公开(公告)号：US08020898B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US12363395

申请日：2009-01-30

Applicant: Brian T. Ignaczak

Inventor： Brian T. Ignaczak

IPC: F16L17/00

CPC classification number: F16L21/08 ,  F01N13/1805 ,  F16L21/065

Abstract: A band clamp that connects overlapping pipe ends includes a band, a tightening mechanism, and a gasket. The band has a radially protruding rib, a first lateral section that extends from a side of the rib, and a second lateral section that extends from another side of the rib. The tightening mechanism connects to the band and is operable to tighten the band, and the gasket is received in the rib. In one example, an axial width of the lateral sections are within a range relative to an axial width of the rib, and in another example, the lateral sections are angled inwardly with relative to an axis of the band.

Abstract translation: 连接重叠管端的带夹具包括带，紧固机构和垫圈。 带具有径向突出的肋，从肋的侧面延伸的第一横向部分和从肋的另一侧延伸的第二横向部分。 紧固机构连接到带子并且可操作以收紧带，并且垫圈被容纳在肋中。 在一个示例中，侧向部分的轴向宽度在相对于肋的轴向宽度的范围内，并且在另一示例中，侧向部分相对于带的轴线向内倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US07770937B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US12025542

申请日：2008-02-04

Applicant: Brian T. Ignaczak ,  Michael E. Amedure

Inventor： Brian T. Ignaczak ,  Michael E. Amedure

IPC: F16L27/04

CPC classification number: F16L27/04 ,  F01N13/1805

Abstract: A pipe clamp that is used over a ball joint formed between a balled end of a first pipe and a flared end of a second pipe. The pipe clamp has a band and a tightening mechanism. The band extends axially from a first edge to a second edge, and extends circumferentially from a first end to a second end. The band has a step formed circumferentially in a body of the band between the first and second edge. The step accommodates a stepped seam that is produced between the balled end and the flared end when they are overlapped with respect to each other. The tightening mechanism draws the first and second ends of the band toward and away from each other in order to respectively tighten and loosen the pipe clamp.

Abstract translation: 一种管夹，用于形成在第一管的球端和第二管的扩口端之间的球形接头上。 管夹具有带和紧固机构。 带从第一边缘轴向延伸到第二边缘，并且从第一端部到第二端部周向延伸。 带在第一和第二边缘之间的带的主体中周向形成台阶。 所述台阶适应于当它们相对于彼此重叠时，在球端和扩口端之间产生的阶梯缝。 紧固机构将带的第一和第二端拉向和远离彼此，以分别拧紧和松开管夹。

公开(公告)号：US20090189392A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-30

申请号：US12363395

申请日：2009-01-30

Applicant: Brian T. Ignaczak

Inventor： Brian T. Ignaczak

IPC: F16L25/00

CPC classification number: F16L21/08 ,  F01N13/1805 ,  F16L21/065

Abstract: A band clamp that connects overlapping pipe ends includes a band, a tightening mechanism, and a gasket. The band has a radially protruding rib, a first lateral section that extends from a side of the rib, and a second lateral section that extends from another side of the rib. The tightening mechanism connects to the band and is operable to tighten the band, and the gasket is received in the rib. In one example, an axial width of the lateral sections are within a range relative to an axial width of the rib, and in another example, the lateral sections are angled inwardly with relative to an axis of the band.

Abstract translation: 连接重叠管端的带夹具包括带，紧固机构和垫圈。 带具有径向突出的肋，从肋的侧面延伸的第一横向部分和从肋的另一侧延伸的第二横向部分。 紧固机构连接到带子并且可操作以收紧带，并且垫圈被容纳在肋中。 在一个示例中，侧向部分的轴向宽度在相对于肋的轴向宽度的范围内，并且在另一示例中，侧向部分相对于带的轴线向内倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US06758501B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-06

申请号：US09886793

申请日：2001-06-21

Applicant: Michael E. Amedure ,  Brian T. Ignaczak

Inventor： Michael E. Amedure ,  Brian T. Ignaczak

IPC: F16L1900

CPC classification number: F16L21/005 ,  F01N13/1811 ,  F01N13/1872 ,  F16L21/065 ,  Y10S285/913

Abstract: A coupler for use in joining two pipes in a butt joint. The coupler includes a band clamp and a split sealing sleeve disposed inside the band clamp for encircling the abutted ends of the pipes. The split sealing sleeve has a tongue-and-groove sealing joint at the confronting free ends of the sleeve. The sealing joint has a member at the mating edges to provide a resilient interference fit of the tongue-and-groove.

Abstract translation: 用于连接对接中的两个管道的联接器。 联接器包括带夹和分离密封套筒，其设置在带夹内，用于环绕管的邻接端。 分离密封套筒在套筒的相对自由端处具有榫槽密封接头。 密封接头在配合边缘处具有一个构件，以提供舌形和凹槽的弹性过盈配合。

公开(公告)号：US07490871B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-17

申请号：US10906645

申请日：2005-02-28

Applicant: Aleksandar Avram ,  Brian T. Ignaczak

Inventor： Aleksandar Avram ,  Brian T. Ignaczak

IPC: F16L25/00

CPC classification number: F16L21/065 ,  F01N13/1805 ,  F16L33/04

Abstract: A pipe clamp for connecting two pipe ends together. The pipe clamp includes a clamp component in the form of an open band of metal extending from a first flange to a second flange. A sleeve is located within the band, and the pipe clamp includes a tightening mechanism for drawing the two flanges together to tighten the clamp. The clamp and sleeve components each have first and second openings that are aligned with the openings in the other component. These openings are sized to receive a button located on the outer surface of each of the pipe ends to thereby allow the clamp to be loosely attached to the pipe ends prior to tightening of the clamp.

Abstract translation: 用于将两个管端连接在一起的管夹。 管夹包括从第一凸缘延伸到第二凸缘的开放金属带形式的夹紧部件。 套管位于带内，管夹包括用于将两个凸缘拉到一起以紧固夹具的紧固机构。 夹具和套筒部件各自具有与另一部件中的开口对准的第一和第二开口。 这些开口的尺寸设置成接收位于每个管端的外表面上的按钮，从而允许夹具在紧固夹具之前松动地附接到管端。

公开(公告)号：US07249790B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-31

申请号：US10907697

申请日：2005-04-12

Applicant: Michael R. Potts ,  Brian T. Ignaczak ,  Michael E. Amedure

Inventor： Michael R. Potts ,  Brian T. Ignaczak ,  Michael E. Amedure

IPC: F16L25/00

CPC classification number: F16L21/065 ,  F01N13/1805 ,  F01N2450/00 ,  F16L21/005

Abstract: A band clamp used to connect tubular bodies such as vehicle exhaust system components. The band clamp has a band extending from a first end to a second end and includes a pair of spaced ribs extending at least part way between the first and second ends. A tightening mechanism is connected to the band and includes two clamp members movable toward and away from each other for tightening and loosening of the band. The band clamp further includes a gasket located on an inner surface of the band between the ribs and extending between the first and second ends. The use of the ribs with the interposed gasket provides a mechanical interlock of the band clamp with the tubular bodies while providing a hermetic seal at the junction between the two bodies.

Abstract translation: 用于连接诸如车辆排气系统部件的管状体的带夹。 带夹具具有从第一端延伸到第二端的带，并且包括在第一端和第二端之间至少部分延伸的一对隔开的肋。 紧固机构连接到带，并且包括可相对于彼此移动并远离的两个夹紧构件，用于紧固和松开带。 带夹还包括位于肋之间的带的内表面上并在第一和第二端之间延伸的垫圈。 使用具有插入垫圈的肋提供带夹与管状体的机械互锁，同时在两个体之间的连接处提供气密密封。

公开(公告)号：US09103476B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US13010263

申请日：2011-01-20

Applicant: Brian T. Geese ,  Brian T. Ignaczak

Inventor： Brian T. Geese ,  Brian T. Ignaczak

IPC: F16L21/06 ,  F01N13/18

CPC classification number: F16L21/065 ,  F01N13/1805 ,  F01N13/1855

Abstract: A pipe clamp that includes a band having an inner surface defining a first channel segment located inwardly of first and second axial ends of the band, a tightening mechanism for drawing first and second circumferential ends of the band toward each other to tighten the band, and a bridge abutting the inner surface and circumferentially spanning a break in the first channel segment that is located at the tightening mechanism, The bridge has a second channel segment aligned with the first channel segment such that the first and second channel segments together define a substantially continuous circular channel located at an interior portion of the clamp. The pipe clamp further includes a gasket seated at least partially within the channel. The bridge can be attached to a reaction block used in the tightening mechanism to maintain proper position during tightening of the band.

Abstract translation: 一种管夹，包括具有内表面的带，该内表面限定位于带的第一和第二轴向端内侧的第一通道段，用于将带的第一和第二周向端部彼此拉紧以收紧带的紧固机构，以及 桥接件，其邻接内表面并周向跨越位于紧固机构处的第一通道段中的断裂。桥具有与第一通道段对准的第二通道段，使得第一和第二通道段一起限定基本上连续的 位于夹具内部的圆形通道。 管夹还包括至少部分地位于通道内的垫圈。 桥可以连接到在紧固机构中使用的反作用块，以在紧固带期间保持适当的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08210575B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US12843236

申请日：2010-07-26

Applicant: Brian T. Ignaczak ,  David Leo Wyatt, Jr.

Inventor： Brian T. Ignaczak ,  David Leo Wyatt, Jr.

IPC: F16L17/00

CPC classification number: F16L21/065 ,  F01N13/1805 ,  F01N13/1827 ,  F01N13/1855 ,  F01N2470/24

Abstract: A band clamp used for forming a pipe lap joint. The band clamp includes a band, tightening mechanism, and gasket. The band extends circumferentially from a first end to a second end and is sized to fit over an outside pipe end. The tightening mechanism is connected to the band at the first and second end. The tightening mechanism includes at least one fastener to bring the first and second ends toward each other to tighten the band over the outside pipe end. The gasket is constructed to fit over an inside pipe end and within the outside pipe end such that the gasket is at least partially sandwiched between said inside and outside pipe ends. The gasket has an embossment extending radially outwardly from an outer surface of the gasket and being constructed to be received at least partly within a slot of the outside pipe end.

Abstract translation: 用于形成管搭接头的带夹。 带夹包括带，紧固机构和垫圈。 带从第一端周向延伸到第二端，并且其尺寸适于配合在外管端。 紧固机构在第一和第二端连接到带。 紧固机构包括至少一个紧固件，以将第一和第二端朝向彼此以将带束紧在外管端上。 衬垫构造成配合在内管端部和外管端部内，使得衬垫至少部分夹在所述内管端和外管端之间。 垫圈具有从垫圈的外表面径向向外延伸的凸起，并被构造成至少部分地容纳在外管端的槽内。

公开(公告)号：US08191211B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US12695755

申请日：2010-01-28

Applicant: Brian T. Ignaczak

Inventor： Brian T. Ignaczak

IPC: F16L33/08

CPC classification number: F16L33/08 ,  Y10T24/1427 ,  Y10T24/1431

Abstract: An expandable clamp includes a band and a worm gear mechanism. The band makes an imaginary circumference and has a number of slots spaced apart from one another along the imaginary circumference. The worm gear mechanism is connected to the band and operates to radially expand and contract the imaginary circumference of the band. The worm gear mechanism includes a worm gear that has a threaded shank that engages the slots when the worm gear is rotated which causes the radial expansion and contraction of the imaginary circumference.

Abstract translation: 可扩展夹具包括带和蜗轮机构。 该带形成一个假想的圆周并且具有沿着假想圆周彼此间隔开的多个槽。 蜗轮机构连接到带子并且操作以使带的假想圆周径向展开和收缩。 蜗轮机构包括蜗轮，当蜗轮旋转时，蜗轮具有与槽接合的螺纹杆，这导致假想圆周的径向膨胀和收缩。

公开(公告)号：US20110210546A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-01

申请号：US12870121

申请日：2010-08-27

Applicant: Brian T. Geese ,  Brian T. Ignaczak

Inventor： Brian T. Geese ,  Brian T. Ignaczak

IPC: F16L21/02

CPC classification number: F16L21/022 ,  F01N13/1805 ,  F01N13/1827 ,  F01N13/1855 ,  F16L21/005 ,  F16L21/065

Abstract: A pipe clamp that includes a band, tightening mechanism for the band, a split sleeve within the band, and gasket located inside a circumferential channel in the split sleeve. The split sleeve includes a tongue-and-groove joint in which said tongue has at least one side edge that confronts and engages a side edge of the groove during penetration of the tongue into the groove in response to tightening of the outer band using the fastening mechanism. This provides a metal-to-metal seal at the tongue-and-groove join. The relative construction of the tongue and groove is such that during penetration of the tongue into the groove, there are areas of spaced separation between the confronting side edges of the tongue and groove. Also during tightening the gasket is forced into these areas of spaced separation which provides a second, gasketed seal at the tongue-and-groove joint.

Abstract translation: 管夹，其包括带，用于带的紧固机构，带内的分裂套筒和位于分开套筒中的周向通道内的垫圈。 分开的套筒包括舌 - 槽接头，其中所述舌部具有至少一个侧边缘，所述至少一个侧边缘响应于使用紧固件的外带的紧固而将舌部插入凹槽期间面对并接合凹槽的侧边缘 机制。 这在榫槽连接处提供了金属对金属的密封。 舌和沟的相对结构使得在将舌插入凹槽期间，在舌和凹槽的相对侧边之间存在间隔开的区域。 而且在紧固期间，垫片被迫进入这些间隔开的区域，这在榫槽接合处提供了第二个密封垫圈。