US3429605A - Closing ring for shipping containers - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D45/00—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members
- B65D45/32—Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members for applying radial or radial and axial pressure, e.g. contractible bands encircling closure member
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
- Y10T24/14—Bale and package ties, hose clamps
- Y10T24/1457—Metal bands
- Y10T24/1482—Ratchet and tool tightened band clamp
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T292/00—Closure fasteners
- Y10T292/20—Clamps
- Y10T292/205—Ring
- Y10T292/212—With expanding or contracting means
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- This invention relates to split closing rings for securing a cover to a shipping container body.
- the invention concerns a means for tightly drawing a channelshaped split closing ring into engagement with corresponding flanges of the cover and body of a shipping container, whereby the members may be tightly clamped together.
- Channel-shaped closing or clamping rings for use in closing shipping containers are well known.
- they comprise a circumferential ring having a channe cross-section in which the open side of the channel is turned inward.
- the cover and body of the container each are provided with a circumferential flange at the point where they are to be joined, and the abutting flanges are engaged by the closing ring. As the channel is drawn tighter, the flanges are pressed more tightly into engagement and a suitable seal is thereby achieved.
- Previous types of closing rings have been provided with tightening means such as a pivoted latching lever.
- This type of lever is very similar to the latching mechanism commonly found on suitcases and other luggage. It is generally hinged to one of the split ends of the closing ring, and carries at its midpoint a pivoted link that is hookingly engageable with the other split end of the ring. By drawing the lever upwardly and away from the open joint, the split ends of the closing ring are drawn tightly together.
- This type of device is generally constructed so that the lever moves into a somewhat over-center position whereby the latch remains closed.
- closing devices of the above construction have disadvantages of relative complexity and high cost.
- the pivoting members must be freely operable, yet possess sufficient strength to securely hold the ends of the split ring together under the shocks and abuse encountered during handling and shipment of the container.
- Another disadvantage is that the operating end of the lever of such a latch often projects in a manner which makes it likely to snag or catch during shipment, with the possibility that the ring may come open and the contents of the container may be spilled.
- a further object is to provide a closing means of the above description which is not likely to come open during handling or shipment, having no projecting opening levers which could be accidentally forced open. It is also 3,429,605 Patented Feb. 25, 1969 "ice contemplated that the closing means of the present invention will be easily lockable to prevent inadvertent opening and to discourage pilferage.
- Still another objection is to provide such a closing means which can be clamped securely in the closed position with the aid of a simple operating tool, such as a screwdriver, and can be released when desired in a similar manner.
- FIGURE 1 is a perspective of the split ends of a closing ring constructed according to the present invention, with the ends shown in disengaged position prior to clamping;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective of the clamping ring of FIG. 1, with the members shown engaged to provide a moderate clamping force, as during shipment of the empty container;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective illustrating the manner in which the closing ring of the foregoing figures is levered into a tightened position through the use of an operating tool;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective of the above closing ring in the tightly clamped position.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective of the above closing ring about to be separated through the use of a similar operating tool.
- FIG. 1 a split closing ring constructed according to the present invention is shown.
- the ring is split so as to have a first end 10 and a second end 11, the latter being provided with an overlying portion 12 which in the illustrated embodiment comprises a separate member.
- the overlying member 12 is attached by suitable attachment means 13, such as the spot-welds shown.
- the ring has a generally channel-shaped cross-section with the open side of the circumferential wall 14 of the channel directed inwardly of the ring.
- the cover member and body of the container to be secured are then provided with corresponding flanges (not shown) which abut to form a composite flange which fits within the open section of the channel in the conventional manner. By drawing the ring closed, the members may be clamped securely together.
- means are provided for securing the split ends 10, 11 of the closing ring which require no articulated or pivotal parts, and which leave no operating levers or other mechanism exposed which might inadvertently be sprung open during handling or shipment.
- This is achieved by providing an L- shaped member 15 which is secured to the exterior of the circumferential wall 14 of the first ring end 10 by other attachment means 16, such as the spot-welds shown. Rivets could also be used.
- the L-shaped member 15 has a radially extending projection 17 at one end.
- the radial projection 17 is engageable with the overlapping member 12 through one of a plurality of circumferentially spaced apertures 18.
- the radial projection 17 is engageable with either of the two apertures 18 shown, thereby securing the ends 10, 11 of the split ring together.
- the radial projection 17 is provided at it protruding tip with a hole 19 which is adapted to receive an inserted sealing member, such as a lock wire 20 or the like.
- an inserted sealing member such as a lock wire 20 or the like.
- the closing ring may be selectively assembled in a plurality of positions corresponding to the various apertures 18 in the over lapping member 12.
- the ring would be assembled as illustrated in FIG. 2, with the ring being drawn only moderately tight through the insertion of the radial projection 17 into the aperture 18 closest to the extremity of the second end 11 of the split ring.
- the ring may be assembled with the projection 17 extending through the other aperture 18 which thereby renders the closed diameter of the closing ring smaller so as to elfect a tighter seal.
- the closing ring is provided with clamping means whereby the split ends 10, 11 of the ring may be drawn tightly together into a clamped position through the use of a simple operating tool, such as a screwdriver.
- a simple operating tool such as a screwdriver.
- an abutment 21 is provided having an operating face extending radially from the circumferential wall 14 of the first split end of the ring.
- the abutment 21 is simply formed by providing a squaredoif end of the L-shaped member 15 which carries the radial projection 17.
- the abutment 21 is located in a position circumferentially spaced from the radial projection 17 by a distance corresponding to the distance between two of the apertures 18 in the overlapping member 12.
- the overlapping member 12 is provided with two apertures 18 which are each engageable with the radial projection 17, and with a third aperture 22 having a slightly different configuration but being circumferentially spaced from the nearest aperture 18 by an amount corresponding to the circumferential separation of one aperture 18 from the other.
- the reason for the spacing of the abutment 21 from the radial projection 17 in this manner will become apparent upon reference to FIG. 3.
- a suitable operating tool such as a screwdriver 23
- the overlapping member 12 may be levered in a circumferential direction with respect to the abutment 21, thereby drawing the ends 10, 11 of the closing ring tightly together.
- the abutment 21 thereby serves as a temporary fulcrum against which the operating tool 23 i brought to bear.
- the overlapping member 12 need not be a separate member as in the illustrated embodiment, but may be integral with the second end 11 of the closing ring itself.
- the closing ring may be quickly and easily opened with the same operating tool 23 which was used to lever it tightly together.
- the operating tool 23 is merely inserted into the space between the overlapping member 12 and the outer circumferential wall of the first end 10 of the ring adjacent the abutment 21.
- the operating tool 23 is simply used to pry the two members 10, 12 apart, thereby disengaging the radial projection 17 from the aperture 18 in which it was engaged.
- a closing ring for securing a cover to a container body comprising, in combination, a split-ring member having a circumferential wall and first and second ends, said second end being adapted to overlap said first end and having a plurality of spaced apertures in said circumferential wall, said first end including an L- shaped member having a first leg comprising a radial projection and having a second leg terminating in an end comprising a radial projection and having a second leg terminating in an end comprising a raised abutment and said ring having attachment means for securing said L- shaped member to said first end of said split-ring member.
- a closing ring as defined in claim 1 having three circumferentially spaced apertures in said second end, the endmost aperture being adapted to receive an operating tool inserted therethrough into engagement with said abutment whereby said ring ends may be levered into clamping engagement.
- a closing ring as defined in claim 1 having an overlapping member comprising the overlapping portion of said second end of said ring member, and having attachment means for securing said overlapping member to said ring member.
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Cited By (22)
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US3640317A (en) * | 1969-03-21 | 1972-02-08 | Jack Panfili | Clip for closing fragile stuffed casings |
US3869944A (en) * | 1972-04-11 | 1975-03-11 | Hans Detiker | Open clamp with means for closing the band ends |
US4053965A (en) * | 1975-03-14 | 1977-10-18 | Marchou Jacques R | Tightening band |
US4149741A (en) * | 1977-12-22 | 1979-04-17 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Tamper-proof sealing ring for watthour meters |
US4586425A (en) * | 1980-06-09 | 1986-05-06 | General Dynamics Pomona Division | Clamp locking device |
US4890360A (en) * | 1987-06-23 | 1990-01-02 | Establissements Caillau | Band clamp with tightening elements formed separately |
US4951363A (en) * | 1988-08-09 | 1990-08-28 | Kato Hatsujo Kaisha, Ltd. | Hose clamp |
DE3915132A1 (de) * | 1988-10-10 | 1990-11-08 | Hermann Brune | Kunststoff-spannring, ohne spannhebelverschluss, fuer einen kunststoff-weithalsfass-deckelverschluss |
EP0595498A1 (en) * | 1992-10-24 | 1994-05-04 | Dynoplast Limited | Storage container |
DE9401856U1 (de) * | 1994-02-04 | 1994-08-04 | Latza Gmbh | Spannring für einen Behälterverschluß |
US5437081A (en) * | 1984-06-20 | 1995-08-01 | Hans Oetiker Ag Maschinen-Und Apparate-Fabrik | Hose clamp |
USRE35384E (en) * | 1989-09-20 | 1996-12-03 | Hans Oetiker Ag Maschinen -Und Apparatefabrik | Earless clamp |
GB2402594A (en) * | 2003-06-14 | 2004-12-15 | Steadman William D | Tie with lever-action tightening tool |
US20050274070A1 (en) * | 2004-06-14 | 2005-12-15 | Steadman William D | Support arrangement |
US20060064853A1 (en) * | 2004-09-28 | 2006-03-30 | Dustin Kurre | Lever closure for split ring assembly |
US20070199727A1 (en) * | 2006-02-27 | 2007-08-30 | Woco Industrietechnik Gmbh | Centrifugal compressor housing |
US20080304960A1 (en) * | 2007-06-11 | 2008-12-11 | Woco Industrietechnik Gmbh | Plastic compressor housing and method for producing a plastic compressor housing |
US20090053051A1 (en) * | 2007-02-27 | 2009-02-26 | Woco Industrietechnik Gmbh | Plastic compressor housing and method for producing same |
DE102008008981A1 (de) * | 2008-02-13 | 2009-08-20 | Woco Industrietechnik Gmbh | Klemmspange insbesondere für ein Verdichtergehäuse |
US20090264012A1 (en) * | 2006-04-04 | 2009-10-22 | Stachowiak Jr John Edward | Securing apparatus and method |
US10189612B2 (en) | 2017-04-05 | 2019-01-29 | U.S. Merchants Financial Group, Inc. | Bin and lid locking bands and methods of using the same |
US10823761B2 (en) | 2006-04-04 | 2020-11-03 | Dewalch Technologies, Inc. | Securing apparatus and method |
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US2283339A (en) * | 1939-11-28 | 1942-05-19 | Phillips Pump & Tank Company | Clamping ring |
US2313459A (en) * | 1941-01-15 | 1943-03-09 | Cornell Securities Corp | Closing ring |
US2703248A (en) * | 1949-05-07 | 1955-03-01 | Mauer Frederick | Clamp for barrel heads |
US3027128A (en) * | 1959-05-12 | 1962-03-27 | Liberty Harry | Clamps for pipes, cables, and the like |
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- 1967-05-03 DE DEM58718U patent/DE1985256U/de not_active Expired
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US2283339A (en) * | 1939-11-28 | 1942-05-19 | Phillips Pump & Tank Company | Clamping ring |
US2313459A (en) * | 1941-01-15 | 1943-03-09 | Cornell Securities Corp | Closing ring |
US2703248A (en) * | 1949-05-07 | 1955-03-01 | Mauer Frederick | Clamp for barrel heads |
US3027128A (en) * | 1959-05-12 | 1962-03-27 | Liberty Harry | Clamps for pipes, cables, and the like |
Cited By (29)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3640317A (en) * | 1969-03-21 | 1972-02-08 | Jack Panfili | Clip for closing fragile stuffed casings |
US3869944A (en) * | 1972-04-11 | 1975-03-11 | Hans Detiker | Open clamp with means for closing the band ends |
US4053965A (en) * | 1975-03-14 | 1977-10-18 | Marchou Jacques R | Tightening band |
US4149741A (en) * | 1977-12-22 | 1979-04-17 | Westinghouse Electric Corp. | Tamper-proof sealing ring for watthour meters |
US4586425A (en) * | 1980-06-09 | 1986-05-06 | General Dynamics Pomona Division | Clamp locking device |
US5437081A (en) * | 1984-06-20 | 1995-08-01 | Hans Oetiker Ag Maschinen-Und Apparate-Fabrik | Hose clamp |
US4890360A (en) * | 1987-06-23 | 1990-01-02 | Establissements Caillau | Band clamp with tightening elements formed separately |
US4951363A (en) * | 1988-08-09 | 1990-08-28 | Kato Hatsujo Kaisha, Ltd. | Hose clamp |
DE3915132A1 (de) * | 1988-10-10 | 1990-11-08 | Hermann Brune | Kunststoff-spannring, ohne spannhebelverschluss, fuer einen kunststoff-weithalsfass-deckelverschluss |
USRE35384E (en) * | 1989-09-20 | 1996-12-03 | Hans Oetiker Ag Maschinen -Und Apparatefabrik | Earless clamp |
EP0595498A1 (en) * | 1992-10-24 | 1994-05-04 | Dynoplast Limited | Storage container |
DE9401856U1 (de) * | 1994-02-04 | 1994-08-04 | Latza Gmbh | Spannring für einen Behälterverschluß |
GB2402594A (en) * | 2003-06-14 | 2004-12-15 | Steadman William D | Tie with lever-action tightening tool |
GB2402594B (en) * | 2003-06-14 | 2006-06-28 | Steadman William D | Support arrangement |
US6991203B2 (en) | 2004-06-14 | 2006-01-31 | William Steadman | Support arrangement |
US20050274070A1 (en) * | 2004-06-14 | 2005-12-15 | Steadman William D | Support arrangement |
US20060064853A1 (en) * | 2004-09-28 | 2006-03-30 | Dustin Kurre | Lever closure for split ring assembly |
US20070199727A1 (en) * | 2006-02-27 | 2007-08-30 | Woco Industrietechnik Gmbh | Centrifugal compressor housing |
US7862298B2 (en) | 2006-02-27 | 2011-01-04 | Woco Industrietechnik Gmbh | Centrifugal compressor housing |
US10598699B2 (en) | 2006-04-04 | 2020-03-24 | Dewalch Technologies, Inc. | Securing apparatus and method |
US10823761B2 (en) | 2006-04-04 | 2020-11-03 | Dewalch Technologies, Inc. | Securing apparatus and method |
US20090264012A1 (en) * | 2006-04-04 | 2009-10-22 | Stachowiak Jr John Edward | Securing apparatus and method |
US20090053051A1 (en) * | 2007-02-27 | 2009-02-26 | Woco Industrietechnik Gmbh | Plastic compressor housing and method for producing same |
US8342800B2 (en) | 2007-02-27 | 2013-01-01 | Woco Industrietechnik Gmbh | Plastic compressor housing and method for producing same |
US20080304960A1 (en) * | 2007-06-11 | 2008-12-11 | Woco Industrietechnik Gmbh | Plastic compressor housing and method for producing a plastic compressor housing |
US8419359B2 (en) | 2007-06-11 | 2013-04-16 | Woco Industrietechnik Gmbh | Plastic compressor housing and method for producing a plastic compressor housing |
DE102008008981A1 (de) * | 2008-02-13 | 2009-08-20 | Woco Industrietechnik Gmbh | Klemmspange insbesondere für ein Verdichtergehäuse |
US10189612B2 (en) | 2017-04-05 | 2019-01-29 | U.S. Merchants Financial Group, Inc. | Bin and lid locking bands and methods of using the same |
US11040804B2 (en) | 2017-04-05 | 2021-06-22 | U.S. Merchants Financial Group, Inc. | Bin and lid locking bands and methods of using the same |
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NL6706183A (no) | 1967-11-13 |
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