Abstract: A gate valve having a seat plate with a recessed face smaller in width than a bore of the valve. The recessed face includes an opening, which can be generally rectangular for use of the valve as a substantially linear control valve. The valve closes by movement of the gate along the recessed face to obstruct the opening, and opens by the reverse movement.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a fluid valve assembly with an outlet base dimensioned to be positioned through a drain in a fluid tank, and a float assembly including a moveable float. The moveable float can form a fluid-tight seal at a first end when the moveable float is coupled to the outlet base, and a flow opening when the moveable float is at least partially decoupled from the outlet base. Some embodiments include a housing positioned with the moveable float, where the housing encloses a suction device coupled to a moveable piston. Some embodiments include an actuable diaphragm positioned in the outlet base, and a compressed air tube or passageway coupled to one side the actuable diaphragm. In some embodiments, the actuable diaphragm is configured and arranged to be actuated by compressed air to move the moveable piston.

Abstract: A spacer having a wedge-shaped flat plate portion and an engagement protrusion is interposed between a hole end surface of mounting hole of a valve plate and a rod end surface of mounting portion of a valve rod, which thereby forms a wedge-shaped gap between the spacer and the hole end surface so as to open frontward. A fastening force of a valve-plate fixation screw generates a moment M that deforms the valve plate in a direction of narrowing the gap. At the same time, the engagement protrusion of the spacer is pressed into a wedge-shaped space between the inclined surface portion of the rod end surface and the rear hole-wall surface of the mounting hole, which causes the front hole-wall surface of mounting hole of the valve plate to press the rod front surface of mounting portion of the valve rod.

Abstract: There is a valve assembly including a flow control valve and a flow centralizer. The flow centralizer has a flowthrough bore. The flow centralizer is downstream of the flow control valve and the flowthrough bore narrows in a direction downstream of the flow control valve. The flow centralizer may have a three-piece design including an insert defining the flowthrough bore and an orifice body and a flange ring which hold the insert in place within the orifice body.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a ball configured to block fluid flow through the valve assembly while the ball is in a closed position and to enable fluid flow through the valve assembly while the ball is in an open position. The valve assembly also includes an actuator assembly configured to drive the ball to transition between the open position and the closed position. In addition, the valve assembly includes multiple compression springs disposed on one side of the ball. Each compression spring of the multiple compression springs is configured to directly urge the ball toward the closed position.

Abstract: A valve slide for a valve unit used as an insufflation and purging valve, which valve slide has a proximal actuating section, which is led through a holder and has an actuating knob. The actuating knob is supported on the holder via a compression spring on the one hand, and wherein an annular projection of the valve slide interacts with the holder as a stop acting in the axial direction on the other hand. At the distal control section of the valve slide, sealing rings are provided, which project radially beyond the valve slide, an outer lateral surface of the distal control section, apart from radial guide sections possibly provided on the latter and the projection, is formed with a smooth wall, and the sealing rings are connected integrally to the smooth-walled outer lateral surface.

Abstract: A valve assembly for a high-pressure fluid pump is described herein. The valve assembly includes a valve seat disposed in a cylindrical bore in a fluid end of the pump, and a valve body that includes: a top plate defining at least one pressure window, a lower sealing surface disposed below the top plate, and a dampener disk disposed between the top plate and the lower sealing surface, the dampener disk configured to expand in response to pressure exerted thereon via the top plate and through the at least one pressure window.

Abstract: A check and flow metering cartridge valve having two flow restriction zones, each zone being disposed adjacent a respective end of a valve chamber containing a check valve member, the zones being serially encountered by flow through the valve, the restriction of the restriction zones together being a majority of the total flow restriction in the valve, each restriction zone producing at least 26% of a total restriction to flow through the valve, the restriction zones maintaining back pressure in the valve chamber when the check valve member is unseated thereby providing damping of the check valve member.

Abstract: A bistable solenoid valve device for a fluid system is provided. The bistable solenoid valve device comprises a bistable solenoid valve. The bistable solenoid valve comprises a permanent magnet. The bistable solenoid valve further comprises an armature displaceable between a first armature position and a second armature position. The bistable solenoid valve further comprises a first switching coil for energization for a displacement of the armature into the first armature position. The bistable solenoid valve further comprises a second switching coil for energization for a displacement of the armature into the second armature position. The bistable solenoid valve further comprises an evaluation device adapted to measure an induced coil voltage, an induced coil current, or both the induced coil voltage and the induced coil current, at one or more of the non-energized switching coils. The evaluation device is further adapted to assess a switching behavior of the armature.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a one-way valve for a flexible package which comprises a first film layer having at least one first cut line and a second film layer having at least one second cut line, wherein the lines are offset from one another. An adhesive layer is disposed between the first and second film layer, wherein the first film layer, the second film layer, and the adhesive layer define a valve area in which the first film layer and the second film layer are not permanently adhered to each other. The second cut line fluidly connects the interior of the flexible package to the valve area and the first cut line fluidly connects the valve area to the ambient atmosphere surrounding the flexible package. An adhesive pattern is disposed within the valve area and creates a gas flow channel from the second cut line toward the first cut line. An oil occupies the portions of the valve area which are not adhered via the permanent adhesive.

Abstract: A solenoid valve for irrigation system may include a gardening tube, a rubber valve piece, a cover, and a valve column. The gardening tube has a water inlet channel and a water outlet channel which are communicated, and a valve tube vertically extends from the gardening tube. A vertical first connecting tube is formed inside the valve tube. The valve piece is movable in the valve tube to abut against the first connecting tube. The cover comprises a second connecting tube vertically protruding from the cover, and the second connecting tube has a valve chamber formed at a first end thereof which is communicated with the valve tube. The valve column arranged in the valve chamber of the second connecting tube has a tapered end faced to the valve piece.

Abstract: The disclosure includes a compressed gas tank locking device that can include an elongate housing. The elongate housing may include a closed end and an open end located opposite the closed end. The elongate housing may further include a sidewall extending between the closed end and the open end, a first aperture extending through the sidewall, and a second aperture extending through the sidewall. The second aperture may be located opposite the first aperture.

Abstract: A valve replacement device is disclosed. An example valve replacement device includes a body configured to thread onto a valve, and an insertion tube movable through the body. A seal is provided between the insertion tube and the body. The seal enables the insertion tube to be moved through the body while at least partially retaining a fluid within a portion of the body. A balloon is provided on the insertion tube. The balloon is configured to be inflated and deflated through the insertion tube. The balloon is inflated to retain a fluid within the tank while the existing valve is removed from the tank and replaced. The balloon is deflated and removed after replacement of the existing valve.

Abstract: A cable retention assembly comprising a housing defining a cable aperture extending axially through the housing and a retention aperture extending from an outside surface of the housing through the housing and opening into the cable aperture. A clamping mechanism may be disposed within the retention aperture. A hook may have an insert and a lip. The hook may be coupled to the housing via the clamping mechanism. The cable retention assembly according to the present invention can be used with all known cables including, but not limited to, USB cables.

Abstract: Disclosed is a seal for an engine firewall. The seal including a proximal part having a recess; a distal part having a notch; and a flexible intermediate part integrally extending between the proximal part and the distal part.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a composite tube including: an inner plastic tube; an aluminum layer circumferentially surrounding the inner plastic tube; and an outer plastic layer circumferentially surrounding the aluminum layer. The aluminum layer is an alloy selected from the group consisting of: AL 3004, AL 3005, AL 3105, AL 5052, AL 6061, and AL 8006. The aluminum layer has a thickness within a corresponding range disclosed for the alloy in Table 2. Another aspect of the invention provides: a composite tube including: an inner plastic tube; an aluminum layer circumferentially surrounding the inner plastic tube; and an outer plastic layer circumferentially surrounding the aluminum layer. The aluminum layer can be an alloy having 0.1% or greater magnesium by mass.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer flexible hose, especially a multilayer flexible brake hose. The hose has the following layer structure: a single-ply or multi-ply outer layer based on at least one elastomer and at least one single-ply or multi-ply textile strength member layer and at least one single-ply or multi-ply textile adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer contains as the adhesive at least one zinc(II) salt of acrylic acid and/or at least one zinc(II) salt of methacrylic acid and/or at least one zinc(II) salt of monomethacrylic acid and a single-ply or multi-ply inner layer based on at least one elastomer.

Abstract: Multi-layer motor vehicle tube for conducting at least one fluid medium, in particular for conducting of motor fuels, wherein the tube comprises at least five layers, The tube features the following layer structure, from outside to inside: an outside layer made of at least one polyamide, a first adhesion-promoting layer, a barrier layer with barrier properties, a second adhesion-promoting layer, an inside layer made of at least one thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and/or at least one partly aromatic polyamide (PPA). The total layer thickness of the tube amounts to 0.7 to 3 mm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite tube, in particular a corrugated tube, comprising a first wall section produced from a first plastic material, a second wall section produced from a second plastic material different from the first plastic material, and a third wall section produced from a third plastic material different from the first plastic material and the second plastic material, the first wall section, the second wall section, and the third wall section being adjacently arranged in a peripheral direction of the composite tube, the third wall section being arranged between the first wall section and the second wall section and connecting the first wall section to the second wall section, and the first wall section, the second wall section, and the third wall section respectively extending in a radial direction of the composite tube over an entire wall thickness thereof.

Abstract: The threaded connection for pipes includes a pin, a box and a Zn—Ni alloy plating layer. The pin has a pin-side contact surface that includes a pin-side thread part. The box has a box-side contact surface that includes a box-side thread part. The Zn—Ni alloy plating layer is formed on at least one of the pin-side contact surface and the box-side contact surface. The Zn—Ni alloy plating layer is consisting of Zn, Ni, trace amount of Cr and impurities. The trace amount of Cr content of the Zn—Ni alloy plating layer is 5.0×10 counts/sec or more in terms of Cr intensity as measured by secondary ion mass spectrometry using O2+ ions as bombarding ions.

Abstract: The invention provides a quick-locking union connector. A sealing groove is arranged on the outside peripheral surface of a male inner sleeve to retain an o-ring seal. Close contact of the o-ring seal with the inside peripheral surface of a female outer sleeve leads to a robust sealing effect. The female outer sleeve is provided with a bore slot that penetrates through the inside peripheral surface, in an outside-to-inside manner. A locking unit rotates within the bore slot to quickly lock and unlock the engaged interior male unit and exterior female unit. Locked connection of pipes via obstructing protrusion of the locking unit into an annular locking groove can be readily and quickly executed, facilitating accelerated deployment of pipe networks.

Abstract: A multi-coupling assembly includes a housing, and a first female coupler and a second female coupler that are housed within the housing. Each of the first female coupler and the second female coupler are moveable between a coupling position connectable to a respective male coupler to permit a flow of fluid through the multi-coupling assembly, and a release position in which the male coupler is releasable from a respective female coupler. A rotational lever has a handle portion that is external from the housing and a shaft portion that extends from the handle portion into the housing. Rotation of the rotational lever moves one of the female couplers from the coupling position to the release position without affecting a connection state of the other of the female couplers.

Abstract: A hose connector repairing device includes two hose members, a vehicle part having two connecting segments, two hose connector repairing element each having one section and having a chamber for engaging with the connecting segment of the vehicle part, and the hose connector repairing elements each include another section for engaging with the hose members, and a tubular member is engaged into the other section of the hose connector repairing element for reinforcing the other section of the hose connector repairing elements and for allowing the hose connector repairing elements to be solidly and stably secured in the hose members and for preventing the hose connector repairing elements and the hose members from being squeezed and collapsed.

Abstract: A conduit coupling adapter for securing attaching a conduit to an enclosure is disclosed. The conduit coupling adapter generally includes a first end for receiving a conduit and attaching to it via an adhesive, and a second end coupled to the second end comprises threads and is configured for attaching to an enclosure using a locknut.

Abstract: A fluid manifold may include a body that may include a proximal end, a distal end, and a primary manifold component extending from the proximal end of the body to the distal end of the body and enclosing a primary channel. The fluid manifold may further include at least one auxiliary manifold component diverging from the primary manifold component and enclosing an auxiliary channel connected to the primary channel at a primary channel exit port. The fluid manifold may further include at least one compression valve region disposed along the body of the manifold where the compression valve region may be operable between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A pipe support device for a transformer is proposed. A brace having a grid shape and serving as a reinforcing member is provided on the surface of an outer housing constituting the exterior of the transformer. Supports are installed at predetermined intervals on the brace to be orthogonal thereto. A support base is positioned on each of the supports, and a pipe holder is coupled to the support base to support a pipe. An elastic supporting pad is positioned between the support base and the pipe and opposite flange portions of the pipe holder are seated on and coupled to the elastic supporting pad. An elastic close-contact pad is positioned between the pipe and an arched portion of the pipe holder and is brought into close contact with the pipe.

Abstract: A diaphragm and a bladder for an accumulator each include a thermoplastic film formed in a dome or bulbous shape. A metallic vapor deposition layer is disposed on at least one side of the thermoplastic. Inner and outer rubber layers are adhered on opposite sides of the metallic coated film so that the metallized thermoplastic film provides a barrier film to effectively slow the permeation of a gas such as nitrogen through the diaphragm or bladder.

Abstract: Systems and methods for pipe lining systems and methods of use are described. Systems and methods may include a CIPP lateral liner that is inserted into a bladder forming a CIPP liner assembly that can be inserted into a pipe line for a pipe repair. CIPP liner assembly can include a membrane that produces superior results compared to the prior art. A backing ring may be used with these systems and methods.

Abstract: A device for inserting a pipe into an elongated cavity, comprising at least two pipe grippers which can be moved along a curved path and which are arranged and designed in such a way that they grip around the pipe at least in sections and, in the gripped state, they move curved at least for a portion.

Abstract: A pipe insulation product including a core of insulating material and a laminate surrounding the core and bonded to the core. The core may include an outer surface; an inner surface; and a wall extending between the outer and inner surfaces. The laminate may include a foil or metallized polymeric film sheet, a scrim, a porous media sheet, and a polymeric film sheet bonded together via an adhesive. The laminate may include a closure flap that is configured to adhesively seal opposite ends of the laminate together to form a cylindrical tube with the core enclosed therein. The closure flap may be configured to include a curl that provides a greater closure flap adhesive seal.

Abstract: A pipe-in-pipe section comprises an inner pipe spaced within an outer pipe to define an annulus between the inner and outer pipes. The annulus contains a solid insulating material, which may be a microporous aerogel, and an inert gas such as krypton at near-atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: The present invention is a magnetic cover that may be fitted onto an electronic device to facilitate hands free utilization. The magnetic cover comprises a cover with magnets secured into the cover by a plate. The magnetic cover may fit around existing mounts, including collapsible mounts, or mount directly to the electronic device through various attachment means.

Abstract: A product-display system for displaying and securing a retail product. The system may include a retainer having a retainer bracket and a retainer body coupled to the retainer bracket. A retaining cable may be coupled to the retainer body at an opening in the retainer body. A fastener that may be unfastened to release the product from the retainer may only be accessed through the opening of the retainer body such that when the retaining cable is coupled to the opening, no fasteners of the retainer may be visible or accessible. The system may also include a display stem for holding the retainer and product. The display stem may include a recess for receiving at least a portion of the retainer body. The retaining cable may extend through the display stem and may simultaneously transmit power and data to a displayed product. The retainer may be returned to and held on top of the display stem using a retaining cable.

Abstract: A gimbal includes an axis structure including a locking structure, a rotating member including a rotor of a motor or a member fixedly connected to a rotor, and a bearing member rotatably connected to the rotating member and including a stator of the motor or a member fixedly connected to a stator. The axis structure is configured to be locked by the locking structure when the axis structure rotates to a preset position in a non-operational state of the gimbal.

Abstract: Provided is a tripod, comprising a central axis, a mounting table, and a support leg, wherein the central axis runs through and is movably connected to the mounting table, and can slide relative to the mounting table; the support leg is movably connected to the mounting table and can rotate relative to the mounting table to open or be stored; and the central axis is provided thereon with a receiving slot, and when the support leg is being stored, it is rotated to be accommodated in the receiving slot. The support leg of the tripod can be accommodated in the receiving slot when being stored, thereby largely reducing the volume of the tripod and facilitating storage and carrying.

Abstract: An extendable universal support assembly is especially adapted for use in maintaining computers and other electronic devices. A mounting bracket pivotally mounts two laterally spaced sets of pairs of vertically aligned anchors. A first set of pairs of arms of substantially equal length are pivotally mounted to the bracket anchors. A second set of arms of uniform length are mounted between the arms of the first set of arms by a pin to define a second pair of parallel pivot axes which are parallel to the first pair of parallel pivot axes. A frame is pivotally mounted to the second set of arms. A table is rotatably mounted to a platform supported on the frame and is positionable about a rotation axis parallel to the first and second pivot axes. The table is variably positionable relative to the mounting bracket and is rotatable about the axis of rotation. A pair of retainers is preferably mounted to the table and adjustably positionable relative to the table for retaining the computer or device on the table.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide rigid attachment of materials using a roof mount, a cover, and a resilience constituent. A roof mount may have a top roof mount and bottom roof mount. A resilience constituent may be a ring, a disk with a middle ridge or even an arched disk or the like.

Abstract: A bulk material shipping container including a W-shaped corner member, a container tracking device mounting assembly, and a container tracking device. The container tracking device mounting assembly is mounted within a cavity defined by the W-shaped corner member. The container tracking device mounting assembly includes a first mounting bracket with a first orientation and a second mounting bracket with a second opposite orientation adjacent to the first mounting bracket. The container tracking device determines autonomous geo-spatial positioning, and is mounted within a slot of the first mounting bracket and a slot of the second mounting bracket.

Abstract: A video glasses headband includes a first head-ring-body, a second head-ring-body connected to the first head-ring-body, a docking assembly arranged at the first head-ring-body and configured to cooperate with video glasses, and an antenna assembly including an antenna arranged inside one of the first head-ring-body and the second head-ring-body.

Abstract: A monitoring device for monitoring a boundary section of a safety zone for detecting an object at least partially entering or leaving the safety zone through the boundary section is provided. The monitoring device comprises: a light curtain device for detecting an object touching the boundary section; at least one radar device for detecting a movement direction of the object relative to the boundary section and/or a material property of the object; and an evaluation device for emitting an evaluation result based on a radar device signal from the radar device and optionally based on a light curtain device signal from the light curtain device.

Abstract: An apparatus or system for identifying a conduit, having a flexible wall, and comprising at least one open end. The apparatus or system has a gas pressure signal generator for applying a pressure signal at the open end of the conduit to be identified to cause the conduit to be subjected to an increase in internal gas pressure. At least one sensor is provided for measuring, at a measuring location remote from the open end, at least one of the following variables a) width of the conduit, b) diameter of the conduit, c) temperature of the conduit wall, d) load on the conduit wall, and e) strain on the conduit wall. The conduit is identified when the sensor(s) detect(s) a change or changes in the variable(s) experienced by the conduit so identified in response to the gas pressure signal.

Abstract: A light source device according to the present disclosure includes a light source unit, a collimator, a first step mirror, a second step mirror, a condenser lens, and an optical fiber. The first step mirror reduces a plurality of parallel beams in a row direction by narrowing a column interval between the plurality of parallel beams. The second step mirror reduces the plurality of parallel beams in the column direction by narrowing a row interval between the plurality of parallel beams. The number of steps of the first step mirror and the number of steps of the second step mirror are different from each other, and a width of each of the plurality of mirror surfaces of the first step mirror and a width of each of the plurality of mirror surfaces of the second step mirror are different from each other.

Abstract: A serially-connectable light string includes a first power wire, a second power wire, a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector and a plurality of light emitting diodes. The first power wire and the second power wire are arranged in parallel. The first electrical connector is connected to one end of first power wire and one end of the second power wire. The second electrical connector is connected to the other end of first power wire and the other end of the second power wire. The first electrical connector and the second electrical connector respectively include a plurality terminal portions corresponding to the first power wire and the second power wire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to different embodiments of lighting fixtures, such as high bay lighting fixtures, comprising one or more improved features. Some of these features include the direct mounting of emitters on a heat sink and/or the use of a template-like board for providing an electrical connection between emitters. These features can improve heat dissipation from the emitters and simplify fabrication. In other embodiments, expensive lens optics of prior art SSL fixtures can be replaced with a flat lens and reflector in order to produce a fixture having a satisfactory spacing criterion.

Abstract: A ceiling suspension, including a first member, including physical and electrical connectors for being physically and electrically fixed to the ceiling, a second member, including physical and electrical connectors, for being physically and electrically connected to an electrical appliance, where the first and second members include complementary electrical connectors, being configured for electrically connecting one another upon completing horizontal sliding of the second member in relation to the first member being fixed to the ceiling, and where the first and second members include complementary physical connectors, being configured for supporting the second member by the first member upon completing the horizontal sliding of the second member.

Abstract: A segmented switchable mirror vehicle headlamp includes a light source, a switchable electrochemical film having a plurality of segments, and a controller electrically coupled with each segment of the plurality of segments, such that each segment of the plurality of segments is individually controllable for switching between a substantially transparent state and a substantially reflective state. The plurality of segments include a low-beam array of segments configured for providing a low-beam light distribution from the light source, and a high-beam array of segments configured for providing a high-beam light distribution from the light source. The controller is configured for switching the low-beam array of segments and the high-beam array of segments between the substantially transparent state and the substantially reflective state for controlling the low-beam light distribution and the high-beam light distribution, respectively.

Abstract: A lighting device for a motor vehicle includes a light source and a spatial three-dimensional light modulator, on which light originating from the light source falls, wherein the three-dimensional light modulator can be activated electrically in order, during operation of the lighting device, to modulate the amplitude of the light falling thereon in such a way that a predefined light distribution is produced in the surroundings of the motor vehicle. Provided in the lighting device is a scanner, on which light originating from the light source falls and which is configured to carry out a scanning movement, such that a moving light beam which illuminates a predefined region on the three-dimensional light modulator is produced from the light which falls on the scanner.

Abstract: Lit image projection lamp and assemblies and methods to use the same to generate three-dimensional images. In an exemplary embodiment of a projection device of the present disclosure, the projection device comprises a light source and a curved lens positioned at a first distance from the light source, wherein the curved lens is a lenticular lens, having a concave portion and a convex portion, and wherein the projection device is configured to generate a homogenous light bar image from light emitted from the light source that passes through the curved lens.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an optical device for a motor vehicle comprising: a light guide; at least one collimator; at least one light source associated with each collimator; and at least one optical coupler having at least two reflecting facets. The optical coupler couples a collimator with the light guide at the light entry face of the light guide. The collimator is adapted to receive the light beam emitted by a light source and to collimate this beam; and directing the collimated beam towards the reflecting facets of the optical coupler. At least part of collimated light beam from the reflecting facets enters the light guide and directed towards the light exit face along an optical axis of the light guide. The optical device further comprises at least one aperture for diverting other part of the collimated light beam out of the light guide.

Abstract: An optical element has at least one strip-shaped optical lens, the optical lens has a light source setting portion, a light incident surface, two first total reflection surface, two first light emitting surface and two second total reflection surface; the two second total reflection surfaces are set to tilt outwards so that the large-angle light are reflected to the direction of the small-angle light; and two second light emitting surface, respectively disposed on the two sides of the central axis and located between the second total reflection surface and the first light emitting surface on the same side; the second light emitting surfaces are used to emit the reflected light of the second total reflection surface from the same side.