Sterile pipe connecting machine facilitating clamping and centering

The pneumatic clamping finger design of the clamping mechanism realizes automatic centering and rapid connection of PVC pipes, solves the problems of low efficiency and low precision of existing pipe connection machines, and improves the reliability and applicability of aseptic connection.

CN223370149UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-23HANGZHOU HUIDING BIOLOGICAL INSTR EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422644572.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-30
Publication Date
2025-09-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-30

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Technical Problem

Existing pipe joining machines have low efficiency and low precision when centering PVC pipes, and the traditional needle puncture method is difficult to maintain under sterile conditions, which affects the quality of heating and welding of PVC pipes.

Method used

A clamping mechanism including pneumatic grippers was designed. The movable and fixed pneumatic grippers automatically align and grip the PVC pipe. The linear module was used to automatically center the PVC pipe. Combined with the control of the air source triplex and solenoid valve, automatic centering and quick connection were achieved.

Benefits of technology

The centering efficiency and accuracy of PVC pipes are improved, and the device is applicable to different types of PVC pipes, thereby enhancing the applicability of the device and the reliability of aseptic connection.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a sterile pipe connecting machine convenient for clamping and centering, and relates to the technical field of pipe connecting machines. Comprising a pipe connecting machine body, an operation panel is embedded in the front side of the pipe connecting machine body, a clamping mechanism is installed on the table top of the pipe connecting machine body, and the clamping mechanism comprises a base, a cover cap, a linear module, a movable pneumatic clamping finger, a fixing block, a guide rod, a fixed pneumatic clamping finger and a semicircular clamping block. According to the sterile pipe connecting machine facilitating clamping and centering, due to the design of the pneumatic clamping fingers, automatic alignment can be achieved in the grabbing process, the automatic centering function is achieved, two PVC pipes are placed in semicircular clamping blocks of the movable pneumatic clamping fingers and semicircular clamping blocks of the fixed pneumatic clamping fingers correspondingly to be clamped and fixed, and after the two PVC pipes are placed well, the PVC pipes can be clamped and centered conveniently. The movable pneumatic clamping fingers are driven by the linear module to move towards the fixed pneumatic clamping fingers, so that the two PVC pipes are quickly centered and jointed, the centering efficiency of the PVC pipes is improved, the PVC pipes of different models can be clamped, and the applicability of the device is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pipe connecting machines, in particular to a sterile pipe connecting machine that is convenient for clamping and centering. Background Art

[0002] When connecting the tubes of blood collection bags and blood component bags, or when performing operations such as component separation, component mixing, and sampling in biopharmaceuticals, the tubes must be connected aseptically. The traditional acupuncture method has many defects. The sterile tube connection machine is a medical device that connects two PVC pipes in a contaminated environment and maintains the sterile conditions of the connectors. Therefore, the sterile tube connection machine is now used to replace the traditional acupuncture method.

[0003] When the existing pipe joining machine is used, the two PVC pipes need to be manually aligned before heating and welding. Manual alignment is not only inefficient but also has low accuracy. At the same time, the pipe joining machine does not fix the PVC pipe well, and the PVC pipe is prone to deviation, which affects the quality of the PVC pipe heating and welding. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a sterile pipe connecting machine which is convenient for clamping and centering, so as to solve the problems in the background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a sterile pipe connecting machine that is convenient for clamping and centering, comprising a pipe connecting machine body, an operation panel being embedded in the front side of the pipe connecting machine body, and a clamping mechanism being installed on the table of the pipe connecting machine body; the clamping mechanism comprises a base, a cover, a linear module, a movable pneumatic clamping finger, a fixed block, a guide rod, a fixed pneumatic clamping finger and a semicircular clamping block, the cover is hinged to the base by a hinge, the linear module is installed in the base, the movable pneumatic clamping finger is installed on the slide of the linear module, the fixed block is fixed in the base, one end of the guide rod is embedded in the fixed block, and the other end thereof is movably sleeved on the slide of the linear module, the fixed pneumatic clamping finger is installed on the fixed block, and the semicircular clamping block is located above the base and is respectively installed on the two clamping arms of the movable pneumatic clamping finger and the fixed pneumatic clamping finger.

[0006] Furthermore, an air source triplex and an electromagnetic valve are respectively installed in the body of the takeover machine, and the air source triplex is connected to the electromagnetic valve through an air connecting hose, and the electromagnetic valve is electrically connected to the operation panel.

[0007] Furthermore, a quick connector is installed on the rear side wall of the takeover machine body, and the quick connector is connected to the air source triplex through an air connection hose.

[0008] Furthermore, the movable pneumatic gripping fingers and the fixed pneumatic gripping fingers are respectively connected to the solenoid valve via air connection hoses, and the linear module is electrically connected to the operation panel via a wire.

[0009] Furthermore, a circular slot is provided on the upper portion of the base, and is connected to the cover via the circular slot.

[0010] Furthermore, a strip hole is provided on the upper portion of the base, and the two clamping arms of the movable pneumatic clamping finger extend upward from the strip hole. The movable pneumatic clamping finger and the fixed pneumatic clamping finger are located on the same center line.

[0011] Compared with the existing technology, the present invention provides a sterile pipe connection machine that is convenient for clamping and centering, and has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] The aseptic tube pipe machine, which is convenient for clamping and centering, has a pneumatic clamping finger design that enables it to automatically align during the grasping process and has an automatic centering function. Two PVC tubes are placed in the semicircular clamping blocks of the movable pneumatic clamping finger and the fixed pneumatic clamping finger respectively for clamping and fixing. After placement, the movable pneumatic clamping finger is driven to move toward the fixed pneumatic clamping finger by the linear module, so that the two PVC tubes are quickly aligned and connected. This not only improves the centering efficiency of the PVC tube, but also can clamp PVC tubes of different models, thereby improving the applicability of the device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 It is a side view of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the clamping mechanism of the present utility model.

[0016] In the figure: 1. Take-over machine body; 2. Operation panel; 3. Clamping mechanism; 31. Base; 32. Cover; 33. Linear module; 34. Movable pneumatic gripper; 35. Fixed block; 36. Guide rod; 37. Fixed pneumatic gripper; 38. Semicircular clamping block; 39. Reciprocating slot; 310. Strip hole; 4. Air source triplex; 5. Solenoid valve; 6. Quick connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. 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.

[0018] See also Figure 1-Figure 3 The utility model discloses a sterile pipe connecting machine for convenient clamping and centering, comprising a pipe connecting machine body 1, an operation panel 2 embedded in the front side of the pipe connecting machine body 1, a clamping mechanism 3 installed on the table of the pipe connecting machine body 1, and a pneumatic clamping finger design that enables it to automatically align during the grasping process, with an automatic centering function, two PVC pipes are respectively placed in the semicircular clamping blocks 38 of the movable pneumatic clamping finger 34 and the fixed pneumatic clamping finger 37 for clamping and fixing. After placement, the movable pneumatic clamping finger 34 is driven to move toward the fixed pneumatic clamping finger 37 by the linear module 33, so that the two PVC pipes are quickly centered and joined, which not only improves the centering efficiency of the PVC pipe, but also can clamp PVC pipes of different models, thereby improving the applicability of the device.

[0019] The clamping mechanism 3 includes a base 31, a cover 32, a linear module 33, a movable pneumatic clamping finger 34, a fixed block 35, a guide rod 36, a fixed pneumatic clamping finger 37 and a semicircular clamping block 38. The cover 32 is hinged to the base 31, the linear module 33 is installed in the base 31, the movable pneumatic clamping finger 34 is installed on the slide of the linear module 33, the fixed block 35 is fixed in the base 31, one end of the guide rod 36 is embedded in the fixed block 35, and the other end thereof is movably sleeved on the slide of the linear module 33, the fixed pneumatic clamping finger 37 is installed on the fixed block 35, and the semicircular clamping block 38 is located above the base 31 and is respectively installed on the two clamping arms of the movable pneumatic clamping finger 34 and the fixed pneumatic clamping finger 37.

[0020] Specifically, an air source triplex 4 and a solenoid valve 5 are respectively installed in the takeover machine body 1 , and the air source triplex 4 is connected to the solenoid valve 5 through an air connection hose, and the solenoid valve 5 is electrically connected to the operation panel 2 .

[0021] In this embodiment, the air source triplex 4 is an important component in the pneumatic system, mainly used for filtering, pressure regulating and lubricating the air source to ensure the normal operation and reliability of the pneumatic system. The solenoid valve 5 is mainly used in the pneumatic system to control the on and off of the airflow and the change of direction. The solenoid valve 5 drives the valve core to move through the electromagnetic force generated by the electromagnetic coil, thereby realizing the connection, cutoff or change of flow direction of the airflow.

[0022] Specifically, a quick connector 6 is installed on the rear side wall of the takeover machine body 1, and the quick connector 6 is connected to the air source triplex 4 through an air connection hose.

[0023] In this embodiment, the quick connector 6 is mainly used to realize the rapid connection and disconnection of the pipeline, which can be completed without tools and is suitable for working environments that require frequent assembly and disassembly.

[0024] Specifically, the movable pneumatic gripping finger 34 and the fixed pneumatic gripping finger 37 are respectively connected to the solenoid valve 5 through air connection hoses, and the linear module 33 is electrically connected to the operation panel 2 through a wire.

[0025] In this embodiment, the pneumatic gripper, also known as the pneumatic claw or pneumatic gripper, is an actuator that uses compressed air as power to clamp or grasp workpieces. The pneumatic gripper usually adopts a double-acting structure design and can achieve two-way grasping. Its internal structure includes hyperbolas, rollers, ring grooves, ear shafts and other components. These design elements work together to enable the pneumatic gripper to automatically align during the grasping process and have high complex precision. After the movable pneumatic gripper 34 and the fixed pneumatic gripper 37 are connected to the air source, they are controlled by the cooperation of the solenoid valve 5 and the operation panel 2.

[0026] Specifically, a circular slot 39 is provided on the upper portion of the base 31 , and the base 31 is connected to the cover 32 via the circular slot 39 .

[0027] In this embodiment, the circular slot 39 is an assembly structure, and when the cover 32 is closed, it can maintain connectivity with the base 31.

[0028] Specifically, a strip hole 310 is provided on the upper portion of the base 31 , and two clamping arms of the movable pneumatic clamping finger 34 extend upward from the strip hole 310 . The movable pneumatic clamping finger 34 and the fixed pneumatic clamping finger 37 are located on the same center line.

[0029] In this embodiment, the strip hole 310 is a clearance structure to facilitate the two clamping arms of the movable pneumatic clamping finger 34 to pass upward. When assembling the movable pneumatic clamping finger 34 and the fixed pneumatic clamping finger 37, it is necessary to ensure that the centers of the clamping arms of the two are located on the same center line.

[0030] During use, the design of the pneumatic clamping fingers enables them to automatically align during the grasping process and has an automatic centering function. The two PVC pipes are respectively placed in the semicircular clamping blocks 38 of the movable pneumatic clamping fingers 34 and the fixed pneumatic clamping fingers 37 for clamping and fixing. After placement, the movable pneumatic clamping fingers 34 are driven by the linear module 33 to move toward the fixed pneumatic clamping fingers 37, so that the two PVC pipes are quickly centered and joined. This not only improves the centering efficiency of the PVC pipes, but also can clamp PVC pipes of different models, thereby improving the applicability of the device.

[0031] In summary, the sterile pipe connecting machine that is convenient for clamping and centering has a pneumatic clamping finger design that enables it to automatically align during the grasping process and has an automatic centering function. The two PVC pipes are respectively placed in the semicircular clamping blocks 38 of the movable pneumatic clamping finger 34 and the fixed pneumatic clamping finger 37 for clamping and fixing. After placement, the movable pneumatic clamping finger 34 is driven to move toward the fixed pneumatic clamping finger 37 by the linear module 33, so that the two PVC pipes are quickly centered and joined, which not only improves the centering efficiency of the PVC pipe, but also can clamp PVC pipes of different models, thereby improving the applicability of the device.

[0032] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sterile pipe-jointing machine that is convenient for clamping and centering, comprising a pipe-jointing machine body (1), characterized in that: An operating panel (2) is embedded on the front side of the take-over machine body (1), and a clamping mechanism (3) is installed on the table of the take-over machine body (1); The clamping mechanism (3) comprises a base (31), a cover (32), a linear module (33), a movable pneumatic clamping finger (34), a fixed block (35), a guide rod (36), a fixed pneumatic clamping finger (37) and a semicircular clamping block (38), wherein the cover (32) is hinged to the base (31) through a hinge, the linear module (33) is installed in the base (31), and the movable pneumatic clamping finger (34) is installed on the linear module (33). On the slide, the fixed block (35) is fixed in the base (31), one end of the guide rod (36) is embedded in the fixed block (35), and the other end thereof is movably sleeved on the slide of the linear module (33), the fixed pneumatic clamping finger (37) is installed on the fixed block (35), and the semicircular clamping block (38) is located above the base (31) and is respectively installed on the two clamping arms of the movable pneumatic clamping finger (34) and the fixed pneumatic clamping finger (37).

2. The aseptic pipe connecting machine for convenient clamping and centering according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air source triplex (4) and the electromagnetic valve (5) are respectively installed in the takeover machine body (1), and the air source triplex (4) is connected to the electromagnetic valve (5) through an air connection hose, and the electromagnetic valve (5) is electrically connected to the operation panel (2).

3. The aseptic pipe connecting machine for convenient clamping and centering according to claim 2, characterized in that: A quick connector (6) is installed on the rear side wall of the takeover machine body (1), and the quick connector (6) is connected to the gas source triplex (4) via an air connection hose.

4. The aseptic pipe connecting machine for convenient clamping and centering according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable pneumatic gripping finger (34) and the fixed pneumatic gripping finger (37) are respectively connected to the electromagnetic valve (5) via an air hose, and the linear module (33) is electrically connected to the operation panel (2) via a wire.

5. The aseptic pipe connecting machine for convenient clamping and centering according to claim 1, characterized in that: A circular slot (39) is provided on the upper portion of the base (31), and is connected to the cover (32) via the circular slot (39).

6. The aseptic pipe connecting machine for convenient clamping and centering according to claim 1, characterized in that: A strip hole (310) is provided on the upper portion of the base (31), and two clamping arms of the movable pneumatic clamping finger (34) extend upward from the strip hole (310). The movable pneumatic clamping finger (34) and the fixed pneumatic clamping finger (37) are located on the same center line.