Multi-station cooperative vaccine bottle surface rapid drying device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vaccine bottle drying devices, in particular to a multi-station cooperative type vaccine bottle surface quick drying device which comprises a rack, a stock bin and a sorting bin, a vibration mechanism is further arranged on the rack, and the stock bin and the sorting bin are located above the vibration mechanism. A discharging channel extending outwards is arranged on the side, close to the feeding end of the sequencing bin, of the stock bin, and a plurality of flow guide grooves are formed in a bottom plate of the sequencing bin. A blow-drying machine is further arranged above the stock bin, an air outlet of the blow-drying machine faces the stock bin, and air flows from the stock bin to the sorting bin through the discharging channel. According to the utility model, the blow-drying machine blows a large area of air above the stock bin, so that a plurality of vaccine bottles are primarily blown; under the action of continuous vibration and stirring of the vaccine bottles, air can make contact with all faces of the vaccine bottles, and the air enters the sorting bin under the guidance of the discharging channel to conduct secondary blowing on the vaccine bottles arranged in the flow guide groove in order; no extra workload needs to be added in the whole process, and the production efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of vaccine bottle drying devices, specifically a multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for the surface of vaccine bottles. Background Technology

[0002] As a crucial product in the biopharmaceutical field, vaccines undergo rigorous production processes involving multiple steps, including seed or seed virus preparation, cultivation, harvesting, purification, formulation, filling, and freeze-drying. Freeze-drying technology involves transforming the filled vaccine from liquid to solid at low temperatures to maximize vaccine activity and extend shelf life. After freeze-drying, the finished product needs to be promptly labeled. To ensure vaccine potency, finished vaccines are typically stored at low temperatures. When transferred to a room-temperature labeling station, the bottle surface is prone to condensation due to the temperature difference. The presence of condensation significantly reduces the adhesion between the label adhesive and the bottle surface, leading to problems such as label peeling, bubbles, or even complete label detachment.

[0003] Currently, the traditional method for removing water mist from the surface of vaccine vials is manual wiping. However, relying on manual wiping is labor-intensive and inefficient, especially for automated labeling production lines, where this method severely restricts production output. Existing technology CN217715679U discloses a drying device for glass vials, including a drying chamber, a fan inside the drying chamber, a storage frame for holding the glass vials, and a support device inside the drying chamber. Although this drying device can dry a large number of vials at once, workers still need to manually load and unload the vials during operation, increasing workload and reducing efficiency and output.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, our production staff developed a multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vials. This device has a simple structure and can rapidly dry water mist on the surface of vaccine vials during the transport process to the labeling station. The entire process does not require additional workload and can achieve efficient drying and high-volume production, greatly improving production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vials, which can solve the technical problems of existing methods and devices for drying water mist on the surface of vaccine vials, which have high workload and low efficiency during operation.

[0006] This application provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vials includes a frame and a hopper and a sorting bin mounted on the frame. A vibration mechanism is also installed on the frame, and the hopper and sorting bin are located above the vibration mechanism. The hopper has an outwardly extending discharge channel on the side near the feed end of the sorting bin, and several guide grooves are installed on the bottom plate of the sorting bin. A blower is also installed above the hopper, with the blower's air outlet facing the hopper, and the airflow enters the sorting bin from the hopper through the discharge channel.

[0008] Technical Principle: During operation, the vibration mechanism continuously applies vibration to the hopper and sorting bin, causing vaccine vials in the hopper to enter the sorting bin from the discharge channel. Because the bottom plate of the sorting bin has a guide channel, the vibration causes the vaccine vials in the sorting bin to gradually arrange themselves orderly along the guide channel and be transferred to the next process. A dryer is installed above the hopper, blowing air into it to thoroughly clean the vaccine vials over a large area. The continuous vibration and agitation of the vials further enhances the drying effect. Then, the air in the hopper, guided and limited by the discharge channel, enters the sorting bin. The sorting bin contains fewer vaccine vials than the hopper and is arranged orderly in the guide channel. The air entering the sorting bin then performs a second cleaning of the vials. The guide channel, used for sorting the vials, further guides the airflow, ensuring better drying of the vials, thus achieving multi-station collaborative rapid drying.

[0009] Beneficial effects:

[0010] 1. Significantly Improved Drying Efficiency: The vibration mechanism rapidly moves vaccine vials from the hopper through the discharge channel into the sorting chamber. Simultaneously, a blower provides large-area airflow above the hopper, initially cleaning the numerous vials. The continuous vibration and tumbling of the vials ensures the airflow reaches all surfaces, accelerating the drying process. Next, guided by the discharge channel, the airflow enters the sorting chamber, further cleaning the vials arranged in a guide trough. Compared to traditional manual wiping of each vial individually, this multi-station collaborative, continuous operation significantly reduces the time required for water mist drying on the vial surface, greatly improving overall drying efficiency and meeting the demands of large-scale vaccine production for rapidly drying vials.

[0011] 2. Effectively reduces workload and improves production efficiency: Before entering the labeling process, vaccine vials, which are in a disordered state, need to be sorted and conveyed. This application efficiently completes the drying operation by setting the drying machine in the sorting and conveying process and utilizing the structural features of the hopper and sorting hopper. No additional workload is required throughout the process, which not only achieves stable and continuous flow of vaccine vials but also efficiently completes the drying operation. Enterprises do not need to hire a large number of personnel to dry the surface of vaccine vials, reducing labor costs and workload, and greatly improving production efficiency, stability, and reliability.

[0012] Furthermore, the discharge channel is enclosed on all four sides, and the height of the discharge channel is less than or equal to one-third of the height of the hopper.

[0013] Beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. Enclosing the discharge channel on all four sides helps optimize airflow. After the dryer blows air into the hopper, the air, which would normally diffuse outwards, can be more precisely guided into the sorting chamber under the constraint of the enclosed discharge channel. This effectively reduces air loss during transmission and allows more air to be concentrated on the vaccine vials in the sorting chamber. Compared to when it is not enclosed, the utilization rate of air is greatly improved, ensuring the strength and stability of the air during secondary purging, thereby improving the drying effect on the vaccine vials in the sorting chamber.

[0015] 2. By limiting the height of the discharge channel, the number of vaccine vials entering the sorting chamber from the hopper can be limited, allowing the vaccine vials in the sorting chamber to be arranged more quickly and easily in the guide channel, reducing the stacking of vaccine vials and facilitating the orderly and stable transport of vaccine vials to the next process; and because fewer vials enter the sorting chamber, the air blown out by the dryer and entering the sorting chamber through the discharge channel can act more fully and concentratedly on each vaccine vial, improving the drying quality.

[0016] Furthermore, inwardly inclined guide plates are installed on both sides of the discharge port of the discharge channel.

[0017] Beneficial effect: The guide plate helps to further guide and limit the vaccine vials and air entering the sorting chamber.

[0018] Furthermore, baffles are installed on both sides of the sorting bin.

[0019] Beneficial effects: The baffle serves two purposes: firstly, it blocks the vaccine vials, acting as a safety limit; secondly, it limits the airflow, preventing the air entering the sorting chamber from spreading from both sides.

[0020] Furthermore, a moisture-proof and absorbent pad is installed on the bottom plate of the silo.

[0021] Beneficial effects: The moisture-proof and absorbent pad can absorb the moisture generated during contact with damp vaccine bottles and the drying process, thereby preventing the vaccine bottles from becoming damp again due to contact with the damp bottom plate of the hopper, and ensuring the dryness of the vaccine bottle surface.

[0022] Furthermore, cushioning pads are installed on the inner wall of the silo.

[0023] Beneficial effects: The cushioning pad helps to reduce the impact between the vaccine vial and the side wall of the hopper during vibration, thus protecting the vaccine vial.

[0024] Furthermore, a vertically downward air guide duct is provided on the inner wall of one side of the material hopper located in the discharge channel.

[0025] Beneficial effect: The air guide groove on this side wall helps to guide the air in the hopper, allowing some of the air to enter the discharge channel along the air guide groove.

[0026] Furthermore, a replenishment bin is provided on the side of the silo away from the sorting bin. The replenishment bin is higher than the silo, and its bottom wall is inclined downwards. The side of the replenishment bin closest to the silo has a discharge opening that is connected to the silo.

[0027] Beneficial effects: By setting up a replenishment hopper, it is beneficial to expand the storage capacity of vaccine vials and reduce the number of replenishment times; and since the replenishment hopper is higher than the material hopper and the bottom wall is set to slope downwards, continuous automatic replenishment can be achieved.

[0028] Furthermore, the drying machine is installed on the side wall of the feeding hopper, near the hopper.

[0029] Beneficial effects: By blowing air from the side of the hopper away from the sorting compartment, the airflow path within the hopper is aligned with the flow direction of the vaccine vials. This ensures that the airflow reaches all surfaces of the vials comprehensively and evenly. Compared to other locations, this method avoids creating dead airflow zones within the hopper, ensuring that each vaccine vial receives sufficient airflow.

[0030] Furthermore, the dryer is an air curtain machine.

[0031] Beneficial effects: Compared with other blowers, air curtain machines can generate strong and uniform airflow, forming an airflow layer similar to an air curtain above the hopper where the vaccine vials are located. This makes it more thorough in blowing away water mist on the surface of the vaccine vials, effectively shortening the drying time, significantly improving drying efficiency, and meeting the demand for rapid drying of vaccine vials in large-scale vaccine production. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in Example 1 (the blower is omitted);

[0033] Figure 2This is a top view of the multi-station rapid drying device in Example 1;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a top view of Example 2;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a top view of Example 3;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a top view of Example 4;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a front view of Example 5. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:

[0039] The markings in the attached drawings of the instruction manual include: frame 1, vibration mechanism 11, hopper 2, air guide 201, discharge channel 21, guide plate 22, sorting bin 3, flow guide 31, baffle 32, dryer 4, moisture-proof and absorbent pad 51, buffer pad 52, replenishment bin 6, and discharge opening 61.

[0040] Example 1

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, a multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vials includes a frame 1 and a hopper 2 and a sorting hopper 3 mounted on the frame 1. A vibration mechanism 11 is also mounted on the frame 1, with the hopper 2 and sorting hopper 3 located above the vibration mechanism 11. Specifically, in this embodiment, the vibration mechanism 11 uses an existing vibrator or vibrating plate to continuously vibrate the hopper 2 and sorting hopper 3, thereby vibrating, agitating, and conveying the disorderly stacked vaccine vials. Specifically, the vaccine vials referred to in this embodiment are animal vaccine controlled vials, but are not limited to this type of vaccine vial.

[0042] In this embodiment, the hopper 2 has a square structure, but is not limited to this structure. A discharge channel 21 extending outward is provided on the side of the hopper 2 near the feeding end of the sorting chamber 3. The discharge channel 21 is enclosed on all sides. The height of the discharge channel 21 is less than or equal to one-third of the height of the hopper 2. The discharge port of the discharge channel 21 is connected to the sorting chamber 3. The top of the sorting chamber 3 is open, and baffles 32 are provided on both sides. Several guide grooves 31 are provided on the bottom plate of the sorting chamber 3. The guide grooves 31 are used to guide the vaccine bottles to be arranged in an orderly manner in the guide grooves 31 under the action of vibration.

[0043] This embodiment limits the number of vaccine vials entering the sorting chamber 3 from the hopper 2 by restricting the height of the discharge channel 21. This allows the vaccine vials in the sorting chamber 3 to be arranged more quickly and easily in the guide channel 31, reducing the stacking of vaccine vials and facilitating their orderly and stable transport to the next process. Furthermore, because fewer vaccine vials enter the sorting chamber 3, the air blown out by the dryer 4 and entering the sorting chamber 3 through the discharge channel 21 can act more fully and concentratedly on each vaccine vial, improving the drying quality.

[0044] like Figure 2 As shown, a blower 4 is also installed above the hopper 2. The air outlet of the blower 4 faces the hopper 2, and the airflow enters the sorting chamber 3 from the hopper 2 through the discharge channel 21. Specifically, the blower 4 can be mounted on a bracket above the side of the hopper 2 away from the sorting chamber 3, so that the airflow in the hopper 2 forms an airflow path consistent with the flow direction of the vaccine vials, thereby ensuring that the vaccine vials in the hopper 2 are thoroughly and evenly blown. In this embodiment, the blower is an air curtain machine. The air curtain machine can generate a strong and uniform airflow, forming an airflow layer similar to an air curtain above the hopper 2 where the vaccine vials are located, making the removal of water mist from the surface of the vaccine vials more thorough, effectively shortening the drying time and significantly improving the drying efficiency.

[0045] During use, the vibration mechanism 11 continuously applies vibration to the hopper 2 and the sorting hopper 3, causing the vaccine vials in the hopper 2 to enter the sorting hopper 3 from the discharge channel 21. Since the bottom plate of the sorting hopper 3 is provided with a guide channel 31, under the action of vibration, the vaccine vials located in the sorting hopper 3 are gradually arranged in an orderly manner along the guide channel 31 and transferred to the next process.

[0046] By installing a dryer 4 above the hopper 2, the dryer 4 blows air into the hopper 2, thoroughly cleaning the vaccine vials within the hopper 2. The continuous vibration and agitation of the vials further enhances the drying effect. Then, the air in the hopper 2, guided and limited by the discharge channel 21, enters the sorting chamber 3. The sorting chamber 3 contains fewer vaccine vials than the hopper 2, and they are arranged orderly within the guide channel 31. The air entering the sorting chamber 3 then performs a second cleaning of the vials. Furthermore, the guide channel 31, used for sorting the vials, further guides the airflow, ensuring better drying of the vials, thus achieving multi-station collaborative rapid drying.

[0047] Compared to the traditional method of manually wiping each vaccine vial individually, this multi-station collaborative and continuous operation significantly reduces the time required for water mist drying on the surface of the vaccine vials, greatly improving overall drying efficiency and meeting the demand for rapid drying of vaccine vials in large-scale vaccine production. Furthermore, the entire process requires no additional workload, achieving both stable and continuous flow of vaccine vials and efficient drying operations. Companies no longer need to employ a large number of personnel for surface drying of vaccine vials, reducing labor costs and workload, and greatly improving production efficiency, stability, and reliability.

[0048] Example 2

[0049] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that, as Figure 3 As shown, the width of the sorting chamber 3 is smaller than the width of the discharge channel 21. Inwardly inclined guide plates 22 can be set on both sides of the discharge port of the discharge channel 21 to further guide and limit the vaccine bottles and air entering the sorting chamber 3.

[0050] More preferably, in this embodiment, the sorting chamber 3 can be set slightly lower than the material chamber 2, and the sorting chamber 3 is set at an angle to facilitate more efficient transport of the vaccine vials arranged in an orderly manner in the sorting chamber 3 to the next process.

[0051] Example 3

[0052] The difference between this embodiment and embodiments one and two is that, as Figure 4 As shown, a moisture-proof and absorbent pad 51 is provided on the bottom plate of the hopper 2. Specifically, the moisture-proof and absorbent pad 51 can be made of existing cardboard. On the one hand, cardboard has good water absorption, and on the other hand, it has a certain degree of rigidity. When placed on the bottom plate of the hopper 2, it will not significantly weaken the vibration, ensuring that the vaccine bottles in the hopper 2 are constantly vibrating. Moreover, compared to direct contact with the wall of the hopper 2, it can also play a certain buffering role, reducing the impact damage caused by the vibration of the vaccine bottles.

[0053] Even better, buffer pads 52 are also provided on the four inner walls of the hopper 2. The buffer pads 52 can be made of foam plastic; this helps to reduce the impact between the vaccine bottle and the side wall of the hopper 2 during vibration and protects the vaccine bottle; in addition, buffer pads 52 can also be provided on the inner wall of the discharge channel 21.

[0054] Example 4

[0055] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that, as Figure 5 As shown, a vertically downward air guide trough 201 is provided on the inner wall of one side of the discharge channel 21 of the hopper 2; the air guide trough 201 on this side wall is beneficial to guide the air in the hopper 2, so that some of the air can enter the discharge channel 21 along the air guide trough 201.

[0056] Example 5

[0057] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that, as Figure 6 As shown, a replenishment bin 6 is also provided on the side of the hopper 2 away from the sorting bin 3. The replenishment bin 6 is higher than the hopper 2, and its bottom wall is inclined downwards. A discharge opening 61 connected to the hopper 2 is provided on the side of the replenishment bin 6 closest to the hopper 2. The dryer 4 is located on the side wall of the replenishment bin 6 closest to the hopper 2. In this embodiment, by providing the replenishment bin 6, it is beneficial to increase the storage capacity of the vaccine vials and reduce the number of replenishments. Furthermore, since the replenishment bin 6 is higher than the hopper 2 and its bottom wall is inclined downwards, continuous automatic replenishment can be achieved.

[0058] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model, and the utility model is not limited to the field covered by this embodiment. Commonly known structures and characteristics in the solutions are not described in detail here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of this utility model, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model. These modifications will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vial surfaces, characterized in that, It includes a frame and a hopper and sorting bin mounted on the frame. A vibration mechanism is also installed on the frame, and the hopper and sorting bin are located above the vibration mechanism. The hopper has an outward-extending discharge channel on the side near the feed end of the sorting bin, and several guide grooves are installed on the bottom plate of the sorting bin. A dryer is also installed above the hopper, with the air outlet of the dryer facing the hopper. The airflow is from the hopper through the discharge channel into the sorting bin.

2. The multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vial surfaces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge channel is enclosed on all four sides, and the height of the discharge channel is less than or equal to one-third of the height of the hopper.

3. The multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vial surfaces according to claim 2, characterized in that: The discharge channel is also equipped with inwardly inclined guide plates on both sides of the discharge port.

4. The multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vial surface according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sorting bins are equipped with baffles on both sides.

5. The multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vial surface according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom plate of the silo is equipped with a moisture-proof and water-absorbing pad.

6. The multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vial surface according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner wall of the silo is also equipped with a cushioning pad.

7. The multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vial surface according to claim 6, characterized in that: The hopper has a vertically downward air guide trough on the inner wall of one side of the discharge channel.

8. The multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vial surface according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: A replenishment bin is also provided on the side of the silo away from the sorting bin. The replenishment bin is higher than the silo, and its bottom wall is inclined downwards. A discharge opening connected to the silo is provided on the side of the replenishment bin that is close to the silo.

9. The multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vial surface according to claim 8, characterized in that: The dryer is installed on the side wall of the feeding hopper, near the hopper itself.

10. The multi-station collaborative rapid drying device for vaccine vial surface according to claim 9, characterized in that: The dryer is an air curtain machine.

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