Failure assistance kit having detachable connecting element, system comprising such failure assistance kit and sealant bottle, method for replacing connecting element, and fixing element for fixing connecting element in place

Abstract

The invention relates to a fault-assisting kit (1) for sealing and inflating vehicle tires, comprising a compressor for generating compressed air, the fault-assisting kit (1) having at least one connecting element (2) for connecting a sealant bottle, the connecting element (2) being designed to be detachable from the fault-assisting kit (1). The invention also relates to a system comprising such a fault assistance kit (1) and at least one sealant bottle, to a method for replacing a connecting element (3) in a fault assistance kit (1), and to a fastening element (3) for fastening a connecting element (2) in such a fault assistance kit (1).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The invention relates to a breakdown assistance kit with a detachable connection element and to a system comprising such a breakdown assistance kit and a sealant bottle. The invention further relates to a method for replacing a connection element and to a fixing element for fixing a connection element to a breakdown assistance kit. BACKGROUND

[0002] Breakdown assistance kits are known in the prior art and are generally used to connect a breakdown assistance kit to a vehicle tire or tire valve via a hose. The breakdown assistance kit generally comprises a compressor for generating compressed air, by means of which a sealant for sealing a vehicle tire is pumped into the vehicle tire and / or the vehicle tire is inflated after sealing. For example, the breakdown assistance kit can be of 2-part design. If it is a 2-part breakdown assistance kit, the sealant bottle is connected to the compressor via a connection element.

[0003] A disadvantage of such a breakdown assistance kit is that the connection element for the sealant bottle on the compressor cannot be replaced. This is problematic because the connection element is contaminated with sealant after use and this makes it more difficult to use the connection element multiple times. SUMMARY

[0004] This is the starting point of the invention. The object of the invention is to provide an improved breakdown assistance kit, a system comprising a breakdown assistance kit and a sealant bottle, and a method for replacing a connection element in a breakdown assistance kit, by means of which method multiple use of the breakdown assistance kit can be ensured.

[0005] Furthermore, the object of the invention is to provide a fixing element by means of which the connection element in a breakdown assistance kit can be replaced more easily, whereby multiple use of the breakdown assistance kit can be ensured.

[0006] The object of the invention is achieved by a breakdown assistance kit for sealing and inflating a vehicle tire having the features of patent claim 1 and by a system having the features of patent claim 8. Furthermore, the object of the invention is achieved by a method for replacing a connection element in a breakdown assistance kit having the features of patent claim 9 and by a fixing element having the features of patent claim 10.

[0007] This object is achieved by a breakdown assistance kit for sealing and inflating a vehicle tire, comprising a compressor for generating compressed air, wherein the breakdown assistance kit has at least one connection element for connecting a sealant bottle, and wherein the connection element is designed to be detachable from the breakdown assistance kit. Advantageously, the user can easily perform the exchange of the connection element without the use of additional tools before and after use of the breakdown assistance kit. It is important that the connection element is significantly easier to clean or, if appropriate, is replaced by a new connection element, thereby prolonging the life of the breakdown assistance kit.

[0008] For the purposes of the present invention, the connection element is connected to the breakdown assistance kit, thus allowing the sealant and / or air to flow through the connection element when the sealant container is connected to the connection element. It is crucial to the invention that the connection element can be separated from the breakdown assistance kit before and after use of the breakdown assistance kit. For the purposes of the present invention, the breakdown assistance kit comprises at least one compressor and a delivery system, by means of which the sealant and / or air can be delivered into the vehicle tire.

[0009] The connection element according to the invention can be designed in various ways. This preferably has at least one cavity through which the sealant can be delivered. For this purpose, the connection element preferably has a first connection for connecting to the breakdown assistance kit, in particular to the sealant delivery channel and / or the air delivery channel, a second connection for connecting to the vehicle tire, in particular via a hose, and a third connection for the sealant container. The second connection preferably has a smaller diameter than the first connection or the third connection. The first connection can preferably be designed such that it can be inserted onto the connection of the breakdown assistance kit. The insertion mechanism advantageously makes it possible to ensure that the connection is sealed. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the mechanism is a plug-rotation mechanism, in which the first connection is first inserted onto the connection of the breakdown assistance kit and then rotated.

[0010] In one embodiment of the invention, the breakdown assistance kit comprises at least one securing element for securing the connection element to the breakdown assistance kit, wherein the securing element is preferably designed to be detachable from the breakdown assistance kit. Advantageously, the connection between the connection element and the breakdown assistance kit is improved in terms of sealing and stability. The securing element enables the user to easily exchange the connection element after use without the use of tools. Furthermore, the securing element is designed such that incorrect assembly of the components is prevented, thus ensuring that no leaks or unstable connections occur in the case of repeated use.

[0011] In another embodiment of the invention, the fixing element has a gripping edge. The design of the gripping edge can vary. It is conceivable that the fixing element has a portion at one end designed to connect the fixing element to a connecting element. Therefore, the user can advantageously operate the fixing element intuitively by disconnecting or securing the connection to the connecting element.

[0012] In another embodiment of the invention, the fixing element is generally U-shaped. This U-shaped shape is advantageous because the fixing element can surround the area of ​​the connecting element to secure the connecting element.

[0013] In another embodiment of the invention, the fixing element forms at least one clearance fit with respect to the connecting element and / or the fault aid kit, thereby enabling the connecting element to be secured to the fault aid kit. The parts forming the clearance fit have the same profile at the connection, which is both an inner and outer shape. For example, the profile may be referred to as a guide surface. For this purpose, the connecting element may have at least one guide surface by means of which the fixing element is guided during assembly. It is conceivable that the fixing element has at least one corresponding guide surface, wherein a second guide surface of the fixing element may preferably engage in the first guide surface of the connecting element. Thus, the fixing element can be advantageously used to secure the connecting element to the fault aid kit in a user-friendly manner, thereby ensuring pneumatic sealing.

[0014] In another embodiment of the invention, the fixing element can only be connected to the fault aid kit when the connecting element is connected to it. Optimal pneumatic sealing of the connection is advantageously achieved if the connecting element is first connected to the fault aid kit and then secured by the fixing element. Only by using the fixing element can the structure be ensured to absorb mechanical forces, thereby ensuring the reliable use of the fault aid kit.

[0015] In another embodiment of the invention, the fixing element has at least one functional portion by means of which the fixing element can only be connected and secured to the connecting element in a defined direction. For the purposes of this embodiment, the functional portion ensures that the user can only connect the fixing element to the connecting element in one manner. For this purpose, the functional portion can be designed in various ways. A significant advantage is that the fixing element with such a functional portion can only be inserted in one direction, thereby ensuring a seal in practice.

[0016] The object of the invention is also achieved by a system comprising the described fault aid kit and at least one sealant bottle, wherein the sealant bottle is designed to be detachable and / or non-detachable from the connection element of the fault aid kit.

[0017] Advantageously, the various parts of the system are replaceable or cleanable. It is conceivable that the sealant bottle accompanying the troubleshooting kit is connected to the connecting element via a hose. The hose and connecting element preferably have a one-piece design.

[0018] Further advantages of the fault assistance kit of this invention also apply to the system according to the invention, and vice versa.

[0019] The object of the present invention is also achieved by a method for replacing connecting elements in a fault-tolerant kit, wherein the method includes the following steps:

[0020] - Remove the fixing element from the connecting element.

[0021] - Remove the connecting component from the fault aid kit.

[0022] - Clean or replace the connecting element.

[0023] - Connect the connecting element to the fault assistance kit, and

[0024] - Connect the fixing element to the connecting element.

[0025] Advantageously, the method according to the invention allows the user to replace the connecting elements in the troubleshooting kit without tools, thereby making it easier to clean the connecting elements or to insert new connecting elements if necessary.

[0026] Further advantages and features of the present invention regarding fault-fault assistance kits also apply to the method according to the invention, and vice versa.

[0027] The object of the invention is also achieved by a fixing element for securing the connecting element in the described fault-tolerant kit. The fixing element advantageously secures the connecting element in such a way that a pneumatically sealed connection is formed. The connecting element in the fault-tolerant kit can be easily replaced or cleaned without additional tools, thanks to the easily removable fixing element, and thus the fault-tolerant kit can be used multiple times.

[0028] Further advantages and features of the fault-assist kits, systems, methods, and fixing elements according to the invention will be apparent from the dependent claims relating to advantageous configurations of the invention, and therefore should not be construed as limiting. The invention also covers combinations of features from technically possible different dependent claims, even if these dependent claims do not reference each other or belong to different claim classes. Furthermore, preferred and particularly preferred embodiments may be combined with each other, provided it is technically feasible. The same applies to the various features of the exemplary embodiments detailed below, provided that these features are not necessarily associated with each other by those skilled in the art. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Further details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 a to Figure 1 d illustrates an embodiment of a fault-assistance kit according to the invention using the method according to the invention.

[0031] as well as

[0032] Figure 2 a to Figure 2 b illustrates another embodiment of a fault assistance kit with fixed components according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Figure 1 a to Figure 1 Figure d illustrates an embodiment of a fault-fault kit 1 according to the invention, using the method according to the invention. The fault-fault kit 1 includes a connecting element 2 and a fixing element 3. The connecting element 2 has a first connector 4, a second connector 5, and a third connector 6, wherein the first connector 4 is designed to connect the connecting element 2 to a fourth connector 7 of the fault-fault kit 1, wherein the fourth connector 7 of the fault-fault kit 1 is connected to a compressor via a delivery channel system. The second connector 5 of the connecting element 2 is designed to connect a vehicle tire to the fault-fault kit 1, specifically to the connecting element 2, and the third connector 6 is designed to connect a sealant bottle. Figure 1 A fault assistance kit 1 is shown in a fixed and usable state. To remove the fixed component 3, the component must be pulled out by the user. Figure 1 b). It can then be removed from the fourth connector 7 of the fault assistance kit 1 by pulling away the connecting element 2. Figure 1 c). Figure 1 Figure d shows the fault assistance kit 1, connecting element 2, and fixing element 3 in a disconnected state.

[0034] Figure 2 a andFigure 2 b illustrates another embodiment of the fault-fault assistance kit 1 according to the invention, which includes a fixing element 3 according to the invention. The fixing element 3 has a U-shaped design and a gripping edge 8 at its upper end, which allows the user to easily grip the fixing element 3. Figure 2 a). The U-shaped fixing element 3 has a left side and a right side, wherein the left side has a first guide surface 9 and the right side has a second guide surface 10. The connecting element 2 has a first guide surface 11 corresponding to the first guide surface 9 and a second guide surface 12 corresponding to the second guide surface 10, wherein the fixing element 3 and the connecting element 2 form a clearance fit when connected. The fixing element 3 also has a functional portion 13, which is laterally arranged on the fixing element 3. The functional portion 13 is designed such that the fixing element 3 can only be connected to the connecting element 2 in one direction. For this purpose, the fault assistance kit 1 has an asymmetrical opening 14 through which the fixing element 3 can be inserted in a defined direction at a certain location, because the functional portion 13 of the fixing element 3 acts as a stop in case of incorrect use. Figure 2 b).

[0035] List of reference numerals

[0036] 1 Troubleshooting Assistance Kit

[0037] 2 Connecting elements

[0038] 3. Fixing elements

[0039] 4. First connecting piece of the connecting element

[0040] 5. Second connecting piece of connecting element

[0041] 6. The third connector of the connecting element

[0042] 7. The fourth connector on the fault assistance kit

[0043] 8. Grip the edge

[0044] 9 First guiding surface

[0045] 10 Second guiding surface

[0046] 11 corresponds to the first guiding surface

[0047] 12 corresponds to the second guiding surface

[0048] 13 Functional Section

[0049] 14. Openings in the troubleshooting aid kit.

Claims

1. A fault-tolerant kit (1) for sealing and inflating vehicle tires, the fault-tolerant kit including a compressor for generating compressed air, wherein, The troubleshooting kit (1) has at least one connecting element (2) for connecting the sealant bottle. Its features are, The connecting element (2) is designed to be detachable from the fault aid kit (1).

2. The fault assistance kit (1) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fault aid kit (1) includes at least one fixing element (3) for securing the connecting element (2) to the fault aid kit (1), wherein the fixing element (3) is preferably designed to be detachable from the fault aid kit (1).

3. The fault assistance kit (1) as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing element (3) has a gripping edge (8).

4. The fault assistance kit (1) as described in claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The fixing element (3) is roughly U-shaped.

5. The fault assistance kit (1) as described in any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, The fixing element (3) forms at least one clearance fit with respect to the connecting element (2) and / or the fault aid kit (1), thereby enabling the connecting element (2) to be fixed to the fault aid kit (1).

6. The fault assistance kit (1) as described in any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The fixing element (3) can only be connected to the fault aid kit (1) when the connecting element (2) is connected to the fault aid kit (1).

7. The fault assistance kit (1) as described in any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that, The fixing element (3) has at least one functional part (13), by means of which the fixing element (3) can only be connected and fixed to the connecting element (2) in a defined direction.

8. A system comprising a fault-fault assistance kit (1) as described in any one of the preceding claims and at least one sealing agent bottle, wherein, The sealant bottle is designed to be detachable and / or non-detachable with the connection element (2) of the fault aid kit (1).

9. A method for replacing a connecting element (2) in a fault aid kit (1), particularly using a fault aid kit (1) as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by the following steps: - Remove the fixing element (3) from the connecting element (2). - Remove the connecting element from the fault aid kit (1), - Clean or replace the connecting element (2). - Connect the connecting element (2) to the fault assistance kit (1), and - Connect the fixing element (3) to the connecting element (2).

10. A fixing element (3) for securing a connecting element (2) to a fault aid kit (1) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 or a system as claimed in claim 8.

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