Abstract: A connecting device for connecting a first pipe end to a second pipe end includes a support ring made to abut the first rear face and a locking device releasably connected to the support ring. The support ring or the locking device in the assembled state projects axially above the first end face and forms a receiving opening into which the second widened portion can be introduced. A locking member is movably mounted in the support ring and/or in the locking device in the radial direction. The locking member is adjustable by the locking device between an open position, in which the second end face can be made to abut the first end face, and a closed position, in which the locking member applies an axially acting clamping force to the second rear face, so that the second end face is pressed against the first end face.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective device (14) for a container (12) for receiving substances, in particular pulverulent substances, wherein the protective device (14) has a flexible casing (32), which encloses a casing space (38) and comprises a first casing opening (34), and a first tubular body (40) which is connected to the casing (32) in the region of the first casing opening (34) and which has a first mating container connection unit (46), a primary first end (42) and a primary second end (44), wherein the first tubular body (40) is connected to the casing (32) in such a way that the primary first end (42) terminates with the first casing opening (34) or projects into the casing space (38), and the protective device (14) can be connected to the first container connection unit (24) by means of the first mating container connection unit (46) in such a way that the casing (32) can be introduced into the interior (18).

Abstract: A clamping-action tie, in particular for docking two lines or flanges, which consists of at least one flexible tie with a closure end and a free end, which should be connected to the closure end, which tie can be closed in a stepped manner, with latching action, or stepless manner around an axis, wherein at least one closing side of the tie is intended to interact mechanically with the closure end during a closing operation, wherein the closing side and/or a further side of the tie, in the form of a clamping side, has at an axial spacing apart from one another over the length of the tie, at at least two circumferential locations, at least two roughly radially inwardly directed elevations directed towards a tied article which runs radially inwards in the direction of the axis, wherein a-clamping region is made between each interacting arrangement of elevations.

Abstract: A device for storing and transporting a bulk material, in particular a pharmaceutical bulk material, comprising a base container and at least one connection body detachably connectable with the base container, wherein the base container and the connection body in the connected state form a sealing section with which the base container and the connection body are connectable or are connected gas-tight with one another. A method for filling such device with this bulk material and for emptying a device filled with this bulk material as well as the use of such device for storing and transporting a pharmaceutical bulk material.

Abstract: A docking seal for the contamination-free connection of a first flexible casing or enveloping enclosure with a second flexible casing, comprising a first seal device which is connectable or is connected with the first casing, and a second seal device which is connectable or is connected with the second casing, wherein the first seal device comprises a first docking port, a first end port and a first slider, and the second seal device comprises a second docking port, a second end port and a second slider. The invention, furthermore, relates to a docking method for the contamination-free connection of a first flexible casing with a second flexible casing with such a docking seal.

Abstract: A flexible package for storing and transporting bulk goods. Such flexible package can have material-impermeable connections for spreading out sections of the flexible package wall so as to correspond to a predefined shape. One or more docking connections for filling and discharging can be included. The flexible package can have a square bottom and adjacent to the sides thereof triangular stubs as lateral walls. Together, such lateral walls can form an upwardly open pyramid shape. Opposite the bottom, a coupling element can be connected in such a manner that it presents the flexible package so as to be sealable in a standardized manner on open-sided ends of the lateral walls.

Abstract: A flexible package for storing and transporting bulk goods. Such flexible package can have material-impermeable connections for spreading out sections of the flexible package wall so as to correspond to a predefined shape. One or more docking connections for filling and discharging can be included. The flexible package can have a square bottom and adjacent to the sides thereof triangular stubs as lateral walls. Together, such lateral walls can form an upwardly open pyramid shape. Opposite the bottom, a coupling element can be connected in such a manner that it presents the flexible package so as to be sealable in a standardized manner on open-sided ends of the lateral walls.

Abstract: A clamping-action tie, in particular for docking two lines or flanges, which consists of at least one flexible tie with a closure end and a free end, which should be connected to the closure end, which tie can be closed in a stepped manner, with latching action, or stepless manner around an axis, wherein at least one closing side of the tie is intended to interact mechanically with the closure end during a closing operation, wherein the closing side and/or a further side of the tie, in the form of a clamping side, has at an axial spacing apart from one another over the length of the tie, at at least two circumferential locations, at least two roughly radially inwardly directed elevations directed towards a tied article which runs radially inwards in the direction of the axis, wherein a-clamping region is made between each interacting arrangement of elevations.

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: The invention relates to a flexible container (10.1; 10.2) for sealed connection to a process unit (20), wherein a vacuum is applied to chambers (12, 22) opening into one another. According to the invention, 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). The invention further relates to a filling device (30) and a filling method for such a container.

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: The invention relates to a discharge method for discharging an at least partially flexible container without contamination, in which method the container (1) is discharged into a base body (10), a liner (20) that encloses a filling opening (11) of the base body (10) being secured to the base body (10). According to the invention, 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 in such a manner that a discharge opening formed by means of a knife (15) allows the container (1) to be discharged whilst being completely sealed off to the exterior.

Abstract: The invention relates to a passive valve for multi-valve devices for sealing a container or a line. According to one aspect of the invention, the passive valve is free of bearing supports which protrude in a positive sense out of the passive valve. The invention also relates to a multi-valve device for contamination-free connection of two containers or two lines with partial valves that can be rotated about a single axis. According to this aspect of the invention, at least three partial valves, which are arranged essentially parallel to one another and can be put under tension so they can be sealed with respect to their surroundings, can be rotated about the single shared axis.

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 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 dual flap device for the environmentally tight connection of two receptacles is provided with two housing halves, which can be releasably connected. Each housing half accommodates a flap, which is pivotable by way of a half shaft. In a connected position of the dual flap device, the housing halves and the flaps rest against each other and are tensioned against one another, respectively. The half shafts of the two flaps unite to form a mutual shaft having a rotational axis. Thus, using a locking device, both flaps can be pivoted between a closed position and an open position by way of the mutual shaft. A first housing half is provided with a locking device, at least on one side, located in axial extension of the respective half shaft, which makes it possible to switch the dual flap device between an unlocked and a locked position.

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.