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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 24, 2010
Heinrich Ostendarp, Haan, DE;
Heinrich Ostendarp, Haan, DE;
Bohl AG, Haan, DE;
Abstract
A vacuum suction device is provided for temporary fixing on a substantially smooth, air-impermeable fixing area, including a supporting cup () and a flexible suction plate () as well as an actuating mechanism for creating a partial vacuum between the suction plate and the fixing area while dislocating the suction plate at least in parts thereof, wherein a vacuum indication device () for indicating the partial vacuum is provided. To provide a constructionally simple indication device by which a decrease in partial vacuum can be easily and reliably detected even by a non-trained individual and even under different environmental conditions, the vacuum indication device is provided with an indicating element (), which is mechanically coupled to the suction plate. By the indicating element (), a change in partial vacuum can be optically and/or haptically detected and indicated. The indication device can be integrated in the actuating element.