GB2404256A - Pedal cycle portable puncture finder - Google Patents

Pedal cycle portable puncture finder Download PDF

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GB2404256A
GB2404256A GB0317265A GB0317265A GB2404256A GB 2404256 A GB2404256 A GB 2404256A GB 0317265 A GB0317265 A GB 0317265A GB 0317265 A GB0317265 A GB 0317265A GB 2404256 A GB2404256 A GB 2404256A
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/02—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
    • G01M3/04—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
    • G01M3/06—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing bubbles in a liquid pool
    • G01M3/10—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing bubbles in a liquid pool for containers, e.g. radiators
    • G01M3/103—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing bubbles in a liquid pool for containers, e.g. radiators for flexible or elastic containers
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/02—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
    • G01M3/04—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
    • G01M3/06—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing bubbles in a liquid pool
    • G01M3/08—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing bubbles in a liquid pool for pipes, cables or tubes; for pipe joints or seals; for valves; for welds
    • G01M3/083—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing bubbles in a liquid pool for pipes, cables or tubes; for pipe joints or seals; for valves; for welds for tubes

Abstract

The device comprises a clear plastics material box like construction filled with water and having openable rubber seals 1 which allow the passage of an inner tube through the water. A "runner" 2 is provided to keep the inner tube submerged in the water. Straps 4 are included to ensure the front door 3 remains water-tight. Bubbles emerging from the puncture site are viewed through the clear walls.

Description

Portable Puncture Finder This invention relates to a portable puncture
finder.
Punctures in push bikes/bicycles are all too common, and have required fixing in the garden with a bowl of water and puncture outfit. There is now a portable container, which will find your puncture, wherever you have found yourself whilst cycling.
This puncture finder can be filled with water in the home, then sealed watertight shut ready to be used outdoors. It is made of clear plastic throughout to see resulting bubbles in the water Tom the puncture. It is rubber sealed with additional Velcro straps to ensure the door stays closed while cycling.
Description of drawings provided.
Fig. 1- Shows the unit ready for use, stood upright. All rubber seals are closed and Velcro's fastened.
Fig.2- Shows the same as Fig. ] but with description of materials/usage.
1. Push up, press down rubber seals.
2. Plastic disc. 'Runner' 3. Front door 4. Velcro straps, fastening at the rear of box.
Fig.3- Shows the unit ready for use, looking down from above.
1. Push up, press down rubber seals.
2. Plastic disc. 'Runner' 3. Front door 4. Velcro. 'Male' 5. Velcro. 'Female' 6. Rubber seal on inside of front door.
Fig.4- Shows unit with door open ready to put water into container. Unit has to be laying on its back to put water in.
1. Push up, press down rubber seals.
2. Plastic disc. 'Runner' 3. Rubber seal on inside of front door.
4. Front door 5. Hinge of door.
6. Velcro. 'Female' 7. Velcro. 'Male' Fig.5- Shows unit fully functional with water and inner- tube in place I. Push up, seals are open to allow inner-tube to 'run' freely.
2. Plastic disc. 'Runner' 3. Rubber seal on inside of front door.
4. Front door 5. inner-tube partially inflated.
6. Fastened Velcro straps Referring to the drawings, the puncture finder comprises of a box 'easing with one opening door, 2 replaceable seals and a'runner'. The seals open up to allow the inner- tube to run free from the top of the box through the water.
In order to use the box, (Fig.4) all Velcro straps are to be loosened, rubber seals in the; up' position and the door open. Lay box on its back, with the open door uppermost.
Adequately fill with water and place punctured inner-tube into the box and seal door.
As in Fig. 5. 2 With the box stood up, inflate the inner-tube slightly and feed through the hands, the up' position seals and through the water in the bottom. The plastic disc 'Runner' is to guide the inner-tube through the box ensuring it stays under the water.
When puncture is located on the inner-tube, remove from the box and apply puncture repair as required. Keeping the water in the box, seal up and it is ready for further use.

Claims (6)

  1. Claims 1. A portable puncture finder comprising a plastic box designed to
    accommodate 3 an inner-tube and water together.
  2. 2. A portable puncture finder as in Claim 1 with fully rubber sealed door and guides' for the inner-tube which are sealed when not in use.
  3. 3. A portable puncture finder as in Claim 2 or 3 with 'Runner' or similar to keep the inner-tube in the water and to run between both 'guides'
  4. 4. A portable puncture finder as in previous claims with additional Velcro straps I or other sealing mechanism to ensure box is watertight when not used.
  5. 5. A portable puncture finder as in previous claims wherein the box is made of tough clear plastic.
  6. 6. A portable puncture finder as in previous claims wherein the device may also attach to the bicycle frame in any given way, or carried on the person.
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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2008110150A1 (en) * 2007-03-12 2008-09-18 Heinz Bormann Testing device for a fire hose and testing method for use of the testing device
CN103542985A (en) * 2013-11-06 2014-01-29 太仓浩湖五金制品有限公司 Rapid detector for air tightness of a plurality of tires
CN108871677A (en) * 2018-06-28 2018-11-23 芜湖泰和管业股份有限公司 A kind of device for detecting airtightness of corrugated tube detection fixture

Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2076037A (en) * 1936-09-05 1937-04-06 Alex E Lookholder Inner tube testing device
US2290975A (en) * 1940-08-03 1942-07-28 Laurits A Laursen Leak detecting process and apparatus
US5170658A (en) * 1991-01-28 1992-12-15 Thayer Thomas J Bicycle tire leak detector apparatus
JP2001228043A (en) * 2000-02-18 2001-08-24 Sadahiro Ohinata Detection implement for air leakage of inner tube for bicycle

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2076037A (en) * 1936-09-05 1937-04-06 Alex E Lookholder Inner tube testing device
US2290975A (en) * 1940-08-03 1942-07-28 Laurits A Laursen Leak detecting process and apparatus
US5170658A (en) * 1991-01-28 1992-12-15 Thayer Thomas J Bicycle tire leak detector apparatus
JP2001228043A (en) * 2000-02-18 2001-08-24 Sadahiro Ohinata Detection implement for air leakage of inner tube for bicycle

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2008110150A1 (en) * 2007-03-12 2008-09-18 Heinz Bormann Testing device for a fire hose and testing method for use of the testing device
CN103542985A (en) * 2013-11-06 2014-01-29 太仓浩湖五金制品有限公司 Rapid detector for air tightness of a plurality of tires
CN108871677A (en) * 2018-06-28 2018-11-23 芜湖泰和管业股份有限公司 A kind of device for detecting airtightness of corrugated tube detection fixture

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