Abstract: An improved quick release coupling is provided. The quick release coupling enables higher fluid flow rates and lower pressure drops. The quick release coupling is configured to be a connection and disconnection under high pressure conditions on one or both of the male and the female sides of the coupling. The quick release coupling enables intentional manual disconnection as well as breakaway disconnection under high working pressures.

Abstract: The braking systems of motorized and motor-assisted vehicles can be quickly assembled within a factory with secure connections. Controls of the braking systems are connected to brakes of the braking system using a snap-fit connection without introducing air into the brake fluid line. Once assembled, the controls and the brakes are securely connected until deliberately released, thereby providing a safe and reliable connection during operation of the motorized or motor-assisted vehicles.

Abstract: In the field of tire production, the invention relates to methods and systems for creating unvulcanized rubber batches prior to mixing them in a rubber mixer, including selecting at least one batch for mixing in the mixer, wherein each batch corresponds to a selection of rubber bales (AI, BI, CI) each corresponding to a rubber nature (A, B, C) having predefined characteristics, in order to obtain a proportion corresponding to a predetermined proportion, a target weight to attain a difference between (a) the required weight of the batch and (b) the sum of the weight of the bales (AI, BI, CI) and the weight of the pieces (AIJ, BIJ, CIJ).

Abstract: An improved quick release coupling is provided. The quick release coupling enables higher fluid flow rates and lower pressure drops. The quick release coupling is configured to be a connection and disconnection under high pressure conditions on one or both of the male and the female sides of the coupling. The quick release coupling enables intentional manual disconnection as well as breakaway disconnection under high working pressures.

Abstract: A flat face female hydraulic coupling includes: a body with a continuous passage extending in an axial direction; a valve stem coaxially arranged in the continuous passage of the body; a valve guide coaxially arranged in the continuous passage of the body, the valve guide being sealed against a surface of the continuous passage, the valve guide including a central passage; and a valve sleeve arranged slidingly in the axial direction between a first position and a second position, the valve sleeve being guided by the valve guide, the valve sleeve being sealed to the valve guide in both the first position and the second position and sealed to the valve stem in the first position, a passage being provided between the valve stem and the valve sleeve in the second position. In the first position of the valve sleeve a fluid chamber is formed.

Abstract: In the field of tire production, the invention relates to methods and systems for creating unvulcanized rubber batches prior to mixing them in a rubber mixer, including selecting at least one batch for mixing in the mixer, wherein each batch corresponds to a selection of rubber bales (AI, BI, CI) each corresponding to a rubber nature (A, B, C) having predefined characteristics, in order to obtain a proportion corresponding to a predetermined proportion, a target weight to attain a difference between (a) the required weight of the batch and (b) the sum of the weight of the bales (AI, BI, CI) and the weight of the pieces (AIJ, BIJ, CIJ).

Abstract: A flat face female hydraulic coupling includes: a body with a continuous passage extending in an axial direction; a valve stem coaxially arranged in the continuous passage of the body; a valve guide coaxially arranged in the continuous passage of the body, the valve guide being sealed against a surface of the continuous passage, the valve guide including a central passage; and a valve sleeve arranged slidingly in the axial direction between a first position and a second position, the valve sleeve being guided by the valve guide, the valve sleeve being sealed to the valve guide in both the first position and the second position and sealed to the valve stem in the first position, a passage being provided between the valve stem and the valve sleeve in the second position. In the first position of the valve sleeve a fluid chamber is formed.

Abstract: A coupling device includes a first half and a second half adapted to be connected to each other. The first half has a body housing a front chamber and a rear chamber separated by a first element and a second element slidably inserted in a bore provided in the first element. The bore forms an inner cavity in fluid communication with the front chamber and communicating with the rear chamber via a first through-hole provided in the first element. The cavity is sealed from the rear chamber and in that upon connection of the coupling device the second element is longitudinally moved on that a second through-hole provided in said second element comes in fluid communication with the first through-hole thereby providing a fluid communication between the two chambers via the cavity.

Abstract: A lamp housing assembly comprising two components, namely a mounting ring and a lamp socket holder housing. The mounting ring is snap interlockable with the lamp socket holder housing.

Abstract: A lamp housing assembly comprising two components, namely a mounting ring and a lamp socket holder housing. The mounting ring is snap interlockable with the lamp socket holder housing.

Abstract: A central vacuum connectable to an interior portion of an inhabitable structure. The central vacuum system includes a housing having a first housing member and a second housing member secured to the first housing member. Together the first housing member and the second housing member at least partially define a collection chamber. A vacuum motor is supported by the housing and is operable to move debris from the interior portion into the collection chamber. An adapter extends into the collection chamber for supporting a bag. At least one of the bag and the adapter are accessible through an opening defined in one of the first housing member and the second housing member.