Dual locking band clamp and method of forming the same
US8424166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/49
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved band clamp is provided that employs a punch that forms an indication in the deformed band during locking procedure. More specifically, a punch having at least one shoulder or other indication mechanisms is provided that selectively contacts a band to deform it with respect to a buckle to lock the band and buckle of a band clamp together. The shoulder contemplated thus leaves a mark on the deformed band to quickly provide a visual indication of dimple depth.
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