Flexible isolator

By using TPU material to make flexible isolators and adopting a split glove design and quick connectors, the problems of bulky rigid isolators and easily damaged gloves are solved, realizing convenient and safe material transfer.

CN224116213UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14CHUANGZHI LIFE TECH (JIANGSU) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-30
Publication Date
2026-04-14

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing rigid isolators are bulky and difficult to clean, and the mittens design makes them inconvenient to use and prone to damage, making it difficult to meet the needs of flexible operation.

Method used

The flexible isolator is made of TPU material, the gloves are designed to be detachable and split, and the sealing effect is enhanced by glove clamps and rubber rings. The waste tube connector uses a quick connector to ensure no leakage.

Benefits of technology

It improves the ease of operation and glove replacement, while ensuring airtightness and practicality, and enhancing the safety of material transfer.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible isolator. The flexible isolator comprises a supporting disc which is formed by wrapping soft plastics and is provided with side surfaces, a top surface and a bottom surface, three glove sets are arranged on the first side face and the second side face opposite to the first side face, and each glove set is composed of two gloves oppositely arranged on the first side face and the second side face. The glove is composed of a hand part and an oversleeve part. The hand part is connected with the oversleeve part through a connecting assembly; the glove adopts a split detachable design, so that the glove is convenient to use and easy to replace after being damaged, the air tightness is ensured, and the practicability is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a flexible isolator. Background Technology

[0002] In solid dosage form manufacturing processes, isolators are primarily used to prevent material leakage, protect personnel, and maintain the environment. Examples include isolators used for: reactor feeding / seed crystal feeding, liquid preparation system feeding, weighing and dispensing, freeze drying, oven drying, centrifuges, three-in-one feeding, tableting, capsule making, fluidized bed, dry granulation, wet granulation, coating, sampling, aseptic testing, and aseptic sampling. Existing isolators are generally rigid isolators, which require cleaning and validation after each use. Rigid isolators are bulky and unsuitable for process changeovers and small-scale operations.

[0003] Flexible isolators, also known as soft isolators or disposable isolators, offer advantages such as low cost, short operating cycle, portability, and high efficiency. They are mainly made of transparent membrane material welded together, providing excellent visibility for operators and effectively solving the problem of long distances for operating gloves. Flexible isolators are versatile and applicable in a wide range of environments, meeting various process requirements.

[0004] Currently, flexible isolators are generally equipped with operating gloves. However, the current flexible isolator gloves adopt a one-piece design with zippered fingers, which makes the gloves inconvenient to use and easy to damage. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a flexible isolator.

[0006] The technical solution for realizing this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A flexible isolator includes a support plate made of soft plastic covering the sides, top surface, and bottom surface; three sets of gloves are provided on the first side and the opposite second side of the sides, each set of gloves consisting of two gloves arranged opposite to each other on the first and second sides; the gloves consist of a hand part and a sleeve part; the hand part and the sleeve part are connected by a connecting component.

[0008] The connecting component includes a glove clamp, and several mounting grooves are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the glove clamp, with a rubber ring installed in each mounting groove.

[0009] The side end is provided with a discharge pipe.

[0010] The bottom surface of the support plate is provided with a waste pipe, and the bottom of the waste pipe is provided with a quick connector.

[0011] The quick connector includes a flange that connects to the bottom of the waste pipe and a connection to a sealing valve via the flange.

[0012] Both the sides and the top are made of TPU material.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the isolator of this utility model has replaced the membrane material with TPU, and the gloves adopt a split and detachable design, which makes the gloves convenient to use and easy to replace after damage, thus ensuring airtightness and increasing practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hand structure of this utility model;

[0016] In the attached diagram, 1 is the buffer chamber, 2 is the side, 3 is the top surface, 4 is the glove, 5 is the hand, 6 is the discharge pipe, 9 is the sleeve, 10 is the waste pipe, 12 is the glove clamp, 13 is the rubber ring, and 14 is the quick connector. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0018] See Figure 1 The diagram illustrates the structure of a flexible isolator, comprising a side panel 2, a top surface 3, and a support plate on the bottom surface, all made of soft plastic. Three sets of gloves are mounted on the first and opposite second sides of the side panel, each set consisting of two gloves positioned opposite each other on the first and second sides. Each glove 4 comprises a hand portion 5 and a sleeve portion 9. The hand portion and the sleeve portion 9 are connected by a connecting component. Experimental operations can be performed within this isolator space. Three pairs of gloves support two people working together. Materials enter the isolation chamber from the buffer chamber 1, finished products are discharged from the discharge pipe 6, and waste is removed from the waste pipe 10. The gloves feature a detachable, modular design, making them convenient to use and easy to replace when damaged, ensuring both airtightness and practicality.

[0019] The connecting assembly includes a glove clamp 12, with several mounting grooves evenly distributed on the outer surface of the glove clamp. Each mounting groove is provided with a rubber ring 13. The glove clamp connects the hand and the sleeve and enhances the sealing effect at the connection through the rubber ring. Three annular mounting grooves are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the glove clamp, and each mounting groove is provided with a rubber ring to enhance the sealing effect.

[0020] A discharge pipe is provided at the side end. The material comes out from the discharge pipe.

[0021] The support plate has a waste pipe on its bottom surface, and a quick connector 14 is located at the bottom of the waste pipe. The quick connector in the waste pipe enables leak-free transfer. The quick connector structure ensures leak-free material transfer during the process.

[0022] The quick connector includes a flange connected to the bottom of the waste pipe and a sealing valve connected via the flange. The sealing flange and sealing valve ensure a leak-free waste transfer process, guaranteeing the safety of surrounding personnel.

[0023] Both the sides and top are made of TPU material. TPU material can produce products with varying hardness, and even with increased hardness, the products maintain good elasticity and abrasion resistance. TPU material is tough, malleable, wear-resistant, corrosion-resistant, non-polluting, and easy to clean.

Claims

1. A flexible isolator characterized by, It includes a support plate made of soft plastic covering the sides, top surface, and bottom surface; three sets of gloves are provided on the first side and the opposite second side of the side, each set of gloves consists of two gloves arranged opposite to each other on the first and second sides; the gloves consist of a hand part and a sleeve part; the hand part and the sleeve part are connected by a connecting component.

2. The flexible isolator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting component includes a glove clamp, and several mounting grooves are evenly distributed on the outer surface of the glove clamp, with a rubber ring installed in each mounting groove.

3. A flexible isolator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side end is provided with a discharge pipe.

4. A flexible isolator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the support plate is provided with a waste pipe, and the bottom of the waste pipe is provided with a quick connector.

5. A flexible isolator according to claim 4, characterized in that, The quick connector includes a flange that connects to the bottom of the waste pipe and a connection to a sealing valve via the flange.

6. A flexible isolator according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the sides and the top are made of TPU material.