Sorting and feeding mechanism for regulated oral liquid bottle testing equipment

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of pharmaceutical equipment, and more particularly to a sorting and feeding mechanism for a controlled oral liquid bottle testing device. The mechanism includes an oral liquid bottle testing machine, with a support block fixedly connected to its left side and a bottle-pulling plate in its middle. A cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the support block, and a guide rod is fixedly connected to the right side of the cylinder. By manually replacing the blocking plate with one of the correct specifications, the cylinder's extension rod pushes the blocking frame and blocking plate through the vertical groove of the oral liquid bottle testing machine to the right. The blocking frame drives the blocking plate to move to the right on the guide rod, intercepting subsequent controlled oral liquid bottles. Bottles meeting the specifications continue to move forward through the opening of the blocking plate, achieving bottle specification sorting, preventing the mixing of bottles of different specifications, avoiding interference with testing data, ensuring accurate subsequent testing, guaranteeing the appearance and volume stability of the finished product, and reducing the defect rate due to non-compliance with specifications.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pharmaceutical equipment, and in particular to a sorting and feeding mechanism for a controlled oral liquid bottle testing device. Background Technology

[0002] Controlled oral liquid bottle testing equipment is a high-precision specialized device used in the pharmaceutical industry for automated quality inspection of controlled oral liquid bottles. It mainly performs high-speed, online, all-round testing on physical properties and hygiene indicators such as appearance defects, dimensional accuracy, sealing and integrity of the bottles to ensure that they meet drug packaging standards and prevent unqualified products from entering subsequent production stages.

[0003] The loading of regulated oral liquid bottle inspection equipment is mostly done manually. The operation process involves manually pushing the bottles from the tray to the loading platform, and then the equipment automatically accepts and transports the bottles. If the bottle production line is not thoroughly cleaned when switching specifications, other types of bottles may remain, which may cause bottles of different specifications to be mixed in with the same batch of products. In addition, the existing equipment does not perform secondary inspection of the bottle specifications during loading, and cannot intercept bottles of different specifications. Since the physical parameters of different types of bottles do not match the preset standard parameters of the equipment, defective bottles may be judged as qualified, or qualified bottles may be mistakenly judged as defective products. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology in not being able to re-inspect bottles mixed with other different sizes, the technical problem to be solved is: to provide a sorting and feeding mechanism for a controlled oral liquid bottle testing device.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is: a sorting and feeding mechanism for a controlled oral liquid bottle testing device, comprising an oral liquid bottle testing machine, a support block fixedly connected to the left side of the oral liquid bottle testing machine, multiple vertical slots provided on the oral liquid bottle testing machine, a bottle-pulling plate provided in the middle of the oral liquid bottle testing machine, a cylinder fixedly connected to the top of the support block, a guide rod fixedly connected to the right side of the cylinder, a blocking frame fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic rod of the cylinder, the guide rod being located in front of the blocking frame, a slot provided inside the blocking frame, and the blocking frame engaging with protrusions on the left and right sides of the blocking plate through the slot. The device features a locking mechanism. A central opening in the baffle plate controls the passage of oral liquid bottles, allowing only qualified bottles to pass. Bottles of different sizes are blocked by the baffle plate itself due to size discrepancies. The baffle plate can be replaced according to different specifications of the controlled oral liquid bottles. An intercepting plate is slidably connected to the guide rod. The intercepting plate passes through a vertical slot on the oral liquid bottle testing machine, allowing subsequent movement of the controlled oral liquid bottles. The intercepting plate is fixedly connected to the baffle frame. A pushing mechanism is located on the left side of the oral liquid bottle testing machine to push and move controlled oral liquid bottles of different specifications.

[0006] In one embodiment, the pushing mechanism includes a vision sensor. The vision sensor is installed on the left side of the oral liquid bottle inspection machine. A connecting plate is fixedly connected inside the left side of the oral liquid bottle inspection machine. An electric push rod is fixedly connected to the left side of the connecting plate. A controller is provided on the electric push rod. The controller is electrically connected to a cylinder and to the vision sensor. A push plate is fixedly connected to the telescopic rod of the electric push rod. The push plate can pass through the vertical slot to push different specifications and models of controlled oral liquid bottles to move. A collection box for collecting different specifications of controlled oral liquid bottles after sorting is placed on the left side of the oral liquid bottle inspection machine. The collection box is located below the vertical slot provided by the oral liquid bottle inspection machine.

[0007] In one embodiment, a rubber pad is also included, which is fixedly connected inside the collection box.

[0008] In one embodiment, a guardrail is also included, which is fixedly connected to the oral liquid bottle testing machine.

[0009] In one embodiment, a protective pad is also included, which is fixedly connected to the bottle-dispensing plate in the middle of the oral liquid bottle testing machine.

[0010] In one embodiment, a handle is also included, which is fixedly attached to the top of the barrier plate.

[0011] This invention has the following advantages: By manually replacing the baffle with a baffle that conforms to the specified model, the telescopic rod of the cylinder pushes the baffle frame and the baffle through the vertical groove of the oral liquid bottle testing machine to move to the right. The baffle frame drives the interceptor plate to move to the right on the guide rod to intercept the subsequent controlled oral liquid bottles. Controlled oral liquid bottles that conform to the specifications will continue to move forward through the opening of the baffle, realizing bottle specification sorting, preventing bottles of different specifications from being mixed in, avoiding interference from bottles of different specifications with the test data, ensuring accurate subsequent testing, ensuring the appearance and capacity stability of the filled finished product, and reducing the defect rate caused by non-conforming specifications.

[0012] The system uses a vision sensor to scan the bottle dimensions in real time. When a discrepancy is detected, a signal is sent to the controller, which activates the extension of the electric push rod. The push plate then pushes the controlled oral liquid bottle to the left to the end of the vertical trough, causing it to fall into the collection box below. This automated sorting replaces manual inspection, automatically removing non-conforming products, reducing downtime and improving production efficiency. The removed controlled oral liquid bottles are collected uniformly for subsequent traceability, cause analysis, or disposal, complying with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for pharmaceuticals. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cylinder, guide rod, and baffle plate of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the vision sensor, electric actuator, and push plate of this utility model.

[0016] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1: Oral liquid bottle testing machine, 2: Support block, 3: Cylinder, 4: Guide rod, 5: Blocking frame, 6: Blocking plate, 7: Interception plate, 8: Vision sensor, 9: Connecting plate, 10: Electric push rod, 11: Pushing plate, 12: Collection box, 13: Rubber pad, 14: Guardrail, 15: Protective pad, 16: Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following will describe this utility model in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is hereby declared that the terms "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," "back," "inner," and "outer," etc., appearing or about to appear in this document, are based solely on the accompanying drawings and are not intended to specifically limit this utility model.

[0018] Example: A sorting and feeding mechanism for a controlled oral liquid bottle testing device, such as... Figure 1-3As shown, the device includes an oral liquid bottle testing machine 1, a support block 2, a cylinder 3, a guide rod 4, a blocking frame 5, a blocking plate 6, an intercepting plate 7, and a pushing mechanism. The support block 2 is fixedly connected to the left side of the oral liquid bottle testing machine 1. The oral liquid bottle testing machine 1 has multiple vertical slots. A bottle-pulling plate is provided in the middle of the oral liquid bottle testing machine 1. The cylinder 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the support block 2. The guide rod 4 is fixedly connected to the right side of the cylinder 3. The blocking frame 5 is fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic rod of the cylinder 3. The guide rod 4 is located in front of the blocking frame 5. The blocking frame 5 has a slot inside, and the blocking frame 5 is connected to the blocking plate 6 through the slot. The protrusions on both sides engage, and the middle of the baffle plate 6 is provided with an opening for controlling the passage of oral liquid bottles, allowing only qualified bottles to pass through. Bottles of different specifications are blocked by the baffle plate 6 body because of size mismatch. Different sizes of the baffle plate 6 can be replaced according to different specifications and models of controlled oral liquid bottles. The intercepting plate 7 is slidably connected to the guide rod 4. The intercepting plate 7 can pass through the vertical groove provided on the oral liquid bottle detection machine 1 to intercept the subsequent movement of controlled oral liquid bottles. The intercepting plate 7 is fixedly connected to the baffle frame 5. The left side of the oral liquid bottle detection machine 1 is provided with a pushing mechanism for pushing the detected controlled oral liquid bottles of different specifications and models out. The pushing mechanism includes a vision sensor 8, a connecting plate 9, an electric push rod 10, a push plate 11, and a collection box 12. The vision sensor 8 is installed on the left side of the oral liquid bottle inspection machine 1. The connecting plate 9 is fixedly connected to the inside of the left side of the oral liquid bottle inspection machine 1. The electric push rod 10 is fixedly connected to the left side of the connecting plate 9. The electric push rod 10 is equipped with a controller, which is electrically connected to the cylinder 3 and the vision sensor 8. The push plate 11 is fixedly connected to the telescopic rod of the electric push rod 10. The push plate 11 can pass through the vertical groove to push different specifications and models of controlled oral liquid bottles. The collection box 12 for collecting different specifications of controlled oral liquid bottles after sorting is placed on the left side of the oral liquid bottle inspection machine 1. The collection box 12 is located below the vertical groove provided by the oral liquid bottle inspection machine 1. It also includes a rubber pad 13, which is fixedly connected to the inside of the collection box 12. It also includes a guardrail 14, which is fixedly connected to the oral liquid bottle inspection machine 1. It also includes a protective pad 15, which is fixedly connected to the bottle-dispensing plate in the middle of the oral liquid bottle testing machine 1. It also includes a handle 16, which is fixedly connected to the top of the blocking plate 6.

[0019] When the oral liquid bottle testing machine 1 is needed to process regulated oral liquid bottles, the operator neatly arranges the regulated oral liquid bottles to be tested at the feed end of the oral liquid bottle testing machine 1. First, the operator holds the handle 16 and pulls the baffle plate 6 inside the baffle frame 5, separating the baffle plate 6 from the baffle frame 5. The handle 16 facilitates operation. The operator replaces the baffle plate 6 with one of the same size according to the specifications of the regulated oral liquid bottles. Then, the operator resets the baffle plate 6, turns on the main power of the oral liquid bottle testing machine 1, and starts the cylinder 3 simultaneously. The oral liquid bottle testing machine 1 begins to operate, and the regulated oral liquid bottles enter the feeding device via a vibrating plate. At the feeding end of the oral liquid bottle testing machine 1, the controlled oral liquid bottles are guided to a suitable path by a bottle-pulling plate located in the middle of the machine. The protective pad 15 on the bottle-pulling plate absorbs the impact force generated by the collision. The guided oral liquid bottles continue to move along the fixed path of the oral liquid bottle testing machine 1. The guardrail 14 on the oral liquid bottle testing machine 1 limits the lateral movement range of the controlled oral liquid bottles to prevent excessive shaking. When the controlled oral liquid bottle moves to contact the blocking plate 6 inside the blocking frame 5, the telescopic rod of the cylinder 3 extends and pushes the blocking frame 5 through the vertical groove on the oral liquid bottle testing machine 1 to move to the right. The blocking frame 5 drives the internal blocking plate 6 to move to the right through the vertical groove. The frame 5 drives the interceptor plate 7 to move to the right along the guide rod 4. The telescopic rod of the cylinder 3 pushes the blocking frame 5 and the interceptor plate 6 to a suitable position. When the blocking frame 5 drives the interceptor plate 7 to the suitable position on the guide rod 4, if the specification model of the controlled oral liquid bottle corresponds to the port model of the interceptor plate 6, the oral liquid bottle detection machine 1 will continue to operate and drive the controlled oral liquid bottle to continue moving forward through the port of the interceptor plate 6. The interceptor plate 7 will block the subsequent movement of the controlled oral liquid bottle. The telescopic rod of the cylinder 3 retracts, driving the blocking frame 5 and the interceptor plate 6 to move to the left along the vertical groove to reset. The blocking frame 5 drives the interceptor plate 7 to move synchronously on the guide rod 4 to reset. After release... Bottle replenishment allows subsequent bottles to enter the detection position. This process is repeated cyclically to achieve bottle specification sorting, prevent the mixing of bottles of different specifications, avoid interference with detection data, and ensure accurate subsequent detection. After screening, the bottles entering the production line have uniform specifications, ensuring the appearance and volume stability of the filled products, reducing the defect rate caused by specification discrepancies, and improving product quality from the source. When the specification model of the controlled oral liquid bottle does not match the opening model of the baffle plate 6, the controlled oral liquid bottle cannot continue to move forward through the opening of the baffle plate 6 and is intercepted by the baffle plate 6. The vision sensor 8 scans the size of the stuck bottle. When it detects a specification discrepancy, it sends a signal to the controller to activate the electric push rod 10 on the connecting plate 9.The telescopic rod of the electric pusher 10 extends and pushes the pusher plate 11 to the left. The pusher plate 11 pushes the controlled oral liquid bottle to the end of the vertical groove, causing it to fall into the collection box 12 below. The rubber pad 13 inside the collection box 12 cushions the impact of the falling bottle, preventing breakage. Automated sorting replaces manual inspection, automatically removing defective products, reducing downtime and improving production efficiency. Rejected bottles are collected for subsequent traceability, cause analysis, or disposal, complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements. Then, the telescopic rod of the electric pusher 10 retracts, causing the pusher plate 11 to reset. After the electric pusher 10 completes the push, the telescopic rod of the cylinder 3 retracts, causing the blocking frame 5 to reset, allowing subsequent qualified bottles to pass through. This allows compliant controlled oral liquid bottles to continue passing through, facilitating later operations.

[0020] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sorting and feeding mechanism for a controlled oral liquid bottle testing device, characterized in that: The system includes an oral liquid bottle testing machine (1), a support block (2) fixedly connected to the left side of the oral liquid bottle testing machine (1), multiple vertical slots on the oral liquid bottle testing machine (1), a bottle-pulling plate in the middle of the oral liquid bottle testing machine (1), a cylinder (3) fixedly connected to the top of the support block (2), a guide rod (4) fixedly connected to the right side of the cylinder (3), a blocking frame (5) fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic rod of the cylinder (3), the guide rod (4) located in front of the blocking frame (5), a slot inside the blocking frame (5), and the blocking frame (5) engaging with the protrusions on the left and right sides of the blocking plate (6) through the slot. The baffle (6) has an opening in the middle for controlling the passage of oral liquid bottles. Only qualified bottles are allowed to pass through. Bottles of different specifications are blocked by the baffle (6) body because of size mismatch. The baffle (6) can be replaced according to different specifications and models of controlled oral liquid bottles. An interceptor plate (7) is slidably connected to the guide rod (4). The interceptor plate (7) can pass through the vertical groove provided on the oral liquid bottle testing machine (1) to intercept the subsequent movement of controlled oral liquid bottles. The interceptor plate (7) is fixedly connected to the blocking frame (5). The left side of the oral liquid bottle testing machine (1) is provided with a pushing mechanism for pushing the controlled oral liquid bottles of different specifications and models out of the detection.

2. The sorting and feeding mechanism for a controlled oral liquid bottle testing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism includes a vision sensor (8). The vision sensor (8) is installed on the left side of the oral liquid bottle inspection machine (1). A connecting plate (9) is fixedly connected inside the left side of the oral liquid bottle inspection machine (1). An electric push rod (10) is fixedly connected to the left side of the connecting plate (9). A controller is provided on the electric push rod (10). The controller is electrically connected to the cylinder (3) and the vision sensor (8). A push plate (11) is fixedly connected to the telescopic rod of the electric push rod (10). The push plate (11) can pass through the vertical groove to push the controlled oral liquid bottles of different specifications and models to move. A collection box (12) for collecting controlled oral liquid bottles of different specifications after sorting is placed on the left side of the oral liquid bottle inspection machine (1). The collection box (12) is located below the vertical groove provided by the oral liquid bottle inspection machine (1).

3. The sorting and feeding mechanism for a controlled oral liquid bottle testing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a rubber pad (13), which is fixedly connected inside the collection box (12).

4. The sorting and feeding mechanism for a controlled oral liquid bottle testing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a guardrail (14), which is fixedly connected to the oral liquid bottle testing machine (1).

5. The sorting and feeding mechanism for a controlled oral liquid bottle testing device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a protective pad (15), which is fixedly connected to the bottle-dispensing plate in the middle of the oral liquid bottle testing machine (1).

6. The sorting and feeding mechanism for a controlled oral liquid bottle testing device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a handle (16), which is fixedly connected to the top of the baffle plate (6).

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