EP3317016A1 - Device for loading a handling container - Google Patents

Device for loading a handling container

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EP3317016A1
EP3317016A1 EP16734355.7A EP16734355A EP3317016A1 EP 3317016 A1 EP3317016 A1 EP 3317016A1 EP 16734355 A EP16734355 A EP 16734355A EP 3317016 A1 EP3317016 A1 EP 3317016A1
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port
loading
alpha
beta
container
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French (fr)
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Eric Netzhammer
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L3/00—Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
    • B01L3/56—Labware specially adapted for transferring fluids
    • B01L3/563—Joints or fittings ; Separable fluid transfer means to transfer fluids between at least two containers, e.g. connectors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G65/00—Loading or unloading
    • B65G65/23—Devices for tilting and emptying of containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L1/00—Enclosures; Chambers
    • B01L1/02—Air-pressure chambers; Air-locks therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L2200/00—Solutions for specific problems relating to chemical or physical laboratory apparatus
    • B01L2200/02—Adapting objects or devices to another
    • B01L2200/026—Fluid interfacing between devices or objects, e.g. connectors, inlet details
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L2200/00—Solutions for specific problems relating to chemical or physical laboratory apparatus
    • B01L2200/14—Process control and prevention of errors
    • B01L2200/141—Preventing contamination, tampering
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L2300/00—Additional constructional details
    • B01L2300/04—Closures and closing means
    • B01L2300/041—Connecting closures to device or container
    • B01L2300/042—Caps; Plugs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01L—CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L2300/00—Additional constructional details
    • B01L2300/06—Auxiliary integrated devices, integrated components
    • B01L2300/0609—Holders integrated in container to position an object

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a device for the transfer of parts from a first containment to a second containment according to the preamble of claim 1, wherein the transferred parts only come into contact with the interior of the containments.
  • at least one containment is a clean room or a container in a clean room. The transfer is completed when the transfer goods are in the second containment and this is closed again to the outside.
  • the invention has for its object to avoid these and whe ⁇ re disadvantages.
  • Fig. 4 is a detailed sectional view of the
  • a treatment container 1 equipped with a beta-port 2 is, as usual, stationed on a trolley 3 and is rotated into the loading position.
  • the treatment tank is located in a clean room 4, for which it must be ensured that the parts to be treated do not come into contact with the At ⁇ atmosphere of the clean room.
  • the clean room is separated by a wall 5 of a loading space 6, from which the loading takes place.
  • an alpha port 8 is arranged, to which the beta port of the treatment container can be docked. If after opening the port cover 9 is opened, the interior of the treatment container is connected to the loading space 6. Contact with the clean room is excluded.
  • the located in the wall Alpha port is axially movably arranged so that it can be lowered to the required for docking Hö ⁇ he relative to the beta port of the treatment tank.
  • the mobility of the port is achieved by a flexible membrane 10, by means of which the alpha port is fixed in the wall and which at any time ⁇ point separates the loading space from the clean room.
  • the port door can be opened and the parts to be treated can be filled into the treatment tank.
  • a funnel 11 can be placed. After the transfer of the port cover of the beta port is closed on the container, the two port parts are separated and the Alpha lowered port goes back to its off ⁇ gear position.

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Clinical Laboratory Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Apparatus Associated With Microorganisms And Enzymes (AREA)
  • Container, Conveyance, Adherence, Positioning, Of Wafer (AREA)
  • Cleaning In General (AREA)
  • Control And Other Processes For Unpacking Of Materials (AREA)
  • Supply Of Fluid Materials To The Packaging Location (AREA)

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for loading a handling container via an alpha-beta port system, comprising an alpha port which is arranged such it can move in an axial direction and which can be lowered to the height required for docking on the beta port. For this purpose, the alpha port is arranged such that it can be moved axially by means of a flexible diaphragm.

Description

Vorrichtung zum Beladen eines Behandlungsbehälters Device for loading a treatment container
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung für den Transfer von Teilen von einem ersten Containment zu einem zweiten Containment nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, wobei die transferierten Teile nur mit dem Inneren der Containments in Berührung kommen. Dabei ist in der Regel mindestens ein Containment ein Reinraum oder ein Behälter in einem Reinraum. Der Transfer ist abgeschlossen, wenn das Transfergut sich im zweiten Containment befindet und dieses wieder nach aussen geschlossen ist. The invention relates to a device for the transfer of parts from a first containment to a second containment according to the preamble of claim 1, wherein the transferred parts only come into contact with the interior of the containments. As a rule, at least one containment is a clean room or a container in a clean room. The transfer is completed when the transfer goods are in the second containment and this is closed again to the outside.
Aus dem Stand der Technik ist es bekannt, für Transfers in Reinräumen Portsysteme, auch bekannt als „Alfa-Beta-Ports" oder „Rapid Transfer Ports (RTP) " einzusetzen. Mit diesen Systemen können Stoffe oder sterilisierte Teile von einem Reinraum zu einem anderen Reinraum oder von einem Containment zum anderen transferiert werden. Die Kopplung eines Alfa-Ports mit einem Beta-Port ist me¬ chanisch. Damit das Portsystem zusammengekoppelt und die Porttüre geöffnet werden kann, müssen zunächst der Alfa- Port und/oder der Beta-Port so bewegt werden, dass sie sich koaxial zueinander befinden. Danach müssen in einem zweiten Schritt Alfa- und/oder Beta Port ca. 30-40 mm axial gegen¬ einander verschoben werden. Erst in dieser Position ist eine Kopplung und ein Öffnen der Porttüre möglich. It is known from the prior art, for transfers in clean rooms, to use port systems, also known as "alfa-beta ports" or "rapid transfer ports (RTP)". With these systems, substances or sterilized parts can be transferred from one clean room to another clean room or from one containment to another. The coupling of an Alfa port with a beta port is me ¬ chanisch. In order for the port system to be coupled together and the port door to be opened, the Alfa port and / or the beta port must first be moved so that they are coaxial with one another. Then, in a second step must alfa and / or beta port are about 30-40 mm axially against each other ¬. Only in this position, a coupling and opening the port door is possible.
Bei einem bekannten System, mit dem Stopfen oder Kappen mittels eines Alfa-Beta-Ports in einen Behandlungsbehälter eingebracht werden, wird der mit einem Beta-Port ausgerüs¬ tete Behandlungsbehälter in die koaxiale Position unterhalb des Alfa-Ports gefahren. Die danach erforderliche axiale Translationsbewegung wird durch Anheben des Behälters rea- lisiert. Damit sind die Bedingungen für das Koppeln und Öffnen erfüllt. In one known system, are introduced with the stopper or cap by means of a Alfa-Beta ports into a treatment tank equipped with a Beta port ausgerüs ¬ preparing treatment container is moved into the coaxial position underneath the Alfa ports. The axial translational movement required thereafter is realized by lifting the container. lisiert. This fulfills the conditions for coupling and opening.
Eine solche Einrichtung ist zwar funktionell tauglich, aber die für das Anheben des Behandlungsbehälters erforderliche Vorrichtung bringt erheblichen mechanischen, steuerungstechnischen und sicherheitstechnischen Aufwand mit sich, zumal meistens aufgrund des anzuhebenden Gewichtes manuelle Lösungen nicht mehr eingesetzt werden können. Although such a device is functionally suitable, but required for lifting the treatment container device brings considerable mechanical, control technology and safety effort with it, especially since manual solutions can not be used mostly due to the weight to be lifted.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, diesen und weite¬ re Nachteile zu vermeiden. The invention has for its object to avoid these and weite ¬ re disadvantages.
Erfindungsgemäss wird dies erreicht durch die kennzeichnen- den Merkmale des Anspruchs 1. This is achieved according to the invention by the characterizing features of claim 1.
Im Folgenden wird anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnungen ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung beschrieben. Es zeigen einen Behandlungsbehälter in der zum Ando cken geeigneten Position In the following, an embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It shows a treatment container in the position suitable for docking
Fig. 2 den angedockten Behandlungsbehälter mit geöffnetem Port 2 shows the docked treatment container with open port
Fig. 3 detaillierte Schnittdarstellung des Fig. 3 detailed sectional view of the
Portsystems vor dem Andocken  Portsystems before docking
Fig. 4 eine detaillierte Schnittdarstellung des Fig. 4 is a detailed sectional view of the
Portsystems im angedockten Zustand mit ge- öffnetem Port.  Port system in docked state with open port.
Ein mit einem Beta-Port 2 ausgerüsteter Behandlungsbehälter 1 ist wie üblich auf einem Transportwagen 3 stationiert und wird in die Beladestellung gedreht. Der Behandlungsbehälter befindet sich in einem Reinraum 4, für den sichergestellt sein muss, dass die zu behandelnden Teile nicht mit der At¬ mosphäre des Reinraums in Berührung kommen. Der Reinraum ist durch eine Wand 5 von einem Beladeraum 6 getrennt, von dem aus das Beladen erfolgt. In einem pultförmigen Wandabschnitt 7 ist ein Alpha-Port 8 angeordnet, an den der Beta- Port des Behandlungsbehälters angedockt werden kann. Wenn nach dem Andocken der Portdeckel 9 geöffnet wird, ist der Innenraum des Behandlungsbehälters mit dem Beladeraum 6 verbunden. Ein Kontakt mit dem Reinraum ist ausgeschlossen. A treatment container 1 equipped with a beta-port 2 is, as usual, stationed on a trolley 3 and is rotated into the loading position. The treatment tank is located in a clean room 4, for which it must be ensured that the parts to be treated do not come into contact with the At ¬ atmosphere of the clean room. The clean room is separated by a wall 5 of a loading space 6, from which the loading takes place. In a desk-shaped wall section 7, an alpha port 8 is arranged, to which the beta port of the treatment container can be docked. If after opening the port cover 9 is opened, the interior of the treatment container is connected to the loading space 6. Contact with the clean room is excluded.
Der in der Wand befindliche Alpha-Port ist axial beweglich angeordnet, damit er auf die zum Andocken erforderliche Hö¬ he relativ zum Beta-Port des Behandlungsbehälters abgesenkt werden kann. Die Beweglichkeit des Ports wird durch eine flexible Membran 10 erreicht, mittels welcher der Alpha- Port in der Wand befestigt ist und welche zu jedem Zeit¬ punkt den Beladeraum vom Reinraum trennt. Nach dem Andocken kann die Porttüre geöffnet werden, und die zu behandelnden Teile können in den Behandlungsbehälter eingefüllt werden. Zum leichteren Einfüllen kann ein Trichter 11 aufgesetzt werden. Nach erfolgtem Transfer wird der Portdeckel des Beta-Ports am Behälter wieder geschlossen, die beiden Portteile werden getrennt und der absenkbare Alpha-Port geht in seine Aus¬ gangsstellung zurück. The located in the wall Alpha port is axially movably arranged so that it can be lowered to the required for docking Hö ¬ he relative to the beta port of the treatment tank. The mobility of the port is achieved by a flexible membrane 10, by means of which the alpha port is fixed in the wall and which at any time ¬ point separates the loading space from the clean room. After docking, the port door can be opened and the parts to be treated can be filled into the treatment tank. To facilitate filling a funnel 11 can be placed. After the transfer of the port cover of the beta port is closed on the container, the two port parts are separated and the Alpha lowered port goes back to its off ¬ gear position.

Claims

Patentansprüche claims
1. Einrichtung zum Beladen eines Behandlungsbehälters mit zu behandelnden Teilen, wobei der Behandlungsbe¬ hälter mit einem Beta-Port versehen ist, der zum Beladen an einen Alpha-Port angedockt wird, dadurch ge¬ kennzeichnet, dass der Alpha-Port in axialer Richtung beweglich angeordnet und auf die zum Andocken an den koaxial zum Alpha-Port positionierten Beta-Port er¬ forderliche Höhe absenkbar ist. 1. Device for loading a treatment container with parts to be treated, wherein the Behandlungsbe ¬ container is provided with a beta port, which is docked for loading on an alpha port, characterized ge ¬ indicates that the alpha port in the axial direction movable arranged and on the docked to the coaxial to the alpha port beta port he ¬ required height is lowered.
2. Beladeeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Alpha-Port mittels einer flexiblen Membran axial beweglich angeordnet ist. 2. Loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that the alpha-port is arranged axially movable by means of a flexible membrane.
3. Beladeeinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Behandlungsbehälter in einem von einem Beladeraum durch eine Wand getrennten Reinraum angeordnet ist. 3. Loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that the treatment container is arranged in a clean room separated from a loading space by a wall.
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