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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2007
Filed:
Mar. 10, 2005
Thomas Bichler, Penzberg, DE;
Thomas Bichler, Penzberg, DE;
Hoerbiger Automatisierungstechnik Holding GmbH, Altenstadt, DE;
Abstract
A volume-flexible body fillable with a fluid including two sheets preferably welded together along the peripheral edges and preferably made of synthetic material, as well as a connection piece for a line for fluid inlet or outlet, preferably gas, especially air, into or from the body, whereby the connection piece () extends into the body (K) from the location of entry parallel to the plane defined by the peripheral edge () and possibly extending past the location of entry parallel to the plane defined by the peripheral edge () and leading through the edge and/or penetrating one of the sheets () and leading into the interior of the body (K). The connection piece () is provided with radial openings () whereby the connection piece () extends completely through the body (K) and leads again to the outside through the edge () at a point opposite the place of entry to improve inflation and deflation capability and to maximize additionally the usable surface and/or to accomplish installation in the best possible way.