Sealing appliance

Abstract

An appliance for sealing elastic hoses with a sleeve, which is plastically deformable and slipped onto the hose, has two jaws which are movable towards and away from each other. One jaw has two straight bars which project towards the other jaw and extend transversely of the sleeve to make two transverse indentations in the sleeve and the hose when the jaws are moving towards each other. The same jaw has a cutting edge which projects towards the other jaw and is directed transversely of the sleeve, the cutting edge making a substantially transverse cutting indication in the sleeve and the hose when the jaws are moving towards each other.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. An appliance for mechanical sealing of hollow hoses ( 2 ) of elastic material with a sealing means ( 3 ) which is made of plastically deformable material and which is applied to the hose, said appliance ( 1 ) having two jaws ( 8 ,  9 ), at least one of the jaws is movable towards and away from the other jaw and the jaws crimp the sealing means ( 3 ) against the hose ( 2 ) to seal the same, characterised in that the sealing means ( 3 ) has the form of a sleeve ( 4 ) which is slipped on to the hose ( 2 ), that at least one of the jaws ( 8  or  9 ) has at least one straight bar ( 11 ) having a projecting end which projects towards the other jaw ( 9  or  8 ) and which, when at least one the jaws is moving towards the other jaw, makes an indentation ( 12 ) in the sleeve ( 4 ) and the hose ( 2 ) to reinforce the sealing thereof as well as the fixing of the sleeve on the hose, that at least one of the jaws ( 8  or  9 ) has a cutting means ( 13 ), which projects towards the other jaw ( 9  or  8 ) and which when at least one of the jaws ( 8 ,  9 ) is moving towards the other jaw, makes a cutting indication ( 14 ) in the sleeve ( 4 ) and the hose ( 2 ) to allow a sealing cutting of the hose ( 2 ), and that the cutting means ( 13 ) has the form of a substantially straight cutting edge ( 15 ) which projects to a greater extent than the projecting end of said at least one bar ( 11 ). 
     
     
       2. An appliance according to  claim 1 , characterized in that there are at least two straight bars ( 11 ) having projecting ends which are arranged substantially in parallel at a distance from each other and extend substantially transversely of the longitudinal direction of the sleeve ( 4 ) to make a corresponding number of substantially transverse indentations ( 12 ) in the sleeve ( 4 ) and the hose ( 2 ), and that the cutting means ( 13 ) extends substantially transversely of the longitudinal direction of the sleeve ( 4 ) and makes a substantially transverse cutting indication ( 14 ) in the sleeve ( 4 ) and the hose ( 2 ). 
     
     
       3. An appliance according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the cutting means ( 13 ) has the form of a substantially straight cutting edge ( 15 ), which projects to a greater extent than the projecting ends of the at least two straight bars ( 11 ). 
     
     
       4. An appliance according to  claim 3 , characterized in that
 the cutting edge ( 15 ) cooperates with an opposite recess ( 16 ) in the other jaw ( 9  or  8 ) and is situated substantially halfway between two adjacent bars ( 11 );   at least one of the jaws ( 8  or  9 ) has a fixture ( 17 ) to position the sleeve ( 4 ) and the hose ( 2 ) between the jaws ( 8 ,  9 );   the bars ( 11 ) and the cutting edge ( 15 ) are situated on one jaw ( 8 ) and that the fixture ( 17 ) is situated on the other jaw ( 9 ), the bars, the cutting edge and the fixture being mounted on or being make in one piece with the associated jaw,   the jaw ( 8 ) provided with the bars ( 11 ) an the cutting edge ( 15 ) has the form of a die, which is fixedly mounted in the appliance ( 1 ) and the jaw ( 9 ) provided with the fixture ( 17 ) has the form of a punch, which is movably arranged in the appliance ( 1 ) and actuatable by a driving means ( 10 ); and   the appliance has the form of a pair of tongs ( 5 ) which is hand operated and has one fixed and one movable leg ( 6 ,  7 ), the movable leg ( 7 ) actuating the jaw ( 9 ) forming the punch by means of a gear drive.   
     
     
       5. An appliance according to  claim 3 , characterized in that
 the cutting edge ( 15 ) cooperates with an opposite recess ( 16 ) in the other jaw ( 8  or  9 );   the cutting edge ( 15 ) is situated on one side of the bars ( 11 );   at least one of the jaws ( 8  or  9 ) has a fixture ( 17 ) to position the sleeve ( 4 ) and the hose ( 2 ) between the jaws ( 8 ,  9 );   the bars ( 11 ) and the cutting edge ( 15 ) are situated on one jaw ( 8 ) and the fixture ( 17 ) is situated on the other jaw ( 9 ), the bars, the cutting edge and the fixture being mounted on or being made in one piece with the associated jaw;   the jaw ( 8 ) provided with the bars ( 11 ) and the cutting edge ( 15 ) has the form of a die, which is fixedly mounted in the appliance ( 1 ) and the jaw ( 9 ) provided with the fixture ( 17 ) has the form of a punch, which is movably arranged in the appliance ( 1 ) and actuatable by driving means ( 10 ); and   the appliance has the form of a pair of tongs ( 5 ) which is hand operated and has one fixed and one movable leg ( 6 ,  7 ), the movable leg ( 7 ) actuating the jaw ( 9 ) forming the punch by means of a gear device.   
     
     
       6. An appliance according to  claim 2 , characterized in that at least one of the jaws ( 8  or  9 ) has a fixture ( 17 ) to position the sleeve ( 4 ) and the hose ( 2 ) between the jaws ( 8 ,  9 ). 
     
     
       7. An appliance according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the at least two bars ( 11 ) and the cutting edge ( 15 ) are situated on one jaw ( 8 ), and that the fixture ( 17 ) is situated on the other jaw ( 9 ), at the least one bar, the cutting edge and the fixture being mounted on or being make in one piece with the associated jaw. 
     
     
       8. An appliance according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the cutting edge ( 15 ) co-operates with an opposite recess ( 16 ) in the other jaw ( 9  or  8 ). 
     
     
       9. An appliance according to  claim 8 , characterized in that the cutting edge ( 15 ) is situated substantially half-way between two adjacent bars ( 11 ). 
     
     
       10. An appliance according to  claim 8 , characterized in that the cutting edge ( 15 ) is situated on one side of the at least one bar ( 11 ). 
     
     
       11. An appliance according to  claim 8 , characterized in that at least one of the jaws ( 8  or  9 ) has a fixture ( 17 ) to position the sleeve ( 4 ) and the hose ( 2 ) between the jaws ( 8 ,  9 ). 
     
     
       12. An appliance according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the cutting edge ( 15 ) is situated substantially half-way between two adjacent bars ( 11 ). 
     
     
       13. An appliance according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the cutting edge ( 15 ) is situated on one side of the at least one bar ( 11 ). 
     
     
       14. An appliance according to  claim 1 , characterized in that at least one of the jaws ( 8  or  9 ) has a fixture ( 17 ) to position the sleeve ( 4 ) and the hose ( 2 ) between the jaws ( 8 ,  9 ). 
     
     
       15. An appliance according to  claim 14 , characterized in that the at least one bar ( 11 ) and the cutting edge ( 15 ) are situated on one jaw ( 8 ), and that the fixture ( 17 ) is situated on the other jaw ( 9 ), the at least one bar, the cutting edge and the fixture being mounted on or being made in one piece with the associated jaw. 
     
     
       16. An appliance according to  claim 15 , characterized in that the jaw ( 8 ) provided with the at least one bar ( 11 ) and the cutting edge ( 15 ) has the form of a die, which is fixedly mounted in the appliance ( 1 ), and that the jaw ( 9 ) provided with the fixture ( 17 ) has the form of a punch, which is movably arranged in the appliance ( 1 ) and actuatable by a driving means ( 10 ). 
     
     
       17. An appliance according to  claim 16 , characterized in that it has the form of a pair of tongs ( 5 ) which is hand-operated and has one fixed and one movable leg ( 6 ,  7 ), the movable leg ( 7 ) actuating the jaw ( 9 ) forming the punch by means of a gear device, preferably an eccentric mechanism or the like, forming the driving means ( 10 ). 
     
     
       18. An appliance for mechanical sealing of hollow hoses ( 2 ) of elastic material with a sealing means ( 3 ) which is made of plastically deformable material and which is applied to the hose, said appliance ( 1 ) having two jaws ( 8 ,  9 ), both of the jaws are movable towards and away from each other and which, when moving towards each other, crimp the sealing means ( 3 ) against the hose ( 2 ) to seal the same, characterised in that the sealing means ( 3 ) has the form of a sleeve ( 4 ) which is slipped on to the hose ( 2 ), that at least one of the jaws ( 8  or  9 ) has at least one straight bar ( 11 ) having a projecting end which projects towards the other jaw ( 9  or  8 ) and which, when the jaws ( 8 ,  9 ) are moving towards each other, makes an indentation ( 12 ) in the sleeve ( 4 ) and the hose ( 2 ) to reinforce the sealing thereof as well as the fixing of the sleeve on the hose, that at least one of the jaws ( 8  or  9 ) and which, when the jaws ( 8 ,  9 ) are moving towards each other, makes a cutting indication ( 14 ) in the sleeve ( 4 ) and the hose ( 2 ) to allow a sealing cutting of the hose ( 2 ), and that the cutting means ( 13 ) has the form of a substantially straight cutting edge ( 15 ), which projects to a greater extent than the projecting end of said at least one bar ( 11 ). 
     
     
       19. A process for sealing and allowing separation of a hollow hose of elastic material between, and capable of fluid communication with, a process container and a collecting vessel, comprising:
 placing the hollow hose of elastic material, having a sealing device applied to a portion of the hose, between two jaws of a hand-held appliance, the two jaws capable of being moved relative to each other, at least one of the jaws configured to create an indentation in the hose with the sealing device, and at least one of the jaws supporting a cutting indication projection that projects towards the other jaw;   causing relative movement of the jaws towards each other to make an indentation in the hose with the sealing device to reinforce the sealing of the hose and fixing the sealing device on the hose; and   cutting transversely through the hose with the cutting indication projection,   
       wherein the indentation and the cut are formed without longitudinal relative movement between the hand-held appliance and the hollow hose. 
     
     
       20. The process of claim 19, further comprising making at least two substantially transverse indentations in the sealing device and hose with at least two bars extending along a straight line and disposed on the jaws, wherein the at least two bars are configured to create the indentation, and are arranged substantially in parallel at a distance from each other, and extend substantially transversely to the longitudinal direction of the sealing device, wherein each bar has a projecting end that projects towards an opposite jaw. 
     
     
       21. The process of claim 19, further comprising positioning the sealing device and the hose between the jaws with a fixture, the fixture being disposed on at least one of the jaws. 
     
     
       22. The process of claim 21, wherein at least one bar configured to create the indentation and the cutting indication projection are situated on one jaw, and the fixture is situated on the other jaw, wherein the bar projects towards an opposite jaw. 
     
     
       23. The process of claim 19, wherein the cutting indication projection co-operates with an opposite recess in the other jaw. 
     
     
       24. The process of claim 19, wherein the cutting indication projection is disposed on the same jaw as a bar that projects toward an opposite jaw. 
     
     
       25. The process of claim 19, wherein the cutting indication projection projects past a projecting end of at least one bar that projects towards the opposite jaw and is configured to create the indentation. 
     
     
       26. The process of claim 19, further comprising making a complete cut in the hose and the sealing device. 
     
     
       27. The process of claim 19, wherein a bar is rigidly coupled to a jaw, and the bar projects toward the opposite jaw and is configured to create the indentation in the hose with the sealing device when the jaws are moved toward each other. 
     
     
       28. The process of claim 19, wherein the sealing device comprises metal. 
     
     
       29. The process of claim 19, wherein only one jaw moves. 
     
     
       30. The process of claim 19, wherein relative movement of the jaws towards each other is caused manually. 
     
     
       31. The process of claim 19, wherein the sealing device surrounds a portion of the hose. 
     
     
       32. A process for sealing and allowing separation of a hollow hose of elastic material between, and capable of fluid communication with, a process container and a collecting vessel, comprising:
 placing the hollow hose of elastic material, having a sealing device applied to a portion of the hose, between two jaws of a hand-held appliance, the two jaws capable of being moved relative to each other, at least one of the jaws configured to cause a projecting bar to create an indentation in the hose with the sealing device, and at least one of the jaws supporting a cutting indication projection that projects towards the other jaw;   causing relative movement of the jaws towards each other to make an indentation in the hose with the sealing device to reinforce the sealing of the hose and fixing the sealing device on the hose; and   cutting transversely through the hose with the cutting indication projection,   
       wherein the indentation and the cut are formed without longitudinal relative movement between the hand-held appliance and the hollow hose. 
     
     
       33. The process of claim 19, wherein the hose connects to the process container by way of a device adapted for introduction and/or withdrawal of a medium from the process container. 
     
     
       34. A process for sealing and allowing separation of a hollow hose of elastic material between, and capable of fluid communication with, a process container and a collecting vessel, comprising:
 placing the hollow hose of elastic material, having a sealing device applied to a portion of the hose, between two jaws of a hand-held appliance, the two jaws capable of being moved relative to each other, at least one of the jaws supporting a cutting indication projection that projects towards the other jaw, wherein the cutting indication projection is disposed between two bars that project towards an opposite jaw and are configured to create indentations in the hose;   causing relative movement of the jaws towards each other to make an indentation in the hose with the sealing device to reinforce the sealing of the hose and fixing the sealing device on the hose; and   cutting transversely through the hose with the cutting indication projection,   
       wherein the indentation and the cut are formed without longitudinal relative movement between the hand-held appliance and the hollow hose.