DE202018101809U1 - Device for watertight connection of a glove with a cuff - Google Patents

Abstract

A device (1) for watertight joining a glove (10) to a cuff (11) of a dry suit comprising: a first ring (2) sealingly attachable to the cuff (11) or the glove (10), a second ring (3) which is sealingly attachable to the glove (10) or on the sleeve (15), and a sealing ring (4), wherein the first ring (2) has an outer circumferentially extending first groove (2b) and a perpendicular to the first groove (2b) extending longitudinal axis (L), and wherein the second ring (3) has an inner circumferential second groove (3b) and a perpendicular to the second groove (3b) extending longitudinal axis (L), and wherein the first ring (2) and the second ring (3) can be plugged into one another such that the sealing ring (4) for sealingly connecting the first ring (2) to the second ring (3) runs simultaneously in the first groove (2b) and the second groove (3b) is arranged, characterized in that the device also has a in L includes longitudinal direction (L) movable on the first or second ring (2,3) acting disconnection apparatus (5) for the mutual displacement of the first and second ring (2,3) in the longitudinal direction (L).

Description

The invention relates to a device for watertight connection of a glove with a cuff of a dry suit.

State of the art

The documents DE19701343C2 and US6715159B2 each disclose a device for watertight connection of a glove to a cuff of a drysuit. With the device designed as a coupling, it is possible to easily connect a glove with a cuff of a dry suit, so that the glove is waterproof connected to the cuff. The coupling has the disadvantage that its opening is relatively difficult and cumbersome.

Presentation of the invention

The object of the invention is to provide a device for watertight connection of a glove with a cuff of a drysuit, which is easier to operate.

This object is achieved with a device having the features of claim 1. The dependent claims 2 to 10 relate to further advantageous embodiments of the device.

• einen ersten Ring, der abdichtend an der Manschette oder dem Handschuh befestigbar ist,
• einen zweiten Ring, der abdichtend am Handschuh oder an der Manschette befestigbar ist, sowie einen Dichtring,
• wobei der erste Ring eine aussen umfänglich verlaufende erste Nut sowie eine senkrecht zur ersten Nut verlaufende Längsachse aufweist, und wobei der zweite Ring eine innenumfänglich verlaufende zweite Nut sowie eine senkrecht zur zweiten Nut verlaufene Längsachse aufweist,
• und wobei der erste Ring und der zweite Ring derart ineinander streckbar sind, dass der Dichtring zum abdichtenden Verbinden des ersten Rings mit dem zweiten Ring gleichzeitig in der erste Nut und der zweiten Nut verlaufend angeordnet ist, wobei die Vorrichtung zudem eine in Längsrichtung bewegliche, am ersten oder zweiten Ring angreifende Entkupplungsvorrichtung umfasst, zum gegenseitigen Verschieben von erstem und zweitem Ring in Längsrichtung.

The object is achieved in particular with a device for watertight connection of a glove to a cuff of a dry suit, comprising:

• a first ring which is sealingly attachable to the cuff or glove,
• a second ring, which is sealingly attachable to the glove or the cuff, and a sealing ring,
• wherein the first ring has an outer circumferential first groove and a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the first groove, and wherein the second ring has an inner circumferential second groove and a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the second groove,
• and wherein the first ring and the second ring are extendible into one another such that the sealing ring for sealingly connecting the first ring to the second ring is arranged to extend simultaneously in the first groove and the second groove, wherein the device also has a longitudinally movable, on first or second ring engaging decoupling device, for mutual displacement of the first and second ring in the longitudinal direction.

With the device according to the invention, a glove can be connected in a watertight manner to a cuff of a dry suit, wherein a first ring is sealingly attached to the cuff,
wherein a second ring is sealingly secured to the glove, the first ring comprising an outer circumferential first groove and the second ring including an inner circumferential second groove by interlocking the first ring, the second ring and a sealing ring in a longitudinal direction, that the sealing ring for sealingly connecting the first ring to the second ring is arranged concurrently in the first groove and the second groove, wherein for separating the sealing connection by means of a decoupling device, the first ring is displaced in the longitudinal direction with respect to the second ring the sealing ring is removed from at least the first groove or the second groove, and thereby the sealing connection is released.

The device according to the invention for watertight connection of a glove to a cuff of a dry suit comprises a decoupling device with which the watertight connection can be loosened again in a simple manner. The watertight connection is achieved in that a sealing element is arranged between a first and a second ring, which together with the two rings effects a watertight connection. The uncoupling device allows a simple way to move the first and second ring against each other, whereby the sealing element is moved from the sealing position, and the first and the second ring can be separated. The inventive device is designed such that the uncoupling device and the first or the decoupling device and the second ring are pressed against each other, and thereby the first and the second ring are separated by a mutual movement in the longitudinal direction of each other. Advantageously, the device according to the invention comprises actuating elements which are arranged such that they can be easily grasped by one hand or by their fingers, so that such a great force can be exerted on the device according to the invention in a pleasant way that the watertight connection between the first and second ring is released and the rings can be separated. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the uncoupling device and the first or the second ring can be held and operated with one hand, so that designed as a coupling, inventive device can be opened in a simple manner with one hand. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the clutch can be opened without outside help by the diver himself.

The invention will be explained below with reference to exemplary embodiments in detail.

list of figures

• 1 einen Längsschnitt durch ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel einer Kupplungsvorrichtung;
• 2 eine Detailansicht der Kupplungsvorrichtung gemäss 1;
• 3 ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel einer Kupplungsvorrichtung;
• 4 ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel einer Kupplungsvorrichtung;
• 5 einen Längsschnitt durch ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel einer Kupplungsvorrichtung;
• 6 einen Längsschnitt durch einen ersten Ring;
• 7 einen Längsschnitt durch einen zweiten Ring;
• 8 einen Längsschnitt durch eine Entkupplungsvorrichtung;
• 9 einen Längsschnitt durch ein fünftes Ausführungsbeispiel einer Kupplungsvorrichtung.

The drawing figures used to explain the embodiments show:

• 1 a longitudinal section through a first embodiment of a coupling device;
• 2 a detailed view of the coupling device according to 1 ;
• 3 a second embodiment of a coupling device;
• 4 a third embodiment of a coupling device;
• 5 a longitudinal section through a fourth embodiment of a coupling device;
• 6 a longitudinal section through a first ring;
• 7 a longitudinal section through a second ring;
• 8th a longitudinal section through a decoupling device;
• 9 a longitudinal section through a fifth embodiment of a coupling device.

Basically, the same parts are provided with the same reference numerals in the drawing figures.

Ways to carry out the invention

1 shows in a longitudinal section a coupling device 1 for watertight connection of a glove only hinted 10 with a cuff only hinted 11 a dry suit. The coupling device 1 includes a first ring 2 and a second ring 3 , which sealing on the cuff 11 or the glove 10 are fastened, with their waterproof attachment only schematically and thus not shown in detail. The coupling device 1 also includes a sealing ring 4 , where the first ring 2 an outer circumferentially extending first groove 2 B and one perpendicular to the first groove 2 B extending longitudinal axis L, and wherein the second ring 3 an inner circumferential second groove 3b and one perpendicular to the second groove 3b has extended longitudinal axis L. The first ring 2 and the second ring 3 are plugged into each other, that the first ring 2 and the second ring 3 are arranged substantially concentrically with respect to the longitudinal axis L, and that the second ring 3 in the direction of the longitudinal axis L in the direction A to the first ring 2 is moved, with the sealing ring 4 in a safety groove 2 B of the first ring 2 is arranged, and wherein the second ring 3 over the sealing ring 4 is pushed until the sealing ring 4 in the safety groove 3b of the second ring 3 come to rest. This creates a sealing connection between the first ring 2 and the second ring 3 because of the sealing ring 4 at the same time in the first groove 2 B and the second groove 3b is arranged running, and thereby causes a watertight connection between the first and second ring 2,3. The first and second ring 2,3, the sealing ring 4 as well as the first and the second groove 2 B . 3b are preferably designed to be mutually adapted so that one on the first and second ring 2 . 3 in the direction of the longitudinal axis L acting force is required to the first and the second ring 2 . 3 to move each other in the direction of the longitudinal axis L. Due to the thickness and elasticity of the sealing ring 4 , and / or by the depth and the width of the first groove 2 B and the second groove 3b , And / or by the mutual distance of the first and second ring 2,3 in the radial direction also the force can be determined, which is required to separate the first and the second ring 2,3 from each other by a mutual displacement in the direction of longitudinal axis.

Alternatively, the second ring 3 for example, by a pivoting movement with the first ring 2 be connected, for example by the sealing ring 4 in the safety groove 2 B of the first ring 2 is arranged by the securing groove 3b of the second ring 3 in 1 For example, on top of the seal 4 is hung up by the second ring 3 with respect to the longitudinal axis L of the first ring 2 is pivoted, and by the second ring 3 is rotated about a rotation axis, which is substantially through the point of the support of the second ring 3 on the sealing ring 4 is determined, wherein the second ring 3 is pivoted until the sealing ring 4 along the entire circumference in the securing groove 3b of the second ring 3 to come to rest. By such pivoting of the second ring 3 concerning the first ring 2 For example, the two rings 2, 3 can be sealingly connected together in a simple manner.

The coupling device 1 also includes a movable in the longitudinal direction L, on the first or second ring 2.3 attacking decoupling device 5 , for mutual displacement of first and second ring 2,3 in the longitudinal direction L. The two, together with the sealing ring 4 For example, a sealing compound-forming first and second rings 2, 3 may be separated such that one finger applies a force B to the second ring 3 is exercised, and that with a further finger a counter force C on the decoupling device 5 is exercised, with a sufficiently large, applied force of the first ring 2 with respect to the second ring 3 in direction A until the first and second rings 2,3 are completely separated from each other are separated. The decoupling device 5 causes the sealing ring 4 by the mutual movement of the two rings 2,3 from at least one of the grooves 2 B . 3b is removed so that the two rings 2.3 can then be easily and preferably removed without additional force from each other.

2 shows in a detailed view of the upper part of the coupling device 1 according to 1 , The first ring 2 includes a first coupling portion 2a with an outer circumferential first groove 2 B , and includes a stop 2c , a bearing surface 2d , a radially projecting ring end 2e as well as a front side 2f , The second ring 3 includes a second coupling portion 3a with an inner circumferential second groove 3b , and includes a stop 3c , an outer surface 3d and a radially projecting ring end 3e , The decoupling device 5 comprises a hollow cylindrical connecting part 5b , which in the longitudinal direction L displaceable in the second ring 3 is stored. The connecting part 5b has at one end a radially projecting actuating part 5c which also has a stop 5d forms, and has at the other end a shock side 5a on. The decoupling device 5 and the first ring 2 are designed so mutually adapted that the impact side 5a in the longitudinal direction L opposite the end face 2f comes to rest, so the decoupling device 5 in the longitudinal direction L a striking force on the first ring 2 exercise and can move it in the direction of A.

3 shows a detail of another embodiment of a coupling device 1 , Between the second ring 3 and the operating part 5c is a spring element 6 arranged, for example, an annular foam part or an easily compressible O-ring, for example made of silicone, which a restoring force on the decoupling device 5 can cause, so the decoupling device 5 , as in 3 shown in a basic position, for example, spaced relative to the first ring 2 can be arranged. The spring element 6 is particularly preferably designed as a wave spring. Preferably, the corrugated spring is configured in the circumferential direction as an endlessly rotating corrugated spring. However, it may also prove advantageous that the corrugated spring has a gap in the circumferential direction and thus has two separate ends. The spring element 6 designed as corrugated spring has the advantages that the corrugated in the compressed state in the longitudinal direction L requires very little space, that the corrugated spring in the longitudinal direction L, however, may have a relatively large spring travel, and that the corrugated depending, for example, the material and the geometric design, depending is produced as required for a wide range of spring forces. In addition, it is easy to produce corrugated springs with a geometrically identical dimension but different spring forces, so that the inventive device can be equipped as required with a corrugated spring with, for example, individually desired spring force and / or desired maximum travel. In addition, the corrugated spring is inexpensive to produce, low maintenance, durable and reproducibly reliable. The corrugated spring is preferably made of a non-rusting material, particularly preferably of a non-rusting metal. The corrugated spring is preferably designed as a single layer. However, it is also possible in the longitudinal direction L to arrange a plurality of corrugated springs one above the other to thereby realize, for example, a greater longitudinal direction L travel. Likewise, the wave spring may extend in a mögichen embodiment over more than 360 °, for example over 720 °. In the embodiment according to 3 are also the operating part 3f as well as the actuating part 5c designed to extend in the radial direction particularly far upwards, so that at the end faces a particularly large area is available over which, for example, with one hand, the forces B and C can be applied to the coupling device 1 to open.

Unlike the in 3 illustrated coupling device 1 is at the in 4 illustrated coupling device 1 the decoupling device 5 through the first ring 2 guided in the longitudinal direction L, wherein the first ring 2 an actuating part 2f and the decoupling device 5 an oppositely disposed operating part 5c so that over the applied forces B and C on the impact side 5a and over a front page 3g a force on the second ring 3 is applied to the coupling device 1 to open.

5 shows a further embodiment of a coupling device 1 , their decoupling device 5 , unlike the one in 1 illustrated embodiment, not rotationally symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal axis L is configured, and an actuating part 5c includes, depending on the embodiment, may extend over a range between 10 ° and 180 °, so that only in this area the force C on the operating part 5c in a pleasant way in the decoupling device 5 can be initiated.

The 6 to 9 show in longitudinal sections a further embodiment of an inventive device 1 for waterproof connection of a glove 10 with a cuff 11 a dry suit, the 6 the first ring 2 , the 7 the second ring 3 , the 8th the decoupling device 5 and 9 the assembled device 1 demonstrate. The first ring 2 includes the outer circumferential groove 2 B , and includes the first coupling portion 2a With front 2f , Attack 2c and bearing surface 2d , In addition, the cuff is hinted 11 shown, which has a circumferential ring 9 waterproof with the first ring 2 connected is. The second ring 3 includes an internal circumferential groove 3b in which suggestively the sealing ring 4 , an O-ring, is shown. The second ring 3 includes a second coupling portion 3a with a stop 3c , as well as a support surface 3d and a ring end 3e , In addition, suggestively the glove 10 shown, which has a circumferential ring 9 waterproof with the second ring 3 connected is. The second ring 3 also includes a holding section 3k , with a tapered entrance section 3g , an intermediate section running parallel to the longitudinal axis L. 3h and a flared end section 3i , The decoupling device 5 comprises a parallel to the longitudinal axis L extending, annular connecting part 5b , on the one hand on the impact side 5a ends, and on the other hand on the actuating part 5c ends. The actuating part 5c also forms a stop 5d , In addition, the uncoupling device comprises 5 in a radial direction over the connecting part 5b protruding holding part 5e , In addition, the annular uncoupling device comprises 5 in an advantageous embodiment, a plurality of circumferentially mutually spaced recesses 5f which serve in particular to the circumferentially extending holding part 5e to impart resilient properties in the radial direction with respect to the longitudinal axis L. As in 9 represented may be the connecting part 5b in the intermediate section 3h of the second ring 3 be introduced, wherein the holding part 5e in the relaxed state has a larger diameter than the intermediate section 3h so that the decoupling device 5 in the longitudinal direction L movable in the second ring 3 is held.

The inventive method for watertight connection of the glove 10 with the cuff 11 of the drysuit is preferably such that the first ring 2 , the second ring 3 and the sealing ring 4 be inserted into each other so that the sealing ring 4 for sealingly connecting the first ring 2 with the second ring 3 at the same time in the first groove 2 B and the second groove 3b is arranged to run, and that for separating the sealing connection with the decoupling device 5 the first ring 2 such with respect to the second ring 3 in the longitudinal direction L is moved, that the sealing ring 4 from at least the first groove 2 B or the second groove 3b is removed, and thereby the sealing connection is released.

Advantageously, the second ring 3 a first force B acting in the longitudinal direction L is applied, and is applied to the decoupling device 5 an opposing force C acting in the opposite longitudinal direction L is applied, so that the first ring 2 by the acting decoupling device 5 in the opposite longitudinal direction with respect to the second ring 3 is shifted, at least until the sealing connection between the sealing ring 4 and first and second ring 2,3 is repealed.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 19701343 C2 [0002]
• US 6715159 B2 [0002]

Claims (10)

A device (1) for watertight joining a glove (10) to a cuff (11) of a dry suit comprising: a first ring (2) sealingly attachable to the cuff (11) or the glove (10), a second ring (3) which is sealingly attachable to the glove (10) or on the sleeve (15), and a sealing ring (4), wherein the first ring (2) has an outer circumferentially extending first groove (2b) and a perpendicular to the first groove (2b) extending longitudinal axis (L), and wherein the second ring (3) has an inner circumferential second groove (3b) and a perpendicular to the second groove (3b) extending longitudinal axis (L), and wherein the first ring (2) and the second ring (3) can be plugged into one another such that the sealing ring (4) for sealingly connecting the first ring (2) to the second ring (3) runs simultaneously in the first groove (2b) and the second groove (3b) is arranged, characterized in that the device also has a in the longitudinal direction (L) movable, on the first or second ring (2,3) engaging decoupling device (5), for mutual displacement of the first and second ring (2,3) in the longitudinal direction (L). Device after Claim 1 , characterized in that the decoupling device (5) is arranged concentrically to the longitudinal axis (L). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the decoupling device (5) in the longitudinal direction (L) via the first or the second ring (2,3) projecting actuating part (5c). Device after Claim 3 Characterized in that the disconnection apparatus (5) has a co-operating with the first or the second ring (2,3) spring element (6) which holds the disconnection apparatus (5) in the longitudinal direction (L) in a basic position. Device after Claim 4 , characterized in that the spring element (6) is designed as a corrugated spring. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the disconnection apparatus (5) comprises a first ring (2)-facing face side (5a), that the first ring (2) to the impact side (5a)-facing end face (2g) and in that the decoupling device (5) is displaceably mounted in the longitudinal direction (L) in the second ring (3) so as to displace the first ring (2) relative to the second one by movement of the decoupling device (5) in the longitudinal direction (L) To cause ring (3). Device according to one of Claims 1 to 4 , characterized in that the uncoupling device (5) has a second ring (3) directed towards the shock side (5a), that the second ring (3) to the shock side (5a) directed towards end face (3g), and that the uncoupling device (5) is slidably disposed in the longitudinal direction (L) in the first ring (2) to effect mutual displacement of the first ring (2) relative to the second ring (3) by longitudinal movement (L) of the decoupling device (5) , Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the uncoupling device (5) comprises a stop (5d) which limits the maximum movement of the uncoupling device (5) in the longitudinal direction (L) with respect to the first or second ring (2,3). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the decoupling device (5) extends in the longitudinal direction (L) at least in sections within the first ring (2) or the second ring (3), and in that the decoupling device (5) in the longitudinal direction (L ) spaced apart a first stop (5d) and a second stop (5e) which cooperate with the first ring (2) or the second ring (3) such that the freedom of movement of the decoupling device (5) in the longitudinal direction (L) with respect first or second ring (2,3) is limited. Dry suit comprising a device according to one of Claims 1 to 9 ,

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