Reflux devices, reflux return devices, and reflux return systems

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of pharmaceutical container packaging, and specifically discloses a detachment device. The detachment device (1) includes: a magnetic drive mechanism (11) having a horizontally arranged annular magnetic drive rail (111) and a plurality of carrier mechanisms (112) that move horizontally along the outer edge of the annular magnetic drive rail (111) by magnetic force, the carrier mechanisms (112) being used to hold and transport containers (2); a transport device (12) for transporting the containers (2) from the nest box (3) to the carrier mechanisms (112); and a conveying mechanism (13) for conveying the containers (2) downstream from the magnetic drive mechanism (11). Furthermore, a corresponding retrieval device and a corresponding detachment and retrieval system are also disclosed. According to certain exemplary embodiments, high-speed detachment and retrieval can be achieved, and the structure is compact, the layout is reasonable, and the integrated control logic ensures high-speed and accurate container handling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pharmaceutical container packaging, specifically to a hull-off device, a corresponding hull-back device, and a corresponding hull-off and hull-back system. Background Technology

[0002] In the pharmaceutical container packaging industry, clamping devices are typically used to hold containers, especially in rows, and place them into or remove them from nesting trays; these are respectively called rehoming and detaching. The detaching device conveys the containers downstream to a light inspection device for testing. Containers that pass the inspection are then returned to the nesting tray via a rehoming device.

[0003] In reality, the detachment and re-detachment devices have problems such as complex structure, unreasonable layout, and inability to meet the needs of high-speed detachment and re-detachment. There are also some problems with their connection with the light inspection device.

[0004] Therefore, corresponding improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome at least one of the above-mentioned disadvantages and / or other possible disadvantages in the prior art that may not be mentioned herein, the object of this invention is to provide an improved hull-off device, a corresponding hull-back device, and a corresponding hull-off and hull-back system.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a nest-removal device is provided, the nest-removal device comprising: a magnetic drive mechanism having a horizontally arranged annular magnetic drive rail and a plurality of carrier mechanisms that move horizontally along the outer edge of the annular magnetic drive rail by magnetic force, the carrier mechanisms being used to hold and transport containers; a transport device for transporting the containers from the nest box to the carrier mechanisms; and a conveying mechanism for conveying the containers downstream from the magnetic drive mechanism.

[0007] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the conveying mechanism includes a screw conveying mechanism.

[0008] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the screw conveying mechanism includes a first screw for driving the container and a second screw arranged parallel to and opposite to the first screw.

[0009] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first screw and the second screw are arranged horizontally.

[0010] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first screw and the second screw are driven separately by corresponding first driving mechanism and second driving mechanism.

[0011] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the screw conveying mechanism is configured to allow adjustment of the distance between the first screw and the second screw to accommodate containers of different sizes.

[0012] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the opposing ends of the first screw and the second screw are configured to allow the container to be turned between the first screw and the second screw.

[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first screw and the second screw have different axial lengths.

[0014] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the ends of the first screw and the second screw, which are arranged facing each other, are axially aligned upwards.

[0015] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first drive mechanism includes a first motor and a first transmission device that is transmissionally connected between the first motor and the first screw.

[0016] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second drive mechanism includes a second motor and a second transmission device that is transmissionally connected between the second motor and the second screw.

[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first transmission device is configured to allow adjustment of the distance between the first screw and the second screw to adapt to containers of different sizes.

[0018] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second transmission device is configured to allow adjustment of the distance between the first screw and the second screw to adapt to containers of different sizes.

[0019] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first transmission device includes a first belt drive device.

[0020] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second transmission device includes a second belt drive device.

[0021] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first belt drive device includes a first two-section belt drive device, the first two-section belt drive device having a first belt drive mechanism and a second belt drive mechanism connected in series in the transmission path, wherein the first belt drive mechanism is coupled to the first motor drive, and the second belt drive mechanism is coupled to the first screw drive.

[0022] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second belt drive device includes a second two-section belt drive device, the second two-section belt drive device having a third belt drive mechanism and a fourth belt drive mechanism connected in series in the transmission path, wherein the third belt drive mechanism is coupled to the second motor drive, and the fourth belt drive mechanism is coupled to the second screw drive.

[0023] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device further includes a conveying star wheel disposed at the end of the conveying mechanism away from the magnetic drive mechanism.

[0024] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the handling device includes a parallel robot and a flexible gripper mounted on the parallel robot.

[0025] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device further includes a platform on which a closed working area is formed, and at least the magnetic drive mechanism, the conveying device and the transmission mechanism are arranged in the working area, and the working area is bounded by a top frame.

[0026] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device further includes a control display terminal.

[0027] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device is configured as a functionally independent modular structure.

[0028] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the control display terminal is suspended from the top frame.

[0029] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device further includes a nest box conveying mechanism for conveying nest boxes, at least a portion of which is integrated into the top frame.

[0030] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the control display terminal is disposed at the corner of the top frame.

[0031] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a homing device is provided, the homing device comprising: a magnetic drive mechanism having a horizontally arranged annular magnetic drive rail and a plurality of carrier mechanisms that move horizontally along the outer edge of the annular magnetic drive rail by magnetic force, the carrier mechanisms being used to hold and transport a container; a transport device for transporting the container from the carrier mechanisms to a homing box; and a conveying mechanism for conveying the container toward the magnetic drive mechanism.

[0032] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the homing device is configured to be the same as the detachment device according to any of the above embodiments.

[0033] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the homing device is configured to fill empty spaces by operating the conveying mechanism.

[0034] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a detachment and relocation system is provided, the detachment and relocation system comprising a detachment device and a relocation device, wherein the detachment device is a detachment device according to any of the above embodiments; and / or the relocation device is a relocation device according to any of the above embodiments.

[0035] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment and re-homing system includes a light inspection device for detecting containers located between the detachment device and the re-homing device.

[0036] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device and the re-homing device are arranged functionally independently.

[0037] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device, the re-entry device, and the light inspection device are assembled by a modular assembly method.

[0038] According to certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention, high-speed detachment and retrieval from the hive can be achieved, and the structure is compact, the layout is reasonable, and the integrated control logic ensures high-speed and accurate container retrieval and placement. Attached Figure Description

[0039] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and exemplary embodiments, which will provide a better understanding of the principles, features, and advantages of the present invention. The drawings include:

[0040] Figure 1 A top view of a detachment device for a drug container according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the top frame is omitted.

[0041] Figure 2 A partial perspective view of a detachment device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0042] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 A top view of the detachment device shown.

[0043] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0044] Figure 5 A perspective view of a detachment device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0045] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial technical effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and several exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0046] Before proceeding with the description, it should be noted that due to viewing angles and space limitations for labeling in the drawings, or for the sake of brevity, some labeling elements are not shown in all views. Therefore, when referring to the description, multiple views may be consulted simultaneously for better understanding. However, this does not mean that all technical features must appear in all embodiments. Rather, whether a technical feature can be changed or substituted, and whether it is necessary, should be limited to the feasibility of implementing the technical solution.

[0047] Figure 1 A top view of a detachment device for a drug container according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the top frame is omitted.

[0048] Figure 2 A partial perspective view of a detachment device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0049] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 A top view of the detachment device shown.

[0050] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0051] Figure 5 A perspective view of a detachment device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0052] According to one aspect of the present invention, a nest-removing device is provided, the nest-removing device 1 comprising: a magnetic drive mechanism 11 having a horizontally arranged annular magnetic drive rail 111 and a plurality of carrier mechanisms 112 that move horizontally along the outer edge of the annular magnetic drive rail 111 by magnetic force, the carrier mechanisms 112 for holding and carrying a plurality of containers 2; a transport device 12 for transporting the containers 2 from the nest box 3 to the carrier mechanisms 112; and a conveying mechanism 13 for conveying the containers 2 downstream from the magnetic drive mechanism 11.

[0053] After passing through the detachment device 1, containers 2 are removed from the nesting board in the nest box 3 and transported downstream in rows. Downstream, containers 2 can be inspected, for example, using a light inspection device to identify those that fail the inspection. Containers 2 that pass the inspection are then returned to the nesting board in the nest box 3 via the re-nesting device (described below).

[0054] According to this invention, the annular magnetic drive rail 111 is arranged horizontally, which means that the carrier mechanism 112 moves on a horizontal plane. This provides flexibility in the configuration of the entire detachment device and also makes high-speed detachment possible.

[0055] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the conveying mechanism 13 includes a screw conveying mechanism 131. Using the screw conveying mechanism 131, containers 2 can be conveyed downstream without contact.

[0056] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the screw conveying mechanism 131 includes a first screw 1311 for driving the container 2 and a second screw 1312 arranged parallel to and opposite to the first screw 1311. For the detachment device 1, the container 2 is conveyed from the first screw 1311 to the second screw 1312, and then the container 2 is transferred to the second screw 1312 for continued downstream conveying.

[0057] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first screw 1311 and the second screw 1312 are arranged horizontally.

[0058] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first screw 1311 and the second screw 1312 are driven separately by corresponding first and second driving mechanisms. The first and second driving mechanisms can be arranged below the first screw 1311 and the second screw 1312 respectively.

[0059] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the screw conveying mechanism 131 is configured to allow adjustment of the distance between the first screw 1311 and the second screw 1312 to adapt to containers 2 of different specifications (different sizes).

[0060] like Figure 4 As shown, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the ends 1313 of the first screw 1311 and the second screw 1312 arranged facing each other are configured to allow the container 2 to be turned between the first screw 1311 and the second screw 1312.

[0061] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first screw 1311 and the second screw 1312 have different axial lengths. For example, as Figure 4 As shown, the axial length of the first screw 1311 is greater than the axial length of the second screw 1312.

[0062] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the ends 1313 of the first screw 1311 and the second screw 1312, which are arranged facing each other, are axially aligned. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that "alignment" cannot be simply understood as alignment in a strict sense; it can also include a slight axial gap or axial overlap. Therefore, "alignment" means that the gap or overlap between them is negligible relative to their axial length.

[0063] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first drive mechanism includes a first motor and a first transmission device that is transmissionally connected between the first motor and the first screw 1311.

[0064] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second drive mechanism includes a second motor and a second transmission device that is transmissionally connected between the second motor and the second screw 1312.

[0065] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first transmission device is configured to allow adjustment of the distance between the first screw 1311 and the second screw 1312 to adapt to containers 2 of different sizes. Similarly, the second transmission device may also be configured to allow adjustment of the distance between the first screw 1311 and the second screw 1312 to adapt to containers 2 of different sizes.

[0066] In this case, the distance between the first screw 1311 and the second screw 1312 is adjusted by a first transmission device and / or a second transmission device. In this case, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first transmission device includes a first belt drive. Similarly, the second transmission device includes a second belt drive.

[0067] Furthermore, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first belt drive device includes a first two-stage belt drive device. The first two-stage belt drive device has a first belt drive mechanism and a second belt drive mechanism connected in series in the transmission path. The first belt drive mechanism is coupled to a first motor, and the second belt drive mechanism is coupled to a first screw 1311. The two-stage belt drive device allows the first screw 1311 and / or the second screw 1312 to generate a certain amount of lateral oscillation, thereby facilitating the adjustment of the distance between the first screw 1311 and the second screw 1312.

[0068] Similarly, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second belt drive device includes a second two-section belt drive device, the second two-section belt drive device having a third belt drive mechanism and a fourth belt drive mechanism connected in series in the transmission path, wherein the third belt drive mechanism is driven coupled to the second motor, and the fourth belt drive mechanism is driven coupled to the second screw 1312.

[0069] like Figure 4 As shown, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device 1 further includes a conveying star wheel 14 disposed at the end of the conveying mechanism 13 away from the magnetic drive mechanism 11.

[0070] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the handling device 12 includes a parallel robot and a flexible gripper mounted on the parallel robot.

[0071] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device further includes a platform 15 on which a closed working area is formed, and at least a magnetic drive mechanism 11, a conveying device 12 and a transmission mechanism 13 (and other possible structures) are arranged in the working area, which is bounded above by a top frame 16.

[0072] In order to control the operation of the detachment device, such as Figure 5 As shown, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device further includes a control display terminal 17. The control display terminal 17 may be a touch screen display.

[0073] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device is configured as a functionally independent modular structure.

[0074] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the control display terminal 17 is suspended from the top frame 16.

[0075] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device may further include a nest box conveying mechanism 18 for conveying the nest box 3, at least a portion of which is integrated into the top frame 16. Therefore, the top frame 16 not only serves as a enclosure but also integrates numerous functional components, such as the cable for controlling the display terminal 17, which is led out from the top frame 16.

[0076] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the control display terminal 17 is located at the corner of the top frame 16. In particular, it is positioned at a height that is convenient for user operation.

[0077] As described above, the container 2, after inspection and deemed to have no problems, must be returned to the nest board in the nest box 3 via a rehoming device. To this end, according to another aspect of the present invention, a rehoming device is provided, comprising: a magnetic drive mechanism 11 having a horizontally arranged annular magnetic drive rail 111 and a plurality of carrier mechanisms 112 that move horizontally along the outer edge of the annular magnetic drive rail 111 by magnetic force, the carrier mechanisms 112 for holding and transporting the container 2; a transport device 12 for moving the container 2 from the carrier mechanisms 112 to the nest box 3; and a conveying mechanism 13 for conveying the container 2 toward the magnetic drive mechanism 11.

[0078] In fact, the homing device can be the same as the detaching device, except that the direction of travel of container 2 is exactly the opposite. Of course, the working state of the conveying device 12 is also exactly the opposite.

[0079] After inspection by the light inspection device, some containers 2 may be defective and need to be discarded. Therefore, during the homing process, these empty spaces need to be filled. Accordingly, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the homing device is configured to fill empty spaces by operating the conveying mechanism 13.

[0080] This utility model also discloses a nest-returning system, which includes a nest-removing device and a nest-returning device, wherein the nest-removing device can be a nest-removing device according to any of the above embodiments; and / or the nest-returning device can be a nest-returning device according to any of the above embodiments.

[0081] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment and re-housing system includes a light inspection device for detecting the container 2 located between the detachment device and the re-housing device.

[0082] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device and the re-detachment device are arranged functionally independently.

[0083] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the detachment device, the re-entry device, and the light inspection device are assembled by a modular assembly method.

[0084] Although specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail herein, they are given for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Various substitutions, alterations, and modifications may be conceived without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A nest-breaking device, characterized in that, The detachment device (1) includes: A magnetic drive mechanism (11) has an annular magnetic drive rail (111) arranged in a horizontal state and a plurality of carrier mechanisms (112) that move horizontally along the outer edge of the annular magnetic drive rail (111) by magnetic force, the carrier mechanisms (112) being used to hold and transport the container (2). A conveying device (12) for moving the container (2) from the nest box (3) to the carrier mechanism (112); and A conveying mechanism (13) for conveying the container (2) downstream from the magnetic drive mechanism (11).

2. The detachment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism (13) includes a screw conveying mechanism (131).

3. The detachment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The screw conveying mechanism (131) includes a first screw (1311) for driving the container (2) and a second screw (1312) arranged parallel to and opposite to the first screw (1311).

4. The detachment device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first screw (1311) and the second screw (1312) are arranged horizontally; and / or The first screw (1311) and the second screw (1312) are driven individually by corresponding first and second drive mechanisms, respectively; and / or The screw conveyor mechanism (131) is configured to allow adjustment of the distance between the first screw (1311) and the second screw (1312) to accommodate containers (2) of different sizes; and / or The opposing ends (1313) of the first screw (1311) and the second screw (1312) are configured to allow the container (2) to rotate between the first screw (1311) and the second screw (1312); and / or The first screw (1311) and the second screw (1312) have different axial lengths.

5. The detachment device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ends (1313) of the first screw (1311) and the second screw (1312) arranged facing each other are axially aligned upwards; and / or The first drive mechanism includes a first motor and a first transmission device that is drively connected between the first motor and the first screw (1311); and / or The second drive mechanism includes a second motor and a second transmission device that is connected between the second motor and the second screw (1312).

6. The detachment device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first transmission device is configured to allow adjustment of the distance between the first screw (1311) and the second screw (1312) to accommodate containers (2) of different sizes; and / or The second transmission device is configured to allow adjustment of the distance between the first screw (1311) and the second screw (1312) to accommodate containers (2) of different sizes; and / or The first transmission device includes a first belt drive; and / or The second transmission device includes a second belt drive.

7. The detachment device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first belt drive device includes a first two-stage belt drive device, which has a first belt drive mechanism and a second belt drive mechanism connected in series in the transmission path, wherein the first belt drive mechanism is driven coupled to the first motor, and the second belt drive mechanism is driven coupled to the first screw (1311); and / or The second belt drive device includes a second two-section belt drive device. The second two-section belt drive device has a third belt drive mechanism and a fourth belt drive mechanism connected in series in the transmission path. The third belt drive mechanism is driven coupled to the second motor, and the fourth belt drive mechanism is driven coupled to the second screw (1312).

8. The detachment device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The detachment device (1) further includes a conveying star wheel (14) disposed at one end of the conveying mechanism (13) away from the magnetic drive mechanism (11); and / or The handling device (12) includes a parallel robot and a flexible gripper mounted on the parallel robot; and / or The detachment device further includes a platform (15) on which a closed working area is formed, wherein at least the magnetic drive mechanism (11), the conveying device (12), and the transmission mechanism (13) are arranged within the working area, and the working area is bounded above by a top frame (16); and / or The detachment device also includes a control display terminal (17); and / or The detachment device is configured as a modular structure with independent functions.

9. The detachment device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The control display terminal (17) is suspended from the top frame (16); and / or The detachment device also includes a nest box conveying mechanism (18) for conveying the nest box (3), at least a portion of which is integrated into the top frame (16).

10. The nest-removal device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The control display terminal (17) is located at the corner of the top frame (16).

11. A homing device, characterized in that, The homing device includes: A magnetic drive mechanism (11) has an annular magnetic drive rail (111) arranged in a horizontal state and a plurality of carrier mechanisms (112) that move horizontally along the outer edge of the annular magnetic drive rail (111) by magnetic force, the carrier mechanisms (112) being used to hold and transport the container (2). A conveying device (12) for moving the container (2) from the carrier mechanism (112) to the nest box (3); and A conveying mechanism (13) for conveying the container (2) toward the magnetic drive mechanism (11).

12. The homing device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The homing device is configured to be the same as the detachment device (1) according to any one of claims 2-10; and / or The homing device is configured to fill vacancies by operating the conveying mechanism (13).

13. A homing and homing system, characterized in that, The detachment and re-homing system includes a detachment device and a re-homing device, wherein... The nest-removing device is the nest-removing device according to any one of claims 1-10; and / or The homing device is the homing device according to claim 11 or 12.

14. The homing and re-homing system according to claim 13, characterized in that, The detachment and re-homing system includes a light inspection device for detecting the container (2) located between the detachment device and the re-homing device; and / or The detachment device and the re-homing device are arranged independently of each other in function.

15. The homing and rehoming system according to claim 14, characterized in that, The detachment device, the re-entry device, and the light inspection device are assembled using a modular assembly method.

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