Automated nasal spray pump testing
First Claim
1. A system for testing spray pump assemblies, the system comprising:
- a spray pump assembly actuator for actuating individual spray pump assemblies under test;
one or more trays configured to hold multiple spray pump assemblies or collectors or both;
a weighing device configured to weigh spray pump assemblies or collectors or both;
a robotic handler configured to transport the spray pump assemblies or collectors or both between the actuator, weighing device and tray; and
a system computer configured to communicate control and sensing signals between the spray pump actuator, weighing device, tray and robotic handler for testing the spray pump assemblies.
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Abstract
An automated system for testing a spray pump assembly includes a system computer, a robotic handler, holder tray, actuator, and analytical balance. The system computer issues commands to the robotic handler to handle and to transport spray pump assemblies, collection vessels, waste collectors, and nozzle tip dabbers. The robotic handler includes an electromechanical gripper capable of handling objects of varying sizes and sensing contact between gripped objects and another object. The robotic handler may also perform shaking functions. The holder tray, actuator, and other system elements may include sensors for detecting the presence of testing objects. The spray pump assembly may include a collet with a tapered and threaded aperture for securing the collet to a spray pump. The system may further include an elevator assembly for positioning and transporting the actuator (while holding a spray pump assembly) between a first testing area and a second testing area.
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15 Claims
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1. A system for testing spray pump assemblies, the system comprising:
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a spray pump assembly actuator for actuating individual spray pump assemblies under test; one or more trays configured to hold multiple spray pump assemblies or collectors or both; a weighing device configured to weigh spray pump assemblies or collectors or both; a robotic handler configured to transport the spray pump assemblies or collectors or both between the actuator, weighing device and tray; and a system computer configured to communicate control and sensing signals between the spray pump actuator, weighing device, tray and robotic handler for testing the spray pump assemblies. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for testing a spray pump assembly, the system comprising:
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a first testing region including a first testing device configured to perform a first test on a spray pump assembly; a second testing region coupled to the first testing region, the second testing region including a second testing device configured to perform a second test on the spray pump assembly; and a spray pump assembly actuator coupled to an elevator assembly, the elevator assembly configured to move the actuator between the first and second measurement regions. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. A method of testing a spray pump assembly, the method comprising:
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performing a first test on a spray pump assembly at a first test region with a first testing device; and performing a second test on the spray pump assembly at a second test region with a second testing device. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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