Dual Hose Clamp Coupling for Precise Adjacent Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hose clamps are not easily operable for applications requiring multiple clamps to secure hoses, as they are cumbersome to position and space correctly, especially in restricted areas.
Innovation Solution
A hose clamp apparatus with a housing and adjustment mechanism that allows for the releasable connection and secure positioning of two hose clamps adjacent to each other, featuring keepers and engagement members for easy deployment and adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If two separate hose clamps are used to secure a hose, then the hose can be securely fastened, but the clamps are difficult to position and space correctly in restricted areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two separate hose clamps into a single integrated dual-clamp apparatus. The housing contains both clamps with their各自的 adjustment mechanisms, and the keepers on opposing sides enable the clamps to be connected and positioned adjacent to each other on the hose, eliminating the difficulty of manually positioning separate clamps
2Reliability
If two separate hose clamps are used, then the hose can be secured, but the adjacent placement of dual clamps is cumbersome and may not achieve desired spacing
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating two clamps into one apparatus with a shared housing structure, the design ensures that both clamps are positioned at predetermined intervals. The keepers and engagement members facilitate precise adjacent placement, achieving desired spacing between clamps that would be difficult to obtain with separate clamps
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional hose clamps are used, then individual clamps can be adjusted, but they cannot be operably coupled to additional hose clamps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple clamps within a single housing structure, allowing them to function as one unit while maintaining individual adjustability. The keepers on opposing sides of the housing enable the dual-clamp apparatus to connect with another identical apparatus, creating a versatile system that can secure hoses of various sizes and configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The dual-clamp apparatus is designed to be universally applicable, with keepers that enable connection to another identical apparatus. This multi-functional design allows the same apparatus to both secure hoses independently and connect with other apparatuses for extended applications
Data Source
AI summary
A hose clamp apparatus that is configured to provide operable coupling with a second hose clamp apparatus so as to maintain an adjacent position with each other on a hose. The hose clamp apparatus of the present invention includes a band member operably coupled to an adjustment mechanism disposed within a housing. The housing includes a first side and a second side. Mounted to the first side of the housing is a first keeper. Secured to the second side of the housing is a second keeper. The first keeper and second keeper are configured to be mateably coupled so as to operably couple a first hose clamp apparatus with a second hose clamp apparatus. The first keeper and second keeper each have a first portion that extends outward from the housing. Engagement members are located at opposing ends of the housing and are operably coupled to the adjustment mechanism.