| 摘要 |
<p>A hose clamp (10) with an ear-like structure (12) is adapted to be selectively strengthened to achieve desired holding ability and/or re-tightening forces, as needed. This is achieved by complementary ear-like structures (12a,12b) in the overlapping inner and outer band portions (11a,11b) with the free ends of the inner and outer band portions connected with the corresponding overlapping, respectively, overlapped band portion. In addition or in the alternative, the ear-like structure (12) is strengthened by external and/or internal strengthening members (135) made of spring steel with predetermined spring characteristics. <IMAGE> <IMAGE></p> |
