Quick release clamp arrangement

摘要

A quick release pipeline clamp comprises at least two clamp segments 2 clamping two pipeline hubs together, a holding arrangement such as stud and nuts arrangements 15, 17 for holding together ends of adjacent clamp segments so that they form a clamping ring and a hydraulically or electrically actuable arrangement such as quick release nuts 15 for causing said holding arrangement to release its hold. The clamp segments have notched edges to make them more flexible and are elastically flexed around the hubs when held in place. Springs 10, 11 further aid separation when the hold is released.