A system for and method of gravimetric filling of a solid product in sterile conditions in a pharmaceutical container of small dimensions including syringes, vials, capsules, ampoules, single-dose devices, inhalers, bottles, carpules, well(s) of blister pack(s), sachets or bags with solid substances selected from the group formed by powder, lyophilizate, granules, pellets, nanoparticles or microparticles. More particularly, it relates to a process for the gravimetric filling of pharmaceutical containers with one or more sterile solid pharmaceutical substances or sterile excipients dosed and prepared in an aseptic environment.

A device (10) for weighing individual containers (14) arranged in a nest (12), wherein the containers (14) are formed with a bottom region (16) and a lid region (18) and the device (10) includes at least one weighing device (20) with at least one load cell (19) and with at least one weighing receptacle (22), and an arrangement unit (28). The weighing receptacle (22) and the arrangement unit (28) are arranged movable relative to each other in order to be able to move a container (14) arranged in the nest (12), which is arranged in the arrangement unit (28), completely out of the nest (12). The disclosure also relates to a set comprising such a device (10) and to a method for weighing individual containers (14) arranged in a nest (12).

To provide an article gripping system that reduces the installation area of the apparatus and further shortens the amount of time from when it grips to when it feeds articles. An article gripping system (110) switches between a first positional relationship in which a container (50) obstructs discharge of articles gripped by a first gripping unit (15A) but does not obstruct discharge of articles by a second gripping unit (15B) and a second positional relationship in which the container (50) obstructs discharge of articles gripped by the second gripping unit (15B) but does not obstruct discharge of articles gripped by the first gripping unit (15A), so the gripping units do not move while they are holding the articles, and the articles can be prevented from falling out of the gripping units (15).

Systems and methods for an automated paper cone weighing machine are disclosed. A paper cone weighing machine may comprise a plurality of load cells arranged in a row, each load cell for weighing a material contained in a respective conically shaped paper roll of the plurality of conically shaped paper rolls.

A method for real-time processing of a detection signal, wherein signal processing is respectively performed when a detection signal is converted from a high level to a low level or vice versa. A moment at which a level of the detection signal is converted is recorded as a start point. A status of the detection signal is then detected in real time at a current moment. A current time width is compared to a maximum interval width of pre-set interference signals, and signal levels are determined and recorded from the start point to the current moment. Using characteristics of different interference signals, anti-interference processing is performed by using a targeted edge positioning and width recognition method, so that the delay impact of filtering on signals is avoided, improving both the recognition precision of weighing data of a checkweigher and the overall performance of the checkweigher.

Described are systems for processing sensor data obtained from a sensor such as a weight sensor. In one implementation, a line may be fit to a set of sensor data occurring during a window of time. A slope value of the line may be calculated and provided as input to a change detector. The change detector may implement a cumulative sum (CUSUM) algorithm to determine when the slope value is indicative of a stable or unstable state. Values of sensor data associated with times indicated as having a stable state may be used to determine weight data.

Described are systems for processing sensor data obtained from a sensor such as a weight sensor. In one implementation, a line may be fit to a set of sensor data occurring during a window of time. A slope value of the line may be calculated and provided as input to a change detector. The change detector may implement a cumulative sum (CUSUM) algorithm to determine when the slope value is indicative of a stable or unstable state. Values of sensor data associated with times indicated as having a stable state may be used to determine weight data.

Described is unit for weighing containers (2) comprising a line (4) for transporting the containers (2) extending along a first path (P) which passes through a region (R1) for weighing and provided with a plurality of seats (5) for supporting the containers (2) arranged in succession along the first path (P); a plurality of elements (6) for vertical movement of the containers (2), each configured at the weighing region (R1) to make contact with and move vertically one of the containers (2) so as to place it in a raised position (PS1) disengaged from the corresponding supporting seat (5); a plurality of elements (7) for retaining the containers (2), each configured for retaining one of the containers (2) in the raised position (PS1); a plurality of weighing devices (8), each associated to, and carrying, a retaining element (7) for measuring the weight of a container (2) retained by the retaining element (7).

Described is unit for weighing containers (2) comprising a line (4) for transporting the containers (2) extending along a first path (P) which passes through a region (R1) for weighing and provided with a plurality of seats (5) for supporting the containers (2) arranged in succession along the first path (P); a plurality of elements (6) for vertical movement of the containers (2), each configured at the weighing region (R1) to make contact with and move vertically one of the containers (2) so as to place it in a raised position (PS1) disengaged from the corresponding supporting seat (5); a plurality of elements (7) for retaining the containers (2), each configured for retaining one of the containers (2) in the raised position (PS1); a plurality of weighing devices (8), each associated to, and carrying, a retaining element (7) for measuring the weight of a container (2) retained by the retaining element (7).

The invention relates to a method for weighing pharmaceutical containers (10) nested in a carrier (11), in which at least one of the nested containers (10) is weighed by means of a weighing device (1), wherein a relative movement between the at least one pharmaceutical container (10) and the carrier (11) is brought about in order to release the pharmaceutical containers (10) from the carrier (11) in order to increase the weighing accuracy.