Band clamp
US5216783A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/1478
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a clamp constituted by a metal band wound on itself, of which the ends are respectively provided with complementary hooking means comprising, in particular a hook adapted to pass over a lug during the tightening operation, the inner end of the band extending, when the clamp is in closed position, at least beyond the hook. At the base of the lug supporting the hook, there is provided at least one undulation of the band, the maximum distance between the inner face of the undulation and the outer face of the extension of the inner end of the band being at the most equal to the thickness of the band and preferably included between one third and one half of this thickness.
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