Medication filling isolator, sterilization lock, and corresponding material transfer device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of material conveying devices for transmitting material into medicine filling isolator, the material conveying device (1) includes: for supporting the base mechanism (11) of the material conveying device (1) in the transmission channel (21) of the medicine filling isolator (2) movement;And for carrying the material to be transmitted, the carrying mechanism (12) is supported on the base mechanism (11) and from the transmission channel (21) initially with first position state (I) into the medicine filling isolator (2) inside, wherein, the material conveying device (1) is configured to at least allow the carrying mechanism (12) in the medicine filling isolator (2) changes to different second position state (II) with first position state (I).A corresponding disinfection lock for medicine filling isolator and a corresponding medicine filling isolator are also disclosed. Greatly facilitate operator operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drug filling, specifically to a material conveying device for conveying materials into a drug filling isolator, a corresponding disinfection lock for the drug filling isolator, and a corresponding drug filling isolator. Background Technology

[0002] In the pharmaceutical filling industry, isolators are required to ensure the cleanliness of the operation. When using isolators, an airlock chamber needs to be set up to transfer materials inside and outside the isolator under sterile conditions.

[0003] However, current airlock chambers can only deliver materials to the isolator at a fixed position through a material transfer device. For operators, due to individual differences and other reasons, it is difficult to operate conveniently through the glove box.

[0004] Therefore, corresponding improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome at least one of the above-mentioned disadvantages and / or other possible disadvantages in the prior art that may not be mentioned herein, the object of this invention is to provide an improved material transfer device for transferring materials into a drug filling isolator, a corresponding sterilization lock for a drug filling isolator, and a corresponding drug filling isolator.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a material transfer device is provided for transferring material into a drug filling isolator, the material transfer device comprising: a base mechanism for supporting the movement of the material transfer device within a transfer channel of the drug filling isolator; and a carrying mechanism for carrying the material to be transferred, the carrying mechanism being supported on the base mechanism and initially entering the drug filling isolator from the transfer channel in a first state, wherein the material transfer device is configured to at least allow the carrying mechanism to change to a second state different from the first state within the drug filling isolator.

[0007] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the drug filling isolator includes at least one glove box, and the carrying mechanism is closer to the corresponding glove box in the second position compared to the first position.

[0008] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the first position and the second position are only positional changes at the same height.

[0009] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the transmission channel is configured as at least a portion of a hydrogen peroxide gas lock.

[0010] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the material conveying device is configured as a trolley with rollers, and the conveying channel is provided with a first guide rail for cooperating with the rollers.

[0011] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the supporting mechanism is fixedly connected to the base mechanism, allowing them to change together between the first state and the second state.

[0012] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the supporting mechanism is relatively movably connected to the base mechanism, allowing the supporting mechanism to change between the first state and the second state.

[0013] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the drug filling isolator is provided with a second guide rail that cooperates with the first guide rail. The second guide rail is configured to allow the base mechanism to drive the carrying mechanism to change from the first position to the second position within the drug filling isolator.

[0014] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the first guide rail is configured as a straight guide rail.

[0015] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the second guide rail is configured as a curved guide rail.

[0016] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the first guide rail is connected to the second guide rail.

[0017] According to an optional embodiment of the present invention, the bearing mechanism is hinged to the base mechanism, allowing it to pivotally change between the first position and the second position.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present invention, a sterilization lock chamber for a drug filling isolator is provided, the sterilization lock chamber including a material transfer device for transferring materials into the drug filling isolator according to any of the above embodiments.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present invention, a drug filling isolator is provided, the drug filling isolator including a material conveying device for conveying material into the drug filling isolator according to any of the above embodiments or a sterilization lock chamber for the drug filling isolator according to any of the above embodiments.

[0020] According to certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the operation can be greatly facilitated and adapted to different operators. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and exemplary embodiments, which will provide a better understanding of the principles, features, and advantages of the present invention. The drawings include:

[0022] Figure 1 A highly simplified top view illustrates a disinfection lock chamber, particularly a rapid hydrogen peroxide gas lock chamber, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, the carrying mechanism is in its initial state upon entering the drug filling isolator, i.e., the first state.

[0023] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 The disinfection lock chamber is shown in another state, in which the bearing mechanism has changed from the first state to the second state.

[0024] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 Another angle view of the other state shown illustrates the glove box of the drug filling isolator. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial technical effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and several exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0026] Before proceeding with the description, it should be noted that due to viewing angles and space limitations for labeling in the drawings, or for the sake of brevity, some labeling elements are not shown in all views. Therefore, when referring to the description, multiple views may be consulted simultaneously for better understanding. However, this does not mean that all technical features must appear in all embodiments. Rather, whether a technical feature can be changed or substituted, and whether it is necessary, should be limited to the feasibility of implementing the technical solution.

[0027] Figure 1 A highly simplified top view illustrates a disinfection lock chamber, particularly a rapid hydrogen peroxide gas lock chamber, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, the carrier mechanism 12 is in its initial state upon entering the drug filling isolator 2, i.e., the first state I.

[0028] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 The disinfection lock room is shown in another state, in which the bearing mechanism 12 has changed from the first state I to the second state II.

[0029] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2Another view of another state shows the two glove boxes 22 of the drug filling isolator 2.

[0030] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a material transfer device 1 for transferring material into a drug filling isolator 2 is provided. The material transfer device 1 includes: a base mechanism 11 for supporting the movement of the material transfer device 1 within a transfer channel 21 of the drug filling isolator 2; and a carrying mechanism 12 for carrying the material to be transferred, such as various packaging materials. The carrying mechanism 12 is supported on the base mechanism 11 and initially enters the drug filling isolator 2 from the transfer channel 21 in a first state I. The material transfer device 1 is configured to at least allow the carrying mechanism 12 to change to a second state II, different from the first state I, within the drug filling isolator 2.

[0031] The material to be transferred, placed on the carrier 12, is sterilized within the transfer channel 21, for example, using hydrogen peroxide. During sterilization, both ends of the transfer channel 21 are sealed by corresponding interlocking doors. After sterilization, the inner door is opened, and the material transfer device 1 enters the drug filling isolator 2. Operators can handle the material through the glove box 22. After operation, the material transfer device 1 can return to the transfer channel 21 for the next cycle. This is known to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated further.

[0032] "At least allowing the carrier mechanism 12 to change to a second position II different from the first position I within the drug filling isolator 2" means that regardless of whether the base mechanism 11 changes with the carrier mechanism 12, as long as the carrier mechanism 12 can change from the first position I to the second position II, it can provide greater flexibility for operators to handle the materials on the carrier mechanism 12.

[0033] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the drug filling isolator 2 includes at least one glove box 22. In the second state II, the carrying mechanism 12 is closer to the corresponding glove box 22 than in the first state I. This allows the operator to better manipulate the material on the carrying mechanism 12.

[0034] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first state I and the second state II are only positional changes at the same height. In this case, the supporting mechanism 12 only translates on the horizontal plane.

[0035] As described above, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the transmission channel 21 can be configured as at least a portion of the hydrogen peroxide gas lock.

[0036] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the material conveying device 1 is configured as a trolley with rollers (e.g., a trolley with four wheels), and a first guide rail is provided in the conveying channel 21 for cooperating with the rollers. In this case, the material conveying device 1 can move on the first guide rail.

[0037] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the supporting mechanism 12 and the base mechanism 11 are fixedly connected, allowing them to change together between a first state I and a second state II. This means that the material conveying device 1 changes between the first state I and the second state II as a whole.

[0038] Therefore, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the drug filling isolator 2 is provided with a second guide rail that cooperates with the first guide rail. The second guide rail is configured to allow the base mechanism 11 to drive the bearing mechanism 12 to change from the first state I to the second state II within the drug filling isolator 2.

[0039] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first guide rail is configured as a straight guide rail.

[0040] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second guide rail is configured as a curved guide rail.

[0041] In order to facilitate the material conveying device 1 to switch between the first state I and the second state II, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first guide rail and the second guide rail are connected.

[0042] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the support mechanism 12 may also be relatively movably connected to the base mechanism 11, allowing the support mechanism 12 to change between a first state I and a second state II.

[0043] In this case, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the support mechanism 12 can be hinged to the base mechanism 11, allowing it to pivotally change between the first state I and the second state II.

[0044] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in addition to the exemplary embodiments described above, as long as the material transfer device 1 is allowed to change from the initial first state I to the second state II when it enters the drug filling isolator 2, for example, there may not even be any guide rails in the drug filling isolator 2 to guide the material transfer device 1, allowing the material transfer device 1 to move freely on the bottom wall of the drug filling isolator 2.

[0045] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a disinfection lock chamber, particularly a rapid hydrogen peroxide lock chamber, for a drug filling isolator is provided, the disinfection lock chamber including a material transfer device for transferring materials into the drug filling isolator according to any of the above exemplary embodiments.

[0046] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a drug filling isolator 2 is provided, the drug filling isolator 2 including a material conveying device for conveying material into the drug filling isolator according to any of the above exemplary embodiments, or a disinfection lock chamber for the drug filling isolator according to any of the above exemplary embodiments.

[0047] Although specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail herein, they are given for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Various substitutions, alterations, and modifications may be conceived without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material transfer device for transferring material into a drug filling isolator, characterized in that, The material conveying device (1) includes: A base mechanism (11) for supporting the movement of the material transfer device (1) within the transfer channel (21) of the drug filling isolator (2); and A carrying mechanism (12) for carrying the material to be transferred, the carrying mechanism (12) being supported on the base mechanism (11) and initially entering the drug filling isolator (2) from the transfer channel (21) in the first state (I), The material transfer device (1) is configured to allow the carrier mechanism (12) to change to a second position (II) different from the first position (I) within the drug filling isolator (2).

2. The material conveying device for conveying materials into a drug filling isolator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drug filling isolator (2) includes at least one glove box (22), and the carrying mechanism (12) is closer to the corresponding glove box (22) in the second position (II) compared to the first position (I).

3. The material transfer device for transferring material into a drug filling isolator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first position (I) and the second position (II) are only positional changes at the same height.

4. The material transfer device for transferring material into a drug filling isolator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The transmission channel (21) is configured as at least a portion of the hydrogen peroxide gas lock.

5. The material transfer device for transferring material into a drug filling isolator according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The material conveying device (1) is configured as a trolley with rollers, and the conveying channel (21) is provided with a first guide rail for cooperating with the rollers.

6. The material transfer device for transferring material into a drug filling isolator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support mechanism (12) is fixedly connected to the base mechanism (11) and allows them to change together between the first state (I) and the second state (II).

7. The material conveying device for conveying material into a drug filling isolator according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support mechanism (12) is movably connected to the base mechanism (11) to allow the support mechanism (12) to change between the first state (I) and the second state (II).

8. The material conveying device for conveying material into a drug filling isolator according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drug filling isolator (2) is provided with a second guide rail that cooperates with the first guide rail. The second guide rail is configured to allow the base mechanism (11) to drive the carrier mechanism (12) to change from the first position (I) to the second position (II) within the drug filling isolator (2).

9. The material conveying device for conveying material into a drug filling isolator according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first guide rail is configured as a straight guide rail; and / or The second guide rail is configured as a curved guide rail; and / or The first guide rail is connected to the second guide rail.

10. The material conveying device for conveying material into a drug filling isolator according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support mechanism (12) is hinged to the base mechanism (11) and allows pivoting between the first state (I) and the second state (II).

11. A sterilized lock between rooms for a pharmaceutical filling isolator, characterized by, The disinfection lock includes a material transfer device for transferring materials into the drug filling isolator according to any one of claims 1-10.

12. A pharmaceutical filling isolator characterized in that, The drug filling isolator (2) includes a material transfer device for transferring materials into the drug filling isolator according to any one of claims 1-10 or a disinfection lock chamber for the drug filling isolator according to claim 11.

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