Abstract: A method and a device for connecting objects by means of a connecting element which can be plasticised by heat, on which connecting element a rivet head is formed by means of a heatable cap having a small-volume configuration. The cap is heated by a heating element which is moveable together with it in the direction of the connecting element and is configured as a large-volume heat store. The heating element is separated from the cap after forming the rivet head but before withdrawal of the cap from the rivet head, in order to enable rapid cooling of the rivet head.

Abstract: A rigid pipe (1) is achieved according to the invention in that half-cylinder shaped elements (2) are joined/hinged (3) to each other and where to a such chains are connected together with their concave sides in a zipper-like motion. The two half-cylindrical chains are spooled (13) up individually on each side of a housing (12). This result in a particularly rigid pipe of varying length with a wide area of use.

Abstract: A low cost and mass-producible fire protection zone penetrating member is provided which can be set on piping or the like with a one-touch operation as well as a method of injection-molding the fire protection zone penetrating member. One expanding slot is provided on a cylindrical body made from thermally expanding graphite, thermally expanding rubber, or thermally expanding resin as a main ingredient thereof. The slot extends in a longitudinal direction. A piping inlet section is formed at an entrance of the expanding slot so that piping can be set in or taken out from inside the member by means of a one-touch operation. The fire protection zone penetrating member has the configuration as described above and is manufactured with an injection molding machine. The cylindrical body as a main body of the fire protection zone penetrating member may have an oval cross section, so that the fire protection zone penetrating member can be applied to piping having a diameter in a wide range.

Abstract: A tubular manifold device for a dishwasher and associated method are provided. The manifold device defines a contiguous interior channel between opposed inlet and outlet ends. The manifold device has an inner surface defining the interior channel and an opposing outer surface, and comprises at least two discretely-formed manifold portions, each extending between and at least bisecting the opposed inlet and outlet ends of the interior channel. The at least two manifold portions are capable of cooperating via respective engagable longitudinal edges so as to form at least two joints therebetween. At least one overmold member is configured to sealingly engage the at least two manifold portions, across each of the at least two joints, such that the interior channel is fluid-tight between the inlet and outlet ends.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting exposed pipeline joints on weight coated pipelines used in offshore applications includes a pliable cover sleeve which overlaps a pair of weight coat sections that surround the pipeline on each side of the pipe joint. The cover sleeve circumferentially envelops the pipe joint, forming an annular space enclosed between the pipe and the cover sleeve and bordered by the pair of weight coat sections. The cover sleeve includes a number of protruding ridges forming a number of chambers between the ridges in flow communication with the annular space. A joint-filling material of polyurethane foam formed by polyurethane chemicals fills the annular space and the chambers between the ridges of the cover sleeve. As the joint filling material hardens, it interlocks with the ridges of the cover sleeve, securing the joint filling material between the cover sleeve and the pipe joint.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to conduit or tubing for holding and/or protecting flexible members from exposure and/or contamination. The conduit preferably includes convolute tubing having a longitudinal slit and at least one securing flap for covering the slit to hold flexible members in the internal cavity of the tubing. The use of a flap in the slit conduit substantially prevents flexible members from undesired exit from the cavity of the conduit while at the same time protects the flexible members from exposure to the outside environment and contaminants. A method of manufacturing convolute tubing with a securing flap is also provided.

Abstract: A protector is disclosed for protecting an elongated portion of a rope or webbing. The protector includes a flexible material including a first inner edge having a first length and about which the protector is wrapped such that a second outer edge is exposed. The first inner edge includes an elongated protector surface adjacent the first inner edge that is in continuous contact with a protected portion of the rope or webbing. The protected portion has a length that is substantially the same as the length of the protector.

Abstract: A duct main body is formed into a hollow tubular shape having in an interior thereof an intake passageway for introducing outside air into an internal combustion engine by connecting integrally a plurality of divided bodies such as a first divided body and a second divided body which are formed of a thermoplastic resin and has in a duct wall of the second divided body an opening which establishes a communication between the inside and outside of the intake passageway. An air-permeable member is insert molded in the second divided body in such a manner as to cover the opening. The air-permeable member has on an outer edge thereof a joining portion which is impregnated with the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pressure-resistance hose having a watertight structure capable of preventing a due condensation phenomenon, called a sweating phenomenon, from occurring on an exposed end or a surface of the pressure-resistance hose by coating adhesives on both overlapping ends of the pressure-resistance hose including polyethylene mixed fabrics and a watertight film coated on upper and lower surfaces of the polyethylene mixed fabrics in such a manner that the polyethylene mixed fabrics exposed along an end portion of the pressure-resistance hose are covered with adhesives. The reliability and endurance of the pressure-resistance hose are improved, thereby achieving a high value-added pressure-resistance hose.

Abstract: The split column reassembly system invention allows a split column, capitol or base to return to its intended position during its installation around a load bearing structural device. It is done through forming the pieces of the seams in order that they fit back together accurately after separation and during installation.

Abstract: An insulated duct-wrap insulating product for an air duct that incorporates a wicking media to transport condensed water on the duct surface to be evaporated into the atmosphere. A wicking fabric, or fibrous media, incorporated as part of the insulating duct wrap is in contact with the metal air duct surface. A portion of the wicking fabric extends into the interior of the air duct, typically through joints in the duct system. When water vapor condenses on the air duct surface it is transported by the wicking fabric and evaporated from the wick surface within the air stream being transported by the ducting system.

Abstract: A tubing including an overlap portion formed by the first and second circumferential end portions overlapping and joined with each other, and a fluid leakage preventing member for preventing pressurized fluid from leaking from the tubing upon the tubing being subjected to hydrostatic forming. An apparatus and method for hydrostatic forming of a tubing having an overlap portion. The apparatus includes a die and a nozzle having fluid leakage preventing means for preventing the pressurized fluid supplied into the tubing from leaking from a clearance between the first and second circumferential end portions of the overlap portion of the tubing at the longitudinal end portions of the tubing.

Abstract: An insulated duct-wrap insulating product for an air duct that incorporates a wicking media to transport condensed water on the duct surface to be evaporated into the atmosphere. A wicking fabric, or fibrous media, incorporated as part of the insulating duct wrap is in contact with the metal air duct surface. A portion of the wicking fabric extends into the interior of the air duct, typically through joints in the duct system. When water vapor condenses on the air duct surface it is transported by the wicking fabric and evaporated from the wick surface within the air stream being transported by the ducting system.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a pipe body having a rectangular cross section, including preparing a metal plate having edges parallel to each other and bending lines parallel to the edges, forming malleable portions extending perpendicular to the bending lines, forming the metal plate into an intermediate product by bending at the bending lines such that the intermediate product includes a center bottom wall, adjoining walls, and two upper walls, applying external forces to the adjoining walls so as to expand and curve the center bottom wall outward, thereby bringing the edges in the upper walls into intimate contact, and applying external force to the curved center bottom wall so as to flatten the center bottom wall and maintain the edges in close contacted condition with a spring back force in the center bottom wall, wherein the malleable portions are formed in the adjoining walls.

Abstract: There is described ducting comprising a plurality of interconnectible elongate ducting components (2, 4) which when assembled define an elongate, longitudinally extending internal channel (22) for receiving a pipe, cable or like elongate member, each ducting component having a shaped inner face (14) with a longitudinal recess (20) such that the components can be assembled with confronting inner faces (16, 18), their respective longitudinal recesses being thereby aligned to form the channel, the ducting further comprising tension bands (6) for securing assembled pairs of components to one another, wherein each ducting component is provided with a transversely extending internal cavity for receiving a tension band, the cavity having two open ends so that the band can pass through the internal cavity of one ducting component and though a corresponding internal cavity of an adjacent ducting component in order to secure one to the other, at least part of the band being thereby contained and protected within the ca

Abstract: A corrugated tube having an elastic material in which a slit is formed over the entire length of a cylindrical periphery of a flexible tube main body, and a wire harness is contained with the slit being in a closed state. Both ends of the slit are formed over a predetermined peripheral width with a soft material composition having a lubricant and a soft material having a hardness less than that of an outer skin of electric wires that constitute a wire harness to be contained. The corrugated tube is capable of accommodating a wire harness with no injury and enabling a smooth wire harness accommodating operation.

Abstract: A heat insulating system for tubular bodies includes at least two superimposed evacuated panels (4, 4?), at least one of the panels is formed essentially by an evacuated envelope which contains a polymeric filling material inside thereof, and at least one other panel is formed essentially by an evacuated envelope which has an inorganic filler present inside thereof, in the form of powders, fibers or their mixtures. Each of the evacuated panels (4, 4?) is rolled up around a rolling axis to such that two opposed edges thereof (5, 5?) parallel to the rolling axis are mutually set side by side. The rolled evacuated panels (4, 4?) are also arranged with the edges (5) of an evacuated panel (4) being staggered with respect to the edges (5?) of another evacuated panel (4?).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing pipe body by which pipe body with precise quality and closely contacted seam can be made stably by pressing process, and pipe body manufactured by the method are provided. To manufacture a pipe body 1 made of metal with circular or polygonal cross section comprising a seam 5e and a wall 2 or plurality of walls 2, 3 and 4, a pipe-like intermediate product 14 is made by bending a metal plate 6 of which edges to be seam 5e have not yet contacted together. In case for prism pipe, the intermediate product comprises walls 5a, 5b to be contacted and be a wall including seam, and other walls, and both angles of both ends of one specified wall 15 of the intermediate product are larger than those of completed pipe.

Abstract: The invention concerns a protective sleeve for fluid circulation tube made of an interwoven fiber structure formed by a strip (10) of interwoven fibers comprising at least a pocket (11) extending in the transverse direction of the strip (10) and including a spring (13) housed in the pocket (11) and designed, in a stable equilibrium position, to maintain the protective sheath closed by overlapping of the longitudinal edges (10c, 10d) of the strip. The invention is useful in particular for thermal protection of an exhaust gas recycling duct in a motor vehicle.

Abstract: An annulated tubular sheath which is split down a longitudinal section thereof. According to the invention, a longitudinal strip of the sleeve is made of a flexible material and is disposed in an angular position of 5-180 degrees in relation to the longitudinal section or is disposed in the region of the sheath in which the longitudinal section is made. Preferably, the flexible material is a thermoplastic elastomer. The invention also relates to a method for producing a sleeve by extruding a plastic material, a longitudinal strip made of a flexible material obtained by co-extruding an elastomer material. A device for carrying out said method comprises an extrusion head provided with an insert for placing the co-extrusion in a stop position on a die in order to block the flow of the extruded plastic material and to enable the flow of elastomer material.

Abstract: An improved insulation and an improved method for preparing and installing sheets of insulation having a vapor-barrier jacket or “finish” to ductwork and other fluid conduits or other surfaces. Anchor tabs are provided on the insulation, as are also studs for anchorage and mechanical attachment. Pressure sensitive tape with a split release strip is applied to the sheets prior to the installation of the sheets to the ductwork or other fluid conduits. The pressure sensitive tape is for sealing of any penetrations in the vapor-barrier by the mechanical attachment devices and for sealing of the edge of the vapor barrier jacket flange to the adjacent piece vapor-barrier jacket. The insulation is configured such that during storage and shipment, the jacket attachment flanges are positioned to avoid crumpling.

Abstract: A variable diameter cylinder made from a sheet having first and second edges that are opposite to each other and that slideably connect with each other to form a helical joint of a cylinder such that sliding the edges of the sheet along the joint varies a diameter and length of the cylinder. When marked with a scale, the cylinder acts as a measuring device that is both highly accurate and easy to use. A helical-based scale can be used alone, or a linear scale can be used in combination with a Vernier scale.

Abstract: Natural gas pipe repair fittings and methods for using same allow safely welding a pipe repair fitting over a leaking natural gas service line “T” fitting. A bottom half and a top half are welded together to form a hollow cylinder having hemispherical ends with semicircular pipe notches in them. A hollow vertical pipe has one end welded over a pipe hole in the middle of the top half of the cylinder. A hemispherical cap is affixed to the opposing end of the vertical pipe. The cap has a cap hole in its top. A method for installing the natural gas pipe repair fitting by enclosing a leaking natural gas service line “T” fitting with the natural gas pipe repair fitting and welding the natural gas pipe repair fitting to the gas main line is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of forming a tube involves the punching of tabs from overlapping longitudinal seam and folding the tabs to mechanically fix the opposed lateral edges of the sheet material forming the tube.

Abstract: A reinforcing bar for body and/or chassis parts of a motor vehicle includes a one-piece element (8) extending from one end of the bar to the other and having a median portion (10) with closed tubular cross-section and at least one end portion (12) comprising an open-section distal portion (14) and a proximal portion (16) which connects the said distal portion (14) to the median portion (10).

Abstract: A pipe insulation assembly includes a length of tubular insulation with a longitudinally extending slit so that the tubular insulation can be passed over and mounted on a length of pipe and a jacket overlaying the outer surface of the tubular insulation. To facilitate the installation of the pipe insulation assembly, a ruler, which is associated with the jacket and, preferably, no longer visible when the pipe insulation is mounted on a pipe, extends for the length of the jacket and is located adjacent the slit in the tubular insulation. The ruler has units of linear measurement marked thereon for measuring the pipe insulation assembly in the direction of the length of the pipe insulation assembly.

Abstract: An insulated duct assembly includes an elongated duct, an insulation blanket, at least one sheet of escape wick material and a tape layer. The insulation blanket has an inner wicking layer. The insulation blanket is applied to the elongated duct so as to create a seam aligned longitudinally with respect to the duct. The seam is defined by first and second edges of the insulation blanket. The at least one sheet of escape wick material is disposed along at least one edge of the insulation blanket. The at least one sheet of escape wick material has a “C” shaped cross-section surrounding the at least one edge of the insulation blanket. The tape layer is disposed along and covers the seam.

Abstract: An insulated duct assembly includes an elongated duct, an insulation blanket, at least one sheet of escape wick material and a tape layer. The insulation blanket has an inner wicking layer. The insulation blanket is applied to the elongated duct so as to create a seam aligned longitudinally with respect to the duct. The seam is defined by first and second edges of the insulation blanket. The at least one sheet of escape wick material is disposed along at least one edge of the insulation blanket. The at least one sheet of escape wick material has a “C” shaped cross-section surrounding the at least one edge of the insulation blanket. The tape layer is disposed along and covers the seam.

Abstract: An annulated tubular sheath which is split down a longitudinal section thereof. According to the invention, a longitudinal strip of the sleeve is made of a flexible material and is disposed in an angular position of 5-180 degrees in relation to the longitudinal section or is disposed in the region of the sheath in which the longitudinal section is made. Preferably, the flexible material is a thermoplastic elastomer. The invention also relates to a method for producing a sleeve by extruding a plastic material, a longitudinal strip made of a flexible material obtained by co-extruding an elastomer material. A device for carrying out said method comprises an extrusion head provided with an insert for placing the co-extrusion in a stop position on a die in order to block the flow of the extruded plastic material and to enable the flow of elastomer material.

Abstract: A monolayer foamed corrugated sleeve for protecting elongate substrates is disclosed. The sleeve is extruded from a polymer and a foaming agent. The polymer may be a non-elastomeric thermoplastic, a thermoplastic elastomer or a combination of the two. The sleeve is extruded from a nozzle having a cross sectional area which decreases along its length to maintain pressure on the extrudate and prevent premature foaming. The extrudate is released from the nozzle into moving mold blocks. A blow rod within the mold blocks provides gas pressure to force the extrudate against the blocks. An obturation device is mounted on the blow rod to control the gas pressure.

Abstract: Steel trunking is provided for housing transmission cables particularly in areas where hygiene and sterility is important. The invention provides lengths of hollow conduit which are secured together by push-on connectors in the form of sleeves. There is also provided a transmission cable outlet device 20 comprising a hollow body member terminating in an end plate 33. The end plate 33 carries glands 34 which grip and hold cables so as to provide a clean and efficient take-off from the trunking.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective corrugated plastic tube or pipe, a corrugated piping, wherein according to the invention at least some of the flanks of corrugations of the tube or pipe have extensions (16), which go from one corrugation (11a) towards a neighboring corrugation (11b) and extend in the axial direction of the protective corrugated plastic pipe.

Abstract: By attaching a base portion to a cover portion formed is an outer fixing body and in the interior of the outer fixing body a corrugated tube is rotatably received. Further, by providing a tube bend restraint portion at the end portion of the cover portion for restraining bend of the corrugated tube within the given range, a rotary holder for corrugated tube in which the range of sliding movement of the corrugated tube is defined only within the cover portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insulative support member typically for insulating piping. The insulative support member provides a supportive point of attachment for a hanger to attach the insulated pipe to a ceiling. The support member can provide both insulative value and structural support whereby a hanger can attach to the piping insulation without crushing the insulation.

Abstract: A thermally insulating cover structure adapted for covering a hot pipe comprises a heat insulation layer (2), a filler layer (3) and a jacket (6), which is provided with drain openings (5). The filler layer comprises a material that is permeable to water. The drain openings are shielded against entry of water, while they allow drainage of water from the filler layer into the environment. This cover structure is in particular suited for outdoor pipelines, where moist conditions may arise. The invention also provides a pipeline and a method of providing a pipeline with a thermally insulating cover structure.

Abstract: A cable insertion device for facilitating the insertion of one or more cables into a resilient tubular cable protection sleeve having a slit along the length thereof, the cable insertion device comprising a cable guiding portion, having first and second open ends, for guiding one or more cables during insertion thereof into a cable protection sleeve, the arrangement being such that, in an engaged state of the cable insertion device and the cable protection sleeve, one of the first and second open ends is substantially within the cable protection sleeve and the other of the first and second open ends is substantially outside the cable protection sleeve, so that relative motion of the cable insertion device and the cable protection sleeve inserts one or more cables received in the cable guiding portion into the cable protection sleeve.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for transporting objects by an airflow in a channel, which is produced by joining two interlocking bodies, the first body having a convex surface and the second body having a concave surface. The first body has a recess which forms the channel. The formation of this recess in a convex surface ensures that a high degree of dimensional accuracy and a good surface quality are easy to achieve.

Abstract: A unitary annular reduction duct suitable for joining pipes comprising an annular entrance collar of a given diameter, a corrugated and gradually inwardly tapered reduction portion that is contiguous with the collar section and a corrugated and substantially vertical annular exit portion contiguous with the reduction portion whereby the reduction portion has a diameter less than the collar section. The reduction duct may also be used to join pipes of different shapes.

Abstract: A self-covering element for covering a pipe joint comprising of a deformable, hollow insulating element having a first portion and a second portion attached at an angle to one another. A longitudinal slit runs the length of the first and second portions, and a pressure sensitive adhesive with a removable release film is adhered to the longitudinal slit. The deformable insulating element allows for the entry of the pipe joint through the longitudinal slit, and surrounds the pipe joint. The pressure sensitive adhesive then seals the longitudinal slit and the pipe joint into the hollow cavity once the release film is removed.

Abstract: An outlet tube comprising a unitary material sheet folding into a rectangular shape and having overlapping ends secured with rivets, the outlet further including flanges extending outwardly from one end of the walls of the rectangular shape, and slots at the upper and lower fold lines to accommodate irregular shaped holes via bending of the sides of the outlet tube. Three sizes of flat blanks handle all gutter common hole sizes, and these blanks are made by one die assembly, which include holes on flange to allow riveting to the floor or the gutter.

Abstract: In a corrugated tube, a tubular body is provided with a first slit which extends in an axial direction of the tubular body. The tubular body formed with a plurality of hollow ridge portions extending in a circumferential direction of the tubular body on an outer peripheral face of the tubular body to form a bellows portion. A lap portion is protruded from at least one of opposed end portions of the tubular body separated by the first slit, the lap portion extending along the first slit. Both end portions of each ridge portion in the circumferential direction are respectively formed with end walls closing a hollowed space thereof. At least one of the end walls of each ridge portion is provided with an opening.

Abstract: In a corrugated tube, a tubular body is provided with a first slit which extends in an axial direction of the tubular body, and the tubular body is formed with a plurality of hollow ridge portions extending in a circumferential direction of the tubular body on an outer peripheral face of the tubular body to form a bellows portion. A lap portion is protruded from at least one of opposed end portions of the tubular body separated by the first slit, and the lap portion extends along the first slit. The lap portion is provided with a second slit which extends in the circumferential direction of the tubular body.

Abstract: A flexible protective sleeve for use in protecting an elongated member comprises a generally-tubular wall which has a longitudinally-extending slit therethrough. The sleeve also comprises a lining contained in the space enclosed by said wall. The lining also has a longitudinally-extending slit therethrough which provides access to the interior thereof. Said lining is formed by a preformed tube made of resilient material.

Abstract: In a corrugated tube, a tubular body is provided with a first slit which extends in an axial direction of the tubular body, and the tubular body is formed with a plurality of hollow ridge portions extending in a circumferntial direction of the tubular body on an outer peripheral face of the tubular body to form a bellows portion. A lap portion is protruded from at least one of opposed end portions of the tubular body separated by the first slit, and the lap portion extends along the first slit. The lap portion is provided with a second slit which extends in the circumferential direction of the tubular body.

Abstract: Carriers and support means for routing cable structures in existing pipelines are disclosed, the carriers comprising coiled or folded cylinders or sections thereof bearing or adapted to bear a cable support means are disclosed, as well as a method of fixing such carriers to the interior of pipelines, and routing cable structures by means of such devices and methods.

Abstract: Rigidized sleeving for protecting elongated items is disclosed. The sleeving is formed from an open mesh of interlaced filamentary members having flexible edge portions extending along the length of the sleeving. A stiffening matrix is attached to the mesh between the edge portions. The edge portions fold towards one another in an overlapping arrangement to create an inner space between the matrix and the edge portions where the elongated items are retained. The matrix has grooves or projections arranged lengthwise along the sleeving and designed to receive and retain the elongated items. Clips attach the sleeving to an external structure. Hook-and-loop fasteners retain the edge portions in overlapping interengagement.

Abstract: In a pipe forming process using bending rolls, load applied to an upper roll is reduced to suppress the deflection of the upper roll, thereby suppressing creation of large end gap at the longitudinal center of the pipe, thus enabling production of high-strength, thick-walled elongated pipes. This is achieved either by (1) setting the roll spacing L between lower rolls to a value greater than the sum of the diameter Dwu of the upper roll 34 and the diameter Dwl of each of the lower rolls 32, and setting the amount S of tightening of the upper roll 34 with respect to the lower rolls 32 to a value greater than the radius Rwl of each of the plural rolls; or by (2) effecting pipe forming work on the sheet material such that the spacing L of the lower rolls 32 satisfies the following condition: (Dp+Dwl)>L≧0.

Abstract: A clip for attaching a component to a mounting surface of a container has a generally tubular body with outwardly extending projections and a component retaining aperture. The clip and the container are formed from similar plastic materials with the container material having the same or lower melt index value. The component is assembled with the clip by insertion through a gap in the clip wall widened under a deflecting force. The clip is placed in contact with the mounting surface while the container has latent heat to melt at least one of the contacting projections and form a bond area attaching the component/clip assembly to the mounting surface of the container.

Abstract: A pipe insulation jacket comprises two jacket members that can be joined to form a hollow cylinder. Both jacket members are made of a dimensionally stable, thermally insulating material. Both jacket members are provided with an elastic coating layer extending over the inner surface and over one of the radially extending end faces of the jacket members. The outer surfaces of the two jacket members are covered by a common tape linking the jacket members at one side in such a way that they can be spread apart at the other to such an extent that the insulation jacket can be radially moved onto the pipe to be insulated. The tape extends over the jacket member at the side where the two jacket members are spread apart, and its inner side is provided with an adhesive layer to interconnect the two jacket members once the pipe is enclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed an elbow protection cover constituting a bending portion of the protection cover covering insulating material used for insulation of pipes with heat insulating material, wherein the whole curved surface of the above-mentioned cover is integrally fabricated by press drawing of a thin metal plate. There can be provided a high quality elbow protection cover wherein cost performance is good, and high strength and prevention of water leak or the like can be achieved by introducing a mass-production method of elbow protection covers instead of manual operation where board members are joined by soldering or the like.