SPLIT SQUEEZING CLAMP Russian patent published in 2014 - IPC F16L33/00 

FIELD: process engineering.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to machine building. Split squeezing clamp comprises flexible tape with shaped ledges on outer side, lock with stem on tape one end to straighten the clamp inner shape and tightener. The latter is composed of detachable device to tighten the clamp at force higher than that of manual clamp tightening. Clamp is made of plastic. Lock is composed of the case with tape passage slit to make a closed ring and wedge-shape retainer. Said retainer is fixed inside said case and provided with mating teeth to engage with tape teeth and to retain the clamp as-tightened. Besides, it has latch to open aforesaid lock.

EFFECT: simplified production.

5 cl, 2 dwg