Star wheel structure for filling equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a star wheel structure for filling equipment, and relates to the technical field of pharmaceutical equipment. The star wheel comprises a star wheel body, a plurality of arc-shaped tooth grooves are formed in the circumference of the star wheel body, and the arc-shaped tooth grooves make contact with the outer wall of a medicine bottle; the vacuum chuck is arranged on the inner wall of the arc-shaped tooth groove; the vacuum air source pipeline is arranged in the star wheel body and is connected with the vacuum chuck; the filtering device is arranged at the joint of the vacuum suction cup and the vacuum air source pipeline; according to the star wheel structure, the stability in the bottle transferring process is effectively improved, and shaking of the bottles in the transferring process is reduced, so that the positioning accuracy is improved, shutdown and reworking caused by shaking or inaccurate positioning of the bottles are reduced, the production efficiency is improved, and the extrusion damage and damage risks of the bottles in the handover process are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pharmaceutical equipment, in particular to a star wheel structure for filling equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the pharmaceutical filling process, the star wheel is a crucial component responsible for positioning and transporting medicine bottles. When the filling line begins operation, the star wheel structure uses multiple arc-shaped teeth distributed along its circumference to grip one side of the medicine bottle. Then, a mechanical device rotates the star wheel structure, and during this rotation, the arc-shaped teeth move the medicine bottle to the next station.

[0003] However, the existing star wheel structure only achieves the positioning and transportation of medicine bottles by moving the arc-shaped teeth. It has poor stability during the transfer process and the medicine bottles are prone to shaking during transfer. The bottles may be squeezed or damaged due to inaccurate positioning or shaking during the handover process. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model is to solve the technical problems that the existing star wheel structure only realizes the positioning and transportation of medicine bottles by the shifting of arc-shaped teeth, has poor stability during the transfer process, and the medicine bottles are prone to shaking during the transfer. The bottles may be squeezed or damaged due to inaccurate positioning or shaking during the handover process. The purpose is to provide a star wheel structure for filling equipment, which effectively improves the stability of the bottles during the transfer process, reduces the shaking of the bottles during the transfer process, thereby improving the positioning accuracy, reducing the shutdown and rework caused by bottle shaking or inaccurate positioning, improving production efficiency, and reducing the risk of squeezing and damage to the bottles during the handover.

[0005] The utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A star wheel structure for filling equipment, comprising:

[0007] The star wheel body is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped tooth grooves along its circumference, wherein the arc-shaped tooth grooves are in contact with the outer wall of the medicine bottle;

[0008] A vacuum suction cup is arranged on the inner wall of the arc-shaped tooth groove;

[0009] A vacuum air source pipe is provided inside the star wheel body and connected to the vacuum suction cup;

[0010] The filtering device is arranged at the connection between the vacuum suction cup and the vacuum air source pipeline.

[0011] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the inner wall of the arcuate tooth groove contacts 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the outer wall of the medicine bottle.

[0012] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the vacuum suction cup is arranged at the center of the arc-shaped tooth groove.

[0013] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the vacuum suction cup protrudes 1-2 mm relative to the inner wall of the arc-shaped tooth groove.

[0014] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the vacuum suction cup includes a suction cup body, a suction port and a connecting head. The suction port is arranged at the end of the suction cup body with a larger opening, and the connecting head is arranged at the end of the suction cup body with a smaller opening.

[0015] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the vacuum air source pipe includes a first vacuum air source pipe and a second vacuum air source pipe that are interconnected. The first vacuum air source pipe is connected to the vacuum suction cup, and the second vacuum air source pipe is connected to an external vacuum system.

[0016] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the filtering device adopts a filter net.

[0017] As a further technical solution of the present invention, a plurality of vacuum air source connection holes are provided on the star wheel body.

[0018] As a further technical solution of the present invention, a star wheel base is provided in the middle of the star wheel body.

[0019] As a further technical solution of the present invention, a plurality of fixing holes are provided on the star wheel base.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. The utility model sets a vacuum suction cup and uses negative pressure to ensure that the bottle body is firmly attached to the arc-shaped tooth groove. After the vacuum suction cup is used to suck the bottle body, there is no need to set up an additional guardrail to protect the bottle, thereby reducing friction and particle generation, effectively improving the stability of the bottle during transfer, reducing the shaking of the bottle during transfer, thereby improving positioning accuracy, reducing downtime and rework caused by bottle shaking or inaccurate positioning, and improving production efficiency; at the same time, the improved stability also reduces the risk of squeeze and damage to the bottle during transfer.

[0022] 2. The utility model adds a filter at the connection between the vacuum suction cup and the vacuum air source pipe. By setting the filter, it can effectively prevent powder or foreign matter from entering the vacuum air source pipe, avoid pipe blockage, keep the vacuum system unobstructed, and avoid affecting work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, constitute a part of this application, and do not constitute a limitation of the embodiments of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a top view of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Middle AA section view;

[0027] Figure 4 This is the main view of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the suction cup.

[0029] Markings and corresponding parts names in the accompanying drawings:

[0030] 1-star wheel body, 101-arc-shaped tooth groove, 102-vacuum air source connection hole, 2-star wheel base, 201-fixing hole, 3-vacuum suction cup, 301-suction cup body, 302-adsorption port, 303-connector, 4-filter structure, 5-vacuum air source pipeline, 501-first vacuum air source pipeline, 502-second vacuum air source pipeline. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with embodiments and drawings. The schematic implementation methods of the present invention and their descriptions are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0032] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that these specific details are not necessarily required to practice the present invention. In other embodiments, well-known structures, circuits, materials, or methods are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the present invention.

[0033] Throughout this specification, references to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "an example," or "an example" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the phrases "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "an example," or "an example" appearing in various places throughout this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. In addition, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in one or more embodiments or examples in any suitable combination and / or subcombination. Furthermore, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the figures provided herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily drawn to scale. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, the indicated orientation or position relationship is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or is the orientation or position relationship in which the product of the application is usually placed when in use, or is the orientation or position relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0035] At the same time, the terms "dispose," "assemble," "connect," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediary, or internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0036] Example

[0037] This embodiment provides a star wheel structure for a filling device, such as Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, it includes a star wheel body 1, a vacuum suction cup 3, a vacuum air source pipe 5 and a filtering device.

[0038] See also Figure 1 and 2 A plurality of arcuate tooth grooves 101 are provided along the circumferential direction of the star wheel body 1, and the arcuate tooth grooves 101 are in contact with the outer wall of the medicine bottle; specifically, the inner wall of the arcuate tooth groove 101 is in contact with 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the outer wall of the medicine bottle, which can significantly improve the stability of the medicine bottle during transfer.

[0039] See also Figure 1 and 2 The vacuum suction cup 3 is arranged on the inner wall of the arc-shaped tooth groove 101; preferably, the vacuum suction cup 3 is arranged at the center of the arc-shaped tooth groove 101, and the vacuum suction cup 3 protrudes 1-2 mm relative to the inner wall of the arc-shaped tooth groove 101. By setting the vacuum suction cup 3 to protrude 1-2 mm relative to the inner wall of the arc-shaped tooth groove 101, it can be ensured that the suction cup is in effective contact with the bottle body. After the bottle body contacts the suction cup, the vacuum system is immediately started, and the negative pressure is used to firmly fit the bottle body in the arc-shaped tooth groove 101. After the vacuum suction cup 3 is used to suck the bottle body, there is no need to set up an additional guardrail to protect the bottle, thereby reducing friction and particle generation.

[0040] See also Figure 3 and 5The vacuum suction cup 3 includes a suction cup body 301, a suction port 302, and a connector 303. The suction port 302 is located at the end of the suction cup body 301 with a larger opening, and the connector 303 is located at the end of the suction cup body 301 with a smaller opening. The suction port 302 of the vacuum suction cup 3 can fit the bottle body and be sucked together by vacuum negative pressure. The connector 303 is conveniently connected to the vacuum air source pipe 5.

[0041] See also Figure 3 The vacuum air source pipe 5 is disposed within the star wheel body 1 and connected to the vacuum suction cup 3. Specifically, the vacuum air source pipe 5 includes a first vacuum air source pipe 501 and a second vacuum air source pipe 502, which are interconnected. The first vacuum air source pipe 501 is connected to the vacuum suction cup 3, and the second vacuum air source pipe 502 is connected to the external vacuum system. The vacuum air source pipe 5 facilitates the connection between the vacuum suction cup 3 and the vacuum system, achieving negative pressure suction on the bottle, ensuring greater stability during the transfer process.

[0042] See also Figure 3 and 4 The filter device is provided at the connection between the vacuum cup 3 and the vacuum air source pipe 5. The filter device adopts a filter screen. By adding the filter screen, it can effectively prevent powder or foreign matter from entering the vacuum air source pipe 5, avoid pipe blockage, keep the vacuum system unobstructed, and avoid affecting work efficiency.

[0043] See also Figure 1 and 2 The star wheel body 1 is provided with a plurality of vacuum air source connection holes 102 , and the vacuum air source connection holes 102 are provided to facilitate the connection between the external vacuum system and the vacuum air source pipe 5 inside the star wheel body 1 .

[0044] A star wheel base 2 is provided in the middle of the star wheel body 1, and a plurality of fixing holes 201 are opened on the star wheel base 2. The setting of the star wheel base 2 facilitates connection with other mechanisms, and the setting of the fixing holes 201 facilitates bolts, screws and other fixing parts to achieve connection and fixation with other mechanisms.

[0045] The utility model provides a vacuum suction cup 3 and utilizes negative pressure to ensure that the bottle body is firmly attached to the arc-shaped tooth groove 101. After the vacuum suction cup 3 is used to suck the bottle body, there is no need to set up an additional guardrail to protect the bottle, thereby reducing friction and particle generation, effectively improving the stability of the bottle during transfer, reducing the shaking of the bottle during transfer, thereby improving positioning accuracy, reducing downtime and rework caused by bottle shaking or inaccurate positioning, and improving production efficiency; at the same time, the improved stability also reduces the risk of squeeze and damage to the bottle during transfer.

[0046] Finally, it should be noted that the above specific embodiments are only used to explain in detail the purpose, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present invention. It should be understood that the above is only a specific implementation method of the present invention and is not used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above specific embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that it is still possible to modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments, or to replace or improve some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and they should all be included in the scope of the claims and description of the present invention.

Claims

1. A star wheel structure for filling equipment, characterized in that: include: The star wheel body (1) is provided with a plurality of arc-shaped tooth grooves (101) along the circumference, wherein the arc-shaped tooth grooves (101) are in contact with the outer wall of the medicine bottle; A vacuum suction cup (3) is arranged on the inner wall of the arc-shaped tooth groove (101); A vacuum air source pipe (5) is arranged inside the star wheel body (1) and connected to the vacuum suction cup (3); The filtering device is arranged at the connection between the vacuum suction cup (3) and the vacuum air source pipe (5).

2. A star wheel structure for filling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the arc-shaped tooth groove (101) contacts 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the outer wall of the medicine bottle.

3. The star wheel structure for filling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vacuum suction cup (3) is arranged at the center of the arc-shaped tooth groove (101).

4. The star wheel structure for filling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vacuum suction cup (3) protrudes 1-2 mm relative to the inner wall of the arc-shaped tooth groove (101).

5. The star wheel structure for filling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vacuum suction cup (3) comprises a suction cup body (301), a suction port (302) and a connector (303), wherein the suction port (302) is arranged at an end of the suction cup body (301) with a larger opening, and the connector (303) is arranged at an end of the suction cup body (301) with a smaller opening.

6. The star wheel structure for filling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vacuum air source pipe (5) comprises a first vacuum air source pipe (501) and a second vacuum air source pipe (502) which are connected to each other, wherein the first vacuum air source pipe (501) is connected to the vacuum suction cup (3), and the second vacuum air source pipe (502) is connected to an external vacuum system.

7. The star wheel structure for filling equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filtering device adopts a filter mesh.

8. A star wheel structure for filling equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The star wheel body (1) is provided with a plurality of vacuum air source connection holes (102).

9. The star wheel structure for filling equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: A star wheel base (2) is provided in the middle of the star wheel body (1).

10. The star wheel structure for filling equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: The star wheel base (2) is provided with a plurality of fixing holes (201).

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