A test tube labeling machine

Abstract

This utility model provides a test tube labeling machine, including a frame and a labeling mechanism mounted on the frame, as well as a feeding mechanism, a test tube rolling mechanism, and a receiving mechanism. The feeding mechanism is located on the upper part of the frame, the labeling mechanism is located below the feeding mechanism, the test tube rolling mechanism is located on one side of the labeling mechanism, and the receiving mechanism is located below the test tube rolling mechanism. With the above structure, the purpose of automatically labeling test tubes is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of test tube classification technology, and in particular relates to a test tube labeling machine. Background Technology

[0002] Test tubes are the primary tool for testing patient blood samples. There are many types of blood tests, including routine blood tests such as complete blood count, blood type, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, reticulocyte count, blood biochemistry, blood immunology, and serum tests. Test tubes consist of a tube body and a cap. Different tests are distinguished by the color of the cap. Different people use labels to carry information. The labels are originally attached to the backing paper of the test tube and are then affixed to the tube body during use. Currently, most labels are applied manually.

[0003] Currently, there are also devices on the market that automatically affix labels to test tubes, such as Chinese utility model patent application number 2018213012797, which discloses an automatic test tube labeling device, a test tube feeding device, a test tube conveying device, a label peeling device, and a test tube labeling device. This utility model provides a new test tube labeling device for the market to choose from.

[0004] In addition, this device can affix corresponding labels to test tubes for different testing items. Utility Model Content

[0005] To achieve the above objectives and improve the problem of labeling test tubes in the prior art, this utility model provides a test tube labeling machine that automatically applies corresponding labels to test tubes. The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] This utility model provides a test tube labeling machine, including a frame and a labeling mechanism mounted on the frame, as well as a feeding mechanism, a test tube rolling mechanism and a receiving mechanism. The feeding mechanism is located on the upper part of the frame, the labeling mechanism is located below the feeding mechanism, the test tube rolling mechanism is located on one side of the labeling mechanism, and the receiving mechanism is located below the test tube rolling mechanism.

[0007] In an improvement to this utility model, the test tube rolling mechanism includes a rolling frame and a first roller, a second roller, a third roller, a first drive unit, and a second drive unit mounted on the rolling frame. The first drive unit is vehicularly connected to the first roller. The second roller is located below the first roller at one end near the labeling mechanism. The third roller is located below the first roller on the side away from the second roller. The second drive unit is vehicularly connected to the third roller and is used to drive the third roller to move closer to and away from the second roller. The lengths of the first roller, the second roller, and the third roller are all shorter than the length of the test tube body.

[0008] In an improvement to this utility model, the second drive unit includes a second motor and a push rod, one end of which is connected to the output shaft of the second motor, and the other end is connected to a third roller.

[0009] In an improvement to this utility model, the test tube rolling mechanism further includes a test tube positioning unit, which includes a left push plate, a right push plate, a left motor, and a right motor. The left motor and the right motor are respectively located at both ends of the rolling frame. The left push plate is connected to the output shaft of the left motor, and the right push plate is connected to the output shaft of the right motor.

[0010] In an improvement to this utility model, the feeding mechanism includes a plurality of feeding boxes arranged in a row, and also includes a feeding mechanism, which is located between the feeding mechanism and the test tube rolling mechanism.

[0011] In an improvement to this utility model, the feeding box includes a box body with an opening at the bottom and a tube feeding section at the bottom of the box body for transmitting test tubes inside the box body to the feeding mechanism.

[0012] In an improvement to this utility model, the tube-feeding section includes a third motor and a tube-feeding roller. The tube-feeding roller is connected to the output shaft of the third motor. The tube-feeding roller is provided with an axial groove. The length of the groove is greater than the length of the test tube, and the depth of the groove is greater than the diameter of the test tube.

[0013] In an improvement to this utility model, the feeding mechanism includes a fourth motor, a fifth motor, a slide rail, and a receiving plate. The slide rail is laid below several material boxes, and the receiving plate is slidably mounted on the slide rail. The fourth motor is used to drive the receiving plate to reciprocate on the slide rail, and the output shaft of the fifth motor is connected to the receiving plate.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This utility model provides a test tube labeling machine, including a frame and a labeling mechanism mounted on the frame, as well as a feeding mechanism, a test tube rolling mechanism, and a receiving mechanism. The feeding mechanism is located on the upper part of the frame, the labeling mechanism is located below the feeding mechanism, the test tube rolling mechanism is located on one side of the labeling mechanism, and the receiving mechanism is located below the test tube rolling mechanism. With the above structure, the purpose of automatically labeling test tubes is achieved. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the test tube labeling machine of this utility model from one direction (the machine casing is hidden).

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the test tube rolling mechanism in one direction of the test tube labeling machine of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the test tube rolling mechanism in another direction of the test tube labeling machine of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding mechanism in the test tube labeling machine of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism in the test tube labeling machine of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is an exploded structural diagram of the housing in the test tube labeling machine of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the test tube labeling machine of this utility model.

[0023] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," and "right," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] As attached Figures 1 to 7As shown, this utility model provides a test tube labeling machine, including a frame 1 and a labeling mechanism 2 mounted on the frame 1, as well as a feeding mechanism 3, a test tube rolling mechanism 4, and a receiving mechanism 5. The feeding mechanism 3 is located on the upper part of the frame 1, the labeling mechanism 2 is located below the feeding mechanism 3, the test tube rolling mechanism 4 is located on one side of the labeling mechanism 2, and the receiving mechanism 5 is located below the test tube rolling mechanism 4. It should be noted that the labeling mechanism 2 is a mechanism that peels off the backing paper of the label and affixes the label to the test tube. The labeling mechanism is a mature existing technology, and the applicant directly purchased it from the market and assembled it into this equipment. The feeding mechanism 3 is used to store the labeled test tubes and feeds the test tubes one by one onto the test tube rolling mechanism 4 according to a predetermined plan. The receiving mechanism 5 can simply be a storage box placed below the test tube rolling mechanism 4. Through the above structure, this utility model can achieve the purpose of automatically labeling test tubes.

[0027] Preferably, the test tube rolling mechanism 4 includes a rolling frame 41 and a first roller 42, a second roller 43, a third roller 44, a first drive unit 45, and a second drive unit 46 mounted on the rolling frame 41. The first drive unit 45 is convexly connected to the first roller 42. The second roller 43 is located below the first roller 42 near the labeling mechanism 2. The third roller 44 is located below the first roller 42 on the side away from the second roller 43. The second drive unit 46 is convexly connected to the third roller 44 and is used to drive the third roller 44 towards and away from the second roller 43. The lengths of the first roller 42, the second roller 43, and the third roller 44 are all shorter than the length of the test tube body. Specifically, the second drive unit 46 drives the third roller 44 to move towards the second roller 43, and then the test tube falls between the second roller 43 and the third roller 44. 46 continues to drive the third roller 44 to move towards the second roller 43 until the test tube is tangent to the first roller 42, the second roller 43 and the third roller 44. The first drive unit 45 drives the first roller 42 to rotate, which in turn drives the test tube, the second roller 43 and the third roller 44 to rotate. The labeling mechanism 2 peels off the backing paper of the label and pushes it towards the test tube rolling mechanism 4. Under the action of the test tube rolling mechanism 4, the test tube rotates in a predetermined direction (clockwise or counterclockwise), thereby affixing the label with the peeled backing paper to the test tube. After the label is affixed, the second drive unit 46 drives the third roller 44 to move backward, and the labeled test tube falls from between the second roller 43 and the third roller 44 to the receiving mechanism 5. The second drive unit 46 includes a second motor 461 and a push rod 462. One end of the push rod 462 is connected to the output shaft of the second motor 461, and the other end is connected to the third roller 44.

[0028] Preferably, it is understood that when the test tubes flow from the feeding mechanism 3 to the test tube rolling mechanism 4, their positions are arbitrary. In order to affix the label to the designated position on the test tube, the position of the test tube needs to be adjusted. The test tube rolling mechanism 4 also includes a test tube positioning unit 47, which includes a left push plate 471, a right push plate 472, a left motor 473, and a right motor 474. The left motor 473 and the right motor 474 are respectively located at both ends of the rolling frame 41. The output shafts of the left push plate 471 and the left motor 473 are connected, and the output shafts of the right push plate 472 and the right motor 474 are connected. When the test tubes flow from the feeding mechanism 3 to the test tube rolling mechanism 4, they are located between the left push plate 471 and the right push plate 472. The left push plate 471 is driven by the left motor 473, and the right push plate 472 is pushed by the right motor 474 to position the test tubes located between the left push plate 471 and the right push plate 472.

[0029] Preferably, the feeding mechanism 3 includes a plurality of feeding boxes 31 arranged in a row, and a feeding mechanism 6. The feeding mechanism 6 is located between the feeding mechanism 3 and the test tube rolling mechanism 4. The plurality of feeding boxes 31 are boxes for temporarily holding test tubes of different testing items. The feeding mechanism 6 is used to receive the test tubes flowing down below the different feeding boxes 31, and then push them above the test tube rolling mechanism 4, and place the test tubes at the test tube rolling mechanism 4. The feeding box 31 includes a box body 311, and the bottom of the box body 311 is provided with an opening. The bottom of the box body 311 is provided with a tube feeding part 32 for transmitting the test tubes in the box body 311 to the tube feeding part 32 of the feeding mechanism 6. The tube feeding part 32 includes a third motor 321 and a tube feeding roller 322. The tube feeding roller 322 is connected to the output shaft of the third motor 321. The tube feeding roller 322 is provided with an axial groove. The length of the groove is greater than the length of the test tube, and the depth of the groove is greater than the diameter of the test tube.

[0030] Preferably, the feeding mechanism 6 includes a fourth motor 61, a fifth motor 62, a slide rail 63, and a receiving plate 64. The slide rail 63 is laid below a plurality of material boxes 31. The receiving plate 64 is slidably mounted on the slide rail 63. The fourth motor 61 is used to drive the receiving plate 64 to reciprocate on the slide rail 63. The output shaft of the fifth motor 62 is connected to the receiving plate 64.

[0031] It is understood that those skilled in the art can make equivalent substitutions or changes based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, and all such substitutions or changes should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A test tube labeling machine, comprising a frame (1) and a labeling mechanism (2) disposed on the frame (1), characterized in that: It also includes a feeding mechanism (3), a test tube rolling mechanism (4) and a receiving mechanism (5). The feeding mechanism (3) is located on the upper part of the frame (1), the labeling mechanism (2) is located below the feeding mechanism (3), the test tube rolling mechanism (4) is located on one side of the labeling mechanism (2), and the receiving mechanism (5) is located below the test tube rolling mechanism (4).

2. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The test tube rolling mechanism (4) includes a rolling frame (41) and a first roller (42), a second roller (43), a third roller (44), a first drive unit (45), and a second drive unit (46) mounted on the rolling frame (41). The first drive unit (45) is connected to the first roller (42) in a transmission connection. The second roller (43) is located below the first roller (42) at one end near the labeling mechanism (2). The third roller (44) is located below the first roller (42) on the side away from the second roller (43). The second drive unit (46) is connected to the third roller (44) in a transmission connection and is used to drive the third roller (44) to move closer to and away from the second roller (43). The lengths of the first roller (42), the second roller (43), and the third roller (44) are all shorter than the length of the test tube body.

3. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second drive unit (46) includes a second motor (461) and a push rod (462). One end of the push rod (462) is connected to the output shaft of the second motor (461), and the other end is connected to the third roller (44).

4. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The test tube rolling mechanism (4) also includes a test tube positioning unit (47), which includes a left push plate (471), a right push plate (472), a left motor (473) and a right motor (474). The left motor (473) and the right motor (474) are respectively located at both ends of the rolling frame (41). The output shafts of the left push plate (471) and the left motor (473) are connected, and the output shafts of the right push plate (472) and the right motor (474) are connected.

5. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (3) includes a plurality of feeding boxes (31) arranged in a row, and also includes a feeding mechanism (6), which is located between the feeding mechanism (3) and the test tube rolling mechanism (4).

6. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The feeding box (31) includes a box body (311), the bottom of the box body (311) is provided with an opening, and the bottom of the box body (311) is provided with a tube feeding part (32) for transmitting the test tubes in the box body (311) to the feeding mechanism (6).

7. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The tube-laying section (32) includes a third motor (321) and a tube-laying roller (322). The tube-laying roller (322) is connected to the output shaft of the third motor (321). The tube-laying roller (322) is provided with an axial groove. The length of the groove is greater than the length of the test tube, and the depth of the groove is greater than the diameter of the test tube.

8. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (6) includes a fourth motor (61), a fifth motor (62), a slide rail (63), and a receiving plate (64). The slide rail (63) is laid under several material boxes (31). The receiving plate (64) is slidably mounted on the slide rail (63). The fourth motor (61) is used to drive the receiving plate (64) to reciprocate on the slide rail (63). The output shaft of the fifth motor (62) is connected to the receiving plate (64).

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