Adjustable U-bolt type pipe clamp
US5274888A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/44
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A saddle type pipe clamp that is adjustable to a wide range of pipe sizes includes a saddle portion formed by a pair of complementary saddle elements of channel stock. Each saddle portion includes curved clamping surfaces, and a bolt hole and slot in the closed edge. An elongate threaded rod is provided which is manually bent around a pipe to form a U-bolt. The saddle elements are adjusted to fit the U-bolt, and installed with washers and nuts. The ends of the U-bolt may be trimmed after installation.
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