Medicine transportation assembly line
By introducing robotic arms and suction cups into the pharmaceutical transport line, loose medicine bottles are separated by gravity and prevented from passing through by a stop assembly. This solves the problem of loose bottle caps during transport, enables the rapid rejection of substandard medicine bottles, improves inspection efficiency, and reduces costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520879641.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-05-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing pharmaceutical transportation lines cannot detect in a timely manner whether the bottle caps have loosened due to vibration or external force during transportation. This results in unqualified bottles entering subsequent stages, increasing the difficulty and cost of testing and screening.
A pharmaceutical transport assembly line was designed, comprising a first transport line, a machine, a shelf, a movable component, a suction cup component, a detection component, and a stop component. The robotic arm and suction cup component grip the bottle caps, and gravity is used to separate and loosen the bottles. The stop component then prevents the bottles from passing through, thus quickly removing defective bottles.
It improves the efficiency of medicine bottle inspection, enabling rapid identification and rejection of substandard medicine bottles, and reduces the difficulty and cost of subsequent inspection and screening.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pharmaceutical processing technology, and in particular to a pharmaceutical transportation assembly line. Background Technology
[0002] In the pharmaceutical manufacturing process, the transportation and inspection of medicine bottles are crucial steps. Existing pharmaceutical transport lines typically employ a single method, transporting bottles directly from the production area to the packaging or storage area. However, this traditional method has several problems. First, bottle caps may loosen during transport due to vibration or other external forces, but traditional transport lines cannot detect this in time. This allows substandard bottles to enter subsequent stages, increasing the difficulty and cost of subsequent inspection and screening. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the problems of the prior art and provide a pharmaceutical transportation line that can quickly reject unsuitable medicine bottles and improve packaging efficiency.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following solution:
[0005] A pharmaceutical transport assembly line includes: a first transport line that transports medicine bottles along a preset direction; a machine platform is provided on one side of the first transport line; a shelf is provided on the machine platform for placing medicine bottles; a first movable component is also provided on the machine platform that can reciprocate between the shelf and the first transport line; a first suction cup component is provided on the first movable component that can clamp and suck up medicine bottles; a detection component is also provided on the other side of the first transport line; the detection component includes a robotic arm that can move onto the transport path of the first transport line and a second suction cup component connected to the robotic arm that clamps and sucks up medicine bottles transported through the first transport line; when the robotic arm moves, the second suction cup component can clamp and suck up the bottle cap of the medicine bottle so that the medicine bottle is removed from the first transport line; and a stop component is also provided on the first transport line to prevent the medicine bottle from continuing to pass.
[0006] The first transport line is also provided with a baffle assembly, which includes multiple support columns movably connected to the left and right sides of the first transport line. Positioning plates are connected between the multiple support columns on the same side, and a first channel is formed between two positioning plates to allow medicine bottles to pass through.
[0007] The stop assembly includes a mounting plate connected to the first transport line. A rotating component is provided on one side of the mounting plate facing the first transport line, capable of rotating relative to it to enter or leave the first channel. Multiple slide rails are provided on the other side of the mounting plate, each slide rail having a slider that can slide along it. A sliding seat is provided between two sliders, capable of following the slider's movement. A drive column extending laterally to and rotatably connected to the rotating plate is provided on the sliding seat. A first drive cylinder is also provided on the mounting plate, capable of driving the sliding seat to slide back and forth. When the output shaft of the first drive cylinder extends or retracts, it can drive the sliding seat to slide, so that the drive column can drive the rotating component to rotate.
[0008] The mounting plate is provided with a guide groove that allows the drive column to slide within it.
[0009] The rotating component includes a rotating seat rotatably connected to the mounting plate and a connecting plate rotatably connected to the drive column. A guide rail is provided on the side of the connecting plate facing the rotating seat. The rotating seat is provided with a sliding groove that allows the guide rail to slide inside when the connecting plate rotates relative to the drive column. A stop plate is provided on the guide rail that can enter or leave the first channel.
[0010] The positioning plate is inclined so that the first channel is a trapezoid with a larger top and a smaller bottom.
[0011] The first suction cup assembly includes a bracket connected to the first movable assembly. A second driving cylinder is provided on the bracket. A first sliding frame that can move closer to or away from the first transport line is connected to the output shaft of the second driving cylinder. A plurality of first suction cups are connected to the first sliding frame.
[0012] The robotic arm includes a base, on which a connecting seat capable of rotating relative to the base is provided. A first support arm capable of rotating 360° relative to the connecting seat is connected to the connecting seat. A second rotating arm capable of rotating 360° relative to the first support arm is connected to the first support arm. A third rotating arm capable of rotating 360° relative to the second rotating arm is connected to the second rotating arm. A second suction cup assembly is connected to the third rotating arm and can move with the third rotating arm.
[0013] The second suction cup assembly includes a rotating frame rotatably connected to a third rotating arm, the rotating frame having multiple protruding connecting posts, and each connecting post having a second suction cup.
[0014] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model has the following advantages: When this utility model is needed, the capped medicine bottle is placed on the first transport line. The first transport line moves in a preset direction. When the medicine bottle moves to the middle position of the first transport line, the robot arm drives the second suction cup assembly to move above the medicine bottle and gradually contact multiple medicine bottles. The second suction cup assembly clamps the cap of the medicine bottle and pulls the medicine bottle upward to detach it from the first transport line. Due to gravity, when the medicine bottle is not tightened, the cap and body of the medicine bottle will separate. If a medicine bottle that is not tightened is found, the stop assembly is activated to prevent the medicine bottle from continuing to pass. The user can quickly remove the unqualified medicine bottle from the first transport line. After passing through the detection assembly, the medicine bottle is transported to the shelf by the first transport line in cooperation with the first moving assembly and the first suction cup assembly, resulting in high detection efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pharmaceutical transportation assembly line of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the stop assembly of the pharmaceutical transport line of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the stop assembly of the pharmaceutical transport line of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is the third schematic diagram of the stop assembly of the pharmaceutical transport line of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments:
[0020] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.
[0021] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, a pharmaceutical transport assembly line includes: a first transport line 1 that transports medicine bottles along a preset direction; a machine platform 2 is provided on one side of the first transport line 1; a shelf 3 for placing medicine bottles is provided on the machine platform 2; a first movable component 4 that can reciprocate between the shelf 3 and the first transport line 1 is also provided on the machine platform 2; a first suction cup component 5 for clamping and sucking medicine bottles is provided on the first movable component 4; and a detection component 6 is provided on the other side of the first transport line 1. The detection component 6 includes a robotic arm 61 that can move onto the transport path of the first transport line 1 and a second suction cup component 62 connected to the robotic arm 61 and clamping and sucking medicine bottles transported through the first transport line 1. When the robotic arm 61 moves, the second suction cup component 62 can clamp and suck the bottle cap of the medicine bottle, so that the medicine bottle is removed from the first transport line 1. A stop component 7 that can prevent the medicine bottle from continuing to pass is also provided on the first transport line 1.
[0022] When this invention is used, the capped medicine bottle is placed on the first transport line 1. The first transport line 1 moves in a preset direction. When the medicine bottle reaches the middle position of the first transport line 1, the robotic arm 61 moves the second suction cup assembly 62 above the medicine bottle and gradually contacts multiple medicine bottles. The second suction cup assembly 62 clamps the cap of the medicine bottle and pulls the medicine bottle upwards away from the first transport line. Due to gravity, if the medicine bottle is not tightened, the cap and body of the medicine bottle will separate. If a medicine bottle that is not tightened is found, the stop assembly 7 is activated to prevent the medicine bottle from continuing to pass. The user can quickly remove the unqualified medicine bottle from the first transport line 1. After passing through the detection assembly 6, the medicine bottle is transported by the first moving assembly 4 and the first suction cup assembly 5 from the first transport line 1 to the shelf 3, resulting in high detection efficiency. Optionally, indicator lights can be set on each suction cup of the second suction cup assembly 62 for more obvious display.
[0023] The first transport line 1 is also equipped with a baffle assembly 8, which includes multiple support columns 81 movably connected to the left and right sides of the first transport line 1. Positioning plates 82 are connected between the multiple support columns on the same side, forming a first channel 83 between two positioning plates 82 for medicine bottles to pass through. The support columns 81 can slide up and down relative to the first transport line 1, thereby adjusting the height position of the positioning plates 82 relative to the first transport line 1, adapting to medicine bottles of different heights and broadening its applicability.
[0024] The stop assembly 7 includes a mounting plate 71 connected to the first transport line 1. The mounting plate 71 has a rotating member 72 on one side facing the first transport line 1, which can rotate relative to it to enter or leave the first channel 83. The other side of the mounting plate 71 has a plurality of slide rails 73, each slide rail 73 has a slider 74 that can slide along it, and a sliding seat 75 that can follow the slider 74 is provided between two sliders 74. The sliding seat 75 has a drive column 76 that extends laterally to the rotating plate and is rotatably connected to the rotating plate. The mounting plate 71 also has a first drive cylinder 77 that can drive the sliding seat 75 to slide back and forth. When the output shaft of the first drive cylinder 77 extends and retracts back and forth, it can drive the sliding seat 75 to slide, so that the drive column 76 can drive the rotating member 72 to rotate.
[0025] When the first drive cylinder 77 extends, it drives the sliding seat 75 to slide along the slide rail 73. At this time, the drive column 76 follows the sliding seat 75 to slide along the mounting plate 71. When the drive column 76 moves, it rotates relative to the rotating member 72 and drives the rotating member 72 to move. The rotating member 72 rotates relative to the mounting plate 71, and can rotate away from the position of the first channel 83 and into the first channel 83. At this time, the rotating member 72 can stop the medicine bottle from moving further.
[0026] The mounting plate 71 is provided with a guide groove 711 within which the drive column 76 can slide. The guide groove 711 guides the drive column 76 to slide back and forth relative to the mounting plate 71.
[0027] The rotating component 72 includes a rotating seat 721 rotatably connected to the mounting plate 71 and a connecting plate 722 rotatably connected to the drive column 76. A guide rail 723 is provided on the side of the connecting plate 722 facing the rotating seat 721. A sliding groove 7211 is provided on the rotating seat 721, which allows the guide rail 723 to slide inside when the connecting plate 722 rotates relative to the drive column 76. A stop plate 724 is provided on the guide rail 723, which can enter or leave the first channel 83.
[0028] When the drive column 76 slides back and forth along the slide rail 73, it drives the connecting plate 722 to move. The guide rail 723 on the connecting plate 722 moves accordingly. At this time, the guide rail 723 moves in the sliding groove 7211 and can drive the rotating seat 721 to rotate relative to the mounting plate 71. The stop plate 724 moves with the guide rail 723, and can enter or leave the first channel 83.
[0029] The positioning plate 82 is inclined so that the first channel 83 is a trapezoid with a larger top and a smaller bottom. This arrangement makes it easier to place medicine bottles and prevents the medicine bottles from getting stuck when they are taken out and coming into contact with the positioning plate 82.
[0030] The first suction cup assembly 5 includes a bracket 51 connected to the first movable assembly 4. A second driving cylinder 52 is mounted on the bracket 51. A first sliding frame 53, which moves closer to or further away from the first transport line 1, is connected to the output shaft of the second driving cylinder 52. Multiple first suction cups 54 are connected to the first sliding frame 53. When the second driving cylinder 52 is activated, it drives the first sliding frame 53 to move towards the medicine bottle, allowing the first suction cups 54 to contact the bottle cap and grip the medicine bottle. When the first movable assembly 4 is activated, it drives the first suction cup assembly 5 to move, thus reciprocating between the first transport line 1 and the machine 2, facilitating the placement of the medicine bottle on the shelf 3.
[0031] The robotic arm 61 includes a base 611, on which a connecting seat 612 rotatable relative to the base 611 is provided. A first support arm 613 rotatable 360° relative to the connecting seat 612 is connected to the connecting seat 612. A second rotating arm 614 rotatable 360° relative to the first support arm 613 is connected to the first support arm 613. A third rotating arm 615 rotatable 360° relative to the second rotating arm 614 is connected to the second rotating arm 615. A second suction cup assembly 62 is connected to the third rotating arm 615 and can move with the third rotating arm 615. The cooperation of the first support arm 613, the second rotating arm 614, and the third rotating arm 615 allows the second suction cup assembly 62 to accurately approach and adhere to the cap of the medicine bottle.
[0032] The second suction cup assembly 62 includes a rotating frame 621 rotatably connected to a third rotating arm 615. The rotating frame 621 has multiple protruding connecting posts 622, and each connecting post 622 has a second suction cup 623. The multiple connecting posts 622 provide sufficient space for the second suction cup 623 to cover the cap of the medicine bottle.
[0033] The present invention has been described in detail above. However, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, any modifications or improvements that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A pharmaceutical product shipping line, characterized by, The application relates to a first conveying line (1) for conveying medicine bottles along a preset direction, one side of the first conveying line (1) is provided with a machine table (2), the machine table (2) is provided with a rest plate (3) capable of placing the medicine bottles, the machine table (2) is further provided with a first movable assembly (4) capable of reciprocating between the rest plate (3) and the first conveying line (1), the first movable assembly (4) is provided with a first suction disc assembly (5) capable of clamping and sucking the medicine bottles, the other side of the first conveying line (1) is further provided with a detection assembly (6), the detection assembly (6) comprises a mechanical hand (61) capable of moving to the conveying path of the first conveying line (1) and a second suction disc assembly (62) connected to the mechanical hand (61) and capable of clamping and sucking the medicine bottles conveyed through the first conveying line (1), when the mechanical hand (61) moves, the second suction disc assembly (62) can clamp and suck the bottle cap of the medicine bottles, so that the medicine bottles are separated from the first conveying line (1), and the first conveying line (1) is further provided with a stop assembly (7) capable of preventing the medicine bottles from continuing to pass through. The first conveying line (1) is further provided with a baffle assembly (8), the baffle assembly (8) comprises a plurality of support columns (81) movably connected to the left and right sides of the first conveying line (1), a plurality of positioning plates (82) are connected between the support columns on the same side, and a first channel (83) capable of conveying the medicine bottles is formed between the two positioning plates (82).
2. The pharmaceutical product transport line of claim 1, wherein, The stop assembly (7) comprises a mounting plate (71) connected to the first conveying line (1), one side of the mounting plate (71) is provided with a rotating piece (72) capable of rotating to enter or leave the first channel (83), the other side of the mounting plate (71) is provided with a plurality of sliding rails (73), each sliding rail (73) is provided with a sliding block (74) capable of sliding along the sliding rail (73), a sliding seat (75) capable of sliding is arranged between the two sliding blocks (74), the sliding seat (75) is provided with a driving column (76) extending transversely to the rotating plate and being rotationally connected with the rotating plate, the mounting plate (71) is further provided with a first driving cylinder (77) capable of driving the sliding seat (75) to slide forward and backward, when the output shaft of the first driving cylinder (77) extends forward and backward, the sliding seat (75) can slide, so that the driving column (76) can drive the rotating piece (72) to rotate.
3. The pharmaceutical product transport line of claim 2, wherein, The mounting plate (71) is provided with a guide sliding groove (711) capable of sliding the driving column (76) in the guide sliding groove (711).
4. The pharmaceutical product transport line of claim 3, wherein, 5. The pharmaceutical product transport line of claim 4, wherein, The rotating part (72) comprises a rotating base (721) rotatably connected to the mounting plate (71) and a connecting plate (722) rotatably connected to the driving column (76), one side of the connecting plate (722) towards the rotating base (721) is provided with a guide rail (723), the rotating base (721) is provided with a sliding groove (7211) capable of sliding the guide rail (723) when the connecting plate (722) rotates relative to the driving column (76), the guide rail (723) is provided with a stop plate (724) capable of entering or leaving the first channel (83).
6. The pharmaceutical product shipping line of claim 2, wherein, The positioning plate (82) is inclined to make the first channel (83) trapezoidal.
7. The pharmaceutical product shipping line of claim 1, wherein, The first suction cup assembly (5) comprises a support (51) connected to the first movable assembly (4), the support (51) is provided with a second driving cylinder (52), the output shaft of the second driving cylinder (52) is connected with a first sliding frame (53) capable of approaching or moving away from the first conveying line (1) following the movement thereof, the first sliding frame (53) is connected with a plurality of first suction cups (54).
8. The pharmaceutical product transport line of claim 7, wherein, The mechanical arm (61) comprises a base (611), the base (611) is provided with a connecting base (612) capable of rotating relative thereto, the connecting base (612) is connected with a first supporting arm (613) capable of rotating 360° relative thereto, the first supporting arm (613) is connected with a second rotating arm (614) capable of rotating 360° relative thereto, the second rotating arm (614) is connected with a third rotating arm (615) capable of rotating 360° relative thereto, and the second suction cup assembly (62) is connected to the third rotating arm (615) and can move following the third rotating arm (615).
9. The pharmaceutical product transport line of claim 8, wherein, The second suction cup assembly (62) comprises a rotating frame (621) rotatably connected to the third rotating arm (615), the rotating frame (621) is provided with a plurality of protruding connecting columns (622), and each connecting column (622) is provided with a second suction cup (623).