Patent ID: 8443492
Filing Date: 2013-05-21
Classification: F16B,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A clamping collar made from a metal strip formed into a loop, comprising: a projection disposed at a vicinity of a first end of the metal strip, projecting radially outwards form an outer major surface of the metal strip, the projection having a width that is less than a width of the outer major surface, the projection including: an ear disposed at a vicinity of a second end of the metal strip, projecting radially outwards form the outer major surface of the metal strip, the ear having a hole through which a free end portion of the fastening stud can pass so that the fastening stud projects beyond the hole to fasten and tighten the clamping collar while the ear fits over the foot portion, the ear including a second engagement surface for engaging with the tightening tool, the second engagement surface disposed on a side of the second projection away from the second end.