EP2199209B1 - Device for filling pharmaceutical products into packaging containers - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a device for filling pharmaceutical products into packaging containers.
- Such a device is for example off US 5,737,902 known.
- the device described therein comprises a reservoir for pharmaceutical products and a supply device with at least one guide channel for conducting the pharmaceutical products by means of their gravity from the reservoir into the packaging container.
- the reservoir is usually moved up and down to dispense the pharmaceutical products individually in the guide channel, in which the pharmaceutical products are stacked on each other and gradually discharged down into a filling trough.
- the filling trough in turn rotates the initially vertically oriented tablets in the direction of a horizontal position and passes the tablets into the packaging containers, for example wells of a blister pack.
- the guide channel can in the upper area instead of the gradual lowering of the tablets by means of laterally movable stacking floors, as in US 5,737,902 also have elaborate designs for separating and conveying the tablets.
- certain geometries of the guide channel have been proposed, for example a spiral shape, see EP 1 391 386 A2 , as well as a zigzag shape with three-dimensional component, see EP 1 698 554 A1 ,
- plastic parts are preferably used to make the device inexpensive and lightweight. This can lead to the generation of unwanted electrostatic charge in some areas, which hinders the function of the filling device.
- electrostatic charge is generated, whereby an electrostatic field of significant strength can arise, which blocks the pharmaceutical products in the delivery tube.
- US Pat. No. 2,595,226 discloses a conveyor with means for separating and removing dust particles from tablets. For this purpose, a gas is passed into the conveyor troughs, which was previously ionized by a radioactive substance. This ionized gas neutralizes the static charge of the tablets, which causes the dust particles to adhere to the tablets.
- the device for filling pharmaceutical products into packaging containers has a storage container for the pharmaceutical products and a supply device with at least one guide channel for conducting the pharmaceutical products by means of their gravity from the storage container into the packaging containers.
- at least one high-voltage ionizer element supplied with alternating voltage is arranged in the region of the at least one guide channel.
- the degradation of the electrostatic charge is additionally reinforced by the fact that at least one grounding element is arranged in the region of the at least one guide channel.
- the degradation of the electrostatic charge is particularly high when the at least one high-voltage ionizer element at least partially surrounds the at least one guide channel.
- a particularly simple construction which is also applicable to a plurality of guide channels, is present when the at least one high-voltage ionizer element is designed as a plate or strip.
- the plate or strip extends horizontally so that it can be easily integrated into the device.
- the grounding element is preferably also designed as a horizontally oriented plate or bar.
- each guide channel has an upper segment, which is formed by a delivery tube.
- a high-voltage ionizer element may already be arranged in the region of the at least one delivery tube to provide for the removal of electrostatic charges generated by the up and down movement of the reservoir during insertion of the tablets into the guide channel.
- the high-voltage ionizer element is arranged in an upper region of the delivery tube and the grounding element is arranged below the high-voltage ionizer element.
- each guide channel has a lower segment, which is formed by a filling channel.
- a high-voltage ionizer element in the region of the filling channel, in particular in a lower section of the filling channel with a horizontal component. This ensures that the electrostatic charges generated during the deflection of the tablets within the filling channel are eliminated before the final delivery of the tablets into the packaging containers and thus the filling can take place unhindered.
- the grounding element is arranged above the high-voltage ionizer element, because this results in a two-sided electric charge destruction, because even the table top over which the packaging container are pulled, acts as a grounded element.
- Fig. 1 shows a first embodiment of the device according to the invention for filling pharmaceutical products, such as tablets, dragees, capsules, etc. in packaging containers.
- the device comprises a reservoir 2, in which the pharmaceutical products are stored before filling.
- the reservoir 2 has one or more trough-shaped recesses which are filled with the pharmaceutical products 4.
- an opening 6 is arranged, which leads to a feed device with a guide channel 8, which is intended to guide the pharmaceutical products 4 into the packaging containers 10.
- the packaging containers 10 are usually clocked by means of a transport device (not shown) passed over a table top 12 at the filling station in the direction of arrow A. Likewise, a movement of the packaging container 10 from the drawing level is possible.
- the packaging container 10 as wells of a Formed blister, which is sealed after filling with the pharmaceutical products 4 with a cover sheet and then punched out of the individual blister packs. But there are also many other applications conceivable that lie outside the pharmaceutical sector.
- Each guide channel 8 has an upper segment 14 and a lower segment 16 in the illustrated example case.
- the guide channel 8 may also be designed in one piece in specific embodiments and comprise only one segment.
- the upper segment 14 is formed in this example as a delivery tube, which projects with its upper portion in an opening 6 of the reservoir 2.
- the reservoir 2 is in accordance with arrow B in Fig. 2 movable up and down.
- the left part of the reservoir 2 is in Fig. 2 shown in the raised position, while the right adjoining part of the reservoir 2 is shown in the lowered position.
- the delivery tubes 14 protrude to different extents into the storage container 2 and thus a supply of individual pharmaceutical products 4 into the delivery tubes 14 is made possible.
- a multiplicity of delivery tubes 14 are present in a type of matrix arrangement and are connected to the storage container 2 in order to simultaneously transport a plurality of pharmaceutical products 4 to the packaging containers 10 and to be able to fill them with them.
- both the reservoir 2 and the delivery tube 14 are formed from plastic.
- electrostatic charges 18 can be generated in the region of the opening 6, which can hinder the introduction of the pharmaceutical products 4 in the delivery tube 14.
- the device according to the invention has a high-voltage ionizer element 20 in the region of the delivery tube 14, preferably in its upper region. This preferably extends directly below the storage container 2 over its entire width and may preferably be formed as an electrically conductive plate, for example made of metal or metallized plastic, preferably made of stainless steel, which has corresponding openings for the delivery tube 14. Particularly preferred is a direct attachment of the plate at the bottom of the reservoir 2.
- the high-voltage ionizer 20 is preferably connected to an AC voltage source 22, by means of a flexible conduit which does not hinder the movement of the reservoir 2.
- the AC voltage source 22 preferably supplies the high-voltage ionizer element 20 with alternating voltage of a frequency of 50 Hz to 60 Hz and a height of 4 kV to 8 kV.
- the high voltage terminal also includes corresponding high voltage resistors for current limiting and safety warranty.
- each individual delivery tube 14 with a localized high voltage ionizer element 20 or to provide a different geometric arrangement of the high voltage ionizer elements 20. There are various geometric shapes conceivable here.
- a grounding element 24 is arranged below the high-voltage ionizer element 20, which is connected to earth 26 via a flexible line and is preferably also formed as a metallically conductive plate with openings for the delivery tube 14. Also, the grounding element can be present in a variety of geometric configurations.
- the delivery tube 14 may also define a helical guide channel or a zigzag conveying channel with three-dimensional component in addition to the illustrated straight configuration.
- FIG. 3 and 4 A second alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown.
- a Hochwoodslonisatorelement 20 and a grounding element 24 are arranged in the lower segment 16 of each filling channel 8.
- This application is particularly advantageous when the lower segment 16 is designed as a filling channel which has a curvature in its lower region for effecting a rotation of the pharmaceutical products 4.
- the Gresen 16 which are preferably all integrated into a filling shoe made of plastic, occurs here due to the sliding friction of the pharmaceutical products 4 on the inside of the filling grooves 16 in the curvature region an electrostatic charge, which in turn can hinder the filling of the packaging container 10 with the pharmaceutical products 4.
- an embodiment of the high-voltage ionizer 20 and the grounding element 24 is preferred as a bar, which may be provided for the Grerinnen 16 recesses in the bar. It can also be provided several strips. There are many possibilities with regard to the geometry of the arrangement. In this embodiment, however, it is advantageous if the high-voltage ionizer element 20 is arranged in a lower region of the filling channels 16 and the grounding element 24 is arranged above the high-voltage ionizer element 20. In this way, a two-sided charge removal is ensured starting from the high-voltage ionizer element up and down.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Abfüllen pharmazeutischer Produkte in Verpackungsbehälter.The present invention relates to a device for filling pharmaceutical products into packaging containers.
Eine derartige Vorrichtung ist beispielsweise aus
Der Führungskanal kann im oberen Bereich anstelle der stufenweisen Absenkung der Tabletten mittels seitlich verschiebbaren Stapelböden, wie sie in
Bei all diesen Vorrichtungen werden bevorzugt Kunststoffteile verwendet, um die Vorrichtung kostengünstig und leichtgewichtig zu gestalten. Dabei kann es in einigen Bereichen zur Erzeugung von ungewünschter elektrostatischer Aufladung kommen, welche die Funktion der Füllvorrichtung behindert.In all of these devices, plastic parts are preferably used to make the device inexpensive and lightweight. This can lead to the generation of unwanted electrostatic charge in some areas, which hinders the function of the filling device.
Beispielsweise wird durch die Auf- und Ab-Bewegung des Vorratsbehälters an den sich reibenden Flächen des Vorratsbehälters und des Förderröhrchens elektrostatische Ladung erzeugt, wodurch ein elektrostatisches Feld bedeutender Stärke entstehen kann, welches die pharmazeutischen Produkte im Förderröhrchen blockiert.For example, by the up and down movement of the reservoir at the rubbing surfaces of the reservoir and the delivery tube electrostatic charge is generated, whereby an electrostatic field of significant strength can arise, which blocks the pharmaceutical products in the delivery tube.
Ebenso ist im unteren Bereich jeder Füllrinne bei der Umlenkung der Tabletten im Innenbereich der Gleitbahnen die Erzeugung einer elektrostatischen Aufladung durch Gleitreibung möglich. Diese aufgestauten elektrischen Ladungen können zur Folge haben, dass die Produkte nicht in die Höfe abgelegt werden können.Likewise, in the lower region of each filling channel during the deflection of the tablets in the inner region of the slideways, the generation of an electrostatic charge by sliding friction is possible. These accumulated electrical charges can result in products that can not be stored in the yards.
Es ist daher die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Vorrichtung zum Abfüllen pharmazeutischer Produkte in Verpackungsbehälter zu schaffen, bei der durch eine integrale Konstruktion auf einfache Weise Funktionsstörungen aufgrund der Erzeugung elektrostatischer Felder verhindert werden.It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a device for filling pharmaceutical products in packaging containers, in which malfunctioning due to the generation of electrostatic fields is prevented by an integral construction in a simple way.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is solved by the features of claim 1.
Erfindungsgemäß weist die Vorrichtung zum Abfüllen pharmazeutischer Produkte in Verpackungsbehälter einen Vorratsbehälter für die pharmazeutischen Produkte und eine Zuführvorrichtung mit mindestens einem Führungskanal zum Leiten der pharmazeutischen Produkte mit Hilfe ihrer Schwerkraft vom Vorratsbehälter in die Verpackungsbehälter auf. Dabei ist im Bereich des mindestens einen Führungskanals mindestens ein mit Wechselspannung versorgtes Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelement angeordnet.According to the invention, the device for filling pharmaceutical products into packaging containers has a storage container for the pharmaceutical products and a supply device with at least one guide channel for conducting the pharmaceutical products by means of their gravity from the storage container into the packaging containers. In this case, at least one high-voltage ionizer element supplied with alternating voltage is arranged in the region of the at least one guide channel.
Der Abbau der elektrostatischen Aufladung wird zusätzlich dadurch verstärkt, dass im Bereich des mindestens einen Führungskanals mindestens ein Erdungselement angeordnet ist.The degradation of the electrostatic charge is additionally reinforced by the fact that at least one grounding element is arranged in the region of the at least one guide channel.
Mit dieser Konstruktion gelingt es auf einfache Weise, elektrostatische Aufladungen bereits unmittelbar nach ihrer Entstehung zu beseitigen und somit den zuverlässigen Betrieb der Anlage zu gewährleisten, ohne auf zusätzliche externe Hilfsmittel angewiesen zu sein.With this construction, it is possible in a simple manner to eliminate electrostatic charges already immediately after their formation and thus to ensure the reliable operation of the system, without having to rely on additional external aids.
Der Abbau der elektrostatischen Aufladung ist besonders hoch, wenn das mindestens eine Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelement den mindestens einen Führungskanal zumindest teilweise umgibt.The degradation of the electrostatic charge is particularly high when the at least one high-voltage ionizer element at least partially surrounds the at least one guide channel.
Eine besonders einfache Konstruktion, welche auch für eine Mehrzahl von Führungskanälen anwendbar ist, liegt vor, wenn das mindestens eine Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelement als Platte oder Leiste ausgebildet ist.A particularly simple construction, which is also applicable to a plurality of guide channels, is present when the at least one high-voltage ionizer element is designed as a plate or strip.
In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform erstreckt sich die Platte oder Leiste horizontal, so dass sie auf einfache Weise in die Vorrichtung integriert werden kann.In a preferred embodiment, the plate or strip extends horizontally so that it can be easily integrated into the device.
Eine kostengünstige und leichte Bauweise erhält man, wenn die Zuführvorrichtung zumindest teilweise aus Kunststoff gebildet ist.An inexpensive and lightweight construction is obtained when the feeder is at least partially made of plastic.
Zur Vereinfachung der Konstruktion ist vorzugsweise auch das Erdungselement als horizontal ausgerichtete Platte oder Leiste ausgebildet.To simplify the construction, the grounding element is preferably also designed as a horizontally oriented plate or bar.
Vorzugsweise weist jeder Führungskanal ein oberes Segment auf, welches durch ein Förderröhrchen gebildet ist. In diesem Fall kann ein Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelement bereits im Bereich des mindestens einen Förderröhrchens angeordnet sein, um für die Beseitigung von elektrostatischen Ladungen zu sorgen, welche durch die Auf- und Ab-Bewegung des Vorratsbehälters beim Einführen der Tabletten in den Führungskanal erzeugt werden.Preferably, each guide channel has an upper segment, which is formed by a delivery tube. In this case, a high-voltage ionizer element may already be arranged in the region of the at least one delivery tube to provide for the removal of electrostatic charges generated by the up and down movement of the reservoir during insertion of the tablets into the guide channel.
In einem solchen Fall ist es vorteilhaft, wenn das Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelements in einem oberen Bereich des Förderröhrchens angeordnet ist und das Erdungselement unterhalb des Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelements angeordnet ist.In such a case, it is advantageous if the high-voltage ionizer element is arranged in an upper region of the delivery tube and the grounding element is arranged below the high-voltage ionizer element.
In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung weist jeder Führungskanal ein unteres Segment auf, welches durch eine Füllrinne gebildet ist.In a further advantageous embodiment, each guide channel has a lower segment, which is formed by a filling channel.
Es ist in diesem Fall vorteilhaft, ein Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelement im Bereich der Füllrinne anzuordnen, insbesondere in einem unteren Abschnitt der Füllrinne mit horizontaler Komponente. Dadurch wird gewährleistet, dass die beim Umlenken der Tabletten innerhalb der Füllrinne erzeugten elektrostatischen Ladungen vor der endgültigen Abgabe der Tabletten in die Verpackungsbehälter beseitigt werden und somit die Abfüllung ungehindert stattfinden kann.It is advantageous in this case to arrange a high-voltage ionizer element in the region of the filling channel, in particular in a lower section of the filling channel with a horizontal component. This ensures that the electrostatic charges generated during the deflection of the tablets within the filling channel are eliminated before the final delivery of the tablets into the packaging containers and thus the filling can take place unhindered.
In einem solchen Fall ist es vorteilhaft, dass das Erdungselement oberhalb des Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelements angeordnet ist, weil sich damit eine beidseitige elektrische Ladungsvernichtung ergibt, denn auch die Tischplatte, über welche die Verpackungsbehälter gezogen werden, wirkt als geerdetes Element.In such a case, it is advantageous that the grounding element is arranged above the high-voltage ionizer element, because this results in a two-sided electric charge destruction, because even the table top over which the packaging container are pulled, acts as a grounded element.
Besonders bevorzugt ist eine Anordnung mindestens eines Hochspannungslonisatorelements sowohl im oberen Segment als auch im unteren Segment des Führungskanals.Particularly preferred is an arrangement of at least one Hochspannungslonisatorelements both in the upper segment and in the lower segment of the guide channel.
Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der vorliegenden Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen.
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- is a schematic cross-sectional view of a first embodiment of the inventive device for filling pharmaceutical products in packaging containers;
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- is a schematic cross-sectional view of the lower portion of a second embodiment of the inventive device for filling pharmaceutical products in packaging containers; and
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Die Vorrichtung umfasst einen Vorratsbehälter 2, in dem die pharmazeutischen Produkte vor der Abfüllung zwischengelagert werden. In der dargestellten Ausführungsform weist der Vorratsbehälter 2 eine oder mehrere wannenförmige Vertiefungen auf, welche mit den pharmazeutischen Produkten 4 gefüllt sind. Im Bodenbereich der Vertiefungen ist jeweils eine Öffnung 6 angeordnet, welche zu einer Zuführvorrichtung mit einem Führungskanal 8 führt, der die pharmazeutischen Produkte 4 in die Verpackungsbehälter 10 leiten soll. Die Verpackungsbehälter 10 werden dabei üblicherweise mittels einer Transportvorrichtung (nicht dargestellt) getaktet über eine Tischplatte 12 an der Füllstation in Richtung des Pfeils A vorbeigeführt. Ebenso ist eine Bewegung der Verpackungsbehälter 10 aus der Zeichenebene heraus möglich. Üblicherweise sind die Verpackungsbehälter 10 als Näpfe einer Blisterbahn ausgebildet, welche nach der Befüllung mit den pharmazeutischen Produkten 4 mit einer Deckfolie versiegelt wird und aus der anschließend einzelne Blisterverpackungen ausgestanzt werden. Es sind aber auch viele andere Anwendungen denkbar, die außerhalb des Pharmaziebereichs liegen.The device comprises a
Jeder Führungskanal 8 weist im dargestellten Beispielsfall ein oberes Segment 14 und ein unteres Segment 16 auf. Der Führungskanal 8 kann in speziellen Ausführungsformen auch einstückig ausgestaltet sein und lediglich ein Segment umfassen.Each guide channel 8 has an
Das obere Segment 14 ist in diesem Beispiel als Förderröhrchen ausgebildet, welches mit seinem oberen Bereich in eine Öffnung 6 des Vorratsbehälters 2 hineinragt. Der Vorratsbehälter 2 ist gemäß Pfeil B in
Weil die pharmazeutischen Produkte 4 im Förderröhrchen zwischengestapelt werden sollen, sind Schieber 17 vorgesehen, welche in den Förderkanal hineingeschoben und wieder herausgezogen werden können. Dadurch wird eine Zwischenpufferung auf verschiedenen Höhenniveaus sichergestellt und somit gewährleistet, dass von jedem Förderröhrchen 14 zu vorgegebenen Zeitpunkten immer ein einziges Produkt 4 nach unten abgegeben wird.Because the
Zur Gewichtsreduktion und zur kostengünstigen Herstellung sind sowohl der Vorratsbehälter 2 als auch die Förderröhrchen 14 aus Kunststoff gebildet. Bei der Auf- und Ab-Bewegung des Vorratsbehälters 2 können somit im Bereich der Öffnung 6 elektrostatische Ladungen 18 erzeugt werden, welche das Einführen der pharmazeutischen Produkte 4 in die Förderröhrchen 14 behindem können. Um dies auszuschließen, weist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung im Bereich des Förderröhrchens 14, vorzugsweise in dessen oberem Bereich, ein Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelement 20 auf. Dieses erstreckt sich vorzugsweise unmittelbar unterhalb des Vorratsbehälters 2 über dessen gesamte Breite und kann vorzugsweise als elektrisch leitende Platte, beispielsweise aus Metall oder metallisiertem Kunststoff, vorzugsweise aus Edelstahl, ausgebildet sein, die entsprechende Öffnungen für die Förderröhrchen 14 aufweist. Besonders bevorzugt ist eine direkte Anbringung der Platte am Boden des Vorratsbehälters 2. Das Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelement 20 ist vorzugsweise mit einer Wechselspannungsquelle 22 verbunden, und zwar mittels einer flexiblen Leitung, welche die Bewegung des Vorratsbehälters 2 nicht behindert. Die Wechselspannungsquelle 22 versorgt das Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelement 20 vorzugsweise mit Wechselspannung einer Frequenz von 50 Hz bis 60 Hz und einer Höhe von 4 kV bis 8 kV. Der Hochspannungsanschluss beinhaltet auch entsprechende Hochspannungswiderstände zur Strombegrenzung und Sicherheitsgewährleistung.For weight reduction and cost-effective production, both the
Es ist ebenso möglich, jedes einzelne Förderröhrchen 14 mit einem lokal begrenzten Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelement 20 zu versehen oder eine andere geometrische Anordnung der Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelemente 20 vorzusehen. Es sind hier verschiedene geometrische Gestaltungsformen denkbar.It is also possible to provide each
Zur noch besseren Vernichtung der elektrostatischen Ladung ist unterhalb des Hochspannungs-Ionisatorelements 20 ein Erdungselement 24 angeordnet, welches mit Erde 26 über eine flexible Leitung verbunden ist und vorzugsweise ebenfalls als metallisch leitende Platte mit Durchtrittsöffnungen für die Förderröhrchen 14 ausgebildet ist. Auch das Erdungselement kann in verschiedensten geometrischen Ausgestaltungen vorliegen.For even better destruction of the electrostatic charge, a
Die Förderröhrchen 14 können außer der dargestellten geraden Ausgestaltung auch einen spiralförmigen Führungskanal oder einen zickzackförmigen Förderkanal mit dreidimensionaler Komponente definieren.The
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Selbstverständlich können auch beide alternativ genannten Ausführungsformen in einer Vorrichtung gemeinsam verwendet werden. Auf diese Weise lassen sich an allen kritischen Stellen der Füllvorrichtung elektrostatische Aufladungen effektiv und nahe am Erzeugungsort beseitigen.Of course, both alternatively mentioned embodiments can also be used together in one device. In this way, it is possible to eliminate electrostatic charges effectively and close to the place of production at all critical points of the filling device.
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- Device for filling packaging containers (10) with pharmaceutical products (4), comprising a storage container (2) for the pharmaceutical products (4) and a feeding device having at least one guide channel (8) for conveying the pharmaceutical products by means of gravity from the storage container (2) into the packaging containers (10), characterised in that at least one high-voltage ioniser member (20) supplied with alternating voltage is arranged in the region of the at least one guide channel (8), and in that at least one earthing member (24) is arranged in the region of the at least one guide channel (8).
- Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the at least one high-voltage ioniser member (20) surrounds the at least one guide channel (8) at least in part.
- Device according to either claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the at least one high-voltage ioniser member (20) is formed as a plate or strip.
- Device according to claim 3, characterised in that the plate or strip extends horizontally.
- Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the feeding device is made of plastics material at least in part.
- Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one earthing member (24) is formed as a plate or strip.
- Device according to claim 6, characterised in that the plate or strip extends horizontally.
- Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each guide channel (8) comprises an upper segment (14) which is formed by a conveyor tube, and in that the at least one high-voltage ioniser member (20) is arranged in the region of the at least one conveyor tube (14).
- Device according to claim 8, characterised in that the at least one earthing member (24) is arranged below the high-voltage ioniser member (20).
- Device according to any one of the preceding claims characterised in that each guide channel (8) comprises a lower segment (16) which is formed by a filling chute, and in that the at least one high-voltage ioniser member (20) is arranged in the region of the filling chute (16).
- Device according to claim 10, characterised in that the at least one filling chute (16) comprises, in the lower region thereof, a portion comprising a horizontal component for proper filling of the packaging containers (10) with the pharmaceutical products (4), and in that the at least one high-voltage ioniser member (20) is arranged in the region of the portion comprising the horizontal component.
- Device according to either claim 10 or claim 11, characterised in that the at least one earthing member (24) is arranged above the high-voltage ioniser member (20).
- Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each guide channel (8) comprises an upper segment (14) and a lower segment (16), and in that at least one high-voltage ioniser member (20) is arranged both in the region of the upper segment (14) and in the region of the lower segment (16).
- Device according to claim 13, characterised in that at least one earthing member (24) is arranged both in the region of the upper segment (14) and in the region of the lower segment (16).
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