Abstract: A method and a device connects a partially flexible protective cover (2) sealed against the environment and forming a barrier between a contaminated area (12) and an uncontaminated area, to a partially flexible safety cover (20) by transferring the protective cover (2) out of the contaminated area (12) inverting the protective cover (2) over an opening such that its inside is turned out and then severing it from the safety cover (20) and closing the opening; or transferring the protective cover (2) from the contaminated area (12) by sheathing the protective cover (2) with the safety cover (20) as it is pulled through a passage and subsequently severing of both covers (2, 20) from the safety cover (20) and closing the sheathing; or pulling the protective cover (2) back into the contaminated area (12) and then sealing the ends shut to sever the safety cover (20) by forming a further sealed joint between adjacent film parts.

Abstract: A coupling system provides a media-conducting connection of two hose-shaped sections (10, 12). Each section has one coupling element (16, 18), with two coupling parts (20, 22) that can be separated from each other and that are detachably held to each other by closure elements (24) along a disconnecting point (26). The closure parts of one coupling element can be engaged with correspondingly designed closure elements (24) of the other coupling element (20, 22) to form the transport section. All closure elements (24) of the coupling parts (20, 22) point hose-inward, at least before forming the transport section. Upon producing the transport section, the respective disconnecting point (26) is arranged between the coupling elements (16, 18), transversely to the transport section.

Abstract: A closure (10, 20) has two profiled strips (11, 12; 21, 22) for an at least panially flexible container (1, 2) for connecting a first container (1) to a second container (2) in an environmentally sealed manner and in a closed docking position, and for conducting a flow in a flow direction (D) through the closure (10, 20) from the first container (1) into the second container (2) in an environmentally sealed manner and in an open docking position. The second container (2) has an identical closure (10, 20) facing the first container (1), and, in the open docking position, is in engagement with the closure (10, 20) of the first container (1). Together with the closure (10, 20) of the first container (1), a flow channel (3) is defined for the through flow in the flow direction (D). The closures (10, 20) can be docked to each other and opened jointly in a single step by a separate slider.

Abstract: A flexible container (10.1; 10.2) has sealed connection to a process unit (20). A vacuum is applied to chambers (12, 22) opening into one another. A receptacle for a support apparatus (30.1; 30.2; 30.3) or the support apparatus (30.2) itself is arranged in or on the wall (14.1; 14.3) of the container (10.1; 10.2). A filling device (30) and a filling method for such a container are also provided.

Abstract: A discharge method discharges an at least partially flexible container without contamination. The container (1) is discharged into a base body (10). A liner (20) encloses a filling opening (11) of the base body (10) and is secured to the base body (10). A filling end (21) of the liner (20) is folded inwards such that a receiving region forms for the container (1). The receiving region is sealed such that a discharge opening formed by a knife (15) allows the container (1) to be discharged while being completely sealed off to the exterior.

Abstract: A lock system includes a first lock and a second lock each with two profile strips operable for engagement with an at least partially flexible bundle and effective to enable a connection of a first bundle with a second bundle in a closed docking position and for guidance of a flow in a flow direction through lock members from the first bundle into the second bundle in an open docking position. The second bundle provides the lock members facing toward the first bundle, which lock members in the open docking position engage the lock members of the first bundle and jointly with the lock members of the first bundle form a flow channel for flow in the flow direction. Additionally, a slider for connecting and separating such locks is provided.

Abstract: A closure having two profile strips for an at least partially flexible container for connecting a first container to a second container in a manner sealed against the environment in a such a way that a closed docking position can be obtained. Further the closure provides for conducting a flow in a sealed manner against the environment in a flow direction through the closure from the first container into the second container in such a way that an open docking position can be obtained. According to the described system, the second container facing the first container is designed with an identical closure that engages in the closure of the first container in the open docking position and forms a channel for the flow in the flow direction together with the closure.

Abstract: A system and method for connecting two flexible containers is provided, in particular for the environmentally sealed connecting of two open ends of tubular films. The method has at least the following method steps of: everting a first open end of a first flexible container over a first ring; everting a second open end of a second flexible container over a second ring, subsequently inserting the first ring through the second ring into the inside of the second flexible container; subsequently aligning, in a parallel and coaxial relationship, the rings in relation to one another; and abutting the rings with the ends clamped in between them.

Abstract: A connecting device for connecting a flexible container to a flange or a connecting ring includes an outer ring, which has an inner surface radially inside and a connection side facing the flange or the connecting ring, and an inner ring, which has an outer surface radially outside and over which an end section of the container can be turned. The outer and inner surfaces are at least partially congruent so that the end section can be clamped between the outer and inner rings. The inner ring can be inserted into the outer ring from the connection side. The outer ring has an accommodating groove radially inside. The accommodating groove extends completely around the outer ring, is open radially inwardly, and has a round cross-section. The inner ring is one-piece and has a round cross-section in an area of the outer surface and is made of a single flexible material.

Abstract: A method for contamination-free docking of a first at least partially flexible receptacle to a second at least partially flexible receptacle. The receptacles include, at least in part, films having outer sides that can be solidly welded, and inner sides can be detachably welded. According to the described system, a solid connection between the receptacles is produced outside the detachably welded inner sides in order to create a channel between the receptacles. The channel is opened by loosening the connection between the inner sides.

Abstract: The proposed invention provides a lock system involves a first lock and a second lock each with two profile strips operable for engagement with an at least partially flexible bundle and effective to enable an environmentally-sealed connection of a first bundle with a second bundle in a closed docking position and for an environmentally-sealed guidance of a flow in a flow direction (D) through the lock members from the first bundle into the second bundle in an open docking position. The second bundle provides similar lock members facing toward the first bundle, which lock members in the opened docking position engage the lock members of the first bundle and jointly with the lock members of the first bundle forms a flow channel for flow in the flow direction. Additionally the invention relates to a slider for connecting and separating such locks.