---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000003278"
title: "Ergonomic and easily serviceable vacuum probe"
published_at: "2026-09-15T20:01:08.742371Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003278"
categories:
  - "lifting-positioning-manipulation/vacuum-lifting"
keywords:
  - "a47l5/24"
  - "a47l5/24"
---

# Ergonomic and easily serviceable vacuum probe

## Abstract

Ergonomic and easily serviceable vacuum probe. The probe for applying a vacuum has a see-through chamber in which a particulate filter is disposed so that the contamination level in the chamber is monitorable for servicing the filter. The probe is vacuum-dependent and sized to be gripped by a person's hand making a fist therearound including around the handle which extends longitudinally of the body. By squeezing the handle toward the body, a valve plunger is pushed radially inwardly to open the valve to apply vacuum. The valve is spring-biased to return to the closed position upon release of the handle.

## 1. Drawings

[0001] Sheet 1.

[0002] Sheet 2.