Patent ID: 6308921
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A two-pipe clamp, comprising:first and second clamping bodies defining first and second passages therethough, each for receiving a tubular body, each said clamping body having an outer end surface, two side surfaces extending from said outer end surface thereof and an inner end surface having recesses defining said passages, said passages being spaced from said side surfaces;a top cover plate adjacent said outer end surface of said first clamping body;a base plate adjacent said outer end surface of said second clamping body;a tightening screw extending through said clamping bodies between said passages and extending from said cover plate to said base plate; andfirst and second security strips, each of said security strips having a central segment and two bent legs extending from opposite sides of the respective central segment, said central segments of said first and second security strips extending between said cover plate and said first clamping body and between said second clamping body and said base plate, respectively, said legs extending along said side surfaces and having leg ends remote from the respective central segments, the respective ends of said first and second security strips facing one another and engaging one another to limit compression of said clamping bodies and clamping forces thereof.