Safety clamp
US4336637A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B23/1427
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clamp used on pipe comprises a clamp having a body adapted to be positioned around the pipe having first and second ends, gripping members for engaging the pipe connected to the body and a screw member pivotally connected to the first end of the body for extending through a passageway in a member connected to the other end of the body. A wrench is used with the clamp for tightening the clamp portion around the pipe having a nut matingly engaging the threaded member to move the threaded member relative thereto, a handle for transferring a torque to the nut and apparatus connecting the nut to the handle, which has a ratchet for transferring the torque to the nut when the handle is turned in a first direction while permitting movement of the handle in an opposite direction without applying a torque to the nut.
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