Abstract: A clamping band for affixing an electromagnetic shielding sleeve to an electrical cable or the like, which band may be positioned around the connector and tightened by a pulling force, and which band can be removed and replaced. The band comprises a single strip of metal with a strap section and a buckle section, with the buckle section having an opening for receiving the strap section to form a circle for positioning about the shield and connector. The band is tightened by pulling to the desired size, after which it is folded over to lock the band in place and cut to an appropriate length.

Abstract: A clamp structure with a clamping band having open ends and a mechanical interconnection of the open ends of the band that include at least two outwardly extending hooks in the inner band portion adapted to engage in apertures in the outer band portion; at least one of the hooks is a cold-deformed support hook and another one of the hooks is a generally circumferentially extending combined guide and support hook which has an inclined guide and support surface operable to initially engage with the corresponding aperture in the outer band portion so as to guide the inner and outer band portions toward one another while at the same time absorbing circumferentially directed tightening forces until the cold-deformed support hook becomes effective in also absorbing tightening forces by engagement of its abutment surface with the corresponding aperture.

Abstract: The invention refers to a releasable tubular clamp for connecting cylindrical or profile tubes. In order to provide a releasable tubular clamp for interconnecting cylindrical or profile tubes wherein the press force is increased and after assembly a greater degree of compactness and stiffness is present, a longitudinally running longitudinal rib (1) open towards the interior is provided which prior to clamping exhibits a U-shaped (ear-shaped) cross section and whose legs after clamping abut in parts whereby the clamping jacket in an adjoining area exhibits a cross section deviating from a circular contour.

Abstract: Bundling of objects using a harnessing device with a locking head and a strap with teeth that are controlled by stretching. The locking head contains a pawl or tang that engages the teeth of the strap by wedging. A wedging tooth is desirably on the locking tang as well, and a further tooth to promote locking is desirably included in the locking head. The strap is advantageously molded of stretch reorientable material which is subsequently stretched to control the profile of the teeth which are engaged by the locking tang and head.

Abstract: A banding clip has two oppositely facing band engaging mechanisms for receiving the opposite ends of a looped band. The band has a lower base portion which has transversely extending teeth of rectangular cross section on its upper surface. The clip is open sided to permit the release of the band engaging mechanism. A hinge is located between the band engaging mechanisms so the clip may conform somewhat to the shape of a banded object. A tightening tool is engageable against an external tool face located on the clip between the oppositely facing band engaging mechanisms, and a band outlet is formed in this tool face at a position which is higher than and spaced from the opposite band engaging mechanisms.

Abstract: A tensioning assembly for applying tension to a band-type clamp includes a T-bolt having a shank portion and a T-head portion. The T-bolt is adjustably mounted to a first end of the band clamp and a keeper constructed and arranged to receive the T-head portion of the T-bolt is affixed to a second end of the band clamp. A nut threadably engages the shank portion of the T-bolt and rotation of the nut on the T-bolt draws the head to the T-bolt towards the first end of the band clamp thereby drawing with it the second end of the band clamp. An anti-rotation device is associated with the nut operably engageable with the nut to prevent its rotation. The anti-rotation device cooperates with a force-applying tool, such as a wrench, so that when the tool is placed on the nut, the anti-rotation device disengages from the nut. Preferably the tensioning assembly also includes an indicator remote from the T-bolt and operably associated with it to indicate the achievement by the T-bolt of a predetermined tension.

Abstract: A unitary, flexible, and resilient clamp for applying clamping forces to the exterior surface of objects such as coolant hoses, tubes, or the like. The clamp has a generally arcuate cross-sectional configuration and includes a flexible band in the form of an open ring having opposed end portions and defining an inner arcuate portion. A first band end is connected to a first end portion of the flexible band and includes at least three inwardly projecting extensions. A second band end is connected to the opposite end portion of the flexible band and includes at least two extensions projecting inwardly towards the extensions of the first band end and configured to matingly engage therewith.

Abstract: Clamp of the type constituted by a wound-over metal band, a first end of which is provided on its external face with an oblong patch of transversely extending scores or teeth, the width of said patch being preferably less than that of the band, whereas the second end is provided with a fastener joined to the band and wound over crosswise thereof on the outside of the band to provide a passage for the first end. The two ends of the fastener cover one another on the outside of the band and are assembled by a bent strip of metal of which the side facing the band is provided with scores or the like, extending crosswise to the band and designed to cooperate with the scores or teeth of the first end of the band.

Abstract: A hose clip which can be tightened without a screw has an elongated band with a first end section which is formed with a closed slot for threading of the second end section therethrough. The end portion of the first end section has a pallet which engages one of a series of external teeth on the second end section to hold the band against expansion when the band surrounds and is tightened around an elastic hose. The end portion of the first end section extends radially outwardly and abuts against a back support which is an integral part of the first end section and is formed by looping the first end section radially outwardly adjacent to its end portion. The provision of the back support on the first end section enhances the versatility of the hose clip by enabling it to properly clamp smaller- or larger-diameter hoses without affecting the ability of the end portion of the first end section to remain in proper engagement with a selected tooth of the second end section.

Abstract: A clip, more particularly a hose clip, including a band furnished with ratchet coupling elements comprising serrated jaws on one end of the band and a serrated tongue on the other end of the band. The tongue is insertible longitudinally between the jaws to interlock serrations on opposite sides of the tongue with the serrations of the respective jaws and thereby lock the tongue against withdrawal longitudinally. The jaws are open laterally, permitting sideways disengagement of the tongue therefrom to release the clip. The clip may be a one-piece plastics moulding.

Abstract: A clamp structure especially for use in applications in which space conditions do not permit any projecting parts such as plastically deformable ears, and in which outwardly extending hooks adapted to engage in apertures are used to mechanically interconnect the clamp structure; to enable tightening of the band about an object to be fastened, cold-deformed pressed-out embossments are provided in inner and outer band portions, which extend generally in the circumferential direction so that each pressed-out embossment remains integral at least on both sides thereof, where the tool-engaging surfaces thereof are able to withstand very large tightening forces in the circumferential direction which permit a secure tightening of the clamp structure.

Abstract: A hose construction, a hose clamp structure and methods of making the same are provided, the hose construction comprising a hose made primarily of polymeric material and having a reinforcing wire, and an outer hose clamp structure connected to the hose and having two ends which when interconnected together are adapted to secure the hose onto a member telescoped in the hose by tightly engaging a substantially annular portion of the hose around the member. The hose clamp structure has a groove therein that nestably receives part of the reinforcing wire therein. Fastening members secure the nested part of the reinforcing wire to the hose clamp structure whereby the fastening members connect the hose clamp structure to the hose.

Abstract: A lockable band clamp, such as clamping together the rims of a housing and a base of an equipment housing, has a flexible band with Vee-shaped portions for positioning around the rims, the rims positioned in the Vee-shaped portions. The ends of the band have end members through which passes a bolt, a tubular member threading on to the bolt. Relative rotation between bolt and tubular member acts to pull the end members together and tighten the band about the rims. The end members have projections which overlap. A locking member which, in a locked position, engages at one end over a rod through the tubular member and at the other end aligns with holes in the projections whereby a padlock can pass through the holes and a formation on the locking member, preventing relative rotation between bolt and tubular member.

Abstract: A clamp for hoses or the like has an elongated band the end portions of which overlap each other and are held in overlapped relationship to form a loop around the hose or the like. Each end portion has an outwardly extending projection which can be engaged by a tool to tension the clamp. The projection on the outer end portion is a lug which is plastically deformable in a direction toward the other end portion when the maximum permissible tensioning force is reached. This ensures that the maximum permissible force cannot be exceeded and allows for a visual control as to whether or not the clamp has been properly tightened.

Abstract: A hose clamp structure and hose construction employing same are provided wherein such structure comprises a pair of cooperating interconnectible members each having a plurality of teeth adapted for interconnecting engagement and wherein the members upon being interconnected around an associated hose end extend substantially over a first arcuate length of the hose end with a second arcuate length of the hose end completing the remaining 360.degree. circumference of such hose end. Each of the members is defined as a separate part and has means for connecting the members to the hose end such that when the members are connected to the hose end the second arcuate length of the hose end is employed as clamping means and the connected members and second arcuate length cooperate to define an annular construction enabling the hose end to be clamped around an associated structure.

Abstract: A hose clamp wherein a flexible metallic strap has a loop-shaped intermediate portion, an externally toothed first end portion which is overlapped by the intermediate portion and whose teeth mate with the internal teeth of the intermediate portion, and a second end portion whose free end is doubled over itself to form an L-shaped projection having an end face at the inner side of the second end portion. Such end face abuts against the complementary face of a protuberance which is formed on the second end portion by stamping or the like and extends beyond the inner side of the second end portion. The abutting faces greatly enhance the resistance which the projection of the second end portion offers to bending into the general plane of the second end portion during tensioning of the intermediate portion around a hose or the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clip for securing together articles, and the clip includes a band which is formed of a suitable material such as plastic and metal. Rib formations are provided at both ends of the band and the rib formations each consist of a plurality of teeth or ribs, a first end of the band being formed with a lower rib formation and a lip formation or portion spaced apart from and above the rib formation, the ribs or teeth of the lower rib formation at the first end of the band extending upwardly and a recess being formed between the upwardly extending ribs or teeth and the upper spaced apart lip portion and upper surface of the upper lip portion at the first end of the clip is provided or formed with a plurality of ribs or teeth.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp (10) comprising a pair of substantially identical clips (15) is employed to align and retain a plurality of members, typically cables, in a stiff, planar arrangement to facilitate manipulation. Each clip comprises a ratcheting detail (41) on one of its legs (40) and a slotted beam (33) on the other of its legs (30). The slotted leg from one clip slidably engages and adjustably interlocks with the ratchet mechanism of the other clip to form a coupling arrangement which binds cables in the interstice of the clamp.

Abstract: The invention is an improvement over my copending application Ser. No. 951,569 filed Oct. 15, 1978 now U.S. Pat. No. 4,223,423, granted Sept. 23, 1980, and relates to a sealing device, which is particularly useful with a receptacle, such as a cloth bank bag for containing money or currency. The sealing device comprises a single strip or band of material made of metal or plastic and formed with teeth or serrations, which extend from one side of the band and includes locking projections engaging with the teeth or serrations in an improved manner for securing the band in its closed position. The locking teeth are stamped, or otherwise formed in the material near one end of the band, so that the other end of the band may be inserted through slits in the band, whereby a number of teeth engage with locking elements when the band is tightened around the neck of the bag.

Abstract: A fastening device of the clamp type constituted by a strap of which the two ends are provided with complementary anchoring elements, each end further comprising a gripping device 5, 7, which permits to effect the tightening and to bring the anchoring elements 2, 3 into cooperation, by way of an appropriate tool such as tongs. The gripping device 7 of one of the ends 1b of the strap is constituted by a relief of which the area 7a joining it to the strap has a mechanical resistance which is less than that of the strap.

Abstract: A hose clamp structure for a hose construction which has a hose end provided with a reinforcing wire and method of making such hose clamp structure are provided wherein the structure comprises a pair of separate cooperating interconnectible members each having an inner portion provided with a fastening opening and an outer portion provided with a plurality of teeth adapted for interconnecting engagement and wherein each interconnectible member is fastened on the hose end utilizing a single-piece clip which has a portion of the reinforcing wire bent within a portion thereof and the bent portion and its clip cooperate to fasten the associated member on the hose end.

Abstract: A hose clamp wherein the slotted strap portion is cut to a desired clamp size from a stock supply length. The clamp provides a housing for the two ends of the cut portion. Projections carried by the housing permit a first end of the strap to be removably engaged with the housing. A second member, preferably the second end of the strap, fills the space above the attached first end to interfere with the movement of the first end off the projection. Thus the assembly of a cut strap portion and a drive housing can be accomplished without tools.

Abstract: A hose clamp structure and hose construction employing same are provided wherein such structure comprises a pair of cooperating interconnectible members each having a plurality of teeth adapted for interconnecting engagement and wherein the members upon being interconnected around an associated hose end extend substantially over a first arcuate length of the hose end with a second arcuate length of the hose end completing the remaining 360.degree. circumference of such hose end. Each of the members is defined as a separate part and has means for connecting the members to the hose end such that when the members are connected to the hose end the second arcuate length of the hose end is employed as clamping means and the connected members and second arcuate length cooperate to define an annular construction enabling the hose end to be clamped around an associated structure.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved clasp formed by a clasp bar including a pair of clasp arms extending outwardly from a central junction point, each of the clasp arms terminating in an outer end, the opposed outer ends being provided with cooperating lock means such that the clasp bar may be utilized to encircle a substantially flexible article and the lock means manipulated to encircle and lockingly engage the flexible article within the confines formed by the clasp arms and central junction point and the locking means. Various of the embodiments disclose a clasp bar wherein the clasp arms are formed of a resilient material and may be biasingly urged into touching contact in order to permit the lock means to cooperatively engage one another thereby to encircle and lock the flexible article therein.

Abstract: Apparatus for fixing a sonic or ultrasonic transducer to a container. The transducer is arranged axially displaceable in the recess in a holder. A spring is mounted in the recess, which attempts to urge the transducer outwards. On both sides of the transducer, the holder is connected to a clamping strip for passing around the periphery of the container. At least one of the two connections between the holder and the clamping strip is formed by a clamping device for tightening the clamping strip. The clamping device includes a spring determining the clamping force of the clamping strip.

Abstract: A sealing device for a receptacle such as a heavy cloth bank bag for containing money or currency in which a single strip or band of material formed of metal or plastic is stamped with projections or serrations extending from one side of the band and wherein a pair of locking projections in the form of raised panels are stamped in the material near one end of the band, so that the other flat end thereof may be inserted through slits formed by the stamped panels, whereby one or preferably more of the serrations are engaged and locked by the edges of the panels when the strip is tightened around the neck of the bag. Movement of the ends of the strips are thereby prevented in a direction which would unlock the seal but is freely permitted in the other direction for the extent of the serrations so that a tight seal may be accomplished.

Abstract: Encircling clamps of a flexible elongated body fitted at a first end with a pair of parallel arms encircling a bay open at their extremities, and at the other end with a tongue that is insertable into the bay. One arm of the bay is a spring having restoring force when flexed away from the other arm, and ratchet teeth on its inner surface extending only part way from the opening to the interior of the bay. The tongue has mating ratchet teeth extending a longer distance so that when the tongue is inserted into the bay it can be adjustably positioned therein while engaging all the ratchet teeth of the spring arm. The closed device can be opened by lifting the spring arm away from the tongue. Means are provided to pull the tongue into the bay.

Abstract: A pair of identical strap elements are provided, each of which comprises a first substantially planar rectangularly shaped end portion which is notched along its opposite edges to receive the inwardly turned edges of a channel member to which the pipe is to be clamped, a concave mid-section conforming with the curvature of the pipe and a planar opposite end portion which is initially formed with rectangular corners, but one of which corners is punched and bent inwardly at a right angle to the plane of the planar end portion to form a tab. The configuration of the punched-out tab is such as to provide a hooked end with the hook directed downwardly toward the concavity of the mid-section and an arcuate ramp leading to the cut-back in the end which forms the hook.

Abstract: An improved snap-on-clamp is provided for securely fastening one object to another, such as fastening a flexible hose about a pipe, a nipple, or the like, and includes an open-ended, substantially annular band having formed at its ends a pair of opposed, interlockable members. Each interlockable member includes an arcuate jaw having a plurality of teeth which interlock with the teeth of the opposed member's jaw when the interlockable members are interengaged and the clamp is in a clamping position. Each interlockable member further includes resilient bias means spaced apart from its respective jaw to provide opposing forces to the interlocked jaws so that the plurality of teeth are forced together, thereby preventing separation of the interlockable members other than by transverse shear.

Abstract: A tie for forming a plurality of elongate objects into a bundle and for holding two objects together. The tie includes an elongate strap having a plurality of spaced abutments therealong and a metal locking head joined to one end of the strap. The locking head comprises a floor with a strap-receiving aperture therethrough and a locking tongue for engaging one of the abutments. The tongue and floor are joined by a resilient neck from which the tongue extends toward the floor to at least partially overlie the aperture. Threading of the strap causes the tongue to deflect away from the floor and the tongue lockingly engages one of the abutments upon attempted retrograde movement of the strap.

Abstract: Apparatus for clamping the hose of a nipple including a clamp of the type having a band with interengageable barb means and apertures spaced from one another for accommodating maintenance of the band in a clamping position around a hose. A tightening device for accommodating assembly and disassembly of the band around a hose is provided, which tightening device includes a rigid housing having apertures engageable with barbs on the band and a rigid member having teeth for engaging in apertures in the band slidably guidably carried by the rigid housing. A manually rotatable gear wheel is pivotally mounted in the fixed housing and includes gear teeth engageable with gear teeth at the rigid bar such that pivotal movement of the gear wheel forces the rigid bar to move in the circumferential direction with respect to the rigid housing.

Abstract: Fastening member of the tightening band type constituted by a tape whose two ends comprise complementary attachment means, each of the ends comprising on the other hand a prehension means enabling the tightening and cooperation of the fastening means with the aid of a suitable tool in the form of pliers, one of the ends of the tape having at least one zone of smaller transverse section constituting a zone of least resistance.

Abstract: A clamp for clamping a hose onto a nipple by means of a band adapted to be locked which is provided at its upper band end with perforation apertures and includes at least one barb at its lower band end which engages in one of the perforation apertures when the band is placed about the hose; the band is also provided at its lower end, on the side toward the band end with respect to the barb, with further perforation apertures of the same type and is additionally provided with a slot at its upper end which is located in the circumferential direction toward the center of the band with respect to the perforation apertures provided thereat; at least one section of the further perforation apertures disposed adjacent the lower band end is located within the area of the section of the slot disposed adjacent the upper end of the band when the band is placed about the hose; the upper end of the band is provided between its perforation apertures and the barbs of the lower end of the band with at least one further barb p