Capsule filling plate

Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of capsule filling equipment, and discloses a capsule filling plate, including a base, a body plate fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base, an intermediate plate provided on the upper surface of the body plate, a cap plate provided on the upper surface of the intermediate plate, an arranging plate provided on the upper surface of the cap plate, a fixing component provided on the side wall of the arranging plate, and an adjusting component provided inside the body plate; the fixing component includes a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft inside the arranging plate, a baffle fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft, a sliding plate slidably connected inside the baffle, a limit strip fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding plate, and a pull handle fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding plate. In this utility model, by moving the pull handle, the sliding plate is moved and disengaged from the interior of the arranging plate, thus losing its fixing effect, and the baffle can be opened, making it easier to pour out excess capsules, reducing the contamination of capsules by hand contact, and improving the hygiene of the capsules through the above structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of capsule filling equipment technology, and in particular to a capsule filling plate. Background Technology

[0002] In the pharmaceutical industry and related fields, capsule filling is a crucial step in the drug production process. As the core tool for accomplishing this task, the performance of capsule filling plates directly affects production efficiency and drug quality. Whether it's a pharmaceutical company engaged in mass production or a laboratory focused on research, there is an urgent need for efficient, hygienic, and easy-to-use capsule filling plates to ensure the quality and safety of capsule products.

[0003] Existing capsule filling plates employ diverse mechanical structures and technological principles. A common approach involves using positioning grooves and molds to precisely place capsules in predetermined positions, followed by the precise filling of medication into the capsules using gravity or pressure-driven filling tools. Other filling plates utilize vibratory feeders to arrange capsules in an orderly fashion at the filling station, achieving automated filling.

[0004] Existing capsule filling plates use a notch design, which means that when shaking the plate, the notch must be plugged by hand to prevent the capsule cap from falling off, which can easily lead to contact with the capsule cap and contamination. Therefore, a new capsule filling plate is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a capsule filling plate, which aims to improve the problem of the notch design used in the prior art, which requires the notch to be blocked by hand to prevent the capsule cap from falling off when the plate is shaken, thus easily touching the capsule cap and causing contamination.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A capsule filling plate includes a base, a body plate fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base, an intermediate plate disposed on the upper surface of the body plate, a cap plate disposed on the upper surface of the intermediate plate, an arrangement plate disposed on the upper surface of the cap plate, a fixing component disposed on the side wall of the arrangement plate, and an adjustment component disposed inside the body plate.

[0008] The fixing assembly includes a rotating shaft whose sidewall is rotatably connected to the inside of the arranging plate. A baffle is fixedly connected to the sidewall of the rotating shaft. A sliding plate is slidably connected inside the baffle. A limit strip is fixedly connected to the sidewall of the sliding plate. A pull handle is fixedly connected to the sidewall of the sliding plate. A first spring is provided inside the baffle. One end of the first spring is fixedly connected to the inside of the baffle. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the other end of the first spring. The sidewall of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the sidewall of the sliding plate.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The adjustment assembly includes an elastic sheet, the sidewall of which is slidably connected inside the body plate;

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The arrangement plate has a slot inside, the side wall of the sliding plate is slidably connected to the slot, and the side wall of the limiting strip is slidably connected to the slot.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The side wall of the limiting strip is slidably connected to the inside of the baffle, and the side wall of the pulling handle is slidably connected to the inside of the baffle;

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] A connecting block is fixedly connected inside the body plate, and a fixing ring is fixedly connected to one side wall of the connecting block;

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] A second spring is provided on one side wall of the fixed ring. One end of the second spring is fixedly connected to one side wall of the fixed ring, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the second fixed ring.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The two side walls of the fixed ring are fixedly connected to the two connecting blocks, and the side walls of the two connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the side walls of the elastic sheet;

[0021] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0022] A cushioning pad, made of silicone, is fixedly connected to the side wall of the elastic sheet to protect the capsule and prevent damage.

[0023] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. In this utility model, by moving the lever, the sliding plate is moved and disengaged from the inside of the arrangement plate, thus losing its fixing effect. This allows the baffle to be opened, making it easier to pour out excess capsules and reducing the contamination of capsules by hand contact. This solves the problem that some capsule filling plates use a notch design, which requires the notch to be blocked by hand when shaking the arrangement plate to prevent the capsule cap from falling off, thus easily touching the capsule cap and causing contamination. The above structure improves the hygiene of the capsules.

[0025] 2. In this utility model, by placing the capsule cap inside the body plate so that it fits against the buffer pad, and by applying a downward pushing force to allow the elastic sheet to slide and compress the second spring, the elastic sheet fixes the capsule cap, thereby achieving the ability to fix capsule caps of different sizes according to the size of the capsule cap. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a capsule filling plate proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the capsule filling plate proposed in this utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the arrangement plate of a capsule filling plate proposed in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the body plate of a capsule filling plate proposed in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an elastic sheet for a capsule filling plate proposed in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0032] Legend:

[0033] 1. Base; 2. Body plate; 3. Middle plate; 4. Cap plate; 5. Arrangement plate; 6. Slot; 7. Rotating shaft; 8. Baffle; 9. Sliding plate; 10. Limiting strip; 11. Pull handle; 12. Connecting plate; 13. First spring; 14. Connecting block one; 15. Fixing ring one; 16. Second spring; 17. Fixing ring two; 18. Connecting block two; 19. Elastic sheet; 20. Buffer pad. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6This utility model provides an embodiment of a capsule filling plate, including a base 1, which supports the entire capsule filling plate and provides a stable foundation for other components. A body plate 2 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 1. The body plate 2 mainly supports the capsule body and has multiple grooves on its surface for placing the capsule body. An intermediate plate 3 is provided on the upper surface of the body plate 2, which plays a transition and positioning role during the capsule filling process. A cap plate 4 is provided on the upper surface of the intermediate plate 3, which is used to place the capsule caps. Its surface also has grooves that fit the capsule caps, so that the capsule caps can be neatly arranged. An arrangement plate 5 is provided on the upper surface of the cap plate 4, which is used to initially arrange and organize the capsule caps, so that the capsule caps can enter the cap plate 4 in the correct direction and position. A fixing component is provided on the side wall of the arrangement plate 5. The fixing component includes a rotating shaft 7, which is rotatably connected to the inside of the arrangement plate 5. The rotating shaft 7 serves as the axis for the rotation of a baffle 8, allowing the baffle 8 to rotate around it, thereby realizing the opening and closing control of the opening of the arrangement plate 5. A baffle 8 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft 7. A sliding plate 9 is slidably connected inside the baffle 8. The sliding plate 9 can slide inside the baffle 8, and the baffle 8 can be fixed or released by sliding. A limit strip 10 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding plate 9. The function of the limit strip 10 is to limit the sliding range of the sliding plate 9 inside the baffle 8. A pull handle 11 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding plate 9. The pull handle 11 is convenient for the operator to operate by hand. A first spring 13 is set inside the baffle 8. One end of the first spring 13 is fixedly connected to the inside of the baffle 8. The other end of the first spring 13 is fixedly connected to a connecting plate 12. The side wall of the connecting plate 12 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding plate 9. A slot 6 is opened inside the arranging plate 5. The side wall of the sliding plate 9 is slidably connected to the slot 6. The slot 6 is used to fix the sliding plate 9. The side wall of the limit strip 10 is slidably connected to the slot 6 to further ensure the stability of the sliding plate 9 sliding in the slot 6. The side wall of the limit strip 10 is slidably connected to the baffle 8 to ensure that it can effectively limit the sliding of the sliding plate 9. The pull handle 11 is slidably connected to the inside of the baffle 8, allowing operators to easily operate the pull handle 11 from the baffle 8 and effectively control the fixed components. The body plate 2 is equipped with an adjustment component, which is used to adjust relevant parameters of the body plate 2 according to different capsule sizes and filling requirements. For example, it can adjust the depth or spacing of the grooves on the body plate 2 where the capsules are placed, to adapt to different production requirements.

[0036] When using this device, first install the arranging plate 5 on the cap plate 4, prepare an appropriate amount of capsule caps and capsule bodies, as well as the powder to be filled. Pour an appropriate amount of capsule caps onto the cap plate 4 with the arranging plate 5 installed, and shake it to allow it to enter the guide hole; then install the arranging plate 5 on the body plate 2, pour in the capsule bodies and shake it to allow them to enter the guide hole, pour the powder onto the body plate 2 with the capsule bodies arranged, fill it with a powder scraper, and gently tap it a few times to allow the capsules to enter the fitting state. Place the intermediate plate 3 onto the cap plate 4 filled with capsules. Then, flip the cap plate 4 and intermediate plate 3 together and place them onto the body plate 2. Align the plates and gently wiggle and press down to pre-lock the capsules. Finally, flip the entire set of plates over and press down firmly to compact the body plate 2 and cap plate 4, locking the capsules into a product of the required length. Remove the cap plate 4, remove the intermediate plate 3, and pour the capsules into a container. When using this equipment, if excess capsules need to be processed, pull the handle 11. Since the side wall of the handle 11 is fixedly connected to the sliding plate 9, this tight connection allows the action of the handle 11 to be accurately transmitted to the sliding plate 9. Pulling the handle 11 causes the sliding plate 9 to slide. During the sliding process, one end of the sliding plate 9 compresses the first spring 13. The first spring 13 has good elasticity and is in a naturally extended state under normal conditions, providing stable support for the sliding plate 9 and allowing it to be firmly held in the slot 6. When compressed by the sliding plate 9, the first spring 13 undergoes elastic deformation, storing elastic potential energy. Under continuous tension, the sliding plate 9 slides smoothly along a preset track inside the baffle 8. As the sliding plate 9 moves, it gradually disengages from the slot 6 inside the arranging plate 5. Originally, the slot 6 and the sliding plate 9 were tightly fitted, with the inner wall of the slot 6 and the side wall of the sliding plate 9 fitting together. This fit allowed the sliding plate 9 to play a crucial role in fixing the arranging plate 5, firmly confining the baffle 8 in the closed position and preventing the capsule caps from accidentally falling off. However, once the sliding plate 9 disengages from the slot 6, its fixing effect on the arranging plate 5 disappears. At this point, due to the rotational connection of the rotating shaft 7, the baffle 8, no longer restrained by the sliding plate 9, can rotate freely around the rotating shaft 7. This allows the baffle 8 to open, providing a smooth outlet channel for excess capsules. In this way, excess capsules can be easily poured out without the operator needing to directly touch the capsules with their hands, avoiding the contamination problem caused by having to block the notch with their hands when shaking the arranging plate 5, as is the case with some arranging plates that use a notch design. This design completely isolates the operator's hands from the capsule, eliminating the possibility of bacteria, dust, and other contaminants from the hands contaminating the capsule, thus greatly improving the hygiene of the capsule.

[0037] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5The adjustment assembly includes an elastic sheet 19, whose sidewall is slidably connected to the interior of the body plate 2. The elastic sheet 19 can slide within the body plate 2, adjusting parameters related to the capsule body on the body plate 2 by changing its position. A connecting block 14 is fixedly connected inside the body plate 2, serving to connect a fixing ring 15 to the body plate 2. A fixing ring 15 is fixedly connected to the sidewall of the connecting block 14, providing a stable support point for one end of a second spring 16. A second spring 16 is mounted on the sidewall of the fixing ring 15, with one end fixedly connected to the sidewall and the other end fixedly connected to a fixing ring 17. The second spring 16 provides elastic force for the sliding of the elastic sheet 19. A connecting block 18 is fixedly connected to the sidewall of the fixing ring 17, ensuring the stability of the connection. A buffer pad 20 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the elastic sheet 19. The buffer pad 20 is made of silicone and is used to protect the capsule and prevent damage. During the placement of the capsule on the body plate 2 and subsequent operations, the buffer pad 20 can play a cushioning role, avoiding direct hard contact between the capsule and the body plate 2, reducing capsule damage caused by collision, friction and other reasons, and ensuring the integrity and quality of the capsule.

[0038] When arranging capsule caps on body plate 2, the operator places the capsule caps in the corresponding positions on body plate 2 and pushes them downwards. The capsule caps then come into contact with the cushioning pad 20. The cushioning pad 20 is made of silicone, which is soft and elastic. Its function is to effectively buffer the impact force generated when the capsule caps come into contact with the cushioning pad 20, preventing hard damage to the capsule caps and ensuring their integrity. At the same time, it increases the friction with the capsule caps, making them less prone to slipping. Subsequently, the thrust generated by the capsule caps is transmitted to the elastic sheet 19. The elastic sheet 19 possesses a certain degree of toughness and elastic deformation capability. Its sidewall is tightly slidably connected to the interior of the body plate 2. When subjected to thrust, it can smoothly slide along the preset track of the body plate 2. Since the elastic sheet 19 is fixedly connected to the buffer pad 20, the thrust can be transmitted to the elastic sheet 19 without obstruction, causing it to slide. During the sliding process of the elastic sheet 19, it will compress the second spring 16. One end of the second spring 16 is connected to the connecting block 14 via the fixing ring 15, and the connecting block 14 is firmly fixed inside the body plate 2, ensuring the stability of one end of the second spring 16; the other end is connected to the connecting block 18 via the fixing ring 17, and the connecting block 18 is tightly connected to the elastic sheet 19. The second spring 16 has a good elastic coefficient and can generate corresponding elastic force when compressed by the elastic plate 19. As the second spring 16 is compressed, the generated elastic force will act in the opposite direction on the elastic plate 19. Since the elastic plate 19 and the capsule cap are in indirect contact through the buffer pad 20, this elastic force makes the elastic plate 19 exert a continuous force on the capsule cap. When facing capsule caps of different sizes, the force and displacement of the operator pushing the capsule cap are different, and the degree of compression on the second spring 16 is also different. The second spring 16 will generate different elastic forces according to the degree of compression, thereby pushing the elastic plate 19 to fix the capsule cap with appropriate force and position. In this way, the effect of fixing capsule caps of different sizes can be achieved according to the size of the capsule, ensuring that the capsule cap can be stably in the preset position during subsequent capsule filling and other operations, improving the stability and accuracy of capsule filling operations.

[0039] Working principle: When using this equipment, first install the arranging plate 5 on the cap plate 4, prepare an appropriate amount of capsule caps and capsule bodies, as well as the powder to be filled. Pour an appropriate amount of capsule caps onto the cap plate 4 with the arranging plate 5 installed, and shake it to allow it to enter the guide hole; then install the arranging plate 5 on the body plate 2, pour in the capsule bodies and shake it to allow them to enter the guide hole, pour the powder onto the body plate 2 with the capsule bodies arranged, fill it with a powder scraper, and gently tap it a few times to allow the capsules to enter the fitting state. Place the intermediate plate 3 onto the cap plate 4 filled with capsules. Then, flip the cap plate 4 and intermediate plate 3 together and place them onto the body plate 2. Align the positions and gently swing and press down to pre-lock the capsules. Finally, flip the entire set of plates over and press down firmly to compact the body plate 2 and cap plate 4, locking the capsules into a product of the required length. Remove the cap plate 4, remove the intermediate plate 3, and pour the capsules into a container. When using this equipment, if excess capsules need to be disposed of, move the pull handle 11. Pulling the handle 11 will cause the sliding plate 9 to slide, compressing the first spring 13. During the sliding process, the sliding plate 9 disengages from the arrangement plate 5, at which point the fixing effect of the sliding plate 9 on the arrangement plate 5 disappears, allowing the capsules to be released. Opening the baffle 8 allows for easy emptying of excess capsules without direct hand contact, avoiding contamination issues caused by manually blocking the notch when shaking the arrangement plate 5, which uses a notch design as some arrangement plates 5 do. This significantly improves capsule hygiene. When arranging capsule caps on the body plate 2, pushing the capsule caps downwards causes them to adhere to the buffer pad 20. The resulting thrust is then transmitted to the elastic sheet 19, causing it to slide. The sliding of the elastic sheet 19 compresses the second spring 16, and the elastic force generated by the second spring 16 fixes the elastic sheet 19 in place, allowing different sized capsule caps to be fixed according to the capsule size.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A capsule filling plate, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) has a body plate (2) fixedly connected to its upper surface. The body plate (2) has an intermediate plate (3) on its upper surface. The intermediate plate (3) has a cap plate (4) on its upper surface. The cap plate (4) has an arrangement plate (5) on its upper surface. The arrangement plate (5) has a fixing component on its side wall. The body plate (2) has an adjustment component inside its interior. The fixing assembly includes a rotating shaft (7) whose side wall is rotatably connected to the inside of the arrangement plate (5). A baffle (8) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating shaft (7). A sliding plate (9) is slidably connected inside the baffle (8). A limit strip (10) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding plate (9). A pull handle (11) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding plate (9). A first spring (13) is provided inside the baffle (8). One end of the first spring (13) is fixedly connected to the inside of the baffle (8). The other end of the first spring (13) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (12). The side wall of the connecting plate (12) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding plate (9).

2. The capsule filling plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly includes an elastic sheet (19), the sidewall of which is slidably connected inside the body plate (2).

3. The capsule filling plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arrangement plate (5) has a slot (6) inside, the sliding plate (9) is slidably connected to the inside of the slot (6) on its side wall, and the limiting strip (10) is slidably connected to the inside of the slot (6) on its side wall.

4. The capsule filling plate according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side wall of the limiting strip (10) is slidably connected to the inside of the baffle (8), and the side wall of the pull handle (11) is slidably connected to the inside of the baffle (8).

5. A capsule filling plate according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting block (14) is fixedly connected inside the body plate (2), and a fixing ring (15) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the connecting block (14).

6. A capsule filling plate according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second spring (16) is provided on the side wall of the first fixing ring (15). One end of the second spring (16) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the first fixing ring (15), and the other end of the second spring (16) is fixedly connected to a second fixing ring (17).

7. A capsule filling plate according to claim 6, characterized in that: The side wall of the second fixed ring (17) is fixedly connected to the second connecting block (18), and the side wall of the second connecting block (18) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the elastic sheet (19).

8. A capsule filling plate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic sheet (19) has a buffer pad (20) fixedly connected to its side wall. The buffer pad (20) is made of silicone material and is used to protect the capsule and prevent damage.

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