Portable high-throughput penicillin bottle cleaning device

Abstract

The utility model provides a portable high-throughput penicillin bottle cleaning device which comprises a shell, a plurality of first partition plates and second partition plates are connected to the shell in a sliding mode, the first partition plates and the second partition plates are perpendicular to each other, and receding grooves allowing the first partition plates to penetrate through are formed in the second partition plates; the side wall of the shell is provided with a limiting assembly used for limiting sliding of the first partition plate and the second partition plate, the limiting assembly comprises a pushing rod in sliding connection with the shell, one end of the pushing rod is connected with a driving part, the driving part comprises a sliding arc, a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove, the limiting assembly further comprises a screwing piece, and the screwing piece comprises a transmission piece. The transmission piece abuts against the driving part. The size of the grids formed in the cleaning cavity can be flexibly adjusted according to the sizes of penicillin bottles through the first partition plate and the second partition plate which can slide, so that the cleaning requirements of the penicillin bottles of different specifications are met, and a special clamp or a cleaning box does not need to be replaced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vial cleaning technology, specifically a convenient high-throughput vial cleaning device. Background Technology

[0002] In pharmaceutical research and development laboratories, vials, as an important container, are widely used for drug storage and transportation due to their unique sealing design and effective protection of drugs. To ensure drug safety and efficacy, the use of sterile and particle-controlled vials is a fundamental requirement in the formulation process. Therefore, thorough cleaning of vials to meet reuse standards is crucial.

[0003] However, traditional vial cleaning methods, especially manual cleaning, have many drawbacks. They are inefficient and labor-intensive, requiring each vial to be individually filled with water, ultrasonically cleaned, and then manually shaken out any residual water for injection. This process is not only time-consuming but also highly susceptible to the operator's skill level, making it difficult to guarantee cleaning quality. When cleaning a large number of vials, the operator's workload increases significantly, easily leading to fatigue, which further reduces cleaning efficiency and quality.

[0004] To address these issues, the industry has explored various vial cleaning devices. For example, some devices utilize a specially designed vial box with fixed structures on the sides and bottom, along with a filter box to secure the top cap, enabling the simultaneous cleaning of multiple vials. This significantly improves cleaning efficiency and reduces manual operation time. This innovative cleaning method allows for the rapid cleaning of large quantities of vials, providing more reliable protection for pharmaceutical preparations.

[0005] However, some existing cleaning devices still lack flexibility in terms of adjustment. Many devices are typically designed with a fixed size or a limited range of adjustment, making it difficult to conveniently accommodate vials of various sizes. This means that when cleaning vials of different sizes, it may be necessary to frequently change special clamps or the entire cleaning box, and some sizes of vials may not be effectively cleaned at all. This greatly limits the versatility and practicality of the device, reduces cleaning efficiency, and increases the complexity of laboratory operations. Utility Model Content

[0006] The main purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a convenient high-throughput vial cleaning device. This device can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to vials of different sizes, and is easy to operate, thereby improving the versatility, cleaning efficiency and cleaning quality of the cleaning device.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A portable high-throughput vial cleaning device includes a housing, on which multiple first partition plates and second partition plates are slidably connected. The first partition plates and the second partition plates are perpendicular to each other, and the second partition plate has a clearance groove for the first partition plates to pass through.

[0009] The side wall of the outer casing is provided with a limiting component for restricting the sliding of the first partition plate and the second partition plate. The limiting component includes a push rod slidably connected to the outer casing. One end of the push rod is connected to a driving part. The driving part includes a sliding arc, a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove. The limiting component also includes a turning member. The turning member includes a transmission plate, and the transmission plate abuts against the driving part.

[0010] Furthermore, a return spring is provided between the push rod and the outer casing.

[0011] Furthermore, a handwheel is rotatably provided on the outer casing, and the handwheel is fixedly connected to the turning component.

[0012] Furthermore, a locking piece is slidably provided on the outer shell, and the locking piece is provided with multiple tenons. The first partition plate and the second partition plate are both provided with corresponding tenons. The locking piece is fixedly connected to the push rod.

[0013] Furthermore, the outer casing is also equipped with a removable filter.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. High flexibility and versatility: The size of the grid formed inside the cleaning chamber can be flexibly adjusted according to the size of the vial by the sliding first and second partition plates, so as to adapt to the cleaning needs of vials of different sizes without the need to replace special clamps or cleaning boxes.

[0016] 2. Convenient Operation and Improved Efficiency: The limiting assembly, consisting of a screwing component, a drive unit, and a push rod, allows for quick and easy locking and unlocking of the partition plate. When the transmission plate moves from the first limiting groove to the second limiting groove via a sliding arc, the push rod extends and engages with the locking hole on the partition plate via a latch on the locking plate, reliably fixing the partition plate in place. Reversing the operation unlocks the partition, facilitating adjustment. This design simplifies operation, shortens adjustment time, and improves overall cleaning efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] 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, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting component in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0022] 1. Outer shell;

[0023] 2. First partition plate; 21. Card hole;

[0024] 3. Second partition plate; 31. Clearance groove;

[0025] 4. Limiting assembly; 41. Push rod; 411. Return spring; 42. Drive unit; 421. Sliding arc; 422. First limiting groove; 423. Second limiting groove;

[0026] 43. Tightening component; 431. Transmission plate;

[0027] 5. Handwheel;

[0028] 6. Locking plate; 61. Clamping tenon;

[0029] 7. Filter screen. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this patent. To better illustrate this embodiment, some parts in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the product.

[0031] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that certain well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the accompanying drawings. The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0032] like Figure 1-3 As shown, a portable high-throughput vial cleaning device is disclosed. The device includes a housing 1. The interior of the housing 1 is used to accommodate vials to be cleaned. Multiple first partition plates 2 and multiple second partition plates 3 are slidably connected to the housing 1. Figure 2As shown, the first partition plate 2 and the second partition plate 3 are arranged perpendicularly to each other, jointly dividing the internal space of the outer casing 1 into multiple compartments for placing individual vials. The second partition plate 3 has a clearance groove 31 for the first partition plate 2 to pass through, allowing the two sets of partition plates to be staggered when sliding and adjusted, achieving flexible layout adjustment in a two-dimensional plane. Furthermore, one side of the outer casing 1 is detachable to facilitate the insertion and removal of the first partition plate 2 and the second partition plate 3.

[0033] To secure the first partition plate 2 and the second partition plate 3 in their adjusted positions, a limiting component 4 is provided on the side wall of the outer casing 1 to restrict their sliding. (Refer to...) Figure 2 The limiting assembly 4 includes a push rod 41 slidably connected to the housing 1. One end of the push rod 41 is connected to a drive unit 42. The drive unit 42 is a key component for realizing the extension and retraction of the push rod 41, and it is provided with a sliding arc 421, a first limiting groove 422, and a second limiting groove 423. The limiting assembly 4 also includes a turning member 43, on which a transmission plate 431 is provided. The transmission plate 431 abuts or cooperates with the sliding arc 421, the first limiting groove 422, or the second limiting groove 423 of the drive unit 42.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, a return spring 411 is provided between the push rod 41 and the housing 1. The return spring 411 can cause the push rod 41 to tend to a certain preset position, such as the retracted state, when it is not driven by an external force.

[0035] To facilitate operation of the rotating component 43, a handwheel 5 is rotatably provided on the outer casing 1. The handwheel 5 is fixedly connected to the rotating component 43, and the operator can rotate the handwheel 5 to drive the rotating component 43 and its transmission plate 431 to rotate.

[0036] To more reliably lock the multiple first partition plates 2 and second partition plates 3, a locking piece 6 is slidably provided on the outer casing 1. The locking piece 6 is provided with multiple latches 61. Correspondingly, latching holes 21 for the latches 61 are provided on the edges of both the first partition plates 2 and the second partition plates 3. The locking piece 6 is fixedly connected to the push rod 41.

[0037] When the dividers need to be adjusted to accommodate vials of different sizes, the operator rotates handwheel 5, causing the transmission plate 431 of the turning component 43 to engage with the first limiting groove 422 of the drive unit 42. In this state, the push rod 41 is retracted. Under the action of the return spring 411, as the push rod 41 retracts, the locking plate 6 also retracts, and its latch 61 disengages from the latch holes 21 of the first divider 2 and the second divider 3. At this time, both the first divider 2 and the second divider 3 are in a slidable state, and the operator can freely slide and adjust their positions according to the diameter and quantity of vials to form appropriately sized compartments.

[0038] After the first partition plate 2 and the second partition plate 3 are adjusted into place, the operator rotates the handwheel 5 again. The transmission plate 431 disengages from the first limiting groove 422 and abuts against the sliding arc 421 of the drive unit 42. As the handwheel 5 continues to rotate, the transmission plate 431 slides along the sliding arc 421. The contour design of the sliding arc 421 pushes the drive unit 42, thereby forcing the push rod 41 to gradually extend. When the transmission plate 431 rotates to engage with the second limiting groove 423 of the drive unit 42, the push rod 41 is stably held in the extended state. When the push rod 41 extends, its end pushes the locking plate 6 to slide. After the locking plate 6 slides, the latch 61 on it inserts into the latch hole 21 of the first partition plate 2 and the second partition plate 3 that are aligned with it, thereby firmly locking all the adjusted first partition plates 2 and second partition plates 3 in their current positions and preventing them from shifting during subsequent cleaning processes.

[0039] In addition, such as Figure 1 As shown, a removable filter screen 7 is preferably provided on the outer casing 1. This filter screen 7 can be located at the bottom or top of the outer casing 1 and is used to filter particulate matter or impurities washed off during the cleaning process, preventing secondary contamination of the vials and facilitating the collection and disposal of waste. The removable design makes cleaning and replacement of the filter screen 7 very convenient.

[0040] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A portable high-throughput vial cleaning device, comprising a housing, characterized in that, The outer shell has multiple first partition plates and second partition plates slidably connected to it. The first partition plates and the second partition plates are perpendicular to each other. The second partition plate has a clearance groove for the first partition plate to pass through. The side wall of the outer casing is provided with a limiting component for restricting the sliding of the first partition plate and the second partition plate. The limiting component includes a push rod slidably connected to the outer casing. One end of the push rod is connected to a driving part. The driving part includes a sliding arc, a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove. The limiting component also includes a turning member. The turning member includes a transmission plate, and the transmission plate abuts against the driving part.

2. The portable high-throughput vial cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A return spring is provided between the push rod and the outer casing.

3. The portable high-throughput vial cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handwheel is rotatably provided on the outer casing, and the handwheel is fixedly connected to the turning component.

4. The portable high-throughput vial cleaning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A locking plate is slidably provided on the outer shell, and the locking plate is provided with multiple tenons. The first partition plate and the second partition plate are both provided with corresponding tenons. The locking plate is fixedly connected to the push rod.

5. The portable high-throughput vial cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the outer shell is further provided with a removable filter screen.

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