Spacing adjustable device and ampoule bottle conveying equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a distance adjustable device and ampoule bottle conveying equipment. The spacing adjustable device comprises a base and two clamping and conveying mechanisms, each clamping and conveying mechanism comprises a power conveying assembly, an adjusting assembly and a counter, the power conveying assemblies are movably arranged on the base, and the two power conveying assemblies are oppositely arranged to form a conveying channel used for conveying ampoule bottles. The adjusting assembly comprises a movable shaft, a mounting plate, a lead screw and a spacing adjusting part, the movable shaft slidably penetrates through the base, one end of the movable shaft is connected with the power conveying assembly, the other end of the movable shaft is connected with the mounting plate, the lead screw movably penetrates through the mounting plate, one end of the lead screw is rotatably connected with the base, and the other end of the lead screw is connected with the spacing adjusting part; and the counter is arranged on the mounting plate, the counter is arranged on the lead screw in a sleeving mode and located between the lead screw and the interval adjusting piece, and the counter is used for recording the interval of the conveying channels when the interval adjusting piece is rotated. The spacing adjustable device is suitable for conveying ampoule bottles with different bottle diameters, and manual memory and rapid spacing adjustment are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the technical field of medicine bottle delivery, and in particular to an adjustable spacing device and ampoule delivery equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, as containers for various liquid medications, the efficiency and precision of the packaging process for ampoules are crucial. After filling with liquid medication, ampoules need to undergo a seal test. Traditionally, after this test, ampoules are manually transferred using a medicine basket at the testing station's exit. The ampoules are then moved to the labeling station for subsequent packaging operations. This results in poor continuity between the testing and labeling stations. Therefore, a conveyor mechanism has been added between the testing and labeling stations, eliminating the need for separate manual transfer and ensuring the continuity of the entire ampoule packaging process.

[0003] However, due to the wide variety of medicines, the corresponding ampoule diameters are also different. However, most of the conveying mechanisms are fixed structures, that is, the spacing of the conveying channels is fixed. This makes it impossible to quickly adjust the spacing of the conveying channels when conveying ampoules of different diameters, resulting in low efficiency in adjusting the spacing of ampoules of different diameters. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a spacing adjustable device and ampoule conveying equipment that can adapt to the conveying of ampoules of different diameters and realize the manual memory for rapid adjustment of the spacing.

[0005] The purpose of this disclosure is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] An adjustable spacing device includes a base and two clamping and conveying mechanisms. Each clamping and conveying mechanism includes a power conveying component movably mounted on the base. The two power conveying components are arranged opposite each other to form a conveying channel for conveying ampoules. The clamping and conveying mechanism also includes an adjusting component and a counter. The adjusting component includes a movable shaft, a mounting plate, a lead screw, and a spacing adjusting element. The movable shaft slides through the base, with one end connected to the power conveying component and the other end connected to the mounting plate. The lead screw movably passes through the mounting plate, with one end rotatably connected to the base and the other end connected to the spacing adjusting element. The counter is mounted on the mounting plate, sleeved on the lead screw, and located between the lead screw and the spacing adjusting element. The counter is used to record the spacing of the conveying channel when the spacing adjusting element is rotated.

[0007] In one embodiment, the power delivery assembly includes a movable base, a motor, a drive wheel, a driven wheel, and a transmission belt. The movable base has a connected receiving groove and a clearance conveying groove. The motor is located on the movable base. The drive wheel and the driven wheel are rotatably disposed in the receiving groove and are spaced apart. The transmission belt is respectively wrapped around the outer periphery of the drive wheel and the outer periphery of the driven wheel. The drive end of the motor is connected to the drive wheel. A portion of the transmission belt protrudes from the clearance conveying groove, which is connected to the delivery channel. The transmission belt is used to clamp and convey the ampoules.

[0008] In one embodiment, the motor is a servo motor.

[0009] In one embodiment, a movable slider is provided on the bottom of the movable base, the movable slider is slidably disposed on the base, one end of the movable shaft is fixedly connected to the movable slider, and the other end of the movable shaft is fixedly connected to the mounting plate.

[0010] In one embodiment, the base is provided with a fixed platform, the fixed platform has a sliding hole, and the movable shaft slides through the sliding hole.

[0011] In one embodiment, the number of movable shafts is at least two, the fixed platform has at least two sliding holes, and the movable shafts slide through the inner walls of the sliding holes one by one.

[0012] In one embodiment, the adjusting assembly further includes a fixed face ring, which is sleeved on the inner wall of the sliding hole, and the movable shaft slides through the fixed face ring.

[0013] In one embodiment, the adjusting component further includes a silicone washer disposed within the fixed surface ring and sleeved on the movable shaft, the silicone washer being used to increase the damping of the movable shaft when it slides within the fixed surface ring.

[0014] In one embodiment, the spacing adjustment component includes an adjustment dial and a rotating handle, the rotating handle being located at one end of the adjustment dial, and the adjustment dial being fixedly connected to the lead screw.

[0015] An ampoule conveying device includes the adjustable spacing device described in any of the above embodiments.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this disclosure has at least the following advantages:

[0017] Because two opposing power transmission components are movably installed on the base, and a transmission channel is formed between the two power transmission components, the ampoules can be transported from the inspection station to the labeling station through the transmission channel, ensuring the continuity of the connection between the two different stations. In addition, the two power transmission components provide appropriate clamping force for the ampoules to prevent them from tipping over during transportation.

[0018] Because the movable shaft slides through the base, with one end connected to the power transmission component and the other end connected to the mounting plate, when the movable shaft slides, it drives the power transmission component to slide on the base. This ensures that the spacing of the conveying channels between the two power transmission components is adjustable, allowing ampoules of different diameters to pass through the conveying channels. Furthermore, because the lead screw slides through the mounting plate, with one end rotatably connected to the base and the other end connected to the spacing adjustment component, rotating the spacing adjustment component causes the lead screw to rotate and extend on the base. This causes the lead screw to drive the movable shaft to extend and slide, which in turn drives the power transmission component to slide. This ensures convenient adjustment of the spacing between the two power transmission components, thereby enabling rapid manual spacing adjustment.

[0019] Because the counter is mounted on the mounting plate, the mounting plate provides a reliable installation position for the counter. Furthermore, because the counter is sleeved on the lead screw and located between the lead screw and the spacing adjustment component, when the spacing adjustment component is rotated, the counter can record the number of rotations of the lead screw, that is, the sliding distance of the power transmission component. This ensures that the counter can record the spacing between the two power transmission components, that is, the spacing of the transmission channel. Moreover, the counter has a retrospective function, which enables manual and rapid memorization for spacing adjustment. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly described below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this disclosure and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an adjustable spacing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the adjustable spacing device shown;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the clamping and conveying mechanism.

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The enlarged view shown at point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The enlarged view shown at point B in the middle.

[0026] Reference numerals: 10, adjustable spacing device; 100, base; 110, fixed platform; 111, sliding hole; 200, clamping and conveying mechanism; 2100, power conveying assembly; 2100a, conveying channel; 2110, movable base; 2111, receiving groove; 2112, clearance conveying groove; 2113, movable slider; 2120, motor; 2130, drive wheel; 2140, transmission belt; 2200, adjusting assembly; 2210, movable shaft; 2220, mounting plate; 2230, lead screw; 2240, spacing adjusting component; 2241, adjusting turntable; 2242, rotating handle; 2250, fixed face ring; 2300, counter. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To facilitate understanding of this disclosure, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate preferred embodiments of the present disclosure. However, this disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure.

[0028] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this disclosure. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0030] To better understand the technical solutions and beneficial effects of this disclosure, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with specific embodiments:

[0031] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, one embodiment of the adjustable spacing device 10 includes a base 100 and two clamping and conveying mechanisms 200. Each clamping and conveying mechanism 200 includes a power conveying component 2100, an adjusting component 2200, and a counter 2300. The power conveying component 2100 is movably mounted on the base 100. The two power conveying components 2100 are arranged opposite each other to form a conveying channel 2100a, which is used to convey ampoules. It can be understood that because two opposing power conveying components 2100 are movably mounted on the base 100, and a conveying channel 2100a is formed between the two power conveying components 2100, ampoules can be conveyed from the inspection station to the labeling station through the conveying channel 2100a, ensuring the continuity of the connection between the ampoules at the two different stations. The two power conveying components 2100 provide appropriate clamping force for the ampoules to prevent them from tipping over during conveying. Specifically, each of the two power conveying components 2100 is provided with a conveyor belt 2140. The two conveyor belts 2140 are arranged opposite each other and are located on opposite sides of the conveying channel 2100a. The two conveyor belts 2140 are used to jointly hold and convey ampoules.

[0032] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the adjustment assembly 2200 includes a movable shaft 2210, a mounting plate 2220, a lead screw 2230, and a spacing adjustment component 2240. The movable shaft 2210 is slidably mounted on the base 100. One end of the movable shaft 2210 is connected to the power transmission assembly 2100, and the other end of the movable shaft 2210 is connected to the mounting plate 2220. The lead screw 2230 is movably mounted on the mounting plate 2220. One end of the lead screw 2230 is rotatably connected to the base 100, and the other end of the lead screw 2230 is connected to the spacing adjustment component 2240. A counter 2300 is mounted on the mounting plate 2220 and sleeved on the lead screw 2230, located between the lead screw 2230 and the spacing adjustment component 2240. The counter 2300 is used to record the spacing of the conveying channel 2100a when the spacing adjustment component 2240 is rotated.

[0033] It is understandable that, since the movable shaft 2210 slides through the base 100, and one end of the movable shaft 2210 is connected to the power transmission assembly 2100, and the other end of the movable shaft 2210 is connected to the mounting plate 2220, when the movable shaft 2210 slides, it drives the power transmission assembly 2100 to slide on the base 100, ensuring that the distance between the transmission channels 2100a between the two power transmission assemblies 2100 is adjustable, ensuring that ampoules of different diameters can pass through the transmission channels 2100a. Furthermore, due to the lead screw... 2230 is movably mounted on the mounting plate 2220, and one end of the lead screw 2230 is rotatably connected to the base 100, while the other end of the lead screw 2230 is connected to the spacing adjustment component 2240. When the spacing adjustment component 2240 is rotated, the lead screw 2230 rotates and extends on the base 100, causing the lead screw 2230 to drive the movable shaft 2210 to slide and extend. The movable shaft 2210 then drives the power transmission component 2100 to slide, ensuring the convenience of spacing adjustment between the two power transmission components 2100, thereby achieving rapid manual spacing adjustment.

[0034] It can also be understood that since the counter 2300 is set on the mounting plate 2220, the mounting plate 2220 provides a reliable installation position for the counter 2300. Since the counter 2300 is sleeved on the lead screw 2230 and located between the lead screw 2230 and the spacing adjustment component 2240, when the spacing adjustment component 2240 is rotated, the counter 2300 can record the number of rotations of the lead screw 2230, that is, record the sliding distance of the power transmission component 2100. This ensures that the counter 2300 can record the spacing between the two power transmission components 2100, that is, record the spacing of the transmission channel 2100a. Furthermore, the counter 2300 has retrospective properties, enabling manual and rapid memorization for spacing adjustment.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, in one embodiment, the power delivery assembly 2100 includes a movable base 2110, a motor 2120, a drive wheel 2130, a driven wheel, and a transmission belt 2140. The movable base 2110 has a connected receiving groove 2111 and a clearance delivery groove 2112. The motor 2120 is located on the movable base 2110. The drive wheel 2130 and the driven wheel are rotatably located in the receiving groove 2111 and are spaced apart. The transmission belt 2140 is respectively wrapped around the outer periphery of the drive wheel 2130 and the outer periphery of the driven wheel. The drive end of the motor 2120 is connected to the drive wheel 2130. A portion of the transmission belt 2140 protrudes from the clearance delivery groove 2112, which is connected to the delivery channel 2100a. The transmission belt 2140 is used to clamp and deliver ampoules. In this embodiment, since the transmission belt 2140 wraps around the outer periphery of the driving wheel 2130 and the outer periphery of the driven wheel respectively, and the drive end of the motor 2120 is connected to the driving wheel 2130, the motor 2120 drives the driving wheel 2130 to rotate, thereby driving the driven wheel and the transmission belt 2140 to rotate. Because a portion of the transmission belt 2140 protrudes from the clearance conveying groove 2112, which is connected to the conveying channel 2100a, the clearance conveying groove 2112 provides suitable extension space for the transmission belt 2140 on the one hand, and effectively avoids interference and collision between the transmission belt 2140 and the moving base 2110 during rotation. This ensures that the two transmission belts 2140 are positioned opposite each other, jointly clamping the outer wall of the ampoule, ensuring the stability of the ampoule conveyed within the conveying channel 2100a. In one embodiment, the motor 2120 is a servo motor.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, a movable slider 2113 protrudes from the bottom of the movable base 2110. The movable slider 2113 is slidably mounted on the base 100. One end of the movable shaft 2210 is fixedly connected to the movable slider 2113, and the other end of the movable shaft 2210 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 2220. In this embodiment, because the movable slider 2113 protrudes from the bottom of the movable base 2110, the movable base 2110 can slide smoothly along the base 100, ensuring that the movable shaft 2210 drives the movable base 2110 to slide stably when sliding, thus ensuring the stability of the spacing adjustment of the conveying channel 2100a.

[0037] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the base 100 is provided with a fixed platform 110, and the fixed platform 110 has a sliding hole 111, through which the movable shaft 2210 slides. In this embodiment, the fixed platform 110 serves to fix and support the movable shaft 2210, ensuring that the movable shaft 2210 can slide stably within the sliding hole 111.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the number of movable shafts 2210 is at least two, and the fixed platform 110 has at least two sliding holes 111. The movable shafts 2210 slide through the inner wall of the sliding holes 111 one by one. The multiple movable shafts 2210 can ensure the stability of pushing the movable base 2110 to move, thereby ensuring the stability of the spacing adjustment of the conveying channel 2100a.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the adjusting assembly 2200 further includes a fixing ring 2250, which is sleeved on the inner wall of the sliding hole 111, and the movable shaft 2210 slides through the fixing ring 2250. In this embodiment, the added fixing ring 2250 avoids direct contact between the movable shaft 2210 and the sliding hole 111, preventing direct wear on the fixed platform 110 and the movable shaft 2210.

[0040] In one embodiment, the adjusting component 2200 further includes a silicone gasket (not shown). The silicone gasket is disposed inside the fixed face ring 2250. Specifically, the silicone gasket is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the fixed face ring 2250 and is sleeved on the movable shaft 2210. The silicone gasket is used to increase the damping of the movable shaft 2210 when it slides within the fixed face ring 2250, ensuring that the movable shaft 2210 can stably remain in the same position after it stops sliding. This prevents the movable shaft 2210 from sliding on its own when the conveying channel 2100a transports ampoules, causing the spacing of the conveying channel 2100a to change, thereby affecting the transport stability of the ampoules.

[0041] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the spacing adjustment component 2240 includes an adjustment turntable 2241 and a rotating handle 2242. The rotating handle 2242 is located on one side of the adjustment turntable 2241, and the adjustment turntable 2241 is fixedly connected to the lead screw 2230. In this embodiment, when it is necessary to adjust the spacing of the conveying channel 2100a, the operator rotates the rotating handle 2242, causing the adjustment turntable 2241 to drive the lead screw 2230 to rotate, ensuring the convenience of adjusting the spacing of the conveying channel 2100a.

[0042] This disclosure also provides an ampoule conveying device, including the adjustable spacing device 10 described in any of the above embodiments.

[0043] Compared with the prior art, this disclosure has at least the following advantages:

[0044] 1) Since two opposing power transmission components 2100 are movably arranged on the base 100, and a transmission channel 2100a is formed between the two power transmission components 2100, the ampoules can be transported from the inspection station to the labeling station through the transmission channel 2100a, ensuring the continuity of the connection between the ampoules and the two power transmission components 2100 provide appropriate clamping force for the ampoules to prevent them from tipping over during transport.

[0045] 2) Because the movable shaft 2210 slides through the base 100, and one end of the movable shaft 2210 is connected to the power transmission assembly 2100, and the other end of the movable shaft 2210 is connected to the mounting plate 2220, when the movable shaft 2210 slides, it drives the power transmission assembly 2100 to slide on the base 100, ensuring that the distance between the transmission channels 2100a between the two power transmission assemblies 2100 is adjustable, ensuring that ampoules of different diameters can pass through the transmission channels 2100a. Furthermore, because the lead screw 2... 230 is movably mounted on mounting plate 2220, and one end of lead screw 2230 is rotatably connected to base 100, while the other end of lead screw 2230 is connected to spacing adjustment component 2240. When spacing adjustment component 2240 is rotated, lead screw 2230 rotates and extends on base 100, causing lead screw 2230 to drive movable shaft 2210 to slide and extend. Movable shaft 2210 drives power transmission component 2100 to slide, ensuring convenient spacing adjustment between the two power transmission components 2100, thereby realizing rapid manual spacing adjustment.

[0046] Since the counter 2300 is mounted on the mounting plate 2220, the mounting plate 2220 provides a reliable mounting position for the counter 2300. Since the counter 2300 is sleeved on the lead screw 2230 and located between the lead screw 2230 and the spacing adjustment component 2240, when the spacing adjustment component 2240 is rotated, the counter 2300 can record the number of rotations of the lead screw 2230, that is, record the sliding distance of the power transmission component 2100. This ensures that the counter 2300 can record the spacing between the two power transmission components 2100, that is, record the spacing of the transmission channel 2100a. Furthermore, the counter 2300 has a retrospective function, which enables manual and rapid memorization for spacing adjustment.

[0047] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this disclosure, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this disclosure, and these all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An adjustable spacing device, comprising a base and two clamping and conveying mechanisms, each of the clamping and conveying mechanisms comprising a power conveying component movably disposed on the base, the two power conveying components being arranged opposite to each other to form a conveying channel for conveying ampoules, characterized in that, The clamping and conveying mechanism further includes an adjustment component and a counter. The adjustment component includes a movable shaft, a mounting plate, a lead screw, and a spacing adjustment component. The movable shaft slides through the base, one end of the movable shaft is connected to the power transmission component, and the other end of the movable shaft is connected to the mounting plate. The lead screw movably passes through the mounting plate, one end of the lead screw is rotatably connected to the base, and the other end of the lead screw is connected to the spacing adjustment component. The counter is mounted on the mounting plate, sleeved on the lead screw, and located between the lead screw and the spacing adjustment component. The counter is used to record the spacing of the conveying channel when the spacing adjustment component is rotated.

2. The adjustable spacing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power delivery assembly includes a movable base, a motor, a drive wheel, a driven wheel, and a transmission belt. The movable base has a connected receiving groove and a clearance conveying groove. The motor is located on the movable base. The drive wheel and the driven wheel are rotatably disposed in the receiving groove and are spaced apart. The transmission belt is respectively wrapped around the outer periphery of the drive wheel and the outer periphery of the driven wheel. The drive end of the motor is connected to the drive wheel. A portion of the transmission belt protrudes from the clearance conveying groove, which is connected to the delivery channel. The transmission belt is used to clamp and convey the ampoules.

3. The adjustable spacing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The motor is a servo motor.

4. The adjustable spacing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the movable base is provided with a movable slider, which is slidably mounted on the base. One end of the movable shaft is fixedly connected to the movable slider, and the other end of the movable shaft is fixedly connected to the mounting plate.

5. The adjustable spacing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is provided with a fixed platform, and the fixed platform has a sliding hole, through which the movable shaft slides.

6. The adjustable spacing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The number of movable shafts is at least two, and the fixed platform has at least two sliding holes. The movable shafts slide through the inner walls of the sliding holes one by one.

7. The adjustable spacing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly further includes a fixed surface ring, which is sleeved on the inner wall of the sliding hole, and the movable shaft slides through the fixed surface ring.

8. The adjustable spacing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly also includes a silicone washer, which is disposed inside the fixed surface ring and sleeved on the movable shaft. The silicone washer is used to increase the damping of the movable shaft when it slides inside the fixed surface ring.

9. The adjustable spacing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spacing adjustment component includes an adjustment turntable and a rotating handle. The rotating handle is located on one side of the adjustment turntable, and the adjustment turntable is fixedly connected to the lead screw.

10. An ampoule conveying device, characterized in that, Includes the pitch-adjustable device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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