WORM CLIP Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; devices for securing flexible pipe lines. SUBSTANCE: worm clip includes metal band made in form of ring with embossed projections forming helical line on its outer side at one end and through slot at other end; casing and worm screw located rotatably in this casing and engageable with projections of band are mounted on clip. End of band is arc-shaped in cross section; curvature of this arc is equal to that of worm screw. Curvature of embossed projections corresponds to that of worm screw. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 3 dwg