Abstract: An alignment device for squarely aligning a conduit within a conduit port of a housing. The alignment device includes a connecting block having a conduit passage therethrough and into which the conduit is trapped. The connecting block has a fastener passage therethrough that is laterally offset from the conduit passage. A fastener is threaded into the housing and is offset from the conduit port. The fastener includes an alignment sleeve that mounts to a portion thereof. The connecting block mounts to the housing and the conduit fits into the conduit port, whereby the alignment sleeve pilots the fastener passage of the connecting block to squarely align the conduit within the conduit port.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting a tube to a refrigeration system component includes a connecting block and a clip, where the clip is inserted into a U-shaped recess in the block essentially perpendicular to the axis of the connecting block. The connecting block includes a body having end surfaces extending perpendicular to the axis of the body, and a U-shaped recess axially interconnecting the surfaces and opening outwardly from a side of the body for receipt of the tube. A U-shaped channel in the recess faces outwardly from the recess. The clip has a U-shaped body, and a pair of resilient tabs extend outwardly from the body in parallel relation to one another. The tabs of the clip are closely received in opposite sides of the U-shaped channel and the channel can be coined to retain the clip within the body. The tabs are bent inwardly toward one another by the curved inner end of the channel to facilitate retaining the clip within the channel.

Abstract: A multiple connection socket assembly for operatively associating semiconductor device fabrication equipment with a plurality of external facilities. The multiple connection socket assembly includes a connective structure configured to substantially simultaneously connect at least two different external facilities selected from a power supply, a computer, a vacuum, a chemical source, a source of water vapor, a source of liquid water, a pressurized air source, a hydraulic fluid source, and a ventilation system. The connective structure itself may include interconnectable first and second members with corresponding connector elements disposed on the faces of each member.

Abstract: A directional control apparatus for a solenoid valve assembly, including a solenoid valve assembly including a supply/exhaust device and solenoid valves connected together, and a manual directional control valve. The supply/exhaust device is configured to supply to and exhaust from the solenoid valve assembly pressure fluids, and includes a supply-side connection port for connecting to a fluid supply tube and an exhaust-side connection port for connecting to a fluid exhaust tube. The manual directional control valve is configured to be connected between the supply/exhaust device and the fluid supply and exhaust tubes. The manual directional control valve has a supply channel for communicating the supply-side connection port and the fluid supply tube and an exhaust channel for communicating the exhaust-side connection port and the fluid exhaust tube. The manual directional control valve is configured to manually divert the pressure fluids between the supply and exhaust channels.

Abstract: A connector apparatus is provided which is configured to replace a separation module in a system for dispensing a fluid. When it is desired to purge the system of a dispensed fluid, the connector apparatus, having the same configuration of an inlet and an outlet as the separation module, replaces the separation module and a purging fluid is passed through the system.

Abstract: A connector apparatus is provided which is configured to replace a separation module in a system for dispensing a fluid. When it is desired to purge the system of a dispensed fluid, the connector apparatus, having the same configuration of an inlet and an outlet as the separation module, replaces the separation module and a purging fluid is passed through the system.

Abstract: A device for coupling and uncoupling the media supply lines at bearing chocks of rolls, particularly back-up rolls, mounted in roll housings, wherein the coupling elements of the media supply lines are arranged commonly in a carrier member so as to face the media connections in the bearing chock, wherein the carrier member is guided in a guide frame so as to be movable parallel to the direction of the adjustment movement of the bearing chocks, and wherein the guide frame is mounted in guide members connected to the roll stand so as to be movable in the axial direction of the rolls toward the bearing chock and away from the bearing chock.

Abstract: A coupling arrangement for coupling a working implement to a working machine and being of the kind in which the two coupling parts are mutually connected both mechanically and hydraulically with no manual handling of the coupling arrangement. The machine-mounted coupling part has a drive means for moving associated hydraulic coupling connection means into coupling engagement with hydraulic coupling means on the implement-mounted coupling part, when coupling the machine and implement. The hydraulic coupling connection on the implement-mounted coupling part is movable in the direction of maneuvering movement of the hydraulic coupling, and is moved by the drive means via the hydraulic coupling connection on the machine-mounted coupling part until coming into abutment with an abutment means on the machine-mounted coupling part. The arrangement includes springs that function to exert a pressure that is opposed to this movement.

Abstract: Each of coupling members 5, 12 is formed with a retainer accommodating recessed portion 45, 46 in an butting end face thereof, the recessed portion 45, 46 being formed on a bottom face thereof with a gasket holding annular ridge 47, 48 having an annular projection 47a, 48a. A retainer 42 comprises a retainer body 43 holding the outer periphery of a gasket 41 and attached to the outer periphery of the annular ridge 47 of one of the coupling members, 5, and a guide ring portion 44 for guiding a peripheral surface of the recessed portion 46 of the other coupling member 12 when the two coupling members 5, 12 are butted against each other.

Abstract: Pipe joint for joining two pipe end sections (1, 1'), the pipes support in their walls one or more bores (7) and/or lines or conduits (8) for hydraulic or electrical energy transfer. The pipe joint comprises a pipe union (3) with internal threads (13, 13'), one section thereof is threaded to the right, and another to the left. These threads correspond respectively with similar external threads (6, 6') at the pipe ends. A joining part (2) is arranged between the two pipe ends, and serves to mutually center and lock the pipe end sections. In the joining part (2) there is arranged joining sleeves (4) for each bore (7) or line (8), to obtain a tight joint between these.

Abstract: A quick-connect for attaching plural conduits to a fluid communicating ported block or valve. A recess provided in the block face between the ports has an attachment member, received in the recess and retained on the block by through-bolting from the back side of the block. A snap ring is retained between the attachment member and the block. The conduits are prepared with a convolution and an end fitting spaced from the convolution with a seal ring on the end fitting. A retaining plate has the spaced portion of each conduit received in an edge cutout. The retaining plate has a barbed stud mounted between the conduits; and, the conduit ends with seal rings are inserted in the block ports and the stud inserted in a hole in the attachment member to engage the captured snap ring. Removal of the through bolts from the backside is required for disassembly.

Abstract: In the device, the male connection members (3) are carried by a plate (11) provided with a pair of identical downwardly-extending side prongs, each of the prongs being provided with a recess (101) having a forwardly-facing shaped edge, whereas the female members (4) are carried by an upwardly open housing (2) in which a locking shaft (5) is mounted to rotate and guided in rotation, the shaft being provided with two cam-forming portions (50), each of which is suitable for co-operating with the recessed shaped edge of a respective prong (10). Hydraulic connection, e.g. between a machine and a hydraulic source.

Abstract: A tube connector device for connecting at least one first tube which is disposed on one side of a panel and at least one second tube which is disposed on the other side of the panel, the tube connector device including (a) at least one tubular connector for connecting the first tube and the second tube, such that the first tube is attached to one open end of the connector while the second tube is attached to the other open end, (b) a connector holder for holding the connector such that the connector holder is fitted on an external circumferential surface of the above-indicated other open end of the connector, and (c) a fixture for attaching the connector holder to the panel such that the connector holder is fitted into a communication hole formed through the panel, and wherein the connector holder is made of a rubber or a thermoplastic elastomer, and includes a tubular body having an axial hole engaging the above-indicated other open end, and a flange portion extending outwardly from the tubular body in a rad

Abstract: A pipe joint is provided wherein quick joints assembly are installable in two ports and in a fluid pressure apparatus such as a solenoid transfer valve as in the prior art, while joints with a female thread are interchangeable with the guide joints so as not to rotate even when male screw members for piping are screwed in. The quick joints and the joints with a female thread are interchangeably installed in a fluid pressure apparatus in which two ports are switched and supplied with a pressurized fluid. Although the quick joints and the joints with a female thread can be installed as in the prior art, the joints with a female thread are integrally connected and fixed between the quick joints and the joints with a female thread via a connection member so as not to rotate even when male screw members for piping are screwed in.

Abstract: In a rapid connecting device for coupling a tube member with a connector such as a terminal connector on the end of a pipe, the tube member is of the type having an annular groove. The connecting device comprises a collar piece which is adapted to be mated with the tube member, around the latter, the collar piece having a locking means for engaging in the annular groove of the tube member so as to immobilise the collar piece with respect to the latter. The connector has a socket arranged to receive the end portion of the tube member and the collar piece, with a seal being interposed between the collar piece and the tube member. The collar piece has a further locking means for immobilising the connector with respect to the collar piece. The invention is especially applicable to the coupling of heat transfer fluid inlet and outlet tube connections of a heat exchanger, with external pipes.

Abstract: A modular block assembly is provided for interconnecting fluid components of a fluid system in a reduced area. The system includes a base block having angularly disposed passages that receive fasteners in opposite, parallel end faces of the block. The fasteners allow adjacent base blocks to be connected in end-to-end fashion. The first passage extends through one of the end faces and communicates with an upper face of the block. Fluid components are selectively secured to the upper face of the base block to control or regulate fluid flow through the system as desired. Additional angle openings and fasteners, as well as additional fluid passages, may be provided in side wall faces of the base blocks. These additional passages permit transfer of fluid from one adjacent flow line to another. Each fluid passage end includes face seals allowing abutting engagement between the modular components to provide a sealed, continuous flow passage.

Abstract: A single piece seal that functions both as a seal and a spring. The single piece seal includes a central bore for receiving a communication line such as a wire or a fiber optic cable. The single piece seal also includes a first and second radial sealing ring, and at least a first axial compression portion between the first and second rings. Preferably the seal includes a second and third compression portions each extending from an outer edge of the first and second rings respectively. Each of the rings may have and radial thickness which is 25% or more greater than the radial thickness of the first axial compression portion, and each of the rings may have an axial length which is 50% or more of the axial length of the first axial compression portion. Preferably the second and third compression portions have an axial length which is at least twice that of either of the rings. Each end of the seal have tapered counter bores communicating with the central bore.

Abstract: An insulated dual-bayonet connector is provided. The connector provides simple alignment and connection for both fluid tubes of a fluid recirculation system. The connector is especially useful for closed-cycle systems, but is also useful for open-cycle gas systems where it is desired to vent a gas in a desired location remote from the item to be cooled or heated by the gas.

Abstract: A method of coupling a fluid-powered work implement to a boom assembly of a work machine is disclosed. The boom assembly has a first male fluid coupling attached thereto. The boom assembly also has a plunger attached thereto. The work implement has a first female fluid coupling attached thereto. The first female fluid coupling has a first locking sleeve slidably secured thereto. The method includes the step of moving the boom assembly toward the work implement so as to align the first male fluid coupling with the first female fluid coupling. The method also includes the step of actuating the plunger so as to cause the first locking sleeve to be moved from a first locked position to a first unlocked position. Moreover, the method includes the step of further moving the boom assembly so as to advance the first male fluid coupling into the first female fluid coupling.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a tubular assembly having a lateral connection. The assembly comprises a spool body, a carrier ring, penetrators, and an urging means.The carrier ring is built to carry the radial penetrator(s) for the carrier body. The carrier ring is mounted in sliding relationship, concentric with the carrier body. The ring is spring loaded down relative to the carrier body, against a stop shoulder (device) there. This fixes or at least stabilizes the ring on the body during running into the spool body or retrieving from the spool body.The carrier ring fits into the spool body and seats on a stop in the spool body. The carrier body also seats in the spool body, but on a different stop.Radially extending penetrators are mounted in radial ports or passages in the carrier ring, and are fixed to control fluid lines which conduct the fluid down into the well. The penetrators can move radially relative to the ring, but not axially.

Abstract: A fixture fastens pipe joints 5 to multiple ports 35A, 35B, 36A and 36B that are arranged substantially in a line in a port block 4 attached to the valve body 6 of a change-over valve 1. The fixture comprises a metal fixture insertion groove 40 cut from one side of the port block 4 to a depth reaching the individual ports, a metal fixture 41 having multiple recesses 44 arranged along one edge thereof so as to come into engagement with the pipe joints 5 when inserted in the metal fixture insertion groove, and bolt s 48 for fastening the metal fixture 41 and port block 4 to the valve body 6.

Abstract: There is provided herein a refrigerant receiver for use in an automotive air conditioning system. The receiver includes a generally cylindrical body, a circular closure member secured at one end of the body and a manifold member configured to engage the closure member. The manifold includes a bottom surface having a stepped configuration which sealingly engages a corresponding stepped surface on the closure member. A single threaded fastener is utilized to secure the manifold to the closure member.

Abstract: A hose connector connects a hose with a pipe which projects through a mounting member, and includes a connector body, an intermediate member and a grommet. The connector body includes a hose connector member, and a pipe connector member. The intermediate member is detachably engaged with the connector body, and includes a second engager and an engager claw. The intermediate member can be assembled with the connector body by simply engaging the second engager with the first engager of the connector body, and can be assembled with the mounting member by simply engaging the engager claw with a mounting hole of the mounting member. The grommet is held on the intermediate member so as to seal a periphery of the mounting hole of the mounting member. The hose connector enables not only to connect a hose with a pipe by snap action, but also to project a pipe through the mounting member by a reduced length.

Abstract: A device for connecting at least a feed off and return tube to a bung-hole of a container for liquids and the like having threads at its inner periphery, said device comprisinga cylindrical insert having threads at its outer periphery co-operating with the thread of the bung-hole, and a bottom part provided with at least two orifices,a tube mounting having a lower surface to be placed on the bottom of said insert and provided with ports being in communication with said orifices of the insert, anda clamp means to clamp said mounting into said insert,wherein the tube mounting and the insert are provided with lugs and co-operating recesses located according to a certain pattern, wherein a recess is arranged in the wall of an orifice debouching in the bottom of said cylindrical insert, and the co-operating lug protrudes axially out of the tube mounting or vice versa, such that with only two lugs a large number of coding possibilities is provided for.

Abstract: A lateral connector for a tube assembly has a modular unit which can be used to establish a lateral connection through the sidewall of a tubular member positioned around it. The modular unit has a carrier ring, a coupling element, and a carrier body. The coupling element can move radially but not axially. The carrier ring has generally cylindrical inside and outside surfaces. The coupling element is carried by the carrier ring. The coupling element has a longitudinal axis which is generally radially positioned with respect to the longitudinal axis of the carrier ring. The coupling element has an inner end and an outer end and the outer end has a sealing face. A carrier body having a generally cylindrical outside surface is positioned coaxially inside the carrier ring. The cylindrical outside surface of the carrier body is adjacent to the cylindrical inside surface of the carrier ring.

Abstract: A fluid connector assembly having a spacer for positioning at least two quick connect conduit members in a predetermined position with respect to one another in order to reduce assembly time and ease serviceability. The spacer provides at least two means for receiving the conduit members wherein each of the receiving means has a longitudinal axis that is substantially parallel with respect to one another. The spacer also provides a rigid connecting means to connect the receiving means and insure that the longitudinal axis of the receiving means are substantially parallel as well as having the receiving means radially spaced and axially offset from one another. By having the receiving means the same length and having the receiving means axially offset, the spacer insures that the tubular conduit members can only be assembled to a heater core in a proper orientation. The conduit members provide a quick connect means for rotatably and releasably retaining the tubular member within the conduit members.

Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a fluid inlet tube member and a fluid outlet tube member on parallel axes, and third and fourth tube members to be coupled end-to-end to the inlet and outlet tube members, for connection of the latter to external flexible tubes; and has a rapid coupling device which comprises two sleeves, constituting end portions of the third and fourth tube members, for embracing the fluid inlet and outlet tube members, which are provided with seals. A locking arm which is pivoted on one of the sleeves terminates a saddle which, in a locking position, extends through an aperture in the other sleeve so as to be engaged on the outlet tube member and to hold the latter in sealed contact with the second sleeve. The arm at the same time maintains the first sleeve in sealing contact with the inlet tube member, which is fixed with respect to the outlet tube member.

Abstract: Male fluid couplers (14) are attached to a control valve (94) mounted in a holder (96). Female fluid couplers (16) have their sleeve members (72) held in an aperture (108) in a sleeve member retainer (110) by snap rings (112). Lever arms (122 and 124) are attached to the sleeve member retainer (110) by pins (126 and 128). Pins (134 and 135) on the lever arms enter slots (136) in the male holder (96). Movement of the lever arms (122 and 124) moves the female couplers (16) into engagement with the male fluid couplers and allows locking balls (40) to move into locking ball grooves (38). Upon release of the handle (130), the spring (80) moves the sleeve member (72) in a position locking balls (40) in the grooves (38). Movement of the handle (130) in the opposite direction moves the sleeve members (72) into position to release the balls (40) from the grooves (38). Continued movement of the handle (130) moves the female couplers (16) from engagement with the male couplers (14).

Abstract: In an automatic pipeline switching device, first connecting joints of a plurality of material receiving pipes are arranged in one line in an X-axis direction, and second connecting joints of a plurality of material feeding pipes are held at a standby region such that they are arranged in one line in a Z-axis direction perpendicular to the X-axis direction. The feeding pipes include rigid pipes extending in a Y-axis direction perpendicular to the X-axis and Z-axis directions, first flexible hoses extending in the Z-axis direction, and second flexible hoses extending in the X-axis direction. The rigid pipes, first flexible hoses and second flexible hoses are connected, in the stated order, to the second connecting joints, respectively. The rigid pipes are arranged in the standby region, and made larger in length with increasing distance from an origin of the X-axis, the Y-axis and Z-axis to prevent interference of the flexible hoses with each other.

Abstract: A polarized manifold connection device for connecting multiple conduits from a compression sleeve having inflatable chambers to multiple tubing from a source of pressurized fluid is disclosed. The connection device comprises a male connector half and a female connector half each having a similar visually perceptible asymmetrical configuration of their respective housings defined by rigid elements which resist deformation of the housings. Thus, the two halves can be connected in only a single orientation. In this manner, the conduits from the source of fluid are uniquely connected to the conduits from the inflatable chambers. The connection device incorporates a releasable locking mechanism which allows the connector halves to be connected by pushing them together and disconnected by pulling them apart without excessive force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coupling plate for coupling an endpiece to a fluid circuit. The plate includes at least one body in which an opening is formed to receive an endpiece of a tubular duct, and means for preventing said endpiece rotating about its own axis in a plurality of predetermined orientations.

Abstract: An improved umbilical connector for preferable use in a subsea application. The apparatus includes a female portion and a male portion having connections located within, and a threadable fastener on the male and female halves intended to threadably engage thereby advancing and locking the male half within the female half of the present invention.

Abstract: A motor vehicle air conditioning installation includes a pair of parallel tubes with annular beads at their free ends, for assembly to a component of the fluid circuit of the installation, and a clamping plate or strut connecting the two tubes together. The strut is an elongated plate having two through apertures. One of these is a notch open at one end of the plate. Each aperture has a substantially semicircular region matching the circumference of the associated tubular element fitting within it. The second aperture is surrounded by the material of the plate over its whole periphery, and includes a widened region through which the associated bead of the corresponding tubular element can pass, this widened region being joined directly to the substantially semicircular region. The strut cannot be separated from the tubes without resilient deformation of the latter, which avoids the danger of its becoming lost during disassembly.

Abstract: Connectors with a lever in which a pair of male and female connectors are mated with and disconnected from each other by rotating the lever. The lever having cam grooves and a lock portion is rotatably attached to the female connector. Cam pins are attached to the male connector. When both connectors are initially mated with each other, the cam pins engage with the cam grooves, and when the lever is rotated in a direction in which both connectors are mated with each other, the male connector moves toward the female connector. An elastic locking member is interposed between the lever and the female connector. An operational portion, reverse spring portions for urging the lever toward a direction opposite to that in which both connectors are mated, and lock spring portions to be engaged with the lock portion of the lever so as to maintain the lever in a locked position, are all integrally formed in the elastic locking member.

Abstract: A device for coupling a plurality of individual couplings includes a nipple plate with a plurality of individual male coupling components and a frame plate with a plurality of the individual female coupling components adapted to be coupled with the male coupling components. The frame and nipple plates are locked together prior to the individual male and female coupling components being coupled or uncoupled.

Abstract: An improved system connects subsea coupling components mounted to a movable junction plate assembly and a fixed junction plate assembly of a subsea petroleum recovery tree. The connecting handle on a movable junction plate assembly is biased for locking engagement with a movable plate to manipulate the movable junction plate assembly, but may be unlocked upon engagement with the fixed junction plate assembly to permit rotation of the connecting handle and thereby threadedly connect the junction plate assemblies. An extension arm assembly for supporting the movable junction plate assembly may be pivotably mounted to a control pod assembly, with the extension arm being extendible and contractible to allow an ROV or diver to move the junction plate assembly within a preselected zone of control.

Abstract: Two hoses in the cooling circuit of a vehicle engine are secured to respective tubular members for coupling to respective tubular endpieces of a heat exchanger, e.g. a radiator or a heater. The tubular members have respective through openings extending transversely to their longitudinal axes, and they are associated with a plate disposed in the vicinity of said openings. Each endpiece has a catch groove associated with a respective ramp. In the coupled position, the grooves coincide the openings. Respective branches of a U-shaped spring clip are received in the openings and engage in the grooves when the endpieces are pushed into the tubular members, thereby snap-fastening the coupling device together. The tips of the branches have respective lugs that co-operate with tabs of the plate.

Abstract: The quick-fitting coupling (1) has arranged thereon spring-loaded flat-face sealing couplings with interengaging male and female members (2,3) to serve as hydraulic couplings. The female member (2) of each flat-face sealing coupling is provided with an outwardly projecting peripheral flange (14) for precise embedded engagement with a respective peripheral groove on a mounting opening for the female member arranged on the fixed support plate (4), the arrangement being such that the flat end face (17) of the female member (2) comes to lie in a common plane with the coupling side (18) of the support plate (4) and is in abutting relationship therewith. Furthermore, the male members (3) are rigidly fastened to the movable support plate (5) and are projecting therefrom to a point so as to cause the two support plates (4,5), when the flat-face sealing couplings are in the coupled position, to be in abutting engagement with each other.

Abstract: A fluid handling installation for selectively connecting any one of a plurality of inlet conduits to any one of a plurality of outlet conduits includes a frame supported manifold configuration of a plurality of perpendicular conduits and corresponding connection modules that can be selectively operated to connect inlet and outlet conduits.

Abstract: A unique quick-connect receiver is disclosed for connecting an adapter to the receiver. A lock pin within the receiver is moved eccentrically to force the adapter further into the receiver, and lock the adapter. The adapter and receiver have mating Z-shaped surfaces which are forced to ride along each other as the adapter is moved to be locked within the receiver. The combination results in a high strength connection that may be quickly connected and disconnected.

Abstract: A snap-on device for butt connecting in fluidtight manner one or more pairs of pipes, in particular vehicle fuel supply pipes. The device consists of a cup-shaped body having at least a first integral pipe connected hydraulically to a seat inside the body; and a block connectable inside the seat and molded on at least a second pipe, so that the end of the second pipe projects frontwards of the block in the insertion direction of the block inside the seat. The seat presents a recess coaxial with the first pipe and designed to receive the projecting end of the second pipe in sliding and fluidtight manner; and releasable locking structure for locking the block inside the seat, while at the same time permitting axial movement of the block and the projecting end of the second pipe inside the seat and recess respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting the simultaneous establishment a plurality of parallel, fluid plug connections, contains a holding plate having apertures arranged in at least one straight row to receive junction pieces of fluid lines which are provided with abutments, and a securing slide which can be guided displaceably along one slide direction in the holding plate and has at least one contour which, by displacing the securing slide, can be brought into a position fastening the junction pieces in the apertures. The openings in the holding plate are of non-round constuction such that, after their axial insertion and transverse displacement, the abutments of the junction pieces can be fixed axially with positive fit, at least provisionally, on one edge of the respective aperture.

Abstract: A heat exchanger has a casing formed with two adjacent apertures, and two tubular pipe connections are mounted on the casing so as to communicate with these apertures in the latter.The two pipe connection are fixed with respect to a common base plate which is fastened to the casing by snap-fitting means, with the base plate having two orifices which communicate respectively with the two pipe connections and which are arranged to be aligned with the apertures in the casing, a sealing member being interposed between the base plate and the casing. The invention is especially applicable to radiators for cooling motor vehicle engine lubricating oil.

Abstract: Difficulties in brazing or welding a fitting that may be utilized in a heat exchange system are avoided in a construction that includes a mounting block (100) including a formation (102) by which the block (100) may be mounted on another object such as a support (10). At least one aperture (108, 110) extends through the block (100) at a sleeve (112, 114), having opposed ends (122, 128; 158, 160) and an exterior surface (131, 155) sized to snuggly and slidably pass at least partially through the aperture (108, 110) and an interior surface (126, 150) defining a fluid passage. A pair of axially spaced grooves (140, 142; 152, 154) are in the exterior surface (131, 155) and are spaced a distance about equal to the thickness of the block (100) at the apertures (108, 110). A retaining ring (176, 178) may be located in one of the grooves (140, 152) and a retaining clip (170) is removably received in the other groove (142, 154) remote therefrom.

Abstract: A multiline fluid distribution system having an articulated fluid loading arm, which is swingable in vertical and horizontal planes, for selectively coupling the swingable fluid outlet end of the loading arm to any one of a plurality of parallel fluid transfer lines extending horizontally in a honey comb-like array. The fluid outlet end of the loading arm is supported on and transported by a carriage to the designated fluid transfer line for coupling therewith.

Abstract: Coupling unit for releasably connecting fluid lines in or on two parts whose relative position is variable. In order to ensure reliable centering of the ends of the fluid lines to be connected while avoiding excessively high shear stresses, a distance plate (1) is arranged between the parts (M and W) containing the fluid lines (L and K, respectively) to be connected. The distance plate (1) is fastened in an axially mobile manner to the first part (M) by means of at least one guide rod (F) fastened to the latter and whose distance from the other part can be varied by means of at least one piston rod (S) arranged in the guide rod (F). A number of bushings (3) equal to the number of line connections to be made are housed in axial recesses (2) in the distance plate (1). The bushings (3) are held in their respective recesses (2) with axial and radial play, are connected to one part (M) by a mobile flexible tubular line (L) and are associated with the other part (W) by a fixed connecting sleeve (A).

Abstract: A connector for use in connecting and disconnecting fluid carrying conduits, for example in an offshore installation, is of the "plug and socket" type, which comprises cooperating parts in the form of a female part (10) to be mounted for example to a subsea module and a complementary male part (11) over which the female part (10) fits. Each of the female and male parts are provided with a plurality of bores (12) and (13) respectively; with the bores (13) being for connection to fluid carrying conduits.

Abstract: A device is suggested for the interchangeable connection of a projecting arm section (1) to an arm (2) of an internal treatment station for can bodies. The device comprises a locking member (8), by means of which the arm section (1), such as a spray arm, for example, is detachably mounted to the arm (2).

Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus includes a beverage dispensing head wherein a rigid plate is disposed over a mixing fluid valve stem and a plurality of base fluid valve stems. The plate has an opening located over each base fluid valve stem for receiving the associated base fluid valve stem therethrough. The plate has a rigid surface disposed over the mixing fluid valve stem. A mixing fluid button contacts the rigid surface of the plate so that, when the mixing fluid button is depressed, only the mixing fluid is dispensed. A first base fluid button covers the opening in the plate disposed over its associated base fluid valve stem. The first base fluid button also contacts the plate so that, when the button is depressed, the button depresses both the base fluid valve stem and the plate. The plate, in turn, depresses the mixing fluid valve stem.

Abstract: A latching seal unit for use on a tubing string in a well bore for connecting the tubing string into a well packer having a receiving head provided with one or more latching lugs, the seal unit including a top sub connectable on a tubing string, a tubular locator body connected with the top sub, a latching collet cage having straight-slots mounted on the locator body formed of circumferentially spaced collet fingers defining longitudinal slots and guide surfaces providing entrances into the slots and a latching recess along each of the longitudinal slots, the longitudinal slots being sized to form an interference fit with the latching lugs in the well packer, and the latching recesses being sized to receive the latching lugs, a tubular seal body connected with the locator body, annular seal elements assemblies on the seal body for sealing with a packer bore, and a mule-shoe guide on the seal body below the seal element assemblies.