Abstract: An operating shift apparatus for a manual transmission includes: an operating lever having an upper end at which a handle is disposed and a lower end extending toward a lever box; a shift lever having a shift joint disposed at a lower end of the shift lever; a connecting lever, an upper end of which is rotatably connected with the shift lever, having a cylinder joint which is downwardly protruded; a select lever having a select groove into which the cylinder joint is accommodated, a select joint disposed at a front end of the select lever, a return protrusion which is downwardly protruded, and a guide groove which is formed at both ends thereof, wherein the lever box has a guide rail which is engaged with the guide groove; and a return spring contacting the return protrusion to return the select lever to an original position.

Abstract: A console assembly includes a base, a transmission shifter and an armrest. The transmission shifter is carried on the base and is displaceable between a plurality of transmission mode defining positions and a storage position wherein the transmission shifter is held within a shifter receiver in the base. The armrest is carried on the base and may be displaceable between a home position and a deployed position wherein a portion of the armrest overlies the transmission shifter in the shifter receiver.

Abstract: A control method of a continuously variable transmission includes supplying oil pressure to a secondary pulley oil chamber by a source pressure oil pump, and controlling a flow of oil into and from a primary pulley oil chamber by an electric oil pump arranged in an oil passage between the primary pulley oil chamber and the secondary pulley oil chamber. After start-up of the source pressure oil pump, an operation of the electric oil pump is restricted until the oil is filled in the oil passage on the secondary pulley oil chamber side of the electric oil pump. The operation of the electric oil pump is permitted when rotation speed of the electric oil pump reaches a predetermined rotation speed.

Abstract: A coupling and electromechanical control assembly and an electromechanical system for controlling the operating mode of a selectable clutch assembly are provided. The system includes a control member mounted for controlled rotation about a first axis. An actuator and transmission assembly includes a rotary output shaft and a set of interconnected transmission elements including a cam coupled to the output shaft to rotate therewith and a reciprocating member having a first end which rides in or on the cam to cause the reciprocating member to reciprocate upon rotation of the output shaft. A second end of the reciprocating member is coupled to the control member for selective, small-displacement, control member angular rotation about the first axis between different angular positions which correspond to different operating modes of the clutch assembly.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a transmission; a shift operation member configured to be operated by a rider; a manual shift driving force transmission mechanism which transmits an operation force generated by the rider's operation of the shift operation member, to the transmission, as a shift driving force; a transmission actuator; an automatic shift driving force transmission mechanism which transmits a driving force generated by the transmission actuator to the manual shift driving force transmission mechanism, as the shift driving force, and the automatic shift driving force transmission mechanism includes a one-direction transmission section which prevents transmission of an operation of the manual shift driving force transmission mechanism to the transmission actuator, the operation being caused by the rider's operation of the shift operation member, the one-direction transmission section being configured to transmit the driving force generated by the transmission actuator to the manual shift driving force transmis

Abstract: A transaxle includes a continuously variable transmission including a speed control arm and a neutral return spring allowing a biasing force to act on the speed control arm toward a neutral position, the speed control arm configured to operate from the neutral position to a forward position or a backward position to perform a continuous speed variation. The biasing force does not act on the speed control arm when the neutral return spring ranges from the neutral position to a predetermined speed position on a forward movement side, and the biasing force acts on the speed control arm when the neutral return spring ranges from the predetermined speed position to a maximum speed position on the forward movement side.

Abstract: A pulley for a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a method of controlling the pulley. The pulley has a main shaft, a fixed sheave, a mobile sheave and a cam system. The fixed sheave is fixedly mounted on the main shaft and has a fixed belt groove portion. The mobile sheave is movably mounted on the main shaft and has a mobile belt groove portion, the mobile sheave is mounted on the main shaft such that the fixed belt groove portion and the mobile belt groove portion form a riding path for a drive belt and is axially movable with respect to the main shaft such as to vary an effective diameter of the pulley by increasing or decreasing an axial space between the mobile sheave and the fixed sheave. The cam system is mounted at one end via a bearing fitted around the primary shaft to the mobile sheave. The cam system is adapted to provide an axial movement to the mobile sheave in order to increase or decrease the axial space between the mobile sheave and the fixed sheave.

Abstract: A method of operating a vehicle having an engine, a throttle valve and a throttle operator. A continuously variable transmission operatively connected to the engine has a driving pulley, a driven pulley, and a belt operatively connecting therebetween. A ground engaging member is operatively connected to the driven pulley. A piston is operatively connected to the driving pulley for applying a piston force thereto and thereby changing an effective diameter of the driving pulley. A control unit controls actuation of the piston and the piston force. The method includes determining at least one of the throttle operator and throttle valve position, detecting a parking/drive away condition indicative of one of a parking operation and a drive-away operation of the vehicle, and, responsive to the detection, actuating the piston and controlling the piston force based on the at least one of the throttle operator position and the throttle valve position.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a vehicle drive-force transmitting apparatus which includes a gear mechanism and a continuously-variable transmission mechanism and which establishes selectively a first state in which a drive force is transmitted by the gear mechanism and a second state in which the drive force is transmitted by the continuously-variable transmission mechanism. The control apparatus sets a shift-up-action permitted gear ratio of the continuously-variable transmission mechanism, which makes a state-switch-requiring shift-up action is permitted to be executed. When a running speed of the vehicle is not higher than a given value, a predetermined high gear ratio value is set as the shift-up-action permitted gear ratio. When the running speed is higher than the given value, a predetermined gear ratio range ranging from the predetermined high gear ratio value to a predetermined low gear ratio value is set as the shift-up-action permitted gear ratio.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle speed-change system including the following: a transmission positioned to the rear of a crank shaft of an engine; a transmission case that retains the transmission; a shift mechanism that has a shift cam which performs a speed-change operation of the transmission; and a shift actuator that operates the shift cam. The transmission includes a counter shaft positioned to the rear of the crank shaft, and a drive shaft to which rotation of the counter shaft is transmitted. The shift cam is positioned further to the rear than the counter shaft, and the shift actuator is arranged in a rear portion of the transmission case and to the rear of the shift cam.

Abstract: Described herein is a gearbox for a motor vehicle including a plurality of forward gear ratios and a reverse gear ratio, the gearbox further including: a control device (configured for controlling the selection and the engagement of said forward gear ratios and of said reverse gear ratio; and a plurality of engagement devices that can be controlled by means of said control device for engaging the forward gear ratios or reverse gear ratio (RM) of the gearbox that are operatively associated to said devices. The gearbox includes a locking device, which is electrically controlled and configured for preventing actuation of the engagement device associated to a predetermined forward gear ratio, said locking device being configured for being actuated above a threshold speed of the motor vehicle on which said gearbox is installed.

Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising an output shaft having a radial flange comprising a plurality of teeth; a range shifter operatively connected to the output shaft constructed and arranged to selectively shift a vehicle between a low range, high range, and neutral mode; a mode shifter operatively connected to the output shaft constructed and arranged to shift the vehicle between a four-wheel and two-wheel drive mode; a dual drive gear operatively attached to the output shaft between the range shifter and the mode shifter constructed and arranged so that rotation of the dual drive gear drives the range shifter and the mode shifter; and at least one plunger radially displaced around the output shaft which is actuated by the dual drive gear to engage a slot between the plurality of teeth on the output shaft to prevent rotation of the shaft during a range shift.

Abstract: A vehicle includes: a power receiving part; an operating part configured to allow a driver to select a parking lock state or a non-parking lock state; a parking lock device configured to be mechanically switchable between the parking lock state and the non-parking lock state; and a controller configured to control the parking lock device according to an electric signal output from the operating part. While the power receiving part is receiving electric power with the parking lock device being in the parking lock state, the controller: sends a first command that commands stop of power feeding to the power receiving device to the power feeding device when the non-parking lock state is selected; and controls the parking lock device so that the parking lock device is switched from the parking lock state to the non-parking lock state after electric power has decreased to a predetermined value or lower.

Abstract: A control apparatus for a vehicle transmission that includes: transmission gears disposed on a shaft; a switching mechanism which is to be switched between a connecting state in which one of the transmission gears is rotatable integrally with the shaft and a disconnecting state in which the one of the transmission gears is rotatable relative to the shaft; a shift fork for axially moving the switching mechanism; and a shift barrel to be rotated to position the shift fork. The switching mechanism includes first and second rings and an elastic member which is disposed between the first and second rings in the axial direction and connects the first and second rings. The control apparatus determines that a failure occurs in the vehicle transmission, when a value related to a reaction force that acts on the shift barrel during rotation of the shift barrel is deviated from a predetermined range.

Abstract: A piston for an internal combustion engine may include a piston skirt extending in a piston longitudinal direction and defined in the piston longitudinal direction by a piston head. The piston skirt may include a boxed interior space defined by two box walls and two substantially opposing skirt walls. A boss having a through-opening may be arranged on each of the two box walls, the two through-openings being oriented so that they align with one another. The two box walls may each include a boss portion oriented perpendicularly to the boss, and at least one intermediate portion extending between the respective boss portion and one of the skirt walls. The intermediate portion may merge via a bend into the associated boss portion. A radial extent of the boss portion may be greater than a diameter of the through-opening and at least 50% of a diameter of the piston.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a gasket capable of improving sealing performance by solving a non-uniform surface pressure distribution by a grommet structure. Provided is a gasket which is formed by laminating an upper layer, an intermediate layer, and a lower layer and is provided with a penetration hole and a seal bead formed at the upper layer and the lower layer to surround the penetration hole in a ring shape and to be symmetrical with respect to the intermediate layer in the vertical direction, in which the intermediate layer includes a fold-back portion, a surface pressure adjustment portion, and a bead contact portion, a plate thickness of the fold-back portion is thicker than that of the bead contact portion, and the surface pressure adjustment portion sets an upper step to be different from a lower step.

Abstract: The present application pertains to a braided dual-sided compression packing seal, methods for producing and using such a seal, and apparatuses suitable for producing such a seal. The braided dual-sided compression packing seal is made up of two or more different materials that are braided together in such a way that, in cross-section, the compression packing seal has an asymmetrical configuration relative to a first axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and is substantially perpendicular to a side of the compression packing seal. Accordingly, when viewed in a cross-sectional plane, the compression packing seal may expose substantially only a first material along a first side of the seal, and substantially only a second material along a second side of the seal.

Abstract: A seal device prevents sealing fluid on the inner-machine side from leaking to the outer-machine side between a housing and a rotating shaft inserted into a shaft hole on the housing. The seal lip is attached to the inner periphery of the shaft hole to slidingly contact the seal flange attached to the outer periphery of the rotating shaft. The thread groove, which exerts a fluid pumping action when the shaft is rotating, is provided on the seal flange so as to intersect with a lip end of the seal lip. The thread groove is formed so as to have a relatively small cross-sectional area in a sliding area in the seal flange that the seal lip comes in sliding contact with and have a relatively large cross-sectional area in an inner peripheral side area located on an inner peripheral side more than the sliding area.

Abstract: A magnetic valve comprises an axially magnetized valve body comprising a bore and an axially magnetized gate moveable relative to the bore. The gate is dimensioned to cover the bore in a closed state and expose the bore in an open state. The valve body and the gate are configured to self-align along their central axes.

Abstract: A valve element movement mechanism includes: a first valve stem having one end portion to which a first valve element to close and open an area between one of the large diameter portion and the small diameter portion is fixed; a second valve stem having one end portion to which a second valve element to close and open an area between the other of the large diameter portions and the small diameter portion is fixed; a first bellows having one end portion fixed to a first bellows flange and the other end portion fixed to the first valve element; a second bellows having one end portion fixed to a second bellows flange and the other end portion fixed to the second valve element; a frame disposed outside the main passage; and an actuator to move the frame in the directions in which valve elements are closed and opened.

Abstract: A transfer valve includes a spool comprising a first circumferential flow channel at a first axial position of the spool and a second circumferential flow channel at a second axial position of the spool. The first circumferential flow channel and the second circumferential flow channel have different circumferential positions and are defined only partially circumferentially, and a sleeve disposed over the spool. The sleeve includes at least three flow windows defined through the sleeve at an axial position of the sleeve, each flow window having different circumferential positions on the sleeve. The spool is configured to translate within the sleeve between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A check valve comprises a valve housing defining at least one valve opening, and at least one flapper pivotably mounted for rotation relative to the valve housing between an open position in which it permits fluid flow through the respective valve opening and a closed position in which it prevents fluid flow through the valve opening. The valve housing comprises a hinge body which comprising a hinge groove extending in a straight line in a longitudinal direction therethrough from a first end to a second end. The hinge groove has, in a plane transverse to the longitudinal direction, an arcuate profile. The at least one flapper comprises a hinge tongue formed along a proximal edge thereof. The hinge tongue extends in a straight line in a longitudinal direction along the proximal edge of the flapper from a first end to a second end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve comprising a tubular body in which a valve stem moves axially, the head of the stem cooperating with a corresponding seat on the valve body, said stem acting against a coiled spring that is housed in a chamber of circular cross-section and disposed between a bearing zone at a first end of the chamber and the stem in order to return the stem to the seat, said spring comprising: a first end with a large turn of a diameter substantially identical to a diameter of the chamber at the first end; and a second end with a small turn connected to the shank or the head of the stem and a second large turn for centering and radial stabilization in the chamber.

Abstract: A valve includes a cap, a diaphragm defining a movable portion, a valve housing, and a valve portion. An inlet port through which fluid flows into a valve chamber, an outlet port through which the fluid flows out from the valve chamber, and a placement portion on which a peripheral edge portion of the diaphragm is placed are provided in the valve housing. The diaphragm includes a peripheral edge portion, a center portion, a connecting portion connecting the peripheral edge portion and the center portion, and a pusher. The connecting portion has a wave shape from the peripheral edge portion side toward the center portion side such that the connecting portion first projects to a valve body portion side, and next projects to the cap side.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes embodiments of control valve positioner/controller devices, control valve positioner/controller mounting devices, and control valve systems that enable rapid exchange and configuration of a replacement positioner/controller to a control valve system. Embodiments allow for rapid replacement of faulty/failed control valve positioners/controllers to minimize production downtimes and associated costs.

Abstract: A motor vehicle quick coupling for a fluid connection in a motor vehicle includes a coupling body in which a fluid line is formed through which a fluid can flow. The quick coupling has a first fluid interface which is designed such that the quick coupling can be connected directly to a fluid-conducting component of the motor vehicle, in particular to a radiator, such that the component supports the quick coupling. The quick coupling has a second fluid interface which is fluidically connected to the first fluid interface via the fluid line. The quick coupling includes a valve which has a valve closure element that extends into the fluid line.

Abstract: A target opening degree estimator estimates a target opening degree estimation value as an opening degree of a valve element of a pressure adjustment vacuum valve when a pressure of a vacuum chamber connected to the pressure adjustment vacuum valve reaches a pressure adjustment target pressure based on a correlation between the opening degree of the valve element and the pressure of the vacuum chamber, a current opening degree, and a current pressure.

Abstract: A solenoid valve (100) comprising a solenoid assembly (104) and a dual valve assembly (102) for fluid flow control and pressure relief. The dual valve assembly (102) comprising a valve body (300), upper stopper ring (113) and a lower stopper ring (307). A flow arrangement (200) comprising, a primary moving assembly (240) and a secondary moving assembly (213) is disposed inside the valve body (300). The primary moving assembly (240) having a primary mover (230) and an O-ring holder (208). The secondary moving assembly (213) comprising a sliding member (215), a supporting ring (214), a pressure-relief spring (211) and a pressure-adjusting mechanism (205). The flow arrangement (200) moves up when a solenoid coil (103) is energized resulting in normal fluid flow, the secondary moving assembly (213) moves down under excessive fluid pressure with the solenoid coil (103) de-energized. A reverse fluid flow is facilitated under excessive fluid pressure.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pressure distributor for a motor vehicle, in particular for pneumatic actuators in seats, wherein a pressure generator and a plurality of pneumatic actuators can be connected to the pressure distributor, wherein each actuator is assigned at least one electrically controllable valve which forwards a pressure which is generated by the pressure generator in a targeted manner via a respective outlet to the actuator which is assigned to it, wherein the plurality of valves are supplied with compressed air by the pressure generator during operation of the pressure distributor via a respective inlet of a common air inlet line. The common air inlet line is connected as a separate component via a releasable connection to the plurality of valves.

Abstract: (Problem) The invention is to provide to a solenoid valve drive control device, in which though the magnetic path is normally composed (i.e. the plunger is attached to the attracting member), it is never determined by mistake as the dropout, and it is never entered into the reabsorption mode of the plunger. (Resolution Approach) The invention is a solenoid valve drive control device of the invention, in which by controlling of the zero cross timing generation device 72, after application of the electric current to the solenoid 66 is started at zero cross timing by the switching device 68, when the current value that flows to the solenoid 66 detected by the electric current sensing device 78 reaches the circuit protection electric current value Ic (?A), a stabilization mode that repeats the ON-OFF cycle plural times (four times of the total in the Embodiment of FIG. 4), in which application of the electric current to the solenoid 66 is interrupted by the switching means 84, is operated (see A5-A8 in FIG. 4).

Abstract: A method is for activating an electromagnetic valve including a valve seat and a valve body. The valve body is movable between a first and the second position (A, B) via an electric drive coil. The drive coil is connected to a control device which as a function of a setting variable (S) energizes the drive coil with a signal sequence consisting of control signals in order to move the valve body. The control device as a function of the setting variable (S) sets a predetermined signal amplitude and/or a predetermined signal duration of the control signals. It is provided that at least one control signal of the signal sequence is formed with an amplitude superelevated above the predetermined signal amplitude and/or with a signal duration extended beyond the predetermined signal duration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tilting armature valve included at least a coil element having at least one coil core and a coil arranged radially around the coil core. The tilting armature valve may further include an armature mounted on a face side of the armature by means of a bearing. Furthermore, the tilting armature valve may include a sealing element arranged on the side of the armature facing the coil element or facing away therefrom. Moreover, the tilting armature valve may include a valve seat having an outlet and an inlet for a fluid, wherein the outlet is closable in a fluid-tight manner by way of the sealing element.

Abstract: A pulse valve assembly including a main valve and two pilot valves. The main valve includes a main valve body, main valve bore, and main valve spool. The main valve body includes an inlet port, an outlet port, and a pressure chamber at one end of the main valve bore. A first pilot valve selectively supplies pressurized fluid to the second pilot valve depending on the position of a poppet, which is controlled by a solenoid. A second pilot valve includes a spool that is driven by pressurized fluid from the first pilot valve. The second pilot valve selectively supplies pressurized fluid to the pressure chamber in the main valve causing the main valve spool to move towards the open or closed position. When the main valve spool is in the open position, pressurized fluid can flow through the main valve from the inlet port to the outlet port.

Abstract: An aircraft environmental control system (ECS) includes a first valve that is adjustable between a plurality of first positions to open or shut-off a bleed air flow that flows from an inlet of the first valve to an outlet of the first valve. A second valve includes an inlet in fluid communication with the first valve outlet, and is adjustable between a plurality of second positions to throttle the bleed air that flows from the inlet of the second valve to an outlet of the second valve. A valve position sensor outputs a position signal indicating a measured position among the plurality of second positions. A controller is in signal communication with the valve position sensor. The controller is configured to determine a primary effective area of the second valve based on the measured position, and to diagnose operation of the first valve based on the primary effective area.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for valve position state estimation within a conduit or conduit network, comprising: acoustically coupling a plurality of acoustic sensors to a fluid disposed within the conduit or conduit network, wherein one of the plurality of acoustic sensors is disposed upstream of a valve under test and one of the plurality of acoustic sensors is disposed downstream of the valve under test; transmitting a structured acoustic signal from a transmitting acoustic sensor to a receiving acoustic sensor, wherein the structured acoustic signal passes through the valve under test between the transmitting acoustic sensor and the receiving acoustic sensor; at the transmitting acoustic sensor, receiving a reflected structured acoustic signal after the structured acoustic signal is reflected from the valve under test; and, using a two-port analysis, characterizing a flow state of the valve under test based on the structured acoustic signal received at the receiving acoustic sensor and the reflected structured

Abstract: A deflector (38) including: a support (70); an intermediate member (72), pivotally mounted in the support (70) around a first rotation axis (B-B?); at least a secondary pivoting member (74), pivotally connected to the intermediate member (72) around a second rotation axis (C-C?) parallel to the first rotation axis (B-B?); for each secondary pivoting member (74), at least a pair of rotating members (76). Each rotating member (76) is connected to the secondary pivoting member (74). The deflector (38) including: a guiding mechanism, for guiding each rotating member (76) in translation with regard to the support (70) along a translation axis (D-D?) non parallel to the first rotation axis (B-B?); a connecting member (78), pivotally mounted to the secondary pivoting member (74). The rotating member (76) is rotatably mounted on the connecting member (78) around a rotating member rotation axis (E-E?).

Abstract: A wrap tape cassette for a subsea pipeline repair or coating machine includes a drum for carrying a wrap tape wound on the drum. A housing defines an exit opening for the wrap tape to be dispensed from the drum onto a pipeline during a repair or coating operation. The drum may be mounted to the housing for rotational and longitudinal movement relative to the housing to dispense the wrap tape through the exit opening on being unwound from the drum. A leading end of the wrap tape may be attached to an anchor element that is arranged as a closure for the exit opening and, when moved from the exit opening, for attachment to a pipeline being repaired or coated.

Abstract: Clamping device including sheet metal, wedge-washers, and fastening members. Sheet metal includes first segments and second segment, where each of the first and second segments include conduit-facing end and outwardly-extending end. Conduit-facing ends are joined to each other and wrapped around conduit in opposite directions. Outwardly-extending ends extend in opposite direction to outwardly-extending end. Each outwardly-extending end is bent at bend angle towards a respective conduit-facing end. Wedge-washers are disposed on first and second segments. Each wedge-washer includes sidewall inclined in a direction opposite to bend angle and in contact with a respective outwardly-extending end. Fastening members are disposed on respective wedge-washer.

Abstract: A reusable hose bundling sleeve having hooks and loops attached to an elongated section of material. The loops have a portion that extends beyond an edge of the elongated section and the portion of the loops has an identifiable portion.

Abstract: Wall feed-through element for a fluid line that includes a housing having a feed-through region running in an axial direction with at least one attachment geometry and a stop. The feed-through region is structured with a bearing section and the connection geometry, on a side of the bearing section facing away from the stop at least one, includes at least one shaping protruding radially over the bearing section with a back wall facing the stop and at least one radially springable projection that is offset in a circumferential direction with respect to the shaping and extends toward the stop in an axial direction and beyond the back wall.

Abstract: A sealing gland for sealing between an elongate member and a surface through which the member extends, the gland comprising a sealing body having an inner membrane for sealing about the elongate member and an outer peripheral region for sealing against the surface. The inner membrane has one or more cut guides on an underside of the membrane arranged to locate adjacent the surface in use. Each cut guide represents a known elongate member option and facilitates the formation of an aperture through the membrane for suitably receiving the associated elongate member option there through in use. A compression ring is also provided to couple the surface over the sealing body to compress the sealing body in use and form an effective seal.

Abstract: The fire and smoke containment services transit unit includes a casing constructed from a material such as plastic or timber having a thermal conductivity of less than 5 watts per meter per Kelvin. The casing defines a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. Intermediate the first and second ends is an internal volume encased by the casing. The internal volume and each of the openings and are sized to allow services such as cables, pipes, etc., to be threaded through the services transit unit. An intumescent material is housed within the internal volume. Prior to exposure to the heat of a fire, the intumescent material maintains a slim profile. When exposed to the heat associated with a building fire, the intumescent material swells and seals the internal volume against the passage of fire, smoke or heated gases through the transit unit.

Abstract: A high-pressure pipe comprises an inner liner (1), an outer coating layer (6) and a reinforcement layer (2, 5) positioned between the inner liner and the outer coating layer. The reinforcement layer has helically wound strips (2, 5) which each comprise a matrix (4) and fibers (3) embedded in the matrix; the fibers consist of a multitude of twisted high-strength filaments. With an aim of providing a relatively high bending flexibility, the filaments of a fiber are sized filaments obtained by subjecting the filaments to a sizing operation.

Abstract: In one aspect, a sealing assembly may include a connector body extending axially between an outer surface and an inner surface. The connector body may define a groove extending axially from the outer surface toward the inner surface. The groove may include a first groove portion and a second groove portion. The first groove portion may be at least partially defined by a first bottom surface of the connector body and may include a first depth. The second groove portion may be at least partially defined by a second bottom surface of the connector body and may include a second depth that may be greater than the first depth. The sealing assembly may also include a gasket positioned in the first groove portion. Furthermore, the sealing assembly may include a retention sleeve positioned in the second groove portion and configured to retain the gasket within the first groove portion.

Abstract: A ferrule includes a flange and an elongated sleeve extending from the flange. The flange and the elongated sleeve define a bore, which is configured to receive a length of flexible tubing. The elongated sleeve is configured to hold the flexible tubing within the bore via friction. For example, the elongated sleeve is configured to hold the flexible tubing within the bore without compressing the flexible tubing. In this manner, flow through the flexible tubing may be unrestricted. In some embodiments, a distance of flexible tubing contacted by the elongated sleeve is sufficient to hold the flexible tubing within the elongated sleeve without tightly holding or compressing the flexible tubing. This configuration can prevent narrow tubing from becoming blocked and/or the tubing bore can remain smooth (e.g., for accurate mixing, constant fluid flow, and so forth).

Abstract: A hose connection has: a tubular body with a first end and a second end; a shrink sleeve arranged around the first end of the tubular body for crimping and thereby clamping a hose end on the first end of the tubular body; and an adhesive layer arranged on the outer surface of the first end of the tubular body and at least enveloping the first end in tangential direction.

Abstract: A pipe element coupler includes a plurality of coupling members, a gasket disposed in the coupling members and a fastening element. Each of the coupling members includes two engaging keys at two coupling end portions thereof each having an engaging surface that has varying radiuses of curvature. The fastening element is coupled at the coupling members, wherein the pipe element coupler is adapted for being preassembled on the two pipe elements to align the engaging keys with the corresponding grooves of the pipe elements. When the fastening element is operated to fasten the to coupling members together, each of the engaging surfaces is deformed to change the varying radiuses of curvature, so as to substantially match a radius of curvature of the groove circumference at the bottom of the groove of the pipe element.

Abstract: A releasable connection assembly for connecting tubing sections is disclosed. The assembly includes a male bayonet connector including a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, and a female latch connector. The male bayonet connector includes a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, and defining a lumen extending between the distal end and the proximal end. A rib extends radially from the distal end of the shaft. The female latch connector defines an exterior opening configured to receive at least part of the distal end and the rib of the shaft. A method of using a releasable connection assembly for connecting tubing sections is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system includes a body with a fluid passage therethrough, a first open end, and an opposite termination, a valve positioned within the body and including first and second ends, the valve moving between open and closed positions, the valve being biased into the closed position, and a seal positioned on the second end of the valve, the seal forming the closed position when the valve is biased towards the first open end of the body, and the seal engaging a shoulder formed by the body to retain the valve within the body. The seal is accessible from the termination of the body to allow the valve to be coupled to the body.

Abstract: A plug-in connection between a connecting part and a plug-in part, which are configured to be plugged into one another in an axial direction of the plug-in connection, is provided with a sealing groove disposed between connecting part and plug-in part. A sealing ring is disposed between the connecting part and the plug-in part in the sealing groove. The sealing ring is supported in the sealing groove by the connecting part and by the plug-in part, respectively, in a radial direction of the plug-in connection and exerts a sealing pressure in the radial direction. The sealing ring has an omega-shaped cross section with a rounded body portion having an open side and with supporting legs connected to opposed ends of the rounded body portion at the open side of the rounded body portion. The open side of the rounded body portion faces outwardly in the radial direction.