Cotton swab canning device

The automated process of soaking, filling, and sealing cotton swabs by using automated devices solves the problem of cumbersome cotton swab filling process in the existing technology, and improves efficiency and stability.

CN223850949UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-30HANGZHOU XIZI SANITARY DISINFECTION MED MASCH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520158846.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2026-01-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-22

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Technical Problem

The current cotton swab filling process is cumbersome, requiring the binding and removal of rubber bands, which affects efficiency.

Method used

An automated device consisting of a filling station, drive assembly, liquid storage tank, moving assembly, and switching mechanism enables automatic soaking, filling, and sealing of cotton swabs, eliminating the need for bundling.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of cotton swab filling, simplifies the operation process, and enhances stability and automation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cotton swab canning device, and relates to the technical field of cotton swab canning devices.The cotton swab canning device comprises a canning table, the canning table is slidably connected with a plurality of containing plates, the containing plates are used for containing cotton swabs, and the canning table is connected with a first driving assembly, a second driving assembly, a liquid storage tank, a moving assembly, a switching mechanism and a film feeding assembly; the first driving assembly is used for driving the placing plate to move, the second driving assembly is used for driving the cotton swab tank to move, the switching mechanism is used for opening or closing a cover of the cotton swab tank, and the film feeding assembly is used for moving an aluminum foil into the cover of the cotton swab tank; the moving assembly is used for moving the cotton swabs on the placing plate to the liquid storage tank and then moving the cotton swabs into the cotton swab tank. The cotton swabs are automatically canned, the step of binding the cotton swabs through rubber bands is omitted, and the overall canning efficiency of the cotton swabs is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application relates to the technical field of a cotton swab canning device, in particular to a cotton swab canning device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The cotton swab is a common sanitary product, which is usually composed of an elongated stick and cotton attached to one end. The main function of the cotton swab is to clean, apply, sample or treat, etc.

[0003] At present, the conventional mode is that an operator bundles the cotton swab through an elastic band, then immerses the cotton swab into iodophor, then puts the cotton swab into a cotton swab can, and places an aluminum foil on the lid of the cotton swab can, finally takes out the elastic band, closes the lid of the cotton swab can, and sends the cotton swab can to a sealing machine through a conveying line for sealing. Since the cotton swab needs to be bundled first and then the elastic band needs to be taken out after being put in, the overall process is relatively complicated, which affects the efficiency of the overall canning of the cotton swab, and needs to be improved. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The application aims to provide a cotton swab canning device to improve the efficiency of the overall canning of the cotton swab.

[0005] The cotton swab canning device provided by the application adopts the following technical solution: a canning table is provided, a plurality of placing plates are slidably connected to the canning table, the placing plates are used for placing cotton swabs, the canning table is connected with a first driving assembly, a second driving assembly, a liquid storage tank, a moving assembly, a switching mechanism and a film applying assembly, the first driving assembly is used for driving the placing plates to move, the second driving assembly is used for driving the cotton swab can to move, the switching mechanism is used for opening or closing the lid of the cotton swab can, and the film applying assembly is used for moving the aluminum foil into the lid of the cotton swab can; the moving assembly is used for moving the cotton swab on the placing plate to the liquid storage tank first, and then to the cotton swab can.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, one cotton swab is placed on each placing plate, the first driving assembly drives the placing plates to slide towards the moving assembly until the placing plates correspond to the moving assembly, the moving assembly drives the cotton swab on the placing plate to move to the liquid storage tank, so that the end of the cotton swab is immersed in the iodophor. At this time, the switching mechanism opens the lid of the cotton swab can, the moving assembly moves the cotton swab immersed in the iodophor into the cotton swab can, the film applying assembly moves the aluminum foil into the lid of the cotton swab can, and the switching mechanism closes the lid of the cotton swab can, thereby realizing the canning of the cotton swab. The cotton swab is canned automatically, which eliminates the step of bundling the cotton swab with the elastic band, and improves the efficiency of the overall canning of the cotton swab.

[0007] Optionally, the canning table is connected with a baffle, a gap is formed between the baffle and the placing plate, the placing plate is provided with a placing groove, the inner wall of the placing groove is inclined, the end of the inner wall of the placing groove away from the baffle is higher than the end of the inner wall of the placing groove close to the baffle, the moving assembly comprises a first mechanical arm connected to the canning table and a clamping structure connected to the first mechanical arm, and the clamping structure is used for clamping or releasing the cotton swab.

[0008] By adopting the above technical scheme, after the cotton swab is placed in the placing groove, the cotton swab is affected by gravity, one end of the cotton swab abuts against the baffle, and part of the cotton swab is located between the placing plate and the baffle, so that the clamping structure can clamp the cotton swab.

[0009] Optionally, the inner wall of the placing groove is in the form of an inner arc surface.

[0010] By adopting the above technical scheme, after the cotton swab is placed in the placing groove, the cotton swab will gather on one piece along the inner arc surface, so that the clamping structure can clamp the cotton swab.

[0011] Optionally, the second driving assembly comprises a transmission belt rotatably connected to the canning table and a driving structure for driving the transmission belt to rotate, the driving structure is connected to the canning table, the transmission belt is provided with a protrusion, and the protrusion is provided with a groove for clamping the cotton swab can.

[0012] By adopting the above technical scheme, the cotton swab can is clamped in the groove, the outer surface of the cotton swab can is attached to the inner wall of the groove, the inner wall of the groove limits the movement of the cotton swab can, thereby improving the stability of the cotton swab can placed on the transmission belt. When the driving structure drives the transmission belt to move, the situation that the cotton swab can is separated from the transmission belt is reduced.

[0013] Optionally, the switch mechanism comprises a fixing assembly, an opening assembly and a closing assembly connected to the canning table, the fixing assembly comprises two fixing plates slidably connected to the canning table and two first driving members connected to the canning table, the first driving members are used to drive the fixing plates to slide towards the cotton swab can, the opening assembly is used to open the lid of the cotton swab can, and the closing assembly is used to close the lid of the cotton swab can.

[0014] By adopting the above technical scheme, the first driving member drives the corresponding fixing plate to slide towards the cotton swab can, the cotton swab can is clamped by the two fixing plates, the stability of the cotton swab can placed on the transmission belt is improved, and the opening assembly prevents the cotton swab can from being separated from the groove during the process of opening the lid of the cotton swab can.

[0015] Optionally, the opening assembly comprises a rotating rod rotatably connected to the canning table, an abutting rod connected to the rotating rod, and a second driving member for driving the rotating rod to rotate, the second driving member being connected to the canning table, and the abutting rod being configured to abut against the lid of the cotton swab can.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the second driving member drives the rotating rod to rotate, i.e., the abutting rod rotates around the axis of the rotating rod, and the abutting rod abuts against the lid of the cotton swab can during rotation and drives the lid of the cotton swab can to flip, thereby opening the lid of the cotton swab can.

[0017] Optionally, the closing assembly comprises an abutting plate slidably connected to the canning table, a third driving member for driving the abutting plate to slide towards or away from the canning table, a pressing plate slidably connected to the canning table, and a fourth driving member for driving the pressing plate to slide towards or away from the canning table, the third driving member and the fourth driving member being connected to the canning table, and the abutting plate and the pressing plate being configured to abut against the lid of the cotton swab can.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, when the aluminum foil moves into the lid of the cotton swab can, the third driving member drives the abutting plate to slide away from the canning table, the abutting plate abuts against the lid and drives the lid to flip, so that the lid covers the opening of the cotton swab can. The fourth driving member drives the pressing plate to slide towards the canning table, the pressing plate abuts against the lid, so that the lid is in interference fit with the cotton swab can, thereby closing the lid of the cotton swab can.

[0019] Optionally, the film placing assembly comprises a storage rack connected to the canning table, a second mechanical arm connected to the canning table, and a suction disc connected to the second mechanical arm, the storage rack being configured to place the aluminum foil.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the second mechanical arm drives the suction disc to move to the storage rack, the suction disc sucks the aluminum foil, the second mechanical arm drives the aluminum foil to move into the lid, and the suction disc releases the aluminum foil, thereby realizing automatic placement of the aluminum foil and improving the efficiency of canning.

[0021] Optionally, the storage rack comprises a carrier plate connected to the canning table and a plurality of limiting rods arranged on the carrier plate, the plurality of limiting rods enclosing an installation area, the carrier plate being provided with a through hole, and the through hole being in communication with the installation area.

[0022] By adopting the technical scheme, the aluminum foils are stacked in the mounting area, the limiting rods limit the movement of the aluminum foils, and the stability of the aluminum foils placed on the storage rack is improved. The radius size of the aluminum foil is greater than the radius size of the through hole, when the second mechanical arm drives the aluminum foil at the bottom to pass through the through hole, the aluminum foil is deformed under pressure, and the aluminum foil resets after the aluminum foil completely leaves the through hole, so that the aluminum foil is automatically taken. The aluminum foil is added from above the storage rack, and the second mechanical arm and the suction cup do not affect the taking of the aluminum foil from below the storage rack.

[0023] Optionally, an end of the limiting rod away from the carrier plate is arc-shaped.

[0024] By adopting the technical scheme, the arc-shaped limiting rod guides the installation of the aluminum foil, and the installation efficiency of the aluminum foil is improved. The arc-shaped limiting rod can prevent scratching the operator, and protects the operator.

[0025] In summary, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0026] 1. The automatic canning cotton swab is adopted, the step of binding the cotton swab with an elastic band is saved, and the efficiency of the overall canning of the cotton swab is improved.

[0027] 2. After the cotton swab is placed in the placing groove, one end of the cotton swab abuts against the baffle under the action of gravity, and part of the cotton swab is located between the placing plate and the baffle, so that the cotton swab is clamped by the clamping structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is one of overall structure schematic diagrams of embodiments of the present application, and shows a conveying belt.

[0029] Figure 2 is an enlarged view of the A area of Figure 1 .

[0030] Figure 3 is the second overall structure schematic diagram of embodiments of the present application, and shows a conveying belt.

[0031] Figure 4 is an enlarged view of the B area of Figure 3 .

[0032] Figure 5 is an overall structure schematic diagram of a storage rack.

[0033] Figure 6 is a sectional view of Figure 5 .

[0034] Figure 7 is an enlarged view of the C area of Figure 6 .

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Filling platform; 11. Baffle; 12. Liquid storage tank; 13. Mounting frame; 2. Placement plate; 21. Placement slot; 3. First drive assembly; 31. Conveyor belt; 4. Second drive assembly; 41. Transmission belt; 42. Protrusion; 421. Groove; 5. Moving assembly; 51. First robotic arm; 52. Clamping structure; 6. Switching mechanism; 61. Fixing assembly; 611. Fixing plate; 612. First drive component; 62. Opening assembly; 621. Rotating rod; 622. Second drive component; 623. Abutment rod; 63. Closing assembly; 631. Abutment plate; 632. Third drive component; 633. Pressing plate; 634. Fourth drive component; 7. Film loading assembly; 71. Storage rack; 711. Carrier plate; 712. Limiting rod; 713. Installation area; 714. Through hole; 72. Second robotic arm; 73. Suction cup. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 7 This application will be described in further detail.

[0037] This application discloses a cotton swab filling device.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the device includes a filling platform 1, with several placement plates 2 slidably connected to the upper surface of the filling platform 1. The filling platform 1 is connected to a first drive assembly 3 for driving the several placement plates 2 to slide. The first drive assembly 3 includes a conveyor belt 31, two transport rollers (not shown in the figure) rotatably connected to the filling platform 1, and a first motor (not shown in the figure) for driving one of the transport rollers to rotate. The conveyor belt 31 is sleeved on the two transport rollers. The first motor is fixedly connected to the filling platform 1. The first motor is externally connected to a controller (not shown in the figure). The signal output terminal of the controller is connected to the signal input terminal of the first motor. The end of one of the transport rollers near the first motor is fixedly connected to the output terminal of the first motor. The several placement plates 2 are all fixedly connected to the conveyor belt 31.

[0039] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a baffle 11 and a liquid storage tank 12 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the filling platform 1. The baffle 11 is located on one side of the conveyor belt 31 and is distributed along the moving direction of the placement plate 2. There is a gap between the baffle 11 and the placement plate 2. The baffle 11 is located between the liquid storage tank 12 and the placement plate 2. A placement groove 21 is formed on the upper surface of the placement plate 2. The inner wall of the placement groove 21 is in the shape of an inner arc and is inclined. The end of the inner wall of the placement groove 21 away from the baffle 11 is higher than the end of the inner wall of the placement groove 21 near the baffle 11.

[0040] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown in the figure, the upper surface of the canning table 1 is connected with a second driving assembly 4, a moving assembly 5, a switching mechanism 6 and an upper film assembly 7. The second driving assembly 4 comprises a transmission belt 41 rotatably connected to the canning table 1 and a driving structure (not shown in the figure) for driving the transmission belt 41 to rotate. The driving structure comprises two transmission rollers (not shown in the figure) rotatably connected to the canning table 1 and a second motor (not shown in the figure) for driving one of the transmission rollers to rotate. The second motor is fixedly connected to the canning table 1, and the signal output end of the controller is connected to the signal input end of the second motor. One end of the transmission roller close to the second motor is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, and the transmission belt 41 is sleeved on the two transmission rollers. The outer surface of the transmission belt 41 is fixedly connected with a plurality of protrusions 42, each of which is provided with a groove 421 for clamping a cotton swab can. The protrusions 42 are made of elastic material.

[0041] In combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in the figure, the moving assembly 5 comprises a first mechanical arm 51 connected to the canning table 1 and a clamping structure 52 connected to the first mechanical arm 51. The clamping structure 52 is two clamping plates slidably connected to the first mechanical arm 51 and a bidirectional cylinder for driving the two clamping plates to move towards each other or away from each other. The bidirectional cylinder is fixedly connected to the output end of the first mechanical arm 51, and the two clamping plates are fixedly connected to the output end of the bidirectional cylinder.

[0042] In combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in the figure, the switching mechanism 6 comprises a fixed assembly 61, an opening assembly 62 and a closing assembly 63 connected to the canning table 1. The fixed assembly 61 comprises two fixed plates 611 slidably connected to the canning table 1 and two first driving members 612 fixedly connected to the canning table 1. The fixed plates 611 correspond one-to-one to the first driving members 612, and the first driving members 612 are cylinders. The signal output end of the controller is connected to the signal input end of the first driving members 612, and the side of the fixed plates 611 close to the first driving members 612 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first driving members 612.

[0043] In combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in the figure, the opening assembly 62 comprises a rotating rod 621 rotatably connected to the canning table 1, a second driving member 622 for driving the rotating rod 621 to rotate and two abutting rods 623 oppositely arranged on the rotating rod 621. The two abutting rods 623 are integrally formed with the rotating rod 621, and the two abutting rods 623 are spaced apart on the rotating rod 621. The second driving member 622 is fixedly connected to the canning table 1, and the second driving member 622 is a motor. One end of the rotating rod 621 close to the second driving member 622 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second driving member 622.

[0044] In combinationFigure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a mounting bracket 13 is fixedly connected to the filling platform 1. The closing assembly 63 includes an abutment plate 631 slidably connected to the filling platform 1, a third driving member 632 for driving the abutment plate 631 to slide towards or away from the filling platform 1, a pressing plate 633 slidably connected to the mounting bracket 13, and a fourth driving member 634 for driving the pressing plate 633 to slide towards or away from the filling platform 1. The third driving member 632 is fixedly connected to the filling platform 1 and is a cylinder. The signal output terminal of the controller is connected to the signal input terminal of the third driving member 632. The side of the abutment plate 631 near the third driving member 632 is fixedly connected to the output terminal of the third driving member 632. The fourth driving member 634 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 13 and is a cylinder. The signal output terminal of the controller is connected to the signal input terminal of the fourth driving member 634. The side of the pressing plate 633 near the fourth driving member 634 is fixedly connected to the output terminal of the fourth driving member 634.

[0045] Combination Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the upper film assembly 7 includes a storage rack 71 connected to the filling platform 1, a second robotic arm 72 connected to the filling platform 1, and a suction cup 73 fixedly connected to the second robotic arm 72. The storage rack 71 includes a carrier plate 711 fixedly connected to the filling platform 1 and four limiting rods 712 fixedly connected to the side of the carrier plate 711 away from the filling platform 1. The four limiting rods 712 enclose an installation area 713. The carrier plate 711 has a through hole 714 that communicates with the installation area 713. The radius of the aluminum foil is larger than the radius of the through hole 714. The end of each limiting rod 712 away from the carrier plate 711 is arc-shaped.

[0046] The implementation principle of the cotton swab filling device in this application embodiment is as follows:

[0047] A cotton swab is placed on each placement plate 2, the first driving assembly 3 drives the placement plate 2 to slide towards the moving assembly 5 until the placement plate 2 corresponds to the first mechanical arm 51, the clamping structure 52 clamps a cotton swab, the first mechanical arm 51 and the clamping structure 52 drive the cotton swab to move to the liquid storage tank 12, so that the end of the cotton swab is immersed in the iodophor. At this time, the first driving part 612 drives the fixed plate 611 to slide towards the cotton swab tank, so that the cotton swab tank is clamped by the two fixed plates 611, the second driving part 622 drives the rotating rod 621 to rotate, that is, the abutting rod 623 rotates around the axis of the rotating rod 621, and the abutting rod 623 abuts against and opens the cover of the cotton swab tank in the rotating process, the first mechanical arm 51 moves the cotton swab immersed in the iodophor into the cotton swab tank, and the clamping structure 52 releases the cotton swab. The suction cup 73 sucks the aluminum foil, the second mechanical arm 72 drives the aluminum foil to move into the cover of the cotton swab tank, and the suction cup 73 releases the aluminum foil. The first driving part 612 drives the fixed plate 611 to reset, the second driving part 622 drives the abutting rod 623 to reset, and the second driving assembly 4 drives the cotton swab tank to correspond to the abutting plate 631. The third driving part 632 drives the abutting plate 631 to slide away from the canning table 1, the abutting plate 631 abuts against and turns over the cover of the cotton swab tank, so that the cover of the cotton swab tank covers the opening of the cotton swab tank. The fourth driving part 634 drives the pressing plate 633 to slide towards the canning table 1, the pressing plate 633 abuts against the cover of the cotton swab tank, so that the cover of the cotton swab tank is in interference fit with the cotton swab tank, realizing automatic canning of the cotton swab and improving the efficiency of the whole cotton swab.

[0048] The above are preferred embodiments of the present application, which do not limit the protection scope of the present application, therefore: any equivalent changes made on the structure, shape and principle of the present application should be covered into the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A swab packaging device, characterized by: The application relates to a cotton swab packaging device, which comprises a packaging table (1), a plurality of placing plates (2) are slidably connected to the packaging table (1) and used for placing cotton swabs, a first driving assembly (3), a second driving assembly (4), a liquid storage tank (12), a moving assembly (5), a switching mechanism (6) and an upper film assembly (7) are connected to the packaging table (1), the first driving assembly (3) is used for driving the placing plates (2) to move, the second driving assembly (4) is used for driving a cotton swab tank to move, the switching mechanism (6) is used for opening or closing the lid of the cotton swab tank, and the upper film assembly (7) is used for moving an aluminum foil into the lid of the cotton swab tank; the moving assembly (5) is used for moving the cotton swabs on the placing plates (2) to the liquid storage tank (12) and then into the cotton swab tank.

2. The applicator device of claim 1, wherein: The packaging table (1) is connected with a baffle (11), a gap exists between the baffle (11) and the placing plates (2), the placing plates (2) are provided with placing grooves (21), the inner wall of the placing grooves (21) is arranged in an inclined mode, the end of the inner wall of the placing grooves (21) away from the baffle (11) is higher than the end of the inner wall of the placing grooves (21) close to the baffle (11), the moving assembly (5) comprises a first mechanical arm (51) connected to the packaging table (1) and a clamping structure (52) connected to the first mechanical arm (51), and the clamping structure (52) is used for clamping or releasing the cotton swabs.

3. The applicator device of claim 2, wherein: The inner wall of the placing groove (21) is in an inner arc surface shape.

4. The applicator device of claim 1, wherein: The second driving assembly (4) comprises a transmission belt (41) rotatably connected to the packaging table (1) and a driving structure used for driving the transmission belt (41) to rotate, the driving structure is connected to the packaging table (1), the transmission belt (41) is provided with a protruding block (42), and the protruding block (42) is provided with a groove (421) used for clamping the cotton swab tank.

5. The applicator device of claim 1, wherein: The switching mechanism (6) comprises a fixing assembly (61), an opening assembly (62) and a closing assembly (63) connected to the packaging table (1), the fixing assembly (61) comprises two fixing plates (611) slidably connected to the packaging table (1) and two first driving members (612) connected to the packaging table (1), the first driving members (612) are used for driving the corresponding fixing plates (611) to slide towards or away from the other fixing plate (611), the opening assembly (62) is used for opening the lid of the cotton swab tank, and the closing assembly (63) is used for closing the lid of the cotton swab tank.

6. The applicator device of claim 5, wherein: The opening assembly (62) comprises a rotating rod (621) rotatably connected to the packaging table (1), an abutting rod (623) connected to the rotating rod (621) and a second driving member (622) used for driving the rotating rod (621) to rotate, the second driving member (622) is connected to the packaging table (1), and the abutting rod (623) is used for abutting against the lid of the cotton swab tank to open the lid of the cotton swab tank.

7. The applicator device of claim 5, wherein: The closing assembly (63) comprises an abutting plate (631) slidably connected to the canning table (1), a third driving member (632) for driving the abutting plate (631) to slide towards or away from the canning table (1), a pressing plate (633) slidably connected to the canning table (1), and a fourth driving member (634) for driving the pressing plate (633) to slide towards or away from the canning table (1), the third driving member (632) and the fourth driving member (634) are both connected to the canning table (1), and the abutting plate (631) and the pressing plate (633) are both used for abutting against the cover of the cotton swab can.

8. The applicator canister of claim 1, wherein: The upper film assembly (7) comprises a storage rack (71) connected to the canning table (1), a second mechanical arm (72) connected to the canning table (1), and a suction disc (73) connected to the second mechanical arm (72), and the storage rack (71) is used for placing aluminum foil.

9. The applicator device of claim 8, wherein: The storage rack (71) comprises a carrier plate (711) connected to the canning table (1) and a plurality of limiting rods (712) arranged on the carrier plate (711), the plurality of limiting rods (712) enclose an installation area (713), the carrier plate (711) is provided with a through hole (714) in communication with the installation area (713).

10. The applicator device of claim 9, wherein: The end of the limiting rod (712) away from the carrier plate (711) is arc-shaped.