A production system

Abstract

This application relates to a production system including filling equipment, packaging equipment, and conveying equipment. One end of the conveying equipment is connected to the filling equipment, and the other end is connected to the packaging equipment, enabling the transfer of filled medicines to the packaging equipment. A transfer device exists between the filling and packaging equipment, comprising a storage device, an infeed device, and an output device. One end of the infeed device is connected to the storage device, and the other end is connected to the conveying device. One end of the output device is connected to the storage device, and the other end is connected to the conveying device, allowing medicines in the conveying equipment to be stored in the storage device from the infeed device, then transferred from the storage device to the conveying equipment via the output device, and finally transferred to the packaging equipment. The temporary storage of filled medicines in the transfer device balances the production rates of the filling and packaging equipment, enabling both to operate at full speed and improving the utilization rate of the production system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of pharmaceutical manufacturing technology, and more particularly to a manufacturing system. Background Technology

[0002] Pharmaceuticals require two processes: filling and packaging, to ensure quality, medication safety, and ease of storage and transportation. Currently, filling and packaging equipment can be connected via conveyor systems. After filling, the medicine is transferred to the packaging equipment. However, due to the different production efficiencies of the filling and packaging equipment, either equipment may not be used effectively. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application provides a production system to solve the problem of low utilization rate of filling and packaging equipment.

[0004] This application provides a production system, the production system comprising:

[0005] A filling device and a packaging device, wherein the filling device is located upstream of the packaging device, and the production speed of the filling device is less than the production speed of the packaging device;

[0006] A transmission device, one end of which is connected to the filling device and the other end of which is connected to the packaging device;

[0007] A transfer device, located between the filling device and the packaging device, and connected to the conveying device;

[0008] The transfer device includes a storage device, an input device, and an output device. One end of the input device and one end of the output device are both connected to the storage device, and the other end of the input device and the other end of the output device are both connected to the transmission device.

[0009] In one possible embodiment, the filling equipment includes at least two filling machines, and the conveying equipment includes at least two conveying channels, one end of each of the at least two conveying channels being connected to at least two of the filling machines, and the other end of each of the at least two conveying channels being connected to the packaging equipment.

[0010] In one possible embodiment, the storage device includes at least two storage components, one end of each of the at least two storage components being connected to at least two of the transmission channels, and the other end of each of the at least two storage components being connected to the storage device.

[0011] In one possible embodiment, the storage device includes a storage channel and at least two storage areas, both of which are connected to the storage channel, and the storage channel is connected to at least two storage components.

[0012] In one possible embodiment, the storage component includes a marking device and a conveying device, with the marking device located on one side of the conveying device.

[0013] In one possible embodiment, the storage device includes a first identification device located at the end of the storage channel connected to the storage component.

[0014] In one possible embodiment, the storage device includes a first controller electrically connected to the first identification device and capable of controlling the storage area connected to the storage channel.

[0015] In one possible embodiment, the output device includes at least two output components, one end of each of the at least two output components being connected to at least two of the transmission channels, and the other end of each of the at least two output components being connected to the storage device.

[0016] In one possible embodiment, the storage device includes an outflow channel, one end of which is connected to at least two of the storage regions, and the other end of which is connected to at least two of the output components.

[0017] In one possible embodiment, the storage device includes a second controller electrically connected to the outflow channel, capable of controlling the storage area connected to one end of the outflow channel and the output component connected to the other end of the outflow channel.

[0018] This application relates to a production system including filling equipment, packaging equipment, and conveying equipment. One end of the conveying equipment is connected to the filling equipment, and the other end is connected to the packaging equipment, enabling the transfer of filled medicines to the packaging equipment. A transfer device exists between the filling and packaging equipment, comprising a storage device, an infeed device, and an output device. One end of the infeed device is connected to the storage device, and the other end is connected to the conveying device. One end of the output device is connected to the storage device, and the other end is connected to the conveying device, allowing medicines in the conveying equipment to be stored in the storage device from the infeed device, then transferred from the storage device to the conveying equipment via the output device, and finally transferred to the packaging equipment. The temporary storage of filled medicines in the transfer device balances the production rates of the filling and packaging equipment, enabling both to operate at full speed and improving the utilization rate of the production system. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a production system according to another embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a production system according to another embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] 1- Filling equipment;

[0024] 11-First filling machine;

[0025] 12-Second filling machine;

[0026] 2-Packaging equipment;

[0027] 3-Transmission equipment;

[0028] 31 - First transmission channel;

[0029] 32 - Second transmission channel;

[0030] 33 - Feeding channel;

[0031] 4-Circulation equipment;

[0032] 41 - Storage device;

[0033] 411 - Storage Channel;

[0034] 412 - First storage area;

[0035] 413 - Second storage area;

[0036] 414 - Outflow channel;

[0037] 42 - Storage device;

[0038] 421 - First storage component;

[0039] 422 - Second storage component;

[0040] 43 - Output device;

[0041] 431 - First output component;

[0042] 432 - Second output component. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To better understand the technical solution of this application, the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown in the illustration, this application provides a production system including a filling device 1 and a packaging device 2. The filling device 1 is located upstream of the packaging device 2. After being filled in the filling device 1, the medicine is transferred to the packaging device 2 for packaging. A conveying device 3 is provided between the filling device 1 and the packaging device 2. One end of the conveying device 3 is connected to the filling device 1, and the other end is connected to the packaging device 2, enabling the conveying of the filled medicine to the packaging device 2 for packaging. A transfer device 4 is also provided between the filling equipment 1 and the packaging equipment 2. The transfer device 4 includes a storage device 41, an infeed device 42 and an output device 43. One end of the infeed device 42 is connected to the storage device 41 and the other end is connected to the transmission device. One end of the output device 43 is connected to the storage device 41 and the other end is connected to the transmission device. The position where the infeed device 42 is connected to the transmission device is located on the side closer to the filling equipment 1, so that the filled medicine in the transmission device 3 can be stored in the storage device 41 of the transfer device 4 by the infeed device 42. The filled medicine in the storage device 41 can be transferred to the transmission device 3 by the output device 43 and then transferred to the packaging equipment 2.

[0045] After filling, the medicine can be directly transferred to the packaging equipment 2 via the transfer device 3. Alternatively, the medicine can be temporarily stored in the transfer device 4 and then transferred to the packaging equipment 2 via the transfer device 4. If the production rates of the filling equipment 1 and the packaging equipment 2 are different, the medicine can be temporarily stored through the transfer device, so that both the filling equipment 1 and the packaging equipment 2 can operate at full speed, thereby improving the utilization rate of the production system.

[0046] In one possible embodiment, the production efficiencies of filling equipment 1 and packaging equipment 2 differ. During the drug filling and packaging process, the storage function of filling equipment 1 and transfer equipment 4 is activated first, temporarily storing all filled drugs in the storage device 41 of transfer equipment 4. After filling equipment 1 completes filling, it is shut down, and the output function of packaging equipment 2 and transfer equipment 4 is activated, allowing transfer equipment 4 to output the filled drugs at a speed matching that of packaging equipment 2. This enables both filling equipment 1 and packaging equipment 2 to operate at full speed, improving the utilization rate of the production system.

[0047] In one possible embodiment, the production efficiency of filling equipment 1 is lower than that of packaging equipment 2. During the drug filling and packaging process, the storage function of filling equipment 1 and transfer equipment 4 is activated first to temporarily store a portion of the drug in the storage device 41 of transfer equipment 4 after filling. Then, the output function of packaging equipment 2 and transfer equipment 4 is activated, so that the drug filled by filling equipment 1 is directly transferred to packaging equipment 2 through transfer equipment 3. At the same time, transfer equipment 4 can output the filled drug temporarily stored in storage device 41 to transfer equipment 3. This makes the speed at which the drug is transferred to packaging equipment 2 greater than the filling speed of filling equipment 1, enabling packaging equipment 2 to operate at full speed and improving the utilization rate of the production system.

[0048] In one possible embodiment, the production efficiency of filling equipment 1 is higher than that of packaging equipment 2. During the drug filling and packaging process, the storage functions of filling equipment 1, packaging equipment 2, and transfer equipment 4 are activated first. Part of the drug filled by filling equipment 1 is transferred to packaging equipment 2 through transfer equipment 3, and part is temporarily stored in storage device 41 through storage device 42, so that both filling equipment 1 and packaging equipment 2 can operate at full speed. After filling equipment 1 has finished filling all the drugs, filling equipment 1 is turned off, and the output function of transfer equipment 4 is activated, so that transfer equipment 4 outputs the filled drugs at a speed that matches that of packaging equipment 2.

[0049] In one possible embodiment, the filling process of the medicine does not require the assistance of staff, while the packaging process does. During the filling and packaging process, the storage function of the filling equipment 1 and the transfer equipment 4 is activated first to temporarily store the filled medicine in the transfer equipment 4. Then, according to the working hours of the staff, the output function of the transfer equipment 4 is activated to output the filled medicine in the transfer equipment 4 to the packaging equipment 2, which helps to improve the production efficiency of the production system.

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the filling equipment 1 includes at least two filling machines, enabling different filling machines of the filling equipment 1 to simultaneously fill multiple batches of medicine, which is beneficial to improving the production efficiency of the filling equipment 1. The conveying equipment 3 includes at least two conveying channels, the number of conveying channels corresponding to the number of filling machines, one end of each of the at least two conveying channels is connected to at least two filling machines, and the other end of each of the at least two conveying channels is connected to the packaging equipment 2.

[0051] At least two filling machines are filling drugs with different batch numbers. The conveying device includes at least two conveying channels, enabling each filling machine to convey the filled drugs to the packaging equipment 2 through its corresponding conveying channel. Drugs with different batch numbers need to be packaged separately. Each filling machine is connected to a different conveying channel. By opening different conveying channels, drugs filled by different filling machines can be conveyed to the packaging equipment 2, reducing the possibility of drugs with different batch numbers being conveyed to the packaging equipment 2 simultaneously.

[0052] like Figure 2 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the transmission device 3 includes a feeding channel 33, and at least two transmission channels are connected to the packaging device 2 through the feeding channel 33, so that the medicines on at least two transmission channels are transmitted to the packaging device 2 through the feeding channel 33. The feeding end of the packaging device 2 only needs to be equipped with a medicine receiving device, which simplifies the structure of the feeding end of the packaging device 2.

[0053] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the storage device 42 includes at least two storage components, one end of each of the at least two storage components is connected to a different transmission channel, and the other end of each of the at least two storage components is connected to the storage device 41, so that the medicines on the different transmission channels can be temporarily stored in the storage device 41 through the storage components.

[0054] Different batches of medicines filled by different filling machines need to be packaged separately. Therefore, the medicines filled in at least two transmission channels cannot be transferred to the packaging equipment 2 at the same time. Each transmission channel is connected to a storage component, so that one of the at least two transmission channels supplies the packaging equipment 2, and the medicines in the other transmission channels can be temporarily stored in the storage device 41 through the storage component.

[0055] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the storage device 41 includes a storage channel 411 and at least two storage regions, both of which are connected to the storage channel 411. The end of the storage channel 411 furthest from the storage regions is connected to at least two storage components.

[0056] The storage device 41 has at least two storage areas, each temporarily storing drugs with different batch numbers, enabling the storage device 41 to temporarily store drugs with multiple batch numbers. At least two storage components are connected to the storage channel 411, allowing drugs from multiple storage components to be transferred to the storage channel 411. Then, the storage channel 411 transfers drugs of different batch numbers to different storage areas, enabling the storage areas to temporarily store drugs from different storage components.

[0057] In one possible embodiment, the same filling machine can fill different batches of medicines, and the number of storage areas in the storage device 41 is greater than the number of filling machines in the filling equipment 1, so that different batches of medicines filled by the same filling machine can be temporarily stored in different storage areas.

[0058] In one possible embodiment, the storage component includes a marking device and a conveying device, with the marking device located on one side of the conveying device.

[0059] The same filling machine can fill different batches of medicines sequentially. After filling, the medicines are placed on a conveyor. The marking device can form a code on the medicines on the conveyor, so that the codes of medicines of the same batch number are the same, so as to distinguish different batches of medicines filled by the same filling machine.

[0060] In one possible embodiment, the filled medicines are placed on a conveyor via a tray containing multiple medicines of the same batch number. The marking device simply sets a code on the tray, which can reduce the possibility of the code setting affecting the medicines and also reduce the workload of the marking device.

[0061] In one possible embodiment, the storage device 41 includes a first identification device located at one end of the storage channel 411 connected to the storage component, and the medicine flowing from the storage component to the storage channel 411 passes through the scanning area of ​​the first identification device.

[0062] The first identification device is used to identify the code on the medicine or the tray to determine the batch number of the medicine, and then temporarily store medicines of different batch numbers in different storage areas.

[0063] In one possible embodiment, the storage device 41 includes a first controller electrically connected to a first identification device, enabling the first controller to receive signals from the first identification device. The first controller is also connected to a storage channel 411 or a storage area, thereby enabling it to control the storage area connected to the storage channel 411.

[0064] Drugs of different batches are temporarily stored in the storage area through storage channel 411. The first controller can control the storage area connected to storage channel 411 according to the signal received from the first identification device, so that drugs of different batches can be temporarily stored in different storage areas.

[0065] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the output device 43 includes at least two output components, one end of which is connected to the transmission channel and the other end of which is connected to the storage device 41, so that the medicine in the storage device 41 can be transmitted to the transmission channel through the output components.

[0066] The number of output components is set to correspond to the number of transmission channels, so that the medicines on the transmission channels can be temporarily stored in the storage device 41 through the storage components, and the medicines temporarily stored in the storage device 41 can also be transferred to the original transmission channels through the output components, so that the medicines temporarily stored in the storage device 41 can also be transferred to the packaging equipment 2 through the transmission channels.

[0067] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the storage device 41 includes an outflow channel 414, at least two storage areas are connected to one end of the outflow channel 414, and at least two output components are connected to the other end of the outflow channel 414.

[0068] One end of the outflow channel 414 is connected to a storage area, and the other end is connected to an output component, enabling the medicine temporarily stored in the storage area to be transferred to the output component through the outflow channel 414. At least two storage areas are connected to the outflow channel 414, and at least two output components are also connected to the outflow channel 414, enabling the outflow channel 414 to transfer medicines from different storage areas to their corresponding output components.

[0069] In one possible embodiment, the storage device 41 includes a second controller electrically connected to the outflow channel 414, capable of controlling the storage area connected to the outflow channel 414, and an output component in communication with the outflow channel 414.

[0070] The second controller can connect one of at least two storage areas to one of at least two output components, so that drugs of different batches in different storage areas can be transmitted to their corresponding output components, and then transmitted sequentially to the corresponding transmission channels through the output components, so that the drug batches transmitted to the packaging equipment 2 at the same time are the same.

[0071] Taking the filling equipment 1, which includes two filling machines, as an example, the transmission equipment 3 includes two transmission channels, wherein the first filling machine 11 is connected to the first transmission channel 31, and the second filling machine 12 is connected to the second transmission channel 32. The storage device 41 includes two input components, two output components, and two storage areas, wherein one end of the first input component 421 is connected to the first transmission channel 31, and the other end is connected to the first storage area 412; one end of the first output component 431 is connected to the first storage area 412, and the other end is connected to the first transmission channel 31; one end of the second input component 422 is connected to the second transmission channel 32, and the other end is connected to the second storage area 413; one end of the second output component 432 is connected to the second storage area 413, and the other end is connected to the second transmission channel 32.

[0072] When the first filling machine 11 and the second filling machine 12 start simultaneously and fill different batches of medicine: if the packaging equipment 2 starts, the medicine filled by the first filling machine 11 can be directly transferred to the packaging equipment 2 through the first transmission channel 31, or a portion of the medicine filled by the first filling machine 11 can be temporarily stored in the first storage area 412. Then, the storage device 41 and the first filling machine 11 can simultaneously feed the packaging equipment 2 to ensure that the packaging equipment 2 can operate at full speed. The medicine filled by the second filling machine 12 can be temporarily stored in the second storage area 413 through the second transmission channel 32 and the second storage component 422. After all the medicine filled by the first filling machine 11 is packaged, the medicine in the second storage area 413 is transferred to the second transmission channel 32 through the second output component 432, and then to the packaging equipment 2 through the second transmission channel 32. The medicine in the second storage area 413 can be transferred to the packaging equipment 2 at a speed that is compatible with the packaging equipment 2. If the packaging equipment 2 is turned off, the medicine filled by the first filling machine 11 is temporarily stored in the first storage area 412 through the first transmission channel 31 and the first storage component 421, and the medicine filled by the second filling machine 12 is temporarily stored in the second storage area 413 through the second transmission channel 32 and the second storage component 422. When the packaging equipment 2 is started, the medicines in the first storage area 412 and the second storage area 413 are sequentially transferred to the packaging equipment 2, so that the packaging equipment 2 sequentially packages the medicines in the first storage area 412 and the second storage area 413.

[0073] In one possible embodiment, the storage component includes a marking device and a conveying device. After the marking device forms a code on the medicine on the conveying device or on the tray containing the same batch of medicine, it is stored in the storage area of ​​the storage device 41 via the storage device 42. In this embodiment, the storage device 41 has only one storage area, and medicines of different batches are stored in the same storage area. A second identification device is provided on the outflow channel 414. The second identification device can identify the code on the medicine or the tray containing the same batch of medicine. Medicines of the same batch can be transferred to the output device, and medicines of different batches are returned to the storage area, so that the batch numbers of medicines transferred to the packaging equipment 2 at the same time are the same.

[0074] It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments in this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0075] The terminology used in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0076] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

Claims

1. A production system, characterized by, The production system includes: Filling equipment and packaging equipment, wherein the filling equipment is located upstream of the packaging equipment; A transmission device, one end of which is connected to the filling device and the other end of which is connected to the packaging device; A transfer device, located between the filling device and the packaging device, and connected to the conveying device; The transfer device includes a storage device, an input device, and an output device. One end of the input device and one end of the output device are both connected to the storage device, and the other end of the input device and the other end of the output device are both connected to the transmission device.

2. The production system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filling equipment includes at least two filling machines, and the conveying equipment includes at least two conveying channels. One end of each of the at least two conveying channels is connected to the at least two filling machines, and the other end of each of the at least two conveying channels is connected to the packaging equipment.

3. The production system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The storage device includes at least two storage components, one end of each of the at least two storage components is connected to at least two of the transmission channels, and the other end of each of the at least two storage components is connected to the storage device.

4. The production system according to claim 3, characterized in that The storage device includes a storage channel and at least two storage areas, both of which are connected to the storage channel, and the storage channel is connected to at least two storage components.

5. The production system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The storage component includes a marking device and a conveying device, with the marking device located on one side of the conveying device.

6. The production system according to claim 5, characterized in that The storage device includes a first identification device located at the end of the storage channel connected to the storage component.

7. The production system of claim 6, wherein, The storage device includes a first controller, which is electrically connected to the first identification device and is capable of controlling the storage area connected to the storage channel.

8. The production system of claim 4, wherein, The output device includes at least two output components, one end of each of the at least two output components is connected to at least two of the transmission channels, and the other end of each of the at least two output components is connected to the storage device.

9. The production system of claim 8, wherein, The storage device includes an outflow channel, one end of which is connected to at least two of the storage areas, and the other end of which is connected to at least two of the output components.

10. The production system of claim 9, wherein, The storage device includes a second controller electrically connected to the outflow channel, which is capable of controlling the storage area connected to one end of the outflow channel and the output component connected to the other end of the outflow channel.

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