Abstract: A garden hose storage apparatus is particularly adapted for mounting on a substantially vertical surface and includes a side mount. The side mount has a base adapted for attachment to a substantially vertical surface and a cantilever journal is formed integral with the base. An elongated pipe is fixed in the cantilever journal and extends outwardly from the journal. A hose reel is rotatably mounted on the journal and has its axis of rotation substantially coincidental with the longitudinal axis of the pipe. An out tube is releasably connected to the pipe and has a connector adapted for connecting the out tube to a garden hose. A lock releasably connects the reel to the longitudinal pipe to retain the reel on the journal. Release of the lock allows the reel to be removed from the journal.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying fluid under pressure, such as compressed air, to movable using devices, includes a feed line having tap points spaced along it, with a tap valve at each tap point. A connection unit for connecting the feed line to the user is movable along the feed line and can receive fluid at any tap point. As the connection unit slides into place at the tap point, the tap valve automatically opens to supply fluid. Each valve has a rotary or slide-type valve member movable between open and closed positions, which is always exposed to equal fluid pressure all about it so as to require only a small force to actuate the valve. The valve member is tubular and open-ended and extends parallel to the feed line. Both mechanical and magnetic means for actuating the valve member are disclosed.

Abstract: The apparatus serves to pass an arbitrary pressure medium from a stationary housing (1) to a rotating shaft (4) provided with supply bores (3) in such a manner that there is little leakage or noise and the apparatus is ventable. Sliding pads (8) rest on a lateral contact face (12) of an indexing ring (13) rotating with the shaft (4) and axially displaceable thereon. The sliding pads (8) are supported in an axially displaceable manner on hollow pistons (7) secured to the housing (1). The indexing ring (13) has pins (19) for guiding and coupling it, which are supported in axial bores (21), provided with springs (22), of a shaft ring (16) secured on the shaft (4). The indexing ring (13) has axial check valves (23), each having a valve plug (25) whose end face (29) is located in the plane of the contact face (12) of the indexing ring (13) for the sliding pads (8).

Abstract: A hollow rotary member such as a roller, extruder or the like, requiring constant temperature control by a fluid circulating therethrough, has a hollow shaft with radial inlet and outlet ports communicating with respective compartments of a stationary coupling sleeve surrounding same, the compartments being bounded by sealing rings engaging the shaft. In order to facilitate the introduction of the shaft into the sleeve without damage to the sealing rings, the shaft ends in an extremity of reduced cross-sectional area whose noncircular outline consists of convex sections smoothly merging into one another.

Abstract: A take-up reel for storing and paying out an elongated flexible member such as a cable, rope, hose or the like features viscous damped rewind action which reduces shock loads on the hose and associated equipment. A viscous damper is coupled to the take-up reel assembly and limits the rewind velocity so that the hose can be released for free rewind without undergoing excessive shock. In a preferred embodiment, the viscous damping action is provided by a stator disc which is enclosed within an annular damper housing carried by the rotor of the take-up reel assembly.

Abstract: A fluid swivel is described, of the type which includes an annular chamber formed at the interface between the stationary and rotatable parts of the swivel, which facilitates the passage of a pig through the chamber. A pig diverter device lies beside the outlet formed in one of the parts through which fluid normally exits the chamber, to divert a pig moving through the chamber into the outlet. The diverter device can include a projection lying on the downstream side of the outlet. The projection can extend radially only up to the interface between the two swivel parts, to facilitate disassembly of the swivel. The diverter device can also include a valving mechanism that can shut off fluid flow immediately downstream of the outlet, to direct the fluid stream and pig into the outlet, and the upstream end of the outlet can extend tangent to the chamber to facilitate pig entry therein.

Abstract: A device for detachably coupling the orifice of a branchline to a line carrying a pressure medium and having a plurality of discharge valves spaced apart from each other in the line wall, the coupling being carried out by means of a coupling device which is movable over the length of the line and contains the orifice and opens one of the discharge valves. The discharge valves are mounted in the line with magnetically actuating opening members and the coupling device is provided with a coupling element guided thereon and is provided with an automatically sealing coupling member in the coupling position with the discharge valve at the pressure side for an automatic alignment with the orifice, and an actuator which magnetically cooperates with the opening member and the coupling member.

Abstract: A piggable fluid swivel comprising a first element on which a second element is rotatably mounted. Grooves in both the first and second elements align to form a continuous flow passage between the elements. Openings are provided through the first and second elements and into the flow passage whereby fluid can enter through one element, flow through at least a portion of the flow passage, and then exit through the other element. A flow barrier means similar to a gate valve is provided on one of the elements and includes a baffle plate that is extendable between an open position and a closed position. In an open position, the elements can be easily assembled and disassembled. In a closed position, the baffle plate blocks backflow in the fluid passage which allows pressure to build behind any pig that may become stuck in the flow passage to free the pig and carry it from the swivel. The swivel may be coaxially stacked to provide a multiline piggable fluid swivel.

Abstract: In the coil end of a rotor of an electrical machine, the terminal ends emerging from different grooves and resting on different cylindrical surfaces must be electrically connected with each other and hydraulically with a water chamber. This is accomplished by distributors which include a connecting stud and two shanks which extend therefrom. The shanks have bores which extend at an acute angle into a bore on the connecting stud. This causes only very small flow resistance. The freedom that is gained in terms of choosing the desired shank lengths, and the freedom to choose the interval between the free shank endings, gives rise to a number of production advantages. Furthermore, the quality tests for checking the junction of the distributor pieces with the terminal endings of the windings are simplified.

Abstract: A device for detachably coupling the orifice of a branchline to a conduit carrying a pressure medium having a plurality of discharge valves disposed spaced apart from each other along said conduit. Each of the valves has a discharge opening, and a closing element for each of said openings. A coupling device has the orifice disposed therein and is longitudinally displaceable along the conduit and connectable with the conduit by opening one of the discharge valves. The coupling device has a coupling element which is guided on the conduit and an automatically sealing coupling in the coupling position with the discharge valve at the pressure side for an automatic alignment with the orifice, and an actuator effective to actuate a respective one of the discharge valves in the coupling position of the coupling element.

Abstract: A rotary switch valve, particularly for use in a vehicle where the operator may wish to face in either direction such as on a tractor where implements or attachments may be mounted on either the front or rear ends. The valve consists of at least two passageways for allowing passage of hydraulic fluid, which passageways pass through both a casing and a spool, relative rotational movement being allowed between them. Upon 180.degree. relative rotational movement, the passageways feed fluid from the outlet ports in a sense opposite to that when the spool and casing were in their original positions. The steering system of the vehicle, therefore, will continue to direct the vehicle in its normal sense.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device at hose reels having at least one windable hose (4) and at least one conduit (5) communicating with the hose via a swivel device (6).In order to provide at such hose reels a simple device rendering it possible to use hoses for distributing a plurality of media separated from each other, the invention is characterized by at least one bearing element (27) which, on one hand, is mounted on the swivel device (6) permitting flow of medium between the conduit (5) and the hose (4) and, on the other hand, forms an inner passage (29) for flow of medium between inner tubes (7 and 8 respectively) within the hose and the conduit, whereby at least one of the inner tubes (8 and/or 7) is rotatably connected to the bearing element.

Abstract: A device for detachably coupling the orifice of a branchline to a line carrying a pressure medium and having a plurality of discharge valves spaced apart from each other in the line wall, the coupling being carried out by means of a coupling device which is movable over the length of the line and contains the orifice and opens one of the discharge valves. The discharge valves are mounted in the line with magnetically actuating opening members and the coupling device is provided with a coupling element guided thereon and is provided with an automatically sealing coupling member in the coupling position with the discharge valve at the pressure side for an automatic alignment with the orifice, and an actuator which magnetically cooperates with the opening member and the coupling member.

Abstract: A device for detachably coupling the orifice of a branchline to a conduit carrying a pressure medium having a plurality of discharge valves disposed spaced apart from each other along said conduit. Each of the valves has a discharge opening, and a closing element for each of said openings. A coupling device has the orifice disposed therein and is longitudinally displaceable along the conduit and connectable with the conduit by opening one of the discharge valves. The coupling device has a coupling element which is guided on the conduit and an automatically sealing coupling in the coupling position with the discharge valve at the pressure side for an automatic alignment with the orifice, and an actuator effective to actuate a respective one of the discharge valves in the coupling position of the coupling element.

Abstract: High pressure fluid apparatus having a swivel flow divider connected to a rotary power source and an accompanying power cylinder for transferring high pressure fluid from a stationary to a rotary medium and a fluid jet rotary bit. The swivel flow divider defines a pair of integral seal bearings which can be variably positioned by means of the power cylinder to divert substantially all of the fluid flow into a fluid conducting tube at high pressures, e.g. up to about 10,000 psi to about 20,000 psi to divert fluid flow to a relatively low pressure region surrounding the fluid conducting tube, or to apportion fluid flow between the tube and the low pressure region surrounding the tube. The fluid jet bit has a bit body including a wear resistant insert which can be removed from a fluid jet housing and mounting without subjecting fluid jet orifices secured in the latter to damage.

Abstract: The present invention involves a central pivot assembly for a self-propelled, center-pivot irrigation system. The assembly includes an hydraulic slip ring arrangement, a pivot arrangement, and a support arrangement for the pivot pipe of the irrigation system. The hydraulic slip arrangement includes first and second concentrically positioned rings which permit hydraulic fluid to continuously flow along out and return paths between a stationary source and the moving, pivot pipe. The pivot arrangement of the present invention includes a pivot bar, sleeve member slideably positioned about the pivot bar and fixedly secured to the pivot pipe, and pillow blocks which slideably receive the ends of the pivot bar. This arrangement allows the pivot pipe to move in vertical planes to accommodate the up and down motion of the distribution pipe as it revolves about the central axis of the system.

Abstract: Rotary connection having a housing which is provided with annular ducts and with feed bores for pressurized oil and non-pressurized oil and having a piston-shaped inner part arranged in the housing, the inner part being formed with bores and with grooves on its periphery, for the passage of high-pressure oil and practically non-pressurized hydraulic oil. By means of a valve piston which can be acted-on at both end surfaces thereof with pressurized oil, lubricating ducts are connected, depending upon the switched position of the valve piston, via a central longitudinal bore provided with transverse bores, with the respective annular duct which at the time is not applied with pressurized oil.

Abstract: This invention relates to a rotary joint device with multiple piping passages and piping 3,4 eccentric to the axis of rotation X--X of the rotary joint, comprising stationary 1 and rotary 2 portions as well as a coaxial rotary member 7 interposed between the stationary 1 and rotary 2 portions and traversed by conduits 8,9 communicating permanently with the stationary conduits 3a, 4a of pipings 3,4 and with the rotary conduits 3b, 4b of pipings 3,4 through a connecting path 10,11.

Abstract: A track which forms a gas throughflow duct. The track is of the type adapted for guiding a movable gas passage unit therealong in sealing cooperation with the gas throughflow duct. The track includes a plurality of structural girders disposed in abutting relationship and a plurality of lateral sections which are readily connectable with the girders to depend therefrom in pairs. A plurality of interengaging sealing sections are readily joined to the lateral sections, and these sealing sections are adapted to engage the movable gas passage unit to allow the unit to be moved along the track while maintaining the seal. The lateral sections extend longitudinally to either side of joints between the structural girders. Thus, the lateral sections contribute to effecting interconnection of the girders to each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying water or other fluids from a stationary pipe to a moving pipe. The stationary supply conduit has a seam which can be opened and closed somewhat in the fashion of a zipper. An extractor is located inside the supply conduit and has a riser portion which protrudes through an opening in the seam. The extractor is moveable along the length of the supply conduit. Seam opening means create an aperture as the riser approaches while closing means are provided to refasten the seam after the riser has passed. Fluid seals isolate the seam opening from the fluid being carried. The extractor rides on spherical rollers and can include an evacuator tube which removes any water seeping through the seals.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a flexible fluid conduit means for directing fluid from a pressure source to a propeller of a ship for minimizing cavitation. The conduit is formed of split annular rings adapted to be mounted over a propeller shaft, the rings being interconnected to form passages for directing air pressure from the A-bracket through relative rotating seal members and into the body of the propeller. The disclosed interconnection of the annular rings permits substantial axial and bending movement of the propeller shaft without loss of air. Being submersed, the conduit is hydraulically balanced such that the force of water pressure tending to open the seal members is always less than the force tending to close the seal members.

Abstract: A coupler for connecting a hydraulically actuated material handling implement to an overhead support comprising a first assembly for connection to an overhead support, a second assembly for connection to a hydraulically actuated material handling implement and having a cylindrical part extending into and rotatably connected to the first assembly, a manifold part adjustably connected to the first assembly and extending into an aperture in the second assembly and having a plurality of axially spaced circumferential grooves in its outer surface, a plurality of apertures in the manifold part having their one ends adapted for the connection of flexible hoses and their other ends communicating with different ones of the grooves therein and a plurality of apertures in the second assembly having their one ends adapted for the connection of flexible hoses and their other ends communicating with different ones of the grooves in the manifold part of the first assembly.

Abstract: A device for transfer of fresh air or air mixed with gases, vapors, smaller particles etc. in one or other direction between a stationary place and a moving place. A stationary elongated box is in communication with the stationary place and has a slot in its longitudinal direction and said slot closeable by a tightening band bearing on contact surfaces at each side of the slot and on the outside of the box. A hollow connection body projects through and is movable along said slot and is in communication with the moving place. Said connection body is provided with slide shoe or shoes in the slot and carries a press roller at each end of the slide shoe or at each slide shoe pressing the band against said contact surfaces and backing rollers lifting the band from engagement with the contact surfaces.

Abstract: A fluid supply distributor communicates fluid from a stationary fluid source to a rotating hydraulic motor. The distributor includes a housing with main ports for connection to high and low pressure at the source. A shaft rotating in the housing is attached to the motor and includes motor ports for connection to the rotating motor. A sleeve in the housing surrounds the shaft, and the sleeve and shaft define interfacing sealing surfaces. The housing, the sleeve, and the shaft include passages for communicating fluid between the main ports and the motor ports. The sleeve is normally retained in a stationary position, but is released to rotate within the housing should the shaft seize within the housing. The passages include spaced supply grooves at the sealing surfaces connected to the main ports and thus maintained at different pressures.

Abstract: An improved trunking system is provided for ventilation systems in which air or fumes are to be supplied to or exhausted in adverse environments from travelling equipment such as crane cabs and fume hoods in steel works and coke ovens. The trunking is of self-supporting modular construction, each module having a longitudinal opening, a row of metal strips in end to end interengagement extending from at least one side of said opening so as normally to close the latter, the strips being individually located against longitudinal and lateral movement relative to the opening, and so that the pressure differential between the trunking and the ambient atmosphere tends to bias the strips to positions closing the opening. The trunking includes rails to guide a tap which travels along the trunking in sealing relationship thereto and has roller means locally engaging the flap or flaps to open the latter.

Abstract: A rotary fluid coupling which is particularly suitable for connecting a stationary source of fluid pressure to a fluid-pressure operated clutch comprises inner and outer, concentric, relatively rotatable members which have a space between them constituting a generally annular chamber for receiving pressurized fluid. The chamber is sealed to prevent the leakage of fluid by a releasable sealing mechanism which is itself fluid-pressure operated. Passages extend through the two members to connect the chamber to the stationary and rotary fluid lines. Preferably, the inner member rotates relative to the outer member which may be held relatively stationary against rotation.

Abstract: A multi-position duct system includes a generally horizontally extending first duct section having one wall defined by a flexible web. The first duct section has first and second ends and is pivotally mounted adjacent its first end for movement in a horizontal arc about a support member. A car is mounted on the first duct section for longitudinal movement. The car engages the flexible web to define within the car a chamber in open communication with the interior of the first duct section. A second telescoping duct section having vertically upper and lower ends is attached at its upper end to the car and moves therewith longitudinally of the first duct section. The second duct section also is in open communication with the chamber. A hood for collecting air containing pollutant fumes and particles is attached to the lower end of the second duct section. The first duct section is attached to a source of suction.

Abstract: A duct for use with mine equipment is provided with an elongate aperture normally closed by a displaceable sealing means to retain a fluid, under pressure, within the duct, the sealing means, in use, being displaceable by fluid pick-up means carried by a mining machine to convey fluid from the duct to the machine. The invention also includes conveyor trough section provided with such a duct and a mining machine combination.

Abstract: A fluid supply distributor communicates fluid from a stationary fluid source to a rotating hydraulic motor. The distributor includes a housing with main ports for connection to high and low pressure at the source. A shaft rotating in the housing is attached to the motor and includes motor ports for connection to the rotating motor. A sleeve in the housing surrounds the shaft, and the sleeve and shaft define interfacing sealing surfaces. The housing, the sleeve, and the shaft include passages for communicating fluid between the main ports and the motor ports. The sleeve is normally retained in a stationary position, but is released to rotate within the housing should the shaft seize within the housing. The passages include spaced supply grooves at the sealing surfaces connected to the main ports and thus maintained at different pressures.

Abstract: A rotary drum plant is disclosed in which a unique system for directing a liquid medium to the rotating drum is utilized. A rotary drum such as a tube mill has a driving shaft connected thereto, with at least one U-shaped inner ring member having a channel-like cross-section positioned about the shaft and mounted for rotation therewith with the opening of the U-shape facing radially outwardly. At least one stationary ring member has a generally rectangular cross-sectional configuration and is positioned about the rotating U-shaped member to form a generally annular chamber with the U-shaped inner ring. A conduit adapted for carrying a liquid medium such as water communicates the chamber to the rotating drum and rotates therewith, while another liquid conduit directs the liquid medium to the chamber via the stationary ring member.

Abstract: Waste gas collecting apparatus comprising an elongate duct or trough having a pair of parallel portions defined by a partition, one portion being enclosed and the other having a top opening. The closed portion is coupled to an exhaust duct. Sealing liquid is introduced in the trough with the level interior of the closed portion higher than the level in the open portion. A bent hollow pipe is introduced into the open portion of the trough, through both portions thereof to terminate above the liquid level in the closed portion of the trough. The opposite end of the pipe is coupled to a source of waste gases. The pipe is mounted on a carriage and the carriage and pipe guided for movement along the length of the trough. The carriage is mounted movably to the trough by a wheel and rail arrangement along one wall of the trough and guided during its movement by a suitable wheel and rail arrangement along the bottom exterior wall of the trough.

Abstract: A fixed duct is formed by vertically setting a partition plate virtually in the middle of a duct with a U-shaped cross section composed of two side plates and a bottom plate in such a manner that the lower end of said partition plate is spaced from said bottom plate and by placing a canopy over the space between the upper end of one of said side plates and the upper end of said partition plate. An exhaust pipe is installed through said canopy. A sealing liquid is placed in said fixed duct in such a manner that the level of said liquid is always above the lower end of said partition plate. An S-shaped movable pipe extends from outside the upper end of the other of said side plates into said sealing liquid, further under the lower end of said partition plate, to above the level of part of said sealing liquid covered with said canopy. Said movable pipe freely moves along said fixed duct. Dust is collected at an end of said movable pipe and is sent to a dust collector through said exhaust pipe.

Abstract: The invention contemplates an improved rotary-syphon construction whereby condensate may be syphoned from the inner wall of a rotating drum, for example, a steam-heated dryer. The improvement resides in the particular construction whereby syphon parts are axially removably insertable through a journal bearing at one end of the drum, and whereby internally projecting parts of the syphon derive direct and firm radial-positioning support, thereby relieving syphon-tube parts from any need to sustain the stress fluctuation which would otherwise result from reliance upon cantilevered support of the syphon-tube parts solely at the journal-bearing region.

Abstract: An exhaust stack engageable with engine exhausts, having an upper outlet section extending through a building wall, with means to prevent rain from descending in the stack; having also an intermediate section with a vertical pipe telescoped into the upper section and a horizontal extension thereon; and having further a lower, inlet section having a horizontal section telescoped into the horizontal extension of the intermediate section, the lower end of the inlet section having centering means so that it can be lowered over an engine exhaust pipe to center it and provide an annular space around the exhaust pipe. The intermediate and lower sections are supported for vertical adjustment by a hoist that is tracked around the upper section for angular adjustment. The lower section is horizontally adjusted into the intermediate section and transport means are provided for the adjustment. A temperature senser is provided near the inlet. The piping can all be rigid, heavy metal throughout.