Tube clamp device and tube connection device

Details Tube clamp device and tube connection device Tube clamp device and tube connection device

2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Sirmons, Kevin C (Department: 3767)

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

Reexamination Certificate

active

07922848

ABSTRACT:
A tube clamp apparatus and a tube connecting apparatus having high durability and improved operability when an operator locks these apparatuses are provided. A tube connecting apparatus comprises a first clamp and a second clamp, each pressing to hold two flexible tubes8, 9. The tubes are placed at a lower jaw portion of the second clamp and pressed to a flat state by pressing force applied thereto a direction of an arrow F. A hook section310having hook portions divided into plural pieces is set up at an upper jaw portion of the second clamp, and the hook portion B312is made of a POM elastic member having, on one side thereof, a protruded portion314protruded from other adjacent hook portions. When pressing force is applied to the upper jaw portion, the hook portion B312protruded from the other adjacent hook portions is elastically deformed and engaged with a POM-made roller B317to prevent back-tracking of the hook section310.

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