Full-automatic boxing machine for pharmacy
By designing a fully automatic cartoning machine, the collaborative work of the frame, blister packing assembly, handling assembly, blister cartoning assembly, and sealing assembly solves the problems of high cost and large footprint of existing equipment, and achieves efficient and low-cost small-batch blister cartoning.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing fully automated pharmaceutical equipment suffers from problems such as high equipment cost, large footprint, inconvenience in changing production models, and high labor costs, especially in small-batch production.
A fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceuticals has been designed, including a frame, a blister loading assembly, a conveying assembly, a blister cartoning assembly, a carton feeding assembly, and a sealing assembly. Through the coordinated work of these components, automatic cartoning of blister packs is achieved, reducing the number of cartoning stations and lowering the equipment's footprint and cost.
It improves cartoning efficiency, reduces equipment costs, is suitable for small-batch production, and reduces the space occupied by the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic packaging technology for pharmaceutical blister packs, and in particular to a fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceuticals. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of the pharmaceutical field, most solid medicines such as capsules, tablets, soft capsules, and suppositories are usually packaged in a blister pack structure using aluminum-plastic packaging. In existing automatic blister packaging machinery, after the blister packs are fed to the packaging conveyor belt, they are pushed into the packaging box by a pusher plate. Although some fully automatic equipment has a high degree of automation, it has problems such as long equipment processes, many components, and high equipment costs. For small-batch production of drugs, it results in high equipment costs, large space occupation, inconvenience for changing production models, and high labor costs when manual packaging is used. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the above-mentioned prior art, the present invention provides a fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceuticals, which mainly solves the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model embodiment is implemented as follows:
[0005] A fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceuticals includes a frame, on which a blister packing assembly and an operation box are mounted. A conveying assembly is located behind the blister packing assembly, and a blister cartoning assembly is located to the left of the conveying assembly. A carton feeding assembly is located behind the blister cartoning assembly, and a carton loading assembly is located at the feeding end of the carton feeding assembly. The blister cartoning assembly includes a fixture plate, a feeding component, a tension spring, and a fastening component. The fixture plate is connected to the frame, and the fastening components are symmetrically hinged to the fixture plate. One end of the tension spring is connected to the fastening component, and the other end is connected to the fixture plate. The feeding component is slidably connected to the fixture plate. A sealing assembly is located at one end of the carton feeding assembly. The sealing assembly includes a folding plate and a sealing plate. The folding plate is slidably connected to the carton feeding assembly, and the sealing plate is slidably connected to the folding plate.
[0006] Furthermore, the blister packing assembly also includes a fixing post, a mounting base, a slide rail, a slider, a base, and a feeding cylinder. The jig plate is connected to the fixing post, the fixing post is connected to the frame, the mounting base is connected to the frame, the slide rail is connected to the mounting base, the slider is connected to the slide rail, the base is connected to the slider, the fixed end of the feeding cylinder is connected to the mounting base, the output end of the feeding cylinder is connected to the base, and the feeding component is mounted on the base.
[0007] Furthermore, the sealing assembly also includes a fixing plate, a first cylinder, and a second cylinder. The fixing plate is connected to the box-feeding assembly, the first cylinder is connected to the fixing plate, the folding plate is connected to the first cylinder, the second cylinder is connected to the folding plate, and the sealing plate is connected to the second cylinder.
[0008] Furthermore, the conveying assembly includes a support, a traversing module, a first lifting module, and a first suction cup. The support is connected to the frame, the traversing module is connected to the support, the first lifting module is connected to the traversing module, and the first suction cup is connected to the first lifting module.
[0009] Furthermore, the loading assembly for the medicine plate includes a rotating plate, a rotating motor, a rotating shaft, a motor base, a frame plate, a second lifting module, a lifting rod, and a lifting plate. The motor base is connected to the frame, the rotating motor is connected to the motor base, the rotating shaft is connected to the rotating motor, the rotating plate is connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating plate has clearance notches at both ends. The frame plate is connected to the outer side of the clearance notches. The second lifting module is connected to the frame, the lifting plate is connected to the lifting rod, and the lifting rod is connected to the output end of the second lifting module.
[0010] Furthermore, the box feeding assembly includes a box feeding frame, a sprocket, a chain, a limiting block, and a guide limiting plate. The box feeding frame is mounted on the frame, the sprocket is rotatably connected to both ends of the box feeding frame, the chain is connected to the sprocket, the limiting block is connected to the chain, and the guide limiting plate is connected to the box feeding frame.
[0011] Furthermore, the box-feeding assembly also includes a pressure plate and a guide bar, the pressure plate being connected to the box-feeding frame and the guide bar being connected to the pressure plate.
[0012] Furthermore, the discharge end of the box feeding assembly is provided with a discharge ramp, which is connected to the frame.
[0013] Furthermore, the box-feeding assembly also includes a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate. The first connecting plate has a strip-shaped hole. One end of the first connecting plate is connected to the guide strip, one end of the second connecting plate is connected to the pressure plate, and the other end of the first connecting plate is connected to the other end of the second connecting plate by screws.
[0014] Furthermore, the base and the mounting bracket are provided with buffers.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: First, the medicine box is placed on the upper box assembly, and the medicine blister is placed on the medicine blister loading assembly. The upper box assembly is used for boxing. The box feeding assembly is used to transport the medicine box to the corresponding feeding station. The transport assembly is used to transport the medicine blister from the medicine blister loading assembly to the fixture plate. The feeding component pushes the medicine blister into the medicine box, and at the same time pushes the fastening component to fasten the two sides inward. The box feeding assembly continues to move the medicine box to the sealing assembly, drives the folding plate forward to fold the edge, and drives the sealing plate forward to push the sealing plate forward to seal. This reduces the number of boxing stations, reduces the equipment footprint, reduces equipment costs, and improves boxing efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceutical use, as described in an embodiment of this application.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box-in assembly in an embodiment of this application;
[0018] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of point A in an embodiment of this application;
[0019] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of point B in the embodiment of this application;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the upper box component in an embodiment of this application;
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the blister packing assembly in an embodiment of this application;
[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the transport component in an embodiment of this application;
[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the blister packing assembly in the embodiments of this application;
[0024] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0025] 1. Frame; 2. Plate loading assembly; 3. Control box; 4. Handling assembly; 5. Plate boxing assembly; 6. Box feeding assembly; 7. Box loading assembly; 8. Fixture plate; 9. Feeding component; 10. Tension spring; 11. Fastener; 12. Sealing assembly; 13. Folding plate; 14. Sealing plate; 15. Fixing column; 16. Mounting base; 17. Slide rail; 18. Slider; 19. Base; 20. Feeding cylinder; 21. Fixing plate; 22. First cylinder; 23. Second cylinder; 24. Bracket; 25. Horizontal movement module; 26. First lifting module; 2 7. First suction cup; 28. Rotating plate; 29. Rotary motor; 30. Rotating shaft; 31. Motor base; 32. Frame plate; 33. Second lifting module; 34. Lifting rod; 35. Lifting plate; 36. Box feeder; 37. Sprocket; 38. Chain; 39. Limiting block; 40. Guide limiting plate; 41. Pressure plate; 42. Guide bar; 43. Unloading ramp; 44. First connecting plate; 45. Second connecting plate; 46. Strip hole; 47. Buffer; 48. Upper box frame; 49. Rocker arm; 50. Medicine blister pack; 51. Medicine box; 52. Sensor. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. 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 utility model belongs. The terminology used in this specification of this utility model is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the utility model. In the following description, the expression "some embodiments" refers to a subset of all possible embodiments; however, it should be understood that "some embodiments" can be the same subset or different subsets of all possible embodiments and can be combined with each other without conflict.
[0027] It should also 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," "inner," "outer," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0028] Example 1
[0029] See attached document Figure 1-8This application provides a fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceuticals, including a frame 1. The frame 1 is equipped with a blister packing assembly 2 and an operation box 3. The operation box 3 is used for operation control. The blister packing assembly 2 is used to store and supply blister packs 50. A conveying assembly 4 is located at the rear of the blister packing assembly 2, and a blister packing assembly 5 is located on the left side of the conveying assembly 4. The conveying assembly 4 is used to transport the blister packs 50 from the blister packing assembly 2 to the blister packing assembly 5. A box feeding assembly 6 is located at the rear of the blister packing assembly 5. The box feeding assembly 6 is used to feed and convey medicine boxes 51, awaiting packing. A box loading assembly 7 is located at the feeding end of the box feeding assembly 6. The box loading assembly 7 is used to feed and supply medicine boxes 51. 7 includes an upper box frame 48 and a rocker arm 49. The upper box frame 48 is used to stack multiple medicine boxes 51. The lower end of the upper box frame 48 is provided with an elastic limiting member to prevent the medicine boxes 51 from falling off under normal conditions. The rocker arm 49 is rotatably connected to the box feeding assembly 6. The rocker arm 49 is driven by a motor to swing and pick up materials. The rocker arm 49 is provided with a vacuum suction cup connected to a vacuum pump. The rocker arm 49 is driven by a motor to rotate and swing to pick up the medicine boxes 51 from the upper box frame 48. Then, the motor is rotated in the opposite direction to make the rocker arm 49 flip so that the medicine boxes 51 are placed on the box feeding assembly 6 to realize the feeding. The box feeding assembly 6 is used for conveying and feeding. The medicine boxes 51 can be manually filled with instructions, etc. The medicine box packaging assembly 5 includes a jig plate 8, a feeding component 9, a tension spring 10, and a fastener. Component 11, the fixture plate 8 is connected to the frame 1, the fastening member 11 is symmetrically hinged to the fixture plate 8, one end of the tension spring 10 is connected to the fastening member 11, and the other end is connected to the fixture plate 8. The fixture plate 8 is provided with a limiting protrusion to limit the initial position of the fastening member 11. The tension spring 10 realizes the reset of the fastening member 11. The feeding member 9 is slidably connected to the fixture plate 8. The two symmetrically arranged fastening members 11 connected by the tension spring 10 and the slidably connected feeding member 9 cooperate to form a feeding station. When the medicine plate 50 is placed on the fixture plate 8, the feeding member 9 is pushed forward to push the medicine plate 50 into the medicine box 51 corresponding to the box feeding assembly 6. At the same time, the feeding member 9 pushes the medicine plate 50 forward. Part 9 also pushes the fastening part 11 inward to fasten it, thereby fastening the two sides of the opening of the medicine box 51 inward. The number of the above-mentioned feeding stations is 1 to 4, preferably 2, to improve the boxing efficiency. One end of the box feeding assembly 6 is provided with a sealing assembly 12. The sealing assembly 12 includes a folding plate 13 and a sealing plate 14. The folding plate 13 is slidably connected to the box feeding assembly 6, and the sealing plate 14 is slidably connected to the folding plate 13. After the folding plate 13 extends forward and pushes the lower part of the sealing edge of the medicine box 51 to fold the edge, the sealing plate 14 extends forward and pushes the sealing edge of the medicine box 51 to seal it. During operation, the technician first places the medicine box 51 on the upper box assembly 7 and places the medicine blister on the medicine blister loading assembly 2.The medicine box 51 is loaded into the box via the loading assembly 7. The medicine box 51 is then conveyed to the corresponding feeding station via the feeding assembly 6. The medicine blister pack 50 is transferred from the medicine blister pack loading assembly 2 to the fixture plate 8 via the conveying assembly 4. The medicine blister pack 50 is then pushed into the medicine box 51 via the feeding component 9, simultaneously pushing the fastening component 11 to fasten the two sides inwards. The feeding assembly 6 continues to move the medicine box 51 to the sealing assembly 12, driving the folding plate 13 forward to fold the edges, and driving the sealing plate 14 forward to seal the box. This cycle is repeated to improve boxing efficiency, reduce equipment costs, and is suitable for small-batch production while minimizing equipment footprint.
[0030] Specifically, the blister packing assembly 5 further includes a fixing post 15, a mounting base 16, a slide rail 17, a slider 18, a base 19, and a feeding cylinder 20. The fixture plate 8 is connected to the fixing post 15, the fixing post 15 is connected to the frame 1 for mounting, the mounting base 16 is connected to the frame 1, the slide rail 17 is connected to the mounting base 16, the slider 18 is connected to the slide rail 17, the base 19 is connected to the slider 18, the fixed end of the feeding cylinder 20 is connected to the mounting base 16, the output end of the feeding cylinder 20 is connected to the base 19, the feeding component 9 is mounted on the base 19, and the feeding cylinder 20 is connected to an air pump for driving. The feeding cylinder 20 drives the feeding component 9 to slide back and forth to push the blister pack 50 into the box. The slide rail 17 and the slider 18 cooperate to improve stability.
[0031] Specifically, the sealing assembly 12 also includes a fixing plate 21, a first cylinder 22, and a second cylinder 23. The fixing plate 21 is connected to one side of the box-feeding assembly 6, the first cylinder 22 is connected to the fixing plate 21, the folding plate 13 is connected to the output end of the first cylinder 22, the second cylinder 23 is connected to the folding plate 13, and the sealing plate 14 is connected to the output end of the second cylinder 23. The first cylinder 22 extends and retracts to drive the folding plate 13 to extend and retract to standby position. The second cylinder 23 drives the sealing plate 14 to move forward to seal and retract. The structure is simple.
[0032] Specifically, the conveying assembly 4 includes a support 24, a transverse module 25, a first lifting module 26, and a first suction cup 27. The support 24 is connected to the frame 1, the transverse module 25 is connected to the support 24, the first lifting module 26 is connected to the transverse module 25, and the first suction cup 27 is connected to the first lifting module 26. The first suction cup 27 is connected to a vacuum pump. During operation, the first lifting module 26 lowers, causing the first suction cup 27 to lower and then rise after picking up the material. The transverse module 25 drives the first suction cup 27 to move laterally, placing the medicine plate 50 onto the fixture plate 8 to achieve material loading. This method is convenient to control and improves efficiency.
[0033] Specifically, the feeding assembly 2 includes a rotating plate 28, a rotating motor 29, a rotating shaft 30, a motor base 31, a frame plate 32, a second lifting module 33, a lifting rod 34, and a lifting plate 35. The motor base 31 is connected to the frame 1, the rotating motor 29 is connected to the motor base 31, the rotating shaft 30 is connected to the rotating motor 29, the rotating plate 28 is connected to the rotating shaft 30, and the rotating plate 28 has clearance notches at both ends to allow clearance between the lifting rod 34 and the lifting plate 35. The frame plate 32 is connected to the outer side of the clearance notches. The two ends of the rotating plate 28 are two feeding positions. The second lifting module 33 is connected to the frame 1, and the lifting plate 35 is connected to the frame plate 32. The lifting rod 34 is connected to the output end of the second lifting module 33. During operation, the medicine plates 50 are stacked on the two feeding positions at both ends of the rotating plate 28. The second lifting module 33 gradually rises, causing the lifting rod 34 to gradually rise and pass through the clearance notch into the rotating plate 28. The lifting plate 35 pushes the medicine plates 50 up for feeding. The material is picked up and transported by the conveying component 4. When the material at the feeding position is taken out, the rotating motor 29 rotates the rotating plate 28 to switch the feeding. A sensor 52 is provided below the rotating plate 28, and the rotating plate 28 is provided with a sensing plate that cooperates with the sensor 52 to facilitate confirmation of rotation, improve control accuracy, and improve efficiency.
[0034] Specifically, the box-feeding assembly 6 includes a box-feeding frame 36, a sprocket 37, a chain 38, a limiting block 39, and a guide limiting plate 40. The box-feeding frame 36 is mounted on the frame 1. The sprocket 37 is rotatably connected to both ends of the box-feeding frame 36 and is driven to rotate by a motor. The chain 38 is connected to the sprocket 37. The limiting block 39 is connected to the chain 38 and is used to limit the position of the medicine boxes 51, so that the spacing of the medicine boxes 51 corresponds to that of the medicine blister packing assembly 5. The chain 38 drives the limiting block 39 to move, transporting the medicine boxes 51 placed between the limiting blocks 39 to positions corresponding to the above-mentioned feeding stations for boxing. The guide limiting plate 40 is connected to the box-feeding frame 36 and is used to guide and limit the position of the medicine boxes 51. The structure is simple.
[0035] Example 2
[0036] See attached document Figure 1-8 The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the box-feeding assembly 6 further includes a pressure plate 41 and a guide strip 42. The pressure plate 41 is connected to the box-feeding frame 36 and is used to limit the top of the medicine box 51 for easy boxing. The guide strip 42 is connected to the pressure plate 41 and is used to guide the sealing edge of the medicine box 51 so that the sealing edge is tilted downward, which facilitates folding and sealing. The structure is simple.
[0037] Specifically, the discharge end of the box feeding assembly 6 is provided with a discharge ramp 43, which is connected to the frame 1. The discharge ramp 43 is used to receive the medicine boxes 51 after they are packaged, so as to facilitate unified collection.
[0038] Specifically, the box-feeding assembly 6 further includes a first connecting plate 44 and a second connecting plate 45. The first connecting plate 44 is provided with a strip-shaped hole 46. One end of the first connecting plate 44 is connected to the guide strip 42, and one end of the second connecting plate 45 is connected to the pressure plate 41. The other end of the first connecting plate 44 is connected to the other end of the second connecting plate 45 by screws, which facilitates the adjustment of the up and down position of the guide strip 42 and realizes the adjustment of the tilt of the sealing edge of the medicine box 51. The structure is simple.
[0039] Specifically, the base 19 and the mounting base 16 are provided with a buffer 47, which is used to buffer the box during packaging and during resetting, thereby reducing vibration and improving accuracy and service life.
[0040] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the stated claims.
Claims
1. A fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceuticals, characterized in that, The device includes a frame, on which a blister packing assembly and an operation box are mounted. A conveying assembly is located at the rear of the blister packing assembly, and a blister boxing assembly is located on the left side of the conveying assembly. A boxing inlet assembly is located at the rear of the blister boxing assembly, and a box-loading assembly is located at the inlet end of the boxing inlet assembly. The blister boxing assembly includes a jig plate, a feeding component, a tension spring, and a fastening component. The jig plate is connected to the frame, and the fastening component is symmetrically hinged to the jig plate. One end of the tension spring is connected to the fastening component, and the other end is connected to the jig plate. The feeding component is slidably connected to the jig plate. A sealing assembly is located at one end of the boxing inlet assembly. The sealing assembly includes a folding plate and a sealing plate. The folding plate is slidably connected to the boxing inlet assembly, and the sealing plate is slidably connected to the folding plate.
2. The fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceutical use according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blister packing assembly further includes a fixing post, a mounting base, a slide rail, a slider, a base, and a feeding cylinder. The fixture plate is connected to the fixing post, the fixing post is connected to the frame, the mounting base is connected to the frame, the slide rail is connected to the mounting base, the slider is connected to the slide rail, the base is connected to the slider, the fixed end of the feeding cylinder is connected to the mounting base, the output end of the feeding cylinder is connected to the base, and the feeding component is mounted on the base.
3. The fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceutical use according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing assembly further includes a fixing plate, a first cylinder, and a second cylinder. The fixing plate is connected to the box-feeding assembly, the first cylinder is connected to the fixing plate, the folding plate is connected to the first cylinder, the second cylinder is connected to the folding plate, and the sealing plate is connected to the second cylinder.
4. The fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceutical use according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport assembly includes a support, a traversing module, a first lifting module, and a first suction cup. The support is connected to the frame, the traversing module is connected to the support, the first lifting module is connected to the traversing module, and the first suction cup is connected to the first lifting module.
5. The fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceutical use according to claim 1, characterized in that, The loading assembly for the medicine plate includes a rotating plate, a rotating motor, a rotating shaft, a motor base, a frame plate, a second lifting module, a lifting rod, and a lifting plate. The motor base is connected to the frame, the rotating motor is connected to the motor base, the rotating shaft is connected to the rotating motor, and the rotating plate is connected to the rotating shaft. The rotating plate has clearance notches at both ends, and the frame plate is connected to the outer side of the clearance notches. The second lifting module is connected to the frame, the lifting plate is connected to the lifting rod, and the lifting rod is connected to the output end of the second lifting module.
6. The fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceutical use according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box feeding assembly includes a box feeding frame, a sprocket, a chain, a limiting block, and a guide limiting plate. The box feeding frame is mounted on the frame. The sprocket is rotatably connected to both ends of the box feeding frame. The chain is connected to the sprocket. The limiting block is connected to the chain. The guide limiting plate is connected to the box feeding frame.
7. The fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceutical use according to claim 6, characterized in that, The box-feeding assembly further includes a pressure plate and a guide bar, wherein the pressure plate is connected to the box-feeding frame and the guide bar is connected to the pressure plate.
8. The fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceutical use according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge end of the box feeding assembly is provided with a discharge ramp, which is connected to the frame.
9. A fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceutical use according to claim 7, characterized in that, The box-feeding assembly further includes a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate. The first connecting plate has a strip-shaped hole. One end of the first connecting plate is connected to the guide strip, one end of the second connecting plate is connected to the pressure plate, and the other end of the first connecting plate is connected to the other end of the second connecting plate by screws.
10. A fully automatic cartoning machine for pharmaceutical use according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base and the mounting bracket are equipped with buffers.