Pressing plug device

By setting up a plugging device on the sampling and scrap channel of the filling and plugging machine, the plugging action is automatically judged and performed, and the problem of glue plug falling and liquid splashing in the half plugging bottle during transportation is solved, sterile sampling and automatic plugging are achieved, saving operating time and manpower.

CN223102726UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15TRUKING TECH LTD
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Application Number
CN202422116394.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-30
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-30

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Technical Problem

When the existing filling and plugging machines produce freeze-dried products, the semi-plug bottle is prone to dropping the glue plug, falling the bottle and splashing the liquid during the transportation process, resulting in sample contamination. It is impossible to ensure that the sampled products are sterile and require manual operation to be time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Method used

A plugging device is designed, including a first plugging assembly, a second plugging assembly, a bottle body detection part, an in-place detection part, a first bottle stopper and a second bottle stopper. By automatically determining whether the bottle is a sample, and performing a plugging action on the sampling and scrapping channel, preventing the glue plug from falling and the splashing of the medicine liquid, and automatic plugging is achieved.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents contamination of the semi-stopper bottle during sampling and transportation, ensures the sterility of the samples, reduces the needs of operators and time, and realizes automatic plugging.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a plug pressing device. The plug pressing device comprises a first plug pressing assembly, a discharging channel and a sampling waste removing channel, wherein the discharging channel and the sampling waste removing channel are in butt joint with the first plug pressing assembly. A second plug pressing assembly, a bottle body detection piece, an in-place detection piece, a first bottle blocking piece and a second bottle blocking piece are arranged on the sampling waste removing channel, the second plug pressing assembly is located between the bottle body detection piece and the in-place detection piece, the bottle body detection piece is opposite to the first bottle blocking piece in position, and the in-place detection piece is opposite to the second bottle blocking piece in position. According to the utility model, the plug can be prevented from falling off from a bottle during transfer, and the sterility of a sampled sample is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of filling and plugging machines, in particular to a plug pressing device. Background Art

[0002] The waste rejection and sampling channels of the filling and plugging machine share a waste rejection dial and a waste rejection mesh belt. When producing freeze-dried products, the plug suction disc will perform a semi-plugging operation on all products, leaving a space for the products to enter the freeze-dryer for freeze-drying. During the production process, it may be necessary to take out the semi-plugged bottles for sampling and inspection to detect soluble particles, insoluble particles, etc. in the bottles. However, during the transportation of the semi-plugged bottles, the rubber plugs may fall off, the bottles may fall over, and the liquid medicine may splash out, resulting in sample contamination and inability to ensure the sterility of the sampled products. Only the method of manually pressing with tweezers can be used, which is time-consuming and laborious and requires an additional operator.

[0003] The utility model with the publication number CN219408260U discloses an anti-fragmentation device for ampoule filling machines, including an out-bottle dial for driving the ampoules to rotate. There are a plurality of out-bottle grooves for clamping the ampoules on the out-bottle dial. It also includes a sampling dial that is tangent to the outer circle of the out-bottle dial and rotates synchronously. There are a plurality of sampling grooves corresponding to the out-bottle grooves one by one on the outer circumference of the sampling dial. A vacuum adsorption device for adsorbing the ampoules is arranged in any sampling groove. The rotatable sampling dial is used to drive the ampoules into the sampling mold. However, under the actions of the out-bottle dial and the sampling dial, the rubber plugs may fall off and the liquid medicine may splash out, resulting in sample contamination and inability to ensure the sterility of the sampled products. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a plug pressing device to solve the defects in the prior art, avoid the plug falling off the bottle during transportation, and ensure the sterility of the sampled samples.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a plug pressing device, including a first plug pressing assembly, a discharge channel and a sampling and waste rejection channel docked with the first plug pressing mechanism;

[0006] A second plug pressing assembly, a bottle body detection part, a position detection part, a first bottle blocking part and a second bottle blocking part are arranged on the sampling and waste rejection channel. The second plug pressing assembly is located between the bottle body detection part and the position detection part. The bottle body detection part is opposite to the first bottle blocking part in position, and the position detection part is opposite to the second bottle blocking part in position.

[0007] The first plug pressing assembly performs semi-plugging on the bottles. A qualified detection part is arranged downstream of the first plug pressing assembly. When sampling is not required, the qualified semi-plugged bottles are discharged through the discharge channel, and the unqualified products enter the sampling and waste rejection channel for waste rejection.

[0008] When sampling, qualified half-corked bottles also enter the sampling rejection channel. When the bottle body detector senses the arrival of the bottle and determines whether it is a sample according to the bottle serial number signal; if it is determined to be a sample, the second bottle blocking member opens to block the bottle, and the device enters the sampling mode. If it is determined to be a non-conforming product, the second bottle blocking member does not work, and the non-conforming product directly enters the subsequent rejection process.

[0009] When the sampling mode is turned on, the bottle body detector judges the bottle as a sample or a non-conforming product. When a sample is detected, the second bottle blocking member immediately executes the bottle blocking action, closes the sampling rejection channel, and allows the sample to accumulate on the rejection channel. When the in-place detector detects the bottle, the first bottle blocking member executes the bottle blocking action to limit the bottle between the first bottle blocking member and the second bottle blocking member, and the second plugging assembly executes the plugging action. The position between the first bottle blocking member and the second bottle blocking member is the plugging station. When the second plugging assembly completes the plugging action and rises back to the set origin, the second bottle blocking member retracts to release the bottle, and the bottle enters the sampling collection device. When the in-place detector does not detect the bottle, the second bottle blocking member executes the bottle blocking action, the first bottle blocking member is in an open state, and a new bottle enters the plugging station, repeating the above steps until the sampling mode is turned off.

[0010] The utility model can prevent the situation that the rubber stopper may fall off, the bottle may fall, and the liquid medicine may splash out during the sampling and transfer process of the half-corked bottle by arranging the second plugging assembly, the bottle body detector, the in-place detector, the first bottle blocking member and the second bottle blocking member on the sampling rejection channel, avoid the contamination of the sampled samples, ensure the sterility of the sampled products, and realize the automatic plugging of the samples, saving operating personnel and operation time.

[0011] Optionally, the second plugging assembly includes a plugging head and a driving member for driving the plugging head to lift and lower, and the plugging head is located above the sampling rejection channel between the first bottle blocking member and the second bottle blocking member.

[0012] The plugging height of the plugging head is adjusted by the driving member, and the driving member is electrically connected to the control device. When the plugging head descends to the set plugging height, the driving member controls the plugging head to automatically return to the initial origin. The plugging head is replaceable to adapt to bottles of various specifications.

[0013] Optionally, the second plugging assembly further includes a rotating shaft and a lifting member movably arranged on the rotating shaft, the driving member drives the rotating shaft to move, and the lifting member is connected to the plugging head.

[0014] The rotating shaft is provided with threads, and the lifting member is connected to the rotating shaft through the threads. The driving member controls the rotation of the rotating shaft to make the lifting member lift and lower, so that the plugging head arranged on the lifting member rises or falls.

[0015] Optionally, the bottle body detector is a grooved optical fiber.

[0016] Optionally, the in-place detection component is a mirror reflection sensor.

[0017] Optionally, the first bottle blocking component is a first air cylinder, and the output rod of the first air cylinder extends to perform the bottle blocking action.

[0018] Optionally, the second bottle blocking component is a second air cylinder, and the output rod of the second air cylinder extends to perform the bottle blocking action.

[0019] Beneficial effects:

[0020] A plug pressing device of the present utility model includes a first plug pressing assembly, a discharge channel and a sampling and rejection channel that are docked with the first plug pressing mechanism. By providing a second plug pressing assembly, a bottle body detection component, an in-place detection component, a first bottle blocking component and a second bottle blocking component on the sampling and rejection channel,

[0021] The bottle body detection component judges the sample and non-conforming products of the bottle. When a sample is detected, the second bottle blocking component immediately executes bottle blocking, closes the sampling and rejection channel, and allows the sample to accumulate on the rejection channel; when the in-place detection component detects the bottle, the first bottle blocking component executes the bottle blocking action to limit the bottle between the first bottle blocking component and the second bottle blocking component, and the second plug pressing assembly executes the plug pressing action; when the second plug pressing assembly completes the plug pressing action and rises back to the set origin, the second bottle blocking component retracts to release the bottle, and the bottle enters the sampling collection device.

[0022] The present utility model can prevent the situation that the rubber stopper may fall off, the bottle may fall, and the liquid medicine may splash out during the sampling and transfer process of the semi-plugged bottle, avoid the contamination of the sampled sample, ensure the sterility of the sampled product, and realize the automatic plugging of the sample, saving operators and operation time. Description of the drawings

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the plug pressing device disclosed in the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a structural diagram of the second plug pressing assembly in the plug pressing device disclosed in the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram when the second plug pressing assembly in the plug pressing device disclosed in the present utility model presses the plug;

[0027] Figure 4 This is the structural diagram of the sampling and waste rejection channel of the plugging device disclosed in the present utility model when in the sampling and bottle inlet state;

[0028] Figure 5 This is the structural diagram of the sampling and waste rejection channel of the plugging device disclosed in the present utility model when in the sampling and plugging state;

[0029] Figure 6 This is the structural diagram of the sampling and waste rejection channel of the plugging device disclosed in the present utility model when in the state after plugging is completed.

[0030] Reference numerals: 1 First plugging assembly; 2 Discharge channel; 3 Sampling and waste rejection channel; 4 Bottle detection member; 5 First bottle blocking member; 6 In-place detection member; 7 Second bottle blocking member; 8 Second plugging assembly; 10 Plugging head; 11 Lifting member; 12 Rotating shaft; 13 Driving member; 14 Bottle.

[0031] The realization, functional features and advantages of the purpose of the present utility model will be further described in conjunction with the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Specific embodiments

[0032] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0033] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, words such as "set", "installed", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above words in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0034] In the description of the present utility model, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples" or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0035] See Figures 1-6, A plug pressing device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first plug pressing assembly 1, a discharge channel 2 and a sampling and rejection channel 3 that are docked with the first plug pressing mechanism 1;

[0036] A second plug pressing assembly 8, a bottle body detection member 4, a position detection member 6, a first bottle blocking member 5 and a second bottle blocking member 7 are provided on the sampling and rejection channel 3. The second plug pressing assembly 8 is located between the bottle body detection member 4 and the position detection member 6. The bottle body detection member 4 is opposite to the first bottle blocking member 5 in position, and the position detection member 6 is opposite to the second bottle blocking member 7 in position.

[0037] Specifically, the first plug pressing assembly 1 is used to perform semi-plugging work on the bottle 14. The bottle body detection member 4 is used to distinguish whether the bottle 14 entering the sampling and rejection channel 3 is a sample or a non-conforming product. The position detection member 6 is used to detect whether the bottle body reaches the bottle blocking position of the second bottle blocking member 7. The plug pressing device further includes a control device, and the bottle body detection member 4, the position detection member 6, the first bottle blocking member 5 and the second bottle blocking member 7 are all electrically connected to the control device.

[0038] The first plug pressing assembly 1 performs semi-plugging on the bottle 14. A qualified detection member is provided downstream of the first plug pressing assembly 1. When sampling is not required, the qualified semi-plugged bottles 14 are discharged through the discharge channel 2, and the non-conforming products enter the sampling and rejection channel 3 for rejection.

[0039] When sampling is performed, the qualified semi-plugged bottles 14 also enter the sampling and rejection channel 3. When the bottle body detection member 4 senses the arrival of the bottle 14, it judges whether it is a sample according to the serial number signal of the bottle 14; if it is judged to be a sample, the second bottle blocking member 7 opens to block the bottle, and the device enters the sampling mode. If it is judged to be a non-conforming product, the second bottle blocking member 7 does not work, and the non-conforming product directly enters the rejection tray. It can also perform the subsequent plug pressing action of the second plug pressing assembly 8 like the sample, which can avoid the bottle falling down during the rejection process.

[0040] When the sampling mode is turned on, the bottle body detection member 4 judges the sample and non-conforming product of the bottle 14. When a sample is detected, the control device controls the second bottle blocking member 7 to immediately perform bottle blocking and closes the sampling and rejection channel 3. See Figure 4 For the sampling bottle inlet state, let the samples accumulate on the rejection channel;

[0041] See Figure 5 For the sampling plug pressing state, when the position detection member 6 detects the bottle 14, the control device controls the first bottle blocking member 5 to perform the bottle blocking action, limits the bottle 14 between the first bottle blocking member 5 and the second bottle blocking member 7, and the control device controls the second plug pressing assembly 8 to perform the plug pressing action. The position between the first bottle blocking member 5 and the second bottle blocking member 7 is the plug pressing station.

[0042] See Figure 6This is the end state of plugging. When the second plugging component 8 completes the plugging action and rises back to the set origin point, the second bottle blocking member 7 retracts to release the bottle 14, and the bottle 14 enters the sampling and collection device.

[0043] When the in-place detection member 6 fails to detect the bottle 14, the second bottle blocking member 7 performs the bottle blocking action, the first bottle blocking member 5 is in an open state, and the plugging channel admits a new bottle. Repeat the above steps until the sampling mode is closed.

[0044] By providing the second plugging component 8, the bottle body detection member 4, the in-place detection member 6, the first bottle blocking member 5, and the second bottle blocking member 7 on the sampling and rejection channel 3, the present utility model can prevent the situation where the rubber stopper may fall off, the bottle may topple, and the liquid medicine may splash out during the sampling and transfer process of the semi-plugged bottle 14, avoid the contamination of the sampled samples, ensure the sterility of the sampled products, and achieve automatic plugging of the samples, saving operating personnel and operation time.

[0045] If a small number of bottles are sampled at regular intervals, such a situation can be produced at the normal speed without opening the sampling mode. If multiple bottles are sampled at one time for each production batch, the sampling mode needs to be opened, and the production speed in the sampling mode can be reduced to match the sampling and plugging speed to ensure that the production is not affected during sampling and plugging.

[0046] See Figure 2 and 3 , in some embodiments of the present utility model, the second plugging component 8 includes a plugging head 10 and a driving member 13 for driving the lifting of the plugging head 10, and the plugging head 10 is located above the sampling and rejection channel 3 between the first bottle blocking member 5 and the second bottle blocking member 7.

[0047] The plugging height of the plugging head 10 is adjusted by the driving member 13, and the driving member 13 is electrically connected to the control device. When the plugging head 10 descends to the set plugging height, the driving member 13 controls the plugging head 10 to automatically return to the initial origin point. The plugging head 10 is replaceable to adapt to bottles of various specifications.

[0048] See Figure 2 and 3 , in some embodiments of the present utility model, the second plugging component 8 further includes a rotating shaft 12 and a lifting member 11 movably arranged on the rotating shaft 12, the driving member 13 drives the movement of the rotating shaft 12, and the lifting member 11 is connected to the plugging head 10.

[0049] The rotating shaft 12 is provided with a thread, and the lifting member 11 is threadedly connected to the rotating shaft 12. The driving member 13 controls the rotation of the rotating shaft 12 to make the lifting member 11 lift or lower, so that the plugging head arranged on the lifting member 11 rises or falls.

[0050] See Figures 1-6, in some embodiments of the present utility model, the bottle body detection member 4 is a grooved optical fiber.

[0051] See Figures 1-6 , in some embodiments of the present utility model, the in-place detection member 6 is a mirror reflection sensor.

[0052] See Figures 1-6 , in some embodiments of the present utility model, the first bottle blocking member 5 is a first air cylinder, and the output rod of the first air cylinder extends to perform the bottle blocking action.

[0053] See Figures 1-6 , in some embodiments of the present utility model, the second bottle blocking member 7 is a second air cylinder, and the output rod of the second air cylinder extends to perform the bottle blocking action.

[0054] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model accordingly. Any equivalent structural transformation made under the inventive concept of the present utility model by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or any direct / indirect application in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A plug pressing device, characterized in that, It includes a first plugging component (1), a discharging channel (2) and a sampling and rejection channel (3) that are docked with the first plugging component (1); A second plugging component (8), a bottle body detection component (4), a position-in-place detection component (6), a first bottle blocking component (5) and a second bottle blocking component (7) are provided on the sampling and rejection channel (3). The second plugging component (8) is located between the bottle body detection component (4) and the position-in-place detection component (6). The bottle body detection component (4) is opposite to the first bottle blocking component (5) in position, and the position-in-place detection component (6) is opposite to the second bottle blocking component (7) in position.

2. The plug pressing device according to claim 1, wherein The second plugging component (8) includes a plugging head (10) and a driving component (13) for driving the plugging head (10) to move up and down. The plugging head (10) is located above the sampling and rejection channel (3) between the first bottle blocking component (5) and the second bottle blocking component (7).

3. The plug pressing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second plugging component (8) further includes a rotating shaft (12) and a lifting component (11) movably arranged on the rotating shaft (12). The driving component (13) drives the rotating shaft (12) to move, and the lifting component (11) is connected to the plugging head (10).

4. The plug pressing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottle body detection component (4) is a groove-shaped optical fiber.

5. The plug pressing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The position-in-place detection component (6) is a mirror reflection sensor.

6. The plug pressing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first bottle blocking component (5) is a first air cylinder.

7. The plug pressing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second bottle blocking component (7) is a second air cylinder.

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