Capsule conveying device with automatic adjustment function

By using capsule guide baffles and variable speed conveyor belts in conjunction with monitoring cameras, and utilizing electric tilting baffles to achieve automatic sorting and arrangement of capsules, the problem of capsule misalignment is solved, conveying efficiency is improved and labor costs are reduced.

CN224198631UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05ZHEJIANG HUILI CAPSULES
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG HUILI CAPSULES
Filing Date
2025-05-08
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

The existing empty capsule conveying device results in misaligned capsule positions at the packaging end, leading to increased production costs due to manual sorting.

Method used

The system uses capsule guide baffles and variable speed conveyor belts in conjunction with monitoring cameras, and achieves automatic sorting and neat conveying of capsules through electric tilting baffles.

Benefits of technology

It improves capsule delivery efficiency, reduces manual handling costs, and enables automated arrangement and neat delivery of capsules.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatically-adjusted capsule conveying device which comprises a capsule discharging hopper, an electric striker plate, a first variable-speed conveying belt, a capsule guiding baffle, a fixing support, a first monitoring camera, a second variable-speed conveying belt, an automatic capsule arranging baffle, a second monitoring camera, a capsule row-dividing through groove, an electric overturning striker plate and a guiding through plate. Capsules can be conveyed and arranged through cooperation of the capsule guiding baffle and the first variable-speed conveying belt, meanwhile, the capsules are automatically arranged in rows and conveyed to the position between the guiding through plates through cooperation of the electric overturning baffle, the monitoring camera and the second variable-speed conveying belt, the capsules are arranged in order, the capsule conveying efficiency is effectively improved, and the labor cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of capsule production equipment, and in particular to the technical field of automatically adjustable capsule conveying devices. Background Technology

[0002] Empty capsules consist of a cap and a body, made from pharmaceutical gelatin and excipients. They are mainly used to contain solid and liquid medications, such as self-made powders, health products, and pharmaceuticals. This solves the problems of difficult-to-take and poor taste for users. After production, empty capsules are transported and packaged using an empty capsule conveying device. Existing conveying devices are suitable for large-scale transport, but at the packaging end, the empty capsules are randomly stacked, resulting in misaligned capsules during packaging. Manual sorting increases production costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems in the prior art by proposing an automatically adjustable capsule conveying device. This device can convey and arrange capsules through a capsule guide baffle in conjunction with a first variable speed conveyor belt. At the same time, it can automatically sort and transport capsules between the guide plates through an electric tilting baffle in conjunction with a monitoring camera and a second variable speed conveyor belt. The capsules are arranged neatly, which effectively improves the capsule conveying efficiency and reduces labor costs.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes an automatically adjustable capsule conveying device, comprising a capsule feeding hopper, an electric baffle, a first variable-speed conveyor belt, a capsule guide baffle, a fixed bracket, a first monitoring camera, a second variable-speed conveyor belt, an automatic capsule arranging baffle, a second monitoring camera, a capsule sorting channel, an electric tilting baffle, and a guide plate. The electric baffle is located at the bottom opening of the capsule feeding hopper. The first variable-speed conveyor belt is located directly below the capsule feeding hopper. The capsule guide baffle is located at the top of the first variable-speed conveyor belt, angled to the right. One end of the capsule guide baffle is connected to the fixed bracket. Installed on the outside of the first variable speed conveyor belt, a first monitoring camera is installed on the top of the capsule guide baffle. A second variable speed conveyor belt is installed to the lower right of the first variable speed conveyor belt. An automatic capsule arranging baffle is installed diagonally to the right on the top of the second variable speed conveyor belt. A second monitoring camera is installed on the top of the automatic capsule arranging baffle. Several capsule sorting slots are evenly arranged through the automatic capsule arranging baffle. An electric tilting baffle is installed on the left side of the opening of the capsule sorting slot. The electric tilting baffle is connected to the second monitoring camera. Several guide plates are installed on the right side of the opening of the capsule sorting slot.

[0005] Preferably, the capsule feeding hopper is an oscillating feeding hopper, and the electric baffle and the capsule feeding hopper are respectively connected to the first monitoring camera.

[0006] Preferably, a first continuously variable transmission (CVT) motor is connected to the first variable speed conveyor belt, and the first CVT motor is connected to the first monitoring camera. A second CVT motor is connected to the second variable speed conveyor belt, and the second CVT motor is connected to both the first and second monitoring cameras.

[0007] Preferably, there are at least two capsule guide baffles, with adjacent capsule guide baffles staggered on top of the first variable speed conveyor belt.

[0008] Preferably, the rear end of the electric tilting baffle is connected to the opening of the capsule sorting channel via an electric rotary switch, and the electric tilting baffle is a left-tilting opening baffle.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model combines a capsule feeding hopper, an electric baffle, a first variable speed conveyor belt, a capsule guide baffle, a fixed bracket, a first monitoring camera, a second variable speed conveyor belt, an automatic capsule arranging baffle, a second monitoring camera, a capsule sorting channel, an electric tilting baffle, and a guide channel. Through experimental optimization, it can transport and arrange capsules using the capsule guide baffle in conjunction with the first variable speed conveyor belt. At the same time, the electric tilting baffle, in conjunction with the monitoring camera and the second variable speed conveyor belt, automatically sorts and transports the capsules to the guide channel. The capsules are neatly arranged, effectively improving capsule conveying efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0010] The features and advantages of this utility model will be described in detail through embodiments and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatically adjustable capsule delivery device of this utility model.

[0012] In the diagram: 1-Capsule feeding hopper, 2-Electric baffle, 3-First variable speed conveyor belt, 4-Capsule guide baffle, 5-Fixed bracket, 6-First monitoring camera, 7-Second variable speed conveyor belt, 8-Automatic capsule arrangement baffle, 9-Second monitoring camera, 10-Capsule sorting channel, 11-Electric tilting baffle, 12-Guide plate. Detailed Implementation

[0013] See Figure 1This utility model discloses an automatically adjustable capsule conveying device, comprising a capsule feeding hopper 1, an electric baffle 2, a first variable speed conveyor belt 3, a capsule guide baffle 4, a fixed bracket 5, a first monitoring camera 6, a second variable speed conveyor belt 7, an automatic capsule arranging baffle 8, a second monitoring camera 9, a capsule sorting channel 10, an electric tilting baffle 11, and a guide channel 12. The electric baffle 2 is located at the bottom opening of the capsule feeding hopper 1. The first variable speed conveyor belt 3 is located directly below the capsule feeding hopper 1. The capsule guide baffle 4 is located diagonally to the right at the top of the first variable speed conveyor belt 3. One end of the capsule guide baffle 4 is mounted on the outside of the first variable speed conveyor belt 3 via the fixed bracket 5. The first monitoring camera 6 is located at the top of the capsule guide baffle 4. The second variable speed conveyor belt 7 is located to the lower right of the first variable speed conveyor belt 3. The automatic capsule arranging baffle 8 is located diagonally to the right at the top of the second variable speed conveyor belt 7. The second monitoring camera 9 is located at the top of the automatic capsule arranging baffle 8. A plurality of capsule sorting channels 10 are evenly arranged through the baffle 8. An electric tilting baffle 11 is provided on the left side of the opening of the capsule sorting channel 10. The electric tilting baffle 11 is connected to the second monitoring camera 9. A plurality of guide plates 12 are provided on the right side of the opening of the capsule sorting channel 10. The capsule feeding hopper 1 is an oscillating feeding hopper. The electric baffle 2 and the capsule feeding hopper 1 are respectively connected to the first monitoring camera 6. A first continuously variable speed motor is connected to the first variable speed conveyor belt 3. The first continuously variable speed motor is connected to the first monitoring camera 6. A second continuously variable speed motor is connected to the second variable speed conveyor belt 7. The second continuously variable speed motor is respectively connected to the first monitoring camera 6 and the second monitoring camera 9. There are at least two capsule guide baffles 4. Adjacent capsule guide baffles 4 are staggered on the top of the first variable speed conveyor belt 3. The rear end of the electric tilting baffle 11 is connected to the opening of the capsule sorting channel 10 through an electric indexer. The electric tilting baffle 11 is a left-tilting opening baffle.

[0014] This utility model combines a capsule feeding hopper 1, an electric baffle 2, a first variable speed conveyor belt 3, a capsule guide baffle 4, a fixed bracket 5, a first monitoring camera 6, a second variable speed conveyor belt 7, an automatic capsule arranging baffle 8, a second monitoring camera 9, a capsule sorting channel 10, an electric tilting baffle 11, and a guide channel 12. After experimental optimization, the capsule guide baffle 4, in conjunction with the first variable speed conveyor belt 3, can convey and arrange capsules. At the same time, the electric tilting baffle 11, in conjunction with the monitoring camera and the second variable speed conveyor belt 7, automatically sorts and arranges the capsules and transports them to the guide channel 12. The capsules are neatly arranged, effectively improving capsule conveying efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0015] The above embodiments are illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any simple modifications to the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatically adjustable capsule delivery device, characterized in that: The system includes a capsule feeding hopper (1), an electric baffle (2), a first variable speed conveyor belt (3), a capsule guide baffle (4), a fixed bracket (5), a first monitoring camera (6), a second variable speed conveyor belt (7), an automatic capsule arrangement baffle (8), a second monitoring camera (9), a capsule sorting channel (10), an electric tilting baffle (11), and a guide plate (12). The bottom opening of the capsule feeding hopper (1) is equipped with an electric baffle (2). The first variable speed conveyor belt (3) is positioned directly below the capsule feeding hopper (1). The top of the first variable speed conveyor belt (3) is obliquely positioned to the right with a capsule guide baffle (4). One end of the capsule guide baffle (4) is mounted on the first variable speed conveyor belt via a fixed bracket (5). 3) On the outside, a first monitoring camera (6) is provided on the top of the capsule guide baffle (4), a second variable speed conveyor belt (7) is provided on the lower right of the first variable speed conveyor belt (3), an automatic capsule arrangement baffle (8) is provided on the top of the second variable speed conveyor belt (7) at an angle to the right, a second monitoring camera (9) is provided on the top of the automatic capsule arrangement baffle (8), a number of capsule sorting channels (10) are uniformly arranged through the automatic capsule arrangement baffle (8), an electric flip baffle (11) is provided on the left side of the opening of the capsule sorting channel (10), the electric flip baffle (11) is connected to the second monitoring camera (9), and a number of guide channels (12) are provided on the right side of the opening of the capsule sorting channel (10).

2. The automatically adjusting capsule delivery device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The capsule feeding hopper (1) is an oscillating feeding hopper, and the electric baffle plate (2) and the capsule feeding hopper (1) are respectively connected to the first monitoring camera (6).

3. The automatically adjusting capsule delivery device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A first continuously variable motor is connected to the first variable speed conveyor belt (3), and the first continuously variable motor is connected to the first monitoring camera (6). A second continuously variable motor is connected to the second variable speed conveyor belt (7), and the second continuously variable motor is connected to the first monitoring camera (6) and the second monitoring camera (9) respectively.

4. The automatically adjusting capsule delivery device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: There are at least two capsule guide baffles (4), and adjacent capsule guide baffles (4) are staggered on the top of the first variable speed conveyor belt (3).

5. The automatically adjusting capsule delivery device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the electric flip baffle (11) is connected to the opening of the capsule row channel (10) via an electric rotary switch. The electric flip baffle (11) is a left-flipping baffle.