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US3851979A
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Cable and hose clamp
Assignee: Woodhead Industries LLC
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Filing: 1972-09-20
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Granted: 1974-12-03
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Expires: 1992-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A clamp structure for connecting an end of an elongated element, such as a cable, to a portion of a hose located between the ends thereof. The clamp structure includes a pair of arcuate members arranged to form an annulus and having a central opening therethrough of approximately the same diameter as the portion of the hose. The arcuate members are fixedly clamped together and to the hose by means of connecting screws. A ball-like swivel member is mounted on one of the arcuate members substantially midway between the ends thereof. The swivel member is movably retained within an opening formed in the arcuate member and is retained therein by an arcuate lip portion which is integral with the arcuate member and defines an internal spherical bearing surface for the swivel member. The lip portion defines an opening through which extends the one end of the cable. The end of the cable is provided with a head portion which is connected to the swivel member to permit swivelling movement of the cable end and of the swivel member relative to the annulus.
Inventors
- 👤 W Becker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:38
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/14; F16L3/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32114; Y10T403/32196; Y10T403/32549; Y10T403/32557; Y10T403/32565; Y10T403/32573; Y10T403/32975; Y10T403/32983
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A clamping structure for effecting a universal connection between a cable and a hose, said structure comprising: first and second arcuate clamping members which, when positioned adjacent one another in opposed relationship, define an annulus for encircling and clampingly engaging said hose, said annulus defining a central opening adopted to receive said hose; one of said arcuate clamping members having a substantially radially extending opening formed therein substantially midway between the ends thereof, said one clamping member also having annular lip means fixed thereon and partially closing the radially outer end of said radially extending opening, said annular lip means having a radially inner wall defining a partial spherical bearing surface; threaded connecting means for fixedly connecting said first and second clamping members in encircling and clamping engagement with said hose; and swivel means mounted solely on said one clamping member for connection to an end of said cable for enabling universal swivelling movement of said cable relative to said annulus, said swivel means including ball-like swivel member movably supported solely on said one clamping member, said ball-like swivel member being disposed within said radially extending opening and positioned in bearing engagement with the partial spherical bearing surface defined by said annular lip means, and means for connecting said one end of said cable to said ball-like swivel member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
A clamping structure for effecting a universal connection between a cable and a hose, said structure comprising: first and second arcuate clamping members which, when positioned adjacent one another in opposed relationship, define an annulus for encircling and clampingly engaging said hose, said annulus defining a central opening adopted to receive said hose; one of said arcuate clamping members having a substantially radially extending opening formed therein substantially midway between the ends thereof, said one clamping member also having annular lip means fixed thereon and partially closing the radially outer end of said radially extending opening, said annular lip means having a radially inner wall defining a partial spherical bearing surface; threaded connecting means for fixedly connecting said first and second clamping members in encircling and clamping engagement with said hose; and swivel means mounted solely on said one clamping member for connection to an end of said cable for enabling universal swivelling movement of said cable relative to said annulus, said swivel means including ball-like swivel member movably supported solely on said one clamping member, said ball-like swivel member being disposed within said radially extending opening and positioned in bearing engagement with the partial spherical bearing surface defined by said annular lip means, and means for connecting said one end of said cable to said ball-like swivel member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A clamp structure according to claim 1, wherein said annular lip means defines a slotlike opening aligned with and in communication with said radially extending opening, and said end of said cable being adapted to extend through said slotlike opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
A clamp structure according to claim 1, wherein said threaded connecting means includes a pair of elongated threaded fastener members extending between and fixedly interconnected to said first and second arcuate clamping members, said pair of threaded fastener members being disposed on substantially diametrically opposite sides of said hose, said pair of threaded fastener members also being disposed on substantially opposite sides of said ball-like swivel member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
A clamp structure according to claim 3, wherein said ball-like swivel member has a stepped bore formed therethrough defining an internal shoulder, a cable having an enlarged head portion secured to an end thereof, said head portion being passed through the stepped bore in said swivel member, and said means for connecting said cable to said swivel member comprising retaining means coacting between the head portion of said cable and said shoulder of said swivel member for interconnecting said cable to said swivel member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A clamp structure according to claim 4, wherein said retaining means includes a ringlike retainer member positioned on said cable adjacent the head portion thereof and disposed within the larger portion of said stepped bore, and said swivel member permitting said one end of said cable to freely rotate relative to said swivel member about the longitudinally extending axis of said cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
142 words
A clamp structure according to claim 1, wherein one of said arcuate clamping members extends through an angle slightly in excess of 180* relative to the axis of said hose, and wherein said second clamping member extends through an angle slightly less than 180* relative to the axis of said hose, and said first and second clamping members each having a pair of substantially coplanar end faces separated and interconnected by an intermediate arcuate surface which defines a portion of the central opening of said annulus, the planar end faces of said first and second clamping members being disposed directly opposite and in substantially parallel relationship to one another when said clamping members are positioned in surrounding relationship to said hose, said second arcuate member having said radially extending opening formed therein and extending radially outwardly thereof from the intermediate arcuate surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
124 words
A clamp structure according to claim 6, wherein each of said first and second arcuate clamping members each have an internal arcuate clamping surface, which surfaces coact to define a central opening adapted to receive therein said hose when said clamping members are interconnected to form said annulus in surrounding relationship to said hose, said central opening being generated about an axis; said annulus having a substantially spherical outer surface profile generated about a point of rotation which is spaced from said axis, the center of rotation of said ball-like swivel member being positioned sUbstantially on a radially directed line passing through said axis and said point of rotation, and said point of rotation being disposed between said axis and said center of rotation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
72 words
A clamp structure according to claim 7, wherein said threaded connecting means includes a pair of threaded fastening members extending between and fixedly interconnected to said first and second arcuate clamping members, said pair of threaded fastener members being disposed on substantially diametrically opposite sides of said hose, each of said threaded fastener members extending between a pair of opposed planar end faces as formed on said first and second clamping members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
121 words
A clamp structure according to claim 1, wherein said first and second arcuate clamping members each have an internal arcuate clamping surface, which surfaces coact to define said central opening to receive therein said hose when said clamping members are interconnected to form said annulus in surrounding relationship to said hose, said central opening being generated about an axis; said annulus having a substantially spherical outer surface profile generated about a point of rotation which is spaced from said axis, the center of rotation of said ball-like swivel member being positioned substantially on a radially directed line passing through said axis and said point of rotation, and said point of rotation being disposed between said axis and said center of rotation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
70 words
A clamp structure according to claim 1, wherein the radially inner end of said radially extending opening communicates with said central opening, and the annular lip means comprising an annular lip portion integral with said one clamping member for partially closing the radially outer end of said radially extending opening, whereby said ball-like swivel member can be inserted into said radially extending opening only through the radially inner end thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
66 words
A clamp structure according to claim 10, wherein said threaded connecting means includes a pair of threaded fastening members extending between and fixedly interconnecting said first and second arcuate clamping members, said pair of threaded fastener members being disposed on substantially diametrically opposite sides of said hose, said pair of threaded fastener members also being disposed on substantially diametrically opposite sides of said ball-like swivel member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-02 | 1978-06-03 | 1978-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-02 | 1982-06-03 | 1982-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-02 | 1986-06-03 | 1986-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |