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。

公开(公告)号：US07458619B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US10983394

申请日：2004-11-08

Applicant: Scott T Cassel ,  Michael E Amedure ,  Brian T Ignaczak

Inventor： Scott T Cassel ,  Michael E Amedure ,  Brian T Ignaczak

IPC: F16L25/00

CPC classification number: F16L21/065 ,  F01N13/1805 ,  F01N2450/18 ,  F01N2450/24 ,  F16L21/005 ,  Y10T24/1441 ,  Y10T24/1451

Abstract: A pipe clamp that enables two pipes to be loosely connected together in a desired axially-aligned and rotationally-aligned configuration prior to tightening of the clamp. The pipe clamp includes a band having a first end and a second end, and a tightening mechanism connected to the band for drawing the ends of the band together. The pipe clamp further includes a latch having a base portion attached to the band and a clip portion that snaps over a button welded to the pipe to temporarily hold the clamp in place on the pipe.

Abstract translation: 一种管夹，其能够在紧固夹具之前使两个管道以期望的轴向对准和旋转对准的构型松散地连接在一起。 管夹包括具有第一端和第二端的带，以及连接到带的紧固机构，用于将带的端部拉到一起。 管夹还包括具有附接到带的基部的闩锁和夹在焊接到管上的按钮上的夹子部分，以将夹具暂时保持在管上的适当位置。

公开(公告)号：US07410192B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-12

申请号：US11136749

申请日：2005-05-25

Applicant: Brian T. Ignaczak ,  Michael E. Amedure ,  Alan Polaski ,  Kevin Lee

Inventor： Brian T. Ignaczak ,  Michael E. Amedure ,  Alan Polaski ,  Kevin Lee

IPC: F16L21/02 ,  F16L17/00 ,  F16L33/22

CPC classification number: F16L21/065 ,  F01N13/1805 ,  F01N13/1827 ,  F01N13/1855 ,  F01N13/1872 ,  F16L21/005 ,  F16L23/08 ,  Y10T24/1441 ,  Y10T24/1457

Abstract: A pipe coupler for use in connecting a pair of automotive exhaust pipe ends each having a circumferential rib. The pipe coupler includes a ribbed band and internal split sealing sleeve along with a tightening mechanism for clamping the band and sleeve over the pipe ends. The sealing sleeve fits within the band and both the sleeve and band have a pair of ribs positioned to fit over the ribs on the pipe ends. The sleeve extends circumferentially from a first end to a second end, and includes a tongue-and-groove sealing configuration located axially inwardly of the ribs at the first and second ends. Each tongue has a particular construction that accommodates larger clamp opening dimensions required to fit the coupler over the pipe ribs during assembly. The sleeve can include inwardly protruding sealing beads that help prevent leakage of exhaust gases from the pipe junction.

Abstract translation: 一种管连接器，用于连接一对具有周向肋的汽车排气管端。 管连接器包括带肋带和内部分离密封套筒以及紧固机构，用于将带和套筒夹紧在管端上。 密封套管配合在带内，套管和带都具有一对肋条，其定位成配合在管端上的肋上。 所述套筒从第一端部至第二端部周向延伸，并且包括位于所述第一端部和第二端部的所述肋部的轴向内侧的榫槽密封构造。 每个舌头具有特定的构造，其适应在组装期间将联接器配合在管肋上所需的更大的夹紧开口尺寸。 套筒可以包括向内突出的密封珠，其有助于防止废气从管接头泄漏。

公开(公告)号：US20080185841A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

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 ,  F16L23/02

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：US07252310B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-07

申请号：US11359648

申请日：2006-02-22

Applicant: Michael E Amedure ,  Brian T Ignaczak

Inventor： Michael E Amedure ,  Brian T Ignaczak

IPC: F16L21/00 ,  F16L25/00

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：US07246826B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-24

申请号：US11243234

申请日：2005-10-04

Applicant: Brian T Ignaczak ,  Alan M Polaski

Inventor： Brian T Ignaczak ,  Alan M Polaski

IPC: F16L13/14

CPC classification number: F16L21/065 ,  F01N13/1805 ,  F01N13/1827 ,  F01N2450/24 ,  F16L33/04 ,  Y10T29/49428

Abstract: A pipe lap joint for use with vehicle exhaust systems which includes an inside pipe end telescopically inserted into an outside pipe end with the pipe ends secured together by a band clamp. The outside pipe end includes a sealing zone having a collapsible sealing slot that enables the outside pipe end to be drawn tight over the outside surface of the inside pipe end via the band clamp to thereby provide a fluid-tight seal between the pipes. The sealing slot extends from an open end of the outside pipe end and includes a pair of opposing sidewalls each having a tooth and recess. As the band clamp is tightened, the sealing slot collapses such that the teeth of the sidewalls move into the opposing, complementarily-shaped recesses, while adjoining circumferential edges of the teeth engage each other to thereby form a fluid seal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆排气系统的配管接头，其包括可伸缩地插入外管端的内管端，管端通过带夹固定在一起。 外管端部包括具有可折叠密封槽的密封区域，其能够使外管端部经由带夹紧件被拉紧到内管端部的外表面上，从而在管道之间提供流体密封。 密封槽从外管端的开口端延伸并且包括一对相对的侧壁，每个侧壁均具有齿和凹部。 当带夹被拧紧时，密封槽塌陷，使得侧壁的齿移动到相对的互补形状的凹部中，而相邻的齿的周向边缘彼此接合，从而形成流体密封。

公开(公告)号：US06877780B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-12

申请号：US10185169

申请日：2002-06-27

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

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

IPC: F16L21/00 ,  F16L21/06 ,  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。