet counting device includes a vibrating disk feeding mechanism, a driving mechanism, a counter, a controller and several transfer parts. The vibrating disk feeding mechanism is configured to continuously feed single tablets through several first tracks. The counter is arranged at the output end of the first track and counts the tablets. The transfer parts are suitable for storing the number of tablets to be packaged. The inlet of each transfer part is connected with a second track corresponding to the first track. An electric control valve is arranged at the outlet of each transfer part. The driving mechanism is suitable for sequentially switching the transfer parts to receive the tablets from the vibrating disk feeding mechanism. The input end of the controller is connected with the counter, and the output end of the controller is connected with the driving mechanism.

[0006] Further, it also includes a hopper, and the hopper supplies materials for the vibrating disk feeding mechanism.

[0007] Further, a regulating valve is arranged at the outlet of the hopper.

[0008] Further, the several transfer parts are arranged in a straight line, and the driving mechanism is a linear driving mechanism.

[0009] Further, the several transfer parts are arranged in a circular arrangement, and the driving mechanism is a rotational driving mechanism.

[0010] Further, there are at least two first tracks in the vibrating disk feeding mechanism, and for each first track, a corresponding driving mechanism, counter and several transfer parts are arranged.

[0011] Further, the counter is an optoelectronic counter.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0013] The granule counting device of the present utility model includes a vibrating disk feeding mechanism, a driving mechanism, a counter, a controller and a number of transfer parts. After the tablets are placed in the vibrating disk feeding mechanism, the tablets gradually move along the spiral-shaped first track of the vibrating disk feeding mechanism and finally form a feeding track for single tablets. The counter counts the tablets passing through at the outlet of the first track. The tablets enter the second track from the first track and are stored in the transfer parts. After reaching the preset quantity, the controller controls the driving mechanism to start, so as to switch to another transfer part to receive the tablets. When bottling, the electromagnetic valve of the corresponding transfer part is controlled to be opened, which can effectively improve the accuracy of granule counting. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings, where:

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an automatic tablet granule counting device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] Markings in the figure:

[0017] 10 - vibrating disk feeding mechanism; 11 - first track;

[0018] 20 - driving mechanism;

[0019] 30 - counter;

[0020] 40 - controller;

[0021] 50 - transfer part; 51 - second track;

[0022] 60 - hopper. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the following will further describe the present utility model in detail with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model, and are not used to limit the present utility model, that is, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. Usually, the components of the embodiments of the present utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0024] Accordingly, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but is merely representative of selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] It should be noted that relational terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article or device comprising the element.

[0026] As described in the background art, in the production and processing of drugs, the last process is usually to package the already formed tablets or capsules, etc., which can be in bags or assembled. Before packaging, it is necessary to count the tablets or capsules. In existing counting devices, a counting plate with several grooves is usually used. The grooves are used to store individual tablets, and when the grooves are filled, it means the number of particles is correct, but the accuracy is limited in practice.

[0027] Based on this, the inventor created an automated tablet counting device for this application to solve the above technical problems.

[0028] The features and performance of the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the embodiments.

[0029] Embodiment

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1, an automatic tablet counting device, comprising a vibrating disk feeding mechanism 10, a driving mechanism 20, a counter 30, a controller 40 and a number of transfer members 50. The vibrating disk feeding mechanism 10 is configured to continuously feed tablets one by one through a number of first tracks. Here, it should be noted that the vibrating disk feeding mechanism 10 is a device that feeds in a spiral path from bottom to top by vibration, which is a prior art, and its output end can have multiple first tracks. The counter 30 is arranged at the output end of the first track and counts the tablets. For example, the counter 30 can reset the count after reaching a preset quantity. For example, the counter 30 can be an optoelectronic counter 30. The transfer member 50 is adapted to store the tablets to be packaged in the required quantity. The inlet of each transfer member 50 is connected to a second track 51 corresponding to and docking with the first track, and an electric control valve is provided at the outlet of each transfer member 50. For example, the transfer member 50 can be a groove for accommodating tablets or a separate container, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The driving mechanism 20 is adapted to sequentially switch the transfer members 50 to receive the tablets from the vibrating disk feeding mechanism 10. The input end of the controller 40 is connected to the counter 30, and the output end of the controller 40 is connected to the driving mechanism 20. Here, that is to say, the counter 30 continuously inputs the count to the controller 40. When the preset quantity is reached, the driving mechanism 20 is quickly started, and the second track 51 of the next transfer member 50 is aligned with the corresponding first track, so as to store the tablets in the next transfer member 50, so that the waiting time during bottle filling is very short, improving the packaging efficiency.

[0031] The tablet counting device of the present invention comprises a vibrating disk feeding mechanism 10, a driving mechanism 20, a counter 30, a controller 40 and a number of transfer members 50. After the tablets are placed in the vibrating disk feeding mechanism 10, the tablets gradually move along the spiral first track of the vibrating disk feeding mechanism 10 and finally form a feeding track for single tablets. The counter 30 performs counting processing on the passing tablets at the outlet of the first track. The tablets enter the second track 51 from the first track and are stored in the transfer member 50. After the preset quantity is reached, the controller 40 controls the driving mechanism 20 to start, so as to switch to another transfer member 50 to receive the tablets. When filling the bottle, the electric control valve of the corresponding transfer member 50 is controlled to open, which can effectively improve the accuracy of tablet counting.

[0032] In another embodiment, a hopper 60 is further included. The hopper 60 supplies materials to the vibrating disk feeding mechanism 10. Since the capacity of the vibrating disk feeding mechanism 10 is limited, such an arrangement eliminates the need for manual periodic introduction of tablets into the vibrating disk feeding mechanism 10, which is more convenient. Preferably, a regulating valve is provided at the outlet of the hopper 60 to facilitate flow regulation.

[0033] In another embodiment, the plurality of transfer members 50 are arranged in a straight line, and the driving mechanism 20 is a linear driving mechanism 20. For example, the linear driving mechanism 20 can be a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, etc., and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0034] In another embodiment, the plurality of transfer members 50 are arranged in a circle, and the driving mechanism 20 is a rotational driving mechanism 20. For example, the rotational driving mechanism 20 can be a stepping motor.

[0035] In another embodiment, there are at least two first tracks of the vibrating disk feeding mechanism 10, and for each of the first tracks, a corresponding driving mechanism 20, a counter 30, and the plurality of transfer members 50 are provided. With such an arrangement, the packaging efficiency can be effectively improved.

[0036] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made by those skilled in the art within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic tablet counting device, characterized in that: It includes a vibration plate feeding mechanism, a driving mechanism, a counter, a controller and several transfer parts. The vibration plate feeding mechanism is configured to feed tablets continuously in a single piece through several first tracks. The counter is arranged at the output end of the first track and counts the tablets. The transfer parts are suitable for storing the number of tablets to be packaged. The entrance of each transfer part is connected to the second track docking with the corresponding first track. The outlet of each transfer part is provided with an electric control valve. The driving mechanism is suitable for switching the transfer parts in sequence to receive tablets from the vibration plate feeding mechanism. The input end of the controller is connected to the counter, and the output end of the controller is connected to the driving mechanism.

2. The automatic tablet counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also included is a hopper, which supplies material to the vibrating plate feeding mechanism.

3. The automatic tablet counting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outlet of the hopper is provided with a regulating valve.

4. The automatic tablet counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of transfer members are arranged in a straight line, and the driving mechanism is a linear driving mechanism.

5. The automatic tablet counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of transfer members are arranged in a circle, and the driving mechanism is a rotation driving mechanism.

6. An automatic tablet counting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The vibration plate feeding mechanism has at least two first tracks, and each of the first tracks is provided with a corresponding driving mechanism, a counter and the plurality of transfer parts.

7. The automatic tablet counting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The counter is a photoelectric counter.

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