A filling machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a filling technical field and discloses a filling machine, including transmission carousel and the fixed plate that surrounds in transmission carousel periphery, the edge interval of transmission carousel is provided with a plurality of recesses for containing container, the opening of recess is towards fixed plate, is provided with the lead -in channel and the lead -out channel on the fixed plate, is provided with the unidirectional continuous rotation ground lead -out spare or is connected with the guide plate on the fixed plate, when one recess on transmission carousel rotates to the lead -out channel, the lead -out spare pushes the container in the recess of transmission carousel to the lead -out channel in the rotating process, or the guide plate leads into the container in the recess of transmission carousel into the lead -out channel. Through setting up the guide plate fixedly connected on the fixed plate or setting up the unidirectional continuous rotation ground lead -out spare under the fixed plate to take the container to the lead -out channel, can realize effective continuous bottle, promotes the production efficiency of filling machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of filling technology, and in particular to a filling machine. Background Technology

[0002] A filling machine is an automated or semi-automated industrial device whose core function is to accurately, efficiently, and hygienically dispense liquids, semi-fluids, pastes, or powders into specific containers (such as bottles, cans, bags, tubes, etc.). A vial filling machine is a type of filling equipment that ensures the high-precision, high-efficiency, and highly automated production of pharmaceuticals under sterile and safe conditions. The filling turntable on a vial filling machine typically has multiple grooves spaced along its edge to fit the vial body. A fixing plate is located around the outside of the turntable, engaging with it to allow the vials to rotate. The fixing plate has inlet channels for vials to enter and outlet channels for vials to exit. The outlet channels typically have cylinders or guide plates to push the filled and sealed vials from the grooves of the turntable into the outlet channels. Refer to the tabletop filling and capping machine disclosed in Chinese patent CN213834505U. In this solution, a bottle pusher is used to push the bottle onto the bottle dispensing tray. However, after each bottle is pushed out, the bottle pusher needs to return to its original position before it can push out the next bottle. If the bottle pusher does not return to its original position, the filling turntable cannot rotate to avoid the bottle pusher knocking over the bottle during the return process. As a result, the working efficiency of the entire machine is low. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve the technical problem of low bottle dispensing efficiency in the prior art, and provides a filling machine that can continuously dispense bottles and improve production efficiency.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] The present invention discloses a filling machine comprising a transfer turntable and a fixed plate surrounding the transfer turntable. The edge of the transfer turntable is provided with multiple grooves for accommodating containers, the openings of which face the fixed plate. An inlet channel and an outlet channel are provided on the fixed plate. A unidirectional, continuously rotating outlet component is provided below the fixed plate, or a guide plate is connected to the fixed plate. When one of the grooves on the transfer turntable rotates to the outlet channel, the outlet component pushes the container in the groove of the transfer turntable into the outlet channel during rotation, or the guide plate guides the container in the groove of the transfer turntable into the outlet channel.

[0006] The filling machine of this utility model carries the container to the discharge channel by setting a guide plate fixedly connected to the fixed plate or setting a unidirectional continuously rotating discharge component below the fixed plate. This avoids the problem of waiting for the bottle-dispensing plate to reset and hitting the container during the reset process, as is the case in the prior art. Therefore, it can achieve effective continuous bottle discharge and improve the production efficiency of the filling machine.

[0007] Furthermore, the outlet component includes a push rod, and the filling machine also includes a drive assembly. Under the drive of the drive assembly, the push rod rotates continuously in one direction below the fixed plate and the transmission turntable, and during the rotation, the position of the push rod alternates between below the fixed plate and below the transmission turntable; the push rod pushes the container in the groove of the transmission turntable into the outlet channel.

[0008] Alternatively, the guide plate may be a single plate connected to the upper or lower surface of the fixed plate. The guide plate is L-shaped, and one of its bent edges extends into the upper or lower surface of the transfer turntable. The bent edge of the guide plate extends into the transfer turntable, pushing the container in the groove of the transfer turntable into the outlet channel. Alternatively, the guide plate may be two plates, respectively connected to the upper and lower surfaces of the fixed plate. The guide plates are L-shaped, and one of their bent edges extends into the transfer turntable. The bent edge of the guide plate extends into the transfer turntable, pushing the container in the groove of the transfer turntable into the outlet channel.

[0009] Furthermore, the guide component also includes a rotating part that drives the push rod to rotate. The rotating part is connected to the drive assembly. A plurality of positioning holes are provided on the rotating part at circumferential intervals. At least two pins are provided at the position where the drive assembly and the rotating part are connected. When the rotating part is connected to the drive assembly, the pins on the drive assembly are inserted into the positioning holes on the rotating part to connect the rotating part to the drive assembly. The push rod can have different initial angles by the cooperation of the pins with the positioning holes at different positions on the rotating part.

[0010] Furthermore, the filling machine also includes a drive assembly, which includes a drive mechanism, a transmission assembly, and a first linkage member. The output end of the drive mechanism is connected to the transmission assembly, the transmission assembly is connected to the first linkage member, and the first linkage member is connected to the transmission turntable. The drive mechanism drives the transmission assembly to move, the transmission assembly drives the first linkage member to rotate, and the first linkage member drives the transmission turntable to rotate.

[0011] Furthermore, the drive assembly also includes a second linkage member, and the transmission assembly is also connected to the second linkage member. The second linkage member is connected to the lead-out member. The drive mechanism drives the transmission assembly to move, the transmission assembly drives the second linkage member to rotate, and the second linkage member drives the lead-out member to rotate.

[0012] Furthermore, the first linkage component is a gear, and the transmission assembly includes a first gear, which meshes with the first linkage component;

[0013] Alternatively, the first linkage is a driven grooved wheel, and the transmission assembly includes a first gear with a rotating member on the first gear. The rotating member enters or disengages from the driven grooved wheel as it rotates with the first gear. When the rotating member enters one of the transmission grooves of the driven grooved wheel, it drives the driven grooved wheel to rotate.

[0014] Furthermore, when the first linkage component is a driven grooved wheel, the transmission assembly also includes a locking component, which includes a locking arc surface. The locking arc surface enters or disengages from one of the locking grooves of the driven grooved wheel during the rotation of the first gear. When the rotating component disengages from the driven grooved wheel, the locking arc surface rotates to enter the locking groove of the driven grooved wheel and brakes the driven grooved wheel.

[0015] Furthermore, there are two rotating components, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the locking component and are symmetrically arranged; the locking component is provided with two locking arc surfaces, which are symmetrically arranged, and the axis of symmetry of the two rotating components is perpendicular to the axis of symmetry of the two locking arc surfaces.

[0016] Furthermore, the second linkage component is a gear, and the transmission assembly includes a first gear that meshes with the second linkage component.

[0017] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes a first transmission wheel, a second transmission wheel, and a first gear. The first transmission wheel is connected to the output end of the drive mechanism, the second transmission wheel rotates coaxially with the first gear, the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel are connected by a transmission belt, and the first gear is connected to the first linkage member and the second linkage member respectively. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this invention will become clearer through a more detailed description of the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals indicate the same parts throughout the drawings, and the drawings are not intentionally drawn to scale with actual dimensions; the focus is on illustrating the gist of this invention.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the filling machine structure in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure for setting up the guide plate.

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the component designed for unidirectional continuous rotation.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a screenshot of the AA direction in step 3.

[0023] Figure 5 and Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection structure between the drive component and the transmission turntable and the export component in different directions.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in which the rotating part mates with the driven grooved wheel.

[0025] Figure 8 and 9 This is a schematic diagram of the drive assembly in different directions, excluding the drive mechanism and transmission components.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism.

[0027] Figure 11 and Figure 12 A structural diagram showing the initial angle state when exporting containers of different sizes for the exported parts (the transfer turntable and the fixing plate are in perspective).

[0028] The components include: a transmission turntable 1; a groove 101; a fixing plate 2; a first plate 201; a second plate 202; a third plate 203; a pry opening 204; an inlet channel 3; a container 4; an outlet channel 5; a bottle outlet tray 6; an outlet component 7; a push rod 701; a rotating part 702; a positioning hole 703; a drive mechanism 8; a first linkage component 9; a second linkage component 10; a first gear 11; a rotating component 12; a transmission groove 13; a locking component 14; a locking arc surface 141; a locking groove 15; a first transmission wheel 16; a second transmission wheel 17; a transmission belt 18; a reduction gearbox 19; a mounting plate 20; a bottle separating tray 21; a machine body cabinet 22; a flexible baffle 23; a guide plate 24; a filling valve 25; and a ceramic pump 26. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of this utility model will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to and integrated with the other component, or there may be an intervening component present. The terms "mounted," "one end," "the other end," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0032] This utility model specifically provides an embodiment of a filling machine, see [link to embodiment]. Figure 1-4The system includes a transfer turntable 1 and a fixing plate 2 surrounding the transfer turntable 1. In this embodiment, the fixing plate 2 includes multiple plates, namely a first plate 201, a second plate 202, and a third plate 203. One end of the first plate 201 and one end of the second plate 202 form an inlet channel 3 (mentioned later) for the container 4 to enter. When any groove 101 of the transfer turntable 1 rotates to be opposite to the inlet channel 3, the container 4 adjacent to the groove 101 is squeezed into the groove 101 by the pressure of the subsequent container 4. The container 4 that has entered the groove 101 then rotates with the transfer turntable 1 until the subsequent filling and sealing process. The other end of the first plate 201 and one end of the third plate 203 form an outlet channel 5 (mentioned later) for the container 4 to enter the outlet channel 5. Container 4 disengages from the groove 101 on the transfer turntable 1. When any groove 101 of the transfer turntable 1 rotates to face the outlet channel 5, if there is a container 4 in the groove 101, the container 4 in the groove 101 will be discharged from the groove 101 and enter the outlet channel 5 under the action of the outlet member 7 or the guide plate 24. As the number of containers 4 in the outlet channel 5 increases, the containers 4 at the front end of the outlet channel 5 will be pushed forward by the containers at the rear end and enter the bottle outlet tray 6. The front end refers to the end of the outlet channel 5 away from the transfer turntable 1, that is, the end adjacent to the bottle outlet tray 6. The rear end refers to the end of the outlet channel 5 adjacent to the transfer turntable 1, that is, the end away from the bottle outlet tray 6. The edge of the transfer turntable 1 is provided with multiple containers spaced apart for holding containers. In this embodiment, the grooves 101 of the container 4 are arranged in a circular array along the circumference of the transfer turntable 1. The openings of the grooves 101 face the fixing plate 2. An inlet channel 3 and an outlet channel 5 are provided on the fixing plate 2, so that the grooves 101 on the transfer turntable 1 are opposite to or offset from the inlet channel 3 or the outlet channel 5 during the rotation of the transfer turntable 1. A unidirectional continuously rotating outlet member 7 is provided below the fixing plate 2, or a guide plate 24 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 2. When one of the grooves 101 on the transfer turntable 1 rotates to the outlet channel 5, the outlet member 7 pushes the container 4 in the groove 101 of the transfer turntable 1 into the outlet channel 5 during the rotation, or the guide plate 24 pushes the container 4 in the groove 101 of the transfer turntable 1 into the outlet channel 5. Container 4 in 01 is introduced into the export channel 5; when the export component 7 is continuously rotated in one direction, a clearance groove can be set on the bottom surface of the fixed plate 2. Specifically, a clearance groove can be set on the bottom surface of the first plate 201. Part of the export component 7 is located in the clearance groove, and part is located below the transmission turntable 1. The export component 7 has at least one push rod 701. In this embodiment, two push rods 701 are set. The two push rods 701 are symmetrically arranged. During the rotation of the export component 7, the container 4 can be pushed alternately, which is more efficient. One of the push rods 701 on the export component 7 rotates to the bottom of the transmission turntable 1, and during the continued rotation, pushes the container 4 in the groove 101 that has rotated to the position of the export channel 5 into the export channel 5, so that the container 4 is separated from the transmission turntable 1.The bottom surfaces of the first plate 201, the second plate 202, and the third plate 203 of the fixing plate 2 are respectively provided with pin holes or pins. The mounting plate 20 below the fixing plate 2 is provided with multiple pins or pin holes. The first plate 201, the second plate 202, and the third plate 203 are quickly disassembled and assembled by the cooperation of the pins and pin holes, which facilitates the replacement of the fixing plate 2.

[0033] In this embodiment, the filling machine uses a guide plate 24 fixedly connected to the fixed plate 2 or a unidirectional continuously rotating guide member 7 located below the fixed plate 2 to bring the container 4 to the outlet channel 5. This avoids the need to wait for the bottle-dispensing plate to reset and the risk of the container being bumped during the reset process, as is the case in the prior art. Therefore, it can achieve effective continuous bottle discharge and improve the production efficiency of the filling machine. When using the unidirectional continuously rotating guide member 7, it is only necessary to continuously rotate the guide member 7 in one direction without waiting for it to reset, thus saving reset time and preventing accidental knocking over of the container 4 during reset. When using the guide plate 24, the position of the guide plate 24 relative to the transmission turntable 1 is used to block the container 4 and disengage the container 4 from the groove 101. As subsequent containers 4 are blocked, newly discharged containers 4 can push the previously discharged containers 4, so that the containers 4 are successively pushed from the outlet channel 5 to the bottle discharge tray 6. It can be seen that when using the fixed guide plate 24, a reset time is also required, thus also improving production efficiency.

[0034] Furthermore, in the industry, a single vial filling machine is typically used to fill vials of different sizes. This necessitates changing the corresponding conveyor turntable and fixing plate according to the vial size. To facilitate quick disassembly and assembly of the conveyor turntable and fixing plate, a preferred structure is to have an outlet component 7 located below the fixing plate 2. Since the outlet component 7 is positioned below the fixing plate 2, when it's necessary to change the conveyor turntable 1 and fixing plate 2 according to the size of the container 4, only the conveyor turntable 1 and fixing plate 2 need to be replaced directly; there's no need to disassemble the outlet component 7. This simplifies the process of changing the conveyor turntable 1 and fixing plate 2, further improving production efficiency. Moreover, in laboratory applications, where frequent disassembly and assembly of the conveyor turntable 1 and fixing plate 2 are required, the structure with the outlet component 7 located below the fixing plate 2 is more conducive to meeting the needs of rapid disassembly and assembly during laboratory testing.

[0035] In the preferred embodiment, see Figure 3-9 When the unidirectional continuously rotating outlet component 7 actively pushes the container, the outlet component 7 includes a push rod 701. The filling machine also includes a drive assembly. Under the drive of the drive assembly, the push rod 701 rotates continuously in one direction below the fixed plate 2 and the transmission turntable 1. During the rotation, the position of the push rod 701 alternates between below the fixed plate 2 and below the transmission turntable 1. The push rod 701 pushes the container 4 in the groove 101 of the transmission turntable 1 into the outlet channel 5.

[0036] In the preferred embodiment, see Figure 2 When the guide plate 24 is used to block and guide the container 4, there may be one guide plate 24 connected to the upper or lower surface of the fixed plate 2. The guide plate 24 is L-shaped, and one of its bent edges extends into the upper or lower surface of the transfer turntable 1. The container 4 in the groove 101 of the transfer turntable 1 is pushed into the outlet channel 5 by the bent edge of the guide plate 24 extending into the transfer turntable 1. Alternatively, there may be two guide plates 24 connected to the upper and lower surfaces of the fixed plate 2 respectively. The guide plates 24 are L-shaped, and one of their bent edges extends into the transfer turntable 1 respectively. The container 4 in the groove 101 of the transfer turntable 1 is pushed into the outlet channel 5 by the bent edge of the guide plate 24 extending into the transfer turntable 1.

[0037] In the preferred embodiment, see Figure 11-12 The lead-out component 7 also includes a rotating part 702 that drives the push rod 701 to rotate. The rotating part is connected to the drive assembly, specifically coaxially connected to the second linkage 10 in the drive assembly. Multiple positioning holes 703 are spaced circumferentially on the rotating part 702. At least two pins are provided at the connection point between the drive assembly and the rotating part 702. Specifically, the drive assembly includes the second linkage 10, and a pin is provided on one end face of the shaft connecting the second linkage 10 and the rotating part 702. In this embodiment, two pins are used, arranged centrally symmetrically. When the rotating part 702 is connected to the drive assembly, the pins on the drive assembly are inserted into the positioning holes 703 on the rotating part 702 to connect the rotating part 702 to the drive assembly. By cooperating with the positioning holes 703 at different positions on the rotating part 702, the push rod 701 can have different initial angles. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 11 and 12 The so-called "initial angle" is the angle of the push rod 701 of the outlet component 7 relative to the vertical center line A of the transmission turntable 1 when the filling machine is in the stopped state. By adjusting this initial angle, it can accommodate containers of different sizes and ensure that when the transmission turntable 1 stops intermittently, the push rod 701 pushes the container 4 into the outlet channel 5, avoiding damage to the container 4 caused by the transmission turntable 1 rotating, and effectively ensuring the continuity of filling and sealing.

[0038] In the preferred embodiment, see Figure 5-10The filling machine also includes a drive assembly, which comprises a drive mechanism 8, a transmission assembly, and a first linkage 9. The output end of the drive mechanism 8 is connected to the transmission assembly, which is also connected to the first linkage 9. The first linkage 9 is connected to the transfer turntable 1. The drive mechanism 8 drives the transmission assembly to move, which in turn drives the first linkage 9 to rotate, and the first linkage 9 drives the transfer turntable 1 to rotate. Alternatively, in a preferred embodiment, the drive assembly may also include a second linkage 10, which is connected to the transmission assembly. The second linkage 10 is connected to the outlet component 7. The drive mechanism 8 drives the transmission assembly to move, which in turn drives the second linkage 10 to rotate, and the second linkage 10 drives the outlet component 7 to rotate. By simultaneously driving the first linkage 9 and the second linkage 10 through the transmission assembly, the outlet component 7 and the transfer turntable 1 can be linked. This linkage structure eliminates the need for waiting for the bottle ejector plate to reset, as is required in existing technologies, resulting in high work efficiency and preventing collisions, bottle jams, or bottle explosions.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment, when the first linkage 9 is a gear, the transmission assembly includes a first gear 11, which meshes with the first linkage 9. The rotation of the first gear 11 drives the first linkage 9 to rotate as well. When filling and sealing (mainly stoppering and capping operations) are required, the drive mechanism 8 needs to stop, so that the transfer turntable 1 does not rotate, allowing the container 4 to remain at the corresponding station for filling or sealing operations. See also... Figure 5-10 When the first linkage 9 is a driven grooved wheel, the transmission assembly includes a first gear 11, on which a rotating element 12, such as a rotary bearing, is provided. During the rotation of the first gear 11, the rotating element 12 enters or disengages from one of the transmission grooves 13 of the driven grooved wheel. When the rotating element 12 enters one of the transmission grooves 13 of the driven grooved wheel, it drives the driven grooved wheel to rotate. When the rotating element 12 disengages from the driven grooved wheel, it no longer drives the driven grooved wheel to rotate; that is, the driven grooved wheel is temporarily not constrained by the rotating element 12. At this time, the driven grooved wheel is braked by the locking element 14 mentioned later, so that it drives the transmission turntable 1 to stop at the required position for the container 4. The filling or sealing operation is performed. Through the aforementioned structure, the driven grooved wheel can move intermittently and does not rotate with the drive mechanism 8 in real time, so as to provide the transfer turntable 1 with a pause time for filling and sealing operations. In this embodiment, when the driven grooved wheel is used, compared with the gear structure in the previous embodiment, the drive mechanism 8 will lose steps when the load is too large. After long-term operation, the angular deviation of the drive mechanism 8 will slowly accumulate, causing the station positioning to become inaccurate, affecting the stability of the filling and sealing operation. Therefore, the first linkage 9 is preferably made to use a driven grooved wheel. The driven grooved wheel is an existing technology and is usually also called a Geneva mechanism or a Maltese mechanism.

[0040] In the preferred embodiment, see Figure 5-10 When the first linkage 9 is the driven grooved wheel, the transmission assembly also includes a locking element 14, see [link / reference]. Figure 8 The locking member 14 includes a locking arc surface 141. As the first gear 11 rotates, the locking arc surface 141 enters one of the locking grooves 15 of the driven groove wheel or disengages from the locking groove 15 (or can be considered as disengaging from the driven groove wheel). When the rotating member 12 disengages from the driven groove wheel, the locking arc surface 141 rotates to enter the locking groove 15 of the driven groove wheel and brakes the driven groove wheel. As the locking arc surface 141 continues to rotate until it disengages from the locking groove 15, the rotating member 12 rotates again and enters the transmission groove 13 of the driven groove wheel, thereby driving the driven groove wheel and the transmission turntable 1 that rotates coaxially with the driven groove wheel to rotate again, thereby realizing the continued transmission of the container 4. In this embodiment, when the locking arc surface 141 of the locking member 14 begins to enter the locking groove 15 of the driven groove wheel, the locking arc surface 141 contacts the groove wall near the opening of the locking groove 15, thereby forming a braking effect on the driven groove wheel. At the same time, the locking groove 15 of the driven groove wheel and the locking arc surface 141 of the locking member 14 are in relatively slidable contact. As the locking member 14 continues to rotate, it will not drive the driven groove wheel to rotate, thus ensuring the stop of the driven groove wheel and ensuring accurate filling and sealing. Through the alternating action of the locking member 14 and the rotating member 12, the driven groove wheel is smoothly switched between the two states of rotation and stop, thereby realizing the transfer, filling and sealing of the container 4. In addition, when the driven groove wheel is in a stopped state (that is, during the filling and sealing operation), one of the grooves 101 of the transfer turntable 1 will be opposite to the outlet channel 5. At this time, the push rod 701 of the outlet member 7 can push the container 4 in the groove 101 into the outlet channel 5. The outlet member 7 will only export the container 4 when the driven groove wheel is stopped, that is, the container 4 will only be exported when the transfer turntable 1 is stationary. This avoids the container 4 from being jostled or bursting during the dynamic rotation of the transfer turntable 1, thus preventing damage to the container 4.

[0041] In the preferred embodiment, see Figure 5-10 There are two rotating parts 12, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the locking part 14. The locking part 14 is provided with two locking arc surfaces 141, which are also symmetrically arranged. The axis of symmetry of the two rotating parts 12 is perpendicular to the axis of symmetry of the two locking arc surfaces 141. This structure enables control over the interval between the rotation and pause of the driven groove wheel, so as to effectively coordinate with the transfer, filling and sealing of the container 4.

[0042] In the preferred embodiment, see Figure 5-10 The second linkage 10 is a gear, and the transmission assembly includes a first gear 11, which meshes with the second linkage 10. The rotation of the first gear 11 simultaneously drives the first linkage 9 and the second linkage 10, resulting in a simple and compact structure.

[0043] In the preferred embodiment, see Figure 5-10 The transmission assembly includes a first transmission wheel 16, a second transmission wheel 17, and a first gear 11. The first transmission wheel 16 is connected to the output end of the drive mechanism 8. The second transmission wheel 17 rotates coaxially with the first gear 11. The first transmission wheel 16 and the second transmission wheel 17 are connected by a transmission belt 18. The first gear 11 is connected to the first linkage 9 and the second linkage 10 respectively. The drive mechanism 8 drives the first transmission wheel 16 to rotate. The first transmission wheel 16 drives the second transmission wheel 17 to rotate via the transmission belt 18. The second transmission wheel 17 drives the first gear 11 to rotate. The first gear 11 then drives the first linkage 9 and the second linkage 10 to move together.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, the first transmission wheel 16 and the second transmission wheel 17 can each be a pulley, and the transmission belt 18 can be a belt; or, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3-7 The first transmission wheel 16 and the second transmission wheel 17 can also be gears, and the transmission belt 18 is a toothed transmission belt. Under this structure, the toothed component has higher transmission accuracy and is more conducive to high-precision operations such as filling, sealing, and transmission.

[0045] In this embodiment, the drive mechanism 8 can be a motor, electric motor or other mechanism that outputs rotational motion. The drive mechanism 8 is connected to the reduction gearbox 19, and the output end of the reduction gearbox 19 is connected to the first transmission wheel 16.

[0046] In the preferred embodiment, see Figure 2 A mounting plate 20 is provided below the fixed plate 2. The outlet component 7 and the transfer turntable 1 are rotatably mounted on the mounting plate 20. That is, the rotating shaft connected to the outlet component 7 and the rotating shaft connected to the transfer turntable 1 rotatably pass through the mounting plate 20 so as to connect with the outlet component 7 and the transfer turntable 1 and drive the outlet component 7 and the transfer turntable 1 to rotate. The fixed plate 2 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 20. The filling machine also includes a bottle-separating tray 21. A part of the fixed plate 2 and a part of the transfer turntable 1 overlap with a part of the bottle-separating tray 21. The inlet channel 3 is located above the bottle-separating tray 21. By raising the fixed plate 2 and the transfer turntable 1 through the mounting plate 20, the inlet channel 3 formed on the fixed plate 2 can be located above the bottle-separating tray 21, which is beneficial for the bottle 4 to be introduced into the inlet channel 3 of the fixed plate 2 when the bottle-separating tray 21 rotates. At the same time, by setting the mounting plate 20, it is also beneficial to be flush with the bottle-discharging tray 6, which is beneficial for the container 4 to smoothly enter the bottle-discharging tray 6 from the outlet channel 5.

[0047] In this embodiment, the filling machine includes a cabinet 22, and components such as a bottle-dispensing tray 21, a fixing plate 2, a transfer turntable 1, a mounting plate 20, a bottle-exit tray 6, and a bottle-exit component 7 are all disposed on the upper surface of the cabinet 22, while the drive assembly is disposed inside the cabinet 22. A flexible baffle 23 is provided on the bottle-dispensing tray 21. One end of the flexible baffle 23 is in a free state and extends toward the edge of the bottle-dispensing tray 21. When the container 4 enters the bottle-dispensing tray 21, the container 4 rotates along with the rotation of the bottle-dispensing tray 21. When the container 4 moves to contact the flexible baffle 23, the flexible baffle 23 forces the container 4 to move toward the edge of the bottle-dispensing tray 21. The edge of the dispensing tray 21 moves so that the containers 4 can be arranged at the edge of the dispensing tray 21 and continue to rotate with the dispensing tray 21 to the inlet channel 3 on the fixed tray. The containers 4 can then enter the inlet channel 3 from the inlet and exit the inlet channel 3 into the groove 101 at the outlet of the transfer turntable 1. The rotation of the dispensing tray 21 can be directly driven by a motor, or it can be driven by a drive structure formed by a motor, reducer, pulley drive assembly, or gear drive assembly. A flexible stop bar 23 is used to prevent hard compression of the containers 4 and damage to them. Pry holes 204 are provided at intervals on the side walls of the first plate 201, the second plate 202, and the third plate 203 for easy disassembly.

[0048] The filling machine in this embodiment can be used for the integrated filling and sealing of vials as containers 4, with a high degree of automation and precise operation. Furthermore, the filling machine in this embodiment uses a ceramic pump 26 or a peristaltic pump for filling. The outlet of the ceramic pump 26 or peristaltic pump is connected to the filling valve 25 via a sterile pipeline or directly to the filling valve 25, while the inlet of the ceramic pump 26 or peristaltic pump is connected to the storage container of the substance to be filled (such as a pressure vessel, disposable bag, etc.) via a sterile pipeline. The ceramic pump 26 or peristaltic pump pumps the substance to be filled from the storage container and fills it into the vials or other containers via the filling valve 25, thus ensuring a sterile and contamination-free automated filling process.

[0049] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0050] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "preferred embodiment," "another embodiment," "other embodiment," or "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0051] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A filling machine, comprising a conveyor turntable and a fixed plate surrounding the conveyor turntable, wherein the edge of the conveyor turntable is provided with a plurality of grooves for accommodating containers, the openings of the grooves facing the fixed plate, and an inlet channel and an outlet channel are provided on the fixed plate; characterized in that: A unidirectional, continuously rotating export component is provided below the fixed plate, or a guide plate is connected to the fixed plate. When one of the grooves on the transfer turntable rotates to the export channel, the export component pushes the container in the groove of the transfer turntable into the export channel during rotation, or the guide plate guides the container in the groove of the transfer turntable into the export channel.

2. The filling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output component includes a push rod, and the filling machine also includes a drive assembly. Under the drive of the drive assembly, the push rod rotates continuously in one direction below the fixed plate and the transmission turntable, and during the rotation, the position of the push rod alternates between below the fixed plate and below the transmission turntable. The push rod pushes the container in the groove of the transfer turntable into the outlet channel; Alternatively, the guide plate may be a single plate connected to the upper or lower surface of the fixed plate. The guide plate is L-shaped, and one of its bent edges extends into the upper or lower surface of the transfer turntable. The bent edge of the guide plate extends into the transfer turntable, pushing the container in the groove of the transfer turntable into the outlet channel. Alternatively, the guide plate may be two plates, respectively connected to the upper and lower surfaces of the fixed plate. The guide plates are L-shaped, and one of their bent edges extends into the transfer turntable. The bent edge of the guide plate extends into the transfer turntable, pushing the container in the groove of the transfer turntable into the outlet channel.

3. The filling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lead-out component also includes a rotating part that drives the push rod to rotate. The rotating part is connected to the drive assembly. A plurality of positioning holes are provided on the rotating part at circumferential intervals. At least two pins are provided at the position where the drive assembly and the rotating part are connected. When the rotating part is connected to the drive assembly, the pins on the drive assembly are inserted into the positioning holes on the rotating part to connect the rotating part to the drive assembly. The push rod can have different initial angles by engaging with positioning holes at different positions on the rotating part using the pin.

4. The filling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filling machine also includes a drive assembly, which includes a drive mechanism, a transmission assembly, and a first linkage member. The output end of the drive mechanism is connected to the transmission assembly, the transmission assembly is connected to the first linkage member, and the first linkage member is connected to the transmission turntable. The drive mechanism drives the transmission assembly to move, the transmission assembly drives the first linkage member to rotate, and the first linkage member drives the transmission turntable to rotate.

5. The filling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The drive assembly further includes a second linkage member, and the transmission assembly is also connected to the second linkage member. The second linkage member is connected to the lead-out member. The drive mechanism drives the transmission assembly to move, the transmission assembly drives the second linkage member to rotate, and the second linkage member drives the lead-out member to rotate.

6. The filling machine according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The first linkage component is a gear, and the transmission assembly includes a first gear, which meshes with the first linkage component; Alternatively, the first linkage is a driven grooved wheel, and the transmission assembly includes a first gear with a rotating member on the first gear. The rotating member enters or disengages from the driven grooved wheel as it rotates with the first gear. When the rotating member enters one of the transmission grooves of the driven grooved wheel, it drives the driven grooved wheel to rotate.

7. The filling machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the first linkage component is a driven grooved wheel, the transmission assembly further includes a locking component, which includes a locking arc surface. The locking arc surface enters or leaves one of the locking grooves of the driven grooved wheel during the rotation of the first gear. When the rotating component disengages from the driven grooved wheel, the locking arc surface rotates to enter the locking groove of the driven grooved wheel and brakes the driven grooved wheel.

8. The filling machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: There are two rotating components, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the locking component and are symmetrically arranged; the locking component is provided with two locking arc surfaces, which are symmetrically arranged, and the axis of symmetry of the two rotating components is perpendicular to the axis of symmetry of the two locking arc surfaces.

9. The filling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second linkage is a gear, and the transmission assembly includes a first gear, which meshes with the second linkage.

10. The filling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes a first transmission wheel, a second transmission wheel, and a first gear. The first transmission wheel is connected to the output end of the drive mechanism. The second transmission wheel rotates coaxially with the first gear. The first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel are connected by a transmission belt. The first gear is connected to the first linkage member and the second linkage member respectively.

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