Slag removal equipment

Abstract

This utility model discloses a slag-discharging device, relating to the technical field of automated production equipment for traditional Chinese medicine decoction. The slag-discharging device includes a frame, a conveying mechanism, a lid-removing mechanism, a tilting mechanism, and a slag-transporting mechanism. The frame is equipped with a slag-discharging station, a slag-in station, and a slag-out station. The conveying mechanism delivers the medicine barrel assembly to the slag-discharging station. The lid-removing mechanism has a movable picking part for grabbing and removing the lid of the medicine barrel assembly to open its opening, and for resetting the picked-up lid after slag discharging and placing it over the opening of the medicine barrel assembly. The tilting mechanism tilts the medicine barrel assembly, causing the slag to pour from the opening to the slag-in station. The slag-transporting mechanism is positioned corresponding to the slag-in and slag-out stations to transport the slag to the slag-out station. All mechanisms operate collaboratively, and the medicine barrel assembly automatically completes the opening, tilting, slag discharge, and slag transfer sequentially at the slag-discharging station. The entire process requires no manual intervention, achieving automated slag removal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of automated production equipment for traditional Chinese medicine decoction, and in particular to a slag-discharging device. Background Technology

[0002] In the automated production process of traditional Chinese medicine decoction, the weighing and proportioning of medicinal materials, decoction, liquid transportation, and filling have been largely automated, significantly improving production efficiency and process stability. However, after the decoction process is completed, the residue remaining in the medicine barrel assembly that holds the medicinal materials still needs to be removed in a timely manner to ensure the smooth progress of subsequent cleaning processes and the recycling of the medicine barrel.

[0003] Currently, most production lines still rely on manual operation or semi-automatic equipment for dregs removal, resulting in high labor intensity, poor working environment, incomplete dregs removal, and discontinuous production cycles. This can negatively impact the overall efficiency and cleanliness control of automated production lines. Existing technologies lack a dedicated device that can seamlessly integrate with automated production lines to efficiently and reliably remove dregs from the decoction container components, failing to meet the requirements of modern Chinese medicine production for continuous, intelligent, and high-cleanliness processes. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a structurally sound, coordinated, and automated dregs removal device suitable for assembly line operations to achieve automated and standardized dregs removal after decoction, thereby improving the automation level of the entire Chinese medicine decoction process. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a slag dumping device, which aims to provide an automatic slag dumping device with reasonable structure, coordinated operation, and suitability for assembly line operation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the slag removal equipment proposed in this utility model includes:

[0006] The frame is equipped with a slag dumping station, a slag feeding station, and a slag discharging station.

[0007] A conveying mechanism, installed on the frame, is used to convey the medicine barrel assembly to the slag dumping station;

[0008] The lid-removing mechanism includes a movable pickup part, which is used to pick up the lid of the medicine barrel assembly at the slag-discharging station to open the opening of the medicine barrel assembly, and to reset the picked-up lid to cover the opening of the medicine barrel assembly after the slag discharge is completed.

[0009] A tilting mechanism is used to tilt the medicine tank assembly located at the slag discharge station so that the medicine slag inside the medicine tank assembly is poured out from the opening to the slag inlet station; and,

[0010] A slag conveying mechanism is provided corresponding to the slag inlet station and the slag outlet station, and is used to transport the slag from the slag inlet station to the slag outlet station.

[0011] In one embodiment, the cap-removing mechanism further includes:

[0012] Connecting base, fixedly connected to the frame;

[0013] A rotating arm, rotatably connected to the connecting seat about a laterally extending axis of rotation, having a first end and a second end rotatably disposed about its axis of rotation, the first end of the rotating arm being provided with the pickup portion; and,

[0014] A first driving device is driven to the second end of the rotating arm and is used to drive the second end of the rotating arm to move so that the pickup part can open and close the opening during its rotation stroke.

[0015] In one embodiment, the flipping mechanism includes:

[0016] Mounting base, rotatably mounted on the frame about a longitudinally extending axis of rotation;

[0017] The second driving device is used to drive the mounting base to rotate;

[0018] A support plate, mounted on the mounting base, is used to support the medicine barrel assembly conveyed to the slag discharge station, and...

[0019] The pressing part is movably provided in the direction of approaching and moving away from the support plate, for pressing the medicine barrel assembly against the support plate during the stroke towards the support plate.

[0020] In one embodiment, the flipping mechanism further includes:

[0021] The third driving device includes a body and a driving unit, wherein the body is fixedly mounted on the mounting base, and the driving unit is movably mounted on the body in the vertical direction; and,

[0022] A connecting rod is longitudinally spaced from the drive unit, and the lower end of the connecting rod is hinged to the body.

[0023] The middle part of the pressing part is rotatably connected to the upper end of the connecting rod about a laterally extending rotation axis. The pressing part has a first end and a second end that are rotatably disposed about its rotation axis. The first end of the pressing part is hinged to the driving part, so that when the driving part pushes the first end of the pressing part to move upward, the second end of the pressing part moves downward, which is used to press the medicine barrel assembly onto the support plate.

[0024] In one embodiment, the flipping mechanism further includes a proximity switch mounted on the mounting base, the proximity switch being used to detect and position the medicine barrel assembly as the medicine barrel assembly moves longitudinally.

[0025] In one embodiment, the slag removal mechanism includes:

[0026] A hopper is provided corresponding to the slag feeding station, and the upper port of the hopper is used to receive the slag poured out by the medicine barrel assembly;

[0027] A conveying pipe extends longitudinally between the slag inlet station and the slag outlet station, and the inlet end of the conveying pipe is connected to the lower port of the hopper; and,

[0028] A spiral conveyor rod is rotatably disposed inside the conveying pipe about its axis to convey the dregs of medicine that have fallen from the hopper to the inlet end of the conveying pipe toward the outlet end of the conveying pipe.

[0029] In one embodiment, the slag dumping device further includes a cover, which is disposed around the upper port of the hopper, and the side of the cover facing the tilting mechanism has a communication port.

[0030] In one embodiment, the conveying mechanism includes:

[0031] The mounting base is fixedly connected to the frame;

[0032] A fourth driving device is mounted on the fixed base, and the fourth driving device has a fourth driving part that can be moved up and down;

[0033] A lifting section, connected to the top of the fourth drive section, is driven by the fourth drive section to move vertically, for lifting the medicine container assembly during its upward stroke; and,

[0034] A conveying unit, movably disposed laterally on the lifting unit, is used to convey the medicine barrel assembly supported thereon longitudinally.

[0035] In one embodiment, the conveying mechanism further includes:

[0036] The fifth drive device has a first output shaft extending laterally, and the output end of the first output shaft is coaxially connected to a first transmission wheel;

[0037] A first drive shaft extends laterally and is longitudinally spaced from the first output shaft, and the first drive shaft is rotatably arranged about its axis.

[0038] The second and third transmission wheels are coaxially connected to the first transmission shaft.

[0039] A first transmission belt is wound around the periphery of the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel to drive the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel;

[0040] A plurality of tensioning rollers, including a first tensioning roller and a second tensioning roller spaced apart longitudinally, both the first tensioning roller and the second tensioning roller being rotatably connected to the second lifting section about a longitudinally extending axis of rotation; and,

[0041] The second transmission belt is wound around the periphery of the third transmission wheel and the plurality of tensioning wheels to drive the third transmission wheel and the plurality of tensioning wheels. The second transmission belt located between the first tensioning wheel and the second tensioning wheel forms the transmission section.

[0042] In one embodiment, the lifting portion is provided with a first guide hole extending in the vertical direction;

[0043] The top of the fixed base extends upward to form a first guide post, which passes through the first guide hole to slide in cooperation with the first guide hole.

[0044] In this invention, the medicine barrel assembly is fed into the slag-pouring station and positioned by a conveying mechanism. The picking part of the lid-removing mechanism is activated, grabbing the lid and moving it away from the medicine barrel assembly to expose its upper opening. Subsequently, the flipping mechanism operates, clamping or lifting the medicine barrel assembly and rotating it around a horizontal axis, causing its opening to face downwards. The slag, under gravity, is completely poured into the slag-feeding station below, falling into the slag-receiving container or conveying interface of the slag-carrying mechanism. After flipping, the medicine barrel assembly resets, and the lid-removing mechanism simultaneously places the lid back or transfers it to a designated position. At the same time, the slag-carrying mechanism is activated, transporting the accumulated slag at the slag-feeding station along a set path to the slag-discharge station for centralized collection or subsequent processing. Each mechanism operates sequentially according to a preset time sequence, thus adapting to the cycle time requirements of an automated production line and completing the entire automated operation from barrel feeding, lid opening, slag pouring to slag discharge. Attached Figure Description

[0045] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0046] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the slag dumping equipment provided by this utility model;

[0047] Figure 2 and Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the slag removal equipment;

[0048] Figure 4 for Figure 2Schematic diagram of the conveyor mechanism;

[0049] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the mechanism for taking the lid from the center;

[0050] Figure 6 and Figure 7 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the tilting mechanism;

[0051] Figure 8 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the slag transport mechanism;

[0052] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the slag transport mechanism.

[0053] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0054] 100. Slag Discharge Equipment; 1. Frame; a. Slag Discharge Station; b. Slag Infeed Station; c. Slag Outfeed Station; 2. Conveying Mechanism; 201. Fixed Base; 2011. First Guide Column; 202. Fourth Drive Device; 203. Lifting Unit; 203a. First Guide Hole; 204. Conveying Unit; 205. Fifth Drive Device; 206. First Transmission Wheel; 207. First Transmission Shaft; 208. Second Transmission Wheel; 209. Third Transmission Wheel; 210. First Transmission Belt; 21 1. First tensioning roller; 2. Second tensioning roller; 2. Second transmission belt; 3. Cover removal mechanism; 3. Picking part; 3. Connecting seat; 33. Rotating arm; 34. First drive device; 4. Tilting mechanism; 41. Mounting seat; 42. Second drive device; 43. Bearing plate; 44. Pressing part; 45. Third drive device; 46. Connecting rod; 47. Proximity switch; 5. Slag conveying mechanism; 51. Hopper; 52. Conveying pipe; 53. Screw conveyor; 54. Machine cover;

[0055] 200. Medicine barrel assembly; 201. Barrel lid.

[0056] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0057] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0058] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indication, the directional indication is only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0059] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are 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 with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. 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 impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0060] Existing technologies lack a dedicated device that can seamlessly integrate with automated production lines to efficiently and reliably complete the automatic slag removal from the decoction tank components, making it difficult to meet the requirements of modern Chinese medicine production for continuous, intelligent, and high-cleanliness processes. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an automated slag removal device with a reasonable structure, coordinated movements, and suitability for assembly line operations, in order to achieve automated and standardized discharge of slag after decoction, thereby improving the automation level of the entire Chinese medicine decoction process.

[0061] This utility model proposes a slag-discharging device to solve the technical problem in the automated production of traditional Chinese medicine decoction that the slag in the decoction barrel assembly needs to be manually discharged after decoction, resulting in discontinuous production cycle, poor working environment and difficulty in controlling cleanliness.

[0062] Please see Figures 1 to 3In one embodiment of this utility model, the slag-discharging device 100 includes a frame 1, a conveying mechanism 2, a lid-removing mechanism 3, a tilting mechanism 4, and a slag-carrying mechanism 5. The frame 1 is provided with a slag-discharging station a, a slag-in station b, and a slag-out station c. The conveying mechanism 2 is installed on the frame 1 and is used to convey the medicine barrel assembly 200 to the slag-discharging station a. The lid-removing mechanism 3 includes a movable picking part 31, which is used to pick up the lid 201 of the medicine barrel assembly 200 located at the slag-discharging station a. The opening of the medicine barrel assembly 200 is opened, and the lid 201 is reset to cover the opening of the medicine barrel assembly 200 after the slag is poured out; the flipping mechanism 4 is used to flip the medicine barrel assembly 200 located at the slag pouring station a so that the slag in the medicine barrel assembly 200 is poured out from the opening to the slag inlet station b; the slag conveying mechanism 5 is set corresponding to the slag inlet station b and the slag outlet station c, and is used to convey the slag in the slag inlet station b to the slag outlet station c.

[0063] Understandably, the frame 1 serves as the overall support structure, on which are set up slag dumping station a, slag inlet station b, and slag outlet station c. Each station is arranged according to the process flow to ensure that each action can be connected in an orderly manner. The conveying mechanism 2 is installed on the frame 1 and is used to transport the medicine barrel assembly 200 carrying the barrel cover 201 from the previous station to the slag dumping station a, providing a positioning basis for subsequent operations.

[0064] The lid-removing mechanism 3 is equipped with a movable picking part 31, which can employ a mechanical gripper or vacuum suction cup structure to grasp and release the lid 201. When the medicine barrel assembly 200 reaches the slag-discharging station a, the picking part 31 actuates to remove the lid 201 from the medicine barrel assembly 200, thereby opening its opening and preparing a channel for tipping and discharging the slag. The driving method is not limited to cylinders, motors, or hydraulic devices; the specific method can be selected according to the spatial layout and load requirements, and is not limited here.

[0065] The tilting mechanism 4 is located at the slag discharge station a. It can be a rotating arm or a tilting clamp to drive the medicine barrel assembly 200 to rotate around the horizontal axis, so that its opening faces downward. Under the action of gravity, the medicine residue is tilted from the opening to the slag receiving area at the slag inlet station b. The tilting angle can be set according to the structure of the medicine barrel and can be set between 90° and 180° to ensure thorough slag discharge.

[0066] The slag conveying mechanism 5 is set up corresponding to the slag inlet station b and the slag outlet station c. It can adopt a conveyor belt, scraper, or screw conveyor structure to transport the accumulated slag from the slag inlet station b to the slag outlet station c, so as to achieve centralized discharge. The slag conveying process is linked with the turning action to maintain the same rhythm of the production line.

[0067] In the actual slag discharge process, the medicine barrel assembly 200 is first fed into the slag discharge station a by the conveying mechanism 2 and positioned. The picking part 31 of the lid-removing mechanism 3 is activated, grabbing the lid 201 and moving it away from the medicine barrel assembly 200 to expose its upper opening. Subsequently, the flipping mechanism 4 is activated, clamping or lifting the medicine barrel assembly 200 and rotating it around the horizontal axis so that its opening faces downward. Under the action of gravity, the medicine slag is completely poured into the slag inlet station b located below, falling into the slag receiving container or conveying interface of the slag conveying mechanism 5. After the flipping is completed, the medicine barrel assembly 200 is reset, and at the same time, the lid-removing mechanism 3 puts the lid 201 back or transfers it to the designated position. At the same time, the slag conveying mechanism 5 is activated, conveying the medicine slag accumulated at the slag inlet station b along the set path to the slag outlet station c for centralized collection or subsequent processing. The actions of each mechanism are carried out in sequence according to the preset timing, so as to adapt to the cycle requirements of the automated production line and complete the fully automated operation from barrel inlet, lid opening, slag discharge to slag discharge.

[0068] With the cooperation of the conveying mechanism 2, the lid-removing mechanism 3, the tilting mechanism 4 and the slag-carrying mechanism 5, the medicine barrel assembly 200, after being conveyed to the slag-discharging station a, automatically completes the automatic opening of the lid, tilting and dumping and the transfer of medicine slag in sequence. The whole process does not require manual intervention, thus realizing the automatic removal of medicine slag.

[0069] Specifically, please refer to Figure 5 In this embodiment, the cover-removing mechanism 3 further includes a connecting seat 32, a rotating arm 33, and a first driving device 34. The connecting seat 32 is fixedly connected to the frame 1. The rotating arm 33 is rotatably connected to the connecting seat 32 about a laterally extending rotation axis, and has a first end and a second end that are rotatably disposed about its rotation axis. The first end of the rotating arm 33 is provided with the picking part 31. The first driving device 34 is drivenly connected to the second end of the rotating arm 33 and is used to drive the second end of the rotating arm 33 to move, so that the picking part 31 can open and close the opening during its rotation stroke.

[0070] The connecting base 32 can be plate-shaped or frame-shaped to adapt to different installation space requirements. The specific shape can be adjusted according to the actual layout, and this specification does not limit this embodiment. The rotating arm 33 is rotatably connected to the connecting base 32 via a rotating shaft that extends laterally, allowing the rotating arm 33 to swing about the axis in a vertical plane. The rotating arm 33 has a first end and a second end. The first end is provided with a pickup part 31, and the second end is connected to the first driving device 34 to realize torque transmission.

[0071] A pickup unit 31 is located at the first end of the rotating arm 33 and is used to grip or absorb the bucket lid 201. The pickup unit 31 can adopt a pneumatic gripper, an electromagnetic chuck, or a vacuum nozzle to adapt to the gripping requirements of bucket lids 201 made of different materials. A first drive device 34 is mounted on the frame 1 or the connecting seat 32 and connected to the second end of the rotating arm 33. It is used to drive the second end to generate reciprocating motion, thereby driving the entire rotating arm 33 to swing around the rotation axis. The drive method is not limited to cylinder drive, motor-driven crank connecting rod 46, or servo electric actuator. The specific method can be selected according to the response speed and load requirements. This specification does not limit its specific implementation form.

[0072] When the first drive device 34 is activated, it pushes or pulls the second end of the rotating arm 33, causing the rotating arm 33 to rotate around the rotating axis, which drives the picking part 31 at the first end to move along an arc-shaped trajectory, so that the picking part 31 can complete the grabbing when it approaches the lid 201. Then, by rotating in the opposite direction, the lid 201 is moved away from the opening of the medicine barrel assembly 200 to realize the opening action; the closing process is realized by following the opposite path.

[0073] The opening and closing of the lid is achieved by the oscillation of the rotating arm 33 through the pickup unit 31, thereby avoiding interference from the surrounding structure and adapting to medicine barrel assembly 200 of different heights or positions.

[0074] Specifically, please refer to Figures 6 to 7 In this embodiment, the flipping mechanism 4 includes a mounting base 41, a second driving device 42, a support plate 43, and a pressing part 44. The mounting base 41 is rotatably mounted on the frame 1 about a longitudinally extending rotation axis. The second driving device 42 is used to drive the mounting base 41 to rotate. The support plate 43 is mounted on the mounting base 41 and is used to carry the medicine barrel assembly 200 conveyed to the slag dumping station a. The pressing part 44 is movably arranged in the direction of approaching and away from the support plate 43 and is used to press the medicine barrel assembly 200 onto the support plate 43 during the stroke of approaching the support plate 43.

[0075] It is understood that the mounting base 41 is rotatably mounted on the frame 1 via bearings or a slewing bearing, with its rotation axis extending longitudinally, allowing the mounting base 41 to rotate around the vertical axis to a specific angle to achieve the positioning of the medicine barrel assembly 200 in the flipping direction. The second drive device 42 is connected to the mounting base 41 and is used to provide rotational power. The drive method can be a servo motor with a reducer, a hydraulic motor, or a stepper motor driving a gear transmission structure. The specific form is not limited and can be configured according to torque and accuracy requirements. This specification does not limit this embodiment.

[0076] The support plate 43 is fixed to the mounting base 41 and is used to support the medicine barrel assembly 200 that is sent into the slag dumping station a by the conveying mechanism 2. It should be noted that the surface of the support plate 43 may be provided with positioning grooves or limiting protrusions to align the bottom of the medicine barrel assembly 200 and ensure that its position is fixed during the flipping process.

[0077] The pressing part 44 is movably disposed above the support plate 43, and its movement direction is a vertical direction towards or away from the support plate 43. It can be driven by a cylinder, electric cylinder or cam mechanism. When the pressing part 44 moves towards the support plate 43, its pressing head acts on the outer flange of the inner tub, pressing the inner tub tightly against the periphery of the opening of the outer tub, thereby preventing the inner tub from detaching from the outer tub as a whole during the flipping process.

[0078] By setting up a pressing part 44 that moves up and down, the medicine barrel assembly 200 is pressed down by the pressing part 44 before it is flipped, so that the outer flange of the inner barrel is limited to the edge of the opening of the outer barrel and is limited together with the bearing plate 43. This makes the entire medicine barrel assembly 200 stable when it is flipped around the longitudinal axis to the slag-pouring posture. The slag is discharged only from the filter hole and opening of the inner barrel, and the inner barrel itself does not detach from the outer barrel structure.

[0079] Specifically, in this embodiment, the flipping mechanism 4 further includes a third driving device 45 and a connecting rod 46. The third driving device 45 includes a body and a driving part. The body is fixedly installed on the mounting base 41, and the driving part is movably installed on the body in the vertical direction. The connecting rod 46 is spaced apart from the driving part in the longitudinal direction, and the lower end of the connecting rod 46 is hinged to the body. The middle part of the pressing part 44 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the connecting rod 46 about a laterally extending rotation axis. The pressing part 44 has a first end and a second end that are rotatably arranged about its rotation axis. The first end of the pressing part 44 is hinged to the driving part, so that when the driving part pushes the first end of the pressing part 44 upward, the second end of the pressing part 44 moves downward to press the medicine barrel assembly 200 onto the support plate 43.

[0080] The third drive device 45 includes a main body and a drive unit. The main body is fixed to the mounting base 41 or the frame 1. The drive unit is movably mounted on the main body in the vertical direction and can achieve telescopic movement through a built-in cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or electric push rod. Of course, the drive unit can be a cylinder push rod, and the specific driving method of the drive unit is not limited. It can be pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic drive. This specification does not limit this embodiment.

[0081] Linkage 46 and drive unit are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction. The lower end of linkage 46 is connected to the main body via a hinge shaft, forming a pivot point. The middle part of pressing part 44 is rotatably connected to the upper end of linkage 46 via a pivot shaft. The pivot shaft extends laterally, allowing pressing part 44 to swing about this axis in a vertical plane. Pressing part 44 has a first end and a second end. The first end is hinged to the movable end of drive unit, and the second end serves as a pressing end, freely suspended or connected to a pressure head.

[0082] When the drive unit extends upwards, it pushes the first end of the pressing part 44 upwards simultaneously. Since the lower end of the connecting rod 46 is hinged to the main body, the upper end moves with the first end of the pressing part 44, creating a lever effect that causes the pressing part 44 to rotate around its central axis. This, in turn, causes the second end to swing downwards, thereby pressing the medicine barrel assembly 200. When the drive unit retracts, the second end of the pressing part 44 returns to its raised position, releasing the pressing state.

[0083] The linear motion of the drive unit is converted into the swinging pressing action of the second end of the pressing unit 44, so that the pressing force is transmitted smoothly and the structure is compact. At the same time, it is easy to integrate with the flipping mechanism 4, thereby ensuring that the medicine barrel assembly 200 maintains the overall limit during the flipping process, preventing the inner barrel from detaching from the outer barrel, so that the slag dumping operation can be carried out continuously.

[0084] Further, please refer to Figure 6 In this embodiment, the flipping mechanism 4 further includes a proximity switch 47 installed on the mounting base 41. The proximity switch 47 is used to detect and position the medicine barrel assembly 200 when the medicine barrel assembly 200 moves along the longitudinal direction.

[0085] Specifically, proximity switch 47 is mounted on mounting base 41, with its detection end facing the area above the support plate 43, and is used to sense the presence of the medicine barrel assembly 200 and its vertical position. Proximity switch 47 can be an inductive, capacitive, or photoelectric sensor; the specific type is selected based on the material of the medicine barrel assembly 200 and the required detection distance, and this embodiment does not limit this. The installation position can be adjusted according to the shape characteristics of the medicine barrel assembly 200 to ensure detection reliability.

[0086] After the conveying mechanism 2 delivers the medicine barrel assembly 200 to the slag dumping station a, the proximity switch 47 detects in real time whether the medicine barrel assembly 200 has reached the predetermined position. If the medicine barrel assembly 200 enters the detection range longitudinally, the proximity switch 47 outputs a signal to the control system to confirm that it has reached the correct position. This detection signal is the starting condition for subsequent cap removal, clamping, and flipping actions.

[0087] The proximity switch 47 can provide real-time feedback on the actual position of the medicine barrel assembly 200, thereby enabling control of the flipping process, preventing misoperation, and allowing the slag dumping equipment 100 to operate continuously.

[0088] Specifically, please refer to Figures 8 to 9 In this embodiment, the slag conveying mechanism 5 includes a hopper 51, a conveying pipe 52, and a screw conveyor 53. The hopper 51 is provided corresponding to the slag inlet station b, and the upper port of the hopper 51 is used to receive the slag poured out by the medicine barrel assembly 200. The conveying pipe 52 extends longitudinally between the slag inlet station b and the slag outlet station c. The inlet end of the conveying pipe 52 is connected to the lower port of the hopper 51 so that the slag enters the conveying pipe 52 from the hopper 51 under the action of gravity. The screw conveyor 53 is rotatably disposed in the conveying pipe 52 around its axis so as to convey the slag that falls from the hopper 51 to the inlet end of the conveying pipe 52 toward the outlet end of the conveying pipe 52.

[0089] It is understood that the shape of the hopper 51 can be conical or square, and the specific structure is designed according to the requirements of smooth discharge of the dregs. This specification does not limit this in the embodiments.

[0090] The conveying pipe 52 extends longitudinally between the slag inlet station b and the slag outlet station c. Its inlet end is connected to the lower port of the hopper 51, and its outlet end faces the slag collection container or transfer device at the slag outlet station c. The conveying pipe 52 can be arranged at an inclination or horizontally, and the specific angle can be adjusted according to the site space and slag discharge height requirements.

[0091] The screw conveyor 53 is rotatably mounted inside the conveying pipe 52. Helical blades are provided on the outer periphery of the rod, and one end is connected to a drive device, which can be a motor with a reducer. Power is input through a coupling or chain drive. When the screw conveyor 53 rotates, the medicinal residue moves along the inner wall of the conveying pipe 52 towards the outlet end under the thrust of the helical blades, thus achieving directional conveying of the medicinal residue.

[0092] With the above structure, the dregs are introduced into the conveying pipe 52 through the hopper 51, and continuously pushed to the dregs discharge station c by the rotating screw conveyor 53, thereby completing the automatic transfer of the dregs, reducing manual intervention and preventing the dregs from spilling.

[0093] Furthermore, to reduce the splashing of slag onto the outside of the hopper 51 during the tipping and emptying process of the medicine barrel assembly 200, and to lower the risk of burns to operators from the hot slag, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 2 to 3 In this embodiment, the slag dumping device 100 also includes a machine cover 54, which covers the periphery of the upper port of the hopper 51, and the machine cover 54 has a communication port on the side facing the flipping mechanism 4.

[0094] It should be noted that the connecting opening of the machine cover 54 corresponds to the path of the dregs falling when the medicine barrel assembly 200 is emptying, so that the dregs fall into the hopper 51 through the opening.

[0095] The hood 54 semi-encloses the upper area of ​​the hopper 51, leaving only the feeding channel for pouring the dregs, thus limiting the spread of the dregs during pouring. When the medicine barrel assembly 200 tilts and the dregs are discharged from the opening and enter the hopper 51 through the connecting port, the hood 54 can shield them, preventing the dregs from splashing out of the equipment due to impact or inertia. At the same time, the hood 54 can effectively insulate the high-temperature dregs, avoiding heat radiation and accidental burns to operators.

[0096] By adding a hood 54, the slag discharge area can be partially enclosed, thereby reducing the splashing of slag, avoiding pollution of surrounding equipment and the environment, and reducing the risk of burns to operators from high-temperature materials.

[0097] Specifically, please refer to Figure 4 In this embodiment, the conveying mechanism 2 includes a fixed base 201, a fourth driving device 202, a lifting part 203, and a conveying part 204. The fixed base 201 is fixedly connected to the frame 1. The fourth driving device 202 is mounted on the fixed base 201 and has a fourth driving part that can be moved up and down. The lifting part 203 is connected to the top of the fourth driving part and is driven by the fourth driving part to move up and down, and is used to lift the medicine barrel assembly 200 in the upward movement stroke. The conveying part 204 is movably disposed in the lifting part 203 in the transverse direction and is used to convey the medicine barrel assembly 200 supported thereon in the longitudinal direction.

[0098] The fourth drive unit 202 is mounted on the fixed base 201 and has a fourth drive unit that can reciprocate in the up and down direction. The drive method can be a cylinder, an electric push rod or a hydraulic cylinder.

[0099] The lifting unit 203 is connected to the top of the fourth drive unit and rises and falls synchronously with the fourth drive unit. The conveying unit 204 is movably mounted longitudinally on the lifting unit 203 and can be a belt conveyor, roller conveyor, or slide structure, driven longitudinally by another drive mechanism. After the lifting unit 203 raises the medicine barrel assembly 200 to a certain height, the conveying unit 204 starts, conveying the medicine barrel assembly 200 longitudinally to the support plate 43 of the tilting mechanism 4 and positioning it. Then the lifting unit 203 descends, smoothly placing the medicine barrel assembly 200 on the support plate 43 and conveying the medicine barrel assembly 200 to the slag dumping station a.

[0100] Specifically, in this embodiment, the conveying mechanism 2 further includes a fifth driving device 205, a first transmission shaft 207, a second transmission wheel 208 and a third transmission wheel 209, a first transmission belt 210, a plurality of tensioning wheels and a second transmission belt 213. The fifth driving device 205 has a first output shaft extending laterally, and the output end of the first output shaft is coaxially connected to the first transmission wheel 206. The first transmission shaft 207 extends laterally and is longitudinally spaced from the first output shaft. The first transmission shaft 207 is rotatably arranged around its axis. The second transmission wheel 208 and the third transmission wheel 209 are coaxially connected to the first transmission shaft 207. The first transmission belt 210 is wound around the first transmission shaft 207. The first transmission wheel 206 and the second transmission wheel 208 are connected to each other for transmission. A plurality of tensioning wheels include a first tensioning wheel 211 and a second tensioning wheel 212 spaced apart in the longitudinal direction. Both the first tensioning wheel 211 and the second tensioning wheel 212 are rotatably connected to the second lifting part 203 about a longitudinally extending axis of rotation. A second transmission belt 213 is wound around the third transmission wheel 209 and the plurality of tensioning wheels for transmission. The second transmission belt 213 located between the first tensioning wheel 211 and the second tensioning wheel 212 forms the transmission part 204.

[0101] The fifth drive unit 205 is mounted on the fixed base 201 or the lifting part 203, and has a first output shaft extending laterally. The output end is connected to the first transmission wheel 206, which is the input source for transmitting power. The drive unit can be a servo motor or a stepper motor to provide controllable torque and speed. The first transmission wheel 206 is fixed to the first output shaft by a key connection or interference fit, and rotates synchronously with it.

[0102] The first drive shaft 207 is arranged parallel to the first output shaft and spaced apart from it in the longitudinal direction. It is rotatably mounted on the lifting part 203 via bearing seats. The second drive wheel 208 and the third drive wheel 209 are coaxially fixed to the first drive shaft 207 and connected to the first drive wheel 206 via the first drive belt 210, forming a primary power transmission path. The first drive belt 210 is tensioned around the first drive wheel 206 and the second drive wheel 208 to transmit the rotational power of the fifth drive device 205 to the first drive shaft 207, thereby driving the third drive wheel 209 to rotate.

[0103] Multiple tensioning pulleys, including a first tensioning pulley 211 and a second tensioning pulley 212, are spaced apart longitudinally and are rotatably connected to the lifting section 203 via a rotating shaft extending longitudinally. A second transmission belt 213 is fitted around the third transmission pulley 209 and the multiple tensioning pulleys, wherein the belt section between the first tensioning pulley 211 and the second tensioning pulley 212 constitutes a conveyor section 204 for carrying and conveying the medicine barrel assembly 200.

[0104] The third drive wheel 209 acts as the driving wheel, driving the second drive belt 213 in a cyclical motion. The medicine barrel assembly 200 is placed in the upper section of this drive belt, moving with the belt to achieve longitudinal conveying. The number, position, and arrangement of the tensioning wheels can be adjusted according to the conveying distance and load; this specification does not limit this aspect in the embodiments.

[0105] By setting the above-mentioned transmission structure, the power of the fifth drive device 205 can be transmitted to the conveyor belt through two-stage transmission and multi-point tensioning, so that the conveyor section 204 can still maintain stable operation and uniform tension in the lifting state, thereby enabling the precise and continuous transfer of the medicine barrel assembly 200 from the conveying position to the carrier plate 43.

[0106] Furthermore, to ensure the smooth operation of the lifting unit 203 during lifting and lowering, and to prevent swaying or jamming caused by uneven load or transmission clearance, please refer to [further details needed]. Figure 4 In this embodiment, the lifting part 203 is provided with a first guide hole 203a extending in the vertical direction; the top of the fixing base 201 extends upward to form a first guide post 2011, which passes through the first guide hole 203a to slide with the first guide hole 203a.

[0107] It should be noted that the guide hole can be round or square, with a smooth inner wall to reduce friction. A first guide post 2011 extends upward from the top of the fixed base 201. The guide post's shape matches the first guide hole 203a, and it passes through it, forming a sliding fit. When the fourth drive unit drives the lifting part 203 to move up and down, the first guide post 2011 slides along the inner wall of the first guide hole 203a, providing linear guidance for the lifting part 203.

[0108] The clearance between the first guide hole 203a and the first guide post 2011 is set according to the accuracy requirements, and a clearance fit or a sliding bearing structure can be used. There can be one or more guide posts, symmetrically arranged on the fixed base 201. The specific number and layout can be adjusted according to the size of the lifting part 203 and the load distribution; this specification does not limit this in the embodiments.

[0109] By setting the guide column and the guide hole to slide together, the lifting part 203 moves only in the vertical direction, avoiding rotation or lateral displacement during the lifting process, thereby improving the accuracy of lifting and positioning of the medicine barrel assembly 200.

[0110] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A slag dumping device (100), characterized in that, include: The frame (1) is equipped with a slag dumping station (a), a slag feeding station (b) and a slag discharge station (c); A conveying mechanism (2), installed on the frame (1), is used to convey the medicine barrel assembly (200) to the slag dumping station (a); The lid-removing mechanism (3) includes a movable pickup part (31), which is used to pick up the lid (201) of the medicine barrel assembly (200) at the slag-pouring station (a) to open the opening of the medicine barrel assembly (200), and to reset the picked-up lid (201) to cover the opening of the medicine barrel assembly (200) after the slag-pouring is completed; A flipping mechanism (4) is used to flip the medicine tank assembly (200) located at the slag discharge station (a) so that the slag inside the medicine tank assembly (200) is poured from the opening to the slag inlet station (b); and, The slag transport mechanism (5) is provided corresponding to the slag inlet station (b) and the slag outlet station (c), and is used to transport the slag from the slag inlet station (b) to the slag outlet station (c).

2. The slag-discharging device (100) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cap-removing mechanism (3) also includes: Connecting seat (32) is fixedly connected to the frame (1); A rotating arm (33) is rotatably connected to the connecting seat (32) about a laterally extending axis of rotation, having a first end and a second end rotatably disposed about its axis of rotation, the first end of the rotating arm (33) being provided with the pickup part (31); and, A first driving device (34) is driven to the second end of the rotating arm (33) to drive the second end of the rotating arm (33) to move so that the picking part (31) can open and close the opening during its rotation stroke.

3. The slag-discharging device (100) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism (4) includes: Mounting base (41) is rotatably mounted on the frame (1) about a longitudinally extending axis of rotation; The second driving device (42) is used to drive the mounting base (41) to rotate; A support plate (43), mounted on the mounting base (41), is used to support the medicine barrel assembly (200) conveyed to the slag dumping station (a), and, The pressing part (44) is movably provided in the direction of approaching and away from the support plate (43) for pressing the medicine barrel assembly (200) against the support plate (43) during the stroke towards the support plate (43).

4. The slag dumping equipment (100) as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism (4) also includes: The third driving device (45) includes a body and a driving unit, wherein the body is fixedly mounted on the mounting base (41), and the driving unit is movably mounted on the body in the vertical direction; and, The connecting rod (46) is longitudinally spaced from the drive unit, and the lower end of the connecting rod (46) is hinged to the body. The middle part of the pressing part (44) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the connecting rod (46) about a laterally extending rotation axis. The pressing part (44) has a first end and a second end that are rotatably arranged about its rotation axis. The first end of the pressing part (44) is hinged to the driving part, so that when the driving part pushes the first end of the pressing part (44) to move upward, the second end of the pressing part (44) moves downward to press the medicine barrel assembly (200) onto the support plate (43).

5. The slag dumping device (100) as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism (4) also includes a proximity switch (47) mounted on the mounting base (41), the proximity switch (47) being used to detect and position the medicine barrel assembly (200) as the medicine barrel assembly (200) moves along the longitudinal direction.

6. The slag-discharging device (100) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The slag removal mechanism (5) includes: A hopper (51) is provided corresponding to the slag feeding station (b), and the upper port of the hopper (51) is used to receive the slag poured out by the medicine barrel assembly (200); A conveying pipe (52) extends longitudinally between the slag inlet station (b) and the slag outlet station (c), and the inlet end of the conveying pipe (52) is connected to the lower port of the hopper (51); and, A spiral conveyor (53) is rotatably disposed inside the conveying pipe (52) about its axis, so as to convey the dregs of medicine that fall from the hopper (51) to the inlet end of the conveying pipe (52) toward the outlet end of the conveying pipe (52).

7. The slag-discharging device (100) as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The slag dumping device (100) also includes a cover (54), which is located around the upper port of the hopper (51), and the cover (54) has a communication port on the side facing the flipping mechanism (4).

8. The slag-discharging device (100) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism (2) includes: A fixed base (201) is fixedly connected to the frame (1); A fourth drive device (202) is mounted on the fixed base (201), and the fourth drive device (202) has a fourth drive part that can be moved up and down; A lifting section (203), connected to the top of the fourth drive section, is driven by the fourth drive section to move vertically, for lifting the medicine container assembly (200) during its upward stroke; and, A conveying unit (204) is movably disposed longitudinally on the lifting unit (203), the conveying unit (204) being used to convey the medicine barrel assembly (200) supported thereon longitudinally.

9. The slag-discharging device (100) as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism (2) also includes: The fifth drive unit (205) has a first output shaft extending laterally, and the output end of the first output shaft is coaxially connected to a first transmission wheel (206); A first drive shaft (207) is provided to extend laterally and is spaced longitudinally from the first output shaft. The first drive shaft (207) is rotatably provided about its axis. The second transmission wheel (208) and the third transmission wheel (209) are coaxially connected to the first transmission shaft (207); A first transmission belt (210) is wound around the periphery of the first transmission wheel (206) and the second transmission wheel (208) to drive the first transmission wheel (206) and the second transmission wheel (208); Multiple tensioning rollers, including a first tensioning roller (211) and a second tensioning roller (212) spaced apart longitudinally, wherein the first tensioning roller (211) and the second tensioning roller (212) are rotatably connected to the second lifting section (203) about a longitudinally extending axis of rotation; and, The second transmission belt (213) is wound around the periphery of the third transmission wheel (209) and the plurality of tensioning wheels to drive the third transmission wheel (209) and the plurality of tensioning wheels. The second transmission belt (213) located between the first tensioning wheel (211) and the second tensioning wheel (212) forms the transmission section (204).

10. The slag-discharging device (100) as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The lifting part (203) is provided with a first guide hole (203a) extending in the vertical direction; The top of the fixed base (201) extends upward to form a first guide post (2011), which passes through the first guide hole (203a) to slide in cooperation with the first guide hole (203a).

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