Capsule preparation preparation device

By combining components such as inclined plate silos, magnetic chucks, and automated conveyor belts, automated production of capsule formulations has been achieved, solving the problem of low efficiency of manual operation in existing technologies and improving production efficiency and equipment versatility.

CN223645111UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09SICHUAN OTSUKA PHARM CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520104939.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-16
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-16

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Technical Problem

Existing capsule formulation preparation equipment relies on manual operation, resulting in low production efficiency and difficulty in meeting the needs of large-scale production. In addition, the equipment cost is low, but the labor demand is large.

Method used

By employing auxiliary components such as inclined plate bins and guide plates, a combination of magnetic chucks, cylinders, and pressure plates, along with an automated conveyor belt and a rotating motor, the system achieves automated capsule transfer, filling, and capping, thereby improving the automation level and production efficiency of the equipment.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the production efficiency and sealing quality of capsule formulations, ensures the versatility and automation of the equipment, reduces the time and effort required for manual operation, and adapts to the production needs of capsules of different specifications.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a capsule preparation device, which relates to the technical field of capsule preparation and comprises a base, a turntable, a bottom plate, a fixed plate and an auxiliary component, the auxiliary component is arranged on the outer side of the fixed plate and comprises an inclined plate bin arranged on the outer side of the fixed plate, and the auxiliary component is connected with a flow guide inclined plate through the inclined plate bin. Good guiding is provided for placing disc covers, the conveying efficiency of the disc covers is improved, the cover sealing quality is guaranteed, the magnetic suction cup serves as an electromagnet, has high adsorption force and high response speed, can adsorb two placing disc covers at the same time, the working efficiency is remarkably improved, the cover sealing stability is guaranteed, and stable pressure can be provided through combination of the first air cylinder and the pressing plate. According to the device, a placing disc cover is accurately and reliably pressed, the sealing performance of a sealing cover is guaranteed, the device can adapt to capsule placing discs of different specifications, the universality of the device is enhanced, the filled capsule placing discs are pulled out of containing grooves of a rotary disc through cooperation of a second air cylinder and a scraper, and convenience is greatly enhanced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of capsule preparation technology, and in particular to a capsule preparation apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] A capsule preparation apparatus is a device specifically designed to fill empty capsules with drug raw materials or with suitable excipients to produce solid dosage forms. This apparatus has important application value in modern pharmaceutical production, ensuring accurate dosage and stable release of drugs.

[0003] Research indicates that most capsule formulation preparation devices currently on the market still rely on traditional, fixed capsule frame devices. These devices are easy and flexible to operate, with a simple structure and easy to learn. Staff can quickly master them with minimal training. They can also flexibly adjust the filling dosage and capsule type according to production needs, making them particularly suitable for small-batch, multi-variety production and handling special orders. In terms of cost, the equipment purchase and maintenance costs are relatively low, making them an economical choice for small pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, or teaching laboratories with limited funds. They can effectively reduce initial investment and daily maintenance costs. However, the above requires staff to perform a series of tedious operations manually, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also requires a considerable number of workers. Filling and sealing each capsule requires a lot of effort and time from the staff, resulting in relatively low overall capsule formulation production efficiency, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production.

[0004] To address these issues, we provide a capsule formulation preparation apparatus. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a capsule preparation apparatus that solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] This utility model provides a capsule preparation device, including a base, a turntable, a bottom plate, a fixed plate, and auxiliary components. The auxiliary components are arranged on the outer side of the fixed plate, including an inclined plate compartment disposed on the outer side of the fixed plate. A guide plate is installed on one side of the inclined plate compartment, and a placement plate cover is arranged on the inner side of the guide plate. A fixing collar is fixedly connected to the surface of the bottom plate. A double-headed connecting plate is rotatably connected to the inner side of the fixing collar via a rotating shaft. A magnetic suction cup is fixedly connected to one end of the double-headed connecting plate. A connecting rod is arranged on the outer side of the fixing collar. A first cylinder is installed at the upper end of the connecting rod, and a pressure plate is movably connected to the lower end of the first cylinder via a connecting shaft. A scraper is arranged above the turntable. A telescopic rod is fixedly connected to one side of the scraper, and a second cylinder is installed at the other end of the telescopic rod. A fixed connecting plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the second cylinder.

[0007] Preferably, a first conveyor belt is installed on the upper end of the base, a connecting plate is provided at one end of the first conveyor belt, a limiting groove is opened on the inner side of the connecting plate, and a capsule placement plate is provided on the inner side of the limiting groove.

[0008] Preferably, the other end of the connecting plate is provided with a fixed outer ring, the inner side of the fixed outer ring is rotatably connected to a turntable, the surface of the turntable is provided with a receiving groove, the lower end of the fixed outer ring is fixedly connected to a base plate, and the lower end of the base plate is provided with a first rotating motor, which passes through the base plate and forms a rotating structure with the turntable.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the base, a second rotating motor is installed at the upper end of the fixing plate, a rotating shaft is connected to the lower end of the second rotating motor by a key, a stirring blade is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft, a filling material stirring chamber is provided on the outer side of the stirring blade, and a filling port is installed at the lower end of the filling material stirring chamber.

[0010] Preferably, a drive cylinder and a drive motor are installed at the lower end of the double-headed connecting plate, the magnetic chuck is an electromagnet, and magnetic chucks are provided at both ends of the double-headed connecting plate.

[0011] Preferably, a second transmission belt is provided below the second cylinder, and the second transmission belt has the same structure as the first transmission belt.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. The auxiliary components, through the simple structure of the inclined plate bin and the guide plate, provide good guidance for the placement tray cover, improve its conveying efficiency and ensure the sealing quality. The magnetic chuck, as an electromagnet, has strong attraction force and fast response speed, and can simultaneously attract two placement tray covers, significantly improving work efficiency and ensuring sealing stability. The combination of the first cylinder and the pressure plate can provide stable pressure, accurately and reliably pressing the placement tray cover to ensure sealing performance, and can adapt to different specifications of capsule placement trays, enhancing the equipment's versatility. Through the cooperation of the second cylinder and the scraper, the filled capsule placement tray is pulled out from the receiving slot of the turntable, greatly enhancing convenience.

[0014] 2. The fixed outer ring structure is stable and easy to install and position, providing stable support for the turntable, ensuring its smooth rotation, improving the overall accuracy of the equipment. The turntable rotates flexibly, and the receiving slot is reasonably designed to accurately position and stably support the capsule placement tray, enabling rapid switching between different workstations and improving production efficiency. The receiving slot is accurately positioned and has a strong load-bearing capacity, ensuring stable transmission and operation of the capsule placement tray, avoiding problems caused by unstable positioning, and improving the qualification rate of capsule formulations. At the same time, in conjunction with the turntable and other components, it realizes automated transmission and positioning of the capsule placement tray, enhancing the automation level of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the implementation examples will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure proposed in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall one-side structure proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall cross-sectional structure proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 The present utility model proposes Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram at point A;

[0020] Figure 5 The present utility model proposes Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point B.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. First conveyor belt; 3. Connecting plate; 4. Limiting groove; 5. Capsule placement tray; 6. Fixing outer ring; 7. Turntable; 8. Receiving groove; 9. Base plate; 10. First rotating motor; 11. Fixing plate; 12. Second rotating motor; 13. Rotating shaft; 14. Stirring fan blade; 15. Filler mixing chamber; 16. Filling port; 17. Auxiliary components; 1701. Inclined plate chamber; 1702. Guide inclined plate; 1703. Placement tray cover; 1704. Fixing collar; 1705. Double-headed connecting plate; 1706. Magnetic suction cup; 1707. Connecting rod; 1708. First cylinder; 1709. Pressure plate; 1710. Scraper; 1711. Telescopic rod; 1712. Second cylinder; 1713. Fixing connecting plate; 18. Second conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] See Figure 1-5A capsule preparation apparatus includes a base 1, a turntable 7, a bottom plate 9, a fixed plate 11, and an auxiliary component 17. The auxiliary component 17 is disposed on the outer side of the fixed plate 11. The auxiliary component 17 includes an inclined plate compartment 1701 disposed on the outer side of the fixed plate 11. A guide plate 1702 is installed on one side of the inclined plate compartment 1701, and a placement plate cover 1703 is disposed on the inner side of the guide plate 1702. A fixing collar 1704 is fixedly connected to the surface of the bottom plate 9. A double-headed connecting plate 1705 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the fixing collar 1704 via a rotating shaft. A magnetic chuck 1706 is fixedly connected to one end of the receiving plate 1705. A connecting rod 1707 is provided on the outside of the fixing collar 1704. A first cylinder 1708 is installed on the upper end of the connecting rod 1707. A pressure plate 1709 is movably connected to the lower end of the first cylinder 1708 through a connecting shaft. A scraper 1710 is provided above the turntable 7. A telescopic rod 1711 is fixedly connected to one side of the scraper 1710. A second cylinder 1712 is installed on the other end of the telescopic rod 1711. A fixing connecting plate 1713 is fixedly connected to the surface of the second cylinder 1712.

[0024] Furthermore, a first conveyor belt 2 is installed on the upper end of the base 1. A connecting plate 3 is provided at one end of the first conveyor belt 2. A limiting groove 4 is opened on the inner side of the connecting plate 3. A capsule placement tray 5 is provided on the inner side of the limiting groove 4. The first conveyor belt 2 can be used to transport materials such as capsules. The connecting plate 3 plays a connecting and supporting role. The limiting groove 4 can limit the capsule placement tray 5 to keep it stable during the transmission process. The capsule placement tray 5 is used to place capsules to facilitate subsequent processing operations.

[0025] Furthermore, a fixed outer ring 6 is provided at the other end of the connecting plate 3. A turntable 7 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the fixed outer ring 6. A receiving groove 8 is opened on the surface of the turntable 7. A base plate 9 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the fixed outer ring 6. A first rotating motor 10 is provided at the lower end of the base plate 9. The first rotating motor 10 passes through the base plate 9 and forms a rotating structure with the turntable 7. The rotatable connection between the fixed outer ring 6 and the turntable 7, as well as the rotating structure formed by the first rotating motor 10 and the turntable 7, allows the turntable 7 to rotate on the base plate 9. The receiving groove 8 can be used to accommodate the capsule placement tray 5, providing a rotating platform and receiving space for the preparation of capsule formulations.

[0026] Furthermore, a fixing plate 11 is fixedly connected to the surface of the base 1. A second rotating motor 12 is installed on the upper end of the fixing plate 11. A rotating shaft 13 is connected to the lower end of the second rotating motor 12 with a key. A stirring blade 14 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft 13. A filling mixing chamber 15 is provided on the outer side of the stirring blade 14. A filling port 16 is installed at the lower end of the filling mixing chamber 15. The fixing plate 11 provides an installation base for the second rotating motor 12 and other components. The second rotating motor 12 drives the stirring blade 14 to rotate through the rotating shaft 13, stirring the filling material in the filling mixing chamber 15 to make it evenly mixed. The filling port 16 is used to fill the stirred filling material into the capsules placed inside the capsule placement tray 5.

[0027] Furthermore, a drive cylinder and a drive motor are installed at the lower end of the double-headed connecting plate 1705. The magnetic chuck 1706 is an electromagnet. Magnetic chucks 1706 are provided at both ends of the double-headed connecting plate 1705. The drive cylinder and drive motor can provide power to the double-headed connecting plate 1705, so that it can drive the magnetic chucks 1706 and other components to perform corresponding actions. The magnetic chuck 1706 is an electromagnet, which can generate magnetism when energized, and adsorb metal placement tray covers 1703. With magnetic chucks 1706 at both ends, two placement tray covers 1703 can be adsorbed at the same time, improving work efficiency.

[0028] Furthermore, a second conveyor belt 18 is provided below the second cylinder 1712. The second conveyor belt 18 has the same structure as the first conveyor belt 2. The second cylinder 1712 drives the telescopic rod 1711 to drive the scraper 1710 to extend and retract, pulling the filled capsule placement tray 5 onto the first conveyor belt 2 for transmission, saving time and effort.

[0029] As can be seen from the above technical solution, in use, firstly, capsules are pre-placed on the capsule placement tray 5, and then the capsule placement tray 5 is placed on the surface of the first conveyor belt 2. The first conveyor belt 2 starts working, and the capsule placement tray 5 first enters the limiting groove 4 on the inner side of the connecting plate 3. Along the set transmission path, the capsule placement tray 5 is transmitted towards the fixed outer ring 6. The limiting groove 4 plays a good limiting role for the capsule placement tray 5, so that it will not shift its position during transmission, ensuring that the capsule placement tray 5 can accurately reach the designated position. When the capsule placement tray 5 is transmitted to the fixed outer ring 6, the receiving groove 8 on the turntable 7 is exactly aligned with the capsule placement tray 5. Since the turntable 7 and the fixed outer ring 6 are rotatably connected, and the first rotating motor 10 passes through the base plate 9 and the turntable 7, The rotating structure allows the turntable 7 to rotate flexibly on the base plate 9. After the capsule placement tray 5 enters the receiving groove 8, the first rotating motor 10 starts, driving the turntable 7 to rotate on the base plate 9. The rotation of the turntable 7 causes the capsule placement tray 5 to rotate within the receiving groove 8, providing a suitable rotating platform and position adjustment for subsequent filling operations. Then, while the capsule placement tray 5 rotates, the second rotating motor 12 at the upper end of the fixed plate 11 starts working. The second rotating motor 12 drives the stirring blade 14 to rotate via the rotating shaft 13 connected by a key. The stirring blade 14 is located inside the filling mixing chamber 15, stirring the filling material in the filling mixing chamber 15 to ensure uniform mixing. After the filling material is uniformly mixed, it is filled through the filling port 16. The mixed filler is filled into capsules placed inside the capsule placement tray 5. The design of the filling port 16 ensures that the filler enters the capsules accurately and evenly, guaranteeing the quality of the capsule formulation. During the filling process, the auxiliary component 17 plays a role. The drive cylinder and drive motor at the lower end of the double-headed connecting plate 1705 provide power, driving the magnetic chucks 1706 at both ends of the double-headed connecting plate 1705 to perform corresponding actions. The magnetic chucks 1706 are electromagnets, which generate magnetism when energized. The magnetic chucks 1706 attract the metal placement tray cover 1703. Since both ends of the double-headed connecting plate 1705 are equipped with magnetic chucks 1706, two placement tray covers 1703 can be attracted simultaneously, which improves work efficiency and completes two capsules in one cycle. The capsule placement tray 5's cover 1703 is adsorbed and fixed. After the cover 1703 is adsorbed, the double-headed connecting plate 1705 can rotate via the rotating shaft inside the fixing collar 1704, accurately placing the cover 1703 onto the capsule placement tray 5 filled with filler, sealing the capsules and preventing filler leakage. Finally, the filled and sealed capsule placement tray 5 needs to be transferred to the next process or collection area. At this time, the second cylinder 1712 starts working, driving the telescopic rod 1711 to extend and retract. The telescopic rod 1711 drives the scraper 1710 to move, and the scraper 1710 pulls the filled capsule placement tray 5 out of the receiving groove 8 of the turntable 7, and then places it on the second conveyor belt 18.The second conveyor belt 18 has the same structure as the first conveyor belt 2 and can continue to transport the capsule placement tray 5, conveying it to subsequent packaging, testing, or other related processes, thus realizing the continuous production of capsule formulations. This completes the use of a capsule formulation preparation device.

[0030] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the applications disclosed herein. The present invention is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope of the invention is indicated by the claims.

[0031] It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The above embodiments of this utility model do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A capsule preparation apparatus, comprising a base (1), a turntable (7), a bottom plate (9), a fixing plate (11), and auxiliary components (17), characterized in that, An auxiliary component (17) is provided on the outer side of the fixed plate (11). The auxiliary component (17) includes an inclined plate compartment (1701) provided on the outer side of the fixed plate (11). A guide plate (1702) is installed on one side of the inclined plate compartment (1701). A placement plate cover (1703) is provided on the inner side of the guide plate (1702). A fixing collar (1704) is fixedly connected to the surface of the bottom plate (9). A double-headed connecting plate (1705) is rotatably connected to the inner side of the fixing collar (1704) through a rotating shaft. A magnetic chuck (1) is fixedly connected to one end of the double-headed connecting plate (1705). 706), a connecting rod (1707) is provided on the outer side of the fixing collar (1704), a first cylinder (1708) is installed on the upper end of the connecting rod (1707), a pressure plate (1709) is movably connected to the lower end of the first cylinder (1708) through a connecting shaft, a scraper (1710) is provided above the turntable (7), a telescopic rod (1711) is fixedly connected to one side of the scraper (1710), a second cylinder (1712) is installed on the other end of the telescopic rod (1711), and a fixed connecting plate (1713) is fixedly connected to the surface of the second cylinder (1712).

2. The capsule preparation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the base (1) is equipped with a first conveyor belt (2), and a connecting plate (3) is provided at one end of the first conveyor belt (2). A limiting groove (4) is opened on the inner side of the connecting plate (3), and a capsule placement plate (5) is provided on the inner side of the limiting groove (4).

3. The capsule formulation preparation apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The other end of the connecting plate (3) is provided with a fixed outer ring (6), and the inner side of the fixed outer ring (6) is rotatably connected to a turntable (7). The surface of the turntable (7) is provided with a receiving groove (8). The lower end of the fixed outer ring (6) is fixedly connected to a base plate (9). The lower end of the base plate (9) is provided with a first rotating motor (10). The first rotating motor (10) passes through the base plate (9) and forms a rotating structure with the turntable (7).

4. The capsule formulation preparation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fixing plate (11) is fixedly connected to the surface of the base (1). A second rotating motor (12) is installed at the upper end of the fixing plate (11). A rotating shaft (13) is connected to the lower end of the second rotating motor (12) with a key. A stirring blade (14) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft (13). A filling mixing chamber (15) is provided on the outer side of the stirring blade (14). A filling port (16) is installed at the lower end of the filling mixing chamber (15).

5. The capsule formulation preparation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the double-headed connecting plate (1705) is equipped with a drive cylinder and a drive motor. The magnetic chuck (1706) is an electromagnet. Both ends of the double-headed connecting plate (1705) are provided with magnetic chucks (1706).

6. The capsule formulation preparation apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second transmission belt (18) is provided below the second cylinder (1712), and the second transmission belt (18) has the same structure as the first transmission belt (2).