Automatic dialyzer feeding mechanism

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic dialyzer feeding mechanism which comprises a restoration assembly, a mechanical arm assembly, a main conveying line and an auxiliary bracket, the mechanical arm assembly comprises a Y-axis transmission assembly, a Z-axis transmission assembly, a connecting rod and an adsorption rotating assembly, and the adsorption rotating assembly comprises a rotating motor, a vacuumizing device, a support and a suction nozzle. The vacuumizing device is fixedly connected with the second sliding block through a connecting piece, a rotating motor is fixed below the vacuumizing device, an output shaft of the rotating motor is connected with the support, the suction nozzle is fixed below the support, and the vacuumizing device is connected with the suction nozzle through a connecting pipe. The position of the dialysis tube is corrected through the correcting assembly, the dialysis tube is moved through the mechanical arm assembly, the dialysis tube can be rotated through the rotating motor, then the dialysis tube is placed on the main conveying line, and the conveying direction of the dialysis tube is changed; the dialysis tubes are put at fixed points through the auxiliary bracket, and the device is high in overall automation degree, safe and sanitary.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of dialyzer manufacturing technology, and more specifically, to an automatic dialyzer feeding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] The content in this section provides only background information related to this application and may not constitute prior art.

[0003] Hemodialysis is one of the renal replacement therapies for patients with acute and chronic renal failure. It involves draining blood from the body and passing it through a dialyzer composed of numerous hollow fibers. The blood exchanges substances with an electrolyte solution (dialysis fluid) containing a concentration similar to that in the body through diffusion / convection inside and outside the hollow fibers, removing metabolic waste and maintaining electrolyte and acid-base balance. In the automated production process of dialysis tubing, the tubing must be kept safe and clean, and human contact should be minimized.

[0004] Currently, the production of dialysis tubing largely requires human intervention, inevitably increasing contact with the tubing. Furthermore, the current feeding process for dialysis tubing lacks automation and has low production efficiency. Therefore, improving the automation efficiency of dialysis tubing production and avoiding human contact are the main challenges currently hindering dialysis tubing production. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide an automatic feeding mechanism for dialyzers, which can realize automatic feeding of dialysis tubing and change of transport direction. The device has a high degree of overall automation, reduces manual intervention, and has a higher qualification rate of dialysis tubing.

[0006] The objective of this application is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] An automatic feeding mechanism for a dialyzer, characterized in that it comprises:

[0008] The correction component includes a conveyor belt, a first bracket, a light sensor, a cylinder, and a pressure plate. The first bracket is located at the end of the conveyor belt, and cylinders are located at both ends of the first bracket. A pressure plate is fixed to the output end of the cylinder, and the light sensor is located on the first bracket.

[0009] A robotic arm assembly includes a Y-axis transmission assembly, a Z-axis transmission assembly, a connecting rod, and a suction-rotation assembly. The Y-axis transmission assembly includes a first guide rail, a first slider, and a first motor. The first slider moves along the first guide rail, and the output shaft of the first motor is fixedly connected to the first slider. The connecting rod is fixedly connected to the first slider. The Z-axis transmission assembly includes a second guide rail, a second slider, and a second motor. The second guide rail is mounted on the connecting rod, and the second slider moves along the second guide rail. The output shaft of the second motor is fixedly connected to the second slider. The suction-rotation assembly includes a rotary motor, a vacuum device, a bracket, and a suction nozzle. The vacuum device is fixedly connected to the second slider via a connector. A rotary motor is fixed below the vacuum device, and the output shaft of the rotary motor is connected to the bracket. The suction nozzle is fixed below the bracket, and the vacuum device is connected to the suction nozzle via a connecting pipe.

[0010] The main conveyor line includes a frame, a belt, rotating rollers, a second bracket, and a drive motor. The belt has rotating rollers at both ends, which are fixedly connected to the drive motor. The second bracket is mounted on the belt.

[0011] In some possible embodiments, the automatic feeding mechanism further includes an auxiliary bracket, which has a connecting frame, a third guide rail, a third slider, a bracket support plate, a third bracket, and a third motor. The connecting frame is fixed to both ends of the frame, the third guide rail is disposed on the connecting frame along the Z-axis, the output shaft of the third motor is fixed to the third slider, the third slider moves along the third guide rail, the bracket support plate is fixed to the third slider, and the third bracket is disposed on the bracket support plate.

[0012] In some possible embodiments, a gap is left in the center of the belt.

[0013] In some possible embodiments, the belts are two belts arranged parallel to each other along the length of the frame, with a gap between the two belts, and the second brackets are evenly distributed on the belts.

[0014] In some possible embodiments, the length of the third bracket is less than the length of the second bracket, and the width of the bracket support plate is less than the width of the gap.

[0015] In some possible embodiments, a position sensor is provided above the belt and at the bottom of the bracket support plate.

[0016] In some possible embodiments, the automatic feeding mechanism further includes a power supply and a controller. The power supply is electrically connected to a light sensor, a cylinder, a first motor, a second motor, a third motor, a rotary motor, a vacuum device, a drive motor, and a position sensor. The controller is used to receive electrical signals from the light sensor and the position sensor, and to control the operation of the cylinder, the first motor, the second motor, the third motor, the rotary motor, the vacuum device, and the drive motor.

[0017] The technical solution of this application embodiment has at least the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0018] This application utilizes a alignment component to correct the position of the dialysis tube and a robotic arm component to move the dialysis tube. The rotary motor can rotate the dialysis tube, thereby placing the dialysis tube on the main conveyor line and changing the direction of dialysis tube transportation. An auxiliary bracket is used to place the dialysis tube at a fixed point. The device has a high degree of automation and is safe and hygienic. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic dialyzer feeding mechanism provided for some embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Structural diagram of the centering component, robotic arm component, and auxiliary bracket;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the correction component;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the specific structure of the robotic arm component;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary bracket's specific structure.

[0024] Icons: 1. Correction component; 11. First bracket; 12. Cylinder; 13. Pressure plate; 2. Robotic arm component; 21. Y-axis transmission component; 211. First guide rail; 212. First slider; 213. First motor; 22. Z-axis transmission component; 221. Second guide rail; 222. Second slider; 223. Second motor; 23. Adsorption rotation component; 231. Rotary motor; 232. Vacuum device; 233. Support; 234. Suction nozzle; 24. Connecting rod; 3. Main conveyor line; 4. Auxiliary bracket; 41. Connecting frame; 42. Third guide rail; 43. Third slider; 44. Bracket support plate; 45. Third bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings represent the same components. It should be noted that the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] Compared to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, feasible embodiments within the scope of this application may have fewer components, other components not shown in the drawings, different components, differently arranged components, or components with different connections, etc. Furthermore, two or more components in the drawings may be implemented in a single component, or a single component shown in the drawings may be implemented as multiple separate components.

[0027] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 , Figure 1 This application shows a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic dialyzer feeding mechanism provided in some embodiments. Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the alignment component, the robotic arm component, and the auxiliary bracket. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the correction component. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of the robotic arm component. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary bracket's specific structure.

[0028] An automatic dialyzer feeding mechanism proposed in this application includes: a alignment component 1, which includes a conveyor belt, a first bracket 11, a light sensor, a cylinder 12, and a pressure plate 13. The first bracket 11 is located at the end of the conveyor belt, and cylinders 12 are located at both ends of the first bracket 11. The output end of the cylinder 12 is fixed to the pressure plate 13, and the light sensor is located on the first bracket 11; and a robotic arm component 2, which includes a Y-axis transmission component 21, a Z-axis transmission component 22, a connecting rod 24, and an adsorption-rotation component 23. The Y-axis transmission component 21 includes a first guide rail 211, a first slider 212, and a first motor 213. The first slider 212 moves along the first guide rail 211, and the output shaft of the first motor 213 is fixedly connected to the first slider 212. The connecting rod 24 is fixedly connected to the first slider 212. The Z-axis transmission component 22 includes a second guide rail 221, a first guide rail 222, a first guide rail 23, a second guide rail 24, a third guide rail 25, a fourth guide rail 26, a fifth guide rail 27, a sixth guide rail 28, a seventh guide rail 29, a 10-degree angle rod 20, a 11-degree angle rod 212, a 11-degree angle rod 212, a 12 ... The assembly consists of two sliders 222 and a second motor 223. A second guide rail 221 is mounted on a connecting rod 24. The second slider 222 moves along the second guide rail 221. The output shaft of the second motor 223 is fixedly connected to the second slider 222. The adsorption rotation assembly 23 includes a rotary motor 231, a vacuum device 232, a bracket 233, and a suction nozzle 234. The vacuum device 232 is fixedly connected to the second slider 222 via a connector. The rotary motor 231 is fixed below the vacuum device 232. The output shaft of the rotary motor 231 is connected to the bracket 233. The suction nozzle 234 is fixed below the bracket 233. The vacuum device 232 is connected to the suction nozzle 234 via a connecting pipe. A main conveyor line 3 includes a frame, a belt, rotating rollers, a second bracket, and a drive motor. Rotating rollers are located at both ends of the belt and are fixedly connected to the drive motor. The second bracket is mounted on the belt. Figure 1 As shown in this embodiment, an automatic dialyzer feeding mechanism is proposed. The first bracket 11 in the alignment component 1 is used to receive the dialysis tubing conveyed by the conveyor belt. After the photosensitive sensor at the bottom of the first bracket 11 receives a signal, the controller controls the cylinder 12 to move, and the pressure plate 13 adjusts the position of the dialysis tubing. Through the alignment component 1, the contact position between the suction nozzle 234 of the robotic arm component 2 and the dialysis tubing on the first bracket 11 is kept consistent each time, thus achieving a higher degree of standardization and normalization.

[0029] The robotic arm component 2 includes a Y-axis transmission component 21 that drives the connecting rod 24 to move along the Y-axis. A Z-axis transmission component 22 is mounted on the connecting rod 24, which drives the adsorption rotation component 23 to move along the Z-axis. After the vacuum device 232 operates, the suction nozzle 234 adsorbs and grasps the dialysis tube. Then, the rotary motor 231 drives the support 233 to rotate. The rotation angle is adjustable according to the orientation of the main conveyor line 3. Figure 1In the process, the main production line is oriented along the X-axis, so the rotation angle of the rotary motor 231 is 90°, realizing the transformation of the dialysis tube from moving along the Y-axis to moving along the X-axis.

[0030] In some embodiments of this application, the automatic feeding mechanism further includes an auxiliary bracket 4. The auxiliary bracket 4 has a connecting frame 41, a third guide rail 42, a third slider 43, a bracket support plate 44, a third bracket 45, and a third motor. The connecting frame 41 is fixedly connected to both ends of the frame. The third guide rail 42 is arranged on the connecting frame 41 along the Z-axis. The output shaft of the third motor is fixedly connected to the third slider 43, and the third slider 43 moves along the third guide rail 42. The bracket support plate 44 is fixedly connected to the third slider 43, and the third bracket 45 is arranged on the bracket support plate 44. The auxiliary bracket 4 uses the third bracket 45 of the bracket support plate 44 to receive the dialysis tubes transmitted from the robotic arm assembly 2. Driven by the third motor, the bracket support plate 44 can move up and down along the Z-axis, placing the dialysis tubes from the third bracket 45 to the second bracket. The auxiliary bracket 4 performs fixed-point delivery of the dialysis tubes, resulting in a high degree of automation of the entire device.

[0031] Specifically, there is a gap in the center of the belt, which allows the bracket support plate 44 to enter the belt gap. By adjusting the height of the third bracket 45, when the height of the third bracket 45 is lower than the height of the second bracket, the dialysis tube is placed on the second bracket. At this time, the controller controls the drive motor to work, the belt moves forward, and the third motor works to lift the bracket support plate 44 upward, completing one transfer of the dialysis tube.

[0032] Specifically, the belt consists of two belts arranged parallel to each other along the length of the frame, with a gap between them. The second brackets are evenly distributed on the belts. The second brackets are evenly spaced on the belts. In this application, the first bracket 11, the second bracket, and the third bracket 45 are all arranged in a pair, with a certain distance maintained between adjacent second brackets. This allows the auxiliary brackets 4 to have sufficient spacing during positioning, placement, and removal, ensuring the safe transfer of the dialysis tubing.

[0033] Among them, the second bracket is arranged in multiple parallel rows above the belt along the X-axis.

[0034] The length of the third bracket 45 is less than the length of the second bracket, and the width of the bracket support plate 44 is less than the width of the gap. To ensure better cooperation between the third bracket 45 and the second bracket, the length of the third bracket 45 is designed to be less than the length of the second bracket. This ensures that after the third bracket 45 moves downward, both ends of the dialysis tube cooperate with the second bracket. As the bracket support plate 44 moves downward, the third bracket 45 separates from the dialysis tube. At this time, the drive motor works, the second bracket moves forward, and the third motor works to lift the bracket support plate upward, completing one transfer of the dialysis tube.

[0035] The width of the bracket support plate 44 is smaller than the width of the gap, which is to facilitate the smooth entry of the bracket support plate 44 into the gap and provide support for the cooperation between the third bracket 45 and the second bracket.

[0036] Specifically, a position sensor is provided above the belt and at the bottom of the bracket support plate 44. The position sensor helps to position the third bracket 45 on the auxiliary bracket 4 relative to the second bracket on the belt. The position sensor can also be located at the connecting frame 41, depending on actual working requirements and ease of installation. Once the position sensors are in position, the drive motor stops driving the belt to move, at which point the second bracket on the belt and the third bracket 45 on the auxiliary bracket 4 are perpendicular to each other.

[0037] Furthermore, the automatic feeding mechanism also includes a power supply and a controller. The power supply is electrically connected to the light sensor, cylinder 12, first motor 213, second motor 223, third motor, rotary motor 231, vacuum device 232, drive motor, and position sensor. The controller is used to receive electrical signals from the light sensor and position sensor, and to control the operation of the cylinder 12, first motor 213, second motor 223, third motor, rotary motor 231, vacuum device 232, and drive motor.

[0038] In use, the first bracket 11 in the alignment component 1 is used to support the dialysis tubes conveyed by the conveyor belt. After the photosensitive sensor at the bottom of the first bracket 11 receives a signal, the controller controls the cylinder 12 to move, and the pressure plate 13 is used to adjust the position of the dialysis tube. In the robotic arm component 2, after the vacuum device 232 is working, the suction nozzle 234 adsorbs and grasps the dialysis tube. The Y-axis transmission component 21 can drive the connecting rod 24 to move along the Y-axis, and the connecting rod 24 is equipped with a Z-axis transmission component 22. The Z-axis transmission component 22 can drive the adsorption rotation component 23 to move along the Z-axis. Then, the rotary motor 231 drives the support 233 to rotate, so as to realize the cooperation between the dialysis tube and the third bracket 45. The auxiliary bracket 4 uses the third bracket 45 of the bracket support plate 44 to receive the dialysis tube transferred from the robotic arm assembly 2. The third motor works, and the bracket support plate 44 can move up and down along the Z-axis, placing the dialysis tube from the third bracket 45 to the second bracket. The auxiliary bracket 4 is used to place the dialysis tube at a fixed point. After the transfer is completed, the third motor lifts the bracket support plate 44 upward, the rotary motor 231 returns to its position, and under the drive of the Y-axis transmission assembly 21 and the Z-axis transmission assembly 22, the adsorption rotary assembly 23 grabs the dialysis tube again. The device has a high degree of automation.

[0039] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding mechanism for a dialyzer, characterized in that, include: The correction component (1) includes a conveyor belt, a first bracket (11), a light sensor, a cylinder (12) and a pressure plate. The first bracket (11) is located at the end of the conveyor belt, and cylinders (12) are located at both ends of the first bracket (11). The output end of the cylinder (12) is fixed with a pressure plate, and the light sensor is located on the first bracket (11). The robotic arm assembly (2) includes a Y-axis transmission assembly (21), a Z-axis transmission assembly (22), a connecting rod (24), and an adsorption-rotation assembly (23). The Y-axis transmission assembly (21) includes a first guide rail (211), a first slider (212), and a first motor (213). The first slider (212) moves along the first guide rail (211). The output shaft of the first motor (213) is fixedly connected to the first slider (212). The connecting rod (24) is fixedly connected to the first slider (212). The Z-axis transmission assembly (22) includes a second guide rail (221), a second slider (222), and a second motor (223). The second guide rail (221) is located on the connecting rod (23). On 24), the second slider (222) moves along the second guide rail (221), and the output shaft of the second motor (223) is fixedly connected to the second slider (222). The adsorption rotation assembly (23) includes a rotary motor (231), a vacuum device (232), a bracket (233), and a suction nozzle (234). The vacuum device (232) is fixedly connected to the second slider (222) through a connector. The rotary motor (231) is fixed below the vacuum device (232). The output shaft of the rotary motor (231) is connected to the bracket (233). The suction nozzle (234) is fixed below the bracket (233). The vacuum device (232) is connected to the suction nozzle (234) through a connecting pipe. The main conveyor line (3) includes a frame, a belt, rotating rollers, a second bracket and a drive motor. The belt has rotating rollers at both ends, and the rotating rollers are fixed to the drive motor. The second bracket is located on the belt.

2. The automatic feeding mechanism for a dialyzer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic feeding mechanism also includes an auxiliary bracket (4), which has a connecting frame (41), a third guide rail (42), a third slider (43), a bracket support plate (44), a third bracket (45), and a third motor. The connecting frame (41) is fixed to both ends of the frame. The third guide rail (42) is located on the connecting frame (41) along the Z-axis. The output shaft of the third motor is fixed to the third slider (43). The third slider (43) moves along the third guide rail (42). The bracket support plate (44) is fixed to the third slider (43). The third bracket (45) is located on the bracket support plate (44).

3. The automatic feeding mechanism for a dialyzer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The belt has a gap in the center.

4. The automatic feeding mechanism for a dialyzer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The belt consists of two belts arranged parallel to each other along the length of the frame, with a gap between the two belts, and the second bracket is evenly distributed on the belts.

5. The automatic feeding mechanism for a dialyzer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The length of the third bracket (45) is less than the length of the second bracket, and the width of the bracket support plate (44) is less than the width of the gap.

6. The automatic feeding mechanism for a dialyzer according to claim 4, characterized in that, A position sensor is provided above the belt and at the bottom of the bracket support plate (44).

7. The automatic feeding mechanism for a dialyzer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The automatic feeding mechanism also includes a power supply and a controller. The power supply is electrically connected to the light sensor, cylinder (12), first motor (213), second motor (223), third motor, rotary motor (231), vacuum device (232), drive motor, and position sensor. The controller is used to receive electrical signals from the light sensor and position sensor, and to control the operation of the cylinder (12), first motor (213), second motor (223), third motor, rotary motor (231), vacuum device (232), and drive motor.

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