A device to control the tightness of a hermetic glove

Abstract

A device (10) to control the tightness of a hermetic glove (11), in particular employed for housing an operator's hand in a corresponding setup, in particular in the form of an insulator, (13) for treating a corresponding product in an insulated condition. The device (10) comprises support means, or member, (12) for means (14) for the attachment of said device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13), and for means (16) that are adapted to check the tightness of said hermetic glove (11). Said means (14) for the attachment of said device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13) comprise means (141) for retaining by suctioning said device (10) against said outer face (132) of the enclosing wall (131) of the setup, or insulator, (13), which suction retaining means (141 ) extend perimetrically and are adapted to encircle, in use, said flange (110) for the support of said hermetic glove (11), i.e., said outer perimeter edge (111) thereof.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] A DEVICE TO CONTROL THE TIGHTNESS OF A HERMETIC GLOVE.

[0003] Field of application of the present invention

[0004] The present invention relates to a device to control the tightness of a hermetic glove.

[0005] State of the art

[0006] Devices are known to control the tightness of a hermetic glove in an insulator for treating a corresponding product in an insulated condition, and wherein said insulator has a corresponding flange which supports and from which said hermetic glove extends into the working area of the insulator.

[0007] Generally, said already-known control devices comprise support means for means for the attachment of said device to said insulator and for means that are adapted to check the tightness of said hermetic glove.

[0008] In particular, according to a known version, it is provided for said attachment means of the device to be in the form of means that swell and engage against a corresponding end of the same hermetic glove. However, this version of the attachment means does not completely ensure the air tightness between the device and the same hermetic glove. Moreover, there is a risk that it damages the end of the same hermetic glove against which these attachment means exert a compressive action.

[0009] Instead, according to another known kind of attachment means, it is provided to use suction cups that engage the front face of the insulator and that strongly push a corresponding OR-ring, surrounding the inlet mouth into said hermetic glove, against the same insulator face. However, in this case as well, tightness is not in any way guaranteed.

[0010] In fact, it is not possible to perceive whether any potential leaks are present through said 0-ring, and therefore there is a risk that the indications of a lack of integrity of the hermetic glove may be entirely misleading. Therefore, with these already-known devices, it is not possible that the hermetic tightness is ensured to the maximum degree.

[0011] Furthermore, it is desirable in the art to be able to control also the hermeticity of the flange for the support of said hermetic glove.

[0012] Summary of the invention

[0013] The present invention thus aims to provide a new and alternative solution to the solutions known so far. In particular, it seeks to overcome one or more of the drawbacks or problems referred to above and / or to satisfy one or more of the needs identified above and / or otherwise recognised in the relevant technical field, as can be inferred from the foregoing.

[0014] It is therefore provided a device to control the tightness of a hermetic glove, employed in particular for housing an operator’s hand in a corresponding setup, in particular in the form of an insulator, for treating a corresponding product in an insulated condition; said setup, or insulator, having a corresponding working area, inside which said hermetic glove extends, which working area is defined by at least one corresponding wall, preferably in transparent material, having an outer face, and at least one corresponding opening, at which a corresponding flange is provided for, which supports said hermetic glove and from which said hermetic glove extends, which flange for the support of said hermetic glove has a corresponding outer perimeter edge; the device comprising support means for means for the attachment of said device to said setup, or insulator, and for means that are adapted to check the tightness of said hermetic glove, which are adapted to define a tightness control chamber of said hermetic glove; characterized in that said means for the attachment of said device to said setup, or insulator, comprise means for retaining by suctioning, which suction retaining means extend perimetrically and hermetically enclose said tightness control chamber of said hermetic glove.

[0015] In this manner, it is possible to ensure to the maximum degree the hermetic tightness of the tightness control chamber.

[0016] Brief description of the drawings

[0017] This, as well as other novel aspects, i.e., respective and specific advantageous embodiments, are anyhow set forth in the attached claims, the specific technical features of which can be found, together with corresponding achieved advantages, in the following detailed description, illustrating merely exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of the invention, and which is given with reference to the attached drawings, in which:

[0018] Fig. 1 illustrates a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of a setup, or insulator, to which the device according to the present invention is applied;

[0019] Fig. 2A illustrates a schematic, perspective view of a first preferred embodiment of a device according to the present invention;

[0020] Fig. 2B illustrates a schematic rear elevation view of the first preferred embodiment of a device according to the present invention;

[0021] Fig. 2C illustrates a schematic side elevation view of the first preferred embodiment of a device according to the present invention;

[0022] Fig. 2D illustrates a schematic top elevation view of the first preferred embodiment of a device according to the present invention;

[0023] Fig. 2E illustrates a schematic front elevation view of the first preferred embodiment of a device according to the present invention;

[0024] Fig. 2F illustrates a schematic view in longitudinal section, or vertical in use, of the first preferred embodiment of a device according to the present invention;

[0025] Fig. 2G illustrates a schematic view in cross-section, or horizontal in use, of the first preferred embodiment of a device according to the present invention;

[0026] Fig. 3 illustrates a schematic, perspective exploded view of the part of the support means for said means that are adapted to determine the tightness condition of the hermetic glove of the first preferred embodiment of a device according to the present invention;

[0027] Fig. 4 illustrates a schematic, perspective exploded view of the part of the support means for said means that are adapted to determine the tightness condition of the hermetic glove, also illustrating said drive means of the device of the first preferred embodiment of a device according to the present invention;

[0028] Fig. 5A illustrates a schematic plan view of the control means, or board, of the first preferred embodiment of a device according to the present invention;

[0029] Fig. 5B illustrates a schematic plan view of the means, or battery, for supplying electric energy to the device of the first preferred embodiment of a device according to the present invention;

[0030] Fig. 6 illustrates a schematic rear elevation view of the second preferred embodiment of a device according to the present invention.

[0031] Detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention

[0032] In the attached Figures 2A to 5, a first preferred embodiment 10 of a device to control the tightness of a hermetic glove 11 is illustrated.

[0033] The hermetic glove, as seen from Fig. 1 is in particular employed for housing an operator’s hand in a corresponding setup, in particular in the form of an insulator, 13 for treating a corresponding product in an insulated condition.

[0034] In particular, the product to be treated may be in the form of a product not to be subjected to contamination, or to be maintained in a sterile condition, for example a pharmaceutical product or a product for medical use; i.e. , it can be in the form of a contaminating or toxic product.

[0035] As illustrated in said Fig. 1 , said setup, or insulator, 13 generally has a corresponding working area 130 inside which said hermetic glove 11 extends, which working area 130 is defined by at least one corresponding wall 131 , preferably in transparent material, having an outer face 132, and at least one corresponding opening 133, at which a corresponding flange 110 is provided, which supports said hermetic glove 11 and from which said hermetic glove 11 extends into said working area 130, which flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 has a corresponding outer perimeter edge 111.

[0036] As is clear from said Fig. 1 , the hermetic glove 11 is in the form of a body, in particular in flexible material, in particular in the general shape of an elongated sleeve, defining an inner space 113 having a mouth 112, at said flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 , inside which the operator inserts his / her hand, and in particular at least one part of the arm, and ending, at the opposite end, in corresponding outermost projections 114 for the insertion of the operator’s fingers.

[0037] As illustrated in the Figs. 2A to 5, the device 10 comprises support means, or member, 12 for means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13, and for means 16 that are adapted to check the tightness of said hermetic glove 11 , which are adapted to define a tightness control chamber 160 of said hermetic glove 11 .

[0038] As is clear from said Figures, said means 12 for supporting the device 10 comprise a front face 12f facing said setup, or insulator, 13, and a rear face 12p, on the opposite side of said device 10 and facing, in use, the operator carrying out the checking operation, i.e. , towards the operator who operates the device.

[0039] Advantageously, as is clear, said means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13 comprise means 141 for retaining by suctioning, which suction retaining means 141 extend perimetrically and hermetically enclose said tightness control chamber 160 of said hermetic glove 11 .

[0040] In this manner, it is possible to ensure to the maximum degree the hermetic tightness of the tightness control chamber.

[0041] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, the means 141 for retaining by suctioning the device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13 engage, in a retaining action, said outer face 132 of said enclosing wall 131 of said working area 130 of said setup, or insulator, 13.

[0042] As is clear from said Figures, in an advantageous manner, said means 16 that are adapted to check the tightness of said hermetic glove 11 are adapted to check the tightness of said flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 .

[0043] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13, i.e. , said suction retaining means 141 are adapted to encircle, in use, said flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 , i.e., said outer perimeter edge 111 thereof.

[0044] In this manner, it is possible to check the tightness of both said hermetic glove and of said supporting and extending flange of said hermetic glove.

[0045] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said tightness control chamber 160 is defined, or enclosed, between said means 12 for supporting the device 10, said hermetic glove 11 , and in particular said flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 , as well as, preferentially, said outer face 132 of said enclosing wall 131 of said working area 130 of said setup, or insulator, 13, and especially is perimetrically enclosed by said means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13, i.e., by said means 141 for retaining by suctioning said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13, In particular, in practice, said tightness control chamber 160 includes said inner space 113 of said hermetic glove 11 and the space around said flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 .

[0046] As is clear from said Figures, in a particularly advantageous manner, said means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13, i.e., said means 141 for retaining by suctioning said device 10 against said outer face 132 of the enclosing wall 131 of the setup, or insulator, 13, are in the form of corresponding suction cup means 141 .

[0047] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said suction cup means 141 comprise a suction cup 141 , in particular a single suction cup, perimetrically extending.

[0048] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, the suction cup 141 has a chamber 140 for the depression and attachment, in particular to said outer face 132 of said enclosing wall 131 , which extends perimetrically extended.

[0049] As is clear from said Figures, in an appreciably advantageous manner, said suction cup is defined by a perimetrically extended body 141 in elastic material.

[0050] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 141 for retaining by suctioning which perimetrically extend, 13, i.e., said suction cup 141 perimetrically extending, or the perimetrically extended body 141 in elastic material thereof, in particular said depression and attachment chamber 140 thereof, have, or has, an elliptical, or oval-shaped, profile, or, in accordance with a second preferred embodiment, a circular profile.

[0051] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said suction chamber of said suction cup 141 is defined by a first and a second diverging and elastic lips 142, 143, in particular of said perimetrically extended body 141 in elastic material, each having a corresponding free end 142’, 143’ for the contact with the opposite attachment face, i.e., with said outer face 132 of the enclosing wall 131 of the setup, or insulator, 13, to define said depression and attachment chamber 140 therewith.

[0052] As is clear from said Figures, with appreciable advantage, said first and second diverging lips 142, 143 extend outwardly and inwardly, respectively, of said device 10, in particular defining the outer lip 142 and the inner lip 143 of said suction cup 141 , respectively equidistant from each other, particularly one being concentric with the other.

[0053] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said suction cup 141 , i.e., said perimetrically extended body 141 in elastic material thereof, has a small perimetral block 144 for securing to said support means 12 of said device 10 which supports said first and second diverging lips 142, 143 and from which said first and second diverging lips 142, 143 extend

[0054] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said perimetral body 144 for securing to said support means 12, from which said first and second diverging lips 142, 143 extend, defines, or forms, a perimetral chamber 145 for distributing the depression, or void, in communication with said depression and attachment chamber 140, through one or more, preferably a plurality of, holes 146, in particular perimetrically distributed, preferably perimetrically distributed in an even manner, and in particular in the form of four holes 146 preferentially angularly spaced 90° apart from each other, and provided in said perimetral block 144 which separates the same perimetral chamber 145 for distributing the depression, or void, and said depression and attachment chamber 140.

[0055] As is clear from said Figures, in a particularly advantageous manner, said small perimetral block 144 for securing said attachment suction cup 141 is retained inside a perimetral seat 12” which is provided, in particular recessed, into said means 12 for supporting the device 10, i.e., at the face thereof that faces the attachment face, in particular towards said outer face 132 of said enclosing wall 131 of said setup, or insulator, 13.

[0056] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said small securing perimetral block 144 has opposite perimetrical faces 144’, 144” for the engagement and retaining in the corresponding perimetral seat 12”, i.e., against the opposite perimetrical faces 12”a, 12”b, especially equidistant, or substantially equidistant, i.e., concentric, thereof.

[0057] In practice, as is clear, said retaining chamber 140 defines a zone in a vacuum or depressed state, which has the shape of a peripheral strip.

[0058] As is clear from said Figures, with appreciable advantage, means 18 are provided, which are adapted to put in a depression condition said means 141 for retaining by suctioning, i.e., said suction cup means 141.

[0059] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 18 that are adapted to put in a depression condition said means 141 for retaining by suctioning, i.e., said suction cup means 141 , are in the form of corresponding means 18 for pumping air from inside said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning, i.e., said suction cup means 141 , in particular from said depression and attachment chamber 140 or from said perimetral chamber 145 for distributing the depression, or void, towards the external environment with respect to the device.

[0060] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, conduit means 149 are provided for, which connect said means 18 that are adapted to put in a depression condition said means 141 for retaining by suctioning, i.e., said suction cup means 141 , in particular said pumping means 18, with said perimetral chamber 145 for distributing the depression, or void, into said means 141 for retaining by suctioning, i.e., into said suction cup means 141.

[0061] As is clear from said Figures, with advantage, said conduit means comprise a single conduit that opens to said perimetral chamber 149 for distributing the depression, or void.

[0062] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said conduit means 149 are provided into said means 12 for supporting the device 10.

[0063] As is clear from said Figures, in an advantageous manner, said conduit means, in particular said conduit 149, have, or has, a transversally extending part 149a, from which an axially or longitudinally extended part 149b extends, opening to said perimetral chamber 145 for distributing the depression, or void.

[0064] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said part 149b axially or longitudinally extended that opens to said perimetral chamber 145 for distributing the depression, or void, is provided for at an enlarged or protruding portion 12i, in particular an outer portion, of said means 12 for supporting the device 10.

[0065] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, means 17 are provided, which are adapted to detect the depression condition inside said suction retaining means 14, i.e., said suction cup means 141.

[0066] In this manner, it is ensured that said tightness control chamber is in a sealed condition, thereby avoiding the risk of obtaining false defect detections that are, in fact, not present.

[0067] As is clear from said Figures, in a particularly advantageous manner, said means 17 that are adapted to detect the pressure condition inside said means for retaining by suctioning 14, i.e., said suction cup means 141 , are in the form of a corresponding pressure sensor 17, in particular in connection with said depression and attachment chamber 140.

[0068] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 16 that are adapted to check the tightness at said hermetic glove 11 comprise means 18 that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition in said tightness control chamber 160, i.e., inside said hermetic glove 11 , and in particular around said flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 .

[0069] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition in said tightness control chamber 160 comprise corresponding pumping means 18 within said tightness control chamber 160, in particular for pumping air within said tightness control chamber 160, preferably for pumping air from the outer environment to said device 10 within said tightness control chamber 160.

[0070] As is clear from said Figures, in an appreciably advantageous manner, said means 18 that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition, in said tightness control chamber 160, are adapted to define said means 18 for pumping air from inside said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning, i.e., said suction cup means 141 , in particular from said depression and attachment chamber 140 or from said perimetral chamber 145 for distributing the depression, or void, towards the external environment with respect to the device.

[0071] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 18 that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition, in said tightness control chamber 160, and / or said means 18 for pumping air from inside said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning, i.e., said suction cup means 141 , in particular from said depression and attachment chamber 140 or from said perimetral chamber 145 for distributing the depression, or void, towards the external environment with respect to the device, are in the form of a single pump 18.

[0072] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 18 that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition in said tightness control chamber 160, in particular the single pump 18, is in communication, in particular air communication, with said tightness control chamber 160 through corresponding hole means 181 provided into said means 12 for supporting the device 10, in particular at the front face 12f thereof, which faces and defines said tightness control chamber 160.

[0073] As is clear from said Figures, with appreciable advantage, said hole means 181 provided into said means 12 for supporting the device 10, in particular in the front wall 12f thereof, which faces and defines said tightness control chamber 160, comprise one or more, preferably a plurality of, holes 181 , 181 , in particular, as illustrated, a first and a second holes that are aligned with each other and equidistant being provided for.

[0074] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, means 20 are provided, for detecting the pressure inside said tightness test chamber 160.

[0075] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means for detecting the pressure inside said tightness test chamber 160 are in the form of a respective sensor 20, in particular in connection with said tightness control chamber 160, preferably through a corresponding hole 209, especially provided at the front face 12f of the means for supporting the device.

[0076] As will be better understood from the following of the present description and in particular from Fig. 5A, one of, i.e., both, said sensor 17 and 20, respectively for said means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13, and for said means 16 that are adapted to check the tightness of said hermetic glove 11 , are provided on the board defining the control means of the device.

[0077] As is clear from said Figures, with advantage, the device 10 comprises corresponding means 22 for controlling the same device 10.

[0078] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are in the form of processor means 221 , in particular supported on a corresponding electronic board that also comprises input and output means, and at least one corresponding memory, and that is preferably supported by the support means 12, in particular by the part 122 thereof, as will be better understood from the following of the present description.

[0079] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are configured to determine whether said hermetic glove 11 , and in particular said flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 , is, or are, in a condition of intact tightness or in a non-intact tightness condition.

[0080] As is clear from said Figures, in an advantageous manner, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are in connection with said means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13, i.e., with said means for retaining by suctioning 14, in particular with said means 18 for pumping airfrom inside said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning, i.e. , said suction cup means 141 , towards the external environment with respect to the device.

[0081] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are configured to drive a corresponding restraining action to the opposite outer face 132 of said enclosing wall 131 of said working area 130 of said setup, or insulator, 13, or a corresponding releasing action of the same opposite outer face 132 of said enclosing wall 131 .

[0082] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are in connection with said means 17 that are adapted to detect the depression condition inside said suction retaining means 14, i.e., said suction cup means 141.

[0083] As is clear from said Figures, in a particularly advantageous manner, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are configured to determine whether said restraining action of said device 10 to said outer face 132 of said enclosing wall 131 of said working area 130 of said setup, or insulator, 13, is integral, and if said tightness control chamber 160 is in a hermetic condition, i.e., if said restraining condition is not integral and said tightness control chamber 160 is in a non-hermetic condition.

[0084] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are in connection with said means 16 that are adapted to check the tightness at said hermetic glove 11 , i.e., with said means 18 that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition in said tightness control chamber 160, in particular with said pumping means 18.

[0085] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are configured to determine in said tightness control chamber 160 a check pressure, in particular an initial check pressure of a predetermined value. As is clear from said Figures, in an appreciably advantageous manner, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are configured to drive said means 18 that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition in said tightness control chamber 160, in particular with said pumping means 18, to determine in said tightness control chamber 160 a check pressure, in particular an initial check pressure of a predetermined value.

[0086] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are in connection with said means 20 for detecting the pressure inside said tightness test chamber 160.

[0087] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are configured to obtain the measure, in said tightness control chamber 160, after a predetermined checking time, of the final value of the check pressure.

[0088] As is clear from said Figures, with appreciable advantage, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are configured to determine the pressure drop rate within said tightness control chamber 160, in particular said drop rate being meant as the difference between the initial check pressure and the end check pressure relative to said predetermined check time.

[0089] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are configured to determine, if said drop rate is lower than a predetermined value, that said hermetic glove 11 , and in particular said flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 , is, or are, in a condition of intact tightness, i.e., if said drop rate is higher than a predetermined value, that said hermetic glove 11 , and in particular said flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 , is, or are, in a non-intact tightness condition.

[0090] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are configured to drive said means 18 that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition in said tightness control chamber 160, in particular with said pumping means 18, to discharge the pressure from the interior of said tightness control chamber 160.

[0091] As is clear from said Figures, with advantage, the device 10 comprises means 24 for driving the same device 10.

[0092] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 24 for driving the device 10 are supported by said means 12 for supporting the device 10, in particular at a rear face 12p of the same device 10.

[0093] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures and in particular from Fig. 4, said means 24 for driving the device 10 are in the form of one or more push-buttons, i.e., of a corresponding keypad, or keyboard, 241.

[0094] In particular, said push-buttons include a start or power-on pushbutton for the device, a push-button to activate and / or deactivate means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13, a pushbutton to activate and / or deactivate means 16 that are adapted to check the tightness of said hermetic glove 11 , and a push-button to activate said transponder means, to determine the type of hermetic glove 11 and / or the type of flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 at which the device 10 is positioned.

[0095] Advantageously, it is provided for the device 10 to comprise lighting means, in particular in the form of one or more LEDs, preferably a respective LED being arranged next to the respective button or push-button. Said lighting means are adapted to take a number of colorations, each respectively indicating the specific operation being performed by the device 10.

[0096] As is clear from said Figures, in an advantageous manner, said means 24 for driving the device 10 are in communication with said means 22 for controlling said device 10, in particular to drive a corresponding operation of said device 10.

[0097] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 24 for driving the device 10 are in communication with said means 22 for controlling said device 10 to drive an attachment, or restraint, operation, of said device 10 to said outer face 132 of said enclosing wall 131 of said working area 130 of said setup, or insulator, 13, i.e., to drive a detachment, or release, operation, of the same device 10 from said outer face 132 of said enclosing wall 131 of said working area 130 of said setup, or insulator, 13.

[0098] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 24 for driving the device 10 are in communication with said means 22 for controlling said device 10 to drive the start of an operation to check the tightness of said hermetic glove 11 , and in particular of said flange 110 for the support of same hermetic glove 11 .

[0099] As is clear from said Figures, in a particularly advantageous manner, said means 22 for controlling said device 10 are configured to determine the type of hermetic glove 11 and / or the type of flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 at which the device 10 is positioned.

[0100] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said device 10 comprises transponder means, in particular comprising a corresponding antenna, which however is not particularly illustrated in the attached Figures.

[0101] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said transponder means, in particular the corresponding antenna, are, or is, supported by said means 12 for supporting the device 10.

[0102] As is clear from said Figures, in an appreciably advantageous manner, said means 22 for controlling the device 10 are configured to determine the type of hermetic glove 11 and / or the type of flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 , at which the device 10 is positioned, and / or to determine data regarding the check operations of said hermetic glove 11 , and in particular of said flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 , at which the device 10 is positioned.

[0103] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 22 for controlling the device 10 are connected with said transponder means and are configured to drive the reading, from the memory associated with the hermetic glove 11 and / or from the memory associated with the flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 , at which the device 10 is positioned, of corresponding data, in particular data regarding the type of hermetic glove 11 and / or the type of flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 , and / or are configured to drive the writing operation, in the memory associated with the hermetic glove 11 and / or in the memory associated with the flange 110 for the support of said hermetic glove 11 , at which the device 10 is positioned, of corresponding data, in particular regarding the execution of the check operation.

[0104] Advantageously, the device 10 comprises means for the transmission of data with other devices external to the same device. Preferably, said means for the transmission of data with other devices are in the form of WiFi means.

[0105] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures and in particular from Fig. 4B, said device 10 comprises means 28 for supplying electric energy to said device 10, in particular that comprise a corresponding support board 281.

[0106] As is clear from said Figures, with appreciable advantage, said means for supplying electric energy to said device 10 comprise corresponding battery means 28, for example, in the form of a lithium battery, which provide energy, in particular to said means 22 for controlling said device 10 and / or to said pumping means 18, and / or to the sensor 17 adapted to detect the depression condition inside said suction retaining means 14, i.e. , said suction cup means 141 , and / or to the sensor 20 for detecting the pressure inside said tightness test chamber 160.

[0107] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, the device 10 comprises connecting means 281 for electric supply means to, or to charge, said means 28 for supplying electric energy to said device 10, i.e., to said battery means, in particular said connecting means 281 for electric supply means to, or to charge, said means 28 for supplying electric energy to said device 10 being provided at the rear face 12p of said means 12 for supporting the device 10.

[0108] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, the device 10 comprises means 30 defining a handle, in particular a comfortable handle, for the user of the device 10.

[0109] As is clear from said Figures, with advantage, said means 30 defining a handle for the user of the device 10 are defined by a body 301 having a shaped profile, in particular carried by said means 12 for supporting the device 10.

[0110] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said body 301 defining a handle for the user of the device 10 has opposite side edges 302, 303, at least one of which, in particular both, has, or have, a curved, or corrugated, profile, having recessed central zone and at the ends, respectively upper and lower in use, thereof, respective outward protruding zones, especially with one of which, in particular the lower one in use, protruding outwardly to a greater extent than the other.

[0111] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said body 301 defining a handle for the user of the device 10 has opposite transversal edges 304, 305, upper and lower in use, in particular connecting said side edges 302, 303, especially at least one of which, in particular both, has, or have, a corresponding slightly bulging profile, in particular concave upward or downward.

[0112] As is clear from said Figures, in an advantageous manner, said body 301 defining a handle for the user of the device 10 contours around said means, or keypad, 24 for driving the device 10.

[0113] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said means 12 for supporting the device 10 comprise a support part 121 for said means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13.

[0114] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said support part 121 for said means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13 has a discoidal configuration, in particular with an elliptical, ovalshaped, as illustrated, or potentially also having a circular profile, as illustrated by Fig. 6 herein below, illustrating a second preferred embodiment 100 of a device, which second preferred embodiment 100 has components that are entirely similar or equivalent to those of the first preferred embodiment and which, in order not to overly burden the present description, are not commented on in detail again.

[0115] As is clear from said Figures, in a particularly advantageous manner, said support part 121 for said means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13 has a flattened portion 121 a.

[0116] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said support part 121 for said means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13 has a tubular portion 121 b, in particular extending from the peripheral edge of said flattened portion 121 a.

[0117] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said tubular portion 121 b of said support part 121 for said means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13, has an enlarged outermost portion 121 c for supporting and housing said means 141 for retaining by suctioning, in particular for said suction cup 141 .

[0118] In an appreciably advantageous manner, as is clear from said Figures, said means 12 for supporting the device 10 comprise a support part 122 for said means 16 that are adapted to check the tightness at said hermetic glove 11.

[0119] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said support part 122 for said means 16 that are adapted to determine the tightness condition of the hermetic glove 11 is in the form of a body 1221 for housing said means 16 that are adapted to check the tightness at said hermetic glove 11 , in particular for said pumping means and / or for said means 17 that are adapted to detect the depression condition inside said suction retaining means 14, i.e. , said suction cup means 141 and / or for said means 20 for detecting the pressure inside said tightness test chamber 160.

[0120] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said support part 122 for said means 16 that are adapted to determine the tightness condition of the hermetic glove 11 has a cup portion 122c, which has a tubular, in particular circular, profile.

[0121] With appreciable advantage, as is clear from said Figures, said support part 122 for said means 16 that are adapted to determine the tightness condition of the hermetic glove 11 has a flange portion 122d, extending peripherally relative to said cup portion 122c, and which in particular is joined to said flattened portion 121 a of said support part 121 for said means 14 for the attachment of said device 10 to said setup, or insulator, 13.

[0122] Advantageously, as is clear from said Figures, said support part 122 for said means 16 that are adapted to determine the tightness condition of the hermetic glove 11 supports said means 22 for controlling said device 10 and / or said means 24 for driving the device 10, and the corresponding lighting means, and / or said means 30 defining a handle for the user of the device 10, in particular at a rear end of said cup portion 122c.

[0123] In particular, as is clear from said Figures, said support part 122 for said means 16 that are adapted to determine the tightness condition of the hermetic glove 11 has an outermost portion, in particular a flange, 122e, especially extending peripherally relative to said cup portion 122c, and to which, in particular, the means 24 for driving the same device 10 are connected, with the corresponding lighting means, the means 28 for supplying electric energy to said device 10 and / or the means 30 defining a handle for the user of the device 10, preferably via corresponding screws 122ev.

[0124] With advantage, the device may comprise means for the connection to outer means for checking the calibration of said means, or sensor, 17 that are adapted, or is, adapted to detect the depression condition inside said suction retaining means 14, i.e., said suction cup means 141 , and / or of said means, or sensor, 20 for detecting the pressure inside said tightness test chamber 160. In particular, said means for the connection to outer means for checking the calibration can be in the form of corresponding holes, preferably provided at the rear face 12p of the means for supporting the device, for the connection of outer connecting conduits to said means, or sensor, 17 that are adapted, or is, adapted to detect the depression condition inside said suction retaining means 14, i.e., said suction cup means 141 , and / or to said means, or sensor, 20 for detecting the pressure inside said tightness test chamber 160.

[0125] In practice, as is clear, the technical characteristics illustrated above allow, singularly or in a respective combination, achieving one or more of the following advantageous results:

[0126] - The hermetic tightness is ensured to the maximum degree;

[0127] - The device can control the hermetic glove and in particular also the hermeticity of the flange for the support of the same hermetic glove;

[0128] - It is ensured that said tightness control chamber is in a sealed condition, thereby avoiding the risk of obtaining false defect detections that are, in fact, not present;

[0129] - There is no risk of damaging the hermetic glove and / or the flange that supports it.

[0130] The present invention is clearly susceptible of industrial application. Those skilled in the art will be able to devise a number of modifications and / or variations to be made to the same invention, while falling within the scope of the inventive concept, as broadly set forth. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will be able to devise further preferred embodiments of the invention that comprise one or more of the features illustrated above of the preferred embodiment referred to above, in particular as set forth in the attached claims. Furthermore, it should also be understood that all details of the invention can be replaced by technically equivalent elements.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A device (10) to control the tightness of a hermetic glove (11 ), in particular employed for housing an operator’s hand in a corresponding setup, in particular in the form of an insulator, (13) for treating a corresponding product in an insulated condition; said setup, or insulator, (13) having a corresponding working area (130), inside which said hermetic glove (11 ) extends, which corresponding working area (130) is defined by at least one corresponding wall (131 ), preferably in transparent material, having an outer face (132), and at least one corresponding opening (133), at which a corresponding flange (110) is provided, which supports said hermetic glove (11 ) and from which said hermetic glove (11 ) extends, which flange (110) for the support of said hermetic glove (11 ) has a corresponding outer perimeter edge (111 ); the device (10) comprising means (12) for supporting means (14) for the attachment of said device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13), and for means (16) that are adapted to check the tightness of said hermetic glove (11 ), which are adapted to define a tightness control chamber (160) of said hermetic glove (11 ); characterized in that said means (14) for the attachment of said device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13) comprise suction retaining means (141 ), which suction retaining means (141 ) extend perimetrically and hermetically enclose said tightness control chamber (160) of said hermetic glove (11 ).

2. The device according to claim 1 or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that the means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning the device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13) engage, in a retaining action, said outer face (132) of said enclosing wall (131 ) of said working area (130) of said setup, or insulator (13).

3. The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said means (16) that are adapted to check the tightness of said hermetic glove (11 ) areadapted to check the tightness of said flange (110) for the support of said hermetic glove (11 ).

4. The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said means (14) for the attachment of said device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13), i.e., said suction retaining means (141 ), are adapted to encircle, in use, said flange (110) for the support of said hermetic glove (11 ), i.e., said outer perimeter edge (111 ) thereof.

5. The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said tightness control chamber (160) is defined, or enclosed, between said means (12) for supporting the device (10), said hermetic glove (11 ), and in particular said flange (110) for the support of said hermetic glove (11 ), as well as, preferentially, said outer face (132) of said enclosing wall (131 ) of said working area (130) of said setup, or insulator, (13), and especially is perimetrically enclosed by said means (14) for the attachment of said device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13), i.e., by said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning said device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13).

6. The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said means (14) for the attachment of said device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13), i.e., said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning said device (10) against said outer face (132) of the enclosing wall (131 ) of the setup, or insulator, (13), are in the form of corresponding suction cup means (141 ).

7. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said suction cup means (141 ) comprise a suction cup (141 ), in particular a single suction cup, perimetrically extending.

8. The device according to claim 7, characterized in that the suction cup (141 ) has a chamber (140) for the depression and attachment, in particularto said outer face (132) of said enclosing wall (131 ), which extends perimetrically extended.

9. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 7 and 8, characterized in that said suction cup is defined by a perimetrically extended body (141 ) in elastic material.

10. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning which perimetrically extend, (13), i.e., said perimetrically extended suction cup (141 ), or the perimetrically extended body (141 ) in elastic material thereof, in particular said depression and attachment chamber (140) thereof, have, or has, an elliptical, or oval-shaped, profile, or a circular profile.

11. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 7 to 10, characterized in that said suction chamber of said suction cup (141 ) is defined by a first and a second diverging and elastic lips (142, 143), in particular of said perimetrically extended body (141 ) in elastic material, each having a corresponding free end (142’, 143’) for the contact with the opposite attachment face, i.e., with said outer face (132) of the enclosing wall (131 ) of the setup, or insulator, (13), to define said depression and attachment chamber (140) therewith.

12. The device according to claim 11 , characterized in that said first and second diverging lips (142, 143) extend outwardly and inwardly, respectively, of said device (10).

13. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 7 to 12, characterized in that said suction cup (141 ), i.e., said perimetrically extended body (141 ) in elastic material thereof, has a small perimetral block (144) for securing to said support means (12) of said device (10) which supports said first and second diverging lips (142, 143) and from which said first and second diverging lips (142, 143) extend.

14. The device according to claim 13, characterized in that said smallperimetral block (144) for securing to said support means (12), from which said first and second diverging lips (142, 143) extend, defines, or forms, a perimetral chamber (145) for distributing the depression, or void, in communication with said depression and attachment chamber (140), through one or more, preferably a plurality of, holes (146), in particular perimetrically distributed, preferably perimetrically distributed in an even manner, and provided in said corresponding small perimetral block (144) which separates the same perimetral chamber (145) for distributing the depression, or void, and said depression and attachment chamber (140).

15. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 13 and 14, characterized in that said small perimetral block (144) for securing said attachment suction cup (141 ) is retained inside a perimetral seat (12”) which is provided, in particular recessed, into said means (12) for supporting the device (10), i.e., at the face thereof that faces the attachment face, in particular towards said outer face (132) of said enclosing wall (131 ) of said setup, or insulator, (13).

16. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 13 to 15, characterized in that said small securing perimetral block (144) has opposite perimetrical faces (144’, 144”) for the engagement and retaining in the corresponding perimetral seat (12”), i.e., against the opposite perimetrical faces (12”a, 12”b), especially equidistant, or substantially equidistant, i.e., concentric, thereof.

17. The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that means (18) are provided, which are adapted to put in a depression condition said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning, i.e., said suction cup means (141 ).

18. The device according to claim 17, characterized in that said means (18) that are adapted to put in a depression condition said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning, i.e., said suction cup means (141 ), are in the form ofcorresponding means (18) for pumping air from inside said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning, i.e., said suction cup means (141 ), in particular from said depression and attachment chamber (140) or from said perimetral chamber (145) for distributing the depression, or void, towards the external environment with respect to the device.

19. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 17 and 18, characterized in that conduit means (149) are provided for, which connect said means (18) that are adapted to put in a depression condition said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning, i.e., said suction cup means (141 ), in particular said pumping means (18), with said perimetral chamber (145) for distributing the depression, or void, into said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning, i.e., into said suction cup means (141 ).

20. The device according to claim 19, characterized in that said conduit means comprise a single conduit that opens to said perimetral chamber (149) for distributing the depression, or void.

21. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 18 and 19, characterized in that said conduit means (149) are provided into said means (12) for supporting the device (10).

22. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that means (17) are provided, which are adapted to detect the depression condition inside said suction retaining means (14), i.e., said suction cup means (141 ).

23. The device according to claim 22, characterized in that said means (17) that are adapted to detect the pressure condition inside said suction retaining means (14), i.e., said suction cup means (141 ), are in the form of a corresponding pressure sensor (17), in particular in connection with said depression and attachment chamber (140).

24. The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said means (16)that are adapted to check the tightness at said hermetic glove (11 ) comprise means (18) that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition in said tightness control chamber (160).

25. The device according to claim 24, characterized in that said means that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition in said tightness control chamber (160) comprise corresponding pumping means (18) within said tightness control chamber (160), in particular for pumping air within said tightness control chamber (160), preferably for pumping air from the outer environment to said device (10) within said tightness control chamber (160).

26. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 24 and 25, characterized in that said means (18) that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition, in said tightness control chamber (160), are adapted to define said means (18) for pumping air from inside said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning, i.e., said suction cup means (141 ), in particular from said depression and attachment chamber (140) or from said perimetral chamber (145) for distributing the depression, or void, towards the external environment with respect to the device.

27. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 24 to 26, characterized in that said means (18) that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition, in said tightness control chamber (160), and / or said means (18) for pumping air from inside said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning, i.e., said suction cup means (141 ), in particular from said depression and attachment chamber (140) or from said perimetral chamber (145) for distributing the depression, or void, towards the external environment with respect to the device, are in the form of a single pump (18).

28. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 24 to 27, characterized in that said means (18) that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition in said tightness control chamber (160), inparticular the single pump (18), is in communication, in particular air communication, with said tightness control chamber (160) through corresponding hole means (181 ) provided into said means (12) for supporting the device (10), in particular at the front face (12f) thereof, which faces and defines said tightness control chamber (160); in particular said hole means (181 ) provided into said means (12) for supporting the device (10), in particular in the front wall (12f) thereof, which faces and defines said tightness control chamber (160), comprising one or more, preferably a plurality of, holes (181 , 181 ).

29. The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that means (20) are provided, for detecting the pressure inside said tightness test chamber (160).

30. The device according to claim 29, characterized in that said means for detecting the pressure inside said tightness test chamber (160) are in the form of a respective sensor (20), in particular in connection with said tightness control chamber (160).31 . The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that the device (10) comprises corresponding means (22) for controlling the same device (10); in particular said means (22) for controlling said device (10) being in the form of corresponding processor means.

32. The device according to claim 31 , characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are configured to determine if said hermetic glove (11 ), and in particular said flange (110) for the support of said hermetic glove (11 ), is, or are, in an intact tightness condition or in a nonintact tightness condition.

33. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 31 and 32, characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are in connection with said means (14) for the attachment of said device (10) to saidsetup, or insulator, (13), i.e., with said suction retaining means (14), in particular with said means (18) for pumping air from inside said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning, i.e., said suction cup means (141 ), towards the external environment with respect to the device.

34. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 31 to 33, characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are configured to drive a corresponding restraining action to the opposite outer face (132) of said enclosing wall (131 ) of said working area (130) of said setup, or insulator, (13), or a corresponding releasing action of the same opposite outer face (132) of said enclosing wall (131 ).

35. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 31 to 34, characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are in connection with said means (17) that are adapted to detect the depression condition inside said suction retaining means (14), i.e., said suction cup means (141 ).

36. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 31 to 35, characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are configured to determine if said restraining condition of said device (10) to said outer face (132) of said enclosing wall (131 ) of said working area (130) of said setup, or insulator, (13), is integral, and if said tightness control chamber (160) is in a hermetic condition, i.e., if said restraining condition is not integral and said tightness control chamber (160) is in a non-hermetic condition.

37. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 31 to 36, characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are in connection with said means (16) that are adapted to check the tightness at said hermetic glove (11 ), i.e., with said means (18) that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition in said tightness control chamber (160), in particular with said pumping means (18).

38. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 31 to 37,characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are configured to determine in said tightness control chamber (160) a check pressure, in particular an initial check pressure of a predetermined value.

39. The device according to claim 38, characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are configured to drive said means (18) that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition in said tightness control chamber (160), in particular with said pumping means (18), to determine in said tightness control chamber (160) a check pressure, in particular an initial check pressure of a predetermined value.

40. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 31 to 39, characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are in connection with said means (20) for detecting the pressure inside said tightness test chamber (160).41 . The device according to any one of the preceding claims 31 to 40, characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are configured to obtain the measure, in said tightness control chamber (160), after a predetermined checking time, of the final value of the pressure check.

42. The device according to claim 41 , characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are configured to determine the pressure drop rate within said tightness control chamber (160), in particular said drop rate being meant as the difference between of the initial check pressure and the end check pressure relative to said predetermined check time.

43. The device according to claim 42, characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are configured to determine, if said drop rate is lower than a predetermined value, that said hermetic glove (11 ), and in particular said flange (110) for the support of said hermetic glove (11 ), is, or are, in an intact tightness condition, i.e. , if said drop rate is higher than a predetermined value, that said hermetic glove (11 ), and in particular said flange (110) for the support of said hermetic glove (11 ), is, or are, in a non-intact tightness condition.

44. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 31 to 43, characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are configured to drive said means (18) that are adapted to determine a corresponding pressure condition in said tightness control chamber (160), in particular with said pumping means (18), to discharge the pressure from the interior of said tightness control chamber (160).

45. The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that the device (10) comprise means (24) for driving the same device (10).

46. The device according to claim 45, characterized in that said means (24) for driving the device (10) are supported by said means (12) for supporting the device (10), in particular at a rear face (12p) of the same device (10).

47. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 45 and 46, characterized in that said means (24) for driving the device (10) are in the form of one or more push-buttons , i.e. , of a corresponding keypad.

48. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 45 to 47, characterized in that said means (24) for driving the device (10) are in communication with said means (22) for controlling said device (10), in particular to drive a corresponding operation of said device (10).

49. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 45 to 48, characterized in that said means (24) for driving the device (10) are in communication with said means (22) for controlling said device (10) to drive an attachment, or restraint, operation, of said device (10) to said outer face (132) of said enclosing wall (131 ) of said working area (130) of said setup, or insulator, (13), i.e., to drive a detachment, or release, operation, of the same device (10) from said outer face (132) of said enclosing wall (131 ) of said working area (130) of said setup, or insulator, (13).

50. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 45 to 50, characterized in that said means (24) for driving the device (10) are in communication with said means (22) for controlling said device (10) to drive the start of an operation to check the tightness of said hermetic glove (11 ), and in particular of said flange (110) for supporting the same hermetic glove (11 ).51 . The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said means (22) for controlling said device (10) are configured to determine the type of hermetic glove (11 ) and / or the type of flange (110) for the support of said hermetic glove (11 ) at which the device (10) is positioned; in particular in that said means (22) for controlling the device (10) are configured to determine the type of hermetic glove (11 ) and / or the type of flange (110) for the support of said hermetic glove (11 ), at which the device (10) is positioned, and / or to determine data regarding the check operations of said hermetic glove (11 ), and in particular of said flange (110) for the support of said hermetic glove (11 ), at which the device (10) is positioned.

52. The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said device (10) comprises transponder means, in particular comprising a corresponding antenna.

53. The device according to claim 52, characterized in that said transponder means, in particular the corresponding antenna, are supported, or is supported, by said means (12) for supporting the device (10).

54. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 52 and 53, characterized in that said means (22) for controlling the device (10) are connected with said transponder means and are configured to drive a reading, from the memory associated with the hermetic glove (11 ) and / or from the memory associated with the flange (110) for the support of saidhermetic glove (11 ), at which the device (10) is positioned, of corresponding data, in particular data regarding the type of hermetic glove (11 ) and / or the type of flange (110) for the support of said hermetic glove (11 ), and / or are configured to drive the writing operation, in the memory associated with the hermetic glove (11 ) and / or in the memory associated with the flange (110) for the support of said hermetic glove (11 ), at which the device (10) is positioned, of corresponding data, in particular data regarding the execution of the check operation.

55. The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said device (10) comprises means (28) for supplying electric energy to said device (10).

56. The device according to claim 55, characterized in that said means for supplying electric energy to said device (10) comprise corresponding battery means (28) that supply energy, in particular to said means (22) for controlling said device (10) and / or to said pumping means (18), and / or to the sensor (17) adapted to detect the depression condition inside said suction retaining means (14), i.e., said suction cup means (141 ), and / or to the sensor (20) for detecting the pressure inside said tightness test chamber (160).

57. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 55 and 56, characterized in that the device (10) comprises connecting means (281 ) for electric supply means to, or to charge, said means (28) for supplying electric energy to said device (10), i.e., to said battery means, in particular said connecting means (281 ) for electric supply means to, or to charge, said means (28) for supplying electric energy to said device (10) being provided at the rear face (12p) of said means (12) for supporting the device (10).

58. The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that the device (10) comprises means (30) defining a handle for the user of the device (10).

59. The device according to claim 58, characterized in that said means(30) defining a handle for the user of the device (10) are defined by a body (301 ) having a shaped profile, in particular carried by said means (12) for supporting the device (10).

60. The device according to claim 59, characterized in that said body (301 ) defining a handle for the user of the device (10) has opposite side edges (302, 303), at least one of which, in particular both, has, or have, a curved, or corrugated, profile, having a recessed central zone and at the ends, respectively upper and lower in use, thereof, respective outward protruding zones, especially with one of which, in particular the lower one in use, protruding outwardly to a greater extent than the other.61 . The device according to any one of the preceding claims 59 and 60, characterized in that said body (301 ) defining a handle for the user of the device (10) has opposite transversal edges (304, 305), upper and lower in use, in particular connecting said side edges (302, 303), especially at least one of which, in particular both, has, or have, a corresponding slightly bulging profile, particularly concave upward or downward.

62. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 59 to 61 , characterized in that said body (301 ) defining a handle for the user of the device (10) contours around said means, or keypad, (24) for driving the device (10).

63. The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said means (12) for supporting the device (10) comprise a support part (121 ) for said means (14) for the attachment of said device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13).

64. The device according to claim 63, characterized in that said support part (121 ) for said means (14) for the attachment of said device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13) has a discoidal configuration, in particular with an elliptical, oval-shaped, or circular profile.

65. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 63 and 64,characterized in that said support part (121 ) for said means (14) for the attachment of said device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13) has a flattened portion (121a); and / or in that said support part (121 ) for said means (14) for the attachment of said device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13) has a tubular portion (121 b), in particular extending from the peripheral edge of said flattened portion (121 a).

66. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 63 to 65, characterized in that said tubular portion (121 b) of said support part (121 ) for said means (14) for the attachment of said device (10) to said setup, or insulator, (13), has an enlarged outermost portion (121 c) for supporting and housing said means (141 ) for retaining by suctioning, in particular for said suction cup (141 ).

67. The device according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said means (12) for supporting the device (10) comprise a support part (122) for said means (16) that are adapted to check the tightness at said hermetic glove (11 ).

68. The device according to claim 67, characterized in that said support part (122) for said means (16) that are adapted to determine the tightness condition of the hermetic glove (11 ) is in the form of a body (1221 ) for housing said means (16) that are adapted to check the tightness at said hermetic glove (11 ), in particular for said pumping means and / or for said means (17) that are adapted to detect the depression condition inside said suction retaining means (14), i.e., said suction cup means (141 ) and / or for said means (20) for detecting the pressure inside said tightness test chamber (160).

69. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 67 and 68, characterized in that said support part (122) for said means (16) that are adapted to determine the tightness condition of the hermetic glove (11 ) supports said means (22) for controlling said device (10) and / or said means(24) for driving the device (10) and / or said means (30) defining a handle for the user of the device (10), in particular at a rear end of said cup portion (122c).

70. The device according to any one of the preceding claims 22 to 69, characterized in that said means are provided for, for the connection with said outer means for checking the calibration of said means, or sensor, (17) which are adapted, or which is adapted, to detect the depression condition inside said suction retaining means (14), i.e., said suction cup means (141 ), and / or said means, or sensor, (20) for detecting the pressure inside said tightness test chamber (160).71 . A device, characterized in that it is made according to any one of the preceding claims and / or as described and illustrated with reference to the attached drawings.

Images