Abstract: The tool creeper is a rectangular box of a predetermined size related to work area requirements. The tool creeper has a plurality of compartments and drawers to accommodate tools. A plurality of creeper wheels having mounts are attached in a spatial relationship on the outside of a bottom panel to provide tool creeper movement that can readily follow a similar movement of the mechanic in a work space. Additionally, a proximal top surface has a pivotally attached lid for easy access and securement of the contents inside the tool creeper. On the rear of the tool creeper is a power cord socket to provide AC and DC power available for use in the work area. AC and DC power outlets are provided at a side panel of the tool creeper. A work area illumination light is provided along a rear top surface of the tool creeper.

Abstract: A creeper including an elongated horizontal main frame having a top end and a bottom end. A plurality of wheels are mounted on the underside of the frame, providing creeper mobility. A sub-frame has a proximate end pivotally attached to the top end of the main frame, and a distal end movable from a lowered position to a raised position. Powered actuator means has a fixed portion attached to the top end of the frame and a movable portion attached to the distal end of the sub-frame. The movable portion may alternatively be driven from a retracted position to an extended position. Positive bias means extends from the top end of the frame to a region of said sub-frame between the proximate end and the distal end, and a negative bias means extends from the top end of the frame to the distal end of the sub-frame.

Abstract: A brake assembly for a shopping cart includes an elongated shaft and a pair of pivots for pivotally attaching the elongated shaft to each rear leg of the shopping cart. A pair of L-shaped members is secured to the elongated shaft and movable for frictionally engaging a respective rear wheel of the shopping cart. An actuating lever is attached to one end of the elongated shaft and is manually operable for moving the L-shaped members. A detent and guide member is secured to the shopping cart in proximity to its rearwardly disposed handle bar for guiding movement of the actuating lever. A ring couples the actuating lever to the detent and guide member.

Abstract: A storage container for artificial trees comprising a container portion, a transportation portion that is attached to a base of the container portion, and a handle portion that is attached to a top end of the container portion. The container portion is made of a soft flexible material, such that the container portion may be compressed or rolled-up when not containing an artificial tree. The container portion is preferably a truncated pyramid, with a base, at least one side section and a top. The side section and the top are bisected by a reusable closure mechanism. Attached to the base is the transportation portion, which comprises a transverse spine to which at least one wheel mechanism is attached. Attached to an upper end of the container portion is a handle portion. The handle portion is at least one loop that spans the top of the container portion.

Abstract: A storage container having a bin and a lid is provided. The bin has a base panel, a front panel and a rear panel extending upward from the base panel, and two side panels extending upward from the base panel and spanning between the front and rear panels. A storage space is defined by the volume above the base panel and between the side panel, the front panel and the rear panel. The side panel, front and rear panels flare outwardly, extend from the base panel, and define a storage space that is smaller in cross sectional area proximate the base panel than proximate upper ends of the side panel. The lid has a top panel with a perimeter and a lip extending downwardly from the perimeter, and the lip flares outwardly as it extends downwardly from the perimeter of the top panel to facilitate vertical nesting of a plurality of like lids.

Abstract: A wheel assembly for use on wheeled luggage usable as a seat A seat cushion is located on the upper end of the luggage. The wheel assembly includes a wheel housing having a brake shoe located within the housing. A wheel carriage is positioned within the housing. The wheel carriage rotatably supports a wheel having a rolling surface. In response to a traveler sitting on the seat cushion, the wheel carriage has means adapted to allow the wheel to move from a first position where the rolling surface of the wheel is not in contact with the brake shoe to a second position where the rolling surface of the wheel is in braking contact with the brake shoe, and to cause the wheel to move from the second position to the first position upon the traveler arising.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to enhance the stability of seat up-down adjustment and the aesthetics of a wheelchair. The mechanism is structured by the cart frame, the seat, the linking rod mechanism and the linear motion actuator. There are at least two linking rod mechanisms, each mechanism is composed of several connecting frames and pivot-linked with each others and remains two distal ends for connecting to the cart frame and the seat. The linear motion actuator connects the cart frame and the seat, moves the seat up and down smoothly with help from the stable supporting of the linking rod mechanism. The whole adjustment mechanism is confined in between the seat and the cart frame, which minimizes the needed space and makes a nice figure.

Abstract: A stroller includes a frame assembly having a first frame section and a second frame section. The stroller further includes a cross member to be removably attached to the first and second frame sections. Each of the first and second frame sections includes an end to be engaged by the cross member. Each of the first and second frame sections includes a movable plug to close an opening in the end when the cross member is not attached to the first and second frame sections. In some cases, the movable plug is spring-biased in a closed position.

Abstract: A cup holder assembly for a stroller has a slider that is carried on and slidable along a part of the stroller frame between a stowed position and a deployed position. A cup receiving ring is carried on the slider and is movable between a stowed orientation and a deployed orientation. A support arm is carried on the slider and is movable between a stowed orientation and a deployed orientation. Part of the support arm extends beneath the cup receiving ring in the respective deployed orientations. When the cup receiving ring and the support arm are in the respective stowed orientations and the slider is in the stowed position the cup holder assembly is housed within a space in the stroller frame.

Abstract: Size altering transportation monitor cart whose horizontal width can be expanded or retracted by pulling stopper pins and pulling or pushing the horizontal frame open, closed or to a varying degree between opened or closed.

Abstract: The present invention monitors a vehicle's normal axle path of movement during vehicle operation when the axle is aligned parallel and perpendicular to the vehicle's geometric centerline. An onboard computer (82) stores normal axle motion values which are determined by an arm or line segment (28) having a first end originating at axle (58) and a second end of line segment (28) ending on segmented sensing plane (40) mounted adjacent to axle (58). Computer (82), along with transducers and transmitters are used for interpolating and conveying information from sensors which detect and compare values of the area of axle movement outside of the normal axle path of movement. Upon axle deviation, axle (58) moves outside of the normal axle path of movement (64). Signals are transmitted to one or more linear actuators (84) attached relative to the vehicle's axle adjustment mechanisms (88).

Abstract: Brake assemblies, and scooters and skateboards incorporating the same. The brake assemblies include an actuator that is positioned rearward of the body of the scooter or skateboard and includes a brake member that is selectively pivoted or otherwise moved into braking contact with a rear wheel assembly responsive to rider-applied braking inputs to the actuator. In some embodiments, the rear wheel assembly includes a truck with a chassis that is pivotally coupled to the body and to which the rear wheels are rotatably mounted. In some embodiments, the brake member is adapted to apply braking forces to a ground-contacting surface of at least one of the rear wheels responsive to braking inputs applied by a rider to the actuator. In some embodiments, the brake assembly is configured to maintain its orientation relative to the rear wheel regardless of the pivotal orientation of the body relative to the chassis.

Abstract: An “Integrating Axle” for scooters that feature attributes sufficient to result in a stable free standing utility vehicle. Where the “Integrating Axle” is adaptable as embodied in a bolt on steering, suspension and axle shaft arrangement structurally rendered to affix a utility carriage to a two-wheel board style ride scooter in a forward of standing rider position set on four ground contacting members situated in a diamond stance to the longitudinal axis. An adaptive device configured to increase the wheel diameters of the primary forward support ground contacting members to a diameter of 53.34 centimeters/21 inches. A device where force, fulcrum and load are displaced to minimize jarring and other surface impacts. A utility with improved safety quotients that affirmatively expands usage of two wheel board scooter.

Abstract: A dual control arm independent suspension mounts to a chassis of a high mobility truck for steering, for non-steering, for driving and/or for non-driving. The dual control arm independent suspension has modular, tubular-frame and/or differential housing for attachment to front axle positions and/or to rear axle positions to simultaneously employ an upper control arm and a lower control arm. The upper control arm and/or the lower control arm pivot at the differential housing which is mounted along a modular tube chassis and a knuckle, a hub and an assembly supporting a wheel and/or a tire. The upper control arm, the lower control arm and/or a half shaft position is offset and/or is staggered along a vehicle to minimize and/or to decouple a reaction of the dual control arm independent suspension from a simultaneous excitement or a near-simultaneous excitement and/or a resonance.

Abstract: A heavy-pedaling bicycle includes a pedaling unit which is rotated to deliver a driving force to drive a rear wheel to roll on a ground surface, and a dragging mechanism which is disposed on at least one of stationary and rotary members to generate a dragging force which counteracts the driving force during the forward pedaling of the pedaling unit, and which is self-adjustably maintained to be smaller than the driving force so as to turn the forward pedaling movement into an evenly decelerated movement. The dragging mechanism may include one of a plurality of wind blades, magnetically attractive members, and spring-biased friction members to generate a respective one of a resisting force, a magnetically attractive force, and a frictional force to serve as the dragging force.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an exercise and transportation device such as a bicycle that includes a frame having a drive wheel rotatably supported thereupon. The bicycle includes a first and a second foot support members, which are powered by the user. A coupler assembly directs the first end of each foot support members in an arcuate path of travel, and a vertical support coupled to the front section of the frame at one end directs the second end of each foot support member in a reciprocating path of travel. A power transfer linkage is in mechanical communication with the coupler assembly and with the drive wheel. When the device is in use, a user's foot disposed upon the foot link travels in an elliptical path of travel and provides power to the foot link. This power is transferred to the drive wheel by the power transfer linkage to propel the bicycle.

Abstract: A pedalling vehicle includes a main body, two control handles, two drive links, and a transmission link. The main body includes a front frame a front wheel, a rear frame, two rotation devices, two rear wheels, two cranks, and two connecting members. The rotation devices are connected by the transmission link through connection of the connecting members so that the rotation devices are rotatable synchronously and the rear wheels are movable with the rotation devices synchronously. Thus, the two rear wheels are turned synchronously by connection of the transmission link so as to turn and change the travel direction of the pedalling vehicle exactly.

Abstract: A tube connection assembly of a bicycle frame includes a bi-forked portion formed by a hollow rectangular tube; one end of the rectangular tube being bi-forked as two halves; each half having a positioning groove; and a combining portion formed by two plates which are connected as a shape corresponding to that of the positioning groove and the bi-forked portion so that in assembly the combining portion is assembled to the bi-forked portion; and connection area of the bi-forked portion and combining portion being welded.

Abstract: A motorcycle frame having first, second, and third frame sections. The first frame section is sized and configured to receive and secure a motorcycle engine. The second frame section is located rearwardly from the first frame section, and is sized and configured to receive and secure a motorcycle transmission and support a motorcycle driver seat. The third frame section is located rearwardly from the second frame section, and is sized and configured to support a motorcycle passenger seat forward of a rear tire of the motorcycle.

Abstract: A self-locking mechanism includes a first body member that rotates relative to a second body member, a lock lever rotatably coupled to the first body member and a biasing element that biases the rotation of the lock lever in a latching direction. The lock lever includes a cam portion that includes a cam surface configured to interface with a latch element on the second body member. The cam surface slidably engages the latch element and is configured so that the sliding engagement between the cam surface and the latch element causes the body members to be drawn together when the lock lever is rotated in the latching direction.

Abstract: A bicycle includes a rear wheel rotatably mounted on a bicycle frame for rolling on a ground surface, a support unit pivotably mounted on the bicycle frame, and a locking unit disposed to releasably retain the support unit in a traveling position. The support unit includes a pivoted end, a shank member which extends from the pivoted end, and an elongated rail member connected to the shank member. The rail member has a supporting surface such that in a suspending position, the supporting surface is rested on the ground surface to suspend the rear wheel from the ground surface, and that when the support unit is turned to the traveling position, the rail member is turned to have the supporting surface face upwardly to serve as a rear rack of the bicycle.

Abstract: A hitch includes a control linkage having a single handle on a control bar. The control linkage doubles to provide both a positive safety feature and a movement feature to the hitch, permitting single handed operation of both the positive safety feature and the opening of the hitch with the single handle. A release throw of four inches or less opens jaws of the hitch. A latch is included which can secure the control bar in either a secured position or in a release position. A follower is secured to one of the jaws to maintain timing between the jaws, and the follower doubles as a hitch position indicator so an operator to easily visually discern the position of the hitch. By including kingpin recesses of appropriate location and depth on the jaws, the hitch can be used with or without a lube plate over the skid plate.

Abstract: A novel pair of manipulating rods adapted to manipulate the support legs of a fifth wheel travel trailer at least includes: a first rod adapted to disengage a support leg locking pin, the first rod having a pin engaging end and a handling end, the first rod being of sufficient length to allow a user to disengage the support leg locking pin without crouching under the fifth wheel travel trailer; and a second rod adapted to, while the support leg locking pin is disengaged, raise a support by engaging the second rod at a first end to the support leg near its free end, and a second end of the second rod adapted to being pulled by a user, the second rod also being of sufficient length to allow a user to raise the support leg without crouching under the fifth wheel travel trailer.

Abstract: An ATV trailer hitch assembly is disclosed. The ATV trailer hitch assembly includes a tongue assembly and an adjustment assembly. The tongue assembly and adjustment assembly are operable for improved cornering and uneven terrain compensation for an ATV trailer using the ATV trailer hitch assembly.

Abstract: A cover for a fifth wheel trailer hitch is provided. The cover surrounds substantially all of the hitch head and kingpin and acts to lessen or prevent injuries sustained from collision with the trailer hitch when the trailer is detached from a towing vehicle. The cover is a sleeve made from a soft, resilient material such as foam rubber that slides over the hitch head and kingpin.

Abstract: A flexible sole for a cross-country ski boot and a cross-country ski boot having such sole. The sole includes at least two members for connecting the boot to a binding device, the connecting members including portions anchored in the sole, the connecting members being fixed to a common anchoring element, the anchoring element being affixed to a predetermined section of the sole, the anchoring element including two anchoring zones, each connecting member being fixed to one of the anchoring zones, and the anchoring element including a central zone extending between the two anchoring zones, such central zone of the anchoring element being sufficiently flexible to enable, during the use of the boot, the bending of the predetermined section of the sole to which the anchoring element is affixed.

Abstract: A convertible tow dolly supported upon a towing vehicle when in an elevated and non-use position. The dolly includes an elongated tubular support having a first end pivotally secured to a first bracket fixedly engaged to a hitch associated with a towing vehicle. A wheeled and crosswise extending portion exhibits a secondary bracket which is pivotally secured a second end of the elongated tubular support and which is locked into position to prevent up and down articulation relative to the brackets and for supporting a towed vehicle upon the crosswise extending portion in a use position. The elongated support is unlocked at the brackets, such as by removal of first and second clevis pins, to permit folding about the first and second pivotal connections and in a direction towards the towing vehicle, concurrent with elevating the wheeled and crosswise extending portion to a subsequently locked and non-use position.

Abstract: The current invention relates to impact protector mountings and methods of using such mountings for parts or structures that are susceptible to impact or the forces of an impact. Protectors of the invention are useful to protect any parts or structures in vehicles, including bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trucks, off-road vehicles, utility vehicles, and other vehicles. Impact protector mountings of the invention can be used to protect any parts and structures, including sprockets, disc brake rotors, engine parts, bottom brackets, drivetrain components, and other components susceptible to impact damage.

Abstract: An impact absorbing airbag module is disclosed. The module includes a chassis that holds an inflator, and is connected to a mounting system. The chassis includes a forward side wall, a first lateral side wall, a second lateral side wall, and a rear side wall. One of the side walls includes a deforming zone that includes a first angled portion and a second angled portion. In some cases, the deforming zone extends around the periphery of the chassis.

Abstract: A vibration damper for connecting an inflator to an air bag module in a vehicle steering column or the like. The vibration damper comprises a flexible and resilient, annular damper member having a first end portion connected to a diffuser for the inflator, and a second opposite end portion connected to an interface member. The diffuser is connected to an inflator ring that is constructed to be connected to the inflator. The interface member is constructed to be connected to the air bag module.

Abstract: A vibration damper for connecting an inflator to an air bag module in a vehicle steering column or the like. The vibration damper comprises a flexible and resilient, annular damper member having a first end portion connected to a first ring member, and a second opposite end portion connected to a second ring member. The first ring member comprises a plurality of upwardly extending projections that are constructed to be inserted through aligned openings in a diffuser and then deformed to connect the first ring member to the diffuser. The second ring member comprises a plurality of downwardly extending projections that are constructed to be inserted through aligned openings in a mounting flange for an airbag module and then deformed to connect the second ring member to the mounting flange.

Abstract: A technology is provided effective for suppressing a load received by an airbag housed in a motor vehicle seat with an airbag module having a construction in which the airbag is developed and expanded from a down side to an upside of a seat cushion against movement of a motor vehicle occupant toward a front side of a motor vehicle, which is in a condition seated in the motor vehicle seat when in occurrence of an accident. In one form, the motor vehicle seat according to the present invention is constructed to house an airbag module in a housing portion provided in a seat pan, and to be provided with an airbag cover that intercepts a housing opening of the housing portion and that covers a housing opening side of the airbag.

Abstract: A technology is provided effective for suppressing a load received by an airbag housed in a motor vehicle seat with an airbag module having a construction in which the airbag is developed and expanded from a down side to an upside of a seat cushion against movement of a motor vehicle occupant toward a front side of a motor vehicle, which is in a condition seated in the motor vehicle seat when in occurrence of an accident. In one form, the motor vehicle seat according to the present invention is constructed to house an airbag module in a housing portion provided in a seat pan, and to be provided with an airbag cover that intercepts a housing opening of the housing portion and that covers a housing opening side of the airbag. The airbag cover is joined to a joining surface of the seat pan in a surface contact manner.

Abstract: A technology is provided effective for aiming at improving workability when in the assembling operation in a motor vehicle seat with an airbag module having a construction in which the airbag is developed and expanded from a down side to an upside of a seat cushion against movement of a motor vehicle occupant toward a front side of the motor vehicle, which is in a condition seated in the motor vehicle seat when in occurrence of an accident. In one form, the motor vehicle seat according to the present invention is constructed to house an airbag module in a housing portion provided in a seat pan, and to be provided with an airbag cover that intercepts a housing opening of the housing portion and that covers a housing opening side of the airbag. In addition, the motor vehicle seat has a positioning mechanism for positioning the airbag cover and the seat pan to each other in the mounted condition of the airbag cover.

Abstract: A technology is provided effective for preventing moisture absorption of an airbag housed in a motor vehicle seat with an airbag module having a construction in which the airbag is developed and expanded from a down side to an upside of a seat cushion against movement of a motor vehicle occupant toward a front side of a motor vehicle, which is in a condition seated in the motor vehicle seat when in occurrence of an accident. In one form, the motor vehicle seat according to the present invention is constructed to house an airbag module in a housing portion provided in a seat pan, and to be provided with an airbag cover that intercepts a housing opening of the housing portion and that covers a housing opening side of the airbag.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a side airbag device for use in a vehicle, comprising: an inflatable cushion for deployment from an unexpanded state to an expanded state. The inflatable cushion is positioned behind a headliner of the vehicle in an un-inflated state and the inflatable cushion is configured to traverse a side of the vehicle when it is inflated. The inflatable cushion also comprising a deploying edge that defines a portion of a periphery of the inflated cushion, wherein the inflatable cushion is folded in a manner that causes the deploying edge to deploy as a first leading edge as said inflatable cushion is inflated to an expanded state by an inflator wherein the deploying edge is the first portion of the inflatable cushion to expand around the headliner.

Abstract: The steering wheel includes a wheel body and an airbag apparatus disposed on top of a boss. The wheel body is divided into a shaft side division joined to the steering shaft, and a ring side division disposed proximate the ring. The ring side division is rotatable with respect to the shaft side division such that a ring plane is aligned generally vertically. The boss includes an actuator that rotates and moves the ring side division to align the ring plane generally vertically. The actuator completes its operation to align the ring plane generally vertically by the time a driver contacts the inflated airbag in the course of forward motion.

Abstract: The present invention may provide an airbag system for an automobile and a method of operating the same. The airbag system comprises the following: sensors mounted on a frame member of a the vehicle frame for detecting a crash by sequentially measuring stress wave cause by the crash; an electronic control unit for outputting an actuation signal based on outputs from the sensors; an inflator for generating a gas in response to the actuation signal; and an airbag operatively coupled to the inflator and being deployed by supply of the gas generated from the inflator. The sensors are mounted on the frame member at predetermined intervals in a path, along which the stress waves propagate through the frame member. The electronic control unit outputs the actuation signal when each output from each sensor exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: System to disconnect a device control pedal (1) from the device to which it is connected, said pedal (1) being connected to the device by a rod (2) whose end (3) is attached to a first spinning body (4) coupled to the pedal (1) and rotatable around an axis (5), the system comprising a second spinning body (6) provided with a pusher element (7), so that when the second spinning body (6) rotates due to a head-on collision of the vehicle, the rod (2) is displaced due to the action of the pusher element (7) so that it is separated from the first spinning body (4) coupled to the pedal (1).

Abstract: A steering column for a vehicle having a high natural frequency including a tilt housing assembly having a fixed assembly and a tilt assembly, and a floating locking mechanism for controlling a position of the tilt assembly relative to said fixed assembly, and a telescoping housing assembly receiving a portion of the tilt housing assembly therein such that the tilt housing assembly is adapted to translate relative to said telescoping housing assembly substantially simultaneously with adjustment of the tilt assembly.

Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention provides a seat belt apparatus configured to restrain an occupant seated in a vehicle car seat having a seat back portion and a seat base portion. The seat belt apparatus includes a lap belt defining an inboard portion and an outboard portion. The seat belt apparatus also includes a tether defining a first end portion and a second end portion. The second end portion of the tether is secured to the outboard portion of the lap belt. A pre-tensioner is positioned below, rearward and inboard of the occupant's outboard hip. The pre-tensioner is selectively configured to retract the tether thereby applying force to the occupant in a downward and inboard direction.

Abstract: A device for manually transporting a carcass 8 or similar sized object includes a transport member 12, at least one hauling member 18 for manually pulling the transport member 12 with a carcass 8 therein, the hauling member 18 being secured to the transport member 12, at least one carcass member 20 for securing the carcass 8 to the transport member 12, and at least one closing member 22 for wrapping the transport member 12 about the carcass 8.

Abstract: A sheet of sheets comprises individual sheets (1a-1g) which can be placed on top of each other and which have a predefined shape; each individual sheet (1a-1g) comprises furthermore a first portion (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24) in the form of a subject and associated with a second portion (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 and 38) containing information; for children and adolescent users, the selection and arrangement on top of each other of these individual sheets, stimulated by the graphic motifs shown on them, is entertaining and instructive.

Abstract: A connection includes a first female member and a second male member. Engageable threads are provided on the inner surface of the female member and the outer surface of the male member. At least one slot is formed in the threads on the inner surface of the female member or in the threads on the outer surface of the male member or both, the slot or slots extending substantially longitudinally of the female member and/or the male member. Each of the slots has a depth greater than the depth of the threads so that when the male member is engaged in the female member, a passageway or passageways past the threads is provided by the slot or slots.

Abstract: A stabilizing collar which is adapted to fasten to a drain pipe for stabilizing a drain. The stabilizing collar in the form of a ring includes an opening between an inner surface for receipt of a pipe and defines an engagement member for securing the body to the pipe and a support receiving member adapted to receive a support member for supporting the drain on the stabilizing collar. The present invention further provides for a method of installing the stabilizing collar to stabilize a receptacle body of the drain. The receptacle body is attached to the pipe and the support members are adjusted so that they contact the receptacle body and therefore provide support to keep the receptacle body at the same slope as the floor level.

Abstract: A thread protection member for protecting threads in a threaded joint includes a body formed of a material selected to reduce damage to the threads during a make-up of the threaded joint and a discontinuity reducing remaining clamping forces and thus allowing the body to deform in a predetermined manner when the body is removed from the threaded joint. In one arrangement, the discontinuity is a void at least partially penetrating the body. For example, the void can be a longitudinal slot that extends partially or fully through the body. In another embodiment, the discontinuity is a region in the body that has at least one material property different from a material property of an adjacent portion of the body. To remove the thread protection member from the joint, a suitable tool may be used to deform the body to extract the body from the joint.

Abstract: A fitting device for connecting two air pipes is provided herein. A first connector at an end of a first air pipe has a number of steel balls rolling between an outer sliding tube and an inner tube. A second connector at an end of a second air pipe has a slant flange and a ring trough. When the second connector is plugged into the inner tube of the first connector, the steel balls fall within the ring trough to lock the two connectors together. When sliding tube is forced away from the second connector, the steel balls are out of the confinement of the ring trough, thereby unlocking the second connector.

Abstract: A fluid union includes a rotatable member with an axis to rotate about, a non-rotatable member, and an actuating member disposed between the rotatable member and the non-rotatable member. The actuating member is moveable along the axis between an engaged position and a non-engaged position and the actuating member is biased towards the non-rotatable member.

Abstract: The modified water separator includes a water inlet and two water outlets. A second water outlet must be connected to the water outlet components that have switches. The water inlet is placed in the same axial direction with a first water outlet, and a partition wall is placed between the water inlet and the first water outlet. The second water outlet is placed on the side between the water inlet and the first water outlet, and the water inlet is connected to the channel of the second water outlet by a central diversion tube. The second water outlet and the first water inlet are connected to the channel on the side by the central diversion tube. The water separator achieves the automatic switch, and its entire structure can be one piece.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pipe connecting structure including a male flange block combined with a first pipe and a female flange block combined with a second pipe, which is fastened to the male flange block by fastening means, where a protrusion having a hole that communicates with the first pipe is formed through the male flange block, and an insert portion into which the protrusion is inserted is formed through the female flange block, and a sealing member to closely contact with the end face of the protrusion is seated on the bottom inside the insert portion, and the sealing member includes an inner sealing part of soft metal and an outer sealing part of rubber tightly fitted around the outer circumference of the inner sealing part.