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Retainer for clamp assembly

US11920710B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Ideal Clamp Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Edwin T. Koehler · Smyrna, US
Joshua B. Smith · Shady Acres, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 7, 2019
Grant date	Mar 5, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 12, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B2/245
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Clamp assemblies and associated methods are disclosed. According to one aspect, a clamp assembly may comprise a shell, a tensioning mechanism, and a retainer. The shell includes a pair of segments sized to be positioned over a joint connection, with the pair of segments being moveable between an open position and a contracted position. The tensioning mechanism is operable to tighten the pair of segments and includes a threaded shaft extending through a segment opening defined in a first segment of the pair of segments. The retainer is coupled with the first segment and includes a first cantilevered flange configured to engage the threaded shaft to retain the threaded shaft in position relative to the first segment.

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