Capsule feeding machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a capsule feeding machine, which belongs to the field of medicine production and comprises a machine body, a feeding barrel is arranged in the machine body, a feeding pipe is connected below the feeding barrel, a connecting pipe is arranged at the connecting part of the feeding pipe and the feeding barrel, the connecting pipe is detachably connected with the feeding barrel, and the connecting pipe is detachably connected with the feeding pipe. A protruding block is arranged in the middle of the connecting pipe, a through hole is formed in one end of the protruding block and connected with a vacuum generator, and the vacuum generator is used for stably inputting capsules into the feeding pipe. And the vacuum generator on the connecting pipe is used as a device for pushing capsules to be fed, so that the stability in the capsule feeding process is greatly improved, and the loss rate in the capsule feeding process is effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of medicine production, in particular to a capsule feeding machine. Background Art

[0002] Capsule loader is a device used to transport capsules to the production line in pharmaceutical production.

[0003] The Chinese utility model patent with publication number "CN218579041U" discloses an empty capsule loading machine, including a loading hopper, a conveying pipe, a dropping hopper and a conveying air source mechanism. The inlet of the conveying pipe is connected to the loading hopper, and the outlet of the conveying pipe is connected to the dropping hopper. The conveying air source mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the conveying pipe and blows air to the outlet of the conveying pipe. The turning point of the conveying pipe is a bend pipe, and a docking port is provided on the side wall of the dropping hopper. The output section of the conveying pipe is connected to the docking port, and the extension direction of the output section of the conveying pipe is parallel to the radial direction of the transverse cross-section of the dropping hopper and does not overlap.

[0004] However, the above empty capsule loading machine still has the following problems:

[0005] 1. The air source mechanism uses a blowing method to load empty capsules. Since the blower generates heat when running for a long time, the temperature of the pharmaceutical workshop rises, which affects the filled drugs.

[0006] Second, there is a drop length between the upper hopper and the conveying pipe, so when the capsule falls into the conveying pipe, it will be impacted and the capsule cap and capsule body will be easily separated.

[0007] 3. The bottom uses traditional universal wheels to move the loader. When the machine needs to be parked at a specified location, additional tools are required, which greatly increases the complexity of the machine. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a capsule loading machine to solve the above problems existing in the prior art.

[0009] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a capsule feeding machine, including a machine body, a feeding barrel is provided inside the machine body, a feeding tube is connected below the feeding barrel, a connecting tube is provided at the connecting part of the feeding tube and the feeding barrel, the connecting tube and the feeding barrel are detachably connected, the connecting tube and the feeding tube are detachably connected, a spiral sheet is provided in the middle of the connecting tube, the outer periphery of the spiral sheet is tightly connected to the inner periphery of the connecting tube and is spirally arranged on the inner periphery of the connecting tube, a protrusion is provided in the middle of the connecting tube, a through hole is opened at one end of the protrusion, a vacuum generator is connected to the through hole, and the vacuum generator is used to stably input the capsule into the feeding tube.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution: by using a vacuum generator as the feeding device of the feeding machine, when the capsule enters the machine through the feeding barrel, it first spirally slides down from the feeding barrel into the spiral piece in the connecting tube, effectively preventing the loss of the capsule caused by the impact of free fall, and then the vacuum generator blows the capsule on the spiral piece and transports it to the feeding tube for loading, which can ensure the stability of the capsule during the transportation process, and the vacuum generator does not generate heat and affect the filled medicine, effectively reducing the unqualified rate of the capsule. At the same time, the feeding machine adopts a modular design and detachable connection, which makes the installation, disassembly and maintenance of the equipment convenient and quick, which helps to reduce maintenance time and cost, and the vacuum generator does not produce high-frequency vibration, which can reduce noise pollution.

[0011] The above-mentioned capsule feeding machine can be further configured as follows: the feeding barrel is divided into a cylindrical feeding barrel and a conical feeding barrel, the diameters of the cylindrical feeding barrel and the conical feeding barrel are the same, the cylindrical feeding barrel and the conical feeding barrel are fixedly connected, and a feeding fixed tube is provided at the conical top of the conical feeding barrel. The cylindrical feeding barrel, the conical feeding barrel and the feeding fixed tube are connected to each other, and the feeding fixed tube and the connecting tube are detachably connected.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution: the fixed connection between the cylindrical feeding barrel and the conical feeding barrel ensures the continuity of the feeding process, reduces production interruptions, and thus improves production efficiency; the design of the conical top of the conical feeding barrel helps to more accurately control the flow direction and speed of the capsules, reduces the confusion and accumulation of capsules during the feeding process, improves the stability and accuracy of feeding, helps to reduce the waste of capsules caused by improper operation or unreasonable equipment design, improves the utilization rate of materials, and at the same time enhances the flexibility and adaptability of the equipment.

[0013] The capsule loader can be further configured as follows: a fixed plate is provided in the middle of the machine body, a fixed opening is provided in the middle of the fixed plate, and the bottom of the feed barrel is fixedly connected to the fixed opening.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution: the setting of the fixed plate and the fixed connection between the bottom of the feed barrel and the fixed opening ensure the stability of the feed barrel in the machine body, reduce the displacement caused by equipment vibration or improper operation, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the entire loading process, and at the same time simplifies the installation and maintenance process of the feed barrel, reduces the maintenance difficulty and time cost, and makes the operation and maintenance of the equipment more convenient.

[0015] The above-mentioned capsule loader can be further configured as follows: a number of mounting holes are opened under the machine body, and a movable fixing device is provided in the mounting hole. The movable fixing device includes a universal wheel for all-round movement and a fixing device for fixing and integrated with the universal wheel. The fixing device includes a fixed column, a telescopic rod that is against the fixed column, and an adjusting gear provided on the telescopic rod. The fixing device raises and lowers the height of the fixed column by rotating the adjusting gear so that the universal wheel is lifted off or contacts the ground.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution: compared with the traditional universal wheel fixing method, a mobile fixing device set up on the same day as the universal wheel is adopted, which improves the reusability of the device. When the machine needs to be kept in a specified position, the adjusting gear is rotated to adjust the exposed length of the fixing column so that the universal wheel is separated from the ground, allowing the machine to stay in the specified position; when the machine needs to be moved, the adjusting gear is rotated in the opposite direction to shorten the exposed length of the fixing column, so that the universal wheel contacts the ground again and the machine can be pushed to move, which greatly improves the convenience of moving and fixing the machine.

[0017] The above-mentioned capsule loader can be further configured as follows: a fixed block is provided on the outer periphery of the feeding fixed tube, the fixed block is divided into a mounting block and a hinge block, the mounting block is provided with a plurality of longitudinally arranged first mounting through holes, and the fixed plate is provided with a plurality of second mounting through holes corresponding to the mounting through holes, the fixed block is fixed to the bottom of the fixed plate through the first mounting through holes and the second mounting through holes, the hinge block is provided with a plurality of hinge through holes, and the hinge block is hingedly fixed to the fixed block through the hinge through holes.

[0018] By adopting this technical solution, the mounting block and hinge block allow the loading tube to be flexibly fixed beneath the fixed plate. This design allows for fine-tuning during installation to ensure the correct position and angle of the loading tube. The coordination of the first and second mounting holes, as well as the hinged holes, allows for precise positioning of the mounting block and hinged block, helping to ensure the stability of the loading tube and the accuracy of the loading process. The combined use of the mounting block and hinged block strengthens the connection between the loading tube and the fixed plate, thereby improving the structural stability of the entire loading machine.

[0019] The present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the entire machine of the present utility model

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the feeding part of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feed barrel of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the connecting pipe and the vacuum generator of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connecting pipe of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a fixing plate of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the body of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the mobile fixing device of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 10 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the mobile fixing device of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of a fixing block of the present utility model;

[0031] Label annotation: body 1, fixed plate 11, fixed opening 111, second mounting through hole 112, mounting hole 12, feed barrel 2, cylindrical feed barrel 21, conical feed barrel 22, feeding fixed tube 23, fixed block 24, mounting block 241, hinged block 242, first mounting through hole 243, hinged through hole 244, feeding tube 3, connecting tube 4, protrusion 41, through hole 42, spiral piece 43, vacuum generator 5, mobile fixing device 6, universal wheel 61, fixing device 62, fixed column 621, telescopic rod 622, adjusting gear 623. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 11The capsule feeding machine shown includes a body 1, a feeding barrel 2 is provided inside the body 1, a feeding tube 3 is connected to the bottom of the feeding barrel 2, a connecting tube 4 is provided at the connecting part of the feeding tube 3 and the feeding barrel 2, the connecting tube 4 is detachably connected to the feeding barrel 2, the connecting tube 4 is detachably connected to the feeding tube 3, a spiral piece 43 is provided in the middle of the connecting tube 4, the outer periphery of the spiral piece 43 is tightly connected to the inner periphery of the connecting tube 4 and is spirally arranged on the inner periphery of the connecting tube 4, a protrusion 41 is provided in the middle of the connecting tube 4, a through hole 42 is opened at one end of the protrusion 41, and a vacuum generator 5 is connected to the through hole 42, and the vacuum generator 5 is used to stably input capsules into the feeding tube 3. By adopting the vacuum generator 5 as the feeding device of the feeding machine, after the capsule enters the machine through the feeding barrel 2, it first enters the spiral piece 43 in the connecting tube 4 from the feeding barrel 2 and spirally slides down, effectively preventing the capsule loss caused by the impact of free fall. The vacuum generator 5 transports the capsule in the feeding barrel 2 to the feeding tube 3 for loading, which can ensure the stability of the capsule during the transportation process. The vacuum generator 5 does not generate heat and affect the filled medicine, effectively reducing the unqualified rate of the capsule. At the same time, the feeding machine adopts a modular design and detachable connection, which makes the installation, disassembly and maintenance of the equipment convenient and quick, helping to reduce maintenance time and cost. In addition, the vacuum generator 5 does not produce high-frequency vibration, which can reduce noise pollution.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 4 The feed barrel 2 shown is divided into a cylindrical feed barrel 21 and a conical feed barrel 22. The cylindrical feed barrel 21 and the conical feed barrel 22 have the same diameter and are fixedly connected to each other. A loading fixed pipe 23 is provided at the conical top of the conical feed barrel 22. The cylindrical feed barrel 21, the conical feed barrel 22, and the loading fixed pipe 23 are connected to each other, and the loading fixed pipe 23 is detachably connected to the connecting pipe 4. The fixed connection between the cylindrical feed barrel 21 and the conical feed barrel 22 ensures the continuity of the feeding process, reduces production interruptions, and thus improves production efficiency. The design of the conical top of the conical feed barrel 22 helps to more accurately control the flow direction and speed of the capsules, reduces the confusion and accumulation of capsules during the feeding process, improves the stability and accuracy of the feeding, helps to reduce the waste of capsules caused by improper operation or unreasonable equipment design, improves the utilization rate of materials, and enhances the flexibility and adaptability of the equipment.

[0035] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 7The central portion of the machine body 1 is provided with a fixed plate 11, with a fixed opening 111 defined in the central portion of the fixed plate 11. The bottom of the feed barrel 2 is fixedly connected to the fixed opening 111. The provision of the fixed plate 11 and the fixed connection between the bottom of the feed barrel 2 and the fixed opening 111 ensure the stability of the feed barrel 2 within the machine body 1, reducing displacement due to vibration or improper operation of the equipment, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the entire loading process. It also simplifies the installation and maintenance of the feed barrel 2, reduces the difficulty and time cost of maintenance, and makes the operation and maintenance of the equipment more convenient.

[0036] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figures 8 to 10 A plurality of mounting holes 12 are provided at the bottom of the body 1 shown, and a movable fixing device 626 is provided in the mounting hole 12. The movable fixing device 626 includes a universal wheel 61 for all-round movement and a fixing device 62 for fixing and integrally provided with the universal wheel 61. The fixing device 62 includes a fixing column 621, a telescopic rod 622 abutting against the fixing column 621, and an adjusting gear 623 provided on the telescopic rod 622. The fixing device 62 raises and lowers the fixing column 621 by rotating the adjusting gear 623 so that the universal wheel 61 is lifted off or contacts the ground. Compared with the traditional fixing method of the universal wheel 61, the mobile fixing device 626 set on the same day as the universal wheel 61 improves the reusability of the device. When the machine needs to be kept at a specified position, the adjusting gear 623 is rotated to adjust the exposed length of the fixing column 621 so that the universal wheel 61 is separated from the ground, allowing the machine to stay at the specified position; when the machine needs to be moved, the adjusting gear 623 is rotated in the opposite direction to shorten the exposed length of the fixing column 621, so that the universal wheel 61 contacts the ground again and the machine can be pushed to move, which greatly improves the convenience of moving and fixing the machine.

[0037] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 11The illustrated feeding fixed tube 23 is provided with a fixing block 24 on its outer periphery. The fixing block 24 is divided into a mounting block 241 and an articulating block 242. The mounting block 241 defines a plurality of longitudinally arranged first mounting holes 243. The fixing plate 11 is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes 112 corresponding to the first mounting holes. The fixing block 24 is fixed to the bottom of the fixing plate 11 through the first mounting holes 243 and the second mounting holes 112. The articulating block 242 defines a plurality of articulating holes 244, through which the articulating block 242 is articulated and fixed to the fixing block 24. The mounting block 241 and the articulating block 242 allow the feeding fixed tube 23 to be flexibly fixed to the bottom of the fixing plate 11. This design allows for fine-tuning during installation to ensure the correct position and angle of the feeding fixed tube 23. The coordination of first mounting hole 243 with second mounting hole 112, along with hinged hole 244, allows for precise positioning of fixed block 24 and hinged block 242, helping to ensure the stability of loading fixed tube 23 and the accuracy of the loading process. The coordinated use of fixed block 24 and hinged block 242 strengthens the connection between loading fixed tube 23 and fixed plate 11, thereby improving the structural stability of the entire loading machine.

[0038] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods 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 concept of the present invention, and all such variations and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A capsule feeding machine, comprising a machine body, a feeding cylinder provided inside the machine body, a feeding tube connected below the feeding cylinder, characterized in that: The connection part between the feeding tube and the feeding barrel is provided with a connecting tube, and the connecting tube is detachably connected to the feeding barrel. The connecting tube is detachably connected to the feeding tube, and a spiral piece is provided in the middle of the connecting tube. The outer periphery of the spiral piece is tightly connected to the inner periphery of the connecting tube and is spirally arranged on the inner periphery of the connecting tube. A protrusion is provided in the middle of the connecting tube, and a through hole is opened at one end of the protrusion. The through hole is connected to a vacuum generator, and the vacuum generator is used to stably input the capsule into the feeding tube.

2. The capsule loading machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed barrel is divided into a cylindrical feed barrel and a conical feed barrel. The cylindrical feed barrel and the conical feed barrel have the same diameter. The cylindrical feed barrel and the conical feed barrel are fixedly connected. A feeding fixed tube is provided at the conical top of the conical feed barrel. The cylindrical feed barrel, the conical feed barrel and the feeding fixed tube are connected to each other, and the feeding fixed tube is detachably connected to the connecting tube.

3. The capsule loading machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A fixing plate is provided in the middle of the machine body, a fixing opening is opened in the middle of the fixing plate, and the bottom of the feeding barrel is fixedly connected to the fixing opening.

4. The capsule loading machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: Several mounting holes are provided under the machine body, and a movable fixing device is provided in the mounting holes. The movable fixing device includes a universal wheel for all-round movement and a fixing device for fixing and integrated with the universal wheel. The fixing device includes a fixing column, a telescopic rod abutting the fixing column, and an adjusting gear provided on the telescopic rod. The fixing device raises and lowers the height of the fixing column by rotating the adjusting gear so that the universal wheel is lifted off or contacts the ground.

5. The capsule loading machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A fixing block is provided on the outer periphery of the feeding fixed tube, and the fixing block is divided into a mounting block and a hinge block. The mounting block is provided with a plurality of longitudinally arranged first mounting through holes, and the fixing plate is provided with a plurality of second mounting through holes corresponding to the mounting through holes. The fixing block is fixed to the bottom of the fixing plate through the first mounting through holes and the second mounting through holes. The hinge block is provided with a plurality of hinge through holes, and the hinge block is hingedly fixed to the fixing block through the hinge through holes.

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