JP2019013905A - Autorotation revolution and swing (oscillation) type kneader - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a kneader capable of kneading a wide-mouth ointment container and a longitudinally tube container storing a high-viscosity kneading object material such as vaseline at the same time or either one in a short time.SOLUTION: An autorotation revolution and swing (oscillation) type kneader 100 comprises: a revolution body 20, which rotates in a horizontal plane on a revolution axis A (reference axis); a longitudinally long tube container autorotation body 30 and a wide-mouth ointment container autorotation body 40, which rotate on autorotation axes B, D provided at radial positions from the revolution axis A; and container holders 36, 45, which have a drive mechanism 50 for rotating the revolution body 20 and the autorotation bodies 30, 40 and a support mechanism 60 for supporting the drive mechanism 50, and which mount the containers 3, 4 storing a kneading object material in the autorotation bodies 30, 40 in a state that the center axes C, D are inclined to the revolution axis A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotation / revolution and swing (swing) type kneading apparatus for kneading a material to be kneaded using a composite centrifugal force by rotating / revolving and swinging (swinging) the material to be kneaded.

  Conventionally, a rotating / revolving kneading apparatus using a composite centrifugal force by rotating / revolving the material to be kneaded is already known. For example, a material to be kneaded that is difficult to knead in a normal kneading operation such as a high-viscosity material. Are kneaded reliably in a short time, and therefore are widely used in various fields including the field of medical preparations. Mainly known are those that use a wide-mouth ointment container as a container for storing the material to be kneaded. ing.

  Such a wide-mouthed ointment container is used, for example, to store an external ointment, and the external ointment completed by kneading is applied to the affected area by a patient scribbling with a finger or the like. Not only does intrusion and contamination of foreign substances such as dust occur, but it is a wide-mouthed container, so it easily oxidizes when exposed to air or light. Attempts have been made to solve the above problems using possible vertical tube containers.

  However, since the conventional kneading apparatus is intended for the material to be kneaded stored in the wide mouth ointment container as described above, the material to be kneaded once kneaded in the wide mouth ointment container is transferred to the vertically long tube container and dispensed. Each time, once kneaded in a wide-mouth ointment container, there is a problem that the work is complicated and also wasteful.

  Therefore, for example, a rotation / revolution and swing (swing) type kneading apparatus using a syringe container that can be easily injected into a vertically long tube container is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-130492. Therefore, there is a problem in the cleaning of the syringe container because the work to be transferred to the vertically long tube container is complicated, and the kind and amount of components of the material to be kneaded are different each time.

  Recently, as shown in Japanese Patent No. 6086596, a rotating / revolving kneading apparatus for kneading a material to be kneaded filled in a vertically long tube container has also been provided. In order to rotate the object at a high speed, the tube container was exclusively used.

  However, in the field there is also an application to be distributed in the wide-mouth ointment container, and different types of kneading devices will be installed together, and there was a problem in installation place and economy,

  Therefore, it is possible to knead aluminum tube containers, and in the case of dispensing pharmacies, etc., where the conventional wide-mouthed ointment containers, which still have a strong demand when large capacity is required, are limited in cost and space. However, there has been a demand for a kneading apparatus that can handle both a vertically long tube container and a wide-mouthed ointment container. However, there is no easy-to-use kneading apparatus that can be used alone because the shape and capacity of the container are different.

JP 2006-130492 A Japanese Patent No. 6086596

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be used to knead a wide-mouth ointment container and a vertically long tube container containing a highly viscous material to be kneaded such as petrolatum simultaneously or in a short time. It is an object to provide a kneading apparatus.

  A rotation / revolution and swing (swing) type kneading apparatus according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, includes a revolution rotating body that rotates in a horizontal plane around a revolution axis (reference axis), and the revolution axis. A plurality of rotation rotators that rotate about a rotation axis provided at a radial position from the center, a rotation mechanism that rotates the revolution rotator and the rotation rotator, and a support mechanism that supports the drive mechanism, A rotating / revolving and swinging (swinging) type kneading apparatus including a container holder for mounting a container containing a material to be kneaded in a rotating body with a central axis inclined to the revolving axis, A rotating body for a vertical tube container having a container holder to which a vertical tube container containing a material to be kneaded can be mounted, and a structure capable of swinging (swinging). And the rotating rotary body at least one of which being a wide-mouthed ointment container rotation rotating body provided with a container holder capable of mounting a wide-mouth ointment container.

  Further, when a plurality of the rotating bodies are provided in a horizontal plane centered on the revolution axis while maintaining a balance of distance and weight around the revolution axis of the revolution rotating body, a plurality of containers are attached. This makes it possible to knead the material to be kneaded at once, which is highly convenient.

  Further, when a pseudo container having a predetermined shape and weight attached to each rotating body when the rotating body for the wide mouth ointment container and the rotating body for the vertical tube container are not used is provided. It is possible to use only this container, which is convenient and highly convenient.

  Furthermore, the support mechanism includes a support plate, a plurality of legs, and a plurality of coil springs, and each coil spring is attached with a base end fixed to the legs and a tip fixed to the support plate. When the tip of the attached coil spring is inclined at 20 to 40 degrees (preferably 25 to 35 degrees) in the direction of the revolving axis, different kinds of containers are simultaneously attached to knead the material to be kneaded in each container. In the kneading apparatus according to the present invention, it is possible to exert a good damping effect against vibrations that are likely to occur due to a difference in weight balance, particularly at the time of starting and stopping.

  In addition, when the vertically long tube container is an aluminum tube container, for example, when used in a dispensing pharmacy, it can be kneaded by attaching an aluminum tube container prepared by mixing and storing a base material and a drug, and is particularly convenient. is there.

  According to the present invention, the rotating body for a vertical tube container rotates, revolves, and swings (swings), so that even if it is a comparatively small-diameter vertical tube container that contains a highly viscous material to be kneaded, it can swing. (Swing) Can knead by movement in the vertical direction by movement, and also has a wide-mouth ointment container, so that the wide-mouth ointment container can be mounted and kneaded the material to be kneaded simultaneously in a short time Can do.

  Furthermore, if it is desired to knead the material to be kneaded using only one of the vertically long tube container and the wide-mouthed ointment container for storing the material to be kneaded, a pseudo container is attached to the rotating rotating body on which the unused container is mounted. Only the desired container can be used.

The perspective view which shows preferable embodiment of this invention. The principal part schematic in the embodiment shown in FIG. Sectional drawing of the principal part in embodiment shown in FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the coil spring in embodiment shown in FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

  1 to 4 show a preferred embodiment of a rotation / revolution and swing (swing) kneading apparatus 100 according to the present invention, and a hollow revolution rotating shaft 2 having a concentric fixed shaft 1 disposed therein. The concentric fixed shaft 1 and the hollow revolution rotating shaft 2 constitute a revolution shaft A, and the flat revolution rotating body 20 is in a horizontal state on the hollow revolution rotating shaft 2. It is fixed so that it can rotate.

  The fixed shaft 1 is fixed in a non-rotatable manner, passes through the revolution rotator 20, and passes through and is fixed to a fixed bevel gear 11 positioned above the revolution rotator 20. A fixed spur gear 12 is fixed to the.

  A container in which the revolving rotating body 20 can be mounted with a vertically long tube container 3 containing a material to be kneaded in a radial position facing each other with a fixed shaft 1 and a hollow revolving rotating shaft 2 (revolving shaft A) arranged in the center. A rotating rotator for a wide mouth ointment container provided with a container holder 45 to which a rotating mouth 30 for a vertical tube container provided with a holder 36 and a wide mouth ointment container 4 containing a material to be kneaded can be mounted. .

  Reference numeral 21 denotes a reinforcing plate attached so as to rotate integrally with the revolution rotator 20 in order to stabilize the rotation of the revolution rotator 20.

  The vertical tube container rotating body 30 includes an outer fixing part 31 fixed to the revolution rotating body 20, an inner rotating part 32 arranged inside the outer fixing part 31, the outer fixing part 31 and the inner rotating part. It comprises hollow bearings 33, 33 interposed between the upper and lower portions 32, and a pressing piece 34 disposed on the inner rotating portion 32 so as to be rotatable and fixed at a predetermined angle. Further, a spur gear 35 is integrally fixed to the outer periphery of the upper part of the inner rotating portion 32.

  The fixed spur gear 12 fixed to the fixed shaft 1 and the spur gear 35 fixed to the inner rotating portion 32 are arranged in mesh with each other. Reference numeral 13 denotes a fixed part used for fixing the fixed spur gear 12.

  The rotating body 30 for the vertically long tube container has a center axis B that is a rotating shaft thereof parallel to the revolving axis A, is rotatably supported by the revolving rotating body 20, and is rotated for the vertically long tube container 30. A container holder 36 for inserting and holding the vertically long tube container 3 in an inclined state is formed by crossing the central axis C of the vertically long tube container 3 with the central axis B at a position deviating from the center of the container.

  In the present embodiment, an adapter 37 is further fixed to the container holder 36, and the vertically long tube container 3 can be inserted into the adapter 37.

  In addition, when a gap is formed between the adapter 37 due to the outer diameter of the vertical tube container 3 to be used, it is desirable to fill the gap with a spacer 38 so as not to cause blurring at the time of rotation, and a detachable lid. The spacer 38 and the vertically long tube container 3 can be fixed together by 39.

  In addition, when the vertically long tube container is an aluminum tube container, the aluminum tube container can be disposed in the adapter 37 by forming a notch in a part of the spacer 38 without interference of the winding portion (not shown). )

  After inserting the vertical tube container 3 into the adapter 37, the upper holding piece 34 of the vertical tube container rotating body 30 is pushed down and fixed, and the vertical tube container 3 is rotated during rotation. It can be held so as not to fall off.

  Thus, the vertical tube container 3 is disposed obliquely with respect to the central axis B in the vertical tube container rotating body 30 provided with the container holder 36, and in the present embodiment, the vertical tube container 3 is The center of gravity of the vertically long tube container 3 that is fitted and held in the container holder 36 and disposed on the rotation body 30 for the vertically long tube container is located in the bearing bearings 33 and 33 that are arranged in two upper and lower stages. The swing (swing) movement at high speed is possible in a stable state.

  The rotation rotating body 40 for a wide mouth ointment container is a container in which the center axis D which is the rotation axis thereof intersects the revolution axis A, and the wide mouth ointment container 4 is inserted and held in an inclined state with respect to the revolution axis A. A holder 45 is formed.

  The rotating rotator 40 for the wide-mouth ointment container has a substantially triangular fixing bracket 41 having a bottom surface 411 fixed to the revolving rotator 20, and a holder insertion portion 421 having a cylindrical convex shape on the surface fixed to the inclined surface 412 of the fixing bracket 41. An inclined plate 42 formed through the inclined plate 42, a relay gear 44 in which a bevel gear 441 and a spur gear 442 mounted on the shaft 43 are integrated, and the holder The container holder 45 has a concave bottom shape to be inserted into the insertion portion 421, and hollow bearings 46 and 46 interposed between the container holder 45 and the holder insertion portion 421. A spur gear 47 is integrally fixed to the outer periphery of the lower portion of the container holder 45.

  The fixed bevel gear 11 fixed to the fixed shaft 1 and the bevel gear 441 of the relay gear 44 attached to the shaft 43 are arranged in mesh with each other, and the spur gear of the relay gear 44 attached to the shaft 43 is engaged. A spur gear 47 fixed to the container holder 45 and 442 is arranged in mesh.

  As described above, the wide-mouth ointment container 4 is arranged on the rotation rotating body 40 for the wide-mouth ointment container provided with the container holder 45 so that the axis line coincides with the central axis D, and the container holder 45 is provided. In the rotating rotator 40 for a wide-mouth ointment container, the kneading effect by revolution and rotation of the material to be kneaded stored in the wide-mouth ointment container 4 is improved, and kneading is possible in a stable state.

  The drive mechanism 50 includes an electric motor 51 and a control unit (not shown) that controls the rotation of the electric motor 51, and is integrated with the revolution rotator 20 below the magnetic sensor 52 and the revolution rotator 20 provided on the support plate 62. The rotation speed of the electric motor 51 can be controlled based on the rotation speed information detected from the disk 53 fixed to rotate.

  The support mechanism 60 includes a support plate 61 that supports the electric motor 51, four leg portions 62, and four coil springs 63, a lower boss portion 64 provided on the top surface of each leg portion 62, and the electric motor 51. Coil springs 63 are respectively disposed between the upper boss portions 65 provided at four positions on the diagonal line of the lower surface of the support plate 61 fixed to the top surface of the upper plate.

  More specifically, a linear coil spring is formed by inclining the upper boss portion 65 of the support plate 61 and the lower boss portion 64 of the leg portion 62 in parallel in the direction of the revolution axis A (inner side). A linear coil spring is attached between 65 and the lower boss 64 (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the coil spring 63 in the present embodiment has a free length of 57 mm, a center diameter of φ29, a linear diameter of 3.2 mm, an effective number of turns of 8 and a tip 632 that is inclined by 30 °. The base end 631 is attached to the lower boss portion 64 of each leg portion 62, and the distal end 632 of the coil spring 63 is attached to the upper boss portion 65 on the lower surface of the support plate 61.

  The support plate 61 is positioned inward from the position where the leg portions 62 are connected in plan view, and the tip 632 of the coil spring 63 is attached to be inclined in the direction of the revolution axis A (inside). In addition, since each upper boss | hub part 65 has an angle according to the inclination of the coil spring 63, the coil spring 63 formed by inclining beforehand can be attached as it is.

  A conventional rotation / revolution kneading apparatus provided with a damping member such as the coil spring 63 is already well known, but the coil spring 63 is inclined in the direction of the revolution axis A (inside) as described above. In a kneading apparatus according to the present invention that simultaneously attaches different types of containers and kneads the materials to be kneaded, exhibits a good damping effect against vibrations that are likely to occur due to a difference in weight balance, particularly at the time of starting and stopping. Can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the upper boss portion 65 and the lower boss portion 64 are formed of a rubber material. Therefore, the upper boss portion 65 and the lower boss portion not only contribute to the vibration damping effect but are also subjected to strong vibration. Even if the part 64 contacts, damage can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, a pair of guide pieces 66, 66 are attached to the support plate 61, and each leg portion 62 is inserted into the guide hole 67 formed at both ends of each guide piece 66, which is stable. In addition, the leg portions 62 and 62 are set at predetermined positions and fixed to the guide pieces 66 by a stop plate 68 fixed to the leg portions with a predetermined gap below the guide pieces 66. The downward movement can be restricted.

  In the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, each of the vertical tube container and the wide-mouthed ointment container that contains a material to be kneaded made of a highly viscous base material such as petrolatum and a drug added thereto is a rotating rotating body for the vertical tube container. And mounted on a rotating rotator for a wide-mouth ointment container, and relayed to a fixed bevel gear by a fixed bevel gear and a fixed spur gear fixed to a fixed shaft when the motor is rotated at a predetermined speed to rotate the rotating rotator. A rotating rotator for a wide mouth ointment container having a container holder with a fixed spur gear meshing with a gear and a rotating rotator for a vertical tube container having a container holder with a fixed spur gear meshing with a fixed spur gear. Let

  At this time, in the present embodiment, the vertical tube container containing the material to be kneaded is in a very stable state because the center of gravity is located in the bearing bearing arranged in two stages above and below, and the revolution speed is 2,000 rpm to 3,000 rpm. In addition, it is possible to rotate at a rotation speed of 100 rpm to 500 rpm.

  A vertically long tube container having a capacity of 3 ml to 20 ml and a wide mouth ointment container having a capacity of 10 ml to 300 ml can be used. Although the outer shape of the container varies depending on the capacity, any capacity container can be accommodated by appropriately attaching a spacer member and a lid member to each rotating body (not shown).

  Next, as an example of the present invention, experimental results of kneading a material to be kneaded using the rotation / revolution and swing (swing) kneading apparatus of the present invention and a small-diameter syringe container are shown. The reason for using the syringe container is that it is translucent so that the state of the contents can be easily visually recognized from the outside, and the same experimental result is obtained even if the aluminum tube container having the same shape is used.

Kneading experiment specification container capacity 5ml inner diameter φ13 × L60
Kneading base White petrolatum and azunoll ointment kneading agent Oil-based paint Red (coloring agent for visual confirmation)
Revolution 1,000rpm
Rotation speed 100rpm
Time 60 seconds Experimental result × Insufficient mixing

Kneading experiment specification container capacity 5ml inner diameter φ13 × L60
Kneading base White petrolatum and azunoll ointment kneading agent Oil-based paint Red (coloring agent for visual confirmation)
Number of revolutions 1,500 rpm
Rotation speed 100rpm
Time 60 seconds Experimental result ○ Completely kneaded

Kneading experiment specification container capacity 10ml inner diameter φ15 × L90
Kneading base White petrolatum and azunoll ointment kneading agent Oil-based paint Red (coloring agent for visual confirmation)
Revolution 1,000rpm
Rotation speed 100rpm
Time 60 seconds Experimental result × Insufficient mixing

Kneading experiment specification container capacity 10ml inner diameter φ15 × L90
Kneading base White petrolatum and azunoll ointment kneading agent Oil-based paint Red (coloring agent for visual confirmation)
Number of revolutions 1,500 rpm
Rotation speed 100rpm
Time 60 seconds Experimental result ○ Completely kneaded

  In addition, although the maximum revolution number of the apparatus used for experiment was 1,500 rpm, if revolution number 2,000 rpm is attained, kneading | mixing time can be shortened to 2/3 rank.

  From the experimental results, it was proved that ointment can be prepared using the aluminum tube container which is the object of the present invention.

  Further, according to the experimental results, when using a 5 ml inner diameter φ13 × L60 vertically long tube container, it is desirable that the number of revolutions is high and low rotation is desirable, and also when using a 10 ml inner diameter φ15 × L90 lengthwise tube container, a high revolution number. It was found that a low rotation number is desirable.

  The ratio of the number of revolutions and the number of rotations in the rotating body for the vertical tube container can be adjusted by changing the ratio of the fixed spur gear to the spur gear, and can be appropriately selected by the manufacturer depending on the purpose of use.

  As described above, according to the present invention, a vertically thin tube container having a relatively small diameter containing a material to be kneaded with high viscosity by rotating and revolving and swinging (swinging) a rotating body for a vertically long tube container. In addition, kneading can be performed by moving in the vertical direction by swinging (swinging) motion, and by having a rotating rotator for a wide-mouthed ointment container, a wide-mouthed ointment container can also be attached and the materials to be kneaded can be simultaneously installed in a short time. Kneading can be performed.

  Aluminum tube containers, syringe containers, and other containers can be used as the vertical tube container. Especially when using an aluminum tube container that can be easily carried and used as the vertical tube container, for example, the base material and the drug are prepared at a dispensing pharmacy. It is particularly convenient because it can be kneaded by mounting an aluminum tube container that is housed and tightened.

  In the present invention, when it is desired to knead the material to be kneaded using only one of the vertically long tube container and the wide-mouthed ointment container, the pseudo container is mounted on the rotating rotating body on which the unused container is mounted. Thus, kneading can be performed while maintaining the weight balance.

  Since the deviation of the weight balance within a certain range is allowable due to the vibration damping effect of the coil spring, one kind of pseudo container may be prepared for at least the vertically long tube container and the wide mouth ointment container.

  The material to be kneaded is not limited to a base material such as petrolatum and a drug added thereto, and can be used widely and suitably for, for example, pastes and other high-viscosity substances.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Fixed shaft, 2 Hollow revolving rotating shaft, 3 Vertical tube container, 4 Wide-mouthed ointment container, 11 Fixed bevel gear, 12 Fixed spur gear, 13 Fixed component, 20 Revolving rotary body, 21 Reinforcement plate, 30 Rotation rotation for vertical tube container Body, 31 Outer fixed part, 32 Inner rotating part, 33 Hollow bearing, 34 Presser piece, 35 Spur gear, 36 Container holder, 37 Adapter, 38 Spacer, 39 Lid, 40 Rotating rotating body for wide mouth ointment container, 41 fixed Metal fitting, 42 Inclined plate, 43 Shaft, 44 Relay gear, 45 Container holder, 46 Hollow bearing bearing, 47 Spur gear, 50 Drive mechanism, 51 Electric motor, 52 Support plate, 53 Control part, 54 Magnetic sensor, 55 Disk, 60 Support Mechanism, 61 support plate, 62 leg, 63 coil spring, 64 lower boss, 65 upper boss, 6 Guide piece, 67 Guide hole, 68 Stop plate, 100 Rotation / revolution and swing (swing) type kneading device, 411 inclined surface, 421 Holder insertion part, 441 Bevel gear, 442 Spur gear, 631 Base end, 632 Tip, A Revolving axis, B Center axis, C Center axis, D Center axis

A rotation / revolution and swing (swing) type kneading apparatus according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, includes a revolution rotating body that rotates in a horizontal plane around a revolution axis (reference axis), and the revolution axis. A plurality of rotation rotators that rotate about a rotation axis provided at a radial position from the center, a rotation mechanism that rotates the revolution rotator and the rotation rotator, and a support mechanism that supports the drive mechanism, container containing a material to be mixed in the rotation rotating body, in a planetary centrifugal and swing (swing) type kneading apparatus equipped with a container holder that will be mounted in a state where the center axis is inclined against the revolution axis In addition, at least one of the rotating rotating bodies is a rotating rotating body for a vertical tube container equipped with a container holder to which a vertical tube container containing a material to be kneaded can be mounted, and can swing (swing). Has the structure, the rotation rotator at least one of which being a wide-mouthed ointment container rotation rotating body provided with a container holder capable of mounting a wide-mouth ointment container.

Claims (5)

A revolution rotator that rotates in a horizontal plane around a revolution axis (reference axis), a plurality of rotation rotators that rotate around a rotation axis provided at a radial position from the revolution axis, the revolution rotator, and the rotation A container having a drive mechanism for rotating a body and a support mechanism for supporting the drive mechanism, and mounting a container in which a material to be kneaded is stored in the autorotation body while the central axis is inclined with respect to the revolution axis. A rotation / revolution and swing (swing) type kneading device with a holder,
At least one of the rotating bodies is a rotating body for a vertically long tube container provided with a container holder to which a vertically long tube container containing a material to be kneaded can be mounted, and has a structure capable of swinging (swinging). A rotation / revolution and swing (swing) type kneading apparatus, wherein at least one of the rotation rotating bodies is a rotation rotating body for a wide mouth ointment container provided with a container holder to which a wide mouth ointment container can be mounted.   2. A plurality of the rotating rotators are provided in a horizontal plane centered on the revolution axis while maintaining a balance of distance and weight around the revolution axis of the revolution rotating body. Rotation / revolution and swing (swing) type kneading equipment.   The rotation container for the wide mouth ointment container and the rotation object for the vertical tube container are provided with a pseudo container having a predetermined shape and weight to be attached to each rotation object when the rotation object is not used. The rotation / revolution and swing (swing) type kneading apparatus according to 1 or 2.   The support mechanism is composed of a support plate, a plurality of legs, and a plurality of coil springs, and each coil spring is attached with a base end fixed to the leg portion and a tip fixed to the support plate. 4. The rotation / revolution and swing according to claim 1, wherein the attached coil spring has a tip inclined at 20 to 40 degrees (preferably 25 to 35 degrees) in the direction of the revolution axis. Swinging type kneading device.   5. A rotating / revolving and swinging (swinging) kneading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the vertically long tube container is an aluminum tube container.