# US 10,480,705 B2 · Heatshield for a band clamp > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,480,705 B2 - Document ID: US10480705B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/872,661 - Filed: 2018-01-16 - Published: 2018-08-09 - Granted: 2019-11-19 - Earliest claimed: 2017-02-06 - Assignees: Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Applicants: Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Inventors: James Donnelly - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10480705B2 ## CPC - F16L 59/182: {Joints with sleeve or socket} - B25B 5/16: Details, e.g. jaws, jaw attachments - F16L 59/184: {Flanged joints} - F16L 21/065: {tightened by tangentially-arranged threaded pins} - F16L 23/08: connection by tangentially arranged pin and nut - F16L: PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL - B25B: TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING ## Abstract A heatshield for a band clamp, the heatshield having: an attachment member configured to be inserted axially into the clamp; and a thermal insulator secured to the attachment member, the thermal insulator being configured to at least partially extend over an outer surface of the clamp when the attachment member is inserted into the clamp. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A heatshield for a band clamp, the heatshield comprising: an attachment member configured to be inserted axially into the clamp; and a thermal insulator secured to the attachment member, the thermal insulator being configured to at least partially extend over an outer surface of the clamp when the attachment member is inserted into the clamp, wherein the attachment member comprises one or more openings arranged circumferentially around a periphery of the attachment member, wherein the thermal insulator is secured to the attachment member by virtue of the one or more openings. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The heatshield according to claim 1, wherein the attachment member is configured to engage coaxially a clamping surface of the clamp. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The heatshield according to claim 1, wherein the attachment member comprises a load transfer portion configured to transfer a clamp load of the clamp when the heatshield is inserted into the clamp. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The heatshield according to claim 1, wherein the attachment member comprises a connecting portion that extends away from the clamp when the attachment member is inserted into the clamp. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The heatshield according to claim 4, wherein the thermal insulator is attached to the connecting portion of the attachment member. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The heatshield according to claim 1, wherein the thermal insulator is stitched and/or woven to the one or more openings of the attachment member. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The heatshield according to claim 1, wherein the attachment member is configured to engage an axial end face of the clamp. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The heatshield according to claim 1, wherein the attachment member is configured to be inserted into the clamp by a predetermined distance. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The heatshield according to claim 1, wherein the heatshield comprises a first attachment member configured to be inserted axially into the band clamp in a first direction, and a second attachment member configured to be inserted axially into the band clamp in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The heatshield according to claim 9, wherein the thermal insulator is connected to the first attachment member and the second attachment member. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The heatshield according to claim 1, wherein the thermal insulation extends circumferentially around the clamp when the attachment member is inserted into the clamp. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The heatshield according to claim 11, wherein the thermal insulation extends partially around the circumference of the clamp when the attachment member is inserted into the clamp. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The heatshield according to claim 1, wherein the heatshield is configured to be secured to the clamp by a clamping force of the clamp in an installed configuration. ### Claim 14 A kit of band clamp components, the kit comprising: one or more band clamps; and first and second heatshields each comprising: an attachment member configured to be inserted axially into the one or more clamps; and a thermal insulator secured to the attachment member, the thermal insulator being configured to at least partially extend over an outer surface of the one or more clamps when the attachment member is inserted into the one or more clamps, wherein a thermal insulating capability of the first heatshield is different to a thermal insulating capability of the second heatshield. ### Claim 15 A method of securing a heatshield to a band clamp, the heatshield comprising: an attachment member configured to be inserted axially into the clamp; and a thermal insulator secured to the attachment member, the thermal insulator being configured to at least partially extend over an outer surface of the clamp when the attachment member is inserted into the clamp, wherein the attachment member comprises one or more openings arranged circumferentially around a periphery of the attachment member, wherein the thermal insulator is secured to the attachment member by virtue of the one or more openings, the method comprising: inserting axially the attachment member into the clamp; and tightening the clamp to secure the heatshield in place by virtue of a clamp load of the clamp.