DE202009004659U1 - Vakuumhebegerät - Google Patents

Abstract

A vacuum lifting device (10) for lifting and / or handling workpieces, comprising a suction device (50) which generates a vacuum between a suction plate (54) and a workpiece to be lifted by means of an electrically driven pump (80), wherein for the pump (80) a power supply (40) is provided, and with a handle (20) for handling the vacuum lifting device (10) and the suction device (50), characterized in that the power supply (40) for the pump (80) in the handle (20) accommodated is.

Description

The The invention relates to a vacuum lifting device for lifting and / or Handling workpieces, in particular plates, stones and other flat objects, according to the Preamble of claim 1.

Vacuum Lifters are in many embodiments from the state of Technique known. They usually have one or more suction devices, by means of a pump between a suction plate and a workpiece create a vacuum. This allows the workpiece suck and lift, without any additional gripping elements requirement.

The Vacuum pump is usually driven by an electric motor which is connected to a power supply. At inpatient Vacuum lifting equipment this is usually the power grid and the Connection is made via a corresponding supply line. at Mobile vacuum lifting equipment connected to an excavator or a However, this is not easy possible, because not always a mains connection is available or a cable can not be used.

It has therefore developed vacuum lifting devices that are operated with batteries and thus work temporarily or completely independent of the mains. DE 10 2005 022 929 B4 describes z. B. a vacuum lifting device that is driven by a medium voltage motor and uses a battery as a voltage source. Between the accumulator and the medium voltage motor, a DC / AC converter is connected.

While all these vacuum lifting devices for lifting big and heavier workpieces are provided, you also have smaller Hand tools designed without excavator or crane can and are used to handle smaller workpieces are suitable. These devices usually have a handle for handling the vacuum lifting device and a power supply for the vacuum pump in the form of a rechargeable battery to the Hand-held device to be able to operate independently of the mains.

From Disadvantage here, however, is that it is the accumulators usually dealing with expensive special parts, only as system components be available. When replacing a battery is therefore always rely on system compatible parts. Be additional Batteries needed or If a battery is defective, high Costs. In addition, the dimensions of the accumulators or their adapters are often very large, so the vacuum lifting devices relatively large and heavy, which is unfavorable affects the handling.

aim The invention is to overcome these and other disadvantages of the prior Overcome technology and a vacuum lifting device to develop it cost-effectively with simple means is constructed and reliable suction and handling ensures the workpieces. The device especially compact dimensions and a low total weight exhibit. The aim is also a simple operation and a cost-effective maintenance.

main features The invention are specified in the characterizing part of claim 1. Embodiments are the subject of claims 2 to 17.

at a vacuum lifting device for lifting and / or handling of Workpieces, with a suction device by means of a electrically driven pump between a suction plate and a lifting Workpiece creates a vacuum, taking care of the pump a power supply is provided, and with a handle to Handling the vacuum lifting device and the suction device, the invention provides that the power supply for the pump can be accommodated in the handle.

Thereby can be extremely compact and achieve easy-to-handle structure, because the energy supply for the pump does not form bulky or protruding components more, which could hinder the handling. The invention Vacuum lifting device is rather small and handy, which simplifies the usage altogether. In addition, the care in the handle integrated energy supply for a cheap Weight distribution, allowing a fatigue-free working and a precise handling are guaranteed.

Around the power supply for the pump optimally in the handle to be able to accommodate, this is substantially tubular trained and closed at least one end face. The latter ensures that the power supply housed in the handle or other parts will not fall out during operation can. At the same time, there is rapid access to energy supply warranted, this should be necessary.

expedient the handle has a switch for the pump. Thereby Is it possible to use the vacuum lifting device with only one Hand to use, which often proves useful, especially when Laying tiles or tiles.

According to a further aspect of the invention, a connection for the power supply is provided in the handle, which is preferably designed as an accumulator or as a battery. The latter enables a network-independent operation of the vacuum umhebegerätes. Through the connection, the battery or the battery can be quickly and easily connected to the device.

One Another advantage of the invention is that respect the power supply no special system components or system components more necessary. Through the tubular design of the handle and the use of a commercially available connection Commercially available and thus inexpensive batteries or batteries connected to the pump and housed in the handle. This has a very favorable effect on the production costs out.

Of the Connection for the power supply allows There are also different voltage sources on the vacuum lifting device to join. So if necessary at the connection also a power supply connectable, for example, if not a loaded Battery is more available or if arranged in the handle Battery to be charged during operation. The tubular Handle also takes both the battery and the connection here on, so that no disturbing lines or cables are in the way and the lifter is easy to handle. You can do that Battery for charging in an external charger but also remove and only connect the power adapter to the connector should its cables do not interfere further.

A Another embodiment of the invention provides that the Pump is arranged in a housing which on the handle attachable. The housing protects the pump from external influences, for example when using the device in dusty or dirty Environments. At the same time, the pump can with the housing be mounted directly on the handle, which is also cheap affects the weight distribution of the device. handle and pump housings therefore form a compact unit, the always easy to handle. Projecting or foreign components are not present, which is favorable to the weight distribution and operating safety.

Especially advantageous is the embodiment of the invention, according to which the handle the case of a flashlight is. By this measure can the manufacturing and assembly costs compared to conventional Vacuum lifting devices reduce significantly, because the flashlight housing is largely prefabricated and the necessary stability having. For example, the ends of the housing already provided with threads that immediately close the handle with a lid and for mounting the pump housing can be used. It is also common a switch already installed in each flashlight housing, used directly to turn the vacuum pump on and off can be and - as usual with flashlights - at the same time also sealed. The flashlight housing can also Can be used immediately as a handle that fits well in the hand and no further finishing treatment is required.

Accordingly the invention further provides that the housing of the pump can be screwed to the housing of the flashlight. The Housing is not only quick and convenient mount, but also just as quickly and easily lose weight, Maintenance of the pump or the electric motor should be necessary. It is useful if the housing There is screwed where usually the head of the Flashlight is located. In this area usually sits the Flashlight flashlight over the switch is switched on and off. Accordingly, it is possible the electric motor of the vacuum pump after removing the bulb connect to the switch without much effort, allowing the pump immediately above the switch of the flashlight can be operated.

The rear end of the flashlight housing is closed at the front by a lid. This acts it prefers the lid of the flashlight, which therefore continues can be used, which is also beneficial to the production costs effect.

One Another important advantage of the invention is that the Flashlight housing commercially available batteries or Batteries, which - as usual with a flashlight - immediately in the flashlight housing and thus used the handle can be. But you can also the already mentioned Use the connector to connect the battery to the switch and thus to the To be able to connect the pump.

used you need a power adapter to charge the battery or to pump over To operate the power supply is the cover with a breakthrough for a cable of the power supply provided.

Around the workpieces without damaging them, always to be able to suck in and lift reliably is on the underside facing the workpiece to be sucked The suction plate has a rubber seal attached. To form a Vacuum, the suction plate with the rubber seal proves to be advantageous because they always have a tight connection between themselves and the workpiece allows. Bumps in the workpiece are due The seal reliably balanced, so that even larger or heavier workpieces are always kept reliable.

Of the Handle and suction plate are appropriate a common plate mountable. This can be the suction plate If necessary, swap quickly and conveniently for another, for example another, larger or smaller rubber seal necessary or this be damaged. The suction plate and but the holding plate can also be integrally formed be, thereby further developing the structure of the vacuum lifting device simplified.

Advantageous is further that the suction device a coarse filter, a filter cartridge and / or having a venting valve. The filters prevent Dirt, dust and other impurities are absorbed. This could be the functioning and the life of the pump affect. The valve is used for ventilation the pump to allow the device to retract the workpiece the settling at the intended location again releases.

A optical display in the housing or in the lid shows the state of charge of the accumulator, so that this replaced in time or can be connected to the charger. Also when charging a discharged battery can be seen how far the state of charge has progressed.

Further Features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent the wording of the claims and the description below of embodiments with reference to the drawing. Show it:

1 an oblique view of a mobile vacuum lifting device,

2 a sectional view of 1 .

3 a sectional view of 1 viewed from diagonally below and

4 an oblique view of the vacuum lifting device in another embodiment.

This in 1 generally with 10 designated vacuum lifting device is designed as a handheld device. It is used for lifting and / or handling of workpieces (not shown), such as, for example, floor tiles, natural stone or concrete slabs, plastic sheets, metal sheets or glass sheets, which can be installed or installed by hand.

The device 10 has a suction device 50 by means of an electrically driven pump 80 between a suction plate 54 and creates a vacuum on the surface of a workpiece to be lifted, and a handle 20 for handling the vacuum lifting device 10 or the suction device 50 ,

In the substantially tubular handle 20 is an energy supply 40 for the pump 80 provided, preferably an accumulator 43 or a battery (not shown) around the lifter 10 to operate independently of the network. So the battery 43 or the battery when handling the device 10 not from the handle 20 can fall out, this is on one end face 26 with a lid 33 closed, preferably with an end portion 27 of the handle 20 is screwed. The latter is provided at the end with a corresponding (unspecified) internal thread, while the lid 33 a corresponding threaded portion 133 having. An intermediate ring 134 Can be used as a spacer ring to secure the battery 43 in the handle 20 be educated. You can see the ring 134 but also train as a seal.

At the opposite end 29 of the handle 20 is a housing 35 on the handle 20 put on, preferably screwed on. The essentially cylindrical housing 35 takes - like 2 shows - the vacuum pump 80 as well as their electric motor 86 on. The handle 20 is to accommodate the housing 35 with an external thread 34 provided while in the housing 35 a corresponding (unspecified) internal thread is formed. On the bottom 38 of the housing 35 there is a pump connection 82 who has a connection 84 for a suction hose 85 having. Next to the suction connection 84 is an outlet 86 that acts as an air outlet for the pump 80 sucked air is used (see 3 ).

The handle 20 is about two parallel spaced holder 70 on a holding plate 53 attached. Every holder 70 points to this at its upper end 71 a round opening 73 on, the inner diameter of the outer diameter of the handle 20 equivalent. This one is through the openings 73 guided and fixed therein, for example by means of a screw 75 , At the bottom 72 are the holders 70 with thighs 74 executed, the end with the holding plate 53 are bolted. Man can the thighs 74 but also with the retaining plate 53 welding, soldering or gluing.

For the connection of the handle 20 for driving the pump 80 accommodated accumulator 43 is a connection 41 provided, preferably as a plug connection 42 is executed. The preferred rod-shaped battery 43 is with a corresponding counterpart 44 provided, which may be formed for example as a simple two-pin socket, which designed as a plug connector 42 receives. The latter is with a cable 45 inside the handle to a switch 31 connected in the wall of the handle 20 is installed. About the switch 31 becomes the electric motor 86 the vacuum pump 80 in and out switched, with the switch 31 via (not shown) connecting lines with the electric motor 86 connected is. This is for this purpose with solder joints 87 Mistake. Between the counterpart 44 the connector 41 is also a cable 45 intended.

The cables 45 the connector 41 . 44 are designed so long that the plug 41 , the socket 44 and the battery from the handle 20 can be pulled out. Outside the handle 20 let the connectors go 41 . 44 easier to solve or connect. Is the battery 43 it is connected together with the plug connection 41 . 44 and the cable 45 in the handle 20 pushed in until the lid 33 can be closed.

An important feature of the invention is that it is the handle 20 around the case 30 a commercial flashlight is. This is largely prefabricated and can be installed after removing the (not shown) flashlight head and the bulb. This is only the built-in flashlight switch 31 over the cable 45 with the plug connection 42 of the connection 41 for the battery 43 and via another line (not shown) to the electric motor 86 the pump 80 connected. Their housing 35 becomes with his thread 34 directly on the external thread of the flashlight housing 30 screwed. The backup of the battery 43 in the case 30 done with the lid 33 the flashlight, which can therefore continue to be used unchanged.

The housing 30 The flashlight offers enough space for both the battery 43 as well as for the connection 41 , where no special batteries 43 necessary. It can be used commercially available cells that are cheap to buy. These cells fit directly into the battery compartment of the flashlight, extending approximately from the end section 27 up to a middle part 28 the flashlight extends. At the front end of the middle section 28 the switch sits 31 , which is usually already protected against splashing and thus sealed. The switch for switching the flashlight on and off 31 has the task in this rebuilt embodiment, the pump 80 to turn on and off. In the present embodiment, the switch 31 at the top 22 , in the middle part 28 , the handle 20 arranged.

On the retaining plate 53 is a coarse filter (not shown), a filter cartridge 63 (please refer 2 ) and a valve 66 (please refer 2 ) for ventilating the suction device 50 arranged by one between the holders 70 arranged cover plate 60 to be protected. The at least one of the front sides 61 open trained cover plate 60 , preferably by means of screws 62 at the top 51 the holding plate 53 is attached, provides a protection or conduit for the vacuum lifting device 10 necessary cable and hose connections. Additionally is on the cover plate 60 a valve switch 662 or lever attached to the valve 66 for aerating the suction plate 54 is operable.

Through the with thighs 74 trained holder 70 leads a hose 85 , on the open end 61 the cover plate 60 , to the connection 84 the pump connection 82 on the housing 35 and inside the case 35 to the vacuum pump 80 ,

On the bottom 52 the holding plate 53 is the suction plate 54 via quick connector 57 attached. To be able to reliably pick up and lift even uneven and rough boards is on the outer edge of the bottom 55 the suction plate 54 a rubber seal 56 intended. The quick connectors 57 allow quick replacement of the suction plate 54 if necessary. This may be necessary if, for example, the rubber seal 56 damaged or if another format is needed.

As the drawing further shows, instead of a battery 43 also a power supply 90 to the device 10 be connected. The power supply 90 has a cable 94 which one through with a breakthrough 93 provided lid 92 is guided. On the inside of the lid 92 is on the cable 94 a plug connection 91 provided with the connector 42 is compatible. After plugging the plug connection 91 of the power supply 91 with the plug connection 42 of the vacuum lifting device 10 becomes the entire connection 41 in the handle 20 pushed in and with the lid 92 locked. The vacuum lifting device 10 can now be operated via the power supply, for example, should no battery 43 be available.

In 2 is a sectional view of the mobile vacuum lifting device according to the invention 10 to see. The haltern 70 arranged housing 30 The flashlight is as a handle 20 at its bottom 24 between the thighs 74 the holder 70 each with a grub screw 75 fixed.

You can see that the case 35 the pump 80 in his starting area 36 and the - end section 27 of the handle 20 with threads 34 are provided, over which the parts can be quickly and reliably connected to each other. In the case 35 is about the middle of the pump 80 necessary electric motor 86 arranged. The solder joints 87 of the electric motor 86 are in the direction of the switch 31 of the handle 20 directed. The desk 31 also has solder joints 32 on. Directly behind the electric motor 86 is at the end area 37 of the housing 35 the pump 80 arranged.

Between the two holders 70 are under the cover plate 60 the valve 66 and the required hoses 65 to recognize. For a direct hose connection to the pump connection 82 to have is the valve 66 to the pump housing 35 attached directed.

The holding plate 53 has an opening 58 on, by means of an elbow 67 the intake opening 68 through the suction plate 54 through, to the bottom 55 the suction plate 54 , is directed. At the elbow 67 is one to the valve 66 running hose 65 connected.

In 3 are by looking at the vacuum lifting device 10 from below diagonally below the cover plate 60 better to recognize arranged parts. You can see it on the valve 66 arranged valve switch 662 the for ventilation of the device 10 serves. At the valve 66 are three connections 661 to see. On the two outer tubes are each 65 attached. The connection 661 in the middle 663 is used for venting, ie after a workpiece has been sucked in and the workpiece after relocating from the vacuum lifting device 10 to be released, flows after actuation of the valve switch 662 through the central connection 661 Air between suction plate 54 and workpiece so that the vacuum is released and the workpiece can come loose.

From the two hoses 661 one runs into a filter cartridge 63 and serves to dust, dirt and the like from the pump 80 keep. The filter cartridge 63 is via screw connections 64 on hoses 65 attached. This simple installation allows a tool-free quick installation or replacement if necessary.

Another at the valve 66 attached hose 65 is with the elbow 67 the suction opening 68 connected.

In 4 is another embodiment of the vacuum lifting device 10 shown. In contrast to the embodiment of 1 Here are the holders 70 not with thighs 74 provided, but essentially formed over the entire surface. To the hose 85 from the pump connection 82 the pump 80 with the valve 66 to be able to connect is in the holder 70 a small opening 76 educated. Also on the mounting plate 53 attached cover plate 60 is not angular but semi-circular designed what the device 10 gives a visually appealing design. In addition, the cover 60 a commercial cable channel further reduces the manufacturing costs

An important difference to the training of 1 is that the holding plate 53 and the suction plate 54 are integrally formed, ie holding plate 53 and suction plate 54 are structurally united, so that the suction plate 54 can not be solved separately.

The plug connection 42 at the connection 41 for the energy supply 40 is designed as a flat connector. The plug connection 44 of the battery 43 is not on a cable here 45 arranged, but directly on the battery 43 attached. In this context it should also be mentioned that the connection 41 inside the handle 20 can be located so that the battery 43 when inserted into the housing 30 the flashlight automatically with the connector 41 engaged.

The suction and lifting of a workpiece with the vacuum lifting device according to the invention 10 Is as follows:
First, to the connector 42 of the device 10 a charged battery 43 connected. This will then be in the handle 20 or in the flashlight housing 30 inserted. The latter comes with the lid 33 locked. Now the device can 10 on a (not shown) workpiece, for. As a plate or tile to be raised, are placed. With the same hand with the device 10 on the handle 20 can be guided over the housing 30 integrated switch 31 the pump 80 be turned on. Between the suction plate 54 and the workpiece is immediately generated a vacuum and the workpiece can be raised. After the workpiece has been moved to a designated location, the switch 662 for the ventilation valve 66 be operated. The vacuum lifting device 10 separates from the workpiece and can be attached to the next workpiece.

If after prolonged use of the battery 43 is emptied, it can be connected to a charging station (not shown) and recharged. For further use of the vacuum lifting device 10 then another battery or the power supply 90 connected. You can use the plug connection 41 also train so that the power supply 90 when the battery is inserted 43 can be connected. In this way it is possible to use the battery 43 already during operation.

The invention is not limited to one of the above-described embodiments, but can be modified in many ways. So can the batteries 43 For example, if necessary with an optical displays (not shown here) to indicate the state of charge. The optical display can either be in the housing 30 or in the lid 33 be arranged so that it is visible from the outside.

The handle 20 does not necessarily have to be round. Rather, it can also be angular in cross-section. About the size and length of the case 30 is accordingly the vacuum lifting device 10 smaller or larger executable. Attaching the handle 20 at the device 10 may have other connectivity options than the illustrated holder 70 , respectively. The surface of the handle 20 can be roughened for better handling or provided with an elastic support.

The pump housing 35 as well as the end section 29 of the handle 20 attached lids 33 can alternatively on the handle 20 attached or with the help of other fasteners force and / or positively attached.

The preferred lithium-ion battery 43 can also be exchanged for a conventional other battery. The battery can be designed so that it has two connectors. A plug connection is sent to the vacuum lifting device 10 plugged in, the other comes with the power adapter 90 connected, so with discharged battery and connected power supply 90 , on the one hand the device is operated and at the same time the battery is charged.

The connection of retaining plate 53 with suction plate 54 does not necessarily have a quick connector 57 carried out, but can also be connected to each other via simple screw and nut connections or grub screws.

All from the claims, the description and the drawing resulting features and benefits, including constructional details, spatial arrangements and method steps, can both for yourself and in various combinations be essential to the invention.

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handle

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top of the handle

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bottom of the handle

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front sides

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end

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midsection

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The End

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flashlight casing

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switch

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solder (Switch)

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cover

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thread

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intermediate ring

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thread

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pump housing

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end

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bottom pump housing

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power supply

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connection

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connector

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accumulator

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connector accumulator

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electric wire

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suction device

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Retaining plate

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suction plate

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bottom the suction plate

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rubber seal

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quick connector

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opening

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cover

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front sides the cover plate

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screw

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filter cartridge

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screw

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tube

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Valve

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connections

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suction

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holder

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lower The End

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round opening

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leg

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grub screw

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pump

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tube

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electric motor

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power adapter

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cover power adapter

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breakthrough

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electric wire

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• DE 102005022929 B4 [0004]

Claims (17)

Vacuum lifting device ( 10 ) for lifting and / or handling workpieces, with a suction device ( 50 ) by means of an electrically driven pump ( 80 ) between a suction plate ( 54 ) and a workpiece to be lifted generates a vacuum, wherein for the pump ( 80 ) an energy supply ( 40 ) and with a handle ( 20 ) for handling the vacuum lifting device ( 10 ) and the suction device ( 50 ), characterized in that the power supply ( 40 ) for the pump ( 80 ) in the handle ( 20 ) is accommodated. Vacuum lifting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle ( 20 ) is substantially tubular. Vacuum lifting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the handle ( 20 ) on at least one end face ( 26 ) is closable. Vacuum lifting device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the handle ( 20 ) a switch ( 31 ) for the pump ( 80 ) having. Vacuum lifting device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that in the handle ( 20 ) a connection ( 41 ) for the energy supply ( 40 ) is provided. Vacuum lifting device according to claim 5, characterized in that the power supply ( 40 ) an accumulator ( 43 ) or a battery. Vacuum lifting device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the connection ( 41 ) a power supply ( 90 ) is connectable. Vacuum lifting device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the pump ( 80 ) in a housing ( 35 ), which on the handle ( 20 ) is attachable. Vacuum lifting device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the handle ( 20 ) the housing ( 30 ) is a flashlight. Vacuum lifting device according to claim 9, characterized in that the housing ( 35 ) of the pump ( 80 ) with the housing ( 30 ) of the flashlight is screwed. Vacuum lifting device according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the housing ( 30 ) of the flashlight on one end face ( 26 ) with a lid ( 33 . 92 ) is closable. Vacuum lifting device according to claim 11, characterized in that the cover ( 92 ) with a breakthrough ( 93 ) for a cable ( 94 ) of the power supply ( 90 ) is provided. Vacuum lifting device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the suction plate ( 54 ) on its side facing the workpiece to be sucked ( 55 ) a rubber seal ( 56 ) having. Vacuum lifting device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the handle ( 20 ) and the suction plate ( 54 ) on a holding plate ( 53 ) are mountable. Vacuum lifting device according to claim 14, characterized in that the suction plate ( 54 ) and the retaining plate ( 53 ) are integrally formed. Vacuum lifting device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the suction device ( 50 ) a coarse filter ( 65 ), a filter cartridge ( 63 ) and / or a valve ( 66 ) for venting. Vacuum lifting device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that an optical display is provided, which determines the state of charge of the accumulator ( 43 ).