An automatic feed filler

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic feeding and filling device, including conveying mechanism, and the conveying mechanism is provided with the filling assembly to the conveying section of conveying mechanism upwardly inclined, and the upper portion of filling assembly is connected with automatic blanking assembly, the structure of automatic blanking assembly is: including bunker, and the bottom end of bunker is connected with the discharge pipe through pinch valve, and the discharge pipe goes down and enters filling assembly, the upper portion and the lower portion of bunker are installed with response component respectively, and the sensor in response component is inserted into the wall surface of bunker, and the sensor is installed on the bunker, thereby realizing automatic discharge through automatic blanking assembly, and the abrasion of material discharge is effectively reduced, and the temporary storage of material is realized through the addition of pinch valve in bunker, and the feeding frequency is effectively reduced through the temporary storage, and the continuous and stable production is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pharmaceutical equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding and packing device. Background Technology

[0002] Products in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and medicine are mostly small-volume granules. During their production and manufacturing process, it is necessary to perform corresponding processing operations after feeding and discharging these small-volume granules. For example, after discharging tablets from an osmotic pump, lasers are used to create release micropores on the semi-permeable membrane. The efficiency and effectiveness of feeding and discharging have a significant impact on the accuracy and stability of subsequent processing.

[0003] In existing technologies, vibratory dispensers, vibratory discs, and turntables are typically used to discharge, sort, and process osmotic pump tablets. The tablets are then transported by a conveying mechanism to a laser punch for drilling. However, existing vibratory dispensing systems using vibratory discs are prone to tablet wear and even damage, affecting the tablets' effectiveness in later use. Furthermore, existing vibratory discs require frequent manual feeding, which is detrimental to continuous and stable production. Additionally, the existing dispensing, feeding, and processing methods generate significant amounts of dust, affecting tablet cleanliness requirements and necessitating frequent cleaning, thus reducing effective production time. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a reasonably structured automatic feeding and filling device, which achieves automatic material discharge via an automatic unloading component, effectively reducing material wear during discharge. Furthermore, the addition of a hopper combined with a clamp valve enables temporary storage of materials, thereby effectively reducing the feeding frequency through the amount of temporary storage, contributing to ensuring continuous and stable production and guaranteeing the integrity of material feeding.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows: An automatic feeding and filling device includes a conveying mechanism, wherein a conveying section of the conveying mechanism that is inclined upward is equipped with a filling assembly, and an automatic material dropping assembly is connected above the filling assembly. The automatic material feeding assembly has the following structure: it includes a hopper, with a discharge pipe connected to the bottom of the hopper via a clamp valve, and the discharge pipe extends downward into the filling assembly; the upper and lower parts of the hopper are respectively equipped with sensing components, and the sensors in the sensing components are inserted through the hopper wall and are quick-releasely installed on the hopper.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: The bottom of the hopper and the top of the clamp valve are fitted together via a flange structure and quickly fixed with clamps; the top of the hopper is equipped with an openable and closable top cover, and also includes an end cover that can be fitted to the bottom of the discharge pipe.

[0007] The structure of the sensing component is as follows: it includes a cylindrical seat formed by the lateral extension of the side wall of the hopper, a sleeve is fitted on the cylindrical seat, and a knob plunger three is installed radially toward the cylindrical seat through the sleeve wall; a bushing is fitted at the end of the sleeve, and a knob plunger two is installed radially toward the sleeve through the bushing wall; the sensor is axially inserted into the bushing, sleeve, and cylindrical seat, and the insertion depth of the sensor is limited by the inner step on the cylindrical seat; a knob plunger one is installed radially inward through the bushing wall, and the inner end of the knob plunger one abuts against the outer wall of the sensor.

[0008] The sensor is a tuning fork sensor, and a sealing ring is provided circumferentially between the outer wall of the sensor and the cylinder base.

[0009] An L-shaped seat is fitted on the cylinder base located between the sleeve and the hopper. External fasteners pass through the elongated hole on the sleeve and are locked to the L-shaped seat. It also includes a cover, which covers the outside of the sensing component from top to bottom. A shaft pin is provided on the inner wall of the cover, and the L-shaped seat has a socket for the shaft pin to be fitted.

[0010] The structure of the packing assembly is as follows: it includes a U-shaped baffle group with the opening direction of the baffle group being the discharge port set along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism, and the bottom surface of the baffle group being close to the top surface of the conveying mechanism to form a small gap; a U-shaped packing hopper is arranged in the same direction above the baffle group, with the wall of the packing hopper facing upward and outward; a baffle plate is installed on the inner side of the opening of the baffle group.

[0011] It also includes a brush assembly located behind the conveying direction of the automatic feeding component. The brush assembly includes brushes located inside the filling component and / or at the tail end. The brush surfaces are arranged facing the conveying mechanism, and the brushes are driven to rotate by an external power mechanism.

[0012] It also includes a dust collection and dust prevention component, which is located below the conveying mechanism of the filling component. The dust collection and dust prevention component includes an upward-facing dust cover with a detachable installation structure. The dust cover is connected to external dust removal equipment via an air duct.

[0013] The dust cover has spaced columns arranged on its side, and also includes pins for mounting the columns, with quick-release parts mounted through the columns toward the pins.

[0014] It also includes longitudinal support blocks arranged along the conveying direction. The longitudinal support blocks are located inside the dust cover. Multiple support wheels are installed at intervals along the length direction on the side of the longitudinal support blocks. The support wheels are rotatably supported by the conveying mechanism. The longitudinal support blocks are supported by transverse support blocks arranged at intervals. Vertical grooves are provided on the dust cover for the transverse support blocks to pass through inside and outside.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This utility model achieves automatic material discharge through an automatic feeding component, effectively reducing material wear during discharge. It also incorporates a hopper with a clamp valve to temporarily store materials, effectively reducing feeding frequency by increasing the storage capacity, thus helping to ensure continuous and stable production and the integrity of material feeding. This utility model also has the following advantages: The sensors in the sensing components are installed on the silo wall using a quick-release structure, which allows for rapid disassembly and assembly, facilitating cleaning operations and meeting the requirements for material cleanliness. By incorporating dust extraction and prevention components, dust is effectively reduced, cleaning frequency is decreased, and the overall cleanliness of the equipment is ensured. Furthermore, the detachable installation structure allows for quick assembly and disassembly, facilitating operation and helping to increase effective production time. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic feeding assembly of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the sensing component on the silo wall of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the sensing component of this utility model installed in a silo.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the packing assembly of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the brush assembly and the filler assembly of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dust collection and dust prevention component of this utility model.

[0023] The components include: 1. Automatic feeding assembly; 2. Filling assembly; 3. Conveying mechanism; 4. Dust collection and prevention assembly; 6. Brush assembly; 11. Top cover; 12. Hopper; 13. Viewing window; 14. Clamp; 15. Pinch valve; 16. Discharge pipe; 17. End cap; 18. Sensing component; 19. Cover; 121. Cylinder seat; 180. Tuning fork sensor; 181. L-shaped seat; 182. Sleeve; 183. Bushing; 184. Knob plunger one; 185. Knob plunger two; 186. Knob plunger three; 187. Sealing ring; 1811. Insertion hole; 191. Shaft pin; 21. Baffle assembly; 22. Material baffle; 23. Sensing component; 24. Filling hopper; 41. Dust cover; 42. Column; 43. Air duct; 44. Pin; 45. Quick release part; 411. Vertical groove; 51. Transverse support block; 52. Longitudinal support block; 53. Support wheel; 61. Brush 1; 62. Brush 2; 63. Brush 3. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, an automatic feeding and filling device in this embodiment includes a conveying mechanism 3. The conveying section of the conveying mechanism 3 is inclined upward and equipped with a filling assembly 2. An automatic material dropping assembly 1 is connected above the filling assembly 2. like Figure 2 As shown, the structure of the automatic feeding assembly 1 is as follows: it includes a hopper 12, and the bottom end of the hopper 12 is connected to a discharge pipe 16 via a clamp valve 15. The discharge pipe 16 extends downward into the filling assembly 2. The upper and lower parts of the hopper 12 are respectively equipped with sensing assemblies 18. The sensors in the sensing assemblies 18 are inserted through the wall of the hopper 12 and the sensors are quick-release mounted on the hopper 12.

[0026] In this embodiment, automatic material discharge is achieved through the automatic feeding component 1, which effectively reduces the wear of material discharge. The material hopper 12, combined with the clamp valve 15, is also added to achieve temporary storage of materials.

[0027] In practical use, materials can be temporarily stored in the silo 12. By setting the opening and closing time and frequency of the clamp valve 15, materials can be dropped from the silo 12 to the packing assembly 2 at intervals and times. While ensuring continuous production, this effectively reduces or even avoids the squeezing and damage caused by excessive material accumulation in the packing assembly 2 during the packing process. Effective control of the amount of material in the packing assembly 2 helps to ensure the integrity of the material and reduce material wear.

[0028] In this embodiment, the sensor in the sensing component 18 is installed on the wall of the hopper 12 using a quick-release structure, which allows for quick assembly and disassembly, facilitates cleaning operations, and meets the requirements for material cleanliness.

[0029] The bottom of the hopper 12 is fitted to the top of the clamp valve 15 via a flange structure and is quickly fixed by a clamp 14, making installation convenient and maintenance easy. The top of the hopper 12 is equipped with an openable and closable top cover 11 to help keep the materials inside the hopper 12 clean.

[0030] It also includes an end cap 17 that can be fitted to the bottom of the discharge pipe 16. During production intervals or non-production times, the end cap 17 can be used to close the discharge pipe 16, and during production, the end cap 17 can be removed from the discharge pipe 16.

[0031] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the structure of the sensing component 18 is as follows: it includes a cylindrical seat 121 extending laterally from the side wall of the hopper 12, a sleeve 182 fitted on the cylindrical seat 121, and a knob plunger 186 installed radially toward the cylindrical seat 121 through the wall of the sleeve 182; a bushing 183 fitted at the end of the sleeve 182, and a knob plunger 185 installed radially toward the sleeve 182 through the wall of the bushing 183; a sensor is axially inserted into the bushing 183, the sleeve 182, and the cylindrical seat 121, and the insertion depth of the sensor is limited by the inner step on the cylindrical seat 121; a knob plunger 184 is installed radially inward through the wall of the bushing 183, and the inner end of the knob plunger 184 abuts against the outer wall of the sensor.

[0032] In actual operation, the cylinder seat 121 can be mounted on the hopper 12 by welding or screwing.

[0033] In this embodiment, the knob plunger 184 can be loosened, and the sensor can be rotated to a suitable angle as needed. Then, the knob plunger 184 can be tightened to abut against the outer wall of the sensor, thereby fixing the sensor after rotation and adjustment.

[0034] In this embodiment, the insertion depth of the sensor relative to the hopper 12 can be adjusted as needed. The maximum insertion depth of the sensor is limited by the inner step on the cylinder seat 121. After the sensor insertion depth is adjusted, the sleeve 182 and the bushing 183 can be fastened by the second knob plunger 185, and the sleeve 182 and the cylinder seat 121 can be fastened by the third knob plunger 186, thereby realizing the installation of the sensor on the hopper 12, which is convenient to operate.

[0035] The sensing component 18 in this embodiment can adjust the angle and depth of the sensor during installation, making it easy to operate and convenient for actual installation and adjustment, and offering high flexibility in use.

[0036] The sensor is a tuning fork sensor 180, and a sealing ring 187 is provided circumferentially between the outer wall of the sensor and the cylinder base 121.

[0037] An L-shaped seat 181 is fitted onto a cylinder base 121 located between the sleeve 182 and the hopper 12. External fasteners pass through the elongated hole on the sleeve 182 and are locked to the L-shaped seat 181. The system also includes a cover 19, which covers the outside of the sensing component 18 from top to bottom. A shaft pin 191 is provided on the inner wall of the cover 19. The L-shaped seat 181 has an insertion hole 1811 for fitting the shaft pin 191.

[0038] In this embodiment, a cover 19 can be used to protect the sensor and its mounting structure, thereby preventing dust and helping to ensure the reliability of the sensor.

[0039] The L-shaped base 181 and its insertion hole 1811 allow the cover 19 to fit over the outside of the sensing component 18 from top to bottom, and the cover 19 can be quickly installed by inserting the shaft pin 191 into the insertion hole 1811.

[0040] In this embodiment, a viewing window 13 can be installed on the wall near the lower part of the hopper 12 to improve the visibility of the inside of the hopper 12.

[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, the structure of the filler assembly 2 is as follows: it includes a U-shaped baffle assembly 21. The opening direction of the baffle assembly 21 is the discharge port set along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism 3. The bottom surface of the baffle assembly 21 is attached to the top surface of the conveying mechanism 3 to form a small gap. The size of the small gap is smaller than the corresponding size of a single material, for example, smaller than the thickness of a single tablet, so as to avoid tablet leakage without affecting the normal conveying of the conveying mechanism 3.

[0042] A U-shaped packing hopper 24 is arranged above the baffle assembly 21 in the same direction, with the wall of the packing hopper 24 flaring outwards and upwards; a baffle plate 22 is installed on the inner side of the opening of the baffle assembly 21 to prevent material from falling out of the packing hopper 24.

[0043] A sensing component 23 is installed on the wall of the baffle assembly 21. The sensing component 23 provides feedback on whether there is a shortage or fullness of material, forming a closed loop of material information in the feeding packing, which helps to ensure continuous and smooth production.

[0044] It also includes a brush assembly 6 located behind the conveying direction of the automatic feeding assembly 1. The brush assembly 6 includes brushes located inside and / or at the tail end of the filling assembly 2. The brush surface is arranged facing the conveying mechanism 3. The brushes are driven to rotate by an external power mechanism. The brushes smooth the material on the conveying mechanism 3 to ensure the filling effect of the material in the carrier groove of the conveying mechanism 3.

[0045] exist Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the brush assembly 6 includes brush one 61, brush two 62, and brush three 63 arranged sequentially along the conveying direction; brush one 61 is arranged axially perpendicular to the top surface of the conveying mechanism 3, and the bottom surface of brush one 61 is close to the top surface of the conveying mechanism 3; brush two 62 and brush three 63 are arranged axially along the width direction of the conveying mechanism 3, and the circumferential walls of brush two 62 and brush three 63 are close to the top surface of the conveying mechanism 3, and brush three 63 is located at the tail end of the filler assembly 2; as the conveying mechanism 3 conveys, the material located inside the filler assembly 2 gradually fills the carrier groove of the conveying mechanism 3. Brush one 61, brush two 62, and brush three 63 are driven by external power to rotate around their own axial direction. Through the rotation of brush one 61, brush two 62, and brush three 63, the material is stably filled and smoothed in the conveying mechanism 3 and conveyed backward with the conveying mechanism 3, while excess material is blocked.

[0046] In practical use, one or more brushes can be set up to fill and smooth the material on the conveying mechanism 3 from a single direction or different directions, in order to meet the filling requirements.

[0047] It also includes a dust collection and prevention component 4, which is located below the conveying mechanism 3 at the filler assembly 2, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the dust collection and dust prevention component 4 includes a dust cover 41 with the opening facing upward. The dust cover 41 adopts a detachable installation structure and is connected to an external dust removal device via an air duct 43.

[0048] In this embodiment, the dust extraction and dust prevention component 4 effectively reduces dust, reduces cleaning frequency, and ensures the overall cleanliness of the equipment. It also features a detachable installation structure for quick assembly and disassembly, facilitating operation and helping to increase effective production time.

[0049] The dust cover 41 has columns 42 arranged at intervals on its side facing outwards, and also includes pins 44 for mounting the columns 42. Quick-release parts 45 are mounted through the columns 42 toward the pins 44.

[0050] In this embodiment, the pin 44 is installed on the external back plate and other fasteners. By inserting the column tube 42 toward the pin 44 and combining it with the quick-release part 45, the dust cover 41 can be quickly installed on the fasteners, which facilitates the installation and removal operation.

[0051] In this embodiment, the quick-release component 45 can be a fastener such as a bolt, or a general standard product such as a quick-release handle, as long as it can enable the quick assembly and disassembly of the column 42 relative to the pin 44.

[0052] It also includes longitudinal support blocks 52 arranged along the conveying direction. The longitudinal support blocks 52 are located inside the dust cover 41. Multiple support wheels 53 are installed at intervals along the length direction on the side of the longitudinal support blocks 52. The support wheels 53 are rotatably supported by the conveying mechanism 3, which helps to lift and protect the structural strength during the filling process, and ensures the smooth, unobstructed and reliable filling. The longitudinal support blocks 52 are supported by transverse support blocks 51 arranged at intervals. The dust cover 41 is provided with vertical grooves 411 for the transverse support blocks 51 to pass through inside and outside.

[0053] In this embodiment, the end of the transverse support block 51 can be installed on a fixed component such as an external back plate, thereby achieving reliable and relatively fixed installation of the support wheel 53; and ensuring quick disassembly and assembly of the dust cover 41.

[0054] The automatic feeding and filling device in this embodiment can be used for feeding and filling tablets. When used for tablets, multiple carriers can be arranged along the conveying direction on the conveying mechanism 3. The carriers have material troughs that can accommodate the array of tablets. As the conveying mechanism 3 conveys, the tablets in the automatic feeding and filling device are fed and filled into the material troughs of the carriers in an orderly manner, and after filling, they are conveyed backward with the conveying mechanism 3.

[0055] In this embodiment, the automatic feeding and filling device can be equipped with smoothing parts such as brushes on the inner side of the filling assembly 2 and at the discharge point according to actual needs, so as to help ensure the effective and reliable placement of tablets in the material trough of the conveying mechanism 3.

[0056] This utility model achieves automatic material discharge through an automatic feeding component, effectively reducing material wear during discharge. It also incorporates a hopper with a clamp valve to temporarily store materials, thereby effectively reducing the feeding frequency and helping to ensure continuous and stable production, as well as the integrity of material feeding.

[0057] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0058] The above description is an explanation of the present utility model and not a limitation thereof. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the claims. Within the protection scope of the present utility model, any form of modification may be made.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding and filling device, comprising a conveying mechanism (3), characterized in that: The conveying section of the conveying mechanism (3) is equipped with a packing assembly (2) for conveying upwards, and an automatic material dropping assembly (1) is connected above the packing assembly (2). The structure of the automatic feeding assembly (1) is as follows: it includes a hopper (12), and the bottom end of the hopper (12) is connected to a discharge pipe (16) via a clamp valve (15). The discharge pipe (16) extends downward into the filling assembly (2). The upper and lower parts of the hopper (12) are respectively equipped with sensing assemblies (18). The sensors in the sensing assemblies (18) are inserted through the wall of the hopper (12) and the sensors are quickly installed on the hopper (12).

2. The automatic feeding and packing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the hopper (12) is fitted to the top of the clamp valve (15) via a flange structure and is quickly fixed by a clamp (14); the top of the hopper (12) is equipped with an openable and closable top cover (11) and also includes an end cover (17) that can be fitted to the bottom of the discharge pipe (16).

3. The automatic feeding and packing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The structure of the sensing component (18) is as follows: it includes a cylindrical seat (121) extending laterally from the side wall of the hopper (12), a sleeve (182) is fitted on the cylindrical seat (121), and a knob plunger three (186) is installed radially toward the cylindrical seat (121) through the wall of the sleeve (182); a bushing (183) is fitted at the end of the sleeve (182), and a knob plunger two (185) is installed radially toward the sleeve (182) through the wall of the bushing (183); the sensor is axially inserted in the bushing (183), the sleeve (182), and the cylindrical seat (121), and the insertion depth of the sensor is limited by the inner step on the cylindrical seat (121); a knob plunger one (184) is installed radially inward through the wall of the bushing (183), and the inner end of the knob plunger one (184) abuts against the outer wall of the sensor.

4. The automatic feeding and filling device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The sensor is a tuning fork sensor (180), and a sealing ring (187) is provided circumferentially between the outer wall of the sensor and the cylinder base (121).

5. An automatic feeding and packing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: An L-shaped seat (181) is fitted on the cylinder seat (121) located between the sleeve (182) and the hopper (12). External fasteners pass through the elongated hole on the sleeve (182) and are locked to the L-shaped seat (181). It also includes a cover (19), which covers the outside of the sensing component (18) from top to bottom. A shaft pin (191) is provided on the inner wall of the cover (19). An insertion hole (1811) for fitting the shaft pin (191) is opened on the L-shaped seat (181).

6. The automatic feeding and packing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The structure of the packing assembly (2) is as follows: it includes a U-shaped baffle group (21), the opening direction of the baffle group (21) is the discharge port set along the conveying direction of the conveying mechanism (3), the bottom surface of the baffle group (21) is attached to the top surface of the conveying mechanism (3) to form a small gap; a U-shaped packing hopper (24) is arranged in the same direction above the baffle group (21), the wall of the packing hopper (24) is flared upward and outward; a baffle plate (22) is installed on the inner side of the opening of the baffle group (21).

7. The automatic feeding and packing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a brush assembly (6) located behind the conveying direction of the automatic feeding assembly (1). The brush assembly (6) includes a brush located inside the filling assembly (2) and / or at the tail end. The brush surface is arranged facing the conveying mechanism (3). The brush is driven to rotate by an external power mechanism.

8. An automatic feeding and packing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a dust collection and dust prevention component (4), which is located below the conveying mechanism (3) at the filling component (2). The dust collection and dust prevention component (4) includes a dust cover (41) with the opening facing upward. The dust cover (41) adopts a detachable installation structure and is connected to the external dust removal equipment via the air duct (43).

9. An automatic feeding and packing device as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The dust cover (41) has columns (42) arranged at intervals on its side facing outwards, and also includes pins (44) for mounting the columns (42), and quick-release parts (45) are mounted through the columns (42) toward the pins (44).

10. An automatic feeding and packing device as described in claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a longitudinal support block (52) arranged along the conveying direction. The longitudinal support block (52) is located inside the dust cover (41). Multiple support wheels (53) are installed at intervals along the length direction on the side of the longitudinal support block (52). The support wheels (53) are rotatably supported by the conveying mechanism (3). The longitudinal support block (52) is supported by the transverse support blocks (51) arranged at intervals. The dust cover (41) is provided with vertical grooves (411) for the transverse support blocks (51) to pass through inside and outside.

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