Buffered bottle divider

By designing a buffer-type bottle divider, and utilizing the buffer components of the flow guide and diversion grids to buffer the squeezing pressure, the problem of bottle breakage caused by a large bottle feed rate is solved, the phenomenon of bottle jamming is reduced, and the stability and safety of the equipment are improved.

CN224548035UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24JILIN JINFUKANG PHARMA +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JILIN JINFUKANG PHARMA
Filing Date
2025-07-07
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

Existing bottle separators are prone to causing bottles to break when the filling volume is large, due to the crushing of the bottles by the conical head.

Method used

The buffered bottle divider uses a buffer assembly consisting of a flow guide and a flow divider, including a buffer structure with guide rods and springs. The buffer assembly buffers the squeezing force on the flow divider block through deformation, and provides buffering force through the arc-shaped surface and arc-shaped spring sheet, reducing bottle jamming.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solved the problem of broken bottles, reduced bottle jamming, and improved the stability and safety of the bottle separator.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of pharmaceutical machinery discloses a buffer formula bottle distributor, its fixed mounting is in the middle part in the bottle conveying channel, is used for the filling bottle in the bottle conveying channel to the two column filling bottle necking machine, the bottle distributor is composed of the flow barrier fence and the shunt barrier fence, the shunt barrier fence is with the flow barrier fence respectively through the fastener fixed mounting in the bottle conveying channel, and the tail of shunt barrier fence and the head of flow barrier fence are opposite and connect, the both sides of flow barrier fence are equipped with the guide inclined plane, the shunt barrier fence includes the shunt block, the movable block in the U type groove of shunt block head end and is equipped with the buffer assembly between movable block and shunt block, the buffer assembly is through the discovery deformation to be used for the buffer shunt block to receive the extrusion force. The utility model can utilize the movable block and buffer assembly of shunt barrier fence head to realize the buffer of bottle distributor head, effectively solve the problem of the extrusion of the conical head of filling bottle and bottle distributor and the broken bottle of the big bottle conveying amount.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pharmaceutical machinery, and in particular to a buffer-type bottle separator. Background Technology

[0002] In the fields of pharmaceutical and food packaging machinery, filling and capping are crucial processes in the production of bottled products such as oral liquid bottles and vials. Most current filling and capping machines are single-row machines. To increase production capacity, a double-row filling and capping machine (i.e., two rows of filling and capping machines arranged side-by-side) has been designed. Bottles are fed to both rows of filling and capping machines through a single bottle feeding channel, as shown in the attached diagram. Figure 1 As shown, a bottle separator is installed in the bottle feeding channel to separate the filled bottles in the bottle feeding channel to two rows of filling and capping machines. The existing bottle separator is a triangular component made of resin. Because its head is conical, it is easy for bottles to break at its conical head due to the large amount of bottles fed in.

[0003] Based on this, this application provides a buffer-type bottle separator that can effectively solve the problem of broken bottles. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, the present invention provides a buffer-type bottle separator that can effectively solve the problem of broken bottles.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A buffer-type bottle divider is provided, which is fixedly installed in the middle of a bottle feeding channel to divide the filled bottles in the bottle feeding channel into two rows of filling and capping machines. The bottle divider consists of a flow guide grid and a flow divider grid. The flow divider grid and the flow guide grid are respectively fixedly installed in the bottle feeding channel by fasteners, and the tail of the flow divider grid is connected to the head of the flow guide grid. The two sides of the flow guide grid are provided as guide slopes. The flow divider grid includes a flow divider block, a movable block disposed in a U-shaped groove at the head end of the flow divider block, and a buffer assembly disposed between the movable block and the flow divider block. The buffer assembly is used to buffer the extrusion force on the flow divider block by detecting deformation.

[0007] In some alternative embodiments, the buffer assembly includes a guide rod and a spring, the guide rod extending from the tail of the diverter block into the U-shaped groove and being screwed to the movable block, and the spring being disposed on the guide rod between the movable block and the diverter block.

[0008] In some optional embodiments, the diverter block is provided with a stepped hole, one end of the guide rod passes through the stepped hole and is connected to the movable block, and the other end is provided with a limiting boss, the thickness of which is less than the countersunk depth of the stepped hole.

[0009] In some alternative implementations, the buffer assembly has two sets arranged side by side.

[0010] In some alternative embodiments, the head of the movable block is also fixedly mounted with multiple rollers via pins.

[0011] In some alternative embodiments, the head of the diverter block is provided with a convex arc surface and a concave arc surface on both sides from the head to the tail.

[0012] In some optional embodiments, the diversion barrier further includes arc-shaped springs disposed on both sides of the tail end of the diversion block, with the two arc-shaped springs extending to the sides of the diversion barrier respectively.

[0013] In some alternative embodiments, one end of the arc-shaped spring is fixed to the side of the diverter block, and the other end is cut along its length to form an upper spring and a lower spring. The tail end of the lower spring abuts against the side of the flow guide grille, and the upper spring is disposed opposite to the outer side of the lower spring.

[0014] In some alternative embodiments, the two sides of the flow guide barrier are provided as inwardly concave arc-shaped surfaces.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. This utility model can utilize the movable block and buffer assembly at the head of the diversion grid to achieve buffering at the head of the bottle dispenser, effectively solving the problem of bottle breakage caused by the compression between the filling bottle and the conical head of the bottle dispenser due to a large bottle feed volume.

[0017] 2. The convex and concave arc surfaces on the head of the diversion block, compared to a regular plane, facilitate irregular movement of the filling bottle, thereby reducing bottle jamming.

[0018] 3. The arc-shaped springs on both sides of the diversion barrier can provide buffering force on both sides of the diversion barrier, reducing the chance of bottle jamming;

[0019] 3. The tail end of the arc-shaped spring is designed with an upper spring and a lower spring structure to form a two-stage buffer structure, which improves the buffering effect.

[0020] 4. The two sides of the flow guide are designed as concave arc surfaces to provide a buffer function, which can reduce the pressure when the bottle enters to a certain extent. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in 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:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a top view of the existing bottle dispenser installed in the bottle feeding channel;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of the installation of the buffer bottle dispenser provided in Embodiments 1 to 4 in the bottle feeding channel;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a top view of the installation of the buffer bottle dispenser provided in Embodiment 4 within the bottle feeding channel;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the buffer-type bottle divider provided in Embodiment 4;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the buffer-type bottle divider provided.

[0027] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0028] 1—Flow guide barrier, 1.1—Guide slope, 1.1ˊ—Arc-shaped surface, 2—Flow divider barrier, 2.1—Flow divider block, 2.1a—Convex arc surface, 2.1b—Concave arc surface, 2.1.1—Counterhole, 2.2—Modular block, 2.3—Guide rod, 2.4—Spring, 2.5—Roller, 2.6—Arc-shaped spring, 2.6a—Upper spring, 2.6b—Lower spring, 10—Bottle delivery channel. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "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.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" used in this utility model should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] As attached Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a buffer bottle separator, which is fixedly installed in the middle of the bottle feeding channel 10, and is used to separate the filling bottles in the bottle feeding channel to two rows of filling and capping machines (not shown in the figure).

[0036] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the bottle separator consists of a flow guide grid 1 and a flow divider grid 2. The flow divider grid 2 and the flow guide grid 1 are respectively fixedly installed in the bottle feeding channel 10 by fasteners, and the tail of the flow divider grid 2 is connected to the head of the flow guide grid 1. In this embodiment, the flow divider grid and the flow guide grid are connected separately, installed independently, and then joined together after installation.

[0037] The two sides of the flow guide barrier 1 are provided with guide slopes 1.1, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 2 As shown, this is used to guide the filling bottles to two parallel filling and capping machines.

[0038] The diversion grid 2 includes a diversion block 2.1, a movable block 2.2 disposed in a U-shaped groove at the head end of the diversion block, and a buffer assembly disposed between the movable block and the diversion block. The buffer assembly is used to buffer the extrusion force on the diversion block by detecting deformation.

[0039] This embodiment utilizes the movable block and buffer assembly at the head of the diverter to buffer the bottle dispenser head, effectively solving the problem of bottle breakage caused by the compression between the filling bottle and the conical head of the bottle dispenser due to a large bottle feed volume.

[0040] Preferred options are listed below. Figure 5 As shown, the buffer assembly in this embodiment includes a guide rod 2.3 and a spring 2.4. The guide rod 2.3 extends from the tail of the diverter block into the U-shaped groove and is screwed to the movable block 2.2. The spring 2.4 is located on the guide rod 2.3 between the movable block 2.2 and the diverter block 2.1. When the bottle flow is large, the bottle squeezes the diverter block, and the diverter block moves backward under the squeezing force, compressing the spring, thereby buffering the bottle. Preferably, the buffer assembly in this embodiment has two sets arranged side by side to ensure the stability of the movable block.

[0041] To prevent the movable block from coming out, this embodiment provides a stepped hole in the diverter block 2.1. One end of the guide rod 2.3 passes through the stepped hole and is connected to the movable block 2.2, while the other end is provided with a limiting boss. The thickness of the limiting boss is less than the depth of the countersunk hole 2.1.1 of the stepped hole. The formation of the movable block is determined by the depth of the countersunk hole of the stepped hole.

[0042] Preferably, in this embodiment, multiple rollers 2.5 are also fixedly mounted on the head of the movable block 2.2 by means of pins. This design allows the rollers to move the movable block to one side when the filling bottle squeezes the head of the movable block, further reducing the chance of bottle breakage.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] Based on Example 1, please refer to the appendix. Figure 4 In this embodiment, the head of the diverter block 2.1 is provided with a convex arc surface 2.1a and a concave arc surface 2.1b on both sides from the head to the tail. Compared with a regular plane, this design can accommodate irregular movement of the filling bottle during the bottle feeding process, which helps to reduce bottle jamming.

[0045] Example 3

[0046] Based on Example 1 or Example 2, as shown in the appendix Figure 2 ~Attached Figure 4 As shown, the diversion barrier 2 in this embodiment is also designed with arc-shaped spring pieces 2.6. The arc-shaped spring pieces 2.6 are located on both sides of the tail end of the diversion block 2.1, and the two arc-shaped spring pieces 2.6 extend to the side of the flow guide barrier 1 respectively. In this embodiment, by providing arc-shaped spring pieces on both sides of the diversion barrier, a buffering force can be provided on both sides of the flow guide barrier, reducing the probability of bottle jamming.

[0047] Example 4

[0048] This embodiment is a further improvement on Embodiment 3. Specifically, one end of the arc-shaped spring piece 2.6 is fixed to the side of the diverter block, and the other end is cut along its length to form an upper spring piece 2.6a and a lower spring piece 2.6b. The tail end of the lower spring piece 2.6b abuts against the side of the flow guide grille 1, and the upper spring piece 2.6a is positioned opposite the lower spring piece 2.6b. In this embodiment, the tail end of the arc-shaped spring piece is configured as an upper and lower spring piece structure, forming a two-stage buffer structure with better buffering effect.

[0049] Example 5

[0050] The only difference from embodiments one through four is the side structure on both sides of the flow deflector. (See attached...) Figure 3 and attached Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the two sides of the flow guide grating 1 are designed as inwardly concave arc-shaped surfaces 1.1'. This design gives the two sides of the flow guide grating a buffering function, which can reduce the pressure when the bottle enters to a certain extent.

[0051] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A buffer-type bottle separator, fixedly installed in the middle of a bottle feeding channel, for separating filling bottles in the bottle feeding channel to two rows of filling and capping machines; characterized in that: The bottle separator consists of a flow guide grid and a flow divider grid. The flow divider grid and the flow guide grid are respectively fixedly installed in the bottle feeding channel by fasteners, and the tail of the flow divider grid is connected to the head of the flow guide grid. The two sides of the flow guide barrier are designed as guide slopes; The diversion barrier includes a diversion block, a movable block disposed in a U-shaped groove at the head end of the diversion block, and a buffer assembly disposed between the movable block and the diversion block. The buffer assembly is used to buffer the compressive force on the diversion block by detecting deformation.

2. The buffer-type bottle divider according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer assembly includes a guide rod and a spring. The guide rod extends from the tail of the diverter block into the U-shaped groove and is screwed to the movable block. The spring is located on the guide rod between the movable block and the diverter block.

3. The buffer-type bottle divider according to claim 2, characterized in that: The diverter block has a stepped hole. One end of the guide rod passes through the stepped hole and connects to the movable block, while the other end has a limiting boss. The thickness of the limiting boss is less than the countersunk depth of the stepped hole.

4. The buffer-type bottle divider according to claim 3, characterized in that: The buffer assembly has two sets arranged side by side.

5. The buffer-type bottle divider according to claim 1, characterized in that: The head of the movable block is also fixedly mounted with multiple rollers via pins.

6. The buffer-type bottle divider according to claim 1, characterized in that: The head of the diverter block has a convex arc surface and a concave arc surface on both sides from the head to the tail.

7. The buffer-type bottle divider according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diversion barrier also includes arc-shaped spring pieces located on both sides of the tail end of the diversion block, with the two arc-shaped spring pieces extending to the sides of the diversion barrier.

8. The buffer-type bottle divider according to claim 7, characterized in that: One end of the arc-shaped spring is fixed to the side of the diverter block, and the other end is cut along its length to form an upper spring and a lower spring. The tail end of the lower spring abuts against the side of the flow guide grille, and the upper spring is positioned opposite to the lower spring on the outside.

9. The buffer-type bottle divider according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The two sides of the flow guide barrier are designed with inwardly concave arc surfaces.