Medicine bottle cap sorting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sorting devices, in particular to a medicine bottle cap sorting device.A grabbing part comprises a supporting assembly, a power assembly, a pneumatic part and a suction cup assembly, when the pneumatic part extends, the suction cup assembly is pressed on medicine bottle caps, negative pressure is formed between the suction cup assembly and the medicine bottle caps, the medicine bottle caps are sucked on the suction cup assembly, and then the medicine bottle caps are sorted. When the pneumatic part pumps air into the suction cup assembly, the negative pressure between the suction cup assembly and the medicine bottle cap disappears, and the medicine bottle cap falls off from the suction cup assembly; when the device sucks the medicine bottle caps, the plugging disc and the boss leave the air holes, the air enters the bottom of the suction cup from the air holes, the space between the bottom of the suction cup and the medicine bottle caps is filled with the air, the negative pressure disappears, the medicine bottle caps fall off from the suction cup and fall into the first storage box or the second storage box below, and sorting of the medicine bottle caps is completed. The third power source is started only when the medicine bottle cap is taken down, the workload of the third power source is reduced, and energy conservation and environment protection are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sorting devices, in particular to a medicine bottle cap sorting device. Background Art

[0002] Medicine bottle caps are a crucial component of pharmaceutical packaging, ensuring the bottle's tight seal and preventing contamination from air, moisture, dust, or microorganisms during storage and transportation. A well-sealed cap maintains the quality and effectiveness of the drug, extending its shelf life. Some caps feature special opening methods or safety latches to prevent children or unauthorized individuals from accidentally taking the drug. This design enhances safety and reduces the likelihood of accidents. The cap fits snugly within the bottle, enhancing the integrity and stability of the packaging. During transportation and storage, the cap prevents leakage due to bottle breakage or deformation, protecting the drug from damage.

[0003] When medicine bottle caps of different sizes are mixed together, they need to be sorted. The robot presses the suction cup on the medicine bottle cap, and then uses a vacuum pump to vacuum the bottom of the suction cup so that the medicine bottle cap is sucked onto the suction cup. The robot arm moves and places medicine bottle caps of different sizes on top of different containers. The vacuum pump stops pumping, and the negative pressure at the bottom of the suction cup disappears. The medicine bottle cap falls off the suction cup and falls into the corresponding container, completing the sorting work. The traditional sorting device needs to continuously vacuum the suction cup to make the medicine bottle cap move with the suction cup, which increases the workload of the vacuum pump and is not conducive to energy saving and environmental protection. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a medicine bottle cap sorting device to solve the problem proposed in the related art that the suction cup needs to be continuously vacuumed in order to move the medicine bottle cap with the suction cup.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned object, according to one aspect of the present invention, a medicine bottle cap sorting device is provided, comprising: a storage unit, the storage unit comprising a storage box group, a support plate, and a scanning unit, the scanning unit being fixedly arranged on both sides of the support plate, the storage box group being located at the ends of both sides of the support plate, for storing sorted medicine bottle caps;

[0006] The conveying part includes a discharge box, a conveyor belt and a drive assembly. The discharge box is fixedly arranged on the upper surface of the top of the support plate and is used to hold the medicine bottle caps that need to be sorted. The conveyor belt is arranged above the support plate and is used to transport the medicine bottle caps. The drive assembly is used to drive the conveyor belt to rotate;

[0007] The grabbing part has several groups, and the grabbing part is respectively located on both sides of the conveyor belt. The scanning part transmits the size information of the medicine bottle caps on the conveyor belt to the grabbing part. The grabbing part lifts the medicine bottle caps of different sizes and puts them into the corresponding storage box group. The grabbing part includes a support assembly, a power assembly, a pneumatic part and a suction cup assembly. When the pneumatic part is extended, the suction cup assembly is pressed on the medicine bottle cap, so that negative pressure is formed between the suction cup assembly and the medicine bottle cap, and the medicine bottle cap is sucked onto the suction cup assembly. When the pneumatic part pumps air into the suction cup assembly, the negative pressure between the suction cup assembly and the medicine bottle cap disappears, and the medicine bottle cap falls off the suction cup assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, the material storage box group includes a first material storage box and a second material storage box, the first material storage box is located at the end of one side of the support plate, and the second material storage box is located at the end of the other side of the support plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the driving assembly includes a driving shaft, a driven shaft and a first power source, the driving shaft is rotatably arranged at the front end of the support plate, the driven shaft is rotatably arranged at the rear end of the support plate, the first power source is fixedly arranged on one side of the driving shaft, and is used to drive the driving shaft to rotate, and the conveyor belt is sleeved on the outer ring of the driving shaft and the driven shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, the support assembly includes a bottom plate, a base and a first support rod, the bottom plate is fixed on one side of the support plate, the base is fixed above the bottom plate, and the first support rod is fixed above the base.

[0011] Furthermore, the power assembly includes a second support rod, a third support rod and a second power source, the second support rod is rotatably arranged at the top of the first support rod, the third support rod is fixedly arranged at the top of the second support rod, and the second power source is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the third support rod, for driving the pneumatic part to move up and down.

[0012] Furthermore, the pneumatic part includes a fourth support rod and a third power source, and the third power source is fixedly arranged on the top of the fourth support rod and is used to pump air into the fourth support rod.

[0013] Furthermore, a first thread is provided at the bottom of the fourth support rod, and a first blocking platform is fixedly provided above the first thread.

[0014] Furthermore, the suction cup assembly includes a connecting ring group and a sealing assembly. The connecting ring group includes a suction cup, a connecting ring and a second thread. The connecting ring is fixed above the suction cup, and the second thread is fixed inside the connecting ring. When the first thread is screwed into the second thread, the pneumatic part and the suction cup assembly are connected.

[0015] Furthermore, the sealing assembly includes a second blocking platform and a sealing portion, the second blocking platform is fixedly arranged at the bottom end inside the connecting ring, and the sealing portion is fixedly arranged at the bottom end inside the second blocking platform.

[0016] Furthermore, the sealing part includes a sealing disk, several air holes and several blocking parts, and the blocking parts are all located below the air holes. The sealing part includes a sealing disk, a connecting block, a boss and several air ports. The sealing disk is fixedly connected to the sealing disk through the connecting block, the boss is fixedly provided on the upper surface of the sealing disk, and the air ports are all provided on the outer ring of the boss.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the suction cup assembly is pressed on the medicine bottle cap, and the air in the contact area between the bottom of the suction cup and the medicine bottle cap is squeezed out to form negative pressure, pressing the medicine bottle cap against the bottom of the suction cup; when the suction cup with the medicine bottle cap is rotated to above the first storage box or the second storage box, the third power source is started, and the third power source pumps air into the fourth support rod, and the air pushes the sealing disk downward through the air vent, causing the sealing disk to rotate outward around the connecting block, and the sealing disk and the boss leave the air vent, and air enters the bottom of the suction cup from the air vent, and air is filled between the bottom of the suction cup and the medicine bottle cap, the negative pressure disappears, and the medicine bottle cap falls off the suction cup and falls into the first storage box or the second storage box below, completing the sorting of the medicine bottle caps. The device does not require additional power in the process of sucking up the medicine bottle caps, and only starts the third power source when removing the medicine bottle caps, thereby reducing the workload of the third power source and being beneficial to energy saving and environmental protection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an overall schematic diagram of the sorting unit of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is an overall schematic diagram of the grabbing portion of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the grabbing part of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the sealing part of the utility model.

[0024] Illustration:

[0025] 1. Conveying unit; 11. Discharging box; 12. Conveyor belt; 13. Driving shaft; 14. Driven shaft; 15. First power source;

[0026] 2. Storage unit; 21. First storage box; 22. Second storage box; 23. Support plate; 24. Scanning unit;

[0027] 3. Gripping part; 31. Bottom plate; 32. Base; 33. First support rod; 34. Second support rod; 35. Third support rod; 36. Second power source; 37. Pneumatic part; 38. Suction cup assembly; 371. Fourth support rod; 372. Third power source; 373. First blocking platform; 374. First thread; 381. Suction cup; 382. Connecting ring; 383. Second thread; 384. Second blocking platform; 385. Sealing part; 3851. Sealing disk; 3852. Ventilation hole; 3853. Sealing part; 3854. Sealing disk; 3855. Connecting block; 3856. Boss; 3857. Ventilation hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined purpose of the utility model, the following is a detailed description of the specific implementation method, structure, characteristics and effects of the present invention in combination with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0029] See also Figures 1 to 6 The present embodiment provides a medicine bottle cap sorting device, comprising: a storage unit 2, the storage unit 2 comprising a storage box group, a support plate 23 and a scanning unit 24. In the present embodiment, a three-dimensional scanner is preferably used as the scanning unit 24, which can quickly obtain a three-dimensional model of an object and then accurately measure its size. The scanning unit 24 is fixedly arranged on both sides of the support plate 23, and the storage box group is located at the ends of both sides of the support plate 23 for storing the sorted medicine bottle caps;

[0030] The conveying part 1 includes a discharge box 11, a conveyor belt 12 and a drive assembly. The discharge box 11 is fixedly arranged on the upper surface of the top of the support plate 23 and is used to hold the medicine bottle caps that need to be sorted. The conveyor belt 12 is arranged above the support plate 23 and is used to transport the medicine bottle caps. The drive assembly is used to drive the conveyor belt 12 to rotate;

[0031] The grabbing part 3 has several groups, and the grabbing part 3 is respectively located on both sides of the conveyor belt 12. The scanning part 24 transmits the size information of the medicine bottle cap on the conveyor belt 12 to the grabbing part 3. The grabbing part 3 lifts the medicine bottle caps of different sizes and puts them into the corresponding storage box group. The grabbing part 3 includes a support assembly, a power assembly, a pneumatic part 37 and a suction cup assembly 38. When the pneumatic part 37 is extended, the suction cup assembly 38 is pressed on the medicine bottle cap, so that a negative pressure is formed between the suction cup assembly 38 and the medicine bottle cap, and the medicine bottle cap is sucked onto the suction cup assembly 38. When the pneumatic part 37 pumps air into the suction cup assembly 38, the negative pressure between the suction cup assembly 38 and the medicine bottle cap disappears, and the medicine bottle cap falls off the suction cup assembly 38.

[0032] The material storage box group includes a first material storage box 21 and a second material storage box 22 . The first material storage box 21 is located at one end of the support plate 23 , and the second material storage box 22 is located at the other end of the support plate 23 .

[0033] The driving assembly includes a driving shaft 13, a driven shaft 14 and a first power source 15. In this embodiment, a motor is preferably used as the first power source 15 for easy operation. The driving shaft 13 is rotatably arranged at the front end of the support plate 23, and the driven shaft 14 is rotatably arranged at the rear end of the support plate 23. The first power source 15 is fixedly arranged on one side of the driving shaft 13 for driving the driving shaft 13 to rotate. The conveyor belt 12 is sleeved on the outer rings of the driving shaft 13 and the driven shaft 14.

[0034] The support assembly includes a bottom plate 31 , a base 32 and a first support rod 33 . The bottom plate 31 is fixed to one side of the support plate 23 , the base 32 is fixed above the bottom plate 31 , and the first support rod 33 is fixed above the base 32 .

[0035] The power assembly includes a second support rod 34, a third support rod 35 and a second power source 36. In this embodiment, a telescopic cylinder is preferably used as the second power source 36 to push the pneumatic part 37 to move up and down. The second support rod 34 is rotatably arranged at the top of the first support rod 33, and the third support rod 35 is fixedly arranged at the top of the second support rod 34. The second power source 36 is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the third support rod 35 to drive the pneumatic part 37 to move up and down.

[0036] The pneumatic part 37 includes a fourth support rod 371 and a third power source 372 . In this embodiment, an air pump is preferably used as the third power source 372 , which can blow air outward. The third power source 372 is fixed to the top of the fourth support rod 371 and is used to pump air into the fourth support rod 371 .

[0037] A first thread 374 is provided at the bottom of the fourth support rod 371 , and a first blocking platform 373 is fixedly provided above the first thread 374 to enhance the sealing performance between the pneumatic part 37 and the suction cup assembly 38 .

[0038] The suction cup assembly 38 includes a connecting ring group and a sealing assembly. The connecting ring group includes a suction cup 381, a connecting ring 382 and a second thread 383. The connecting ring 382 is fixed above the suction cup 381, and the second thread 383 is fixed inside the connecting ring 382. When the first thread 374 is screwed into the second thread 383, the pneumatic part 37 and the suction cup assembly 38 are connected.

[0039] The sealing assembly includes a second blocking platform 384 and a sealing portion 385. The second blocking platform 384 is fixed at the bottom end of the connecting ring 382, ​​and the sealing portion 385 is fixed at the bottom end of the second blocking platform 384. The second blocking platform 384 increases the sealing performance between the pneumatic portion 37 and the suction cup assembly 38.

[0040] The sealing part 385 includes a sealing disk 3851, a plurality of air holes 3852 and a plurality of sealing parts 3853. The sealing parts 3853 are all located below the air holes 3852. The sealing part 3853 includes a sealing disk 3854, a connecting block 3855, a boss 3856 and a plurality of air holes 3857. The sealing disk 3854 is fixedly connected to the sealing disk 3851 through the connecting block 3855. The connecting block 3855 is made of rubber and can rebound after deformation. The boss 3856 is fixedly provided on the upper surface of the sealing disk 3854. The air holes 3857 are all provided on the outer ring of the boss 3856.

[0041] The medicine bottle caps to be sorted are placed into the discharge box 11, and the first power source 15 is started. The first power source 15 drives the driving shaft 13 to rotate, and the driving shaft 13 drives the conveyor belt 12 to rotate around the driving shaft 13 and the driven shaft 14 to transport the medicine bottle caps out of the discharge box 11. The scanning unit 24 is started, and the scanning unit 24 detects the different sizes of the medicine bottle caps on the conveyor belt 12, and transmits the signal of the size of the medicine bottle caps to the corresponding grasping unit 3. The grasping unit 3 receives the command and starts the second power source 36. The piston rod of the second power source 36 extends, pushing the pneumatic unit 37 downward, so that the suction cup assembly 38 is pressed on the medicine bottle cap, and the air at the contact part between the bottom of the suction cup 381 and the medicine bottle cap is squeezed out to form a negative pressure, pressing the medicine bottle cap onto the suction cup 381. At the bottom, the scanning unit 24 directs the second support rod 34 to rotate, and turns the suction cup assembly 38 to the top of the first storage box 21 or the second storage box 22, and starts the third power source 372. The third power source 372 pumps air into the fourth support rod 371, and the air pushes the blocking disk 3854 downward through the air vent 3852, causing the blocking disk 3854 to rotate outward around the connecting block 3855, and the blocking disk 3854 and the boss 3856 leave the air vent 3852. The air enters the bottom of the suction cup 381 from the air vent 3852, and air is filled between the bottom of the suction cup 381 and the medicine bottle cap. The negative pressure disappears, and the medicine bottle cap falls off the suction cup 381 and falls into the first storage box 21 or the second storage box 22 below, completing the sorting of the medicine bottle caps.

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment as above, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to equivalent embodiments using the technical contents disclosed above without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any brief modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A medicine bottle cap sorting device, characterized in that: include: A storage section (2), the storage section (2) comprising a storage box group, a support plate (23) and a scanning section (24), the scanning section (24) being fixedly arranged on both sides of the support plate (23), and the storage box group being located at the ends of both sides of the support plate (23) and being used for storing sorted medicine bottle caps; A conveying section (1), the conveying section (1) comprising a discharge box (11), a conveyor belt (12) and a drive assembly, the discharge box (11) being fixedly arranged on the upper surface of the top end of the support plate (23) and being used for holding medicine bottle caps to be sorted, the conveyor belt (12) being arranged above the support plate (23) and being used for conveying medicine bottle caps, and the drive assembly being used for driving the conveyor belt (12) to rotate; The grabbing part (3) has several groups, and the grabbing parts (3) are respectively located on both sides of the conveyor belt (12). The scanning part (24) transmits the size information of the medicine bottle caps on the conveyor belt (12) to the grabbing part (3). The grabbing part (3) lifts the medicine bottle caps of different sizes and puts them into the corresponding storage box group. The grabbing part (3) includes a support component, a power component, a pneumatic part (37) and a suction cup component (38). When the pneumatic part (37) is extended, the suction cup component (38) is pressed on the medicine bottle cap, so that a negative pressure is formed between the suction cup component (38) and the medicine bottle cap, and the medicine bottle cap is sucked onto the suction cup component (38). When the pneumatic part (37) pumps air into the suction cup component (38), the negative pressure between the suction cup component (38) and the medicine bottle cap disappears, and the medicine bottle cap falls off the suction cup component (38).

2. The medicine bottle cap sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material storage box group comprises a first material storage box (21) and a second material storage box (22), wherein the first material storage box (21) is located at the end of one side of the support plate (23), and the second material storage box (22) is located at the end of the other side of the support plate (23).

3. The medicine bottle cap sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a driving shaft (13), a driven shaft (14) and a first power source (15), wherein the driving shaft (13) is rotatably arranged at the front end of the support plate (23), and the driven shaft (14) is rotatably arranged at the rear end of the support plate (23), and the first power source (15) is fixedly arranged on one side of the driving shaft (13) and is used to drive the driving shaft (13) to rotate, and the conveyor belt (12) is sleeved on the outer rings of the driving shaft (13) and the driven shaft (14).

4. The medicine bottle cap sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly comprises a bottom plate (31), a base (32) and a first support rod (33); the bottom plate (31) is fixedly arranged on one side of the support plate (23); the base (32) is fixedly arranged above the bottom plate (31); and the first support rod (33) is fixedly arranged above the base (32).

5. The medicine bottle cap sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The power assembly comprises a second support rod (34), a third support rod (35) and a second power source (36), wherein the second support rod (34) is rotatably arranged at the top of the first support rod (33), the third support rod (35) is fixedly arranged at the top of the second support rod (34), and the second power source (36) is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the third support rod (35) for driving the pneumatic part (37) to move up and down.

6. The medicine bottle cap sorting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pneumatic part (37) comprises a fourth support rod (371) and a third power source (372). The third power source (372) is fixedly arranged on the top of the fourth support rod (371) and is used to pump air into the fourth support rod (371).

7. The medicine bottle cap sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first thread (374) is provided at the bottom of the fourth support rod (371), and a first blocking platform (373) is fixedly provided above the first thread (374).

8. The medicine bottle cap sorting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The suction cup assembly (38) includes a connecting ring assembly and a sealing assembly. The connecting ring assembly includes a suction cup (381), a connecting ring (382) and a second thread (383). The connecting ring (382) is fixedly arranged above the suction cup (381). The second thread (383) is fixedly arranged inside the connecting ring (382). When the first thread (374) is screwed into the second thread (383), the pneumatic part (37) and the suction cup assembly (38) are connected.

9. The medicine bottle cap sorting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sealing assembly comprises a second blocking platform (384) and a sealing portion (385), wherein the second blocking platform (384) is fixedly arranged at the bottom end inside the connecting ring (382), and the sealing portion (385) is fixedly arranged at the bottom end inside the second blocking platform (384).

10. The medicine bottle cap sorting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The sealing portion (385) comprises a sealing disc (3851), a plurality of vent holes (3852) and a plurality of blocking portions (3853), wherein the blocking portions (3853) are all located below the vent holes (3852), and the blocking portion (3853) comprises a sealing disc (3854), a connecting block (3855), a boss (3856) and a plurality of vent holes (3857), wherein the sealing disc (3854) is fixedly connected to the sealing disc (3851) via the connecting block (3855), the boss (3856) is fixedly arranged on the upper surface of the sealing disc (3854), and the vent holes (3857) are all arranged on the outer ring of the boss (3856).

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