CN209513005U - Capsule detection device - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to a capsule detection device, which includes a capsule separation unit, the capsule separation unit includes a first grasping part and a second grasping part, and the projection of the capsule grasping position of the first grasping part and the second grasping part is in The vertical direction generally overlaps; the powder collection unit, the powder collection unit includes a rotation unit connected to the second grasping part, and the rotation unit rotates the separated capsule shell grasped by the second grasping part, so that the capsule shell The medicine powder is poured downwards, and a collection box is provided under the second grasping part, and the collection box includes a plurality of collection chambers; a housing collection unit. The utility model is easy to manufacture and use. After the capsule is placed in the corresponding position of the capsule separation unit, the capsule cap and the capsule body can be automatically separated through the device, and the medicine powder in the capsule can also be collected separately, and the inside of each capsule can be detected. The quality of the powder is convenient for the operator to record and count, and avoid the leakage of the powder during manual operation.

Description

A capsule detection device

technical field

The utility model relates to a capsule detection device.

Background technique

At present, the capsules produced in the field of pharmaceuticals are generally two types of hard capsules and soft capsules. The hard capsules are composed of a capsule cap and a capsule body. The combination of filling and capsule cap and capsule body. After the drug capsules are produced, it is generally necessary to conduct sampling inspections on batches of capsules to check whether the amount of filled drug powder is qualified. The current capsule sampling work basically adopts the method of manually separating capsules, and operators manually separate them. Capsule cap and capsule body, manual operation is prone to the problem of drug powder leakage, which affects the accuracy of the detection data of the quality of drug powder in the capsule, and manual operation is cumbersome and inefficient.

Utility model content

The utility model provides a capsule detection device, which has a reasonable structural design and is easy to manufacture and use. After the capsule is placed in the corresponding position of the capsule separation unit, the capsule cap and the capsule body can be automatically separated by the device, and the capsule inside can also be separated. The drug powders are collected separately, and the quality of the drug powders in each capsule is detected, which is convenient for the operator to record and count, avoids the leakage of the drug powder during manual operation, ensures the accuracy of the detection of the quality of the drug powder in the capsule, improves the efficiency of capsule detection, and saves labor. , which solves the problems existing in the prior art.

The technical solution adopted by the utility model for solving the above-mentioned technical problems is; a capsule detection device, comprising:

A capsule separation unit, the capsule separation unit includes a first grasping part and a second grasping part, and the projections of the capsule grasping positions of the first grasping part and the second grasping part generally overlap in the vertical direction; The first grabbing part is located above the second grabbing part, the first grabbing part can move linearly in the vertical direction, and the first grabbing part and the second grabbing part can respectively grab multiple two ends of a capsule, and the shell of the capsule is separated by the linear movement of the first grasping part;

A medicine powder collection unit, the medicine powder collection unit includes a rotating unit connected to the second grasping part, and the rotating unit rotates the separated capsule shell grasped by the second grasping part, so that the capsule shell in the capsule shell The powder of the drug is poured downward, and a collection box is provided below the second grasping part. The collection box includes a plurality of collection chambers, and each collection chamber receives the powder poured from the corresponding capsule above, and each collection chamber There is a quality inspection unit at the bottom;

The shell collecting unit, the shell collecting unit includes a recovery cavity arranged under the collection box, when the collection box receives the powder of the upper capsule, the collection box is removed, so that the recovery cavity receives the upper capsule shell , the first grasping part and the second grasping part release the capsule shell, so that the capsule shell enters the recovery chamber.

Further, the first gripping part includes a plurality of first vacuum suction cups, the suction nozzles of the first vacuum suction cups are arranged vertically downward, and the plurality of first vacuum suction cups are connected to the lifting part.

Further, the lifting part is connected to the cylinder, and the expansion and contraction of the cylinder drives the first vacuum chuck at the position of the lifting part to linearly displace in the vertical direction.

Further, the second gripping part includes a plurality of second vacuum suction cups, the suction nozzles of the second vacuum suction cups are arranged vertically upward and correspond to the first vacuum suction cups.

Further, the rotating unit includes a rotating shaft, the second vacuum chuck is connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is connected to the driving part; the first vacuum chuck and the second vacuum chuck are respectively connected to the vacuum pump through connecting pipes.

Further, the rotation range of the second vacuum chuck along the rotating shaft is from 0° to 180°, the second vacuum chuck grabs the capsule at the position of 0°, and pours out the medicine powder in the capsule at the position of 180°.

Further, the driving part includes a motor, and the motor is connected to the rotating shaft through a coupling; the quality detection unit is a micro balance.

Further, the capsule separation unit, powder collection unit and shell collection unit are arranged in the casing, the collection box is connected to the casing by a pull-out structure, and a support for supporting the collection box is provided in the casing plate, a recovery cavity is formed between the support plate and the shell, and the support plate is provided with a plurality of collection ports.

Further, both ends of the rotating shaft are connected to the inner wall of the housing through bearings, the rotating shaft passes through the side wall of the housing and is connected to the motor, and the motor is fixed at a bracket connected to the housing.

Further, the main structures of the first vacuum chuck and the second vacuum chuck are connected to a vibration unit, and the vibration unit includes an electromagnetic chuck and an iron plate, and the iron plate is connected to the first vacuum chuck and the second vacuum chuck. The main structure is connected, and the electromagnetic chuck and the iron plate are connected through a spring.

The beneficial effect of the utility model adopting the above structure is that its structural design is reasonable, and its manufacture and use are simple. After the capsule is placed in the corresponding position of the capsule separation unit, the capsule cap and the capsule body can be automatically separated by this device, and the inside of the capsule can also be separated. The drug powders are collected separately, and the quality of the drug powders in each capsule is detected, which is convenient for the operator to record and count, avoids the leakage of the drug powder during manual operation, ensures the accuracy of the detection of the quality of the drug powder in the capsule, improves the efficiency of capsule detection, and saves labor. .

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is the structural representation of the utility model.

In the figure, 1. the first grasping part; 2. the second grasping part; 3. the capsule; 4. the collection box; 5. the collection chamber; 6. the recovery chamber; 7. the first vacuum sucker; 9. Cylinder; 10. Second vacuum sucker; 11. Rotating shaft; 12. Connecting pipe; 13. Motor; 14. Coupling; 15. Microbalance; 16. Shell; 17. Support plate; 18. Collection port; 19. Bracket; 20. Electromagnetic sucker; 21. Iron plate; 22. Spring; 23. Vacuum pump; 24. Control panel.

Detailed ways

In order to clearly illustrate the technical features of this solution, the utility model will be described in detail below through specific implementation methods and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to fully understand the application, but the application can also be implemented in other ways different from those described here, therefore, the protection scope of the application is not limited by the specific details disclosed below. EXAMPLE LIMITATIONS.

In addition, in the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal" ", "Top", "Bottom", "Inner", "Outer", "Axial", "Radial", "Circumferential" and other indicated orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings , is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, but does not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present application.

In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features. In the description of the present application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

In this application, terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection" and "fixation" should be interpreted in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited. , or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary, it can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components . Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application according to specific situations.

In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "on" or "under" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are indirect through an intermediary. touch. In the description of this specification, descriptions referring to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific examples", or "some examples" mean that specific features described in connection with the embodiment or example , structure, material or characteristic is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms are not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

As shown in Figure 1, a capsule detection device includes a capsule separation unit, a powder collection unit and a shell collection unit, the capsule separation unit includes a first grasping part 1 and a second grasping part 2, the first grasping part 1 and the second grasping part The projection of the capsule grasping position of the second grasping part 2 is roughly coincident in the vertical direction; the first grasping part 1 is located above the second grasping part 2, and the first grasping part 1 can move linearly in the vertical direction, The first grasping part 1 and the second grasping part 2 can respectively grasp the two ends of a plurality of capsules 3, and separate the shells of the capsules 3 through the linear movement of the first grasping part 1; the medicine powder collecting unit includes and the second The rotating unit connected to the grasping part 2, the rotating unit rotates the separated capsule shell grasped by the second grasping part 2, and makes the medicine powder in the capsule shell pour down, and under the second grasping part 2 A collection box 4 is provided, and the collection box 4 includes a plurality of collection chambers 5, each collection chamber 5 respectively receives the medicine powder poured out from the corresponding capsule 3 above, and a quality detection unit is provided at the bottom of each collection chamber 5; the shell collection unit includes a set In the recovery cavity 6 below the collection box 4, when the collection box 4 receives the powder of the upper capsule 3, the collection box 4 is moved away so that the recovery cavity 6 receives the upper capsule shell, the first grasping part 1 and the second grasping part 2. Release the capsule casing so that the capsule casing enters the recovery chamber 6. When in use, the capsule 3 is placed in the grasping position of the second grasping part 2 in turn, the first grasping part 1 of the capsule separation unit can move to the end of the capsule 3, the first grasping part 1 and the second grasping part 2 Cooperate with each other to grab the capsule cap and/or capsule body of the capsule 3, then the first grabbing part moves upwards to separate the capsule 3, and the second grabbing part 2 holds the powder in the capsule shell, and drives the second grabbing part through the rotating unit The second grasping part 2 rotates to pour out the medicinal powder, and the medicinal powder falls into the corresponding collection chamber 5 downwards. The quality detection unit in each collection chamber 5 can detect the quality of the medicinal powder, which is convenient for the operator to record statistics and avoid manual operation. In the case of leaking medicine powder, the detection accuracy of the medicine powder quality in the capsule is guaranteed, the capsule detection efficiency is improved, and labor is saved. Moreover, after the medicine powder is collected, the shell of the capsule 3 can be quickly recovered through the shell collection unit, which is convenient for use.

Because the shape of the capsule 3 is small, the use of a mechanical structure to grab the structure requires high precision, which will increase the cost of equipment manufacturing and increase the difficulty of maintenance. Therefore, the first grabbing part 1 uses a plurality of first vacuum chucks 7, the first The suction nozzles of the vacuum chucks 7 are generally arranged vertically downwards, and the plurality of first vacuum chucks 7 are connected to the lifting part 8 , and the design of the lifting part 8 enables the synchronous displacement of the plurality of first vacuum chucks 7 .

The lifting action of the first vacuum chuck 7 is specifically driven by the cylinder 9. The lifting part 8 is connected to the cylinder 9. The expansion and contraction of the cylinder 9 drives the first vacuum chuck 7 at the position of the lifting part 8 to linearly displace in the vertical direction.

In order to cooperate well with the first grasping part 1, and also considering the difficulty of grasping the capsule 3, the second grasping part 2 includes a plurality of second vacuum suction cups 10, and the suction nozzles of the second vacuum suction cups 10 are generally vertically upward. Set, and correspond to the first vacuum chuck 7.

It is worth mentioning that the application of the first vacuum chuck 7 and the second vacuum chuck 10 is very mature, and the first vacuum chuck 7 and the second vacuum chuck 10 are respectively connected with the external vacuum pump 23 equipment through a connecting pipe, and the vacuum pump 23 can make The positions of the suction nozzles of the first vacuum chuck 7 and the second vacuum chuck 10 continue to maintain the suction state. When the suction nozzles of the first vacuum chuck 7 and the second vacuum chuck 10 touch the capsule 3, the capsule 3 will be compressed by the first vacuum chuck. 7 and the negative pressure state of the second vacuum chuck 10 are tightly adsorbed at the suction nozzle position.

In order to control the rotating shaft 11 to rotate conveniently, the rotating unit includes a rotating shaft 11, the second vacuum chuck 10 is connected to the rotating shaft 11, and the rotating shaft 11 is connected to the driving part; the first vacuum chuck 7 and the second vacuum chuck 10 are respectively connected to the vacuum pump through the connecting pipe 12 .

In order to ensure that the medicine powder in the capsule 3 is poured completely, the rotation range of the second vacuum suction cup 10 along the rotating shaft 11 is from 0 to 180 degrees. The powder is poured out.

Specifically, the driving part includes a motor 13, which is connected to the rotating shaft 11 via a coupling 14; a microbalance 15 is selected as the quality detection unit. The microbalance 15 has a small volume and is suitable for being installed in the collecting chamber 5 .

Considering the ease of use of the whole device, the capsule separation unit, powder collection unit and shell collection unit are arranged in the casing 16, the collection box 4 and the casing 16 are connected by a pull-out structure, and the casing 16 is provided with a support collection box 4, the recovery chamber 6 is formed between the bottom of the support plate 17 and the housing 16, and the support plate 17 is provided with a plurality of collection ports 18. After the medicated powder is dumped, the collection box 4 is extracted from the housing 16. Now, the vacuum pump 23 contacts the vacuum state of the first vacuum chuck 7 and the second vacuum chuck 10, so that the shell of the capsule 3 is separated from the first vacuum chuck 7 and the second vacuum chuck 10. The suction nozzle of the second vacuum chuck 10 automatically falls downwards and enters the recovery chamber 6 through the collection port 18 to complete a capsule separation detection action. After the shell of the capsule 3 enters the collection chamber 5, the motor 13 can be used to control the rotating shaft 11 to reset. The second vacuum chuck 10 is rotated to the 0 degree position again, and the suction nozzle faces up to wait for the next batch of capsules 3 .

Considering the installation method of the rotating shaft 11 and the motor 13, the two ends of the rotating shaft 11 are connected to the inner wall of the housing 16 via bearings, the rotating shaft 11 passes through the side wall of the housing 16 and is connected to the motor 13, and the motor 13 is fixed on the bracket 19 connected to the housing 16 Location.

In order to prevent the drug powder in the capsule 3 from adhering to the inner wall of the capsule 3, this solution uses a vibration unit to vibrate the capsule 3 in the step of dumping the drug powder to ensure that the drug powder falls completely to the collection chamber 5 to ensure the accuracy of the detection. The first vacuum suction cup 7 It is connected with the main structure of the second vacuum chuck 10 and the vibration unit. The vibration unit includes an electromagnetic chuck 20 and an iron plate 21. The iron plate 21 is connected with the main structure of the first vacuum chuck 7 and the second vacuum chuck 10. The electromagnetic chuck 20 and the iron plate The plates 21 are connected via springs 22 . When in use, when the medicine powder is dumped, the electromagnetic chuck 20 is energized first, which will generate suction to the iron plate 21, and the suction between the two will squeeze the spring 22, and then the electromagnetic chuck 20 is powered off, and the spring 22 acts on its own elastic force. The electromagnetic chuck 20 and the iron plate 21 will be bounced off, so that the position of the first vacuum chuck 7 and the second vacuum chuck 10 will produce a vibration effect, and the powder adhered in the capsule 3 will be shaken off.

In addition, a control board 24 can be installed on the surface of the housing 16, and the control board 24 is respectively connected to the electromagnetic chuck, the motor, and the cylinder through wires, and a corresponding control switch is set on the control board 24, which is convenient for the operator to control.

The above-mentioned specific implementation manners cannot be regarded as limitations on the protection scope of the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, any alternative improvements or transformations made to the embodiments of the present utility model fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

The parts of the utility model that are not described in detail are the known techniques of those skilled in the art.

Claims (10)

1. A capsule detection device, characterized in that, comprising: A capsule separation unit, the capsule separation unit includes a first grasping part and a second grasping part, and the projections of the capsule grasping positions of the first grasping part and the second grasping part generally overlap in the vertical direction; The first grabbing part is located above the second grabbing part, the first grabbing part can move linearly in the vertical direction, and the first grabbing part and the second grabbing part can respectively grab multiple two ends of a capsule, and the shell of the capsule is separated by the linear movement of the first grasping part; A medicine powder collection unit, the medicine powder collection unit includes a rotating unit connected to the second grasping part, and the rotating unit rotates the separated capsule shell grasped by the second grasping part, so that the capsule shell in the capsule shell The powder of the drug is poured downward, and a collection box is provided below the second grasping part. The collection box includes a plurality of collection chambers, and each collection chamber receives the powder poured from the corresponding capsule above, and each collection chamber There is a quality inspection unit at the bottom; The shell collecting unit, the shell collecting unit includes a recovery cavity arranged under the collection box, when the collection box receives the powder of the upper capsule, the collection box is removed, so that the recovery cavity receives the upper capsule shell , the first grasping part and the second grasping part release the capsule shell, so that the capsule shell enters the recovery chamber. 2. A capsule detection device according to claim 1, wherein the first grasping part comprises a plurality of first vacuum suction cups, the suction nozzles of the first vacuum suction cups are arranged vertically downward, The plurality of first vacuum chucks are connected to the lifting part. 3 . The capsule detection device according to claim 2 , wherein the lifting part is connected to a cylinder, and the expansion and contraction of the cylinder drives the first vacuum chuck at the lifting part to linearly displace in the vertical direction. 4 . 4. The capsule detection device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second grasping part comprises a plurality of second vacuum suction cups, and the suction nozzles of the second vacuum suction cups are generally vertically upward Set, and correspond to the first vacuum chuck. 5. A capsule detection device according to claim 4, wherein the rotating unit includes a rotating shaft, the second vacuum chuck is connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is connected to the driving part; the first vacuum chuck It is connected with the second vacuum sucker through connecting pipes and vacuum pump respectively. 6. A capsule detection device according to claim 5, characterized in that the rotation range of the second vacuum chuck along the rotating shaft is from 0° to 180°, and the second vacuum chuck grabs the capsule at the position of 0° , pour out the powder in the capsule at the position of 180 degrees. 7. A capsule detection device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, the driving part includes a motor, and the motor is connected to a rotating shaft through a coupling; the quality detection unit is a micro balance. 8. A capsule detection device according to claim 7, characterized in that, the capsule separation unit, powder collection unit and shell collection unit are arranged in the housing, and the collection box and the housing adopt a pull-out type The structure is connected, the housing is provided with a support plate to support the collection box, a recovery cavity is formed between the support plate and the housing, and the support plate is provided with a plurality of collection ports. 9. A capsule detection device according to claim 8, characterized in that, the two ends of the rotating shaft are connected to the inner wall of the housing through bearings, the rotating shaft passes through the side wall of the housing and is connected to the motor, and the motor is fixed on The position of the bracket attached to the case. 10. A capsule testing device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the main structures of the first vacuum chuck and the second vacuum chuck are connected to a vibration unit, and the vibration unit includes an electromagnetic chuck and an iron plate , the iron plate is connected with the main structure of the first vacuum chuck and the second vacuum chuck, and the electromagnetic chuck and the iron plate are connected by a spring.