A penicillin bottle interval dispensing assembly
By designing a vial interval feeding assembly that includes supporting uprights, crossbars, feed pipes, and sensors, the problem of scratches caused by heat and stress during vial transport has been solved. This enables stable transport and position detection of vials, improving production efficiency and product quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- PUYANG LUMENG GLASS
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feeding component technology, and more specifically to a vial spacer feeding component. Background Technology
[0002] After being formed using high-temperature glass forming equipment, vials need to be conveyed onto a conveyor belt via a chute, and then transported to the next process step. Because the vials are freshly formed and have not yet fully cooled to a stable state, their surface hardness is relatively low, and there are minute stress concentration points. If two vials come into contact, collide, or rub against each other at this time, scratches, burrs, or dents can easily appear on the surface, affecting the product's appearance quality; in severe cases, it may cause the vials to break, resulting in material waste and reduced production efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to evenly distribute the vials on the conveyor belt surface using a fabric arrangement. At the same time, evenly arranged vials also facilitate subsequent inspection of abnormalities by image recognition equipment.
[0003] The current vial spacer feeding assembly still has the following problems in use:
[0004] 1. Freshly formed vials have not yet cooled down and contain a certain amount of heat. When they fall onto the rubber conveyor belt, they will affect the belt surface. Therefore, conveyors with steel mesh belts are usually used to transport vials. However, due to the distance between the feeding component and the conveyor belt, and the lack of elasticity in the steel belt structure, it is not possible to effectively absorb the impact force when falling. This can cause the vials to bounce and shift, resulting in two vials being too close together or even touching.
[0005] 2. When feeding, the feeding is usually timed according to the production speed of the vial forming equipment. It is impossible to effectively detect whether there are vials in the position. When the production speed of the forming equipment changes, the feeding components also need to be adjusted, which makes it too cumbersome to use and has a limited scope of application.
[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a vial spacer feeding assembly to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0007] To address the above problems, this utility model provides a vial interval feeding assembly, which has the function of stably placing vials on a conveyor belt, and at the same time, has the function of interval feeding of vials.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:
[0009] A vial spacing feeding assembly includes support pillars connected to the top of both sides of a conveyor belt. A crossbar is connected to the top of each of the support pillars. A feed pipe is connected to one of the support pillars. The end of the feed pipe away from the support pillar is connected to a vial forming device. The feed pipe is inclined downwards towards the conveyor belt. Vials slide from inside the feed pipe onto the conveyor belt. A fixing plate is connected to the crossbar. A motor is connected to the bottom of the fixing plate. A rotating shaft is connected to the output end of the motor. An equally spaced array of partition plates is connected to the outer ring of the rotating shaft. A chamber for placing vials is formed between adjacent partition plates. The top chamber near the crossbar corresponds to the end of the feed pipe near the conveyor belt. An arc-shaped plate corresponding to the partition plate is connected to the crossbar. The bottom end of the arc-shaped plate is located on the perpendicular bisector of the rotating shaft and the conveyor belt.
[0010] Preferably, to prevent the vial from sliding out of the chamber due to inertia, a baffle is connected to the end of the rotating shaft away from the feed pipe.
[0011] Preferably, in order to facilitate the detection of whether a vial is present in the chamber, the baffle is provided with equally spaced through holes, which are located on the side of the chamber near the rotating shaft.
[0012] Preferably, in order to detect whether the vial is located in the designated chamber, a sensor is connected to one end of the fixing plate near the baffle. The sensor corresponds to a through hole in the top chamber near the crossbar. The sensor senses the vial in the chamber through the through hole.
[0013] Preferably, in order to reduce the impact force of the vial falling into the chamber, the two ends of the partition plate are connected with pads.
[0014] Preferably, in order to save materials and increase the thickness near the axis, the thickness of the liner at the end near the rotating shaft is greater than that at the other end.
[0015] Preferably, to prevent displacement or rolling, an anti-detachment plate is connected to the end of the arc-shaped plate near the feed pipe. The top of the anti-detachment plate is provided with an inclined surface, and limit strips are provided at equal intervals on the conveyor belt to restrict the rolling of the vials.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0017] 1. This device, through the combination of a chamber and an arc-shaped plate, slowly lowers the height of the vials and places them smoothly on the conveyor belt, preventing them from bouncing when they land on the steel mesh conveyor belt. It also provides intermittent feeding. Simultaneously, it limits the distance between vials, preventing them from getting too close.
[0018] 2. This device has through holes on the baffle. By combining the through holes with the sensor, the presence of vials can be detected in a timely manner, thereby enabling the conveying of vials. It has the function of independent operation, avoiding the problem that the timed operation cannot adapt to the production situation of the equipment. At the same time, it has the function of feeding at equal intervals. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing plate and motor structure in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feed pipe and arc-shaped plate structure in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the partition plate and arc-shaped plate structure in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feed pipe and anti-detachment plate structure in this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the arc-shaped plate and the anti-detachment plate structure in this utility model.
[0024] Figure label:
[0025] 101. Conveyor belt; 102. Supporting uprights; 103. Crossbars; 104. Feed pipe; 105. Fixing plate; 106. Motor; 107. Rotating shaft; 108. Partition plate; 109. Chamber; 110. Arc plate; 111. Baffle; 112. Through hole; 113. Sensor; 114. Pad; 115. Anti-detachment plate; 116. Inclined surface; 117. Limiting strip. Detailed Implementation
[0026] 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.
[0027] In this case, the selection of materials, heat treatment processes, and structural dimensions of conventional and critical load-bearing components all conform to standards. The existing material properties are all suitable for use under this condition, ensuring sufficient strength, stiffness, and fatigue resistance under rated load and expected operating conditions, such as springs. These are all conventional design considerations well known to those skilled in the art.
[0028] Please see Figure 1-5 A vial interval feeding assembly includes support rods 102 connected to the top of both sides of a conveyor belt 101. The support rods 102 support the feed pipe 104 and the fixing plate 105. The top of the two support rods 102 are connected to crossbars 103. The feed pipe 104 is connected to one of the support rods 102. The inside of the feed pipe 104 is coated with a coating to reduce friction, or the inner wall is covered with a smooth plate structure to reduce the friction when the vial slides inside. The end of the feed pipe 104 away from the support column 102 is connected to the vial forming equipment. The end of the feed pipe 104 facing the conveyor belt 101 is inclined downward. The vial slides from the inside of the feed pipe 104 to the conveyor belt 101. The vial forming equipment conveys the produced vials to the conveyor belt 101 through the feed pipe 104. A fixing plate 105 is connected to the crossbar 103. A motor 106 is connected to the bottom of the fixing plate 105. The motor 106 is preferably a servo motor. The output end of the motor 106 is connected to a rotating shaft 107. The outer ring surface of the rotating shaft 107 is connected to a partition plate 108 with equal spacing. In one embodiment, there are five partition plates 108. A chamber 109 for placing vials is formed between two adjacent partition plates 108. The top chamber 109 near the end of the crossbar 103 corresponds to the end of the feed pipe 104 near the conveyor belt 101. The bottom of the feed pipe 104 is higher than the bottom plane of the top chamber 109 near the end of the crossbar 103, allowing the vials to slide smoothly into the chamber 109. An arc-shaped plate 110 corresponding to the partition plate 108 is connected to the crossbar 103. The bottom end of the arc-shaped plate 110 is located on the perpendicular bisector of the rotation shaft 107 and the conveyor belt 101. In one embodiment, the bottom of the arc-shaped plate 110 does not exceed the perpendicular bisector of the rotation shaft 107 and the conveyor belt 101. Each time a vial falls into the chamber 109, the output end of the motor 106 drives the rotation shaft 107 to rotate 72 degrees. Since there are five partition plates 108, the angle of each chamber 109 is 72 degrees.
[0029] refer to Figure 3 The rotating shaft 107 rotates clockwise. The vial will first fall into the top chamber 109 near the crossbar 103. As the rotating shaft 107 rotates, the vial will move into the space formed by the arc plate 110 and the partition plate 108, that is... Figure 3 The position of the vial at the bottom right side can reduce the height of the vial. As the rotation continues, the vial will move to the position of the vial at the bottom left side. At this time, the vial will detach from the arc plate 110 and fall onto the conveyor belt 101, which can effectively reduce the height of the vial on the conveyor belt 101 and avoid the vial from rebounding or even shifting.
[0030] Preferably, to prevent the vial from sliding out of the chamber 109 due to inertia, a baffle 111 is connected to the end of the rotating shaft 107 away from the feed pipe 104. The baffle 111 is circular and is coaxial with the rotating shaft 107.
[0031] It should be noted that when the vial moves along the conveyor belt 101, it is not affected by the obstruction of the top partition plate 108.
[0032] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 To facilitate the detection of whether a vial exists in the chamber 109, the baffle 111 is provided with equally spaced through holes 112. When a vial falls into the chamber 109, the axis of the vial will coincide with the through hole 112. The through hole 112 is located in the chamber 109 on the side close to the rotating shaft 107. Each chamber 109 is provided with a through hole 112.
[0033] refer to Figure 3 To detect whether a vial is located within the designated chamber 109, a sensor 113 is connected to one end of the fixed plate 105 near the baffle 111. In one embodiment, the sensor 113 is a distance sensor, which drives the motor 106 when a vial is detected within the chamber 109. In another embodiment, the sensor 113 is an infrared sensor. The sensor 113 corresponds to a through-hole 112 in the top chamber 109 near the end of the crossbar 103, and the sensor 113 senses the vial within the chamber 109 through the through-hole 112. When the sensor detects the presence of a vial or when the baffle 111 obstructs the detection position of the sensor 113, the sensor 113 sends a signal to the motor 106, causing it to rotate.
[0034] refer to Figure 3 In order to reduce the impact force of the vial falling into the chamber 109, the two ends of the partition plate 108 are connected to the gaskets 114, which are made of elastic material and are used to reduce the impact force of the vial falling from the feed tube 104 into the chamber 109.
[0035] refer to Figure 3 In order to save materials and increase the thickness near the axis, the thickness of the liner 114 at the end near the rotating shaft 107 is greater than that at the other end. This also makes it easier for the vial to move more quickly toward the axis of the chamber 109.
[0036] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5When the conveyor belt 101 and other equipment are in operation, vibration is inevitable. This vibration can cause the vials to move, and external gas flow can also cause the vials to roll. To prevent displacement or rolling, an anti-detachment plate 115 is connected to the end of the arc-shaped plate 110 near the feed pipe 104 to block the vials. The top of the anti-detachment plate 115 has a slope 116 to guide the vials into the chamber 109. To prevent the vials from rolling on the conveyor belt 101, limit strips 117 are evenly spaced on the conveyor belt 101. The limit strips 117 restrict the rolling of the vials and limit the rolling vials with a raised structure to prevent two vials from getting too close. In one embodiment, the limit strip 117 is a strip structure attached to the conveyor belt 101.
[0037] In this embodiment, the vial forming equipment transports the finished vials produced to the conveyor belt 101 through the feed pipe 104. The vials fall into the top chamber 109 near the crossbar 103. At this time, the sensor 113 detects the presence of the vials through the through hole 112 and drives the motor 106 to move until it moves from the arc plate 110 to the conveyor belt 101, which has the function of intermittently reversing the vials.
[0038] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
Claims
1. A vial spacer feeding assembly, characterized in that: Includes support poles (102) connected to the top of both sides of the conveyor belt (101), with crossbars (103) connected to the top of the two support poles (102), and a feed pipe (104) connected to one of the support poles (102). The end of the feed pipe (104) away from the support pole (102) is connected to the vial forming equipment. The feed pipe (104) is inclined downward towards the end facing the conveyor belt (101), and the vials slide from the inside of the feed pipe (104) to the conveyor belt (101). A fixing plate (105) is connected to the crossbar (103), and a motor (105) is connected to the bottom of the fixing plate (105). 06), the output end of the motor (106) is connected to a rotating shaft (107), the outer ring surface of the rotating shaft (107) is connected to a partition plate (108) with equal spacing, and a chamber (109) for placing vials is formed between two adjacent partition plates (108). The top chamber (109) near one end of the crossbar (103) corresponds to the end of the feed pipe (104) near the conveyor belt (101). An arc plate (110) corresponding to the partition plate (108) is connected on the crossbar (103), and the bottom end of the arc plate (110) is located on the vertical bisector of the rotating shaft (107) and the conveyor belt (101).
2. The vial spacer feeding assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A baffle (111) is connected to the end of the rotating shaft (107) away from the feed pipe (104).
3. The vial spacer feeding assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The baffle (111) has through holes (112) arranged at equal intervals, and the through holes (112) are located in the chamber (109) on the side near the rotating shaft (107).
4. The vial spacer feeding assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: A sensor (113) is connected to one end of the fixed plate (105) near the baffle (111). The sensor (113) corresponds to the through hole (112) in the top chamber (109) near the end of the crossbar (103). The sensor (113) senses the vial in the chamber (109) through the through hole (112).
5. The vial spacer feeding assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the partition plate (108) are connected to a liner (114).
6. The vial spacer feeding assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The thickness of the pad (114) at the end near the rotating shaft (107) is greater than that at the other end.
7. The vial spacer feeding assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The arc plate (110) is connected to an anti-detachment plate (115) at one end near the feed pipe (104). The top of the anti-detachment plate (115) is provided with an inclined surface (116). Limiting strips (117) are provided at equal intervals on the conveyor belt (101) to restrict the rolling of the vial.