Tubular material outfeed machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tubular material pipe discharging machine, include: the storage pipe box has the accommodation cavity, the accommodation cavity bottom has the pipe channel, the pipe channel side wall is equipped with first insertion hole and second insertion hole, the plug -in board has first material blocking state and first material releasing state, and the first insertion hole is movably inserted to realize state switching, the baffle has second material blocking state and second material releasing state, and the second insertion hole is movably inserted to realize state switching, and the baffle is connected with plug -in board transmission through transmission part and transmits. The utility model discloses the spacing between baffle and plug -in board only accommodates one tubular material, thereby can realize the release output of single tubular material through the alternate action of plug -in board and baffle, and the linkage of baffle and plug -in board is realized through transmission part, thereby makes baffle and plug -in board action coordination consistent, and the tubular material is conveniently taken, and realizes the material taking of single tubular material under the condition of not contacting material, avoids causing pollution.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of laboratory material handling equipment, and in particular, to a tubular material dispensing machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, many laboratory experiments require the use of tubular materials, such as test tubes, tubular reagents, and disposable pipettes. Sometimes, to avoid cross-contamination, handling these materials requires extreme care, which is quite inconvenient. For example, pipettes are usually individually packaged or in bags. To avoid cross-contamination, the packaging must be removed one by one on-site, or the pipettes must be carefully removed from the bag (without touching other pipettes in the bag). Unpacking or carefully handling pipettes on-site is time-consuming, reduces efficiency, and is also demanding on the operator's skills, increasing the risk of contamination. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a tubular material dispensing machine, which can conveniently dispense tubular materials and avoid contamination.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A tubular material discharging machine includes: a storage box having a receiving cavity for accommodating tubular materials, the bottom of the receiving cavity having a discharging channel extending to the outer wall of the storage box and forming a discharging port; the side wall of the discharging channel having a first insertion hole and a second insertion hole spaced apart, the first insertion hole being located above the second insertion hole; an insert plate having a first blocking state and a first discharging state, movably inserted into the first insertion hole to achieve state switching; a baffle having a second blocking state and a second discharging state, movably inserted into the second insertion hole to achieve state switching; the baffle is drivenly connected to the insert plate via a transmission member, so that the transmission member and the insert plate are alternately inserted into the discharging channel; wherein when the insert plate is in the first blocking state, the baffle is in the second discharging state; when the insert plate is in the first discharging state, the baffle is in the second blocking state; the distance between the baffle and the insert plate is only sufficient to accommodate one tubular material.

[0006] Furthermore, the end of the insert plate in the first blocking state and / or the baffle plate in the second blocking state that is away from the outlet pipe channel is flush with or extends out of the outer wall of the storage box.

[0007] Furthermore, an elastic reset member is installed between the insert plate and the storage box or / and between the baffle and the storage box to apply an elastic force to the insert plate so that the insert plate can switch from the first blocking state to the first discharging state.

[0008] Furthermore, an installation space is formed on one side of the outlet pipe channel, and the transmission component is installed in the installation space. The side wall of the installation space away from the outlet pipe channel is provided with through holes for the insertion plate and baffle to pass through.

[0009] Furthermore, the transmission component is rotatably mounted in the installation space, and the rotation center of the transmission component is located between the insert plate and the baffle. The transmission component has two radially extending waist-shaped grooves. A toggle shaft is mounted on both the insert plate and the baffle. The toggle shaft is embedded in the two waist-shaped grooves respectively. The toggle shaft can rotate in the waist-shaped grooves and slide along the waist-shaped grooves.

[0010] Furthermore, the transmission member has two outwardly extending levers, the waist-shaped groove is formed in the levers, and the insert plate and the baffle are respectively provided with a first clearance hole and a second clearance hole for the corresponding levers to pass through and move.

[0011] Furthermore, the insert plate surface is provided with a mounting block, and the elastic reset member is a compression spring disposed between the mounting block and the side wall of the outlet channel.

[0012] Furthermore, the mounting block is provided with a guide cylinder facing the outlet pipe channel, and the side wall of the outlet pipe channel is provided with a guide post inserted into the guide cylinder, and the compression spring is sleeved on the guide cylinder and the guide post.

[0013] Furthermore, the insert plate has a stopper, so that a portion of the insert plate is always in the first insertion hole and a portion of the stopper is always in the second insertion hole.

[0014] Furthermore, the outer wall of the storage box is provided with a temporary storage groove corresponding to the outlet to receive the tubular material flowing out of the outlet, and the temporary storage groove is provided with a material retrieval notch.

[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The device utilizes insert plates and baffles that are movably inserted into the first and second insertion holes. The gap between the baffles and insert plates is only large enough to accommodate one tubular material at a time. The alternating action of the insert plates and baffles allows for the release and output of a single tubular material. Furthermore, a transmission mechanism links the baffles and insert plates, ensuring coordinated movement. When a tube needs to be discharged, the insert plate switches from the first discharge state to the first baffle state, preventing material from falling. Simultaneously, the baffle switches from the second baffle state to the second discharge state, allowing the tubular material located between the baffles and insert plates to pass through. This allows the tubular material to fall along the outlet channel until it exits through the outlet, facilitating the retrieval of the tubular material. The device allows for the retrieval of a single tubular material without contact, avoiding contamination. Retrieval also requires minimal operator skill, improving efficiency.

[0017] In addition to the objectives, features, and advantages described above, this utility model has other objectives, features, and advantages. The present utility model will now be described in further detail with reference to the figures. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a portion of the structure of an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the connection structure of the insert plate, baffle, and transmission components;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the decomposed state structure;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the storage box;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the insert plate.

[0027] Legend:

[0028] Storage box 100, tubular material 101, receiving cavity 110, outlet channel 120, first insertion hole 121, second insertion hole 122, guide post 123, vertical channel 124, inclined channel 125, outlet 130, installation space 140, perforation 141, temporary storage slot 150, material retrieval notch 151; base 160, front side plate 161, rear side plate 162, front channel plate 170, rear channel plate 180, cover plate 190, positioning protrusion 191;

[0029] Insert plate 200, first clearance hole 210, mounting block 220, guide cylinder 221, stop block 230, first shaft seat 240;

[0030] baffle 300, second clearance hole 310, second bearing 320;

[0031] Transmission component 400, waist-shaped groove 410, lever 420, rotating shaft 430;

[0032] 500 elastic reset element;

[0033] Toggle shaft 600. Detailed Implementation

[0034] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0035] 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.

[0036] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0037] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a tubular material outlet machine, comprising a storage box 100, an insert plate 200, a baffle 300, and a transmission component 400.

[0039] The storage box 100 has a receiving cavity 110 for receiving tubular materials 101. The bottom of the receiving cavity 110 has a tube outlet channel 120, which extends to the outer wall of the storage box 100 and forms a tube outlet 130. The side wall of the tube outlet channel 120 is provided with a first insertion hole 121 and a second insertion hole 122 spaced apart, with the first insertion hole 121 located above the second insertion hole 122. The insert plate 200 has a first material blocking state and a first material discharging state, and the insert plate 200 is movably inserted into the first insertion hole. The hole 121 is used to switch between the first material blocking state and the first material discharging state. In the first material blocking state, the insert plate 200 extends into the outlet pipe channel 120 and can block the material to prevent it from falling. In the first material discharging state, the insert plate 200 is withdrawn or at least partially withdrawn from the outlet pipe channel 120, so that the flow gap in the outlet pipe channel 120 at the insert plate 200 can allow the tubular material to pass through, so that the material can continue to move along the outlet pipe channel 120 and pass over the insert plate 200, that is, the insert plate 200 cannot prevent the material from falling.

[0040] The baffle 300 has a second material blocking state and a second material discharging state. The baffle 300 is movably inserted into the second insertion hole 122 to realize the switching between the second material blocking state and the second material discharging state. In the second material blocking state, the baffle 300 extends into the outlet pipe channel 120 to block the material and prevent it from falling. In the second material discharging state, the baffle 300 retracts from the outlet pipe channel 120 to release the material.

[0041] The baffle 300 is connected to the insert plate 200 via the transmission component 400, so that the transmission component 400 and the insert plate 200 are alternately inserted into the outlet pipe channel 120; for example Figure 3 As shown, when the baffle 200 is in the first blocking state, the baffle 300 is in the second discharging state; as Figure 4 As shown, when the insert plate 200 is in the first feeding state, the baffle 300 is in the second blocking state; the gap between the baffle 300 and the insert plate 200 is only enough to accommodate one tubular material 101.

[0042] A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a tubular material discharge machine that utilizes an insert plate 200 and a baffle 300 movably inserted into a first insertion hole 121 and a second insertion hole 122. The distance between the baffle 300 and the insert plate 200 is sufficient to accommodate only one tubular material 101. Thus, the alternating action of the insert plate 200 and the baffle 300 enables the discharge of a single tubular material 101. Furthermore, a transmission component 400 links the baffle 300 and the insert plate 200, ensuring coordinated movement between them. When a tube needs to be discharged, the insert plate 200 switches from the first discharge state to the first blocking state, preventing the material above from falling. At the same time, the baffle 300 switches from the second blocking state to the second discharge state, allowing the tubular material located between the baffle 300 and the insert plate 200 to pass through. This allows the tubular material to fall along the discharge channel 120 until it is output from the discharge port 130. This achieves the retrieval of a single tubular material without contact with the material, avoiding contamination. Furthermore, the retrieval does not require any special operator skills, thus improving efficiency.

[0043] Reference Figure 3 The outlet channel 120 includes a vertical channel 124 and an inclined channel 125. The first insertion hole 121 and the second insertion hole 122 are both located on the side wall of the vertical channel 124.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 In some embodiments of this utility model, the end of the insert plate 200 in the first blocking state and / or the baffle plate 300 in the second blocking state, away from the outlet channel 120, is flush with or extends out of the outer wall of the storage box 100. Specifically, for ease of operation, the insert plate 200 and the baffle plate 300 are flush with or extend out of the front outer wall of the storage box 100. In this utility model, the end of the insert plate 200 in the first blocking state and the baffle plate 300 in the second blocking state, away from the outlet channel 120, is flush with the outer wall of the storage box 100, thereby causing the insert plate 200 in the first discharging state and the baffle plate 300 in the second discharging state to protrude out of the outer wall of the storage box 100. Figure 3 As shown, the insert plate 200 is in the first feeding state, with one end extending into the outlet pipe channel 120 and the other end protruding from the front outer wall of the storage box 100. The baffle 300 is in the second blocking state, with one end of the baffle 300 flush with the front outer wall of the storage box 100. When it is necessary to switch states, simply press the insert plate 200 inward to switch the insert plate 200 to the first blocking state and the baffle 300 to the second feeding state, thus achieving... Figure 4 This state allows for the feeding and handling of individual tubular materials 101.

[0045] When operation is required, pressing the protruding insert 200 or baffle 300 will switch the state of insert 200 and baffle 300 to achieve manual control operation.

[0046] Of course, in other embodiments, the state switching of the insert plate 200 or the baffle 300 can also be achieved by an electronic drive mechanism. For example, an electric push rod can be set to push the insert plate 200 or the baffle 300 to move and achieve state switching, thereby realizing the picking of a single tubular material 101. The operation of the electric push rod can be controlled by a button.

[0047] In a further embodiment of this utility model, an elastic reset member 500 is installed between the insert plate 200 and the storage box 100 or / and between the baffle 300 and the storage box 100, so as to apply an elastic force to the insert plate 200 so that the insert plate 200 can be switched from the first material blocking state to the first material discharging state, that is, simultaneously the baffle 300 can be switched from the second material discharging state to the second material blocking state. Due to the linkage effect of the transmission member 400, the elastic reset member 500 only needs to act directly on one of the insert plate 200 or the baffle 300 to apply a force to the other component through the transmission member 400.

[0048] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the elastic reset member 500 is installed between the insert plate 200 and the storage box 100. Specifically, the surface of the insert plate 200 is provided with a mounting block 220, and the elastic reset member 500 is a compression spring provided between the mounting block 220 and the side wall of the outlet channel 120. The compression spring applies a force to the insert plate 200 to move away from the outlet channel 120, thereby driving the insert plate 200 away from the outlet channel 120 to realize the active switching from the first blocking state to the first discharging state.

[0049] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the mounting block 220 is provided with a guide cylinder 221 facing the outlet channel 120. A guide post 123 is provided on the side wall of the outlet channel 120 and inserted into the guide cylinder 221. A compression spring is sleeved on the guide cylinder 221 and the guide post 123. The guide cylinder 221 has a guide hole, and the guide post 123 is inserted into the guide hole of the guide cylinder 221, thereby guiding the movement of the insert plate 200 and ensuring its stable movement. Furthermore, the guide cylinder 221 and the guide post 123 can also be used to install the compression spring, achieving stable limiting and installation of the compression spring. To improve stability, two mounting blocks 220, guide cylinders 221, guide posts 123, and compression springs are provided at left and right intervals.

[0050] Reference Figure 3In some embodiments of this utility model, an installation space 140 is formed on one side of the outlet channel 120. The transmission component 400 is installed in the installation space 140. The side wall of the installation space 140 away from the outlet channel 120 is provided with a through hole 141 for the insertion plate 200 and the baffle 300 to pass through. Specifically, the through hole 141 is located on the front side wall of the installation space 140. Thus, the through hole 141, the first insertion hole 121 and the second insertion hole 122 achieve multiple limiting of the insertion plate 200 and the baffle 300, improving the stability of the back-and-forth movement of the insertion plate 200 and the baffle 300.

[0051] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In a further embodiment of this utility model, the transmission component 400 is rotatably mounted in the installation space 140, and the rotation center of the transmission component 400 is located between the insert plate 200 and the baffle 300. The transmission component 400 has two radially extending waist-shaped grooves 410. A toggle shaft 600 is mounted on both the insert plate 200 and the baffle 300. The toggle shaft 600 is respectively embedded in the two waist-shaped grooves 410, and can rotate within the waist-shaped grooves 410 and slide along the waist-shaped grooves 410. This allows the insert plate 200 and the baffle 300 to move in tandem, and the insert plate 200 and the baffle 300 to move in opposite directions, achieving a coordinated action of steps and ensuring that a single material is fed. The ability of the toggle shaft 600 to rotate within the waist-shaped grooves 410 and slide along the waist-shaped grooves 410 satisfies the requirement for parallel movement of the insert plate 200 and the baffle 300 without causing the transmission component 400 to jam, thus satisfying the degree of freedom requirement.

[0052] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 In a further embodiment of this utility model, the transmission member 400 has two outwardly extending levers 420, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the two levers 420 extend outward in the vertical direction, respectively. A waist-shaped groove 410 is formed in the lever 420. The insert plate 200 and the baffle plate 300 are respectively provided with a first clearance hole 210 and a second clearance hole 310 for the corresponding lever 420 to pass through and move. The first clearance hole 210 and the second clearance hole 310 ensure that the movement of the lever 420 will not interfere with the insert plate 200 and the baffle plate 300, and also provide a certain limiting effect on the axial direction of the transmission component 400, thus limiting the transmission component 400 in the left and right directions.

[0053] Specifically, the insert plate 200 is provided with a first bearing seat 240 for inserting the actuating shaft 600, and the baffle 300 is provided with a second bearing seat 320 for inserting the actuating shaft 600. Rotating shafts 430 are installed on the left and right side walls of the installation space 140, and the transmission component 400 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 430 and can rotate around the rotating shaft 430, thereby realizing the rotational installation of the transmission component 400.

[0054] Reference Figure 3and Figure 4 In a further embodiment of this utility model, the insert plate 200 has a stop 230, so that a portion of the insert plate 200 is always in the first insertion hole 121 and a portion of the stop 300 is always in the second insertion hole 122. That is, regardless of whether the insert plate 200 is in the first blocking state or the first discharging state, the insert plate 200 will not completely detach from the first insertion hole 121, and regardless of whether the stop 300 is in the second blocking state or the second discharging state, the stop 300 will not completely detach from the second insertion hole 122. This avoids the slight misalignment that can easily occur after the insert plate 200 detaches from the first insertion hole 121 or the stop 300 detaches from the second insertion hole 122, which would cause structural interference and result in unsmooth insertion when the insert plate 200 re-inserts into the first insertion hole 121 or the stop 300 re-inserts into the second insertion hole 122.

[0055] Reference Figure 1 In some embodiments of this utility model, a temporary storage groove 150 is provided on the outer wall of the storage box 100 corresponding to the outlet 130 to receive the tubular material 101 that flows out from the outlet 130, so as to facilitate retrieval. A material retrieval notch 151 is provided at the temporary storage groove 150, so as to facilitate reaching into the material retrieval notch 151 to lift and take out the tubular material 101.

[0056] Reference Figure 7 In some embodiments of this utility model, the storage box 100 is assembled from multiple components. The storage box 100 includes a base 160, a front side plate 161 detachably mounted on the front side of the base 160 by fasteners, and a rear side plate 162 detachably mounted on the rear side of the base 160 by fasteners. A front channel plate 170 and a rear channel plate 180 are installed inside the base 160. The base 160, the front channel plate 170, and the rear channel plate 180 define a receiving cavity 110 and a pipe outlet channel 120. A cover plate 190 is provided on the upper end of the base 160. The bottom of the cover plate 190 is provided with a positioning protrusion 191 that is embedded in the receiving cavity 110, thereby improving the stability and dustproof effect of the cover plate 190. An installation space 140 is formed between the front side plate 161 and the front channel plate 170, and a spare space for placing spare materials is also formed between the rear channel plate 180 and the rear side plate 162.

[0057] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tubular material outlet machine, characterized in that, include: The storage box (100) has a receiving cavity (110) for receiving tubular material (101), the bottom of the receiving cavity (110) has a tube outlet channel (120), the tube outlet channel (120) extends to the outer wall of the storage box (100) and forms a tube outlet (130), the side wall of the tube outlet channel (120) is provided with a first insertion hole (121) and a second insertion hole (122) spaced apart, the first insertion hole (121) is located above the second insertion hole (122); The insert plate (200) has a first material blocking state and a first material discharging state, and is movably inserted into the first insertion hole (121) to realize state switching; The baffle (300) has a second material blocking state and a second material discharging state, and is movably inserted into the second insertion hole (122) to realize state switching. The baffle (300) is connected to the insert plate (200) through the transmission member (400) so that the transmission member (400) and the insert plate (200) are alternately inserted into the outlet pipe channel (120). When the insert plate (200) is in the first material blocking state, the baffle (300) is in the second material discharging state; when the insert plate (200) is in the first material discharging state, the baffle (300) is in the second material blocking state; the distance between the baffle (300) and the insert plate (200) is only enough to accommodate one tubular material (101).

2. The tubular material outlet machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the insert plate (200) in the first blocking state or / and the baffle plate (300) in the second blocking state that is away from the outlet pipe channel (120) is flush with or extends out of the outer wall of the storage box (100).

3. The tubular material outlet machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, An elastic reset member (500) is installed between the insert plate (200) and the storage box (100) or / and between the baffle (300) and the storage box (100) to apply an elastic force to the insert plate (200) so that the insert plate (200) can switch from the first material blocking state to the first material discharging state.

4. The tubular material outlet machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, An installation space (140) is formed on one side of the outlet channel (120), and the transmission component (400) is installed in the installation space (140). The side wall of the installation space (140) away from the outlet channel (120) is provided with a through hole (141) for the insertion plate (200) and the baffle (300) to pass through.

5. The tubular material outlet machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transmission component (400) is rotatably mounted in the installation space (140), and the rotation center of the transmission component (400) is located between the insert plate (200) and the baffle (300). The transmission component (400) has two radially extending waist-shaped grooves (410). A toggle shaft (600) is mounted on both the insert plate (200) and the baffle (300). The toggle shaft (600) is embedded in the two waist-shaped grooves (410) respectively. The toggle shaft (600) can rotate in the waist-shaped grooves (410) and slide along the waist-shaped grooves (410).

6. The tubular material outlet machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transmission component (400) has two outwardly extending levers (420) in opposite directions, and the waist-shaped groove (410) is formed in the levers (420). The insert plate (200) and the baffle plate (300) are respectively provided with a first clearance hole (210) and a second clearance hole (310) for the corresponding levers (420) to pass through and move.

7. The tubular material outlet machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The insert plate (200) has a mounting block (220) on its surface, and the elastic reset member (500) is a compression spring located between the mounting block (220) and the side wall of the outlet channel (120).

8. The tubular material outlet machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting block (220) is provided with a guide cylinder (221) facing the outlet channel (120), and the side wall of the outlet channel (120) is provided with a guide post (123) inserted into the guide cylinder (221). The compression spring is sleeved on the guide cylinder (221) and the guide post (123).

9. The tubular material outlet machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insert plate (200) has a stop (230) so that a portion of the insert plate (200) is always in the first insertion hole (121) and a portion of the stop plate (300) is always in the second insertion hole (122).

10. The tubular material outlet machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the storage box (100) is provided with a temporary storage groove (150) corresponding to the outlet (130) to receive the tubular material (101) that flows out from the outlet (130). The temporary storage groove (150) is provided with a material retrieval notch (151).

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