Annular feeding device for empty capsules

By designing a ring-shaped feeding device for hollow capsules, and utilizing a vibration motor and laser sensor, the device achieves neat feeding and counting of capsules, solving the problems of complex structure and low efficiency in existing feeding devices, and improving production efficiency.

CN224241928UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15SHANDONG XIER-KANG TAI PHARM CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG XIER-KANG TAI PHARM CO LTD
Filing Date
2020-01-08
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

The feeding devices in existing pharmaceutical empty capsule production lines are complex in structure and inefficient, failing to improve capsule feeding efficiency.

Method used

A hollow capsule annular feeding device was designed, including a support column, a tray, an annular conveyor belt, a vibrating motor, and a laser sensor. The vibrating motor drives the conical box to vibrate, so that the material is neatly arranged in the horizontal hole. The laser sensor counts and transmits data, realizing neat feeding and counting.

Benefits of technology

It enables neat feeding and counting of empty capsules, improves feeding efficiency, and enhances the automation level of the production line.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an annular empty capsule feeding device which comprises a supporting column, the side face of the supporting column is fixedly connected with a supporting plate, the upper surface of the supporting column is fixedly connected with a base plate, the side face of the base plate is connected with an annular conveying belt in a sliding mode, and the side face of the base plate is fixedly connected with a fixing column. A connecting rod is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing column, a clamping rod is fixedly connected to the side face of the connecting rod, a fixing circular ring is slidably connected to the side face of the clamping rod, an inverted convex groove is formed in the bottom of the fixing circular ring, a conical box is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing circular ring, and a transverse hole is formed in the inner bottom wall of the conical box. And a laser sensor is embedded in the inner wall of the transverse hole. According to the annular feeding device for the empty capsules, the conical box, the transverse hole, the laser sensor, the connecting pipe, the control panel and the vibration motor are arranged, so that the annular feeding device for the empty capsules has the effects of tidy discharging and counting.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hollow capsule technology, specifically to a ring-shaped feeding device for hollow capsules. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the rapid development of the pharmaceutical industry, China's pharmaceutical output has exceeded one trillion yuan, of which pharmaceutical capsules account for 20% of the total pharmaceutical preparations. As of the end of 2010, there were more than 3,000 approved capsule manufacturers, with an annual output of more than 100 billion gelatin empty capsules, accounting for 30% of the world's empty capsule market, and maintaining double-digit growth every year.

[0003] In existing pharmaceutical empty capsule production lines, the capsule body and capsule cap are assembled and then conveyed out by a conveyor belt. This feeding device has a relatively complex structure and limited performance, and cannot improve the efficiency of capsule feeding. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a hollow capsule annular feeding device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a hollow capsule annular feeding device, comprising a support column, a support plate fixedly connected to the side of the support column, a pad fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support column, an annular conveyor belt slidably connected to the side of the pad, a fixing column fixedly connected to the side of the pad, a connecting rod fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing column, a clamping rod fixedly connected to the side of the connecting rod, a fixing ring slidably connected to the side of the clamping rod, a chamfered groove formed at the bottom of the fixing ring, a conical box fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing ring, a transverse hole formed in the inner bottom wall of the conical box, a laser sensor embedded in the inner wall of the transverse hole, a connecting pipe fixedly connected to the side of the laser sensor, a control panel fixedly connected to one end of the connecting pipe, a fixing block fixedly connected to the side of the support column, and a vibration motor fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing block.

[0006] Preferably, the running trajectory of the annular conveyor belt is figure-eight shaped, and the surface of the annular conveyor belt is provided with transverse grooves that are compatible with the hollow capsule.

[0007] Preferably, the bottom of the fixing column is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support column, and there are four fixing columns. The bottom of the fixing ring overlaps with the surface of the support column through the fixing column.

[0008] Preferably, the inner bottom wall of the conical box has two identical horizontal holes arranged side by side, and the size and shape of the horizontal holes are the same as the size of the hollow capsule when it is lying flat.

[0009] Preferably, the output shaft of the vibration motor is fixedly connected to the side of the fixed ring, and the upper surface of the vibration motor is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the control panel through a partition.

[0010] Preferably, the groove at the bottom of the fixing ring is adapted to the connecting rod and the locking rod, and the combined shape of the connecting rod and the locking rod is cross-shaped.

[0011] Beneficial effects

[0012] This utility model provides a hollow capsule annular feeding device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. This hollow capsule annular feeding device, by setting up support columns, pallets, and pads, facilitates the pads to support and fix the annular conveyor belt. By setting up support columns, fixed columns, connecting rods, clamping rods, and fixed rings, the support columns can limit the fixed rings through the connecting rods and clamping rods. By setting up a vibrating motor and a fixing block, the vibrating motor can vibrate the fixed rings and conical boxes to sort the materials, thereby achieving the effect of neat material discharge in the hollow capsule annular feeding.

[0014] 2. This hollow capsule annular feeding device, by setting up a conical box, a horizontal hole, a laser sensor, a connecting pipe, a control panel, and a vibration motor, facilitates the starting of the vibration motor, which drives the conical box to vibrate. The material in the conical box is neatly arranged in the horizontal hole. When the annular conveyor belt is running, the hollow capsules in the horizontal hole will fall into the capsule groove on the surface of the annular conveyor belt. The laser sensor counts the falling capsules and transmits the data to the control panel, thereby achieving the counting effect of the hollow capsule annular feeding device. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front section of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 The structure of this utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of A in the middle;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1 Support column, 2 Pallet, 3 Pad, 4 Circular conveyor belt, 5 Fixed column, 6 Connecting rod, 7 Clamping rod, 8 Fixed ring, 9 Inverted groove, 10 Conical box, 11 Horizontal hole, 12 Laser sensor, 13 Connecting pipe, 14 Control panel, 15 Fixed block, 16 Vibration motor. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a technical solution: a hollow capsule annular feeding device, including a support column 1, a support plate 2 fixedly connected to the side of the support column 1, a pad 3 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support column 1, and an annular conveyor belt 4 slidably connected to the side of the pad 3. The running trajectory of the annular conveyor belt 4 is figure-eight shaped, and the surface of the annular conveyor belt 4 is provided with transverse grooves adapted to the hollow capsules, which facilitates the cyclic feeding of materials on the annular conveyor belt 4. A robotic arm is set at the other end of the annular conveyor belt 4 to extract the capsule grooves on the surface of the annular conveyor belt 4. The capsule inside is processed. A fixing post 5 is fixedly connected to the side of the pad 3. A connecting rod 6 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing post 5. A clamping rod 7 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting rod 6. A fixing ring 8 is slidably connected to the side of the clamping rod 7. The running trajectory of the annular conveyor belt 4 is in the shape of an 8. The surface of the annular conveyor belt 4 is provided with a transverse groove that is compatible with the hollow capsule. The bottom of the fixing post 5 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support post 1. There are four fixing posts 5. The bottom of the fixing ring 8 overlaps with the surface of the support post 1 through the fixing post 5.

[0021] The bottom of the fixing ring 8 has an inverted groove 9, which is adapted to the connecting rod 6 and the locking rod 7. The combined shape of the connecting rod 6 and the locking rod 7 is cross-shaped. A conical box 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing ring 8. A horizontal hole 11 is opened in the inner bottom wall of the conical box 10. There are two parallel horizontal holes 11 in the inner bottom wall of the conical box 10. The size and shape of the horizontal holes 11 are the same as the size of the hollow capsule when it is lying flat. A laser sensor 12 is embedded in the inner wall of the horizontal hole 11. A connecting tube 13 is fixedly connected to the side of the laser sensor 12. A control panel 14 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting tube 13. A fixing block 15 is fixedly connected to the side of the support column 1. A vibration motor 16 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing block 15.

[0022] Working principle: When using the hollow capsule annular feeding device, the vibration motor 16 is started, which drives the conical box 10 to vibrate. The support column 1 limits the fixed ring 8 and the conical box 10 through the connecting rod 6 and the clamping rod 7. The material in the conical box 10 is neatly arranged in the horizontal hole 11 by vibration. When the annular conveyor belt 4 is running, the hollow capsules in the horizontal hole 11 will fall into the capsule groove on the surface of the annular conveyor belt 4. The falling capsules are counted by the laser sensor 12 and the data is transmitted to the control panel 14, thereby achieving the effect of neat material feeding and counting of the hollow capsule annular feeding device.

[0023] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A hollow capsule annular feeding device, comprising a support column (1), characterized in that: A support plate (2) is fixedly connected to the side of the support column (1), a pad (3) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support column (1), an annular conveyor belt (4) is slidably connected to the side of the pad (3), a fixing column (5) is fixedly connected to the side of the pad (3), a connecting rod (6) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing column (5), a clamping rod (7) is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting rod (6), a fixing ring (8) is slidably connected to the side of the clamping rod (7), and a chamfered groove is provided at the bottom of the fixing ring (8). 9) A conical box (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed ring (8). A horizontal hole (11) is opened on the inner bottom wall of the conical box (10). A laser sensor (12) is embedded in the inner wall of the horizontal hole (11). A connecting pipe (13) is fixedly connected to the side of the laser sensor (12). A control panel (14) is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting pipe (13). A fixing block (15) is fixedly connected to the side of the support column (1). A vibration motor (16) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing block (15).

2. The hollow capsule annular feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The running trajectory of the annular conveyor belt (4) is figure-eight shaped, and the surface of the annular conveyor belt (4) is provided with transverse grooves that are compatible with the hollow capsule.

3. The hollow capsule annular feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the fixed column (5) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support column (1), and there are four fixed columns (5). The bottom of the fixed ring (8) overlaps with the surface of the support column (1) through the fixed column (5).

4. The hollow capsule annular feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom wall of the conical box (10) is provided with two parallel horizontal holes (11), and the size and shape of the horizontal holes (11) are the same as the size of the hollow capsule when it is lying flat.

5. The hollow capsule annular feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output shaft of the vibration motor (16) is fixedly connected to the side of the fixed ring (8), and the upper surface of the vibration motor (16) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the control panel (14) through a partition.

6. The hollow capsule annular feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inverted groove (9) at the bottom of the fixed ring (8) is adapted to the connecting rod (6) and the locking rod (7), and the combined shape of the connecting rod (6) and the locking rod (7) is cross-shaped.