Abstract: A swaging tool for applying an assembly force on a fluid connector includes a tool main body, a first fluid connector holding section attached to the main body, a second fluid connector holding section attached to a piston, and a sensing system to determine when the fluid connector is in the proper position for assembly. The assembly tool applies an assembly force on the fluid connector when the fluid connector is in the proper position for assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the sensing system includes a fluid passage formed in the main body leading to a fluid port where the fluid port is positioned to be covered by the fluid connector when the fluid connector is in the proper position for assembly. The swaging tool applies an assembly force on the fluid connector when the fluid port is substantially covered by the fluid connector.

Abstract: A swaging tool for applying an assembly force on a fluid connector includes a tool main body, a first fluid connector holding section attached to the main body, a second fluid connector holding section attached to a piston, and a sensing system to determine when the fluid connector is in the proper position for assembly. The assembly tool applies an assembly force on the fluid connector when the fluid connector is in the proper position for assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the sensing system includes a fluid passage formed in the main body leading to a fluid port where the fluid port is positioned to be covered by the fluid connector when the fluid connector is in the proper position for assembly. The swaging tool applies an assembly force on the fluid connector when the fluid port is substantially covered by the fluid connector.

Abstract: A hydraulic tool having a piston movable along a first axis and a jaw member movable along a second axis spaced from and parallel to the first axis is provided with supporting means to resist angular deflection and is provided with a floating shaft abutting the piston to absorb any lateral deflection without causing deflection to the piston. The abutment face of the piston is outwardly convex.

Abstract: A flexible connector has a plurality of bearings housed in a single housing to attenuate vibration and noise. In one embodiment, the bearings have a spherical configuration with the center point of the spherical segment of one of the bearings at a different location from the center point of the spherical segment of the other bearing thereby providing efficient and compact bearings and a smaller envelope for such bearings.

Abstract: A connector for sealingly joining together lengths of tubing such as those used in automobile fluid conveying systems accommodates large angular bending and twisting motions as a result of a spherical shell which rotates inside guide/thrust circumferential bearings. Noise and vibration damping are achieved by an elastomeric pad of non-uniform thickness bonded between the spherical shell and an enlargement formed on one of the lengths of tubing.

Abstract: A conduit fitting for use in conduit systems having attachment structure at each end which is galvanically isolated from each other to prevent galvanic corrosion and deterioration. The fitting components are assembled to constitute a unit to facilitate handling and inventory.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a vibration attenuating fluid coupling characterized by its ability to soundproof fluid conduit systems and permit limited misalignment between interconnected conduits without leakage. In particular, the structure of the invention may be utilized with existing couplings and fluid systems with minor modification. The coupling comprises a housing receiving the inner end of a nipple which supports a flange. An annular elastomeric ring within the housing imposes an axial force upon the nipple, and an inner bearing complimentary in configuration to existing housing surfaces and oriented therein by such surfaces is engaged by the nipple inner end and includes an elastomeric material wherein elastic material, alone, supports the nipple relative to the housing for absorbing vibrations and permitting misalignment.

Abstract: A positive displacement pumping action is obtained from two meshed scroll ne impellers by mounting the two impellers on parallel but offset drive shafts and rotating them synchronously in the same direction.