公开(公告)号：US07832776B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US12325701

申请日：2008-12-01

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：US07475919B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US11057675

申请日：2005-02-14

Applicant: Bruno Hiernard ,  Brian T. Ignaczak

Inventor： Bruno Hiernard ,  Brian T. Ignaczak

IPC: F16L21/00

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.

Abstract translation: 一种管夹，其包括开放的金属带，位于带的开口端的一对相对的凸缘，以及用于将凸缘拉到一起的紧固机构。 每个凸缘从带的主体部分径向延伸到由折叠回自身的带材的一部分形成的环。 凸缘每个在环和中心部分的位置处具有孔，以接收用于紧固带的紧固件。 环彼此相邻地设置，使得凸缘由在孔处比在环处更大的间隙分开。 凸缘中的一个或两个可以具有延伸到带的主体部分中的狭槽，使得开槽凸缘包括两个凸缘部分，这两个凸缘部分可以在一定程度上彼此紧固。

公开(公告)号：US07025393B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-11

申请号：US10871118

申请日：2004-06-19

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 to 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：US08523243B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

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: F16L47/00

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 the 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 joint. 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，舌部具有至少一个侧边缘，所述至少一个侧边缘在舌部穿过凹槽时响应于使用紧固件的外带的紧固而面对并接合凹槽的侧边缘 机制。 这提供了在舌槽接头的金属对金属的密封件。 榫舌和槽的相对结构是这样的榫舌进入凹槽的穿透期间，有榫舌和槽的相对的侧边缘之间的间隔开的分离的区域。 此外，在紧固期间，垫圈被强制进入隔开的分离，其提供在所述舌槽接头的第二，衬垫密封的这些区域。

公开(公告)号：US20120018999A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-26

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: F16L19/06

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：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：US07520539B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-21

申请号：US11351952

申请日：2006-02-10

Applicant: Brian T Ignaczak ,  Scott T Cassel

Inventor： Brian T Ignaczak ,  Scott T Cassel

IPC: F16L21/02

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.

Abstract translation: 用于将管端连接在一起以形成气密封的管夹。 夹具包括开放带，紧固机构，分裂密封套和内垫片。 所述带从第一端部至第二端部周向延伸并且具有一对轴向端部。 带包括位于轴向端部内部的径向突出的肋，并且该肋在第一和第二端之间至少部分地延伸。 分开的套筒设置在带内并且至少位于肋内。 垫片径向设置在套筒内，使得其至少部分地位于肋内。 每个管端可以具有突出的胎圈，并且夹具可以在组装期间放置在两个管端上，使得胎圈与带的中心肋区域内的衬垫接合。

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。