Abstract: The semiconductor device controls the first circuit for supplying/stopping the current supplied by a DC power supply to the latching solenoid consisting of a coil and a movable iron core and a permanent magnet, the current is measured based on the input from the current detection circuit. The semiconductor device includes a control circuit having a low power dissipation mode in which the leakage current is reduced, and a normal operation mode. The control circuit maintains the low power consumption mode when no current is flowing through the coil, when a current is flowing through the coil maintains the normal operation mode, further, the movable iron core It comprises a control circuit configured to detect the inflection point of the current detected by the current detection circuit when leaving the permanent magnet.

Abstract: A remote control unit of a remote control device wirelessly transmits a first instruction signal or a second instruction signal instructing to operate a solenoid valve, to a solenoid valve control unit. The solenoid valve control unit receives the first instruction signal or the second instruction signal and generates a first drive signal or a second drive signal on the basis of the received first instruction signal or the received second instruction signal, respectively. The solenoid valve is of a double solenoid type, and includes a first solenoid to which the first drive signal is supplied and a second solenoid to which the second drive signal is supplied.

Abstract: A servo valve includes a valve housing, a cavity formed in the valve housing defining an axis (X) and an axially moveable member disposed in the cavity. At least one actuator is configured to axially move the member within the cavity and a spring is arranged between first and second axial ends of the valve housing. A channel is formed within the cavity and a plurality of ports each forming a fluid passage through the valve housing in fluid communication with a spool and with the channel. The plurality of ports comprise first and second nozzles with nozzle openings, wherein in a first axial position of the member the first nozzle opening is at least substantially obstructed, and in a second axial position of the member the second nozzle opening is at least substantially obstructed, the member controlling fluid between the spool and the channel.

Abstract: A microfluidic injection and manifold assembly includes a microfluidic chip having at least a first fluid port and a second fluid port, and a fluid pathway between the first fluid port and the second fluid port. A manifold has a seat on which the microfluidic chip is received, and at least a first fluid channel. The fluid channel has an external fluid port spaced from the seat and an internal fluid port in the seat and connected in fluid communication with the first fluid port of the microfluidic chip. At least a first injector is secured to the manifold and has a plunger and a drive assembly. The drive assembly is activatable to force the plunger into the external fluid port of the manifold to force fluid from the first fluid channel of the manifold into the fluid pathway of the microfluidic chip.

Abstract: A hose clamp for supporting a hose with respect to a machine. The hose clamp may include a deformable clamping element comprising a section of material at least partially surrounding an opening. The opening extends through a thickness of the clamping element and is configured to receive the hose. The hose clamp additionally comprises a support element configured to secure the clamping element to the machine. The support element is further configured to compress the clamping element along a direction of the thickness of the clamping element, thereby deforming the clamping element and causing the clamping element to constrict around the hose.

Abstract: A integrated fluid conduit is provided having two or more internal conduits, the size and shape of the internal conduits is designed to optimize the hydraulic diameter of each conduit based on the needs of the system. The integrated fluid conduit is advantageously manufactured according to additive manufacturing techniques which enable formation of off-center and/or non-concentric internal conduits adapted to specific applications requiring turns such as the fuel delivery system or the hydraulic system of/on a gas turbine engine for an airplane.

Abstract: A corrugated tube with a plurality of wave valleys and wave crests, which are alternately arranged in a longitudinal direction of the corrugated tube, and a plurality of wave flanks, which connect the wave valleys and the wave crests to each other, wherein each wave flank comprises a first wave flank section, a second wave flank section, and a bending section arranged between the first wave flank section and the second wave flank section, and wherein the bending section is elastically deformed during bending of the corrugated tube such that the first wave flank section is swiveled in relation to the second wave flank section.

Abstract: A piping component for a press fitting is provided that includes a body comprising a body inner diameter. A first end includes a first end inner diameter and an inner surface. A sealing recess is positioned between the first end and the body. The inner surface includes a plurality of grooves. The plurality of grooves is integrally formed with the first end and comprises a blunt surface configured for a press fit between a pipe and the piping component. The plurality of grooves comprises a groove inner diameter that is within about ±10% of the body inner diameter and the first end inner diameter. The plurality of grooves includes an angled edge.

Abstract: An adapter for a sealing boot includes: an annular body having a radially-outward exterior surface; at least one helical thread extending radially inwardly to define a threaded interior surface and defining a plurality of roots and crests, wherein the crests extend radially inwardly a distance A from the roots; and a blocking section that extends axially across the plurality of roots and crests, the blocking section extending radially inwardly at least the distance A from the roots at junctions with the crests, and extending radially inwardly a distance B from the roots in areas between the roots and crests.

Abstract: A tube connection for connection to a tube includes: a body having a through hole with a central axis, a first end, a second end, and an internal thread arranged close to the first end and coaxial with the central axis. The internal thread has a constant pitch diameter. A maximum diameter of the internal thread increases in an axial direction from the first end towards the second end. A minimum diameter of the internal thread decreases in the axial direction from the first end towards the second end.

Abstract: A system for coupling a first pipe segment to a second pipe segment includes a pin end including a flange. The system includes a box end having a recess configured to receive the pin end, a face of the box end abutting the flange. The system includes a coupling assembly joining the first pipe segment to the second pipe segment including a split ring arranged proximate the flange and a sleeve, wherein threads of the sleeve engage first mating threads on the split ring and second mating threads on the box end.

Abstract: A slotted twist lock connector designed to accommodate existing wiring to replace a broken conduit coupling or connector. The connector features a slot passing along the length of the sleeve to accommodate wires, enabling a clamp to be threaded to the sleeve to combine the wiring slots, allowing the slots to be rotated out of alignment to lock the wires into the coupler. Advantageously, the connector allows electricians to complete the configuration in a matter of minutes compared to standard methods which may take hours at a time, offering a way to replace broken conduit couplings or connectors applied to all sizes of existing conduit and wiring.

Abstract: A grooved clamp for automotive vehicle exhaust diffusers which, in accordance with the characteristics thereof, provides a grooved clamp in a specific, stand-alone structure of the mechanical type and based on a longitudinal side groove, a rear cross-sectional groove and two attaching tips, in order to provide, in an extremely practical, safe and accurate manner complete optimization procedures to press fit outlet nozzles and side connectors to the end sections of diffusers in automotive vehicle exhaust systems in general, coupled with increased operational ergonomics, aesthetics and fastening capacity.

Abstract: A pipe coupling can comprise a first segment comprising a first end and a second end distal to the first end; a second segment comprising a first end and a second end distal to the first end; a first tightening element configured to draw the second end of the first segment towards the first end of the second segment; a second tightening element configured to draw the first end of the first segment towards the second end of the second segment; and a pivot clip between the second end of the first segment and the first end of the second segment, the pivot clip configured to maintain a separation distance between the second end of the first segment and the first end of the second segment.

Abstract: A fitting for an excavating apparatus can include a cylindrical pipe that can include a first metal material. In an example, the fitting can be configured for coupling to a hose. The pipe can include an interior surface and an exterior surface. Optionally, a perimeter of the pipe does not exceed a diameter of a first end of the pipe. The fitting can include a cladding layer (e.g., a second metal material) that can be coupled to the first metal material within the interior surface of the pipe. The cladding layer can include an abrasion-resistant material. The cladding layer can be coupled to the pipe such as with a welding operation. The cladding layer can include one or more ridges. The cladding layer can corregate the interior surface of the fitting and exterior surfaces of the fitting which can come into contact with abrasive material.

Abstract: A hose connector assembly for connecting a hose to a port of a pressurized fluid system, the system including a socket and an adapter tube in fluid communication, with an end portion of the socket adapted to be connected to a port and having a receiving opening. The adapter tube has a plug-in end portion to be pushed into the receiving opening which is adapted to cooperate with the plug-in end portion to form a plug-in connection mechanism. The adapter tube has a hose connector end fitting adapted to be received in, hold and retain a hose end portion. Complementary locking surfaces of the receiving opening and plug-in end portion are engaged when the plug-in end portion is connected by the plug-in connection mechanism to the socket to lock the adapter tube with respect to the socket against rotation about the longitudinal axis of the adapter tube within the socket.

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a connector body, a movable component selectively movable between an uninstalled state and an installed state, a digital tag, and a digital blocker. When the movable component is moved from the uninstalled state to the installed state, the digital blocker is moved relative to the digital tag from a position where the digital tag is blocked by the digital blocker to a position where the digital tag is unblocked by the digital blocker, thereby providing a digital indication of a successful connection between the connector body and the movable component.

Abstract: A push to connect fitting includes first and second fitting components, a sealing arrangement, a gripping arrangement, and a colleting ring. The first fitting component has an outboard end that is adapted to receive a conduit end. The second fitting component is joined to the first fitting component to define an interior cavity. The sealing arrangement, disposed in the interior cavity, seals one of the first and second fitting components with an outer surface of a conduit end when the conduit end is inserted into the outboard end of the first fitting component. The gripping arrangement is disposed in the interior cavity, and the colleting ring is disposed in the interior cavity and has an inboard end surface engaging an outboard end surface of the gripping arrangement.

Abstract: Intake for quick coupling pipes, to couple to joint in fluidic connection, including body defining central axis and first channel at least partially centered relative the central axis and suitable to partially house joint, annular sealing element movably housed within first channel including plurality of fastening sectors to reciprocally move in radial direction and defining release and clamping positions, extractor partially housed in body, movable along central axis relative to body and allowing sealing element to pass from clamping to release position. The body includes obstruction defining a ring, centered relative to central axis and housed within first channel. Sealing element defines interference portion interfering with obstruction in direction parallel to central axis.

Abstract: A coupling for interconnecting pipes, hoses, or the like, includes a male coupling component configured to form a coupling with one or more female coupling components. The male coupling component comprises an annular, hollow body portion having a nose at one end defining an annular sealing surface and a locking ring mounted on an exterior of the body portion adjacent the nose. The locking ring has at least one slotted-opening extending longitudinally therethrough and is rotatable and translatable relative to and about the hollow body portion. A female coupling components is able to be locked to the male coupling component via engagement with the locking ring of the male coupling component.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved couplings for conduit systems. A male coupling and a female coupling may be mechanically engaged by inserting the male coupling into a receiver in the female coupling until fastening structures are aligned, and then rotating one or both of the male and female couplings until the fastening structures are overlapping and in interfacial engagement. The male and female couplings provide an efficient coupling solution for end-to-end conduit connection and also addresses a leakage problem in conventional irrigation pipe couplers.

Abstract: A compressor assembly for a portable oxygen concentrator includes a first compressor chamber having a first connector, a second compressor chamber having a second connector, and a tube having a first end having a first connection interface configured to connect to the first connector and a second end having a second connection interface configured to connect to the second connector. The first connection interface is shaped to maintain the connection between the first connector and the first connection interface in a fixed orientation and the second connection interface is shaped to maintain the connection between the second connector and the second connection interface in a fixed orientation. One or more of the first connector, the second connector, and the tube are compliant.

Abstract: An elbow fitting for an excavating apparatus can include a curved cylindrical pipe that can include a first metal material. In an example, the fitting can be configured for coupling to a hose. The pipe can include an interior surface and an exterior surface. Optionally, a perimeter of the pipe does not exceed a diameter of a first end of the pipe. The fitting can include a cladding layer (e.g., a second metal material) that can be coupled to the first metal material within the interior surface of the pipe. The cladding layer can include an abrasion-resistant material. The cladding layer can be coupled to the pipe such as with a welding operation. The cladding layer can include one or more ridges. The cladding layer can corregate the interior surface of the fitting and exterior surfaces of the fitting which can come into contact with abrasive material.

Abstract: An isolation element for a riser clamp has two opposed clamp halves made of metal strip. Each of said clamp halves has a semi-circular section placed opposite each other against a riser pipe extending through a passage hole in a floor. The clamp halves have at the ends of its semi-circular section outwardly extending clamp flanges to be tightened towards the corresponding opposing clamp flanges of the other clamp half. The riser clamp is in use supported from beneath by a support structure. The isolation element includes a profile of vibration isolating material including a pad portion, which pad portion in use is located below the corresponding clamp flange for resiliently supporting it, and further including at least one upstanding portion extending along the corresponding clamp flange, wherein said upstanding portion is attachable to the corresponding clamp flange.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic and/or pneumatic multi-coupler connector of the type comprising at least one pair of couplers inserted into a containment body and equipped with a lever actuated mechanism comprising an actuation lever maneuverable by the user for the relief of the residual pressure of the couplers and the connection thereof to corresponding male couplers.

Abstract: An pneumatic plug for sealing a pipeline. The pneumatic plug includes a tubular member that extends in an axial direction from a first end to a second end. The tubular member includes a rubber layer and a fiber layer. The rubber layer extends from the first end to the second end of the tubular member. The fiber layer is disposed on a top surface of the rubber layer. The fiber layer includes a plurality of fibers that extend from the first end to the second end of the tubular member. Each of the plurality of fibers extend at an angle that is offset from the axial direction.

Abstract: Provided is a double-block and bleed (DBB) line-stopping tool for use in line isolation operations, as well as seals to be used with line-stopping tools and methods of line isolation employing the DBB tool.

Abstract: An pneumatic plug for sealing a pipeline. The pneumatic plug includes a tubular member that extends in an axial direction from a first end to a second end. The tubular member includes a rubber layer and an elastomeric band. The rubber layer extends from the first end to the second end of the tubular member. The elastomeric band is disposed on a top of the rubber layer. The elastomeric band is positioned between the first end and the second end of the tubular member.

Abstract: The application relates to a method for producing a double-walled pipe (1) and a pipe (1) of this type, having an outer pipe (3) which is press-fitted with an inner pipe (2) consisting of a corrosion-resistant alloy, wherein an adhesive (4) is inserted at least in regions between the outer pipe (3) and the inner pipe (2), wherein, after adhering the inner pipe (2) with the outer pipe (3), the inner pipe (2) and the adhesive layer (4) are removed at the pipe ends, and the inner side of the outer pipe (3) is plated via an integral connection with the inner pipe (2).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a field of shooting support device, and to a clamping mechanism and a handheld gimbal. The clamping mechanism includes an upper clamping portion, a lower clamping portion opposite to the upper clamping portion, a clamping arm connected to the upper clamping portion and the lower clamping portion, a connecting aim rotably connected with the clamping arm, and a locking component. The locking component limits relative rotation of the clamping arm and the connecting arm. The locking component is disposed on a rotational connection position of the clamping armor and the connecting arm.

Abstract: A rotating assembly is provided and is adapted to be assembled on a foot stand. The rotating assembly includes a limit ring, a base, a spherical friction part, and a pressing module. The limit ring is adapted to be fixed on the foot stand. The base is movably assembled on the limit ring along an axis. The base and the limit ring form a space. The spherical friction part is rotatably disposed in the space between the limit ring and the base. The pressing module is adapted to be fixed on the foot stand. The pressing module is configured on one side of the base along the axis, and pushes the base to a direction of the limit ring to compress the space formed by the base and the limit ring, so that the spherical friction part is in contact with the limit ring and the base. The spherical friction part is temporarily maintained at a specific angle by friction between the spherical friction part and the limit ring and friction between the spherical friction part and the base.

Abstract: A slide rail structure for fixing a power supply to a machine frame is disposed between the machine frame and the power supply. The machine frame includes at least two longitudinal left racks and at least two longitudinal right racks at two sides thereof. The slide rail structure includes two inner slide rails and two outer slide rails. One inner slide rail is laterally fixed to the two left racks, and the other inner slide rail is laterally fixed to the two right racks. The two outer slide rails are laterally locked to two sides of the power supply, respectively. The outer slide rails are slidably connected to the inner slide rails, respectively. Through the slide rail structure, the power supply won't sway left and right in the machine frame, thereby enhancing the stability of the power supply.

Abstract: A micro suspension device includes a base and a carrier that is designed to move relative to the base along a reference axis. The carrier is suspended and guided relative to the base by a spring arrangement. The spring arrangement has two spring units, each spring unit has two arms, and each of the arms has first and second sections and a connection node. The first section extends from a first attachment node, attached to the base, to the connection node. The second section extends from the connection node to a second attachment node attached to the carrier. In each spring unit the arms are connected at their connection nodes, are mirror-symmetric to one another, and are angled relative to one another.

Abstract: A gantry system comprises a bearing assembly including at least two rows of ball bearings, an inner race portion including an inner race and a first outer peripheral face and an outer race portion including an outer race and a second outer peripheral face. A first mounting plate is mounted to the first outer peripheral face of the inner race portion. The first mounting plate has a substantial portion that is relatively flat where it contacts the first outer peripheral face. In addition, the first mounting plate is relatively thin in comparison to the inner race portion such that the first mounting plate conforms to the surface of the inner race portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mounting system and a method for using the mounting system. Features and implementations include: (1) clip assemblies fastened to an object, the clip assemblies having two magnetic connection members; (2) anchor magnets affixed to a building, wall, or other structure; and (3) a mounting head with a mounting-head magnet, the mounting head being attached to a pole and used to connect the clip assemblies to the anchor magnets without the use of a ladder.

Abstract: In some examples, a mounting bracket includes a device clamp assembly having engagement members moveable with respect to one another to engage discrete corresponding engagement members of a device. The mounting bracket further includes a support clamp assembly comprising engagement members to engage a support structure to which the device is to mount.

Abstract: An adjustable appliance spacer device. The adjustable appliance spacer device is defined by an elongated member. The elongated member defines a first end and a second end. The first end is defined on an opposing side of the second end. A first arm extends perpendicularly from the first end of the elongated member. A second arm extends perpendicularly from the second end of the elongated member. The first arm and the second arm are parallel to each other. Furthermore, the first arm and the second arm are independently adjustable in length, such that the distance between a wall and an appliance can be defined.

Abstract: A method of monitoring industrial valve actuation and maintaining an industrial valve by lubricating it on-demand and in coordination with in-service valve operations through an automated system eliminating downtime and/or exposure of personnel to hazardous environments through centralized lubricant supply and spent fluid collections.

Abstract: The high pressure tank includes a liner, a hoop layer, and a helical layer. The liner includes a cylindrically-shaped trunk portion and dome portions disposed on both ends in an axial direction of the trunk portion. In the hoop layer, a fiber impregnated with a resin is wound in hoop winding and laminated to cover the trunk portion. In the helical layer, a fiber impregnated with a resin is wound in helical winding and laminated to cover at least the dome portions. An interface strength between the fiber and the resin on the hoop layer covering the trunk portion has a low fatigue strength and a high tensile strength compared with an interface strength between the fiber and the resin on the helical layer covering the dome portions.

Abstract: A method for producing a high-pressure tank capable of suppressing break of a surface resin layer due to gas pressure as well as degradation in the tank quality. The method includes winding a thermosetting resin-impregnated fiber bundle around a liner so as to form an uncured fiber-reinforced resin layer thereon, first heating in which the uncured fiber-reinforced resin layer is locally heated at a first temperature so as to leach the thermosetting resin out of the uncured fiber-reinforced resin layer to form the surface resin layer, and the surface resin layer is cured to have cracks generated therein, and second heating in which the tank is entirely heated at a second temperature lower than the first temperature, so that the fiber-reinforced resin layer and surface resin layer are entirely cured, so as to obtain the tank with the surface resin layer locally having cracks generated therein.

Abstract: A tank that has a tank wall having a secondary insulating barrier, a primary insulating barrier, a primary sealed membrane and a secondary sealed membrane, the tank wall having a first area in which the insulating modules include spacers extending in a thickness direction of the tank wall between a cover panel and a bottom panel of said insulating modules, a second area in which a cover panel of the insulating modules is kept at a distance from a bottom panel by a structural insulating foam, a transition area interposed between the first area and the second area, the transition area having a coefficient of thermal contraction and/or a modulus of elasticity in the thickness direction of the tank wall which is between that of the first area and that of the second area.

Abstract: An enhanced operating method and an integrated tube-trailers and stationary ground storage system are provided for implementing enhanced pressure consolidation operations for refueling gaseous fuels. The integrated tube-trailers and stationary ground storage system includes gaseous fuel supply tube-trailers and stationary ground storage including at least one or more stationary pressure vessels. A compressor can be supplied by both the stationary ground storage and the tube-trailers. The stationary ground storage can provide higher pressure to the compressor than the tube-trailers, enabling enhanced compressor throughput during refueling operation, and enhanced utilization of tube-trailers payload.

Abstract: A fuel extraction system for extracting a gaseous fuel from a fuel tank. The fuel extraction system includes a conveying device which is configured to convey gaseous fuel and to bring it from a first pressure level to a second pressure level, a first line which is configured to connect the conveying device fluidically to the interior of the fuel tank, a buffer tank which is configured to store the fuel at the second pressure level, and which has a first outlet and a second outlet, at least one valve with a pneumatic actuating device, and a second line which is connected to the first outlet of the buffer tank and is configured to conduct a part of the fuel at the second pressure level to the pneumatic actuating device of the at least one valve. Furthermore, a fuel tank apparatus and a fuel cell system are described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved processes for the preparation of metal hydrides. The present disclosure also relates to metal hydrides, e.g., metal hydrides prepared by the processes described herein, that exhibit enhanced hydrogen storage capacity when used as hydrogen storage systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides a leak-proof fluid dispensing system with a pressure sensor and an adjustable dispensing regulator, comprising: a gas cylinder and a pressure dispensing control valve. The dispensing control valve is formed outside the bottle body opening and has an internal channel that communicates with an inlet port, an outlet port, a bottle port, and the joint portion. The internal of the dispensing body includes an inlet valve, an outlet valve, a pressure dispensing regulator, a filter, and a pressure sensor. The pressure at the outlet end of pressure dispensing regulator is lower than or equal to a preset opening pressure value, the fluid is allowed to flow out. With the implementation of the present invention, it may prevent accidental leakage of fluid in the gas cylinder and dynamically monitor the flow gas capacity in the gas cylinder.

Abstract: In a method for operating an adsorption device a laden gas stream is fed to an inlet of a sorption buffer device. In the device the laden gas stream passes through a sorbent for receiving a loading of sorbable substance along a sorption path from the inlet to an outlet. The sorbable substance passes from the gas stream to the sorbent, or vice versa, depending on the loading of the gas stream and the sorbent. During a phase of elevated loading, a region with an elevated loading of the sorbent extends from the inlet along the sorption path. During a phase of reduced loading, the region with the elevated loading of the sorbent is shifted in the direction toward the outlet. Length of the sorption path and quantity of the sorbent in the sorption buffer device are selected for accommodating at least three different regions of elevated loading.

Abstract: The invention provides a tubular solid state lamp having a driver at each end each with an associated section of the solid state light source arrangement. The two drivers are for connection in series so that the mains voltage is shared between them. In this way, each end connector of the lamp holder is only required to operate at half the mains voltage so that a lower creepage distance (e.g. 2 mm) can be tolerated.

Abstract: A light bulb includes a housing, an illuminating component, a driving circuit board, a light transmitting component and a lens. The housing has a circumferential opening and a cavity chamber therein. The illuminating component is disposed within the cavity chamber. The driving circuit board is disposed inside the cavity chamber. The driving circuit board is also electrically coupled to the illuminating component. In addition, the driving circuit board drives the illuminating component while being powered up. The light transmitting component is disposed within the cavity chamber and affixed to the illuminating component. The light transmitting component includes a plurality of transmitting microstructures on its surface that uniformly distribute lights emitted from the illuminating component along an axial direction of the light bulb. The lens is disposed within the cavity chamber. The lens also focuses the uniformly distributed lights on a predetermined range along the axial direction of the light bulb.

Abstract: Flashlight apparatus, battery cartridge for the flashlight apparatus, and methods of manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, a battery cartridge is disclosed that includes a cartridge housing having two battery-receiving cavities disposed therein and an end cap that interfaces with the cartridge housing. Each of the two battery-receiving cavities is configured to receive a series of cylindrical batteries therein, the series of cylindrical batteries being configured to power one or more light sources disposed within a flashlight apparatus. In other variants, methods of installing batteries within the aforementioned battery cartridge as well as flashlights that incorporate the aforementioned battery cartridge are also disclosed.

Abstract: To provide an air passage for torch combustion in the torch main body to ensure the freedom of design. A decorative elongated object according to the present invention includes an elongated material (100) with a cross section having a plurality of radial lines (L2) and being uniform from one end (1a) to another end (1b), a cavity being formed at the center of the elongated material, in which the elongated material has a side surface at least partially tapered to be thinner toward the other end (1b) from the one end (1a), with the radial lines (L2) partially cut and removed along a side surface cutting plane intersecting with the side surface.