A method for the controlled removal of a number of vials from a freeze dryer and apparatus therefor

摘要

Controlled directing method for moving vials out of a freeze-drying unit comprises that rows of vials (14) in a utility space of a freeze-drying unit are brought outside of the freeze-drying unit by a delivery level (18), the foremost row (36) of vials is sent to a conveying belt (24) for further removal while the remaining vials on the delivery level are maintained in position relative to the other vials. An independent claim is also included for a controlled directing apparatus.