WO2007080467A1 - Novel device of the removable, individual and personal mouthpiece type for fixing to the second stage of a diving cylinder regulator - Google Patents

Novel device of the removable, individual and personal mouthpiece type for fixing to the second stage of a diving cylinder regulator Download PDF

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WO2007080467A1
WO2007080467A1 PCT/IB2007/000023 IB2007000023W WO2007080467A1 WO 2007080467 A1 WO2007080467 A1 WO 2007080467A1 IB 2007000023 W IB2007000023 W IB 2007000023W WO 2007080467 A1 WO2007080467 A1 WO 2007080467A1
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Gérard GAY-CROSIER
Ronan Couture
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
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  • the present invention relates to the technical sector of scuba diving and more particularly that of the mouthpieces attached to regulators of diving cylinders.
  • the regulator is certainly the most important element of diving equipment.
  • the mechanism of the regulator is based on a set of membranes and springs actuating an air intake. This mechanism is made in such a way that a depression on the low pressure side is needed to open the air inlet. This depression corresponds to the suction of the diver. The air then arrives at a rate proportional to the depression, which gives, in the end, and thanks to the quality of the mechanism, a decompressed air at ambient pressure.
  • Diving devices are known in which silicone tips are attached to the expander by an attached clamp or possibly by a clip. These fastening means do not allow easy assembly or disassembly. In dive centers, users do not use their own diving bottles and these pass from one person to another, and the fact that the tip of these bottles is silicone represents a lack of obvious hygiene .
  • the present invention relates to a device of the type with individual removable end piece, which attaches in a simple and easy way (that is to say without using instruments or tools) to the regulator, (more precisely at the level of the second stage of it), which guarantees the fixing strength (the tip must not disengage during the dive); which guarantees a very good sealing of the tip / regulator junction; and low manufacturing cost (to be financially affordable for the user even for a single dive).
  • the invention therefore relates to a device (1) of the type with removable tip; Individual, personal, for regulators, which is attached to the second stage of the regulator.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device according to the present invention and the expander.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view is a perspective view of the single structural part of said device according to the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a top view of the device according to the present invention showing the structural part and the silicone tip.
  • Figure 4 is a top view of the device according to the present invention before insertion thereof on the expander.
  • Figure 5 is a top view of the device according to the present invention after insertion thereof on the expander.
  • the removable device (1) consists of a structural piece (2) solid made of hard plastic material, substantially forming the body of the device, having at its base an ovoid shape which then separates into two upper parts (2 !, 2 ”) adapted to receive a silicone tip
  • This pivoting makes it possible to connect the device to the expander because the entrance to the structural part (2) is widened, and thus, the complementary part (5) of the expander is fixed inside said structural part.
  • Said device also consists of a flexible tip (3) made of silicone-type plastic material.
  • Said tip (3) is intended for placing the regulator in the mouth.
  • Said silicone tip has a shape adapted to the mouthing and may be optionally (as requested) molded to the shape of the mouth of the plunger taking the imprint of the mouth thereof.
  • the materials used can be of all types accessible to those skilled in the art, as long as these materials provide sufficient strength (safety standards in force, etc.), as well as a good comfort of use for the diver.
  • Said device (1) is manufactured by over-molding or over-injection molding in a mold that can be single-cavity aluminum or multi-cavity steel.
  • Said device (1) also comprises, according to a preferred embodiment, a bacteriological filter intended to reinforce the hygiene of the entire device. This filter is placed between said ovoid lower part (2) and said upper parts (2 ⁇ 2 ") of this device.
  • inwardly directed pressure must be applied to both upper end portions (2 1 , 2 ") of the device (ie those carrying the silicone tip) This pressure rotates the device about its pivot axis (4) and widens said ovoid lower end portion (2) of the device, this part now being slightly apart, its insertion on the second complementary stage (5). ) Once the device is in place, it is sufficient to release the pressure so that the clamp returns to its original position and the lower part is wrapped around the second stage of the regulator.
  • the mouthing of the mouthpiece can be done only when the ring is in place, otherwise the annoyance caused by the ring will immediately report to the diver its misplacement.
  • an intermediate piece between the expander and said device (1) it is possible to add an intermediate piece between the expander and said device (1) to connect the latter to the expander if it is not complementary to said device (1).
  • the pressure of the water on the elastomer acts as a seal, thus sealing and securing the clamping; the pressure of the water increasing by 1 bar every 10 meters, this one makes it possible to create a more and more strong seal between the mouthpiece and the regulator.
  • the device (1) attached to the expander does not take up more space than a "conventional" regulator, so it does not cause genes for the user.
  • the invention also covers all the embodiments and all the applications which will be directly accessible to the person skilled in the art upon reading the present application, of his own knowledge, and possibly of simple routine tests.

Abstract

The invention thus relates to a device (1) of the removable, individual and personal mouthpiece type, intended for regulators, which is fixed on the second stage of the regulator. The removable device (1) consists of a solid structural part (2) made of hard plastic material, substantially forming the body of the device, having at its base an ovoid shape which then divides into two upper portions (2\2’) designed to receive a silicone mouthpiece (3). At its base said structural part (2) is split (in the form of an inverted V) until the slit (7) meets a pivot axis (4).

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Nouveau dispositif de type embout amovible, individuel, personnel, à fixer sur le second étage d'un détendeur de bouteille de plongée. New device of removable type, individual, personal, to be fixed on the second floor of a diving bottle regulator.
Secteur technique de l'invention :Technical sector of the invention:
La présente invention concerne le secteur technique de la plongée sous- marine et concerne plus particulièrement celui des embouts buccaux fixés aux détendeurs des bouteilles de plongée.The present invention relates to the technical sector of scuba diving and more particularly that of the mouthpieces attached to regulators of diving cylinders.
Le détendeur est certainement l'élément le plus important du matériel de plongée. Le mécanisme du détendeur repose sur un jeu de membranes et ressorts actionnant une arrivée d'air. Ce mécanisme est fait de telle manière qu'une dépression du côté de faible pression est nécessaire à l'ouverture de l'arrivée d'air. Cette dépression correspond à l'aspiration du plongeur. L'air arrive alors à un débit proportionnel à la dépression, ce qui donne, au final, et grâce à la qualité du mécanisme, un air décompressé à la pression ambiante.The regulator is certainly the most important element of diving equipment. The mechanism of the regulator is based on a set of membranes and springs actuating an air intake. This mechanism is made in such a way that a depression on the low pressure side is needed to open the air inlet. This depression corresponds to the suction of the diver. The air then arrives at a rate proportional to the depression, which gives, in the end, and thanks to the quality of the mechanism, a decompressed air at ambient pressure.
Art antérieur :Prior art:
On connaît des dispositifs de plongée dans lesquels des embouts en silicone sont fixés au détendeur par un serre joint ou éventuellement par un clip. Ces moyens de fixation ne permettent pas un montage ou démontage facile. Dans les centres de plongée, les utilisateurs n'utilisent pas leurs propres bouteilles de plongée et celles-ci passent d'un individu à un autre, et le fait que l'embout de ces bouteilles soit en silicone représente un manque d'hygiène évident.Diving devices are known in which silicone tips are attached to the expander by an attached clamp or possibly by a clip. These fastening means do not allow easy assembly or disassembly. In dive centers, users do not use their own diving bottles and these pass from one person to another, and the fact that the tip of these bottles is silicone represents a lack of obvious hygiene .
La crainte de la contamination par les virus du sida ou des hépatites, par le bacille de Koch est apparue. Nombreux sont les plongeurs (et parmi eux des médecins) qui ont envisagé la possibilité d'un risque de transmission par l'intermédiaire des embouts buccaux lors des échanges de détendeurs. A ce jour aucune étude sérieuse n'a encore apporté de preuves concrètes dans ce sens, néanmoins la plus grande prudence doit être de rigueur. Dans les clubs où le matériel est utilisé de façon intensive, on peut proposer seulement la désinfection du matériel par l'eau de javel dilué ou par "Esculas" (rivadis).The fear of contamination by the AIDS virus or hepatitis, by the bacillus of Koch appeared. Many divers (and among them doctors) have considered the possibility of a risk of transmission through mouthpieces during exchanges of regulators. To date no serious study has yet provided concrete evidence in this direction, however the utmost caution must be de rigueur. In clubs where the equipment is used intensively, it can only be proposed to disinfect the material with diluted bleach or "Esculas" (rivadis).
On connaît également des systèmes possédant des embouts en silicone avec un clip, mais ceux-ci ne donnent pas du tout satisfaction lors de la manipulation.Also known systems having silicone tips with a clip, but they do not give at all satisfaction when handling.
Problème technique posé :Technical problem posed:
Au regard de tous les inconvénients et risques mentionnés précédemment, il existe un réel besoin de posséder un embout buccal amovible, individuel, personnel, et de trouver un moyen de le fixer et de le retirer rapidement du détendeur sans utiliser un instrument ou autre matériel. De plus, le dispositif devra garantir l'impossibilité de désinsertion lors de la plongée. Résumé de l'invention :In view of all the disadvantages and risks mentioned above, there is a real need to have a removable mouthpiece, individual, personal, and find a way to fix it and quickly remove the regulator without using an instrument or other material. In addition, the device must guarantee the impossibility of disinsertion during the dive. Summary of the invention
La présente invention concerne un dispositif de type à embout amovible individuel, personnel, qui se fixe de manière simple et aisée (c'est-à-dire sans utiliser d'instruments ou d'outils) au détendeur, (plus précisément au niveau du second étage de celui-ci), qui garantit la solidité de fixation (l'embout ne doit pas se désenclencher lors de la plongée) ; ce qui garanti une très bonne étanchéité de la jonction embout / détendeur ; et de coût de fabrication modique (afin d'être abordable financièrement pour l'utilisateur même pour une seule plongée).The present invention relates to a device of the type with individual removable end piece, which attaches in a simple and easy way (that is to say without using instruments or tools) to the regulator, (more precisely at the level of the second stage of it), which guarantees the fixing strength (the tip must not disengage during the dive); which guarantees a very good sealing of the tip / regulator junction; and low manufacturing cost (to be financially affordable for the user even for a single dive).
Description détaillée de l'invention :Detailed description of the invention
L'invention concerne donc un dispositif (1) de type à embout amovible; individuel, personnel, destiné aux détendeurs, qui se fixe au niveau du second étage du détendeur.The invention therefore relates to a device (1) of the type with removable tip; Individual, personal, for regulators, which is attached to the second stage of the regulator.
La figure 1 est une vue en perspective du dispositif selon la présente invention ainsi que du détendeur.Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device according to the present invention and the expander.
La figure 2 est une vue en perspective est une vue en perspective de la pièce de structure seule dudit dispositif selon la présente invention.Figure 2 is a perspective view is a perspective view of the single structural part of said device according to the present invention.
La figure 3 est une vue de dessus du dispositif selon la présente invention montrant la pièce de structure et de l'embout en silicone.Figure 3 is a top view of the device according to the present invention showing the structural part and the silicone tip.
La figure 4 est une vue de dessus du dispositif selon la présente invention avant insertion de celui-ci sur le détendeur. La figure 5 est une vue de dessus du dispositif selon la présente invention après insertion de celui-ci sur le détendeur.Figure 4 is a top view of the device according to the present invention before insertion thereof on the expander. Figure 5 is a top view of the device according to the present invention after insertion thereof on the expander.
Le dispositif amovible (1 ) est constitué d'une pièce de structure (2) solide fabriquée en matériau plastique dur, formant sensiblement le corps du dispositif, possédant à sa base une forme ovoïde qui se sépare ensuite en deux parties supérieures (2!, 2") aptes à recevoir un embout en siliconeThe removable device (1) consists of a structural piece (2) solid made of hard plastic material, substantially forming the body of the device, having at its base an ovoid shape which then separates into two upper parts (2 !, 2 ") adapted to receive a silicone tip
(3). Ces deux parties supérieures correspondent de manière générale à l'empreinte de la bouche d'un utilisateur. Ladite pièce de structure (2), au niveau de sa base, est fendue (sous la forme d'un « V » renversé) jusqu'à ce que la fente (7) rejoigne un axe de pivot (4). Cette pièce fait office de(3). These two upper parts generally correspond to the impression of the mouth of a user. Said structural part (2), at its base, is split (in the form of an inverted "V") until the slot (7) joins a pivot axis (4). This piece acts as
« pince » car elle peut pivoter légèrement autour de son axe de pivot (4) situé entre la partie ovoïde inférieure (2) et les parties supérieures (21, 2")."Gripper" as it can rotate slightly about its pivot axis (4) located between the lower ovoid portion (2) and the upper portions (2 1 , 2 ").
Ce pivotement permet de raccorder le dispositif au détendeur car l'entrée de la pièce de structure (2) se retrouve élargie, et ainsi, la pièce complémentaire (5) du détendeur vient se fixer à l'intérieur de la dite pièce de structure.This pivoting makes it possible to connect the device to the expander because the entrance to the structural part (2) is widened, and thus, the complementary part (5) of the expander is fixed inside said structural part.
Ledit dispositif est également constitué d'une embout souple (3) fabriqué en matériau plastique de type silicone. Ledit embout (3) étant destiné à la mise en bouche du détendeur. Ledit embout en silicone possède une forme adaptée à la mise en bouche et peut être éventuellement (selon les demandes) moulé à la forme de la bouche du plongeur en prenant l'empreinte de la bouche de celui-ci. Les matériaux utilisés peuvent être de tous types accessibles à l'homme du métier, tant que ces matériaux assurent une solidité suffisante (normes de sécurité en vigueur, etc), ainsi qu'un bon confort d'utilisation pour le plongeur.Said device also consists of a flexible tip (3) made of silicone-type plastic material. Said tip (3) is intended for placing the regulator in the mouth. Said silicone tip has a shape adapted to the mouthing and may be optionally (as requested) molded to the shape of the mouth of the plunger taking the imprint of the mouth thereof. The materials used can be of all types accessible to those skilled in the art, as long as these materials provide sufficient strength (safety standards in force, etc.), as well as a good comfort of use for the diver.
Ledit dispositif (1) est fabriqué par sur-moulage ou moulage par surinjection dans un moule pouvant être mono-empreinte en aluminium ou multi-empreinte en acier.Said device (1) is manufactured by over-molding or over-injection molding in a mold that can be single-cavity aluminum or multi-cavity steel.
Ledit dispositif (1) comprend également, selon un mode de réalisation préféré un filtre bactériologique destiné à renforcer l'hygiène de l'ensemble du dispositif. Ce filtre se place entre ladite partie inférieure ovoïde (2) et lesdites parties supérieures (2\ 2") de ce dispositif.Said device (1) also comprises, according to a preferred embodiment, a bacteriological filter intended to reinforce the hygiene of the entire device. This filter is placed between said ovoid lower part (2) and said upper parts (2 \ 2 ") of this device.
Pour effectuer ledit pivotement, il faut effectuer une pression, dirigée vers l'intérieur, sur les deux parties d'extrémités supérieures (21, 2") du dispositif (c'est-à-dire celles portant l'embout en silicone). Cette pression fait pivoter le dispositif autour de son axe de pivot (4) et permet d'élargir ladite partie d'extrémité inférieure ovoïde (2) du dispositif. Cette partie étant maintenant légèrement écartée, son insertion sur le second étage complémentaire (5) du détendeur est facilité. Une fois le dispositif en place, il suffit de relâcher la pression pour que la pince retrouve sa position d'origine et que la partie inférieure se ressert autour du second étage du détendeur. Afin d'assurer une parfaite étanchéité et une parfaite sécurité en fonctionnement de ce dispositif, il est possible, selon un mode de réalisation particulier de placer une bague de serrage (6) coulissante sur ladite partie ovoïde inférieure (2) de la pince, afin de serrer (et donc de maintenir en position la pince) le dispositif autour du second étage du détendeur. Une fois ladite bague de serrage (6) en position basse, il est tout à fait impossible de désenclencher la pince, même si l'utilisateur effectue une pression sur les deux parties d'extrémités supérieures (2\ 2") du dispositif. Ladite bague est maintenue en position basse grâce à des protubérances placées sur ladite partie basse ovoïde (2).To effect said pivoting, inwardly directed pressure must be applied to both upper end portions (2 1 , 2 ") of the device (ie those carrying the silicone tip) This pressure rotates the device about its pivot axis (4) and widens said ovoid lower end portion (2) of the device, this part now being slightly apart, its insertion on the second complementary stage (5). ) Once the device is in place, it is sufficient to release the pressure so that the clamp returns to its original position and the lower part is wrapped around the second stage of the regulator. In order to ensure perfect sealing and perfect safety in operation of this device, it is possible, according to a particular embodiment, to place a sliding clamping ring (6) on said lower ovoid portion (2) of the clamp, in order to to tighten (and thus maintain in position the clamp) the device around the second stage of the regulator. Once said clamping ring (6) in the lower position, it is quite impossible to disengage the clamp, even if the user presses on the two upper end portions (2 \ 2 ") of the device. ring is kept in the low position by means of protuberances placed on said ovoid bottom part (2).
Pour pouvoir désenclencher la pince, il est nécessaire de repousser la bague de serrage vers sa position initiale.To disengage the clamp, it is necessary to push the clamping ring back to its original position.
Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, il est même possible de forcer l'utilisateur à placer correctement ladite bague de serrage (6). En effet, dans ce cas là, la mise en bouche de l'embout ne pourra se faire que lorsque la bague sera en place, sinon la gêne occasionnée par la bague signalera immédiatement au plongeur son mauvais positionnement.According to a particular embodiment, it is even possible to force the user to correctly position said clamping ring (6). Indeed, in this case, the mouthing of the mouthpiece can be done only when the ring is in place, otherwise the annoyance caused by the ring will immediately report to the diver its misplacement.
Selon un mode de réalisation, il est possible de rajouter une pièce intermédiaire entre le détendeur et ledit dispositif (1) afin de raccorder ce dernier au détendeur si celui-ci n'est pas complémentaire audit dispositif (1). En effet, il est important que l'on puisse fixer le dispositif à tout type de détendeurs. Grâce audit dispositif (1), plusieurs personnes peuvent utiliser le même équipement de plongée (détendeur, bouteilles, etc..) sans prendre de risques au niveau de l'hygiène, puisque le plongeur utilisera son propre embout et aura la possibilité de le nettoyer facilement.According to one embodiment, it is possible to add an intermediate piece between the expander and said device (1) to connect the latter to the expander if it is not complementary to said device (1). Indeed, it is important that we can fix the device to any type of regulators. Thanks to this device (1), several people can use the same diving equipment (regulator, bottles, etc.) without taking any risks in terms of hygiene, since the diver will use his own tip and will have the opportunity to clean it easily.
La pression de l'eau sur l'élastomère fait office de joint, ainsi assure l'étanchéité et sécurise le serrage ; la pression de l'eau augmentant de 1 bar tout les 10 mètres, celle-ci permet de créer un joint de plus en plus fort entre l'embout et le détendeur.The pressure of the water on the elastomer acts as a seal, thus sealing and securing the clamping; the pressure of the water increasing by 1 bar every 10 meters, this one makes it possible to create a more and more strong seal between the mouthpiece and the regulator.
Le dispositif (1) fixé sur le détendeur ne prend pas plus de place qu'un détendeur « classique », ainsi ce dernier n'occasionne pas de gènes pour l'utilisateur.The device (1) attached to the expander does not take up more space than a "conventional" regulator, so it does not cause genes for the user.
L'invention couvre également tous les modes de réalisation et toutes les applications qui seront directement accessibles à l'homme de métier à la lecture de la présente demande, de ses connaissances propres, et éventuellement d'essais simples de routine. The invention also covers all the embodiments and all the applications which will be directly accessible to the person skilled in the art upon reading the present application, of his own knowledge, and possibly of simple routine tests.

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1. Dispositif (1 ) de type à embout amovible, individuel, personnel, destiné aux détendeurs, qui se fixe au niveau du second étage du détendeur, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué d'une pièce de structure (2) solide fabriquée en matériau plastique dur, formant sensiblement le corps du dispositif, possédant à sa base une forme ovoïde qui se sépare ensuite en deux parties supérieures (2\ 2") aptes à recevoir un embout en silicone (3) ; ces deux parties supérieures correspondant de manière générale à l'empreinte de la bouche d'un utilisateur ; ladite pièce de structure (2), au niveau de sa base, est fendue (sous la forme d'un « V » renversé) jusqu'à ce que la fente (7) rejoigne un axe de pivot (4).1. Device (1) type removable tip, individual, personal, for regulators, which is fixed at the second stage of the regulator, characterized in that it consists of a solid structural part (2) manufactured made of hard plastic material, forming substantially the body of the device, having at its base an ovoid shape which then separates into two upper parts (2 \ 2 ") adapted to receive a silicone tip (3), these two upper parts corresponding to general to the impression of a user's mouth, said structural part (2), at its base, is split (in the form of an inverted "V") until the slot ( 7) joins a pivot axis (4).
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que cette pièce de structure (2) fait office de « pince » car elle peut pivoter légèrement autour de son axe de pivot (4) situé entre la partie ovoïde inférieure (2) et les parties supérieures (2', 2"); ce pivotement permet de raccorder le dispositif au détendeur car l'entrée de la pièce de structure (2) se retrouve élargie, et ainsi, la pièce complémentaire (5) du détendeur vient se fixer à l'intérieur de la dite pièce de structure.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that this structural part (2) serves as "clamp" because it can rotate slightly about its pivot axis (4) between the lower ovoid portion (2) and the upper parts (2 ', 2 "), this pivoting makes it possible to connect the device to the expander because the entrance of the structural part (2) is widened, and thus, the complementary part (5) of the expander is fixed to inside the said structural part.
3. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif (1 ) est également constitué d'une embout souple (3) fabriqué en matériau plastique de type silicone, possédant une forme adaptée étudié pour la mise en bouche du détendeur, et peut être éventuellement moulé à la forme de la bouche du plongeur en prenant l'empreinte de la bouche de celui-ci.3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said device (1) also consists of a flexible tip (3) made of silicone-type plastic material, having a suitable shape designed for the mouthing of the regulator , and can be optionally molded to the shape of the mouth of the diver taking the imprint of the mouth of it.
4. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les matériaux utilisés assurent une solidité suffisante (normes de sécurité en vigueur, etc), ainsi qu'un bon confort d'utilisation pour le plongeur.4. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the materials used ensure sufficient strength (safety standards in force, etc.), and a good user comfort for the diver.
5. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4 , caractérisé en ce qu'il est fabriqué par sur-moulage ou moulage par surinjection dans un moule pouvant être mono-empreinte en aluminium ou multi-empreinte en acier.5. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it is manufactured by over-molding or over-injection molding in a mold that can be single-cavity aluminum or multi-cavity steel.
6. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que ledit dispositif (1 ) peut comprendre également, un filtre bactériologique destiné à renforcer l'hygiène de l'ensemble du dispositif; ce filtre se plaçant entre ladite partie inférieure ovoïde (2) et lesdites parties supérieures (2\ 2") de ce dispositif.6. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said device (1) may also comprise a bacteriological filter for improving the hygiene of the entire device; this filter being placed between said ovoid lower part (2) and said upper parts (2 \ 2 ") of this device.
7. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que pour effectuer ledit pivotement de la pièce de structure (2), il faut effectuer une pression, dirigée vers l'intérieur, sur les deux parties d'extrémités supérieures (21, 2") du dispositif (c'est-à-dire celles portant l'embout en silicone); cette pression faisant pivoter le dispositif autour de son axe de pivot (4) et permettant d'élargir ladite partie d'extrémité inférieure ovoïde (2) du dispositif.7. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that to perform said pivoting of the structural part (2), it is necessary to carry out a pressure directed inwards on the two end parts. the upper part (2 1 , 2 ") of the device (ie those carrying the silicone tip), this pressure rotating the device around its pivot axis (4) and for expanding said ovoid lower end portion (2) of the device.
8. Dispositif selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que lorsque ladite partie inférieure ovoïde (2) est légèrement écartée, il est possible de l'insérer sur le second étage complémentaire (5) du détendeur, et ensuite, il suffit de relâcher la pression pour que la pince retrouve sa position d'origine et que la partie inférieure se ressert autour du second étage du détendeur.8. Device according to claim 7, characterized in that when said lower ovoid portion (2) is slightly spaced apart, it is possible to insert it on the second complementary stage (5) of the expander, and then, it is sufficient to release the pressure so that the clamp returns to its original position and that the lower part is wrapped around the second stage of the regulator.
9. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce qu'il est possible de placer une bague de serrage (6) coulissante sur ladite partie ovoïde inférieure (2) de la pince, afin de serrer (et donc de maintenir en position la pince) le dispositif autour du second étage du détendeur ; une fois ladite bague de serrage (6) en position basse, il est tout à fait impossible de désenclencher la pince, même si l'utilisateur effectue une pression sur les deux parties d'extrémités supérieures (21, 2") du dispositif.9. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that it is possible to place a clamping ring (6) sliding on said lower ovoid portion (2) of the clamp, to tighten (and therefore holding the clamp in position) the device around the second stage of the expander; once said clamping ring (6) in the lower position, it is quite impossible to disengage the clamp, even if the user is pressing on the two upper end portions (2 1 , 2 ") of the device.
10. Dispositif selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que pour pouvoir désenclencher la pince, il est nécessaire de repousser la bague de serrage (6) vers sa position initiale. 10. Device according to claim 9, characterized in that to be able to disengage the clamp, it is necessary to push the clamping ring (6) to its initial position.
11. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 10, caractérisé en ce que ladite bague est maintenue en position basse grâce à des protubérances placées sur ladite partie basse ovoïde (2).11. Device according to any one of claims 9 to 10, characterized in that said ring is held in the low position with protuberances placed on said ovoid bottom part (2).
12. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 11, caractérisé en ce que ladite bague de serrage (6) positionnée de manière inadéquate entraîne une gêne pour l'utilisateur.12. Device according to any one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that said clamping ring (6) improperly positioned causes discomfort for the user.
13. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que il est possible de rajouter une pièce intermédiaire entre le détendeur et ledit dispositif (1) afin de raccorder ce dernier au détendeur si celui-ci n'est pas complémentaire audit dispositif (1).13. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that it is possible to add an intermediate piece between the expander and said device (1) to connect it to the expander if it is not complementary to said device (1).
14. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif (1) fixé sur le détendeur possède les mêmes dimensions qu'un détendeur « classique ». 14. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the device (1) attached to the expander has the same dimensions as a "conventional" expander.
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