Abstract: An adjustable joint having an outer housing section and an inner housing section telescopically disposed within the outer housing section. The inner housing section has an exterior portion within the outer housing section and which defines a circumferentially extending shoulder. An annular seal is positioned on the shoulder to create a seal between the outer housing section and the inner housing section. A circumferentially extending heat insulating spacer is attached to the shoulder and abuts the seal to retain the seal in place. A circumferentially extending heat shield is rigidly connected to the shoulder and abuts the heat insulating spacer and is located such that the heat insulating spacer is positioned between the heat shield and the annular seal.

Abstract: A sleeve for sealing an annular gap between opposed co-axial surfaces of a slip joint includes a tubular body formed from a metallic material and having a first end, a second end, a center section between the first and second ends, and a longitudinal cross-sectional profile having a plurality of bendable curves. The sleeve is shaped so that two or more of the bendable curves contact each opposed coaxial surface to form two or more circumferential lines of contact with each opposed coaxial surface. The sleeve further includes a self-protective oxide undercoat layer that protects the metallic material and a lubricous overcoat layer that provides lubricity to the contact surfaces when the sleeve is exposed to temperatures greater than about 600° C.

Abstract: A device for connecting pipelines subjected to axial length changes, comprising a pipe element with a flange having an end-face annular surface and a ring encompassing the pipe element, a sliding sleeve, the internal diameter of which corresponds to the external diameter of the flange and one end of which has an opening for receiving the pipe element, the flange being arranged such that it can move axially in the sliding sleeve, and by an outer bushing which is attached to the sliding sleeve and is arranged around the pipe element and the ring and the internal diameter of which corresponds to the external diameter of the ring and the interior of which is connected to the interior of the line by at least one opening in the pipe element and in which the ring forms a pressurized annular surface which is substantially the same size as the annular surface.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for connecting two sub-flow systems (e.g. airplane fuel tanks) and conveying a fluid between the two sub-systems using a pressured balanced transfer tube, particularly when there are large radial and axial movements or offsets between the sub-systems. Unlike conventional fluid transfer systems, the present apparatus allows for the pressure in the transfer tube to be balanced to internalize the pressure forces and prevent the exertion of pressure forces on the sub-systems connected to the transfer tube.

Abstract: A pipe insert providing a connection between pipe ends allowing fluid flow access between the pipe ends. The pipe insert having a central section with an internal thread that extends along the length of the central section and outer sections having inner and outer threaded ends. The inner threads allow attaching of the outer section into the central section so that the pipe insert may vary the relative displacement between the free ends of the pipe insert to correspond to the spacing between the pipe ends. The outer threaded ends having a releasably attaching connection to the outer section to provide a connection between the spaced pipe ends. The pipe insert is particularly useful during replacement of an appliance located between the pipe ends. The pipe insert is adapted to receive flow control and/or sensing element for measurement of fluid flow between the pipe ends.

Abstract: A technique includes providing a chamber in a well tool to receive pressure to control an operation of the tool. The technique includes providing a seal to isolate the chamber from well pressure. The technique also includes providing a pressure relief mechanism to relieve pressure from the chamber in response to the pressure exceeding a threshold.

Abstract: The system comprises a first substantially annular seat (159) provided in a first wall (155A) defined by the first mechanical element (155); and a second substantially annular seat (161 A, 161B) provided in a second wall (153A) defined by the second mechanical element (1). When the two mechanical elements are assembled the second substantially annular seat is positioned approximately at the level of the first substantially annular seat and the second wall is inside the first wall. The connection system between the mechanical elements also comprises at least one filiform element (157) forming a member for reciprocal blocking of the two mechanical elements, which is inserted in a space defined by the two opposed annular seats. Moreover, there is also provided a forcing member (173), insertable in a space defined between two opposed surfaces belonging respectively to the first and to the second mechanical element.

Abstract: A sliding bearing for axial and/or radial arrangement of a first bearing member in relation to a second bearing member, comprises a second bearing member, which has a bearing recess provided with a second slide face; a first bearing member, which is lodged in the bearing recess and which is mounted axially and/or radially, the first bearing member having a first slide face, which is opposite the second slide face and spaced therefrom by a clearance; at least one sliding/guiding element, which is disposed between the first and the second bearing members and fixed in relation to one bearing member, for guidance of a motion of the first relative to the second bearing member; an equalizing compound, which is disposed between the at least one sliding/guiding element and the bearing member relative to which is fixed the at least one sliding/guiding element, for adaptation of the guide clearance between the at least one sliding/guiding element and the slide face that is displaceable in relation thereto, the equalizi

Abstract: A flexible tube 10 of the present invention is disposed downstream of a exhaust path from an engine E, and formed of an outer bellows 3 as an outer tube and an inner bellows 4 as an inner tube; pleats 4c,4c of the inner bellows 4 are smaller in depth and pitch than the pleats 3c of the outer bellows 3, and the buffering space S is provided with a gap t between the pleats bottoms of the outer bellows 3 and the pleats tops of the inner bellows 4, and further, a partition 17 that splits the exhaust path is disposed in the inner bellows 4. For this reason, sound insulation effect is improved, and the lowering of the temperature of the exhaust gas is suppressed, leading to quick temperature rise of the exhaust gas to be fed into the catalytic converter, thereby promoting the activation of the catalysts and improving the capability to purify exhaust gas, and the exhaust efficiency can be improved thereby increasing output performance of the engine.

Abstract: A seismic coupling is provided for coupling a first longitudinal section of plain end plastic pipe to a second longitudinal section of plastic pipe. The coupling is provided in two halves with a left half being initially installed on the plain end of the first section of pipe. An internal shoulder is fused onto the first section of pipe and a right half of the coupling is then fused onto the left half to capture the first end of pipe within the coupling. The second pipe end is then installed within an end opening of the coupling and held in position by a connector installed between the right half of the coupling and the second pipe end. Internal seals are provided for sealing the first and second pipe ends within the interior of the coupling.

Abstract: A pop-up bubbler assembly for drinking fountains or other appliances that includes a head with a dispensing spout that rises upward out of a housing to dispense an arc of clean water when activated. The bubbler head then drops back down into the housing after water flow stops such that the dispensing spout is covered when not in use.

Abstract: A mating funnel assembly for linking adjacent bottles includes a series of clamping members shaped and adapted for selectively linking adjacent bottles together, the series of clamping members being formed with different diameters. Each clamping member includes first and second semi-circular clamping elements. The first clamping element includes a first end and a second end and the second clamping element similarly includes a first end and a second end. The second ends of the first and second clamping elements are coupled creating a hinge allowing the first and second clamping elements to pivot relative to one another. The first ends of the first and second clamping elements are respectively provided with coupling members.

Abstract: A flexible pipe joint joins, in a bendable manner, a first pipe member provided with a partially spherical outer circumferential surface that protrudes outward in radial direction and a second pipe member provided with a partially spherical inner surface that can slide along the partially spherical outer circumferential surface. A sleeve made of a synthetic resin is inserted and fitted in a state of contact, bridging the inner circumferential surfaces of the two pipe members. The sleeve has a length that covers a cavity portion that opens inward in radial direction at a location where the two pipe members are joined together, and is elastically deformed substantially maintaining its circular tube shape when following a flexure of the two pipe members.

Abstract: A positive locking fitting assembly is provided for interconnecting two adjacent structures, such as two modular components of an aircraft. The fitting assembly includes a pair of couplers which attach to the respective modular components, and a transfer tube which interconnects the couplers. Each coupler has a positive locking feature which prevents inadvertent uncoupling during operation. A plurality of redundant seals are incorporated throughout the construction of the fitting assembly which ensures a leak proof relationship not only between the joined pair of modular components, but also through the structure of the elements of the fitting assembly itself.

Abstract: An adaptor for forming a branch in a conduit is shaped and dimensioned to slide onto a cylindrical conduit. The adaptor includes a collar having an outer generally circumferentially extending wall, end walls and a cylindrical passage extending between the end walls. The passage has an inner wall and an opening at each end, and spaced resiliently deformable sealing means adjacent each opening. The sealing means is positioned to provide a seal between the collar and the cylindrical conduit when the adaptor is slidingly engaged with the cylindrical conduit. The collar includes at least one fluid flow passage extending between the outer wall and the inner wall.

Abstract: An expansion tube joint of the present invention comprises a first cylindrical body, a second cylindrical body inserted along an axis of the first cylindrical body, a seal member mounted between the first and second cylindrical bodies closer to an insertion port of the first cylindrical body, a lock mechanism provided at a position deeper than the seal member for restricting a relative movement range along the axis of the first and second cylindrical bodies, and a coming-out preventing member for preventing the seal member from coming out from the insertion port of the first cylindrical body, wherein after a member constituting the lock mechanism is mounted, the seal member can be mounted.

Abstract: A high-pressure fuel injection pipe for a diesel engine includes a fuel pipe main body with opposed first and second ends. First and second fastening nuts are mounted over the first and second ends. A first unitary outer pipe is mounted over a portion of the fuel pipe main body and is mounted to the first fastening nut. A second unitary outer pipe is mounted over a portion of the fuel pipe main body and has an end mounted to the second fastening nut. The end of the second outer pipe is spaced from the second fastening nut is expanded circumferentially and telescoped over a portion of the first outer pipe. A sealing ring is sealingly engaged between the first and second outer pipes.