Abstract: An apparatus for a thrust reverser actuation system (“TRAS”), the apparatus comprising: an input shaft; a first component located concentrically around the input shaft; a second component located concentrically around the first component; a first ballscrew mechanism between the input shaft and the first component, and configured such that rotational movement of the input shaft causes a translational movement of the first component via the first ballscrew mechanism; and a second ballscrew mechanism between the first component and the second component, and configured such that rotational movement of the first component causes a translational movement of the second component via the second ballscrew mechanism.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic torque converter (1) with a converter torus formed by a pump wheel (3) and a turbine wheel (4) and a guide wheel (5). The guide wheel (5) is supported rotatably by a first axial bearing (51) and a second axial bearing (52). A sealing device (11), with a sealing gap, is provided in the area of the first axial bearing (51), which impedes a through-flow of the working fluid of the torque converter (1) through the first axial bearing (51).

Abstract: A hydromechanical continuously variable speed transmission is provided. The hydromechanical continuously variable speed transmission can include: the HST 10 in which the planetary gear mechanism 11 is housed in the planetary gear support case 71 mounted on a face of the center section 35 to form the HMT unit 100, the face being on the side opposite to the side on which the HST case 23 is mounted, and the HMT unit 100 is further provided with the housing mounting face 35d for fixing the HMT unit 100 to the housing 91 of the traveling power transmission mechanism 89, the housing mounting face 35d being provided on the center section 35 so as to surround the outer circumference of the mounting face 71a on which the planetary gear support case 71 is mounted.

Abstract: A dynamic damper for suppressing vibration generated by a gear attached to a rotation shaft, the dynamic damper, includes: a mass body that is disposed inside a rotation shaft having a hollow shape and extends along a shaft center of the rotation shaft; and an elastic body that couples the mass body to the rotation shaft. Further, a flow path for lubricating liquid to flow is provided between an inner peripheral surface of the rotation shaft and the mass body, and the flow path is formed by the inner peripheral surface of the rotation shaft at an axial position where the elastic body is disposed.

Abstract: A cover for a transmission having improved airflow path is disclosed. The interior of the cover has a progressively narrowing airflow path to reduce pressure drop through the cover, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the airflow through the cover. The cover includes a diverter sheltering the air inlet to the cover to prevent air in the cover from exerting outward pressure on the incoming air.

Abstract: A power unit includes a prime mover and a belt continuously variable transmission. The belt continuously variable transmission includes a drive pulley, a driven pulley, a belt wound around the drive pulley and the driven pulley, and a housing forming an accommodation space in which the belt is disposed. The belt continuously variable transmission changes a speed of rotation produced by drive power output from the prime mover. The power unit further includes a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the belt or a temperature corresponding to the temperature of the belt.

Abstract: A slipper clutch transmission brake includes a clutch housing, a pin, a slipper clutch outer race rotationally fixed in the clutch housing, a slipper clutch inner race, a plurality of first cylindrical rollers, and a clutch inner ring. The clutch housing has a radial aperture and the pin is disposed in the radial aperture. The outer race has inner bidirectional ramps arranged on an inner circumference. The inner race has outer bidirectional ramps arranged on an outer circumference, a notch for receiving the pin, and a split extending axially through its width. The plurality of first cylindrical rollers are arranged in respective gaps formed between the inner and outer bidirectional ramps. The inner ring is arranged to rotate relative to the slipper clutch inner race when the pin is engaged with the notch, and frictionally engage with the slipper clutch inner race when the pin is disengaged from the notch.

Abstract: A diagnosis device determines diagnoses one of primary and secondary board temperature sensors as abnormal, in response to a condition that a state in which a primary temperature sensor value and a secondary temperature sensor value deviate from each other by a predetermined value or more continues for a predetermined duration or more; performs torque limitation to limit a torque inputted from an engine to an automatic transmission, during driving in a predetermined travel section based on a predetermined condition, after the one of the primary and secondary board temperature sensors is diagnosed as abnormal; and performs transmission shift restriction to restrict shifting of the automatic transmission along with the torque limitation, in response to a condition that the one of the primary and secondary board temperature sensors continues to be diagnosed as still abnormal after the driving in the predetermined travel section is completed.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, a torque converter, a transmission, and a control device. The torque converter is coupled to the engine. The transmission is coupled to the torque converter. The control device is configured to control operation of the transmission. The control device includes a controller configured to perform shift hold control to prevent upshift of the transmission based on a lateral acceleration value of the vehicle. The controller is configured to permit the upshift of the transmission by only one gear shift stage in a case where a predetermined condition is met in the shift hold control. The predetermined condition includes a condition that an index value indicating a rotation speed of an output shaft of the torque converter be higher than a first threshold value.

Abstract: A hydraulic system of a work machine includes a first hydraulic device to operate in a first operation mode while pressure of hydraulic oil supplied from a hydraulic pump via a first oil passage is equal to or higher than a first pressure threshold. The hydraulic oil in the first oil passage is to be discharged via a second oil passage. A pilot check valve is provided in the second oil passage and has a pilot port to receive a pilot pressure of the hydraulic oil. The pilot check valve is closed to stop discharging the hydraulic oil in the first oil passage through the second oil passage while the pilot pressure is lower than the fourth pressure threshold. The pilot check valve is opened while the pilot pressure is higher than or equal to the fourth pressure threshold. The first hydraulic device is a ride control device.

Abstract: A method of shifting a vehicle transmission including a first clutching device and a second clutching device is described. At least a portion of the first clutching device is coupled with or configured to be coupled with at least a portion of the second clutching device. The method may include the steps of engaging the second clutching device, where engaging the second clutching device includes controlling a state of the second clutching device by changing a state of the first clutching device. A transmission controller and a vehicle driveline are also described.

Abstract: Provided is a seal ring configured so that stable lubrication performance can be provided across a wide range of rotation speed. A seal ring for sealing a clearance between a rotary shaft and a housing includes inclined grooves formed at a sliding surface so as to be arranged in a circumferential direction, the inclined grooves being open on an outer diameter side of the seal ring to generate a drawing pressure. The seal ring further includes supply grooves being open on a sealed fluid side of the seal ring and extending in a radially outward direction toward inner diameter sides of the inclined grooves.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method and apparatus for: (1) alternatingly in time inflating and deflating a sealed compartment that includes: a first flexible and deformable seal connected to a pressure control chamber; (2) alternatingly in time pumping a gas into a first chamber and a second chamber separated by a first piston in a first partially sealed cylinder of a double acting kinematic cylinder, the double acting kinematic cylinder further comprising a second partially sealed cylinder, including: a second piston and the pressure control chamber, the pressure control chamber both on a first side of the second piston and within the second partially sealed cylinder; and (3) transferring a force from the first piston to the second piston via a rigid coupler affixed at a first end to the first piston and at a second end to the second piston, such as to alternating inflate and deflate a seal.

Abstract: A throttle valve device includes a shaft in a cylindrical passage, a slit passing through the shaft from one lateral side to another lateral side of the shaft, a pair of bearings on both sides of the cylindrical passage and rotatably supporting one end part and another end part of the shaft, and a circular-plate valve inserted into the slit of the shaft and rotatable to open and close the cylindrical passage. A length of the slit on the one lateral side of the shaft is, in an axial direction of the shaft, longer than a length of the slit on the other lateral side of the shaft. A round end hole is formed at an end of the slit in the one end part of the shaft on the one lateral side of the shaft.

Abstract: A metal sealing system for a triple eccentricity butterfly valve includes a dynamic metal seal, having a metal core surrounded by an external coating; a metal case with an external surface that has an inclined conical shape, including a first housing inside which the dynamic metal seal is mounted; a metal cover fixed to the metal case to allow it to close by flush fitting of the upper or lower faces of the metal cover and the metal case, the metal case having a second housing into which the metal cover fits, the dynamic metal seal being located between the metal cover and the surface of the metal case defining the first housing.

Abstract: Staying of a drain on a cylinder attached to a lower side of a valve casing is suppressed, and occurrence of corrosion of the cylinder is suppressed. A steam valve includes a valve casing, a valve disc disposed within the valve casing, a cylinder disposed on a lower side of the valve casing and having a piston rod extending upward, a valve stem vertically penetrating a lower portion of the valve casing and having one end coupled to the piston rod via a coupling and having another end coupled to the valve disc, a cover having a larger diameter than the piston rod and the coupling and configured to separate the piston rod and the coupling from each other by being interposed between the piston rod and the coupling, and a tubular skirt hanging down from a peripheral portion of the cover and surrounding a periphery of a head portion of the piston rod.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gate valve assembly having a valve body with a channel extending from a distal end to a proximal end, a gate configured to be moved from a first position to a second position, the second position being when the gate is positioned in the channel of the valve body between the distal end and the proximal end of the valve body. A seat insert is also provided to be threaded into a pocked of the valve body and a seat is configured to be positioned within the seat insert. A seal is adapted within a groove of the seat insert positioned between the valve body and the seat insert, wherein the seal is a fixed static seal providing no gaps and/or spaces between the seal insert and the valve body allowing no debris to corrupt the seals.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a device includes thermally spraying tungsten carbine in feedstock that does not include Cobalt but that includes Nickel, Copper, or a Nickel-Copper alloy, the method improves the base coating toughness, anticorrosion, and antifouling properties for high load application in sea water and brackish water environments. Additionally, a Cobalt-free material lowers material costs and reduces the global demand of Cobalt. Providing a topcoat of a Silicon-doped DLC significantly reduces the topcoat brittleness of common DLC failures such as “egg shell” in high stress applications. Thus, high hardness, low friction applications may be tailored in high stress applications.

Abstract: A flow control device includes a valve body, a first port disposed on the valve body, a second port disposed on the valve body, a gate disposed within the valve body and configured to control a flow of a fluid between the first port and the second port, and a seat disposed between the gate and the valve body, the seat including a first surface configured to form a circumferential seal with the valve body and a second surface configured to form a face seal with the gate. A method includes receiving, by a sealing assembly forming a circumferential seal between a seat and a valve body, a first force from a collar disposed on the seat in response to a first movement of a gate, and moving, in response to receiving the first force, the sealing assembly in a first direction of the first force.

Abstract: A flow control valve includes a valve body having a first section and a second section attached to the first section. A flow control member is positioned within the valve body and a shaft extends through the valve body and is connected to the flow control member to move the flow control member between an open position and a closed position. A sealing gasket is positioned within the valve body and engages the valve body to prevent the flow of fluid between the first section and the second section. The sealing gasket has an annular metallic body having an inner surface and an opposing outer surface, the outer surface defining a primary sealing surface, a groove formed in the outer surface, and an insert positioned within the groove, the insert defining a secondary sealing surface.

Abstract: A valve seat is provided for use in a rotary valve for use in highly corrosive and abrasive applications. The valve seat includes a seat body adapted to selectively engage a portion of the floating ball element. The valve seat also includes a sealing element disposed in a first groove formed in the seat body and adapted to prevent fluid flow between the seat body and the valve body. The valve seat further includes a first bearing disposed in a second groove formed in the seat body, and a second bearing disposed in a third groove formed in the seat body, wherein the second and third grooves are formed immediately adjacent the first groove such that the first and second bearings are disposed immediately adjacent the sealing element.

Abstract: A filter system is provided with a housing provided with a cover. The housing has a raw liquid inlet, a clean liquid outlet, and a liquid drain. A filter element is provided that separates a raw side from a clean side. A slide valve with a valve rod and a sealing head is provided, wherein the sealing head is arranged such that the liquid drain of the housing is closable but openable. A coupling is arranged between the sealing head and the valve rod, providing an axial securing action of the valve rod at the sealing head and a radial securing action, separate from the axial securing action, of the valve rod at the sealing head. A slide valve for such a filter system as well as a sealing head and a valve rod for such a slide valve are provided.

Abstract: A multi-port rotary plug valve may be used in a fluid delivery system of a vehicle to control flow of coolant fluid between a radiator, an electric drive motor, a battery, vehicle electronics, and one or more bypass lines. The valve may include a valve body that has ports at two or more levels along a height dimension of the valve body and a plug assembly that is rotatably disposed in the valve body. In addition, the valve may include a single-piece, conical seal disposed between the valve body and the plug assembly that is free of seams or joints.

Abstract: A break check valve includes a valve body defining a mating surface and a valve inner cavity; a pivot pin positioned inside the valve inner cavity and secured to the valve body, an axis of the pivot pin offset in a radial direction with respect to a longitudinal axis of the valve body; and a valve member positioned within the valve inner cavity and configured to rotate about the pivot pin from an open position to a closed position of the valve, the valve member comprising a plate and an arm extending from the plate, the valve member configured to remain in the open position of the valve as long as a mating surface of a hydrant remains in contact with the mating surface of the valve body and configured to close when the mating surface of the hydrant is separated from the mating surface of the valve body.

Abstract: The present utility model shows a sleeve (M?) that is designed so as to be completely closed in its normal position, which is pressed to prevent opening by means of a roller stem that stops the fluid from leaking; the present model makes it possible to avoid strain in the closing of the valve caused by overstretching which causes a shorter useful life and leaks in the seal. It also avoids excessive strain between the face of the sleeve (M) and the flange or body (C), avoiding breakages.

Abstract: A valve member provides for the flow of vapors from a fuel tank of an internal combustion engine to escape the fuel tank. The valve member may include a valve and a boss or spacer. The valve is configured to selectively control the flow of vapor from the fuel tank. The boss or spacer is positioned in a predetermined relationship to the valve, and the boss or spacer prevents a deformation of the valve from disrupting the selectively controlled flow of vapor from the fuel tank.

Abstract: A unitized valve body for use in an automatic transmission includes a plurality of valve bores and a plurality of hydraulic passages. Each valve bore is configured to receive a valve. The plurality of hydraulic passages are in fluid communication with the valve bores and arranged parallel to each other. The plurality of valve bores extend normal to the hydraulic passages and are arranged above and below the hydraulic passages.

Abstract: [Object] It is an object of the present invention to provide a valve structure capable of fixing a first connecting port of a first valve box block and a second connecting port of a second valve box block to each other when the first valve box block, a first driving portion block, the second valve box block and a second driving portion block are fixed to each other by bolts. [Solving means] A first valve box bolt insertion hole 113 is formed in the first valve box block 110, a first driving portion bolt fixing hole 123 is formed in the first driving portion block 120, a second valve box bolt insertion hole 213 is formed in the second valve box block 210, and a second driving portion bolt fixing hole 223 is formed in the second driving portion block 220.

Abstract: An electronic expansion valve, comprising a valve seat assembly and a valve core assembly. The valve core assembly is disposed in the valve seat assembly. The valve seat assembly comprises a valve seat, a valve seat core, and a guide sleeve. The valve seat is provided with a valve cavity, one end of which is open. A through hole is provided on the valve seat core; the end of the conduction portion close to the guide sleeve is circumferentially provided with an inclined surface inclined outwards. The valve core assembly comprises a valve head. The end of the valve head close to the valve seat core is provided with a sealing surface. The valve head is driven to move close to or away from the valve seat core, so as to adjust the gap between the inclined surface and the sealing surface.

Abstract: A valve for pressurized fluid having a body housing a fluid circuit having an upstream end configured to be placed in communication with a reserve of pressurized fluid and a downstream end configured to be placed in communication with a user of fluid, the circuit having a collection of valve shutter(s) having at least one shutoff valve shutter allowing the circuit to be closed or opened, the valve having a member for manually controlling the collection of valve shutter(s), the control member being mounted to allow the body to move between a rest position in which the collection of valve shutter(s) is in a position in which the circuit is closed and an active position in which the control member actuates the collection of valve shutter(s) into a position in which the circuit is open with a first bore section

Abstract: A fluidic device includes a casing in which a fluid passage is disposed and which has an outer surface including a detection target surface (bottom surface) that is to contact a detection part of a sensor so that at least one of a temperature and a vibration of the fluidic device is detected; and a plug detachably disposed on the casing and configured to cover the detection target surface (bottom surface).

Abstract: A gas inspection method includes: inputting a signal for opening a secondary valve; measuring, by a secondary pressure gauge, a pressure P on a downstream side of an orifice of a flow rate controller at a time point when a period t elapses from the input of the signal for opening the secondary valve; measuring, by the secondary pressure gauge, a standard deviation ? of the pressure P on the downstream side of the orifice of the flow rate controller at the time point when the period t elapses from the input of the signal for opening the secondary valve; and determining whether or not an open degree of the secondary valve is normal by comparing the pressure P and the standard deviation ? of the pressure P with a threshold value P0 of the pressure and a threshold value ?0 of the standard deviation of the pressure.

Abstract: An anti-siphon/regulator valve is provided. The valve includes a body having a cylindrical portion and a frustoconical portion extending from the cylindrical portion. The valve includes an inlet opening formed in a first end of the body on the cylindrical portion and an outlet opening formed in a second end of the body on the frustoconical portion. The valve also includes an inner multi-tapered aperture extending from the inlet opening and the outlet opening. The valve operates to regulate fluid flow from the inlet opening through the outlet opening based on the geometry of the multi-tapered aperture, and to inhibit flow from the outlet opening through the inlet opening because of that same geometry.

Abstract: A flow conditioner of a valve assembly includes a body including a longitudinal axis, a first end, a second end, and a flow path connecting the first end and the second end. A non-planar surface is formed in the first end of the body. A plurality of channels define the flow path and extend parallel to the longitudinal axis. At least one channel of the plurality of channels has a length different from a length of an adjacent channel of the plurality of channels. A cylindrical housing surrounds the plurality of channels and includes a first end and a second end. The first end is proximally located to the first end of the body. The non-planar surface of the first end is defined in part by an end of the at least one channel of the plurality of channels.

Abstract: An attenuator dome for a ball valve includes a body defining an upstream surface and a downstream surface. The body has first and second attenuation sections. The first attenuation section has a single stage with a first plurality of passages extending from the upstream surface to the downstream surface. The second attenuation section has a first stage with a second plurality of passages extending from the upstream surface to a first plenum formed inside the body and a second stage with a third plurality of passages extending from the first plenum to the downstream surface. The single stage of the first attenuation section has first flow area percentage, the first stage of the second attenuation section has a second flow area percentage less than the first flow area percentage, and the second stage has a third flow area percentage greater than the second flow area percentage.

Abstract: A method of installing a cable finger accessory in a cable manager includes: positioning a first semi-arcuate clamp section against a section of an extruded support member of the cable manager; positioning a second semi-arcuate clamp section, which is hingedly connected to the first semi-arcuate clamp section, against an opposite side of the section of the extruded support member such that, together, the first and second semi-arcuate generally surround the section of the extruded support member; and fastening a clamp mechanism connected to a distal end of the first semi-arcuate clamp section and adapted to secure the distal end of the first semi-arcuate clamp section against a distal end of the second semi-arcuate clamp section such that the first and second semi-arcuate clamp sections are secured against the section of the extruded support member. The cable finger extends outwardly from at least one of the first and second semi-arcuate clamp sections.

Abstract: A cable manager includes a backbone assembly and at least one side wall extending from the backbone assembly. The at least one side wall optionally includes one or more cable finger units. The backbone assembly includes a spine member having an extruded construction. The spine member includes one or more channels extending substantially an entire length thereof to facilitate easy attachment, removal and/or repositioning of a structure relative to the spine member. The cable manager optionally includes an accessory rod, a half-spool assembly, a cable finger accessory, a strap/buckle accessory, and/or a door assembly having an interference-free hinge set.

Abstract: A bracket that secures a cable to a strut-style ladder rung that has a rectangular cross-section with an opening along a lower side. The bracket has a spring flange portion, a latch flange portion, and a cable attachment portion. The spring flange portion is sized to be inserted in the opening of the ladder rung. The spring flange portion provides a spring force against the lower side of the ladder rung. The latch flange portion engages at least two sides of the ladder rung in a latched position. The cable attachment portion receives a cable tie to secure the cable to the bracket and attached ladder rung.

Abstract: A device internally insulating a welded pipeline joint between pipes having an internal protective coating, in a first variant, includes a power actuator having a cylindrical elastic working member for radial expansion when excess pressure occurs inside its cavity. A cylindrical casing of elastic anti-adhesive material arranged coaxially on the member exterior can have channels for exhausting air and supplying a compound. In a second variant, the device sleevelessly insulates an annular space. A casing made of an anti-adhesive material is centrally reinforced by an elastic cord. Using a cylindrical elastic anti-adhesive casing coaxially arranged on the exterior of a power actuator elastic working member forms an annular space in the weld zone either using a protective sleeve, or by a reinforced casing portion. A vacuum in the space is filled by a compound. The elastic anti-adhesive material allows easy removal of the casing from the hardened compound surface.

Abstract: In one example, a hygienic fitting assembly is disclosed. The hygienic fitting assembly includes a first fitting member defining an exterior opening, an interior opening, and a passage extending therebetween. The hygienic fitting assembly further includes a second fitting member receivable by the first fitting member with the first and second fitting members configured for removable mechanical attachment with one another along an interface region within the passage. The hygienic fitting assembly further includes a seal formed from a compression controlled and self-lubricating material. The seal is configured to receive an annular feature of one of the first or second fitting members and define sanitary fitting connection therebetween. The sanitary fitting connection is operable to prevent fluid escape toward the interface region during flow of a product between the first and second fitting members.

Abstract: A pipe coupling includes a first coupling segment defining opposed ends, one end of the first coupling segment defining a first pivotal mount, and another end of the first coupling segment defining a second pivotal mount; a second coupling segment defining opposed ends, a proximal end of the second coupling segment configured to pivotally connect to the first pivotal mount, and a distal end of the second coupling segment configured to receive a fastener; and a third coupling segment defining opposed ends, a proximal end of the third coupling segment configured to pivotally connect to the second pivotal mount, and a distal end of the third coupling segment configured to receive the fastener.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide an adapter which may be utilized with traditional in-tank fuel pumps to convert the pump from a first style to a second, alternative style. The instant embodiment utilizes an adapter which slides on the end of an existing fuel pump type and provides indexing for proper alignment and fuel communication. The adapter also allows connection of alternate type of port or fitting in order to allow connection with more desirable type of fuel pickup system. The adapter is then clamped onto the end of the pump once the adapter and pump are indexed to proper alignment for sealing and fuel communication. The adapter may also include a coupling for a fitting to connect additional fuel delivery and/or filtration parts to the pump.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for shielding leakage from a flanged pipe coupling comprising: a housing having a front wall, a rear wall, and a top wall, the top wall depending downwardly to form side walls intermediate the front and rear walls thus forming a closure having a bottom which is open; wherein the housing contains an interior space in between the front and rear wall and below the top wall, the interior space shaped to fit around a flanged pipe coupling; and wherein the housing is shaped so as to prevent rotation of the apparatus with respect to the flanged pipe coupling.

Abstract: An exhaust clamp may connect two exhaust components or conduits together in a leak tight manner while minimizing alignment issues during the assembly process. The clamp may include a split band having a clamping mechanism and a plurality of poka-yoke locking pins configured radially about the band. The poka-yoke locking mechanism may be configured to slidably engage a bead or ridge formed on the exhaust components to align the exhaust components during the assembly process an allow the operator to tighten the clamp about the exhaust components.

Abstract: A method of coupling two pipes includes fastening two coupling segments into an untightened configuration, the two coupling segments comprising a first segment and a second segment, the first segment comprising a first end and a second end distal to the first end, the second segment comprising a first end and a second end distal to the first end, wherein fastening the two coupling segments comprises: placing 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; and tightening a first tightening element to draw the second end of the first segment towards the first end of the second segment; and placing ends of the two pipes between the two coupling segments.

Abstract: Provided is a corrugated pipe connection device. The device includes a corrugated pipe including a groove and a ridge that are successively and alternately formed, a nut into which one side portion of the corrugated pipe is inserted, wherein the nut has a screw-thread on an inner circumferential surface thereof, a clamping ring being formed in a ring shape cut at one place thereof and including an inner portion formed convexly in a radially inward direction of the corrugated pipe to be inserted into the groove of the corrugated pipe and an outer portion protruded in a radially outward direction from the inner portion, wherein the outer portion comprises an outer circumferential surface, and a socket having a screw-thread on an outer circumferential surface thereon onto which the nut is screwed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a flexible pipe to a further flexible pipe in an end-to-end configuration, wherein the apparatus includes and the method utilizes an elongate tubular element having a first and second end and an outer surface comprising a raised central region. At least one vent passage extends at least partially across the raised central region.

Abstract: A cover for a connector, wherein the cover is adapted to be locateable over at least a portion of the connector, and wherein the connector has a fluid pathway formed therethrough. The connector has a first portion and a second portion, and wherein, when the cover is located over the portion of the connector, ingress of impurities into the fluid pathway is prevented.

Abstract: A clamp comprises a first arcuate portion, a second arcuate portion connected to the first arcuate portion via a hinge, and a ratchet mechanism for locking the first and second arcuate portions in a closed position. The first and second arcuate portions each comprise a circumferential groove which tapers in a radial direction from an opening of the groove to a base of the groove. The groove of one of the first and second arcuate portions has an angular extent which exceeds 180 degrees and has an opening with a width which is narrower at opposing ends of the groove than at a position partway between the ends.

Abstract: A female connector for receiving a male connector includes a housing, a support ring, a clip, and a clip blocking member. The male connector includes a groove. The housing includes an outer surface and housing openings. The support ring includes support ring openings. The clip includes an operation portion between a pair of clip legs. The pair of clip legs can pass through the housing and support ring openings. The clip blocking member is located outside the housing and has a pair of blocking faces which face the pair of clip legs. When the groove aligns with the housing and support ring openings, the pair of clip legs enter the groove, and the operation portion moves to a travel end position. In the travel position, the distal ends of the pair of clip legs are between the pair of blocking faces and the outer surface.