Apparatus for coupling tubular members
US4790574A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 1987 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01N2590/08
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A clamp suitable for joining a pair of tubular members, e.g., commercial truck exhaust pipes. One clamp (70) according to the invention includes an S-shaped band (72) having a pair of forward curved portions (76) on either side of a reverse curved portion (78). Attached to each forward curved portion (76) is a reinforcing bar (74) preferably forming a pair of D-shaped holes (75) suitable for receiving "half-carriage" bolts (100). The band (72) is preferably formed from Type 409 stainless steel to reduce costs. A fully preformed (cylindrical) embodiment (120) and flat embodiment (130) are also disclosed.
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