A potting system
The automated production line using magnetic levitation conveying mechanisms and fixtures has solved the problems of low efficiency and high cost caused by manual twisting of powder silos in pharmaceutical production, achieving efficient automated production and accurate weighing and testing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TRUKING TECH LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
In the current drug production process, after the bottles are filled, the powder hopper needs to be manually screwed on, resulting in low production efficiency and high labor costs.
The system employs a magnetic levitation conveyor combined with clamps, and has multiple workstations along the conveying direction, including feeding, filling and weighing, assembly and inspection workstations. It achieves automated production by using magnetic levitation conveying and clamping, and improves inspection efficiency through a foreign object detection mechanism.
It improved drug production efficiency, reduced labor costs, and enhanced production precision through accurate weighing and foreign object detection.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food and pharmaceutical packaging machinery and equipment technology, specifically to a filling and sealing system. Background Technology
[0002] A pharmaceutical product includes a bottle and a powder hopper. The bottle is filled with the liquid medicine and then assembled with the powder hopper via a threaded connection. Currently, the production method for this type of medicine generally involves manually screwing the powder hopper onto the bottle after filling, and then transferring it to a testing facility for assembly and testing. This method is inefficient and has high labor costs. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a production system that can meet the requirements of the aforementioned pharmaceutical product, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a filling system that improves production efficiency and weighing accuracy, reduces labor costs, and facilitates material handling.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A filling system includes a magnetic levitation conveying mechanism and multiple sets of clamps mounted on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism. The magnetic levitation conveying mechanism is provided with a first feeding station, a filling and weighing station, a second feeding station, a combination station, and a detection station in sequence along the conveying direction. The first feeding station is used to input a first container part into the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism. The filling and weighing station is used to fill the first container part with material and weigh it. The second feeding station is used to input a second container part into the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism. The combination station is used to combine the second container part and the first container part to form a container assembly. The detection station includes a foreign object detection mechanism. The clamps include a first mover and a second mover both mounted on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism.
[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:
[0007] The first feeding station includes a first feeding mechanism, a first sterilization mechanism and a first loading mechanism. The first feeding mechanism is used to supply the first container split to the first sterilization mechanism, and the first loading mechanism is used to transfer the first container split output by the first sterilization mechanism to the clamp on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism.
[0008] The first feeding mechanism includes a first inverted feeding component and a flipping mechanism component. The first inverted feeding component is used to supply an inverted first container split to the flipping mechanism component. The flipping mechanism component is used to flip the inverted first container split into an upright position and then transport it to the first sterilization mechanism.
[0009] The filling and weighing station includes a front weighing mechanism, a filling mechanism, and a rear weighing mechanism arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism. The front weighing mechanism is used to weigh the empty first container body, the filling mechanism is used to fill the first container body with material, and the rear weighing mechanism is used to weigh the first container body filled with material.
[0010] The second feeding station includes a second feeding mechanism, a second sterilization mechanism, and a second feeding mechanism. The second feeding mechanism is used to supply the second container split to the second sterilization mechanism, and the second feeding mechanism is used to transfer the second container split output by the second sterilization mechanism to the first container split on the magnetic levitation conveyor mechanism.
[0011] The second container segment and the first container segment are combined with a threaded connection.
[0012] The inspection station also includes a top and bottom appearance inspection mechanism, an upper bottle appearance inspection mechanism, a lower bottle appearance inspection mechanism, and a foreign object detection mechanism, which are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the magnetic levitation conveyor mechanism.
[0013] The magnetic levitation conveying mechanism is equipped with a feeding device downstream of the inspection station.
[0014] The feeding device is equipped with a waste rejection device and a coding and labeling device.
[0015] The magnetic levitation transport mechanism is circular.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are:
[0017] The production process of the filling and sealing system of this utility model is as follows: The first loading station inputs the first container segment into the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism. The first container segment is clamped by the first and second movers on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism and conveyed forward along the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism. The first container segment is conveyed to the filling and weighing station, where materials are filled into the first container segment and weighed. The first container segment is conveyed to the second loading station with the clamp, where the second loading station inputs the second container segment into the first container segment on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism. The first and second container segments are conveyed together with the clamp to the assembly station, where the second container segment and the first container segment are combined to form a whole container. The whole container is conveyed to the inspection station with the clamp, where the whole container is inspected, especially by a foreign object detection mechanism to detect whether there are foreign objects inside the container. This filling and sealing system, on the one hand, meets the production requirements of containers including a first container body (such as a bottle) and a second container body (such as a powder hopper) along a magnetic levitation conveying mechanism, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs; on the other hand, the first container body is clamped and conveyed by a first mover and a second mover. When weighing at the filling and weighing station, the first mover and the second mover can release the first container body, improving weighing accuracy. When the foreign object detection mechanism is used for detection, it is convenient for the foreign object detection mechanism to pick up and deliver the container, that is, the material picking and feeding is convenient. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the potting system of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.
[0020] The labels in the diagram represent:
[0021] 1. Magnetic levitation conveyor mechanism; 2. Clamp; 21. First mover; 22. Second mover; 3. First loading station; 31. First feeding mechanism; 311. First inverted feeding assembly; 312. Tilting mechanism assembly; 32. First sterilization mechanism; 33. First loading mechanism; 4. Filling and weighing station; 41. Front weighing mechanism; 42. Filling mechanism; 43. Rear weighing mechanism; 5. Second loading station; 51. Second feeding mechanism; 52. Second sterilization mechanism; 53. Second loading mechanism; 6. Combination station; 7. Inspection station; 71. Top and bottom appearance inspection mechanism; 72. Upper bottle appearance inspection mechanism; 73. Lower bottle appearance inspection mechanism; 74. Foreign object detection mechanism; 8. Unloading device; 81. Rejection device; 9. Coding and labeling device. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0024] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "assembly," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0026] Figure 1 and Figure 2 This illustration shows an embodiment of the filling system of this utility model. The filling system of this embodiment includes a magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1 and multiple sets of clamps 2 disposed on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1. The magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1 is sequentially provided with a first loading station 3, a filling and weighing station 4, a second loading station 5, a combination station 6, and a detection station 7 along the conveying direction. The first loading station 3 is used to input a first container segment into the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1. The filling and weighing station 4 is used to fill the first container segment with material and weigh it. The second loading station 5 is used to input a second container segment into the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1. The combination station 6 is used to combine the second container segment and the first container segment to form a complete container. The detection station 7 includes a foreign object detection mechanism 74. The clamps 2 include a first mover 21 and a second mover 22, both disposed on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1. The first mover 21 and the second mover 22 are used to clamp the first container segment.
[0027] The production process of this filling and sealing system is as follows: The first loading station 3 inputs the first container segment into the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1. The first container segment is clamped by the first mover 21 and the second mover 22 on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1 and conveyed forward along the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1. The first container segment is conveyed to the filling and weighing station 4, where materials are filled into the first container segment and weighed. The first container segment is then conveyed to the second loading station 5 along with the clamp 2. The second loading station 5 inputs the second container segment into the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1. The first and second container segments are conveyed together with the clamp 2 to the assembly station 6. The assembly station 6 combines the second container segment and the first container segment to form a complete container. The complete container is then conveyed to the inspection station 7 along with the clamp 2. The inspection station 7 inspects the complete container, especially the foreign object detection mechanism 74, to detect whether there are foreign objects inside the container. This filling and sealing system, on the one hand, meets the production requirements of containers including a first container body (such as a bottle) and a second container body (such as a powder hopper) along the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1, improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs; on the other hand, the first container body is clamped and conveyed by the first mover 21 and the second mover 22. When weighing at the filling and weighing station 4, the first mover 21 and the second mover 22 can release the first container body, improving weighing accuracy (during weighing, the first mover 21 and the second mover 22 open and separate from the first container body, so that the first container body is placed independently on the weighing mechanism and is not affected by the clamp 2). When the foreign object detection mechanism 74 performs detection, it is convenient for the foreign object detection mechanism 74 to pick up and send the container, that is, it is convenient to pick up and send the material (the foreign object detection mechanism 74 is used to rotate the container to detect foreign objects, that is, the container must be rotated to drive the liquid inside the container to flow, so that the foreign objects inside the container can be completely detected. Therefore, the foreign object detection mechanism 74 needs to remove the container from the clamp 2 when detecting, and then send it back after the detection is completed).
[0028] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the first feeding station 3 includes a first feeding mechanism 31, a first sterilization mechanism 32, and a first feeding mechanism 33. The first feeding mechanism 31 supplies the first container segment to the first sterilization mechanism 32, and the first feeding mechanism 33 transfers the first container segment output from the first sterilization mechanism 32 to the clamp 2 on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1. The first feeding mechanism 31 supplies the first container segment to the first sterilization mechanism 32, and the first container segment is output after sterilization by the first sterilization mechanism 32. The first feeding mechanism 33 then transfers the first container segment output from the first sterilization mechanism 32 to the clamp 2 on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1, thereby realizing the feeding of the first container segment.
[0029] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first feeding mechanism 31 includes a first inverted feeding component 311 and a flipping mechanism component 312. The first inverted feeding component 311 supplies the inverted first container segment to the flipping mechanism component 312, and the flipping mechanism component 312 flips the inverted first container segment to an upright position before conveying it to the first sterilization mechanism 32. The first inverted feeding component 311 supplies the inverted first container segment to the flipping mechanism component 312, and the flipping mechanism component 312 flips the inverted first container segment to an upright position before conveying it to the first sterilization mechanism 32, thereby realizing the feeding of the first sterilization mechanism 32.
[0030] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the filling and weighing station 4 includes a front weighing mechanism 41, a filling mechanism 42, and a rear weighing mechanism 43 arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1. The front weighing mechanism 41 is used to weigh the empty first container segment, the filling mechanism 42 is used to fill the first container segment with material, and the rear weighing mechanism 43 is used to weigh the first container segment filled with material. The first container segment is first held and conveyed by the clamp 2 to the front weighing mechanism 41 for pre-filling weighing, then held and conveyed by the clamp 2 to the filling mechanism 42 for filling with material, and then held and conveyed by the clamp 2 to the rear weighing mechanism 43 for post-filling weighing. Through the front and rear weighing method, a first container segment with qualified filling amount is obtained.
[0031] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second feeding station 5 includes a second feeding mechanism 51, a second sterilization mechanism 52, and a second feeding mechanism 53. The second feeding mechanism 51 supplies the second container segment to the second sterilization mechanism 52, and the second feeding mechanism 53 transfers the second container segment output from the second sterilization mechanism 52 to the first container segment on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1. The second feeding mechanism 51 supplies the second container segment to the second sterilization mechanism 52, and the second container segment is output after sterilization by the second sterilization mechanism 52. The second feeding mechanism 53 transfers the second container segment output from the second sterilization mechanism 52 to the first container segment on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1, thereby realizing the addition of the second container segment to the first container segment, which facilitates subsequent assembly at the assembly station 6.
[0032] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second container segment and the first container segment are assembled with a threaded connection, resulting in a tight fit. The second container segment and the first container segment can be assembled by screwing at assembly station 6.
[0033] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the inspection station 7 further includes a top and bottom appearance inspection mechanism 71, an upper bottle appearance inspection mechanism 72, a lower bottle appearance inspection mechanism 73, and a foreign object detection mechanism 74. These mechanisms are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1. The assembled container is first conveyed to the top and bottom appearance inspection mechanism 71, where its bottom and top are inspected. Then it is conveyed to the upper bottle appearance inspection mechanism 72, where its upper part is inspected. Next, it is conveyed to the lower bottle appearance inspection mechanism 73, where its lower part is inspected. Finally, it is conveyed to the foreign object detection mechanism 74, where it removes the container for foreign object detection.
[0034] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1 is provided with a feeding device 8 downstream of the detection station 7. The feeding device 8 is used to remove the container of the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1.
[0035] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the feeding device 8 is equipped with a rejection device 81 and a coding and labeling device 9. The feeding device 8 can transfer unqualified containers to the rejection device 81 for rejection, and can also transfer qualified containers to the coding and labeling device 9 for coding and labeling.
[0036] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism 1 is ring-shaped, such as a circular ring, an elliptical ring, a square ring, etc., which improves the compactness of the overall layout.
[0037] Preferably, the first sterilization mechanism 32 is a xenon lamp sterilization mechanism, which uses the light of the xenon lamp to sterilize the first container body. Specifically, the xenon lamp can be inserted into the first container body to sterilize the inner surface of the first container body.
[0038] Preferably, the second sterilization mechanism 52 is a xenon lamp sterilization mechanism, which uses the light from the xenon lamp to sterilize the second container segment. Specifically, the xenon lamp can be inserted into the second container segment to sterilize its inner surface. By inserting the xenon lamp into the container, the light from the xenon lamp leaks to the outside, and the container is sterilized by irradiating it with the light from the xenon lamp, thus achieving highly efficient sterilization.
[0039] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make many possible variations and modifications to the present invention, or modify it into equivalent embodiments, without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention, without departing from the content of the present invention, should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A potting system, characterized in that: The system includes a magnetic levitation conveying mechanism (1) and multiple sets of clamps (2) mounted on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism (1). The magnetic levitation conveying mechanism (1) is provided with a first loading station (3), a filling and weighing station (4), a second loading station (5), a combination station (6), and a detection station (7) in sequence along the conveying direction. The first loading station (3) is used to input a first container body into the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism (1). The filling and weighing station (4) is used to fill the first container body with material and weigh it. The second loading station (5) is used to input a second container body into the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism (1). The combination station (6) is used to combine the second container body and the first container body to form a container whole. The detection station (7) includes a foreign object detection mechanism (74). The clamps (2) include a first mover (21) and a second mover (22) both mounted on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism (1).
2. The potting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first feeding station (3) includes a first feeding mechanism (31), a first sterilization mechanism (32) and a first feeding mechanism (33). The first feeding mechanism (31) is used to supply the first container split to the first sterilization mechanism (32), and the first feeding mechanism (33) is used to transfer the first container split output by the first sterilization mechanism (32) to the clamp (2) on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism (1).
3. The potting system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first feeding mechanism (31) includes a first inverted feeding component (311) and a flipping mechanism component (312). The first inverted feeding component (311) is used to supply the inverted first container split to the flipping mechanism component (312). The flipping mechanism component (312) is used to flip the inverted first container split into an upright position and then transport it to the first sterilization mechanism (32).
4. The potting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filling and weighing station (4) includes a front weighing mechanism (41), a filling mechanism (42) and a rear weighing mechanism (43) arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism (1). The front weighing mechanism (41) is used to weigh the empty first container body, the filling mechanism (42) is used to fill the first container body with material, and the rear weighing mechanism (43) is used to weigh the first container body filled with material.
5. The potting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second feeding station (5) includes a second feeding mechanism (51), a second sterilization mechanism (52), and a second feeding mechanism (53). The second feeding mechanism (51) is used to supply the second container split to the second sterilization mechanism (52), and the second feeding mechanism (53) is used to transfer the second container split output by the second sterilization mechanism (52) to the first container split on the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism (1).
6. The potting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second container segment and the first container segment are combined with a threaded fit.
7. The potting system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The inspection station (7) also includes a top and bottom appearance inspection mechanism (71), an upper bottle appearance inspection mechanism (72), a lower bottle appearance inspection mechanism (73), and a foreign object inspection mechanism (74). The top and bottom appearance inspection mechanism (71), the upper bottle appearance inspection mechanism (72), the lower bottle appearance inspection mechanism (73), and the foreign object inspection mechanism (74) are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the magnetic levitation conveying mechanism (1).
8. The potting system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The magnetic levitation conveying mechanism (1) is provided with a feeding device (8) downstream of the detection station (7).
9. The potting system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The feeding device (8) is equipped with a waste rejection device (81) and a coding and labeling device (9).
10. The potting system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The magnetic levitation transport mechanism (1) is ring-shaped.