Patent ID: 6138960
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A pipe clamp, comprising a substantially U-shaped upper stirrup (2) having a base section (3) provided with attachment means (23) for receiving a threaded rod (G), two substantially linear upper arms (4, 5) projecting from the base section (3) and having end portions thereof extending substantially parallel to each other, and a stiffening member (19) extending from one upper arm (4) to another upper arm (5) and spanning a free-cross-section of the pipe clamp (1); a substantially U-shaped lower stirrup (6) having a substantially circular shape, and two lower arms (8, 9); means for realeasably connecting the upper and lower stirrups (2, 6) and including articulated connection means (10) for pivotally connecting one of the upper arms (5) of the upper stirrup (2) with one of the lower arm (9) of the lower stirrup (6), and locking means (13) located opposite the articulated connection means (10) for realeasably connecting another of the upper arms (4) of the upper stirrup (2) with another of the lower arms (8) of the lower stirrup (6); and means for permanently connecting the stiffening member (19) with both upper arms (4, 5) of the upper stirrup (2).