Abstract: A valve device opens/closes an opening that is located at an end portion of a flow path and whose shape is a point symmetrical or substantially point symmetrical planar figure. The valve device includes a lid portion closing the opening and an arm portion rotating the lid portion about an axis to open/close the opening. A straight line passing through the center of the opening and orthogonal to the opening is taken as a center line. The axis is a straight line intersecting the flow path without intersecting the center line. When closing the opening, the arm portion rotates the lid portion toward the center line, and when opening the opening, the arm portion rotates the lid portion to the opposite side of the center line.

Abstract: An oblong diaphragm valve has curved surfaces carved into faces of a body and a plate. The curved surfaces have an oblong shape and define an oval or egg-shaped valve chamber when the body and the plate are joined and secured to each other, with a diaphragm sandwiched there-between. An inlet and an outlet are defined in the curved surface of the body at opposite ends defined by a length of the valve chamber. A flow passage is defined in the curved surface of the plate and has an opening centrally located relative to the valve chamber for actuation of the diaphragm to close or open the oblong diaphragm valve with minimal or no stress, ensuring durability and longevity of the oblong diaphragm valve with increased precision, while reducing fluid waste and pressure spikes in pumping operations.

Abstract: The faucet of cartridge has an expandable temperature regulating rod in the main body. The temperature of water is regulated by changing the ratio of cold water and hot water by the movement of the temperature regulating rod. The water can be switched on or off by rotating the main body with respect to the seat. The main body includes an outer body, an inner body, and an anti-leaking element. The anti-leaking element is sandwiched between the outer body and the inner body to partition the space therebetween into two channels for cold and hot water to flow into the inner body.

Abstract: A multi-way poppet valve and methods for using the same are provided. In one embodiment, the poppet valve includes a manifold and a poppet assembly including an inner poppet and an outer poppet defining one or more lands. The poppet assembly can dimensioned for receipt within a bore of the manifold and configured to move longitudinally within the manifold. The inner poppet and the outer poppet can also be formed in two separate pieces that are capable of moving with respect to one another. This design can allow the lands of the poppet assembly to form fluid-tight seals (e.g., metal-metal, metal-gasket, etc.) with the manifold. In this manner, the poppet valve can move longitudinally between open and closed positions where the fluid-tight seals respectively allow or inhibit fluid flow between selected ports of the valve.

Abstract: A temperature responsive pressure relief filter vent device for a storage drum having an annular sleeve member composed of a fusible material, such as a polymer or low melt temperature metal. The mating portion of the device is externally threaded and the fusible sleeve member is internally and externally threaded. With this structure, the fusible sleeve is mated with the eternally threaded mating portion and this assembly is then mounted into the threaded opening of a drum, thereby securing the pressure relief device onto the drum. Under elevated temperature conditions, as the temperature of the fusible sleeve approaches or reaches the melting point of the fusible material, the sleeve will soften or melt sufficiently such that pressure buildup within the drum causes the pressure relief device to be expelled from the drum.

Abstract: The invention provides a control valve which makes the downsizing and the weight reduction possible and a method of manufacturing the same. The control valve is provided with a valve main body in which a valve chamber is formed in its inner portion, a connection member which is firmly fixed to the valve main body, and a can which is firmly fixed to the valve main body. The valve main body and the can include the same metal material. The connection member is made of a resin. The connection member is provided with a fastening portion for connecting piping parts.

Abstract: A solenoid operated valve includes a valve block defining a valve lumen, a poppet slidably disposed within the valve lumen, a solenoid including a core defining a core lumen aligned with the valve lumen, and an armature assembly. The armature assembly includes an armature disc, an armature guide having a hollow cylindrical body defining an armature guide passage, and an armature stud disposed within the armature guide passage. The armature stud is in communication with the poppet so that axial movement of one is translated into axial movement of the other. The valve further includes a coil cover enclosing the solenoid, and a guard disposed to prevent contact between the armature assembly and an adjacent component of the valve. A method of assembling a solenoid operated valve includes placing a shim between the armature disc and the core, and pressurizing and energizing the valve.

Abstract: A fluid bypass valve includes a valve member disposed within a valve chamber of a housing. A temperature based actuating mechanism moves the valve member between a first position and a second position in response to a temperature change. A temporary flow control device undergoes a one-time only shape change between a first shape and a second shape. The temporary flow control device enables fluid communication between a first port and a second port when exhibiting the first shape, and does not enable fluid communication between the first port and the second port when exhibiting the second shape. The temporary flow control device exhibits the first shape when having an initial temperature less than or equal to a second pre-defined temperature, and exhibits the second shape in response to a first heating of the temporary flow control device to a temperature that is greater than the second pre-defined temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a refrigeration cycle device and three-way flow rate control valve. In a refrigeration cycle device including a compressor, first and second coolers configured to cool first and second storage compartments at least, respectively, and a mixer configured to mix refrigerants that have passed through the first and second coolers, a refrigerant flow path is switched so that refrigerants of first and second flow rates are circulated to the first and second coolers, respectively, while the first and second storage compartments are being cooled, and a refrigerant flow path is switched so that a refrigerant of a specific flow rate, which is smaller than a first flow rate but is not zero, is circulated to the first cooler after cooling of the first storage compartment is completed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve, in particular a 4/2-way slide valve (60), comprising a valve piston (67), which is guided in a longitudinally movable manner in a valve housing (25), for selectively connecting and disconnecting fluid connections in the valve housing (25), such as a pressure supply connection (P), a tank connection (T), and two utility connections (A, B), and comprising a magnetic system (49), to which current can be supplied, for controlling the valve piston (67), characterized in that, when no current is supplied to the magnetic system (49), the control pressure at one of the utility connections (A, B) can be set, in particular limited, by means of a control device (62, 70, 79, 80, 88) arranged in the valve housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to actuators. Various embodiments may include a laminated magnet armature for an electromagnetic actuating device, an injection valve for metering a fluid, and/or an electromagnetic actuating device having a laminated magnet armature. For example, a laminated magnet armature for an electromagnetic actuating device wherein the magnet armature is displaceable along an axis A in a movement direction may include: a multiplicity of interconnected laminations. The laminations are oriented perpendicular to the axis A and are stacked in a movement direction of the magnet armature to form a lamination stack with a bottom side and a top side. Each lamination includes at least one recess open toward an edge of the lamination. The laminations are arranged within the lamination stack so the recesses form at least one duct extending through the lamination stack from the bottom side to the top side.

Abstract: A valve assembly may be used with a container for holding a fluid including a liquid and a gas. The valve assembly may have a chamber, inlet, and outlet. The chamber may provide an exhaust route for fluid from the container to the outlet. A check valve including a sealing member with a through hole may move between an open and closed position. In the open position, check valve may provide a main flow route for fluid leaving the internal chamber. The through hole may provide a limited return flow route for gas returning to the internal chamber when the check valve is closed. The valve assembly may include a breather check valve movable between a closed and open position in which it provides fluid communication between the exhaust route and externally of the housing. A filter may communicate with the breather check valve.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body, having an inlet duct, an outlet duct and an intermediate portion. An electrovalve is located proximal to the intermediate portion. A measurement device is directly connected to the valve body. The measurement device includes a sensor for taking a measurement for determining a physical characteristic of the fluid that can flow in the valve assembly. The electrovalve includes a first electronic circuit for conducting an electric control signal from a control unit to the electrovalve. The measurement device includes a second electronic circuit for conducting the electric signals exchanged between the control unit and the sensor. The first electronic circuit and the second electronic circuit are implemented on a single header or printed circuit board. The electrovalve and the measurement device are mechanically connected directly to the single header or printed circuit board.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrically operated valve which can more accurately detect a position of a valve body. An electrically operated valve is provided with a valve shaft, a valve body, a rotor member which is movable together with the valve shaft in a parallel direction to a first direction, a stator member which applies a turning force to the rotor member, a permanent magnet member which turns together with the rotor member, an angle sensor which detects an angle of rotation of the permanent magnet, and a guide member which guides a relative movement of the rotor member or the valve shaft in relation to the permanent magnet member. A distance between the permanent magnet and the angle sensor is fixed when the permanent magnet member turns.

Abstract: The current disclosure presents embodiments directed to, among others, a support and/or clamp (60) for receiving a cylindrical element (e.g., a bearing (90)), which can include a base (62), a pair of opposed receiving members (64) projecting from the base (62) and spaced apart from one other to establish a receiving area (66) configured with a size and shape to removably receive at least one of a circular, cylindrical and spherical object therein, and at least one of a detent (24) and magnet (40) arranged within at least a portion of the receiving area (66), the detent (24) and/or magnet (40) configured to at least one of temporarily retain the object within the receiving area (66) and establish a sound associated with the receiving of the object.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a pipeline bracket with a lug sleeve and link, wherein the link is configured to couple with the lug sleeve and a tie-down strap via removable bolts. The tie-down strap may be configured to distribute the forces caused by movement of the pipeline to the pipeline bracket.

Abstract: A device for holding a line on a structure of a beverage filing system is described. The device includes a clamp having two legs shaped complementary to each other for holding the line between the legs in a clamping manner. The clamp includes a holder, which supports the legs and is provided for attaching the clamp to the structure of the beverage filling system, wherein the legs and the holder are bent from round wire as a single piece.

Abstract: A cabling and wire guiding device including a structural member defining a first surface and a second, oppositely spaced and generally parallel second surface, a generally toroidal aperture extending through the structural member and having a first end intersecting the first surface and an oppositely disposed second end intersecting the second surface, and first and second rounded end portions connecting the respective ends to the respective surfaces. An elongated cylindrical workpiece extends through the aperture. The elongated cylindrical workpiece may freely move back and forth through the aperture. The aperture remains unsealed to the workpiece, wherein the aperture is at least slightly ovoid. Fluid flow though the aperture is maintained and uninterrupted by the elongated cylindrical workpiece.

Abstract: A surrounding member for a pipe, the surrounding member having a rigid ring section and a flexible flange section. The ring section and the flange section have a cut therethrough to permit the member to be located around a pipe in-situ.

Abstract: A porous metallic coating is provided. The coating is characterized by a combination of optimized properties that improve coating performance, as measured by heat transfer efficiency. The porous coating has optimal ranges for properties such as porosity, particle size and thickness, and has particular applicability in boiling heat transfer applications as part of an air separations unit. The porous coatings are derived from slurry-based formulations that include a mixture of metallic particles, a binder and a solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed are high strength tubular devices for use in oil and gas well drilling and completions, oil and gas well intervention, and/or production systems. The high strength tubular devices include a pipe component and a secondary layer on the surface of the pipe component. The secondary layer can be either a continuous or partial layer and includes a nanostructured alloy. Alloy compositions are disclosed. Methods for forming the tubular devices are disclosed. The secondary layer can be formed on the pipe component by welding or casting. The tubular devices can be used in conductors, casing, drill pipe, production tubing, pipeline and risers.

Abstract: A high-pressure hose relating to the present disclosure has, within a hose main body, four or more reinforcing layers at which linear reinforcing materials extend in spiral shapes, wherein, at two reinforcing layers that are adjacent in a hose radial direction, a pitch length of the reinforcing material at the reinforcing layer that is disposed at an outer side is shorter than a pitch length of the reinforcing material at the reinforcing layer that is disposed at an inner side.

Abstract: A hose that includes an inner layer and an outer layer made of an elastic polymeric material, and a textile reinforcement layer interposed between the inner and the outer layers. The inner layer and the outer layer are reciprocally coupled to form a unitary tubular member, within which the textile reinforcement layer is embedded. The unitary tubular member has an elasticity such to automatically elongate under the working pressure given by the liquid flowing therethrough to increase its original length and to automatically recover once the working pressure stops. The textile reinforcement layer is adapted to move from a rest configuration when the working pressure stops to a working configuration when the unitary tubular member elongates under the working pressure, and vice versa.

Abstract: An elongate tape element, a flexible pipe body and method of producing a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The tape element (508) has a cross-sectional profile comprising a body portion (510) for being positioned between collapse resistant tape windings (501) such that each body portion (510) lies at least partially in a gap (512) between adjacent collapse resistant tape windings (501); and at least one wing portion (516) extending from an end region of the body portion, the at least one wing portion configured to span the gap and respectively abut with a radially inner surface of an adjacent collapse resistant tape winding.

Abstract: A crimping tool for crimping a metallic crimp ring. The crimping tool includes a first crimp die having a first curved contact surface and a second curved contact surface, the second curved contact surface spaced apart from the first curved contact surface, and a trench extending between the first curved contact surface and the second curved contact surface. The crimping tool also includes a second crimp die cooperatively engageable with the first crimp die having a first curved contact surface and a second curved contact surface, the second curved contact surface spaced apart from the first curved contact surface, and a trench extending between the first curved contact surface and the second curved contact surface. The trench of the first crimp die and the trench of the second crimp die forms an annular bead in a center portion of the metallic crimp ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for joining extended lengths of conduit. The apparatus and method provide a means for decreasing the time required to assemble extended lengths of conduit. The apparatus for use with the corresponding method comprises an apparatus head, an extender joining body and a conduit interface.

Abstract: A gasket includes a thick portion providing a first face seal and a thin portion providing a second face seal. A fluid coupling has an annular gasket housing recess that includes a wide portion for housing the thick portion of the gasket and a narrow portion for housing the thin portion of the gasket.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for joining extended lengths of conduit. The apparatus and method provide a means for decreasing the time required to assemble extended lengths of conduit. The apparatus for use with the corresponding method comprises an apparatus head, an extender joining body and a conduit interface.

Abstract: An electrically isolating gasket is disclosed wherein a coating layer is disposed on at least one conductive surface, and in some embodiments, on all surfaces or at least all of the conductive surfaces. The electrically isolating gasket includes a core gasket component, a ring seal component, and a non-conductive inner seal component. The coating layer can be, for example, polyimide, polyamide, ceramic, and aluminum oxide.

Abstract: A first ring and a second ring are inserted through the pipe. The pipe is inserted through a fastening member, and a tip of the pipe is inserted into a first concave part of the joint. By screwing a screw part of the fastening member to a screw part of the joint, the first ring and the second ring are pressed against the first contact surface provided to the first concave part, and bite into the pipe to fix the pipe. Further, the pipe fixed by the first ring and the second ring is moved to a joint side by a pressing force to press an orifice plate installed in the joint. Consequently, it is possible to maintain sealability of a flow path in the joint at a plurality of places including a place of the orifice plate.

Abstract: A connection assembly for a tube having a first pin attached to the tube, the first pin having a first sealing member; a second pin attached to a jumper tube, the second pin having a second sealing member; and a movable sleeve configured to sealingly engage the first sealing member and the second sealing member.

Abstract: A swaged pipe fitting has a tail extending from a shoulder of the fitting. The tail having a plurality of sealing ribs to engage with a pipe as it is pushed over the tail and below a swageable collar attached to the fitting, and a threaded indication system to help the installer feel for a positive engagement and to hold the pipe securely on the fitting until the collar is swaged over the end of the pipe. The threaded indication system has one or more external asymmetric threads situated between the sealing ribs of the fitting and a shoulder of the fitting, and engagement with the threads can be felt in a plurality of ways to help the installer to make secure joints with greater consistency.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for fixing two parts together. The apparatus includes a clamp having a first half shell, a second half shell and a fastener mechanism. The first half shell includes an extension. The second half shell includes an opening to receive the extension of the first half shell. The extension of the first half shell includes a stopper for maintaining an open position of the first half shell and the second half shell. The fastener mechanism is configured for moving the first half shell and the second half shell into a closed position such that the stopper is forced through the opening. The second half shell includes the opening to receive the extension of the first half shell for prohibiting rotation of first and second half shells relative to one another when the clamp is open.

Abstract: A device for hose barb retention consists of a hose barb, a first plurality of serrations, a second plurality of serrations, an intermediate smooth lateral section, and a bumper. The first plurality of serrations helps create a tight seal between the hose barb and a hose section and thus, prevents leakages. The second plurality of serrations helps keep the hose section stationary along the hose barb and thus, prevents hose blowouts. The intermediate smooth lateral section, which is smooth, helps the user in inserting the hose barb into the hose section, and in removing the hose barb from the hose section. By mounting a hose band clamp against the bumper and adjacent the first end, the hose section is pressed against the hose barb. The bumper helps protect the hose barb and the hose band clamp.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (2) with a connector body (5), which connector body (5) comprises an annular space (22) which lies between a sleeve-like first casing section (10) and a sleeve-like second casing section (13) of the connector (2). The first casing section (10) of the connector body (5) is connected to the second casing section (13) at a first end section (14) by a first end wall section (15). The casing sections (10, 13) are open to one another at a second end section (23). In the first casing section (10) and in the second casing section (13) at least two passages (33) are formed which are provided for mounting a locking element (6). In the connector body (5) between the first casing section (10) and the second casing section (13) a reinforcing element (7) is inserted, wherein the reinforcing element (7) is arranged at least in the area of one of the passages (33).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (2) comprising a connector body (5), the connector body (5) having at least one sleeve-type outer casing section (13) which when viewed in cross-section surrounds a central longitudinal axis (8) of the connector (2). At least two passages (33) are formed in the outer casing section (13), the passages being provided for receiving an end section of a locking element (6). The locking element (6) is designed to secure the connector (2) relative to a mating connector (3), and a retaining element (38) for securing the locking element (6) is arranged in at least one of the passages (33). The retaining element (38) is designed as a formed sheet metal part and a separate retaining element (38) is provided for each passage (33?).

Abstract: A coupler including a tubular conduit having a length disposed between a first end and a second end and a thickness disposed between an external surface and internal surface defining an interior passage and including one or more of an external annular groove disposed in the external surface overlaying an internal annular member disposed on the internal surface, and one or more external annular members disposed on the external surface correspondingly overlaying one or more internal annular grooves disposed in said internal surface.

Abstract: A coupler including a tubular conduit having a length disposed between a first end and a second end and a thickness disposed between an external surface and internal surface defining an interior passage, and a tubular guide, coupled to the first end, widening between the first end and a tubular guide terminal end of the tubular guide.

Abstract: A pipe connector may include a lower motion link and an upper motion link, which may be fastened so as to be pivotable towards each other about a pivot axis. The lower motion link may have a lower seating for one of the pipe sections, and a bearing surface for the connection flange of the first pipe section. The upper motion link may have an upper seating for the other of the pipe sections, and a bearing surface for the connection flange of the second pipe section. The pivot axis may be aligned substantially at right angles to an axial direction of the lower seating and of the upper seating for the pipe sections. In a closed state, the bearing surfaces may be facing each other so that the connection flanges of both pipe sections may be able to be clasped.

Abstract: A receptacle for conveying fluid is disclosed. The receptacle may include a main body, a spring retainer, a valve seat assembly, a poppet, and a spring. The main body defines an inlet and an outlet. The spring retainer is disposed in the main body and removable from the main body via the inlet. The valve seat assembly is disposed in the main body and removable from the main body via the inlet. The poppet is slidably engaged with the spring retainer between a closed position and an open position and is engageable with the valve seat assembly. The spring is engaged with the spring retainer and with the poppet to urge the poppet against the valve seat assembly.

Abstract: A contoured branch fitting for reducing stress in a header pipe caused by acoustic induced vibration that includes a maximum width, a maximum length, a thickness that is greater along the maximum length and a constant radius between the branch connection and the header connection.

Abstract: A conduit connection assembly including a first conduit part and a second conduit part, adapted to be assembled to form a conduit connection delimiting a first fluid conducting volume, wherein the conduit connection assembly presents a second fluid conducting volume, the first and second fluid conducting volumes being arranged to communicate with each other via a pressure change inducing device so as to form a common fluid guide, whereby during use of the conduit connection assembly the pressure in the first conducting volume is higher than the pressure in the second conducting volume, in that a cavity is formed between the first and second conduit parts at a distance from the first conducting volume, and a draining connection is adapted to provide a communication between the cavity and the second fluid conducting volume.

Abstract: An underground pipe repair device is for a joint between a service pipe and a branch pipe. The underground pipe repair device may include a first T-shaped joint liner having a base portion extending laterally in the service pipe, and an arm portion extending vertically into the branch pipe. The underground pipe repair device may include a first annular spacer aligned with an opening in the branch pipe and being coupled to an underside of the first T-shaped joint liner, a second annular spacer aligned with the opening in the branch pipe and being coupled to the underside of the first T-shaped joint liner, the first annular spacer being radially within the second annular spacer, and a third annular spacer aligned with the opening in the branch pipe and being coupled to the underside of the first T-shaped joint liner.

Abstract: Provided herein are products, methods, and kits, for use in regulating the temperature of an object. The present invention relates to thermal insulating liners for regulating the temperature of perishable goods or temperature sensitive products. The thermal insulating liners generally may be dimensioned to fit within a container. The thermal insulating liners may be quickly collapsed and reconstructed to improve stackability and diminish the amount of space required to store the thermal insulating liners prior to use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a refrigerator including an ultrathin wall type insulating wall having a reduced thickness while maintaining insulating performance, so as to increase the capacity of a storage chamber. A vacuum insulating material is disposed inside the insulating wall so as to ensure the insulating performance of the insulating wall, and a foam material, in the portion in which the vacuum insulating material is not disposed, is disposed to be thicker than a foam material in the portion in which the vacuum insulating wall is disposed, such that the insulating wall, which maintains insulating performance while maintaining the insulating wall having an overall ultrathin shape, can be formed.

Abstract: A mounting system for devices such as metrology devices, cameras and video cameras is provided. The mounting system includes a device having a base and a fixture. A mounting assembly is disposed between the fixture and the base, the mounting assembly having a base adapter coupled to the fixture and a nut member rotationally coupled to the base. The nut member further having an inner surface with a plurality of threaded segments thereon, the threaded segments defining first gaps therebetween. The adapter base includes a plurality of threaded portions on an outer surface, the threaded portions defining second gaps therebetween, wherein the threaded portions are sized to be received within the first gaps when the laser scanner is positioned on the fixture and the threaded portions engage the threaded segments when the nut member is rotated.

Abstract: A camera device includes a base, an image sensing component and a gravity center adjustment mechanism. The image sensing component is located on the base. The gravity center adjustment mechanism includes a circuit board disposed on the base, an adjusting module and a weight component. An angle detecting unit on the circuit board is used to detect an inclined angle of the circuit board related to a reference surface. The adjusting module is disposed on the circuit board. The weight component is connected to the circuit board via the adjusting module. An processing unit on the circuit board drives the adjusting module to rotate the weight component according to the inclined angle, so as to change position of a gravity center of the camera device and to adjust a capturing angle of the image sensing component.

Abstract: The struggle to organize many tools and miscellaneous items of greatly varying shapes and sizes has led to some innovation in garage storage systems. However, most systems are based on the similar concept of creating an overhead floor on which to store things. This is frequently inconvenient and/or inadequate. Accordingly, a garage organization solution is presented herein. The solution comprises an overhead mounting system. The system may include a channel, a device mount for light-weight devices, and a device mount for heavy-weight devices. The light-weight device mount may be detachable from a corresponding light-weight device. The heavy-weight device mount may be integrated into a corresponding heavy-weight device.

Abstract: An overhead mounting system is disclosed. The mounting system includes an overhead channel with a plurality of openings in the base for attaching to a surface, such as a ceiling or trusses, along with a plurality of openings in the channel walls for securing components. The system is configured to accommodate attachment for multiple and diverse components, which have different dimensions, masses, pulling forces, or power requirements.

Abstract: A coupler connected a hose of a grease gun includes a body having a path defined therethrough. A check valve unit and a sealing unit are located in the body. The check valve includes a spring which biases the sealing unit. A groove is defined in an outer surface of the body. A socket is mounted to the body and multiple pawls are received in the socket. The pawls each have a first end engaged with the groove, and a second end of each pawl is controlled to be connected to a fitting member. The socket has a flange extending from the inner periphery. The second ends of the pawls removably contact the flange. A trigger is pivotably connected to the body and drives the socket which is moved by pivoting the trigger so as to control the pawls to engaged with or release the fitting member.