Patent ID: 6193195
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A tube clamping device comprising a base member having a generally semicircular tube receiving channel having a channel wall, a clamping member having a generally semi-circular tube receiving channel having a channel wall, where said tube receiving channels in combination when said base member and said clamping member are properly positioned define a tube receiving bore for securing a tube positioned therein, and force application means to press together said base member and said clamping member to secure the tube from movement during cold forming operations, said device further comprising a plural number of annular grooves positioned on said channel walls of said base member and said clamping member, where said grooves each comprise a recessed portion positioned within said channel walls and a pair of raised shoulders, said raised shoulders extending beyond the surface of said channel walls into the interior of said tube receiving channels such that said raised shoulders are adapted to bite into the outer surface of the tube being clamped.