Device for further processing a fluid materials
View Patent ↗A device for further processing a fluid material, particularly a care device for medical or dental tool holders, the material being stored in a tank under pressure, the device having a coupling fixture having an adapter forming a screw connection to the tank under pressure, the adapter of the coupling fixture being pivotally supported.
1. A device for processing a fluid agent, which agent is stored in a pressurized container, the device comprising:
a coupling apparatus with an adapter having an insertion opening with an internal thread on a bottom of the adapter, the insertion opening forming a screw connection and a passage extending through the adapter from the insertion opening to an upper connection piece for a media line, and a holder for coupling the adapter to the device;
wherein the adapter is pivotably mounted to the holder, the adapter having a pivot axis that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the adapter.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the adapter of the coupling apparatus is pivotably connected to the holder and movable between an operating position and a maintenance position.
3. The device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the coupling apparatus comprises a latch that firstly defines the operating position and secondly defines the maintenance position.
4. The device as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising a pressurized container coupled to the adapter in the maintenance position that protrudes out of a housing of the device.
5. The device as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising a pressurized container coupled to the adapter in the operating position that is arranged vertically in the device.
6. The device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an accommodating space for the pressurized container, accessible via a door.
7. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the holder is a clasp-like holder.
8. The device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising shut-off means located on the adapter for optionally opening or closing off a supply line that leads from the pressurized container to the device.
9. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the device is disposed in a maintenance device for medical or dental handpieces.
10. A maintenance and cleaning device for dental instruments, the device comprising:
a housing having a first door for accessing a maintenance space within the housing, the maintenance space including a plurality of insert connection parts for attaching to dental handpieces, and a second door for accessing an accommodating space for an exchangeable storage container;
a coupling apparatus for coupling the exchangeable storage container to the device, the coupling apparatus including an adapter having a bottom insertion opening forming a threaded connection for threadably connecting the adapter to the exchangeable storage container, the adapter including a passage line extending from the bottom insertion opening to an upper connection piece for a media line, and a clasp-shaped holder attached to the housing, wherein the adapter is pivotably attached to the clasp-shaped holder, the adapter pivoting about an axis that is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the adapter.
11. The device of claim 10 , further comprising a latching device for holding the adapter in a first position or a second position.
12. The device of claim 11 , wherein the latching device includes a groove on the adapter and a pin on the clasp-shaped holder.
13. The device of claim 10 , wherein the adapter is pivotable between about 30° and about 45° relative to the clasp-shaped holder.
14. The device of claim 10 , further comprising a guide that protrudes from the adapter.
15. The device of claim 14 , wherein the guide is pivotable with the adapter relative to the clasp-like holder.
16. The device of claim 10 , wherein the passage line is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the adapter.
17. The device of claim 10 , further comprising a shut-off valve attached to the adapter for selectively closing or opening the passage line.
18. The device of claim 17 , further comprising a lever attached to the shut-off valve.
19. The device of claim 10 , wherein the clasp-shaped holder includes a pair of lateral arms and a lateral pin extending through an opening in each arm, the lateral pins defining a pivot axis of the adapter.