Patent ID: 7832428
Filing Date: 2010-11-16
Classification: E03C,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Annular, single-part guide clamp for a sanitary fitting, comprising: an annular guide portion; a latching portion connected on both sides, as seen in a circumferential direction, by lamellar spring elements to the annular guide portion; a radial slot running in a peripheral direction and disposed between, on one side the annular guide portion, and the other side, the latching portion and the lamellar spring elements; a radially inner contour of the lamellar spring elements and the latching portion being offset radially outwards by a recess; relative to the annular guide portion, the latching portion protruding radially outwards over the annular guide portion and being configured to be forced elastically radially inwards; and the lamellar spring elements being tapered in terms of wall thickness relative to the latching portion and the annular guide portion.