Roller clamp locking mechanism

Abstract

Described herein is a roller clamp. The roller clamp includes a housing, a roller wheel, and a locking device. The housing includes a first wall and a second wall, the first wall and the second wall being spaced apart to define a longitudinal channel therebetween, and the housing includes upper and lower openings configured to allow piping to pass through the longitudinal channel. The roller wheel is disposed at least partially within the longitudinal channel and configured to engage with the piping, the roller wheel including a plurality of teeth extending from an outer surface of the roller wheel, and the longitudinal position of the roller wheel relative to the channel regulates the flow rate through the piping. The locking device is releasably engaged with the housing and the roller wheel, and the locking device prevents the roller wheel from moving from its longitudinal position.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE This disclosure relates generally to roller clamps, and more particularly to roller clamps with locking mechanisms. [Background technology]

[0002] Medical treatments often involve the infusion of medical fluids (e.g., saline or liquid medications) into a patient using an intravenous (IV) catheter, an arrangement of flexible tubing and fittings commonly referred to as an "IV set," connected to a fluid source, e.g., an IV bag. Often, the flow rate through the tubing is adjusted to control the rate of infusion to the patient. The device for adjusting the flow rate through the tubing may not be locked at the desired flow rate.

[0003] Thus, in some applications, the injection rate may be altered inadvertently or by unauthorized personnel. Summary of the Invention [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The disclosed subject matter relates to a roller clamp with a locking mechanism. In certain embodiments, a roller clamp is disclosed that includes a housing including a first wall and a second wall, the first wall and the second wall being spaced apart to define a longitudinal channel therebetween, the housing including upper and lower openings configured to allow passage of tubing through the longitudinal channel, a roller wheel disposed at least partially within the longitudinal channel and configured to engage the tubing, the roller wheel including a plurality of teeth extending from an outer surface of the roller wheel, a longitudinal position of the roller wheel relative to the channel regulating a flow rate through the tubing, and a locking device releasably engaging the housing and the roller wheel, the locking device preventing the roller wheel from moving from its longitudinal position.

[0005] In certain embodiments, a roller clamp is disclosed that includes a housing including a first wall and a second wall, the first wall and the second wall being spaced apart to define a longitudinal channel therebetween, the housing including upper and lower openings configured to allow tubing to pass through the longitudinal channel; a roller wheel disposed at least partially within the longitudinal channel and configured to engage the tubing, the roller wheel including a plurality of teeth extending from an outer surface of the roller wheel, a longitudinal position of the roller wheel relative to the channel regulating a flow rate through the tubing; and an access door coupled to the housing, the access door including a plurality of mating teeth, the plurality of mating teeth configured to engage at least one of the plurality of teeth of the roller wheel to prevent movement of the roller wheel when the access door is in a closed position.

[0006] In certain embodiments, a method for adjusting a flow rate through a pipe is disclosed, the method including the steps of providing the pipe through a roller clamp, adjusting a longitudinal position of a roller wheel of the roller clamp to adjust the flow rate through the pipe, and covering the roller wheel with a locking device engaged with a housing of the roller clamp.

[0007] Various configurations of the subject technology are shown and described by way of example, with the understanding that they will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure. As will be understood, the subject technology is capable of other different configurations, and its several details can be modified in other various respects, all without departing from the scope of the subject technology. Accordingly, the summary, drawings, and detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive.

[0008] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding, and which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate disclosed embodiments and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosed embodiments. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a roller clamp according to various aspects of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a roller clamp according to various aspects of the present disclosure. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a roller clamp according to various aspects of the present disclosure. [Figure 4A] FIG. 2 is a side view of a roller clamp according to various aspects of the present disclosure. [Figure 4B] FIG. 4B is a side view of a roller wheel for use with the roller clamp of FIG. 4A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 4C] FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of a fastening device for use with the roller clamp of FIG. 4A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a roller clamp according to various aspects of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a roller clamp according to various aspects of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a roller clamp according to various aspects of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] The disclosed roller clamp incorporates a housing, a roller wheel, and a locking device. The locking device can releasably engage the housing and the roller wheel to prevent unintended or unauthorized movement of the roller wheel. By preventing unintended or unauthorized movement of the roller wheel, the injection flow rate can be controlled without unexpected drift or changes in injection rate.

[0011] The detailed description set forth below is intended as a description of various configurations of the subject technology, and is not intended to represent the only configurations in which the subject technology may be implemented. The detailed description includes specific details for a thorough understanding of the subject technology. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the subject technology may be implemented without these specific details. In some cases, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring the concepts of the subject technology. Similar components are given the same element numbers for ease of understanding. Reference numbers may have suffixes added to indicate individual instances of common elements, but are generally referred to by the same numbers without the suffixes.

[0012] While the following description relates to controlling and maintaining flow rate during administration of medical fluids using the disclosed roller clamp, it should be understood that this description is merely illustrative of use and is not intended to limit the scope of the claims. Various aspects of the disclosed roller clamp can be used in any application in which it is desirable to control the flow rate of a fluid without allowing unintended or unauthorized changes in the flow rate.

[0013] The disclosed roller clamp overcomes several challenges found with certain conventional roller clamps. One challenge with certain conventional roller clamps is that the roller clamp may be inadvertently adjusted by accidental contact from the patient and / or clinician. Additionally, the roller clamp may be intentionally adjusted by unauthorized personnel, including the patient. Use of conventional roller clamps is undesirable because inadvertent or unauthorized adjustment of the roller clamp may alter the flow rate of the administered medical fluid, thereby compromising the effectiveness of the infusion therapy or causing harm to the patient.

[0014] Thus, in accordance with the present disclosure, it is advantageous to provide a roller clamp as described herein that eliminates or substantially reduces potential accidental or unauthorized adjustment of the roller clamp. The disclosed roller clamp provides a locking device that prevents inadvertent or unauthorized adjustment of the flow rate while allowing authorized adjustment of the flow rate of administered medical fluid.

[0015] Next, an example of a roller clamp is described that prevents inadvertent or unauthorized adjustment of the flow rate of medical fluids.

[0016] 1 is a perspective view of a roller clamp 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In the illustrated example, the roller clamp 100 is capable of controlling the rate of fluid flow through a pipe 10.

[0017] In some applications, the tubing 10 may carry medical fluid from a fluid source, such as an IV bag, to a patient during administration or infusion of the medical fluid. As shown, the tubing 10 may pass through a roller clamp 100.

[0018] For example, tubing 10 can pass through top opening 108 of housing 102, extend along the longitudinal length of channel 106, and exit roller clamp 100 through bottom opening 109. In operation, a clinician can adjust roller clamp 100 to control the rate of fluid flow through tubing 10 by selectively varying the amount of compressive or crimping force on the portion of tubing 10 disposed within channel 106 of roller clamp 100, which can change the cross-sectional profile of tubing 10.

[0019] In some applications, the roller wheels 110 can move and / or rotate within the longitudinal channel 106 to adjust the amount of compressive or crimping force applied to the piping 10 and adjust the flow rate through the piping 10. In the illustrated example, the roller wheels 110 can move along one or more inclined or sloped tracks or guides formed in the wall 104 of the housing 102. In some embodiments, the roller wheels 110 include one or more teeth or grooves 112 to facilitate engagement.

[0020] Thus, during operation, as the roller wheel 110 moves longitudinally within the longitudinal channel 106, the amount of compressive force applied to the tubing 10 can be increased or decreased by changing the longitudinal position of the roller wheel 110 relative to the housing 102. For example, as the clinician moves the roller wheel 110 toward the bottom opening 109 of the housing 102, the roller wheel 110 can increase the compressive or crimping force on the tubing 10, decreasing fluid flow therethrough. If desired, when the roller wheel 110 is positioned in the bottommost position, the roller wheel 110 can fully compress or crimp the tubing 10, preventing fluid flow therethrough. Similarly, as the roller wheel 110 moves toward the top opening 108 of the housing 102, the roller wheel 110 can decrease the compressive or crimping force on the tubing 10, increasing fluid flow therethrough. Optionally, when roller wheel 110 is located in the topmost position, roller wheel 110 may not apply a compressive or crimping force to piping 10. As can be appreciated, the relationship between the longitudinal position of roller wheel 110 and the amount of compressive force applied to piping 10 may deviate from the illustrative example above. For example, the amount of compressive force applied to piping 10 may increase or decrease as roller wheel 110 moves or rotates upward or downward or toward a desired position along longitudinal channel 106.

[0021] Thus, during operation, a clinician can adjust the longitudinal position of roller wheels 110 to adjust the flow rate through tubing 10. However, the longitudinal position of roller wheels 110, and therefore the flow rate through tubing 10, can be inadvertently adjusted by accidental contact or by unauthorized personnel.

[0022] As shown, roller clamp 100 can include a locking device to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized adjustment of the longitudinal position of roller wheel 110. In some embodiments, the locking device can engage roller wheel 110 and / or housing 102 to prevent movement of roller wheel 110 relative to the housing. In some embodiments, the locking device can cover or encase roller wheel 110 to prevent and / or deter unauthorized access to roller wheel 110.

[0023] For example, the roller clamp 100 can include an access door 120 to encase the roller wheel 110 and prevent inadvertent and / or unauthorized adjustment of the roller wheel 110. After the flow rate of the tubing 10 is set using the roller clamp 100, the access door 120 can be moved to a closed position to encase the roller wheel 110. Optionally, the access door 120 can have a latch 124 that engages with a latch feature 126 on the wall 104 of the housing 102. The latch 124 can be a snap mechanism that snaps into engagement with the latch feature 126. Similarly, the access door 120 can be opened to allow a clinician to adjust the roller clamp 100.

[0024] In some embodiments, the access door 120 is attached to the housing 102 via a hinge 122. The hinge 122 may be formed as a living hinge to simplify manufacturing.

[0025] Optionally, access door 120 can include a recessed portion 127 to allow access door 120 to close without contacting roller wheels 110. Advantageously, in some applications, recessed portion 127 allows access door 120 to close without changing the amount of compressive force applied to piping 10 by roller wheels 110.

[0026] 2 is a perspective view of a roller clamp 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In the illustrated embodiment, roller clamp 200 includes similar features to those previously described with respect to roller clamp 100. Unless otherwise noted, similar features may be referred to with similar reference numbers and corresponding descriptions may be found.

[0027] In some embodiments, the access door 220 can include mating teeth 228 for engaging or interlocking with the grooves 212 of the roller wheels 210 in the closed position to hold the roller wheels 210 in a set longitudinal position. In the closed position, the one or more mating teeth 228 can mesh with the one or more grooves 212 of the roller wheels 210 to prevent longitudinal and / or rotational movement of the roller wheels 210 and further prevent inadvertent and / or unauthorized adjustment of the roller wheels 210.

[0028] 3 is a perspective view of a roller clamp 300 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In the illustrated embodiment, roller clamp 300 includes similar features to those previously described with respect to roller clamp 100. Unless otherwise noted, similar features may be referred to with similar reference numbers and corresponding descriptions may be found.

[0029] As shown, the roller clamp 300 includes a locking tab 320 that allows a clinician to adjust and lock the roller wheel 310 to prevent inadvertent and / or unauthorized adjustment of the roller wheel 310. The locking tab 320 is disposed about the roller wheel 310 and is configured to slide longitudinally along the housing 302 when in the unlocked position.

[0030] In operation, a clinician can access the roller wheel 310 through a window 322 in the lock tab 320. In the unlocked position, the clinician can move the roller wheel 310 and surrounding lock tab 320 to a desired longitudinal position to provide a desired fluid flow rate.

[0031] After setting the flow rate of the tubing with the roller clamp 300, the lock tab 320 can be moved to a locked position to prevent longitudinal movement of the roller wheel 310. In some embodiments, a clinician or other user can push the lock tab 320 into the housing 302 to lock the position of the roller wheel 310. If desired, the lock tab 320 can be pulled to the locked position. In some embodiments, the lock tab 320 can engage with one or more detents formed on the housing 302 in the locked position to prevent the lock tab 320 and roller wheel 310 from moving longitudinally. Similarly, the lock tab 320 can be disengaged from the housing 302 to allow the clinician to adjust the roller wheel 310.

[0032] 4A is a side view of a roller clamp 400 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In the illustrated embodiment, roller clamp 400 includes similar features to those previously described with respect to roller clamp 100. Unless otherwise noted, similar features may be referred to with similar reference numbers and corresponding descriptions may be found.

[0033] As shown, the roller clamp 400 includes a locking device 420 that allows a clinician to adjust and lock the roller wheel 410 to prevent inadvertent and / or unauthorized adjustment of the roller wheel 410. Prior to installing the locking device 420, the clinician can move the roller wheel 410 to a desired longitudinal position to provide a desired fluid flow rate.

[0034] After setting the flow rate of the piping with the roller clamp 400, the locking device 420 can be installed to engage the roller wheel 410 and the housing 402. FIG. 4B is a side view of a roller wheel 410 for use with the roller clamp 400 of FIG. 4A, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4C is a cross-sectional view of a locking device 420 for use with the roller clamp 400 of FIG. 4A, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Referring to FIGS. 4A-4C, the locking device 420 can engage the housing 402 and the roller wheel 410 to prevent the roller wheel 410 from moving.

[0035] As shown, the fastener 420 can partially encase the exposed portion of the roller wheel 410. In some embodiments, the fastener 420 can have a semi-circular profile that complements the profile of the roller wheel 410. In some embodiments, the curved surface 421 of the fastener 420 can include one or more locking teeth 422 for engaging with the groove 412 of the roller wheel 410.

[0036] In some embodiments, the housing 402 can include housing teeth 405 extending from the housing 402 adjacent the longitudinal channel 406. Optionally, the securing device 420 can further include secondary locking teeth 423 for engaging the housing teeth 405 extending from the housing 402. As shown, engagement of the locking teeth 422 and / or the locking teeth 423 can lock the roller wheel 410 to the housing 402 to prevent longitudinal movement of the roller wheel 410 and to prevent unauthorized access to the roller wheel.

[0037] Further, to retain the fastener 420 in the roller clamp 400, the wall 428 can extend over the axial lip 414 of the roller wheel 410 to allow the retainer 424 to engage an edge of the axial lip 414 of the roller wheel 410 while preventing axial movement of the fastener 420 and keeping the locking teeth 422 and 423 engaged. In some embodiments, the wall 428 and / or the retainer 424 of the fastener 420 can elastically deform to allow the fastener 420 to snap-fit ​​over the axial lip 414 of the roller wheel 410.

[0038] Optionally, to facilitate removal, the wall 428 of the fixation device 420 includes a keyway 426 to allow for the insertion of a key to disengage the retainer 424 from the roller wheel 410. Insertion of the key can elastically deform the wall 428 to disengage the retainer 424 from the roller wheel 410. In some embodiments, the keyway 426 can be shaped or keyed to allow only a complementary key to remove the fixation device 420. Removal of the fixation device 420 allows the clinician to adjust the roller wheel 410 as needed.

[0039] 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of a roller clamp according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In the illustrated embodiment, roller clamp 500 includes similar features as those described above with respect to roller clamp 100. Unless otherwise noted, similar features may be referred to with similar reference numerals and corresponding descriptions may be found.

[0040] As shown, the roller clamp 500 includes locking teeth 520 that allow a clinician to adjust and lock the roller wheel 510 to prevent inadvertent and / or unauthorized adjustment of the roller wheel 510. In the illustrated example, the locking teeth 520 extend from a wall 504 of the housing 502. In some embodiments, the housing 502 can include locking teeth 520 extending from both walls 504 of the housing 502.

[0041] In operation, the clinician can depress the roller wheel 510 to disengage the pin 516 from the locking teeth 520. Once disengaged, the clinician can move the roller wheel 510 to a desired longitudinal position to provide a desired fluid flow rate.

[0042] After the roller clamp 500 sets the flow rate of the pipe 10, the roller wheel 510 can be released and the pin 516 can engage between the two locking teeth 520 to prevent the roller wheel 510 from moving longitudinally. In some embodiments, the pin 516 can frictionally engage the locking teeth 520.

[0043] 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of a roller clamp 600 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In the illustrated embodiment, roller clamp 600 includes similar features as those described above with respect to roller clamp 100. Unless otherwise noted, similar features may be referred to with similar reference numbers and corresponding descriptions may be found.

[0044] As shown, the roller clamp 600 includes resiliently biased walls 604 that allow a clinician to adjust and lock the roller wheels 610 to prevent inadvertent and / or unauthorized adjustment of the roller wheels 610. In the illustrated example, a wall extension 620 extends from each wall 604 to allow the clinician to urge the walls 604 apart. The walls 604 are resiliently coupled to one another and can be biased into contact with the roller wheels 610.

[0045] In operation, the clinician can urge the walls 604 apart by squeezing or compressing the wall extensions 620 toward one another to disengage the walls 604 from the roller wheels 610. While the walls 604 are being urged apart, the clinician can move the roller wheels 610 to a desired longitudinal position to provide a desired fluid flow rate.

[0046] After setting the flow rate of the pipe 10 with the roller clamp 600, the wall extension 620 can be released, allowing the biased wall 604 to engage the roller wheel 610 and preventing the roller wheel 610 from moving longitudinally.

[0047] 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of a roller clamp 700 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In the illustrated embodiment, roller clamp 700 includes similar features to those previously described with respect to roller clamp 100. Unless otherwise noted, similar features may be referred to with similar reference numerals and corresponding descriptions may be found.

[0048] As shown, the roller clamp 700 includes a slider 720 that allows a clinician to adjust and lock the roller wheel 710 to prevent inadvertent and / or unauthorized adjustment of the roller wheel 710. In the illustrated example, the slider 720 includes a biasing arm 724 that extends to urge the roller wheel 710 against the wall 704 of the housing.

[0049] In operation, a clinician can disengage the biasing arm 724 from the roller wheel 710 by biasing the biasing arm 724 away from the roller wheel 710. Alternatively, the clinician can slide the slider 720 away from the roller wheel 710. After disengaging the biasing arm 724 from the roller wheel 710, the clinician can move the roller wheel 710 to a desired longitudinal position to provide a desired fluid flow rate.

[0050] After the flow rate of the pipe 10 is set with the roller wheel 710, the biasing arm 724 can be released and engaged with the roller wheel 710, or the slider 720 can be aligned to engage the biasing arm 724 against the roller wheel 710 while preventing the roller wheel 610 from moving longitudinally.

[0051] This disclosure is provided to enable those skilled in the art to practice the various aspects described herein. This disclosure provides various examples of the subject technology, and the subject technology is not limited to these examples. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects.

[0052] Reference to an element in the singular does not mean "one and only one" unless otherwise specified. The term "some" refers to one or more unless otherwise specified. Masculine pronouns (e.g., he) include feminine and neuter genders (e.g., she and its), and vice versa. Headings and subheadings, if any, are used for convenience only and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0053] The word "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example or illustration." Any aspect or design described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs. In one aspect, various alternative configurations and operations described herein can be considered at least equivalent.

[0054] A phrase such as "aspect" does not imply that such aspect is essential to the subject technology or that such aspect applies to all configurations of the subject technology. A disclosure of an aspect may apply to all configurations, or to one or more configurations. An aspect may provide one or more examples. A phrase such as an aspect may refer to one or more aspects, and vice versa. A phrase such as "embodiment" does not imply that such embodiment is essential to the subject technology or that such embodiment applies to all configurations of the subject technology. A disclosure of an embodiment may apply to all embodiments, or to one or more embodiments. An embodiment may provide one or more examples. A phrase such as an embodiment may refer to one or more embodiments, and vice versa. A phrase such as "configuration" does not imply that such embodiment is essential to the subject technology or that such embodiment applies to all configurations of the subject technology. A disclosure of a configuration may apply to all configurations, or to one or more configurations. A configuration may provide one or more examples. A phrase such as a configuration may refer to one or more configurations, and vice versa.

[0055] In one aspect, unless otherwise stated, all measurements, values, ratings, positions, dimensions, sizes, and other specifications set forth in this specification, including the following claims, are approximate and not exact, and are intended to have a reasonable range consistent with the function to which they pertain and that which is customary in the art to which they pertain.

[0056] In one aspect, a term such as "coupled" may refer to being directly coupled. In another aspect, a term such as "coupled" may refer to being indirectly coupled.

[0057] As used in this disclosure, terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear" and the like should be understood to refer to any frame of reference other than the typical gravitational frame of reference. Thus, the upper, lower, front and rear surfaces may extend upward, downward, diagonally or horizontally in the gravitational frame of reference.

[0058] The various items may all be arranged differently (e.g., arranged in a different order or divided in a different manner) without departing from the scope of the subject technology. All structural and functional equivalents to the elements of the various aspects described throughout this disclosure that are known or that later become known to those skilled in the art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are intended to be included in the claims. Furthermore, nothing disclosed herein is intended to be dedicated to the public, regardless of whether such disclosure is expressly set forth in the claims. A claim element cannot be construed under the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112, sixth paragraph, unless the element is expressly recited using the phrase "means for" or, in the case of a method claim, the element is recited using the phrase "step for". Furthermore, to the extent that terms such as "comprises," "having," and the like are used, such terms are intended to be inclusive in the same manner as the term "comprising" is construed when used as a transitional word in a claim.

[0059] The title, background, summary, brief description of the drawings, and abstract of the present disclosure are incorporated herein and are provided as illustrative examples of the disclosure, not as a limiting description. They are submitted with the understanding that they will not be used to limit the scope or meaning of the claims. Furthermore, in the detailed description, it will be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of providing an illustrative example and streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure should not be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed subject matter requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed structure or operation. The following claims are incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as separately claimed subject matter.

[0060] The claims are not intended to be limited to the aspects described herein, but are to be accorded the full scope consistent with the language of the claims and encompass all legal equivalents. Nonetheless, none of the claims are intended to, or should be construed to, cover subject matter that does not comply with the requirements of 35 U.S.C. §§ 101, 102, or 103.

Claims

1. A roller clamp comprising: a housing including a first wall and a second wall spaced apart to define a longitudinal channel therebetween, the housing including upper and lower openings configured to allow tubing to pass through the longitudinal channel; a roller wheel disposed at least partially within the longitudinal channel and configured to engage the piping, the roller wheel including a plurality of teeth extending from an outer surface of the roller wheel, the longitudinal position of the roller wheel relative to the channel configured to regulate a flow rate through the piping; a locking device releasably engaging the housing and the roller wheel, the locking device configured to prevent the roller wheel from moving from the longitudinal position, the locking device including a curved surface providing a plurality of locking teeth, the locking teeth engaging at least one of the plurality of teeth of the roller wheel to prevent the roller wheel from moving, the locking device including a plurality of second locking teeth configured to engage at least one of a plurality of housing teeth of the housing; The roller clamp comprises:

2. The roller clamp of claim 1 , wherein the roller wheel includes an axial lip defining the outer surface of the roller wheel.

3. 3. The roller clamp of claim 2, wherein the fastener further comprises a first fastener wall and a second fastener wall, the first fastener wall and the second fastener wall extending beyond the axial lip of the roller wheel.

4. The roller clamp of claim 3 , wherein the first fixture wall defines a keyway.

5. A roller clamp comprising: a housing including a first wall and a second wall spaced apart to define a longitudinal channel therebetween, the housing including upper and lower openings configured to allow tubing to pass through the longitudinal channel; a roller wheel disposed at least partially within the longitudinal channel and configured to engage the piping, the roller wheel including a plurality of teeth extending from an outer surface of the roller wheel, the longitudinal position of the roller wheel relative to the channel configured to regulate a flow rate through the piping; an access door coupled to the housing, the access door including a plurality of mating teeth configured to engage at least one of the plurality of teeth of the roller wheel to prevent movement of the roller wheel when the access door is in a closed position; The roller clamp comprises:

6. The roller clamp of claim 5 , wherein the access door includes a latch releasably coupling the access door to the housing.

7. The roller clamp of claim 6 , wherein the latch comprises a snap mechanism.

8. A roller clamp comprising: a housing including a first wall and a second wall spaced apart to define a longitudinal channel therebetween, the housing including upper and lower openings configured to allow tubing to pass through the longitudinal channel; a roller wheel disposed at least partially within the longitudinal channel and configured to engage the piping, the roller wheel including a plurality of teeth extending from an outer surface of the roller wheel, and a longitudinal position of the roller wheel relative to the channel regulates a flow rate through the piping; a locking device releasably engaging the housing and the roller wheel, the locking device preventing the roller wheel from moving from the longitudinal position, the first wall and the second wall being biased into contact with the roller wheel while preventing the roller wheel from moving from the longitudinal position, the locking device including a first wall extension of the first wall extending away from the roller wheel and a second wall extension of the second wall extending away from the roller wheel, wherein compressing the first wall extension and the second wall extension urges the first wall and the second wall away from the roller wheel allowing the roller wheel to move from the longitudinal position; The roller clamp comprises:

9. A roller clamp comprising: a housing including a first wall and a second wall spaced apart to define a longitudinal channel therebetween, the housing including upper and lower openings configured to allow tubing to pass through the longitudinal channel; a roller wheel disposed at least partially within the longitudinal channel and configured to engage the piping, the roller wheel including a plurality of teeth extending from an outer surface of the roller wheel, and a longitudinal position of the roller wheel relative to the channel regulates a flow rate through the piping; a locking device releasably engaging the housing and the roller wheel, the locking device preventing the roller wheel from moving from the longitudinal position, the locking device including a slider, the slider including a biasing arm configured to engage the roller wheel and bias the roller wheel against the first wall; The roller clamp comprises:

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