Holder for a pipeline
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1. A holder for a pipeline, the holder comprising:
- first and second clamp members having respective first ends conjointly defining a connection connecting said first ends to each other;
said first and second clamp members grasping said pipeline therebetween while under a clamping tension;
said first and second clamp members having respective second ends conjointly defining an interface;
said interface and said connection being on mutually opposite sides of said pipeline; and
,said second ends being fixedly connected together with a permanent mechanical interlock wherein said second ends are plastically deformed to mutually interengage at said interface so as to maintain said clamping tension during the service life of said holder.
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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.
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1. A holder for a pipeline, the holder comprising:
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first and second clamp members having respective first ends conjointly defining a connection connecting said first ends to each other; said first and second clamp members grasping said pipeline therebetween while under a clamping tension; said first and second clamp members having respective second ends conjointly defining an interface; said interface and said connection being on mutually opposite sides of said pipeline; and
,said second ends being fixedly connected together with a permanent mechanical interlock wherein said second ends are plastically deformed to mutually interengage at said interface so as to maintain said clamping tension during the service life of said holder. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A two-member holder for a pipeline, the two-member holder consisting of:
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first and second clamp members having respective first ends conjointly defining a connection connecting said first ends to each other; said first and second clamp members grasping said pipeline therebetween while under a clamping tension; said first and second clamp members having respective second ends conjointly defining an interface; said interface and said connection being on mutually opposite sides of said pipeline; and
,said second ends being fixedly connected together with a permanent mechanical interlock wherein said second ends are plastically deformed to mutually interengage at said interface so as to maintain said clamping tension during the service life of said two-member holder. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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