Patent ID: 9200737
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hose clamp, comprising: a band having a first circumferential end, a second circumferential end, and a plurality of slots located between said first and second circumferential ends, said band having a first axial end and a second axial end, said first and second circumferential ends and said first and second axial ends being defined relative to a generally circular shape presented by said band during use of the hose clamp, and said band extending from said first axial end to said second axial end along a generally arcuate path, said band further having a pocket defined at an underside of said band by the generally arcuate shape; and a worm drive mechanism connected to said band and operable to radially contract said band during a tightening action of the hose clamp, said worm drive mechanism including a screw with an at least partially threaded shank that engages said slots of said band upon rotation of said screw to cause the radial contraction of said band, the connection between said worm drive mechanism and said band including at least one hook with a free end located at said pocket.