摘要 |
A hose clamp which is variable in diameter consists of a clamping band (10) with end portions overlapping each other in the closed state of the hose clamp. The inner end portion bears a tongue (11) with a width which is reduced in relation to the full width of the clamping band (10), and hooks (12, 13) for closing the hose clamp. The outer end portion is provided with openings (18) for mounting of the hooks (12, 13), a lug-like tensioning device (17) for tensioning the hose clamp around an article being bound and a band clip (16) for receiving the tongue (11). The band clip (16) is cut free from the clamping band (10) by means of longitudinal cuts (14), with lateral band webs (15) being formed. The number of openings (18) is greater than the number of hooks (12, 13). With the exception of the tensioning device (17), the clamping band (10) is free from steps. The length of the tongue (11) is shorter than the difference between the circumferential length of the hose clamp in the untensioned state and of same in the tensioned state. (Fig. 4) |