Container, container assembly, isolator system, and method for transferring sterile material into an isolator

Abstract

The invention relates to a container (10) for transferring sterile material into an isolator (20), wherein the container comprises a reservoir (11) for receiving the sterile material, a container port (12) of a transfer system for discharging the sterile material from the container, a passage (13) connecting the reservoir to the container port, and a conveying surface (31) of a vibratory conveyor system for conveying the sterile material, the conveying surface being arranged at least partially in the passage. The invention also relates to an isolator system and to a method for transferring sterile material.

Description

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[0002] Description

[0003] Container, container arrangement, isolator system and method for transferring sterile material into an isolator

[0004] The present invention relates to a container for transferring sterile material into an isolator, a container arrangement and an isolator system comprising the container, and a method for transferring sterile material into the isolator by means of the container.

[0005] The object of the present invention is to improve the transfer of sterile material into an isolator.

[0006] This problem is solved by a container with the features of claim 1. Claims 9, 13, and 15 protect a container arrangement with at least one container described herein, an isolator system with at least one container described herein, and a method for transferring sterile material into the isolator by means of at least one container described herein. The dependent claims relate to advantageous embodiments.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, (at least) one container, by means of which sterile material is transferred into an isolator or which is equipped or used for this purpose, in a further development one or more containers of a container arrangement or an isolator system (each) have a reservoir which temporarily receives the transferred sterile material or is equipped or used for this purpose.

[0008] The sterile goods comprise, in one embodiment, a plurality of sterile, preferably sterilized, parts, preferably small parts, and / or are free-flowing or...

[0009] Bulk material. The present invention is particularly advantageous for this purpose due to the dynamic properties of such multi-part or bulk material.

[0010] The reservoir is rigid or dimensionally stable in one version, and in an advantageous further development a pressure reservoir, which in one version (also) serves as 120716P1291PC 2 / 20 castus

[0011] The present invention is particularly advantageous for dispensing sterile goods from such containers. The treatment of sterile goods in the container is set up, or can be used, under (over)pressure.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the container(s) (each) have a container-side port ("container port") of a transfer system for dispensing the sterile material from the container, in particular the reservoir. This improves the connection of the container to the isolator and / or the dispensing of the sterile material.

[0013] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the transfer system is a so-called alpha-beta port system, also known as a rapid transfer port system or quick-change system. The container port is a beta port of the transfer or alpha-beta port system, and the isolator-side port ("isolator port") is an alpha port of the transfer or alpha-beta port system. Such a transfer system can (further) improve the connection of the container to the isolator and / or the dispensing of the sterile goods.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the container(s) (each) have a passage connecting the reservoir to the container port, preferably airtight and / or sterile. In a further embodiment, this passage is rigid or dimensionally stable and / or elongated, in particular with a (maximum) longitudinal extent in the passage's longitudinal and / or transport direction that is at least 1.5 times the (maximum) transverse extent perpendicular to the passage's longitudinal and / or transport direction. The present invention can be used particularly advantageously for dispensing sterile material through such passages.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a conveying surface of a vibratory conveyor system is arranged completely or partially in the passage (in each case), by means of which the sterile material (to be dispensed from the container) is conveyed, in particular further or 120716P1291PC 3 / 20 castus

[0016] vibratory conveyed, or the thing that is set up or used for this purpose.

[0017] The vibratory conveyor system is preferably a mechanical conveying device, particularly for bulk materials, in which the material to be transported is moved (further) by means of, in a further development, linear vibrations of the conveying surface, which in turn is moved accordingly, preferably oscillating or vibrating, by means of a single- or multi-stage drive of the vibratory conveyor system.

[0018] This improves the discharge of sterile goods from the container, particularly increasing process reliability and / or speed. Additionally or alternatively, this can improve the positioning of the container or transfer system, especially by enabling at least partial horizontal, and optionally even lifting, discharge of the sterile goods from the container. A vibratory conveyor system can be particularly advantageous in reducing, and preferably eliminating, abrasion within the passage, which is especially detrimental when transferring sterile goods.

[0019] As mentioned, the vibrating conveyor system can enable at least partial horizontal, and possibly even lifting, discharge of the sterile material.

[0020] Accordingly, in one embodiment, the conveying surface, in particular a conveying or base plane of the conveying surface, forms an angle with the container port, in particular an outlet or connection plane of the container port, which is at least 45°, preferably at least 60°, in a further development at least 75°, preferably at least 80°; in a further development, the two are perpendicular to each other. A conveying or base plane of the conveying surface can in particular be that plane for which the distance to the conveying surface is minimal for all points of the conveying surface; an outlet or connection plane of the container port can in particular be a plane that is perpendicular to a longitudinal or 120716P1291PC 4 / 20 castus

[0021] The axis of symmetry of the container port is and / or for which the distance to the plane is minimal for all points of the narrowest opening cross-section of the container port.

[0022] Additionally or alternatively, in one embodiment, the conveying surface, in particular a conveying or base plane of the conveying surface, in a position of use for dispensing the sterile material from the container, in which in one embodiment the container port is connected to the isolator port or the container is connected to the isolator, forms an angle with a direction of gravity which is at least 45°, preferably at least 60°, in a further development at least 75°, preferably at least 80°, in a further development the two are perpendicular to each other or the conveying surface is horizontal in the position of use, optionally inclined upwards (viewed in the direction of transport).

[0023] This can advantageously reduce, preferably eliminate, a dead space of an airflow in (a bay window) of an isolator wall, which previously occurred with passive or purely gravity-driven discharge of sterile goods from existing containers via inclined channels or the like, and thereby improve the sterility within the isolator.

[0024] In one embodiment, the container has a coupling, which in a further embodiment can be mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and / or magnetic, and which in one embodiment can be released without damage, by means of which the conveying surface can be coupled, in particular coupled, to a drive of the vibratory conveyor system, which in a further embodiment can be mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and / or magnetic, or which is equipped or used for this purpose. A mechanical coupling can advantageously be particularly robust.

[0025] In a further development, the container has a seal, in one embodiment airtight and / or sterile (sealing) and / or elastic, at the coupling against an interior of the passage, in which the conveying surface is preferably at least partially located. This advantageously ensures sterility and allows the conveying surface to be actuated. 120716P1291PC 5 / 20 castus

[0026] In one embodiment, the container has a conveying surface bearing, which in a further development can be mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and / or magnetic, by means of which the conveying surface is movably, and in particular vibrator-capable, mounted on a structure of the container, in a further development at the passage and / or the container port, and / or mechanically, hydraulically, pneumatically, and / or magnetically. A mechanical conveying surface bearing can, in particular, include a spring mechanism. Additionally or alternatively, the conveying surface bearing has a guide, in one embodiment a positive-locking guide, which guides or is designed to guide movement of the conveying surface relative to the passage, particularly when the conveying surface is actuated by the drive of the vibratory conveyor system.is used, and / or a seal, in one embodiment airtight and / or sterile (sealing) and / or elastic, of the conveying surface bearing against an interior of the passage in which the conveying surface is preferably at least partially arranged. This advantageously ensures sterility and enables a particularly advantageous movement of the conveying surface.

[0027] In one embodiment, the container has a support by means of which it can be supported, preferably movably and / or non-destructively, on a transport trolley, or which is designed or used for this purpose. In another embodiment, a container arrangement and / or an isolator system according to the present invention, preferably its container, includes the transport trolley. This, in conjunction with the vibratory conveyor system or its conveying surface, improves the transfer of sterile material into the isolator.

[0028] In one embodiment, the conveying surface extends (at least) through the container port, and preferably also through the connected isolator port, in one end-of-movement position. This advantageously improves sterility, in particular by bridging a so-called "ring of concern".

[0029] In one embodiment, preferably for this purpose, the length of the conveying surface, preferably viewed in the conveying or transport direction, is adjustable, in a 120716P1291PC 6 / 20 castus

[0030] Further development mechanically and / or by extending and / or unfolding an extension section of the conveying surface and / or in such a way that the conveying surface (at least) in a movement end position and (at least) in or at or with a maximum length of the conveying surface penetrates the container port.

[0031] This allows the enforcement action to be implemented in a particularly reliable and / or far-reaching manner.

[0032] Additionally or alternatively, the penetration of the container port and preferably also the isolator port (at least) in a movement end position of the conveying surface can also be achieved by a corresponding movement (component) of the conveying surface and thus advantageously in a particularly simple and / or as required manner.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a container arrangement for transferring sterile material into an isolator comprises one or more containers as described herein and a drive for a vibratory conveyor system, wherein (in each case) a conveying surface of this vibratory conveyor system is arranged in the passage of the (respective) container.

[0034] In one embodiment of the container arrangement, this drive, or in a further development, a housing of this drive, is rigidly attached to a housing of this container, in one embodiment the passage or the reservoir, preferably mechanically and / or by means of a fastening. This allows the drive to advantageously remain attached to the container in one embodiment, which can particularly simplify and / or speed up the connection of the container to the isolator. Correspondingly, in a further development of this embodiment, this drive is permanently coupled to the conveying surface.

[0035] In another embodiment, the drive, which is stationary and / or insulator-resistant, is preferably detachable via the coupling and / or non-destructively connectable to the conveying surface of the (respective) container, or is configured or used for this purpose. This allows the same drive to be advantageously used for alternatively moving the conveying surfaces.

[0036] Several containers are used, which can be connected to the isolator one after the other. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the container arrangement has at least two containers as described herein, in the passages of which a conveying surface of a vibratory conveyor system for conveying the sterile material is at least partially arranged, and this vibratory conveyor system in turn has these conveying surfaces and this stationary and / or isolator-mounted drive for moving the conveying surface coupled to it from the at least two (conveying surfaces of the) container(s).

[0037] In another embodiment, the container arrangement has (at least) one transport carriage on which the container, or in a further development alternatively (each) one of the containers of the container arrangement, is supported or which is equipped or used for this purpose, and the drive of the vibratory conveyor system of the container arrangement, or in a further development a housing of this drive, is rigidly attached to this transport carriage, preferably mechanically and / or by means of a fastening.

[0038] In a further development of this design, the container is permanently connected to the transport carriage, and the drive is preferably permanently coupled to the conveying surface. This allows the drive to advantageously remain on the container-transport carriage assembly, which can simplify and / or speed up the connection of the container to the insulator.

[0039] In another embodiment of this design, the (respective) container is or is connected to the transport carriage in a non-destructively detachable manner; preferably, alternatively, different containers of the container arrangement are supported on the transport carriage or connected to it in a non-destructively detachable manner. The drive, which is rigidly attached to the transport carriage, is or is connected to the conveying surface of the (respective) container in a non-destructively detachable manner, or is configured or used for this purpose. This allows the same drive to be advantageously used for the alternative movement of the conveying surfaces of several containers.

[0040] These containers can be used and supported sequentially on the transport trolley. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the container arrangement comprises at least two containers as described herein, in the passages of which a conveying surface of a vibratory conveyor system for conveying the sterile goods is at least partially arranged, and this vibratory conveyor system in turn comprises these conveying surfaces and this drive rigidly attached to this transport trolley for moving the conveying surface coupled to it from the at least two (conveying surfaces of the) containers.

[0041] As is particularly evident from this, in one embodiment the container(s) has at least the conveying surface of a vibratory conveyor system arranged at least partially in its passage, wherein in particular

[0042] - the individual container can be coupled to the drive of the vibratory conveyor system, which, in addition to this coupling, is attached to a housing of this container or to a transport carriage on which this container is supported, so that a container or container arrangement according to the invention, comprising a container and transport carriage, can in particular include the vibratory conveyor system or its conveying surface and drive; or

[0043] - (the conveying surfaces) several containers can be alternatively coupled with the same drive of the vibratory conveyor system, which

[0044] - attached to a transport trolley to support the respective container, which or its conveying surfaces are coupled to this drive or

[0045] - a stationary and / or insulator-resistant drive

[0046] is, so that a container arrangement according to the invention can include these containers and the vibrating conveyor system or its conveying surface and its drive and optionally this transport carriage.

[0047] In general, one embodiment of a container arrangement includes the container(s) and the vibratory conveyor system, while a further development includes the transport carriage. 120716P1291PC 9 / 20 castus

[0048] As already mentioned, a container arrangement according to the invention can also include the transport trolley.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an isolator system comprises one or more containers as described herein, or in a further embodiment, a container arrangement as described herein, and an isolator with an isolator port of the transfer system, wherein each container has a container port of this transfer system. If, as explained above, the container arrangement or the isolator system comprises several containers as described herein, each with a container port of a transfer system, this transfer system can include these container ports and the isolator port of the isolator, to which these container ports can alternatively be connected.

[0050] As mentioned, the vibrating conveyor system can enable at least a partial horizontal, and possibly even lifting, discharge of the sterile material, thereby advantageously reducing, preferably avoiding, a dead space of an airflow in (a bay window) an isolator wall.

[0051] Accordingly, in one embodiment the insulator port, in particular an exit or connection plane of the insulator port, forms an angle with a gravitational direction which is at most 30°, preferably at most 15°, in a further development at most 10°, preferably at most 5°, in a further development the insulator port or its exit or connection plane is vertical.

[0052] An exit or connection plane of the insulator port can in particular be the plane that is perpendicular to a longitudinal or symmetry axis of the insulator port and / or for which the distance to the plane is minimal for all points of the narrowest opening cross-section of the insulator port.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for transferring sterile material into an isolator, preferably an isolator system described herein, by means of at least one described herein 120716P1291PC 10 / 20 castus

[0054] container, preferably a container arrangement described here, the steps on:

[0055] - Connecting the container port of the (respective) container to an insulator port of the insulator; and

[0056] - Discharge of the sterile material from this container, wherein its conveying surface is moved by means of a drive of the vibratory conveyor system which has this conveying surface and thereby conveys the sterile material, preferably through the container port and isolator port and / or into the isolator.

[0057] Preferably, the sterile material is dispensed from the container horizontally and / or (even) by lifting, and / or the container port is connected to the isolator port in a vertical (separation or connection) plane, and / or after the isolator has been brought into contact with the container, which is supported on a transport trolley. "Vertical" in the sense of the present invention, in one embodiment, comprises an angular range of 15°, in particular 10°, preferably 5°, about the direction of gravity. "Horizontal" in the sense of the present invention, in one embodiment, comprises an angular range of 15°, in particular 10°, preferably 5°, about a normal or perpendicular to the direction of gravity.

[0058] “Lifting (resulting in) discharge” in one embodiment includes a discharge in which the sterile material is lifted or its height increases at least section by section and / or on average and / or overall, or between a beginning of the conveying surface and an end of the conveying surface (seen in the direction of transport or discharge), from which the sterile material leaves the conveying surface (at the latest), against the direction of gravity.

[0059] In one embodiment, sterile material conveyed from the conveying surface into the isolator is transferred directly from the conveying surface into a sorting bowl. This advantageously eliminates the need for previously required intermediate conveyors within the isolator.

[0060] Preferably, the conveying surface has a movement for conveying or

[0061] Dispensing the sterile material using a, preferably oscillating or vibrating, 120716P1291PC 11 / 20 castus

[0062] The conveying surface for conveying or dispensing the sterile material moves alternately obliquely upwards and downwards, and a horizontal component, preferably synchronous and / or oscillating or vibrating, in and against a conveying or transport direction. This vertical component moves upwards and downwards, and a horizontal component, preferably synchronous and / or oscillating or vibrating, in and against a conveying or transport direction. During the upward movement, the conveying surface lifts the sterile material, preferably depending on or according to a throw number. During the downward movement, due to inertia and the reduced or eliminated friction resulting from the downward motion, the material does not complete the full return stroke of the conveying surface, but preferably

[0063] - slides on the conveyor surface in the direction of transport; and / or

[0064] - remains stationary or continues to move relative to the environment in the direction of transport.

[0065] and is thus conveyed successively or intermittently in the direction of transport. The throw number can be, in particular, as follows:

[0066] Throwing number T = [4-7i 2 F- r-sin(ß)] / g

[0067] with the frequency f of the oscillation, the amplitude r, the angle of attack β from the horizontal or the direction of oscillation β relative to the horizontal and the acceleration due to gravity g.

[0068] The drive of the vibratory conveyor system can be, in particular, electromagnetic and / or motor-driven, especially electromechanical, or may have one or more electromagnets and / or one or more electric motors and / or be an unbalanced drive or a vibrating armature drive.

[0069] According to one embodiment of the present invention, one or more containers, a container arrangement, and / or an isolator system described herein are set up or used to carry out a method described herein. 120716P1291PC 12 / 20 castus

[0070] Further advantages, features, and advantageous embodiments of the present invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and the exemplary embodiments. These are shown, in part schematically:

[0071] Fig. 1: an isolator system with a container arrangement comprising a container for transferring sterile material into an isolator according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0072] Fig. 2: an isolator system with a container arrangement comprising a container for transferring sterile material into an isolator according to a further embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] Fig. 1 shows an isolator system with a container arrangement comprising a container 10 for transferring sterile material 1 into an isolator 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] The container 10 has a reservoir 11 for receiving the sterile goods, of which a small part 1 is indicated by way of example, a container port 12 of a transfer system for dispensing the sterile goods 1 from the container 10, a passage 13 that connects the reservoir 11 to the container port 12, and a conveying surface 31 of a vibratory conveyor system for conveying the sterile goods 1, which is at least partially arranged in the passage 13.

[0075] The conveying surface 31 forms a substantially right angle with the container port 12 and in a position of use shown in Fig. 1 for dispensing the sterile material from the container, in which the container 10 is connected to the isolator 20, with a direction of gravity (vertically downwards in Fig. 1), whereby in the scope of the embodiment deviations of up to 30°, preferably up to 15°, in a further development up to 10°, are possible.

[0076] The container has a coupling 32 for connecting the conveying surface 31 to a drive 33 of the vibratory conveyor system, as well as a seal 34 of this coupling 32 against an interior 13.1 of the passage 13. 120716P1291PC 13 / 20 castus

[0077] The container has a conveying surface bearing 35, which supports the movable conveying surface 31 at passage 13.

[0078] The container has a container support 14 by means of which it is attached to a - in Fig.

[0079] 1 dashed line indicates - transport trolley 40 is supported.

[0080] In one embodiment, the length of the conveying surface 13 is adjustable in the horizontal conveying or transport direction, for example by extending and / or unfolding an extension section 31 A of the conveying surface 31, which is indicated by dashed lines in Fig. 1.

[0081] As a result, the conveying surface 31 (with part of its extended or unfolded extension section 31 A) penetrates the container port 12 and an insulator port 21 connected to it of the insulator 20 at least in one end position of movement.

[0082] In another embodiment, in which the dashed extension section 31 A of Fig. 1 is omitted, the conveying surface 31 extends through the container port 12 and preferably also the insulator port 21 only due to or during its movement into this end position.

[0083] To illustrate the upward oblique movement of the conveying surface 13 in the transport direction (from left to right in Fig. 1) and back, actuated by the drive 33, the end position of a forward movement (of this movement) is shown in solid relief, and the end position of a forward movement (of this movement) or of the conveying surface 31 is indicated by a dashed line and a double arrow pointing towards the end of the movement of the conveying surface 13. The sterile material conveyed from the conveying surface 31 into the isolator 20 can, in particular, be conveyed directly from the conveying surface 31 into a sorting bowl 22.

[0084] The container arrangement comprises the container 10 and the drive 33 of the vibratory conveyor system, the conveying surface 31 of which is arranged in the passage 13 of the container 10. 120716P1291PC 14 / 20 castus

[0085] In the embodiment of Fig. 1, this drive 33, in particular a housing 33.1 of the drive, is rigidly attached to a housing of the container, in the exemplary embodiment a housing 13.2 of the passage 13, by means of a fastening 36.

[0086] Fig. 2 shows an isolator system with a container arrangement comprising a container 10 for transferring sterile material 1 into an isolator 20 according to a further embodiment of the present invention. Features corresponding to the embodiment of Fig. 1 are identified by the same reference numerals, so that reference is made to the description of Fig. 1 and only differences with respect to Fig. 2 are discussed.

[0087] In the embodiment of Fig. 2, the stationary drive 33 is rigidly attached to the insulator 20 by means of a fastening 36'.

[0088] The drive 33 attached to the insulator 20 can be coupled to the conveying surface 31 via a coupling 32 in a non-destructive manner.

[0089] In a variation not shown, the (therefore mobile) drive 33 can be attached to the transport carriage 40 instead of to the insulator 20.

[0090] In particular, if the container 10 remains permanently attached to the transport vehicle 40 or is firmly connected to it, it may be advantageous to couple the drive firmly or permanently to the conveying surface 31 as in the embodiment shown in Fig. 1.

[0091] Alternatively, if different containers are supported on the same transport trolley 40 and moved with it, it may be advantageous to couple the drive to the conveying surface 31 of the container 10 supported on the transport trolley 40 in a way that is non-destructive, as in the embodiment of Fig. 2.

[0092] To transfer sterile goods into the isolator using container 10, container 10 is moved to the isolator 20 using transport trolley 40, its container port 12 is connected to the isolator port 21 of the isolator 20, and the sterile goods are discharged from container 10, with the conveying surface 13 being 120716P1291PC 15 / 20 castus

[0093] the drive 33 of the vibrating conveyor system is moved and thereby conveys the sterile material.

[0094] In the present disclosure, "has an X" does not generally imply an exhaustive list, but is a shorthand for "has at least one X" and also includes "has two or more X" as well as "has Y in addition to X". Although exemplary embodiments were explained in the preceding description, it should be noted that a multitude of variations are possible. Furthermore, it should be noted that the exemplary embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection, applications, or structure in any way.Rather, the preceding description provides the skilled person with a guideline for implementing at least one exemplary embodiment, whereby various modifications, particularly with regard to the function and arrangement of the described components, can be made without leaving the scope of protection as defined by the claims and these equivalent combinations of features. 120716P1291PC 16 / 20 castus.

[0095] List of reference signs

[0096] 1 small part, sterile goods

[0097] 10 containers

[0098] 11 Reservoir

[0099] 12 Container Port

[0100] 13 Passage

[0101] 13.1 Interior

[0102] 13.2 Housing

[0103] 14 Container support

[0104] 20 Insulator

[0105] 21 Isolator Port

[0106] 22 sorting pots

[0107] 31 Conveyor area

[0108] 31A Extension section

[0109] 32 coupling

[0110] 33 Drive

[0111] 33.1 Housing

[0112] 34 Sealing

[0113] 35 Conveyor area storage

[0114] 36 Fastening

[0115] 36' fastening

[0116] 40 transport trolleys

Claims

120716P1291PC 17 / 20 castus Patent claims 1. Container (10) for transferring sterile goods into an isolator (20), wherein the container comprises: a reservoir (11) for receiving the sterile goods; a container port (12) of a transfer system for dispensing the sterile goods from the container; a passage (13) connecting the reservoir to the container port; and a conveying surface (31) of a vibratory conveyor system for conveying the sterile material, which is at least partially arranged in the passage.

2. Container (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the conveying surface (31) forms an angle with the container port (12) of at least 45°, and / or that the conveying surface (31) in a position of use for dispensing the sterile material from the container forms an angle with a direction of gravity of at least 45°.

3. Container (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a coupling (32) for coupling the conveying surface with a drive (33) of the vibratory conveyor system.

4. Container (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized by a seal (34) of the coupling against an interior (13.1) of the passage (13).

5. Container (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a conveying surface bearing (35) for movable bearing of the conveying surface (31) on a structure of the container.

6. Container (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a container support (14) for supporting the container on a transport trolley (40). 120716P1291PC 18 / 20 castus 7. Container (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the length of the conveying surface (31) is adjustable.

8. Container (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the conveying surface (31) extends through the container port (12) in a movement end position.

9. Container arrangement for transferring sterile goods into an isolator (20), wherein the container arrangement comprises at least one container (10) according to one of the preceding claims and a drive (33) of the vibratory conveyor system whose conveying surface (31) is arranged in the passage (13) of the container (10).

10. Container arrangement according to claim 9, characterized in that the drive (33) is rigidly attached to a housing (13.2) of the container.

11. Container arrangement according to claim 9, characterized in that the stationary and / or insulator-fixed drive (33) can be coupled to the conveying surface (31).

12. Container arrangement according to claim 9, characterized by a transport trolley (40) for supporting the container (10), wherein the drive (33) is rigidly attached to this transport trolley.

13. Isolator system comprising at least one container (10) according to one of the preceding claims, in particular at least one container arrangement according to one of claims 9-12, and an isolator (20) with an isolator port (21) of the transfer system, the container port (12) of which the container (13) has.

14. Insulator system according to claim 13, characterized in that the insulator port (21) forms an angle with a gravitational direction of at most 15°. 120716P1291PC 19 / 20 castus 15. Method for transferring sterile material into an isolator (20) using at least one container (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises the steps: Connecting the container port (12) of the container (10) to an insulator port (21) of the insulator (20); and Discharge of the sterile material from the container, wherein the conveying surface (31) is moved by means of a drive (33) of the vibrating conveyor system and thereby conveys the sterile material.

16. Method according to claim 15, characterized in that the sterile material is dispensed from the container horizontally and / or by lifting, and / or the container port is connected to the isolator port in a vertical plane, and / or the container is moved to the isolator using a transport trolley (40).

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