V-band clamp with v-insert segments
AssigneeNorma U.S. Holding LLC
InventorsBrian T. Ignaczak, Alex Y. Chen
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Abstract
A v-band clamp having a band extending circumferentially from a first end to a second end, a latch assembly located at the first and second ends of the band, and a plurality of v-insert segments located radially underneath the band when the v-band clamp is tightened on a pair of tubular body end flanges. The latch assembly includes a fastener used to tighten the v-band clamp and the plurality of v-insert segments include a first v-insert segment attached to the band and a second v-insert, wherein, when the v-band clamp is tightened on the pair of end flanges, the band moves circumferentially independently relative to the second v-insert segment.
Claims15
A v-band clamp comprising:
- a band extending circumferentially from a first end to a second end;
- a latch assembly located at said first and second ends of said band, said latch assembly including a fastener used to tighten the v-band clamp;
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- a plurality of v-insert segments located radially underneath said band when the v-band clamp is tightened on a pair of tubular body end flanges, said plurality of v-insert segments including a first v-insert segment attached to said band and a second v-insert, wherein, when the v-band clamp is tightened on the pair of end flanges, said band moves circumferentially independently relative to said second v-insert segment.
A v-band clamp comprising:
- a band extending circumferentially from a first end to a second end;
- a latch assembly located at said first and second ends of said band, said latch assembly including a fastener used to tighten the v-band clamp;
- a first v-insert segment located radially underneath said band when the v-band clamp is tightened on a pair of tubular body end flanges, said first v-insert segment having a base wall, a first side wall extending from said base wall, and a second side wall extending from said base wall, said first and second side walls making a first angle in cross-sectional profile;
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- a second v-insert segment located radially underneath said band when the v-band clamp is tightened on the pair of end flanges, said second v-insert segment having a base wall, a first side wall extending from said base wall of said second v-insert segment, and a second side wall extending from said base wall of said second v-insert segment, said first and second side walls of said second v-insert segment making a second angle in cross-sectional profile, said second angle having a value that is greater than that of said first angle.
A v-band clamp comprising:
- a band extending circumferentially from a first end to a second end;
- a latch assembly located at said first and second ends of said band, said latch assembly including a fastener used to tighten the v-band clamp;
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- a plurality of v-insert segments located radially underneath said band when the v-band clamp is tightened on a pair of tubular body end flanges, at least one of said plurality of v-insert segments being located at a circumferential position of said band adjacent said latch assembly and having a friction-reducing feature that reduces friction between said v-insert segment and the pair of end flanges that is generated when the v-band clamp is tightened on the pair of end flanges.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.