A semi-automatic cap shaking machine device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a semi-automatic cap-shaking machine, applicable to the field of medical device manufacturing equipment technology. The machine includes: a frame; a mold container with multiple mounting holes for accommodating blood collection tubes; and a linear movement mechanism fixedly mounted on the frame, with its moving part connected and fixed to the mold container. The linear movement mechanism drives the mold container to move horizontally back and forth. This machine allows the blood collection tubes with caps to naturally shake during the back and forth movement, causing the caps to slide off and eventually settle onto the tube opening. This achieves an automatic cap-shaking and cap-dispensing function, improving the cap-shaking and cap-dispensing effect and efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device manufacturing equipment technology, and in particular to a semi-automatic cap-shaking machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the production of blood collection tube caps requires manual shaking. During the production process, operators need to manually add caps continuously, which is physically demanding and requires more than 6,000 manual shakings per day, resulting in low efficiency. The current manual cap-shaking method involves placing the mold with the arranged blood collection tubes into a plastic frame, then adding the caps, and manually adding them to achieve the desired effect. This method is physically demanding, labor-intensive, and the cap-shaking effect is poor, resulting in low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a semi-automatic cap-shaking machine, which aims to solve the problems of poor cap-shaking and cap-distribution effect and low efficiency in the existing technology.

[0004] This utility model provides a semi-automatic hat-shaking machine, comprising:

[0005] frame;

[0006] A mold container having multiple mounting holes for accommodating blood collection tubes;

[0007] A linear motion mechanism is fixedly mounted on the frame, and the moving part of the linear motion mechanism is connected and fixed to the mold container. The linear motion mechanism is used to drive the mold container to move horizontally back and forth.

[0008] In one embodiment, the linear motion mechanism includes a movable support guide rail, the movable part, and a driving member;

[0009] The movable support guide rail is fixedly mounted on the frame, and the movable support guide rail is arranged horizontally.

[0010] The movable part is slidably mounted on the movable support guide rail along the length direction of the movable support guide rail;

[0011] The driving component is fixedly mounted on the frame, and the output end of the driving component is connected to the moving part. The driving component is used to drive the moving part to reciprocate on the moving support guide rail.

[0012] In one embodiment, the movable part includes a fixed frame, a slider, and a connector;

[0013] The fixed frame is located on the movable support guide rail, the fixed frame is connected and fixed to the mold container, and the fixed frame is connected to the output end of the drive component through the connector;

[0014] The slider is connected and fixed to the fixed frame, and the slider is slidably mounted on the movable support guide rail.

[0015] In one embodiment, there are multiple sliders, with at least two sliders arranged on opposite sides of the fixed frame;

[0016] The number of the movable support rails is at least two, and the two movable support rails are arranged in parallel.

[0017] The slider is slidably mounted on the adjacent movable support rail.

[0018] In one embodiment, the fixed frame includes a base plate, a top plate, and multiple connecting columns;

[0019] The base plate is fixedly connected to the slider, and the base plate is connected to the output end of the drive unit through the connector;

[0020] The top plate is connected and fixed to the mold container. The top plate is located above the bottom plate. Multiple connecting columns are arranged in an array between the top plate and the bottom plate. The top plate and the bottom plate are connected and fixed by the multiple connecting columns.

[0021] In one embodiment, the mold container includes a support frame and a positioning mold;

[0022] The support frame is fixedly connected to the movable part;

[0023] The positioning mold is placed inside the support frame, and the positioning mold is provided with a plurality of mounting holes.

[0024] In one embodiment, the semi-automatic hat-shaking machine also includes a protective cover;

[0025] The protective cover is fixedly mounted on the frame. The protective cover has a door and a protective cavity. The door is located at the top of the protective cover, and the movement path of the mold container is entirely within the protective cavity.

[0026] In one embodiment, the semi-automatic hat-shaking machine further includes a controller;

[0027] The controller is electrically connected to the linear motion mechanism, and the controller is equipped with a switch button for controlling the start and stop of the linear motion mechanism.

[0028] In one embodiment, the semi-automatic hat-shaking machine further includes a timer;

[0029] The timer is electrically connected to the controller, which is used to control the linear motion mechanism to stop when it receives a signal from the timer.

[0030] In one embodiment, the semi-automatic hat-shaking machine further includes a running indicator light, which is electrically connected to the controller.

[0031] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0032] This embodiment provides a semi-automatic cap-shaking machine, including a frame, a mold container, and a linear movement mechanism. Since the mold container is connected and fixed to the moving part of the linear movement mechanism, when using it, the user puts the blood collection tube with the cap into the mounting hole of the mold container, and then starts the linear movement mechanism. The linear movement mechanism drives the mold container to move horizontally back and forth. During the back and forth movement, the cap will naturally sway back and forth or left and right due to the back and forth movement. Because the caps will squeeze each other due to the swaying movement, the caps will slide off while swaying and finally be fixed on the opening of the blood collection tube. At this time, the automatic cap-shaking and cap-distribution function can be achieved, which improves the cap-shaking and cap-distribution effect and increases the cap-shaking and cap-distribution efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a semi-automatic hat-shaking machine provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a semi-automatic hat-shaking machine (with the protective cover and support frame removed) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a semi-automatic hat-shaking machine (with the protective cover and support frame removed) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0037] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a semi-automatic hat-shaking machine provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0038] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the positioning mold provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0039] Figure label:

[0040] 1. Frame; 10. Start button; 11. Stop button; 12. Timer; 13. Running indicator light; 2. Mold container; 20. Bearing frame; 21. Positioning mold; 3. Linear movement mechanism; 30. Moving support guide rail; 31. Moving part; 310. Fixed frame; 3100. Base plate; 3101. Top plate; 3102. Multiple connecting columns; 311. Slider; 312. Connector; 32. Drive component; 4. Protective cover; 40. Door; a. Blood collection tube. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the utility model's objectives, features, and advantages more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0042] Currently, the production of blood collection tube caps requires manual manipulation. During production, operators must continuously add caps manually, resulting in over 6,000 manual cap manipulations per day, leading to low efficiency. Developing a semi-automatic cap-shaking machine to replace manual labor would significantly improve efficiency and reduce labor intensity. The current manual cap-shaking method involves placing the molded blood collection tubes into a plastic frame, then adding the caps manually, which results in inconsistent cap manipulation and requires manual re-capping. This method is physically demanding, labor-intensive, and inefficient.

[0043] This utility model provides a semi-automatic cap-shaking machine to solve the technical problems of poor cap-shaking and cap-distribution effect and low efficiency in the prior art.

[0044] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present invention provides a semi-automatic hat-shaking machine, comprising:

[0045] Rack 1;

[0046] Mold container 2, mold container 2 is provided with multiple mounting holes for accommodating blood collection tube a;

[0047] The linear moving mechanism 3 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1. The moving part 31 of the linear moving mechanism 3 is connected and fixed to the mold container 2. The linear moving mechanism 3 is used to drive the mold container 2 to move horizontally back and forth.

[0048] In the operation of this embodiment, the user places the blood collection tube a with the cap on into the mounting hole of the mold container 2, and then starts the linear movement mechanism 3. The linear movement mechanism 3 drives the mold container 2 to move horizontally back and forth. During the horizontal back and forth movement, the cap will naturally sway back and forth or left and right due to the back and forth movement. As the cap sways and squeezes against each other, the cap sways and slides off and is finally fixed on the opening of the blood collection tube a.

[0049] It should be noted that the moving speed and acceleration of the linear moving mechanism 3 can be reasonably adjusted based on experience so that the cap can be naturally swayed back and forth or left and right due to the reciprocating movement and finally fixed on the opening of the blood collection tube a.

[0050] As can be seen from the above process, in this embodiment, the linear moving mechanism 3 drives the mold container 2 to move back and forth, so that the caps on the blood collection tube a can be automatically arranged, reducing the degree of manual intervention, improving the cap shaking and arrangement effect, and increasing production efficiency by 33%; and the personnel configuration for the cap shaking process can be reduced from 3 people to 2 people, improving production efficiency while saving labor costs every year.

[0051] In one specific embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a feasible structure for the linear motion mechanism 3 is further provided. The linear motion mechanism 3 includes a movable support guide rail 30, a moving part 31, and a driving member 32. The movable support guide rail 30 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1, that is, both ends of the movable support guide rail 30 are respectively connected and fixed to the opposite sides of the frame 1, and the movable support guide rail 30 is arranged horizontally. The moving part 31 is slidably mounted on the movable support guide rail 30 along the length direction of the movable support guide rail 30. The driving member 32 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1, and the output end of the driving member 32 is connected to the moving part 31. The driving member 32 is used to drive the moving part 31 to reciprocate on the movable support guide rail 30. In specific implementation, after the driving member 32 is started, it can drive the moving part 31 to reciprocate on the movable support guide rail 30, thereby driving the mold container 2 to reciprocate, and then driving the cap on the mold container 2 to shake and cover.

[0052] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3As shown, a feasible structure for the moving part 31 is further provided. The moving part 31 includes a fixed frame 310, a slider 311, and a connector 312. The fixed frame 310 is located on the moving support guide rail 30 and is fixedly connected to the mold container 2. The fixed frame 310 is connected to the output end of the drive member 32 through the connector 312. The slider 311 is fixedly connected to the fixed frame 310 and is slidably mounted on the moving support guide rail 30. The connector 312 can be a vertically arranged connecting strip. One end of the connecting strip is connected to the output flange of the drive member 32, and the other end of the connecting strip is connected to the fixed frame 310. In specific implementation, the output end of the drive member 32 drives the connector 312 to reciprocate, thereby driving the fixed frame 310 and the slider 311 connected to the connector 312 to reciprocate on the moving support guide rail 30, thereby driving the mold container 2 to reciprocate.

[0053] Based on the above embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, in order to improve the moving stability of the fixed frame 310, there are multiple sliders 311, with at least two sliders 311 arranged on opposite sides of the fixed frame 310. For example, one slider 311 can be connected to each of the two bottom sides of the fixed frame 310, or sliders 311 can be connected to all four corners of the bottom of the fixed frame 310. There are at least two moving support rails 30, which are arranged in parallel. The sliders 311 are slidably mounted on the adjacent moving support rails 30. In specific implementation, there are sliders 311 on both moving support rails 30. When the fixed frame 310 moves, there are multiple sliding connections between it and the two moving support rails 30, which effectively improves the moving stability of the fixed frame 310.

[0054] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, a feasible structure for the fixed frame 310 is further provided. The fixed frame 310 includes a base plate 3100, a top plate 3101, and multiple connecting columns 3102. The base plate 3100 is connected and fixed to the slider 311, and the base plate 3100 is connected to the output end of the drive component 32 through the connector 312. The top plate 3101 is connected and fixed to the mold container 2. The top plate 3101 is located above the base plate 3100, that is, the top plate 3101 and the base plate 3100 are arranged in parallel with each other vertically. Multiple connecting columns 3102 are arranged in an array between the top plate 3101 and the base plate 3100. The top plate 3101 and the base plate 3100 are connected and fixed through multiple connecting columns 3102. In specific implementation, the fixed frame 310 forming a double-layer structure forms a structure similar to an "I-beam", which increases the moment of inertia of the section and significantly improves the bending stiffness and torsional stiffness of the entire moving part 31 in the three-axis direction.

[0055] In this embodiment, as Figure 3As shown, a feasible structure for slider 311 is further provided. Slider 311 is a bearing-type ring structure. Slider 311 is slidably mounted on the movable support guide rail 30 in a bearing-type ring structure, providing a structural basis for the sliding of slider 311.

[0056] In one embodiment, a feasible structure for the drive element 32 is further provided. The drive element 32 can be a linear drive mechanism such as a drive cylinder, an electric push rod, or a hydraulic cylinder. Those skilled in the art can select the appropriate mechanism according to actual needs.

[0057] In one specific embodiment, a feasible structure for the mold container 2 is further provided. The mold container 2 includes a support frame 20 and a positioning mold 21. The support frame 20 is connected and fixed to the moving part 31, that is, the support frame 20 is connected and fixed to the top plate 3101 of the fixed frame 310. The positioning mold 21 is placed inside the support frame 20. The positioning mold 21 is provided with multiple mounting holes. In a specific implementation, blood collection tubes a are placed into the mounting holes of the positioning mold 21 so that the blood collection tubes a stand upright in the mold holes. Caps are pre-placed on each blood collection tube a. Then, the entire positioning mold 21 is placed inside the support frame 20. Then, the linear movement mechanism 3 is activated to drive the positioning mold 21 inside the support frame 20 to reciprocate, thereby causing the caps of the positioning mold 21 to automatically be disassembled.

[0058] In one embodiment, the top of the support frame 20 is open, and the support frame 20 can be a plastic frame to accommodate the reciprocating motion of the positioning mold 21 inside the support frame 20.

[0059] In one embodiment, the positioning mold 21 includes a plurality of mounting holes arranged in an array, and the spacing between the plurality of mounting holes is configured such that when two adjacent blood collection tubes a are placed with caps, the caps can abut against each other.

[0060] In one specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in order to reduce the interference of the external environment on the cap-shaking process, the semi-automatic cap-shaking machine also includes a protective cover 4. The protective cover 4 is fixedly installed on the frame 1. The protective cover 4 has a cover door 40 and a protective cavity. The cover door 40 is located on the top of the protective cover 4. The movement path of the mold container 2 is completely located inside the protective cavity. In specific implementation, the user opens the cover door 40, puts the positioning mold 21 carrying the blood collection tube a into the carrier frame 20, then closes the cover door 40 and starts the linear movement mechanism 3, so that the carrier frame 20 shakes inside the protective cover 4, which effectively reduces the interference of the external environment on the cap-shaking process.

[0061] In one specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a feasible structure for the frame 1 is further provided. The frame 1 is an integral frame structure. C-shaped bars are connected and fixed to the top of the frame 1 on opposite sides. The C-shaped bars are arranged facing each other. The bottom open protective cover 4 is installed on the top of the two C-shaped bars. The movable support guide rail 30 is connected and fixed in the C-shaped space of the C-shaped bars. The bottom of the C-shaped bars is connected and fixed to the housing part of the drive component 32 through the drive fixing bracket. The cylinder fixing bracket has a bearing seat for flange connection of the output shaft of the drive component 32.

[0062] In one specific embodiment, to improve the controllability of the equipment, the semi-automatic hat-shaking machine also includes a controller; the controller is electrically connected to the linear movement mechanism 3, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the controller is equipped with a switch button for controlling the start and stop of the linear motion mechanism 3. That is, the switch button includes a start button 10 and a stop button 11. The controller is installed on the inner wall of the protective cover 4, while the start button 10 and the stop button 11 are both located on the outer wall of the protective cover 4. The user can start the linear motion mechanism 3 by pressing the start button 10, and the user can stop the linear motion mechanism 3 by pressing the stop button 11.

[0063] In this embodiment, the controller is a PLC controller (Programmable Logic Controller), and the specific model can be Siemens S7-1200 series, Mitsubishi FX5U-64MT / DS, etc. It should be noted that there are many types of PLC controllers available, and anyone skilled in the art can choose any PLC controller that supports linear motion control.

[0064] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, in order to realize the timed cap-shaking function, the semi-automatic cap-shaking machine also includes a timer 12; the timer 12 is electrically connected to the controller and is set on the outer wall of the protective cover 4. The controller is used to control the linear movement mechanism 3 to stop when it receives the signal from the timer 12. That is, the user can set the duration of the cap-shaking process through the timer 12. For example, when the timer 12 is set to a cap-shaking duration of 95 seconds, the timer 12 will send a termination signal to the controller after the time is up. After receiving the termination signal, the controller controls the linear movement mechanism 3 to stop, thus realizing the timed cap-shaking function.

[0065] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, in order to facilitate users to check whether the equipment is in working condition, the semi-automatic hat-shaking machine also includes a running indicator light 13. The running indicator light 13 is set on the outer wall of the protective cover 4. The running indicator light 13 is electrically connected to the controller. When the linear movement mechanism 3 is started, the controller controls the running indicator light 13 to start, and the running indicator light 13 lights up to indicate to the user.

[0066] Based on the above embodiments, a complete usage process is given below: The user places blood collection tubes a into the positioning mold 21 and adds caps one by one; then the user opens the cover door 40 of the protective cover 4 and places the entire positioning mold 21 into the support frame 20, and closes the cover door 40 of the protective cover 4; then the user sets the cap-shaking and cap-arranging time on the timer 12, presses the start button 10, and the linear movement mechanism 3 starts working to drive the blood collection tubes a on the positioning mold 21 to shake the caps and arrange them; when the timer 12 reaches the set time, the cap-shaking and cap-arranging is completed, the cover door 40 of the protective cover 4 is opened, and the entire positioning mold 21 is taken out.

[0067] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0068] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0069] Finally, it should be noted that in this paper, relational terms such as first and second are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations.

Claims

1. A semi-automatic hat-shaking machine, characterized in that, include: frame; A mold container having multiple mounting holes for accommodating blood collection tubes; A linear motion mechanism is fixedly mounted on the frame, and the moving part of the linear motion mechanism is connected and fixed to the mold container. The linear motion mechanism is used to drive the mold container to move horizontally back and forth.

2. The semi-automatic hat-shaking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linear motion mechanism includes a movable support guide rail, the movable part, and a driving component; The movable support guide rail is fixedly mounted on the frame, and the movable support guide rail is arranged horizontally. The movable part is slidably mounted on the movable support guide rail along the length direction of the movable support guide rail; The driving component is fixedly mounted on the frame, and the output end of the driving component is connected to the moving part. The driving component is used to drive the moving part to reciprocate on the moving support guide rail.

3. The semi-automatic hat-shaking machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable part includes a fixed frame, a slider, and a connector; The fixed frame is located on the movable support guide rail, the fixed frame is connected and fixed to the mold container, and the fixed frame is connected to the output end of the drive component through the connector; The slider is connected and fixed to the fixed frame, and the slider is slidably mounted on the movable support guide rail.

4. The semi-automatic hat-shaking machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of sliders is multiple, with at least two sliders arranged on opposite sides of the fixed frame; The number of the movable support rails is at least two, and the two movable support rails are arranged in parallel. The slider is slidably mounted on the adjacent movable support rail.

5. The semi-automatic hat-shaking machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixed frame includes a base plate, a top plate, and multiple connecting columns; The base plate is fixedly connected to the slider, and the base plate is connected to the output end of the drive unit through the connector; The top plate is connected and fixed to the mold container. The top plate is located above the bottom plate. Multiple connecting columns are arranged in an array between the top plate and the bottom plate. The top plate and the bottom plate are connected and fixed by the multiple connecting columns.

6. The semi-automatic hat-shaking machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mold container includes a support frame and a positioning mold; The support frame is fixedly connected to the movable part; The positioning mold is placed inside the support frame, and the positioning mold is provided with a plurality of mounting holes.

7. The semi-automatic hat-shaking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The semi-automatic hat-shaking machine also includes a protective cover; The protective cover is fixedly mounted on the frame. The protective cover has a door and a protective cavity. The door is located at the top of the protective cover, and the movement path of the mold container is entirely within the protective cavity.

8. The semi-automatic hat-shaking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The semi-automatic hat-shaking machine also includes a controller; The controller is electrically connected to the linear motion mechanism, and the controller is equipped with a switch button for controlling the start and stop of the linear motion mechanism.

9. The semi-automatic hat-shaking machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The semi-automatic hat-shaking machine also includes a timer; The timer is electrically connected to the controller, which is used to control the linear motion mechanism to stop when it receives a signal from the timer.

10. The semi-automatic hat-shaking machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The semi-automatic hat-shaking machine also includes a running indicator light, which is electrically connected to the controller.

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