CLAMP RETENTION DEVICE

摘要

A retention device (20) is provided for positioning and retaining an open generally cylindrical hose clamp (22) on a selected hose (32). The device extends generally about a longitudinal axis and has a retainer (26) and a locator (28) spaced axially from the retainer in side-by-side relationship. The locator and retainer are coupled together and the retainer is adapted to hold the clamp while the locator is adapted to engage the hose to maintain the device in position on the hose. As a result, the clamp can be positioned orthogonally relative to the hose and the assembly is then ready for engagement on a rigid tubular fitting (60) with the locator positioned on the hose remote from the tubular fitting. This permits the hose to be engaged over the tubular fitting with no direct resistance from the retention device. The device has particular utility when used with pre-stressed clamps.