Abstract

The invention relates to a filling system (10) for filling containers (28) with fluid, the system having an isolator (12), in particular an aseptic isolator, with a first filling group (30) comprising: - a plurality of filling needles, which each can be connected, or are connected, to a first filling hose, - wherein the first filling hoses each have a first end having a first connecting portion, and with a second filling group (32) comprising: - a plurality of second filling hoses, which each can be supplied, or are supplied, with fluid independently of one another and which each have a second end having a second connecting portion, and - a fluid-supply holder for holding the second connecting portions, wherein the first connecting portions and the second connecting portions can be or are releasably connected to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
• B01L 1/02 - Air-pressure chambersAir-locks therefor
• B25J 21/00 - Chambers provided with manipulation devices
• B65B 55/02 - Sterilising, e.g. of complete packages
• B65B 59/04 - Machines constructed with readily-detachable units or assemblies, e.g. to facilitate maintenance
• B65B 65/00 - Details peculiar to packaging machines and not otherwise provided forArrangements of such details
• B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
• B65B 37/06 - Supplying or feeding fluent-solid, plastic, or liquid material, or loose masses of small articles, to be packaged by pistons or pumps

Abstract

A container carrier (1) for carrying a multiplicity of containers (2) at associated receiving positions (5) of the container carrier (1) during processing of the containers (2), and/or of a material contained in the containers (2), in a processing installation (3), wherein the container carrier (1) is designed in such a way that each container (2) can be raised by a weighing device (4), acting on the container (2) from an underside of the container carrier (1), in such a way that the container (2) is brought clear of the container carrier (1) and a precise determination of an individual weight of the container (2) is thereby possible.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 15/00 - Arrangements for check-weighing of materials dispensed into removable containers
• A61J 1/16 - Holders for containers
• A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
• B65B 1/32 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by weighing
• B65B 1/46 - Check-weighing of filled containers or receptacles
• B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for a monitored metering of a pourable or compressed product (2) into a container (3), having a metering device (4), by means of which a defined quantity of the product (2) can be provided, and comprising a measuring channel sleeve (5) with an inner surface (6) made of a non-electrically conductive material, said measuring channel sleeve enclosing a conveyor path (7) for conveying the defined quantity of the product (2) from the metering device (4) into the container (3) such that the product (2) enters the inner volume (9) of the measuring channel sleeve (5) through an inlet region (8) of the measuring channel sleeve (5) on the path from the metering device (4) into the container (3) and is subsequently guided into the container (3) at an outlet region (10) of the measuring channel sleeve (5). The measuring channel sleeve (5) is arranged within an electric measuring device (11), and the electric measuring device (11) is designed to detect electric properties of the pourable or compressed product (2) during the movement thereof along the conveyor path (7), wherein the measuring channel sleeve (5) has a constriction (12) in the inlet region (8), said constriction being tapered in comparison to the inner volume (9) and producing a centering effect for the product (2) in the cylindrical inner volume (9) such that a contact of the product (2) against the inner surface (6) of the measuring channel sleeve (5) is reduced on the conveyor path (7).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 1/48 - Checking volume of filled material
• B65B 37/20 - Separating measured quantities from supply by volume measurement
• B65B 1/36 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by volumetric devices or methods
• A61J 3/07 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use
• G01F 1/64 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects by measuring electrical currents passing through the fluid flowMeasuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects by measuring electrical potential generated by the fluid flow, e.g. by electrochemical, contact, or friction effects
• G01F 11/40 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement with supply or discharge valves of the rectilinearly-moved slide type for fluent or solid material
• G01F 11/24 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation of the valve type, i.e. the separating being effected by fluid-tight or powder-tight movements wherein the measuring chamber rotates or oscillates for fluent solid material

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for a monitored metering of a compressed or pourable product (2) into a container (3), having a metering device (4), by means of which a defined quantity of the compressed or pourable product (2) can be provided, and comprising a measuring channel sleeve (5) with an inner surface (6) made of a non-electrically conductive material, said measuring channel sleeve enclosing a conveyor path (7) for conveying the defined quantity of the pourable product (2) from the metering device (4) into the container (3) such that the compressed or pourable product (2) enters the inner volume (9) of the measuring channel sleeve (4) through an inlet region (8) of the measuring channel sleeve (4) on the path from the metering device (4) into the container (3) and is subsequently guided into the container (3) at an outlet region (10) of the measuring channel sleeve (5). The measuring channel sleeve (5) is arranged within an electric measuring device (11), and the electric measuring device (11) is designed to detect electric properties of the compressed or pourable product (2) during the movement thereof along the conveyor path (7), wherein the device (1) has at least one flushing device which is designed to flush the inner volume (9) of the measuring channel sleeve (5) with compressed air in order to remove deposits of the compressed or pourable product (2) from the inner volume (9) of the measuring channel sleeve (5), and the flushing device (12) is connected to an additional compressed air supply (17) which draws air from the interior (18) of the device (1) and compresses same during the operation of the flushing device (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 11/40 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement with supply or discharge valves of the rectilinearly-moved slide type for fluent or solid material
• G01F 1/64 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects by measuring electrical currents passing through the fluid flowMeasuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects by measuring electrical potential generated by the fluid flow, e.g. by electrochemical, contact, or friction effects
• A61J 3/07 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use
• B65B 1/36 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by volumetric devices or methods
• B65B 1/48 - Checking volume of filled material
• B65B 37/20 - Separating measured quantities from supply by volume measurement
• G01F 15/12 - Cleaning arrangementsFilters
• G01F 11/24 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation of the valve type, i.e. the separating being effected by fluid-tight or powder-tight movements wherein the measuring chamber rotates or oscillates for fluent solid material

Abstract

The invention is based on a sealing device for a longitudinal sealing apparatus of a packaging machine, with at least one sealing holder (14) for a fixing of a sealing jaw (16) of the longitudinal sealing apparatus, with at least one further sealing holder (18) for a fixing of a further sealing jaw (20) of the longitudinal sealing apparatus, the sealing holder (14) and the further sealing holder (18) being supported movably relative to each other, and with a mechanical coupling unit (22) which the sealing holder (14) and the further sealing holder (18) are arranged on, wherein the coupling unit (22) comprises at least one force transmission element (24) and a further force transmission element (26, 28), the force transmission element (24) being configured, during a sealing, to transmit a provided sealing force to the sealing holder (14) in the form of a pressure force, and the further force transmission element (26, 28) being configured, during a sealing, to transmit the provided sealing force to the further sealing holder (18) in the form of a traction force. The invention is based on a sealing device for a longitudinal sealing apparatus of a packaging machine, with at least one sealing holder (14) for a fixing of a sealing jaw (16) of the longitudinal sealing apparatus, with at least one further sealing holder (18) for a fixing of a further sealing jaw (20) of the longitudinal sealing apparatus, the sealing holder (14) and the further sealing holder (18) being supported movably relative to each other, and with a mechanical coupling unit (22) which the sealing holder (14) and the further sealing holder (18) are arranged on, wherein the coupling unit (22) comprises at least one force transmission element (24) and a further force transmission element (26, 28), the force transmission element (24) being configured, during a sealing, to transmit a provided sealing force to the sealing holder (14) in the form of a pressure force, and the further force transmission element (26, 28) being configured, during a sealing, to transmit the provided sealing force to the further sealing holder (18) in the form of a traction force. It is proposed that the coupling unit (22) comprises at least one, in particular pneumatic, piston unit (30) with at least one piston chamber (32) and with a piston (34) supported in the piston chamber (32), wherein the piston (34) is operatively connected with one of the force transmission elements (24) and the piston chamber (32) is operatively connected with another one of the force transmission elements (26, 28) than the piston (34).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 51/30 - Devices, e.g. jaws, for applying pressure and heat successively, e.g. for subdividing filled tubes
• B65B 41/12 - Feeding webs from rolls

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for applying a banding liquid to capsules, comprising a trough for storing the banding liquid, a roller which is driven by a rotary drive and which dips in sections into the banding liquid, and a conveying device (26) for conveying capsules that are to be banded, wherein the conveying device has a boundary facing the trough, wherein the trough and the roller are arranged on a common carrier, and, by means of a drive device controlled by a control device, the common carrier is movable, along a movement axis of the carrier, between a use position, in which the roller transfers the banding liquid from the roller to capsules that are to be banded, and a position which is different from the use position and in which the roller is spaced so far apart from the capsules that are to be banded that no banding liquid can be transferred from the roller to capsules that are to be banded.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 3/07 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use

Abstract

The invention relates to a metering disc (10) which is intended for metering material (12) and comprises an upper side (14), an underside (16), opposite from the upper side (14), and at least one metering opening (18) for metering a batch of the material (12), wherein the upper side (14) comprises a suction unit (20), which is designed to suck gas out of or from the material (12) arranged on the upper side (14) and at the same time leave the material (12) on the upper side (14), wherein the suction unit (20) comprises for this purpose a filter (22) which is permeable to gas and impermeable to the material (12). The invention also relates to a filling device (32) with such a metering disc (10) and to a method for metering material (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 3/07 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for compacting and/or transporting a pulverulent filling material (2), said apparatus comprising at least one piston (3) which, in order to compact the pulverulent filling material (2), is designed to move into a cavity (4) into which the pulverulent filling material (2) is introduced, wherein the piston (3) is coupled to a piston drive (6) via a movement transmission means (5), wherein the piston drive (6) is designed to perform a compacting movement (7) which is transmitted to the piston (3) by the movement transmission means (5), and wherein the movement transmission means (5) has an energy storage device (14) which stores energy during the compacting movement (7) and subsequently releases it in order to generate an impulsive movement (8) which is superimposed on the compacting movement (7) and which supports the compaction and/or the transport of the pulverulent filling material (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 1/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
• B65B 1/24 - Reducing volume of filled material by mechanical compression
• B65B 1/36 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by volumetric devices or methods
• B65B 1/38 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by volumetric devices or methods by pistons co-operating with measuring chambers
• A61J 3/07 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use
• B65B 37/06 - Supplying or feeding fluent-solid, plastic, or liquid material, or loose masses of small articles, to be packaged by pistons or pumps
• B65B 63/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged for compressing or compacting articles or materials prior to wrapping or insertion in containers or receptacles

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for compacting and/or transporting a pulverulent filling material (2), said apparatus comprising at least one piston (3) which, in order to compact the pulverulent filling material (2), is designed to move into a cavity (4) into which the pulverulent filling material (2) is introduced, wherein the piston (3) is coupled to a piston drive (6) via a movement transmission means (5), wherein the piston drive (6) is designed to perform a compacting movement (7) which is transmitted to the piston (3) by the movement transmission means (5), and wherein the movement transmission means (5) is designed to model the compacting movement (7) with a movement (8) which is superimposed on the compacting movement (7) and which supports the compaction and/or the transport of the pulverulent filling material (2), wherein the superimposed movement (8) is generated from the compacting movement (7).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 1/36 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by volumetric devices or methods
• B65B 1/38 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by volumetric devices or methods by pistons co-operating with measuring chambers
• B65B 63/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged for compressing or compacting articles or materials prior to wrapping or insertion in containers or receptacles
• B65B 1/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
• B65B 1/24 - Reducing volume of filled material by mechanical compression
• B65B 37/06 - Supplying or feeding fluent-solid, plastic, or liquid material, or loose masses of small articles, to be packaged by pistons or pumps
• A61J 3/07 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use

Abstract

The invention relates to a planar mover, forming a handling device, for an electrodynamic planar transport system, with at least one magnet unit (14a; 14b; 14c; 14d; 14e; 14f; 14g; 14h), with at least one housing unit (16a; 16b; 16c; 16d; 16e; 16f; 16g; 16h) in which the magnet unit (14a; 14b; 14c; 14d; 14e; 14f; 14g; 14h) is arranged, and with at least one sealing unit (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d; 18e; 18f; 18g; 18h) at least for a fluid-tight sealing of the housing unit (16a; 16b; 16c; 16d; 16e; 16f; 16g; 16h). According to the invention, the sealing unit (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d; 18e; 18f; 18g; 18h) has at least one, in particular polymer-based, outer coating (20a; 20b; 20c; 20d; 20e; 20f; 20g; 20h) which at least partially, in particular completely, covers an entire outer surface (22a; 22b; 22c; 22d; 22e; 22f; 22g; 22h) of the housing unit (16a; 16b; 16c; 16d; 16e; 16f; 16g; 16h).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors
• B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic
• H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers
• H02K 15/12 - Impregnating, moulding insulation, heating or drying of windings, stators, rotors or machines

Goods & Services

(1) Machines automatiques et semi-automatiques à remplir, à envelopper et à empaqueter, ainsi que leurs parties; machines rotatives à imprimer, machines automatiques à imprimer et à estamper, pour tous procédés et tous genres d'impression, pour carton, papier, feuilles en matière plastique et pour feuilles en métal, ainsi que parties de ces machines. (2) Machines automatiques à peser et à doser, ainsi que leurs parties.

Goods & Services

Automatic and semi-automatic machines for filling, wrapping and packaging, as well as parts thereof; rotary printing machines, automatic stamping and printing machines, for all processes and types of printing, for cardboard, paper, plastic sheets and for metal foils, as well as parts of these machines. Automatic machines for weighing and dosing, as well as parts thereof.

Abstract

The invention relates to a gripping device (12) comprising a main body (58) which can be coupled to a robot, at least one adapter portion (66, 67) which is movable on the main body along a gripping axis (42), and at least one gripping element (38, 39) which can be detachably locked to the adapter portion, wherein the adapter portion comprises a locking mechanism (68a, 68b) having at least one locking element (70a, 70b) which, in a locking position, locks the gripping element to the adapter portion, wherein an unlocking element (76a, 76b) is arranged on the main body, and wherein the locking mechanism can be moved along the gripping axis into an unlocking position in which the unlocking element transfers the locking element from its locking position into a release position in which the gripping element can be detached from the adapter portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof

Abstract

A handling system (10) for a cleanroom (64), a cleanroom (64) having such a handling system (10), and a method for lifting off cover layers (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 69/00 - Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• B25J 21/00 - Chambers provided with manipulation devices

Abstract

A method for producing a cardboard-plastic composite shell (10), in particular an MAP cardboard-plastic composite shell for food products, includes at least the method steps (66, 68, 82, 88) providing a plastic foil (12), pre-forming the plastic foil (12) to form a shell shape (14), providing a cardboard blank (16), and connecting the cardboard blank (16) to the already pre-formed plastic foil (12) in order to form the cardboard-plastic composite shell (10). The cardboard blank (16) provided is not folded or incompletely folded directly before the connection to the pre-formed plastic foil (12). When the cardboard blank (16) is connected to the pre-formed plastic foil (16), the cardboard blank (16) is folded onto the plastic foil (12) by a stamp mechanism (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 53/04 - Bending or folding of plates or sheets
• B29C 51/08 - Deep-drawing or matched-mould forming, i.e. using mechanical means only
• B29C 51/16 - Lining or labelling
• B29C 51/42 - Heating or cooling
• B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
• B29K 711/12 - Paper, e.g. cardboard
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
• B31B 50/59 - Shaping sheet material under pressure
• B31B 120/40 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers lined or internally reinforced
• B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
• B65D 5/60 - Loose linings

Abstract

A receptacle grouping system (10) includes a stock storage device (14), receptacles (12, 18) being arranged in the stock storage device in a delivery configuration in which different sub-quantities of the receptacles have a first distance (32) from each other that corresponds to the delivery configuration, further including a transport device (83) for transporting receptacles, arranged in a receptacle carrier (22), along a transport path, the receptacles being arranged in the receptacle carrier in a machine configuration in which the different sub-quantities of receptacles have a second distance (88) from each other that corresponds to the machine configuration and that is different from the first distance corresponding to the delivery configuration, and there being provided, as viewed along the transport path, at least one loading area (64) having a loading device (66) for loading the receptacle carrier with unfilled receptacles and/or for unloading filled receptacles from the receptacle carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical
• A61J 1/00 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
• B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic

Abstract

A device (13) for removing individual pharmaceutical vessels (2) from a trough-shaped transport container (1), a system (40) having a corresponding device (13), and a method for removing individual pharmaceutical vessels (2) from a trough-shaped transport container (1) are proposed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
• B65G 65/00 - Loading or unloading

Abstract

A capsule filling machine (10) for filling a capsule, which has a capsule upper part and a capsule lower part, includes a conveying device (32), a filling station (82) and at least one station (86) for closing a filled capsule lower part with a capsule upper part and for transporting a filled capsule. The station comprises a closing element which can be moved along the joining axis and which is driven by a closing drive, and which cooperates with a lower face of the filled capsule lower part, and a counter holder which cooperates with an upper face of the capsule upper part. The counter holder can be arranged in a stop region which is spaced apart from a conveying region by the interposition of a transport region. A transport sleeve which fixes and transports the filled and fully joined capsule outside the conveying region is arranged in the transport region.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 3/07 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use

Abstract

A centrifugal separator (10) includes a housing (12), which extends along a central axis (14) and has a separating chamber wall (24) for delimiting a separating chamber (26) that is fed by an inlet channel (44) for polyphasic fluid. A central immersion tube (50) is provided for discharging a first fluid phase and an outlet channel (54) is provided for discharging a second fluid phase. An expansion chamber (30), which widens radially outward with respect to the separating chamber and is radially outwardly delimited by an expansion chamber wall (30), is provided between the separating chamber and the outlet channel, The separating chamber conically widens from the inlet channel, as seen along the central axis, toward the expansion chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• B04C 5/081 - Shapes or dimensions
• B04C 5/04 - Tangential inlets
• B04C 5/103 - Bodies or members, e.g. bulkheads, guides, in the vortex chamber
• B04C 5/13 - Construction of the overflow ducting, e.g. diffusing or spiral exits formed as a vortex finder and extending into the vortex chamberDischarge from vortex finder otherwise than at the top of the cycloneDevices for controlling the overflow
• B04C 5/14 - Construction of the underflow ductingApex constructionsDischarge arrangements

Abstract

The invention relates to a discharge chute (2) for a tablet press (1), to a discharge system (27) for a tablet press (1), and to a tablet press (1) having a corresponding discharge chute (2) or a corresponding discharge system (27).

IPC Classes  ?

• B30B 11/08 - Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses or tabletting presses using a ram exerting pressure on the material in a moulding space co-operating with moulds carried by a turn-table
• B30B 15/32 - Discharging presses
• B30B 11/00 - Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses or tabletting presses
• B65G 11/00 - Chutes
• B65G 11/20 - Auxiliary devices, e.g. for deflecting, controlling speed of, or agitating, articles or solids

Abstract

A device (1) for removing a sterile object (2) from an outer packaging (3), a system with a corresponding device (1) and a method for removing a sterile object (2) from an outer packaging (3) are proposed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 69/00 - Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A device (1) for vacuum-free removal of a nest (2) from a tub (3), a system (4) comprising a corresponding device (1), a sterile chamber in which a corresponding device (1) or a corresponding system (4) is arranged, and a method for vacuum-free removal of a nest (2) from a tub (3), are proposed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 31/16 - Laying nests for poultryEgg collecting
• B65B 55/02 - Sterilising, e.g. of complete packages

Abstract

A device (1) for vacuum-free removal of a nest (2) from a tub (3), a system (4) comprising a corresponding device (1), a sterile chamber in which a corresponding device (1) or a corresponding system (4) is arranged, and a method for vacuum- free removal of a nest (2) from a tub (3), are proposed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• B65B 69/00 - Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Device (1) for removing a sterile object (2) from an outer packaging (3), a system with a corresponding device (1) and a method for removing a sterile object (2) from an outer packaging (3) are proposed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 69/00 - Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for sealing and drying capsules (12), comprising a sealing device (14) for sealing capsules (12) and a drying device (16) for drying capsules (12), the drying device (16) comprising a plurality of capsule carriers (18), a first chain (26) and a second chain (28) for receiving and transporting the capsule carriers (18), each capsule carrier (18) being coupled or couplable to the first chain (26) and to the second chain (28) by means of a snap-fit connection (30). The invention also relates to a method for dismantling capsule carriers (18) in such an apparatus (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 3/07 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for closing pharmaceutical containers (12) by means of closures (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• B65B 57/00 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices
• B67B 1/00 - Closing bottles, jars, or similar containers by applying stoppers

Abstract

A conveying device includes a first drive body, a second drive body and a lifting body for receiving a payload. The drive bodies can be activated independently of each other along a conveying axis or on a conveying plane. A first lifting link is pivotably articulated to the first drive body and a second lifting link is pivotably articulated to the second drive body. The lifting links are functionally connected to the lifting body so that a relative movement of the drive bodies can be converted into a movement of the lifting body along a lifting axis A first guide link is pivotably articulated to the first drive body, a second guide link is pivotably articulated to the second drive body, the guide links are connected to a first guide element, the lifting body has a second guide element, and the guide elements form a linear guide with a guide axis that coincides with the lifting axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/02 - Gripping heads servo-actuated
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads

Abstract

A device (10) for removing a sterile object (12) from a foil bag (14) includes a needle unit (16) with a hollow needle (18) for piercing the foil bag (14), a gas connection (20) arranged on the needle unit (16) for introducing gas via the hollow needle (18) into the foil bag (14), a holding device (22) for holding the foil bag (14), a cutting device (24) for cutting open the foil bag (14), and a removal device (26) for removing the object (12) from the cut open foil bag (14). The holding device (22) has at least one holding unit (28), which is formed in a planar manner on the holding device (22) and is mounted movably, for contacting the foil bag (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 69/00 - Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A conveying device (10) includes a first drive body (12), a second drive body (14) and a lifting body (42) for receiving a payload. A first lifting link (24) is pivotably articulated to the first drive body and a second lifting link (28) is pivotably articulated to the second drive body, wherein the lifting links are functionally connected to the lifting body so that a relative movement of the drive bodies can be converted into a movement of the lifting body along a lifting axis (52). A first guide link (26) is pivotably articulated to the first drive body, and a second guide link (30) is pivotably articulated to the second drive body. The guide links are connected to a first guide element, and the lifting body has a second guide element. The guide elements form a linear guide with a guide axis which coincides with the lifting axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/02 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by movement of the arms, e.g. cartesian co-ordinate type
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical

Abstract

A device (10) for removing a sterile object (12) from a foil bag (14), includes a needle unit (16) with a hollow needle (18) for piercing the foil bag (14), a gas connection (20) arranged on the needle unit (16) for introducing gas via the hollow needle (18) into the foil bag (14), a holding device (22) for holding the foil bag (14), a cutting device (24) for cutting open the foil bag (14), and a removal device (26) for removing the object (12) from the cut open foil bag (14). The holding device (22) has at least one holding unit (28), which is formed in a planar manner on the holding device (22) and is mounted movably, for contacting the foil bag (14). A set (52) and a method for removing a sterile object (12) from a foil bag (14) are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 1/00 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
• A61B 17/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for holding wounds open, e.g. retractorsTractors
• A61J 1/10 - Bag-type containers

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (10) for transporting loose sterile closure elements (12) from the surroundings (14) of an isolator (16) into an interior (18) of the isolator, comprising a container (24) for storing a stock quantity of closure elements in the h surroundings of the isolator, an isolator opening (20) and a collecting device (56) for collecting the closure elements and for providing the closure elements in the interior of the isolator, with a metering device (46) for controlling a target quantity of closure elements to be transported from the container through the isolator opening and into the collecting device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 55/02 - Sterilising, e.g. of complete packages
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• B65B 37/04 - Supplying or feeding fluent-solid, plastic, or liquid material, or loose masses of small articles, to be packaged by vibratory feeders
• B65B 37/10 - Supplying or feeding fluent-solid, plastic, or liquid material, or loose masses of small articles, to be packaged by rotary feeders of screw type
• B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
• B65G 47/19 - Arrangements or applications of hoppers or chutes having means for controlling material flow, e.g. to prevent overloading

Abstract

The invention relates to a pharmaceutical unit (12) and to a method for operating a pharmaceutical unit (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
• A61L 2/20 - Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
• A61L 2/26 - Accessories
• F24F 3/167 - Clean rooms, i.e. enclosed spaces in which a uniform flow of filtered air is distributed

Abstract

The invention relates to an isolator (10) for processing medical substances and a method for decontamination of an isolator (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/20 - Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
• A61L 2/26 - Accessories
• B01L 1/02 - Air-pressure chambersAir-locks therefor
• F24F 3/167 - Clean rooms, i.e. enclosed spaces in which a uniform flow of filtered air is distributed

Abstract

A barrier system of a production plant, in particular a pharmaceutical production plant, with a closed or separate area in which a sterile environment is provided, wherein a handling device for automated sampling with a contact sample is arranged in the closed or separate area, as well as methods for automated sampling.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• B25J 21/00 - Chambers provided with manipulation devices

Abstract

A method for teaching a planar transport device, in which an operating behavior of at least one handling element of the planar transport device, which is configured as an electrodynamically movable mover and is configured for handling products, is taught by an operator interaction of an operator, which is designed differently from a manual writing of a programming command. The operator interaction takes place directly, preferably free of an additional operator input device, at the handling element in order to specify the operating behavior of the handling element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 19/42 - Recording and playback systems, i.e. in which the programme is recorded from a cycle of operations, e.g. the cycle of operations being manually controlled, after which this record is played back on the same machine
• B65G 65/00 - Loading or unloading

Abstract

The invention relates to a planar drive (10) with at least one stator (12) and at least one mover (14), wherein the planar drive (10) is designed to be resistant to hydrogen peroxide. The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical plant with said type of planar drive (10) and to a method for decontaminating said type of planar drive (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 41/02 - Linear motorsSectional motors
• A61L 2/20 - Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for teaching a planar transport device, wherein an op- erating behavior of at least one handling element (14) of the planar transport device, which is designed as an electrodynamically movable mover and is configured for han- dling products (16), is taught by means of an operator interaction of an operator, which is designed in particular differently from a manual writing of a programming command. It is proposed that operator interaction takes place directly, preferably free of an addi- tional operator input device, at the handling element (14) in order to specify the operat- ing behavior of the handling element (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
• H02K 41/02 - Linear motorsSectional motors
• G05D 1/223 - Command input arrangements on the remote controller, e.g. joysticks or touch screens

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) and a method for transferring a packaging unit (22) into a barrier system (12) for pharmaceuticals, wherein the packaging unit comprises a sterilized container (24) and at least one sterile product (26) arranged in the latter, and wherein the packaging unit, in an initial state, is surrounded by an outer packaging (30) sterilized at least on the inside, wherein the barrier system has an access opening (20) through which the packaging unit can be transferred from a surrounding region (16) of the barrier system into an interior (14) of the barrier system, wherein a film tube (50), closed at one end, is arranged in the surrounding region of the barrier system, the interior (52) of the film tube (50) communicating with the access opening, wherein a connecting device is provided for producing a connection region between a cover portion of the outer packaging and an overlap portion of an outer face of the film tube overlapping the cover portion, and wherein a separating device is provided for local separation of the connection region.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 69/00 - Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for checking a seal, in particular at least one sealing seam (12), of a packaging (14), the device (10) comprising a negative pressure chamber (16) configured to receive at least one packaging (14) and to generate a negative pressure in the negative pressure chamber (16), so that a packaging (14) located in the negative pressure chamber (16) aligns due to gas located in the packaging (14) and expanding as a result of the negative pressure generated in the negative pressure chamber (16), and an image capture device (18) which is designed to capture the aligned packaging (10) and/or the sealing seam (12) of the aligned packaging (10) in the form of optical, in particular digital, data, and a method for checking a seal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 3/02 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum

Abstract

A planar drive apparatus includes at least one mover and a drive table. The mover has an outer shell, the drive table has a planar drive surface, and the mover can be electromagnetically coupled to the drive surface and can be moved in a floating state parallel to the drive surface. The drive table has a cleaning region including a cleaning device for cleaning at least a part of the outer shell of the mover. The mover can be brought into the cleaning region by electromagnetic drive of the drive surface. The cleaning device has at least one additional cleaning unit which is arranged on or above the drive surface and which is configured to clean a side surface and/or a top side of the mover.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/244 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors orientating the articles by turning them about an axis substantially perpendicular to the conveying plane
• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
• B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools
• B08B 1/02 - Cleaning travelling work, e.g. a web or articles on a conveyor
• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors
• A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation
• A61L 2/26 - Accessories

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for cleaning wall sections (5) of liquid-carrying regions (2); an installation (1) and a method for cleaning objects (32), wherein the cleaning effect is based on gas bubbles (19) formed by the pressure of a cleaning liquid (18) being lowered.

IPC Classes  ?

• B08B 3/10 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration
• B08B 9/032 - Cleaning the internal surfacesRemoval of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing

Abstract

A device (1) for handling of conveyed goods (2) within a barrier system (3), comprising a manipulator (4) arranged in the barrier system (3) and having a magnetic actuator (5) for applying a magnetic force (6) to the conveyed goods (2), having a design-dependent magnetic acting direction (6) of the magnetic force (7), wherein the manipulator (4) is arranged inside the barrier system (3) and is adapted to coupling the conveyed goods (2) with the magnetic force (7) to the manipulator (4) and moving them with the manipulator (4) within the barrier system (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means
• B25J 21/00 - Chambers provided with manipulation devices

Abstract

A method for producing at least one, in particular external, aroma protection valve for a packaging container, having a basic element and having a valve membrane which is connected at least in sections to the basic element in a joining process by an energy input, the basic element and the valve membrane being connected to each other without an adhesive in the joining process. The basic element and the valve membrane (14a) are connected at least in sections in the joining process by ultrasonic welding, wherein the basic element and the valve membrane are connected to each other in the joining process on a base element, in particular a film web, which is provided for handling and/or stabilizing the basic element and/or the valve membrane during the joining process.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 77/22 - Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags Details

Abstract

A device for handling of conveyed goods within a barrier system, comprising a manipulator arranged in the barrier system and having a magnetic actuator for applying a magnetic force to the conveyed goods, having a design-dependent magnetic acting direction of the magnetic force, wherein the manipulator is arranged inside the barrier system and is adapted to coupling the conveyed goods with the magnetic force to the manipulator and moving them with the manipulator within the barrier system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 21/00 - Chambers provided with manipulation devices
• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means
• B65G 49/00 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A device (10) for weighing individual containers (14) arranged in a nest (12), wherein the containers (14) are formed with a bottom region (16) and a lid region (18) and the device (10) includes at least one weighing device (20) with at least one load cell (19) and with at least one weighing receptacle (22), and an arrangement unit (28). The weighing receptacle (22) and the arrangement unit (28) are arranged movable relative to each other in order to be able to move a container (14) arranged in the nest (12), which is arranged in the arrangement unit (28), completely out of the nest (12). The disclosure also relates to a set comprising such a device (10) and to a method for weighing individual containers (14) arranged in a nest (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 17/04 - Apparatus for, or methods of, weighing material of special form or property for weighing fluids, e.g. gases, pastes
• G01G 13/30 - Weighing mechanism control arrangements for automatic feed or discharge involving limit switches or position-sensing switches
• G01G 21/22 - Weigh-pans or other weighing receptaclesWeighing platforms
• G01G 15/00 - Arrangements for check-weighing of materials dispensed into removable containers
• B01L 9/06 - Test-tube standsTest-tube holders
• B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
• B65B 57/10 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged
• G01G 13/00 - Weighing apparatus with automatic feed or discharge for weighing-out batches of material
• G01G 19/52 - Weighing apparatus combined with other objects, e.g. with furniture
• B01L 9/00 - Supporting devicesHolding devices

Abstract

A device (10) for handling closures (12) inside a clean room, in particular in a sterile environment, a clean room with a corresponding device (10) and a method for handling closures (12) within a clean room, in particular in a sterile environment, are proposed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 21/00 - Chambers provided with manipulation devices
• B25J 19/02 - Sensing devices
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• B65B 57/02 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages
• B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
• B65B 55/02 - Sterilising, e.g. of complete packages

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for closing pharmaceutical containers (18) by means of closures (22), having a first holding device (12) for receiving at least one pharmaceutical container (18), a second holding device (14) for receiving at least one closure (22) for closing an opening (24) of the pharmaceutical container (18), wherein the two holding devices (12, 14) are mutually alignable, or are mutually aligned, in such a way that the closure (22) and the opening (24) of the container (18) are aligned with one another, wherein a plunger (34) and a counter element (40) are provided, wherein the plunger (34) and/or the counter element (40), by means of a drive device (36), can be driven and, relative to one another, moved, wherein, when the plunger (34) and the counter element (40) are moved towards one another when the drive device (36, 42) is driven, the plunger (34) acts on the closure (22) or on the container (18) in such a way that the closure (22) can come into contact with the container (18) and, in order to close the opening (24) of the container (18), can be pressed onto the container (18) by the cooperation of the plunger (34) and the counter element (40), wherein a force sensor (44) is provided, by means of which a force applied by the closure plunger (34) when the closure (22) is pressed onto the container (18) can be detected.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• B65B 57/02 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages

Abstract

The invention relates to a closing apparatus for closing pharmaceutical containers, having a closing tool for joining a closure element to a pharmaceutical container (68), having a fluid unit for applying at least one gaseous fluid to the container, the fluid unit having at least one filter (64, 66), wherein the closing apparatus has a tool receptacle (14) and a tool unit (18), wherein the tool unit (18) is designed as a module which is repeatedly detachable from and connectible to the tool receptacle (14) by means of a coupling device (16) and which comprises the closing tool, the fluid unit and the at least one filter (64, 66).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 55/19 - Sterilising contents prior to, or during, packaging by adding materials intended to remove free oxygen or to develop inhibitor gases, e.g. vapour-phase inhibitors
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars

Abstract

The invention starts from a product handling device (12d-k) for the han- dling, especially the conveying, of products (14d-k), having at least one mover (16d-k) and a base unit (52d-k), relative to which the mover (16d-k) is movable, and having an emergency securing unit (18d-k) for securing the mover (16d-k), especially in an emergency situation, relative to the base unit (52d-k), which is situated in at least one marginal region (26d-k) of the base unit (52d-k). In order to provide a device of this kind with improved properties in regard to the safety and/or efficiency in the handling of products, it is proposed that the base unit (52d-k) comprises at least two base elements (30d-h, 32d-k), between which at least one inner marginal region (56d-k) of the base unit (52d-k) is defined, in which the emergency securing unit (18d-k) is at least partly arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 43/08 - Control devices operated by article or material being fed, conveyed, or discharged
• B65G 17/12 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface comprising a series of individual load-carriers fixed, or normally fixed, relative to traction element
• B65G 47/74 - Feeding, transfer, or discharging devices of particular kinds or types
• B65G 49/05 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for fragile or damageable materials or articles

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for handling containers (12) inside a clean room, to a system comprising a corresponding device (10), at least one container (12) and/or one nest (30), to a clean room having a corresponding device (10) and to a method for handling containers (12) inside a clean room.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/90 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials

Abstract

A filling unit (10) for a rotary press (12) with a filling wheel (14), a dosing wheel (24), optionally a feed wheel (30) and a medium feed unit (36), wherein the blades (22, 28, 34) of the filling wheel (14), dosing wheel (24) and/or feed wheel (30) designed as an impeller wheel (20, 26, 32), are designed in such a way that a conveying surface (40) of the respective blades (22, 28, 34) can be varied in shape, and a method for providing an optimized rotary press is proposed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B30B 15/30 - Feeding material to presses
• B30B 11/08 - Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses or tabletting presses using a ram exerting pressure on the material in a moulding space co-operating with moulds carried by a turn-table
• B30B 15/14 - Control arrangements for mechanically-driven presses

Abstract

The invention relates to a transport system for sterile-product tubs (18), having a conveyor element for arranging a sterile-product tub and having a drive for moving the conveyor element, wherein the transport system is a planar transport system (10), wherein the conveyor element is a transport platform which has a placement surface for placing a sterile-product tub that is to be transported, wherein the drive comprises a drive surface (12) to which the transport platform can be electromagnetically coupled and which can move parallel to the drive surface, and wherein the planar transport system has a first additional platform (34) which can be electromagnetically coupled to the drive surface and can be moved independently of the transport platform parallel to the drive surface, and which has at least one support element (46) assigned to the first additional platform in order to support a side wall of a sterile-product tub placed on the placement surface of the transport platform.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic

Abstract

The invention relates to a product handling device (12) for handling, in particular for conveying, products (14), having at least two moving elements (16, 16') and a coupling unit (18), which mechanically couples the moving elements (16, 16') to one another and which has a support unit (24) for at least one product (14), and at least two connecting units (26, 26'), which each connect the support unit (24) to at least one of the moving elements (16, 16'). In order to provide a generic device with improved properties with regard to stability and/or flexibility when handling products, it is proposed that the connecting units (26, 26') and the support unit (24) are connected to each other within a plane (28) in which the support unit (24) is arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic

Abstract

Disclosed is a filling unit (10) for a rotary press (12), comprising a filling wheel (14), a metering wheel (24), a feeding wheel (30) and a medium unit (36), wherein the filling unit (10) is designed in such a way that the feeding wheel (30) can be connected to and disconnected from a delivery path of the medium to be metered, in particular by having a pivoting device (33) perform a pivoting movement, in particular about an axis of rotation (42) of the metering wheel (24), which is in the form of an impeller (20, 26, 32). Also disclosed is a method for providing an optimized rotary press.

IPC Classes  ?

• B30B 15/30 - Feeding material to presses
• B30B 11/08 - Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses or tabletting presses using a ram exerting pressure on the material in a moulding space co-operating with moulds carried by a turn-table

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for inspecting cylindrical containers (10), comprising the steps of: providing an area scan camera (12) having a coverage (14); providing the containers (10); transporting the containers (10) in a transport direction (16) through the coverage (14) of the area scan camera (12); rotating the containers (10) and/or a liquid (18) accommodated in the containers (10) about a longitudinal axis (20) of the relevant container (10) in a direction of rotation (22) while the containers (10) are located in the coverage (14) of the area scan camera (12); capturing at least one sequence of pixel rows (26) by means of the area scan camera (12), wherein the pixel rows (26) are aligned with a specified area of a container (10) or with a specified area of a container (10) from various rotational positions of the container (10). The invention also relates to a device (32) for inspecting cylindrical containers (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/90 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination in a container or its contents

Abstract

A method for producing a packaging element (1) from a ready-made sheet material (2) and from a carrier material (3), having the following steps: a) making available the ready-made sheet material (2); b) connecting the ready-made material (2) to the carrier material (3), which is made available as endless material, such that a first composite (4) of the ready-made material (2) and of the carrier material (3) is generated; c) carrying out at least one conveying of the ready-made material (2) with the carrier material (3); and d) carrying out at least one processing step in which the first composite (4) is processed, such that a second composite (5) of the ready-made material (2) and of the carrier material (3) is generated that forms the packaging element (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 9/04 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
• B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B65B 47/02 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved with means for heating the material prior to forming
• B65B 47/06 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of mechanical pressure using folding dies
• B31B 50/59 - Shaping sheet material under pressure
• B31B 105/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers made by assembling separate sheets, blanks or webs
• B31B 120/40 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers lined or internally reinforced

Abstract

The present invention relates to a beta-component of a transfer system for a sterile isolation region, a sterile isolation region, an aseptic filling system, and a method of operating such a filling system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• B01L 1/02 - Air-pressure chambersAir-locks therefor
• B65B 55/02 - Sterilising, e.g. of complete packages
• B65B 3/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles

Abstract

Packaging (1) for a product (25), having a bag (2) for accommodating the product (25) and having a cardboard sleeve (3), which is arranged around the outside of the bag (2), wherein the bag (2) is of flattened form with two flattened bag areas (4) located opposite one another, and wherein the cardboard sleeve (3) has a cardboard base area (5), which forms a standing area (6) of the packaging (1), and also two cardboard areas (7) which adjoin the cardboard base area (5), opposite one another, extend upwards from the cardboard base area, are connected to the cardboard base area (5) by first lines of inflection (8) and cover the flattened bag areas (4), wherein exposed regions (9) of the bag (2) are arranged between the upwardly extending cardboard areas (7).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 75/52 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers Details
• B65D 33/00 - Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
• B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture

Abstract

A planar transport device (10) having a driving surface (12) and having at least one first platform (16), which can be coupled electromagnetically to the driving surface and moved parallel to the driving surface. The planar transport device includes a payload space (24) for arrangement of a payload (26).The planar transport device includes an inertial element (30) which is movable relative to the first platform, and the movable inertial element and the payload space are oriented relative to each other such that, upon deceleration of the first platform due to movement of the inertial element in an effective direction relative to the first platform, at least some of the kinetic energy of the inertial element can be transferred to the payload space. A method for operation of a planar transport device is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 1/00 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading
• B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for removing a nest from a tub without using vacuum.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 43/46 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using grippers
• B65B 61/20 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) and a method for unpacking a plurality of, in particular pre-sterilized, articles (12) arranged in an elongated package (14) having a upper end (16) and a lower end (18) stacked one on top of the other in an elongated stack. The invention further relates to a set comprising such a device (10) and at least one package (14). The invention further relates to a pharmaceutical plant (44) comprising at least one such device (10) or comprising at least one such set.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 69/00 - Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for
• B01L 1/00 - EnclosuresChambers
• B67B 7/00 - Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
• C12M 1/26 - Inoculator or sampler

Abstract

Disclosed are a device and a method for unpacking a plurality of articles arranged in an elongated package having an upper end and a lower end stacked one on top of the other in an elongated stack.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 69/00 - Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

An isolator system, having an isolator (10), which has an interior space (22) for processing a substance, the interior space being delimited by a base-side mounting surface (14) for the arrangement of a substance-processing unit (20) and by an isolator cabin (12) with at least one access opening (24), the access opening being assigned at least one closure device for optionally opening up or blocking the access opening. The isolator cabin can be placed or is placed onto the base-side mounting surface, and wherein the isolator system has at least one quick-change interface (34) for exchanging the isolator cabin (12) for an additional cabin with a different protection level and/or for exchanging the closure device for an additional closure device with a different protection level.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47B 47/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features related to dismountability or building-up from elements
• A47B 81/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units specially adapted for other particular purposes, e.g. for storing guns or skis
• A47B 96/00 - Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups General details of furniture

Abstract

A planar drive system (10) includes at least two stator modules (12) and a frame (14). Each of the stator modules (12) has a base body (16) with a transport surface (18) and a rear side (20) opposite the transport surface (18), and further a mounting plate (22) which is detachably mounted on the rear side (20) of the base body (16). The frame (14) includes a plurality of receptacles (24) for receiving a stator module (12), with the stator modules (12) insertable into the receptacles (24) of the frame (14) with the transport surface (18) forward and are lockable in the receptacle (24) by a locking mechanism (26). Also described is a method for the installation and removal of stator modules (12) in a planar drive system (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/12 - Stationary parts of the magnetic circuit
• H02K 41/02 - Linear motorsSectional motors
• H02K 16/00 - Machines with more than one rotor or stator

Abstract

The invention relates to a planar drive system (10) comprising at least two stator modules (12) and a frame (14), wherein each of the stator modules (12) has a base body (16) with a transport surface (18) and a rear side (20) opposite the transport surface (18), and further a mounting plate (22) which is detachably mounted on the rear side (20) of the base body (16), wherein the frame (14) comprises a plurality of receptacles (24) for receiving a stator module (12), wherein the stator modules (12) is insertable into the receptacles (24) of the frame (14) with the transport surface (18) forward and is lockable in the receptacle (24) by means of a locking mechanism (26). The invention also relates to a method for the installation and removal of stator modules (12) in a planar drive system (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
• F16B 21/09 - Releasable fastening devices with a stud engaging a keyhole slot
• H02K 15/00 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining or repairing of dynamo-electric machines
• H02K 16/00 - Machines with more than one rotor or stator
• H02K 41/02 - Linear motorsSectional motors

Abstract

The invention relates to a planar drive device (10) having a first platform (16) and to a second platform (18) which can be electromagnetically coupled to a driving surface (12) and can be moved independently of one another in parallel to the driving surface, wherein the first platform comprises a working device (24) with a working tool (26), wherein the planar drive device has a storage space (30), with a first storage space limiter (28), which is movement-coupled to the first platform and with a second storage space limiter (48), which is movement-coupled to the second platform, such that the volume of the storage space and a pressure state of a medium (50) arranged in the storage space can be changed by changing a distance (52) between the first platform and the second platform, and wherein the storage space is functionally coupled to the working tool. The invention further relates to a method for operating a planar drive device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means
• B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
• B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements

Abstract

A transport system for a plurality of containers includes a feed device for a supply of containers which, at a transfer end of the feed device, can be received by a receiving region of a working platform of a transport mover. For the purpose of movement in a working plane, the transport mover has a drive section which is connected to the working platform and which interacts with a stationary, planar drive plane. The working platform has a blocking surface, the distance of which from the drive plane can be changed by movement of the drive section of the transport mover relative to the drive plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/82 - Rotary or reciprocating members for direct action on articles or materials, e.g. pushers, rakes, shovels
• B65G 27/08 - Supports or mountings for load-carriers, e.g. framework, bases, spring arrangements
• B65G 47/08 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from a single group of articles arranged in orderly pattern, e.g. workpieces in magazines spacing or grouping the articles during feeding

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for applying a banding fluid (12) to capsules, comprising at least one bath-type receptacle (14) for receiving the banding fluid (12), at least one roller (16), wherein the roller (16) is designed such that it can rotate about an axis of rotation (18), and it is arranged in such a way that the roller (16) partially dips into the banding fluid (12) in the bath-type receptacle (14) and picks up the banding fluid (12) in the bath-type receptacle (14), at least one overflow (20), at least one wiper device (22), wherein the wiper device (22) is designed to wipe off excess banding fluid (12) picked up by the roller (16), wherein the wiper device (22) is arranged below the axis of rotation (18) of the roller (16) in relation to the direction of gravity (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 3/07 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use
• A61K 9/48 - Preparations in capsules, e.g. of gelatin, of chocolate

Abstract

Metering roller (1) for filling a target container (2) with a portion (4) of a powder product (3) that is to be metered, having a roller body (5) with a roller outer surface (6) and with an interior (7) in which a compressed air supply (8) is located, and metering chambers (9) for metered reception and dispensing of the powder product (3), which metering chambers (9) each form connections between the roller outer surface (6) and the interior (7), wherein the compressed air supply (8) is designed to generate either an underpressure or an overpressure in the metering chambers (9) so as to convey the powder product (3) into the metering chambers (9) or dispense it from the metering chambers (9), and wherein the metering chambers (9) are delimited from the interior (7) and from the compressed air supply (8) by filter elements (10) which are permeable to compressed air and which are braced between clamping elements (11) and plane bearing surfaces (12) of the roller body (5) that surround the metering chambers (9).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 11/24 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with measuring chambers moved during operation of the valve type, i.e. the separating being effected by fluid-tight or powder-tight movements wherein the measuring chamber rotates or oscillates for fluent solid material
• B65B 1/36 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by volumetric devices or methods

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for coating an object (2) with a silicone coating (3), the device comprising: at least one processing station (4) having a processing region (5) for receiving the object (2); at least one silicone spray nozzle (6) for applying the silicone (9) to at least one surface region (7) of the object (2) in order to result in a silicone coating (3); at least one optical sensor (8) for monitoring the quality of the silicone coating (3) by identifying silicone (9), wherein the optical sensor (8) has an identification region (10) aligned with the processing region (5), in which identification region the sensor (8) can identify silicone (9); and at least one compressed air nozzle (11), which is aligned with the identification region (10) of the at least one optical sensor (8), for flushing the identification region (10) with compressed air.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target

Abstract

A barrier system of a production plant, in particular a pharmaceutical production plant, with a closed or separate area in which a sterile environment is provided, wherein a handling device for automated sampling with a contact sample is arranged in the closed or separate area. Related methods for automated sampling are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• G01N 33/15 - Medicinal preparations

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for closing medical containers with a stopper (30), the device being suitable for use in a toxic environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers

Abstract

A device (10) for weighing individual containers (14) arranged in a nest (12) is disclosed, wherein the containers (14) are formed with a bottom region (16) and a lid region (18). The device (10) includes: at least one weighing device (20) with at least one load cell (19) and with at least one weighing receptacle (22), an arrangement unit (28), wherein the weighing receptacle (22) and the arrangement unit (28) are arranged movable relative to each other in order to be able to move a container (14) arranged in the nest (12), which is arranged in the arrangement unit (28), completely out of the nest (12). A set comprising such a device (10) and a method for weighing individual containers (14) arranged in a nest (12) is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 13/34 - Weighing mechanism control arrangements for automatic feed or discharge involving mechanical linkage motivated by the weighing mechanism

Abstract

The invention proceeds from a transport device (10a; 10b) for transporting products (12a, 14a; 12b, 14b), with a transport unit (18a; 18b) which comprises at least one transport element (20a; 20b) and at least one further transport element (22a; 22b), on each of which a product (12a, 14a; 12b, 14b) can be arranged for transport, with a drive unit (26a; 26b) for driving the transport element (20a; 20b) and the further transport element (22a; 22b) relative to a drive surface (28a; 28b) of the drive unit (26a; 26b), and with at least one control unit (30a; 30b) for actuating the drive unit (26a; 26b). It is proposed that the control unit (30a; 30b) has at least one control routine, in the case of which the control unit (30a; 30b) actuates the drive unit (26a; 26b) for a movement of the further transport element (22a; 22b) in a manner which is at least dependent on a mass parameter and on a movement parameter of the transport element (20a; 20b).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 54/02 - Non-mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for electrostatic, electric, or magnetic
• B65G 43/00 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting

Abstract

The invention relates to a pharmaceutical production facility (10) comprising a measuring device (30, 32) for monitoring a seal of capsules (20). The capsules have a capsule shell which is made of a first shell part and a second shell part, said shell parts being provided with a sealing liquid in a sealing region, wherein the measuring device comprises an infrared camera (34) or a camera with an infrared filter, and the measuring device detects the temperature or a change in the temperature of the sealing region and/or capsule sections adjoining the sealing region.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 3/07 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use

Abstract

The invention relates to a flat moving system (10), having a driving area (12) and at least one mover (14) that can be electromagnetically coupled to the driving area and can be moved relative to the driving area in a levitational state. On a mover side facing the driving area at least one adhesion unit is located and is connected to the mover (14). The adhesion unit has at least one adhesion surface by means of which the mover (14), in a holding state, is connected to the driving area, and the at least one adhesion surface is equipped with a nano- and/or micro-structuring.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 63/00 - Brakes not otherwise provided forBrakes combining more than one of the types of groups
• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors
• F16D 121/20 - Electric or magnetic using electromagnets

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (22) for sealing capsules (10). Each capsule has a capsule shell which is made of a first shell part and a second shell part, said shell parts being provided with a banding liquid in a connection region. The device has a heat source (30) for drying the banding liquid, and the device has at least one diaphragm (32) which is arranged in a radiation region of the heat source between the heat source and the capsules, wherein the diaphragm has at least one passage region for the passage of radiation of the heat source and for irradiating the connection regions of the capsules, and the diaphragm has at least one shielding region which shields sub-regions of the capsules which are offset to the connection region against radiation of the heat source.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 3/07 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms into the form of capsules or similar small containers for oral use

Abstract

The invention relates to a flat moving system (10), having a driving area (12) and at least one mover (14) that can be electromagnetically coupled to the driving area and can be moved relative to the driving area in a levitational state. On a mover side facing the driving area at least one adhesion unit is located and is connected to the mover (14). The adhesion unit has at least one adhesion surface by means of which the mover (14), in a holding state, is connected to the driving area, and the at least one adhesion surface is equipped with a nano- and/or micro-structuring.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 63/00 - Brakes not otherwise provided forBrakes combining more than one of the types of groups
• H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for closing containers with closures is disclosed. The apparatus includes a transport wheel, a feed device, and a closing device. The transport wheel continuously transports the containers and includes a plurality of transport wheel receptacles. Each transport wheel receptacle is able to receive a container. The transport wheel is designed to be rotatable about a transport wheel axis. The feed device is capable of clocked feeding of the containers to the transport wheel in a feed region of the apparatus. The closing device is arranged to close containers while they are accommodated in the transport wheel receptacles of the transport wheel. A method for closing the containers includes feeding containers to the transport wheel and closing the containers with a closing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67B 1/04 - Closing bottles, jars, or similar containers by applying stoppers by inserting threadless stoppers, e.g. corks

Abstract

The invention relates to a sealing device for a longitudinal sealing device of a packaging machine, comprising at least one sealing holder (14) for fixing a sealing jaw (16) of the longitudinal sealing device, at least one additional sealing holder (18) for fixing another sealing jaw (20) of the longitudinal sealing device, said sealing holder (14) and additional sealing holder (18) being movably mounted relative to each other, and a mechanical coupling unit (22) on which the sealing holder (14) and the additional sealing holder (18) are arranged, wherein the coupling unit (22) comprises at least one force transmission element (24) and an additional force transmission element (26, 28), the force transmission element (24) is designed to transmit a provided sealing force to the sealing holder (14) in the form of a pressure force during a sealing process, and the additional force transmission element (26, 28) is designed to transmit the provided sealing force to the additional sealing holder (18) in the form of a tractive force during a sealing process. According to the invention, the coupling unit (22) comprises at least one piston unit (30), in particular a pneumatic piston unit, comprising at least one piston chamber (32) and a piston (34) which is mounted in the piston chamber (32). The piston (34) is operatively connected to one force transmission element (24), and the piston chamber (32) is operatively connected to the other force transmission element of the force transmission elements (26, 28) as the piston (34).

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations
• B29C 65/18 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool
• B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
• B65B 9/20 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles
• B29C 65/30 - Electrical means

Abstract

The invention relates to a packaging machine (10a; 10b), more particularly a forming, filling and sealing machine, for producing packagings, more particularly clamshell packagings, from fiber-based packaging material, comprising a first shaping unit (12a; 12b) for introducing at least one first cavity (14a; 14b) into a first packaging material web (16a; 16b), a first feeding unit (18a; 18b) for feeding the first packaging material web (16a; 16b) to the first shaping unit (12a; 12b), a second shaping unit (20a; 20b) for introducing at least one second cavity (22a; 22b) into a second packaging material web (24a; 24b), and a second feeding unit (26a; 26b) for feeding the second packaging material web (24a; 24b) to the second shaping unit (20a; 20b). According to the invention, the second feeding unit (26a; 26b) is designed to feed the second packaging material web (24a; 24b) in a second feeding direction (30a; 30b) different from a first feeding direction (28a; 28b) of the first packaging material web (16a; 16b).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 65/00 - Details peculiar to packaging machines and not otherwise provided forArrangements of such details
• B65B 47/00 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved
• B65B 41/16 - Feeding webs from rolls by rollers
• B65B 41/18 - Registering sheets, blanks, or webs
• B65B 9/04 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sterilizing device (10) and to a method for sterilizing an outer face of a receptacle (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/20 - Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
• A61L 2/10 - Ultraviolet radiation

Goods & Services

Application software; software used for running applications; recorded or downloadable data sets; downloadable and recorded media; recorded or downloadable media, software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; software downloaded on the Internet; embedded operating software; software for operating local area networks (LAN); software for operating virtual private networks (VPN); software for operating wide area networks (WAN); computer programs for searching remotely for content on computers and computer networks; software for databases; data processing apparatus; digital telecommunication apparatus; electronic apparatus for wireless reception, storage and transmission of data and messages; apparatus and instruments for sound, image or data recording, transmission, reproduction or processing; apparatus for monitoring and recording the performance of machines; data processing equipment; local-area network (LAN) hardware; virtual private network [VPN] hardware; wide-area network hardware; computer hardware components; downloadable computer software applications; communication software; measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments and devices and regulators related thereto; programs for electronic equipment and installations for data processing; interface cards for computers; software; software applications; software packages; electronic publications (downloadable) provided online from databases or the Internet; virtual reality software; e-commerce software enabling users to carry out commercial transactions by electronic means via a global computer network; software for operating online stores. Analysis and assessment of data in a central file; corporate data analysis services; preparation of commercial statistics; analysis, research and information services relating to business; advice and analysis with respect to company management; computerized inventory control services; computerized online ordering services; computerized inventory preparation services; computerized file management services; electronic inventory management services; establishing statistics; statistical report analysis and presentation services; providing business information directory services via global computer networks; optimization of working procedures for others; compilation and systematization of information into computer databases; compilation of statistics for business or commercial purposes; order taking, administrative organization of deliveries and invoice preparation, including within the framework of electronic commerce; providing information and advice with respect to electronic commerce (ordering merchandise); preparation of commercial transactions for third parties, also in the framework of electronic commerce; electronic commerce services, namely, providing information about products via telecommunication networks for advertising and sales purposes; e-commerce services, namely advertising in the form of data, texts, images, sounds, individually or in combination, via computer networks, for the sale of goods and services of all kinds; arranging third-party commercial transactions, via online stores. Education, instruction and training services with respect to manufacturing and production; know-how transfer (training); preparation and hosting of conferences, congresses, seminars, symposiums, lectures, lessons and training courses; instruction and training services; publication and editing of printing products; publishing and editing of books, newspapers, magazines and other information media, also via telecommunication networks; dissemination of educational material; preparation, conducting and organization of training workshops. Updating, design, installation, maintenance and rental of computer software; consultant services with respect to data security; consultant services with respect to software maintenance; consultant services in the field of cloud computing networks and applications; consultant services with respect to design, development and use of computer hardware and computer software; services provided by consultants relating to technical and scientific measurements; conducting of quality control tests; analysis of technical data; development, programming and implementation of software; temporary provision of Web software; temporary provision of web-based applications; industrial analysis services; computer programming services for data processing; programming of data reading, transmission and organization software; Software as a Service (SaaS); technical measuring services; technical support services with respect to software; consultancy in connection with technology; hosting of e-commerce platforms on the Internet; programming of software for e-commerce platforms; maintenance and consultancy services relating to software used in the field of e-commerce; user authentication services using technology for e-commerce transactions; consultant services with respect to website creation and design for e-commerce; consultant services in the field of security software; rental of Internet security programs; programming of Internet security programs; computer programming services for electronic data security; design and development of Internet security programs; security services for protection against illegal network access; security consultant services for telecommunication networks; development (design) and development of electronic data security systems; security services, namely online protection of computer networks against unauthorized third-party access; advice with respect to cloud computer applications and networks; advice regarding information technology; IT security, protection and repair services; programming of software for assessing customer behaviour in online stores.

Abstract

A planar drive device having a first platform and having a second platform, which platforms are movable in an X-Y plane on a work bench, wherein the first platform has a frame, a transmission and a working platform for the arrangement of a work tool, wherein the transmission permits an adjustment of the distance of the working platform with respect to the X-Y plane, wherein the second platform has a frame and a drive member which is coupled in terms of movement at least indirectly to the working platform such that the distance of the working platform from the X-Y plane is adjustable by changing a distance between the two platforms within the X-Y plane. The work tool can be transferred into at least two different working states by relative movement of the platforms in the X-Y plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 41/00 - Propulsion systems in which a rigid body is moved along a path due to dynamo-electric interaction between the body and a magnetic field travelling along the path
• H02P 1/00 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters
• H02P 3/00 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters
• H02P 5/00 - Arrangements specially adapted for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of two or more electric motors
• B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for pre-conditioning a fibrous material-based packaging material web (12), in particular a natural fibrous material-based packaging material web, in particular a packaging paper web, in a packaging molding process. In at least one method step (14), the packaging material web (12) is humidified by means of a humidifying unit (16) of a pre-conditioning device (18), and in at least one method step (20), the packaging material web (12) is heated by means of a heating unit (22) of the pre-conditioning device (18). According to the invention, the packaging material web (12) is heated by means of the heating unit (22) after being humidified by means of the humidifying unit (16) and prior to feeding the packaging material web (12) to a molding device (24) in which the packaging material web (12) is molded in order to form a packaging.

IPC Classes  ?

• B31B 50/59 - Shaping sheet material under pressure
• B31B 50/74 - Auxiliary operations
• B31F 1/00 - Mechanical deformation without removing material, e.g. in combination with laminating
• B31F 1/36 - Moistening and heating webs to facilitate mechanical deformation and drying deformed webs

Abstract

The invention relates to a gripping device (12) comprising a main body (58) which can be coupled to a robot, at least one adapter portion (66, 67) which is movable on the main body along a gripping axis (42), and at least one gripping element (38, 39) which can be detachably locked to the adapter portion, wherein the adapter portion comprises a locking mechanism (68a, 68b) having at least one locking element (70a, 70b) which, in a locking position, locks the gripping element to the adapter portion, wherein an unlocking element (76a, 76b) is arranged on the main body, and wherein the locking mechanism can be moved along the gripping axis into an unlocking position in which the unlocking element transfers the locking element from its locking position into a release position in which the gripping element can be detached from the adapter portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a gripping device (12) comprising a main body (58) which can be coupled to a robot, at least one adapter portion (66, 67) which is movable on the main body along a gripping axis (42), and at least one gripping element (38, 39) which can be detachably locked to the adapter portion, wherein the adapter portion comprises a locking mechanism (68a, 68b) having at least one locking element (70a, 70b) which, in a locking position, locks the gripping element to the adapter portion, wherein an unlocking element (76a, 76b) is arranged on the main body, and wherein the locking mechanism can be moved along the gripping axis into an unlocking position in which the unlocking element transfers the locking element from its locking position into a release position in which the gripping element can be detached from the adapter portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 15/04 - Gripping heads with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a cardboard-plastic composite shell (10), in particular a MAP cardboard-plastic composite shell for food, having at least the steps (66, 68, 82, 88) of: - providing a plastic film (12), - pre-deforming the plastic film (12) in order to form a shell shape (14), - providing a cardboard blank (16), and - connecting the cardboard blank (16) to a plastic film (12) which has already been pre-deformed in order to form the cardboard-plastic composite shell (10). According to the invention, the provided cardboard blank (16) is not folded or is not completely folded immediately prior to the process of connecting the pre-deformed plastic film (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 51/16 - Lining or labelling
• B65D 5/56 - Linings or internal coatings
• B65B 3/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
• B29K 311/10 - Natural fibres, e.g. wool, cotton
• B29C 51/08 - Deep-drawing or matched-mould forming, i.e. using mechanical means only
• B29C 51/42 - Heating or cooling
• B65D 5/20 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding-up portions connected to a central panel from all sides to form a container body, e.g. of tray-like form
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles
• B31B 120/40 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers lined or internally reinforced

Abstract

A valve for a packaging container includes at least one base film (10) with an opening (11), at least one frame film (13) encompassing a free region (17), wherein the frame film (13) is connected to the base film (10), wherein at least one membrane (12) is provided, which is arranged on the base film (10) and covers the opening (11), wherein a fluid is provided between the membrane (12) and the base film (10), wherein the membrane (12) is arranged movably within the free region (17) on the base film (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 77/22 - Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags Details

Abstract

wherein the membrane (12) is connected to a surrounding film (20) via at least one connection region (22), the surrounding film (20) being connected on one side to the base film (10) and on its other side to the frame film (13) and the membrane (12) being arranged movably within the free region (17), wherein the surrounding film (20) is open at least in one point, such that a channel (18) is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 77/22 - Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags Details

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for weighing pharmaceutical containers (19) nested in a carrier (18), wherein the apparatus comprises at least one weighing device (22) and at least one receptacle (20) for the carrier (18) of the containers (19), wherein the receptacle (20) is connected to the weighing station (22) for weight detection.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01G 15/04 - Arrangements for check-weighing of materials dispensed into removable containers with provision for adding or removing a make-up quantity of material to obtain the desired gross weight
• G01G 13/24 - Weighing mechanism control arrangements for automatic feed or discharge
• G01G 21/22 - Weigh-pans or other weighing receptaclesWeighing platforms
• G01G 23/14 - Devices for determining tare weight or for cancelling out the tare by zeroising, e.g. mechanically operated
• B65B 3/28 - Methods or devices for controlling the quantity of the material fed or filled by weighing
• B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for closing pharmaceutical containers (12) by means of closures (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) and a method for transferring a packaging unit (22) into a barrier system (12) for pharmaceuticals, wherein the packaging unit comprises a sterilized container (24) and at least one sterile product (26) arranged in the latter, and wherein the packaging unit, in an initial state, is surrounded by an outer packaging (30) sterilized at least on the inside, wherein the barrier system has an access opening (20) through which the packaging unit can be transferred from a surrounding region (16) of the barrier system into an interior (14) of the barrier system, wherein a film tube (50), closed at one end, is arranged in the surrounding region of the barrier system, the interior (52) of the film tube (50) communicating with the access opening, wherein a connecting device is provided for producing a connection region between a cover portion of the outer packaging and an overlap portion of an outer face of the film tube overlapping the cover portion, and wherein a separating device is provided for local separation of the connection region.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 69/00 - Unpacking of articles or materials, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for closing pharmaceutical containers (12) by means of closures (14).

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for handling sensitive products, in particular for filling and sealing medicaments in containers, comprising an enclosed space (2) in which the sensitive products are handled, a device (3) for monitoring the air in the enclosed space (2) with a measuring point (6) and at least one Petri dish (30), wherein the Petri dish (30) comprises a lower receptacle (31) and a removable lid (32), and an automatic handling device (4), wherein the automatic handling device (4) is designed to automatically transport the Petri dish to the measuring point (6) and back and to remove the lid (32) from the lower receptacle (31) of the Petri dish (30) and put it back on.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/22 - Petri dishes
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles

Goods & Services

Recorded application software for displaying, collecting and evaluating production data from automated packaging machines; downloadable application software for displaying, collecting and evaluating production data from packaging machines; downloadable software for displaying, collecting and evaluating production data from packaging machines; computer hardware with embedded operating software for use in displaying production data from packaging machines; apparatus for monitoring and recording the performance of packaging machines, namely, sensors and detector units for use in monitoring and recording the operation of automated packaging machines, identification sensors for monitoring and recording the location, position, movement or size of persons or objects, identification sensors for monitoring and recording encoded data and information; data processing equipment for displaying, collecting, and evaluating production data from automated packaging machines; downloadable computer software applications for displaying, collecting, and evaluating production data from automated packaging machines; recorded computer programs for controlling and operating automated packaging machines and installations for data processing, namely, programmable computers for receiving, storing and analyzing data from automated packaging machines; downloadable computer programs for controlling and operating automated packaging machines and installations for data processing, namely, programmable computers for receiving, storing and analyzing data from automated packaging machines; all of the foregoing in the field of specialized automated packaging machines for use by industrial packagers for packaging of products Corporate business data analysis services in the field of retail sales of automated packaging machines and packaging materials; preparation of market analysis reports with regard to automated packaging machines and packaging materials for business purposes; providing business analysis, research and information services to businesses and consumers on selection of automated packaging machines; providing business management advice and analysis to automated packaging machine and packaging materials manufacturers; computerized inventory control services, namely, monitoring inventory of automated packaging machines and parts thereof and packaging materials; computerized online ordering services featuring automated packaging machines and parts thereof and packaging materials; computerized inventory preparation services, namely, inventorying automated packaging machines and parts thereof and packaging materials; computerized file management services, namely, managing files for automated packaging machines and packaging materials manufacturers; electronic inventory management services provided to automated packaging machine manufacturers and packing materials manufacturers for the purpose of controlling inventory; providing statistical analysis and reporting services for business purposes to automated packaging machine and packaging materials manufacturers; providing business information directory services via global computer networks for automated packaging machines and packaging materials manufacturers; optimization of working procedures for others, namely, business efficiency advice provided to automated packaging machines and packaging materials manufacturers; compilation and systematization of information into computer databases, namely, compilation and systematization of sales data into computer database for evaluating the sales data of automated packaging machines and packaging materials manufacturers; compilation of statistics for business or commercial purposes, namely, performing statistical analysis of malfunctions in packaging machines for others; electronic commerce services, namely, online ordering services, administrative organization of deliveries, namely, business administration of transport and delivery, and invoice preparation services, all for automated packaging machines and packaging materials manufacturers; electronic commerce services, namely, providing business information about automated packaging machines and packaging materials for ordering and sales purposes; Preparations of commercial transactions for third parties, namely, providing advisory services for preparing and carrying out commercial transactions for automated packaging machines and packaging material manufacturers; electronic commerce services, namely, providing information about automated packaging machines and packaging materials via telecommunication networks for advertising and sales purposes; all of the foregoing in the field of specialized automated packaging machines for use by industrial packagers for packaging of products Education services, namely, providing instruction and training in the field of sales related to manufacturing and production equipment, namely, automated packaging machines; Training services in the field of business know-how, namely, business sales training for the automated packaging machine industry and training services in the field of automated packaging machines and packaging goods, namely, technical training for operating automated packaging machines and packaging goods, all for the purpose of transferring knowledge from experienced employees to new employees replacing them; Educational services, namely, developing, arranging and conducting educational conferences, congresses, seminars, symposiums, lectures, lessons and training courses in the field of technical operation of automated packaging machines and the packaging of goods; education services, namely, conducting instruction and training services in the nature of classes, conferences, and workshops in the field of business development for the packaging machines and automated packaging goods industries; dissemination of printed educational material of others in the field of business for the automated packaging machines and packaging industries; Educational services, namely, developing, organizing, and conducting training workshops in the field of business, for the automated packaging machines and packaging industries; all of the foregoing in the field of specialized automated packaging machines for use by industrial packagers for packaging of products Updating, design, installation, maintenance and rental of computer software for displaying, collecting and evaluating production data from automated packaging machines; consultant services in the field of data security for automated packaging machines; consultant services in the field of software maintenance for automated packaging machines; consultant services in the field of cloud computing networks and applications for automated packaging machines; consultant services in the field of design, development and use of computer hardware and computer software for use in automated packaging machines; conducting of quality control tests for others, namely, analyzing technology requirements for automated packaging machines; development, programming and implementation of software for automated packaging machines; providing temporary use of web-based software application for displaying, collecting, and evaluating production data from automated packaging machines; providing temporary use of a web-based software application for displaying, collecting, and evaluating production data from automated packaging machines; Providing temporary use of a non-downloadable web application for displaying, collecting, and evaluating production data from automated packaging machines; analysis of industrial services, namely, providing technical engineering analysis of automated packaging machines for the automated packaging machine industry; Software as a Service (SaaS) featuring software for displaying, collecting, and evaluating production data from automated packaging machines; technical support services in the nature of troubleshooting of computer software problems or technical problems with automated packaging machines; technological consultancy services in the field of software used for operating automated packaging machines; consultant services in the field of security software for the protection of automated packaging machines from unauthorized access, intrusions, viruses and other threats; rental of Internet security programs for the protection of automated packaging machines from unauthorized access, intrusions, viruses and other threats; all the above mentioned services in the field of the operation of automated packaging machines

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (10) for transporting loose sterile closure elements (12) from the surroundings (14) of an isolator (16) into an interior (18) of the isolator, comprising a container (24) for storing a stock quantity of closure elements in the surroundings of the isolator, an isolator opening (20) and a collecting device (56) for collecting the closure elements and for providing the closure elements in the interior of the isolator, with a metering device (46) for controlling a target quantity of closure elements to be transported from the container through the isolator opening and into the collecting device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• A61L 2/26 - Accessories
• B01L 1/02 - Air-pressure chambersAir-locks therefor
• B65B 37/02 - Supplying or feeding fluent-solid, plastic, or liquid material, or loose masses of small articles, to be packaged by gravity flow
• B65B 37/04 - Supplying or feeding fluent-solid, plastic, or liquid material, or loose masses of small articles, to be packaged by vibratory feeders
• B65B 37/10 - Supplying or feeding fluent-solid, plastic, or liquid material, or loose masses of small articles, to be packaged by rotary feeders of screw type
• B65B 55/02 - Sterilising, e.g. of complete packages
• B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
• B65G 47/19 - Arrangements or applications of hoppers or chutes having means for controlling material flow, e.g. to prevent overloading
• B65G 65/23 - Devices for tilting and emptying of containers

Abstract

The invention relates to an isolator (10) for processing medical substances and to a method for decontaminating an isolator (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/20 - Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
• A61L 9/015 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone
• B01L 1/00 - EnclosuresChambers
• F24F 3/167 - Clean rooms, i.e. enclosed spaces in which a uniform flow of filtered air is distributed

Abstract

The invention relates to a pharmaceutical unit (12) and to a method for operating a pharmaceutical unit (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/20 - Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
• A61L 9/015 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone
• B01D 53/00 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols
• B01L 1/00 - EnclosuresChambers
• F24F 3/167 - Clean rooms, i.e. enclosed spaces in which a uniform flow of filtered air is distributed

Abstract

The invention relates to a system (10) for transporting loose sterile closure elements (12) from the surroundings (14) of an isolator (16) into an interior (18) of the isolator, comprising a container (24) for storing a stock quantity of closure elements in the surroundings of the isolator, an isolator opening (20) and a collecting device (56) for collecting the closure elements and for providing the closure elements in the interior of the isolator, with a metering device (46) for controlling a target quantity of closure elements to be transported from the container through the isolator opening and into the collecting device.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
• B65G 47/19 - Arrangements or applications of hoppers or chutes having means for controlling material flow, e.g. to prevent overloading
• B65G 47/20 - Arrangements or applications of hoppers or chutes the hoppers or chutes being movable
• B67B 3/064 - Feeding caps to capping heads from a hopper
• A61L 2/26 - Accessories
• B01L 1/02 - Air-pressure chambersAir-locks therefor
• B65G 65/23 - Devices for tilting and emptying of containers