Artificial dispensing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a manual dispensing device relates to medicine dispensing equipment technical field, wherein, manual dispensing device includes casing, medicine bucket subassembly and conveying assembly. Casing top is equipped with feeding port, and longitudinal side part is equipped with conveying mouth, and inside is equipped with feeding and dispensing station;The top of medicine bucket subassembly has the feeding port, and can be movable between two stations, and is in alignment with the feeding port when the dispensing station;Conveying assembly contains drive arrangement and conveying part, and drive conveying part moves along the longitudinal direction, and sends medicine bucket from feeding station to dispensing station. Through casing and opening layout, realize with horizontal assembly line side and connect, seamless link, efficient flow transfer, the activity of medicine bucket subassembly is set up, ensures quick and accurate positioning to manual dispensing station, and conveying assembly longitudinal stable conveying, guarantees medicine bucket movement stability, and personnel is convenient for manual dispensing through feeding port, effectively solve the problem of low efficiency that medicine bucket is difficult to high -efficient conveying to dispensing station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pharmaceutical dispensing equipment technology, and in particular to a manual dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] With the advancement of technology, automation has been widely applied in industrial production. In recent years, the decoction process of traditional Chinese medicine has also gradually incorporated automated equipment, realizing functions such as automatic weighing, decoction, slag removal, liquid transportation, and filling of medicinal materials. This has significantly reduced the intensity of manual labor and improved production efficiency and the standardization and controllability of the process. However, due to the wide variety and diverse characteristics of Chinese medicinal materials, and the fact that the quality of decoction directly affects the efficacy, it is still necessary to introduce manual dispensing in key processes to verify the variety and weight of medicinal materials added to the decoction tank in order to ensure the accuracy and safety of the feeding.

[0003] Existing automated decoction systems mostly employ fixed or non-integrated designs, making it difficult to conveniently and efficiently transport the medicine barrels to the manual dispensing station during the transfer process. This results in low manual dispensing efficiency, poor human-machine collaboration, and impacts the overall production cycle. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a manually dispensing device with a reasonable structure, stable operation, and seamless integration with automated production lines. This device would enable rapid positioning, stable transport, and convenient verification of the medicine barrels, thereby improving the reliability and operational efficiency of automated Chinese medicine decoction systems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a manual dispensing device, which aims to solve the problem of low manual dispensing efficiency caused by the difficulty in conveniently and efficiently transporting medicine barrels to the manual dispensing station during the circulation process.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the artificial dispensing device proposed in this utility model includes:

[0006] The machine housing is provided with a feeding port and a conveying port. The feeding port is located at the top of the machine housing, and the conveying port is located on one side of the machine housing in the longitudinal direction. The machine housing is provided with a feeding station and a dispensing station.

[0007] A medicine barrel assembly, the top of which has a feed inlet, is movably disposed between a feeding station and a dispensing station, wherein the feed inlet of the medicine barrel assembly is aligned with the dispensing port at the dispensing station; and,

[0008] A conveying assembly is disposed within the housing. The conveying assembly includes a driving device and a conveying section. The driving device is driven to the conveying section to drive the conveying section to move longitudinally, so as to convey the medicine barrel assembly supported on the conveying section from the feeding station to the dispensing station.

[0009] In one embodiment, a positioning plate is provided on the medicine barrel assembly;

[0010] The manual dispensing device also includes:

[0011] A position measuring device, fixedly installed inside the housing, is used to measure the position of the positioning plate when the medicine barrel assembly moves longitudinally; and...

[0012] A control device, electrically connected to the drive device and the position measuring device, is used to control the drive device to operate according to the position measuring device, so as to control the drive device to stop operating when the medicine barrel assembly moves to the dispensing station.

[0013] In one embodiment, the positioning plate has positioning surfaces extending along the planes in the lateral and vertical directions;

[0014] The position measuring device includes a proximity switch, which is used to detect the position of the positioning surface.

[0015] In one embodiment, the medicine barrel assembly includes:

[0016] A base plate, supported on the conveying unit, wherein the positioning plate is provided on the base plate;

[0017] An outer tub has a cavity with an opening at its upper end, and the bottom of the outer tub is fixedly connected to one side of the base plate; and,

[0018] The inner barrel is used to hold Chinese medicinal materials. The inner barrel is provided with filter holes. The inner barrel is detachably installed in the cavity. The feed port is provided at the top of the inner barrel.

[0019] In one embodiment, two positioning plates are provided, which are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction and are centrally symmetrical about the axis of the outer barrel.

[0020] In one embodiment, the conveying assembly further includes a conveying frame, the conveying frame including two support portions spaced laterally and extending longitudinally, each support portion having a guide groove recessed at its top, the guide groove extending longitudinally, and the conveying portion disposed at the bottom of the guide groove;

[0021] The bottom of the base plate is also provided with a positioning protrusion, which is used to slide with the guide groove on the conveying guide rail.

[0022] In one embodiment, the two guide grooves have guide ramps on their mutually distant sidewalls, and each guide ramp is inclined toward the other guide ramp in the direction from the feeding station to the adjusting station.

[0023] In one embodiment, the conveying assembly includes:

[0024] The driving wheel and the driven wheel are spaced apart longitudinally, and the driving wheel is coaxially arranged with the output shaft of the drive device; and...

[0025] A conveyor belt is wound around the periphery of the driving wheel and the driven wheel to drive the driving wheel and the driven wheel. The conveyor belt includes the conveying section.

[0026] In one embodiment, the manual dispensing device further includes an image acquisition device for acquiring images of the Chinese medicinal materials being fed from the feeding port to the inlet at the dispensing station.

[0027] In one embodiment, the manual adjustment device further includes a control device and an alarm device. The control device is electrically connected to the image acquisition device and the alarm device, and is used to control the alarm device to operate based on the data information acquired by the image acquisition device.

[0028] In one embodiment, the top of the housing includes a platform with a through-hole. An annular guide portion extends downward from the periphery of the through-hole. The inner diameter of the cross-section of the annular guide portion gradually decreases from top to bottom. The lower port of the annular guide portion forms the feeding port.

[0029] In one embodiment, a display controller is also provided on the top of the housing, and the display controller is provided with operation keys and / or display control area.

[0030] In one embodiment, the bottom of the housing is also provided with rollers.

[0031] In the technical solution of this utility model, by setting up a casing and a feeding port on the top and a conveying port on the longitudinal side, the device can be set up in parallel beside the transverse production line, achieving seamless connection with the automated production line and efficient flow of the medicine barrel assembly. The medicine barrel assembly can move between the feeding station and the dispensing station, and the feeding port and the feeding port are aligned at the dispensing station, so that the medicine barrel can be quickly and accurately positioned to the predetermined position for manual dispensing. The conveying component smoothly conveys the medicine barrel assembly supported on it along the longitudinal direction, so that the movement of the medicine barrel between the production line and the dispensing station is stable and reliable, and it is convenient for operators to manually dispense through the feeding port, thereby effectively solving the problem of low dispensing efficiency caused by the difficulty in conveniently and efficiently conveying the medicine barrel to the manual dispensing station. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figures 1 to 3 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the manual dispensing device provided by this utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the Chinese medicine barrel assembly and the conveying assembly;

[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0036] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0037] Figure 7 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of the structure at point C.

[0038] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0039] 100. Manual dispensing device; 1. Machine casing; 1a. Feeding port; 1b. Conveying port; a. Feeding station; b. Dispensing station; 11. Tabletop; 11a. Connecting port; 12. Annular guide section; 2. Medicine barrel assembly; 2a. Feeding port; 21. Positioning plate; 22. Base plate; 221. Positioning protrusion; 23. Outer barrel; 24. Inner barrel; 3. Conveying assembly; 31. Drive device; 32. Conveying section; 33. Conveying frame; 331. Support section; 331a. Guide groove; 3311. Guide slope; 34. Conveyor belt; 4. Position measuring device; 5. Image acquisition device; 6. Display and controller; 7. Rollers.

[0040] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0042] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0043] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0044] Existing automated decoction systems mostly employ fixed or non-integrated designs, making it difficult to conveniently and efficiently transport the medicine barrels to the manual dispensing station during the transfer process. This results in low manual dispensing efficiency, poor human-machine collaboration, and impacts the overall production cycle. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a manually dispensing device with a reasonable structure, stable operation, and seamless integration with automated production lines. This device would enable rapid positioning, stable transport, and convenient manual dispensing of medicine barrels, thereby improving the reliability and operational efficiency of automated Chinese medicine decoction systems.

[0045] This invention proposes a manual dispensing device to solve the problem of low dispensing efficiency caused by the difficulty in conveniently and efficiently transporting medicine barrels to the manual dispensing station during the circulation process.

[0046] Please see Figures 1 to 3In one embodiment of this utility model, the manual dispensing device 100 includes a housing 1, a medicine barrel assembly 2, and a conveying assembly 3. The housing 1 is provided with a feeding port 1a and a conveying port 1b. The feeding port 1a is located at the top of the housing 1, and the conveying port 1b is located on one side of the housing 1 in the longitudinal direction. The housing 1 is provided with a feeding station a and a dispensing station b. The top of the medicine barrel assembly 2 has a feeding port 2a. The medicine barrel assembly 2 is movably disposed between the feeding station a and the dispensing station b. At the dispensing station b, the feeding port 2a of the medicine barrel assembly 2 is aligned with the feeding port 1a. The conveying assembly 3 is disposed inside the housing 1. The conveying assembly 3 includes a driving device 31 and a conveying part 32. The driving device 31 is drivenly connected to the conveying part 32 to drive the conveying part 32 to move longitudinally, so as to convey the medicine barrel assembly 2 supported on the conveying part 32 from the feeding station a to the dispensing station b.

[0047] It should be noted that the manual dispensing device 100 is an integrated device that combines information display, process monitoring, and manual intervention functions, aiming to ensure the accuracy and traceability of medicinal material dispensing. The manual dispensing device 100 is used to manually check and make necessary adjustments to the type, quantity, and dispensing process of the medicinal materials added to the medicine tank after automatic feeding and before entering the decoction process. The manual dispensing device 100 is integrated into the production line, located beside the automated production line, arranged parallel to the horizontally extending production line. When multiple manual dispensing devices 100 are installed, they can be distributed sequentially in the horizontal direction.

[0048] The main structure of the manual dispensing device 100 is a closed or semi-closed casing 1. The top of the casing 1 is provided with a feeding port 1a, which is mainly used for manual dispensing operations. The operator can check the added medicinal materials through the top feeding port 1a and compare them with the prescription information, and perform necessary intervention operations, such as removing incorrectly dispensed medicinal materials or supplementing missing medicinal materials, to ensure the accuracy of the prescription.

[0049] A conveyor port 1b is provided on one longitudinal side of the casing 1, specifically on the rear side of the casing 1. This conveyor port 1b connects to an automated production line, through which the medicine barrel assembly 2 enters or leaves the casing 1, enabling continuous flow with upstream and downstream processes. Inside the casing 1, there is a feeding station a and a dispensing station b. The feeding station a is located near the conveyor port 1b and is used to receive the medicine barrel assembly 2, which is to be manually dispensed, fed in by the production line; the dispensing station b is located in the front or middle operating area of ​​the device, providing convenient space for manual verification and operation.

[0050] The medicine barrel assembly 2 has an opening at the top. When the dispensing station b is in operation, the opening is opposite to or aligned with the feeding port 1a at the top of the casing 1. The operator can access the medicine inside the medicine barrel through the feeding port 1a.

[0051] The conveying assembly 3 is located inside the housing 1 and is used to drive the medicine barrel assembly 2 to move longitudinally (back-and-forth direction) between the feeding station a and the dispensing station b. The conveying assembly 3 includes a drive device 31 (such as a motor, cylinder, etc.) and a conveying part 32 (such as a conveyor belt, roller conveyor, push rod, etc.), which can smoothly push or transfer the medicine barrel assembly 2, which enters from the production line through the conveyor port 1b, from the feeding station a to the dispensing station b; after manual dispensing is completed, it is sent back to the conveyor port 1b area so that it can be reconnected to the production line to continue the subsequent process.

[0052] It is understandable that the medicine barrel enters the conveyor 1b (feeding station a) laterally from the production line, and is then conveyed longitudinally (such as front and back) inside the manual dispensing device 100 to the dispensing station b for manual operation. After completion, it returns longitudinally to the conveyor 1b area, ready to return laterally to the production line.

[0053] In addition, the manual dispensing device 100 may also include a display screen to show the prescription information corresponding to the current medicine container, and may also be equipped with a camera to record the manual dispensing process and achieve quality traceability. The structure of the housing 1 may be designed to be open at the front or have an openable door for easy manual operation.

[0054] By setting up the casing 1 and its top feeding port 1a and longitudinal side conveying port 1b, the device can be set up in parallel beside the transverse production line, achieving seamless connection with the automated production line and efficient flow of the medicine barrel assembly 2. The medicine barrel assembly 2 can move between the feeding station a and the dispensing station b, and the feeding port 2a is aligned with the feeding port 1a at the dispensing station b, so that the medicine barrel can be quickly and accurately positioned to the predetermined position for manual verification. The conveying assembly 3 smoothly conveys the medicine barrel assembly 2 supported on it along the longitudinal direction, so that the movement of the medicine barrel between the production line and the dispensing station b is stable and reliable, which makes it convenient for operators to perform convenient and clear verification and necessary intervention through the feeding port 1a, thereby effectively solving the problem of low manual dispensing efficiency caused by the difficulty in conveniently and efficiently conveying the medicine barrel to the manual dispensing station b.

[0055] Furthermore, for precise positioning, please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 4 to 5 In this embodiment, the medicine barrel assembly 2 is provided with a positioning plate 21; the manual dispensing device 100 also includes a position measuring device 4 and a control device. The position measuring device 4 is fixedly installed inside the housing 1. The position measuring device 4 is used to measure the position of the positioning plate 21 when the medicine barrel assembly 2 moves longitudinally. The control device is electrically connected to the drive device 31 and the position measuring device 4, and is used to control the drive device 31 to work according to the position measuring device 4, so as to control the drive device 31 to stop working when the medicine barrel assembly 2 moves to the dispensing station b.

[0056] The positioning plate 21 is made of metal or non-metal and is fixed to the side wall or bottom support of the medicine barrel assembly 2, and moves synchronously with the medicine barrel assembly 2.

[0057] Inside the housing 1, a position measuring device 4 is fixedly installed. This device can be implemented using various non-contact or contact sensors, such as proximity switches, photoelectric sensors, encoders, or linear displacement sensors. Its installation position is precisely calibrated, enabling continuous monitoring of the real-time position of the positioning plate 21 as the medicine barrel assembly 2 moves longitudinally. When the positioning plate 21 moves with the medicine barrel assembly 2 to the preset detection area, the position measuring device 4 will output a corresponding electrical signal, indicating that the medicine barrel assembly 2 has reached the set position.

[0058] It should be noted that the position measuring device 4 is electrically connected to a control device, which is typically a programmable logic controller (PLC), an industrial computer, or an embedded control system. Simultaneously, the control device is also connected to the drive unit 31 of the drive and conveying unit 32 (such as a servo motor, stepper motor, or pneumatic / hydraulic actuator), forming a closed-loop control circuit.

[0059] The control device is pre-set with target position parameters for the corresponding feeding station a and dispensing station b. During the longitudinal movement of the medicine barrel assembly 2 driven by the drive device 31, the control device receives feedback signals from the position measuring device 4 in real time. When the signal indicates that the positioning plate 21 has reached the predetermined position of dispensing station b, the control device immediately issues a command to stop the drive device 31 from outputting power, thereby allowing the medicine barrel assembly 2 to stop precisely and smoothly at dispensing station b. Similarly, when a return is required, precise positioning to the feeding station a can also be achieved.

[0060] By combining the physical positioning plate 21 with a high-sensitivity sensor and closed-loop control logic, the medicine barrel assembly 2 can be accurately and repeatedly stopped at the dispensing station b even under complex working conditions, with minimal positioning error, providing a stable and consistent operating benchmark for subsequent manual verification. Furthermore, it enables automatic start-up and precise positioning of the medicine barrel assembly 2 during the conveying process, eliminating the need for manual observation or rough positioning by mechanical limit blocks.

[0061] Specifically, please refer to Figure 5 In one embodiment, the positioning plate 21 has a positioning surface extending along the plane in the lateral and vertical directions; the position measuring device 4 includes a proximity switch for detecting the position of the positioning surface.

[0062] The positioning surface is preferably a flat, rigid surface that extends along the horizontal and vertical planes. In other words, the positioning surface is a vertical plane that unfolds along the flow line direction in the horizontal plane and has a certain height in the vertical direction.

[0063] The position measuring device 4 specifically uses a proximity switch to achieve non-contact position detection. The proximity switch is fixedly installed at a predetermined position inside the housing 1, with its sensing end facing the movement path of the medicine barrel assembly 2.

[0064] When the positioning surface approaches the medicine container assembly 2 and enters the sensing range of the proximity switch, the state of the proximity switch will change (e.g., from normally open to closed or vice versa), generating a clear electrical signal.

[0065] The signal is transmitted to the control device in real time. The control device is pre-programmed with the corresponding logic action for this signal. Once the signal is received from the proximity switch triggered by detecting the positioning surface, the control device determines that the medicine barrel assembly 2 has accurately reached the dispensing station b, and immediately sends a stop command to the drive device 31 to cut off the power output, thereby ensuring that the medicine barrel assembly 2 is reliably stopped at the precise position.

[0066] The proximity switch is a non-contact sensor that does not physically contact the positioning surface during detection, thus eliminating mechanical wear issues, resulting in a long service life and low maintenance requirements. By setting the positioning surface as a vertical plane extending laterally and vertically, it is insensitive to minor positional deviations of the medicine barrel assembly 2 in the lateral (production line direction) and vertical directions. This effectively avoids false detections caused by slight shaking or accumulated errors in these directions, ensuring the stability and accuracy of longitudinal positioning detection.

[0067] Specifically, please refer to Figure 4 In this embodiment, the medicine barrel assembly 2 includes a base plate 22, an outer barrel 23, and an inner barrel 24. The base plate 22 is supported by the conveying part 32, and the positioning plate 21 is provided on the base plate 22. The outer barrel 23 has a cavity with an opening at the upper end, and the bottom of the outer barrel 23 is fixedly connected to one side of the base plate 22. The inner barrel 24 is used to hold Chinese medicinal materials, and the inner barrel 24 is provided with filter holes. The inner barrel 24 is detachably installed in the cavity, and the top of the inner barrel 24 is provided with the feed inlet 2a.

[0068] Understandably, the base plate 22, as the basic load-bearing and connecting structure of the medicine barrel assembly 2, is directly supported on the conveying section 32 of the conveying assembly 3, and serves as a support platform for the entire medicine barrel assembly 2 to move longitudinally within the manual dispensing device 100. The positioning plate 21 is fixedly connected to the base plate 22 and moves together with the base plate 22, providing a precise position reference for position detection.

[0069] The outer bucket 23 is fixedly connected to one side of the base plate 22, and its main body is a cavity structure with a closed bottom and an opening at the top. This cavity is used to contain the decoction liquid (i.e., water or medicinal liquid) during the decoction process of traditional Chinese medicine.

[0070] The inner barrel 24 is a detachable design and is installed inside the cavity of the outer barrel 23. The side walls and / or bottom of the inner barrel 24 are provided with filter holes for separating the medicinal liquid from the dregs after decoction. The top of the inner barrel 24 has a feed inlet 2a for adding medicinal herbs in upstream processes. During manual dispensing, operators can also observe the type and quantity of medicinal herbs inside the inner barrel 24 through the feed inlet 2a and make necessary adjustments.

[0071] In practical applications, the medicine barrel assembly 2 needs to work in conjunction with multiple functional modules in the automated decoction system (such as the automatic feeding station, decoction pot, slag-discharging mechanism, and cleaning unit). Traditional medicine barrels are mostly ring-shaped structures. When they are held, transported, or subjected to slag-discharging actions by robotic arms, they are prone to slippage due to their small contact surface, which often leads to inaccurate positioning, posture deviation, or even detachment.

[0072] By setting a base plate 22 with sufficient area and rigidity, stable guidance can be achieved through the cooperation of the base plate 22 and the conveying guide rail during the conveying process; when clamping, the robot can firmly grasp the base plate 22 or use it as a positioning reference; when flipping and discharging slag, the clamp can firmly fix the base plate 22 to ensure that the slag in the inner barrel 24 is completely poured out, while avoiding liquid residue or structural damage, and effectively preventing the barrel assembly 2 from slipping, tilting or falling off during the movement.

[0073] In an automated production environment, the medicine barrel assembly 2 may be placed onto the conveyor section 32 of the conveying device from different directions by a robotic arm or manually. There is a possibility that the base plate 22 may be rotated 180 degrees before being placed in place. In a conventional single positioning plate 21 design, if the medicine barrel is placed in the wrong direction, the positioning plate 21 may not be able to enter the sensing area of ​​the proximity switch, causing the system to fail to detect the position of the medicine barrel, resulting in positioning failure or process interruption.

[0074] Further, please refer to Figure 4 In this embodiment, two positioning plates 21 are provided, which are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction and are centrally symmetrical about the axis of the outer barrel 23.

[0075] Specifically, the outer barrel 23 has a roughly cylindrical structure with its axis in the vertical direction (up and down). Two positioning plates 21 are respectively disposed on the front and rear sides of the top of the base plate 221, and are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the axis of the outer barrel 23 in the horizontal direction. In this way, it is ensured that no matter which orientation the medicine barrel assembly 2 is placed on the conveying device, even if the base plate 22 is rotated 180°, at least one of the two positioning plates 21 can still enter the detection range of the proximity switch, thereby achieving stable and reliable detection.

[0076] Further, please refer to Figures 6 to 7In this embodiment, the conveying assembly 3 further includes a conveying frame 33, which includes two support portions 331 spaced laterally and extending longitudinally. Each support portion 331 has a guide groove 331a recessed at its top, which extends longitudinally. The conveying portion 32 is disposed at the bottom of the guide groove 331a. The bottom of the base plate 22 is also provided with a positioning protrusion 221, which is used to slide with the guide groove 331a on the conveying guide rail.

[0077] It is understandable that the two side walls of the guide groove 331a are arranged opposite each other in the lateral direction, and one side wall can be set to be lower than the other side wall, that is, the guide groove 331a is arranged to penetrate the inner wall surface of the support part 331 laterally. In this way, the outer side wall of the guide groove 331a constitutes the guide surface.

[0078] Correspondingly, the bottom of the base plate 22 of the medicine barrel assembly 2 is provided with positioning protrusions 221. These positioning protrusions 221 are typically two symmetrically arranged, and their shape and size are designed to allow for sliding engagement with the guide groove 331a on the conveyor frame 33. When the medicine barrel assembly 2 is placed on the conveyor section 32, the positioning protrusions 221 at the bottom of the base plate 22 are embedded in the guide groove 331a. When the drive device 31 drives the conveyor section 32 to move longitudinally, the sidewall of the guide groove 331a applies a constraint force to the positioning protrusions 221, forcing the medicine barrel assembly 2 to move strictly along the straight path defined by the guide groove 331a, effectively preventing it from shifting, swaying, or jamming in the lateral or rotational directions.

[0079] This configuration eliminates lateral drift or rotation caused by minor deformation of the conveying unit 32, asynchronous drive, or uneven load, ensuring stable posture and precise path of the medicine barrel assembly 2 during movement.

[0080] Further, please refer to Figure 6 In this embodiment, the two guide grooves 331a have guide slopes 3311 on their mutually distant sidewalls. From the feeding station a to the adjusting station b, each guide slope 3311 is inclined toward the other guide slope 3311.

[0081] Specifically, the guide ramp 3311 extends longitudinally and gradually slopes towards the corresponding sidewall of the other guide groove 331a in this direction, narrowing inward (towards the centerline) to form a "trumpet mouth" or "funnel-shaped" inlet effect. When the medicine barrel assembly 2 enters the manual dispensing device 100 from the assembly line through the conveyor port 1b and is placed on the conveyor section 32 of the feeding station a, the positioning protrusion 221 at the bottom of its base plate 22 needs to be accurately embedded in the guide groove 331a. In actual operation, due to factors such as the positioning accuracy of the medicine barrel conveying device, cumulative equipment errors, or slight collisions, the initial position of the positioning protrusion 221 may have a slight lateral or angular deviation from the guide groove 331a.

[0082] As the conveying unit 32 begins to move the medicine barrel assembly 2 towards the dispensing station b, the outer edge of the positioning protrusion 221 first contacts the guide ramp 3311 on the outer wall of the guide groove 331a. Guided by the ramp, the lateral force generated by the contact pushes the medicine barrel assembly 2 to move laterally towards the centerline, thereby automatically correcting the initial lateral positional deviation. At the same time, this structure also helps guide the medicine barrel assembly 2 to adjust its posture, reduce angular deviation, and allow it to slide smoothly into the main body of the guide groove 331a, achieving automatic centering.

[0083] Specifically, please refer to Figure 7 In this embodiment, the conveying assembly 3 includes a driving wheel, a driven wheel, and a conveyor belt 34. The driving wheel and the driven wheel are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction. The driving wheel is coaxially arranged with the output shaft of the driving device 31. The conveyor belt 34 is wound around the periphery of the driving wheel and the driven wheel to drive the driving wheel and the driven wheel. The conveyor belt 34 includes the conveying section 32.

[0084] The drive wheel and the output shaft of the drive unit 31 are coaxially fixed through a coupling or direct connection. After the drive unit 31 is started, it directly drives the drive wheel to rotate.

[0085] The driven wheel is positioned opposite the driving wheel, and its axle is fixed to the support structure of the housing 1 or the conveyor frame 33, allowing it to rotate freely with bearing support. An annular conveyor belt 34 is wound around the outer circumference of both the driving and driven wheels, achieving power transmission through friction or meshing. When the driving wheel rotates under the drive of the drive device 31, the driving force is transmitted to the driven wheel through the interaction between the conveyor belt 34 and the wheel body, thereby driving the entire conveyor belt 34 to circulate along a predetermined path.

[0086] The upper carrying section of the conveyor belt 34 constitutes the conveying section 32, which directly supports and drives the medicine barrel assembly 2 placed on it. The bottom of the base plate 22 of the medicine barrel assembly 2 is provided with a positioning protrusion 221, which is embedded in the guide groove 331a of the support section 331 on the conveyor frame 33, ensuring that the medicine barrel assembly 2 moves along a precise straight trajectory when it moves with the conveyor belt 34, and preventing lateral deviation.

[0087] Furthermore, to achieve visualized monitoring and information traceability of the traditional Chinese medicine feeding process, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 2 In this embodiment, the manual dispensing device 100 further includes an image acquisition device 5, which is used to acquire images of Chinese medicinal materials delivered from the feeding port 1a to the feeding port 2a at the dispensing station b.

[0088] The manual dispensing device 100 is installed inside the casing 1 or at a suitable position on the top, with its camera facing the inlet 2a area of ​​the medicine barrel assembly 2 at the dispensing station b. When the medicine barrel assembly 2 is conveyed to the dispensing station b, and its top inlet 2a is aligned with the feeding port 1a on the casing 1, the image acquisition device 5 is in the optimal shooting position.

[0089] It should be noted that the image acquisition device 5 typically uses a high-resolution industrial camera with automatic focusing, automatic exposure, and low-light imaging capabilities to adapt to shooting needs under different lighting conditions. The field of view of the image acquisition device 5 can completely cover the entire space from the feeding port 1a to the point where the medicinal materials fall into the medicine barrel, ensuring that the medicinal materials are clearly captured during the dynamic process of falling from the feeding port 1a into the medicine barrel inlet 2a.

[0090] During the process of various medicinal materials being fed into the medicine barrel through the feeding port 1a, the image acquisition device 5 continuously or sequentially acquires images, recording the order of addition, morphological characteristics, approximate quantity, and the entire process of each medicinal material falling into the medicine barrel. The acquired image data can be transmitted in real time to the control device or upper management system for storage, display, or further analysis.

[0091] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the manual adjustment device 100 also includes a control device and an alarm device. The control device is electrically connected to the image acquisition device 5 and the alarm device, and is used to control the alarm device to work based on the data information acquired by the image acquisition device 5.

[0092] It should be noted that the control device has pre-set electronic prescription information corresponding to the medicine container at the current workstation, either within the device itself or obtained from a higher-level system. This information includes key parameters such as the type, quantity, and order of the medicinal materials to be added. Upon receiving image data, the control device can run an image recognition algorithm or call an external visual analysis module to perform preliminary analysis of the image content, identify the morphological characteristics of the added medicinal materials, and compare them with the prescription data. The comparison includes checking whether the type of medicinal material is correct and whether there are any anomalies such as over-addition, omission, incorrect addition, or foreign matter contamination.

[0093] When the control device determines through data analysis that a dispensing error or serious deviation has occurred, it immediately triggers the alarm logic and sends an activation command to the alarm device. The alarm device may include various sensory warning units, such as an audible and visual alarm (including a high-brightness flashing light and a buzzer) installed in a prominent position on the device to provide immediate and strong audiovisual alarms to on-site operators; it may also include an information push module to send alarm information (including error type, involved medicinal materials, time, image snapshot, etc.) to the operator terminal via the network, etc.

[0094] Specifically, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 In this embodiment, the top of the housing 1 includes a platform 11, the platform 11 is provided with a through port 11a, and an annular guide portion 12 extends downward from the periphery of the through port 11a. The inner diameter of the cross-section of the annular guide portion 12 is gradually reduced from top to bottom, and the lower port of the annular guide portion 12 forms the feeding port 1a.

[0095] It is understandable that a connecting port 11a is provided in the middle or edge area of ​​the countertop 11, which directly extends to the space below, forming a channel from the outside to the medicine barrel assembly 2.

[0096] An annular guide section 12 extends downward from the periphery of the connecting port 11a. The inner wall of the annular guide section 12 is conical or approximately conical, and the inner diameter of its cross-section gradually decreases from top to bottom, forming a funnel-shaped structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. The lower port of the annular guide section 12 is the final feeding port 1a, which is vertically aligned with the feeding port 2a at the top of the medicine barrel assembly 2 located at the dispensing station b.

[0097] Thus, during the manual dispensing process, when it is necessary to replenish any missed herbs or adjust the compatibility of the herbs in the medicine barrel, the operator can add the herbs through the larger connecting port 11a on the table 11. Because the connecting port 11a has a large area, the accuracy requirement for adding the herbs is low; the operator does not need to aim precisely and can easily and quickly place the herbs in. After falling in, the herbs are immediately received by the inner wall of the annular guide section 12, and guided by its gradually narrowing slope, they naturally and smoothly converge towards the center and slide down, finally falling accurately into the feed port 2a of the medicine barrel assembly 2 through the smaller lower feeding port 1a.

[0098] Specifically, please refer to Figures 1 to 2 In this embodiment, a display controller 6 is also provided on the top of the housing 1, and the display controller 6 is provided with operation keys and / or display control area.

[0099] The operation keys can be physical buttons, touch-sensitive buttons, or a combination of both, and are located around or below the display and control area. They are used to receive operator input, such as confirming the completion of manual dispensing, starting / pausing the process, accessing historical prescriptions, clearing alarms, or performing system self-tests. The display and control area typically uses a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an organic light-emitting diode display (OLED).

[0100] After the medicine barrel assembly 2 enters the dispensing station b, the display and control area can display the detailed contents of the electronic prescription corresponding to the medicine barrel in real time, including the name, specifications, theoretical weight, and decoction parameters of the medicinal materials to be added. At the same time, it can simultaneously display the medicine barrel's identification code, current status (such as "awaiting manual dispensing", "manual dispensing in progress", "manual dispensing completed"), a summary of upstream feeding records, and key frame images or real-time images of the feeding process captured by the image acquisition device 5. When manual intervention is required (such as adding or retrieving medicine), the display and control area can provide graphic and textual guidance to assist operators in completing the operation quickly and accurately.

[0101] Furthermore, to enhance the deployment flexibility and maintenance convenience of the manual dispensing device 100 on the production site, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 2 In this embodiment, a roller 7 is also provided at the bottom of the housing 1.

[0102] In this way, the manual adjustment device 100 can be easily moved or rearranged between different workstations according to the needs of production line adjustment, process optimization or maintenance.

[0103] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A manual dispensing device, characterized in that, include: The machine housing is provided with a feeding port and a conveying port. The feeding port is located at the top of the machine housing, and the conveying port is located on one side of the machine housing in the longitudinal direction. The machine housing is provided with a feeding station and a dispensing station. A medicine barrel assembly, the top of which has a feed inlet, is movably disposed between the feeding station and the dispensing station, wherein the feed inlet of the medicine barrel assembly is aligned with the dispensing port at the dispensing station. as well as, A conveying assembly is disposed within the housing. The conveying assembly includes a driving device and a conveying section. The driving device is driven to the conveying section to drive the conveying section to move longitudinally, so as to convey the medicine barrel assembly supported on the conveying section from the feeding station to the dispensing station.

2. The manual dispensing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The medicine barrel assembly is equipped with a positioning plate; The manual dispensing device also includes: A position measuring device, fixedly installed inside the housing, is used to measure the position of the positioning plate when the medicine barrel assembly moves longitudinally; and... A control device, electrically connected to the drive device and the position measuring device, is used to control the drive device to operate according to the position measuring device, so as to control the drive device to stop operating when the medicine barrel assembly moves to the dispensing station.

3. The manual dispensing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning plate has positioning surfaces extending along the planes in the lateral and vertical directions; The position measuring device includes a proximity switch, which is used to detect the position of the positioning surface.

4. The manual dispensing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The medicine barrel assembly includes: A base plate, supported on the conveying unit, wherein the positioning plate is provided on the base plate; An outer tub has a cavity with an opening at its upper end, and the bottom of the outer tub is fixedly connected to one side of the base plate; and, The inner barrel is used to hold Chinese medicinal materials. The inner barrel is provided with filter holes. The inner barrel is detachably installed in the cavity. The feed port is provided at the top of the inner barrel.

5. The manual dispensing device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, Two positioning plates are provided, which are spaced apart in the longitudinal direction and are centrally symmetrical about the axis of the outer barrel.

6. The manual dispensing device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The conveying assembly further includes a conveying frame, which includes two support portions spaced laterally and extending longitudinally. Each support portion has a guide groove recessed at its top, the guide groove extending longitudinally, and the conveying portion disposed at the bottom of the guide groove. The bottom of the base plate is also provided with a positioning protrusion, which is used to slide with the guide groove on the conveying guide rail.

7. The manual dispensing device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The two guide grooves have guide slopes on their mutually distant sidewalls. From the feeding station to the adjusting station, each guide slope is inclined toward the other guide slope.

8. The manual dispensing device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The conveying assembly includes: The driving wheel and the driven wheel are spaced apart longitudinally, and the driving wheel is coaxially arranged with the output shaft of the drive device; and... A conveyor belt is wound around the periphery of the driving wheel and the driven wheel to drive the driving wheel and the driven wheel. The conveyor belt includes the conveying section.

9. The manual dispensing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The manual dispensing device also includes an image acquisition device, which is used to acquire images of the Chinese medicinal materials being fed from the feeding port to the inlet at the dispensing station.

10. The manual dispensing device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The manual adjustment device also includes a control device and an alarm device. The control device is electrically connected to the image acquisition device and the alarm device, and is used to control the alarm device to work based on the data information acquired by the image acquisition device.

11. The manual dispensing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the housing includes a platform with a through-hole. An annular guide extends downward from the periphery of the through-hole. The inner diameter of the cross-section of the annular guide gradually decreases from top to bottom. The lower port of the annular guide forms the feeding port.

12. The manual dispensing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the casing is also provided with a display controller, which is provided with operation keys and / or display control area.

13. The manual dispensing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the casing is also equipped with rollers.

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