Freezing tube filling and cap screwing device

Through a multi-station turntable mechanism and a frozen storage tube filling and capping device with replaceable washer, the problems of frozen storage tube production and defective products are solved in different specifications, and automated production and efficient capping are achieved.

CN223188901UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-05ZHEJIANG TAILIN MEDICAL ENG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421887460.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-06
Publication Date
2025-08-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-06

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Technical Problem

The existing frozen storage tube capping device cannot be adapted to the production of a variety of different specifications of frozen storage tubes, and the defective products cannot be automatically removed.

Method used

A frozen storage tube filling and capping device is designed, using a multi-station turntable mechanism and replaceable turntable washer, combined with flip-fill feeding, clamping, and scrapping mechanisms to realize the automated production of frozen storage tubes of different specifications and defective products detection.

Benefits of technology

Automatic production of frozen storage ducts of the same type and different specifications has been achieved, reducing manual intervention, reducing production pollution risks, improving the success rate of stamping and eliminating defective products.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cryopreservation tube filling and cap screwing device, and relates to the technical field of cap screwing machines, the cryopreservation tube filling and cap screwing device comprises a rack, the rack is provided with a multi-station turntable mechanism, the multi-station turntable mechanism comprises a turntable base and a turntable, a fixing groove is arranged between the turntable and the turntable base, a turntable gasket is arranged in the fixing groove, and the turntable gasket is arranged on the turntable base. The turntable gasket has a plurality of specifications with different heights, and a plurality of notches are formed in the edge of the turntable; and the production of the freezing tubes of the same type and various different specifications can be realized only by simply replacing the turntable gasket.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of capping machines, in particular to a freezing tube filling and capping device. Background Art

[0002] Cryogenic tubes are a type of laboratory consumables used to store biological samples, pharmaceutical preparations and other related items. There are many types of cryogenic tubes, which consist of a tube body and a tube cap. With the continuous development of industrial technology, the production of related pharmaceutical preparations for cryogenic tubes has also adopted automated equipment for filling and sealing. There are many types of cryogenic tubes at present. Some types of cryogenic tubes have smooth tube bodies and no nozzle flanges. In the tube delivery process of such cryogenic tubes, the direction of the nozzle cannot be distinguished, and manual intervention and sorting are required before delivery. In addition, in the current technology, it is impossible to adapt the same equipment to the production of cryogenic tubes of multiple specifications of the same type. In addition, the upper cover in the current technology is mostly a scraping cover mode, that is, in the process of the tube body moving forward, the tube mouth scrapes the tube cap down to the tube mouth, and then corrects it through a press capping, which wastes labor time and has a cumbersome structure.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent CN219192618U, published on June 16, 2023, discloses a cryotube decapping, filling, and capping machine, characterized by comprising a tube-handling oscillating hopper fixed to the top of a tube-handling base, a bottle-feeding screw for conveying cryotubes provided on one side of the tube-handling oscillating hopper, a bottle-feeding dial provided on the rear side of the bottle-feeding screw, a directional conveyor belt provided on the rear side of the bottle-feeding screw, and cryotubes conveyed by the bottle-feeding screw being transferred to the bottle-feeding screw via the bottle-feeding dial; a filling head support provided on the rear side of the bottle-feeding screw, a plurality of filling heads provided on the front side of the filling head support, the filling heads provided above the cryotubes, a plurality of capping heads provided above the filling heads, and the bottle-feeding dial, the filling head support, and the directional conveyor belt all fixed to the top of the machine base. This utility model automatically completes the cryotube decapping, filling, and capping operations, with high production efficiency. However, the patented equipment is not only unable to adapt to the production of cryopreservation tubes of the same type and specifications, but also has the disadvantage of being unable to eliminate defective products. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is that the existing cryotube capping device cannot produce cryotubes of different specifications. A cryotube filling and capping device is proposed, which can be adapted to the production of cryotubes of various specifications.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a freezing tube filling and capping device, including a frame, the frame is provided with a multi-station turntable mechanism, the multi-station turntable mechanism includes a turntable base and a turntable, a fixing groove is provided between the turntable and the turntable base, a turntable gasket is provided in the fixing groove, the turntable gasket has several specifications with different heights, and the edge of the turntable is provided with several notches.

[0006] A device for filling and capping cryopreservation tubes has a gap between the turntable and the turntable base as a fixed groove. A turntable gasket is fixed in the fixed groove by a fixing piece. The turntable gasket is located below the groove. By replacing turntable gaskets of different heights, tubes of different specifications can be fixed in the groove. The turntable rotates to the corresponding position of the filling mechanism for filling, and then the tube cap is sealed through the operation of the capping mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the turntable base is fixed to the frame via a plurality of support rods, the turntable is fixed to the frame via a first rotating shaft, the outer side of the turntable is in contact with the inner side of the turntable base, the first rotating shaft is connected to a first supporting column, the bottom of the first rotating shaft is connected to a first servo motor, the multi-station turntable mechanism is connected to a flip loading mechanism, the turntable base is provided with a first detection element corresponding to the outer side of the flip loading mechanism, and the frame is provided with a filling mechanism. The first detection element provided on the turntable base can identify whether the tube body is in place, and the turntable will only start to rotate when it is in place.

[0008] Preferably, a second servo motor is provided at the bottom of the flip loading mechanism, the top of the second servo motor is connected to one end of the second rotating shaft, the other end of the second rotating shaft is connected to the first bevel gear, the two ends of the second rotating shaft are connected to the second supporting column on the outside through the first bearing, the top of the second supporting column is connected to the first cross plate, the top of the first cross plate is connected to the flip mounting seat, a second bearing is provided in the flip mounting seat, a driven shaft is embedded in the second bearing, one end of the driven shaft is connected to the second bevel gear, the other end of the driven shaft is connected to the flip limiter, the first bevel gear is meshed with the second bevel gear, the flip mounting seat is connected to the discharge port, and the flip mounting seat is connected to the feed port. The feed port of the flip loading mechanism enters the cryopreservation tube, and the discharge port releases the cryopreservation tube with the tube body direction arranged.

[0009] Preferably, the flip loading mechanism is provided with a flip mounting seat, the flip mounting seat is connected to the end cap, the flip stopper is connected to the flip stopper outer lining, the flip stopper inner cavity is connected to the flip cavity inner lining, the discharge port is provided with a guide sleeve, the feed port is provided with a seventh cylinder, the flip mounting seat is provided with a second detection element with an adjustable mounting position, and the end cap is provided with a third detection element with an adjustable mounting position. The combination of the flip stopper outer lining and the flip cavity inner lining allows for adaption to the production of pipes of different specifications and lengths.

[0010] Preferably, the frame is provided with a capping mechanism, which includes a capping mounting seat, a tube body inlet is provided at the bottom of the capping mounting seat, a third cylinder is provided just above the tube body inlet, a capping head is provided at the bottom of the third cylinder, a chute is provided in the capping mounting seat, a first capping splint and a second capping splint that can slide and close are provided in the chute, the first capping splint is connected to the first cylinder, the second capping splint is connected to the second cylinder, and the capping mounting seat on the top of the second capping splint is provided with a tube cap inlet. The centering of the tube body and the centering of the capping head are aligned on the same vertical line by the first capping splint and the second capping splint, and then the second capping splint pushes the tube cap onto this line, so that the three centers are aligned on the same line, thereby improving the success rate of capping.

[0011] Preferably, the frame is provided with a clamping mechanism, comprising a fourth cylinder fixed to the frame, hinged to one end of a first lever, the other end of the first lever being connected to one end of a third rotating shaft, the other end of the third rotating shaft being connected to one end of a second lever, the other end of the second lever being hinged to a pressing block, the pressing block being provided with a silicone pad, the turntable base being provided with a pressing block fixing groove, the pressing block being embedded in the pressing block fixing groove. The clamping mechanism is used to cooperate with the capping mechanism, fixing the tube body by the clamping mechanism to ensure the success rate of the capping mechanism.

[0012] Preferably, the frame is equipped with a waste rejection mechanism, comprising a fifth cylinder fixed to the frame and connected to one end of a waste rejection lifting rod, the other end of which is connected to an extension rod. A discharge guide sleeve is provided on the outside of the discharge guide sleeve, and a sixth cylinder is provided behind the discharge guide sleeve outlet, the discharge guide sleeve outlet being connected to a waste hopper. The waste rejection mechanism can detect whether the capping is qualified based on torque data, and unqualified products will be rejected.

[0013] Preferably, the frame is provided with a discharge mechanism, comprising a discharge frame plate fixed to the frame, a discharge chute fixed to the top of the discharge frame plate, and the discharge chute connected to the end of the turntable base. Under the combined force of the turntable and the discharge frame plate, the finished product slides out along the discharge chute.

[0014] Preferably, the frame is provided with a pipe cap vibrating hopper, which is connected to one end of a slide rail, and the other end of the slide rail is connected to the pipe cap inlet. After the pipe cap vibrating hopper arranges the pipe caps, it transfers the pipe caps to the pipe cap inlet of the capping mechanism via the slide rail.

[0015] Preferably, the multi-station turntable mechanism is connected to the tube body shaking hopper via a first slide rail, the frame is provided with a capping mechanism, and the frame is provided with a parallel tube body shaking hopper, the outlet of the parallel tube body shaking hopper being located above the tube body shaking hopper. The parallel tube body shaking hopper first arranges and aligns the tubes, and then transfers them to the tube body shaking hopper for shaking to adjust their positions.

[0016] The substantial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention can realize the production of multiple types of cryopreservation tubes of the same type with different specifications only by simply replacing the turntable gasket; it can not only adapt to the automated production of cryopreservation tubes with pipe mouth flanges, but also can be used for the automated production of cryopreservation tubes without pipe mouth flanges, without the need for manual intervention, thus reducing the possible contamination caused by manual labor during the production process; it provides a capping mechanism with centering, so that the tube body and the tube cap remain concentric before capping, which ensures the success rate of capping while saving costs and working hours; it is equipped with a waste rejection mechanism for rejecting defective products, without the need for manual inspection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a freezing tube filling and capping device according to Example 1;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view of a cryotube filling and capping device according to Example 1;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the multi-station turntable mechanism of Example 1;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the flip feeding mechanism of the first embodiment;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the flip feeding mechanism of Example 1;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the use of a large cryopreservation tube in the flip loading mechanism of Example 1;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the use of a small cryopreservation tube in the flip loading mechanism of Example 1;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the discharging mechanism of Example 1;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the waste rejection mechanism of Example 1;

[0026] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of the clamping mechanism of Example 1;

[0027] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of the punching and capping mechanism of Example 2.

[0028] Wherein: 1. Frame; 2. Parallel tube oscillating bucket; 3. Tube oscillating bucket; 4. Flip feeding mechanism; 401. Second servo motor; 402. First bearing; 403. Second supporting column; 404. Second rotating shaft; 405. First horizontal plate; 406. First bevel gear; 407. Second bevel gear; 408. Second bearing; 409. Driven shaft; 410. Flip stopper; 411. Flip mounting seat; 412. Guide sleeve; 413. Seventh cylinder; 414. End cover; 415. Third detection element; 416. Second detection element; 417. Flip stopper outer lining; 418. Flip chamber inner lining; 5. Multi-station turntable mechanism; 501. First servo motor; 502. First rotating shaft; 503. First supporting column; 504. Turntable; 505. Turntable base; 506. First detection element; 507. Turntable gasket; 508. Support Support rod; 6. Discharge mechanism; 601. Discharge rack; 602. Discharge chute; 7. Waste rejection mechanism; 701. Fifth cylinder; 702. Waste rejection lifting rod; 703. Extension rod; 704. Sixth cylinder; 705. Unloading guide sleeve; 706. Waste hopper; 8. Capping mechanism; 9. Clamping mechanism; 901. Fourth cylinder; 902. First lever; 903. Third rotating shaft; 904. Second lever; 905. Pressing block; 906. Silicone pad; 10. Tube cap oscillating bucket; 11. Capping mechanism; 1101. Capping mounting seat; 1102. First cylinder; 1103. First capping splint; 1104. Capping head; 1105. Third cylinder; 1106. Second capping splint; 1107. Second cylinder; 12. Filling mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The specific implementation of the present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0030] Embodiment one:

[0031] A freezing tube filling and capping device, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the device includes a frame 1, on which are mounted a cryopreservation tube parallel body oscillating hopper 2, a tube body oscillating hopper 3, and a tube cap oscillating hopper 10. The tube body oscillating hopper 3 is docked with a flipping and loading mechanism 4, and the tube cap oscillating hopper 10 is docked with a capping mechanism 11. The frame 1 is also equipped with a multi-station turntable 504 mechanism 5, a filling mechanism 12, a clamping mechanism 9, a capping mechanism 8, a waste rejection mechanism 7, and a discharge mechanism 6. The filling mechanism 12, the clamping mechanism 9, the capping mechanism 8, the waste rejection mechanism 7, and the discharge mechanism 6 are arranged clockwise around the multi-station turntable 504 mechanism 5. The tube outlet of the flipping and loading mechanism 4, the lower cap opening of the capping mechanism 11, the pump needle of the filling mechanism 12, the capping head of the capping mechanism 8, the discharge opening of the waste rejection mechanism 7, and the discharge opening of the discharge mechanism 6 correspond to the slots of the turntable 504 of the multi-station turntable 504 mechanism 5 at specific angles.

[0032] The multi-station turntable 504 mechanism 5 includes a turntable 504 with notches evenly distributed around its perimeter. The turntable 504 is connected to a first rotating shaft 502, which is positioned within a first support column 503. The end of the first rotating shaft 502 is connected to a first servo motor 501. A turntable base 505 is concentrically mounted on the outer ring of the turntable 504. The turntable base 505 fits snugly within the turntable 504, but is not a complete circle and has a notch. The turntable base 505 is secured to the frame 1 via support rods 508. A first detection element 506 is positioned on the turntable base 505 at a location corresponding to the outlet of the flip loading mechanism 4. A fixing slot is defined between the loading base and the turntable 504. A turntable washer 507 is quickly mounted on the turntable base 505 and positioned within the fixing slot. By replacing the turntable gasket 507, the height of the pipe openings of pipes of different specifications and lengths can be adjusted to be consistent, so that the equipment can adapt to the production of pipes of different specifications and lengths.

[0033] The flip loading mechanism 4 includes a flip mounting seat 411, which is connected to one end of the first horizontal plate 405. The other end of the first horizontal plate 405 is connected to the second support column 403. First bearings 402 are provided at both ends of the second support column 403, and a second rotating shaft 404 is provided therein. The second rotating shaft 404 is connected to the first bevel gear 406 at one end and to the second servo motor 401 at the other end. A second bearing 408 is provided in the flip mounting seat 411, and a driven shaft 409 is assembled through the second bearing 408. One end of the driven shaft 409 is connected to the second bevel gear 407, and the second bevel gear 407 is meshed with the first bevel gear 406. The other end of the driven shaft 409 is connected to a flip limiter 410, to which a flip limiter outer lining 417 is connected. A flip cavity lining 418 is also connected to the inner cavity of the flip mounting seat 411. The two have different specifications and can be combined and replaced to adapt to the production of pipes of different specifications and lengths. A guide sleeve 412 is connected to the discharge port of the flip mount 411. A seventh air cylinder 413 is located at the inlet of the flip mount 411. A second, adjustable detection element 416 is also located on the flip mount 411, and a third, adjustable detection element 415 is also located on the flip mount end cap 414. These detection elements can be installed in different positions to detect pipes of varying lengths and specifications.

[0034] A fourth cylinder 901 is provided at the bottom of the clamping mechanism 9, and the fourth cylinder 901 is hinged to one end of the first lever 902. The first lever 902 is connected to one end of the third rotating shaft 903, and the other end of the third rotating shaft 903 is connected to the second lever 904. The end of the second lever 904 is hinged with a clamping block 905, and the end of the clamping block 905 is provided with a silicone pad 906.

[0035] The reject mechanism 7 comprises a guide sleeve 705, within which is concentrically mounted a reject lift rod 702. A removable extension rod 703 is attached to the top of the lift rod 702, allowing replacement for tubes of varying heights. The end of the lift rod 702 is connected to a fifth cylinder 701. A sixth cylinder 704 is located behind the outlet of the guide sleeve 705, ejecting defective products. A waste hopper 706 is connected to the outlet of the guide sleeve 705 to receive defective products.

[0036] The discharging mechanism 6 includes a discharging frame plate 601 , which is connected to the discharging chute 602 by a quick release method.

[0037] During the specific operation, the parallel tube body oscillating bucket 2 is first used to arrange the tube body, and the tube body is transported to the tube body oscillating bucket 3. After being arranged by the tube body oscillating bucket 3, it is transported to the flipping feeding mechanism 4. The flipping feeding mechanism 4 identifies the direction of the tube mouth of the tube body, and after the flipping process, the tube mouth of the tube body is transported upward to the corresponding turntable 504 slot on the multi-station turntable 504 mechanism 5. When the first detection element 506 located there detects that the tube body is in place, the turntable 504 rotates and drives the tube body to the filling station. The filling mechanism 12 descends and the pump needle penetrates into the interior of the tube body for filling. As the liquid level rises, the filling mechanism 12 rises synchronously to maintain the height difference between the pump needle and the liquid level. After the filling is completed, the filling mechanism 12 drives the pump needle to rise, and the turntable 504 transports the tube body to the capping station. The capping mechanism 11 secures the tube cap to the tube body. The turntable 504 then transports the tube body to the capping station. The fifth cylinder 701 of the clamping mechanism 9 extends, ultimately driving the second lever 904 to rotate, causing the pressing block 905 to compress the tube body. The capping mechanism 8 then lowers the capping head, pressing and rotating the tube cap, tightening the cap to the tube body. After this operation is complete, the capping mechanism 8 and clamping mechanism 9 return to their original positions. The turntable 504 transports the tube body to the reject station. The capping servo feedback torque data indicates whether the capping is acceptable. If not, the sixth cylinder 704 of the reject mechanism 7 activates, driving the defective product down. This sixth cylinder 704 then ejects the defective product, which falls into the waste hopper 706. If the capping is acceptable, the turntable 504 transports the finished product to the discharge station. The combined forces of the turntable 504 and the discharge rack 601 force the finished product into the discharge chute 602, completing the discharge process.

[0038] This solution enables the production of multiple cryotubes of the same type and specifications by simply replacing the turntable gasket 507. This solution not only accommodates the automated production of cryotubes with orifice flanges, but also of those without, eliminating the need for manual intervention and reducing potential contamination during the production process. A reject mechanism 7 removes defective products, eliminating the need for manual inspection.

[0039] Example 2:

[0040] The device includes a frame 1, on which are mounted a parallel body oscillating hopper 2 for cryopreservation tubes, a body oscillating hopper 3, and a cap oscillating hopper 10. The body oscillating hopper 3 is docked with a flipping and loading mechanism 4, while the capping and punching mechanism 11 is docked with the capping and punching mechanism 10. The frame 1 also includes a multi-station turntable 504 mechanism 5, a filling mechanism 12, a clamping mechanism 9, a capping mechanism 8, a waste rejection mechanism 7, and a discharge mechanism 6. These three mechanisms are arranged clockwise around the multi-station turntable 504 mechanism 5. The tube outlet of the flipping and loading mechanism 4, the lower cap opening of the capping and punching mechanism 11, the pump needle of the filling mechanism 12, the capping head of the capping mechanism 8, the discharge opening of the waste rejection mechanism 7, and the discharge opening of the discharge mechanism 6 correspond to the notches of the turntable 504 of the multi-station turntable 504 mechanism 5 at specific angles.

[0041] The multi-station turntable 504 mechanism 5 includes a turntable 504 with notches evenly distributed around its perimeter. The turntable 504 is connected to a first rotating shaft 502, which is positioned within a first support column 503. The end of the first rotating shaft 502 is connected to a first servo motor 501. A turntable base 505 is concentrically mounted on the outer ring of the turntable 504. The turntable base 505 fits snugly within the turntable 504, but is not a complete circle and has a notch. The turntable base 505 is secured to the frame 1 via support rods 508. A first detection element 506 is positioned on the turntable base 505 at a location corresponding to the outlet of the flip loading mechanism 4. A fixing slot is defined between the loading base and the turntable 504. A turntable washer 507 is quickly mounted on the turntable base 505 and positioned within the fixing slot. By replacing the turntable gasket 507, the height of the pipe openings of pipes of different specifications and lengths can be adjusted to be consistent, so that the equipment can adapt to the production of pipes of different specifications and lengths.

[0042] The flip loading mechanism 4 includes a flip mounting seat 411, which is connected to one end of the first horizontal plate 405. The other end of the first horizontal plate 405 is connected to the second support column 403. First bearings 402 are provided at both ends of the second support column 403, and a second rotating shaft 404 is provided therein. The second rotating shaft 404 is connected to the first bevel gear 406 at one end and to the second servo motor 401 at the other end. A second bearing 408 is provided in the flip mounting seat 411, and a driven shaft 409 is assembled through the second bearing 408. One end of the driven shaft 409 is connected to the second bevel gear 407, and the second bevel gear 407 is meshed with the first bevel gear 406. The other end of the driven shaft 409 is connected to a flip limiter 410, to which a flip limiter outer lining 417 is connected. A flip cavity lining 418 is also connected to the inner cavity of the flip mounting seat 411. The two have different specifications and can be combined and replaced to adapt to the production of pipes of different specifications and lengths. A guide sleeve 412 is connected to the discharge port of the flip mount 411. A seventh air cylinder 413 is located at the inlet of the flip mount 411. A second, adjustable detection element 416 is also located on the flip mount 411, and a third, adjustable detection element 415 is also located on the flip mount end cap 414. These detection elements can be installed in different positions to detect pipes of varying lengths and specifications.

[0043] A fourth cylinder 901 is provided at the bottom of the clamping mechanism 9, and the fourth cylinder 901 is hinged to one end of the first lever 902. The first lever 902 is connected to one end of the third rotating shaft 903, and the other end of the third rotating shaft 903 is connected to the second lever 904. The end of the second lever 904 is hinged with a clamping block 905, and the end of the clamping block 905 is provided with a silicone pad 906.

[0044] The reject mechanism 7 comprises a guide sleeve 705, within which is concentrically mounted a reject lift rod 702. A removable extension rod 703 is attached to the top of the lift rod 702, allowing replacement for tubes of varying heights. The end of the lift rod 702 is connected to a fifth cylinder 701. A sixth cylinder 704 is located behind the outlet of the guide sleeve 705, ejecting defective products. A waste hopper 706 is connected to the outlet of the guide sleeve 705 to receive defective products.

[0045] The discharging mechanism 6 includes a discharging frame plate 601 , which is connected to the discharging chute 602 by a quick release method.

[0046] The capping mechanism 11 includes a capping mounting base 1101, which is internally provided with a chute. A first capping clamping plate 1103 and a second capping clamping plate 1106 can slide and close within the chute. The first and second capping clamping plates 1103 and 1106 are respectively connected to a first cylinder 1102 and a second cylinder 1107 to provide power. A third cylinder 1105 is connected above the lower capping opening of the capping mounting base 1101 to provide power for capping. The end of the rod of the third cylinder 1105 is connected to a capping head 1104.

[0047] During the specific operation, the tube body is first arranged by the parallel tube body oscillating hopper 2 and transported to the tube body oscillating hopper 3. After being arranged by the tube body oscillating hopper 3, the tube body is transported to the flipping and loading mechanism 4. The flipping and loading mechanism 4 identifies the direction of the tube body's nozzle. After flipping, the tube body is transported upward to the corresponding notch of the turntable 504 on the multi-station turntable mechanism 5. When the first detection element 506 located there detects that the tube body is in place, the turntable 504 rotates, driving the tube body to the filling station. The filling mechanism 12 descends, pushing the pump needle deeper into the tube body for filling. As the liquid level rises, the filling mechanism 12 rises synchronously, maintaining the height difference between the pump needle and the liquid level. After filling is completed, the filling mechanism 12 drives the pump needle to rise, and the turntable 504 transports the tube body to the capping station. At this time, the first cylinder 1102 and the second cylinder 1107 of the capping mechanism 11 extend, driving the first capping clamping plate 1103 and the second capping clamping plate 1106 to clamp the tube body. At the same time, the second capping clamp 1106 pushes the tube cap into the circular cavity formed by the first and second capping clamps 1103 and 1106. The third cylinder 1105 then extends, and the capping head 1104 presses the tube cap onto the tube body. After completing this operation, the capping mechanism 11 resets, the turntable 504 conveys the tube body to the capping station, and the fifth cylinder 701 of the clamping mechanism 9 extends, ultimately driving the second lever 904 to rotate, causing the pressing block 905 to compress the tube body. The capping mechanism 8 then drives the capping head down, compressing the tube cap and rotating it, tightening the cap to the tube body. After this operation is complete, the capping mechanism 8 and the clamping mechanism 9 reset, and the turntable 504 conveys the tube body to the reject station. The torque data fed back by the capping servo indicates whether the capping is qualified. If not, the sixth cylinder 704 of the reject mechanism 7 activates, driving the defective product down. The sixth cylinder 704 then actuates to eject the defective product, which falls into the waste hopper 706. If the capping is qualified, the turntable 504 transports the finished product to the discharging station. Under the joint force of the turntable 504 and the discharging rack plate 601, the finished product is forced into the discharging chute 602 to complete the discharging action.

[0048] This solution has a capping mechanism 11 with centering, which keeps the tube body and the tube cap concentric before capping, thereby ensuring the success rate of capping while saving costs and working hours.

[0049] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementations of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make numerous variations and improvements without departing from the scope of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A freezing tube filling and capping device, characterized in that: It includes a frame, which is provided with a multi-station turntable mechanism, and the multi-station turntable mechanism includes a turntable base and a turntable, a fixing groove is provided between the turntable and the turntable base, a turntable gasket is provided in the fixing groove, and the turntable gasket has several specifications with different heights, and the edge of the turntable is provided with several notches; the turntable base is fixed to the frame by several support rods, and the turntable is fixed to the frame by a first rotating shaft, and the outer side of the turntable is in contact with the inner side of the turntable base.

2. A freezing tube filling and capping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first rotating shaft is connected to the first supporting column, the bottom of the first rotating shaft is connected to the first servo motor, the multi-station turntable mechanism is connected to the flip loading mechanism, the turntable base is provided with a first detection element on the outside corresponding to the flip loading mechanism, and the frame is provided with a filling mechanism.

3. A freezing tube filling and capping device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A second servo motor is provided at the bottom of the flip feeding mechanism, the top of the second servo motor is connected to one end of the second rotating shaft, the other end of the second rotating shaft is connected to the first bevel gear, both ends of the second rotating shaft are connected to the second supporting column on the outside through the first bearing, the top of the second supporting column is connected to the first cross plate, the top of the first cross plate is connected to the flip mounting seat, a second bearing is provided in the flip mounting seat, a driven shaft is embedded in the second bearing, one end of the driven shaft is connected to the second bevel gear, the other end of the driven shaft is connected to the flip limiter, the first bevel gear is meshed with the second bevel gear, the flip mounting seat is connected to the discharge port, and the flip mounting seat is connected to the inlet.

4. A freezing tube filling and capping device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flip loading mechanism is provided with a flip mounting seat, the flip mounting seat is connected to the end cover, the flip limiter is connected to the outer lining of the flip limiter, the inner cavity of the flip limiter is connected to the inner lining of the flip cavity, the discharge port is provided with a guide sleeve, the feed port is provided with a seventh cylinder, the flip mounting seat is provided with a second detection element with an adjustable installation position, and the end cover is provided with a third detection element with an adjustable installation position.

5. The freezing tube filling and capping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame is provided with a punching mechanism, and the punching mechanism includes a punching mounting seat, a tube body inlet is provided at the bottom of the punching mounting seat, a third cylinder is provided just above the tube body inlet, a punching head is provided at the bottom of the third cylinder, a slide groove is provided in the punching mounting seat, a first punching splint and a second punching splint that can be slidably closed are provided in the slide groove, the first punching splint is connected to the first cylinder, the second punching splint is connected to the second cylinder, and the punching mounting seat at the top of the second punching splint is provided with a tube cover inlet.

6. A freezing tube filling and capping device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The frame is provided with a clamping mechanism, and the clamping mechanism includes a fourth cylinder, the fourth cylinder is fixed to the frame, the fourth cylinder is hinged to one end of the first lever, the other end of the first lever is connected to one end of the third rotating shaft, the other end of the third rotating shaft is connected to one end of the second lever, the other end of the second lever is hinged to the clamping block, the clamping block is provided with a silicone pad, the turntable base is provided with a clamping block fixing groove, and the clamping block is embedded in the clamping block fixing groove.

7. A freezing tube filling and capping device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The frame is provided with a waste rejection mechanism, which includes a fifth cylinder. The fifth cylinder is fixed to the frame, connected to one end of a waste rejection lifting rod, and the other end of the waste rejection lifting rod is connected to an extension rod. A discharge guide sleeve is provided outside the waste rejection lifting rod, and a sixth cylinder is provided on the back of the discharge guide sleeve outlet, and the discharge guide sleeve outlet is connected to a waste hopper.

8. A freezing tube filling and capping device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that: The frame is provided with a discharging mechanism, which includes a discharging frame plate fixed to the frame, a discharging chute fixed on the top of the discharging frame plate, and the discharging chute is connected to the end of the turntable base.

9. The freezing tube filling and capping device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The frame is provided with a pipe cover shaking bucket, the pipe cover shaking bucket is connected with one end of the slide rail, and the other end of the slide rail is connected with the pipe cover inlet.

10. The freezing tube filling and capping device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The multi-station turntable mechanism is connected to the tube body shaking bucket through a first slide rail, the frame is provided with a screw cap mechanism, the frame is provided with a parallel tube body shaking bucket, and the outlet of the parallel tube body shaking bucket is located above the tube body shaking bucket.

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