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：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：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：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：US09194523B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US13541741

申请日：2012-07-04

Applicant: Brian T. Ignaczak ,  Alex Y. Chen ,  Milan Ljuljdurovic

Inventor： Brian T. Ignaczak ,  Alex Y. Chen ,  Milan Ljuljdurovic

IPC: F16L37/20 ,  F16B2/08 ,  F16L23/10 ,  F01N13/18

CPC classification number: F16L37/20 ,  F01N13/1838 ,  F16B2/08 ,  F16L23/10 ,  Y10T24/1424

Abstract: A v-band clamp having a band extending circumferentially from a first end to a second end, a latch assembly located at the first and second ends of the band, and a plurality of v-insert segments located radially underneath the band when the v-band clamp is tightened on a pair of tubular body end flanges. The latch assembly includes a fastener used to tighten the v-band clamp and the plurality of v-insert segments include a first v-insert segment attached to the band and a second v-insert, wherein, when the v-band clamp is tightened on the pair of end flanges, the band moves circumferentially independently relative to the second v-insert segment.

Abstract translation: 具有从第一端到第二端周向延伸的带的V形带夹具，位于带的第一和第二端处的闩锁组件以及位于带的下方径向下方的多个V形插入段， 带夹在一对管状端部法兰上被拧紧。 闩锁组件包括用于紧固V形带夹具的紧固件，并且多个V形插入段包括附接到带的第一V形插入片段和第二V型插入件，其中，当V形带夹紧器被紧固时 在所述一对端部凸缘上，所述带相对于所述第二V形插入段沿周向独立地移动。

公开(公告)号：US20130174384A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13541741

申请日：2012-07-04

Applicant: Brian T. Ignaczak ,  Alex Y. Chen

Inventor： Brian T. Ignaczak ,  Alex Y. Chen

IPC: F16L37/20 ,  F16B2/08

CPC classification number: F16L37/20 ,  F01N13/1838 ,  F16B2/08 ,  F16L23/10 ,  Y10T24/1424

Abstract: A v-band clamp having a band extending circumferentially from a first end to a second end, a latch assembly located at the first and second ends of the band, and a plurality of v-insert segments located radially underneath the band when the v-band clamp is tightened on a pair of tubular body end flanges. The latch assembly includes a fastener used to tighten the v-band clamp and the plurality of v-insert segments include a first v-insert segment attached to the band and a second v-insert, wherein, when the v-band clamp is tightened on the pair of end flanges, the band moves circumferentially independently relative to the second v-insert segment.

Abstract translation: 具有从第一端到第二端周向延伸的带的V形带夹具，位于带的第一和第二端处的闩锁组件以及位于带的下方径向下方的多个V形插入段， 带夹在一对管状端部法兰上被拧紧。 闩锁组件包括用于紧固V形带夹具的紧固件，并且多个V形插入段包括附接到带的第一V形插入片段和第二V型插入件，其中，当V形带夹紧器被紧固时 在所述一对端部凸缘上，所述带相对于所述第二V形插入段沿周向独立地移动。

公开(公告)号：US20110018263A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-27

申请号：US12843236

申请日：2010-07-26

Applicant: Brian T. Ignaczak ,  David Leo Wyatt

Inventor： Brian T. Ignaczak ,  David Leo Wyatt

IPC: F16L21/02 ,  F16L25/00

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。