CA2156386C - Hose fastening band - Google Patents
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Abstract
A band body 1 is covered at a distal end 1b thereof with a cap, resulting in safety of a hose fastening band being enhanced. A band body 1 is covered at a distal end 1b thereof with cap c.
Description
2156386 ~
TITLE OF THE INVENTION
- HOSE FASTENING BAND
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a hose fastening band, and 5 more particularly to a hose fastening band for securely connecting or fastening a hose to a faucet or the like.
A hose fastening band which has been conventionally used for this purpose in the art is typically constructed in such a manner as shown in Fig. 13. More particularly, the conventional hose fastening band includes a band body 1 having one end la fixed on a housing 2 and the other end lb wound once and then inserted into the housing 2. The band body 1 is formed with a plurality of threaded grooves 3. In the housing 2 is incorporated a screw member 4 formed thereon wlth threads 5, which are engaged with the threaded grooves 3 of the band body 1.
- Thus, turning of the screw member 4 in a band fastening direction permits the other end lb of the band body 1 to be fed in a direction indicated at an arrow in Fig. 13, resulting in the band body 1 being contracted or reduced in diameter.
The conventional hose fastening band constructed as described above causes the other end lb of the band body 1 which is exposed from the housing 2 to be bared, resulting in an operator or user being often damaged, because the other end lb is generally formed into a keen or sharp configuration. Por example, operation of the hose fastening band by an operator often causes a screwdriver to slip from the screw member 4 when turning it while forcing it against the screw member 4, so that the other end lb of the band body 1 unexpectedly sticks in a hand of the operator, leading to damage to the operator.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention has been made in view of the foregoing disadvantage of the prior art.
Accordingly, it is an ob~ect of the present invention to provide a hose fastening band which is capable of preventing an operator from being damaged during handling or operation of the band.
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It is another ob~ect of the present invention to provide a hose fastening band which is capable of permitting any desired information or indication for identifying the band to be readily applied thereto or put thereon.
It is a further ob~ect of the present invention to provide a hose fastening band which is capable of effectively preventing unexpected disassembling of the band due to excessive loosening of the band.
It is still another ob~ect of the present invention to lOprovide a hose fastening band which is capable of substantially reducing the manufacturing cost.
It is yet another ob~ect of the present invention to provide a hose fastening band which is capable of permitting the manufacturing to be significantly facilitated irrespective of a 15configuration thereof.
It is a still further ob~ect of the present invention to provide a hose fastening band which is capable of permitting the assembling to be facilitated or automatically carried out.
It is a yet further ob~ect of the present invention to 20provide a hose fastening band which is capable of exhibiting increased rigidity.
In accordance with the present invention, a hose fastening band is provided. The hose fastening band includes a housing and a band body adapted to be mounted on a hose and 2shaving one end fixed on the housing and the other end inserted into the housing. The band body is formed with threaded grooves.
The hose fastening band also includes a screw member arranged in the housing and formed thereon with threads, which are engaged with the threaded grooves of the band body. The screw member is 30turned to forcibly tighten the band, to thereby fix the hose to any desired position. The hose fastening band further includes a cap arranged on the other end of the band body in a manner to cover the other end of the band body.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the 35cap is formed by dipping the other end of the band body in a resin liquid or solution to adhere the resin liquid or solution to the other end of the band body and then solidifying the resin liquid or solution adhered to the other end of the band body.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the band body is formed at the other end thereof with a through-hole, 5via which the cap is integrally formed.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cap is formed with an insertion hole into which the other end of the band body is inserted and has pro~ections formed in the insertion hole and fitted in the threaded grooves of the band 10body.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cap is formed on a surface thereof opposite to the pro~ections in the insertion hole with a rapping hole.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the 15cap is formed at a positlon thereof corresponding to the pro~ections in the insertion hole with a thin-wall section sufficient to permit the cap to exhibit elasticity.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cap is formed on each of both sldes thereof with a recess in 20which a fixture is engagedly hooked. The recess may be formed with a hole.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other ob~ects and many of the attendant advantages of the present invention will be readily appreciated 2sas the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered ln connection with the accompanying drawings in which like reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout; wherein:
Fig. 1 is a pLan view showing a cap incorporated in a 30first embodiment of a hose fastening band according to the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a plan view showing a distal end portion of a a band body of the hose fastening band of Fig. l;
Fig. 3 i8 a sectional view taken along line III-III of 35Pig. l;
Fig. 4 is a plan view showing a cap incorporated in a second embodiment of a hose fastening band according to the present invention;
Fig. 5 is a rear view of the cap shown in Fig. 4;
Fig. 6 is a sectional view taken along line VI-VI of 5 Fig. 4;
Fig. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII of Fig. 4;
Fig. 8 is a plan view showing a cap incorporated in a third embodiment of a hose fastening band according to the 10 present invention;
Fig. 9 is a rear view of the cap shown in Fig. 8;
Fig. 10 is a sectional view taken along line X-X of Fig.
8;
Fig. ll is a sectional view taken along line XI-XI of 15 Fig. 8;
Fig. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing assembling of the cap of Fig. ~; and Fig. 13 is a sectional view showing an essential part of a conventional hose fastening band.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Now, a hose fastening band according to the present invention will be described hereinafter with reference to Figs. 1 to 12.
Referring first to Figs. l to 3, a first embodiment of a 25 hose fastening band according to the present invention is illustrated. A hose fastening band of the illustrated embodiment includes a band body 1, which is formed at the other end or a distal end lb thereof with a through-hole 6. Then, the distal end lb of the band body 1 thus formed with the through-hole 6 ls 30 dipped in a resin liquid or solution, followed by solidification of the resin solution adhered to the distal end lb of the band l, resulting in forming a cap c.
The above-described formation of the through-hole 6 at the distal end lb of the band body l, as shown in Fig. 3, permits 35 the cap c to be integrally formed via the through-hole 6, resulting in being securely or firmly mounted on the distal end lb of the band body 1. Thus, the cap c is kept firmly held on the distal end lb of the band body l so long as a portion of the cap c positioned in the through-hole 6 of the band body l is not broken.
The remaining part of the first embodiment may be constructed in substantially the same manner as the prior art described above with reference to Fig. l3.
Thus, the hose fastening band of the first embodiment described above is so constructed that the band body l is covered 10 at the distal end thereof with the cap c. Such construction of the first embodiment prevents an operator from being damaged by the hose fastening band even when he accidentally touches the distal end of the band body l which is generally formed into a keen or sharp configuration. Also, the cap c put on the distal 15 end lb of the band body l may be colored in order to identify the hose fastening band depending on, for example, applications.
Alternatively, the cap may have any desired information other than the above-described color information such as, for example, a product code or the like put thereon.
Conventionally, application of any indication to a hose fastening band has been carried out during molding of the band.
Thus, when like hose fastening bands are to be directed to second applications different from first applications, it is required to disadvantageously replace a first mold for hose fastening bands 25 for the first applications which is different in only indication of or information on a product code from a second mold for those for the second applications with the second mold. On the contrary, the illustrated embodiment effectively eliminates such-disadvantageous mold replacement as described above which is 30 required in the prior art, because such an indication or information is displayed on the cap.
Also, covering of the distal end lb of the band body l with the cap c in the illustrated embodiment positively prevents unexpected disengagement or removal of the distal end lb of the 35 band body l from a hou8ing when the band is excessively loosened.
Thus, it will be noted that the cap c functions also as a 21s6~86 -stopper.
Referring now to Figs. 4 to 7, a second embodiment of a hose fastening band according to the present invention is illustrated. In a hose fastening band of the second embodiment, 5a cap c is made of a rigid resin material. The cap c is formed with an insertion hole 7 into which a distal end lb of a band body 1 is inserted. The insertion hole 7 is formed on one side surface 7a thereof with pro~ections 8 adapted to be engaged wlth threaded grooves 3 of the band body 1. Also, the insertlon hole 10 7 is formed with a rapping hole 9 on the other side surface 7b thereof opposite to the one side surface 7a on which the projections 8 are formed. The rapping hole 9 is used for forming the pro~ections 8 in the insertion hole 7 by die forming.
The one side surface 7a of the insertion hole 7 on which 15 the pro~ections 8 are formed is provided with a thin-wall section 7c. Further, the cap c is formed with a window 10 for confirmation in a manner to be positioned in a direction forward of the thin-wall section 7c.
In the hose fastening band of the second embodiment 20 constructed as described above, the cap c is fitted on the distal end lb of the band body 1, 80 that the pro~ections 8 of the cap c may be fitted in the threaded grooves 3 of the band body 1, to thereby effectively prevent unexpected disengagement or removal of the cap c from the band body 1.
When the cap c is made of a rigid resin material and the band body 1 is made of a metal material, a decrease in ambient temperature causes the band body 1 to be possibly unexpectedly removed from the cap c because there is a difference in expansion coefficient between both. Pitting of the pro~ections 8 of the 30 cap c in the threaded grooves 3 of the band body 1 in the illustrated embodiment fully prevents the above-described accidental removal or disengagement of the band body 1 from the cap c.
Insertion of the distal end lb of the band body 1 into 35 the insertion hole 7 may be confirmed by observing the distal end lb of the band body 1 through the window 10 for confirmation.
21s6386 -In order to fit the pro~ections 8 of the cap c in the threaded grooves 3 of the band body 1, it is required that the pro~ections 8 of the cap c pass between the threaded grooves 3 of the band body 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the thin-wall 5 section 7c of the cap c acts as a spring which permits vertical movement of the projections 8. The thin-wall section 7c of the insertion hole 7 functions as a spring also when the cap c is forcibly disengaged or removed from the distal end lb of the band body 1, to thereby prevent damage to the pro~ections 8 during the 10 removal, resulting in the cap c being re-used.
Thus, it will be noted that the second embodiment not only ensures safety in handling of the hose fastening band as in the first embodiment but effectively prevents unexpected removal of the distal end lb of the band body 1 from the housing 2.
15 Also, the second embodiment permits any information indicating means such as a label or the like to be applied to the thin-wall section 7c of the cap c. Further, the embodiment permits the cap c to be effectively re-used after it is forcibly removed from the distal end lb of the band body 1, because it is not damaged 20 during the removal.
Referring now to Figs. 8 to 12, a third embodiment of a hose fastening band according to the present invention is illustrated. A hose fastening band of the third embodiment is so constructed that a cap c is formed on each of both sides thereof 25 with a recess 11, which is then formed with a through-hole or aperture 12 for observation. The remaining part of the third embodiment may be constructed in substantially the same manner as the first embodiment described above.
The construction of the third embodiment that the recess 30 11 is provided on each of both sides of the cap c permits the cap c to be fitted on a distal end lb of a band body 1 while keeping a fixture 13 for fitting the cap c on the distal end lb of the band body 1 held or hooked on the cap c through the recesses 11 to automatically move the cap c. Also, the apertures 12 permit 35 fitting of the band body 1 in the cap c to be visually observed therethrough. Further, formation of the apertures 12 leads to a decrease in rigidity of both sides of the cap c sufficient to provide the sides with satisfactory flexibility. This not only facilitates fitting of the cap c on the distal end lb of the band body 1 even when the insertion hole 7 is formed into a width 5 somewhat smaller than that of the band body 1, but increases tightening force of the cap c.
As can be seen from the foregoing, the hose fastening band of the present invention is so constructed that the distal end of the band body is covered with the cap. Such construction 10 permits safety of the hose fastening band to be substantially enhanced to a degree sufficient to prevent an operator from being damaged, because he is positively prevented from directly touching the distal end of the band body which is generally formed into a keen or sharp configuration.
Also, in the present invention, the cap may be formed by dipping the other end of the band body in a resin liquid or solution to adhere the resin solution to the other end of the band body and then solidifying the resin solution adhered to the other end of the band body. This permits the resin solution for 20 formation of the cap to enter the threaded grooves of the band body, to thereby substantially prevent the cap formed from being unexpectedly removed from the band body. Also, this permits formation of the cap to be accomplished concurrently with arrangement of the cap on the band body, leading to a decrease in 25 manufacturing co~t of the hose fastening band.
In addition, the present invention may be so constructed that the band body is formed at the other end thereof with the through-hole, via which the cap is integrally formed. Such construction more effectively prevents removal of the cap from 30 the band body.
Further, in the present lnvention, the cap may be formed with the insertion hole into which the other end of the band body is inserted and have the pro~ections formed in the insertion hole and fitted in the threaded grooves of the band body. This 35 ensures rigid mounting of the cap on the band body.
Purthermore, the present invention may be constructed in the manner that the cap is formed on the surface thereof opposite to the pro~ections in the insertion hole with the rapping hole.
This permits the cap to be integrally formed by molding irrespective of a configuration of the cap.
Moreover, in the present invention, the cap may be formed at the position thereof corresponding to the pro~ections in the insertion hole with the thin-wall section sufficient to permit the cap to exhibit elasticity. This effectively prevents damage to the pro~ections during assembling and disassembling of 10 the hose fastening band.
Also, formation of the recesses on the cap permits the cap to be automatically fitted on the band by means of the fixture for mounting the cap on the band body.
While preferred embodiments of the invention have been 15 described with a certain degree of particularity with reference to the drawings, obvious modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically 20 described.
TITLE OF THE INVENTION
- HOSE FASTENING BAND
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a hose fastening band, and 5 more particularly to a hose fastening band for securely connecting or fastening a hose to a faucet or the like.
A hose fastening band which has been conventionally used for this purpose in the art is typically constructed in such a manner as shown in Fig. 13. More particularly, the conventional hose fastening band includes a band body 1 having one end la fixed on a housing 2 and the other end lb wound once and then inserted into the housing 2. The band body 1 is formed with a plurality of threaded grooves 3. In the housing 2 is incorporated a screw member 4 formed thereon wlth threads 5, which are engaged with the threaded grooves 3 of the band body 1.
- Thus, turning of the screw member 4 in a band fastening direction permits the other end lb of the band body 1 to be fed in a direction indicated at an arrow in Fig. 13, resulting in the band body 1 being contracted or reduced in diameter.
The conventional hose fastening band constructed as described above causes the other end lb of the band body 1 which is exposed from the housing 2 to be bared, resulting in an operator or user being often damaged, because the other end lb is generally formed into a keen or sharp configuration. Por example, operation of the hose fastening band by an operator often causes a screwdriver to slip from the screw member 4 when turning it while forcing it against the screw member 4, so that the other end lb of the band body 1 unexpectedly sticks in a hand of the operator, leading to damage to the operator.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention has been made in view of the foregoing disadvantage of the prior art.
Accordingly, it is an ob~ect of the present invention to provide a hose fastening band which is capable of preventing an operator from being damaged during handling or operation of the band.
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It is another ob~ect of the present invention to provide a hose fastening band which is capable of permitting any desired information or indication for identifying the band to be readily applied thereto or put thereon.
It is a further ob~ect of the present invention to provide a hose fastening band which is capable of effectively preventing unexpected disassembling of the band due to excessive loosening of the band.
It is still another ob~ect of the present invention to lOprovide a hose fastening band which is capable of substantially reducing the manufacturing cost.
It is yet another ob~ect of the present invention to provide a hose fastening band which is capable of permitting the manufacturing to be significantly facilitated irrespective of a 15configuration thereof.
It is a still further ob~ect of the present invention to provide a hose fastening band which is capable of permitting the assembling to be facilitated or automatically carried out.
It is a yet further ob~ect of the present invention to 20provide a hose fastening band which is capable of exhibiting increased rigidity.
In accordance with the present invention, a hose fastening band is provided. The hose fastening band includes a housing and a band body adapted to be mounted on a hose and 2shaving one end fixed on the housing and the other end inserted into the housing. The band body is formed with threaded grooves.
The hose fastening band also includes a screw member arranged in the housing and formed thereon with threads, which are engaged with the threaded grooves of the band body. The screw member is 30turned to forcibly tighten the band, to thereby fix the hose to any desired position. The hose fastening band further includes a cap arranged on the other end of the band body in a manner to cover the other end of the band body.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the 35cap is formed by dipping the other end of the band body in a resin liquid or solution to adhere the resin liquid or solution to the other end of the band body and then solidifying the resin liquid or solution adhered to the other end of the band body.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the band body is formed at the other end thereof with a through-hole, 5via which the cap is integrally formed.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cap is formed with an insertion hole into which the other end of the band body is inserted and has pro~ections formed in the insertion hole and fitted in the threaded grooves of the band 10body.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cap is formed on a surface thereof opposite to the pro~ections in the insertion hole with a rapping hole.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the 15cap is formed at a positlon thereof corresponding to the pro~ections in the insertion hole with a thin-wall section sufficient to permit the cap to exhibit elasticity.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cap is formed on each of both sldes thereof with a recess in 20which a fixture is engagedly hooked. The recess may be formed with a hole.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
These and other ob~ects and many of the attendant advantages of the present invention will be readily appreciated 2sas the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered ln connection with the accompanying drawings in which like reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout; wherein:
Fig. 1 is a pLan view showing a cap incorporated in a 30first embodiment of a hose fastening band according to the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a plan view showing a distal end portion of a a band body of the hose fastening band of Fig. l;
Fig. 3 i8 a sectional view taken along line III-III of 35Pig. l;
Fig. 4 is a plan view showing a cap incorporated in a second embodiment of a hose fastening band according to the present invention;
Fig. 5 is a rear view of the cap shown in Fig. 4;
Fig. 6 is a sectional view taken along line VI-VI of 5 Fig. 4;
Fig. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII of Fig. 4;
Fig. 8 is a plan view showing a cap incorporated in a third embodiment of a hose fastening band according to the 10 present invention;
Fig. 9 is a rear view of the cap shown in Fig. 8;
Fig. 10 is a sectional view taken along line X-X of Fig.
8;
Fig. ll is a sectional view taken along line XI-XI of 15 Fig. 8;
Fig. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing assembling of the cap of Fig. ~; and Fig. 13 is a sectional view showing an essential part of a conventional hose fastening band.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Now, a hose fastening band according to the present invention will be described hereinafter with reference to Figs. 1 to 12.
Referring first to Figs. l to 3, a first embodiment of a 25 hose fastening band according to the present invention is illustrated. A hose fastening band of the illustrated embodiment includes a band body 1, which is formed at the other end or a distal end lb thereof with a through-hole 6. Then, the distal end lb of the band body 1 thus formed with the through-hole 6 ls 30 dipped in a resin liquid or solution, followed by solidification of the resin solution adhered to the distal end lb of the band l, resulting in forming a cap c.
The above-described formation of the through-hole 6 at the distal end lb of the band body l, as shown in Fig. 3, permits 35 the cap c to be integrally formed via the through-hole 6, resulting in being securely or firmly mounted on the distal end lb of the band body 1. Thus, the cap c is kept firmly held on the distal end lb of the band body l so long as a portion of the cap c positioned in the through-hole 6 of the band body l is not broken.
The remaining part of the first embodiment may be constructed in substantially the same manner as the prior art described above with reference to Fig. l3.
Thus, the hose fastening band of the first embodiment described above is so constructed that the band body l is covered 10 at the distal end thereof with the cap c. Such construction of the first embodiment prevents an operator from being damaged by the hose fastening band even when he accidentally touches the distal end of the band body l which is generally formed into a keen or sharp configuration. Also, the cap c put on the distal 15 end lb of the band body l may be colored in order to identify the hose fastening band depending on, for example, applications.
Alternatively, the cap may have any desired information other than the above-described color information such as, for example, a product code or the like put thereon.
Conventionally, application of any indication to a hose fastening band has been carried out during molding of the band.
Thus, when like hose fastening bands are to be directed to second applications different from first applications, it is required to disadvantageously replace a first mold for hose fastening bands 25 for the first applications which is different in only indication of or information on a product code from a second mold for those for the second applications with the second mold. On the contrary, the illustrated embodiment effectively eliminates such-disadvantageous mold replacement as described above which is 30 required in the prior art, because such an indication or information is displayed on the cap.
Also, covering of the distal end lb of the band body l with the cap c in the illustrated embodiment positively prevents unexpected disengagement or removal of the distal end lb of the 35 band body l from a hou8ing when the band is excessively loosened.
Thus, it will be noted that the cap c functions also as a 21s6~86 -stopper.
Referring now to Figs. 4 to 7, a second embodiment of a hose fastening band according to the present invention is illustrated. In a hose fastening band of the second embodiment, 5a cap c is made of a rigid resin material. The cap c is formed with an insertion hole 7 into which a distal end lb of a band body 1 is inserted. The insertion hole 7 is formed on one side surface 7a thereof with pro~ections 8 adapted to be engaged wlth threaded grooves 3 of the band body 1. Also, the insertlon hole 10 7 is formed with a rapping hole 9 on the other side surface 7b thereof opposite to the one side surface 7a on which the projections 8 are formed. The rapping hole 9 is used for forming the pro~ections 8 in the insertion hole 7 by die forming.
The one side surface 7a of the insertion hole 7 on which 15 the pro~ections 8 are formed is provided with a thin-wall section 7c. Further, the cap c is formed with a window 10 for confirmation in a manner to be positioned in a direction forward of the thin-wall section 7c.
In the hose fastening band of the second embodiment 20 constructed as described above, the cap c is fitted on the distal end lb of the band body 1, 80 that the pro~ections 8 of the cap c may be fitted in the threaded grooves 3 of the band body 1, to thereby effectively prevent unexpected disengagement or removal of the cap c from the band body 1.
When the cap c is made of a rigid resin material and the band body 1 is made of a metal material, a decrease in ambient temperature causes the band body 1 to be possibly unexpectedly removed from the cap c because there is a difference in expansion coefficient between both. Pitting of the pro~ections 8 of the 30 cap c in the threaded grooves 3 of the band body 1 in the illustrated embodiment fully prevents the above-described accidental removal or disengagement of the band body 1 from the cap c.
Insertion of the distal end lb of the band body 1 into 35 the insertion hole 7 may be confirmed by observing the distal end lb of the band body 1 through the window 10 for confirmation.
21s6386 -In order to fit the pro~ections 8 of the cap c in the threaded grooves 3 of the band body 1, it is required that the pro~ections 8 of the cap c pass between the threaded grooves 3 of the band body 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the thin-wall 5 section 7c of the cap c acts as a spring which permits vertical movement of the projections 8. The thin-wall section 7c of the insertion hole 7 functions as a spring also when the cap c is forcibly disengaged or removed from the distal end lb of the band body 1, to thereby prevent damage to the pro~ections 8 during the 10 removal, resulting in the cap c being re-used.
Thus, it will be noted that the second embodiment not only ensures safety in handling of the hose fastening band as in the first embodiment but effectively prevents unexpected removal of the distal end lb of the band body 1 from the housing 2.
15 Also, the second embodiment permits any information indicating means such as a label or the like to be applied to the thin-wall section 7c of the cap c. Further, the embodiment permits the cap c to be effectively re-used after it is forcibly removed from the distal end lb of the band body 1, because it is not damaged 20 during the removal.
Referring now to Figs. 8 to 12, a third embodiment of a hose fastening band according to the present invention is illustrated. A hose fastening band of the third embodiment is so constructed that a cap c is formed on each of both sides thereof 25 with a recess 11, which is then formed with a through-hole or aperture 12 for observation. The remaining part of the third embodiment may be constructed in substantially the same manner as the first embodiment described above.
The construction of the third embodiment that the recess 30 11 is provided on each of both sides of the cap c permits the cap c to be fitted on a distal end lb of a band body 1 while keeping a fixture 13 for fitting the cap c on the distal end lb of the band body 1 held or hooked on the cap c through the recesses 11 to automatically move the cap c. Also, the apertures 12 permit 35 fitting of the band body 1 in the cap c to be visually observed therethrough. Further, formation of the apertures 12 leads to a decrease in rigidity of both sides of the cap c sufficient to provide the sides with satisfactory flexibility. This not only facilitates fitting of the cap c on the distal end lb of the band body 1 even when the insertion hole 7 is formed into a width 5 somewhat smaller than that of the band body 1, but increases tightening force of the cap c.
As can be seen from the foregoing, the hose fastening band of the present invention is so constructed that the distal end of the band body is covered with the cap. Such construction 10 permits safety of the hose fastening band to be substantially enhanced to a degree sufficient to prevent an operator from being damaged, because he is positively prevented from directly touching the distal end of the band body which is generally formed into a keen or sharp configuration.
Also, in the present invention, the cap may be formed by dipping the other end of the band body in a resin liquid or solution to adhere the resin solution to the other end of the band body and then solidifying the resin solution adhered to the other end of the band body. This permits the resin solution for 20 formation of the cap to enter the threaded grooves of the band body, to thereby substantially prevent the cap formed from being unexpectedly removed from the band body. Also, this permits formation of the cap to be accomplished concurrently with arrangement of the cap on the band body, leading to a decrease in 25 manufacturing co~t of the hose fastening band.
In addition, the present invention may be so constructed that the band body is formed at the other end thereof with the through-hole, via which the cap is integrally formed. Such construction more effectively prevents removal of the cap from 30 the band body.
Further, in the present lnvention, the cap may be formed with the insertion hole into which the other end of the band body is inserted and have the pro~ections formed in the insertion hole and fitted in the threaded grooves of the band body. This 35 ensures rigid mounting of the cap on the band body.
Purthermore, the present invention may be constructed in the manner that the cap is formed on the surface thereof opposite to the pro~ections in the insertion hole with the rapping hole.
This permits the cap to be integrally formed by molding irrespective of a configuration of the cap.
Moreover, in the present invention, the cap may be formed at the position thereof corresponding to the pro~ections in the insertion hole with the thin-wall section sufficient to permit the cap to exhibit elasticity. This effectively prevents damage to the pro~ections during assembling and disassembling of 10 the hose fastening band.
Also, formation of the recesses on the cap permits the cap to be automatically fitted on the band by means of the fixture for mounting the cap on the band body.
While preferred embodiments of the invention have been 15 described with a certain degree of particularity with reference to the drawings, obvious modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically 20 described.
Claims (8)
1. A hose fastening band comprising:
a housing;
a band body adapted to be mounted on a hose and having one end fixed on said housing and the other end inserted into said housing;
said band body being formed with threaded grooves;
a screw member arranged in said housing and formed thereon with threads;
said threads of said screw member being engaged with said threaded grooves of said band body;
said screw member being turned to forcibly tighten said band to fix the hose to any desired position; and a cap arranged on the other end of said band body in a manner to cover the other end of said band body.
a housing;
a band body adapted to be mounted on a hose and having one end fixed on said housing and the other end inserted into said housing;
said band body being formed with threaded grooves;
a screw member arranged in said housing and formed thereon with threads;
said threads of said screw member being engaged with said threaded grooves of said band body;
said screw member being turned to forcibly tighten said band to fix the hose to any desired position; and a cap arranged on the other end of said band body in a manner to cover the other end of said band body.
2. A hose fastening band as defined in Claim 1, wherein said cap is formed by dipping the other end of said band body in a resin solution to adhere the resin solution to the other end of said band body and then solidifying said resin solution adhered to the other end of said band body.
3. A hose fastening band as defined in Claim 2, wherein said band body is formed at the other end thereof with a through-hole, via which said cap is integrally formed.
4. A hose fastening band as defined in Claim 1, wherein said cap is formed with an insertion hole into which the other end of said band body is inserted and has projections formed in said insertion hole and fitted in said threaded grooves of said band body.
5. A hose fastening band as defined in Claim 4, wherein said cap is formed on a surface thereof opposite to said projections in said insertion hole with a rapping hole.
6. A hose fastening band as defined in Claim 4 or 5, wherein said cap is formed at a position thereof corresponding to said projections in said insertion hole with a thin-wall section sufficient to permit said cap to exhibit elasticity.
7. A hose fastening band as defined in any one of Claims 1 to 16 wherein said cap is formed on each of both sides thereof with a recess in which a fixture for mounting said cap on said distal end of said band body is engagedly held.
8. A hose fastening band as defined in Claim 8, wherein said recess is formed with a hole.
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| JP21953594 | 1994-08-22 | ||
| JP94-219535 | 1994-08-22 | ||
| JP9557895 | 1995-07-18 | ||
| JP95578G | 1995-07-18 |
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| CA 2156386 Expired - Fee Related CA2156386C (en) | 1994-08-22 | 1995-08-17 | Hose fastening band |
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