Hose clamp clip
US7328488B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/1457
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clip and hose clamp for holding the slotted distal portion of the clamp band against the clamp band to prevent harmful contact with the distal end of the clamp band. The clip includes a main panel having side panels orthogonally extending from side margins of the main panel. The side panels are spaced apart a distance equal to a width of the clamp band to receive the clamp band and prevent relative rotational movement therebetween. A locking tab extends inwardly from opposite corners of each of the side panels and spaced parallel to the main panel, the gap therebetween being slightly greater than twice the thickness of the clamp band. The locking tabs are further configured for the clip to be twist locked onto the clamp band and to receive and hold the end portion against the clamp band.
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