Clamping arrangements
US8978768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/591
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An underwater clamping arrangement (100, 100′) is provided for fixing at least a first and a second member (1, 2) together, to prevent relative movement between the members along at least a longitudinal axis (2L). The clamping arrangement comprises at least a fixed portion (102, 102′) attached to the first member and a reaction portion (104, 104′) attachable to the fixed portion, and a forcing portion (106, 106′). The forcing portion is arranged to apply a clamping force (4F, 4G) in a direction along a forcing axis (2F) substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis between the reaction portion and the second member so to fix the two members together. The reaction portion and forcing portion are removable from the fixed portion when the clamping arrangement is clamped.
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