Rotating cushion for a tubing clamp
OwnerEugene Millerinventor
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Abstract
A pipe clamp cushion and a method for installing pipes and tube-like structures is provided by an polyester elastemer material that is independently connected to a support structure and has hinges molded as part of each arms of the clamp. The hinges are formed in a U-shaped arrangement, which does not compromise the material of the cushion, and thus allow the cushion arms to maintain strength and elastic properties. This arrangement permits easier installation for a wide variety of tube sizes and configurations.
Claims8
A tube clamp cushion for use with an external clamp to hold an external tube, and arranged to operate in conjunction with an external support structure, said cushion comprising:
- a) two opposing arms, each forming an annular structure;
- b) each said opposing arm comprising a hinge structure formed with a U-shaped cut providing an upwardly rotatable extension formed from said annular structure;
- c) each said hinge structure comprising two regions of flexing material on either side of said U-shaped cut formed in each said opposing arm.
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