Polymeric split ring clamp

Details Polymeric split ring clamp Polymeric split ring clamp

1996-05-02

1998-02-03

Cronin, Stephen

Receptacles

Closures

Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed...

220320, 29225669, B65D 4534

Patent

active

057134820

ABSTRACT:
A split ring clamp for retaining a lid upon an enclosure such as a plastic or fibrous drum is provided which is formed entirely of polymeric material such as a high molecular weight, high density polyethylene copolymer. The assemblage includes two parts, a channel-form split ring and a pivot arm joining the two ends of the split ring together over the rim structure of a container. One end of the ring supports an integrally formed pivot shaft receiving notch as well as an outwardly extending toe with a rearwardly disposed contact surface. The opposite side of the ring is formed having a receiver channel within which there is provided an inwardly depending toe with a rearwardly facing contact surface. The pivot arm is formed having a transversely disposed arm pivot shaft and a ring pivot shaft receiving notch having a shaft access opening which is outwardly disposed and extends to a shaft bearing surface. Such an arrangement permits a more thin profile for the ring and pivot arm assembly. The arm pivot shaft pivotally engages the ring receiving notch and the ring pivot shaft receiving notch receives the ring pivot shaft in a slideable engagement. When closed, the contact surfaces of the two toes of the ring engage in stress transfer relationship to relieve excess stress on the pivot arm itself.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3897884 (1975-08-01), Lankenau
patent: 4135657 (1979-01-01), Benson et al.
patent: 5129537 (1992-07-01), Bordner et al.
patent: 5299707 (1994-04-01), Stolzman

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Polymeric split ring clamp does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Polymeric split ring clamp, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Polymeric split ring clamp will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-655661