Test tube labeler
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521932376.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-09
AI Technical Summary
[0003]目前，试管贴标作业多依赖人工操作，不仅效率低下，难以满足大规模样本处理需求，而且人工操作易受疲劳、情绪等因素影响，导致标签粘贴位置偏移、信息错误等问题，存在较大误差风险
[0015]由于采用了上述技术方案，本实用新型取得的技术进步是：
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of labeling machine technology, specifically a test tube labeling machine. Background Technology
[0002] In fields such as medical testing, biological experiments, and pharmaceuticals, test tubes serve as crucial carriers for sample storage and transportation, making accurate labeling paramount. Labels contain core information such as sample type, serial number, patient information, and experimental parameters. Accurate and standardized labeling is fundamental to ensuring sample traceability, experimental data accuracy, and the safety of medical procedures.
[0003] Currently, test tube labeling relies heavily on manual operation, which is not only inefficient and unable to meet the needs of large-scale sample processing, but also susceptible to fatigue, emotional factors, and other influences, leading to problems such as label misalignment and incorrect information, posing a significant risk of error. Although some automated test tube labeling equipment has emerged in the market, these devices lack effective control methods during test tube transport, cannot flexibly adjust the speed and number of test tubes falling, and are prone to test tube accumulation or blockage. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a test tube labeling machine, which aims to solve the technical problems in the prior art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a test tube labeling machine, comprising: The support has an inclined slide inside, the lower end of the slide is open, and the upper end of the slide is provided with a lifting component, which is used to transport the test tube into the slide; An automatic discharge assembly, located on a slide, is used to discharge uncapped test tubes from the slide. A labeling component is located below the lower end of the slide. The test tube falls from the lower end of the slide to the labeling component, and the labeling component labels the test tube. A storage bin is located below the labeling assembly. After labeling, the test tubes fall from the labeling assembly into the storage bin. The outlet of the storage bin is equipped with an openable and closable sealing door. A material feeding control assembly, located on one side of the slide, specifically includes, The first motor is fixedly mounted on the bracket; The screw is horizontally positioned above the slide rail, and its end is connected to the power output end of the first motor. A baffle is provided between the screw and the slide rail. The baffle is threadedly connected to the screw. The baffle is provided with a first baffle plate and a second baffle plate in sequence along the sliding direction of the test tube. The first optical axis is fixed on the bracket, parallel to the screw, and slidably connected to the baffle.
[0006] A further improvement of this invention is that the lifting component includes multiple push plates arranged in a stepped manner, and circulates under the drive of the driving component, causing the test tube to move upward.
[0007] A further improvement of this utility model is that the upper end of the push plate is inclined inward, and the driving component includes: Multiple racks are provided. The first and last push plates each have a rack fixed vertically inside, while the remaining push plates each have two racks fixed on their inner and outer sides respectively. Multiple first gears are evenly distributed between every two push plates. The first gears are rotatably mounted on the bracket, and each first gear meshes with two adjacent racks at both ends. The lifting assembly is connected to one of the push plates and is used to drive the push plate to rise and fall.
[0008] A further improvement of this utility model is that the lifting assembly includes: The second motor is fixedly mounted on the bracket; The first connecting rod has its first end fixedly connected to the power output end of the second motor, and its second end has a guide post that is slidably connected to the first elongated slot provided laterally on the push plate.
[0009] A further improvement of this utility model is that the labeling component includes: A stop block is fixed below the lower end of the slide rail and has a through groove that communicates with the outside on one side. The first rotating shaft is mounted on a bracket on one side of the stop block and rotates under the drive of the third motor. A push rod is fixed on the first rotating shaft above the stop block, and a blocking rod is fixed on the first rotating shaft below the stop block. The second rotating shaft is mounted on the bracket on the first side of the stop and rotates under the drive of the fourth motor. The second rotating shaft drives the test tubes that have fallen into the through groove to rotate. A printer is mounted on the bracket on one side of the stop.
[0010] A further improvement of this utility model is that the test tube falls into the storage bin from the discharge port, and the sealing door on the discharge port opens and closes under the drive of the opening and closing assembly, the opening and closing assembly comprising: The third rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the upper end of the outlet pipe and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the sealing door. The two sides of the sealing door are slidably connected to the two sides of the storage bin. A support plate is fixedly connected to the third rotating shaft, and an iron block is fixedly provided at the lower end of the support plate; An electromagnet is located outside the storage bin and is positioned opposite to the lower end of the iron block.
[0011] A further improvement of this utility model is that a kicking component is provided above the lifting component. The kicking component includes a kicking plate, which is provided above the lifting component. There is a gap between the lower end of the first side of the kicking plate and the upper end of the last push plate. The two sides of the kicking plate are respectively connected to the bracket shaft through two fixed shafts. A blocking plate perpendicular to the kicking plate is provided at the lower end of the second side of the kicking plate. A top block is fixed at the upper end of the last push plate, and the upper end of the top block is in contact with the lower end of the first side of the kicking plate.
[0012] A further improvement of this utility model is that a notch is provided on the first side of the slide rail, and a second elongated slot is provided on the second side of the slide rail, the second elongated slot being disposed opposite to the notch, and the automatic discharge assembly includes: The first infrared sensor and the second infrared sensor are fixedly mounted on the second side of the slide from top to bottom. The infrared light of the first infrared sensor is flush with the top of the cap on the test tube opening. The infrared light of the second infrared sensor passes through the second long slot and is flush with the body of the test tube. The first infrared sensor and the second infrared sensor are electrically connected to the controller respectively. A baffle plate is disposed at the notch. The baffle plate moves away from or into the notch under the drive of a switching assembly, which is electrically connected to the controller.
[0013] A further improvement of this invention is that the switching assembly includes: Side plate, fixed to the outside of the baffle plate; The fifth motor is fixedly mounted on a mounting plate on one side of the side plate, and the fifth motor is electrically connected to the controller; A rotating plate is horizontally arranged. The first end of the rotating plate is connected to the power output end of the fifth motor, and the second end of the rotating plate is in contact with or away from the side plate. The second end of the rotating plate is provided with a rotating roller. A telescopic assembly is connected to the side plate, and the side plate enters the notch under the action of the telescopic assembly.
[0014] A further improvement of this utility model is that the telescopic component includes two second optical axes, which are arranged parallel to each other outside the first side of the slide. The second optical axes are slidably connected to and pass through the side plate. Two bosses are fixed at the free ends of the two second optical axes respectively. A spring is provided on the optical axis between the side plate and the corresponding boss.
[0015] The technological advancements achieved by this utility model due to the adoption of the above technical solution are as follows: This invention provides a test tube labeling machine. The support frame is equipped with an inclined slide and a lifting component. Multiple stepped push plates in the lifting component, under the action of the driving component, cyclically drive the test tubes upward, which can transport the test tubes into the slide in an orderly and efficient manner. In conjunction with the material dropping control component, the screw drives the first and second baffle plates on the baffle to precisely control the falling speed and number of test tubes. Compared with the prior art, it effectively avoids test tube accumulation or blockage, greatly improves the automation level and work efficiency of the test tube transportation process, and can meet the needs of large-scale sample processing. Attached Figure Description
[0016] 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.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the test tube labeling machine described in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting assembly of the test tube labeling machine described in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting assembly of the test tube labeling machine described in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the control and feeding components of the test tube labeling machine of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the labeling component of the test tube labeling machine described in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the opening and closing components of the test tube labeling machine described in this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the material ejection assembly of the test tube labeling machine of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic feeding component of the test tube labeling machine of this utility model; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the fifth motor of the test tube labeling machine described in this utility model; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic component of the test tube labeling machine described in this utility model.
[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 10-Bracket, 11-Slide rail, 111-Second long slot, 12-Discharge port, 13-Storage bin, 14-First infrared sensor, 15-Second infrared sensor, 16-Baffle plate, 161-Side plate, 20-Control material dropping assembly, 21-First motor, 22-Screw, 23-Baffle, 24-First baffle plate, 25-Second baffle plate, 26-First optical axis, 30-Lifting assembly, 31-Push plate, 32-Rack, 33-First gear, 40-Lifting assembly, 41-Second motor, 42-First connecting rod, 421-Guide column, 43-First long slot, 50- Labeling assembly, 51-stop block, 511-through groove, 52-first rotating shaft, 521-blocking rod, 522-push rod, 53-third motor, 54-second rotating shaft, 55-fourth motor, 56-printer, 60-opening and closing assembly, 61-third rotating shaft, 62-sealing door, 63-support plate, 64-iron block, 65-electromagnet, 70-kick assembly, 71-kick plate, 711-blocking plate, 72-fixed shaft, 76-top block, 81-fifth motor, 82-rotating plate, 83-roller, 90-telescopic assembly, 91-second optical shaft, 92-boss, 93-spring. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, in the following description, specific details such as particular system structures and technologies are set forth for illustrative purposes rather than for limiting purposes, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention can also be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other cases, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, devices, circuits, and methods are omitted to avoid unnecessary details hindering the description of the present invention.
[0020] The test tube labeling machine provided by this utility model, in conjunction with the instruction manual, is described below. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 10 It can be seen that the test tube labeling machine mainly includes the following parts or components: bracket 10, labeling component 50, storage bin 13, first motor 21, screw 22, baffle 23, and optical axis 26.
[0021] In this invention, the support 10 has an inclined slide 11 with an open lower end. A lifting component 30 is located at the higher end of the slide 11 to transport test tubes into the slide 11. An automatic discharge component is located on the slide 11 to discharge uncapped test tubes. A labeling component 50 is located below the lower end of the slide 11. Test tubes fall from the lower end of the slide 11 to the labeling component 50, where the labeling component 50 labels the test tubes. A storage bin 13 is located below the labeling component 50. Labeled test tubes fall from the labeling component 50 into the storage bin 13. The outlet of tube 13 is provided with an openable and closable sealing door 62; the material control assembly 20 is located on one side of the slide 11, and specifically includes: a first motor 21 fixed on the bracket 10; a screw 22 horizontally located above the slide 11, with its end connected to the power output end of the first motor 21; a baffle 23 located between the screw 22 and the slide 11, the baffle 23 being threadedly connected to the screw 22, and the baffle 23 being provided with a first baffle plate 24 and a second baffle plate 25 in sequence along the direction of the test tube falling; and a first optical shaft 26 fixed on the bracket 10, parallel to the screw 22, and slidably connected to the baffle 23.
[0022] Initially, the sealing door 62 of the storage silo 13 is closed. The test tubes to be labeled are placed at the lifting assembly 30. After starting the equipment, the lifting assembly 30 begins operation, and the test tubes are gradually transported to the higher end of the inclined slide 11 within the support 10. After entering the slide 11, the test tubes slide down along the slide 11 under gravity. The automatic discharge assembly discharges the uncapped test tubes from the slide 11. At this time, the control discharge assembly 20 takes effect, the first motor 21 starts, and drives the screw 22 to rotate. Because the baffle 23 is threadedly connected to the screw 22 and slidably connected to the first optical shaft 26, the baffle 23 will... Driven by lever 22, the test tubes move perpendicular to the direction of their descent. The first baffle plate 24 and the second baffle plate 25 on baffle 23 can control the speed and number of test tubes falling, preventing them from accumulating or blocking at the lower end of slide 11. The test tubes fall one by one from the lower end of slide 11 to the labeling component 50 below, following a set rhythm. After the labeling component 50 labels the test tubes, they fall into storage bin 13. Then, the sealing door 62 is opened, and the labeled test tubes can be easily taken out from the outlet of storage bin 13, thus completing the labeling process.
[0023] Specifically, the first baffle plate 24 has a long side and the second baffle plate 25 has a short side, which can have the effect of alternating material blocking and release. When the first baffle plate 24 blocks material, the second baffle plate 25 releases it, and when the second baffle plate 25 blocks material, the first baffle plate 24 releases it. When the first baffle plate 24 releases material, it has an open opening for the test tube to pass through.
[0024] Specifically, the first motor 21 is electrically connected to the controller, and the first motor 21 is a forward and reverse rotating motor.
[0025] As one embodiment, in conjunction with the appendix to the specification Figure 2 To be continued Figure 3 It is known that the lifting component 30 includes multiple push plates 31, which are arranged in a stepped manner and circulate under the drive of the driving component, driving the test tube to move upward. The upper end of the push plate 31 is inclined inward. The driving component includes multiple racks 32. A rack 32 is vertically fixed inside the first push plate 31 and the last push plate 31, and two racks 32 are fixed on the inner and outer sides of each of the remaining push plates 31. Multiple first gears 33 are evenly distributed between every two push plates 31. The first gears 33 are rotatably mounted on the bracket 10, and each first gear 33 meshes with two adjacent racks 32 at both ends. The lifting component 40 is connected to one of the push plates 31 and is used to drive the push plate 31 to rise and fall. The lifting component 40 includes a second motor 41, which is fixed on the bracket 10. The first end of the first connecting rod 42 is fixedly connected to the power output end of the second motor 41, and the guide post 421 on the second end is slidably connected to the first elongated slot 43 arranged laterally on the push plate 31.
[0026] The second motor 41 drives the first connecting rod 42 to rotate. When the first connecting rod 42 rotates, the guide post 421 slides within the first elongated slot 43, thereby driving the push plate 31 connected to it to move up and down. When the push plate 31 connected to the lifting assembly 40 rises, the motion is transmitted to the adjacent push plate 31 through the meshing of the rack 32 and the first gear 33, so that all push plates 31 rise in sequence. Since the upper end of the push plate 31 is inclined inward, when the push plate 31 rises, the inclined upper surface can well support the test tube, and with the cyclical upward movement of the push plate 31, it gradually moves the test tube upward. During the process of the push plate 31 descending and resetting, the meshing transmission of the first gear 33 and the rack 32 also ensures that each push plate 31 descends in an orderly manner without interfering with the position of the test tube. In this cycle, multiple stepped push plates 31, under the coordinated action of the drive components, continuously drive the test tubes upward until they are successfully transported to the higher end of the inclined slide 11 inside the support 10, preparing for the subsequent test tubes to slide down the slide 11 to the labeling component 50 for labeling.
[0027] Specifically, the second motor 41 is electrically connected to the controller.
[0028] Specifically, the diameter of the test tube cap is larger than the opening, and the diameter of the test tube body is matched with the opening.
[0029] As one embodiment, in conjunction with the appendix to the specification Figure 5It is known that the labeling component 50 includes a stop 51, which is fixedly installed below the lower end of the slide 11 and has a through groove 511 that communicates with the outside on one side; a first rotating shaft 52 is installed on a bracket 10 on one side of the stop 51 and rotates under the drive of a third motor 53; a push rod 522 is fixedly installed on the first rotating shaft 52 above the stop 51 and a blocking rod 521 is fixedly installed on the first rotating shaft 52 below the stop 51; a second rotating shaft 54 is installed on the bracket 10 on the first side of the stop 51 and rotates under the drive of a fourth motor 55; the second rotating shaft 54 drives the test tubes that fall into the through groove 511 to rotate; a printer 56 is installed on the bracket 10 on one side of the stop 51.
[0030] Under the action of the inclined slide 11, the test tube smoothly falls from the lower end of the slide 11 into the through groove 511 on the stop block 51. At this time, the third motor 53 starts, driving the first rotating shaft 52 to rotate. The blocking rod 521 installed on the first rotating shaft 52 below the stop block 51 rotates synchronously, limiting the test tube at the through groove 511. The blocking rod 521 can effectively prevent the test tube from shifting due to shaking or external force during the labeling process, ensuring that the test tube is in a stable labeling position. At the same time, the fourth motor 55 starts to work, driving the second rotating shaft 54 to rotate. Under the drive of the second rotating shaft 54, the test tube begins to rotate stably around its own axis. During the rotation of the test tube, the printer 56, mounted on the bracket 10 on one side of the stop 51, starts working. According to a preset program, the printer 56 prints labels containing information such as sample type, number, and patient information, and affixes these labels to the surface of the rotating test tube at an appropriate time. Once the labels are affixed, the fourth motor 55 stops the second rotating shaft 54, while the third motor 53 continues to drive the first rotating shaft 52. At this point, the push rod 522, located on the first rotating shaft 52 above the stop 51, comes into play. As the first rotating shaft 52 rotates, the push rod 522 pushes the labeled test tube out of the through slot 511 of the stop 51, allowing it to fall smoothly into the storage bin 13 below.
[0031] Specifically, the third motor 53 and the fourth motor 55 are electrically connected to the controller, and both the third motor 53 and the fourth motor 55 drive the first rotating shaft 52 and the second rotating shaft 54 to rotate via belts. The third motor 53 is a reversible motor. Specifically, printer 56 is existing technology. Printer 56 uses the AXON series label printer 56 from CAB in Germany, which will not be elaborated on here.
[0032] As one embodiment, in conjunction with the appendix to the specification Figure 5 To be continued Figure 6It can be seen that the test tube falls into the storage bin 13 from the outlet 12, and the sealing door 62 on the outlet opens and closes under the drive of the opening and closing assembly 60. The opening and closing assembly 60 includes a third rotating shaft 61, which is rotatably mounted on the upper end of the outlet and fixedly connected to the upper end of the sealing door 62. The two sides of the sealing door 62 are slidably connected to the two sides of the storage bin 13. The support plate 63 is fixedly connected to the third rotating shaft 61, and an iron block 64 is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the support plate 63. The electromagnet 65 is located on the outside of the storage bin 13 and is positioned opposite to one side of the lower end of the iron block 64.
[0033] When the labeled test tubes fall smoothly from the labeling assembly 50 into the storage bin 13, the electromagnet 65 is energized. At this time, the iron block 64 is acted upon by the magnetic force of the electromagnet 65, and the sealing door 62 remains closed. It remains closed as long as the number of test tubes is not the same as the pre-set number. When the number of test tubes is the same as the pre-set number, the electromagnet 65 is de-energized, and the sealing door 62 is manually pushed. The sealing door 62 drives the third rotating shaft 61 to rotate. The third rotating shaft 61 drives the support plate 63 and the iron block 64 to rotate upward around the third rotating shaft 61. At this time, the outlet is opened, and the test tubes can be taken out from the storage bin 13.
[0034] Specifically, during the labeling process, the sealing door 62 is closed to prevent the tube from being removed midway.
[0035] Specifically, electromagnet 65 is electrically connected to the controller.
[0036] Sensors and sensors are used in this invention, but they are not described in detail here because they are existing technologies.
[0037] As one embodiment, in conjunction with the appendix to the specification Figure 7 It is known that a kicking assembly 70 is provided above the lifting assembly 30. The kicking assembly 70 includes a kicking plate 71, which is located above the lifting assembly 30. There is a gap between the lower end of the first side of the kicking plate 71 and the upper end of the last push plate 31. The two sides of the kicking plate 71 are connected to the rotating shaft of the bracket 10 through two fixed shafts 72 respectively. A blocking plate 711 perpendicular to the kicking plate 71 is provided at the lower end of the second side of the kicking plate 71. A top block 76 is fixed at the upper end of the last push plate 31, and the upper end of the top block 76 is in contact with the lower end of the first side of the kicking plate 71.
[0038] When lifting the test tubes, sometimes two test tubes may overlap. In this case, the lifting component 30 starts to work. Multiple push plates 31, under the action of the driving component, cyclically drive the test tubes upward. At the same time, the kicking component 70, which is linked with the last push plate 31, also starts. The top block 76 fixed at the upper end of the last push plate 31 moves upward as the push plate 31 rises. As the push plate 31 rises to its highest point, the kick plate 71 rotates upward under the push of the top block 76, and a buffer zone for a single test tube is formed between the blocking plate 711 and the bottom. At this time, the test tube on the inner side of the push plate 31 slides into the buffer zone and is temporarily stored there. Then the push plate 31 moves downward, the top block 76 moves downward, and the kick plate 71 also rotates downward. During the downward rotation of its first side, it pushes against the outer test tube, causing it to slide down. At the same time, the second side of the kick plate 71 rotates upward until the inner test tube in the buffer zone slides down into the slide 11. This realizes the one-by-one lifting of a single test tube specimen and solves the problem of lifting double tubes in a stack.
[0039] As one embodiment, in conjunction with the appendix to the specification Figure 8 To be continued Figure 10 It is known that the slide 11 has a notch on the first side and a second long slot on the second side. The second long slot is positioned opposite to the notch. The automatic discharge assembly includes a first infrared sensor 14 and a second infrared sensor 15, which are fixedly mounted on the second side of the slide 11 from top to bottom. The infrared light of the first infrared sensor 14 is flush with the upper part of the cap on the test tube opening. The infrared light of the second infrared sensor 15 passes through the second long slot and is flush with the body of the test tube. The first infrared sensor 14 and the second infrared sensor 15 are electrically connected to the controller. The baffle plate 16 is located at the notch. The baffle plate 16 moves away from or into the notch under the drive of the switch assembly. The switch assembly is electrically connected to the controller. The switch assembly includes a side plate 161, fixedly mounted on the outside of the baffle plate 16; a fifth motor 81 fixedly mounted on a mounting plate on one side of the side plate 161, and electrically connected to the controller; a rotating plate 82 horizontally arranged, with its first end connected to the power output end of the fifth motor 81, and its second end in contact with or away from the side plate 161, and a rotating roller 83 provided at the second end of the rotating plate 82; and a telescopic assembly 90 connected to the side plate 161, allowing the side plate 161 to enter the notch under the action of the telescopic assembly 90. The telescopic assembly 90 includes two second optical shafts 91, parallel to each other outside the first side of the slide rail 11, with the second optical shafts 91 slidably connected to and passing through the side plate 161, and two bosses 92 fixedly mounted on the free ends of the two second optical shafts 91 respectively, with springs 93 provided on the optical shafts between the side plate 161 and the corresponding bosses 92.
[0040] After the lifting component 30 transports the test tube to be labeled to the slide 11, the test tube slides down naturally along the inclined direction of the slide 11. When the test tube slides to the automatic discharge component area, the infrared beam of the second infrared sensor 15 passes through the second long slot and shines on the body of the test tube. The second infrared sensor 15 transmits the signal of "test tube detected" to the controller. At the same time, the first infrared sensor 14 transmits the signal of "cap detected" or "cap not detected" to the controller synchronously.
[0041] After receiving signals from the two sensors, if the signal is "signal from the second infrared sensor 15 + signal from the first infrared sensor 14" (qualified test tube with cap), the controller determines it as qualified and does not send a command to the switching assembly. The baffle plate 16 remains embedded in the notch, and the test tube continues to flow along the slide 11 to the subsequent control feeding assembly 20. If the signal is "no signal from the first infrared sensor 14 + signal from the second infrared sensor 15" (unqualified test tube without cap), the controller enables the automatic feeding assembly to run. After receiving the signal, the fifth motor 81 drives the rotating plate 82 to rotate, the roller 83 disengages from the side plate 161, and the spring 93 pushes the side plate 161 and the baffle plate 16 to slide along the second optical axis 91. The baffle plate 16 retracts from the notch, and the uncapped test tube is discharged from the notch through the slide 11 under the action of gravity.
[0042] It should be noted that in this patent application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, the phrase "comprising an element defined as..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0043] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, and should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A test tube labeling machine, characterized in that, include: The support has an inclined slide inside, the lower end of the slide is open, and the upper end of the slide is provided with a lifting component, which is used to transport the test tube into the slide; An automatic discharge assembly, located on a slide, is used to discharge uncapped test tubes from the slide. A labeling component is located below the lower end of the slide. The test tube falls from the lower end of the slide to the labeling component, and the labeling component labels the test tube. A storage bin is located below the labeling assembly. After labeling, the test tubes fall from the labeling assembly into the storage bin. The outlet of the storage bin is equipped with an openable and closable sealing door. A material feeding control assembly, located on one side of the slide, specifically includes, The first motor is fixedly mounted on the bracket; The screw is horizontally positioned above the slide rail, and its end is connected to the power output end of the first motor. A baffle is provided between the screw and the slide rail. The baffle is threadedly connected to the screw. The baffle is provided with a first baffle plate and a second baffle plate in sequence along the sliding direction of the test tube. The first optical axis is fixed on the bracket, parallel to the screw, and slidably connected to the baffle.
2. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting component includes multiple push plates arranged in a stepped manner, which circulate under the drive of the driving component and move the test tube upward.
3. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper end of the push plate is inclined inward, and the driving component includes: Multiple racks are provided. The first and last push plates each have a rack fixed vertically inside, while the remaining push plates each have two racks fixed on their inner and outer sides respectively. Multiple first gears are evenly distributed between every two push plates. The first gears are rotatably mounted on the bracket, and each first gear meshes with two adjacent racks at both ends. The lifting assembly is connected to one of the push plates and is used to drive the push plate to rise and fall.
4. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes: The second motor is fixedly mounted on the bracket; The first connecting rod has its first end fixedly connected to the power output end of the second motor, and its second end has a guide post that is slidably connected to the first elongated slot provided laterally on the push plate.
5. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The labeling component includes: A stop block is fixed below the lower end of the slide rail and has a through groove that communicates with the outside on one side. The first rotating shaft is mounted on a bracket on one side of the stop block and rotates under the drive of the third motor. A push rod is fixed on the first rotating shaft above the stop block, and a blocking rod is fixed on the first rotating shaft below the stop block. The second rotating shaft is mounted on the bracket on the first side of the stop and rotates under the drive of the fourth motor. The second rotating shaft drives the test tubes that have fallen into the through groove to rotate. A printer is mounted on the bracket on one side of the stop.
6. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The test tube falls into the storage silo from the outlet, and the sealing door on the outlet opens and closes under the drive of the opening and closing assembly, which includes: The third rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the upper end of the outlet pipe and is fixedly connected to the upper end of the sealing door. The two sides of the sealing door are slidably connected to the two sides of the storage bin. A support plate is fixedly connected to the third rotating shaft, and an iron block is fixedly provided at the lower end of the support plate; An electromagnet is located outside the storage bin and is positioned opposite to the lower end of the iron block.
7. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A kicking assembly is provided above the lifting assembly. The kicking assembly includes a kicking plate, which is located above the lifting assembly. There is a gap between the lower end of the first side of the kicking plate and the upper end of the last push plate. The two sides of the kicking plate are connected to the bracket shaft through two fixed shafts respectively. A blocking plate perpendicular to the kicking plate is provided at the lower end of the second side of the kicking plate. A top block is fixed at the upper end of the last push plate, and the upper end of the top block is in contact with the lower end of the first side of the kicking plate.
8. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide rail has a notch on its first side and a second elongated slot on its second side, the second elongated slot being opposite to the notch. The automatic discharge assembly includes: The first infrared sensor and the second infrared sensor are fixedly mounted on the second side of the slide from top to bottom. The infrared light of the first infrared sensor is flush with the top of the cap on the test tube opening. The infrared light of the second infrared sensor passes through the second long slot and is flush with the body of the test tube. The first infrared sensor and the second infrared sensor are electrically connected to the controller respectively. A baffle plate is disposed at the notch. The baffle plate moves away from or into the notch under the drive of a switching assembly, which is electrically connected to the controller.
9. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The switching assembly includes: Side plate, fixed to the outside of the baffle plate; The fifth motor is fixedly mounted on a mounting plate on one side of the side plate, and the fifth motor is electrically connected to the controller; A rotating plate is horizontally arranged. The first end of the rotating plate is connected to the power output end of the fifth motor, and the second end of the rotating plate is in contact with or away from the side plate. The second end of the rotating plate is provided with a rotating roller. A telescopic assembly is connected to the side plate, and the side plate enters the notch under the action of the telescopic assembly.
10. The test tube labeling machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The telescopic component includes two second optical axes, which are arranged parallel to each other outside the first side of the slide. The second optical axes are slidably connected to and pass through the side plate. Two bosses are fixed at the free ends of the two second optical axes respectively. A spring is provided on the optical axis between the side plate and the corresponding boss.