An automatic packing machine for sterilization packages of surgical instruments

Abstract

This utility model relates to an automatic packaging machine for sterilized surgical instrument packages, belonging to the field of packaging equipment. The automatic packaging machine includes a U-shaped plate, with conveyors on both the left and right sides of the U-shaped plate. Fixed plates are fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the U-shaped plate. A second robotic arm is located on the outer side of the front fixed plate. A lifting turntable is located on the lower side of the middle of the U-shaped plate, and a lifting platform assembly is located on the lower side of the U-shaped plate. A cutting assembly is located on the outer side of the rear fixed plate. In this utility model, the second robotic arm, in conjunction with a material roller and the cutting assembly, obtains packaging material of a specified length. The lifting turntable rotates the packaging material into a rhombus shape. Clamping rods and L-shaped rods alternately clamp and flip the four corners of the packaging material to wrap it. Single-layer four-corner packaging is completed through the step-by-step rotation of the turntable. The entire process is fully automated and highly automated, requiring no manual intervention.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of packaging equipment, specifically relating to an automatic packing machine for sterilization packages of surgical instruments. Background Technology

[0002] The purpose of surgical instrument packaging is to standardize the storage of cleaned instruments, ensure their sterility, prevent cross-infection in medical settings, and safeguard patient safety and medical quality. During packaging, a chemical indicator card is placed inside the package and sealed. After sealing, a chemical indicator label is affixed to the outside of the package. The instrument package is then sent to a sterilization device for sterilization. The chemical indicator card and label provide direct feedback on the sterilization effect; if the color change meets the standards after sterilization, it indicates that the sterilization has been successful. Simultaneously, the label records sterilization information, facilitating traceability and management, ensuring safe instrument use, and providing a solid guarantee of aseptic technique for clinical procedures.

[0003] Currently, surgical instrument packaging relies heavily on manual labor, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Problems such as missing chemical indicator cards or labels and discrepancies between the contents of the package and the actual instruments can occur, leading to delays in surgery and wasted resources. Therefore, there is a need for an automated packaging machine for sterilized surgical instrument packages. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic packaging machine for sterilization packages of surgical instruments that has a simple structure and reasonable design in order to solve the above problems.

[0005] This utility model achieves the above objectives through the following technical solutions:

[0006] An automatic packaging machine for sterilizing surgical instruments includes a U-shaped plate. Conveyors are installed on both the left and right sides of the U-shaped plate. Fixed plates are fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the U-shaped plate. A robotic arm is installed on the outer side of the front fixed plate. A lifting turntable is installed on the lower middle side of the U-shaped plate. A lifting platform assembly is installed on the lower side of the U-shaped plate. A cutting assembly is installed on the outer side of the rear fixed plate. A packaging material switching assembly is installed on the outer side of the cutting assembly. A packaging assembly is installed on the front fixed plate. The packaging assembly includes a stepper motor fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixed plate. An L-shaped rod rotatably connected to the upper inner side of the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the stepper motor.

[0007] As a further optimization of this utility model, a second stepper motor is fixedly installed on the outer side of the L-shaped rod, and the output end of the second stepper motor is fixedly connected to a clamp rod rotatably connected to the inner side of the L-shaped rod.

[0008] As a further optimization of this utility model, the cutting assembly includes an L-shaped frame fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed plate, a support plate fixedly connected to the middle of the L-shaped frame, a cylinder fixedly installed at the top of the L-shaped frame, a cutting blade fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder, and guide rods that slide through the top of the L-shaped frame fixedly connected to both ends of the upper side of the blade holder of the cutting blade.

[0009] As a further optimization of this utility model, the packaging material switching component includes a rotating platform disposed on the rear side of the L-shaped frame. The output end of the rotating platform is fixedly connected to a T-shaped frame. Stepper motors are fixedly disposed on both sides of the T-shaped frame. The output end of the stepper motors is fixedly connected to a material roller rotatably connected to the inner side of the T-shaped frame. Two guide shafts are rotatably connected to both sides of the T-shaped frame.

[0010] As a further optimization of this utility model, the lifting platform assembly includes an electric push rod one disposed on the lower side of the U-shaped plate, an electric push rod two fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod one, and a lifting plate slidably disposed on the inner side of the U-shaped plate fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod two.

[0011] As a further optimization of this utility model, a barcode scanner is fixedly installed on the upper left side of the left-side conveyor, a robotic arm is fixedly installed on the right side of the left-side conveyor, and an automatic labeling machine is fixedly installed on the right side of the right-side conveyor.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. In this utility model, the robotic arm works with the material roller and the cutting component to obtain packaging material of a specified length. The lifting turntable rotates to rotate the packaging material into a rhombus shape. The clamping rod and the L-shaped rod alternately clamp the four corners of the packaging material and flip it to wrap it. The single-layer four-corner packaging is completed by rotating the turntable step by step. The whole process is fully automated and highly automated, requiring no manual intervention.

[0014] 2. In this utility model, after the instrument storage box is packaged in a single layer, the turntable descends, the lifting plate lifts the instrument box, the packaging material switching component changes the material, the robotic arm penetrates the bottom of the box twice to take the second layer of packaging material, the cutting and packaging process is repeated, and the instruments inside the box are scanned, labeled and transmitted, realizing the integration of double-layer protection and information traceability, automatic switching of packaging materials, accurate information traceability, taking into account both efficiency and safety, and has a wider range of applicable scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the partial explosion structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the U-shaped plate of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the packaging component of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. U-shaped plate; 2. Conveyor; 3. Barcode scanner; 4. Robotic arm one; 5. Automatic labeling machine; 6. Robotic arm two; 7. Fixing plate; 8. Packaging assembly; 801. Stepper motor one; 802. L-shaped rod; 803. Stepper motor two; 804. Clamping rod; 9. Cutting assembly; 901. L-shaped frame; 902. Support plate; 903. Cylinder; 904. Cutting knife; 905. Guide rod; 10. Packaging material switching assembly; 1001. Rotary table; 1002. T-shaped frame; 1003. Stepper motor three; 1004. Material roller; 1005. Guide shaft; 11. Lifting turntable; 12. Lifting platform assembly; 1201. Electric push rod one; 1202. Electric push rod two; 1203. Lifting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following specific embodiments are only used to further illustrate the present application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present application. Those skilled in the art can make some non-essential improvements and adjustments to the present application based on the above application content.

[0021] Example: Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, an automatic packaging machine for sterilized surgical instrument packs includes a U-shaped plate 1, which serves as a packaging platform. Conveyors 2 are installed on both the left and right sides of the U-shaped plate 1, automatically conveying instrument storage boxes. A barcode scanner 3 is fixedly installed on the upper left side of the left-side conveyor 2, scanning the information codes on the instrument storage boxes and recording the information to provide accurate labeling data for subsequent parts (this is existing technology and will not be elaborated further). A robotic arm 4 is fixedly installed on the right side of the left-side conveyor 2, grasping an indicator card and precisely placing it inside the instrument storage box. An automatic labeling machine 5 is fixedly installed on the right side of the right-side conveyor 2, automatically labeling the information detected by the barcode scanner 3. The labels are made into adhesive labels and pasted to achieve visual labeling of medical device information. This is existing technology and will not be described in detail. Fixed plates 7 are fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the U-shaped plate 1. The fixed plates 7 provide an installation environment for subsequent parts and support the U-shaped plate 1. A robotic arm 6 is set on the outer side of the front fixed plate 7. The robotic arm 6 is used for grasping packaging materials, transferring and positioning the medical device storage box, etc. It is equipped with a vision system. A lifting turntable 11 is set on the lower side of the middle of the U-shaped plate 1. The lifting turntable 11 can realize rotation and lifting movements, drive the packaging materials to adjust the angle and cooperate with the packaging. This is existing technology and will not be described in detail. A cutting component 9 is set on the outer side of the rear fixed plate 7. The cutting component 9 is used to cut the packaging materials.

[0022] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the cutting assembly 9 includes an L-shaped frame 901, which provides support for subsequent parts. The outer side of the L-shaped frame 901 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixing plate 7. A support plate 902 is fixedly connected to the middle of the L-shaped frame 901. The support plate 902 is used to support the packaging material to be cut, to avoid wrinkles during the cutting of the packaging material, and to ensure the flatness of the cut. A cylinder 903 is fixedly installed on the top of the L-shaped frame 901. The cylinder 903 provides kinetic energy for cutting the packaging material. A cutting blade 904 is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder 903. The cutting blade 904 is used to cut the packaging material. Guide rods 905 are fixedly connected to both ends of the upper side of the blade holder of the cutting blade 904. The guide rods 905 prevent deviation during the cutting process. The outer side of the guide rods 905 slides through the top of the L-shaped frame 901.

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, a packaging material switching component 10 is provided on the outer side of the cutting component 9. The packaging material switching component 10 realizes the switching supply of two layers of packaging materials of different colors, meeting the functional requirements of double-layer packaging. The packaging material switching component 10 includes a rotating table 1001, which provides kinetic energy for switching packaging materials. This is prior art and will not be described in detail. The outer side of the rotating table 1001 is located behind the L-shaped frame 901. A T-shaped frame 1002 is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotating table 1001. The T-shaped frame 1002 provides an installation environment for subsequent parts. Steppers are fixedly installed on both sides of the T-shaped frame 1002. The stepper motor 31003 in this utility model is model 57BYG250H, which can be replaced according to the actual situation. The stepper motor 31003 controls the conveying of packaging materials. The output end of the stepper motor 31003 is fixedly connected to the material roller 1004, which stores the packaging materials, such as non-woven fabric, which can be replaced according to the actual situation. The outer side of the material roller 1004 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the T-shaped frame 1002. Two guide shafts 1005 are rotatably connected to both sides of the T-shaped frame 1002, and the guide shafts 1005 guide the packaging materials.

[0024] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, a packaging assembly 8 is provided on the front fixed plate 7. The packaging assembly 8 realizes the clamping and flipping of the packaging material. The packaging assembly 8 includes a stepper motor 801. The model of the stepper motor 801 in this utility model is 42BYGH4818, which can be replaced according to the actual situation. The stepper motor 801 provides kinetic energy for flipping the packaging material. The outer side of the stepper motor 801 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixed plate 7. The output end of the stepper motor 801 is fixedly connected to an L-shaped rod 802. The L-shaped rod 802 provides a support point for flipping the packaging material and provides an installation environment for subsequent parts. The outer side of the L-shaped rod 802 is rotatably connected to the upper inner side of the fixed plate 7.

[0025] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a stepper motor 803 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the L-shaped rod 802. The model of the stepper motor 803 in this utility model is 39BYG301, which can be replaced according to the actual situation. The stepper motor 803 provides kinetic energy for clamping the packaging material. The output end of the stepper motor 803 is fixedly connected to a clamping rod 804. The clamping rod 804 cooperates with the L-shaped rod 802 to clamp the packaging material. The outer side of the clamping rod 804 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the L-shaped rod 802.

[0026] like Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, a lifting platform assembly 12 is provided on the lower side of the U-shaped plate 1. The lifting platform assembly 12 is used to lay the second layer of packaging material on the bottom of the instrument storage box. The lifting platform assembly 12 includes an electric push rod 1201, which lifts the instrument storage box. The outer side of the electric push rod 1201 is provided on the lower side of the U-shaped plate 1. The output end of the electric push rod 1201 is fixedly connected to an electric push rod 1202. The electric push rod 1202 controls the sliding of subsequent parts to prevent interference with the lifting turntable 11. The output end of the electric push rod 1202 is fixedly connected to a lifting plate 1203, which provides support for the instrument storage box. The outer side of the lifting plate 1203 is slidably provided on the inner side of the U-shaped plate 1.

[0027] It should be noted that this automatic packaging machine for sterilizing surgical instruments operates as follows: During use, the operator places the instrument storage box on the left-side conveyor 2. The barcode scanner 3 scans the information code on the instrument storage box. At the robotic arm 4, the robotic arm 4 grasps the indicator card and places it inside the instrument storage box. Prior to this, the robotic arm 6 grasps the packaging material passing between the two guide shafts 1005 on the material roller 1004. The stepper motor 3 1003 drives the material roller 1004 to rotate. The robotic arm 6, in conjunction with the stepper motor 3 1003, straightens the packaging material. When the required length is reached, the cylinder 903 drives the cutting blade 904 to cut the packaging material. Simultaneously, the stepper motor 3 1003 stops rotating. Then, the robotic arm 6 pulls the packaging material onto the lifting turntable 11. The stepper motor 2 803 drives the clamping rod 804 to rotate upwards, raising and lowering the turntable. Turntable 11 rotates clockwise, causing the packaging material to rotate to 45° and form a rhombus shape. Stepper motor 2 803 drives clamping rod 804 to rotate downward, causing clamping rod 804 and L-shaped rod 802 to clamp one corner of the packaging material. At the same time, robotic arm 2 6 grabs the instrument storage box on the conveyor 2 and places it in the middle of the packaging material covering the lifting turntable 11. Then, stepper motor 1 801 drives L-shaped rod 802 to rotate, flipping one corner of the packaging material to the opposite side of the instrument storage box. Then, clamping rod 804 releases the packaging material, and lifting turntable 11 rotates 180° clockwise, rotating the opposite corner of the packaging material between clamping rod 804 and L-shaped rod 802. Repeat the above steps. After completion, rotate clockwise 90° to rotate the adjacent corner between clamping rod 804 and L-shaped rod 802. Repeat the above steps to flip the remaining corner. At this point, the first layer of packaging of the instrument storage box is completed.

[0028] When the second layer needs to be packaged, the lifting turntable 11 descends, leaving the instrument storage box on the U-shaped plate 1. Electric push rod 1202 pushes the lifting plate 1203 to the bottom of the instrument storage box, while electric push rod 1201 pushes the lifting plate 1203 upwards. Simultaneously, the rotating table 1001 rotates clockwise, sliding one end of the packaging material at the guide shaft 1005 on the material roller 1004 on the other side of the T-shaped frame 1002 to the support plate 902. The two layers of packaging material are different colors. The robotic arm 6 passes between the U-shaped plate 1 and the raised instrument storage box, pulling the second layer of packaging material onto the U-shaped plate 1. The lifting turntable 11 then cuts the second layer of packaging material... The material is rotated to 45°, and the electric push rod 1201 descends to place the instrument storage box back on the U-shaped plate 1. At the same time, the lifting turntable 11 descends to make room for the lifting plate 1203. After the electric push rod 2 1202 retracts, the electric push rod 1201 rises again to prevent interference with the packaging material. The subsequent cutting and packing of the packaging material is the same as above. After the second packing is completed, the electric push rod 1201 retracts, and the robotic arm 2 6 grabs the instrument storage box onto the right-side conveyor 2. When passing through the automatic labeling machine 5, the information code detected by the barcode scanner 3 is detected by the automatic labeling machine 5, and an adhesive label is affixed to the packed instrument storage box.

[0029] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic packaging machine for sterilization packs of surgical instruments, comprising a U-shaped plate (1), characterized in that, A conveyor (2) is provided on both the left and right sides of the U-shaped plate (1). A fixed plate (7) is fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the U-shaped plate (1). A mechanical arm (6) is provided on the outer side of the fixed plate (7) on the front side. A lifting turntable (11) is provided on the lower side of the middle part of the U-shaped plate (1). A lifting platform assembly (12) is provided on the lower side of the U-shaped plate (1). A cutting assembly (9) is provided on the outer side of the fixed plate (7) on the rear side. A packaging material switching assembly (10) is provided on the outer side of the cutting assembly (9). A packing assembly (8) is provided on the fixed plate (7) on the front side. The packing assembly (8) includes a stepper motor (801) fixedly connected to the outer side of the fixed plate (7). An L-shaped rod (802) is fixedly connected to the output end of the stepper motor (801) and rotatably connected to the inner side of the upper part of the fixed plate (7).

2. An automatic packaging machine for sterilization packs of surgical instruments according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stepper motor (803) is fixedly installed on the outside of the L-shaped rod (802), and a clamp (804) is fixedly connected to the output end of the stepper motor (803) and rotatably connected to the inside of the L-shaped rod (802).

3. An automatic packaging machine for sterilization packs of surgical instruments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting assembly (9) includes an L-shaped frame (901) fixedly connected to the outside of the fixed plate (7). A support plate (902) is fixedly connected to the middle of the L-shaped frame (901). A cylinder (903) is fixedly installed on the top of the L-shaped frame (901). A cutting blade (904) is fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder (903). Guide rods (905) that slide through the top of the L-shaped frame (901) are fixedly connected to both ends of the blade holder of the cutting blade (904).

4. An automatic packaging machine for sterilization packs of surgical instruments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The packaging material switching assembly (10) includes a rotating platform (1001) located on the rear side of an L-shaped frame (901). A T-shaped frame (1002) is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotating platform (1001). Stepper motors (1003) are fixedly installed on both sides of the T-shaped frame (1002). A material roller (1004) is rotatably connected to the output end of the stepper motor (1003) and is rotatably connected to the inner side of the T-shaped frame (1002). Two guide shafts (1005) are rotatably connected to both sides of the T-shaped frame (1002).

5. An automatic packaging machine for sterilization packs of surgical instruments according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting platform assembly (12) includes an electric push rod one (1201) disposed on the lower side of the U-shaped plate (1), the output end of the electric push rod one (1201) is fixedly connected to an electric push rod two (1202), and the output end of the electric push rod two (1202) is fixedly connected to a lifting plate (1203) slidably disposed on the inner side of the U-shaped plate (1).

6. An automatic packaging machine for sterilization packs of surgical instruments according to claim 1, characterized in that: A barcode scanner (3) is fixedly installed on the upper left side of the left-side transmission machine (2), a robotic arm (4) is fixedly installed on the right side of the left-side transmission machine (2), and an automatic labeling machine (5) is fixedly installed on the right side of the right-side transmission machine (2).

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