An automated device for mixing pharmaceutical products for medical research

By designing a quick-detachable combination structure of medicine bottles and metering valves, and the synergistic effect of pressure limiting valves and gas collecting tanks, the problems of difficult raw material replacement and insufficient high-pressure gas control in medicine mixing devices are solved, realizing efficient, accurate and safe automated operation of medicine mixing.

CN224462601UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07NANJING UNIV OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANJING UNIV OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Filing Date
2025-07-21
Publication Date
2026-07-07

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to medical research field, specifically disclose a kind of medicine mixing automation device for medical research, including medicine bottle, mixing bucket and temperature sensor;The motor bottom of mixing bucket inside is fixedly connected with mixing shaft, the top of mixing bucket of motor two sides is fixedly connected with metering valve, the top of mixing bucket of metering valve two sides is fixedly connected with limit block, the top of metering valve is movably installed with manual butterfly valve, and the top of manual butterfly valve is fixedly connected with medicine bottle;The top of mixing bucket of motor one end is fixedly connected with pressure limiting valve, and one end of mixing bucket is fixedly connected with gas collecting tank, and the top of gas collecting tank periphery of pressure limiting valve is provided with gas duct, and one end of gas collecting tank is fixedly connected with sealing butterfly valve;The utility model is through the cooperation of the medicine bottle of quick replacement and metering valve, realizes raw material accurate addition and convenient deployment;The setting of pressure limiting valve, gas collecting tank can automatically relieve pressure and collect gas, ensure the safety of medical drug research.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical research, specifically relating to an automated device for mixing medicines for medical research. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of medical research, drug mixing is a crucial step in drug development, formulation optimization, and pharmacological experiments. It places extremely high demands on mixing accuracy, efficiency, and safety. As a core piece of equipment, the drug mixing device provides a stable mixing system for experiments by quantitatively proportioning, uniformly stirring, and controlling the reaction environment of various drug raw materials. This directly affects the accuracy of research data and the reliability of experimental results, making it an important tool for promoting the efficient conduct of medical research.

[0003] Currently, related drug mixing devices lack readily replaceable metering drug storage bottles, making it difficult to quickly replace and accurately add various raw materials, and the operation is cumbersome when changing drugs; in addition, there is a lack of effective control mechanisms for the high-pressure gas generated by chemical reactions during the mixing process, which poses safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated drug mixing device for medical research, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An automated drug mixing device for medical research includes a medicine bottle, a mixing tank, and a temperature sensor. A motor is fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank, and a mixing shaft is fixedly connected to the bottom of the motor inside the mixing tank. Metering valves are fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank on both sides of the motor. Limiting blocks are fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank on both sides of the metering valves. A manual butterfly valve is movably installed on the top of the metering valve, and a medicine bottle is fixedly connected to the top of the manual butterfly valve. A pressure limiting valve is fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank at one end of the motor, and a gas collecting tank is fixedly connected to one end of the mixing tank. A gas guide pipe is provided on the top of the gas collecting tank surrounding the pressure limiting valve, and a sealing butterfly valve is fixedly connected to one end of the gas collecting tank.

[0007] Preferably, support blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the medicine bottle, and the support blocks are fitted into the limiting blocks.

[0008] Preferably, a sealing ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the manual butterfly valve, and the sealing ring is fitted with the metering valve.

[0009] Preferably, a threaded tube is fixedly connected to the top of the medicine bottle, and a sealing cap is movably installed on the top of the threaded tube.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the sealing butterfly valve is fixedly connected to a flange, and the flange has a bolt hole inside.

[0011] Preferably, a fixing frame is fixedly connected to one end of the mixing tank surrounding the gas collecting tank, and the fixing frame is made of stainless steel.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This invention utilizes a quick-detachable combination structure of medicine bottle and metering valve, along with a sealing ring design, to achieve precise metering and rapid replacement of various drug ingredients. Operators can flexibly adjust the metering valve according to the mixing ratio, controlling the timing and amount of material added. Furthermore, the interlocking positioning of the support block and limit block significantly simplifies the medicine bottle replacement process, improving the efficiency and convenience of drug mixing and preparation. Simultaneously, the motor-driven mixing shaft ensures uniform mixing of the ingredients, meeting the mixing precision requirements of medical research.

[0014] This invention effectively ensures the safety of the device operation by combining the synergistic effect of the pressure relief valve and the gas collection tank with the real-time monitoring function of the temperature sensor. When high pressure is generated during the mixing process, the pressure relief valve automatically opens and guides the gas into the gas collection tank for temporary storage through the gas guide pipe, avoiding the risk of leakage caused by high pressure. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature inside the mixing tank in real time, making it easy to control the reaction status in a timely manner, while the sealing butterfly valve enables the safe discharge of gas, further improving the stability and reliability of operation. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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. Wherein:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the mixing shaft and mixing tank of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the pressure relief valve and gas collecting tank of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Medicine bottle; 101. Threaded pipe; 102. Sealing cap; 103. Manual butterfly valve; 104. Support block; 105. Sealing ring; 2. Metering valve; 3. Limiting block; 4. Air guide pipe; 5. Motor; 501. Mixing shaft; 6. Mixing tank; 7. Temperature sensor; 8. Pressure relief valve; 9. Sealing butterfly valve; 901. Flange; 10. Fixing bracket; 11. Gas collection tank. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0023] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0024] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 4 As shown:

[0025] Example 1: This example provides an automated drug mixing device for medical research, including a medicine bottle 1, a mixing tank 6, and a temperature sensor 7. A motor 5 is fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank 6. A mixing shaft 501 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the motor 5 inside the mixing tank 6. Metering valves 2 are fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank 6 on both sides of the motor 5. Limiting blocks 3 are fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank 6 on both sides of the metering valves 2. A manual butterfly valve 103 is movably installed on the top of the metering valve 2. The medicine bottle 1 is fixedly connected to the top of the manual butterfly valve 103. A pressure limiting valve 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank 6 at one end of the motor 5. A gas collecting tank 11 is fixedly connected to one end of the mixing tank 6. A gas guide pipe 4 is provided on the top of the gas collecting tank 11 around the pressure limiting valve 8. A sealing butterfly valve 9 is fixedly connected to one end of the gas collecting tank 11. Support blocks 104 are fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom of the medicine bottle 1, and the support blocks 104 are fitted with the limiting blocks 3. A sealing ring 105 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the manual butterfly valve 103, and the sealing ring 105 is fitted with the metering valve 2.

[0026] The staff first stores the raw materials to be mixed into multiple medicine bottles 1. The support block 104 at the bottom of the medicine bottle 1 is engaged with the limiting block 3 at the top of the mixing tank 6 to fix the medicine bottle 1 above the metering valve 2. At the same time, the sealing ring 105 at the bottom of the manual butterfly valve 103 is engaged with the metering valve 2 to achieve a seal. According to the preset mixing ratio, the valve stem of the metering valve 2 is turned to adjust the amount of raw materials added. The manual butterfly valve 103 is opened to allow the raw materials to enter the mixing tank 6. If the raw materials need to be replaced, the medicine bottle 1 is pulled upward to separate the support block 104 from the limiting block 3, so that the medicine bottle 1 containing other raw materials can be quickly disassembled and replaced. The operation is convenient. After the raw materials enter the mixing tank 6, the motor 5 is connected to an external power source. The motor 5 drives the mixing shaft 501 inside the mixing tank 6 to rotate, so as to uniformly stir and mix the various raw materials.

[0027] When the drug reaction generates high pressure during the mixing process, the pressure relief valve 8 at the top of the mixing tank 6 automatically opens to release the pressure, guiding the high-pressure gas inside through the gas guide pipe 4 into the gas collection tank 11 for temporary storage. This prevents leakage or damage to the device due to excessive pressure and improves operational safety. At the same time, the detection probe of the temperature sensor 7 extends into the mixing tank 6 to monitor the temperature changes during the mixing process in real time. After the mixing is completed, the operator can turn and open the sealing butterfly valve 9 to safely discharge the gas in the gas collection tank 11, ensuring stable operation of the device.

[0028] Example 2: This example is basically the same as the previous example, except that a threaded tube 101 is fixedly connected to the top of the medicine bottle 1, and a sealing cap 102 is movably installed on the top of the threaded tube 101.

[0029] Staff members feed the raw materials for medical research drugs into the medicine bottle 1 through the threaded tube 101, and the sealing cap 102 can seal the threaded tube 101.

[0030] Specifically, one end of the sealing butterfly valve 9 is fixedly connected to a flange 901, and the flange 901 has a bolt hole inside.

[0031] The operator connects the external gas outlet pipe to flange 901, then screws the external fixing bolts between the gas outlet pipe and flange 901 and through the bolt holes, thus connecting the external gas outlet pipe to the sealing butterfly valve 9 and performing the venting operation.

[0032] Specifically, a fixing frame 10 is fixedly connected to one end of the mixing tank 6 surrounding the gas collecting tank 11, and the fixing frame 10 is made of stainless steel.

[0033] The fixing frame 10 increases the contact area and friction between the gas collecting tank 11 and the mixing tank 6, thereby improving the stability of the gas collecting tank 11 installation.

[0034] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0035] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0036] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0037] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated drug mixing device for medical research, characterized in that: Includes medicine bottle (1), mixing tank (6) and temperature sensor (7); A motor (5) is fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank (6). A mixing shaft (501) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the motor (5) inside the mixing tank (6). A metering valve (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank (6) on both sides of the motor (5). A limit block (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank (6) on both sides of the metering valve (2). A manual butterfly valve (103) is movably installed on the top of the metering valve (2). A medicine bottle (1) is fixedly connected to the top of the manual butterfly valve (103). A pressure limiting valve (8) is fixedly connected to the top of the mixing tank (6) at one end of the motor (5). A gas collecting tank (11) is fixedly connected to one end of the mixing tank (6). A gas guide pipe (4) is provided on the top of the gas collecting tank (11) around the pressure limiting valve (8). A sealing butterfly valve (9) is fixedly connected to one end of the gas collecting tank (11).

2. The automated drug mixing device for medical research according to claim 1, characterized in that: The medicine bottle (1) has support blocks (104) fixedly connected to both sides of its bottom, and the support blocks (104) are fitted into the limiting blocks (3).

3. The automated drug mixing device for medical research according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the manual butterfly valve (103) is fixedly connected to a sealing ring (105), and the sealing ring (105) is fitted with the metering valve (2).

4. The automated drug mixing device for medical research according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the medicine bottle (1) is fixedly connected to a threaded tube (101), and a sealing cap (102) is movably installed on the top of the threaded tube (101).

5. The automated drug mixing device for medical research according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the sealing butterfly valve (9) is fixedly connected to a flange (901), and the flange (901) has a bolt hole inside.

6. The automated drug mixing device for medical research according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mixing tank (6) surrounding the gas collecting tank (11) is fixedly connected to one end of a fixing frame (10), and the fixing frame (10) is made of stainless steel.