Pinch valve

A pinch valve comprising:

• a main body having a receiving space for a tube section, the main body comprising a lateral opening that leads into the receiving space;
• a counter-bearing section for a compressor that moves along an actuating axis;
• and
• a closure element that is movably fastened to the main body and that is movable relative to the main body between a first position, in which the closure element closes the lateral opening of the main body at least in sections, and a second position, in which the closure element exposes an insertion opening for the tube section,
• wherein the lateral opening is radially spaced apart from the actuating axis,
• wherein a locking element which is movably fastened to the main body is movable relative to the main body between a release position, in which the locking element allows for a movement of the closure element to the second position thereof, and a locking position, in which the locking element limits a movement of the closure element out of the first position thereof, and
• wherein the locking element is rotatably mounted about the actuating axis, wherein a collar of the locking element fixes a distal section of the closure element in the locking position, and wherein a recess of the collar of the locking element in the release position releases the distal section of the closure element to move the closure element to the second position.