Medicine bottle conveying device

By designing a medicine bottle conveying device, a clamping conveyor belt and a laser marking machine are used to mark the bottom of the medicine bottles. This solves the problem of having to clamp or flip the bottles when the marking position is on the bottom, thus improving production efficiency and saving costs.

CN224014094UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20CHONGQING HEPING PHARMA
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-02-24
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, medicine bottles with the coding position on the bottom require additional clamping or flipping operations, resulting in low production efficiency and increased costs.

Method used

Design a medicine bottle conveying device that uses two oppositely arranged first conveyor belts for clamping and conveying, and uses a laser marking machine to mark the bottom of the medicine bottle during the conveying process. Combined with transfer and packaging conveyor tracks, it realizes automatic marking and packaging of medicine bottles without the need for additional clamping or flipping equipment.

Benefits of technology

It improved the efficiency of medicine bottle production, saved operating procedures and costs, and simplified the production process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medicine bottle conveying, in particular to a medicine bottle conveying device which comprises a rack, a code spraying conveying track, a transfer conveying track and a packaging conveying track, the code spraying conveying track, the transfer conveying track and the packaging conveying track are sequentially arranged on the rack, the code spraying conveying track comprises two first conveying belts which are oppositely arranged, and a clamping space is formed between the two first conveying belts; the rack is provided with a laser code spraying machine with a nozzle facing the clamping space and used for spraying codes to the bottoms of the medicine bottles. Capped medicine bottles are clamped, rubbed and conveyed through the two first conveying belts, when the medicine bottles are conveyed to pass through the laser ink-jet printer, the laser ink-jet printer is started to spray codes to the bottoms of the medicine bottles, the medicine bottles are moved to the packaging conveying rail through the transferring conveying rail to be packaged after being subjected to code spraying, code spraying can be completed in the conveying process of the medicine bottles, and the packaging efficiency is improved. Compared with the prior art, a medicine bottle clamping or overturning device does not need to be additionally arranged, so that operation procedures are saved, the production time of bottled tablet medicines is saved, the efficiency is improved, and the cost is saved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to medicine bottle conveying technical field, especially a kind of medicine bottle conveying device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the production line of bottled tablet medicine, conveying device is needed to connect each procedure, such as the conveying of empty medicine bottle, filling, capping of filled medicine bottle, code spraying and packaging. Different conveying devices are needed for different production processes.

[0003] In the related art, the utility model patent [authorized announcement number CN218893020U] applied by the applicant can be referred to, which discloses a medicine bottle conveying device, comprising a first conveying belt and a second conveying belt. The first conveying belt is horizontally arranged and moves intermittently. A feeding mechanism is arranged at the head end of the first conveying belt. The second conveying belt is arranged above the first conveying belt, and the bottom of the second conveying belt can abut against the top of the medicine bottle. The second conveying belt moves synchronously with the first conveying belt, and is connected with a height adjusting mechanism for controlling the height thereof. By using the first conveying belt and the second conveying belt, the medicine bottle can be positioned and conveyed, and medicine bottles of different sizes can be positioned.

[0004] However, this device is only suitable for medicine bottles with code spraying position on the bottle body, and is not suitable for medicine bottles with code spraying position on the bottle bottom. In the prior art, for medicine bottles with code spraying position on the bottle bottom, the medicine bottles are usually clamped or turned over before code spraying operation, which increases the operation process, increases the cost, and increases the production time of bottled tablet medicine, thereby reducing the efficiency. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] In order to improve the efficiency of bottled tablet medicine production and save cost, the utility model provides a medicine bottle conveying device.

[0006] The medicine bottle conveying device provided by the present application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0007] A medicine bottle conveying device comprises a rack, a code spraying conveying track, a transfer conveying track and a packaging conveying track arranged on the rack in sequence. The code spraying conveying track comprises two oppositely arranged first conveying belts. The two first conveying belts clamp and convey the medicine bottles. A clamping space is formed between the two first conveying belts. A laser code spraying machine is arranged on the rack. The nozzle of the laser code spraying machine faces the clamping space and is used for code spraying on the bottom of the medicine bottle. The transfer conveying track is connected with the tail end of the code spraying conveying track. The packaging conveying track is connected with the tail end of the transfer conveying track and is used for conveying the code-sprayed medicine bottles to the boxing procedure.

[0008] By adopting the technical scheme, the capped medicine bottle is clamped and rubbed for transmission by two first conveying belts, when the medicine bottle is conveyed through the laser code spraying machine, the laser code spraying machine is started to spray codes on the bottom of the medicine bottle, and the medicine bottle is moved to the packaging conveying track for packaging program after code spraying, the code spraying can be completed during the conveying of the medicine bottle, without separately arranging clamping or overturning equipment of the medicine bottle, thereby saving the operation process, saving the time of the bottled tablet medicine production, improving the efficiency, and saving the cost.

[0009] Optionally, two C-shaped mounting blocks are oppositely arranged on the frame, the first conveying belts correspond to the mounting blocks one by one, the first conveying belts are rotationally arranged in the mounting blocks, rotating members for driving the first conveying belts to rotate are arranged on the mounting blocks, support pieces for supporting the medicine bottles are arranged on the outer side walls of the bottom ends of the two mounting blocks, and the distance between the two support pieces is less than the diameter of the bottom of the medicine bottle and greater than the width of the code spraying on the bottom of the medicine bottle.

[0010] By adopting the technical scheme, the rotating members drive the first conveying belts to rotate, the two first conveying belts rotate relative to each other and clamp and convey the medicine bottles, in order to reduce the probability of the medicine bottles falling from the clamping space, the support pieces are additionally arranged to improve the stability of the medicine bottle conveying.

[0011] Optionally, the two mounting blocks are slidingly arranged on the frame, and an adjusting assembly for adjusting the width of the clamping space is arranged on the frame.

[0012] By adopting the technical scheme, the adjusting assembly is started to adjust the positions of the two mounting blocks, so that the width of the clamping space meets the medicine bottles with different diameters, thereby improving the applicability of the device.

[0013] Optionally, the adjusting assembly comprises:

[0014] A limiting rod is arranged on the frame and below the mounting blocks, the bottom ends of the two mounting blocks are provided with limiting blocks, and the limiting blocks are sleeved on the limiting rod;

[0015] Two adjusting blocks are arranged and correspond to the mounting blocks one by one, and the adjusting blocks are fixedly arranged below the corresponding mounting blocks;

[0016] An adjusting screw rod is rotationally arranged on the frame and has two thread segments with opposite screw directions, the two thread segments correspond to the adjusting blocks one by one, and the thread segments are threadedly connected with the corresponding adjusting blocks;

[0017] A driving member is arranged on the frame and is used to drive the adjusting screw rod to rotate.

[0018] By adopting the technical scheme, the driving member drives the adjusting screw rod to rotate, the adjusting screw rod drives the two adjusting blocks to move towards each other or away from each other, the adjusting blocks drive the mounting block to move, and the limiting rod limits the movement direction of the mounting block, so as to adjust the width of the clamping space.

[0019] Optionally, the rack is provided with a medicine bottle laying mechanism, the medicine bottle laying mechanism is located between the transfer conveying track and the packaging conveying track, and is used for laying the medicine bottle in a vertical state to a horizontal state.

[0020] By adopting the technical scheme, the medicine bottle after code spraying is conveyed to the medicine bottle laying mechanism through the transfer conveying track, the medicine bottle laying mechanism tilts the medicine bottle in a vertical state to a horizontal state and then conveys the medicine bottle to a packaging procedure through the packaging conveying track, and compared with a flat packaging box, the medicine bottle in a horizontal state is more suitable.

[0021] Optionally, the packaging conveying track comprises a horizontal section and an inclined section, the horizontal section is connected with the discharge end of the medicine bottle laying mechanism and extends horizontally, and the inclined section is connected with the horizontal section and extends downward and rearward at an inclination.

[0022] By adopting the technical scheme, the medicine bottle after tilting enters the packaging conveying track, the horizontal section conveys the medicine bottle to the inclined section, the medicine bottle is conveyed into a packaging box through the inclined section, and the falling distance of the medicine bottle directly falling into the packaging box is reduced through the design of the inclined section, so as to improve the protection of the medicine bottle.

[0023] Optionally, the tail end of the inclined section is provided with an inclined plate, the inclined plate extends downward and rearward at an inclination, the inclination angle of the inclined plate is smaller than that of the inclined section, and the bottom end of the inclined plate is located above the packaging box.

[0024] By adopting the technical scheme, the medicine bottle moves from the tail end of the inclined section to the inclined plate, the inclined plate guides the medicine bottle to the packaging box, and the medicine bottle falls into the packaging box from the bottom end of the inclined plate, the probability of the medicine bottle directly falling into the packaging box from the packaging conveying track is reduced through the design of the inclined plate, the angle of the inclined plate is smaller than that of the inclined section, the medicine bottle has a buffering effect, the initial speed of the medicine bottle falling is reduced, the rolling speed of the medicine bottle is reduced, the probability of the medicine bottle being deformed due to collision with the packaging box is reduced, and the efficiency of the medicine production is improved.

[0025] Optionally, the rack is provided with a buffer plate abutting against the outer wall of the packaging box, the buffer plate is arranged opposite to the inclined plate and extends vertically, and the buffer plate is used for blocking the medicine bottle from flying out.

[0026] By adopting the above technical scheme, when a medicine bottle moves from the top end of the inclined plate to the bottom end and flies out, the buffer plate blocks the flying-out medicine bottle, and the medicine bottle blocked by the buffer plate slides into the packaging box, thereby improving the convenience of medicine bottle packaging.

[0027] To sum up, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0028] 1. The capped medicine bottle is clamped and rubbed by two first conveying belts for conveying. When the medicine bottle passes through the laser code spraying machine, the laser code spraying machine starts to spray code on the bottom of the medicine bottle. After the medicine bottle is sprayed with code, it is moved to the packaging conveying track through the transfer conveying track for packaging process. The code spraying can be completed during the conveying of the medicine bottle, without the need for separate clamping or turning equipment for the medicine bottle, thereby saving the operation process, saving the production time of bottled tablet medicine, improving the efficiency, and saving the cost.

[0029] 2. The medicine bottle sprayed with code is conveyed to the medicine bottle laying mechanism through the rotating conveying track. The laid medicine bottle enters the packaging box through the packaging conveying track and the inclined plate for packaging, thereby saving the production time of bottled tablet medicine, improving the efficiency, and saving the cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the code spraying conveying track in the present application;

[0032] Figure 3 is a side view of the code spraying conveying track in the present application;

[0033] Figure 4 is a top view of the code spraying conveying track in the present application;

[0034] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjusting assembly in the present application;

[0035] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer conveying track in the present application;

[0036] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the packaging conveying track in the present application;

[0037] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third conveying belt in the present application.

[0038] Reference numerals: 1. Frame; 11. Laser marking machine; 12. Mounting block; 121. First rotating roller; 122. Support plate; 123. Limiting block; 13. Rotating component; 14. Support plate; 15. Medicine bottle tilting mechanism; 2. Marking conveyor track; 21. First conveyor belt; 22. Clamping space; 3. Transfer conveyor track; 31. Second conveyor belt; 32. Second moving component; 33. Positioning plate; 34. Limiting plate; 4. Packaging conveyor track; 41. Third conveyor belt; 411. Horizontal section; 412. Inclined section; 42. Third moving component; 43. Inclined plate; 5. Adjustment assembly; 51. Limiting rod; 52. Adjusting block; 53. Adjusting screw; 531. Threaded section; 54. Driving component; 6. Packaging box conveyor track; 61. Fourth conveyor belt; 62. Fourth moving component; 7. Buffer plate. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-8 This application will be described in further detail.

[0040] This application discloses a medicine bottle delivery device.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A medicine bottle conveying device includes a frame 1 and a coding conveying track 2, a transfer conveying track 3 and a packaging conveying track 4 arranged sequentially on the frame 1.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The inkjet printing conveyor track 2 includes two first conveyor belts 21 arranged opposite to each other. The two first conveyor belts 21 clamp and convey the medicine bottle. A clamping space 22 is formed between the two first conveyor belts 21. A laser inkjet printer 11 is provided on the frame 1. The nozzle of the laser inkjet printer 11 faces the clamping space 22 and is used to print codes on the bottom of the medicine bottle.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The frame 1 has two C-shaped mounting blocks 12 facing each other. The length of the mounting block 12 extends along the conveying direction of the medicine bottle. The first conveyor belt 21 corresponds to the mounting block 12 one by one. The following description will only take one mounting block 12 as an example.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4, the first rotating roller 121 is arranged at the two ends of the installation block 12 in the length direction, the first conveying belt 21 is sleeved on the two first rotating rollers 121, the rotating member 13 is arranged on the installation block 12 and is used for driving the first rotating roller 121 to rotate, and the rotating member 13 can be a motor or a device such as a motor and a belt that cooperatively drives the first rotating roller 121 to rotate. In the embodiment, the rotating member 13 is a motor.

[0045] With reference to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , in order to improve the stability of the first conveying belt 21, the support plate 122 for supporting the inner surface of the first conveying belt 21 is fixedly arranged on the bottom wall in the installation block 12, the support plate 122 is located between the two first rotating rollers 121, the support plates 14 for supporting the medicine bottles are arranged on the outer side walls at the bottom ends of the installation blocks 12, and the distance between the two support plates 14 is less than the diameter of the bottom of the medicine bottle and greater than the width of the code spraying part of the bottom of the medicine bottle.

[0046] With reference to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 , the installation block 12 is slidably arranged on the rack 1, the adjusting assembly 5 for adjusting the width of the clamping space 22 is arranged on the rack 1, the adjusting assembly 5 comprises the limiting rod 51, the adjusting block 52, the adjusting screw rod 53 and the driving member 54, the limiting rod 51 is fixedly arranged on the rack 1, the extending direction of the limiting rod 51 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the medicine bottle and is located below the installation block 12, the limiting blocks 123 are fixedly arranged on the bottom surfaces at the bottom ends of the two installation blocks 12, and the two limiting blocks 123 are slidably sleeved on the limiting rod 51.

[0047] With reference to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the adjusting block 52 is arranged in pairs and corresponds to the installation block 12 in one-to-one correspondence, the adjusting block 52 is fixedly arranged below the corresponding installation block 12, the adjusting screw rod 53 is rotatably arranged on the rack 1 and has two thread segments 531 with opposite screw directions, the two thread segments 531 correspond to the adjusting block 52 in one-to-one correspondence, the thread segment 531 is threadedly connected with the corresponding adjusting block 52, and the driving member 54 is arranged on the rack 1 and is used for driving the adjusting screw rod 53 to rotate. The driving member 54 can be a motor or a turntable or any other device capable of driving the adjusting screw rod 53 to rotate. In the embodiment, the driving member 54 is a motor.

[0048] With reference to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 , the transfer conveying track 3 is connected with the tail end of the code spraying conveying track 2, the transfer conveying track 3 comprises the second conveying belt 31 and the second moving member 32 for driving the second conveying belt 31 to move, the second moving member 32 is selected from a motor and a moving roller, and the second conveying belt 31 extends horizontally.

[0049] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 , the packaging conveying track 4 is connected with the tail end of the transfer conveying track 3 and is used to convey the coded medicine bottles to the boxing procedure.

[0050] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 , the rack 1 is provided with a medicine bottle laying mechanism 15, which is located between the transfer conveying track 3 and the packaging conveying track 4 and is used to lay the medicine bottles in the vertical state to the horizontal state. The medicine bottle laying mechanism 15 is selected from the medicine bottle laying mechanism 15 in the utility model patent [application number 202520256215.3] applied by the applicant. In other feasible embodiments, the medicine bottle laying mechanism 15 can be any device capable of laying the medicine bottles in the vertical state to the horizontal state.

[0051] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 , the packaging conveying track 4 comprises a third conveying belt 41 and a third moving piece 42 for driving the third conveying belt 41 to move. The third moving piece 42 is also selected from the cooperation of a motor and a moving roller. The third conveying belt 41 comprises a horizontal section 411 and an inclined section 412. The horizontal section 411 is connected with the discharge end of the medicine bottle laying mechanism 15 and extends horizontally. The inclined section 412 is connected with the horizontal section 411 and extends downward and backward in an inclined manner. The inclined section 412 is used to guide the medicine bottles in the horizontal state to the packaging box.

[0052] Referring to Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the tail end of the inclined section 412 is provided with an inclined plate 43. The inclined plate 43 extends downward and backward in an inclined manner. The two side edges of the inclined plate 43 have side plates extending upward. The inclination angle of the inclined plate 43 is smaller than that of the inclined section 412. The bottom end of the inclined plate 43 is located above the packaging box.

[0053] Referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 , in order to facilitate boxing, the rack 1 is further provided with a packaging box conveying track 6. The packaging box conveying track 6 comprises a fourth conveying belt 61 and a fourth moving piece 62 for driving the fourth conveying belt 61 to move. The fourth moving piece 62 is also selected from the cooperation of a motor and a moving roller. The fourth conveying belt 61 extends horizontally and is located below the inclined plate 43. The rack 1 is provided with a buffer plate 7 abutting against the outer wall of the packaging box. The buffer plate 7 is arranged opposite to the inclined plate 43 and extends vertically. The buffer plate 7 is used to block the medicine bottles from flying out. The buffer plate 7 is made of rubber plate.

[0054] Referring to Figure 2 , Figure 6 andFigure 8 Positioning plates 33 for support are provided on the lower surface of the horizontal section 411 of the second conveyor belt 31 and the third conveyor belt 41 to improve the stability of the medicine bottle conveying. At the same time, limiting plates 34 for limiting the medicine bottle are provided on both sides of the second conveyor belt 31 and the third conveyor belt 41.

[0055] The working principle of this application embodiment is as follows:

[0056] First, adjust the distance between the two first conveyor belts 21 so that the width of the clamping space 22 meets the diameter of the medicine bottle. After the medicine bottle is capped, it is clamped and conveyed by friction through the two first conveyor belts 21. The support plate 14 supports the bottom of the medicine bottle. When the medicine bottle passes through the laser marking machine 11, the laser marking machine 11 starts to mark the bottom of the medicine bottle. After the medicine bottle is marked, it moves to the medicine bottle tilting mechanism 15 through the transfer conveyor track 3 to be tilted. After the medicine bottle is tilted, it passes through the horizontal section 411 and the inclined section 412 and then slides into the packaging box through the inclined plate 43 for boxing. This realizes the medicine bottle conveying process of marking and boxing. The marking can be completed during the conveying process of the medicine bottle. There is no need to set up a separate medicine bottle clamping or tilting device, which saves operation steps, saves time in the production of bottled tablets, improves efficiency, and saves costs.

[0057] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A medicine bottle conveying device, characterized in that: The system includes a frame (1) and a coding conveying track (2), a transfer conveying track (3), and a packaging conveying track (4) arranged sequentially on the frame (1). The coding conveying track (2) includes two first conveyor belts (21) arranged opposite to each other. The two first conveyor belts (21) clamp and convey the medicine bottles. A clamping space (22) is formed between the two first conveyor belts (21). A laser coding machine (11) is provided on the frame (1). The nozzle of the laser coding machine (11) faces the clamping space (22) and is used to code the bottom of the medicine bottles. The transfer conveying track (3) is connected to the end of the coding conveying track (2). The packaging conveying track (4) is connected to the end of the transfer conveying track (3) and is used to transport the coded medicine bottles to the boxing process.

2. The medicine bottle conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with two C-shaped mounting blocks (12) facing each other. The first conveyor belt (21) corresponds to the mounting block (12) one by one. The first conveyor belt (21) is rotatably mounted inside the mounting block (12). The mounting block (12) is provided with a rotating component (13) to drive the first conveyor belt (21) to rotate. The bottom outer wall of the two mounting blocks (12) is provided with a support plate (14) for supporting the medicine bottle. The distance between the two support plates (14) is less than the diameter of the bottom of the medicine bottle and greater than the width of the inkjet printing on the bottom of the medicine bottle.

3. The medicine bottle conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two mounting blocks (12) are slidably mounted on the frame (1), and the frame (1) is provided with an adjustment component (5) for adjusting the width of the clamping space (22).

4. The medicine bottle conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustment component (5) includes: Limiting rod (51), the limiting rod (51) is provided on the frame (1) and located below the mounting block (12), the bottom ends of the two mounting blocks (12) each have a limiting block (123), the limiting block (123) is sleeved on the limiting rod (51); Adjustment block (52), there are two adjustment blocks (52) and they correspond one-to-one with the mounting block (12). The adjustment block (52) is fixed below the corresponding mounting block (12); Adjusting screw (53), the adjusting screw (53) is rotatably mounted on the frame (1) and has two threaded sections (531) with opposite helical directions. The two threaded sections (531) correspond one-to-one with the adjusting blocks (52). The threaded sections (531) are threadedly connected to the corresponding adjusting blocks (52). A drive unit (54) is mounted on the frame (1) and is used to drive the adjusting screw (53) to rotate.

5. A medicine bottle conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a medicine bottle tilting mechanism (15), which is located between the transfer conveying track (3) and the packaging conveying track (4) and is used to tilt the vertical medicine bottle to a horizontal state.

6. A medicine bottle conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The packaging conveying track (4) includes a horizontal section (411) and an inclined section (412). The horizontal section (411) is connected to the discharge end of the medicine bottle tilting mechanism (15) and extends horizontally. The inclined section (412) is connected to the horizontal section (411) and extends downward and backward at an incline. The inclined section (412) is used to guide the horizontal medicine bottle to the packaging box.

7. A medicine bottle conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The inclined section (412) is provided with an inclined plate (43) at its tail end. The inclined plate (43) extends downward and backward at an angle. The angle of inclination of the inclined plate (43) is smaller than the angle of inclination of the inclined section (412). The bottom end of the inclined plate (43) is located above the packaging box.

8. A medicine bottle conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a buffer plate (7) that abuts against the outer wall of the packaging box. The buffer plate (7) is arranged opposite to the inclined plate (43) and extends vertically. The buffer plate (7) is used to prevent the medicine bottle from flying out.

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