Patent ID: 6076724
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: B23K,B25B

Abstract:
A flexible clamp mechanism defining first and second ends and adapted to assume a substantially flat configuration and to be positioned in encircling relation about a cylindrical object, comprising:(a) at least two flexible wire cable members each having first and second ends and being disposed in spaced relation;(b) a plurality of substantially rigid clamping members each having ends being in assembly with each of said flexible wire cable members and being disposed in spaced relation along the lengths of said flexible wire cable members;(c) a first latch connector being provided at said first end of said flexible wire cable members;(d) a second latch connector being provided at said second end of said flexible wire cable members and adapted for force transmitting latching interconnection with said first latch connector; and(e) said second latch connector being actuated to apply force to said first latch connector to urge said first and second ends of said flexible wire cable members toward one another and tighten said flexible clamp mechanism about the cylindrical object.