Loading module for a vial and automatic dispensing machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the conveying technical field, concretely relates to the device of supporting penicillin bottle in the loading process, especially relates to a penicillin bottle loading module and automatic dispensing machine. Penicillin bottle loading module includes: the loading plate, it is set up with a plurality of loading stations, every loading station's both sides are provided with first clamping block and second clamping block, first connecting rod, second connecting rod, driving part. Through the collaborative action of driving part, first connecting rod and second connecting rod, the first clamping block and the second clamping block of all loading stations are driven synchronously to move oppositely or in opposite directions, thereby realizing the batch clamping or batch loosening of penicillin bottles, and the first clamping block and the second clamping block of all loading stations can be controlled simultaneously by one action of the driving part, avoiding the cumbersome operation of taking out bottles one by one in the related art and improving the material taking efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of conveying technology, specifically relating to a device for supporting vials during the filling process, and more particularly to a vial feeding module and an automatic dispensing machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of automated drug dispensing, vials are a common drug storage container, and automated loading and unloading is one of the key aspects to improving drug dispensing efficiency.

[0003] In related technologies, after medication preparation is completed, vials need to be removed from the workstation or moved to the next process. Fixed slots or friction-based positioning methods require manual or robotic arm removal of each vial, which is cumbersome and time-consuming, making it difficult to meet the cycle time requirements of high-speed production lines. This is especially true when batch changes or workstation clearing are required, leading to a significant reduction in medication preparation efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, improving the efficiency of medication retrieval after vial preparation is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in this background section is only for understanding the background technology of this application concept, and therefore, the above description is not considered to constitute information related to the technology. Utility Model Content

[0006] This disclosure provides at least one vial feeding module and an automatic dispensing machine.

[0007] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a vial feeding module, comprising: The feeding plate has multiple feeding stations; Each feeding station is equipped with a first clamping block and a second clamping block on both sides, and the first clamping block and the second clamping block are slidably disposed on the top surface of the feeding plate; The first connecting rod is slidably disposed on the loading plate, and the first clamping block of each loading station is connected to the first connecting rod; The second link is slidably disposed on the loading plate, and the second clamping block of each loading station is connected to the second link; A driving component is disposed on the feeding plate and is used to drive the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod to move so as to drive the first clamping block and the second clamping block in the feeding station to move relative to or away from each other, thereby clamping or releasing the vial.

[0008] In one alternative implementation, the drive element includes: A first rack is mounted on the first connecting rod; The second rack is mounted on the second connecting rod; A drive tooth is disposed between the first rack and the second rack that are disposed opposite to each other, and meshes with the first rack and the second rack respectively; The drive unit is used to drive any one of the drive teeth, the first rack and the second rack to rotate, so as to drive the first clamping block and the second clamping block in the loading station to move relative to or away from each other, to clamp or release the vial.

[0009] In one optional implementation, the driving unit is a push block; The pusher block is connected to the first rack or the second rack.

[0010] In one optional embodiment, the driving unit is a drive motor; The drive gear is sleeved on the rotating shaft of the drive motor.

[0011] In one optional implementation, the loading station includes: Slide; The first clamping block and the second clamping block are arranged opposite to each other, and are elastically connected to the corresponding side wall of the slide groove by corresponding return springs.

[0012] In one optional embodiment, a flexible layer is provided on the clamping surfaces of the first clamping block and the second clamping block.

[0013] In one optional embodiment, a groove is formed in the middle of the slide; An elastic element is provided in the groove; When the vial is inserted into the feeding station, the mouth of the vial abuts against the elastic element.

[0014] In one optional embodiment, the clamping surfaces of the first clamping block and the second clamping block are L-shaped; In its natural state, the distance from the top of the elastic element to the bottom surface of the clamping surface is L1. The thickness of the mouth of the vial is L2; Where L2 > L1.

[0015] In one alternative implementation, the driving element is two pushrod cylinders; The two push rod cylinders are respectively connected to the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, and are used to drive the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod to move.

[0016] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure also provide an automatic dispensing machine, comprising: The body is equipped with a pipette; A conveying mechanism, which is mounted on the machine body; At least one vial feeding module as described above; The vial is engaged with the conveying mechanism using a feeding module.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that the vial feeding module and automatic dispensing machine, through the coordinated action of the drive component, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, synchronously drive the first clamping block and the second clamping block of all feeding stations to move relative to or away from each other, thereby realizing the batch clamping or batch release of vials. The drive component can control the movement of the first clamping block and the second clamping block of all feeding stations at the same time with one action, avoiding the tedious operation of taking out the bottles one by one in related technologies and improving the material handling efficiency.

[0018] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention are realized and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description and the accompanying drawings.

[0019] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments or related technologies of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vial feeding module provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view along plane AA. Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle; Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a vial feeding module provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic medicine dispensing machine provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0022] In the diagram: 100, feeding plate; 200, feeding station; 210, first clamping block; 211, clamping surface; 220, second clamping block; 230, slide groove; 240, return spring; 250, groove; 260, elastic element; 300, first connecting rod; 400, second connecting rod; 500, driving component; 510, first rack; 520, second rack; 530, driving tooth; 540, driving part; 600, vial; 610, bottle mouth; 700, vial feeding module; 800, machine body; 900, conveying mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0024] In this document, when it is mentioned that a first component is located on a second component, this can mean that the first component can be directly formed on the second component, or that a third component can be inserted between the first and second components. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, the thickness of the components may be exaggerated or reduced for the purpose of effectively describing the technical content.

[0025] In this document, when an element or layer is referred to as “located,” “joined to,” “connected to,” “attached to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may be directly located, joined, connected, attached to, or coupled to the other element or layer, or there may be intermediate elements or layers present. Conversely, when an element is referred to as “directly on another element or layer,” “directly joined to,” “directly connected to,” “directly attached to,” or “directly coupled to” another element or layer, there may be no intermediate elements or layers present. Other terms used to describe relationships between elements should be interpreted in a similar manner (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0026] In this document, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. As used herein, expressions such as “at least one of…” modify the entire list of elements when following a list of elements, rather than individual elements in the list. For example, the expression “at least one of a, b, and c” should be understood to include only a, only b, only c, both a and b, both a and c, both b and c, or all of a, b, and c.

[0027] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific exemplary configurations only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular articles “a,” “an,” and “the” may also be intended to include plural forms unless this is clearly stated otherwise. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are inclusive and thus specify the presence of a feature, step, operation, element, and / or component, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0028] As used herein, the phrases “in one embodiment,” “according to one embodiment,” “in some embodiments,” etc., generally refer to the fact that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase can be included in at least one embodiment of this disclosure. Therefore, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic can be included in more than one embodiment of this disclosure, such that these phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. As used herein, the terms “example,” “exemplary,” etc., are used to “serve as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation, aspect, or design described herein as “example” or “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or superior to other implementations, aspects, or designs. Rather, the use of the terms “example,” “exemplary,” etc., is intended to present concepts in a specific manner.

[0029] Research has revealed that automated dispensing equipment in related technologies requires removing vials from the workstation or moving them to the next process. Existing fixed slots or friction-based positioning methods require manual or robotic arms to remove each vial individually, which is cumbersome and time-consuming, making it difficult to meet the cycle time requirements of high-speed production lines.

[0030] Based on the above research, this disclosure provides a vial feeding module and an automatic dispensing machine drive 500 that synchronously drive the first clamping block 210 and the second clamping block 220 of all feeding stations 200 to move relative to or away from each other, thereby realizing the batch clamping or batch release of vials 600, avoiding the tedious operation of taking out the vials one by one in related technologies, and improving the material handling efficiency.

[0031] The shortcomings of the above solutions are the result of the utility model inventor's practice and careful research. Therefore, the discovery process of the above problems and the solutions proposed in this disclosure should be considered as contributions made by the utility model inventor to this disclosure.

[0032] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0033] The following detailed description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes some embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 At least one embodiment provides a vial feeding module 700, comprising: a feeding plate 100 having multiple feeding stations 200; each feeding station 200 having a first clamping block 210 and a second clamping block 220 on both sides, the first clamping block 210 and the second clamping block 220 being slidably disposed on the top surface of the feeding plate 100; and a first connecting rod 300 slidably disposed on the feeding plate 100, wherein each of the first clamping blocks 210 of the feeding station 200 is provided with a first clamping block 210 and a second clamping block 220 being slidably disposed on the top surface of the feeding plate 100; and a first connecting rod 300 being slidably disposed on the feeding plate 100. A first connecting rod 300 is connected to the second connecting rod 400, which is slidably disposed on the feeding plate 100, and the second clamping block 220 of each feeding station 200 is connected to the second connecting rod 400; a driving member 500 is disposed on the feeding plate 100 and is used to drive the first connecting rod 300 and the second connecting rod 400 to move, so as to drive the first clamping block 210 and the second clamping block 220 in the feeding station 200 to move relative to or away from each other, so as to clamp or release the vial 600.

[0035] Through the coordinated action of the drive unit 500, the first connecting rod 300 and the second connecting rod 400, the first clamping block 210 and the second clamping block 220 of all loading stations 200 are driven to move relative to or away from each other, thereby realizing the batch clamping or batch release of vials 600. The drive unit 500 can control the movement of the first clamping block 210 and the second clamping block 220 of all loading stations 200 at one action, avoiding the tedious operation of taking out the bottles one by one in related technologies and improving the material handling efficiency.

[0036] Please continue reading. Figure 1 The driving component 500 includes: a first rack 510 disposed on the first connecting rod 300; a second rack 520 disposed on the second connecting rod 400; a driving tooth 530 disposed between the oppositely disposed first rack 510 and second rack 520, and meshing with the first rack 510 and the second rack 520 respectively; and a driving part 540 for driving any one of the driving tooth 530, the first rack 510 and the second rack 520 to rotate, so as to drive the first clamping block 210 and the second clamping block 220 in the loading station 200 to move relative to or away from each other, thereby clamping or releasing the vial 600.

[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the driving unit 540 is a push block; the push block is connected to the first rack 510 or the second rack 520. Figure 4As shown, the first rack 510 is pushed by the pusher block (along...) Figure 4 The first rack 510 moves in the direction shown by F1, thereby driving the drive gear 530 to rotate, which in turn causes the first rack 510 and the second rack 520 to move in opposite directions (along the direction shown by F1). Figure 4 The vials (600) in all the feeding stations 200 are released simultaneously by moving in the direction shown in F2.

[0038] In other embodiments, the driving unit 540 is a drive motor; the driving gear 530 is sleeved on the rotating shaft of the drive motor. The drive motor can be selected to drive the driving gear 530, thereby driving the first rack 510 and the second rack 520 to move synchronously in opposite directions, thereby realizing the synchronous clamping and release of the vial 600.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The loading station 200 includes: a slide 230; the first clamping block 210 and the second clamping block 220 are arranged opposite to each other and are elastically connected to the corresponding side wall of the slide 230 through corresponding return springs 240.

[0040] After the driving component 500 releases the drive of the first link 300 and the second link 400, the return spring 240 drives the corresponding first clamping block 210 and second clamping block 220 to reset, thereby causing the first link 300 and the second link 400 to reset. At the same time, the return spring 240 drives the first clamping block 210 and the second clamping block 220 to grip the vial 600, which can compensate for the accuracy of the vial 600 and prevent the vial 600 from shaking or tilting during synchronous clamping.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, a flexible layer is provided on the clamping surface 211 of the first clamping block 210 and the second clamping block 220.

[0042] The flexible layer increases the friction between the first clamping block 210 and the second clamping block 220 and the vial 600, thereby preventing the vial 600 from slipping and also preventing scratches on the vial 600.

[0043] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 Specifically, in one optional embodiment, a groove 250 is provided in the middle of the slide 230; an elastic element 260 is provided in the groove 250; when the vial 600 is inserted into the feeding station 200, the bottle mouth 610 of the vial 600 abuts against the elastic element 260.

[0044] When the vial 600 is loaded into the feeding station 200, the mouth 610 of the vial 600 presses against the elastic member 260. Then, the first clamping member and the second clamping member clamp the two sides of the vial 600. The elastic member 260 pushes the mouth 610 to complete the clamping and limiting of the vial 600 and prevent the vial 600 from shaking.

[0045] In one optional embodiment, the clamping surfaces 211 of the first clamping block 210 and the second clamping block 220 are L-shaped; in the natural state, the distance from the top of the elastic member 260 to the bottom surface of the clamping surface 211 is L1; the thickness of the mouth 610 of the vial 600 is L2; ​​wherein, L2 > L1.

[0046] The L-shaped structure holds the flange of the bottle mouth 610 in place, and the elastic element 260 presses against the lower end of the bottle mouth 610 to form an axial and radial fixation, preventing the bottle from shaking or falling out.

[0047] In other embodiments, the driving component 500 comprises two push rod cylinders; the two push rod cylinders are respectively connected to the first connecting rod 300 and the second connecting rod 400, and are used to drive the first connecting rod 300 and the second connecting rod 400 to move. By driving the first connecting rod 300 and the second connecting rod 400 through the two push rod cylinders, the synchronous release and clamping of the vial 600 are achieved.

[0048] Please see Figure 5 At least one embodiment also provides an automatic dispensing machine, comprising: a body 800 having a pipette; a conveying mechanism 900 disposed on the body 800; and at least one vial feeding module 700 as described above; the vial feeding module 700 engaging with the conveying mechanism 900.

[0049] By cooperating with the conveying mechanism 900 and the vial feeding module 700, rapid feeding and unloading of vials 600 are achieved, thereby improving the efficiency of automatic drug dispensing.

[0050] In summary, this utility model provides a vial feeding module and an automatic dispensing machine. The vial feeding module 700 includes: a feeding plate 100 with multiple feeding stations 200; each feeding station 200 has a first clamping block 210 and a second clamping block 220 on both sides, and the first clamping block 210 and the second clamping block 220 are slidably disposed on the top surface of the feeding plate 100; a first connecting rod 300, which is slidably disposed on the feeding plate 100, and each feeding station 200... The first clamping block 210 is connected to the first connecting rod 300; the second connecting rod 400 is slidably disposed on the feeding plate 100, and the second clamping block 220 of each feeding station 200 is connected to the second connecting rod 400; the driving member 500 is disposed on the feeding plate 100 and is used to drive the first connecting rod 300 and the second connecting rod 400 to move, so as to drive the first clamping block 210 and the second clamping block 220 in the feeding station 200 to move relative to or away from each other, to clamp or release the vial 600. Through the coordinated action of the driving component 500, the first connecting rod 300, and the second connecting rod 400, the first clamping blocks 210 and the second clamping blocks 220 of all loading stations 200 are synchronously driven to move relative to or away from each other, thereby realizing the batch clamping or batch release of vials 600. The driving component 500 can control the movement of the first clamping blocks 210 and the second clamping blocks 220 of all loading stations 200 in a single action, avoiding the tedious operation of removing bottles one by one in related technologies and improving material handling efficiency. In the description of this utility model embodiment, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence unless expressly indicated herein. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed above may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment.

[0052] Spatially relative terms, such as “inside,” “outside,” “below,” “below,” “down,” “above,” “up,” etc., may be used herein to describe the relationship between one element or feature illustrated in the figures and another element or feature. In addition to the orientations depicted in the figures, spatially relative terms may be intended to cover different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as “below” or “below” other elements or features would be oriented as “above” other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can cover both above and below orientations. The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0053] In the above discussion, unless otherwise stated, when used to describe numerical values, the terms “about,” “approximately,” “basically,” etc., indicate a change of + / - 10% in that value.

[0054] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A vial feeding module, characterized in that, include: The feeding plate (100) has multiple feeding stations (200). Each loading station (200) is provided with a first clamping block (210) and a second clamping block (220) on both sides, and the first clamping block (210) and the second clamping block (220) are slidably disposed on the top surface of the loading plate (100); The first link (300) is slidably disposed on the loading plate (100), and the first clamping block (210) of each loading station (200) is connected to the first link (300); The second link (400) is slidably disposed on the loading plate (100), and the second clamping block (220) of each loading station (200) is connected to the second link (400); A drive unit (500) is disposed on the feeding plate (100) and is used to drive the first connecting rod (300) and the second connecting rod (400) to move so as to drive the first clamping block (210) and the second clamping block (220) in the feeding station (200) to move relative to or away from each other, so as to clamp or release the vial (600).

2. The vial feeding module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit (500) includes: The first rack (510) is mounted on the first connecting rod (300); The second rack (520) is mounted on the second connecting rod (400); A drive tooth (530) is disposed between the first rack (510) and the second rack (520) which are disposed opposite to each other, and meshes with the first rack (510) and the second rack (520) respectively; The drive unit (540) is used to drive any one of the drive teeth (530), the first rack (510) and the second rack (520) to operate, so as to drive the first clamping block (210) and the second clamping block (220) in the loading station (200) to move relative to or away from each other, so as to clamp or release the vial (600).

3. The vial feeding module as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The drive unit (540) is a push block; The pusher block is connected to the first rack (510) or the second rack (520).

4. The vial feeding module as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The drive unit (540) is a drive motor; The drive gear (530) is sleeved on the rotating shaft of the drive motor.

5. The vial feeding module as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The loading station (200) includes: Slide groove (230); The first clamping block (210) and the second clamping block (220) are arranged opposite to each other, and are elastically connected to the corresponding side wall of the slide (230) through the corresponding return spring (240).

6. The vial feeding module as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A flexible layer is provided on the clamping surface (211) of the first clamping block (210) and the second clamping block (220).

7. The vial feeding module as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The groove (250) is provided in the middle of the slide (230); An elastic element (260) is provided in the groove (250); When the vial (600) is inserted into the feeding station (200), the mouth (610) of the vial (600) abuts against the elastic element (260).

8. The vial feeding module as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The clamping surfaces (211) of the first clamping block (210) and the second clamping block (220) are L-shaped; In its natural state, the distance between the top of the elastic element (260) and the bottom surface of the clamping surface (211) is L1. The thickness of the mouth (610) of the vial (600) is L2; Where L2 > L1.

9. The vial feeding module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit (500) consists of two push rod cylinders; The two push rod cylinders are respectively connected to the first connecting rod (300) and the second connecting rod (400), and are used to drive the first connecting rod (300) and the second connecting rod (400) to move.

10. An automatic dispensing machine, characterized in that, include: The body (800) is equipped with a pipette; A conveying mechanism (900) is provided on the body (800); At least one vial feeding module as described in any one of claims 1-9; The vial is engaged with the conveying mechanism (900) by the feeding module (700).

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