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 system for sealing and allowing separation of a hollow hose between containers, comprising:
 a hollow hose and a plastically deformable sealing device on the hose located between containers; and   a hand-held appliance having two jaws movable relative to each other, at least one of the jaws supporting at least one bar having a projecting end that projects toward the other jaw, and at least one of the jaws supporting at least one cutting indication projection configured to make a cutting indication, the cutting indication projection being different from the bar and, when fully engaged, projects past the projecting end of the at least one bar, the bar configured to create an indentation in the sealing device when the jaws are moved relative to each other.    
     
     
       20. The system of claim 19, wherein the sealing device is a sleeve formed of metal.  
     
     
       21. The system of claim 19, wherein the jaws are moved manually.  
     
     
       22. The system of claim 19, wherein one of the jaws is moved toward the other jaw.  
     
     
       23. The system of claim 19, wherein the jaws, the at least one bar, and the at least one cutting indication projection are attached to the appliance in a replaceable manner.  
     
     
       24. The system of claim 19, wherein the jaws are attached to the appliance in a replaceable manner.  
     
     
       25. The system of claim 19, wherein the at least one bar is attached to the appliance in a replaceable manner.  
     
     
       26. The system of claim 19, wherein the at least one cutting indication projection is attached to the appliance in a replaceable manner.  
     
     
       27. The system of claim 19, wherein the hose is attached to at least one container.  
     
     
       28. The system of claim 27, wherein the container has a deformable wall.  
     
     
       29. The system of claim 27, wherein the container has a flexible wall.  
     
     
       30. The system of claim 27, wherein the container is a collecting vessel.  
     
     
       31. The system of claim 27, wherein the container is a process container.  
     
     
       32. The system of claim 19, wherein the hose is in fluid communication with at least one container.  
     
     
       33. The system of claim 19, further comprising a fixture located on one of the jaws, configured to hold the hose and sealing device when the jaws are moved relative to each other.  
     
     
       34. The system of claim 19, wherein the hollow hose and sealing device are separated along the cutting indication by the cutting indication projection.  
     
     
       35. The system of claim 19, wherein the sealing device and hollow hose are cut into two sealed portions.  
     
     
       36. The system of claim 19, wherein the bar is rigidly coupled to the jaw.  
     
     
       37. The system of claim 19, wherein the sealing device surrounds a portion of the hose.  
     
     
       38. The system of claim 19, wherein the hose provides fluid communication between a process container to a collecting vessel.  
     
     
       39. The system of claim 38, wherein the hose fluidly connects to the process container by way of a device adapted for introduction and/or withdrawal of a medium from the process container.  
     
     
       40. A system for sealing and allowing separation of a hollow hose between containers, comprising:
 a hollow hose between containers and a sealing device that surrounds a portion of the hose; and   a hand-held appliance having two jaws movable relative to each other, at least one of the jaws supporting at least one cutting projection configured to make a substantially transverse cut through the hose, one of the jaws configured to create an indentation in the hose with said sealing device to reinforce the sealing of the hose and fixing of the sealing device on the hose when said jaws are moved relative to each other, wherein:
 the one of the jaws configured to create an indentation in the hose with the sealing device is configured to cause a projecting bar to create the indentation in the hose; 
 the indentation and the cut are separate from each other; and 
 the appliance is configured to create the cut and the indentation without translational movement of the appliance along the longitudinal axis of the hollow hose.  
   
     
     
       41. The system of claim 40, wherein the sealing device is made of plastic.  
     
     
       42. The system of claim 40, wherein the hose connects a process container and a collecting vessel, wherein the hose fluidly connects to the process container by way of a device adapted for introduction and/or withdrawal of a medium from the process container.