Connecting pipe labeling mechanism
By designing the take-over labeling mechanism, the automated feeding, labeling and unloading of test tubes is achieved, which solves the problems of low automation degree and pollution risk of existing equipment, improves work efficiency and reduces test tube damage.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422417886.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-30
AI Technical Summary
The existing test tube treatment equipment has low degree of automation, complex structure, large area, high cost, and can easily lead to test tube damage or inaccurate labeling location, and manual operation can easily lead to pollution risk.
A contact labeling mechanism is designed, including a support frame, a contact assembly, a clamping tube assembly, a first and second drive parts. Through the transmission assembly, the automatic feeding, labeling and unloading of the test tube is realized, and the clamping space and the transmission assembly are used to avoid falling of the test tube and reduce manual operation.
The automated processing of test tubes is realized, which reduces the risk of test tube pollution, improves work efficiency, is compact in structure, avoids test tube damage, and reduces manual participation and equipment costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of test tube labeling, in particular to a tube connecting and labeling mechanism. Background Art
[0002] In many fields such as biomedicine, chemical analysis, and drug research and development, the automated processing and labeling of test tubes is an important and frequently performed operation. Traditional test tube processing methods usually rely on manual operations, including the receiving, labeling, and subsequent storage or detection steps of test tubes. This method is not only inefficient and error-prone, but also may increase the risk of test tube contamination due to the intervention of human factors. In recent years, with the rapid development of automation technology, people have begun to seek more efficient, accurate, and reliable test tube processing solutions. Some automated test tube processing devices have emerged on the market, but these devices often have complex structures, large floor areas, and high costs, which are not conducive to popularization and application. In addition, during the labeling process of some devices, problems such as test tube damage or inaccurate labeling positions are likely to occur. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The utility model provides a tube connecting and labeling mechanism for the problems of the prior art. The structure is novel and ingeniously designed, realizing the automation of test tube feeding, labeling, and discharging. The structure is compact, without the need for multiple transfers and handling of test tubes, reducing manual participation, and can greatly reduce the situation of test tube contamination caused by human contact. The work reliability is strong, and the work efficiency is effectively improved.
[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:
[0005] The utility model provides a tube connecting and labeling mechanism, which includes a support frame, a tube connecting component movably arranged on the support frame, a tube clamping component movably arranged on the support frame, a first driving member installed on the support frame, and a second driving member installed on the support frame; the tube connecting component includes a first transmission component, a movable swing arm, and a tube connecting sleeve installed at one end of the movable swing arm. The other end of the movable swing arm is rotatably arranged on the support frame, and the first driving member drives the movable swing arm to rotate through the first transmission component; the tube clamping component includes a second transmission component, a labeling guide wheel, and a limiting clamping wheel. The labeling guide wheel and the limiting clamping wheel are respectively rotatably arranged on the support frame. The second driving member drives the labeling guide wheel to rotate through the second transmission component. A clamping space is formed between the labeling guide wheel and the limiting clamping wheel, and an opening is provided at the upper end of the support frame located in the clamping space.
[0006] Wherein, a support part for supporting the test tube is arranged at the outer edge of the upper end surface of the support frame at the opening.
[0007] Among them, the first transmission assembly includes a driving gear and a sector gear, the output end of the first driving member is drivingly connected to the driving gear, the outer edge of the sector gear is meshingly and transmission-connected with the driving gear, the center of the sector gear and the driving gear are rotatably arranged on the support frame respectively, the center of the sector gear is coaxially connected to the other end of the movable swing arm, the sector gear is provided with a synchronization groove, a synchronization block is installed on one side of the movable swing arm, and the synchronization block is movably inserted in the synchronization groove.
[0008] Among them, the second transmission assembly includes a first synchronous wheel, a second synchronous wheel and a synchronous belt, the output end of the second driving member is drivingly connected to the first synchronous wheel, the labeling guide wheel is coaxially connected to the second synchronous wheel, and the synchronous belt is wound around the first synchronous wheel and the second synchronous wheel.
[0009] Wherein, the second transmission assembly further comprises a tensioning wheel, and the tensioning wheel is in sliding contact with the synchronous belt.
[0010] Wherein, the support frame includes an upper bracket, a lower bracket and a plurality of connecting rods, the upper bracket is connected to the lower bracket through the plurality of connecting rods, the first driving member and the second driving member are respectively installed between the upper bracket and the lower bracket, and the first driving member and the second driving member are arranged in a stacked manner.
[0011] Wherein, the first transmission assembly is located on the upper end surface of the upper bracket, the first driving member is located above the second driving member; and the second transmission assembly is located on the lower end surface of the lower bracket.
[0012] Wherein, a test tube bearing groove is provided through the middle of the connecting pipe sleeve.
[0013] Wherein, the support frame is rotatably provided with a connecting shaft, and the outer periphery of the connecting shaft is rotatably provided with a plurality of the limiting clamping wheels.
[0014] Beneficial effects of the utility model:
[0015] The utility model has a novel structure and an ingenious design. When the utility model is working, the test tube falls from the upper equipment into the take-over assembly, and the falling direction is aligned with the opening. Under the action of the take-over sleeve, the falling test tube is positioned by the take-over sleeve, and at the same time, the tube cap of the test tube is supported by the supporting part of the support frame located at the outer edge of the opening to prevent the test tube from continuing to fall. Furthermore, while supporting the test tube, the second driving member drives the second transmission assembly to drive the labeling guide wheel to rotate, and the clamping space formed between the limit clamping wheel of the clamping tube assembly and the labeling guide wheel cooperates with the clamping limit test tube. , to prevent the test tube from falling, the label is introduced into the outer wall of the test tube through the rotating labeling guide wheel. After the label is attached, the first driving member drives the pipe sleeve to swing through the first transmission assembly, and the test tube in the pipe sleeve is driven to detach from the clamping space through the swing of the pipe sleeve. After detachment, the test tube falls out of the pipe sleeve under the action of its own weight, thereby realizing the automation of material receiving, labeling and unloading of the test tube. The structure is compact, and there is no need to transfer and carry the test tube multiple times, which reduces manual participation and can greatly reduce the contamination of the test tube due to human contact. The working reliability is strong, and the work efficiency is effectively improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a pipe labeling mechanism of the utility model from a first perspective.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a pipe labeling mechanism of the utility model from a second viewing angle.
[0018] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a pipe labeling mechanism of the utility model from a third perspective.
[0019] exist Figures 1 to 3 Reference numerals in the drawings include:
[0020] 100. Support frame; 1. Connecting rod; 2. First driving member; 3. Second driving member; 4. Movable swing arm; 5. Pipe sleeve; 6. Test tube positioning groove; 7. Driving gear; 8. Fan gear; 9. Synchronous groove; 10. Synchronous block; 11. Labeling guide wheel; 12. Limit clamp wheel; 13. Support part; 14. First synchronous wheel; 15. Second synchronous wheel; 16. Synchronous belt; 17. Tensioning wheel; 18. Connecting shaft; 19. Upper bracket; 20. Lower bracket; 21. Sensor; 22. Opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In order to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the embodiments and drawings, and the contents mentioned in the implementation modes are not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings.
[0022] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, a pipe labeling mechanism includes a support frame 100, a pipe assembly movably arranged on the support frame 100, a pipe clamping assembly movably arranged on the support frame 100, a first driving member 2 installed on the support frame 100, and a second driving member 3 installed on the support frame 100; the pipe assembly includes a first transmission assembly, a movable swing arm 4, and a pipe sleeve 5 installed at one end of the movable swing arm 4, the other end of the movable swing arm 4 is rotatably arranged on the support frame 100, and the first driving member 2 drives the movable swing arm 4 to rotate through the first transmission assembly; the pipe clamping assembly includes a second transmission assembly, a labeling guide wheel 11 and a limiting clamping wheel 12, the labeling guide wheel 11 and the limiting clamping wheel 12 are respectively rotatably arranged on the support frame 100, the second driving member 3 drives the labeling guide wheel 11 to rotate through the second transmission assembly, a clamping space is formed between the labeling guide wheel 11 and the limiting clamping wheel 12, and the support frame 100 is provided with an opening 22 at the upper end of the clamping space. The upper end surface of the support frame 100 is located at the outer edge of the opening 22 and is provided with a support portion 13 for supporting the test tube.
[0023] Specifically, the utility model has a novel structure and an ingenious design. When the utility model is working, the test tube falls from the upper equipment into the take-over assembly, and the falling direction is aligned with the opening 22. Under the action of the take-over sleeve 5, the falling test tube is positioned by the take-over sleeve 5, and at the same time, the tube cap of the test tube is supported by the supporting portion 13 of the support frame 100 located at the outer edge of the opening 22 to prevent the test tube from continuing to fall. Furthermore, while supporting the test tube, the second driving member 3 drives the second transmission assembly to drive the labeling guide wheel 11 to rotate, and the clamping space formed between the limiting clamping wheel 12 of the clamping tube assembly and the labeling guide wheel 11 cooperates with the clamping and limiting test tube to prevent the test tube from falling, and the label is introduced by the rotating labeling guide wheel 11 to be attached to the After the label is attached to the outer wall of the test tube, the first driving member 2 drives the pipe sleeve 5 to swing through the first transmission assembly, and the swing of the pipe sleeve 5 drives the test tube in the pipe sleeve 5 to break away from the clamping space. After breaking away, the test tube falls out of the pipe sleeve 5 under the action of its own weight, thereby realizing the automation of material receiving, labeling and unloading of the test tube. The structure is compact, and there is no need to transfer and carry the test tube multiple times, which reduces manual participation and can greatly reduce the contamination of the test tube due to human contact. The working reliability is strong, and the work efficiency is effectively improved. In addition, under the action of the labeling guide wheel 11 and the limiting clamp wheel 12, the test tube can be avoided from being scratched. Furthermore, a rubber sleeve can be provided on the outer periphery of the labeling guide wheel 11 and the limiting clamp wheel 12 to avoid scratching the test tube.
[0024] In the embodiment of the present application, a sensor 21 is also provided on one side of the clamping space. The sensor 21 can be installed in the support frame 100. The sensor 21 is used to detect whether there is a test tube in the clamping space, thereby facilitating an external label printing device to print and feed the label.
[0025] In the embodiment of the present application, the first transmission assembly includes a driving gear 7 and a sector gear 8. The output end of the first driving member 2 is connected to the driving gear 7 by driving, the outer edge of the sector gear 8 is meshed and connected to the driving gear 7 by driving, the center of the sector gear 8 and the driving gear 7 are respectively rotatably arranged on the support frame 100, the center of the sector gear 8 is coaxially connected to the other end of the movable swing arm 4, the sector gear 8 is provided with a synchronization groove 9, and a synchronization block 10 is installed on one side of the movable swing arm 4, and the synchronization block 10 is movably inserted in the synchronization groove 9. Specifically, under the above setting, the first driving member 2 is a motor, which drives the driving gear 7 to rotate, and drives the sector gear 8 to rotate through the driving gear 7. The sector gear 8 and the movable swing arm 4 are connected through the synchronization groove 9 and the synchronization block 10. When the sector gear 8 rotates, the movable swing arm 4 is driven to swing, so as to drive the pipe sleeve 5 to swing, thereby facilitating the pipe sleeve 5 to drive the test tube out of the clamping space.
[0026] In the embodiment of the present application, the second transmission assembly includes a first synchronous wheel 14, a second synchronous wheel 15 and a synchronous belt 16, the output end of the second driving member 3 is drivingly connected to the first synchronous wheel 14, the labeling guide wheel 11 is coaxially connected to the second synchronous wheel 15, and the synchronous belt 16 is wound around the first synchronous wheel 14 and the second synchronous wheel 15. Specifically, under the above setting, the second driving member 3 drives the first synchronous wheel 14 to rotate, and under the action of the synchronous belt 16, the second synchronous wheel 15 and the labeling guide wheel 11 are driven to rotate synchronously.
[0027] Furthermore, the second transmission assembly further comprises a tensioning wheel 17, and the tensioning wheel 17 is in sliding contact with the synchronous belt 16. Specifically, under the above arrangement, it is convenient to tension the synchronous belt 16, so as to ensure that the labeling synchronous wheel can be stably driven to rotate, thereby ensuring the labeling effect.
[0028] In the embodiment of the present application, the support frame 100 includes an upper support 19, a lower support 20 and a plurality of connecting rods 1, the upper support 19 is connected to the lower support 20 through the plurality of connecting rods 1, the first driving member 2 and the second driving member 3 are respectively installed between the upper support 19 and the lower support 20, and the first driving member 2 and the second driving member 3 are arranged in a stacked manner. Specifically, under the above arrangement, the increase in the structural area caused by arranging the first driving member 2 and the second driving member 3 on the same plane can be reduced, so that the structure of the utility model is compact.
[0029] In the embodiment of the present application, the first transmission assembly is located on the upper end surface of the upper bracket 19, the first driving member 2 is located above the second driving member 3; and the second transmission assembly is located on the lower end surface of the lower bracket 20. Specifically, under the above arrangement, a reasonable structural distribution of the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly is achieved, and the structure is avoided to be complicated, so that the structure of the utility model is compact, that is, the structures of the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly do not interfere with each other, and the working stability is high.
[0030] In the embodiment of the present application, a test tube bearing groove is provided through the middle of the pipe sleeve 5. Specifically, under the above arrangement, it is convenient to locate the test tube passing through and to drop the test tube.
[0031] In the embodiment of the present application, the support frame 100 is rotatably provided with a connecting shaft 18, and the outer periphery of the connecting shaft 18 is rotatably provided with a plurality of the limiting clamping wheels 12. Specifically, under the action of the plurality of limiting clamping wheels 12, it is convenient to cooperate with the labeling guide wheel 11 to limit the test tube.
[0032] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model in any form. Although the utility model is disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not used to limit the utility model. Any technician familiar with this profession can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes by using the technical content disclosed above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the utility model. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technology of the utility model, which does not depart from the content of the technical solution of the utility model, belongs to the scope of the technical solution of the utility model.
Claims
1. A takeover labeling mechanism, characterized in that: It includes a support frame, a pipe connection component movably arranged on the support frame, a pipe clamping component movably arranged on the support frame, a first driving part installed on the support frame, and a second driving part installed on the support frame; the pipe connection component includes a first transmission component, a movable swing arm, and a pipe connection sleeve installed at one end of the movable swing arm. The other end of the movable swing arm is rotatably arranged on the support frame, and the first driving part drives the movable swing arm to rotate through the first transmission component; the pipe clamping component includes a second transmission component, a labeling guide wheel, and a limiting clamping wheel. The labeling guide wheel and the limiting clamping wheel are respectively rotatably arranged on the support frame. The second driving part drives the labeling guide wheel to rotate through the second transmission component. A clamping space is formed between the labeling guide wheel and the limiting clamping wheel. An opening is provided at the upper end of the support frame located in the clamping space.
2. The takeover labeling mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: A support part for supporting a test tube is arranged at the outer edge of the opening on the upper end surface of the support frame.
3. The takeover labeling mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The first transmission component includes a driving gear and a sector gear. The output end of the first driving part is drivingly connected to the driving gear. The outer edge of the sector gear is meshed and drivingly connected to the driving gear. The center of the sector gear and the driving gear are respectively rotatably arranged on the support frame. The center of the sector gear is coaxially connected to the other end of the movable swing arm. The sector gear is provided with a synchronous groove. A synchronous block is installed on one side of the movable swing arm. The synchronous block is movably inserted into the synchronous groove.
4. The takeover labeling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second transmission component includes a first synchronous wheel, a second synchronous wheel, and a synchronous belt. The output end of the second driving part is drivingly connected to the first synchronous wheel. The labeling guide wheel is coaxially connected to the second synchronous wheel. The synchronous belt is wound around the first synchronous wheel and the second synchronous wheel.
5. The takeover labeling mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second transmission component further includes a tensioning wheel, and the tensioning wheel is in sliding contact with the synchronous belt.
6. The takeover labeling mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The support frame includes an upper support, a lower support, and a plurality of connecting rods. The upper support is connected to the lower support through a plurality of connecting rods. The first driving part and the second driving part are respectively installed between the upper support and the lower support, and the first driving part and the second driving part are arranged in a stacked manner.
7. The takeover labeling mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first transmission component is located on the upper end surface of the upper support, and the first driving part is located above the second driving part; the second transmission component is located on the lower end surface of the lower support.
8. The takeover labeling mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: A test tube bearing through groove is provided through the middle of the pipe connection sleeve.
9. The takeover labeling mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: A connecting shaft is rotatably arranged on the support frame, and a plurality of the limiting clamping wheels are rotatably arranged on the outer periphery of the connecting shaft.