Cummins Inc.
CONNECTING RING WITH AN AXIAL LIMITING FEATURE

Abstract:

A clamp system (10) is provided for providing secure attachment of at least two connecting members (12, 14), and includes a connecting ring (16) having a flange portion (38) extending in an axial direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the connecting ring (16). The flange portion (38) is configured to limit axial movement of the connecting ring (16). Also included in the clamp system (10) is a coupling clamp (18) configured to create a force for the clamp system (10) when the coupling clamp (18) is fastened with the connecting ring (16) such that the at least two connecting members (12, 14) are securely attached by the fastened coupling clamp (18).