EP0343452B1 - Tubing elements and their use in storage and/or containment of liquids at a definite location - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to hose elements according to the preamble of claim 1.
- the generic FR-A-21 17 117 describes hose elements which are constructed in a modular manner and can be chained together and in particular for the containment of sea pollution such as e.g. Oil puddles or the like are used.
- these elements are supplied with compressed air, for example, so that they float on the surface of the sea and form a more or less effective protection against the pollution to be controlled to a certain depth.
- the object of the invention is the further development of hose elements and their use in such a way that they can be used to combat or limit liquids on solid ground.
- these hose elements are designed according to the characterizing part of patent claim 1.
- This design enables the use of one or more such hose elements in the liquid-filled state as a barrier or dam; the basic idea of the invention is therefore to use such a hose element as a flexible dam element which, because it is filled with liquid itself, sits firmly on the floor and achieves a perfect seal both to the floor and to neighboring hose elements. Nevertheless, these hose elements remain very flexible and can therefore be adapted to any desired shape.
- the tubular coupling elements can in particular be designed as commercially available fire-fighting couplings, as are used in fire-fighting applications for connecting extinguishing hoses to one another. This compatibility with regard to the coupling elements with the usual fire-fighting hoses ensures that the hose elements are filled quickly and thus used quickly.
- a further area of application of the hose elements according to the invention is the absorption or intermediate storage of liquids, in particular liquids such as those which occur, for example, in the case of leaks in chemical plants; here too, the tubular coupling elements with their bayonet locking parts in cooperation with fire hoses prove to be very useful, since it is possible to quickly pump out and fill in the undesired liquid in these hose elements.
- both uses can also be combined if the liquid that is to be limited to a certain space, for example a leakage liquid, is itself used to fill the hose elements and thus prevents their further spreading.
- the hose elements serve, so to speak, for the intermediate storage of these undesirable liquids until they can then be properly disposed of or disposed of.
- the devices for positioning the coupling elements consist of a blank that is clamped on the one hand between the flanges of the coupling element and on the other hand so firmly with the inner wall of the hose element is connected that the coupling element comes to lie behind an annular bead of the hose element in the liquid-filled hose element.
- the cut with which the coupling parts can be “pulled back” relative to the end face of the hose ends can in principle have any shape; what is essential here, however, is a force connection between the flange on the one hand and the inner wall of the hose element on the other.
- hose elements as such only occupy a minimal storage and transport space, so that they can be stored similarly and with comparable devices such as fire-fighting hose and can be quickly transported to the respective place of use.
- the figures show two adjacent hose elements 10 and 20 which are filled with water. In this state, filled with water, they serve as a barrier to contain all kinds of liquids; at the same time, they are also receptacles for the storage or interim storage of liquids, especially those that could be environmentally hazardous.
- each hose element 10, 20 is closed off with a coupling part 11 or 21, such that a connection of the two coupling parts 11, 21 also results in a non-positive connection of the two adjacent hose elements 10 and 20.
- Each coupling element 11, 21 consists essentially of two flanges 11A, 11B or 12A, 12B, which can be screwed together, these flanges can be ring-shaped if a connection between the volumes of the adjacent hose elements 10, 20 in the coupled state is to be desired or also circular - Or disk-shaped if the volume of each hose element is to remain separated from the adjacent volume.
- the outward-pointing flange 11B, 12B is provided in the usual way with a socket 11C, 12C, which have bayonet-type locking parts which correspond to one another in a known manner on their end faces, as is also the case with couplings for fire hoses (coupling system "Storz”) .
- the outer diameter Y of the flanges 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B is smaller than the diameter Z of the hose element 10 or 20.
- the ends of the hose element 10 or 20 are between the two flanges 11A, 11B and 12A, 12B clamped.
- Sealing elements such as sealing rings or the like can also be provided in a known manner.
- the two sealing rings 11A, 11B and 12A, 12B which can be screwed together also take one Blank 12, 22, the function of which is to position the coupling element 11, 21 as shown in Fig.
- the blank 12, 22 can be formed, for example, from a central section which is clamped between the flanges 11A, 11B or 12A, 12B and has four wing-like or tab-like extensions, the ends of which in the rear of the coupling part Hose part are attached, namely on the inner walls.
- the length of these lamellae or rags and their location on the inner wall of the hose element 10 or 20 should be selected so that when the hose element is filled, said distance X is ensured, that is to say that the coupling element 11 or 21 is sufficiently “pulled back" to ensure the formation of the bead 10A or 20A.
- FIG. 2 where the two hose elements 10, 20 are screwed together with the aid of the coupling parts 11, 21:
- any number of hose elements can be connected to one another, can be filled together or also emptied and / or ventilated via known inlet or outlet ports on the hose elements (not shown in the drawing).
- this barrier described can be used as a dam in the event of flooding with your interior being simply filled with water.
- the hose elements can, however, also be used individually or in connection with one another to take up undesired liquids, for example in the event of leakage or release of liquids in chemical plants, where they serve, so to speak, for the intermediate storage of these undesired liquids until they can then be properly disposed of or disposed of.
- the hose elements as such only occupy a minimal storage and transport space, so that they can be stored in a similar manner and with comparable devices such as fire-fighting hose and transported to the respective place of use.
- Their "compatibility" with regard to the connections (coupling elements) with the usual fire-fighting hoses also ensures quick filling or rapid pumping out of the contents, depending on the purpose of use.
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Die Erfindung betrifft Schlauchelemente gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1.The invention relates to hose elements according to the preamble of claim 1.
Im Bereich des Umweltschutzes, bei Katastropheneinsätzen oder ähnlichem stellt sich immer wieder die Aufgabe, außer Kontrolle geratene Flüssigkeiten, insbesondere solche mit giftigen oder umweltbelastenden Bestandteilen auf einen bestimmten Raum einzugrenzen, um Schäden und Zerstörungen verschiedenster Art zu verhindern oder wenigstens auf ein Minimum zu reduzieren. Je nach Art des zu bekämpfenden Unglücks oder Schadenfalls werden hierfür Barrieren verschiedenster Art eingesetzt:In the area of environmental protection, disaster relief or the like, there is always the task of isolating liquids that have gotten out of control, especially those with toxic or environmentally harmful components, in order to prevent or at least minimize damage and destruction of all kinds. Depending on the type of accident or damage to be combated, various types of barriers are used:
Die gattungsgemäße FR-A-21 17 117 beschreibt Schlauchelemente, die modulartig aufgebaut sind und aneinander gekettet werden können und insbesondere zur Eindämmung von Meerverschmutzungen wie z.B. Öllachen oder ähnlichem eingesetzt werden. Hierzu werden diese Elemente beispielsweise mit Druckluft beschickt, so daß sie auf der Meeresoberfläche schwimmen und bis zu einer bestimmten Tiefe einen mehr oder weniger wirksamen Schutz gegen die zu bekämpfende Verschmutzung bilden.The generic FR-A-21 17 117 describes hose elements which are constructed in a modular manner and can be chained together and in particular for the containment of sea pollution such as e.g. Oil puddles or the like are used. For this purpose, these elements are supplied with compressed air, for example, so that they float on the surface of the sea and form a more or less effective protection against the pollution to be controlled to a certain depth.
Ähnliche schlauchartigen Elemente zur Bekämpfung von Verunreinigungen der Meeresoberfläche zeigen die FR-A-20 85 797 und die US-A-4,388,188.Similar hose-like elements for combating pollution of the sea surface are shown by FR-A-20 85 797 and US-A-4,388,188.
Zur Eingrenzung von Flüssigkeiten auf einen bestimmten Raum, beispielsweise zur Bekämpfung von Überschwemmungen oder aus Leckagen ausgetretenen Flüssigkeiten werden üblicherweise beispielsweise Sandsäcke oder massive, modulartig aufgebaute Wandelemente eingesetzt.To limit liquids to a certain space, for example to combat flooding or liquids escaping from leaks, sandbags or massive, modular wall elements are usually used.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist die Weiterbildung von Schlauchelementen und ihre Verwendung derart, daß sie zur Bekämpfung bzw. Eingrenzung von Flüssigkeiten auf festem Boden eingesetzt werden können.The object of the invention is the further development of hose elements and their use in such a way that they can be used to combat or limit liquids on solid ground.
Erfindungsgemäß sind diese Schlauchelemente gemäß dem kennzeichnenden Teil des Patentanspruchs 1 ausgebildet.According to the invention, these hose elements are designed according to the characterizing part of patent claim 1.
Diese Ausbildung ermöglicht die Verwendung eines oder mehrerer solcher Schlauchelemente in mit Flüssigkeit gefülltem Zustand als Barriere oder Damm; der Grundgedanke der Erfindung besteht daher darin, ein derartiges Schlauchelement als flexibles Dammelement einzusetzen, das dadurch, daß es selbst mit Flüssigkeit gefüllt ist, fest auf dem Boden aufsitzt und eine einwandfreie Abdichtung sowohl zum Boden als auch zu benachbarten Schlauchelementen erreicht. Trotzdem bleiben diese Schlauchelemente sehr flexibel und lassen sich folglich an jede gewünschte Form anpassen. Die rohrförmigen Kupplungselemente können insbesondere als handelsübliche Feuerwehrkupplungen ausgebildet werden, wie sie im Feuerwehreinsatz zur Verbindung von Löschschläuchen untereinander verwendet werden. Durch diese Kompatibilität hinsichtlich der Kupplungselemente mit den üblichen Feuerwehrlösch-Schläuchen ist eine schnelle Befüllung und somit ein schneller Einsatz der Schlauchelemente gewährleistet.This design enables the use of one or more such hose elements in the liquid-filled state as a barrier or dam; the basic idea of the invention is therefore to use such a hose element as a flexible dam element which, because it is filled with liquid itself, sits firmly on the floor and achieves a perfect seal both to the floor and to neighboring hose elements. Nevertheless, these hose elements remain very flexible and can therefore be adapted to any desired shape. The tubular coupling elements can in particular be designed as commercially available fire-fighting couplings, as are used in fire-fighting applications for connecting extinguishing hoses to one another. This compatibility with regard to the coupling elements with the usual fire-fighting hoses ensures that the hose elements are filled quickly and thus used quickly.
Ein weiterer Einsatzbereich der erfindungsgemäßen Schlauchelemente besteht in der Aufnahme oder Zwischenlagerung von Flüssigkeiten, insbesondere solchen Flüssigkeiten, wie sie beispielsweise bei Leckagen in chemischen Betrieben auftreten; auch hier erweisen sich die rohrförmigen Kupplungselemente mit ihren Bajonett-Verschlußteilen in Zusammenarbeit mit Feuerwehrschläuchen als sehr nützlich, da hier ein schnelles Abpumpen und Einfüllen der unerwünschten Flüssigkeit in diese Schlauchelemente möglich ist.A further area of application of the hose elements according to the invention is the absorption or intermediate storage of liquids, in particular liquids such as those which occur, for example, in the case of leaks in chemical plants; here too, the tubular coupling elements with their bayonet locking parts in cooperation with fire hoses prove to be very useful, since it is possible to quickly pump out and fill in the undesired liquid in these hose elements.
Beide Verwendungen lassen sich auch kombinieren, wenn die Flüssigkeit, die auf einen bestimmten Raum eingegrenzt werden soll, also beispielsweise eine Leckage-Flüssigkeit, selbst zur Befüllung der Schlauchelemente verwendet wird und somit ihre weitere Ausbreitung verhindert. Hier dienen die Schlauchelemente sozusagen zur Zwischenlagerung dieser unerwünschten Flüssigkeiten, bis diese dann ordnungsgemäß beseitigt bzw. entsorgt werden können.Both uses can also be combined if the liquid that is to be limited to a certain space, for example a leakage liquid, is itself used to fill the hose elements and thus prevents their further spreading. Here, the hose elements serve, so to speak, for the intermediate storage of these undesirable liquids until they can then be properly disposed of or disposed of.
Um die Verbindung der Schlauchelemente untereinander und gleichzeitig eine geeignete Positionierung der Kupplungselemente zu erreichen, ist weiterhin vorgesehen, daß die Einrichtungen zur Positionierung der Kupplungselemente aus einem Zuschnitt bestehen, der einerseits zwischen den Flanschen des Kupplungselementes eingespannt ist und andererseits mit der Innenwandung des Schlauchelementes derart fest verbunden ist, daß das Kupplungselement beim flüssigkeitsgefüllten Schlauchelement hinter einem ringförmigen Wulst des Schlauchelementes zu liegen kommt.In order to achieve the connection of the hose elements with one another and at the same time a suitable positioning of the coupling elements, it is further provided that the devices for positioning the coupling elements consist of a blank that is clamped on the one hand between the flanges of the coupling element and on the other hand so firmly with the inner wall of the hose element is connected that the coupling element comes to lie behind an annular bead of the hose element in the liquid-filled hose element.
Es ist hierbei von entscheidender Bedeutung, daß zwischen dem vorderen Ende des Kupplungselementes einerseits und der Stirnwandung des Wulstes andererseits ein nicht zu geringer Abstand verbleibt. Dieser Abstand führt nämlich dazu, daß beim Verschrauben bzw. sonstigem Verbinden der beiden Kupplungsteile die benachbarten Wulste der Schlauchelemente aneinander gedrückt werden und eine im wesentlichen ringförmige Dichtfläche bilden. Es hat sich gezeigt, daß solche Dichtflächen derart fest und stabil sind, daß sie auch bei der Verwendung von Schlauchelementen von etwa 50 cm Durchmesser dem entsprechenden Wasserdruck standhalten können und nur minimale Flüssigkeitsverluste auftreten, die gut mit anderen Mitteln beherrschbar sind.It is of crucial importance here that a not too small distance remains between the front end of the coupling element on the one hand and the end wall of the bead on the other. This distance leads to the fact that when the two coupling parts are screwed or otherwise connected, the adjacent beads of the hose elements are pressed against one another and form an essentially annular sealing surface. It has been shown that such sealing surfaces are so strong and stable that they can withstand the corresponding water pressure even when using hose elements of about 50 cm in diameter and only minimal liquid losses occur which can be easily controlled by other means.
Der Zuschnitt, mit dem die Kupplungsteile relativ zur Stirnseite der Schlauchenden "zurückgezogen" werden können, kann grundsätzlich eine beliebige Form haben; wesentlich hierbei ist jedoch eine kräftemäßige Verbindung zwischen dem Flansch einerseits und der Innenwandung des Schlauchelementes andererseits.The cut with which the coupling parts can be “pulled back” relative to the end face of the hose ends can in principle have any shape; what is essential here, however, is a force connection between the flange on the one hand and the inner wall of the hose element on the other.
Im Gegensatz zu den bekannten Barrieren wie z.B. Sandsäcken oder massiven Wandelementen ist bei der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung von besonderem Vorteil, daß die Schlauchelemente als solche nur einen minimalen Lager- und Transportraum beanspruchen, so daß sie ähnlich und mit vergleichbaren Geräten wie Feuerwehrlösch-Schläuche aufbewahrt und schnell zum jeweiligen Einsatzort transportiert werden können.In contrast to the known barriers such as Sandbags or solid wall elements is particularly advantageous in the solution according to the invention in that the hose elements as such only occupy a minimal storage and transport space, so that they can be stored similarly and with comparable devices such as fire-fighting hose and can be quickly transported to the respective place of use.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Schlauchelemente wird anhand von Zeichnungen näher erläutert, es zeigen:
- Figur 1: Zwei benachbarte, gefüllte Schlauchelemente und
- Figur 2: die Schlauchelemente der Figur 1 bei verbundenen Kupplungsteilen.
- Figure 1: Two adjacent, filled hose elements and
- Figure 2: the hose elements of Figure 1 with connected coupling parts.
Die Figuren zeigen zwei benachbarte Schlauchelemente 10 und 20, die mit Wasser gefüllt sind. In diesem mit Wasser gefüllten Zustand dienen sie als Barriere zur Eindämmung von Flüssigkeiten verschiedenster Art; gleichzeitig sind sie auch Aufnahmebehälter für die Lagerung oder Zwischenlagerung von Flüssigkeiten, insbesondere solchen, die umweltgefährdend sein könnten.The figures show two
Um diese Funktionen erfüllen zu können, ist das Ende jedes Schlauchelementes 10, 20 mit einem Kupplungsteil 11 bzw. 21 abgeschlossen, derart, daß durch eine Verbindung der beiden Kupplungsteile 11, 21 auch eine kraftschlüssige Verbindung der beiden benachbarten Schlauchelemente 10 und 20 bewirkt wird. Jedes Kupplungselement 11, 21 besteht im wesentlichen aus zwei miteinander verschraubbaren Flanschen 11A, 11B bzw. 12A, 12B, wobei diese Flansche ringförmig sein können, wenn eine Verbindung zwischen den Volumina der benachbarten Schlauchelemente 10, 20 im zusammengekuppelten Zustand gewünscht sein soll oder auch kreis- oder scheibenförmig, wenn das Volumen jedes Schlauchelementes vom benachbarten Volumen separiert bleiben soll.In order to be able to fulfill these functions, the end of each
Der nach außen zeigende Flansch 11B, 12B ist in üblicher Weise mit einem Stutzen 11C, 12C versehen, die an ihrer Stirnseite in bekannter Weise miteinander korrespondierende Bajonett-Verschlußteile haben, wie dies auch bei Kupplungen von Feuerwehrschläuchen der Fall ist (Kupplungssystem "Storz").The outward-pointing flange 11B, 12B is provided in the usual way with a socket 11C, 12C, which have bayonet-type locking parts which correspond to one another in a known manner on their end faces, as is also the case with couplings for fire hoses (coupling system "Storz") .
Hierbei ist wesentlich, daß der Außendurchmesser Y der Flansche 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B geringer ist als der Durchmesser Z des Schlauchelementes 10 bzw. 20. Zum dichtenden Abschluß sind die Enden des Schlauchelementes 10 bzw. 20 zwischen die beiden Flansche 11A, 11B bzw. 12A, 12B eingespannt. Hierbei können in bekannter Weise noch Dichtungselemente wie Dichtringe oder ähnliches vorgesehen sein. Außer den Enden des Schlauchelementes nehmen die beiden miteinander verschraubbaren Dichtungsringe 11A, 11B bzw. 12A, 12B auch noch einen Zuschnitt 12, 22 auf, dessen Funktion darin besteht, das Kupplungselement 11, 21 so zu positionieren, wie dies in Fig. 1 bei flüssigkeitsgefülltem Schlauchelement 10 bzw. 20 dargestellt ist, nämlich derart, daß zwischen der Stirnseite des Kupplungselementes 11, 21 und der Stirnseite des Schlauchelementes 10 bzw. 20 ein Abstand X gebildet wird, mit anderen Worten derart, daß das Kupplungselement 10, 11 von einem ringförmigen Wulst 10A, 20A umgeben wird, der das Kupplungselement nach außen überragt. Um dies zu erreichen, kann der Zuschnitt 12, 22 beispielsweise aus einem zentralen Abschnitt gebildet sein, der zwischen den Flanschen 11A, 11B bzw. 12A, 12B eingespannt wird und vier flügel- oder lappenähnliche Fortsätze aufweist, deren Enden in dem rückwärtig zum Kupplungsteil gelegenen Schlauchteil befestigt sind, nämlich an den Innenwandungen. Hierbei ist die Länge dieser Lamellen oder Lappen und deren Anbringungsort auf der Innenwandung des Schlauchelementes 10 bzw. 20 so zu wählen, daß bei gefülltem Schlauchelement der besagte Abstand X gewährleistet wird, daß also das Kupplungselement 11 bzw. 21 weit genug "nach hinten zurückgezogen" wird, um die Bildung des Wulstes 10A bzw. 20A zu gewährleisten.It is essential that the outer diameter Y of the
Der Effekt dieser konstruktiven Maßnahmen ist in Fig. 2 dargestellt, wo die beiden Schlauchelemente 10, 20 mit Hilfe der Kupplungsteile 11, 21 miteinander verschraubt sind:The effect of these constructive measures is shown in FIG. 2, where the two
Nach dem Verschrauben der Kupplungselemente bildet sich beim Befüllen der Schlauchelemente langsam der Wulst 10A und 20A aus mit der Folge, daß die benachbarten Wulste aneinanderstoßen und eine im wesentlichen ringförmige Dichtfläche 30 zwischen den benachbarten Schlauchelementen 10 und 20 erzeugen. Auf diese einfache Weise sind beliebig viele Schlauchelemente miteinander verbindbar, können gemeinsam gefüllt oder auch über (in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellte) bekannte Einlaß- oder Auslaßstutzen an den Schlauchelementen entleert und/oder belüftet werden.After the coupling elements have been screwed together, the
Die Einsatzbereiche dieser beschriebenen Barriere sind sehr vielfältig: beispielsweise kann sie als Damm bei Überschwemmungen verwendet werden, wobei ganz einfach ihr Innenraum mit Wasser gefüllt wird. Die Schlauchelemente können aber auch einzeln oder in Verbindung miteinander zur Aufnahme von unerwünschten Flüssigkeiten, beispielsweise bei Leckagen oder Freisetzung von Flüssigkeiten in chemischen Betrieben eingesetzt werden, wo sie sozusagen zur Zwischenlagerung dieser unerwünschten Flüssigkeiten dienen, bis diese dann ordnungsgemäß beseitigt bzw. entsorgt werden können.The areas of application of this barrier described are very diverse: for example, it can be used as a dam in the event of flooding with your interior being simply filled with water. The hose elements can, however, also be used individually or in connection with one another to take up undesired liquids, for example in the event of leakage or release of liquids in chemical plants, where they serve, so to speak, for the intermediate storage of these undesired liquids until they can then be properly disposed of or disposed of.
Von besonderem Vorteil hierbei ist, daß die Schlauchelemente als solche nur einen minimalen Lager- und Transportraum beanspruchen, so daß sie ähnlich und mit vergleichbaren Geräten wie Feuerwehrlösch-Schläuche aufbewahrt und zum jeweiligen Einsatzort transportiert werden können. Ihre "Kompatibilität" hinsichtlich der Anschlüsse (Kupplungselemente) mit den üblichen Feuerwehrlösch-Schläuchen gewährleistet auch eine schnelle Befüllung bzw. ein schnelles Abpumpen des Inhaltes, je nach Einsatz- und Verwendungszweck.It is particularly advantageous here that the hose elements as such only occupy a minimal storage and transport space, so that they can be stored in a similar manner and with comparable devices such as fire-fighting hose and transported to the respective place of use. Their "compatibility" with regard to the connections (coupling elements) with the usual fire-fighting hoses also ensures quick filling or rapid pumping out of the contents, depending on the purpose of use.
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- Tubular elements for confining fluids to a predetermined area, including coupling members for the mutual connection thereof, wherein the coupling members have two flanges, between which the respective end of a tubular element is clamped in position, and wherein means are provided to position the coupling members such that annular contact faces are formed between adjacent, filled tubular elements, characterised in that the coupling members (11, 21) for connecting the interiors of the tubular elements (10, 20) have a tubular configuration, and the positioning means have, at each of their outer ends, a respective connecting member (11C, 12C) with bayonet closure members which correspond to one another.
- Tubular elements according to claim 1, characterised in that the means for positioning the coupling members (11, 21) comprise a blank (12, 22) which, on the one hand, is clamped in position between the flanges (11A...11B) of the coupling member (11, 21) and, on the other hand, is securedly connected to the internal wall of the tubular element (10, 20) in such a manner that the coupling member (11, 21) comes to lie behind an annular sealing bead (10A, 20A) of the tubular element (10, 20) when the tubular element (10, 20) is filled with fluid.
- Use of one or more tubular elements according to claim 1 or 2, in its fluid-filled state, as a barrier or dam, the flanges being provided in a circular or disc-like manner, at least on the outermost end of the tubular element, or respectively of the tubular elements, in order to prevent the escape of any fluid.
- Use of one or more tubular elements according to claim 1 or 2, for the accommodation or (intermediate) storage of fluids, the flanges being provided in a circular or disc-like manner, at least on the outermost end of the tubular element, or respectively of the tubular elements, in order to prevent the escape of any fluid.
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| AT89108571T ATE80923T1 (en) | 1988-05-25 | 1989-05-12 | HOSE ELEMENTS AND THEIR USE TO CONTAIN AND/OR CONTAIN LIQUIDS TO A SPECIFIC SPACE. |
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| DE8806813U | 1988-05-25 | ||
| DE8806813U DE8806813U1 (en) | 1988-05-25 | 1988-05-25 | Barrier for location-independent containment and/or absorption of liquids |
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