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Segmented Vee clamp

  • US 4,722,561 A
  • Filed: 07/29/1987
  • Issued: 02/02/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/29/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A quick-release segmented Vee clamp for securing tubing in end-to-end gas-tight relationship, comprising a plurality of arcuate segments each being pivotaly connected to the adjacent segment and having one of the segments joined to another by means of a quick disconnect T-bolt, each segment being formed of stamped sheet metal pieces defining a Vee shaped recess therebetween and having a radialy extending flange, the pieces being welded together about the flange, and outwardly extending reinforcing means on each piece, said one of the segments having a tubular housing formed on a free end thereof, the shank of said bolt passing therethrough and having a nut threaded thereon, the said another segment having a generally rectangular housing having a height less than its width and adapted to receive the head of the T-bolt in one position of the bolt but restraining the T-bolt head from withdrawal in another position of the bolt.

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