Abstract: Connector for a fluid line, a fluid line and a method of forming a fluid line. The connector includes a housing having an outlet opening through which at least one auxiliary element is guidable out of the housing, a pipe connection connectable to a pipe, a connection geometry connectable to a counter element, and an elastomeric body structured and arranged so that the at least one auxiliary element is guidable therethrough in a passage direction. The elastomeric body is structured so that, in the event of an application of pressure parallel to the passage direction, the elastomeric body expands perpendicularly to the passage direction.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a socket for connecting a fluid conduit to a container made from thermoplastic synthetic material, wherein the socket has a first socket-shaped material arrangement of at least one layer and a second socket-shaped material arrangement of at least one layer, wherein the first material arrangement is thinner than the second material arrangement and the first and second material arrangements are both made of thermoplastic material at least predominantly and fuse with one another to form a fused joint, the first material arrangement is molded by extrusion or injection molding to a plane film or plate or to a hose. The film or plate is deepdrawn or the hose is blowmolded to a first preform with a socket contour. The second material arrangement is applied onto one side of the first preform in a socket contour by injection molding, coinjection or a monosandwich process.

Abstract: Fluid line and method of making fluid line that includes an inner contour structured with wave peaks and wave troughs. Each wave peak has a front flank and a rear flank, and the front flanks are structured with an inclination angle, relative to a longitudinal axis, shallower than an inclination angle of the rear flanks.

Abstract: Fluid line and method of forming the fluid line. The fluid line includes a cylindrical inner surface having uniformly distributed recesses in the form of spherical sectors formed in the inner surface.

Abstract: Tension clamp and a method of clamping with the tension clamp. The tension clamp includes a clamping band formed in an annular manner with two ends adjacent to one another, and a clamping fixture, structured and arranged to connect the two ends to one another, comprising a tightening screw with a screw head and a mounting section and a mating thread element into which the tightening screw is screwable. The mounting section includes at least one flexible region along its length.

Abstract: Clamping element and method of forming clamping element. Clamping element includes a spring bracket, which is locked to the clamping element, a polygonal threaded nut, and a tightening screw, which is interacteable with the polygonal threaded nut. The threaded nut is held secured against rotation in the spring bracket.

Abstract: Connecting assembly and method of forming connection assembly. Connection assembly includes two pipe end sections arranged to face each other, a profiled clamp including a clamping band with a base and two tilted side walls with ends, and at least one perimeter pleat projecting outwards on each of the pipe end sections. The side walls are engagable with the pleats on sides of the pleats facing away from one another.

Abstract: A connecting element for a fluid connection having a housing that includes an insert region structured and arranged to axially receive a plug connector and a latching element, structured and arranged to latch the plug connector, being moveable in relation to the housing via an axial pulling movement between a first position and a second position. The connecting element also includes a safety element. In the second position, the latching element unblocks at least one space that is fillable by the safety element.

Abstract: Line element and method for forming a line element. The line element includes a fluid line, and a housing structured and arranged to surround the fluid line in a radially fluid-tight manner. An annular space is formed between the fluid line and the housing, which is filled at least in part with a compressible medium, and the fluid line has at least one opening inside the annular space.

Abstract: Worm thread clamp and method of forming worm thread clamp. The worm thread clamp includes a tension strap having end sections arranged to overlap in a circumferential direction to form a radially inner end section and a radially outer end section, a housing connected to the radially inner end section, and a tension screw arranged in the housing to engage thread elements on the radially outer end section. The radially inner end section is arranged to project from the housing in the circumferential direction and includes a bridge, and a weakening area is enclosed in the bridge. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A fluid line includes at least one corrugated section having wave peaks and wave troughs and at least one tie rod arranged in at least one portion of the corrugated section and being coupled to plural wave peaks. A method of making the fluid line includes forming at least one corrugated section at an end area or beginning area of a generally cylindrical section of the fluid line.

Abstract: A pipe arrangement includes a pipe and a pipe coupling having on a front face a peripheral groove with a groove bottom. The pipe is insertable within the groove and weldable to the pipe coupling. At least one through opening structured and arranged to connect the groove to the surroundings of the pipe coupling.

Abstract: Exhaust pipe for a motor vehicle, exhaust system of a motor vehicle, and radial seal for an exhaust pipe. The exhaust pipe includes at least one first end section having an insert region and at least one second end section having a receiving region. The at least one first and second end sections are connectable to one another in a gas-tight manner by inserting the insert region into the receiving end. A metallic radial seal is arranged between the insert region and the receiving region.

Abstract: A clamp for securing a tubular or hose-shaped object on a support. The clamp includes a clamp jacket having first and second ends, wherein a first leg protrudes from the first end of the clamp jacket and a second leg projects from the second end of the clamp jacket. The first leg has a lug which in the open state protrudes in the direction of the second leg. The second leg includes a fastening section which can be inserted into a gap between the lug and a neighboring portion of the first leg located opposite the lug, wherein, in the closed state of the clamp, the lug is plastically deformed toward the outer side of the fastening section facing away from the first leg.

Abstract: Coupling element for connecting two pipe ends. The coupling element includes a housing with a first connecting end, a second connecting end, and a connecting channel formed between the first and second connecting ends, and a vent duct having a passage covered by a hygroscopic seal and a vent valve that includes a valve seat and a valve element arranged in series with the hygroscopic seal and the passage. The valve element is structured to be lifted from the valve seat by a pressure in the connecting channel.

Abstract: A clamp for securing a tubular or hose-shaped object on a support. The clamp includes a clamp jacket having first and second ends, wherein a first leg protrudes from the first end of the clamp jacket and a second leg projects from the second end of the clamp jacket. The first leg has a lug which in the open state protrudes in the direction of the second leg. The second leg includes a fastening section which can be inserted into a gap between the lug and a neighboring portion of the first leg located opposite the lug, wherein, in the closed state of the clamp, the lug is plastically deformed toward the outer side of the fastening section facing away from the first leg.

Abstract: A fluid line of thermoplastic material includes a first end section integral with a principal part of the fluid line which is at least partially undulated. A first holding rib engages behind at least one locking projection of a connecting ring. The ring engages behind a second holding rib on a second end section of the pipe. The first end section has an essentially conical initial section located adjacent the principal part of the fluid line. The initial section has an outer diameter which increases in a direction toward the free end of the first end section. The initial section is adjacent to an intermediate section whose outer diameter decreases from the greatest diameter of the initial section to the smallest diameter of a locking groove for the engagement of a first locking projection.

Abstract: Coupling element and method for connecting a connection line to a pipe connection of a washing machine having an external thread. The coupling element includes a first end and a nut with an internal thread arranged in the region of a first end. The nut includes an inner ring, an outer ring, and a slip clutch arranged between the inner ring and the outer ring.

Abstract: Plug part of a plug-type connection arrangement for connecting two fluid lines and plug-type connection arrangement including the plug part. The plug part includes at least one two-layer area, the two layers of the two-layer area including a metallic material. At least a portion of the plug part is structured and arranged to be fed into a coupling part of the plug-type connection arrangement.

Abstract: A plug-type coupling for connecting two fluid lines includes a coupling component which has an opening with an adjacent receiving duct, and a coupling piece which is inserted into the receiving duct and has a holding rib which extends from its circumference outwardly and forms a locking surface, wherein the holding rib interacts with a locking stirrup which has at least one leg which is resilient toward the opening. A disassembly element is movably mounted in the coupling component, wherein the disassembly element acts on the leg in the direction of opening the coupling.