A vial plastic film-assisted unpacking and feeding mechanism

Abstract

A vial plastic film-assisted unpacking and loading mechanism includes a loading platform and a vial mesh belt conveyor. The loading platform is connected to the input end of the vial mesh belt conveyor, and the output end of the vial mesh belt conveyor is connected to a single-bottle track conveyor line. Bottle packaging material turning trays are provided on both sides of the loading platform. A support plate extends outward from one side of the loading platform below the bottle packaging material turning trays to support the turning trays. This invention solves the problem of difficulty in cleaning the plastic film remaining on the outer wall of the vial after unpacking, while also preventing bottles from tipping over. It allows for quick switching between different packaging sizes, improves work efficiency, and keeps the bottle loading area clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pharmaceutical packaging machinery technology, and in particular to an auxiliary unpacking and feeding mechanism for plastic film packaging of vials. Background Technology

[0002] In the current pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, bottle packaging materials typically undergo unpacking, inspection, cleaning, and drying processes before being filled with drugs. For some bottle packaging materials, to ensure transportation stability, multiple vials are usually wrapped with a thin film. Therefore, the vials need to be unpacked and sorted before use. The traditional unpacking method is mainly a fully manual operation, where the vials are placed on the workbench by hand, the packaging film is broken with a knife, and then the vials are manually torn open. The vials are then poured into the conveyor belt, and the packaging film is removed. This film-breaking process is inefficient, and the bottom of the vials often has torn plastic film. Furthermore, the vials are prone to tipping over during the film removal process, requiring a lot of manpower to straighten them. This results in low work efficiency and slow loading speed. Currently, most bottle plastic film feeding mechanisms in the market rely on manual unpacking or companies investing in multiple sets of automated equipment. However, bottle plastic film packaging comes in various sizes, and the sealing position and range are inconsistent, resulting in significant deviations in the outer packaging size after sealing. Fully automated equipment can cause bottle tipping and breakage after unpacking. Furthermore, fully automated equipment occupies a large area, is inconvenient to clean when malfunctioning, and has high maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an auxiliary tool for quickly unpacking and sorting vials, solving the problem that it is difficult to clean the plastic film remaining on the outer wall of the vial after unpacking. At the same time, it avoids inverting the vial, allows for quick switching between different packaging sizes, improves work efficiency, and keeps the area where the vial is handled clean.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A vial plastic film-assisted unpacking and feeding mechanism includes a feeding platform and a vial mesh belt conveyor. The feeding platform is connected to the input end of the vial mesh belt conveyor, and the output end of the vial mesh belt conveyor is connected to a single-bottle track conveyor line. Bottle packaging material turning trays are provided on both sides of the feeding platform. A support plate extends outward from one side of the feeding platform below the bottle packaging material turning trays to support the bottle packaging material turning trays.

[0006] Furthermore, the bottle packaging material flipping tray includes an upper tray cover and a lower tray cover, one end of the upper tray cover and one end of the lower tray cover are hinged to the loading platform, and handles are connected to the upper tray cover and the lower tray cover.

[0007] Furthermore, baffles are installed on three sides of the material tray cover, but there is no baffle on the side near the vial conveyor belt.

[0008] Furthermore, the upper and lower covers of the tray are hinged to the bearings fixedly connected to the loading platform via detachable pins.

[0009] Furthermore, a guiding device is installed at the input end of the vial mesh belt conveyor. The guiding device includes multiple first support rods fixedly connected to the vial mesh belt conveyor. The first support rods are connected to two guide rods through a first cross connector.

[0010] Furthermore, a second support rod is installed at the output end of the vial mesh belt conveyor. The second support rod is connected to the guide plate through multiple second cross connectors and an optical shaft. The guide plate is used to dock with the single-bottle track conveyor line.

[0011] Furthermore, a first photoelectric sensor is installed on each of the two frames at the input end of the vial conveyor belt.

[0012] Furthermore, second photoelectric sensors are installed on the frames on both sides of the output end of the vial conveyor.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. Install bottle packaging material tilting trays on the left and right sides of the feeding platform. First, open the tray cover, manually place the vials with plastic film packaging into the tray, close the tray cover, and then manually cut the packaging film along the edge of the tray. Tilt the tray over, remove the upper packaging film, and then push the entire bottle packaging material into the mesh belt conveyor. This simple mechanism assists manual removal of vials with plastic film, allowing for batch entry into the conveyor line, offering high flexibility and improving work efficiency.

[0015] 2. The flip tray for bottle packaging materials of different sizes can be easily disassembled and replaced. The guide rod can be adjusted forward, backward, left and right, making it suitable for unpacking plastic film packaging of different sizes of vials.

[0016] 3. The output ends of the vial mesh belt conveyor are equipped with material detection photoelectric sensors on both sides, which can be used to sense the vials on both sides of the single-bottle track conveyor line. When there are vials, the vial mesh belt conveyor track will rotate backwards periodically to prevent the vials from blocking the conveyor line channel. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the various electrical components of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Feeding platform; 2. Bottle packaging material turning tray; 21. Tray top cover; 22. Handle; 23. Tray bottom cover; 24. Baffle; 4. Guide rod; 5. First cross connector; 6. Second cross connector; 7. Optical shaft; 8. Guide plate; 9. Second photoelectric sensor; 10. Second support rod; 11. Vial mesh belt conveyor; 12. First photoelectric sensor; 13. First support rod; 14. Support plate; 15. Detachable pin. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, a vial plastic film-assisted unpacking and feeding mechanism includes a feeding platform 1 and a vial mesh belt conveyor 11. The feeding platform 1 is connected to the input end of the vial mesh belt conveyor 11, and the output end of the vial mesh belt conveyor 11 is connected to a single-bottle track conveyor line (not shown in the figure). The vial mesh belt conveyor 11 is used to transport vials on the feeding platform 1 to the single-bottle track conveyor line. Bottle packaging material turning trays 2 are provided on both sides of the feeding platform 1. A support plate 14 extends outward from one side of the feeding platform 1 below the bottle packaging material turning trays 2 to support the bottle packaging material turning trays 2.

[0023] Furthermore, the bottle packaging material flipping tray 2 includes a tray upper cover 21 and a tray lower cover 23. One end of the tray upper cover 21 and one end of the tray lower cover 23 are both hinged to the loading platform 1. A handle 22 is connected to the tray upper cover 21 and the tray lower cover 23. The handle 22 facilitates flipping the tray upper cover 21 and the tray lower cover 23, improving the ease of operation.

[0024] Furthermore, baffles 24 are installed on three sides of the tray cover 21, while the side closest to the vial conveyor belt 11 is free of baffles 24. The vial packaging materials placed on the tray cover 21 are pushed into the vial conveyor belt 11 from the side without baffles 24.

[0025] Furthermore, the upper tray cover 21 and the lower tray cover 23 are hinged to a bearing fixedly connected to the loading platform 1 via a detachable pin 15. This allows for convenient and quick replacement of the upper tray cover 21 and the lower tray cover 23 to accommodate the flipping of bottle packaging materials of different specifications.

[0026] Furthermore, a guiding device is installed at the input end of the vial conveyor belt 11. This guiding device includes multiple first support rods 13 fixedly connected to the vial conveyor belt 11. The first support rods 13 are connected to two L-shaped guide rods 4 via first cross connectors 5. The positions of the guide rods 4 can be adjusted via the first cross connectors 5 and the first support rods 13 to accommodate different sizes of bottle packaging materials. Additionally, the guide rods 4 guide the bottle packaging materials pushed into the vial conveyor belt 11, preventing bottles from tipping over during the pushing process.

[0027] Furthermore, a second support rod 10 is installed at the output end of the vial conveyor belt 11. The second support rod 10 is connected to an optical shaft 7 via multiple second cross connectors 6. The end of the optical shaft 7 away from the second support rod 10 is connected to a guide plate 8, which is used to dock with the single-bottle track conveyor line. The height of the guide plate 8 can be adjusted via the second cross connectors 6 and the optical shaft 7 to adapt to different bottle packaging materials, allowing the guide plate 8 to dock with the guide plates in the single-bottle track conveyor line.

[0028] Furthermore, a first photoelectric sensor 12 is installed on each of the two frames at the input end of the vial conveyor belt 11. The first photoelectric sensor 12 is used to detect the feeding of vial packaging materials.

[0029] Furthermore, second photoelectric sensors 9 are installed on both sides of the frame at the output end of the vial conveyor 11. The second photoelectric sensors 9 are used to detect the discharge of vial packaging material. The first photoelectric sensor 12 and the second photoelectric sensor 9 are connected to the input terminal of the PLC controller, and the vial conveyor 11 is electrically connected to the output terminal of the PLC controller. The first photoelectric sensor 12 and the second photoelectric sensor 9 send the detected signals to the PLC controller, which then controls the operation of the vial conveyor 11.

[0030] The implementation process of this utility model includes:

[0031] S1: Manually open the upper cover 21 of the material tray, place the vial packaging material with the bottle mouth facing down into the lower cover 23 of the material tray, then close the upper cover, and use a film cutting tool (such as a paper cutter) to cut the packaging film by wrapping it around half a circle along the edges of the upper and lower covers.

[0032] S2: Grasp the two handles 22 of the top and bottom caps, rotate the bottle packaging material 180 degrees, open the bottom cover 23 of the material tray, lift the lifting film, and with the assistance of the guide rod 4, use the bottle pusher to push the entire vial onto the vial mesh belt conveyor 11. After the two first photoelectric sensors 12 on the mesh belt conveyor detect the material, the vial mesh belt conveyor 11 starts running and transports the bottle packaging material to the single bottle track conveyor line.

[0033] S3: When the two second photoelectric sensors 9 detect the presence of penicillin on both sides of the single-bottle track, the penicillin bottle conveyor belt 11 will rotate backward at regular intervals to prevent the bottles from blocking the conveyor channel.

[0034] If the size of the vial plastic film packaging changes, simply replace the corresponding size bottle packaging material flipping tray 2. After loading is complete, adjust the guide plate 8 to ensure that the normal operation of the conveyor line in other processes is not affected when this mechanism is not in use.

[0035] The embodiments described in this specification are merely examples of implementations of the inventive concept. The scope of protection of this utility model should not be considered as limited to the specific forms described in the embodiments. The scope of protection of this utility model also extends to equivalent technical means that can be conceived by those skilled in the art based on the inventive concept.

Claims

1. A vial plastic film-assisted unpacking and feeding mechanism, characterized in that: It includes a feeding platform and a vial mesh belt conveyor. The feeding platform is connected to the input end of the vial mesh belt conveyor, and the output end of the vial mesh belt conveyor is connected to a single-bottle track conveyor line. Bottle packaging material turning trays are provided on both sides of the feeding platform. A support plate extends outward from one side of the feeding platform below the bottle packaging material turning trays to support the bottle packaging material turning trays.

2. The plastic film assisted unpacking and feeding mechanism for a penicillin bottle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottle packaging material turning tray includes an upper tray cover and a lower tray cover. One end of the upper tray cover and one end of the lower tray cover are hinged to the loading platform. Handles are connected to the upper tray cover and the lower tray cover.

3. The plastic film assisted unpacking and feeding mechanism for a penicillin bottle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top cover of the material tray is equipped with baffles on three sides, but there is no baffle on the side near the vial conveyor belt.

4. The plastic film assisted unpacking and feeding mechanism for a penicillin bottle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper and lower covers of the material tray are hinged to the bearing seat fixedly connected to the loading platform via detachable pins.

5. The plastic film assisted unpacking and feeding mechanism for a penicillin bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A guiding device is installed at the input end of the vial mesh belt conveyor. The guiding device includes multiple first support rods fixedly connected to the vial mesh belt conveyor. The first support rods are connected to two guide rods through a first cross connector.

6. The plastic film assisted unpacking and feeding mechanism for a penicillin bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The output end of the vial conveyor belt is equipped with a second support rod, which is connected to the guide plate via multiple second cross connectors and an optical shaft.

7. The plastic film assisted unpacking and feeding mechanism for a penicillin bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The first photoelectric sensor is installed on the frame on both sides of the input end of the vial conveyor.

8. The plastic film assisted unpacking and feeding mechanism for a penicillin bottle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A second photoelectric sensor is installed on each of the two frames at the output end of the vial conveyor belt.

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