Vaccine bottle feeding device with material monitoring function

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vaccine bottle production equipment, in particular to a vaccine bottle feeding device with a material monitoring function, which comprises a rack and a feeding bin arranged on the rack, and a discharge port of the feeding bin is communicated with a vibration storage bin; the material supplementing bin comprises an expansion section, an inclined section and a discharging section from top to bottom. The three side walls, away from the vibration storage bin, of the inclined section are obliquely arranged inwards. The discharging section is composed of an inclined discharging plate and vertical side plates arranged on the left side and the right side of the discharging plate, and the inclined direction of the discharging plate faces a discharging opening of the material supplementing bin. Buffering pads are further arranged on the inner side of the expansion section and the inner side of the inclined section, and a damp-proof water absorption pad is arranged on the surface of the discharging plate. The material supplementing bin is of a three-section type mechanism, different sections can achieve different functions, materials can be automatically, efficiently and evenly supplemented into the vibration storage bin in the actual use process, and the technical problems that due to the fact that an existing storage bin structure is small in capacity, workers need to frequently supplement the materials, the workload is large, and the working efficiency is low are solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to vaccine bottle production equipment technical field, specifically is vaccine bottle feeding device with material monitoring. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the vaccine post-process production, the labeling process is the key link to ensure the traceability of products, and needs to accurately mark the information such as name, specification, head number and effective period on the surface of qualified vaccine bottle. The current automatic production line generally adopts a bottle sorting-labeling linkage unit, wherein the bottle sorting machine needs to continuously sort a plurality of disorderly stacked bottles to meet the synchronous operation requirement of 300 bottles per minute of the labeling machine.

[0003] However, the existing bottle sorting equipment is limited by the structure design of the storage bin, for example: the effective buffer capacity of the 10ml animal vaccine control Westlin bottle is only 1000 bottles, and only about 3 minutes of buffer supply can be maintained under full load production. Therefore, frequent feeding by the operator is required during actual use, which not only increases the workload of the workers, but also affects the production rhythm of the next process due to the delay in feeding, reduces the production yield, and reduces the production efficiency. In addition, during the interruption of feeding, the automatic production line of each equipment is still running, especially the labeling machine, which may cause discontinuous labeling, resulting in label waste and energy waste caused by equipment idling. SUMMARY

[0004] The vaccine bottle feeding device with material monitoring provided by the utility model can solve the technical problems of small storage bin structure capacity, frequent feeding by workers, heavy workload and low work efficiency.

[0005] The application provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] The vaccine bottle feeding device with material monitoring comprises a rack and a feeding bin arranged on the rack, and the feeding bin is communicated with a vibrating storage bin at a discharge port; the feeding bin comprises, from top to bottom, an expansion section, an inclined section and a discharging section, and the three side walls of the inclined section away from the vibrating storage bin are arranged inwardly inclined; the discharging section is composed of an inclined discharging plate and vertical side plates arranged on the left and right sides of the discharging plate, and the inclined direction of the discharging plate faces the discharge port of the feeding bin; a buffer pad is further arranged on the inner side of the expansion section and the inclined section, and a moisture-proof water-absorbing pad is arranged on the surface of the discharging plate.

[0007] Advantages:

[0008] 1. By designing the replenishment bin as a three-section mechanism, with each section performing a different function, automatic, efficient, and uniform replenishment of materials into the vibrating storage bin can be achieved in actual use. Specifically, the expansion section expands the storage space of the replenishment bin, further increasing its storage capacity; the tilting section, compared to the expansion section, is tilted inward, constantly guiding the vaccine vials inward, which facilitates smoother flow of randomly stacked vials into the lower section under gravity; the unloading section includes an unloading plate and vertical side plates on both sides. The unloading plate guides the vaccine vials to automatically enter the vibrating storage bin under gravity, while the vertical side plates help to limit and guide the vials, ensuring they enter the vibrating storage bin in a more orderly manner. This automatically unloading bin structure avoids the problem of excessive material accumulation in the vibrating storage bin due to excessive material being unloaded at once, which would affect the vibration conveying of materials in the vibrating storage bin and ensure a good material supply foundation for subsequent vial handling processes.

[0009] 2. By incorporating a replenishment hopper, the material supply of vaccine vials on the automated production line is increased, reducing the frequency and workload of manual replenishment. Its unique structural design, compared to common conical hoppers, solves the problems of bottom accumulation and blockage, bridging, and rodent holes that easily occur during discharge, leading to discontinuous discharge. Furthermore, the design of the discharge ramp in a conical hopper affects its storage capacity and discharge speed. For example, if the ramp is too gentle, the upper width is wider, resulting in slower discharge; if the ramp is too steep, the upper width is narrower, increasing the height of the replenishment hopper for the same capacity, which hinders manual replenishment. In contrast, the discharge section of this application has only one discharge plate with vertical sidewalls on both sides, guiding and limiting the discharge of vaccine vials, ensuring a consistent and uniform discharge speed based on the amount of material in the vibrating storage bin. Even changing the inclination angle of the bottom plate does not affect the spatial size and capacity of the upper two sections.

[0010] 3. By setting a buffer pad in the replenishment hopper, the impact of the vaccine vials on the side wall of the hopper during manual replenishment and automatic feeding of the vaccine vials can be reduced, thus protecting the vaccine vials. Before labeling, vaccine vials are usually stored in a low-temperature environment to ensure their activity. Therefore, when they are transported to the labeling process at room temperature, water vapor can easily appear on the surface of the vaccine vials. By setting a moisture-proof and absorbent pad on the feeding plate, the moisture generated during contact with the damp vaccine vials can be absorbed in time, avoiding secondary moisture absorption.

[0011] Furthermore, a support plate is also provided on the outer wall of the inclined section of the feeding bin. The support plate is arranged in two symmetrical sets, and a connecting ear plate is provided at the bottom of the support plate. The connecting ear plate is fixed to the top of the frame by fasteners.

[0012] Beneficial effects: The rear end of the feeding hopper is connected to the vibrating storage hopper, which generates significant vibration during operation. The feeding hopper is fixed to the frame by a support plate, and the bottom of the support frame is fixed to the frame by connecting ear plates. This not only helps ensure the stability of the feeding hopper installation, but also allows the feeding hopper to vibrate to a certain extent, compared to fixing the feeding hopper completely to the frame. For example, when the vibrating storage hopper quickly disperses and organizes the material through vibration, the slight vibration of the feeding hopper can promote the material to move towards the discharge port more quickly, better matching the feeding rhythm of the vibrating storage hopper.

[0013] Furthermore, the feeding bin is vertically installed on the side wall near the vibrating storage bin. This side wall is a vertical hanging wall, and a dryer is installed on the vertical hanging wall. The air outlet of the dryer faces the discharge port of the feeding bin and the vibrating storage bin.

[0014] Beneficial effects: Because vaccine vials are removed from a low-temperature environment before labeling, water vapor will form on their surface. The installation of a drying machine facilitates the drying of the vials. Furthermore, since the drying machine is located on the side wall of the replenishment hopper, with the air outlet facing the outlet of the replenishment hopper and the vibrating storage chamber, the vibration of the vibrating storage chamber allows for more efficient and comprehensive drying. The vibration of the vibrating storage chamber causes the vaccine vials to continuously tumble and move within the chamber. When the drying machine blows air into the outlet and the vibrating storage chamber, the dynamic change in the position of the vaccine vials ensures that areas that might have been difficult to dry due to the vials are fully exposed to the airflow, guaranteeing that all angles of the vials are effectively dried.

[0015] Furthermore, a flange is provided on the inner top of the vertical wall-mounted unit, and an installation plate is provided on the outer side wall of the flange, with a hanging groove on the installation plate; a hanging plate is provided on the side wall of the dryer to cooperate with the hanging groove, and the hanging plate is connected to the hanging groove.

[0016] Beneficial effects: The flange on the inner side of the top of the vertical wall mount and the hanging groove on the mounting plate form a simple and efficient connection with the hanging plate on the side wall of the dryer; during the equipment installation stage, the staff only needs to align the hanging plate of the dryer with the hanging groove and then hang it into the groove to complete the initial installation of the dryer, which also facilitates subsequent disassembly and maintenance.

[0017] Furthermore, the vibrating storage bin includes a base and a storage bin. A vibration mechanism is installed on the base, and the storage bin is installed on the vibration mechanism. The top of the storage bin is open, and a notch is provided on the side of the storage bin near the discharge port of the replenishment bin. The bottom of the discharge section overlaps with the notch.

[0018] Beneficial effects: The opening at the top of the storage bin facilitates the blowing of air into the bin by the dryer. The notch design that overlaps with the feeding section of the replenishment bin makes the structure of the entire vibrating storage bin more compact and creates an extremely smooth material conveying channel.

[0019] Furthermore, the top of the feed plate is hinged to the side of the inclined section, the two sides of the feed plate are slidably connected to the vertical side plate, and a height adjustment component is provided at the bottom of the feed plate.

[0020] Beneficial effects: The height adjustment component can adjust the bottom height of the feeding plate according to the actual production speed of the production line or different types of vaccine vials, thereby adjusting the feeding speed to meet the production line's needs for rapid material supply and ensure the stability and coordination of the entire production process.

[0021] Furthermore, the height adjustment assembly is mounted on the frame. The height adjustment assembly includes a connecting column and an adjusting bolt. One end of the connecting column is movably connected to the bottom of the lower end of the feed plate, and the other end is rotatably connected to the adjusting bolt. The bottom of the adjusting bolt extends through the frame to the outside and is threadedly connected to the frame.

[0022] Beneficial effects: During use, operators can easily change the height of the feed plate by simply turning the adjusting bolt. This operation method does not require complicated tools or professional skills, greatly reducing the difficulty of operation. In addition, since the bottom of the adjusting bolt extends to the outside of the frame, operators can make fine adjustments to the height of the feed plate at any time according to the actual production situation during equipment operation. Whether it is to deal with temporary fluctuations in production speed or to adjust according to the production requirements of different batches of vaccine vials, adjustments can be made in a timely and convenient manner.

[0023] Furthermore, a knob is also provided at the bottom of the adjusting bolt.

[0024] Beneficial effect: It makes it easy to hold the knob for adjustment.

[0025] Furthermore, a monitoring sensor for detecting material height is installed inside the feeding hopper, and the monitoring sensor is electrically connected to a controller; an alarm is also installed on the frame, and the alarm is electrically connected to the controller, which is used to control the alarm to sound based on the signal sent by the monitoring sensor.

[0026] Beneficial effects: The sensor monitors the material height in real time and transmits the signal to the controller. Once the material height is lower than the preset value, the controller quickly receives the signal and controls the alarm to sound. This transforms the material replenishment process from manual inspection to automatic monitoring, greatly reducing the workload and the risk of untimely replenishment due to human error. It can effectively maintain the continuous operation of the production line, improve production efficiency, and reduce economic losses caused by downtime. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a front view of the feeding device and the vibrating storage bin in Embodiment 1;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material replenishment bin in Example 1;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a front view of the feeding device in Embodiment 1;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the blow dryer in Example 2;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the vertical wall-mounted structure on the central replenishment silo;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustable feed plate in Example 3;

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the height adjustment component. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:

[0035] The markings in the accompanying drawings include: frame 1, top plate 11, support leg 12, feeding bin 2, discharge port 20, expansion section 21, inclined section 22, unloading section 23, vertical wall hanging 24, flange 241, unloading plate 231, vertical side plate 232, vibration storage bin 3, storage bin 31, vibration mechanism 32, base 33, support plate 4, connecting ear plate 41, dryer 5, mounting plate 51, height adjustment assembly 6, adjusting bolt 61, connecting column 62, knob part 63.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, a vaccine vial replenishment device with material monitoring includes a frame 1 and a replenishment bin 2 mounted on the frame 1. The outlet 20 of the replenishment bin 2 is connected to a vibrating storage bin 3. Specifically, in this embodiment, the frame 1 includes a top plate 11 and support legs 12. The replenishment bin 2 is mounted on the top plate 11 via a support plate 4. The vibrating storage bin 3 includes a base 33 and a storage bin 31. A vibration mechanism 32 is mounted on the base 33, and the storage bin 31 is mounted on the vibration mechanism 32. In this embodiment, the vibration mechanism 32 is an existing vibrator or vibrating plate, which causes the storage bin 31 to vibrate during use, thereby causing the vaccine vials in the storage bin 31 to be in a continuous vibration state. The top of the storage bin 31 is open, and a notch is provided on the side of the storage bin 31 near the outlet 20 of the replenishment bin 2 for connection with the replenishment bin 2.

[0038] Specific examplesFigure 2 As shown, the feeding bin 2 includes an expansion section 21, an inclined section 22, and a feeding section 23 from top to bottom. The expansion section 21 has a square structure with its four side walls set vertically. The three side walls of the inclined section 22 away from the vibration storage bin 3 are set inward, and its side wall close to the storage bin 31 is integrally set with the side wall of the expansion section 21. The lower part of this side wall is set with an opening to form the discharge port 20 of the feeding bin 2. The feeding section 23 forms a feeding channel, which is composed of an inclined feeding plate 231 and vertical side plates 232 set on the left and right sides of the feeding plate 231. The inclined direction of the feeding plate 231 faces the discharge port 20 of the feeding bin 2. The upper ends of the two vertical side plates 232 are connected to the inclined lower end of the inclined section 22.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, the upper edge of the support plate 4 is welded to the outer wall of the inclined section 22 of the feeding bin 2, and the support plate 4 is arranged in two symmetrical sets. The bottom of the support plate 4 is provided with a connecting ear plate 41, which is fixed to the top of the frame 1 by bolts.

[0040] In this embodiment, the replenishment bin 2 is configured as a three-section mechanism, with each section performing different functions. This allows for automatic, efficient, and uniform replenishment of the vaccine vials into the vibrating storage bin 3 during actual use. Specifically, the expansion section 21 expands the storage space of the replenishment bin 2, further increasing its storage capacity. The tilting section 22, compared to the expansion section 21, is tilted inwards, consistently applying an inward guiding force to the vaccine vials, facilitating the smoother flow of randomly stacked vials into the feeding section 23 under gravity. The feeding plate 231 guides the vaccine vials to automatically enter the storage bin 31 along the feeding plate 231 under gravity. The vertical side plates 232 on both sides help to limit and guide the vaccine vials, allowing multiple vials to enter the vibrating storage bin 3 more smoothly.

[0041] This structural design can avoid the problem of excessive material accumulation in the storage bin 31 due to excessive material feeding at one time, which would affect the vibration and conveying of materials in the storage bin 31, thus ensuring a good material supply foundation for subsequent bottle handling processes. In addition, compared with common conical silos, the replenishment bin 2 of this application can solve the problems of bottom accumulation and blockage, bridging, and rat hole phenomena that are prone to occur when feeding materials into conical silos, resulting in discontinuous material discharge.

[0042] More preferably, in this embodiment, buffer pads (not shown in the figure) are also provided on the inner sides of the expansion section 21 and the inclined section 22, and a moisture-proof and absorbent pad (not shown in the figure) is provided on the surface of the feeding plate 231. Specifically, the moisture-proof and absorbent pad can be made of existing cardboard. On the one hand, cardboard has good water absorption; on the other hand, it has a certain degree of rigidity and will not affect the smooth feeding of vaccine vials. The buffer pad can be made of foam plastic, which helps to reduce the impact of the vaccine vials on the side wall of the hopper during vibration, thus protecting the vaccine vials.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that, as Figures 4-5 As shown, the feeding bin 2 is vertically arranged on the side wall near the storage bin 31. This side wall is a vertical hanging wall 24, and a dryer 5 is installed on the vertical hanging wall 24. The air outlet of the dryer 5 faces the discharge port 20 of the feeding bin 2 and the inside of the storage bin 31. In this embodiment, the dryer 5 is an air curtain machine. Specifically, a flange 241 is provided on the inner side of the top of the vertical hanging wall 24. The outer side wall of the flange 241 is connected to a mounting plate 51 by bolts. A strip-shaped hanging groove is opened on the mounting plate 51. A hanging plate for cooperating with the hanging groove is provided on the side wall of the dryer 5. The hanging plate is connected to the hanging groove (not shown in the figure).

[0045] Because the vaccine vials are removed from a low-temperature environment before labeling, water vapor will form on their surface. The dryer 5 facilitates the drying of the vaccine vials. Since the dryer 5 is located on the side wall of the feeding chamber 2, the air outlet faces the discharge port 20 of the feeding chamber 2 and the storage chamber 31. The vibration generated when the storage chamber 31 is working causes the vaccine vials to tumble and move continuously inside the chamber. When the dryer 5 blows air into the discharge port 20 and the vibrating storage chamber 3, the dynamic change in the position of the vaccine vials means that parts that might have been difficult to dry due to the obstruction of the vials can be fully exposed to the airflow of the dryer 5, ensuring that all angles of the vials are dried, which is beneficial for providing conditions for the next stage of drying.

[0046] Example 3

[0047] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 2 is that the top of the feed plate 231 is hinged to the side of the inclined section 22, both sides of the feed plate 231 are slidably connected to the vertical side plate 232, and a height adjustment component 6 is provided at the bottom of the feed plate 231. Figures 6-7 As shown, in this embodiment, the height adjustment component 6 is mounted on the frame 1. The height adjustment component 6 includes a connecting column 62 and an adjusting bolt 61. The top end of the connecting column 62 is movably connected to the bottom of the lower end of the feed plate 231, and the other end is rotatably connected to the adjusting bolt 61. Specifically, the top of the adjusting bolt 61 is provided with a T-shaped groove, and the bottom of the connecting column 62 is a T-shaped structure, which is rotatably mounted in the T-shaped groove.

[0048] The bottom of the adjusting bolt 61 extends through the top of the frame 1 to the outside and is threadedly connected to the frame 1; specifically, the bottom of the adjusting bolt 61 is also provided with a knob part 63. In use, the knob part 63 is held and rotated, and the adjusting bolt 61 rises or falls relative to the frame 1, thereby driving the lower end of the feed plate 231 to rise or fall, thereby adjusting the tilt angle of the feed plate 231.

[0049] This embodiment, by setting a height adjustment component 6, allows for adjustment of the bottom height of the feeding plate 231 according to the actual production speed of the production line or different types of vaccine vials, thereby adjusting the feeding speed to meet the production line's requirements for rapid material supply and ensure the stability and coordination of the entire production process. Furthermore, during use, operators only need to rotate the adjusting bolt 61 to easily change the height of the feeding plate 231. This operation method requires no complex tools or professional skills, greatly reducing the difficulty of operation.

[0050] Example 4

[0051] The difference between this embodiment and embodiments one to three is that a monitoring sensor for detecting the material height is also installed in the feeding hopper 2, and the monitoring sensor is electrically connected to a controller; an alarm is also installed on the frame 1, and the alarm is electrically connected to the controller. The controller is used to control the alarm to sound based on the signal sent by the monitoring sensor; specifically, the controller is also installed on the frame 1 (not shown in the figure).

[0052] In this embodiment, the monitoring sensor can be an infrared sensor. The infrared sensor is set on the top of the feeding bin 2 to detect the height of the material and transmit the signal to the controller. Once the material height is lower than the preset value, the controller quickly receives the signal and controls the alarm to sound. This transforms the feeding process from manual inspection to automatic monitoring, greatly reducing the amount of manual work and the risk of untimely feeding due to human negligence. It can effectively maintain the continuous operation of the production line, improve production efficiency, and reduce economic losses caused by downtime.

[0053] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model, and the utility model is not limited to the field covered by this embodiment. Commonly known structures and characteristics in the solutions are not described in detail here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. These modifications will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A vaccine vial replenishment device with material monitoring capabilities, characterized in that, The device includes a frame and a feeding hopper mounted on the frame. The discharge port of the feeding hopper is connected to a vibrating storage hopper. The feeding hopper consists of an expansion section, an inclined section, and a feeding section from top to bottom. The inclined section is inclined inward on its three side walls away from the vibrating storage hopper. The feeding section consists of an inclined feeding plate and vertical side plates on the left and right sides of the feeding plate. The inclined direction of the feeding plate faces the discharge port of the feeding hopper. Buffer pads are also provided on the inner sides of the expansion section and the inclined section. A moisture-proof and water-absorbing pad is provided on the surface of the feeding plate.

2. The vaccine vial feeding device with material monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inclined section of the feeding bin is also equipped with a support plate. The support plates are arranged in two symmetrical sets. The bottom of the support plate is equipped with a connecting ear plate, which is fixed to the top of the frame by fasteners.

3. The vaccine vial feeding device with material monitoring according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding bin is vertically installed on the side wall near the vibrating storage bin. This side wall is a vertical hanging wall, and a dryer is installed on the vertical hanging wall. The air outlet of the dryer faces the discharge port of the feeding bin and the inside of the vibrating storage bin.

4. The vaccine vial feeding device with material monitoring according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top inner side of the vertical wall-mounted device is provided with a flange, and the outer wall of the flange is provided with a mounting plate with a hanging groove. The side wall of the dryer is provided with a hanging plate for cooperating with the hanging groove, and the hanging plate is connected to the hanging groove.

5. The vaccine vial feeding device with material monitoring according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The vibrating storage chamber includes a base and a storage chamber. A vibration mechanism is installed on the base, and the storage chamber is installed on the vibration mechanism. The top of the storage chamber is open, and a notch is provided on the side of the storage chamber near the discharge port of the replenishment chamber. The bottom of the discharge section overlaps with the notch.

6. The vaccine vial replenishment device with material monitoring according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the feeding plate is hinged to the side of the inclined section, the two sides of the feeding plate are slidably connected to the vertical side plate, and a height adjustment component is provided at the bottom of the feeding plate.

7. The vaccine vial replenishment device with material monitoring according to claim 6, characterized in that: The height adjustment assembly is mounted on the frame. The height adjustment assembly includes a connecting column and an adjusting bolt. One end of the connecting column is movably connected to the bottom of the lower end of the feed plate, and the other end is rotatably connected to the adjusting bolt. The bottom of the adjusting bolt extends through the frame to the outside and is threadedly connected to the frame.

8. The vaccine vial feeding device with material monitoring according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bottom of the adjusting bolt is also provided with a knob.

9. The vaccine vial replenishment device with material monitoring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding hopper is also equipped with a monitoring sensor for detecting the material height, and the monitoring sensor is electrically connected to a controller; an alarm is also installed on the frame, and the alarm is electrically connected to the controller. The controller is used to control the alarm to sound based on the signal sent by the monitoring sensor.

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