Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body includes a heat exchange pipeline and a sealing assembly. The heat exchange pipeline includes at least two pipelines which pass through a first plate and a second plate to allow a refrigerant to move between inner and outer spaces. The sealing assembly allows the heat exchange pipeline to pass through the first plate and the second plate without contacting a vacuum space provided between the first and second plates.

Abstract: A heat exchanger has: a first manifold assembly having a stack of plates; a second manifold assembly having a stack of plates; and a plurality of tubes extending from the first manifold assembly to the second manifold assembly. The plurality of tubes is a plurality groups of tubes. For each of the groups of the tubes: the tubes of the group have first ends mounted between plates of the first manifold assembly; and the tubes of the group have second ends mounted between plates of the second manifold assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air intake manifold including a heat exchanger built into its body and including at least two ducts for supplying and removing heat-exchange liquid, the ducts extending through the wall of the body of the manifold with a liquid-tight seal and an airtight seal, which are distinct and mutually offset along the longitudinal axis of the relevant duct being created on each of the ducts. The unit creating the liquid tight seal is arranged between the relevant duct and a circulation pipe connected to the free end of the duct. The unit creating the airtight seal is positioned between the relevant duct and the body of the distributor. A leakage path associated with the liquid-tight seal is created between the latter and the airtight seal.

Abstract: A stay rod assembly for a fluid pump has a rod with the first threaded section at one end and a second threaded section at an opposite end thereof with a stud portion located between the first threaded section and the second threaded section, and a sleeve positioned over the stud portion of the rod. The stud portion is tapered so as to narrow diameter from the first threaded section to the second threaded section. The stud portion has no shoulders thereon. The rod is received in an interior of the sleeve.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air intake manifold including a heat exchanger built into its body and including at least two ducts for supplying and removing heat-exchange liquid, the ducts extending through the wall of the body of the manifold with a liquid-tight seal and an airtight seal, which are distinct and mutually offset along the longitudinal axis of the relevant duct being created on each of the ducts. The unit creating the liquid tight seal is arranged between the relevant duct and a circulation pipe connected to the free end of the duct. The unit creating the airtight seal is positioned between the relevant duct and the body of the distributor. A leakage path associated with the liquid-tight seal is created between the latter and the airtight seal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a guide device, in particular for a cable chain, comprising laterally opposite guiding walls for guiding the top part and/or the bottom part of the cable carrier, which are formed from wall elements interconnected from the area of the front-sided end. Said wall elements are made from a single piece of plastic, and they comprise, in the area of the front-sided ends, first securing means made of one piece which enable said elements to be fixed in a positive and/or non-positive fit to a directly adjacent wall element such that a separation therefrom and pivoting counter to is prevented in any direction.

Abstract: A drainage bolt having a top and a bottom, a head at the top, and a main shaft extending from the head to the bottom. The head has a flange having a top surface with a central opening. The main shaft has a threaded portion near the bottom, and a bottom opening. A drainage channel extends from the central opening to the bottom opening. Two surfaces may be joined together by the drainage bolt such that the flange rests against one of the two surfaces and a nut is tightened onto the threaded portion of the main shaft against the other of the two surfaces. Water collecting above one of the two surfaces enters the drainage channel at the central opening and exits from the bottom opening.

Abstract: A fluid connection unit comprises a quick-connect coupler fitting and a fitting mount. The coupler fitting is mounted to the fitting mount.

Abstract: A steam turbine 10 is comprised of a double-structured casing configured of an outer casing 21 and an inner casing 20, a turbine rotor 23 disposed through the inner casing and having a plurality of stages of moving blades 22 implanted, and a plurality of stages of stationary blades 25 disposed alternately with the moving blades 22 in the axial direction of the turbine rotor 23 in the inner casing 20. The steam turbine 10 is further provided with a discharge passage 30 which externally guides steam, which has flown in the inner casing and passed the final stage moving blades while performing expansion work, directly from the inner casing interior.

Abstract: A grapple for controlling, monitoring and stopping the flow of oil, natural gas and the like from a broken, flanged pipe. A housing encloses a ring of material that is more ductile than the broken pipe flange. The force applied by a weight, presses a driving device against the broken pipe flange periphery, the force so applied distorts the ductile ring, thereby establishing a fluid-tight seal between the flange and the housing.

Abstract: A fitting for collecting or distributing high-pressure fluid via fluid transmission lines is provided. The fitting includes a body, and a plurality of apertures formed in the body in a common plane, intersecting inside the body such that all of the apertures are in mutual fluid communication. Each of the apertures is configured to receive a threaded coupling member of a respective high-pressure transmission line. The fitting also includes first and second compression members positioned on opposing sides of the body and coupled thereto so as to exert a compressing bias to the body in an axis perpendicular to the common plane. The compression members each comprise a raised contact surface corresponding to the region of the body where the plurality of apertures meet, and through which the compressing bias is exerted. The fitting may be an elbow-fitting, a tee fitting, a cross-fitting, or some other configuration.

Abstract: A joint for a fluid line of a vehicle for conveying a fluid through a vehicle frame member includes a unitary body having a first end adapted for engagement to a first fluid conduit and a second end adapted for engagement to a second fluid conduit. The body is sized to span between first and second walls of the vehicle frame member. A bore extends axially through the body and fluidly connects the first and second fluid conduits. The joint includes at least one connector configured to engage the vehicle frame member for releasably mounting the joint to the vehicle frame member.

Abstract: A coupling device for tubes and/or pipes comprising two substantially identical plate-type coupling parts is provided. Each coupling part has an even number of openings to receive inserted plug-in couplings configured as plug parts or socket parts. In one embodiment, the receiving openings for plug parts are arranged mirror-symmetrically across an axis of symmetry from the receiving openings for socket parts. The plug and socket parts are joined by first inserting and securing them into their respective receiving openings in the two coupling parts, then connecting the coupling parts.

Abstract: A fitting for collecting or distributing high-pressure fluid via fluid transmission lines is provided. The fitting includes a body, and a plurality of apertures formed in the body in a common plane, intersecting inside the body such that all of the apertures are in mutual fluid communication. The fitting also includes first and second compression members positioned on opposing sides of the body and coupled thereto so as to exert a compressing bias to the body in an axis perpendicular to the common plane. The compression members each comprise a raised contact surface corresponding to the region of the body where the plurality of apertures meet, and through which the compressing bias is exerted. The fitting may be an elbow-fitting, a tee fitting, a cross-fitting, or some other configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a quick coupling comprising a base plate and a support plate, with the mounting frame being guided movably at the base plate and having means for connection to the support plate. In accordance with the invention, the support plate is moved toward the base plate by means of the mounting frame to close the coupling.

Abstract: A retainer assembly that reduces misalignment of a conduit connection to a component. In addition, the assembly keeps the conduit in place on the component enabling the assembler to complete the assembly without having to hold the conduit. The assembly includes a connection block having a U-shaped retainer clip attached to the connection block. The retainer clip having an opening therein and a locking finger extending into the opening. The locking finger operative to engage a retention member located on the component to hold the connection block and conduit combination with respect to the component after which a fastener is used to secure the connection block and conduit combination to the component.

Abstract: An assembly for connecting two adjacent liquid collection basins is provided. The assembly includes a flume for connecting a first liquid collection basin to a second liquid collection basin. The flume comprises a generally rectangular structure having a top section, bottom section and two side sections, with an inward flange along one side of the flume and an outward flange along an opposite side of the flume. The flume is inserted through an opening in a wall of the first collection basin, through an opening in the wall of the second collection basin and affixed to each wall, in some embodiments with the use of a support frame.

Abstract: An assembly for connecting two adjacent liquid collection basins is provided. The assembly includes a flume for connecting a first liquid collection basin to a second liquid collection basin. The flume comprises a generally rectangular structure having a top section, bottom section and two side sections, with an inward flange along one side of the flume and an outward flange along an opposite side of the flume. The flume is inserted through an opening in a wall of the first collection basin, through an opening in the wall of the second collection basin and affixed to each wall, in some embodiments with the use of a support frame.

Abstract: A heat exchanger design is described which includes header plates, apertures, seals and flow tubes. A plurality of apertures in at least one header plate are configured to allow a flow tube to be inserted into or removed from the aperture as a whole at an angle. A seal is included within the aperture and is supported by differing diameters of the aperture wall. The seal engages the flow tube in a manner to allow high pressure operation of the heat exchanger when the flow tube is perpendicular to the header plate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for attaching a tube member to a housing of a vacuum brake booster is provided. A tube member includes a body portion, an outer surface, a first end, and a second end. A first collar portion is disposed between the first end and the body portion, and extends outward from the outer surface. A lip portion is disposed at the first end and extends outward from the outer surface. The first collar portion and the lip portion define a recess to receive a first housing member. The tube member may further include a second collar portion spaced apart from the first collar portion and extending outward from the outer surface. The second collar portion may preferably define a contact surface for contacting an inner surface of a second housing member.

Abstract: A leaktight coupling between channels formed in two pieces that bear against each other via an intermediate block having at least one duct passing therethrough suitable for putting the respective channels in each of the pieces into communication with one another, the duct forming a housing for an insert provided with beads. The intermediate block has a tubular insert and a sealing device positioned in register with one of the pieces that is to bear against the intermediate block. The beads of the tubular insert are compressed between a shoulder formed in the duct and the other one of the pieces that is to bear against said intermediate block once the intermediate block is mounted between the two pieces.

Abstract: The present invention is a flanged connection repair device and method for flanged pipe joints and the like that produces axial compression against the flanges of the joint so that the flange bolts may be removed and replaced, while simultaneously producing radial pressure on the sealant between the flanges, mechanically and radially compressing the sealant into the joint, directing the sealant around the full perimeter of the flanged joint. By providing both axial and/or radial compression the invention stops leaks in the pipe without interrupting the use of the pipe, duct work, and the like, and can be used permanently or temporarily, repeatedly, and under a variety of conditions including moderate to high internal pressures, vacuums, and temperatures.

Abstract: A tubular heat exchanger for an infrared heater which facilitates the packaging and transportation of such heater. The tubular heat exchanger is formed as a plurality of discrete heat transfer subsections which are typically separately assembled, and then brought together to form the heat exchanger. The heat transfer subsections may be coupled together via a hinge which allows relative rotation between the two subsections, or via conventional hardware. The individual heat transfer pipes of each heat transfer subsection are connected on at least one end to a header plate, which allows the subsequent assembly of the heat transfer subsections.

Abstract: The tube (4) to be plugged is cut at its ends adjacent to the first and to the second branch (14, 15) and the metal of the junction zones (16, 16') of the tube (4) with each of the branches (14, 15) is eliminated. At least one portion of the tube (4) adjacent to at least one of the branches (14, 15) is cut and eliminated. Into each of the ends of the tube (4) in place inside the heat exchanger is introduced a plug (24, 30) of tubular shape, the diameter of which is smaller than the inside diameter of the tube (4), so that the plug has a closed end (24a, 30a) inside the tube (4) and an opposite end located inside the corresponding branch (14, 15). The plugs (24, 30) are fixed in place in the branches (14, 15), and a continuous sealing weld is made between each of the plugs (24, 30) and the corresponding branch (14, 15 ), the tube (4) having some freedom of movement in the longitudinal direction in relation to the plugs (24, 30).

Abstract: A wire channel bushing mountable between two electrical enclosure boxes. The bushing provides a rain-tight channel for wires passing between the boxes and also provides reliable grounding paths for grounding one box to the other.

Abstract: An apparatus for removably attaching a pipe to a vessel wall having a short tubular body with the inner end adapted to be attached to a vessel wall to provide communication with an opening in the vessel, the outer end of the body having external threads and an integral reduced internal diameter portion of slightly larger internal diameter than the external diameter of the pipe to be received and a semi-circular cross-sectioned gasket receiving recess in the outer end, a circular flange having an opening therethrough of internal diameter slightly greater than the external diameter of the pipe to be attached and having internal threads dimensioned to engage the body threads and providing a planar gasket engaging surface, and a toroidal gasket dimensioned to be received on the pipe and within the semi-circular groove of the tubular body, the end of the pipe to be secured being positioned within the body and flange whereby when the flange is threadably advanced onto the body the gasket is forced into sealed engag

Abstract: Coupling means for an installation for refrigerating containers and intended to provide a seal for a flow of cold air between a refrigeration system and containers to be refrigerated comprises a double sleeve 22, 24 which forms an annular space housing an inflatable envelope 30. A movable portion 60 is displaceable axially by the envelope 30, while still being guided by the sleeves, so as to be applied by way of a sealing joint 38 against the wall 14 of the container, around an opening 16 in the wall thereof.

Abstract: A transition sleeve for a double wall structure such as a refrigerator cabinet used to pass tubing or the like through juxtaposed apertures formed therein. The sleeve includes a unitary tubular body of relatively rigid material having a plurality of radially extending integral locking tabs at one end thereof for securing to one of the refrigerator walls through a complementary apertured opening. The tabs have camming faces formed thereon to facilitate rotation about the opening after being inserted therethrough. On a radially extending plane offset from the locking tabs are a plurality of equiangularly disposed stop pads which positively locate the rotational position of the sleeve on the wall. The longitudinal ends of the body include annular flanges which are flared outwardly to sealingly engage the walls perimetrically of the apertures on the cavity side thereof. The tubing is sealed to the core of the sleeve by the use of gum or the like.

Abstract: A unitary transition sleeve for a double-wall structure such as a refrigerator cabinet used to pass tubing or the like through juxtaposed apertures formed therein. The sleeve includes a tubular body of relatively rigid material having a plurality of radially extending integral flanges formed at each end therof for sealing engagement with each of said walls. The sleeve is adapted to be rotationally secured to one of said walls by means of a plurality of radially exending integral locking tabs projecting from one end thereof. Each of the tabs have a camming face formed thereon to facilitate rotation during assembly. The sleeve includes a plurality of equi-angularly disposed and radially extending detents which positively locate the rotational position of the sleeve in the wall to which it is secured.

Abstract: A recuperator having refractory walls has ceramic recuperator tubes which are located at each of their ends in tapering bores in the recuperator walls. The ends of the tubes are sealed in the bores in the walls by a number of precompressed fibrous refractory rings of different diameter which are in turn held in place and prevented from expanding by refractory locking rings that engage the sidewalls of the bores through a bayonet fitting. Ceramic inserts may be provided in the recuperator walls to form the bores. Buffer rings are provided between the locking rings and the tube ends, and a thrust washer is provided between the fibrous rings and the locking rings.

Abstract: A hydraulic connection for establishing a fluid connection between a hydraulic unit mounted within a housing and a fluid line which terminates outside of the housing. The housing is provided with a threaded aperture in line with a cylindrical recess on the hydraulic unit which is in communication with a port. One end of a standpipe, having O-rings at either end, is inserted in the cylindrical recess of the hydraulic unit. A counterbored threaded fitting is screwed into the aperture, the counterbore receiving the other end of the standpipe. A fluid line is connected to the fitting.