Tube clamp
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorRobert Speedie
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Abstract
The invention relates to a tube clamp, such as a weasand clamp, wherein there are means for locking the clamp in its closed position. The clamp comprises a quasi-tubular member having in its side wall a slot extending from one end of the clamp to the other, so that the clamp may be fitted to a flexible tube at a position between its opposite ends. Within the tubular member is a hinged flap adapted to press upon the flexible tube, and close it, when there is pressure to move the clamp rearwardly, the hinged flap being arranged to permit the clamp to be moved forwardly. Molded integrally with the clamp is a flexible strap having at about its free end a stud or bead which is engageable in a recess or opening provided in the outer wall of the clamp so as to thereby hold the clamp from inadvertent removal from the tube once it has been fitted in position.
Claims10
A tube clamp for substantially closing a flexible tube, including a quasi-tubular member having a slot extending through the side wall from one end to the other so as to enable the quasi-tubular member to be applied to a tube at a position between the ends of the tube and means in the quasi-tubular member for applying a clamping pressure upon portion of the tube within the clamp and means for locking the clamp against inadvertent release from the flexible tube.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.