公开(公告)号：US20060202480A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11368886

申请日：2006-03-06

Applicant: Scott Cassel ,  Brian Ignaczak ,  Michael Amedure ,  Kevin Lee

Inventor： Scott Cassel ,  Brian Ignaczak ,  Michael Amedure ,  Kevin Lee

IPC: F16L23/00

CPC classification number: F16L23/10 ,  F01N13/1805 ,  F16L23/04

Abstract: A pipe clamp assembly that includes a v-band clamp and a v-ring. The v-band clamp includes a band that carries a T-bolt tightening mechanism and a v-insert. The v-insert has an inwardly facing concave surface that fits over radially projecting flanges on the ends of the pipes or other tubular bodies to be joined. The v-ring is formed from sheet metal and has a convex profile and fits between the flanges so that the flanges can be tightly compressed between the v-insert and v-ring during tightening of the clamp. The angle of the walls defining the convex profile of the v-ring can be greater than that of the v-insert so that the v-ring provides some outward springing force on the flanges during tightening of the clamp. The v-ring can have an indexing feature and one or more clips for pre-attachment. A method of making the v-ring is also provided.

Abstract translation: 管夹组件，包括一个V形带夹和一个V形圈。 V形带夹具包括带有T型螺栓紧固机构和V型插入件的带。 V型插入件具有向内的凹形表面，该凹形表面配合在要连接的管道或其它管状体的端部上的径向突出的凸缘上。 V形环由金属板形成并且具有凸形轮廓并且配合在凸缘之间，使得在紧固夹具期间法兰可以在V形插入件和v形环之间被紧密地压缩。 限定V形环的凸形轮廓的壁的角度可以大于v形插入件的角度，使得在紧固夹具期间，v形环在凸缘上提供一些向外的弹力。 v-ring可以具有索引功能和一个或多个用于预附加的剪辑。 还提供了制造v型圈的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060175837A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-10

申请号：US11351952

申请日：2006-02-10

Applicant: Brian Ignaczak ,  Scott Cassel

Inventor： Brian Ignaczak ,  Scott Cassel

IPC: F16L25/00

CPC classification number: F16L21/065 ,  F01N13/1811 ,  F01N13/1872

Abstract: A pipe clamp for connecting pipe ends together to form a gas tight seal. The clamp includes an open band, tightening mechanism, split sealing sleeve, and inner gasket. The band extends circumferentially from a first end to a second end and has a pair of axial ends. The band includes a radially protruding rib located inwardly of the axial ends, and this rib extends at least part way between the first and second ends. The split sleeve is disposed within the band and is located at least within the rib. The gasket is disposed radially within the sleeve such that it is located at least partially within the rib. Each of the pipe ends can have a protruding bead and the clamp can be placed over the two pipe ends during assembly such that the beads engage the gasket within the center rib region of the band.

公开(公告)号：US20060107498A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-25

申请号：US11285704

申请日：2005-11-21

Applicant: Brian Ignaczak ,  Michael Amedure

Inventor： Brian Ignaczak ,  Michael Amedure

IPC: F16L33/00

CPC classification number: F16L21/065 ,  F01N13/1805 ,  F01N13/1855 ,  F16B35/048 ,  F16L33/04 ,  Y10T24/1441 ,  Y10T24/1451 ,  Y10T24/1455

Abstract: A band clamp having a band and a nut and bolt fastener. The band includes radially-extending opposed flanges each having an aperture for receiving the bolt. The bolt has a shank that includes a neck, a threaded body for receiving the nut, and a tapered transition from the neck to the threaded body. In one embodiment, the tapered transition extends only partially around the shank such that a portion of the neck has a common surface with the body. During tightening, the radially inward facing surface of the aperture in the flange can engage the threaded body and slide along the threaded body across the common surface and onto the neck without having to traverse and ride up over the tapered transition. In another embodiment, the nut has an angled shoulder that engages the tapered transition when the nut is tightened to the desired axial position on the bolt.

Abstract translation: 带箍，带有带和螺母和螺栓紧固件。 带包括径向延伸的相对的凸缘，每个凸缘具有用于接收螺栓的孔。 螺栓具有柄部，其包括颈部，用于接收螺母的螺纹体以及从颈部到螺纹体的锥形过渡。 在一个实施例中，锥形过渡仅部分地围绕柄部延伸，使得颈部的一部分与主体具有共同的表面。 在紧固期间，凸缘中的孔的径向向内的表面可以接合螺纹体并且沿着螺纹体滑过共同的表面并且在颈部上滑动，而不必横过并且越过锥形过渡。 在另一个实施例中，当螺母拧紧到螺栓上的期望的轴向位置时，螺母具有与锥形过渡部接合的成角度的肩部。

公开(公告)号：US20050264012A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：US11136749

申请日：2005-05-25

Applicant: Brian Ignaczak ,  Michael Amedure ,  Alan Polaski ,  Kevin Lee

Inventor： Brian Ignaczak ,  Michael Amedure ,  Alan Polaski ,  Kevin Lee

IPC: F01N13/08 ,  F16L21/00 ,  F16L21/06 ,  F16L23/08

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：US20060192385A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-31

申请号：US11057675

申请日：2005-02-14

Applicant: Bruno Hiernard ,  Brian Ignaczak

Inventor： Bruno Hiernard ,  Brian Ignaczak

IPC: F16L25/00

CPC classification number: F16L21/005 ,  F01N13/1805 ,  F01N13/1855 ,  F01N13/1872 ,  F16L21/065 ,  F16L33/04 ,  F16L55/172

Abstract: A pipe clamp which includes an open band of metal, a pair of opposed flanges located at the open ends of the band, and a tightening mechanism for drawing the flanges together. Each flange extends radially from a body portion of the band to a loop formed by a portion of the band material folded back onto itself. The flanges each have an aperture at a location intermediate the loop and the body portion to accept a fastener for tightening of the band. The loops are disposed adjacent each other such that the flanges are separated by a gap that is greater at the apertures than at the loops. One or both of the flanges can have a slot that extends into the body portion of the band so that the slotted flange comprises two flange portions that can be tightened somewhat independently of each other.

公开(公告)号：US20060138776A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11359648

申请日：2006-02-22

Applicant: Michael Amedure ,  Brian Ignaczak

Inventor： Michael Amedure ,  Brian Ignaczak

IPC: F16L21/00

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

Abstract: A coupler is disclosed 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: 公开了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：US20060071471A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US11243234

申请日：2005-10-04

Applicant: Brian Ignaczak ,  Alan Polaski

Inventor： Brian Ignaczak ,  Alan Polaski

IPC: F16L33/00

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：US20050189768A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-01

申请号：US10906645

申请日：2005-02-28

Applicant: Aleksandar Avram ,  Brian Ignaczak

Inventor： Aleksandar Avram ,  Brian Ignaczak

IPC: F16L21/06 ,  F16L33/04

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。 套筒位于带内，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：US20050184522A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-25

申请号：US10907697

申请日：2005-04-12

Applicant: Michael Potts ,  Brian Ignaczak ,  Michael Amedure

Inventor： Michael Potts ,  Brian Ignaczak ,  Michael Amedure

IPC: F16L21/00 ,  F16L21/06

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：US20050099001A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10983394

申请日：2004-11-08

Applicant: Scott Cassel ,  Michael Amedure ,  Brian Ignaczak

Inventor： Scott Cassel ,  Michael Amedure ,  Brian Ignaczak

IPC: F16L21/06 ,  F16L55/00

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. In some embodiments the pipe clamp is connected to both pipes via an attached clip and buttons at each axial end of the clamp, and in other embodiments the clamp is welded to one pipe and the clip and button then being used to loosely connect the welded assembly to the other 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。 在一些实施例中，管夹经由连接的夹子和夹具的每个轴向端处的按钮连接到两个管，并且在其它实施例中，夹具被焊接到一个管，并且夹子和按钮然后用于松散地连接焊接组件 到另一个管道。