Device for Distributing a Flow

• Main Authors: Lundin, Andreas, Erickson, Kerstin, Olovsson, Bjorn, Francois, Tim, Gebauer, Klaus
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 27.01.2022
• Subjects: APPARATUS FOR ENZYMOLOGY OR MICROBIOLOGY; BEER; BIOCHEMISTRY; CHEMISTRY; ENZYMOLOGY; METALLURGY; MICROBIOLOGY; MUTATION OR GENETIC ENGINEERING; SPIRITS; VINEGAR; WINE

A flow distribution device for bioprocess systems, comprising: ⋅-a flow distribution manifold (12; 112; 212; 312) comprising: ⋅o at least four fluid connection tubes (14), wherein each fluid connection tube (14) comprises a first end (18) for fluid connection and an opposite second end (20) ⋅o a central common compartment (30; 130; 230; 330) to which the second ends (20) of each of the fluid connection tubes (14) are connected, whereby the first ends (18) of each of the fluid connection tubes (14) can be in fluid communication with the central common compartment (30; 130; 230; 330) ⋅-at least three pinching members (41) which are provided in connection with one fluid connection tube (14) of the flow distribution manifold (12; 112; 212; 312) each, wherein each of said pinching members (41) can be controlled into at least a first and a second position, wherein in the first position for each of the pinching members (41) the pinching member pinches one of the fluid connection tubes (14) such that fluid flow is prevented between the first end (18) and the second end (20) of this fluid connection tube (14)