Retainer for clamp assembly
US12203577B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2044 |
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 the segment opening when the shell is in the open position.
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