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Suction device and method for operating a suction device

  • US 10,548,450 B2
  • Filed: 12/30/2015
  • Issued: 02/04/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A suction device, comprising:

  • a suction unit;

    a suction line arrangement that is fluidically connected to the suction unit;

    a fluid supplying arrangement;

    a discharge arrangement for fluid, which is fluidically connected to the fluid supplying arrangement; and

    a guide element that is couplable to the discharge arrangement and the suction line arrangement and that guides fluid from the discharge arrangement into the suction line arrangement, for cleaning the suction line arrangement;

    wherein the guide element includes at least one duct through which fluid from the discharge arrangement is configured to flow into the suction line arrangement;

    wherein a first receptacle for the suction arrangement and a second receptacle for the discharge arrangement are provided on the duct and the duct being outside of the suction arrangement and the discharge arrangement;

    wherein there is associated with the guide element a sensor, which detects correct positioning on at least one of the suction line arrangement and the discharge arrangement; and

    wherein the guide element includes a sealing arrangement for fluid-tight attachment of the discharge arrangement and fluid-tight attachment of the suction line arrangement.

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