Band clamp insulation system
AssigneeNelson Global Products, Inc.
InventorRobert Jacque Goulet
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide a novel band clamp insulation system for ensuring a tight insulation around a pipe during extended operation of the system and mitigating adverse effects of differential thermal expansion. The band clamp insulation system typically comprises a band clamp for securing insulation around the pipe and a securing member fixed to the pipe. The band clamp insulation system further comprises a coupling member for fastening the band clamp and the coupling member together.
Claims11
A band clamp insulation system configured for a hollow tubular member and alleviating formation of gaps due to differential thermal expansion of the hollow tubular member and an insulation, the system comprising:
- a securing member having a first elongate member, wherein a predetermined fixing portion of the securing member is configured to be affixed to the hollow tubular member;
- a band clamp member configured for securing an insulation cover between the band clamp member and the hollow tubular member, wherein the band clamp member comprises a second elongate member and a clamping member;
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- a coupling member configured for fastening the first elongate member affixed to the hollow tubular member and the second elongate member positioned around the hollow tubular member;
- wherein the coupling member comprises a first connector receiving the second elongate member, and an adjacent second connector receiving a flexible free portion of the first elongate member folded over the predetermined fixing portion.
A band clamp insulation assembly configured for insulating a hollow tubular member, comprising:
- a securing member positioned on an outer surface of the hollow tubular member, the securing member having a first elongate member, wherein a predetermined portion of the planar securing member is affixed to the hollow tubular member;
- an insulation cover positioned around the hollow tubular member;
- a band clamp member positioned around the hollow tubular member, the band clamp member securing the insulation cover between the band clamp member and the hollow tubular member, wherein the band clamp member comprises a second elongate member and a clamping member;
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- a coupling member configured for fastening the first elongate member affixed to the hollow tubular member and the second elongate member positioned around the hollow tubular member;
- wherein the coupling member comprises a first connector receiving the second elongate member, and an adjacent second connector receiving a flexible free portion of the first elongate member folded over the predetermined fixing portion.
A method of providing insulation for a hollow tubular member, the method comprising:
- providing a hollow tubular member, the hollow tubular member defining a longitudinal axis;
- providing a securing member having a first elongate member;
- positioning the securing member on an outer surface of the hollow tubular member and, securing a predetermined portion of the securing member to the hollow tubular member;
- providing an insulation cover;
- positioning the insulation cover around the hollow tubular member such that the insulation cover overlaps at least a portion of the securing member;
- providing a band clamp coupling assembly comprising:
- a band clamp member comprising a second elongate member and a clamping member;
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- a coupling member configured for fastening the first elongate member affixed to the hollow tubular member and the second elongate member positioned around the hollow tubular member, wherein the coupling member comprises a first connector receiving the second elongate member, and an adjacent second connector receiving a flexible free portion of the first elongate member folded over the predetermined portion;
- wherein the second elongate member is inserted through the coupling member;
- positioning the band clamp coupling assembly around the hollow tubular member, the band clamp member securing the insulation cover between the band clamp member and the hollow tubular member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.