Abstract: A tensioning clamp (10) with a tensioning band (12), two tensioning elements (14a, 14b), a pulling element (16) and an insert (18). The tensioning band (12) comprises two ends folded over to form a loop. Each of the loops (20a, 20b) receives a tensioning element and has openings (24, 26). The pulling element (16) connects the tensioning elements (14a, 14b) through the openings (24, 26) and transmits a pulling force applied to tension the tensioning clamp (10). The insert (18) is arranged in a circumferential region of the loops (20a, 20b) between the tensioning band (12) and a binding material, and has two radially inwardly projecting ribs (30a, 30b) extending in the circumferential direction of the tensioning band (10) and a trough (32) formed between the ribs (30a, 30b).

Abstract: For producing a welded ring, a band of a length corresponding to the circumference of the ring is bent into a ring and its two ends are welded together. The band ends to be welded together have an offset in the circumferential direction of the ring, the offset lying in the plane of the band. The welding is performed from both lateral edges of the ring, from the outside to the inside up to the offset. Welding having an overall improved welding quality and a higher tensile strength is thus obtained.

Abstract: A quick connector for establishing a snapping connection between a tubular male part (50) and a female part (40) of a fluid connection system. The connector has a retainer (10) adapted to be set within the mouth portion (41) of the female part (40) and having a resilient member (20) for snapping engagement with both a thickened portion (52) of the male part (50) and an annular groove (42) in the mouth portion (41) of the female part (40) when the resilient member (20), which is held by the a retainer (10) in an axially fixed position, is stretched in the radial direction due to the snapping engagement with the male part (50).

Abstract: For the fastening of the shielding of a cable having a conductor, an insulation surrounding the conductor and an outer shielding, there is disclosed a band clamp having an insulating coating. Measures are taken to make the coating robust and durable and to prevent contact corrosion on the shielding and the band clamp.

Abstract: A multi-part connector assembly is provided which realises a compact snap coupling between a hose (40) and a pipe socket (50) with only a single potential leaking position and requiring only a minimum number of parts: a first retaining member (10), a second retaining member (20) and a sealing element (30) sandwiched therebetween in the axial direction of the connector assembly.

Abstract: A hose clamp for connecting, for example, a hose to a pipe nipple, wherein the hose clamp is made of a clamping band 10 comprising band sections which overlap one another in the closed state of the hose clamp and on which hooks 12, 19 are arranged for closing the hose clamp, and a tightening device 15 arranged in the outer band section for tightening the hose clamp around an object to be clamped, wherein the tightening device comprises two outwardly protruding legs and a bar connecting the legs, wherein at least one corrugated bead 21 extending between the edges of the clamping band and parallel to them is formed on the inner band section of the clamping band, so that at least a part of the corrugated bead is located below the tightening device in the closed state of the clamping band.

Abstract: A connector assembly including a plate (10) having an orifice (10a) and a spigot (12), the spigot (12) having an internal flow path for liquid, and connector means (14) for connecting the spigot (12) to the metal plate (10) so as to guide the liquid flowing in the flow path through the orifice (10a), the connector (14) including a protruding collar structure (16) surrounding the orifice (10a). The connector means (14) further includes a ring-shaped snap-on module (18) configured to be fitted over the collar structure (16), the snap-on module (18) including a cylindrical insertion part (18a) configured to be inserted into an orifice (10a) of the collar structure (16), wherein a remote end of the cylindrical insertion part (18a) in the insertion direction is provided with first snap-on structures engaging with the collar structure (16).

Abstract: A shrink-fit ring, the two circumferential edges (10) of which are flanged, makes it possible to use thinner band thicknesses without the risk of buckling owing to its greater intrinsic strength. The circumferential edges (10) end in limbs (16) which point radially outwards and enclose an angle of approx. 70° to 90° with an unflanged centre portion (13) of the ring that is located axially further inwards. The flanging results in an extension of the diameter of the ring edges, wherein the ring edge regions (14) are bent outwards in a rounded manner and the edge surfaces (11) run at an angle of preferably approx. 0° to approx. 20° with respect to the ring axis (12).

Abstract: A hose clamp having a clamping band (10) with band sections overlapping in the closed state of the hose clamp, on which hooks (12, 19) are arranged for closing the hose clamp, and with a tightening device (15) arranged in the outer band section for tightening the hose clamp around an object to be clamped. The overlapped inner end of the clamping band (10) is formed as a tongue (11) with a reduced width compared to the clamping band (10) and is received by a tongue channel (45) arranged in the outer band section. The tongue (11) is stamped out of the clamping band (10) and has outwardly projecting side flaps (42) and a bottom part (43) which is arranged between them, formed from the clamping band (10) and rises continuously from the clamping band (10) up to the height of the side flaps (42).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector socket for connecting a spigot (12) to an orifice (10a), said connector socket including a sheet metal plate (10) with said orifice (10a) and a protruding collar structure (16) surrounding said or-ifice (10a). 10 It is proposed that the collar structure (16) is integrally made of the sheet metal of said sheet metal plate (10) by a sheet metal forming process.

Abstract: A manual assembly tool (10) of the compound action type for ear clamps, including a pair of lever arms (12, 14), a pair of jaw members (16, 18). The lever arms (12, 14) are pivotably connected to each other at a pivot point (20) near a distal end of the lever arms (12, 14), where-in each lever arm (12, 14) includes a handle end (12a, 14a) on a proximal side and an extension arm (12b, 14b) extending beyond the pivot point (20). The jaw members (16, 18) include clamp edges (16a, 18a) forming a lip for receiving the clamp ears. Each of the jaw members (16, 18) is pivotably connected to the one of the extension arms (12b, 14b) at its proximal end, wherein the jaw members (16, 18) are pivotally interconnected at an intermediate portion of the jaw member (16, 18) so that closing the handle ends (12a, 14a) of the lever arms (12, 14) translates the jaw members (16, 18) towards a closed position thereof, thus squeezing the clamp ear.

Abstract: A connector has an outer surface for engagement by a hose, an inner through-bore (13) for receiving a pipe nipple to be connected to the hose, and a sealing O-ring (12) for sealing the hose to the pipe nipple. Up to the final assembly of the connector, a plug (15) is placed in the through-bore (13) to hold the parts of the connector together and protect its interior against the entry of dirt. The plug (15) has a shaft (16) to be inserted into the through-bore (13) and an end disc (17) for closing an end of the through-bore (13). A plurality of connectors may be linked together to form a belt-type arrangement for handling in an automatic assembly line.

Abstract: The invention relates to a band clamp (10) for connecting a cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing (14) and a metal or plastic insert fitting (16), the band clamp (10) including a clamping band (18) including an ear-like tightening structure (12) and a closing structure (20) for connecting overlapping portions of the clamping band (18).

Abstract: The invention relates to a band clamp (10) with a clamping band (12) having an ear-like tightening device (14), an inner band end (18) having a tongue (20) extending in a longitudinal direction of the clamping band (12) and an outer band portion (22) including a recess (24), wherein the tongue (20) is configured to be inserted into the recess (24) when the tightening device (14) is being tightened. It is proposed that the inner band end (18) includes an indicator structure (26) and the outer band portion (22) includes an opening window (28), wherein the indicator structure (26) is configured to engage with the opening window (28) and to be deformed when the tightening device (14) is being tightened.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ear clamp (10) comprising a clamping band (12) and tightening structure (14), wherein the clamping band (12) comprises an outer clamping band end (12a) and an inner clamping band end (12b), wherein the inner clamping band end (12b) includes a first hook (16) which, in the closed condition, passes through an opening (18) in the outer clamping band end (12a). It is proposed that, in a top view of the band, the openings (18) are slit-shaped.

Abstract: The invention relates to a High current terminal assembly including a conductor terminal (12), said conductor terminal (12) being operatively arranged to be mounted in an orifice (10a) in a housing wall (10), and a mounting module (14a; 14b) for mounting the conductor terminal (12) to the housing wall (10), said mounting module (14a; 14b) including: a collar structure (16) configured to abut to a first side of said housing wall (10) surrounding said orifice (10a), and an insertion part (18) configured to be inserted into the orifice (10a) of the housing wall (10), wherein a remote end of the insertion part (18) in the insertion direction is provided with first snap-fitting structures (18a) engaging a second side of said housing wall (10) opposite to the first side of the housing wall, wherein a first end of said conductor terminal (12) is configured to be inserted into an opening of said mounting module (14a; 14b) such that engagement of first snap-fitting structures (18a) with the a second side said housi

Abstract: The present invention provides a quick connector made of plastics material for establishing a snapping connection between a tubular male part (50) and female part (40) of a fluid connection system. The connector has retaining means (10) adapted to be set within the mouth portion (41) of the female part (40) and having first and second flexing members (12, 22) for snapping engagement with the male part (50) and the female part (40), respectively. The first and second flexing members (12, 22) are provided at circumferentially spaced portions of the retaining means (10) so that the overall axial dimensioning of the retaining means (10) is reduced. (FIG.

Abstract: The present invention provides a quick connector for establishing a snapping connection between a tubular male part (50) and a female part (40) of a fluid connection system. The connector has retaining means (10) adapted to be set within the mouth portion (41) of the female part (40) and having a resilient member (20) for snapping engagement with both a thickened portion (52) of the male part (50) and an annular groove (42) in the mouth portion (41) of the female part (40) when the resilient member (20), which is held by the retaining means (10) in an axially fixed position, is stretched in the radial direction due to the snapping engagement with the male part (50).

Abstract: A hose clamp for connecting, for example, a hose to a pipe nipple, wherein the hose clamp is made of a clamping band 10 comprising band sections which overlap one another in the closed state of the hose clamp and on which hooks 12, 19 are arranged for closing the hose clamp, and a tightening device 15 arranged in the outer band section for tightening the hose clamp around an object to be clamped, wherein the tightening device comprises two outwardly protruding legs and a bar connecting the legs, wherein at least one corrugated bead 21 extending between the edges of the clamping band and parallel to them is formed on the inner band section of the clamping band, so that at least a part of the corrugated bead is located below the tightening device in the closed state of the clamping band.

Abstract: The invention is based on a tensioning clamp (10) with a tensioning band (12), two tensioning elements (14a, 14b), a pulling element (16) and an insert (18), wherein the tensioning band (12) comprises two ends which are each folded over to form a loop. Each of the loops (20a, 20b) receives a tensioning element and has openings (24, 26). The pulling element (16) connects the tensioning elements (14a, 14b) through the openings (24, 26) of the loops (20a, 20b) and transmits a pulling force applied to tension the tensioning clamp (10). The insert (18) is arranged in a circumferential region of the loops (20a, 20b) between the tensioning band (12) and a binding material, and has a profile with at least two radially inwardly projecting ribs (30a, 30b) extending in the circumferential direction of the tensioning band (10) and a trough (32) formed between the ribs (30a, 30b).