Automatic feeding device for blood coagulation cups

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic blood clotting cup feeding device which comprises a machine frame, a conveying channel enabling the blood clotting cups to face the same direction is arranged on the machine frame, a conveying groove is formed in the conveying channel, material hanging steps are arranged on the two sides of the upper end of the conveying groove, and the height of each blood clotting cup is smaller than the radial width of the blood clotting cup. The maximum width of the conveying groove is smaller than the radial width of a blood coagulation cup and larger than the height of the blood coagulation cup, a stock bin is arranged beside the conveying channel, a lifting mechanism for conveying the blood coagulation cup in the stock bin to the conveying channel is arranged between the stock bin and the conveying channel, and the lifting mechanism comprises side plates arranged oppositely. A plurality of parking tables and material pushing plates which are arranged in a step shape are arranged between the side plates, and a motor assembly for driving the material pushing plates is further arranged on the rack; by arranging the conveying channel enabling the blood clotting cups to face the same direction, the blood clotting cups can face the same direction in the blood clotting cup conveying process, and the problem that the blood clotting cups cannot be rapidly packaged is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic feeding technology, specifically to an automatic feeding device for coagulation cups. Background Technology

[0002] A coagulation cup is a laboratory consumable used for testing blood coagulation function. It is primarily used in coagulation analyzers to measure coagulation parameters such as prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), fibrinogen (FIB), and thrombin time (TT). Coagulation cups are typically packaged in trays or boxes, ensuring that all cups within the same package are facing the same direction before packaging.

[0003] Existing coagulation cup feeding devices simply feed the coagulation cups without regularly sorting their orientation. In subsequent packaging processes, the orientation of the coagulation cups still needs to be regularly sorted, making it impossible to achieve rapid packaging. Therefore, it is necessary to develop an automatic coagulation cup feeding device. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model addresses the deficiencies in existing technologies by providing an automatic feeding device for coagulation cups. This device ensures that the coagulation cups are oriented in the same direction during the feeding process, thus solving the problem of the inability to quickly pack and package the coagulation cups.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic feeding device for coagulation cups includes a frame with a conveying channel that aligns the orientation of the coagulation cups. The conveying channel has a conveying trough adapted to the shape of the coagulation cups. Hanging steps are provided on both sides of the upper end of the conveying trough. The coagulation cups are narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, with a height less than their radial width. The maximum width of the conveying trough is less than the radial width of the coagulation cups but greater than their height. A hopper is located beside the conveying channel. A lifting mechanism is provided between the hopper and the conveying channel to convey the coagulation cups from the hopper to the conveying channel. The lifting mechanism includes opposing side plates, with a plurality of step-arranged platforms for placing coagulation cups and a pusher plate for moving the coagulation cups to the platforms between the side plates. The frame also has a motor assembly for driving the pusher plate to slide up and down. By providing a conveying channel that aligns the orientation of the coagulation cups, the device ensures that the coagulation cups are aligned during conveying, solving the problem of not being able to quickly package the coagulation cups.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the motor assembly includes a drive motor and a pusher frame. The output end of the drive motor is connected to a drive plate. A roller is provided at the end of the drive plate away from the output shaft of the drive motor. The output shaft of the drive motor is eccentrically positioned with respect to the roller. The pusher plate is fixedly mounted on the pusher frame. A groove adapted to the roller is provided on the pusher frame. The length direction of the groove is perpendicular to the moving direction of the pusher frame. The roller is movably disposed within the groove.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the side plate is also provided with a vertically extending track, and the pusher is slidably connected to the track.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the conveying channel is provided with a first vibrator that moves the coagulation cup along the conveying channel.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the conveying channel is also provided with a channel for dropping out of coagulation cups that are not facing the correct direction, and the frame is also provided with a return channel for returning the coagulation cups that have fallen from the channel to the hopper.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the return channel is inclined from top to bottom toward the hopper, and a second vibrator is provided on the return channel to move the coagulation cup along the return channel.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the conveying channel is provided with a baffle on the side away from the lifting mechanism.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the frame is also equipped with a material bin, the discharge port of which is located above the hopper.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the discharge port of the material box is provided with a discharge channel, and the discharge channel is provided with a third vibrator that moves the coagulation cup along the discharge channel and falls into the material bin.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the material box is also provided with a material box door at the material box outlet to control the size of the material box outlet, and the material box door and the material box are magnetically connected.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, by setting up a conveying channel that ensures the coagulation cups are oriented in the same direction, the coagulation cups are oriented in the same direction during the conveying process. In the subsequent packaging process, there is no need to regularly sort the orientation of the coagulation cups, which enables the coagulation cups to be packaged quickly and improves packaging efficiency.

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the structural features, technical means, and specific objectives and functions achieved by this utility model, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments: Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a first-view assembly structure schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a second-view assembly structure schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the material box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the lifting mechanism, hopper, conveying channel, and return channel according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the internal structure of the lifting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0024] 10-Lifting mechanism; 11-Side plate; 111-Rail; 12-Parking platform; 13-Push plate; 14-Drive motor; 15-Drive plate; 16-Roller; 17-Push frame; 171-Groove;

[0025] 20-Hopper; 21-Conveying channel; 211-Trough; 212-Baffle; 213-Conveying trough; 214-Hanging step; 22-First vibrator; 23-Return channel; 231-Second vibrator;

[0026] 30-Frame; 31-Bag; 32-Bag door; 33-Discharge channel; 34-Third vibrator; 35-Coagulation cup. Detailed Implementation

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the position or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model discloses an automatic feeding device for coagulation cups, including a frame 30. The frame 30 has a conveying channel 21 that aligns the orientation of coagulation cups 35. The conveying channel 21 has a conveying groove 213 adapted to the shape of the coagulation cups 35. Hanging steps 214 are provided on both sides of the upper end of the conveying groove 213. The coagulation cups 35 are narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, with a height less than their radial width. The maximum width of the conveying groove 213 is less than the radial width of the coagulation cups 35 but greater than the radial width of the coagulation cups 35. At a height of [height], a hopper 20 is provided beside the conveying channel 21. A lifting mechanism 10 is provided between the hopper 20 and the conveying channel 21 to convey the coagulation cups 35 in the hopper 20 to the conveying channel 21. The lifting mechanism 10 includes opposing side plates 11. Between the side plates 11 are several parking platforms 12 arranged in a stepped manner for parking the coagulation cups 35 and a pusher plate 13 for moving the coagulation cups 35 to the parking platforms 12. A motor is also provided on the frame 30 to drive the pusher plate 13 to slide up and down. The components include a drive motor 14 and a pusher frame 17. The output end of the drive motor 14 is connected to a drive plate 15. A roller 16 is provided at the end of the drive plate 15 away from the output shaft of the drive motor 14. The output shaft of the drive motor 14 is eccentrically positioned with respect to the roller 16. The pusher plate 13 is fixedly mounted on the pusher frame 17. The pusher frame 17 has a groove 171 adapted to the roller 16. The length direction of the groove 171 is perpendicular to the moving direction of the pusher frame 17. The roller 16 is movably disposed within the groove 171. A vertically extending track 111 is also provided on the side plate 11. The pusher frame 17 is slidably connected to the track 111. A first vibrator 22 is provided on the conveying channel 21 to move the coagulation cup 35 along the conveying channel 21. By setting the conveying channel 21 so that the coagulation cup 35 faces the same direction, the coagulation cup 35 can be aligned during the conveying process, thus solving the problem of not being able to quickly package the coagulation cup 35.

[0030] It should be understood that the drive motor 14 can also be a rotary cylinder, or the pusher plate 13 can be moved directly by a cylinder. Converting the linear motion of the cylinder drive end into rotational motion is a common technique used by those skilled in the art, and will not be elaborated here.

[0031] The conveying channel 21 is also provided with a channel 211 for dropping out of the incorrectly oriented coagulation cup 35. The frame 30 is also provided with a return channel 23 for returning the coagulation cup 35 that has fallen from the channel 211 to the hopper 20. The return channel 23 is inclined from top to bottom toward the hopper 20. The return channel 23 is provided with a second vibrator 231 for moving the coagulation cup 35 along the return channel 23. The return channel 23 and the second vibrator 231 can return the incorrectly oriented coagulation cup 35 to the hopper 20, and the lifting mechanism 10 can be used to re-enter the conveying channel 21 to adjust the orientation correctly, thus preventing the incorrectly oriented coagulation cup 35 from entering the next process.

[0032] The conveying channel 21 is provided with a baffle 212 on the side away from the lifting mechanism 10; by setting the baffle 212, the coagulation cup 35 can be prevented from falling out of the conveying channel 21 due to the inertial force brought by the lifting mechanism 10 and its own gravity.

[0033] The frame 30 is also equipped with a material box 31, the outlet of which is located above the hopper 20. The outlet of the material box 31 is provided with a discharge channel 33, and the discharge channel 33 is provided with a third vibrator 34 for moving the coagulation cup 35 along the discharge channel 33 and dropping it into the hopper 20. The outlet of the material box 31 is also provided with a material box door 32 for controlling the size of the outlet of the material box 31. The material box door 32 and the material box 31 are magnetically connected. By setting up the material box 31, the need for frequent feeding can be avoided. The material box door 32 and the third vibrator 34 can make the coagulation cup 35 in the material box 31 enter the hopper 20 at a certain feeding speed, avoiding the occurrence of blockage or insufficient coagulation cup 35.

[0034] It should be understood that the material box door 32 and the material box 31 can also be connected by the track 111, so that the size of the material box 31's outlet can be controlled by the material box door 32.

[0035] The method of using this utility model is as follows: Start the equipment. The coagulation cup 35 enters the silo 20 from the material box 31 via the discharge channel 33 through the third vibrator 34. The lifting mechanism 10 sends the coagulation cup 35 into the conveying channel 21. Under the action of the first vibrator 22, the coagulation cup 35 moves along the conveying channel 21 and enters the conveying trough 213. When the axial direction of the coagulation cup 35 is perpendicular to the length direction of the conveying channel 21, the coagulation cup 35 is stuck on the hanging step 214 and enters the next process along the conveying trough 213 without falling off the through trough 211. When the axial direction of the coagulation cup 35 is parallel to the length direction of the conveying channel 21, the coagulation cup 35 cannot be stuck on the hanging step 214. When passing through the through trough 211, it will fall off the through trough 211 and enter the silo 20 along the return channel 23 under the action of the second vibrator 231. Then, it enters the conveying channel 21 along the lifting mechanism 10 to readjust its orientation until it enters the next process with the correct orientation.

[0036] This invention, by setting up a conveying channel 21 that ensures the coagulation cups 35 are oriented in the same direction, achieves consistent orientation of the coagulation cups 35 during the conveying process. In subsequent packaging processes, there is no need to regularly sort the orientation of the coagulation cups 35, enabling rapid packaging of the coagulation cups 35 and improving packaging efficiency.

[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made to the above embodiments based on the actual technical aspects of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic coagulation cup feeding device, characterized by: The machine frame is provided with a conveying channel for aligning the orientations of coagulation cups, the conveying channel is provided with a conveying groove matched with the shape of the coagulation cup, both sides of the upper end of the conveying groove are provided with a material hanging step, the coagulation cup is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, and the height is less than the radial width, the maximum width of the conveying groove is less than the radial width of the coagulation cup and greater than the height of the coagulation cup, a material bin is arranged beside the conveying channel, a lifting mechanism is arranged between the material bin and the conveying channel for conveying the coagulation cup in the material bin to the conveying channel, the lifting mechanism comprises oppositely arranged side plates, a plurality of parking platforms for parking the coagulation cup and a pushing plate for moving the coagulation cup to the parking platform are arranged in a stepped manner between the side plates, and a motor assembly for driving the pushing plate to slide up and down is further arranged on the machine frame.

2. The coagulation cup automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The motor assembly comprises a driving motor and a pushing frame, a driving plate is drivingly connected to the output end of the driving motor, a roller is arranged at the end of the driving plate away from the output shaft of the driving motor, the output shaft of the driving motor and the roller are eccentrically arranged, the pushing plate is fixedly installed on the pushing frame, a sliding groove matched with the roller is formed in the pushing frame, the length direction of the sliding groove is perpendicular to the moving direction of the pushing frame, and the roller is movably arranged in the sliding groove.

3. The coagulation cup automatic feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Vertical tracks are further arranged on the side plates, and the pushing frame is slidingly connected with the tracks.

4. The coagulation cup automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first vibrator is arranged on the conveying channel for moving the coagulation cup along the conveying channel.

5. The coagulation cup automatic feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A through groove is further formed in the conveying channel for dropping the coagulation cup with incorrect orientation, and a material returning channel is further arranged on the machine frame for returning the coagulation cup dropped from the through groove to the material bin.

6. The coagulation cup automatic feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The material returning channel is inclined from top to bottom to the material bin, and a second vibrator is arranged on the material returning channel for moving the coagulation cup along the material returning channel.

7. The coagulation cup automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A baffle is arranged on the side of the conveying channel away from the lifting mechanism.

8. The coagulation cup automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A material box is further arranged on the machine frame, and the discharge opening of the material box is located above the material bin.

9. The coagulation cup automatic feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The discharge opening of the material box is provided with a discharge channel, and a third vibrator is arranged in the discharge channel for moving the coagulation cup along the discharge channel and falling into the material bin.

10. The coagulation cup automatic feeding device according to claim 9, characterized in that, A material box door is further arranged at the discharge opening of the material box for controlling the size of the discharge opening of the material box, and the material box door and the material box are magnetically connected.

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