Hose clip

Abstract

A hose clip includes a clip band and a clamping device. A receiving region is configured between axial edge regions of the clip band. The receiving region extends radially outwardly and in the circumferential direction. The receiving region is interrupted in the region of the clamping device.

Claims

1. A hose clip comprising a clip band and a clamping device, wherein a receiving region is configured between axial edge regions of the clip band, said receiving region extending radially outwardly and in a circumferential direction, wherein the receiving region is interrupted in the region of the clamping device, wherein the receiving region comprises a first end region and a second end region, wherein the clamping device is arranged between the first end region and the second end region, wherein the first end region tapers towards a first end and the second end region tapers towards a second end, wherein the first end and the second end are eccentrically arranged in an axial direction of the hose clip.

2. The hose clip according to claim 1, wherein a cross-section of the receiving region being configured to be partially elliptical or circular.

3. The hose clip according to claim 1, wherein the clamping device comprises a clamping screw, wherein a longitudinal axis (L) of the clamping screw is arranged axially eccentrically.

4. The hose clip according to claim 3, wherein the receiving region is configured uniformly in the circumferential direction between the end regions.

5. The hose clip according to claim 1, wherein the first end and the second end are arranged on the same side of a central axis (m) of the clip band circulating in the circumferential direction.

6. The hose clip according to claim 5, wherein the receiving region is configured uniformly in the circumferential direction between the end regions.

7. The hose clip according to claim 1, wherein the first end and the second end are arranged on opposing sides of the circumferential central axis (m) of the clip band.

8. The hose clip according to claim 7, wherein the receiving region is configured uniformly in the circumferential direction between the end regions.

9. The hose clip according to claim 1, wherein the receiving region is configured uniformly in the circumferential direction between the end regions.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) One or more aspects of the disclosure will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements, and wherein:

(2) FIG. 1 shows a hose clip in a perspective view;

(3) FIG. 2 shows a cross section of the hose clip mounted on a hose end;

(4) FIG. 3a shows a side view of a first embodiment of the hose clip;

(5) FIG. 3b shows a plan view of the hose clip according to FIG. 3a;

(6) FIG. 4a shows a side view of a second embodiment of the hose clip;

(7) FIG. 4b shows a plan view of the hose clip according to FIG. 4a;

(8) FIG. 5a shows a side view of a further embodiment of the hose clip; and

(9) FIG. 5b shows a plan view of the hose clip according to FIG. 5a.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(10) The hose clip 1 shown in FIG. 1 is configured as a worm drive clip and includes a clip band 2 and a clamping device 3. A concave receiving region 5, extending in the circumferential direction, is configured on an inner face 4 of the clip band 2, the receiving region 5 being mirrored in a corresponding convex bulged portion 7 on an outer face 6 of the clip band 2. Below the clamping device 3, the receiving region 5 is interrupted and the inner face 4 of the clip band 2 is configured to be smooth at that point.

(11) Axial edge regions 8, 9 are configured on the edge of the clip band 2, the axial edge regions 8, 9 axially defining the receiving region 5 and substantially serving for transmitting force to a hose end or the like.

(12) The receiving region 5 has a first end region 10 and a second end region 11, the clamping device 3 being arranged between the end regions 10, 11. The first end region 10 tapers towards a first end 12 and the second end region 11 tapers towards a second end 13. In this case, the ends 12, 13 are not located on an axial central line of the clip band 2 but are axially offset in the direction of one of the edge regions 8, 9. In this exemplary embodiment, the ends 12, 13 are located on different sides of the central line, namely the end 12 is closer to the edge region 9 and the end 13 is closer to the edge region 8.

(13) In FIG. 2, a sectional view is shown through a hose clip 1 mounted on a hose end 14, whereby the hose end 14 is pushed onto a pipe connector 15. The hose clip in this case is already clamped and thus exerts radially inwardly oriented forces onto the hose end 14, so that the hose end is held sealingly and securely on the pipe connector 15.

(14) The clip band 2 of the clip 1 bears substantially with the edge regions 8, 9 against the outer circumference of the hose end 14. When clamping the hose clip 1, therefore, a relatively high pressure is exerted in the edge regions 8, 9 on the hose end 14, wherein a resilient material of the hose end 14 is forced thereby into the receiving region 5. As a result, a spring action is produced which, for example, is able to compensate for alterations to the clamping force occurring due to temperature fluctuations. Thus, a permanent seal and a secure retention of the hose end 14 on a connector 15 is achieved.

(15) FIGS. 3a and 3b show an embodiment of the hose clip 1, where the clamping device 3 has a clamping screw 16. A longitudinal axis L of the clamping screw 16 in this case is arranged axially eccentrically. This hose clip, therefore, is a worm drive clip with an eccentric clamping screw.

(16) The first end region 10 tapers in this case to a first end 12 and the second end region 11 tapers to a second end 13, where the first end 12 and the second end 13 are arranged axially eccentrically and on the same side of a central axis (m) of the clip band 2 circulating in the circumferential direction. In this case, the ends 12, 13 and the longitudinal axis L of the clamping screw 16 are located on the same side of the central line, thus both are closer to the same edge region 8 than to the other edge region 9. As a result, below the edge region 8 a particularly high pressure is able to be introduced into the hose end. Thus, a high sealing action is achieved thereby.

(17) FIGS. 4a and 4b show an alternative embodiment of the hose clip 1, where the first end 12 and the second end 13 are located closer to the one edge region 9 and the longitudinal axis L of the clamping screw 16 is located closer to the other edge region 8. The ends 12, 13 are hence located on a different side of the central line (m) than the longitudinal axis L of the clamping screw 16. In this embodiment, a similar pressure level is produced in both sides. Thus, a high retaining force is produced thereby.

(18) In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 5a and 5b, the first end 12 is located closer to the edge region 8 and the end 13 is located closer to the edge region 9. The ends 12, 13 are thus located on different sides of the central line (m). This embodiment, in a sense, represents a good compromise between retaining forces and sealing action.

(19) The disclosed hose clip is not limited to one of the embodiments described above, and rather is able to be modified in many different ways.

(20) It is to be understood that the foregoing is a description of one or more aspects of the disclosure. The disclosure is not limited to the particular embodiment(s) disclosed herein, but rather is defined solely by the claims below. Furthermore, the statements contained in the foregoing description relate to particular embodiments and are not to be construed as limitations on the scope of the disclosure or on the definition of terms used in the claims, except where a term or phrase is expressly defined above. Various other embodiments and various changes and modifications to the disclosed embodiment(s) will become apparent to those skilled in the art. All such other embodiments, changes, and modifications are intended to come within the scope of the appended claims.

(21) As used in this specification and claims, the terms e.g., for example, for instance, such as, and like, and the verbs comprising, having, including, and their other verb forms, when used in conjunction with a listing of one or more components or other items, are each to be construed as open-ended, meaning that the listing is not to be considered as excluding other, additional components or items. Other terms are to be construed using their broadest reasonable meaning unless they are used in a context that requires a different interpretation.