Biochemical bottle overturning mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of bottle body packaging equipment, and particularly discloses a biochemical bottle overturning mechanism which comprises a rack, a feeding conveying belt and a discharging conveying belt which are used for conveying biochemical bottles are arranged on the rack, a sliding rail assembly which is used for communicating the feeding conveying belt with the discharging conveying belt is arranged on the rack, and a rotating disc is rotationally arranged on the rack; the rotary table is located above the feeding conveying belt, a plurality of material grooves are formed in the rotary table in the circumferential direction at intervals, when the rotary table rotates to the position where the material grooves are aligned to the feeding conveying belt, the feeding conveying belt conveys the biochemical bottles into the material grooves, and the biochemical bottles and the rotary table synchronously rotate to communicate with the sliding rail assembly. The biochemical bottle can be changed from a vertical state to a horizontal state, namely, the biochemical bottle labeling device has the effect of labeling the front surface, the side surface and the bottom surface of the biochemical bottle at the same time.

Description

A biochemical bottle tipping mechanism Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of bottle packaging equipment technology, and in particular to a biochemical bottle tilting and inverting mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the pharmaceutical industry, biochemical bottles are often used for testing. The production process of biochemical bottles includes several important steps such as filling, sealing, and labeling. Among these, the labeling process is crucial for product information identification and traceability.

[0003] In related technologies, a streamlined production line is generally used to label biochemical bottles. A labeling machine is fixed at the end of the production line. After the biochemical bottles have passed through filling and sealing, they are conveyed to the labeling machine along the production line. The labeling machine affixes the labels to the bottles, thus completing the production and packaging of the biochemical bottles.

[0004] In actual use, it was found that because the biochemical bottles are kept vertical after filling and sealing, the labeling machine can only label the sides and front of the bottles during the conveying process, and cannot label the bottom of the biochemical bottles at the same time. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to simultaneously label the front, sides and bottom of the biochemical bottle, this application provides a biochemical bottle flipping and tilting mechanism, which has the effect of simultaneously labeling the front, sides and bottom of the biochemical bottle.

[0006] The biochemical bottle tipping and inverting mechanism provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A biochemical bottle tilting and inverting mechanism includes a frame, on which a feeding conveyor belt and a discharging conveyor belt for transporting biochemical bottles are mounted. A slide rail assembly connecting the feeding and discharging conveyor belts is also mounted on the frame. A turntable is rotatably mounted on the frame, positioned above the feeding conveyor belt. Multiple material troughs are spaced apart circumferentially on the turntable. When the turntable rotates until the material troughs align with the feeding conveyor belt, the feeding conveyor belt transports the biochemical bottles into the material troughs. The biochemical bottles and the turntable rotate synchronously until they connect with the slide rail assembly.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when the turntable rotates to align the material trough with the feeding conveyor belt, the feeding conveyor belt transports the vertically positioned biochemical bottles into the material trough. The biochemical bottles then simultaneously flip with the turntable into a horizontal position within the slide rail assembly. At this point, the biochemical bottles slide from the material trough onto the slide rail assembly, and under their own weight, slide from the slide rail assembly onto the unloading conveyor belt, where they become horizontal. Finally, the unloading conveyor belt transports the horizontally positioned biochemical bottles to the labeling machine, where labels are applied to the front, sides, and bottom of the biochemical bottles. Therefore, the biochemical bottles of this application, after being flipped from a vertical to a horizontal position, enable the labeling machine to simultaneously label the front, sides, and bottom of the biochemical bottles.

[0009] Optionally, a fixed shell is provided on the frame, and the fixed shell covers the periphery of the turntable and slide rail assembly.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixed shell can protect the turntable and slide rail assembly, and effectively reduce the entry of external dust and other foreign objects into the turntable, which helps to reduce mechanical wear and extend its service life.

[0011] Optionally, a cover plate is rotatably provided on the top surface of the fixed shell.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the position of the turntable can be manually adjusted by opening the cover, so that the material trough is aligned with the feeding conveyor belt, which facilitates the flipping operation of the biochemical bottle.

[0013] Optionally, a photoelectric sensor is provided on the fixed shell. When the photoelectric sensor detects the turntable, the feeding conveyor belt stops transporting the biochemical bottles.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, when the photoelectric sensor does not detect the turntable, that is, when the material trough is aligned with the feeding conveyor belt, the feeding conveyor belt transports the biochemical bottle into the material trough. The biochemical bottle rotates synchronously with the turntable to the slide rail assembly, and then slides down from the slide rail assembly to the unloading conveyor belt. The unloading conveyor belt then transports the biochemical bottle to the labeling machine for labeling.

[0015] When the photoelectric sensor detects the turntable, the feeding conveyor belt stops transporting the biochemical bottles to prevent them from contacting the turntable and affecting its rotation. At this point, the cover plate needs to be opened, and the turntable position adjusted so that the material trough is aligned with the feeding conveyor belt. The feeding conveyor belt can then begin transporting the biochemical bottles into the material trough.

[0016] Optionally, limit plates are provided on both sides of the feeding conveyor belt. The limit plates are arranged along the length of the feeding conveyor belt, and the limit plates do not interfere with the turntable. The distance between the two limit plates is greater than the thickness of the biochemical bottle.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the two limiting plates and the feeding conveyor belt form a feeding channel. When the biochemical bottles are transported on the feeding channel, the limiting plates can effectively reduce the deviation and tipping of the biochemical bottles.

[0018] Optionally, the limiting plate is provided with an inclined plate, which is flared on the limiting plate.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the flared opening of the inclined plate makes it easier for workers to place the biochemical bottles on the feeding conveyor belt and facilitates unloading.

[0020] Optionally, the slide rail assembly includes a first slide rail and a second slide rail fixed inside the fixed housing. The first slide rail, the second slide rail, and the fixed housing form a feeding channel. The feeding channel is located above the feeding conveyor belt and is connected to the material trough and the feeding conveyor belt. The width of the feeding channel is greater than the thickness of the material trough.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, when the turntable rotates to align the material trough with the feeding channel, the biochemical bottle slides from the material trough into the feeding channel and slides along the second slide rail under the action of gravity to the feeding conveyor belt in a horizontal state, which makes it convenient for the labeling machine to label the front, side and bottom of the biochemical bottle at the same time.

[0022] Optionally, the second slide rail includes a connecting part and an abutting part. The connecting part is located at the bottom of the first slide rail, and the abutting part is located below the turntable. The end of the abutting part away from the connecting part abuts against the side wall of the feeding conveyor belt.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, when the biochemical bottle rotates from the feeding conveyor belt to the abutting part, the abutting part can abut against the bottom of the biochemical bottle, which helps to promote the biochemical bottle to enter the connecting part and effectively reduces the biochemical bottle falling.

[0024] Optionally, baffles are provided on both sides of the feeding conveyor belt, and the baffles are arranged along the length direction of the feeding conveyor belt.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, when the biochemical bottle slides from the connecting part to the feeding conveyor belt, the baffle can reduce the occurrence of the biochemical bottle falling from both sides of the feeding conveyor belt.

[0026] Optionally, the feeding conveyor belt is provided with multiple baffles at intervals, and the multiple baffles are located between two baffles.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, the baffle can not only reduce the probability of multiple biochemical bottles stacking, but also abut against the side wall of the biochemical bottle, so that the spacing between multiple biochemical bottles is equal, making it easier for the labeling machine to affix the label to the same position on the biochemical bottle.

[0028] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0029] 1. When the turntable rotates to the point where the material trough is aligned with the feeding conveyor belt, the feeding conveyor belt transports the vertically positioned biochemical bottles into the material trough. The biochemical bottles are then rotated synchronously with the turntable to the slide rail assembly. At this point, the biochemical bottles slide from the material trough onto the slide rail assembly, and under their own weight, they slide from the slide rail assembly onto the unloading conveyor belt, becoming horizontal. The unloading conveyor belt then transports the biochemical bottles to the labeling machine for labeling. The biochemical bottles change from a vertical to a horizontal state after being rotated, allowing the labeling machine to simultaneously label the front, sides, and bottom of the biochemical bottles.

[0030] 2. The first and second slide rails connect the loading and unloading conveyor belts. When the turntable rotates to the point where the material trough and the unloading channel are aligned, the biochemical bottle slides from the material trough into the unloading channel. Under its own gravity, the biochemical bottle then slides onto the unloading conveyor belt, making it easy for the labeling machine to simultaneously label the front, sides and bottom of the biochemical bottle.

[0031] 3. When the biochemical bottle slides from the connecting part onto the feeding conveyor belt, the biochemical bottle may come into contact with the baffle due to inertia. The baffle has a certain rebound force, which will exert a reverse force on the biochemical bottle, causing the biochemical bottle to move closer to the connecting part, which helps the biochemical bottle to smoothly enter the feeding conveyor belt. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the biochemical bottle tilting mechanism of this application;

[0033] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the fixed shell.

[0034] Reference numerals: 1. Frame; 101. Workbench; 102. First support rod; 103. Second support rod; 104. Third support rod; 2. Feeding conveyor belt; 3. Discharging conveyor belt; 4. Slide rail assembly; 401. First slide rail; 402. Second slide rail; 4021. Connecting part; 4022. Abutting part; 5. Turntable; 6. Material trough; 7. Fixed shell; 8. Cover plate; 9. Photoelectric sensor; 10. Limiting plate; 11. Inclined plate; 12. Discharging channel; 13. Baffle; 14. Stop bar; 15. Connecting shaft; 16. Weight reduction groove; 17. Fixed rod; 18. Connecting rod; 19. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to Figures 1-2.

[0036] This application discloses a biochemical bottle tilting mechanism. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, it includes a frame 1, which comprises a workbench 101, a first support rod 102, a second support rod 103, and a third support rod 104, all fixed to the workbench 101. A feeding conveyor belt 2 is fixed to the first support rod 102, and a turntable 5 is rotatably connected to the second support rod 103. The turntable 5 is located on top of the feeding conveyor belt 2, and multiple material troughs 6 are spaced apart circumferentially on the turntable 5. In this embodiment, the material troughs 6 are U-shaped. A slide rail assembly 4 is provided on the second support rod 103, and a discharging conveyor belt 3 is fixed to the third support rod 104. The slide rail assembly 4 connects the feeding conveyor belt 2 and the discharging conveyor belt 3. Each of the first support rod 102, second support rod 103, and third support rod 104 is equipped with a motor, which drives the feeding conveyor belt 2, the turntable 5, and the discharging conveyor belt 3, respectively.

[0037] When the turntable 5 rotates to align the material trough 6 with the feeding conveyor belt 2, the feeding conveyor belt 2 transports the vertically positioned biochemical bottles into the material trough 6. The biochemical bottles rotate synchronously with the turntable 5 into the slide rail assembly 4, and then slide onto the unloading conveyor belt 3 to be labeled horizontally, which improves the efficiency of labeling the front, sides and bottom of the biochemical bottles.

[0038] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a connecting shaft 15 is fixed to the second support rod 103. One end of the connecting shaft 15 is fixed to the turntable 5, and the end of the connecting shaft 15 away from the turntable 5 is fixed to the motor output shaft. A reducer is installed between the connecting shaft 15 and the motor to reduce the motor speed. The motor drives the turntable 5 to rotate synchronously via the connecting shaft 15, completing the power transmission. A weight-reducing groove 16 is provided on the side of the turntable 5 near the motor. By providing the weight-reducing groove 16, the weight of the turntable 5 can be reduced, improving the stability of the turntable 5's rotation.

[0039] A fixed housing 7 is fixed on the connecting shaft 15, covering the turntable 5 and the slide rail assembly 4. A photoelectric sensor 9 is fixedly installed on the side of the fixed housing 7 closest to the motor, with the emitting end of the photoelectric sensor 9 passing through the fixed housing 7 and located on one side of the turntable 5. A cover plate 8 is hinged to the side of the fixed housing 7 away from the feeding conveyor belt 2, and a handle 19 for opening the cover plate 8 is fixed on the cover plate 8.

[0040] When the photoelectric sensor 9 does not detect the turntable 5, the material trough 6 is aligned with the feeding conveyor belt 2, and the feeding conveyor belt 2 transports the horizontally positioned biochemical bottles into the material trough 6. The biochemical bottles are then synchronously rotated into the slide rail assembly 4 along with the turntable 5. When the photoelectric sensor 9 detects the turntable 5, that is, when the material trough 6 is not aligned with the feeding conveyor belt 2, the feeding conveyor belt 2 stops transporting the biochemical bottles. At this time, it is necessary to pull the handle 19 to open the cover plate 8, adjust the position of the turntable 5 until the material trough 6 is aligned with the feeding conveyor belt 2, and then the feeding conveyor belt 2 will start transporting the biochemical bottles into the material trough 6 again.

[0041] Referring to Figure 2, fixed rods 17 are fixed at intervals on both sides of the feeding conveyor belt 2. A limiting plate 10 is bolted to the end of each fixed rod 17 away from the feeding conveyor belt 2. Both limiting plates 10 are arranged along the length of the feeding conveyor belt 2, and are located on the side of the turntable 5 away from the connecting shaft 15, ensuring no interference between the limiting plates 10 and the turntable 5. An inclined plate 11 is integrally formed on each of the two limiting plates 10, and the two inclined plates 11 are flared. When the operator places the biochemical bottle on the feeding conveyor belt 2, the cooperation between the inclined plate 11 and the limiting plate 10 facilitates the operator's unloading and retrieving of the bottle, and reduces lateral displacement of the biochemical bottle.

[0042] Referring to Figure 2, the slide rail assembly 4 includes a first slide rail 401 and a second slide rail 402. The second slide rail 402 includes an integrally formed connecting part 4021 and an abutting part 4022. Both sides of the first slide rail 401, the connecting part 4021, and the abutting part 4022 are fixed to the inner wall of the fixed housing 7 by bolts. The first slide rail 401 is located above the connecting part 4021. The end of the abutting part 4022 away from the connecting part 4021 abuts against the side wall of the feeding conveyor belt 2. A discharge channel 12 is formed between the first slide rail 401, the connecting part 4021, and the fixed housing 7. The width of the discharge channel 12 is greater than the width of the material trough 6. When the turntable 5 rotates the material trough 6 to align with the discharge channel 12, the discharge channel 12 connects the material trough 6 with the discharge conveyor belt 3, facilitating the sliding of the biochemical bottles from the material trough 6 along the discharge channel 12 onto the discharge conveyor belt 3 for labeling.

[0043] Referring to Figure 2, multiple connecting rods 18 are bolted to both sides of the feeding conveyor belt 3. These connecting rods 18 are fixed at intervals along the length of the feeding conveyor belt 3. A baffle 13 is bolted to the end of each connecting rod 18 furthest from the feeding conveyor belt 3. The baffle 13 is located at the bottom of the feeding channel 12. When the biochemical bottle slides from the connecting part 4021 onto the feeding conveyor belt 3, the baffle 13 abuts against the biochemical bottle. Under the rebound force of the baffle 13, the biochemical bottle abuts against the end of the connecting part 4021 and then falls onto the feeding conveyor belt 3, thus reducing the likelihood of the biochemical bottle falling off the feeding conveyor belt 3.

[0044] Multiple baffles 14 are fixedly installed at intervals on the feeding conveyor belt 3. The baffles 14 are located between the two side baffles 13. The height of the baffles 14 is greater than the thickness of the biochemical bottle, and the distance between adjacent baffles 14 is greater than the width of the biochemical bottle. When the biochemical bottle slides from the connecting part 4021 onto the feeding conveyor belt 3, the baffles 14 can reduce the probability of multiple biochemical bottles stacking. At the same time, the baffles 14 can abut against the side wall of the biochemical bottle, so that the distance between multiple biochemical bottles is the same, which is beneficial for the labeling machine to label the biochemical bottles in the same position.

[0045] The implementation principle of the biochemical bottle flipping mechanism disclosed in this application is as follows: When the turntable 5 rotates to the point where the material trough 6 is aligned with the feeding conveyor belt 2, the feeding conveyor belt 2 transports the vertically positioned biochemical bottle into the material trough 6. The biochemical bottle flips synchronously with the turntable 5 to the point where it connects with the feeding channel 12. At this time, under its own gravity, the biochemical bottle slides down from the material trough 6 along the contact part 4022 and the connecting part 4021 to the feeding conveyor belt 3 in a horizontal state. Finally, the feeding conveyor belt 3 transports the biochemical bottle to the labeling machine, which can then simultaneously label the front, side, and bottom surfaces of the biochemical bottle. When the photoelectric sensor 9 detects the turntable 5, the feeding conveyor belt 2 stops transporting the biochemical bottle. The handle 19 needs to be pulled up to open the cover plate 8, and then the material trough 6 on the turntable 5 is aligned with the feeding conveyor belt 2. The feeding conveyor belt 2 can then start transporting the biochemical bottle for labeling.

[0046] 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 biochemical bottle tilting and inverting mechanism, characterized in that: The device includes a frame (1), on which a feeding conveyor belt (2) and a discharging conveyor belt (3) for transporting biochemical bottles are provided. A slide rail assembly (4) connecting the feeding conveyor belt (2) and the discharging conveyor belt (3) is provided on the frame (1). A turntable (5) is rotatably provided on the frame (1). The turntable (5) is located above the feeding conveyor belt (2). The turntable (5) has multiple material troughs (6) spaced apart circumferentially. When the turntable (5) rotates to the point where the material trough (6) is aligned with the feeding conveyor belt (2), the feeding conveyor belt (2) transports the biochemical bottles into the material trough (6). The biochemical bottles and the turntable (5) rotate synchronously to connect with the slide rail assembly (4).

2. The biochemical bottle tilting and inverting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fixed shell (7) is provided on the frame (1), and the fixed shell (7) covers the turntable (5) and the slide rail assembly (4) around the periphery.

3. The biochemical bottle tilting and inverting mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top surface of the fixed shell (7) is rotatably provided with a cover plate (8).

4. The biochemical bottle tilting and inverting mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, A photoelectric sensor (9) is provided on the fixed shell (7). When the photoelectric sensor (9) detects the turntable (5), the feeding conveyor belt (2) stops transporting the biochemical bottle.

5. The biochemical bottle tilting and inverting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, Limiting plates (10) are provided on both sides of the feeding conveyor belt (2). The limiting plates (10) are arranged along the length direction of the feeding conveyor belt (2). The limiting plates (10) do not interfere with the turntable (5). The distance between the two limiting plates (10) is greater than the thickness of the biochemical bottle.

6. The biochemical bottle tilting and inverting mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, An inclined plate (11) is provided on the limiting plate (10), and the inclined plate (11) is flared on the limiting plate (10).

7. The biochemical bottle tilting and inverting mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slide rail assembly (4) includes a first slide rail (401) and a second slide rail (402) fixed inside the fixed shell (7). The first slide rail (401), the second slide rail (402) and the fixed shell (7) form a feeding channel (12). The feeding channel (12) is located above the feeding conveyor belt (3). The feeding channel (12) is connected to the material trough (6) and the feeding conveyor belt (3). The width of the feeding channel (12) is greater than the thickness of the material trough (6).

8. The biochemical bottle tilting and inverting mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second slide rail (402) includes a connecting part (4021) and an abutting part (4022). The connecting part (4021) is located at the bottom of the first slide rail (401), and the abutting part (4022) is located below the turntable (5). The end of the abutting part (4022) away from the connecting part (4021) abuts against the side wall of the feeding conveyor belt (2).

9. The biochemical bottle tilting and inverting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both sides of the feeding conveyor belt (3) are provided with baffles (13), which are arranged along the length of the feeding conveyor belt (3).

10. The biochemical bottle tilting and inverting mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that, The feeding conveyor belt (3) is provided with multiple baffles (14) at intervals, and the multiple baffles (14) are located between two baffles (13).

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