Holder for a pipeline

• US 20090078831A1
• Filed: 11/24/2008
• Published: 03/26/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 06/02/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Conti Tech Techno-Chemie GmbH (Continental AG)
• Original Assignee: Conti Tech Techno-Chemie GmbH (Continental AG)
• Inventors: Minnert, Volker, Spreitzer, Volker
• Granted Patent: US 7,959,114 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 248/49
• CPC Class Codes: F16L 3/1083 with two members, the two members being hooked in on one side and fastened together on the other side

Abstract

The invention relates to a holder (2) for a pipeline segment (1) which takes the form of a clamp (3, 4, 5) with at least two ends. The clamp fits around the pipeline segment (1) and is firmly attached thereto. At least two of the ends of the clamp, which is fitted around the pipeline under tensile stress, are firmly and permanently connected to each other with the aid of at least one clinching connection.

Claims

1. A holder for a pipeline, the holder comprising:

first and second clamps grasping about said pipeline while under tensile stress;

said first and second clamps having respective first ends conjointly defining an interface; and

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a clinching connection fixedly and unreleasably connecting said first ends together at said interface.

2. The holder of claim 1, said first and second clamps defining first and second holding elements each grasping partially about said pipeline;

said first and second holding elements having respective second ends;

said second ends conjointly defining an articulated or hinge-like connection connecting said second ends to each other; and

, said clinching connection so connecting said first ends tightly and unreleasably to each other that said pipeline is clamped between said holding elements so that said pipeline cannot rotate or shift axially relative to said holding elements.

3. The holder of claim 2, wherein said holding elements are releasable from each other at said articulated or hinge-like connection.

4. The holder of claim 2, wherein said holding elements are unreleasably connected to each other at said articulated or hinge-like connection.