Automated ampoule cutter

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automated ampoule cutter, including a frame, a storage compartment mounted on the frame, a first driver fixedly connected to the frame, and an actuator mounted on the first driver. The storage compartment has several mounting slots for installing ampoules, the mounting slots being arranged along the length of the storage compartment. The first driver drives the actuator to reciprocate along the length of the storage compartment. The actuator includes a spinning assembly and a ring-cutting blade. The spinning assembly rotates and can press the ampoules, causing them to rotate. The ring-cutting blade abuts against the ampoule and is positioned at the neck of the ampoule. The ampoules are installed in the mounting slots of the storage compartment, arranged neatly and corresponding to the actuator. The spinning assembly can press the ampoules and cause them to rotate, and the ring-cutting blade can cut the neck of the ampoule, achieving complete automation, improving work efficiency, and eliminating the need for human intervention.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ampoule cutting, specifically to an automated ampoule cutter. Background Technology

[0002] In the medical field, ampoules are commonly used to hold medications and are indispensable containers in clinical treatment. In environments where large quantities of ampoules are needed, such as hospital pharmacies and injection rooms, medical staff frequently need to cut ampoules to obtain the medication. This is usually done manually, placing individual ampoules on a cutting tool. This method has several drawbacks. Firstly, manually placing ampoules is inefficient and cannot meet the demands of large-scale cutting. Secondly, improper handling can cause ampoules to break, posing a safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automated ampoule cutter that can replace manual labor and still achieve supply in environments where a large number of ampoules need to be opened.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automated ampoule cutter, comprising a frame, a storage compartment mounted on the frame, a first driver fixedly connected to the frame, and an actuator mounted on the first driver; the storage compartment is provided with a plurality of mounting slots for ampoule installation, the mounting slots being arranged along the length direction of the storage compartment; the first driver drives the actuator to reciprocate along the length direction of the storage compartment; the actuator includes a spinning assembly and a ring-cutting blade; the spinning assembly rotates and can press the ampoule, causing the ampoule to rotate; the ring-cutting blade abuts against the ampoule and is positioned at the neck of the ampoule.

[0005] As a further improvement of this utility model, the spinning assembly includes a second driver disposed on the first driver and a rotating wheel disposed on the second driver; the second driver drives the rotating wheel to rotate and abut against and press against the ampoule, and the rotating wheel can drive the ampoule to rotate.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, a rubber sleeve is fitted on the edge of the rotating wheel and the rubber sleeve abuts against the body of the ampoule.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the actuator further includes a cover opening assembly, which includes a third driver mounted on the first driver and a cover opening wheel eccentrically disposed on the output shaft of the third driver; the third driver drives the cover opening wheel to move and the cover opening wheel can push and break the bottleneck.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the storage compartment is detachably connected to the frame, and the frame is provided with a groove for installing the storage compartment.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, a pair of locking members are provided on both sides of the corresponding storage compartment on the frame, and the pair of locking members can lock the storage compartment; a limiting protrusion is also provided on the groove, and the limiting protrusion can limit the storage compartment; the storage compartment is placed in the groove and abuts against the limiting protrusion, and then the locking members are used to lock the storage compartment on the frame.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the frame is provided with a storage compartment, which is located below the storage compartment and is used to receive the broken bottleneck.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that the ampoules are installed in the mounting slot of the storage compartment, arranged neatly and corresponding to the actuator. The spinning assembly can press the ampoules tightly and drive them to rotate. The ring-cutting blade can cut the neck of the ampoule, achieving full automation, improving work efficiency, and eliminating the need for human intervention. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is a side view of the actuator in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the groove in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0015] Reference numerals: 1. Frame; 2. Storage compartment; 3. First drive; 4. Mounting slot; 5. Ring cutting blade; 6. Second drive; 7. Rotary wheel; 8. Rubber sleeve; 9. Third drive; 10. Opening wheel; 11. Groove; 12. Locking element; 13. Limiting protrusion; 14. Storage compartment; 15. Sliding seat; 16. Slide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Reference Figure 1-3As shown, an automated ampoule cutter includes a frame 1, a storage compartment 2 mounted on the frame 1, a first driver 3 fixedly connected to the frame 1, and an actuator mounted on the first driver 3. The storage compartment 2 is provided with a plurality of mounting slots 4 for mounting ampoules, and the mounting slots 4 are arranged along the length direction of the storage compartment 2. The first driver 3 drives the actuator to reciprocate along the length direction of the storage compartment 2. The actuator includes a spinning assembly and a ring-cutting blade 5. The spinning assembly rotates and can press the ampoule, causing the ampoule to rotate. The ring-cutting blade 5 abuts against the ampoule and is located at the neck of the ampoule.

[0018] In this embodiment, the first driver 3 is a motor, and a lead screw is provided on the output shaft of the motor. A slide rail 16 is also provided on the frame 1. A sliding seat 15 is slidably connected to the lead screw and the slide rail 16. The actuator is mounted on the sliding seat 15. When the motor is working, it drives the lead screw to rotate. The rotation of the lead screw can drive the sliding seat 15 to slide on the slide rail 16. The sliding of the sliding seat 15 drives the actuator to move. The stroke of the lead screw and the slide rail 16 is adapted to the length of the storage compartment 2, which can satisfy the reciprocating movement of the actuator along the length direction of the storage compartment 2. The actuator includes a spinning mechanism. The assembly and the ring-cutting blade 5 are located at the body of the ampoule and press against it. The ring-cutting blade 5 is located at the neck of the ampoule. When the ampoule is placed in the mounting slot 4, the spinning assembly presses against the body of the ampoule and rotates, causing the ampoule to rotate within the storage compartment 2. The ring-cutting blade is located at the neck of the ampoule to cut it. The actuator moves back and forth along the length of the storage compartment 2, which can cut several ampoules on the storage compartment 2. This can replace manual labor and improve work efficiency, and can also meet the supply when the demand is large.

[0019] Preferably, the spinning assembly includes a second driver 6 disposed on the first driver 3 and a rotating wheel 7 disposed on the second driver 6; the second driver 6 drives the rotating wheel 7 to rotate and abut against and press against the ampoule, and the rotating wheel 7 can drive the ampoule to rotate.

[0020] In this embodiment, the second driver 6 can drive the rotating wheel 7 to rotate, so that the rotating wheel 7 can fit more closely to the body of the ampoule without damaging the body. Moreover, the arc-shaped edge of the rotating wheel 7 rotates more smoothly with the edge of the ampoule, which can improve the efficiency of cutting the ampoule.

[0021] Preferably, a rubber sleeve 8 is fitted onto the edge of the rotating wheel 7 and the rubber sleeve 8 abuts against the body of the ampoule.

[0022] In this embodiment, the ampoule is made of glass and is fragile. The direct contact between the rotating wheel 7 and the ampoule during high-speed rotation may cause the ampoule to break or be damaged, posing a safety risk. Therefore, a rubber sleeve 8 is fitted onto the edge of the rotating wheel 7, and the position of the rubber sleeve 8 corresponds to the body of the ampoule. The rubber sleeve 8 can protect the surface of the ampoule from scratches, and its deformation effect can buffer and reduce shock, thereby reducing the risk of the ampoule breaking.

[0023] Furthermore, the actuator also includes a cover-opening assembly, which includes a third driver 9 mounted on the first driver 3 and a cover-opening wheel 10 eccentrically mounted on the output shaft of the third driver 9; the third driver 9 drives the cover-opening wheel 10 to move and the cover-opening wheel 10 can push and break the bottleneck.

[0024] In this embodiment, an opening assembly is added to open the ampoule after the ring-cutting blade 5 cuts it. When the third driver 9 is active, it drives the opening wheel 10 to rotate. The opening wheel 10 is eccentrically set, and the bottleneck of the ampoule is set on the rotation path of the opening wheel 10. The rotation of the opening wheel 10 pushes and breaks the bottleneck after it has been cut by the ring-cutting blade 5, achieving full automation without manual intervention. Moreover, manual operation may cause glass shards to fly, and the opening assembly can reduce safety hazards.

[0025] Preferably, the storage compartment 2 is detachably connected to the frame 1, and the frame 1 is provided with a groove 11 for installing the storage compartment 2.

[0026] In this embodiment, multiple storage compartments 2 can be configured to be used with the machine and can be rotated. If the ampoules in one storage compartment 2 are opened, the entire storage compartment 2 can be removed and replaced with another matching storage compartment 2, which can improve work efficiency.

[0027] Furthermore, a pair of locking elements 12 are provided on both sides of the storage compartment 2 on the frame 1, which can lock the storage compartment 2; a limiting protrusion 13 is also provided on the groove 11, which can limit the storage compartment 2; the storage compartment 2 is placed in the groove 11 and abuts against the limiting protrusion 13, and then the locking elements 12 are used to lock the storage compartment 2 on the frame 1.

[0028] In this embodiment, the locking member 12 can lock the storage compartment 2, improving the stability of the storage compartment 2 in the groove 11. This is because the force generated by the rotating wheel 7 at high speed may push the storage compartment 2 out of the groove 11, causing the storage compartment 2 to overturn. Therefore, it is necessary to lock the storage compartment 2. There are also protrusions on both sides of the storage compartment 2 that can cooperate with the limiting protrusions 13. The limiting protrusions 13 can limit and position the storage compartment 2, making the storage compartment 2 more accurate and stable when installed.

[0029] Preferably, the frame 1 is provided with a storage compartment 14, which is located below the storage compartment 2 and is used to receive the broken bottleneck.

[0030] In this embodiment, the storage compartment 14 can collect the broken bottle necks, centrally process the bottle necks to improve work efficiency, and can also be equipped with a buffer pad inside the storage compartment 14 to prevent the bottle necks from falling into the storage compartment 14 and breaking, causing glass shards to fly around and creating safety hazards.

[0031] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated ampoule cutter, characterized in that, The device includes a frame, a storage compartment mounted on the frame, a first drive fixedly connected to the frame, and an actuator mounted on the first drive. The storage compartment has several mounting slots for installing ampoules, which are arranged along the length of the storage compartment. The first drive drives the actuator to reciprocate along the length of the storage compartment. The actuator includes a spinning assembly and a ring-cutting blade. The spinning assembly rotates and can press the ampoule, causing the ampoule to rotate. The ring-cutting blade abuts against the ampoule and is located at the neck of the ampoule.

2. The automated ampoule cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spinning assembly includes a second driver mounted on a first driver and a rotating wheel mounted on the second driver; the second driver drives the rotating wheel to rotate and abut against and press against the ampoule, and the rotating wheel can drive the ampoule to rotate.

3. The automated ampoule cutter according to claim 2, characterized in that, A rubber sleeve is fitted onto the edge of the rotating wheel, and the rubber sleeve abuts against the body of the ampoule.

4. The automated ampoule cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The actuator further includes a cover opening assembly, which includes a third driver mounted on the first driver and a cover opening wheel eccentrically disposed on the output shaft of the third driver; The third drive mechanism drives the cover-opening wheel, which can push and break the bottleneck.

5. The automated ampoule cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage compartment is detachably connected to the frame, and the frame is provided with a groove for installing the storage compartment.

6. The automated ampoule cutter according to claim 5, characterized in that, The frame is provided with pairs of locking parts on both sides corresponding to the storage compartment, which can lock the storage compartment; the groove is also provided with a limiting protrusion, which can limit the storage compartment; the storage compartment is placed in the groove and abuts against the limiting protrusion, and then the locking parts are used to lock the storage compartment to the frame.

7. The automated ampoule cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame is equipped with a storage compartment located below the storage compartment, which is used to receive broken bottlenecks.

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