Abstract: A valve apparatus is equipped with a diaphragm disposed displaceably in the interior of a body, and which opens and closes a fluid passage by separating away from and being seated on a valve seat, a conductive shaft arranged in a through hole that is formed substantially in the center of the diaphragm, and a grounding member for grounding the conductive shaft. Each of the body and the diaphragm is formed from a non-conductive material, and one end surface of the conductive shaft is exposed to the fluid passage.

Abstract: This invention discloses a valve including a body, an upper membrane, a lower membrane and a positioning block. The body has an upper channel, a lower channel, an accommodation space and a valve groove. The accommodation space defines an upper opening and a lower opening for respectively communicating with the upper channel and the lower channel. The valve groove is near the intersection of the lower channel and the accommodation space respectively communicating therewith. The upper and the lower membrane block the upper opening of the accommodation space and the lower opening. The positioning block is disposed between the upper membrane and the lower membrane and is able to push the lower membrane into the valve groove and abut against a sidewall of the valve groove. The valve is able to block the flow of water in the valve when the water flow is needed to be cut off.

Abstract: An insertion guide tube that is inserted into a sealing case and that houses a blockage bag in a reduced-size state can be moved inside the sealing case and inside a branch pipe portion along an axis of the branch pipe portion until the insertion guide tube is brought into an abutting position in which at least a part of a leading end portion of the insertion guide tube abuts against an outer surface-side peripheral edge portion of a branch port on an outer circumferential surface of a fluid pipe. In a state in which the blockage bag is located at a predetermined internal flow passage blocking position, an axis adjustment portion that can make sliding contact with an inner surface of the insertion guide tube is located in a portion corresponding to branch port in a radial direction of the fluid pipe.

Abstract: System and methods for controlling a flow of fluid in a fuel system are disclosed. In an aspect, a gas admission system includes a gas admission valve assembly having an inlet, an outlet, and a valve configured to control a flow of fluid between the inlet and the outlet and a flow limiter assembly in fluid communication with the inlet of the gas admission valve assembly.

Abstract: A self-lubricating flexible carbon composite seal includes an annular body formed from a flexible carbon composite.

Abstract: The invention relates to a micro pilot valve 1, which is characterized by a micro cavity 2, which is connected with valve outlet 3, a first micro opening 4 between micro cavity 2 and a first pressure level 5, a second micro opening 6 between micro cavity 2 and a second pressure level 7, a sealing element 8 within micro cavity 2, which is movable between the micro openings, and which in a first end position closes micro opening 4 and in a second end position micro opening 6, whereas the control pressure in the first end position adopts the value of the second pressure level 7 and in the second end position the value of the first pressure level 5, and a micro actuator 10, which actuates sealing element 8 via a transfer element, which protrudes at least through one of the micro openings.

Abstract: A pipelay vessel has a crane having a base with a hollow interior and a stinger handling system for handling a stinger extending from the side of the vessel. The stinger handling system has a link extending out through an opening from the hollow interior towards the side of the vessel for connection to the stinger. The link is arranged to transmit both tensile and compressive loading. A jack structure, located within the hollow interior of the crane base is mounted to extend and retract the link from within the crane base to raise and lower the stinger. A universal coupling may be provided for self aligning the link to the stinger in the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A method of laying a subsea pipeline from a reel, the pipeline having an in-line first locking member, the method having at least the steps of: (a) laying the pipeline under the water from the reel; (b) cutting the pipeline above the first locking member; (c) coupling the first locking member with a complementary second locking member; and (d) lowering the first and second locking members under the water. In this way, the pipeline already has located within it a suitable locking member for the abandoning operation, avoiding the need for a separate off-shore welding operation.

Abstract: A clip for securing a prestressed cable along a dovetail slot within a cement cast for masonry work. The clip contains a cup receiving the prestressed cable and legs for a fixed attachment to the outside of a dovetail bar. A method of installing the clip includes inserting the clip between the dovetail slot and the prestressed cable and rotating the clip such that the prestressed cable is received within the cup and the legs capture the dovetail slot.

Abstract: A cable organizing assembly includes a pair of mounts. Each of the mounts includes a rotatable base. The rotatable base corresponding to each of the mounts may be removably coupled to a support. Each of the mounts includes a clamping unit. The clamping unit may engage at least one cable thereby facilitating the at least one cable to be removably coupled to the support.

Abstract: A seal obstructs the migration of particulates and precipitation into a pipe fusion chamber through its pipe stick entry and pipeline exit passages. Sheets of cloth serially overlap the anticipated center axis of a pipe stick/pipeline which will pass through the machine. The outer edge of each sheet is pleated and fixed to a frame contiguous with the perimeter of the passage and the inner edge of each sheet is gathered on an elastic band. When a face of a pipe stick/pipeline pushes the sheets away from the frame, the pleats and bands cooperate to allow the inner edges of the sheets to slide over the face and hug substantially the entire outer circumference of the pipe stick/pipeline.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wall feed-through fitting for passing elongated parts, pipes, wires, and/or cables through a wall of piece of equipment, housing or component provided with the wall that has a throughgoing hole and where a flange (1) is fastened to the wall by a fastener, the flange having a hole (2) coaxial to the throughgoing hole, wherein the flange (1) has two half-flanges (3) that abut at a parting plane crossing the hole (2), the half-flanges are connected or connectable to one another by integrally molded connecting formations (4), and the half-flanges (3) are of identical shape with each of the half-flanges (3) having a first connecting formation at one respective parting face and a second connecting formation at a second respective parting face and the first and second connecting formations are different from one another but fit complementarily with one another in a desired mounting position of the half-flanges (3).

Abstract: Tubes for use in ultrahigh pressure devices, and associated systems and methods of manufacture are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a metal tube includes an elongate bore having a circular transverse cross-sectional shape. The metal tube also includes an elongate wall extending around the bore and having an annular transverse cross-sectional shape with an inner surface closest to the bore, an outer surface furthest from the bore, and a wall thickness extending from the inner surface to the outer surface. An inner portion of the wall is under swage-autofrettage-induced overall compressive stress.

Abstract: A duct element for the exhaust system of a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine, including at least one flexible duct part, preferably a bellows. The flexible duct part is embodied at least partially from a first type of steel with a Mo-content ?4% or ?6% and with a N-content from 0.3% to 0.6% or from 0.18% to 0.25%, preferably embodied from steel of the type 1.4565 or the type 1.4547. Furthermore a decoupling element is provided for motor vehicles with an internal combustion engine and a respective use of steel embodied with a Mo-content ?4% or ?6% and a N-content from 0.3% to 0.6% or from 0.18% to 0.25%, preferably steel of the type 1.4565 or 1.4547.

Abstract: A strip wound hose is provided including a metal band with an approximately S-shaped profile, which is wound in helical windings to form a hose. The profile of the metal band includes two wall sections extending essentially axially and being radially spaced part from each other, which are connected to each other by a web and are each provided at the edge with a bent rim. The profiles of two adjacent windings each are mutually engaged via their rims such that they are axially movable in reference to each other between a compressed position and an extended position. Both the web as well as the rims of the profile are aligned diagonally by an angle of at least 10 degrees in reference to the radial direction. A method for cutting to length and/or widening the strip wound hose is also provided.

Abstract: A seal member for sealingly securing a first and a second pipe at a crimp connection, the seal member including a ring-shaped body having an outer diameter and an inner diameter. A plurality of protrusions are formed on the ring-shaped body and extend radially outwardly from the outer diameter. The ring-shaped body permits fluid to pass around adjacent protrusions prior to attaining the crimp connection and inhibits fluid from passing therearound subsequent to attaining the crimp connection.

Abstract: A crimp fitting comprises a metal tube wall that forms both a cylindrical tube portion and an adjacent annular O-ring channel portion. The tube wall has a first wall thickness along the cylindrical tube portion and a second wall thickness along at least part of the O-ring channel portion. The second wall thickness is less than the first wall thickness. The cylindrical tube portion and O-ring channel are configured and adapted to encircle a cylindrical end portion of a tube when such end portion of the tube is inserted into the fitting.

Abstract: A tubular threaded connection includes a threaded sub-assembly having a first tubular member, a first torque member threadingly received on the first tubular member, and a second torque member threadingly received on the first tubular member. In forming the threaded sub-assembly, the first torque member is torqued relative to the second torque member. Furthermore, the sub-assembly is configured to receive a second tubular member for torqueing against the sub-assembly.

Abstract: A hose connection piece (2), on which a sleeve-shaped insertion part (15) is arranged in the region of the outlet (14) of the passage channel (13) formed by a hose nipple (5) of the hose connection piece (2) and which is to be fastened on the nipple base body (12) of the hose nipple (5) by a snap-action or latching connection (16). The insertion part (15) can carry a sealing ring (7) for the contact flange (6) of the hose nipple (5) and/or axially secure a backflow preventer cartridge (26) which is introduced into the receiving space (25) of the hose nipple (5).

Abstract: A coupling unit is disclosed which includes a sleeve opening that extends in the longitudinal direction and into which at least one medium-conveying plug element can be at least partially inserted, A support sleeve includes at least one circumferential pocket on an inner side that faces a plug element and defines the sleeve opening transverse to the longitudinal direction. A sliding element is arranged in the pocket and movably transferred from a release position into a coupling position during the insertion of the plug element. A sealing element is arranged between the sliding element and the pocket of the support sleeve in the release position and pre-stressed in the direction of the plug element. The sealing element is released by the sliding element in the coupling position in order to close and seal a potential gap formed between the support sleeve and the plug element.

Abstract: A multipurpose connector system for securing various planar and rigid structures to cylindrical bodies, such as tubes and pipes wherein the connector system comprises a versatile arrangement of connection capabilities that allows for the tight interconnections, adaptability, and internal system to carry and protect wires. The system includes the ability to connect a planar or rigid body, such as a VESA display screen, to a rod or tube system using a combination of eight independent connectors that allow for a large variety of connection arrangements.

Abstract: A coupling device for use on ends of loading arms for coupling to loading adapters on transportation vehicles, the coupling device including a first coupler member having a first valve, a second coupler member having a second valve, first and second members arranged and configured to displace at least a portion of fluid from a plurality of mating regions between the first and second coupler members, and a volume defined between the first and second coupler members having an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit, the inlet and outlet conduits connected to an external fluid control and integrated in the first coupler member.

Abstract: A saturator includes: a flow path inside of which a first fluid flows; a first heat exchange unit that causes heat exchange between the first fluid and a second fluid; a second heat exchange unit that causes heat exchange between a third fluid and the first fluid after the first fluid has passed through the first heat exchange unit; a humidifying unit that adds water to the first fluid upstream from the first heat exchange unit and the second heat exchange unit; and a conveyance path that conveys the third fluid after heat exchange from the second heat exchange unit to the upstream side of the first heat exchange unit and causes said third fluid to flow into the flow path as the first fluid.

Abstract: A snap fitting for use in plumbing is provided. The snap fitting includes a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe and an inset for extending from an interior side of the main body into a hole in the cylindrical pipe.

Abstract: The ice maker protection box system is a durable plastic box assembly that mounts on the wall around a water valve assembly, and protects a refrigerator water supply line from pinching and kinking. It has a transparent cover which slides upwardly along flanges to access the water connection. The ice maker protection box assembly further provides ample space behind a refrigerator for airflow to maximize refrigeration potential.

Abstract: A lubricating system for supplying at least one lubricating point with lubricant is described. The lubricating system is equipped with at least one feed device and at least one line extending between this feed device and a lubricating point. In order to very easily and effectively monitor and indicate the severance of a lubricant line, an electrical connection is respectively provided on the feed device and the lubricating point. An electric conductor extending between the two connections is assigned to the line. A monitoring device is assigned to the line in such a way that it generates a signal when the electric conductor is interrupted. The invention furthermore pertains to a vehicle, particularly a construction machine, which is equipped with such a lubricating system.

Abstract: To provide a method for storing trifluoroethylene filled in a container for storage, transportation, etc., stably without causing a reaction such as polymerization. The method is characterized in that trifluoroethylene is stored in a sealed container in such a state that a gas phase and a liquid phase coexist, and in the gas phase, the concentration of oxygen at a temperature of 25° C. is kept to be at most 1,000 ppm by volume.

Abstract: An operating gas system for an underwater vehicle, particularly for a submarine or an unmanned underwater vehicle, includes a fuel cell system and an operating gas vessel connected in terms of flow to the fuel cell system. In order to achieve simple and efficient storage of boil-off gasses, a gas-receiving device is also provided and is connected to the operating gas vessel. The gas-receiving device contains a sorbent for receiving boil-off gas from the operating gas vessel. The boil-off gas, which is produced in the operating vessel with an operating gas for the fuel cell system and which cannot be consumed directly in the fuel cell reaction, is therefore collected and stored with the aid of the sorbent in the gas-receiving device. A method for operating an operating gas system and an underwater vehicle are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an energy efficient vertical cryogenic tank, which comprises a tank body with a vacuum insulation interlayer, wherein the tank body comprises a transmission means including an air return pipe and a liquid outlet pipe, and positioning means including supporting legs provided at the bottom of the tank body, and a built-in saturation adjustment mechanism formed by a heat exchanger connected to an let of the air return pipe and a return air dispersing device. By using a saturation adjustment mechanism at the inlet of the air return pipe, the cryogenic storage tank can not only fully leverage the gasification gas produced at the pump, but also achieve the saturation function of the LNG in the tank, with such benefits as reduced energy loss, simplified tank interface settings, improved efficiency of saturation adjustment, and avoided pump cavitation.

Abstract: A method is provided for verifying integrity of a recirculation valve in a recirculation line of an LNG dispenser. The method includes: closing the recirculation valve and a fill valve in a supply line that supplies LNG; monitoring a mass of the LNG flowing through the recirculation line to ensure that the mass flowing therethrough is less than an acceptable threshold; and aborting any pending sales if the mass of the LNG flowing therethrough is not less than the acceptable threshold. According to another embodiment, a method is provided for verifying integrity of a vent valve in an LNG dispenser. The method includes: closing the vent valve and opening a fill valve in a supply line that supplies LNG; monitoring the pressure of the LNG within the fill hose to ensure that the pressure remains steady; and aborting any pending sales if the pressure does not remain steady.

Abstract: The present invention regards a subsea sand handling system for limiting abrasion of specific subsea equipment (5), comprising an inlet (10) connectable to a sand separation system (2) upstream of the specific equipment (5) and an outlet (18, 22) connectable to a pipeline (6) downstream of the specific equipment (5), wherein it comprises at least two collection vessels (11,14) and means for flushing (16,17,19,21) the sand out of at least one of the collection vessels (11,14), and the vessels (11,14) and the means for flushing (16,17,19,21) the sand out of said vessels (11,14) are configured such that sand is flushed from one vessel (11,14) while sand is collected in the other vessel (14,11). The present invention also regards a method for limiting abrasion of subsea rotating equipment.

Abstract: A susceptor includes a first body including a plurality of first holes and a second body including a plurality of second holes. According to one arrangement, the second body is spaced from the first body to form a gap which allows a gas to pass from the second holes to the first holes. According to this or another arrangement, the first body is removably or rotatably coupled to the second body, or both. Rotation of the second body by a first amount or in a first direction brings at least one first hole in alignment with at least one second hole. And, rotation of the second body by a second amount or in a second direction causes a misalignment to occur between these holes.

Abstract: A method for determining a value of a current, which is required for changing a switching state of a pressure control valve of a fuel delivery system, in which the current flowing through the pressure control valve is varied from a starting value up to a target value, and a time curve of the current is analyzed, the value required for changing the switching state being reached when the curve of the current has a change in slope, this change being detected via a first derivation over time of the current.

Abstract: Provided is a light emitting apparatus. The light emitting apparatus includes a substrate; a light emitting device on the substrate; a fluorescent layer formed on the substrate and the light emitting device to surround the light emitting device; an encapsulant resin layer formed on the substrate and the fluorescent layer to surround the fluorescent layer; and a lens disposed on the light emitting device and supported by the substrate, wherein the lens includes a lens body having a first recess formed at a center of a top surface of the lens body and a second recess formed at a center of a bottom surface of the lens body, and a lens supporter provided at the bottom surface of the lens body to support the lens body such that the lens body is spaced apart from the substrate.

Abstract: A lighting device provides a storage tray or cavity. The lighting device includes a head section pivotally connected to a base section via a connection assembly. The head section includes a light source, and the base section includes a storage cavity with a magnetic floor. The connection assembly allows the head section to be variably positioned relative to the base section by pivoting simultaneously about mutually orthogonal axes, one of which is fixed relative to the base section, and the other of which is movable relative to the base section. The lighting device may optionally include removable tools, such as a telescopic pick-up tool, and/or various means for attaching the lighting device to a support.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible LED strip, comprising modules that include light-emitting diodes (3) arranged successively at intervals, in particular equal intervals longitudinally, wherein the light-emitting diodes (3) of each module are electrically interconnected on one circuit board (2) each, in particular together with other electronic modules (4), and the LED strip can be severed between the modules, in particular without destroying the electrical functionality of the modules, wherein each module has at least one contact region at which a power supply can be connected to the module and all circuit-board sections (2) are mounted in a flexible enclosure (1), wherein the at least one contact region of each module extends through the enclosure (1) and can be electrically contacted outside the enclosure (1). The invention furthermore relates to an end piece (7), a coupling piece (8), and a connector piece for power-supply lines (6) or control-signal lines (6) of this LED strip.

Abstract: A lighting system includes a linear light fixture and a linear blockout structure. The linear blockout structure includes a chamber in which the linear light fixture is mountable and side walls on opposite sides of the chamber engageable by flange portions of the linear light fixture when the linear light fixture and linear blockout structure are assembled together. A hinge structure includes first and second hinge components engaging each other such that when the linear blockout structure and linear lighting fixture are being assembled, they are rotatable with respect to each other at the hinge structure. First and second fastening components engage each other to hold the linear blockout structure and linear lighting fixture assembled together with the linear light fixture being disposed within the chamber of the linear blockout structure.

Abstract: A modular assembly for a headlight includes at least one semiconductor light module having at least one semiconductor light source mounted on a cooling element, having at least one ball socket in which the semiconductor light module is mounted and configured to be pivoted about a ball socket center, a curved cup formed in the cooling element and configured to be mounted in the ball socket, and a guide shell arranged between the curved cup and the ball socket. A method for adjusting the semiconductor light module is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lamp device for a vehicle including a light source and an inner lens through which light which is emitted from the light source passes, in which the inner lens includes a lens unit which diffuses light which is emitted from the light source, and a light guiding unit which protrudes toward the light source from the lens unit to guide the light which is emitted from the light source to the lens unit. Light emitted from the light source is guided by the light guiding unit to be incident onto the lens unit and then is irradiated to be diffused to the outside of the vehicle so that the light distribution performance is improved.

Abstract: An assembly of a decorative trim on the exterior surface of a plastic cover lens of a headlamp. Locking means are molded on the outer side of the plastic cover lens, which extend out in a transverse direction (Y) pointing at an angle from the surface of the plastic cover lens. The decorative trim comprises locking means receivers into which the locking means engage, and at least one snapping means on the decorative trim and one complementary snapping means are provided on the plastic cover lens for securing the decorative trim against the transverse direction (Y).

Abstract: A head lamp in a vehicle may include a light source for emitting a light, a reflector for reflecting the light forward from the light source, a lens for transmitting the light being forwarded toward a front from the light source and the reflector, a holder having one end coupled to the lens and the other end coupled to the reflector to make the lens spaced at a predetermined distance from the reflector, and a movable shield disposed between the light source and the reflector and the lens for selectively shielding a portion of the light being forwarded toward the lens from the light source and the reflector, or not shielding the portion of the light being forwarded toward the lens from the light source and the reflector when being moved to create a space between the movable shield and a lower end of the holder to allow the light pass through.

Abstract: It is difficult to efficiently control and design light distribution in the conventional lighting fixture for a vehicle. The present invention is provided with a semiconductor-type light source (2) and a lens (3). The lens (3) is configured from a first lens part (31), a second lens part (32), and a third lens part (33). A light-collecting pattern (SP) is formed in the first lens part (31). A first diffusing pattern (DWP) is formed in the second lens part (32). A second diffusing pattern (UWP) is formed in the third lens part (33). As a result, light distribution can be efficiently controlled and designed in the present invention.

Abstract: A lighting unit (85) for use by a vulnerable road user such as a cyclist, the lighting unit being intended for use as a front light or a rear light, wherein the lighting unit displays a symbol or word that identifies the category of vulnerable road user. It may incorporate two distinct lights: one which is set to achieve light delivery comparable to current standard white front and red rear bike lights, whilst the other is the symbol or word display. The symbol or word display is designed to increase driver recognition, to improve driver reaction time, and to prime appropriate driving behaviour. For example the lighting unit (95) may be a rear light or a front light for a bicycle (10), arranged to display (80) the word BIKE or a symbol of a cyclist on a bicycle. The lighting unit (95) may also include a light source (103) with an external focusing lens.

Abstract: A headlamp assembly for a vehicle includes housing for coupling the headlamp assembly to a vehicle and a heat sink structure having a first surface, a second surface, a first edge, and a second edge. A first light emitting diode assembly and a second light emitting diode assembly are each electrically connected to a circuit board. The second edge of the heat sink structure directly contacts an inner surface of the housing, such that the housing is separated into first and second sections by the heat sink structure. Illumination of the first light emitting diode assembly results in a low beam and illumination of both the first light emitting diode assembly and the second light emitting diode assembly results in a high beam.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting device includes a case, a lens, a light guide, a waterproof member, hooks, and catches. The catches are elastically deformed outward to separate from an accommodation portion so that the hooks enter the catches from the side closer to the accommodation portion. Engaging surfaces of the hooks engage with catch surfaces of the catches so that the case and the lens are joined. The joining causes the waterproof member to be compressed. The engaging surfaces and the catch surfaces are inclined by an equal angle relative to an imaginary plane perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the case and the lens such that the catch surfaces are located inward of the engaging surfaces and close to the accommodation portion.

Abstract: An axially symmetric LED light bulb includes a lamp shade, a substrate and a connecting seat. The substrate installed on the connecting seat includes plural LED light sources. The lamp shade has an edge connected to the connecting seat, and the substrate is covered inside the lamp shade. The lamp shade has an unequal thickness with a thicker top and thinner sides. The axially symmetric LED light bulb provides excellent light uniformity and wide-angle illumination.

Abstract: A nonlinear optical assembly of an alert light has two nonlinear optical halves obtained by symmetrically dividing the nonlinear optical assembly along an optical reference plane wherein each optical half has a base, which takes a nonlinear and curved form with one side thereof corresponding to the optical reference plane and having a junction surface, a light entrance portion and a light exit portion are on two opposite sides of the optical reference plane, and the two optical halves are assembled to form the nonlinear optical assembly with the junction surfaces therebetween. Given the light exit portions of the optical halves, each light entrance portion corresponds to multiple bulged portions for the nonlinear optical assembly to provide uniform lighting effect. The nonlinear optical assembly reduces molding and manufacturing requirements.

Abstract: A lamp optic (100) for a lamp includes a proximal end (104), a distal end (106) and a longitudinal axis (L). The proximal end (104) has a proximal inner side wall (112) linearly extending toward the distal end (106) and intersecting a proximal flat portion (114). The distal end (106) has a distal inner side wall (120) linearly extending toward the proximal end (104) and intersecting a distal flat portion (122). The distal flat portion length (LD) is at least 25 percent of the proximal flat portion length (LP). A lateral side (108) extends from the proximal end (104) to the distal end (106). The lateral side (108) has a first skirt region (124) and a second skirt region (126). The first skirt region (124) and the second skirt region (126) extend linearly and successively from the proximal end (104) to the distal end (106).

Abstract: The invention relates to a light distribution method for a COB module LED street lamp lens capable of illuminating 3 or 5 lanes. The light distribution method is characterized in that the light emitted by a COB module LED light source is firstly refracted by a drop-shaped refraction lens and then refracted secondarily by a light distribution curved surface lens to achieve an optimal irradiation effect. The light distribution method provides a foundation for the use of a single COB module LED light source in an urban road, and has the advantages of low cost and high efficiency.

Abstract: A system and method according to various embodiments can include a lighting fixture comprising a light source. A multilayer thin film coated reflector is applied to an outer light emitting surface of the lighting fixture. A top layer of the multilayer thin film coated reflector comprises a material including an anatase TiO crystal structure that exhibits antimicrobial properties when activated by the light source.