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EP3971095B1 - Procédé et système de transfert de matière - Google Patents

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EP3971095B1
EP3971095B1 EP20197393.0A EP20197393A EP3971095B1 EP 3971095 B1 EP3971095 B1 EP 3971095B1 EP 20197393 A EP20197393 A EP 20197393A EP 3971095 B1 EP3971095 B1 EP 3971095B1
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Benjamin Pfammatter
Jan Kuonen
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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  • the invention relates to a method and a system for the transfer of materials, in particular for the transfer of powders, contents, suspensions and/or liquids.
  • Safe and contamination-free handling of products is an essential requirement in various industrial sectors, including the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries.
  • measures must be taken to protect people and/or the environment from exposure to the product.
  • specific products in particular pharmaceutical products or products from the food sector, must be processed with the exclusion of environmental and/or human contamination.
  • containment systems are used for filling, emptying, processing and decanting these products.
  • EP30041749B1 describes another foil attachment method for discharging a liner attached to a container, the material flowing over a liner attached to an opening of a chamber by means of a lever mechanism and a sealing flange.
  • the system is based on the principle that liners or bags are tightly connected to a chamber using so-called double O-ring technology.
  • a device for dispensing liquid materials based on a container with an outflow channel, comprising a support device for supporting the container, preferably in the form of a conical funnel with a central opening, a housing with (i) an outlet nozzle, the mouth of which is arranged within the housing and pointing upwards towards the opening in the funnel, and (ii) a device capable of moving an annular clamping ring to clamp the outflow channel of the container against the mouth of the outlet nozzle.
  • WO2010134102 describes a device for transferring powders through a hose liner which is attached at one end to the dispensing container and at its other end is attached to a guide channel by means of a docking device.
  • the pipe liner has diametrically opposed holding sections, each with retractable gloves.
  • the transfer process should preferably take place in a closed system.
  • the method should enable a simple and uncomplicated transition between successive transfer processes. In particular, it should be possible to replace the container receiving the material without breaking through the barrier to the environment.
  • the method is characterized in that the first and a second docking unit can assume two different positions in relation to the transfer chamber. In a first position, the first docking unit hermetically docks onto an opening wall delimiting the outlet opening. In a second position, the first docking unit and the second docking unit simultaneously dock hermetically to the opening wall. In a third position, the first docking unit is released into an interior of the transfer chamber. While the first docking unit occupies the third position, the second docking unit occupies the first position.
  • the first and the second docking unit can be translated along the opening wall while maintaining the hermetic connection, so that in the first, in the second and in the third position, as well as during a change of position, there is a continuous hermetic connection between the outlet opening and the first and/or the second docking unit is maintained.
  • the docking unit of the transfer system can connect hermetically to the first opening wall of the outlet opening and/or to the second opening wall of the inlet opening. Furthermore, the docking unit can be displaced along the first wall of the opening and/or the second wall of the opening in a translatory movement.
  • the first opening wall and/or the second opening wall are designed in such a way that a first and a second docking unit can dock simultaneously and in each case hermetically on the same opening wall.
  • the hermetic connection between the docking unit and the opening wall is preferably formed by at least one sealing element, such as a sealing ring or O-ring.
  • One or more sealing elements are preferably attached to the docking unit. It is also possible that one or more sealing elements are attached to the opening wall.
  • the docking unit There is a hermetic connection between the docking unit and the outlet opening if at least one docking unit docks hermetically to the wall of the opening, preferably by means of a sealing element. Since this hermetic connection is maintained during the translational movement, for example a shifting, of the docking unit in the outlet opening, the first docking unit can be shifted into a position that allows a second docking unit to be docked in the outlet opening. This advantageously enables a first docking unit to be replaced by a second docking unit without the barrier to the environment formed by the hermetic connections being interrupted or impaired.
  • the translational movement of the docking unit can also be caused by a screwing movement, which translates the docking unit along the opening wall.
  • the hermetic barrier is particularly important because it means that the receiving devices that are attached to the docking units can be exchanged while essentially excluding the environment. Contamination either of the environment or by the environment is thus prevented.
  • a suitable mechanism may be based on the shape of the transfer chamber, for example.
  • the outlet opening can be located in a raised section of the inner wall of the transfer chamber, so that the released docking units slide down into a lower-lying section of the inner wall after being removed from the outlet opening.
  • a suitable mechanism can also be based on an automated process. Other suitable mechanisms for removing the released docking unit from the outlet opening are conceivable and possible.
  • the transfer chamber is preferably suitable for forming a closed system. On the one hand, this can be formed when the outlet and inlet openings are closed at the same time. On the other hand, a closed system exists when an output container and a receiving container are hermetically docked to the transfer chamber.
  • either the output device and/or the receiving device are open devices and Feed materials into or out of the transfer chamber.
  • a dispenser need not be hermetically connected to the transfer chamber to allow for the transfer of materials.
  • a dispenser spout or funnel may be inserted through the inlet port of the chamber.
  • the docking unit can be connected to the inlet opening in order to hermetically dock a dispensing device to the transfer chamber.
  • a receiving device can be attached to the outlet opening of the transfer chamber by means of a further docking unit.
  • no docking element is inserted into the outlet opening.
  • the outlet opening can, for example, be in direct connection with the environment either without an additional device or by means of a funnel, or it can open into a receiving device.
  • the hermetic connection between the docking unit and the transfer chamber must be maintained during the transfer.
  • the systems described here in the previous paragraph are essentially separated from the environment, there is no continuous hermetic barrier to the environment. These systems are therefore largely, but not completely, isolated from the environment.
  • a closed system or a substantially sealed system can be chosen for the transfer.
  • the transfer system can also be equipped with a docking system, by means of which the docking unit is inserted into the outlet opening.
  • a docking system offers the advantage that docking units are reproducible and reliable Docking are inserted into the outlet port.
  • the docking system also increases the efficiency of swapping out the receiving devices.
  • a docking system can have a lifting platform that can be raised by means of a mechanical lever mechanism for inserting the docking unit into the outlet opening.
  • the lever mechanism can be either manually operated or automated.
  • the lifting of the lifting platform can also be based on an automated pneumatic mechanism.
  • the transfer chamber can be equipped with a preferably integrated cleaning system.
  • a preferably integrated cleaning system can be based, for example, on a spray cleaning system or a compressed air cleaning system, with the nozzles of the cleaning devices preferably being attached to the inner walls of the transfer chamber.
  • a cleaning device is preferably equipped to clean the interior of the transfer chamber and the walls of the inlet and/or outlet opening.
  • Said cleaning device can be used for this purpose. It may also be advisable to remove debris, materials, contaminants and equipment from the transfer chamber from time to time.
  • a cleaning container suitable for receiving said materials and objects and/or for receiving liquids, for example cleaning liquids, can be attached to the transfer chamber.
  • the cleaning container can, for example, be temporarily attached to the outlet opening of the transfer chamber.
  • the docking system can also be provided for docking the cleaning container to the outlet opening.
  • the transfer chamber can be a so-called " Giove Box" .
  • Giove Box This offers the advantage that the operator of the system can carry out manual work in the transfer chamber without posing an additional risk of contamination for the system and without exposing himself to an additional risk of exposure to the transfer material.
  • FIG 1 shows figure 1 a simple version of a transfer chamber 15 equipped with a docking system 2.
  • the inlet opening 101 and the outlet opening 102 of the transfer chamber 15 are delimited by an inlet connection piece 111 and an outlet connection piece 112, respectively.
  • Said sockets can prove to be advantageous for connecting and/or docking output devices or receiving devices 80 .
  • a guide element 55 ( figure 7 ) serve.
  • the optional guide element 55 is suitable for guiding the material to be transferred through the interior 10 of the transfer chamber in the direction of the outlet opening or into the passage opening of the docking element.
  • the guide element encloses a guide channel 551.
  • an outlet 112 can be used to a sufficient height of To create inlet opening 102 delimiting opening wall 12, so that a simultaneous hermetic docking of two docking units 3 is made possible.
  • FIG 1 the docking unit 3 is inserted into the docking system 2 in preparation for the transfer process.
  • a receiving device 80 is attached to the docking unit 3 .
  • the docking system 2 shown has a lifting platform 21 which can be moved in translation along the guide rods 22 of the docking system.
  • the docking unit 3 has an outside 32 to which sealing elements 4 are attached in the examples shown, and an inside 31 which delimits a through-opening 301 .
  • the receiving device can be connected directly to the docking unit. In this case, there is a permanent, fixed connection between the docking unit 3 and the receiving device 80.
  • the receiving device 80 can be made of flexible material and/or of rigid material.
  • the receiving device 80 can be a container whose only opening is attached to the docking unit 3 .
  • the receiving device 80 can also be a device with more than one opening, a so-called “open receiving device”, for example a film tube with two openings.
  • An open receiving device and/or receiving container can have flexible as well as rigid sections.
  • FIG. 2b Another possible embodiment of a docking unit 3, to which a receiving device can be attached temporarily or permanently by means of a clamping mechanism, is in Figure 2b pictured.
  • the docking unit 3 shown here has two elements that can be separated from one another, namely a docking element 3a and a fastener 3b.
  • the docking element 3a has an extension 30a which is compatible with a notch 30b of the fastening element 3b and can preferably snap into it.
  • Various shapes of protrusion 30a and compatible notch 30b are possible. The shapes should be chosen so that a flexible opening end 80a of a receiving device can be clamped between the docking element 3a and the fixing element 3b and thus fixed, as described below.
  • a flexible opening end 80a of a receiving device To attach a flexible opening end 80a of a receiving device, said flexible opening end is positioned between the docking element 3a and the fastening element 3b in such a way that the through-opening 301 of the docking element 3a opens into the opening of the receiving device 80 .
  • the opening end 80a is then turned outward from the through hole 301 of the fastener 3b via the notch 30b of the fastener. After snapping the docking element 30a into the fastening element 30b, said opening end 80a is clamped between these two elements, as a result of which the receiving device 80 is fastened to the docking unit 3 and sealed.
  • a closed, flexible end, or a flexible section, of a receiving container 80 to the docking unit 3 by means of docking element 3a and fastening element 3b.
  • the fastened flexible section of the receiving container closes the passage opening 301.
  • the docking element 3 with the closed opening can be used, for example, to close the transfer chamber 15.
  • a closing plate or a flexible closing film that closes the passage opening 301 can be attached.
  • the illustrated examples of the docking unit 3 have two sealing elements 4 which are O-rings fitted along the outside 32 of the docking unit 3 .
  • This arrangement is a preferred embodiment of the system.
  • one or more sealing elements 4 are attached to the opening wall 12 of the through hole, provided that the arrangement of the one or more sealing elements 4 is adapted to maintain a hermetic connection during the replacement of the docking units detailed below.
  • figure 3 illustrates the steps of the transfer procedure using a docking system 2.
  • the use of a docking system is optional.
  • the term "transfer of materials” or “material transfer” means a transfer, filling, filling, discharging and/or sampling of materials.
  • Materials can be, for example, solids, pourable goods, powders, granular substances, filling goods, suspensions or liquids.
  • the starting position at the beginning of the transfer procedure is in Figure 3a shown.
  • the docking unit 3 with the attached receiving device 80 which is only partially shown here and in the following figures, is placed on the lifting platform 21 .
  • the lifting platform is then moved along the guide rails 22 in the direction of the transfer chamber and introduced into the outlet opening 102 of the transfer chamber 15 .
  • the docking unit 3 hermetically docks to the opening wall 12 of the outlet opening 102 .
  • the hermetic barrier is created by means of the two sealing elements 4, here O-rings.
  • Position shown corresponds to the first position of the claimed method.
  • the transfer system is now ready to transfer the material.
  • Figure 3c the transfer of a powdery material is illustrated.
  • the powder 66 is fed into the transfer chamber 15 via the inlet opening 101 and falls through the transfer chamber interior 10 and through the appropriately aligned port 301 into the receiving apparatus 80.
  • the powder may be poured into the transfer chamber 15 from a hermetically sealed dispensing container.
  • the dispensing container can have a docking unit 3 , for example, and can be docked to the inlet opening 101 by means of this docking unit 3 .
  • the powder can also be poured into the inlet opening 101 from an open dispensing device.
  • a funnel can facilitate filling into the inlet opening 101, for example.
  • the powdery material falls through the transfer chamber 15 without any additional delimitation from the interior 10, material-related contamination is most likely to occur in the interior 10.
  • Atmospheric contamination 666 is in Figures 3c up to and including 5a shown as points in the interior 10.
  • material residues can also contaminate the wall of the transfer chamber.
  • the material can, for example, be fed through a guide tube 55, which forms a guide channel 551 ( figure 7 ) from the inlet opening 10 into the through-opening 301.
  • a cleaning system which is equipped for example with spray or compressed air nozzles 65, be set up in the transfer chamber 15.
  • the bottom of the transfer chamber 15 can be bevelled in the direction of the drain opening, so that the liquid is guided into the opening in a funnel-like manner.
  • the drain opening can open into a disposal container 79, for example.
  • the drain opening can also open into the cleaning tank 7 .
  • the drain opening can also be a direct connection to the environment.
  • the receiving device 80 is uncoupled from the docking unit 3 that has been inserted.
  • the decoupling mechanism shown is based on the attachment of a clamp closure 9 to a flexible section of the receiving device, which is located between the docking unit 3 and the filled section of the receiving device 80 .
  • said flexible section can be severed at the clamping point.
  • the clamping closure 9 is split into two parts at the clamping point, with part of the flexible section of the receiving device 80 still attached to the docking unit being clamped and thus closing the passage opening.
  • the other part of the clamping closure 9.2 also closes the receiving device 80, which can now be removed from the transfer system.
  • the lifting platform 21 should return to the original position.
  • this decoupling is effected by separating welding, with a sealing weld seam remaining on the parts of the receiving device separated by the separating point. This closing weld causes the separated parts to remain closed.
  • Other closure and separation methods such as tying off with two cable ties and cutting between the two tied points, are also possible.
  • figure 4 illustrates the individual steps of the replacement process of the docking unit 3 in the passage opening 301 while maintaining the hermetic barrier formed between the docking unit 3 and the outlet opening 102 .
  • the barrier is created using the sealing elements 4 of the docking unit 3 .
  • FIG 4a there is a first docking unit 3 in the first position.
  • a second docking unit 3.1 is on the lifting platform 21 for Dock ready inserted.
  • the second docking unit 3.1 is now introduced into the outlet opening 102.
  • the second docking unit 3.1 docks onto the opening wall 12 by means of one of its sealing elements 4.1, while the first docking unit 3 is still hermetically connected to the opening wall via one of its sealing elements 4.
  • both docking units 3, 3.1 are docked hermetically to the opening wall 12 of the outlet opening 102 at the same time. This position corresponds to the second position of the claimed method.
  • the third position of the claimed method is in Figure 4c shown.
  • the second docking unit 3.1 is inserted deeper into the outlet opening 102, as a result of which the first docking unit 3 is pushed into the interior and released from the outlet opening 102.
  • the first docking unit 3 now assumes the third position.
  • the second docking unit 3.1 takes the first position.
  • Throughout the in Figures 4a to 4c illustrated exchange process is maintained a hermetic connection between the opening wall and at least one docking unit 3, 3.1.
  • the first docking unit 3 released into the interior space 10 is removed from the outlet opening to prevent this docking unit from interfering with the subsequent transfer of material.
  • an automatic system can be provided which, for example, pushes the docking unit away from the outlet opening 102 .
  • other mechanisms for removing the docking unit 3 are also conceivable.
  • the transfer system is now ready for a new transfer process.
  • the material-related impurities in the interior 10 of the transfer chamber are not necessarily a problem. However, if different materials or substances are transferred in consecutive transfer processes, it may be that the transfer system has to be cleaned between the processes.
  • a cleaning container 7 can be connected to the outlet opening 102 .
  • the cleaning container 7 is hermetically attached to the outlet port 102, for example using a sealing member 74 to the outlet port 102.
  • FIGs 5a and 5b An example of a cleaning process is in Figures 5a and 5b shown.
  • the cleaning container 7 is attached to the outlet opening 102 in the docking position.
  • the closed docking unit 3 is still inserted in the outlet opening 102 and closes it.
  • the docking unit can be moved into the interior 10 of the transfer chamber 15 by means of push rods 73, which in this example can be raised by means of the lifting platform 21 in the direction of the interior of the transfer chamber 15, whereby the outlet opening 102 is at least partially released. this is in Figure 5b watch.
  • Impurities and/or residual materials can now be removed through the outlet opening 102 .
  • a cleaning system for example a spray system or a compressed air cleaning system, can be integrated into the transfer chamber 15 . Impurities or residues can thus be washed out or blown out into the cleaning tank 7 .
  • specific pieces of equipment that are in the chamber or, for example, docking units 3 that have already been used can be output into the cleaning container and removed from the system.
  • FIGs 6a and 6b two different exemplary embodiments of the docking system 2 are shown.
  • the lifting platform 21 is raised and lowered by means of a lever mechanism.
  • the translatory movement of the lift is controlled by a pneumatic system 27.
  • FIG 7 Another embodiment of a transfer system is shown with some additional elements. As mentioned earlier this is System equipped with a guide hose 55, which on the one hand directs the material flow and on the other hand serves as an additional barrier between the material and the interior. Due to this barrier function, contamination of the chamber is reduced on the one hand and the transferred material is additionally protected against possible contamination on the other.
  • a guide hose 55 which on the one hand directs the material flow and on the other hand serves as an additional barrier between the material and the interior. Due to this barrier function, contamination of the chamber is reduced on the one hand and the transferred material is additionally protected against possible contamination on the other.
  • the system shown here also has an air vent 99.
  • this socket can be used to attach a clean air system, by means of which clean air is blown into the transfer chamber.
  • the socket can also be used to attach an extraction system, which, for example, generates a negative pressure in the inner chamber.
  • the ventilation socket 99 can also be used, among other things, for the admission of nitrogen into the transfer chamber 15 .
  • a “flush” of the transfer chamber with nitrogen gas prior to material transfer is recommended to purge air from the interior 10 of the chamber and replace it with an uncontaminated and germ-free nitrogen atmosphere. This procedure prevents contamination from the ambient air from remaining in the transfer chamber.
  • unwanted materials, residues, contamination or items of equipment are removed by a disposal container which is attached to an additional opening of the transfer chamber 15 .
  • the transfer chamber 15 can be a glove box.

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  1. Une procédé de transfert de matériau, comprenant les étapes suivantes:
    a. Connecter un dispositif de réception (80) à une ouverture de sortie (102) d'une chambre de transfert (15) au moyen d'une première unité de connexion (3) dotée d'une ouverture de passage (301),
    b. Positionner un dispositif de distribution au niveau d'une ouverture d'entrée (101) de la chambre de transfert (15), de sorte que le matériau puisse être transférés dans la chambre de transfert par l'intermédiaire de l'ouverture d'entrée (101),
    c. Distribuer du matériau contenu dans le dispositif de distribution à travers l'ouverture d'entrée (101) de la chambre de transfert, et transférer ledit matériau à travers la chambre de transfert (15) et l'ouverture de passage (301) de l'unité de connexion dans le dispositif de réception (80),
    d. Fermer le dispositif de réception (80) sur une partie du dispositif de réception (80) située entre le matériau transféré et l'unité de connexion après le transfert du matériau, et retirer le dispositif de réception (80) de l'unité de connexion (3),
    caractérisé en ce que les première et deuxième unités de connexion (3, 3.1) occupent les positions suivantes par rapport à la chambre de transfert (15) :
    a. une première position dans laquelle la première unité de connexion (3) se connecte hermétiquement à une paroi d'ouverture (12) délimitant l'ouverture de sortie,
    b. une deuxième position dans laquelle la première unité de connexion (3) et la deuxième unité de connexion (3.1) se connectent simultanément et hermétiquement à la paroi d'ouverture (12), et
    c. une troisième position dans laquelle la première unité de connexion (3) est libérée dans un espace intérieur (10) de la chambre de transfert (15), la deuxième unité de connexion (3.1) occupant la première position,
    les première et deuxième unités d'connexion (3, 3.1) étant agencée pour être déplacées en translation le long de la paroi d'ouverture tout en maintenant la connexion hermétique, de sorte que dans la première, dans la deuxième et dans la troisième position, ainsi que pendant un changement de position, une connexion hermétique continue est maintenue entre l'ouverture de sortie (102) et la première et/ou la deuxième unité de connexion (3, 3.1).
  2. Le procédé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel un élément d'étanchéité (4) fixé soit à l'unité de connexion (3), soit à la paroi d'ouverture (102), établit et maintient la connexion hermétique entre l'unité de connexion (3) et la paroi d'ouverture (102) pendant un changement de position de l'unité de connexion entre la première position et la deuxième position.
  3. Le procédé selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, dans lequel l'unité de connexion (3) déchargée dans l'espace intérieur (10) de la chambre de transfert est retirée de l'ouverture de sortie, de sorte que l'unité de connexion déchargée (3) n'entrave pas le transfert du matériau.
  4. Le procédé selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, prévu pour le transvasement évitant la contamination, dans lequel le dispositif de distribution et le dispositif de réception sont raccordés à la chambre de transfert de telle sorte que le dispositif de distribution, la chambre de transfert (15) et le dispositif de réception (80) forment un système fermé à l'exclusion du monde extérieur (900).
  5. Le procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 1 à 4, dans lequel le dispositif de réception (80) est fixé hermétiquement à l'unité d'accueil (3) au moyen d'un élément de fixation (3b).
  6. Le procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 1 à 5, dans lequel un tuyau de guidage (55) au moins partiellement flexible, fixé à la chambre de transfert (15), guide le matériau depuis l'ouverture d'entrée (101) vers l'ouverture de sortie (102).
  7. Le procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 1 à 6, dans lequel l'unité de connexion (3) est insérée dans l'ouverture de sortie (102) au moyen d'un système de connexion (2) qui est actionné soit manuellement soit automatiquement.
  8. Le procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 1 à 7, l'élimination de matériaux, de résidus, d'impuretés et/ou de liquides de la chambre de transfert étant effectuée par les étapes supplémentaires suivantes:
    (a) Fixer un récipient de nettoyage (7) à l'ouverture de sortie (102),
    (b) Déplacer l'unité de connexion (3) se trouvant dans la première position vers la troisième position,
    (c) transfert des matériaux, des résidus, des impuretés et/ou des liquides à travers l'ouverture de sortie (102) dans le récipient de nettoyage (7).
  9. Le procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 1 à 8, étant prévu pour le transvasement de matières solides, par exemple de produits de remplissage ou de poudres, et/ou de liquides.
  10. Une système de transfert pour le transfert de matériaux, comprenant
    - une chambre de transfert (15), qui constitue une délimitation entre un espace intérieur (10) et un environnement extérieur (900), avec
    (a) une ouverture de sortie (102) délimitée par une première paroi d'ouverture (12), et
    (b) une ouverture d'entrée (101) délimitée par une deuxième paroi d'ouverture,
    et
    - une unité d'e connexion (3) munie d'une ouverture de passage (301),
    caractérisé en ce que l'unité de connexion (3) peut être connectée hermétiquement à la première paroi d'ouverture (12) de l'ouverture de sortie et/ou à la deuxième paroi d'ouverture de l'ouverture d'entrée et peut être déplacée le long de la première paroi d'ouverture (12) et/ou de la deuxième paroi d'ouverture dans un mouvement de translation, en ce que le système de transfert comprends une deuxième unité de connexion,
    et en ce que la première paroi d'ouverture (12) et/ou la deuxième paroi d'ouverture est conçue de telle sorte que la première et la deuxième unité de connexion (3, 3.1) peuvent être fixées simultanément et respectivement de manière hermétique à la même paroi d'ouverture.
  11. Le système de transfert selon la revendication 10 précédente, dans lequel un élément d'étanchéité (4) fixé soit à l'unité de connexion (3), soit à la première paroi d'ouverture (12) et/ou à la deuxième paroi d'ouverture, est adapté pour établir la connexion hermétique entre l'unité de connexion (3, 3.1) et la première paroi d'ouverture (12) et/ou la deuxième paroi d'ouverture et pour maintenir la connexion hermétique pendant un changement de position de l'unité de connexion (3, 3.1) entre la première position et la deuxième position.
  12. Le système de transfert selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 10 ou 11, dans lequel la chambre de transfert est arrangée de telle sorte que l'unité de connexion (3) déchargée dans l'espace intérieur (10) de la chambre de transfert peut être retirée de l'ouverture de sortie, de sorte que l'unité de connexion déchargée (3) n'entrave pas le transfert du matériau (66).
  13. Le système de transfert selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 10 à 12, dans lequel un tube de guidage (55) au moins partiellement flexible, ayant optionnellement une extrémité de sortie rigide, de préférence en forme d'entonnoir, est fixé à la chambre de transfert, et est adapté pour guider le matériau depuis l'ouverture d'entrée (101), à travers l'intérieur (10) de la chambre de transfert, dans l'ouverture de passage (31).
  14. Le système de transfert selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 10 à 13, dans lequel la chambre de transfert (15) forme un système fermé conjointement avec le dispositif de sortie connecté à la chambre de transfert et le dispositif de réception (80) connecté à la chambre de transfert.
  15. Le système de transfert selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 10 à 14, prévu pour le transvasement de matières solides, par exemple de produits de remplissage ou de poudres, et/ou de liquides, en évitant toute contamination.
  16. Le système de transfert selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 10 à 15, dans lequel la chambre de transfert (15) est une glove box.
  17. Le système de transfert selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes 10 à 16, comprenant en outre un système de connexion (2) configuré pour insérer l'unité de connexion (3) dans l'ouverture de sortie (102), et pour déplacer l'unité de connexion (3) en translation dans l'ouverture de sortie (102).
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