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EP0906774A2
EP0906774A2 EP98890273A EP98890273A EP0906774A2 EP 0906774 A2 EP0906774 A2 EP 0906774A2 EP 98890273 A EP98890273 A EP 98890273A EP 98890273 A EP98890273 A EP 98890273A EP 0906774 A2 EP0906774 A2 EP 0906774A2
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  • the present invention relates to a device for physical exercise of people, consisting of a work device to be operated with the legs. It is one Variety of fitness equipment known to be used for physical exercise of people are. The vast majority of fitness equipment in use brings the exercising person applies a certain force against the resistance of the device or actuates certain moving components in the presence of environmental conditions.
  • the object of the present invention is to develop the devices described above, to achieve an improved training effect.
  • the working device is airtight Housing is enclosed, which has an opening for tightly enclosing the person is formed in the region of her waist or below it, and that a device for Generation of a differential pressure is arranged in the housing or connected to it.
  • the differential pressure can in principle be a negative pressure or one Act overpressure.
  • the pressure ranges in which the device according to the invention is used correspond essentially environmental conditions, such as those in different regions of the world occur naturally.
  • As a sensible upper limit is currently viewed a reduction of 0.2 bar.
  • the tolerability of the vacuum also depends on the speed of decrease in pressure. A slower drop improves the tolerability for the test subject.
  • the present invention differs significantly from the known Forms of so-called hypoxia training, which simulates training at high altitude.
  • hypoxia training which simulates training at high altitude.
  • the blood improves its ability to absorb oxygen, which ultimately leads to an increase in endurance performance.
  • the reduced pressure evenly over the entire body including the lungs can affect the effects of the present Invention can not be achieved.
  • a Pressure increase performed during the person's work. This will be in reverse Wise blood and tissue juices are transferred from the legs to the upper body and strengthened there enriched with oxygen and nutrients. After a pressure equalization, these body juices flow back into the lower half of the body, causing the regeneration boost described above is effected.
  • the device of the present invention is not only usable as a pure training device, but also as a medical device, for example as an ergometer, with which the physical Performance of a person can be determined.
  • the work equipment is preferably a room bike, a roller or a so-called stepper, which is a device in which one climbs the stairs similar movement is to be carried out.
  • This type of device is a particularly advantageous one Effect achievable.
  • the effect can be further enhanced by the fact that a device with the housing that regulates the temperature and / or humidity in the housing.
  • the device for generating a differential pressure is designed to ensure a predetermined air throughput through the housing. This makes it possible to increase the comfort of the exercising person during training increase.
  • a room bike 2 in which a room bike 2 is arranged, the pedals 3, a drive belt 4 and a flywheel 5, which is by a braking device, not shown is braked.
  • a seat 6 is provided for the person operating the device.
  • a vacuum pump 7 is arranged in the housing 1, which the air from the inside of the housing 1 leads to the outside through an opening 8.
  • an opening 9 is formed which has two displaceable cover halves 10a and 10b, which are sealed against the housing 1 via seals 11.
  • sealing elements 12a, 12b are provided, which are made of rubber to tightly enclose the waist of a person operating the device.
  • the lid halves 10a, 10b are pushed apart to get into the device to enable from above.
  • the sealing elements 12a, 12b should be the waist embrace the subject as closely as possible. Then is on the vacuum pump 7 predetermined negative pressure generated inside the housing 1. It is for the professional of course, that this vacuum is regulated accordingly and according to the respective needs can be set.
  • the vacuum pump 7 air is sucked out, but also in a well-defined manner from the environment air is supplied to predetermined climatic conditions, such as temperature, To generate moisture and the like.
  • predetermined climatic conditions such as temperature, To generate moisture and the like.
  • the embodiment variant of FIG. 3 differs from the embodiment variant of FIG. 1 in that a pump 7a is arranged outside the box 1 and via a line 8a connected to it. This makes it possible to reduce the operating noise of the device lower.
  • the pump is designed to be switchable, on the one hand, a negative pressure and, on the other hand to be able to generate an overpressure in the box 1.
  • a stepper 2a is arranged, which is indicated by a test subject 20 is operated.
  • a test subject 20 is operated.
  • At the top of the box are an air tap 14 and a barometric one Measuring device 15 is provided for the pressure inside the box.
  • a door 13 is at the front the box 1 arranged for entry into the device.
  • the present invention enables large areas of a person's skin surface a defined negative pressure or a while performing physical work suspend defined overpressure. This can create special training effects can be achieved.

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The appliance has an airtight housing (1) enclosing the user, and a connected device (7) to generate a differential pressure in the housing. The housing contains e.g. an exercise bicycle (2), a stepper, etc. It is also connected to a device to regulate temperature and/or humidity. The differential pressure device increases the pressure in the housing, or reduces it by 0,02bar to 0,2bar, pref. 0,05bar to 0,15bar.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur körperlichen Ertüchtigung von Personen, bestehend aus einer mit den Beinen zu betätigenden Arbeitseinrichtung. Es ist eine Vielzahl von Fitnessgeräten bekannt, die zur körperlichen Ertüchtigung von Personen verwendbar sind. Bei der großen Mehrzahl der in Verwendung befindlichen Fitnessgeräte bringt dabei die trainierende Person eine bestimmte Kraft gegen den Widerstand des Geräts auf oder betätigt bestimmte bewegliche Bauteile, wobei Umgebungsbedingungen vorliegen.The present invention relates to a device for physical exercise of people, consisting of a work device to be operated with the legs. It is one Variety of fitness equipment known to be used for physical exercise of people are. The vast majority of fitness equipment in use brings the exercising person applies a certain force against the resistance of the device or actuates certain moving components in the presence of environmental conditions.

Weiters ist es bekannt, ein Höhentraining zu simulieren, indem die Versuchsperson zur Gänze in einer Kammer eingeschlossen ist, in der insgesamt ein verringerter Druck herrscht oder zumindest ein verringerter Partialdruck von Sauerstoff herrscht. Weiters sind aus der US-A-4 944 506 sowie aus der WO-91/01162 Trainingsvorrichtungen bekannt, bei der sich die Versuchsperson teilweise unter Wasser befindet.Furthermore, it is known to simulate altitude training by using the subject entirely is enclosed in a chamber in which there is a reduced pressure overall or at least there is a reduced partial pressure of oxygen. Furthermore, from US-A-4 944 506 as well as from WO-91/01162 training devices, in which the test subject partially under water.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, die oben beschriebenen Vorrichtungen weiterzubilden, um eine verbesserte Trainingswirkung zu erreichen.The object of the present invention is to develop the devices described above, to achieve an improved training effect.

Erfindungsgemäß wird dies dadurch gelöst, daß die Arbeitseinrichtung von einem luftdichten Gehäuse umschlossen ist, das eine Öffnung aufweist, die zum dichten Umschließen der Person im Bereich ihrer Taille oder unterhalb davon ausgebildet ist, und daß eine Einrichtung zur Erzeugung eines Differenzdrucks in dem Gehäuse angeordnet oder mit diesem verbunden ist. Bei dem Differenzdruck kann es sich grundsätzlich um einen Unterdruck oder um einen Überdruck handeln.According to the invention, this is achieved in that the working device is airtight Housing is enclosed, which has an opening for tightly enclosing the person is formed in the region of her waist or below it, and that a device for Generation of a differential pressure is arranged in the housing or connected to it. The differential pressure can in principle be a negative pressure or one Act overpressure.

Es hat sich in überraschender Weise herausgestellt, daß eine deutlich verbesserte Trainingswirkung dadurch erzielbar ist, daß großflächige Bereiche des Körpers der trainierenden Person einem Unterdruck ausgesetzt werden. Dabei wirkt es sich jedoch nachteilig auf die Atmungsfunktion aus, wenn auch der Brustkorb von dem Unterdruck mitumfaßt ist. Als optimal hat es sich herausgestellt, die Versuchsperson von der Taille abwärts einem Unterdruck auszusetzen. Es wird vermutet, daß die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung auf einen ähnlichen Wirkmechanismus beruht, wie die Schröpfungsbehandlung, die insbesonders in der chinesischen Medizin in großem Umfang verwendet wird. Am günstigsten hat es sich herausgestellt, wenn die Abdichtung im Taillenbereich der Person erfolgt. Im Prinzip ist es jedoch auch möglich, unterhalb der Taille, etwa an den Beinen, eine Abdichtung vorzusehen, so daß nur diese dem Unterdruck ausgesetzt sind. It has surprisingly been found that a significantly improved training effect can be achieved in that large areas of the body of the exercising person be exposed to negative pressure. However, it affects the respiratory function adversely if the chest is also covered by the negative pressure. It has been considered optimal it was found to subject the subject to negative pressure from the waist down. It is believed that the device according to the invention has a similar mechanism of action is based, like the cupping treatment, especially in the Chinese Medicine is used on a large scale. It turned out to be the cheapest if the sealing takes place in the waist area of the person. In principle, however, it is also possible provide a seal below the waist, such as on the legs, so that only this Are exposed to negative pressure.

Die Druckbereiche, in denen mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Gerät gearbeitet wird, entsprechen im wesentlichen Umweltbedingungen, wie sie in verschiedenen Regionen der Erde auch in natürlicher Weise vorkommen. Am günstigsten hat sich ein Absenken des Drucks um 0,1 bar gegenüber den Umgebungsbedingungen herausgestellt. Als sinnvolle Obergrenze wird derzeit etwa eine Absenkung um 0,2 bar angesehen. Die Erträglichkeit des Unterdrucks hängt auch von der Geschwindigkeit der Absenkung des Drucks ab. Eine langsamere Absenkung verbessert die Erträglichkeit für die Versuchsperson.The pressure ranges in which the device according to the invention is used correspond essentially environmental conditions, such as those in different regions of the world occur naturally. The best way to lower the pressure by 0.1 bar exposed to the environmental conditions. As a sensible upper limit is currently viewed a reduction of 0.2 bar. The tolerability of the vacuum also depends on the speed of decrease in pressure. A slower drop improves the tolerability for the test subject.

Es wird vermutet, daß die besondere Wirksamkeit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung darauf beruht, daß durch die ungleichmäßige Verteilung des Drucks über die Körperoberfläche eine Verschiebung der Gewebesäfte im Körper verursacht wird. Dadurch wird sowohl die Durchblutung, als auch die Lymphflüssigkeit in der außenliegenden Haut und im Unterhautfettgewebe in den entsprechenden Hautpartien erhöht. Durch die gleichzeitig ausgeführte Bewegung wird die Lymphflüssigkeit abtransportiert und die Haut gleichzeitig immer wieder mit nährstoffreichem Blut versorgt. Dies bewirkt letztlich einen Regenerationsschub des Hautgewebes, der in der Folge auch zu einer Aufschlüsselung von Fettzellen führt. Auf diese Weise wird neben dem Trainingseffekt auch eine Verbesserung der Figur erreicht. Besonders vorteilhaft ist dabei, daß dieser Effekt in den kritischen Bereichen des unteren Bauchs, der Hüfte und der Oberschenkel erfolgt.It is believed that the particular effectiveness of the device according to the invention thereon is based on the fact that the uneven distribution of pressure over the body surface Displacement of the tissue juices in the body is caused. This will both Circulation, as well as the lymphatic fluid in the outer skin and in the subcutaneous fat increased in the corresponding skin areas. By running at the same time Movement removes the lymph fluid and the skin at the same time again and again supplied with nutrient-rich blood. This ultimately leads to a regeneration boost for the Skin tissue, which subsequently leads to a breakdown of fat cells. To this In addition to the training effect, this also improves the figure. Especially It is advantageous that this effect in the critical areas of the lower abdomen Hip and thigh is done.

Auf diese Weise unterscheidet sich die vorliegende Erfindung wesentlich von den bekannten Formen des sogenannten Hypoxitrainings, das ein Training in großer Höhe simuliert. Bei einer solchen Form des Trainings verbessert das Blut seine Aufnahmefähigkeit für Sauerstoff, was letztlich zu einer Leistungssteigerung im Ausdauerbereich führt. Da jedoch bei einer solchen Behandlungs- und Trainingsform der abgesenkte Druck gleichmäßig über den gesamten Körper einschließlich der Lunge wirkt, können die Wirkungen der vorliegenden Erfindung nicht erzielt werden.In this way, the present invention differs significantly from the known Forms of so-called hypoxia training, which simulates training at high altitude. At such a form of training, the blood improves its ability to absorb oxygen, which ultimately leads to an increase in endurance performance. However, with one such treatment and training form the reduced pressure evenly over the entire body including the lungs can affect the effects of the present Invention can not be achieved.

In einer alternativen Ausführungsvariante der Erfindung wird statt der Druckabsenkung eine Druckerhöhung während der Arbeit der Person durchgeführt. Dadurch werden in umgekehrter Weise Blut und Gewebesäfte aus den Beinen in den Oberkörper transferiert und dort verstärkt mit Sauerstoff und Nährstoffen angereichert. Nach einem Druckausgleich strömen diese Körpersäfte wieder in die untere Körperhälfte zurück, wodurch der oben beschriebene Regenerationsschub bewirkt wird. Theoretisch ist es dabei möglich, während einer Trainingseinheit ein- oder mehrmals von Unterdruck auf Überdruck und umgekehrt umzuschalten. Dadurch kann ein besonders intensiver Stoff- und Flüssigkeitsaustausch innerhalb des Körpers erreicht werden.In an alternative embodiment of the invention, instead of lowering the pressure, a Pressure increase performed during the person's work. This will be in reverse Wise blood and tissue juices are transferred from the legs to the upper body and strengthened there enriched with oxygen and nutrients. After a pressure equalization, these body juices flow back into the lower half of the body, causing the regeneration boost described above is effected. In theory, it is possible during a training session switch one or more times from negative pressure to positive pressure and vice versa. Thereby can achieve a particularly intensive exchange of substances and fluids within the body become.

Die Vorrichtung der vorliegenden Erfindung ist nicht nur als reines Trainingsgerät verwendbar, sondern auch als medizinisches Gerät, beispielsweise als Ergometer, mit dem die körperliche Leistungsfähigkeit einer Person bestimmt werden kann.The device of the present invention is not only usable as a pure training device, but also as a medical device, for example as an ergometer, with which the physical Performance of a person can be determined.

Bei der Arbeitseinrichtung handelt es sich vorzugsweise um ein Zimmerfahrrad, eine Laufrolle oder einen sogenannten Stepper, das ist eine Vorrichtung, bei der eine dem Stiegensteigen ähnliche Bewegung auszuführen ist. Mit diesem Gerätetyp ist eine besonders vorteilhafte Wirkung erzielbar.The work equipment is preferably a room bike, a roller or a so-called stepper, which is a device in which one climbs the stairs similar movement is to be carried out. This type of device is a particularly advantageous one Effect achievable.

Die Wirkung kann weiters dadurch verstärkt werden, daß mit dem Gehäuse eine Einrichtung in Verbindung steht, die die Temperatur und/oder Luftfeuchtigkeit in dem Gehäuse reguliert. Insbesonders kann vorgesehen sein, daß die Einrichtung zur Erzeugung eines Differenzdrucks dazu ausgebildet ist, einen vorbestimmten Luftdurchsatz durch das Gehäuse zu gewährleisten. Damit ist es möglich, den Komfort der trainierenden Person während des Trainings zu erhöhen.The effect can be further enhanced by the fact that a device with the housing that regulates the temperature and / or humidity in the housing. In particular, it can be provided that the device for generating a differential pressure is designed to ensure a predetermined air throughput through the housing. This makes it possible to increase the comfort of the exercising person during training increase.

In der Folge wird vorliegende Erfindung anhand des in den Figuren dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert. Die Figuren zeigen schematisch:

  • Fig. 1 eine erste Ausführungsvariante der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung im Schnitt,
  • Fig. 2 Dichtelemente in einer Draufsicht und
  • Fig. 3 eine weitere Ausführungsvariante der Erfindung in einem Schnitt gemäß Fig. 1.
    • The present invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the figures. The figures show schematically:
  • 1 shows a first embodiment variant of the device according to the invention in section,
  • Fig. 2 sealing elements in a plan view and
  • 3 shows a further embodiment variant of the invention in a section according to FIG. 1.

    • Die Vorrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 besteht aus einem im wesentlichen luftdicht ausgeführten Gehäuse 1, in dem ein Zimmerfahrrad 2 angeordnet ist, das aus Pedalen 3, einem Antriebsriemen 4 und einem Schwungrad 5 besteht, das durch eine nicht näher dargestellte Bremsvorrichtung gebremst ist. Ein Sitz 6 ist für die die Vorrichtung betätigende Person vorgesehen. Weiters ist in dem Gehäuse 1 eine Vakuumpumpe 7 angeordnet, die die Luft aus dem Inneren des Gehäuses 1 über eine Öffnung 8 nach außen hin abführt. Im oberen Bereich des Gehäuses 1 ist eine Öffnung 9 ausgebildet, die über zwei verschiebbare Deckelhälften 10a und 10b verfügt, die über Dichtungen 11 gegenüber dem Gehäuse 1 abgedichtet sind. An der Oberseite der Deckelhälften 10a und 10b sind Dichtelemente 12a, 12b vorgesehen, die aus Gummi hergestellt sind, um die Taille einer die Vorrichtung betätigenden Person dicht zu umschließen. Die Deckelhälften 10a, 10b werden auseinander geschoben, um ein Einsteigen in die Vorrichtung von oben her zu ermöglichen. Alternativ dazu kann auch seitlich eine Einstiegsöffnung ausgebildet sein, oder der Gehäuse 1 kann insgesamt zweiteilig ausgebildet sein, um ein besonders einfaches Eintreten in die Vorrichtung zu ermöglichen. Danach werden sämtliche Öffnungen verschlossen, um einen luftdichten Abschluß des Innenraums des Gehäuses 1 gegenüber der Umgebung zu gewährleisten. Die Dichtelemente 12a, 12b sollen dabei die Taille der Versuchsperson möglichst dicht umfassen. Danach wird über die Vakuumpumpe 7 ein vorbestimmter Unterdruck im Inneren des Gehäuses 1 erzeugt. Es ist für den Fachmann selbstverständlich, daß dieser Unterdruck entsprechend geregelt wird und entsprechend den jeweiligen Bedürfnissen einstellbar ist.1 consists of an essentially airtight design Housing 1, in which a room bike 2 is arranged, the pedals 3, a drive belt 4 and a flywheel 5, which is by a braking device, not shown is braked. A seat 6 is provided for the person operating the device. Furthermore, a vacuum pump 7 is arranged in the housing 1, which the air from the inside of the housing 1 leads to the outside through an opening 8. In the upper area of the housing 1 an opening 9 is formed which has two displaceable cover halves 10a and 10b, which are sealed against the housing 1 via seals 11. At the top of the cover halves 10a and 10b, sealing elements 12a, 12b are provided, which are made of rubber to tightly enclose the waist of a person operating the device. The lid halves 10a, 10b are pushed apart to get into the device to enable from above. As an alternative, there can also be an entry opening on the side be formed, or the housing 1 may be formed in two parts in total to a To allow particularly easy entry into the device. After that, everyone Openings closed to an airtight seal of the interior of the housing 1 opposite to ensure the environment. The sealing elements 12a, 12b should be the waist embrace the subject as closely as possible. Then is on the vacuum pump 7 predetermined negative pressure generated inside the housing 1. It is for the professional of course, that this vacuum is regulated accordingly and according to the respective needs can be set.

    In einer alternativen Ausführungsvariante kann nicht nur vorgesehen sein, daß über die Vakuumpumpe 7 Luft abgesaugt wird, sondern daß auch in wohldefinierter Weise von der Umgebung her Luft zugeführt wird, um vorbestimmte Klimaverhältnisse, wie Temperatur, Feuchtigkeit und dgl. im Inneren des Gehäuses 1 zu erzeugen. Dies ist in den vorliegenden Fig. nicht dargestellt. In an alternative embodiment variant, it can not only be provided that the vacuum pump 7 air is sucked out, but also in a well-defined manner from the environment air is supplied to predetermined climatic conditions, such as temperature, To generate moisture and the like. Inside the housing 1. This is in the present Fig. Not shown.

    Die Ausführungsvariante der Fig. 3 unterscheidet sich von der Ausführungsvariante der Fig. 1 dadurch, daß eine Pumpe 7a außerhalb des Kastens 1 angeordnet ist und über eine Leitung 8a mit ihm verbunden ist. Dadurch ist es möglich, das Betriebsgeräusch der Vorrichtung abzusenken. Die Pumpe ist umschaltbar ausgeführt, um einerseits einen Unterdruck und andererseits einen Überdruck in dem Kasten 1 erzeugen zu können.The embodiment variant of FIG. 3 differs from the embodiment variant of FIG. 1 in that a pump 7a is arranged outside the box 1 and via a line 8a connected to it. This makes it possible to reduce the operating noise of the device lower. The pump is designed to be switchable, on the one hand, a negative pressure and, on the other hand to be able to generate an overpressure in the box 1.

    In den Kasten 1 ist ein Stepper 2a angeordnet, der von einer angedeuteten Versuchsperson 20 betätigt wird. An der Oberseite des Kastens sind ein Lufthahn 14 und ein barometrisches Meßgerät 15 für den Druck innerhalb des Kastens vorgesehen. Eine Tür 13 ist an der Vorderseite des Kastens 1 zum Einstieg in die Vorrichtung angeordnet.In the box 1, a stepper 2a is arranged, which is indicated by a test subject 20 is operated. At the top of the box are an air tap 14 and a barometric one Measuring device 15 is provided for the pressure inside the box. A door 13 is at the front the box 1 arranged for entry into the device.

    Die vorliegende Erfindung ermöglicht es, große Bereiche der Hautoberfläche einer Person während der Ausführung von körperlicher Arbeit einem definierten Unterdruck oder einem definierten Überdruck auszusetzen. Auf diese Weise können besondere Trainingswirkungen erreicht werden.The present invention enables large areas of a person's skin surface a defined negative pressure or a while performing physical work suspend defined overpressure. This can create special training effects can be achieved.

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    Vorrichtung zur körperlichen Ertüchtigung von Personen, mit einer mit den Beinen zu betätigenden Arbeitseinrichtung (2), die von einem luftdichten Gehäuse (1) umschlossen ist, das eine Öffnung (9) aufweist, die zum dichten Umschließen der Person im Bereich ihrer Taille ausgebildet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Einrichtung (7) zur Erzeugung eines Differenzdrucks in dem Gehäuse (1) mit diesem verbunden ist.Device for the physical training of people, with a leg-operated working device (2) which is enclosed by an airtight housing (1) which has an opening (9) which is designed to tightly enclose the person in the region of their waist characterized in that a device (7) is connected for generating a differential pressure in the housing (1) with this. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Arbeitseinrichtung (2) als Zimmerfahrrad, als Laufband oder als Stufensteigvorrichtung ausgebildet ist.Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the working device (2) is designed as an indoor bicycle, as a treadmill or as a step-up device. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mit dem Gehäuse (1) eine Einrichtung in Verbindung steht, die die Temperatur und/oder Luftfeuchtigkeit in dem Gehäuse reguliert.Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that a device is connected to the housing (1) which regulates the temperature and / or air humidity in the housing. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einrichtung zur Erzeugung eines Differenzdrucks dazu ausgebildet ist, einen vorbestimmten Luftdurchsatz durch das Gehäuse (1) zu gewährleisten.Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the device for generating a differential pressure is designed to ensure a predetermined air throughput through the housing (1). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einrichtung zur Erzeugung (7) eines Differenzdrucks dazu ausgebildet ist, eine Druckabsenkung in dem Kasten (1) herzustellen.Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the device for generating (7) a differential pressure is designed to produce a pressure reduction in the box (1). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Druckabsenkung um einen Differenzdruck von 0,02 bar bis 0,2 bar, vorzugsweise von 0,05 bar bis 0,15 bar durchgeführt wird.Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the pressure is reduced by a differential pressure of 0.02 bar to 0.2 bar, preferably from 0.05 bar to 0.15 bar. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einrichtung zur Erzeugung (7) eines Differenzdrucks dazu ausgebildet ist, eine Druckerhöhung in dem Kasten (1) herzustellen.Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the device for generating (7) a differential pressure is designed to produce a pressure increase in the box (1). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einrichtung zur Erzeugung (7) eines Differenzdrucks dazu ausgebildet ist, abwechselnd eine Druckabsenkung und eine Druckerhöhung in dem Kasten (1) herzustellen.Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the device for generating (7) a differential pressure is designed to alternately produce a pressure reduction and a pressure increase in the box (1).
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