EP2248606B1 - Vacuum cleaner for isolator operation - Google Patents

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EP2248606B1
EP2248606B1 EP10004417.1A EP10004417A EP2248606B1 EP 2248606 B1 EP2248606 B1 EP 2248606B1 EP 10004417 A EP10004417 A EP 10004417A EP 2248606 B1 EP2248606 B1 EP 2248606B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B15/00—Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are produced; Collecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area
    • B08B15/02—Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are produced; Collecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area using chambers or hoods covering the area
    • B08B15/026—Boxes for removal of dirt, e.g. for cleaning brakes, glove- boxes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47L7/00—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids
    • A47L7/0085—Suction cleaners adapted for additional purposes; Tables with suction openings for cleaning purposes; Containers for cleaning articles by suction; Suction cleaners adapted to cleaning of brushes; Suction cleaners adapted to taking-up liquids adapted for special purposes not related to cleaning
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B5/00—Cleaning by methods involving the use of air flow or gas flow
    • B08B5/04—Cleaning by suction, with or without auxiliary action

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  • the invention relates to a vacuum cleaner for operation in combination with an insulator.
  • insulators are used to protect the employee from highly effective products or to protect the product from contamination.
  • Each activity in the isolator is carried out via gloves.
  • When working in the isolator it may be necessary to remove solid, dry impurities from machines prior to basic cleaning, to remove product deposits in a machine during intermediate cleaning, to pick up spilled material or to pick up broken glass containers.
  • vacuum cleaners are used for these tasks. In an insulator, this is not readily possible because an insulator is operated in positive or negative pressure.
  • Expensive installations are known from the prior art, which allow the use of vacuum cleaners in the insulator.
  • isolators are operated in overpressure or underpressure mode. If a commercially available vacuum cleaner is connected to the isolator, the pressure level in the isolator breaks down when the vacuum cleaner is switched on. In addition, it can not be guaranteed that all solids are retained in the vacuum cleaner filter and do not reach the atmosphere.
  • the DE 10 2007 031 611 A1 describes a cleaning unit for an insulator in which the vacuum cleaner is integrated in a beta box and is docked via a lock or a rapid transfer port to the insulator.
  • the socket for the vacuum cleaner is installed in the wall of the lock or the beta box so that it can be connected to the power supply in every room.
  • a disadvantage of this arrangement is that it can not find application if the insulator is to be designed explosion-proof, then a commercial vacuum cleaner can not be integrated into the insulator. It is also provided in this solution to dispose of the vacuum cleaner after each use as a whole.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a solution which makes it possible to operate a commercial vacuum cleaner in combination with an insulator without affecting the operating conditions of the insulator.
  • the object is achieved in that a commercial vacuum cleaner is placed outside the insulator, the vacuum cleaner nozzle is kept in the insulator, the hose is passed through a filter in the insulator to the vacuum cleaner and the exhaust air of the vacuum cleaner is led back into the insulator.
  • Such a structure allows the use of a commercially available vacuum cleaner, even if the insulator interior is ex-protected.
  • Commercially available vacuum cleaners are cheaper than vacuum cleaners in Ex-execution. Since in the embodiment of the invention sucked by the vacuum cleaner air is returned to the insulator, there is no problem to maintain the pressure level in the insulator, also can not lead to contamination of the atmosphere by poorly deposited product. In the transition from the insulator to the environment, the sucked air is passed through a filter.
  • the filter is designed as a particulate filter to typically H14 and can be changed easily and without contamination.
  • the invention thus makes it possible to operate a commercially available vacuum cleaner with reasonable effort in combination with an insulator and to facilitate the work in the insulator substantially.
  • a further advantage is that a vacuum cleaner unit can be used on various insulators. If necessary, the filters, vacuum cleaner hoses and nozzles can also be made in pharmaceutical grade material.
  • FIG. 1 shows an insulator with the inventively designed device for sucking.
  • the insulator is designated, which has depending on the operating mode in the interior of an overpressure or negative pressure.
  • the air budget is controlled by fans (not shown) outside of the insulator (1) or ensured by an in-house exhaust air.
  • the supply air and exhaust air of the insulator (1) is passed through the filters (2) and (3) to ensure that the ambient air does not contaminate the atmosphere in the insulator (1) or that substances from the insulator (1) in the ambient atmosphere be dissipated.
  • a suction hose (4) with nozzle (5) is provided, with which material can be sucked up in each area of the insulator (1).
  • the material may be a particulate product which is processed in the insulator (1), either because it has been spilled during handling, or because a cleaning of the machines arranged in the insulator (1) takes place.
  • the sucked up material is led via a hose (4) into a product filter (6), to which the hose (4) with nozzle (5) is detachably arranged.
  • the product filter (6) absorbs the sucked up material so as not to stress the downstream HEPA filters (8) and (9).
  • the product filter (6) can be exchanged or emptied independently of the HEPA filters (8, 9).
  • the two HEPA filters (8, 9) function according to the push-push principle, ie a possibly contaminated filter element is pressed by inserting a new filter element (from the clean side) into the isolator (1) and disposed of there. He can be changed so contamination free.
  • conventional filters can be used, as they are used, for example, after mills for receiving the product when it is driven directly into the filter.
  • the filtered particle-free air is sucked on commercially available hoses (10) -alternatively in pharmaceutical grade- from the commercial vacuum cleaner (11). Since the air is particle-free and the vacuum cleaner (11) is not placed in a particle or dust loaded insulator, a commercial vacuum cleaner (11) can be used.
  • the vacuum cleaner (11) must not be selected in the majority of applications in explosion-proof design, moreover, he must have no special Abscheideamine. This is naturally reflected in lower costs.
  • the compressed air filter (13) serves as a safe barrier between the insulator interior and the outside area when the vacuum cleaner is not connected.
  • the air required for vacuuming is recirculated in the arrangement according to the invention and thus does not affect the air balance and the underpressure or overpressure operation of the isolator.
  • the components product filter (6) with inserted hose (4) with nozzle (5), HEPA filter (8) and (9), the compressed air filter (13) are installed in a lock container (7), thus the device is universal used.
  • the system can thus be docked and used for cleaning purposes on the insulator (1).
  • the accessories - hose (4) and nozzles (5) - disappear in the lock container (7), which can also be removed if necessary.
  • the components which are arranged in the lock container (7) can alternatively also be installed as a fixed installation directly in the insulator wall.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Staubsauger zum Betrieb in Kombination mit einem Isolator.The invention relates to a vacuum cleaner for operation in combination with an insulator.

Bei der Herstellung von pharmazeutischen Produkten kommen Isolatoren zum Einsatz als Schutz des Mitarbeiters vor hochwirksamen Produkten oder zum Schutz des Produkts vor Verunreinigungen. Jede Tätigkeit im Isolator wird über Handschuhe ausgeführt. Bei Arbeiten im Isolator kann es erforderlich sein, vor einer Grundreinigung feste, trockene Verunreinigungen von Maschinen zu entfernen, bei einer Zwischenreinigung Produktansätze in einer Maschine zu entfernen, verschüttetes Material aufzunehmen oder zerbrochene Glasbehätnisse aufzunehmen. Außerhalb eines Isolators werden für diese Aufgaben Staubsauger eingesetzt. In einem Isolator ist dieses nicht ohne weiteres möglich, da ein Isolator in Überdruck oder Unterdruck betrieben wird.In the manufacture of pharmaceutical products, insulators are used to protect the employee from highly effective products or to protect the product from contamination. Each activity in the isolator is carried out via gloves. When working in the isolator, it may be necessary to remove solid, dry impurities from machines prior to basic cleaning, to remove product deposits in a machine during intermediate cleaning, to pick up spilled material or to pick up broken glass containers. Outside an insulator, vacuum cleaners are used for these tasks. In an insulator, this is not readily possible because an insulator is operated in positive or negative pressure.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind aufwendige Installationen bekannt, die einen Einsatz von Staubsaugern im Isolator ermöglichen. Isolatoren werden je nach Aufgabe im Über- oder Unterdruckbetrieb gefahren. Wird ein handelsüblicher Staubsauger an den Isolator angeschlossen, bricht beim Einschalten des Staubsaugers das Druckniveau im Isolator zusammen. Außerdem kann nicht gewährleistet werden, dass alle Feststoffe im Staubsaugerfilter zurückgehalten werden und nicht an die Atmosphäre gelangen.
Die DE 10 2007 031 611 A1 beschreibt eine Reinigungseinheit für einen Isolator bei der der Staubsauger in einer Beta-Box integriert ist und über eine Schleuse oder ein Rapid Transfer Port an den Isolator angedockt wird. Die Steckdose für den Staubsauger ist in der Wand der Schleuse oder der Beta-Box eingebaut, sodass er in jedem Raum an die Stromversorgung angeschlossen werden kann.Expensive installations are known from the prior art, which allow the use of vacuum cleaners in the insulator. Depending on the task, isolators are operated in overpressure or underpressure mode. If a commercially available vacuum cleaner is connected to the isolator, the pressure level in the isolator breaks down when the vacuum cleaner is switched on. In addition, it can not be guaranteed that all solids are retained in the vacuum cleaner filter and do not reach the atmosphere.
The DE 10 2007 031 611 A1 describes a cleaning unit for an insulator in which the vacuum cleaner is integrated in a beta box and is docked via a lock or a rapid transfer port to the insulator. The socket for the vacuum cleaner is installed in the wall of the lock or the beta box so that it can be connected to the power supply in every room.

Nachteilig bei dieser Anordnung ist, dass sie keine Anwendung finden kann, wenn der Isolator explosionsgeschützt ausgeführt sein soll, dann kann ein handelsüblicher Staubsauger nicht in den Isolator integriert werden. Außerdem ist bei dieser Lösung vorgesehen den Staubsauger nach jedem Gebrauch im Ganzen zu entsorgen.A disadvantage of this arrangement is that it can not find application if the insulator is to be designed explosion-proof, then a commercial vacuum cleaner can not be integrated into the insulator. It is also provided in this solution to dispose of the vacuum cleaner after each use as a whole.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Lösung zu schaffen, die es ermöglicht, einen handelsüblichen Staubsauger in Kombination mit einem Isolator zu betreiben ohne Beeinflussung der Betriebsbedingungen des Isolators.The invention is therefore based on the object to provide a solution which makes it possible to operate a commercial vacuum cleaner in combination with an insulator without affecting the operating conditions of the insulator.

Bei dem Betrieb eines Staubsaugers in Kombination mit einem Isolator wird die Aufgabe erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass ein handelsüblicher Staubsauger außerhalb des Isolators aufgestellt ist, die Staubsaugerdüse im Isolator vorgehalten wird, der Schlauch über einen Filter im Isolator zum Staubsauger geführt wird und die Abluft des Staubsaugers zurück in den Isolator geführt wird.In the operation of a vacuum cleaner in combination with an insulator, the object is achieved in that a commercial vacuum cleaner is placed outside the insulator, the vacuum cleaner nozzle is kept in the insulator, the hose is passed through a filter in the insulator to the vacuum cleaner and the exhaust air of the vacuum cleaner is led back into the insulator.

Ein solcher Aufbau ermöglicht den Einsatz eines handelsüblichen Staubsaugers, auch wenn der Isolatorinnenraum ex-geschützt ausgeführt ist. Handelsübliche Staubsauger sind preiswerter als Staubsauger in Ex-Ausführung.
Da bei der erfindungsgemäßen Ausführung die durch den Staubsauger angesaugte Luft wieder in den Isolator zurückgeführt wird, besteht kein Problem das Druckniveau im Isolator zu halten, außerdem kann es nicht zu einer Kontamination der Atmosphäre durch schlecht abgeschiedenes Produkt kommen. Im Übergang vom Isolator zur Umgebung wird die angesaugte Luft über einen Filter geführt. Das Filter ist als Schwebstofffilter bis typischerweise H14 ausgeführt und kann einfach und kontaminationsfrei gewechselt werden.Such a structure allows the use of a commercially available vacuum cleaner, even if the insulator interior is ex-protected. Commercially available vacuum cleaners are cheaper than vacuum cleaners in Ex-execution.
Since in the embodiment of the invention sucked by the vacuum cleaner air is returned to the insulator, there is no problem to maintain the pressure level in the insulator, also can not lead to contamination of the atmosphere by poorly deposited product. In the transition from the insulator to the environment, the sucked air is passed through a filter. The filter is designed as a particulate filter to typically H14 and can be changed easily and without contamination.

Die Erfindung ermöglicht es somit einen handelsüblichen Staubsauger mit angemessenem Aufwand in Kombination mit einem Isolator zu betreiben und die Arbeit im Isolator wesentlich zu erleichtern.The invention thus makes it possible to operate a commercially available vacuum cleaner with reasonable effort in combination with an insulator and to facilitate the work in the insulator substantially.

Vorteilhaft ist weiterhin, dass eine Staubsaugereinheit an verschiedenen Isolatoren einsetzbar ist. Wenn es notwendig ist, können die Filter, Staubsaugerschläuche und Düsen auch in pharmagerechtem Material ausgeführt werden.A further advantage is that a vacuum cleaner unit can be used on various insulators. If necessary, the filters, vacuum cleaner hoses and nozzles can also be made in pharmaceutical grade material.

Weitere Einzelheiten, Merkmale und Vorteile des Gegenstandes der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen sowie aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung der zugehörigen Zeichnungen, in der - beispielhaft - ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung dargestellt ist.Further details, features and advantages of the subject matter of the invention will become apparent from the subclaims and from the following description of the accompanying drawings, in which - by way of example - a preferred embodiment of the invention is shown.

Die Zeichnung zeigt:

  • Figur 1: Isolator mit Staubsauger
The drawing shows:
  • FIG. 1 : Isolator with vacuum cleaner

Die Figur 1 zeigt einen Isolator mit der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung zum Saugen. Mit (1) ist der Isolator bezeichnet, der je nach Betriebsart im Innern einen Überdruck oder Unterdruck aufweist. Der Lufthaushalt wird über Gebläse (nicht gezeigt) außerhalb des Isolators (1) geregelt oder über eine hauseigene Abluft sichergestellt. Die Zuluft und Abluft des Isolators (1) wird über die Filter (2) und (3) geleitet um zu garantieren, dass die Umgebungsluft nicht die Atmosphäre im Isolator (1) kontaminiert bzw. dass Stoffe aus dem Isolator (1) in die Umgebungsatmosphäre abgeführt werden.The FIG. 1 shows an insulator with the inventively designed device for sucking. With (1) the insulator is designated, which has depending on the operating mode in the interior of an overpressure or negative pressure. The air budget is controlled by fans (not shown) outside of the insulator (1) or ensured by an in-house exhaust air. The supply air and exhaust air of the insulator (1) is passed through the filters (2) and (3) to ensure that the ambient air does not contaminate the atmosphere in the insulator (1) or that substances from the insulator (1) in the ambient atmosphere be dissipated.

Innerhalb des Isolators (1) ist ein Saugschlauch (4) mit Düse (5) vorgesehen, mit dem in jedem Bereich des Isolators (1) Material aufgesaugt werden kann. Bei dem Material kann es sich um partikelförmiges Produkt handeln welches im Isolator (1) verarbeitet wird, sei es, weil es beim Handhaben verschüttet wurde, oder weil eine Reinigung der im Isolator (1) angeordneten Maschinen erfolgt. Das aufgesaugte Material wird über einen Schlauch (4) in ein Produktfilter (6) geführt, an den der Schlauch (4) mit Düse (5) lösbar angeordnet ist.Within the insulator (1) a suction hose (4) with nozzle (5) is provided, with which material can be sucked up in each area of the insulator (1). The material may be a particulate product which is processed in the insulator (1), either because it has been spilled during handling, or because a cleaning of the machines arranged in the insulator (1) takes place. The sucked up material is led via a hose (4) into a product filter (6), to which the hose (4) with nozzle (5) is detachably arranged.

Das Produktfilter (6) nimmt das aufgesaugte Material auf, um die nachgeschalteten HEPA-Filter (8) und (9) nicht zu belasten. Das Produktfilter (6) kann unabhängig von den HEPA-Filtern (8, 9) getauscht bzw. entleert werden.
Die beiden HEPA-Filter (8, 9) funktionieren nach dem Push-Push-Prinzip, d.h. ein möglicherweise kontaminiertes Filterelement wird durch Einschieben eines neuen Filterelements (von der Reinseite her) in den Isolator (1) gedrückt und von dort aus entsorgt. Er kann so kontaminationsfrei gewechselt werden.The product filter (6) absorbs the sucked up material so as not to stress the downstream HEPA filters (8) and (9). The product filter (6) can be exchanged or emptied independently of the HEPA filters (8, 9).
The two HEPA filters (8, 9) function according to the push-push principle, ie a possibly contaminated filter element is pressed by inserting a new filter element (from the clean side) into the isolator (1) and disposed of there. He can be changed so contamination free.

Als Produktfilter (6), können konventionelle Filter eingesetzt werden, wie sie z.B. nach Mühlen zum Aufnehmen des Produkt eingesetzt werden, wenn direkt in das Filter gefahren wird.As a product filter (6), conventional filters can be used, as they are used, for example, after mills for receiving the product when it is driven directly into the filter.

Die gefilterte partikelfreie Luft wird über handelsübliche Schläuche (10) -alternativ in Pharmaqualität- vom handelsüblichen Staubsauger (11) angesaugt. Da die Luft partikelfrei ist und der Staubsauger (11) nicht in einem Partikel bzw. Staub belasteten Isolator aufgestellt ist, kann ein handelsüblicher Staubsauger (11) eingesetzt werden. Der Staubsauger (11) muss in der Mehrzahl der Anwendungen nicht in explosionsgeschützter Ausführung gewählt werden, außerdem muss er keine besonderen Abscheidewerte aufweisen. Dieses spiegelt sich natürlichen auch in niedrigeren Kosten wieder.The filtered particle-free air is sucked on commercially available hoses (10) -alternatively in pharmaceutical grade- from the commercial vacuum cleaner (11). Since the air is particle-free and the vacuum cleaner (11) is not placed in a particle or dust loaded insulator, a commercial vacuum cleaner (11) can be used. The vacuum cleaner (11) must not be selected in the majority of applications in explosion-proof design, moreover, he must have no special Abscheidewerte. This is naturally reflected in lower costs.

Vom Staubsauger (11) wird die Luft über den Schlauch (12) und den Druckluft-Filter (13) zurück in den Isolator (1) geführt. Der Druckluft-Filter (13) dient als sichere Barriere zwischen dem Isolatorinnenraum und dem Außenbereich bei nicht angeschlossenem Staubsauger.
Die Luft, die für das Staubsaugen benötigt wird, wird bei der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung im Kreis geführt, und beeinflusst so nicht den Lufthaushalt und den Unter- oder Überdruckbetrieb des Isolators. Würde die Luft nicht zurückgeführt werden, würde der Lufthaushalt des Isolators beeinflusst, was zu einer Gefährdung der Schutzfunktion des Isolators führen könnte wie z.B. Leckagen über Dichtungen oder Bersten eines Handschuhs
Die Komponenten Produktfilter (6) mit eingestecktem Schlauch (4) mit Düse (5), HEPA-Filter (8) und (9), der Druckluft-Filter (13) sind in einem Schleusencontainer (7) eingebaut, dadurch ist die Einrichtung universell einsetzbar. Das System kann so für Reinigungszwecke an den Isolator (1) angedockt und eingesetzt werden. Bei Nichtnutzung verschwindet das Zubehör - Schlauch (4) und Düsen (5) - im Schleusencontainer (7), welcher wenn notwendig auch abgenommen werden kann.
Die Komponenten die im Schleusencontainer (7) angeordnet sind, können alternativ auch als feste Installation direkt in der Isolatorwand eingebaut werden.From the vacuum cleaner (11), the air through the hose (12) and the compressed air filter (13) back into the insulator (1). The compressed air filter (13) serves as a safe barrier between the insulator interior and the outside area when the vacuum cleaner is not connected.
The air required for vacuuming is recirculated in the arrangement according to the invention and thus does not affect the air balance and the underpressure or overpressure operation of the isolator. Failure to recirculate the air would affect the isolator's air budget, which could jeopardize the isolator's protective function, such as leaks over seals or bursting of a glove
The components product filter (6) with inserted hose (4) with nozzle (5), HEPA filter (8) and (9), the compressed air filter (13) are installed in a lock container (7), thus the device is universal used. The system can thus be docked and used for cleaning purposes on the insulator (1). When not in use, the accessories - hose (4) and nozzles (5) - disappear in the lock container (7), which can also be removed if necessary.
The components which are arranged in the lock container (7) can alternatively also be installed as a fixed installation directly in the insulator wall.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Isolatorinsulator
22
ZuluftfilterSupply air
33
Abluftfilterexhaust filter
44
Saugschlauchsuction
55
Düsejet
66
Produktfilterproduct filter
77
Schleusencontainerlock containers
88th
HEPA-FilterHEPA filter
99
HEPA-FilterHEPA filter
1010
Schlauchtube
1111
Staubsauger/GebläseVacuum / Blower
1212
Schlauchtube
1313
Druckluft-FilterCompressed air filters

Claims (6)

  1. Device to collect particulate material in an isolator, whereby the air settings in the isolator are controlled via a fan outside the isolator or via an in-house exhaust air system and both the supply air to and the exhaust air from the isolator is routed via the filters (2) and (3), characterised in that a suction hose (4) with nozzle (5) and a product filter (6), HEPA filter (8, 9) and compressed air filter (13) are located in the isolator and a vacuum cleaner is installed outside the isolator, whereby the suction air required between the isolator (1), product filter (6), HEPA filter (8, 9), vacuum cleaner (11) and compressed-air filter (13) is routed in circuit.
  2. Device in accordance with Claim 1, characterised in that the product filter (6), HEPA filter (8, 9) and compressed-air filter (13) connected to a detachable suction hose (4) with nozzle (5) are all installed in a transfer port container (7).
  3. Device in accordance with Claims 1 and 2, characterised in that the transfer port system (7) is secured to the isolator (1) to be detachable.
  4. Device in accordance with Claim 1, characterised in that the product filter (6), HEPA filter (8, 9) and compressed-air filter (13) can be integrated direct into an isolator wall as a fixed installation.
  5. Device in accordance with Claim 1, characterised in that the HEPA filter (8, 9) is designed in accordance with the push-push principle.
  6. Device in accordance with one of the aforementioned claims, characterised in that the vacuum cleaner (11) is a standard commercial vacuum cleaner.
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