Abstract:
The present disclosure is related to a system for retaining multiple hoses. The system includes multiple spacer members and an inner member having multiple recesses. Each of the hoses is received between the corresponding recess and the corresponding spacer member. The system also includes two brackets that retain the hoses between the recesses and the spacer members. The system further includes a rack and gear mechanism that allows tightening of the hoses in a locked configuration of the system. The system includes a ratchet and pawl mechanism that retains the system in the locked configuration. Further, the ratchet and pawn mechanism may be released to actuate the system to an unlocked configuration and allow loosening of the hoses.

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
       [0001]    The present disclosure relates to a system for detachably retaining a multiple hoses. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    A machine such as, a hydraulic excavator, generally includes a hydraulic system to actuate various movable components, for example, a boom, an arm, a bucket, an upper body and ground engaging members of the hydraulic system typically includes multiple hoses to transport hydraulic fluid between various hydraulic components, such as cylinders, pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, and the like. The hoses may have different dimensions and are routed between hydraulic components located at different locations on the machine. Typically, individual retaining structures are provided for each of the hoses, thereby increasing time, complexity and cost of assembly. Further, the hoses may not be arranged in an organized manner. This may result in adjacent hoses rubbing against one another. Such rubbing may cause wear and the hoses and reduce their life. Moreover, the hoses may sag due to self weight which may reduce efficiency of fluid transport through the hoses. 
         [0003]    For reference, U.S. Patent Publication 2007/0120023 (the &#39;023 publication) discloses a hydraulic hose retention device for a work vehicle. The assembly includes an elastomeric body having slotted apertures that support a plurality of hydraulic hoses and a securing assembly that secures the hydraulic hoses in place. However, during assembly of the hoses with the slotted apertures of the &#39;023 publication, an operator has to flex the slotted apertures apart one at a time and insert a hose into the corresponding flexed slotted apertures. Flexing all the slotted apertures may be a time consuming and labor intensive process. 
       SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE 
       [0004]    In one aspect of the present disclosure, a system for detachably retaining a plurality of hoses is provided. The system includes an inner member having a first end, a second end distal to the first end and a pair of lateral ends extending between the first end and the second end. The inner member defines a plurality of first recesses at the first end and a plurality of second recesses at the second end. The inner member further defines a first groove proximate the first end, a second groove proximate the second end and a mounting opening disposed between the first groove and the second groove. 
         [0005]    The system also includes a first bracket member and a second bracket member. The first bracket member includes a first retaining portion disposed adjacent to the first end of the inner member and a pair of first projecting portions extending from ends of the first retaining portion. Further, each of the pair of first projecting portions is disposed adjacent to a corresponding lateral end of the pair of lateral ends of the inner member. The second bracket member includes a second retaining portion disposed adjacent to the second end of the inner member and a pair of second projecting portions extending from ends of the first retaining portion. Further, each of the pair of second projecting portions is disposed adjacent to the corresponding lateral end of the pair of lateral ends of the inner member. The system further includes a fastening member arranged to detachably couple each of the pair of first projecting portions of the first bracket member to each of the pair of second projecting portions of the second bracket member. 
         [0006]    The system also includes a plurality of first spacer members and a plurality of second spacer members. The plurality of first spacer members is disposed between the first retaining portion of the first bracket member and the first end of the inner member. Each of the plurality of first spacer members and a corresponding first recess of the plurality of first recesses of the inner member are structured and arranged to detachably retain a corresponding hose of the plurality of hoses therebetween. The plurality of second spacer members is disposed between the second retaining portion of the second bracket member and the second end of the inner member. Each of the plurality of second spacer members and a corresponding second recess of the plurality of second recesses of the inner member are structured and arranged to detachably retain a corresponding hose of the plurality of hoses therebetween. 
         [0007]    The system also includes a gear member which further includes a mounting portion rotatably received in the mounting opening of the inner member and a gear portion disposed adjacent to the mounting portion. The system includes a ratchet wheel coupled to the gear portion of the gear member to rotatably lock the ratchet wheel with respect to the gear member. The ratchet wheel member also defines a locking recess at a top surface thereof. The locking recess of the ratchet wheel is adapted to engage with a tool for rotation of the gear member. 
         [0008]    The system further includes a first locking member and a second locking member. The first locking member includes a first base portion slidably received in the first groove of the inner member, a first rack portion extending from the first base portion along a first direction and arranged to engage with the gear portion of the gear member, and a plurality of first protruding portions extending from the first base portion along a second direction opposite to the first direction. The second locking member includes a second base portion slidably received in the second groove of the inner member, a second rack portion extending from the second base portion along the second direction and is arranged to engage with the gear portion of the gear member, and a along the first direction. The system includes a pair of spring members coupled plurality of second protruding portions extending from the second base portion between respective ends of the first base portion of the first locking member and respective ends of the second base portion of the second locking member. Further, each of the pair of spring members is arranged to bias the first base portion along the first direction and the second base portion along the second direction. 
         [0009]    Moreover, the system includes a first pusher member and a second pusher member. The first pusher member has a first inner surface arranged to contact the plurality of first protruding portions of the first locking member and a first outer surface opposite to the first inner surface. The first pusher also includes a first cover member disposed on the first outer surface. Further, the first cover member is arranged to selectively press against the plurality of hoses retained at the first end of the inner member. The second pusher member has a second inner surface arranged to contact the plurality of second protruding portions of the second locking member and a second outer surface opposite to the second inner surface. The second pusher member also includes a second cover member disposed on the second outer surface. Further, the second cover member is arranged to selectively press against the plurality of hoses retained at the second end of the inner member. 
         [0010]    The system includes an outer member disposed on the inner member. The outer member includes a middle portion, a first lateral portion disposed adjacent to the middle portion and a second lateral portion disposed adjacent to the middle portion. The first lateral portion defines a plurality of first apertures arranged to movably receive the plurality of first protruding portions of the first locking member therethrough. The second lateral portion defines a plurality of second apertures arranged to movably receive the plurality of second protruding portions of the second locking member therethrough. 
         [0011]    The system also includes a block member coupled to the middle portion of the outer member. The block member defines a hole aligned with the locking recess of the ratchet wheel and a slot. The hole of the block member is adapted to receive a tool therethrough for engagement with the locking recess of the ratchet wheel. 
         [0012]    The system further includes a pawl member rotatably disposed with respect to the block member. The pawl member includes a pawl portion adapted to selectively engage with the ratchet wheel to rotatably lock the gear member about an unlocking direction and allow rotation of the gear member about a locking direction. The pawl member also includes a lever disposed on the pawl portion. The lever extends through the slot of the block member. The system includes a pawl spring adapted to bias the pawl member into engagement with the ratchet wheel. 
         [0013]    Further, the gear member is configured to be rotated in the locking direction to move the first locking member along the second direction and the second locking member along the first direction in order to move the first pusher member and the second pusher into pressing engagement with the plurality of hoses. Further, the lever is configured to be moved in the slot of the block member to disengage the pawl portion of the pawl member from the ratchet wheeland allow the gear member to rotate in the unlocking direction in order to remove the first pusher member and the second pusher member from pressing engagement with the plurality of hoses. 
         [0014]    Other features and aspects of this disclosure will be apparent from the following description and the accompanying drawings. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0015]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a system having a plurality of hoses retained with the system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0016]      FIG. 2  is a top view of the system of  FIG. 1 , according to the embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0017]      FIG. 3  is a disassembled view of the system, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0018]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the system showing assembling of the hoses; 
           [0019]      FIG. 5A  is a top view of the system in an unlocked configuration with a outer member removed; and 
           [0020]      FIG. 5B  is a top view of the system of  FIG. 5A  in a locked configuration. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0021]    Reference will now be made in detail to specific embodiments or features, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, corresponding or similar reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or corresponding parts. 
         [0022]      FIG. 1  shows a system  100  for detachably retaining a plurality of hoses  101  (partially shown in  FIG. 1 ), according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In an example, the hoses  101  may be a part of a machine (not shown). The machine may be, for example, a hydraulic excavator having a hydraulic system configured to actuate various movable components, for example, a boom, an arm, a bucket, an upper body and ground engaging members. In other embodiments, the machine may be a loader, a dozer, an off-highway truck, and the like. The hoses  101  may be adapted to transport hydraulic fluids between various hydraulic components, such as cylinders, pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, and the like. Each of the hoses  101  may be coupled at both ends with a hydraulic component. Further, the hoses  101  may run along different locations on the machine. The hoses  101  may also be of different diameters and lengths, and may carry hydraulic fluids with varying pressures. In an embodiment, each of the hoses  101  may be made of a flexible material that allows deformation of the hoses  101 . 
         [0023]    Referring to  FIGS. 1 to 3 , the system  100  includes an inner member  102  that may be made of various materials like elastomers, plastic, metals, metallic alloys, and the like. The inner member  102  includes a first end  104 A, a second end  104 B distal to the first end  104 A, and a pair of lateral ends  106  extending between the first end  104 A and the second end  104 B. The inner member  102  also defines a plurality of first recesses  108 A at the first end  104 A and a plurality of second recesses  108 B at the second end  104 B. The inner member  102  further defines a first groove  110 A proximate the first end  104 A and a second groove  110 B proximate the second end  104 B. Moreover, the inner member  102  defines a mounting opening  112  disposed between the first groove  110 A and the second groove  110 B. The mounting opening  112  may define a central axis A-A′. 
         [0024]    The system  100  also includes a first bracket member  114 A and a second bracket member  114 B. The first bracket member  114 A includes a first retaining portion  116 A disposed adjacent to the first end  104 A of the inner member  102 . The first bracket member  114 A also includes a pair of first projecting portion  118 A extending from ends of the first bracket member  114 A. Each of the pair of first projecting portions  118 A is disposed adjacent to a corresponding lateral end  106  of the inner member  102 . Similarly, the second bracket member  114 B includes a second retaining portion  116 B disposed adjacent to the second end  104 B of the inner member  102 . The second bracket member  114 B also includes a pair of second projecting portion  118 B extending from ends of the second bracket member  114 B of the second retaining portions  116 B. Each of the pair of second projecting portions  118 B is disposed adjacent to a corresponding lateral end  106  of the inner member  102 . Each of the first and second projecting portions  118 A,  118 B defines holes  119 A,  119 B, respectively. Each set of the holes  119 A,  119 B is adapted to receive a fastening member  120 . The fastening member  120  is arranged to detachably couple each of first and second projecting portions  118 A,  118 B to one another. In the present embodiment the fastening member  120  is a threaded bolt and nut. However, in various alternate embodiments, the fastening member  120  may be a hook, a clasp, and the like. 
         [0025]    The system  100  also includes a plurality of first spacer members  122 A and a plurality of second spacer members  122 B. The first spacer members  122 A are disposed between the first retaining portion  116 A of the first bracket member  114 A and the first end  104 A of the inner member  102 . Further, each of the plurality of first spacer members  122 A and a corresponding first recess  108 A of the plurality of first recesses  108 A of the inner member  102  are structured and arranged to detachably retain a corresponding hose  101  of the plurality of hoses  101  therebetween. Similarly, the second spacer members  122 B are disposed between the second retaining portion  116 B of the second bracket member  114 B and the second end  104 B of the inner member  102 . Further, each of the plurality of second spacer members  122 B and a corresponding second recess  108 B of the plurality of second recesses  108 B of the inner member  102  are structured and arranged to detachably retain a corresponding hose  101  of the plurality of hoses  101  therebetween. In an embodiment, each of the first and second spacer members  122 A,  122 B may be made of an elastomeric material, such as rubber. In the illustrated embodiment, sizes of the first and second spacer members  122 A,  122 B are different for accommodating hoses with different diameters. 
         [0026]    The system  100  also includes a first pusher member  202 A and a second pusher member  202 B. The first pusher member  202 A includes a first inner surface  204 A facing the first end  104 A of the inner member  102  and a first outer surface  206 A opposite to the first inner surface  204 A. The first pusher member  202 A includes a first cover member  208 A disposed on the first outer surface  206 A. The first cover member  208 A is adapted to selectively press against the plurality of hoses  101  retained at the first end  104 A of the inner member  102 . Similarly, the second pusher member  202 B includes a second inner surface  204 B facing the second end  104 B of the inner member  102  and a second outer surface  206 B opposite to the second inner surface  204 B. The second pusher member  202 B also includes a second cover member  208 B disposed on the second outer surface  206 B. The second cover member  208 B is adapted to selectively press against the plurality of hoses  101  retained at the second end  104 B of the inner member  102 . In an embodiment, at least one of the first and second cover members  208 A,  208 B may be an adhesive tape or made of materials, such as rubber, plastic, and the like. 
         [0027]    The system  100  also includes a first locking member  210 A and a second locking member  210 B. The first locking member  210 A includes a first base portion  212 A which is slidably received in the first groove  110 A of the inner member  102 . The first base portion  212 A further includes a plurality of first protruding portions  214 A. The first protruding portions  214 A extend from the first base portion  212 A along a second direction “Q” and are adapted to contact the first inner surface  204 A of the first pusher member  202 A. 
         [0028]    Similarly, the second locking member  210 B includes a second base portion  212 B which is slidably received in the second groove  110 B of the inner member  102 . The second base portion  212 B further includes a plurality of second protruding portions  214 B. The second protruding portions  214 B extend from the second base portion  212 B along a first direction “P” opposite to the second direction “Q”. Further, the second protruding portions  214 B are adapted to contact the second inner surface  204 B of the second pusher member  202 B. 
         [0029]    The first base portion  212 A and the second base portion  212 B also include ends  216 A and  216 B, respectively. The respective ends  216 A,  216 B of the first base portion  212 A and the second base portion  212 B are coupled by a pair of spring members  217 . Each of the pair of spring members  217  is adapted arranged to bias the first base portion  212 A along the first direction “P” and the second base portion  212 B along the second direction “Q”. 
         [0030]    The first locking member  210 A further includes a first rack portion  218 A extending from the first base portion  212 A along the first direction “P”. Similarly, the second locking member  210 B includes a second rack portion  218 B extending from the second base portion  212 B along the second direction “Q”. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the first and second rack portions  218 A,  218 B includes multiple teeth. 
         [0031]    The system  100  includes a gear member  302 . The gear member  302  includes a mounting portion  306  rotatably received in the mounting opening  112  of the inner member  102 . The gear member  302  is rotatable about the central axis A-A′. The gear member  302  also includes a gear portion  304  disposed adjacent to the mounting portion  306 . The mounting portion  306  may be a splined shaft received within a splined central opening (not shown) of the gear portion  304 . Further, the first rack portion  218 A and second rack portion  218 B are adapted to engage with the gear portion  304  of the gear member  302 . Rotation of the gear member  302  about the central axis A-A′ results in linear movements of the first and second rack portions  218 A,  218 B, and thus the first and second base portions  212 A,  212 B in opposite directions. Further, the first and second protruding portions  214 A,  214 B also move in opposite directions similar to the first and second base portions  212 A,  212 B. The directions of the linear movements depend on a direction of rotation of the gear member  302 . Further, walls of the first and second grooves  110 ,  110 B provide inner and outer limits to the linear movements of the first and second base portions  212 A,  212 B, respectively, relative to the central axis A-A′. 
         [0032]    The system  100  further includes an outer member  310  disposed on the inner member  102 . The outer member  310  further includes a middle portion  312 , a first lateral portion  314 A and a second lateral portion  314 B. The first lateral portion  314 A is disposed adjacent to the middle portion  312  proximal to the first end  104 A of the inner member  102 . Further, the first lateral portion  314 A defines a plurality of first apertures  316 A. The plurality of first apertures  316 A is adapted to movably receive the plurality of first protruding portions  214 A of the first locking member  210 A therethrough. Each of the first protruding portions  214 A projects out from the corresponding the first aperture  316 A. Similarly, the second lateral portion  314 B is disposed adjacent to the middle portion  312  proximal to the second end  104 B of the inner member  102 . Further the second lateral portion  314 B defines a plurality of second apertures (not shown). The second apertures are arranged to movably receive the second protruding portions  214 B of the second locking member  210 B therethrough. Each of the second protruding portions  214 B projects out from of the corresponding second aperture. The middle portion  312  also defines a central hole  318  that may be co-axially aligned with the mounting opening  112  of the inner member  102  and the gear member  302  along the central axis A-A′. 
         [0033]    In the illustrated embodiment, the outer member  310  and the inner member  102  define a space therebetween. The gear member  302 , the first and second rack portions  218 A,  218 B, and the first and second base portions  212 A,  212 B are encased by the outer member  310  and the inner member  102 . Further, the first and second bracket members  114 A,  114 B includes retaining portions  123 A,  123 B adjacent to the first and second projecting portions  118 A,  118 B, respectively. The retaining portions  123 A of the first bracket member  114 A extend towards one another. Similarly, the retaining portions  123 B of the second bracket member  114 B extend towards one another. In an assembled state of the system  100 , the retaining portions  123 A,  123 B may be adapted to detachably retain the outer member  310  on the inner member  102 . Specifically, the retaining portions  123 A,  123 B may prevent any relative movement between the inner member  102  and the outer member  310 . 
         [0034]    The system  100  further includes a ratchet wheel  320 . The ratchet wheel  320  is coupled to the gear portion  304  of the gear member  302  to rotatably lock the ratchet wheel  320  with respect to the gear member  302 . In an embodiment, the mounting portion  306  may extend through the splined opening of the gear portion  304  and the central hole  318  of the outer member  310  to be received within a splined opening (not shown) of the ratchet wheel  320 . Hence, rotation of the ratchet wheel  320  about the central axis A-A′ also results in a similar rotation of the gear member  302 . The ratchet wheel  320  further defines a locking recess  322  at a top surface  324  thereof. The locking recess  322  may be co-axially aligned with the central hole  318  of the outer member  310 . The locking recess  322  is adapted to engage with a tool (not shown) for rotation of the gear member  302  about the central axis A-A′. In the illustrated embodiment, the locking recess  322  has a hexagonal shape to engage with a spanner or a socket. 
         [0035]    The system  100  further includes a block member  326  coupled to the middle portion  312  of the outer member  310 . In an embodiment, the block member  326  may be welded to the outer member  310 . The block member  326  further defines a hole  328  and a slot  330 . The hole  328  is aligned with the locking recess  322  of the ratchet wheel  320 . Further, the hole  328  of the block member  326  is adapted to receive a tool therethrough for engagement with the locking recess  322  of the ratchet wheel  320 . 
         [0036]    The system  100  also includes a pawl member  332  rotatably disposed with respect to the block member  326 . The pawl member  332  includes a pawl portion  334  and a lever  336  disposed on the pawl portion  334 . The pawl portion  334  is adapted to selectively engage with the ratchet wheel  320  to rotatably lock the gear member  302  about an unlocking direction “D 1 ” about the central axis A-A′. The pawl portion  334  further allows the rotation of the gear member  302  in a locking direction “D 2 ” about the central axis A-A′. Further, the lever  336  extends through the slot  330  of the block member  326 . The system  100  further includes a pawl spring  338 . The pawl spring  338  is adapted to bias the pawl member  332  into engagement with the ratchet wheel  320 . 
         [0037]    In the illustrated embodiment, the block member  326  is hollow and encases the ratchet wheel  320 , the pawl member  332  and the pawl spring  338 . Further, the pawl spring  338  may be coupled to a fixture (not shown) welded to the block member  326  or the outer member  310 . Further, the pawl member  332  may be rotatably received in a projection (not shown) of the block member  326  or the outer member  310 . 
         [0038]    Referring to  FIG. 4 , an exemplary assembling process of the system  100  is described. The first and second outer brackets  114 A,  114 B are shown as detached from each other. Each of the hoses  101  at the first end  104 A of the inner member  102  is received within the corresponding first recess  108 A and the first spacer member  122 A. Similarly, each of the hoses  101  at the second end  104 B of the inner member  102  is received within the corresponding second recess  108 B and the second pacer member  122 B. The first and second outer brackets  114 A,  114 B are then disposed on the first and second spacer members  122 A,  122 B, respectively. The first and second brackets  114 A,  114 B are then coupled to each other via the fastening members  120 .  FIG. 1  shows the hoses  101  are retained by the system  100 . 
         [0039]    Referring to  FIGS. 5A and 5B , the gear member  302  is configured to be rotated in the locking direction “D 2 ” to move the first locking member  210 A along the second direction “Q” and the second locking member  210 B along the first direction “P” to move the first pusher member  202 A and the second pusher  202 B into pressing engagement the hoses  101 . Further, the first and second cover members  208 A,  208 B contact the hoses  101 . As shown in  FIG. 5A , in an uncoupled configuration of the system  100 , a distance between the first pusher member  202 A and the central axis A-A′ is “L 1 ”. Due to rotation of the gear portion  304  in the locking direction D 2 , the first and second pusher members  202 A,  202 B move towards the hoses  101 . As shown in  FIG. 5B , in a coupled configuration of the system  100 , a distance between the first pusher member  202 A and the central axis A-A′ “L 1 ” is increased to “L 2 ”. A distance “ΔL” is a difference between the distances “L 1 ” and “L 2 ”. The first and second pushers  202 A,  202 B are configured to be moved by a distance “ΔL” due to the rotation of the gear member  302 . The distance “ΔL” may be determined by widths of the first and second grooves  110 A,  110 B (shown in  FIG. 3 ) of the inner member  102 . Further, the lever  336  is configured to be moved in the slot  330  of the block member  326  to disengage the pawl portion  334  of the pawl member  332  from the ratchet wheel  320  and allow the gear member  332  to rotate in the unlocking direction “D 1 ” in order to remove the first pusher member  202 A and the second pusher member  202 B from pressing engagement with the plurality of hoses  101 . The biasing of the spring member  217  enable rotation of the gear member  332  in the unlocking direction D 1  once the pawl portion  334  is disengaged (shown by dotted line in  FIG. 5B ) from the ratchet wheel  320  due to movement of the lever  336  in the slot  330 . 
         [0040]    After assembly of the hoses  101  with the system  100 , the gear member  302  may be rotated in the locking direction “D 2 ” in order to move the first and second pusher members  202 A,  202 B into pressing engagement with the hoses  101 . A tool may be inserted through the hole  328  (shown in  FIG. 3 ) and engaged with the locking recess  322 . As illustrated in  FIG. 4B , the hoses  101  are deformed by the first and second pusher members  202 A,  202 B against a pressure of hydraulic fluid flowing therethrough. Further, on disengagement of the pawl portion  334  from the ratchet wheel  320  due to movement of the lever  336 , the gear member  302  rotates in the unlocking direction “D 1 ”, thereby moving the first and second pusher members  202 A,  202 B away from the hoses  101 . One or more of the hoses  101  may be removed or replaced from the system  100  by uncoupling the first and second brackets  114 A,  114 B, and then removing the corresponding first and/or second spacer members  122 A,  122 B. In the illustrated embodiment, the unlocking direction “D 1 ” is clockwise while the locking direction “D 2 ” is counter clockwise. However, in an alternative embodiment, the unlocking and locking directions “D 1 ”, “D 2 ” may be reversed base on a configuration of the system  100 . 
       INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY 
       [0041]    The present disclosure relates to the system  100  for detachably retaining the plurality of hoses  101 . The system  100  may be freely supported on the hoses  101 , or may be fastened or welded at any suitable location on the machine. Further, the first and second spacer members  122 A,  122 B may be of different dimensions to retain hoses with different diameters. It may be contemplated that one or more of the systems  100  may be disposed at various locations along the lengths of the hoses  101  to minimize sagging and maintain a desired routing profile of the hoses. 
         [0042]    The system  100  also maintains the hoses  101  at a distance from each other. This prevents rubbing between the hoses  101 , thereby reducing wear. Further, materials of the inner member  102  and the first and second spacer members  122 A,  122 B may be suitably chosen to reduce wear of the hoses  101 . Moreover, the first and second cover members  208 A,  208 B may prevent contact of the first and second outer surfaces  206 A,  206 B with the hoses  101 . This may prevent direct contact of a metallic surface with the hoses  101  and further reduces wear. 
         [0043]    Further, the hoses  101  may be quickly and conveniently attached to the system  100  by receiving the hoses  101  between the corresponding first and second recesses  108 A,  108 B, and the first and second spacer members  122 A,  122 B, and then coupling the first and second bracket members  114 A,  114 B to each other. Specifically, the system  100  may be coupled to the hoses  101  without requiring the hoses  101  to be routed through the inner member  102 . Therefore, in case the hoses  101  are already assembled with hydraulic components at the both ends, the system  100  may be installed without detaching the hoses  101  from the hydraulic components. 
         [0044]    Further, the pressing engagement of the first and second pusher members  202 A,  202 B with the hoses  101  may also prevent any undesired movement of the hoses  101 . Further, the hole  328  and the locking recess  322  may enable a simple tool, such as a wrench or a socket, to move the first and second pusher members  202 A,  202 B into pressing engagement with the hoses. The engagement between the pawl portion  334  and the ratchet wheel  320  may also prevent loosening of the hoses  101  once the tool is removed. The lever  336  extends through the slot  330  of the block member  326 , thereby allowing convenient actuation of the lever  336  to release the first and second pusher members  202 A,  202 B from pressing engagement with the hoses  101 . Moreover, the biasing of the springs  217  move of the first and second pusher members  202 A,  202 B away from the hoses  101  after the pawl portion  334  is disengaged from the ratchet wheel  320 . This may also allow safe release of the hoses  101  from a deformed state. Further, one or more of the hoses  101  may be removed or replaced. 
         [0045]    The outer member  310  and the block member  326  also encases various components of the system  100 , such as the gear member  302 , the ratchet wheel  320  and the pawl member  332 . This may protect the components against environmental elements, such as dust, moisture, and the like. 
         [0046]    While aspects of the present disclosure have been particularly shown and described with reference to the embodiments above, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various additional embodiments may be contemplated by the modification of the disclosed machines, systems and methods without departing from the spirit and scope of what is disclosed. Such embodiments should be understood to fall within the scope of the present disclosure as determined based upon the claims and any equivalents thereof.