Butt joint device suitable for penicillin bottle transfer and filling production equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a butt joint device suitable for penicillin bottle transfer and filling production equipment, the butt joint device comprises a first connecting assembly, a second connecting assembly and a tray, the first connecting assembly is used for being connected with a turntable; the second connecting assembly is detachably mounted on the first connecting assembly; the tray is slidably connected to the second connecting assembly. The first connecting assembly and the second connecting assembly are detachably connected, the first connecting assembly is installed on the rotating disc in the isolator, when penicillin bottles need to be transferred, the second connecting assembly is installed on the first connecting assembly, and a tray containing the penicillin bottles is placed on the second connecting assembly and slides into the isolator; feeding the penicillin bottles into a turntable; after the penicillin bottles are transferred, the second connecting assembly is detached, and a protective cover shell and a laminar flow air purification system do not need to be additionally arranged, so that the size of filling production equipment is reduced, and the operation energy consumption and the maintenance cost of the laminar flow air purification system are saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pharmaceutical production equipment technology, and in particular to a docking device and filling production equipment for vial transfer. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing, after the vials have completed the cleaning process, they need to be transferred to isolators or restricted access barrier systems (RABs) via a docking transfer device for subsequent filling operations. The current mainstream solution in the industry adopts a rotary bottle unloading mechanism integrated with the isolator, with the docking transfer device fixedly installed inside the isolator. Its structural extension extends beyond the isolator body, forming an exposed section that is constantly exposed to an uncontrolled environment. While this design allows for the loading and transfer of vials through the exposed section, the continuous presence of this section in a non-clean area poses a high risk of microbial contamination and particulate intrusion, seriously threatening the Class A cleanliness requirements of the pharmaceutical production environment.

[0003] Existing improvement measures typically involve adding a protective cover to the exposed section and integrating a laminar flow air purification system. However, this approach results in significant limitations for the equipment: on the one hand, the overall volume increases, significantly increasing the lateral space occupied and directly affecting the space utilization rate of the cleanroom; on the other hand, the laminar flow air purification system requires additional high-efficiency filters and fan units, which not only increases the complexity of the equipment but also raises operating energy consumption and maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a docking device and filling production equipment for vial transfer, aiming to improve the problems of increased overall equipment size and high production cost caused by existing docking and transfer devices.

[0005] Specifically, this utility model provides a docking device suitable for transferring vials, including a first connecting component, a second connecting component, and a tray. The first connecting component is used to connect with a turntable; the second connecting component is detachably mounted on the first connecting component; and the tray is slidably connected to the second connecting component.

[0006] Optionally, the first connecting component includes a support member and a first connector disposed on the support member; the second connecting component includes a receiving platform and a second connector disposed at one end of the receiving platform, the second connector being inserted into the first connector to connect the support member to the receiving platform.

[0007] Optionally, the first connector includes a connector tab, and the second connector includes a connector slot disposed at the bottom of the receiving platform, the connector tab being used to insert into the connector slot; and / or,

[0008] The first connector includes a socket, and the second connector includes a plug post disposed at the bottom of the receiving platform, the plug post being used to be inserted into the socket.

[0009] Optionally, the first connecting assembly further includes a fixing post and a transition plate, the transition plate being spaced apart from the support member, the fixing post being connected between the transition plate and the support member, and the upper end surface of the transition plate being higher than the upper end surface of the first connector.

[0010] Optionally, the bottom end of the receiving platform is provided with a sleeve extending along its length direction, and the sleeve and the second connector are located at both ends of the receiving platform; the bottom of the tray is provided with a slide rod and a gasket, and the gasket is disposed between the tray and the slide rod; the slide rod extends along the length direction of the tray and is slidably connected inside the sleeve.

[0011] Optionally, the sleeve has a waist-shaped hole extending along its length on its side wall, and a limiting bolt is screwed onto the slide rod, with one end of the limiting bolt located inside the waist-shaped hole.

[0012] Optionally, the receiving platform has two first retaining edges on the side facing away from the sleeve, the two first retaining edges extending along the length of the receiving platform and spaced apart on both sides of the receiving platform; the tray has two second retaining edges on three sides on the side facing away from the slide rod; the receiving platform is located between the tray and the slide rod, and the tray and the second retaining edges are located between the two first retaining edges.

[0013] Optionally, a spring pin is provided on one end of the first stop near the second connector; a limiting hole corresponding to the spring pin is provided on the second stop.

[0014] This utility model also provides a filling production equipment, including an isolator, a turntable, and a docking device as described in any of the above, wherein the turntable is disposed within the isolator, and a first connecting component of the docking device is mounted on the turntable.

[0015] Optionally, the isolator is provided with a feed through hole and a hook;

[0016] The second connecting component passes through the feed through-hole and connects to the first connecting component; or, the second connecting component is suspended on the hook.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] In the docking device and filling production equipment provided by this utility model, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are detachably connected. The first connecting component is installed on the turntable inside the isolator. When it is necessary to transfer vials, the second connecting component is installed on the first connecting component, the tray containing the vials is placed on the second connecting component and slid into the isolator, and the vials are sent into the turntable. After the vials are transferred, the second connecting component can be removed. There is no need to add a protective cover and a laminar flow air purification system. Therefore, the volume of the filling production equipment is reduced, and the operating energy consumption and maintenance cost of the laminar flow air purification system are saved. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a docking device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a docking device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the first connecting component in a docking device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic partial structural diagram of a filling production equipment provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic partial structural diagram of a filling production equipment provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic partial structural diagram of a filling production equipment provided in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 100. First connecting assembly; 110. Support member; 120. First plug-in member; 121. Plug-in piece; 122. Plug-in hole; 123. Plug-in cylinder; 130. Fixing post; 140. Transition plate; 200. Second connecting assembly; 210. Receiving platform; 220. Second plug-in member; 221. Plug-in groove; 222. Plug-in post; 230. Sleeve; 231. Waist-shaped hole; 240. First retaining edge; 310. Tray; 320. Slide rod; 321. Limiting bolt; 330. Washer; 340. Second retaining edge; 341. Limiting hole; 400. Spring pin; 500. Isolator; 510. Feed through hole; 520. Hook; 600. Turntable; 700. Rake. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "radial," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a docking device provided in an embodiment of this utility model. For example... Figure 1 As shown, and with reference Figures 2 to 6 The present invention provides a docking device suitable for transferring vials, comprising a first connecting component 100, a second connecting component 200, and a tray 310. The first connecting component 100 is used to connect with a turntable 600; the second connecting component 200 is detachably mounted on the first connecting component 100; and the tray 310 is slidably connected to the second connecting component 200.

[0031] In this embodiment of the invention, the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200 are detachably connected. The first connecting component 100 is installed on the turntable 600 inside the isolator 500. When it is necessary to transfer vials, the second connecting component 200 is installed on the first connecting component 100, the tray 310 holding the vials is placed on the second connecting component 200 and slid into the isolator 500, and the vials are sent into the turntable 600. After the vials are transferred, the second connecting component 200 can be removed. There is no need to add a protective cover and a laminar flow air purification system, thus reducing the volume of the filling production equipment and saving the operating energy consumption and maintenance cost of the laminar flow air purification system.

[0032] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the first connecting assembly 100 includes a support member 110 and a first connector 120 disposed on the support member 110; the second connecting assembly 200 includes a receiving platform 210 and a second connector 220 disposed at one end of the receiving platform 210. The second connector 220 is inserted into the first connector 120 to connect the support member 110 to the receiving platform 210. Through the arrangement and cooperation of the second connector 220 and the first connector 120, the first connecting assembly 100 and the second connecting assembly 200 can be quickly assembled and disassembled, improving filling production efficiency.

[0033] In one embodiment of this utility model, the first connector 120 includes a connector tab 121, and the second connector 220 includes a connector groove 221 disposed at the bottom of the receiving platform 210. The connector tab 121 is used to insert into the connector groove 221. In application, the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200 can be quickly assembled and disassembled by inserting or removing the connector tab 121 into or from the connector groove 221.

[0034] In an alternative embodiment of this utility model, the first connector 120 includes a socket 122, and the second connector 220 includes a plug post 222 disposed at the bottom of the receiving platform 210, the plug post 222 being used to insert into the socket 122. In application, the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200 can be quickly assembled and disassembled by inserting or removing the plug post 222 into or from the socket 122.

[0035] like Figure 3As shown, in an alternative embodiment of this utility model, the first connector 120 includes a connector piece 121 and a connector sleeve 123. The connector sleeve 123 is located at both ends of the connector piece 121, and the internal space of the connector sleeve 123 is the socket 122. The second connecting component 200 includes a connector groove 221 and a connector post 222 disposed at the bottom of the receiving platform 210. The two connector posts 222 are located on both sides of the connector groove 221 and are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the sockets 122. The connector piece 121 is used to be inserted into the connector groove 221, and the connector post 222 is used to be inserted into the socket 122. Through the cooperation of the connector piece 121 with the connector groove 221 and the connector post 222 with the socket 122, not only can the quick assembly and disassembly of the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200 be realized, but the stability of the connection between the first connecting component 100 and the second connecting component 200 can also be improved.

[0036] Furthermore, a spring pin 400 is provided on the side wall of the plug-in cylinder 123. One end of the spring pin 400 extends into the plug hole 122 and can extend and retract radially along the plug hole 122. A limiting groove is formed on the side wall of the plug-in post 222. When the plug-in post 222 is inserted into the plug hole 122, the spring pin 400 is inserted into the limiting groove, which plays a limiting role on the second connecting assembly 200, further improving the stability of the connection between the first connecting assembly 100 and the second connecting assembly 200.

[0037] In one embodiment of this utility model, the first connecting assembly 100 further includes a fixing post 130 and a transition plate 140. The transition plate 140 is spaced apart from the support member 110, and the fixing post 130 is connected between the transition plate 140 and the support member 110. The upper end surface of the transition plate 140 is higher than the upper end surface of the first plug-in member 120. When the first connecting assembly 100 is installed on the turntable 600 inside the isolator 500, the upper end surface of the transition plate 140 abuts against the turntable 600. On the one hand, this increases the contact area between the first connecting assembly 100 and the turntable 600, improving the stability of the connection between the first connecting assembly 100 and the turntable 600. On the other hand, the upper end surface of the transition plate 140 is higher than the upper end surface of the first plug-in member 120, making the upper end surface of the first plug-in member 120 lower than the turntable 600, so that the tray 310 sliding on the second connecting assembly 200 can smoothly dock with the turntable 600.

[0038] In one embodiment of this utility model, a sleeve 230 extending along its length is provided at the bottom end of the receiving platform 210, and the sleeve 230 and the second connector 220 are located at both ends of the receiving platform 210; a slide rod 320 and a gasket 330 are provided at the bottom of the tray 310, and the gasket 330 is disposed between the tray 310 and the slide rod 320 so that the tray 310 and the slide rod 320 are spaced apart; the slide rod 320 extends along the length of the tray 310 and is slidably connected inside the sleeve 230. By providing the slide rod 320, a sliding connection between the tray 310 and the receiving platform 210 is realized on the one hand, and a guiding function is provided when the tray 310 slides on the other hand.

[0039] Furthermore, a waist-shaped hole 231 extending along the length of the sleeve 230 is provided on the side wall of the sleeve 230. A limiting bolt 321 is screwed onto the slide rod 320, with one end of the limiting bolt 321 located inside the waist-shaped hole 231. When the slide rod 320 slides, the limiting bolt 321 moves within the waist-shaped hole 231. Due to the obstruction of the limiting bolt 321 at both ends of the waist-shaped hole 231, the slide rod 320 can only slide a distance equal to the length of the waist-shaped hole 231, thus limiting the sliding range of the tray 310. In addition, by removing the limiting bolt 321, the slide rod 320 can be pulled out from the sleeve 230, realizing the separation of the tray 310 from the receiving platform 210.

[0040] In one embodiment of this utility model, the receiving platform 210 has two first guard edges 240 on the side facing away from the sleeve 230. The two first guard edges 240 extend along the length of the receiving platform 210 and are spaced apart on both sides of the receiving platform 210. The tray 310 has two second guard edges 340 on three sides of the side facing away from the slide bar 320, and one side does not have a second guard edge 340, forming a notch to connect with the turntable 600. The receiving platform 210 is located between the tray 310 and the slide bar 320, and the tray 310 and the second guard edges 340 are located between the two first guard edges 240.

[0041] In application, the first guard edge 240 can limit the position of the tray 310, reducing the risk of the tray 310 deflecting or twisting the slide bar 320. The second guard edge 340 is designed so that the tray 310 has a notch at only one end, so as to connect with the inlet of the turntable 600; in addition, the second guard edge 340 also acts as a barrier in application to prevent the vials inside the tray 310 from falling out.

[0042] Furthermore, a spring pin 400 is also provided on the end of the first retaining edge 240 near the second connector 220; a limiting hole 341 corresponding to the spring pin 400 is provided on the second retaining edge 340. In application, when the tray 310 is slid until the spring pin 400 is inserted into the limiting hole 341, the tray 310 aligns with the inlet of the turntable 600. At this time, due to the limiting effect of the spring pin 400, the tray 310 no longer slides, thus facilitating the pushing of vials into the turntable 600.

[0043] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, this embodiment of the present invention also provides a filling production equipment, including an isolator 500, a turntable 600, and a docking device as described in any of the above embodiments, to possess all the effects of a docking device. The turntable 600 is disposed within the isolator 500, and the first connecting component 100 of the docking device is mounted on the turntable 600. When vials need to be transferred, the second connecting component 200 is mounted on the first connecting component 100, the tray 310 holding the vials is placed on the second connecting component 200 and slid into the isolator 500, and the vials are fed into the turntable 600. After the vials have been transferred, the second connecting component 200 can be removed. There is no need to add a protective cover or a laminar flow air purification system, thus reducing the volume of the filling production equipment and saving the operating energy consumption and maintenance costs of the laminar flow air purification system.

[0044] In one embodiment of this utility model, the isolator 500 is provided with a feed through hole 510 and a plurality of hooks 520; the second connecting component 200 passes through the feed through hole 510 and is connected to the first connecting component 100; or, the second connecting component 200 is suspended on the hooks 520. The feed through hole 510 is formed on the side wall of the isolator 500, and the feed through hole 510 is also provided with a small door to open or close the feed through hole 510.

[0045] When vials need to be transferred, the second connecting component 200 is installed on the first connecting component 100 through the feed port 510. Part of the second connecting component 200 is located inside the isolator 500, and part is located outside the isolator 500. The tray 310 holding the vials is slid along the second connecting component 200, so that one end of the tray 310 enters the isolator 500 and aligns with the inlet of the turntable 600. Then, the rake 700 is used to push the vials into the turntable 600. After the vials are transferred, the second connecting component 200 is removed and hung on the hook 520. The rake 700 can also be hung on the hook 520 after use. A transparent window can also be provided on both sides of the feed port 510 to allow personnel to observe the installation and removal of the second connecting component 200 and the pushing of the vials.

[0046] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A docking device suitable for vial transfer, characterized in that, It includes a first connecting component (100), a second connecting component (200), and a tray (310), wherein the first connecting component (100) is used to connect to a turntable (600); the second connecting component (200) is detachably mounted on the first connecting component (100); and the tray (310) is slidably connected to the second connecting component (200).

2. The docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting component (100) includes a support member (110) and a first plug-in member (120) disposed on the support member (110); the second connecting component (200) includes a receiving platform (210) and a second plug-in member (220) disposed at one end of the receiving platform (210), the second plug-in member (220) being plugged into the first plug-in member (120) to connect the support member (110) to the receiving platform (210).

3. The docking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connector (120) includes a connector tab (121), and the second connector (220) includes a connector groove (221) disposed at the bottom of the receiving platform (210), the connector tab (121) being used to insert into the connector groove (221); and / or, The first connector (120) includes a socket (122), and the second connector (220) includes a plug post (222) disposed at the bottom of the receiving platform (210), the plug post (222) being used to be inserted into the socket (122).

4. The docking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting assembly (100) further includes a fixing post (130) and a transition plate (140). The transition plate (140) is spaced apart from the support member (110). The fixing post (130) is connected between the transition plate (140) and the support member (110). The upper surface of the transition plate (140) is higher than the upper surface of the first plug-in member (120).

5. The docking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom end of the receiving platform (210) is provided with a sleeve (230) extending along its length direction. The sleeve (230) and the second plug-in (220) are located at both ends of the receiving platform (210). The bottom of the tray (310) is provided with a slide rod (320) and a gasket (330). The gasket (330) is disposed between the tray (310) and the slide rod (320). The slide rod (320) extends along the length direction of the tray (310) and is slidably connected inside the sleeve (230).

6. The docking device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sleeve (230) has a waist-shaped hole (231) extending along its length on its side wall, and a limiting bolt (321) is screwed onto the slide rod (320), with one end of the limiting bolt (321) located inside the waist-shaped hole (231).

7. The docking device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The receiving platform (210) has two first guard edges (240) on the side facing away from the sleeve (230). The two first guard edges (240) extend along the length of the receiving platform (210) and are spaced apart on both sides of the receiving platform (210). The tray (310) has two second guard edges (340) on three sides on the side facing away from the slide bar (320). The receiving platform (210) is located between the tray (310) and the slide bar (320), and the tray (310) and the second guard edges (340) are located between the two first guard edges (240).

8. The docking device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first stop (240) is provided with a spring pin (400) at one end near the second plug (220); the second stop (340) is provided with a limiting hole (341) corresponding to the spring pin (400).

9. A filling production equipment, characterized in that, The isolator (500), the turntable (600), and the docking device as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the turntable (600) is disposed within the isolator (500), and a first connecting component (100) of the docking device is mounted on the turntable (600).

10. The filling production equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The isolator (500) is provided with a feed through hole (510) and a hook (520); The second connecting component (200) passes through the feed through hole (510) and is connected to the first connecting component (100); or the second connecting component (200) is suspended on the hook (520).

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