Abstract: A plug unit for connecting capillary tubes includes a plug housing that has an axial borehole, a plug capillary tube that projects through the axial borehole, and a sealing element that surrounds the plug capillary tube. The front end of the plug capillary tube is sealed by an elastic and/or plastic deformation of the sealing element against the capillary tube receptacle opening of a bushing unit. A hollow cylindrical pressure piece is provided that surrounds the sealing element in an axial region facing away from the end surface of the plug capillary tube, and the pressure piece has a rearward end side that faces away from the end surface of the plug capillary tube and that can be loaded by the plug housing with an axial pressure force when the plug unit and bushing unit are connected.

Abstract: An attachment device for releasably attaching a fluid line to a fluid inlet or outlet is disclosed. The device comprises an attachment member for releasably engaging a fluid inlet or outlet, and an elastic member coupled to the attachment member. The attachment device is attachable to a fluid line such that the attachment member is moveable relative to the fluid line and such that movement of the attachment member relative to the fluid line causes elastic deformation of the elastic member.

Abstract: A structure of a resin-made pipe joint includes a joint body having a cylindrical shape, a sleeve having a cylindrical press-inserting portion which is press-insertable into the joint body and a cylindrical coupling portion which is press-insertable into a tube, and a fastening member for fixing the tube which is in a state where the coupling portion is press-inserted, to the joint body through the sleeve. The sleeve contains a sealing surface in an outer circumferential surface of the press-inserting portion, the sealing surface being closely contactable with an inner circumferential surface of the joint body, and comprises a non-contacting surface between the press-inserting portion and the coupling portion, the non-contacting surface forming a space with respect to the inner circumferential surface of the joint body, when the sealing surface is closely contacted with the inner circumferential surface of the joint body.

Abstract: A plug-in connector assembly for connecting lines for pressurized fluids includes a plug-in connector receptacle having a plug-in opening on a plug-in side, in which plug-in opening a receiving cutout is arranged, a plug-in connector with a plug-in section which can be plugged into the plug-in opening of the plug-in connector receptacle, and a locking spring which is arranged on the plug-in connector receptacle. An anti-rotation element is insertable into the receiving cutout of the plug-in connector receptacle and can be accommodated therein in a fixed manner. The plug-in connector has on its outer side an anti-rotation groove extending in the longitudinal direction, which forms along with the anti-rotation element tongue and groove connection, such that the plug-in connector is secured against rotation relative to the plug-in connector receptacle.

Abstract: Assembly for securing two components by tool free engagement. The assembly including a clamped component and a shouldered component. The shouldered component including a channel for receiving the clamped component. The channel having a first wall and a second wall. The clamped component being in contact with the second wall. The first wall of the channel having a tapered interface. A clamp including a clamp segment having a tapered interface, is adapted to wedge against the tapered interface of the first wall. The clamp segment being positioned between the first wall and the clamped component. Application of clamping force by the clamp on the clamp segment forces its tapered interface against the mating tapered interface of the first wall resulting in a force which translates from the clamp segment through the clamped component and against the second wall of the channel thereby securing the clamped component to the shouldered component.

Abstract: A gimbal expansion joint includes a first clevis adapted to be secured to one end of a first piece of ducting, a second clevis adapted to be secured to an end of a second piece of ducting, and a gimbal arrangement to which the first and second clevises are pivotably connected to form a universal joint between the ends of the pieces of ducting. A flexible duct extends between the first and second clevises to form a passage for fluid communication between the ends of the first and second pieces of ducting. The flexible duct has a respective flange at each end, each flange providing an axially-directed face across which a clamping load is applied to affix the flange to a corresponding axially-directed face of the respective clevis.

Abstract: An exhaust funnel device includes an exhaust collar; a clamping element; and an exhaust funnel for an exhaust hood. The exhaust funnel is flexibly attached by the clamping element to the exhaust collar and to a vent pipe. The exhaust collar includes a tubular fixing unit for fixing the exhaust collar to the vent pipe as well as an annular holding unit, the annular holding unit and the clamping element being able to clamp at least a portion of an exhaust funnel wall of the exhaust funnel between the holding unit and the clamping element.

Abstract: A rotational joint is provided for an agricultural machine having hinged frame sections, each frame section carrying one or more plumbing lines for moving a carrier fluid. The rotational joint includes first and second joint parts. Each joint part has a coupler defining a flow passage leading to an interface opening. The joints parts are coupled to allow for relative rotation about a rotation axis passing through the interface openings. In at least one angular orientation of the joint parts, the flow passages of the couplers are in fluid communication.

Abstract: A connector device for a fluid system for medical purposes is disclosed that includes a main housing having a fluid flow chamber forming two channel portions leading in different directions towards two open attachments, wherein the attachments are provided for connection to a fluid line or a fluid reservoir, and with an attachment port which opens into the fluid flow chamber and which has a closure arrangement and which includes a Luer connecting portion. The fluid flow chamber has a dimensionally stable flow-guiding wall which is arranged between the two channel portions in the fluid flow chamber and protrudes freely with a front edge towards the attachment port in such a way that the closure arrangement, upon opening of the closure arrangement, interacts with the front edge of the flow-guiding wall in order to effect flow of fluid out of the attachment port into only one channel portion.

Abstract: For protecting a tubular or a component attached to the tubular, two sections of the expandable tubular are formed into two complete centralizing rings or two partial centralizing rings having a larger outer diameter than the remainder of the expandable tubular. A sleeve is placed over a box thread of the tubular or over the component. An adhesive fully covers the space between the inside diameter of the sleeve and the outside diameter of the box thread or component. The sleeve remains in place when the tubular is placed down hole.

Abstract: A connection comprising a first duct, a second duct, a flexible tube which comprises a first end configured to cover part of the first duct, and a second end configured to cover part of the second duct, a first clamping system configured to clamp the first end of the flexible tube around the first duct, and a second clamping system configured to clamp the second end of the flexible tube around the second duct.

Abstract: A pipe coupling device includes a body adapted for insertion into a pipe, the body having a through passage, and on its outer surface a groove for receiving a seal for forming a fluid-tight seal between the pipe and the body, the seal having a retaining portion and a sealing portion, wherein either the groove, the seal or both are constructed and arranged such that the retaining portion holds the seal within the groove when the sealing portion is subjected to the insertion force experienced when the pipe coupling device is inserted into a pipe. Further, the base portion may be axially wider than the sealing portion. Further, the seal may include reinforcing means adapted to prevent the seal leaving the groove.

Abstract: A double skinned feed or scavenge pipe assembly comprises; an inner pipe (22) and an outer pipe (23) enclosing the inner pipe and defining an annular space (24) between the inner pipe and the outer pipe and a sleeve (28) configured to slip over the outer pipe (23). Complementary threads (29) are provided on an outer wall of the outer pipe (23) and an inner wall of the sleeve (28). A lock, for example in the form of a locking nut (31) is positioned over the outer pipe (23) when the complementary threads (29) of the outer pipe and sleeve are engaged. The configuration of the assembly is such that, in use, the sleeve (28) is slidable between a first position where the inner pipe (22) is accessible and a second position wherein the inner pipe (22) is completely enclosed.

Abstract: An earthquake-resistant flexible slip joint apparatus includes a joint outer part including an outer portion, an end connection portion, and an inner portion, and a slip inner part, wherein a pressurizing space is formed to be surrounded by the outer portion, the end connection portion, and the inner portion of the joint outer part, the inner portion includes a packing portion at a region thereof spaced apart from the end connection portion, the inner portion further includes an inner crimped portion and the packing portion, and an adhesion between the inner portion and the slip inner part increases due to a pressure of a conveyed fluid, the pressure being applied via the pressurizing space, and the inner crimped portion is elastically deformed when the slip inner part moves in up, down, left, and right directions, so that the conveyed fluid does not leak to the outside.

Abstract: A push-to-connect fitting assembly, device and method allows for continual contact of inserted tubing with a main body member so as to maintain conductivity for electrical applications and a tight, rotation-restricting seal. In various embodiments, an axially internal portion of the device has an interior surface that tapers from a narrower radius to a wider radius as it extends outwardly from a tube stop element to an outer rim.

Abstract: A plastic pipe union has an integral locking mechanism which is activated when nut member of the union is sufficiently tightened to the threads of an adjoining male nipple. The nut member and the tail piece of the plastic union each have matching engagement surfaces, where each engagement surface has a scalloped profile. Once sufficiently tightened, tactile feedback is provided to a personal manually tightening the nut member, indicating that the scalloped structures of the opposing engagement surfaces have interacted and reached a locked configuration.

Abstract: Tapering couplers and coupling methods for connecting fluid flow components are provided. In one embodiment, the tapering coupler includes a housing with a first opening and a second opening in fluid communication through the housing. The first opening is sized for a first fluid flow component to couple to the housing, and the second opening for a second fluid flow component. The first and second fluid flow components include first and second fluid-carrying channels of different diameter, with the first fluid-carrying channel having a first channel diameter that is larger than the second channel diameter of the second fluid-carrying channel. A tapering element is associated with the housing and extends into the first fluid-carrying channel. The tapering element includes a tapering fluid-carrying channel which tapers in a direction back towards the housing, for instance, from about the first channel diameter to about the second channel diameter.

Abstract: Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for preventing lightning surges from entering metal plumbing, such as copper plumbing through the outside water hose valves, so as to eliminate pipe leaks caused by lightning strikes. To use the invention, the installer removes existing metal valves, and clamps a durable high temperature resistant non-conductive pressure rubber heater hose to the exposed exterior end of the copper piping. The other end of the hose is clamped to a reducer and a water control valve, such as a spigot. The assembly interrupts electrical surges from lightning from passing into the metal exterior valves on the sides of buildings and houses, which can damage the inside metal plumbing, such as the copper plumbing in the buildings and houses.

Abstract: Fluid coupling devices for connecting to and disconnecting from a male barbed fitting to provide a continuous flow path or a flow termination point, include a frame and an elastomeric sealing material disposed about and at least partially encapsulating the frame. The frame can have a first end including a connecting element. The frame can also have a second end including a ring that has two inwardly directed, radial locking tabs. At least a portion of the sealing material can define a thru lumen. At least a portion of the thru lumen can include a tapered, inner portion configured to create a sealed connection with a male barbed fitting. The second end of the fluid coupling device, when compressed, can deflect the locking tabs in a radially outward direction for releasing the male barbed fitting.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a joint between tubulars such as tubing, pipes, casing and liner for location in a well bore. A connector (16) in the form of a sleeve is located over the ends of each tubular (12, 14) and the ends of the tubulars are morphed onto the sleeve to provide a metal to metal seal. In an embodiment the sleeve (16) is morphed onto the ends of the tubulars (12, 14). The connector may also have a profiled inner surface with circumferential grooves (266) and a sectioned locating groove (90) to provide axial and torsional load bearing capacity.