Abstract: A modified hydraulic circuit for an OEM vehicle transmission, which transmission has a forward clutch, a forward clutch hub and a forward sprag having an inner sprag race and an outer sprag race, an overrun clutch and an overrun clutch hub, the forward clutch and the forward sprag providing a link to a planetary gear train to propel the vehicle forward, the forward clutch hub defining the outer sprag race, the overrun clutch hub defining the inner sprag race, a hydraulic valve body having a plurality of passages and a separator plate, and a 1-2 shift valve, a 2-3 shift valve, a 3-4 shift valve and a 3-4 relay valve, and a gear shift valve, includes a blockage in the passage fluidically connecting the 2-3 shift valve to the overrun clutch, a blockage in the passage fluidically connecting the gear shift valve to the 2-3 shift valve, removal of a movable element from the first check valve body and a passage from the gear shift valve to the overrun clutch via the first check valve body, wherein when operating in

Abstract: A piston ring may include a spacer or expansion element and/or two segments. The segments may have a radial dimension between approximately 1.50 mm and approximately 1.90 mm and a height between approximately 0.30 mm and approximately 0.40 mm. The segments may have a concave profile with recesses between approximately 0.015 mm and approximately 0.030 mm and a clearance of approximately 0.150 mm. The segments may be wound via a matrix box device and a roller. The piston ring may have a circularity, expressed in the form of a decomposition as a Fourier series, with an amplitude for orders higher than 10 which is not greater than 0.10 ?m.

Abstract: An oil ring wire (2) contains an alloy steel as a material. The alloy steel contains: 0.50 to 0.65% by mass C; 1.60 to 2.30% by mass Si; 0.60 to 1.10% by mass Mn; 0.75 to 1.15% by mass Cr; 0.18 to 0.45% by mass Ni; 0.05 to 0.15% by mass V; 0.15% by mass or less Cu; and inevitable impurities. In the oil ring wire (2), an area percentage of a carbide is more than 6.0% and 10.0% or less. Also disclosed is a method of producing the oil ring wire.

Abstract: A composite vessel and fitting for a through-wall penetration having an exposed end grain. The fitting includes a sealing surface arrangement that seals against the composite vessel and prevents leakage of the vessel contents while protecting the end grain from exposure to internal fluid and/or external environment. The fitting includes an outer part, an inner part, and a through-wall part extending between the inner and outer parts across the penetration. An outer seal arrangement includes an outer seal having a first sealing surface that seals against the outer surface of the composite vessel to restrict environmental contaminants migrating to the end grain. An inner seal arrangement includes at least one inner seal having second and third sealing surfaces. The second sealing surface seals against the inner surface of the composite vessel and the third sealing surface seals a leak path or interface between the inner part and through-wall part to restrict internal fluid migrating to the end grain.

Abstract: Apparatuses for controlling fluid flow are important components for delivering process fluids for semiconductor fabrication. These apparatuses for controlling fluid flow require a variety of fluid flow components which are tightly packaged within the apparatuses for controlling flow. Servicing the apparatuses requires specialized equipment and methods which enable installation of seals in close quarters in apparatuses which are installed in the field. Seal retainers may be used to retain the seals during assembly of fluid flow components into apparatus for controlling flow.

Abstract: A sealing member includes a monolithic body including a first portion adjoining a second portion. The first portion forms part of a circle. The second portion includes first and second lobes. Each lobe adjoins the first portion with a concave surface. In one example, each lobe includes a rounded tip, and a convex surface extends from one rounded tip to the other rounded tip.

Abstract: A starter ring for a pump packing assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises an annular portion adjacent to an opening of a housing cylindrical surface. An axially outwardly extending portion opposite the opening and engaged with the housing cylindrical surface. Layers of a fabric reinforced elastomeric material covering the radially inwardly extending annular portion and the axially outwardly extending portion. A male adapter pocket is positioned at one side of the starter ring and configured to displace the volume of the starter ring and to generate a wiper force for initiating a wiping effect on the adjacent position of the at least one resembling shape of annular sealing ring. The male adapter pocket allows pressure forces from the reciprocating plunger to intensify the wiping effect of the starter ring, and exclude proppants from coming in contact with the at least one resembling shape of annular sealing.

Abstract: A sealing device includes a seal lip slidably contacting an outer surface of an inside member and seals liquid in an internal space of an outside member. The seal lip has a liquid-side inclined surface, an atmosphere-side inclined surface, and a lip edge between the liquid-side and atmosphere-side inclined surfaces and extending circumferentially. Helical ribs contacting the outer surface of the inside member are on the atmosphere-side inclined surface, and incline relative to the lip edge. Each rib has a linear portion having parallel side walls and a ship-bottom-shaped portion curving to expand further than the side walls, the linear portion extends from the lip edge, and the ship-bottom-shaped portion is farther from the lip edge than the linear portion. A height of each linear portion relative to the atmosphere-side inclined surface is 5 ?m to 37 ?m.

Abstract: A valve device is provided. The valve device includes a valve body unit, a mounting seat and a valve seat. The valve device further includes a fastening member. The mounting seat is provided with a limiting step, and a side surface of the valve seat is provided with a connecting hole in communication with the mounting hole along a direction perpendicular to an axis of the mounting hole. And an end of the fastening member extends into the mounting hole from the connecting hole and abuts against the limiting step.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum valve for substantially gas-tight closure of a first valve opening including a valve seat, a closure element for substantially gas-tight closure of the first valve opening, and a drive unit for providing a movement of the closure element relative to the valve seat. The closure element is designed to be flexible in such a way that a spatial expansion of the closure element in the closed position is variable in a direction parallel to the opening axis as a function of an applied differential pressure.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and program product utilize pressurized fluid flow from a position generally upstream of a free end of a packaging material tail and at an acute angle relative to the side of a load while the free end of the packaging material tail is unsupported and/or utilize pressurized fluid flow in two or more directions and from two or more positions to assist in adhering a packaging material tail to the side of a load at the completion of a wrapping operation.

Abstract: A spring return cartridge for a rotary actuated valve includes a torsion spring having a spring-loaded intermediate portion extending between first and second end portions and a spring carrier sleeved with the torsion spring. The spring carrier includes a first portion rotationally fixed with the first end portion of the torsion spring, and a second portion rotatably coupled with the second end portion of the torsion spring, such that the second end portion of the torsion spring is rotatable with respect to the spring carrier, and with respect to the first end portion of the torsion spring, between first and second rotational limit positions, with the intermediate portion of the torsion spring biasing the torsion spring second end portion to the first rotational limit position and maintaining a spring-loaded condition in the first rotational limit position.

Abstract: Then invention relates to a valve (1) for a fluid flow in a vehicle having a housing (2), comprising at least one first and one second connection opening (10, 11) which open into a valve chamber (3) of the housing (2), wherein a valve element (4) is mounted rotatably about a rotational axis (5) in the valve chamber (3), wherein two mutually spaced through-openings (13, 14) are provided on an outer surface (8) of the valve element (4), which through-openings are connected to each other by a through-bore (12), wherein at least one recess (15, 16, 22) is introduced in the outer surface (8) of the valve element (4), a drive element (6) being provided by means of which the valve element (4) is rotatable about the rotational axis (5), characterized in that the at least one recess (15, 16, 22) of the valve element (4) is formed separately from the through-openings (13, 14) and the through-bore (12), in the outer surface (8) of the valve body (4), that an annular seal seat (71, 72) is arranged around the first and

Abstract: Provided is a valve with high pressure resistance. In a valve which is axially driven by a drive source to move a valve body to contact and separate from a valve seat in a valve chamber to control a fluid, a diaphragm has a center axially sandwiched by the valve body and a rod of the drive source and partitions the valve chamber and the drive source in a sealed state.

Abstract: Fluid channel sealing devices, frangible seals, fluid circuits, associated controllers and methods of using the same are provided for controlling fluid distribution using a reconfigurable blocking element having first and second portions to establish a first configuration free of any open channels such that fluid is prevented from flowing through the channel and a second configuration where the first and second portions are separated to establish an open channel and allow fluid to pass.

Abstract: A check valve for low pressure operating conditions includes: a valve cover, a valve body, and an upper diaphragm between the body and the cover. A first pressure cavity is provided on a lower surface of the valve cover and used for accommodating a backward direction medium, a second pressure cavity is machined on an upper surface of the valve body, within which an inflow passage and an outflow passage are provided, an inflow hole is machined from an inner wall of the inflow passage to a bottom face of the second pressure cavity, and a medium enters into the second pressure cavity from the inflow passage via the inflow hole, and applies upward pressure on the upper diaphragm. A backflow channel in communication with the first pressure cavity is machined on a side wall of the outflow passage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flow regulating valve. The flow regulating valve includes: a valve body structure, where the valve body structure includes a main body and a sealing seat connected with the main body, the sealing seat is provided with a valve port, and the sealing seat is made of a nonmetallic material; and a valve head movably arranged in a cavity of the main body to close or open the valve port, where the valve head is made of a metal material, and a hardness of the sealing seat is less than a hardness of the valve head.

Abstract: A faucet includes a valve cartridge configured to control a flow of water and a structure that supports the valve cartridge. The structure includes a mount having a concave portion and a smooth portion positioned adjacent to the concave portion. The structure includes a lock plate that detachably couples to the mount, in which the lock plate has a convex portion. The convex portion of the lock plate interfaces with the concave portion of the mount in a first rotational position to secure the lock plate relative to the mount. The lock plate slides along the smooth portion in a second rotational position.

Abstract: In an electric valve, an upper surface of a main body portion of a valve body, a cylindrical portion of the valve body, and a flange member form a groove in an annular recess shape. A stator unit includes a tubular portion that surrounds the groove. A sealing member is disposed in the groove and held between the cylindrical portion of the valve body and the tubular portion of the sealing member.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electric valve, including: a valve seat, the valve seat having an end surface and a slot; a valve body, a portion of the valve body penetrating in the valve seat, and another portion of the valve body protruding from the end surface; a coil portion sleeved over the valve body, the coil portion and the slot being respectively located on two sides of the end surface; and a connection portion, the connection portion including a connection member and a support member and a clamping member arranged on the connection member. The connection member is fixedly connected to the coil portion, the support member abuts against the end surface, and the clamping member is clamped with the slot.

Abstract: Cryogenic valves are disclosed. A valve for includes a valve body, a valve seat, a gland nut coupled to the valve body, and a lower spindle threadably engaged to the valve body. The lower spindle defines a first bore. The valve includes a seat disc mounted to the lower spindle and configured to engage the valve seat in a closed configuration and be disengaged from the valve seat in an open configuration. The valve includes an upper spindle defining a spring bore. A portion of the upper spindle is received in the first bore to matingly engage the upper spindle to the lower spindle such that rotation of the upper spindle causes rotation of the lower spindle. The valve includes a spring that is at least partially disposed in the spring bore of the upper spindle and is configured to bias the upper spindle to sealingly engage the gland nut.

Abstract: A lockout device can be used to secure a valve, a valve stem, or other control. The lockout device includes a cover having an internal cavity and an opening about the internal cavity, a cable that is flexible, a cable attachment point attached to the cover to which the cable is attached at its securable end, and a cable lockout module attached to the cover. The cable lockout module includes a cable engagement element having a cable-receiving pathway extending therethrough for reception of a free end of the cable and selective securement thereof to create a cable loop. The cable lockout module further has a door. When the door is in a closed position, the cable engagement element is securely covered by the door and the door is lockable relative to a remainder of the cable lockout module to prevent the door from being opened.

Abstract: A micro-metering device with a constant flow rate, including a rotary shear valve, a mounting seat, a rotation drive assembly, an injection drive assembly and a controller. The rotary shear valve includes a valve main body and a valve spool. The valve main body is provided with a main flow channel and a plurality of branch flow channels. The valve spool is rotatably arranged inside the valve main body, and is configured to communicate the main flow channel with different branch flow channels. A pressure sensor is provided inside the valve main body, and is communicated with the main flow channel. The pressure sensor is configured for detecting a pressure inside the main flow channel. Whether the switching of the liquid path is correct is determined according to the pressure in the main flow channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipeline junction coating between the joined ends of two coated metallic pipeline sections, the coating comprising an elongate body able to extend over the joined ends of the coated pipeline sections, and having a variable end profile at one or both ends. The pipeline junction coating is for coating field joints of coated rigid pipelines, as used in the subsea oil and gas industry.

Abstract: A retaining component for securing at least one cable, includes a main body with a base and a foot element formed on the base. Two webs extend from the base. Both webs extend essentially parallel to one another in the longitudinal direction and form a receiving area for receiving at least one cable. At least one of the webs includes a latching element disposed on an outer side configured to be brought into friction-locking and/or positive-locking engagement with a cover element. The cover element features two holes configured to be brought into engagement with the latching element of a web of the retaining component in a closed position. The cover element is connected to the retaining component to produce a friction-locking and/or positive-locking connection between the webs and the cover element.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for deploying a tubular body across a gap. The tubular body is fixed to a surface on either side of the gap. The system includes a first connector housing fixed to the first surface and a second connector housing fixed to a second surface. An insertion end of the first connector housing is smaller than a receiving end of the second connector housing such that the insertion end of the first connector is insertable into the receiving end of the second connector housing. The tubular body passes continuously through the interior volume of the first connector housing and through the interior volume of the second connector housing.

Abstract: The disclosed systems and structures are directed to the management of cable/tube bundles for rack-mounted liquid-cooled cases containing electronic assemblies. The management of cable/tube bundles comprises an articulating scissor structure containing a first arm detachably connected to a contact point on a backplane of a rack-mounted immersion case, a second arm detachably connected to a contact point on a backplane of a rack frame, and a joining portion connecting the first and second arms via a center axle and controllably guiding the cable/tube bundles along a pivot point of the central axle. During the de-racking of the immersion case, the articulating scissor structure is configured to laterally extend and support and guide the cable/tube bundle across a de-racked space, and during the racking of the immersion case, the articulating scissor structure is configured to laterally contract and guide the corresponding cable/tube bundle into a fixed racked space.

Abstract: A pipe comprising at least one flexible duct, wherein the pipe comprises at least one stiffening band, which is pressed against the duct over at least some of its length, extends along a longitudinal direction substantially parallel to the axis of the duct and has, at least in one state, considerable rigidity along the longitudinal direction, the stiffening band being configured to deform elastically between a rolled-up state, when the cross sections of the stiffening band are rectilinear, and an elongate and rigid state, when the cross sections of the stiffening band are curved. An aircraft comprising at least one such pipe.

Abstract: A method can be used for producing a firewall in an opening of a building. In this case, at least one fire protection profile is used which contains a tube made of a composite material, which is filled with a fire protection material. The fire protection profile is designed such that it can be combined with an adjacent fire protection profile in the event of a fire. In order to produce the firewall, it is first transferred into an at least partially compressed state or provided in such a state. The fire protection profile is then introduced into the opening, with the at least partially compressed state being maintained. The fire protection profile is subsequently released so that it is decompressed at least partially and at least in portions.

Abstract: An electric resistance welded steel pipe and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The present invention relates to an electric resistance welded steel pipe including a base metal zone and a weld. In the electric resistance welded steel pipe, steel microstructures at a wall-thickness-wise middle of the base metal zone are steel microstructures in which a bcc phase is present in a volume fraction greater than or equal to 80%, an average grain size is less than or equal to 15.0 ?m, and an A value, defined by a predetermined equation, is 0.55 or greater and 0.85 or less; a yield ratio in a pipe axis direction is less than or equal to 90%; and a Charpy absorbed energy at ?40° C. of the base metal zone is greater than or equal to 100 J.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fluid connection arrangement for establishing a fluid connection, including a receiving part having a receiving wall that has a receiving wall inner side that delimits an interior of the receiving part, a tubular connecting part that is at least partially received in the interior of the receiving part and has a tube wall having a plurality of comb-shaped support points that extend along a longitudinal direction of the tubular connecting part, the comb-shaped support points contacting the receiving wall inner side. The tube wall may have at least one curved wall area that extends between two adjacent comb-shaped support points. Between the at least one curved wall area of the tubular connecting part and the receiving wall inner side of the receiving part at least one gap is arranged where a solder is received to establish a materially bonded and fluid-tight connection.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a key disposed at least partially in a first recess in a first tubular, the key defining teeth facing in a first axial direction, a first biasing member biasing the key in the first axial direction relative to the first tubular, and a rack disposed at least partially in a second recess formed in a second tubular. The rack defines teeth that face in a second axial direction that is opposite to the first axial direction, the teeth of the rack being configured to mesh with the teeth of the key. The apparatus also includes a second biasing member engaging the rack and biasing the rack in a first circumferential direction, the rack being configured to reciprocate circumferentially relative to the second tubular by engagement with the key and the second biasing member, in response to the first tubular being rotated into connection with the second tubular.

Abstract: A method for coating a screw element, in particular a screw element for connecting pipes, preferably motor vehicle pipes, wherein the screw element has at least one thread as well as at least one unthreaded contact surface. At least areas of the thread are provided with a first coating, and at least areas of the unthreaded contact surface are provided with a second coating. Both the first coating of the thread as well as the second coating of the unthreaded contact surface are applied to the thread or to the unthreaded contact surface via plasma coating.

Abstract: A method for producing a connection, between attachment ends of two components that are to be connected, by means of two connection flanges, each of which is provided at one attachment end, wherein a sealable cavity is formed between those sides of the two connection flanges that are to face each other, wherein a closable and, if necessary, openable channel is provided between the cavity and a surrounding environment, and a negative pressure is generated in the cavity and the channel is closed, wherein a trigger mechanism is provided which is configured to open the channel in an automated manner upon the occurrence of a trigger criterion, and also to a corresponding connection device and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A coupling for joining a first pipe segment to a second pipe segment that includes a first coupling segment and second coupling segment that has a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and an inner surface. Fastener openings are disposed on the first end and the second end, and the outer surface is contoured to define an arched shape that is higher towards an axial midpoint and lower towards the first end and the second end. The outer surface contains a band, a first skirt, and a second skirt on each side of the band. A seal groove is defined on the inner surface between two outer edges of the first coupling segment and a seal is disposed within the seal grove.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a clamp wherein the clamp is configured to prevent relative rotation of a plurality of hose portions at an interface of the hose portions, comprising: a base plate; a collar configured to attach to a first hose portion and slidably attached to the base plate; and a first fork configured to attach to a first portion of the hose interface and slidably attached to the base plate.

Abstract: A hose connector is disclosed that provides a magnetized connection of hoses, tubes, cables, ducts, pipes, twine, cord and/or rope creating a continuation in length for versatile and extended flow for, but not limited to, watering needs eliminating conventional connector threads currently requiring multiple turns to release or attach or existing pronged coupling requiring a degree of hand agility and strength. Thereby the disclosed matter provides the means for a fast, single motion attachment or twisting detachment of, but not limited to hose, tube, cable, duct, pipe, twine, cord and/or rope ends without requiring the hand strength or precision that some conventional hose, tube, cable, duct, twine, cord, and/or rope connectors may require. There may be any combination of connecting the ends of hoses, tubes, cables, ducts, pipes, twines, cords, and/or ropes. In some scenarios, flow is not required.

Abstract: A fluid connector is provided. The fluid connector can include a first connector having a first passageway and a second passageway; and a second connector having a third passageway and a fourth passageway. The first connector can be attracted to the second connector through a magnetic force, thereby forming the fluid connector. Moreover, when the first connector abuts the second connector, the first passageway together with the third passageway can form a first fluid path, and the second passageway together with the fourth passageway can form a second fluid path that is different from the first fluid path.

Abstract: A quick connector for making a verifiable connection with a tube is disclosed that comprises a connector housing having a socket portion on one end of a receptacle. The socket portion includes a pair of opening portions and a pair of channels extending into the socket portion from a pair of wall members located on the exterior of the connector housing. A verifier having a pair of resilient legs and a releasing member extend through a respective channel into the interior of the socket portion with each releasing member engaging an interior surface of each wall member. A retainer having claws is connected by spring bridging portions to a pair of outwardly projecting buttons with each button held in a mating fit within a respective opening portion in a preloaded position.

Abstract: A quick coupling set includes a socket and a mating plug. The socket has a rotation-restraining structure while the mating plug has a mating rotation-restraining structure. In the coupling of the socket and the mating plug, the rotation-restraining structure of the socket only allow the rotation-restraining structure of the mating plug to relatively rotate in a rotation direction, so as to complete the coupling of the socket and the mating plug. Other plugs which do not match the socket lack of a rotation-restraining structure matching that of the socket, and cannot relatively rotate in the rotation direction with respect to the socket and cannot achieve any coupling with the socket, which results in the socket and the mating plug being protected against misconnection.

Abstract: A coupling that includes a main portion extending from a first end to a second end with an intermediate portion disposed between the first end and the second end. A main passageway extending from the first end to the second end. A first branch extending outwards from the intermediate portion containing a first branch passageway in fluid communication with the main passageway, and a second branch extending outwards from the intermediate portion and opposite the first branch containing a second branch passageway in fluid communication with the main passageway. External threads are disposed on an exterior surface of the first end containing an upper partition line and a lower partition line defined as the exterior surface of the first end, containing no external threads, and extending from the first end to the intermediate portion.

Abstract: In a connection structure of a pipe in which a first pipe provided outside a case and a second pipe provided inside the case are connected via a gasket while sealing a space between the first pipe and a through hole provided on a wall body of the case and a space between the through hole and the second pipe, the gasket has a tubular first holding portion, an inner circumferential first lip portion, an outer circumferential lip portion, a tubular second holding portion, and an inner circumferential second lip portion. Resistance applied on the first holding portion including the inner circumferential first lip portion when the first pipe is pulled out of the through hole is smaller than total of resistance generated in the outer circumferential lip portion against pull-out direction and resistance generated in the inner circumferential second lip portion against pull-out direction.

Abstract: Embodiments described and discussed herein generally relate to resonators for pressurized fluid systems, pressurized fluid systems containing resonators, and methods of reducing acoustic energy within pressurized fluid systems. In one or more embodiments, a resonator includes a first chamber containing an inlet and an outlet, a second chamber containing an inlet, an outlet, and a passageway, where the inlet of the second chamber is in fluid communication with the outlet of the first chamber, a third chamber containing an inlet and an outlet, where the inlet of the third chamber is in fluid communication with the outlet of the second chamber, and where the outlet of the third chamber is configured to be in fluid communication with a pressure relief device containing a safety valve, and a fourth chamber in fluid communication with the second chamber by the passageway.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a system for curing a liner extending in a pipeline or at least in part in a branch pipeline, where the liner includes a substance such as a synthetic resin suitable for being curable by exposure to electromagnetic radiation. The apparatus comprises an actuator constituting an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic actuator, and including an actuator member and an actuator axis substantially parallel to the axis of the pipeline when said apparatus is in its intended operational position in said main pipeline.

Abstract: An insulating material for an aerosol generating device includes an insulation sheet and a waterproof film arranged on at least one surface of the insulation sheet.

Abstract: Provided is a semi-noncombustible building thermal insulation material including: a core layer; and a noncombustible coating layer formed with a thickness of 0.1 to 3 mm on one or both sides of the core layer, wherein the noncombustible coating layer includes aluminum oxide, silicon oxide, sodium silicate, and calcium carbonate.

Abstract: A quick detach connector for an imaging device.

Abstract: A tripod suitable for travel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bracket anchor for fastening a facing to a structure, the bracket anchor comprising a bracket head for fastening the bracket anchor to the structure, a bridge element, a support element for supporting the facing and a pressure element for transmitting pressure from the bracket anchor to the structure, wherein the support element and the pressure element are fixed to the bridge element, wherein the bridge element comprises a tension strut and a compression strut, and wherein the tension strut and the compression strut are connected to each other only at their ends facing the support element. It is characterized in that the bridge element is designed at least in two parts, the tension strut and the compression strut being connected to one another in a force-fitting, form-fitting or material-fitting manner.

Abstract: A seismic bracing yield fuse includes at least one housing member, and a fuse member housed within or mounted externally to the at least one housing member. The fuse member is configured to undergo ductile yielding in a length dimension upon application of a tensile force along the length dimension of the fuse member, and the at least one housing member is configured to accommodate a change in length of the fuse member resulting from the ductile yielding.