Abstract: A multi-coupling device is provided that includes separate modular first and second device halves that each carry a plurality of fittings or connectors and that are configured to be locked together or separated for purposes of simultaneously connecting or disconnecting the plurality of fittings or connectors of the first device half to or from the plurality of fittings or connectors of the second device half. Each of the device halves is constructed of a plurality of separate module blocks secured together in side-by-side relation. Each module block has at least one retaining plate for securing at least one fitting or connecter thereto, and each of the device halves includes at least one latch block to which the plurality of module blocks of the device half is secured.

Abstract: A pipe coupling includes two or more partially annular clamp housings, each of which includes two opposing clamp members and one or more tightening elements for tightening the clamp members towards each other in a direction transverse to an axial length of the annular clamp housings. An elastomeric seal assembly is located in seal housings at opposite axial ends of a cylindrical shell. Tightening the clamp members towards each other causes the elastomeric seal assembly to apply a radially-inward clamping force on a pipe or pipes clamped by the pipe coupling. Radial force grippers are spaced about a circumference of each of the annular clamp housings. Radially-inward forces of the radial force grippers create axially-directed forces on the pipe or pipes clamped by the pipe coupling.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coupling assembly for pipe connection, which, even when connecting pipes having different diameters to each other, can reduce the resistance against a fluid flowing inside the pipes, can be installed in a state where couplers are temporarily assembled using fastening members, and is not deformed during the fastening process and thus can also be stably fixed after the fastening process.

Abstract: A pipe restraining system has first and second pipes. Each pipe has an axis and a groove adjacent an axial end thereof. A bushing bridges and hydraulically seals with the first and second pipes. First and second clamp rings removably attach the bushing to a respective one of the first and second pipes. When the pipe restraining system is assembled, axial tensile loads passing through the first pipe are transmitted through the first clamp ring, the bushing, and the second clamp ring to the second pipe. An axial distance between the first and second pipes remains substantially constant.

Abstract: A pre-assembled pipe coupling includes a gasket, a housing surrounding the gasket, and a fastener. The housing has three segments sequentially coupled to each other to define an insertion boundary. A first segment includes a first mount extending lateral in a first direction from the wall and having a plurality of first lateral walls that define a first aperture, and a second mount extending laterally in a second direction from the wall, the second mount having a plurality of second lateral walls that define a second aperture. A second segment includes a first hook disposed in the first aperture and a first tab defining a first fastener aperture. A third segment includes a second hook disposed in the second aperture and a second tab defining a second fastener aperture. The fastener is disposed through the first fastener aperture and the second fastener aperture.

Abstract: A clamp system (10) is provided for providing secure attachment of at least two connecting members (12, 14), and includes a connecting ring (16) having a flange portion (38) extending in an axial direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the connecting ring (16). The flange portion (38) is configured to limit axial movement of the connecting ring (16). Also included in the clamp system (10) is a coupling clamp (18) configured to create a force for the clamp system (10) when the coupling clamp (18) is fastened with the connecting ring (16) such that the at least two connecting members (12, 14) are securely attached by the fastened coupling clamp (18).

Abstract: An inner ring 4 of a pipe joint 1 includes a cylindrical body portion 5 having a communication hole 5a for providing communication between flow passage holes 2c and 8a of a joint body 2 and a tube 8, and an annular primary sealing portion 11 projecting from a radially inner side of an axially outer end portion of the body portion 5 toward an axially outer side and to be press-fitted into an annular primary sealing groove 2d formed on the joint body 2. The primary sealing portion 11 is formed so as to be tapered from an axially inner end thereof toward an axially outer end thereof in an axial cross-sectional view, and has a flat surface 11c extending from a radially outer end 11b of the axially outer end thereof toward the radially inner side.

Abstract: A water transferring device is provided and comprises a body having a water passage chamber, a first water inlet joint having a first water inlet passage and connected to the body, and a water outlet joint having an outer water passage and an inner water passage. The first water inlet joint and the water outlet joint enable the inner water passage to be in communication with the first water inlet passage. The water passage chamber is in communication with the outer water passage. At least one of the first water inlet joint or the water outlet joint comprises a connection structure connected to the body and enabling the at least one of the first water inlet joint or the water outlet joint to be at least rotated for a specific angle around an axis of the at least one of the first water inlet joint or the water outlet joint.

Abstract: A mounting assembly including two end pieces whose ends are able to be fitted along an axis and a mounting belt disposed around the second end piece in a pre-mounted configuration before the fitting of the first end piece by an opening delimited by a first edge of the belt. The end pieces have respectively a first and a second centering surface able, in the fitted state, to axially overlap and to come into contact to limit the relative clearances of the end pieces. The belt carries a retaining lug which extends outside the belt. In the pre-mounted state, the end pieces are retained in the fitted state by the combination of contact of the centering surfaces and cooperation of the free end of the retaining lug with a bearing surface of the first end piece located on the side of the first edge of the belt.

Abstract: Provided is a joint structure with which a pipe can be disconnected without moving the pipe in a longitudinal direction thereof, even if the pipe is not machined. A first sleeve has an inner cavity into which a pipe is inserted, and one end part of the first sleeve comes into contact with a joint body. A second sleeve has a hole into which the pipe is inserted, and one end part of the second sleeve comes into contact with the other end part of the first sleeve. A nut covers one end part of the joint body, the first sleeve, and the second sleeve, and the nut is threaded onto the joint body in a state of pressing against the surface of the second sleeve on the side opposite from the first sleeve.

Abstract: A connector and tubing combination includes a tubing segment with an end piece, such as a tubing flange. The tubing flange can be secured within the connector by an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve of the connector. Both of the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve are located outside of the tubing flange and the tubing segment. In addition, the inner sleeve, outer sleeve and the tubing flange are mechanically connected.

Abstract: A connection for a fluid includes a pipe; a connector in which a fluid is flows, and a housing in which the pipe is at least partially inserted. The pipe and the connector are in fluidic communication. A gasket is arranged in the housing and radially interposed between the pipe and the connector to prevent any leakage of fluid between the pipe and the connector. A closing element in which the pipe is inserted, is mounted both to the pipe (2) and to the connector by two respective welds ensuring fluid tightness.

Abstract: A connection device for connecting an end section of a tube comprises a tubular body defining a channel, a holding device for securing the tube end section within the channel in a sealed manner, and a bushing mounted in the channel to slide between a standby position in which the bushing is spaced apart from a stop at its recess within the channel and a recessed operating position in which the bushing presses against the stop. The bushing comprises, downstream from the holding device by reference to a direction of insertion of the end section of the tube into the body, at least one leg arranged to oppose the movement of the bushing toward the operating position and to be retracted by the end section of the tube when the bushing is engaged within the end section of the tube over a predetermined length.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector body having a hollow channel, and a retainer configured to prevent a pipe inserted into the hollow channel from being removed using a stopper piece. The retainer body lies along the outer peripheral surface of the retainer attachment portion. A bearing allows the retainer body to rotate from a temporary locking position to a main locking position. A detection piece passes through a detection hole and projects into the hollow channel when located in the temporary locked position, so as to be pushed in an axial direction by a bulge of the pipe. An inclined surface of the detection piece inclines with respect to the axial direction such that a pushing force can be converted to a radially outward force. A first energy conversion mechanism serves to convert the energy converted by the inclined surface to the rotational energy in the locking direction.

Abstract: A device for keeping connected pipe ends from loosening or separating, especially if they are of different diameters, wherein there is a four-piece clamp consisting of four identical semicircular pieces that when joined together creates a set of circular pieces. The set of circular pieces interlock at the ends of a pipe creating a four-piece clamp.

Abstract: A restrained pipe coupling includes a restraining gland assembly having an annular main body with multiple gripper units movably connected to the annular main body. Each gripper unit includes a gripper housing having a bottom sliding surface, a gripper bolt fixedly secured to the gripper housing and radially movable through a gripper opening in the annular main body and fixable at different positions, and a gripper body having a top sliding surface and a bottom gripping surface. The sliding surfaces of the gripper housing and the gripper body are in slidable contact and angled between 20 and 30 degrees from the axial direction of the annular main body.

Abstract: A removable seal device for fluidic coupling includes a seal body extending between a first end and a second end, the seal body including an inner channel configured to receive a flow of a fluid. The first end of the seal body includes a first sealing surface configured to create a first seal with a fitting sealing surface of a receiver fitting, and the seal body includes a second sealing surface configured to create a second seal with an end of a fluidic tube. The removable seal is configured to be removably secured to at least one of the fluidic tube, a support feature fixed to the fluidic tube, and a compression screw, such that untightening of the compression screw from the receiver fitting causes the removable seal device to be removed from the receiver fitting.

Abstract: A connection mechanism (18) for connecting a workpiece (12) to a handle assembly (14) of an oral care device (10). A collet (30) has an axially extending beam (32) and a radially extending protrusion (34). The protrusion has a latching surface (44) that prevents disengagement of the workpiece from the handle assembly when in a locked configuration. A cam feature (40) is configured to convert an axial force exerted on the collet into radial deflection of the beam to transition the connection mechanism to an unlocked configuration in which the latching surface is disengaged from the corresponding surface of the workpiece. The beam is configured to return to the default position after the axial force is released due to strain energy in the beam resulting from the radial deflection.

Abstract: Provided is a quick connector assembly for joining a male member and a female connector member together to secure fluid communication in a fluid line system. The quick connector assembly includes a primary latch and a secondary latch configured to toggle between engaged and disengaged positions and to allow for a visual, audible, and/or tactile indication as to the status of a secure attachment between a male member and a female connector member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway; a male coupler having a second passageway; and a catch assembly comprising a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, a catch-biasing member which biases the catch, and a follower responsive to a cam, whereby the catch is responsive to the follower and correspondingly, the cam.