Abstract: A check valve is disclosed. The check valve installed in a bore of a modulator block having an inlet path and an outlet path and configured to control oil to flow in one direction, the check valve comprising: a valve housing which is installed in the bore and has an inlet and an outlet respectively configured to communicate with the inlet path and the outlet path, and of which an upper portion of the valve housing is open; a seat member which is installed in the valve housing and in which an orifice is formed; an opening and closing member provided to move forward or backward in the valve housing and configured to open or close the orifice; a guide part installed in the valve housing and configured to guide movement of the opening and closing member; a spring configured to press the opening and closing member toward the orifice; and a cap part configured to seal the open upper portion of the valve housing and fixed to the modulator block.

Abstract: A valve including a flow control assembly having an adaptive, floating closure member is provided. In one embodiment, a ball valve includes a floating closure member having a shoulder enclosed within a recess of the valve body. The recess is larger than the shoulder of the closure member and allows axial movement of the closure member with respect to the valve body and along a flow path through the valve. Additional valve systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable object includes a case forming a housing in which is arranged a device requiring air to operate. The case includes at least a first opening. The portable object further includes a closure device provided with a valve system arranged to have a first stable, open position in which the orifice is open and allows air to pass through, and a second stable, closed position, in which the orifice is closed so that the portable object is impermeable to gases and to liquids. Switching from the open position to the closed position is automatic in case of immersion.

Abstract: A valve coupling for joining pipe elements includes a valve housing surrounded by coupling segments. Projections extend from the segments and engage channels in the valve housing. Engagement between the projections and the channels guides the segments as they are drawn together to engage the pipe elements and secures the valve housing between the segments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve (1), such as a valve for a motor vehicle and, in particular, an exhaust gas recirculation valve, comprising a valve body (2) including at least one housing (34; 15) for receiving a member (20) of the valve, preferably two housings (34, 15) for receiving valve members, said member(s) preferably having a substantially tubular shape, the base of the housing(s) (34; 15) having at least one rib (40, 42), preferably at least two ribs (40, 42), in contact with the valve member (20). The invention also relates to a method for the production of such a valve.

Abstract: A valve or a valve coupling has a closing member rotatably mounted within the bore of a housing. The valve closing member is mounted on tapered shafts. The shafts may be stepwise tapered, or a portion of the shafts may be tapered. The ends of the shafts having the larger diameters engage lugs on the valve closing member and the ends having the smaller diameters extend from the housing.

Abstract: In a valve closing device (4) including an emergency actuator (7, 8), the emergency actuator (7, 8) is energized by at least two independently, redundantly operable energy storage units (10, 11, 18), each of which includes charging electronics (22) that allow rechargeable batteries (19, 20) of the energy storage units (10, 11, 18) to be operated at least in a maintenance charging cycle and in a trickle charging cycle.

Abstract: A high speed, fail-safe device for an electric actuator that can be independently triggered in the event of an emergency shutdown is provided. An electromagnetic brake is attached to the roller nut of the screw actuator. When actuated, the brake prevents rotation of the roller nut, and therefore enables linear movement of the roller nut upon rotation of the lead screw to linearly move an output shaft to actuate the valve. During actuation a return spring is compressed to enable retraction of the output shaft upon system failure. During such failure, the electric break is de-energized, which allows the roller nut to rotate and linearly move under force of the return spring to retract the output shaft to its fail-safe condition. A soft-stop/over-travel system is provided to limit the impact loads on the lead screw.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pneumatic valve for a vehicle. The pneumatic valve includes: a valve housing having a channel for air to flow therein and having a first end where an exhaust port communicating with the channel and an exhaust nipple are formed; a core fixed to a second end of the valve housing and sending air flowing inside from outside to the channel; a check valve disposed at a first end of the core, passing air flowing to the channel from the outside through the core, and blocking air flowing to the outside from the channel through the core; a plunger disposed to face the first end of the core and moving through the channel; and a sealing member disposed at a first end of the plunger and opening or closing the exhaust port by moving with the plunger.

Abstract: An electromagnetic valve includes a valve compartment inside an end tubular portion of a housing, a valve element provided in the valve compartment and movable to open or close an inlet passage, a support member slidably supporting the valve element, a shaft contacting an end of the valve element to move the valve element, and a pressure release passage extending through a part of the end of the valve element which does not contact the shaft. An inner compartment of the valve element communicates with a drainage passage through the pressure release passage in an open state of the valve element where the inlet passage is open to allow a working fluid flows from an upstream passage to a downstream passage through the inlet passage.

Abstract: The present relation is directed to solenoid valve comprising an input port including a spring biased input sealing tip, a first and second output port. The second output port including an output sealing tip, and a solenoid coil arrangement for generating magnetic fields which result in a force either on the input sealing tip or the output sealing tip. Wherein the solenoid valve arrangement consists of a single solenoid coil, that includes a permanent magnet movable in a first and second axial direction by a magnetic field. The permanent magnet being connected to the input sealing tip and to the output sealing tip such that movement of the permanent magnet in the first direction pulls the input sealing tip to open the input port and movement of the permanent magnet in the opposite direction pulls the output sealing tip to open the second output port.

Abstract: An extension device for remotely opening and closing a valve from a user knob is described. The device includes a flexible connector that allows the user knob to be positioned in various places relative the valve. One use for the disclosed device is with a gas grill, wherein the gas tank is placed in a position that is not easily accessible or is difficult for some persons to access. The extension device may be mounted in various positions on or near the grill allowing the user to open and close the gas tank's valve before and after use of the grill.

Abstract: A towable pipeline bundle for installation underwater at a subsea oil or gas production site has two or more bundled elongate elements, at least one of which is a flowline for carrying production fluid along the bundle. A rigid buoyancy pipe of polymer-composite material extends along and supports the bundled elongate elements. The buoyancy pipe has an internal buoyancy chamber and at least one port for introducing fluid into the buoyancy chamber. The buoyancy pipe is arranged to have positive buoyancy in seawater when its buoyancy chamber contains a fluid less dense than seawater. In this way, the buoyancy pipe confers substantially neutral buoyancy on a towable unit comprising the bundle. The unit can then be towed in mid-water to the production site and lowered there onto the seabed.

Abstract: An assembly is provided including a flexible conduit and a device connectable to a generally central portion of the flexible conduit. The device includes a base. Movement of the base relative to an adjacent surface is restricted. At least one biasing assembly is attached to the base. The generally central portion of the flexible conduit is connected to the at least one biasing assembly. The at least one biasing assembly is configured to deform when a force is applied near a first end of the flexible conduit such that the force is not transmitted to a second end of the flexible conduit.

Abstract: Clamping device includes a clamp frame that is configured to move between an open configuration, in which the clamp frame is configured to receive at least one longitudinal element, and a closed configuration, in which the clamp frame wraps around and holds the at least one longitudinal element. The clamp frame includes a coupling end having an inner surface and a coupling base having an outer surface. The inner and outer surfaces have profiles that form a locked engagement to hold the clamp frame in the closed configuration. The clamping device also includes a secondary locking mechanism that secures the coupling end and the coupling base to each other. The secondary locking mechanism is activated after the clamp frame is held in the closed configuration by the locked engagement.

Abstract: A system and method for securely cradling a subsea pipeline is claimed that lands on one side of the pipeline, is embedded into the sea floor, reaches under the pipeline, positions the cradling structure, and then lifts the pipeline. The system typically comprises a gravity driven pile based device, comprising a pile tower, a roller carriage assembly, and a jacking assembly that engages the roller carriage assembly and pile tower rails.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for providing a steel structural support to bear the weight of one and/or multiple vertical pipe runs traveling down an extended length vertical shaft. The low profile support of the present invention requires minimal space for attachment inside the diameter of the shaft allowing for maximum space to accommodate hoisting and bulky lifts within the shafts. The system provides the means for supporting vertical pipe runs without the need for additional load bearing strapping or supports within the length of the shaft, further allowing for maximum clearance within the shaft and at the shaft collar.

Abstract: A flexible air duct contains a uniformly-spaced reflective insulation system, with or without bulk insulation, a liner, and an outer jacket that would allow a reduced amount or no amount of bulk insulation to be used to obtain a desired R-value insulation. The flexible air duct can be used to move conditioned air to one or more desired locations.

Abstract: A flexible hose or a tubing having a barrier layer of polyamide 6 having an impact modifier, and/or branched molecular structure, a flexural modulus of 1 to 2 GPa and/or a tensile elongation of 100% or more. The hose may have additional layers such as an HNBR rubber inner tube, an EVM/CPE rubber blend outer cover, a textile or wire reinforcement, or the like. Permeability to ethanol- and methanol-containing fuels is very low. Permeability to B20 biofuels is very low.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector assembly (1) comprising a pipe (3), a sealing element (5), and a plug connector (4) which comprises a connector body (6). The connector body (6) has an annular chamber (22) which is located between a first exterior section (12) and a second exterior section (15) of the plug connector (4). A connecting section (34) of the pipe (3) is inserted into the annular chamber (22) of the connector body (6) from the pipe receiving side (25) and is connected thereto. The connecting section (34) of the pipe (3) includes a fastening recess (43) and a seal receptacle (44) which are incorporated in a circumferential surface (42) of the pipe (3), said seal receptacle being structurally separated from the fastening recess (43). The first (12) or the second exterior section (15) is deformed in the region of the seal receptacle (44) in such a way that the sealing element (5) is pressed between the first (12) or second exterior section (15) and the seal receptacle (44).

Abstract: A tubular connection is formed by a box member and a pin member, each of which has a tapered constant pitch thread. A profile defined by the thread of at least one of the pin member and the box member results in a pitch line that is a stepped pitch line. The stepped pitch line configuration may produce a wide radial band of substantive contact between the stab flanks of the pin member and box member upon full make-up of the connection.

Abstract: A resin-made pipe joint with enhanced sealing property between a joint body and sleeve. A sealing portion which seals between an inner circumferential surface of an inserting portion of a sleeve and an outer circumferential surface of an inner cylinder portion is formed by press-inserting an inserting portion into a groove portion of the joint body. When the inserting portion is press-inserted into the groove portion, a space is formed between a body cylinder portion located opposite to an opening portion of the groove portion in the axial direction, and the projection end of the inserting portion. After completing press insertion of the inserting portion into the groove portion, in a section including axis of the inner cylinder portion, a region in the outer circumferential surface of the inner cylinder portion facing the space forms an angle of 5° to 15° to the axis of the inner cylinder portion.

Abstract: A sealing sleeve with leakage detection has an absorbing layer and a sensor arrangement, wherein the absorbing layer is configured to be attached to a surface of an article containing a fluid, and hose assembly with a connector having a nipple and a socket, wherein an end of a hose is slipped on the nipple and the socket is adapted to establish a fluid tight connection of the hose and the nipple, wherein a sealing sleeve is attached at an intersection of the socket and the hose.

Abstract: A shape memory alloy (SMA) sealing ring is deformed to provide a shape between a radially inner sealing portion and radially outer sealing portion thereof which has at least one peak and at least one trough. When the shape memory behaviour of the SMA is activated, this shape provides a sealing connection between a first and second member.

Abstract: A pipe coupling for connecting two pipes, wherein the pipe coupling comprises at least one injection outlet for injecting lubricant. The invention further relates to a method, which is designed to be connected to a further pipe by way of such a pipe coupling, to a pipe union, to a method for injecting lubricant, and to a method for producing a pipe coupling.

Abstract: A fitting includes a hollow body, a sealing member, and a draw mechanism. The fitting mechanism includes a primary actuation element coupled with the body at a first end, and a plurality of secondary actuation elements coupled to the sealing member. The plurality of secondary actuation elements are positioned in an interior of the hollow body and circumferentially spaced from each other. The plurality of secondary actuation elements are also engaged with the primary actuation element such that actuation of the primary actuation element draws the plurality of secondary actuation elements axially towards the opening at the first end of the hollow body thereby translating the sealing member from an open position to a sealing position.

Abstract: A tubular connector includes a first tubular member that includes a female end; a second tubular member including a male end insertable into the female end, each of the first and second tubular members including a bore that extends there through; a clamp positionable about the first and second tubular members to urge the male and female ends into sealing engagement; a housing that at least partially encloses the clamp such that a chamber is defined between the clamp and the housing; and a plate positionable between an axial end of the clamp and the housing.

Abstract: A torque retention arrangement for a flange bolt connector for use with pipe. The torque retention arrangement a carrier body and a plurality of springs. The carrier body can include a plurality of spring holes equi-spaced around a circumference. A plurality of springs in a vertical stack can be mounted in each of the plurality of spring holes in the carrier. Each spring is in a convex orientation in a pre-torque condition and is in a planar orientation in a post-torque condition.

Abstract: A swivel coupling assembly includes a first annular member having at least one annular barb, a shoulder and at least one annular groove containing a seal. There is a first bearing surface and a second bearing surface either side of the annular groove. The first and second bearing surfaces have a width equal to or greater than a width of the annular groove. There is a second annular member having an inner surface defining a bore configured to receive the first annular member. When joined, the shoulder of the first annular member frictionally engages the bore of the second annular, thereby allowing rotation. The seal engages with and seals the bore at a location between the ends of the second member. and spaced by a distance of at least the width of the first and second bearing surfaces from the shoulder and the second opening, respectively.

Abstract: For a simply constructed pivot and swivel joint securing a sealing of the control element for the connection of a support arm to a control element, it is provided that the pivot and swivel joint (3) is implemented having a rotary sleeve (10) including an axially continuous recess (41) and having a swivel sleeve (11) connected thereto via a swivel axis (S) including an axially continuous recess (42), which is swivelable relative to the rotary sleeve (10) about the swivel axis (S), a rotary axis (D) being configured at the axial end of the rotary sleeve (10) facing away from the swivel axis (S), and a sealing hose (30) being disposed between the rotary sleeve (10) and the swivel sleeve (11), which by a first axial end sealingly abuts at the recess (41) of the rotary sleeve (10) and by the opposite second axial end is sealingly disposed at the axial end of the swivel sleeve (11).

Abstract: A combination valve and coupling has a retainer in the form of a ring which engages a seal. The seal engages the valve closing member and is captured within a pocket in the valve housing by the ring. The ring has tabs in spaced relation about its outer perimeter which engage dogs on the valve housing to retain the ring in contact with the seal. The stiffness of the tabs may be tuned to provide flexibility to the ring and permit the seal to deform when the valve is opened and closed. The tabs have angularly oriented surfaces which engage the dogs and cause axial motion of the ring upon its rotation to adjust the preload between the ring and seal.

Abstract: A seal for a coupling joining pipe elements has angularly oriented ramp surfaces on an outer surface. The ramp surfaces are arranged in diametrically opposite pairs which are positioned at the three o'clock and nine o'clock positions at the interface between segments forming the coupling. The ramps are expected to mitigate pinching of the seals between the segments as the segments are drawn together, compressing the seals to form a fluid tight pipe joint.

Abstract: A hose assembly includes a fitting including a fitting end received in a shell. A sealing element is located at a junction between the fitting and the shell. The first fitting end has a nipple and the shell has an angled end that define a sealing space, and the sealing element is positioned within the sealing space. External pressure at the junction compresses the sealing element within the sealing space to form an energized seal. The shell may include a first shell end and a second shell end, the fitting end of the fitting being received within the first shell end of the shell. The shell my include a plurality of barbs that extend radially inward from an inner diameter of the shell that can grip into a hose, and a barb located closest to the shell end extends radially inward a smaller distance than other barbs to provide a barrier against ingression of contaminants.

Abstract: A tube coupling comprises a female connector with a body into which a male connector having an annular collar is inserted axially, and a connection element that extends in a transverse direction within the body of the female connector. The connection element is designed to interfere mechanically with the collar during insertion of the male connector and to move transversely of its own accord towards the inside of the female connector. The connection element includes a locking hook that co-operates with a locking catch provided in the female connector, the hook going past the catch as a result of the mechanical interference of the collar that drives axial and radial elastic deformation of the connection element. The hook locks against catch when the connection element is fully pushed into the female connector.

Abstract: A quick coupling engageable under pressure comprises a first longitudinal body longitudinally having an internal cavity open at the ends along which it is supported slidably in contrast to and by action of elastic means, a second longitudinal body longitudinally having an internal cavity open at the ends and equipped with an opening and closing valve to the flow of a fluid under pressure, the first body and the second body having locking means adapted to cooperate for locking the coupling in the engaged position, the coupling in use, in the disengaged position in which it is supplied with a fluid under pressure acting in closure on the valve, having surfaces wet by the fluid under pressure configured and arranged to eliminate the volume variation of fluid under pressure present within the coupling as the position assumed by the second body in the first body varies.

Abstract: Proposed is a line assembly (1), including: a metal hose (2) that is corrugated at least in some segments; and an inner component (3), which is arranged radially inside the metal hose at least over a partial length of the metal hose; the line assembly being distinguished by at least one coupling element (4, 4?), which coupling element is arranged between an outer border (2d) of the metal hose (2) and an outside surface (3a) of the inner component (3) and which coupling element is designed to damp the metal hose (2) by means of mechanical coupling to the inner component (3).

Abstract: Disclosed is a control system for a pulsation dampener device. The system comprises a fluid reservoir, a pipeline assembly extending between the reservoir and the bladder of the pulsation dampener device, and a bladder sensor for gauging the fluid pressure within the bladder. The system is configured such that, when the pulsation dampener device is not operative and when the pressure of the fluid within the bladder is above or below a predetermined preoperative bladder threshold, the excess or deficient equivalent volume of fluid respectively is transferred from the bladder to the reservoir or from the reservoir to the bladder respectively. Further, when the pulsation dampener device is operative and when at least one pressure reading of the fluid within the bladder is above or below a predetermined operative bladder threshold, the excess or deficient equivalent volume of fluid respectively is transferred from the bladder to the reservoir or from the reservoir to the bladder respectively.

Abstract: A gripping apparatus for use in gripping a pipe, for holding forces, or restraining relative movement. The pipe defines an inside radius. The gripping apparatus has an outer surface where the outer surface defines a transition surface or a curve. In certain embodiments the transition surface or curve has a radius less than or equal to the inside radius of the pipe.

Abstract: An assembly and method of sealing a junction of a pipe and a second structure are provided. The assembly includes a pipe liner having a tubular portion and a brim portion, a compression plate, and a mechanical anchor adapted to secure the compression plate and brim portion of the pipe liner to the second structure. The assembly may further include a gasket for placement between the pipe liner and the pipe or second structure. The gasket may comprise a hydrophilic material, a hydrophobic material, or a compressible material. The methods of using the assembly include, but are not limited to, the use of a cured-in-place pipe liner.

Abstract: According to one aspect, a hybrid high temperature thermal insulation includes a mix of inorganic granules. The granular mix includes at least 70 weight percent porous inorganic granules in the form of expanded perlite, and at most 30 weight percent second porous inorganic granules other than expanded perlite. The hybrid insulation also includes a binder. In example formulations, the second porous inorganic particles may be made from crushed aerogel, from fumed silica, from precipitated silica, or from other substances. The hybrid insulation may be formed into preferred shapes, for example a board shape or a semi-cylindrical shape configured to fit over a round tube of a predetermined diameter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a levelling device, which includes a top part and a lower part where there in the top part is included a spindle, which includes a thread and an external cylindrical surface and a sleeve with at least one internal stop surface and that the spindle includes at least one stop surface. According to an exemplary aspect of the invention, it is achieved that it is possible to manufacture a levelling device where the sleeve, as a result of the stop surface on the sleeve and the stop surface on the spindle, cannot be screwed so high up that parts of the thread on the spindle are exposed.

Abstract: A shaft and a pivot device are provided. The shaft includes a body and at least one protrusion forming on a first end of the body. The body and the protrusion are forming an end cross-section along a radial direction. The pivot device includes the shaft and an assembly structure. The assembly structure has at least one positioning hole for the shaft disposed through. The positioning hole is complementary to the non-circular end cross-section.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a display module support frame and a display device. This display module support frame includes a machine support that is detachably connected to a display module. The machine support includes a horizontal supporting beam, two vertical supporting beams and two auxiliary supporting beams. The two vertical supporting beams are parallel, and face to each other. One end of each of the two vertical supporting beams is fixedly connected to the horizontal supporting beam. One end of each of the auxiliary supporting beams is fixedly connected to the horizontal supporting beam, and the other end thereof is fixedly connected to the vertical supporting beam.

Abstract: A linear-elevation holding apparatus includes a loading board, an upper connection structure, a lower connection structure, an elevating structure, and an adjustment structure. The upper connection structure is disposed on the loading board. The upper and the lower connection structures are spaced apart and placed corresponding to each other. The elevating structure includes a first and a second connection portions movably connected between the upper and the lower connection structures. The elevating structure ascends/descends through the relative movement between the first connection portion and the second connection portion. The adjustment structure includes a screw rod pivotally connected to the first connection portion and a connecting element, and the screw rod is threadedly connected to the connecting element to control the relative movement between the first and the second connection portions to achieve linear ascending/descending of the loading board.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rail system for a camera comprising at least one guide rail on which a camera slider is movably mounted, wherein a support structure consisting of multiple hingedly interconnected segments is provided along the at least one guide rail and said segments are in contact with said at least one guide rail.

Abstract: A security mounting arrangement can include a first fastening member, a second fastening member, a sleeve, and a third fastening member. The first fastening member can be a bolt. The second fastening member can be a nut threadingly engageable with the first fastening member. The sleeve can have an aperture configured to receive the second fastening member and a portion of the first fastening member. The third fastening member can be a bolt extendable through an aperture of the first fastening member and threadingly engageable with the inwardly-facing threads defined by the third fastening member. The third fastening member can have a security head.

Abstract: A support bracket has a support portion, a first mounting portion, and a second mounting portion. The first mounting portion extends from a first end of the support portion. The second mounting portion extends from a second end of the support portion. The second mounting portion defines a coupling hole that is disposed proximate an end surface of the second mounting portion. A first support rib engages a first surface of the support portion and a third surface of the first mounting portion.

Abstract: Disclosed are a wall-hang apparatus of a display device, and a display device. The wall-hang apparatus of a display device includes a wall fixture configured to be fixed to a wall, and a display device body fixture configured to be fixed to a display device body, wherein the display device body fixture is hung on the wall fixture, and the display device body fixture is magnetically attracted onto the wall fixture through magnets. With this solution, after the display device is bung on the wall, the display device body and the display device body fixture will not be moved easily relative to the wall fixture due to the attracting magnets to thereby alleviate the risk of falling down from the wall fixture so as to improve the reliability of hanging the display device securely on the wall, and the installation procedure is simple and convenient.

Abstract: A storage system mountable to a ceiling or other overhead structure. The system having at least two support rails attachable to an overhead member; and at least two storage unit receiving track members configured to movably attach to the at least two support rails in a spaced relationship, the at least two storage unit receiving track members each having a side ledge configured to receive and support an opposite upper portion of one or more storage units comprising a container and lid member wherein opposite upper portions extend into oppositely facing side ledges of the at least two storage unit track members when movably attached to the at least two support rails. A bucket receiving member slidably inserts into the side ledges of the at least two storage unit receiving track members wherein the bucket receiving member is configured to retain buckets such as the ubiquitous 10 gallon bucket.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a remote well servicing system including a control unit and a remote servicing manifold. The control unit further includes a service fluid source and a control system. The remote servicing manifold further includes a fluid input line coupled to the service fluid source, a fluid output line couplable to a well component, and a valve coupled to the fluid input line and the fluid output line, wherein the valve, when actuated, places the fluid input line in fluid communication with the fluid output line and permits delivery of a service fluid from the service fluid source to the well component. The remote servicing manifold also includes a control line coupling the valve and the control system wherein the control system controls actuation of the valve via the control line.