Rubber plug feeding mechanism

By designing a rubber stopper feeding mechanism, which utilizes a motor-driven deflection cam bearing and a lead screw lifting mechanism, the automatic feeding and ejection of rubber stoppers is achieved, solving the problem of low efficiency in traditional manual feeding and improving production efficiency and equipment lifespan.

CN224185142UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01上海虔翔机电科技有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
上海虔翔机电科技有限公司
Filing Date
2025-01-09
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

In traditional rubber stopper production, the feeding process relies on manual operation, which is inefficient, difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production, and prone to inaccurate feeding or damage to rubber stoppers due to human factors.

Method used

A rubber stopper feeding mechanism was designed, including a support base, a vibrating hopper, and two drive mechanisms. The automatic feeding and ejection of rubber stoppers are achieved by driving a deflection cam bearing and a lead screw lifting mechanism through a motor. Combined with a detachable stopper plate and ejector pin, the accurate introduction and ejection of rubber stoppers are ensured.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved automated feeding of rubber stoppers, improved production efficiency, ensured the accuracy of feeding and the cleanliness of the equipment, and extended its service life.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of rubber plug feeding, and particularly relates to a rubber plug feeding mechanism which comprises a supporting seat and a vibration hopper, a first driving mechanism and a second driving mechanism are arranged on the supporting seat, a connecting assembly is arranged on the upper side of the supporting seat, and a guide groove plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vibration hopper. And the second driving mechanism comprises a second motor, the second motor is fixedly connected to the lower side of the supporting base, and a lead screw is fixedly connected to an output shaft of the second motor. According to the rubber plug feeding mechanism, through cooperative work of the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism, the first motor drives the deflection cam bearing to move so as to drive the movable plate to move, so that a rubber plug can smoothly enter a groove of the plug receiving plate, and the second motor achieves lifting of an ejector pin and ejection of the bottle plug out of the groove of the plug receiving plate through cooperation of a lead screw and a threaded seat. Automatic feeding and plug jacking operation of the rubber plugs is achieved, manual intervention is not needed in the whole feeding process, and the production efficiency is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rubber stopper feeding technology, specifically a rubber stopper feeding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Rubber stoppers, especially coated rubber stoppers, are sealing container components made of rubber, silicone, or other polymeric materials. They are widely used in food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and cosmetics manufacturing due to their high mechanical strength, good biocompatibility, resistance to chemical corrosion, excellent sealing performance, and oxidation resistance. For example, in pharmaceutical manufacturing, rubber stoppers, as representative pharmaceutical stoppers, are used to package antibiotics, injections, eye drops, oral solutions, and nasal sprays, and are crucial for the long-term stability of drugs.

[0003] In traditional rubber stopper production, the feeding process often relies on manual operation. Operators need to manually place the rubber stoppers one by one into the corresponding positions on the mold or production equipment. This method is not only inefficient and difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production, but also prone to problems such as inaccurate feeding and rubber stopper damage due to human factors. In view of this, a rubber stopper feeding mechanism is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a rubber stopper feeding mechanism that can solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a rubber stopper feeding mechanism, comprising a support base and a vibrating hopper. The support base is equipped with a first driving mechanism and a second driving mechanism. A connecting assembly is provided on the upper side of the support base. A guide trough is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vibrating hopper. The second driving mechanism includes:

[0006] Motor 2 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the support base, and a lead screw is fixedly connected to the output shaft of Motor 2;

[0007] A threaded seat is threadedly connected to a lead screw, and a lifting shaft is fixedly connected to the upper side of the threaded seat;

[0008] The mounting block is fixed to the top of the lifting shaft, and a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mounting block, and a fixing pressure plate is fixedly installed on the mounting plate.

[0009] The ejector pin is fixed to the fixed pressure plate. The output shaft of the second motor rotates, which drives the lead screw to rotate. Under the limiting action of the lifting shaft, the threaded seat and the lifting shaft rise, which drives the mounting block and the fixed pressure plate to rise, and then drives the ejector pin to rise, so as to facilitate the subsequent ejection of the bottle stopper.

[0010] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a motor, which is fixedly connected to the lower side of the support base. A rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, and a swing arm is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft. A deflection cam bearing is fixedly connected to the end of the swing arm away from the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is rotated by the rotation of the output shaft of the motor, which in turn drives the deflection cam bearing to move.

[0011] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes a side plate, a fixed shaft is fixedly connected to the surface of the side plate, a fixed seat is fixedly connected to the fixed shaft, a guide rod is fixedly connected to the upper side of the mounting plate, and a plug plate is fixedly connected to the top of the guide rod.

[0012] Preferably, the top of the connecting plate is detachably connected to a disassembly knob, and the fixed shaft passes through the movable plate and is slidably connected to the movable plate. During the movement of the deflection cam, the deflection cam squeezes the movable plate to move, causing the movable plate to slide on the fixed shaft.

[0013] Preferably, the top of the lead screw is rotatably connected to the lower side of the fixed seat.

[0014] Preferably, the lifting shaft passes through the fixed seat and is slidably connected to the fixed seat.

[0015] This utility model provides a rubber stopper feeding mechanism. It has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] (1) The rubber stopper feeding mechanism works in concert with the first and second drive mechanisms. The first motor drives the deflection cam bearing to move, which in turn drives the movable plate to move, so that the rubber stopper can smoothly enter the groove of the receiving plate. The second motor, through the cooperation of the lead screw and the threaded seat, realizes the lifting and lowering of the ejector pin, and ejects the bottle stopper out of the groove of the receiving plate. This realizes the automatic feeding and ejection of the rubber stopper. The entire feeding process does not require manual intervention, which greatly improves production efficiency.

[0017] (2) The rubber stopper feeding mechanism is connected to the ejector pin by a disassembly knob through the stopper plate. This design not only facilitates the sterilization of the stopper plate and ejector pin to ensure the hygiene and safety of the production process, but also facilitates the cleaning and maintenance of the entire mechanism, extending the service life of the equipment. In addition, the design of the guide trough plate also facilitates the smooth introduction and export of rubber stoppers, reducing the occurrence of blockages and malfunctions. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the movable plate of this utility model.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0024] 1. Support base; 2. Drive mechanism one; 3. Drive mechanism two; 4. Connecting assembly; 5. Vibrating hopper; 6. Guide trough plate; 21. Motor one; 22. Rotating shaft; 23. Swing arm; 24. Deflection cam bearing; 31. Motor two; 32. Lead screw; 33. Threaded seat; 34. Lifting shaft; 35. Mounting block; 36. Mounting plate; 37. Fixed pressure plate; 38. Ejector pin; 41. Side plate; 42. Fixed shaft; 43. Fixed base; 44. Guide rod; 45. Connecting plate; 46. Disassembly knob; 47. Movable plate.

[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model proposes a rubber stopper feeding mechanism, including a support base 1 and a vibrating hopper 5. The support base 1 is provided with a drive mechanism 2 and a drive mechanism 3. A connecting component 4 is provided on the upper side of the support base 1. A guide trough plate 6 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vibrating hopper 5. By using the vibrating hopper 5, the rubber stopper enters the guide trough of the guide trough plate 6.

[0028] In this embodiment of the utility model, the drive mechanism 2 includes a motor 21, which is fixedly connected to the lower side of the support base 1. A rotating shaft 22 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 21. A swing arm 23 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft 22. A deflection cam bearing 24 is fixedly connected to the end of the swing arm 23 away from the rotating shaft 22. The connecting assembly 4 includes a side plate 41, a fixed shaft 42 is fixedly connected to the surface of the side plate 41, a fixed base 43 is fixedly connected to the fixed shaft 42, and a guide rod 44 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the mounting plate 36. A plug plate 45 is fixedly connected to the top of 44. A disassembly knob 46 is detachably connected to the top of the plug plate 45. The fixed shaft 42 passes through the movable plate 47 and is slidably connected to the movable plate 47. By starting the motor 21, the output shaft of the motor 21 drives the rotating shaft 22 to rotate, which in turn drives the swing arm 23 to rotate, causing the deflection cam bearing 24 to move. The deflection cam bearing 24 presses the movable plate 47 to move. The movable plate 47 slides on the fixed shaft 42. After the movable plate 47 moves to the set position, the rubber plug can enter the groove on the plug plate 45.

[0029] Furthermore, to enable automatic plugging operation, the drive mechanism 2 3 specifically includes a motor 2 31, a threaded seat 33, a mounting block 35, and a ejector pin 38. The motor 2 31 is fixedly connected to the lower side of the support base 1. A lead screw 32 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 2 31. The threaded seat 33 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 32. A lifting shaft 34 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the threaded seat 33. The mounting block 35 is fixed to the top of the lifting shaft 34. A mounting plate 36 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mounting block 35. A fixing pressure plate 37 is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 36. The ejector pin 38 is connected to the fixing pressure plate 37. With the screw 32 fixed, the top of the screw 32 is rotatably connected to the lower side of the fixed seat 43. The lifting shaft 34 passes through the fixed seat 43 and is slidably connected to the fixed seat 43. By starting the motor 31, the output shaft of the motor 31 rotates, driving the screw 32 to rotate. Then, under the limiting action of the lifting shaft 34, the threaded seat 33 and the lifting shaft 34 rise, driving the mounting block 35 and the fixed pressure plate 37 to rise, which in turn drives the ejector pin 38 to rise, pushing the bottle stopper out of the groove on the stopper receiving plate 45. This realizes the automatic feeding and ejection operation of the rubber stopper. The entire feeding process does not require manual intervention, which greatly improves production efficiency.

[0030] Alternatively, the plug plate 45 and the ejector pin 38 can be sterilized by rotating the disassembly knob 46.

[0031] It should be noted that all the electrical components mentioned above are existing technology products. Those skilled in the art should select, install, and debug the circuits according to their needs to ensure that all electrical appliances function properly. All components are general standard parts or parts known to those skilled in the art, and their structures and principles can be obtained by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods. No specific restrictions are imposed here.

[0032] In use, the vibrating hopper 5 is used to guide the rubber stopper into the guide groove of the guide plate 6. Then, motor 21 is started. The output shaft of motor 21 drives the rotating shaft 22 to rotate, which in turn drives the swing arm 23 to rotate, causing the deflection cam bearing 24 to move. The deflection cam bearing 24 presses the movable plate 47 to move. The movable plate 47 slides on the fixed shaft 42. After the movable plate 47 moves to the set position, the rubber stopper can enter the groove on the stopper receiving plate 45. Then, the output shaft of motor 21 is started to reverse and reset, so that the rubber stopper in the guide plate 6 is blocked by the stopper receiving plate 45 again. Then, motor 31 is started. The output shaft of motor 31 rotates, which drives the lead screw 32 to rotate. Then, under the limiting action of the lifting shaft 34, the threaded seat 33 and the lifting shaft 34 rise, which drives the mounting block 35 and the fixed pressure plate 37 to rise, which in turn drives the ejector pin 38 to rise, pushing the bottle stopper out of the groove on the stopper receiving plate 45.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A rubber stopper feeding mechanism, comprising a support base (1) and a vibrating hopper (5), characterized in that: The support base (1) is provided with a first driving mechanism (2) and a second driving mechanism (3). A connecting assembly (4) is provided on the upper side of the support base (1). A guide trough plate (6) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vibrating hopper (5). The second driving mechanism (3) includes: Motor 2 (31), which is fixedly connected to the lower side of the support base (1), and a lead screw (32) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 2 (31); A threaded seat (33) is threadedly connected to a lead screw (32), and a lifting shaft (34) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the threaded seat (33). Mounting block (35), the mounting block (35) is fixed to the top of the lifting shaft (34), the mounting plate (36) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mounting block (35), and the mounting plate (36) is fixedly mounted with a fixing pressure plate (37); and ejector pin (38), wherein the ejector pin (38) is fixed to the fixed pressure plate (37).

2. The rubber stopper feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism 1 (2) includes a motor 1 (21), which is fixedly connected to the lower side of the support base (1). A rotating shaft (22) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 1 (21). A swing arm (23) is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft (22). A deflection cam bearing (24) is fixedly connected to the end of the swing arm (23) away from the rotating shaft (22).

3. The rubber stopper feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (4) includes a side plate (41), a fixed shaft (42) is fixedly connected to the surface of the side plate (41), a fixed seat (43) is fixedly connected to the fixed shaft (42), a guide rod (44) is fixedly connected to the upper side of the mounting plate (36), and a plug plate (45) is fixedly connected to the top of the guide rod (44).

4. The rubber stopper feeding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the plug plate (45) is detachably connected to a disassembly knob (46), and the fixed shaft (42) passes through the movable plate (47) and is slidably connected to the movable plate (47).

5. The rubber stopper feeding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the lead screw (32) is rotatably connected to the lower side of the fixed seat (43).

6. The rubber stopper feeding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifting shaft (34) passes through the fixed seat (43) and is slidably connected to the fixed seat (43).