An automated filling device for vitamin soft capsules

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automated vitamin soft capsule filling device, including a discharging mechanism, a deceleration mechanism, a counting mechanism, and a filling mechanism. The discharging mechanism includes a container and a material conveying channel connected and communicating with the container. The deceleration mechanism includes a rotating wheel embedded in the top of the material conveying channel. In this utility model, the container is filled with capsules. Under the action of gravity, the capsules flow towards the material conveying channel. During this process, the motor output shaft drives the rotating wheel to rotate slowly. Then, the capsules slide down one by one from the bottom of the partition plate. After entering the receiving shell, they lightly tap a ceramic plate to produce a sound. A sound counter counts based on the sound. The counted capsules accumulate in the filling shell. When the quantity reaches the target, the solenoid valve opens, and the standard number of capsules fall down and are filled. Afterward, the solenoid valve closes, providing conditions for continuous filling. The structure is simple, the device is easy to manufacture, and the cost is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of filling device technology, specifically to an automated filling device for vitamin soft capsules. Background Technology

[0002] Although a sterile environment is not required for filling granules into bottles, the requirements for counting accuracy, production efficiency, and production traceability are extremely high, making it an indispensable key step in the production of solid dosage forms.

[0003] Application number CN202021013061.9 discloses a hollow capsule counting device, relating to the field of counting device technology. The device includes a chassis, with a combing mechanism mounted on the top of the chassis. The combing mechanism mainly consists of a combing cylinder, a motor, a feeding trough, combing rollers, a combing disc, a nozzle, and a connecting channel. The combing cylinder and motor are mounted on the top of the chassis via a bracket. The feeding trough is mounted on the top of the combing cylinder and communicates with it. The combing rollers are symmetrically connected within the feeding trough. The combing disc is installed inside the combing cylinder, and its center is connected to the drive shaft of the motor. The bottom of the combing cylinder is open at the top and has a nozzle. This device effectively combs and counts capsule particles, and through automated counting and measurement, it effectively meets the requirements of subsequent filling, sampling, and quality inspection processes, greatly improving counting accuracy. It also effectively coordinates with the production line.

[0004] While the application can achieve the counting purpose in actual use, its structural design is quite complex, which increases both the difficulty and cost of manufacturing the device. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model aims to solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0006] Therefore, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An automated vitamin soft capsule filling device includes a discharging mechanism, a deceleration mechanism, a counting mechanism, and a filling mechanism. The discharging mechanism includes a container and a material conveying channel connected and communicating with the container. The deceleration mechanism includes a rotating wheel embedded in the top of the material conveying channel and a motor connected between the material conveying channel and the rotating wheel. The counting mechanism includes a receiving shell located at the bottom of the material conveying channel, a sliding plate connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the receiving shell, a ceramic plate embedded in the top of the sliding plate, and a sound counter connected to the front side of the receiving shell. The filling mechanism includes a filling shell sleeved on the outer end of the receiving shell and a solenoid valve installed on the filling shell.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the container is filled with capsules. Under the action of gravity, the capsules flow towards the material passage. During this process, the motor output shaft drives the rotating wheel to rotate slowly. Then, the capsules slide down one by one from the bottom of the partition plate. After entering the receiving shell, they lightly tap the ceramic plate to make a sound. The sound counter counts based on the sound. The counted capsules accumulate in the filling shell. When the number reaches the standard, the solenoid valve opens, and the standard number of capsules fall down and are filled. Afterward, the solenoid valve closes, providing conditions for continuous filling. The structure is simple, the device is easy to manufacture, and the cost is low.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: the material feeding channel is located on one side of the bottom end of the container and is inclined, and the inner wall of the material feeding channel is polished.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: the rotating wheel consists of two T-shaped rubber discs and a spacer, the spacer being fixed between the two T-shaped rubber discs, and the diameter of the spacer being smaller than the diameter of the T-shaped rubber discs.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that the top of the skateboard is set as an inclined surface, and the top of the ceramic sheet is flush with the inclined surface.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that: a sealing assembly is provided at the top of the material conveying channel, the sealing assembly including a cover that is movably sleeved on the outside of the rotary wheel and fits against the outer wall of the material conveying channel, and a plurality of bolts connecting the material conveying channel and the cover.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that a dustproof channel is connected between the material feeding channel and the receiving shell, and the material feeding channel communicates with the interior of the receiving shell through the dustproof channel.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention can be further configured such that the dustproof channel is Y-shaped, and the top area of ​​the dustproof channel is larger than the bottom area of ​​the material conveying channel.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. In this utility model, the container is filled with capsules. Under the action of gravity, the capsules flow towards the material passage. During this process, the motor output shaft drives the rotating wheel to rotate slowly. Then, the capsules slide down one by one from the bottom of the partition plate. After entering the receiving shell, they lightly tap the ceramic plate to make a sound. The sound counter counts based on the sound. The counted capsules accumulate in the filling shell. When the number reaches the standard, the solenoid valve opens, and the standard number of capsules fall down and are filled. Afterward, the solenoid valve closes, providing conditions for continuous filling. The structure is simple, the device is easy to manufacture, and the cost is low.

[0017] 2. In this utility model, the cover and bolts work together to protect the rotating wheel and block the outer wall of the material flow channel, effectively preventing dust from entering the material flow channel through the rotating wheel, achieving pollution-free filling and ensuring filling effect. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation relationship between the material discharge mechanism and the deceleration mechanism of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation relationship between the counting mechanism and the filling mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the sealing component of this utility model.

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] 100. Discharge mechanism; 110. Container; 120. Material conveying channel;

[0024] 200. Reduction mechanism; 210. Rotary wheel; 211. T-shaped rubber disc; 212. Partition plate; 220. Motor;

[0025] 300. Counting mechanism; 310. Receiving shell; 320. Slide plate; 330. Ceramic plate; 340. Sound counter;

[0026] 400. Filling mechanism; 410. Filling shell; 420. Solenoid valve;

[0027] 500. Sealing assembly; 510. Protective cover; 520. Bolt;

[0028] 600. Dustproof passage. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features of the present utility model can be combined with each other.

[0030] It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this invention.

[0031] The following describes, with reference to the accompanying drawings, some embodiments of an automated vitamin soft capsule filling device provided by this utility model.

[0032] Example 1:

[0033] Combination Figure 1-4As shown, the present invention provides an automated vitamin soft capsule filling device, including a discharging mechanism 100, a deceleration mechanism 200, a counting mechanism 300 and a filling mechanism 400. The discharging mechanism 100 includes a container 110 and a material conveying channel 120 connected to and communicating with the container 110.

[0034] The deceleration mechanism 200 includes a rotating wheel 210 rotatably embedded in the top of the material feeding channel 120 and a motor 220 connected between the material feeding channel 120 and the rotating wheel 210.

[0035] The counting mechanism 300 includes a receiving shell 310 disposed at the bottom of the material feeding channel 120, a sliding plate 320 connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the receiving shell 310, a ceramic plate 330 embedded at the top of the sliding plate 320, and a sound counter 340 connected to the front side of the receiving shell 310.

[0036] The filling mechanism 400 includes a filling shell 410 sleeved on the outer end of the receiving shell 310 and a solenoid valve 420 installed on the filling shell 410.

[0037] Furthermore, the material flow channel 120 is located on one side of the bottom end of the container 110 and is inclined. The inner wall of the material flow channel 120 is polished. After the material flow channel 120 is inclined and the inner wall is polished, the capsule will not get stuck when it flows through the material flow channel 120.

[0038] Furthermore, the rotating wheel 210 consists of two T-shaped rubber discs 211 and a partition disc 212. The partition disc 212 is fixed between the two T-shaped rubber discs 211. The diameter of the partition disc 212 is smaller than the diameter of the T-shaped rubber discs 211. The structural design of the rotating wheel 210 can limit the capsule outflow speed and limit the capsule in the material channel 120 to slide down at one time, allowing only one capsule to pass through each time.

[0039] Furthermore, the top of the slide plate 320 is set as an inclined surface, and the top of the ceramic plate 330 is flush with the inclined surface. The structural design of the slide plate 320 allows the counted capsules to slide down quickly from the slide plate 320. At the same time, the layout design of the ceramic plate 330 prevents it from obstructing the sliding of the capsules.

[0040] Example 2:

[0041] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, based on Embodiment 1, the top of the material conveying channel 120 is provided with a sealing assembly 500. The sealing assembly 500 includes a cover 510 that is movably sleeved on the outside of the rotating wheel 210 and fits against the outer wall of the material conveying channel 120, and a plurality of bolts 520 connecting the material conveying channel 120 and the cover 510. The cover 510 and the bolts 520 cooperate to protect the rotating wheel 210 and also block the outer wall of the material conveying channel 120, effectively preventing dust from entering the material conveying channel 120 through the position of the rotating wheel 210.

[0042] Example 3:

[0043] Combination Figure 1 As shown in the above embodiment, a dustproof channel 600 is connected between the material feeding channel 120 and the receiving shell 310. The material feeding channel 120 is connected to the inside of the receiving shell 310 through the dustproof channel 600. The dustproof channel 600 guides the direction of capsule descent and prevents the capsule from falling to the outside of the receiving shell 310. At the same time, the dustproof channel 600 can increase the capsule's sliding time, so that there is a time difference when the capsule lightly hits the ceramic plate 330, ensuring that the sound counter 340 counts correctly.

[0044] Furthermore, the dustproof channel 600 is Y-shaped, and the top area of ​​the dustproof channel 600 is larger than the bottom area of ​​the material conveying channel 120. The structural design of the dustproof channel 600 allows it to tightly seal the bottom of the material conveying channel 120, effectively protecting the capsule's sliding path.

[0045] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: In the initial state, the container 110 is filled with capsules. Then, under the action of gravity, the capsules flow towards the material passage 120. During this period, the output shaft of the motor 220 drives the rotating wheel 210 to rotate slowly. Then, the capsules slide down one by one from the bottom of the partition plate 212. After entering the receiving shell 310, they lightly tap the ceramic plate 330 and make a sound. The sound counter 340 counts based on the sound, providing conditions for achieving a uniform filling quantity. Then, the counted capsules accumulate in the filling shell 410. When the quantity reaches the standard, the solenoid valve 420 opens, and the standard number of capsules fall down uniformly. After that, the solenoid valve 420 closes, providing conditions for continuous filling. The structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0046] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automated filling apparatus for soft gelatin capsules of vitamins, characterized in that, include: The discharge mechanism (100) includes a container (110) and a material conveying channel (120) connected and communicating with the container (110); The deceleration mechanism (200) includes a rotating wheel (210) rotatably embedded in the top of the material feeding channel (120) and a motor (220) connected between the material feeding channel (120) and the rotating wheel (210); The counting mechanism (300) includes a receiving shell (310) disposed at the bottom of the material feeding channel (120), a sliding plate (320) connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the receiving shell (310), a ceramic plate (330) embedded in the top of the sliding plate (320), and a sound counter (340) connected to the front side of the receiving shell (310). The filling mechanism (400) includes a filling shell (410) sleeved on the outer end of the receiving shell (310) and a solenoid valve (420) installed on the filling shell (410).

2. The automatic filling device for vitamin soft capsules according to claim 1, wherein The material feeding channel (120) is located on one side of the bottom end of the container (110) and is inclined. The inner wall of the material feeding channel (120) is polished.

3. The automatic filling device for vitamin soft capsules according to claim 1, wherein The rotating wheel (210) consists of two T-shaped rubber discs (211) and a partition (212). The partition (212) is fixed between the two T-shaped rubber discs (211), and the diameter of the partition (212) is smaller than the diameter of the T-shaped rubber discs (211).

4. The automatic filling device for vitamin soft capsules according to claim 1, wherein The top of the slide plate (320) is set as an inclined surface, and the top of the ceramic sheet (330) is flush with the inclined surface.

5. The automatic filling device for vitamin soft capsules according to claim 1, wherein The top of the material feeding channel (120) is provided with a sealing assembly (500), which includes a cover (510) that is movably sleeved on the outside of the roller (210) and fits against the outer wall of the material feeding channel (120), and a plurality of bolts (520) connecting the material feeding channel (120) and the cover (510).

6. The automatic filling device for vitamin soft capsules according to claim 1, wherein A dustproof channel (600) is connected between the material feeding channel (120) and the receiving shell (310), and the material feeding channel (120) is connected to the inside of the receiving shell (310) through the dustproof channel (600).

7. The automatic filling device for vitamin soft capsules according to claim 6, wherein The dustproof channel (600) is Y-shaped, and the top area of ​​the dustproof channel (600) is larger than the bottom area of ​​the material conveying channel (120).

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