Abstract: A hybrid metallic/composite structural component may comprise a metallic inner tube, a first lobe extending from the metallic inner tube, and a composite outer tube surrounding the metallic inner tube and the lobe, wherein a first end of the metallic inner tube extends from the composite outer tube and a second end of the metallic inner tube extends from the composite outer tube.

Abstract: A method for the handling of coreless auger, which is produced by an auger production machine from which the coreless auger emerges with a linear motion component and a rotational motion component, includes guiding the rotating auger for linear movement away from the production machine toward a temporary storage facility that has a cylindrical receptacle rotatable about its own axis and a coaxial rotatable feed guide having an axial inlet for formed auger and an outwardly directed outlet for directing formed auger toward an inner periphery of the cylindrical receptacle. The cylindrical receptacle is rotated and the feed guide is allowed to rotate about the axis of its inlet that is roughly coincident with the axis of auger entering the axial inlet of the feed guide. The cylindrical receptacle is rotated at a speed selected to counteract the rotation of the auger about its own axis.

Abstract: An insulating member comprises a body of rigid foam material having a first connecting edge surface and a second connecting edge surface, a groove formed into the rigid foam material of the body along the first connecting edge surface, and a tongue formed from the rigid foam material of the body along the second connecting edge surface. The groove, when viewed in a transverse cross-section, tapers from narrow to wide in a direction extending from its opening and into the body. The tongue, when viewed in a transverse cross-section, tapers from wide to narrow in a direction toward the second connecting edge surface. The tongue is bifurcated along its length into first and second ridges by a wedge-shaped void. A polymer coating of polyurea or polyurethane substantially covers the tongue and structurally reinforces the tongue allowing the first and second ridges to flex toward one another without breaking.

Abstract: A rubber molded product such as a brake cylinder diaphragm with a balanced elongation substrate reinforcement in both the warp and fill directions incorporated therein is provided. The fabric substrate reinforcement is woven without size and overfed after the weaving process leading to balanced crimp and elongation in the length and width directions. The fabric member is also woven with a reduced number of weft threads to start, but which are added back by overfeeding to further render the fabric elongation more isotropic in at least the warp and fill directions. The reinforcement substrate is placed in the mold along with the molding material and formed into the desired shape to assist in shape retention and overall structural stability. A method of forming a molded product including a balanced crimp reinforcement substrate is also provided.

Abstract: A cladding tube (1) for enveloping an underwater conduit (2), such as a pipeline or a cable line, has at least one clamping portion (6), which comprises at least one deformation portion (6A, 6B, 6C) being integrally manufactured with the cladding tube (1), which deformation portion (6A, 6B, 6C) is a first wall portion of the cladding tube (1), which has a larger thickness in the radial direction than at least one second wall portion (8) of the clamping portion concerned, in such manner that by the larger thickness the first wall portion is, and the at least one second wall portion (8) is not, pressed against the underwater conduit (2) by a tensioning strap (7) being tensioned all round. The deformation portion concerned is easy to produce, durable and reliable. Thanks to the at least one clamping portion the cladding tube can be designed in harder and lower-cost materials than the soft, flexible poly urethane, which is usually applied nowadays.

Abstract: A feedthrough for feeding signals through a panel having opposite sides includes first and second parts. The first part can include a first body configured to be disposed in a first portion of an opening in a panel, a first lumen disposed within the first body, and a first engagement area comprising a first contact area. The second part can include a second body configured to be disposed in a second portion of the opening in the panel, a second lumen disposed within the second body, and a second engagement area configured to engage the first contact area, wherein engaging the first contact area with the second engagement area causes deformation of the first part, the second part, or both to hold the first part and the second part within the opening such that the first lumen and the second lumen are disposed generally concentrically with each other. Corresponding methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pre-stressed concrete box culvert includes a three-sided culvert top section having a pre-stressed top slab, a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The first and the second sidewalls extend orthogonally from opposite ends of the pre-stressed top slab, and the first and the second sidewalls each include a free end that has at least one male or female connector. The pre-stressed concrete box culvert includes a three-sided culvert bottom section having a pre-stressed bottom slab and a third sidewall and a fourth sidewall. The third and the fourth sidewalls extend orthogonally from opposite ends of the pre-stressed bottom slab, and the third and the fourth sidewalls each include a free end that has at least one male or female connector to mate with the at least one corresponding male or female connector arranged at one of the respective free ends of the first and the second sidewalls.

Abstract: Described herein are coiled tubes with improved and varying properties along the length that are produced by using a continuous and dynamic heat treatment process (CDHT). Coiled tubes can be uncoiled from a spool, subjected to a CDHT process, and coiled onto a spool. A CDHT process can produce a “composite” tube such that properties of the tube along the length of the tube are selectively varied. For example, the properties of the tube can be selectively tailored along the length of the tube for particular application for which the tube will be used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable duct lid that can be walked on with a cover member having an upper surface and a lower surface, and two lateral parts protruding from the cover member, said lateral parts each forming a lateral edge of the cable duct lid. The upper surface of the cover member includes a structured central region that is formed by way of embossing or impressing from the lower surface and that provides a slip-resistant surface. The upper surface of the cover member has a non-structured periphery on each of both sides of the structured central region towards the respective lateral edge, said non-structured periphery having a width of 5 mm or more. The invention further relates to a cable duct with a cable duct tray, a cable duct lid that can be walked on as described above, and at least one lid retaining spring and/or at least one quarter-turn lock for mounting the cable duct lid onto the cable duct tray.

Abstract: The repair device secures to an irrigation conduit to seal any failures of the irrigation conduit. A patch body of the present invention is constructed from a plastic film, such as 15 mil polypropylene. The user installs a contact side of the patch body adjacent the irrigation conduit. A seal on the contact side of the repair device is located along the edges of the repair body. The seal encompasses the rupture. Fasteners located on the fastening edges of the patch body secure the repair body around the rupture. The seal and patch body compress the irrigation conduit to seal the failure in the conduit.

Abstract: Systems are provided for exhaust gas passages in integrated and conventional exhaust manifolds. In one example, a system may include an exhaust gas passage that has a cross section which features curved limb shapes. This passage may also feature other shapes of cross sections at other points along the passage.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for cryogenic heat transfer by nanoporous surfaces. In one embodiment, among others, a system includes a cryogenic fluid in a flow path of the system; and a system component in the flow path that includes a nanoporous surface layer in contact with the cryogenic fluid. In another embodiment, a method includes providing a cryogenic fluid; and initiating chilldown of a cryogenic system by directing the cryogenic fluid across a nanoporous surface layer disposed on a surface of a system component.

Abstract: A cable management arm includes: a support arm having a connecting portion at both ends separately and at least one chute extended along the support arm; and at least one cable management box having a retaining portion on a side, and movably installed in the chute, and the cable management box including a main body and a cover, and a the main body has a cross-section being a U-shaped structure, and a first pivoting portion and a latching portion disposed at two end portions of an opening of the main body respectively, and the cover having a second pivoting portion corresponsive to the first pivoting portion for pivotally coupling the cover to the main body to cover the opening of the main body, and a locking means for adjusting the position of the cable management box with respect to the support arm all the time.

Abstract: A nuclear reactor core comprising fissile material is surrounded by a core former. The core former comprises one or more single-piece annular rings wherein each single-piece annular ring comprises neutron-reflecting material. In some embodiments the core former comprises a stack of two or more such single-piece annular rings. In some embodiments the stack of single-piece annular rings is self-supporting. In some embodiments the stack of single-piece annular rings does not include welds or fasteners securing adjacent single-piece annular rings together. A core basket may contain the nuclear reactor core and the core former, and in some embodiments an annular gap is defined between the core former and the core basket. In some embodiments the core former does not include welds and does not include fasteners.

Abstract: An electric wire and terminal connecting construction has an electric wire having an insulation covering portion where a conductor portion is covered with an insulation material and a conductor exposed portion where the insulation material on an end portion of the electric wire is removed, a terminal including a crimping portion crimped to the conductor exposed portion to thereby be connected to the electric wire, and a seal portion covering the conductor exposed portion exposed from the terminal, wherein the seal portion has an external resin portion forming an outer surface side of the seal portion and made from a thermoplastic resin and an internal resin portion made from a thermoplastic resin of which a fusing point is lower than that of the external resin portion and forming an inner surface side of the seal portion, and is divided so as to be attached to the conductor exposed portion.

Abstract: An anisotropic thermal conduit having an outer cylindrical tube; and an anisotropic thermal material disposed with the outer cylindrical tube.

Abstract: A floor protector for a security access system, comprising a rigid floor assembly having front and rear edges, the floor assembly comprising at least one floor plate and a base mounted underneath the floor plate, the base being at least partially spaced from the floor plate enabling cabling to pass between the two, and elastomeric entry and exit ramps supporting the front and rear edges of the floor assembly; wherein the base has protrusions at its front and rear edges which locate within respective grooves in respective elastomeric ramps, spaced a distance above the lower surface of the ramp, so as to support the base spaced above the whole or a major part of the floor that it overlies.

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable slitted tube includes a tube main body capable of bending into a tube shape and which shrinks due to application of heat; and a heat-resistant tape which, in a closed state where the tube main body is deformed so as to close a slit extending in a length direction, fastens together areas proximate to two end portions of the tube main body so as to maintain the closed state. In the heat-shrinkable slitted tube, in a case where, by affixing the heat-resistant tape to the tube main body such that one of the end portions is positioned at a short-direction center portion of an indicator of the heat-resistant tape, the other end portion is brought together with the end portion to achieve the closed state, the heat-resistant tape is affixed so as to intervene between the areas proximate to the two end portions.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for making coated liners and/or tubular devices including such coated liners. A sleeve may be provided that includes an outer first surface and an inner second surface extending between first and second ends thereof, and a hydrophilic or other coating may be applied to the first. The coated sleeve may be cut between the first and second ends to create opposing edges extending between the first and second ends, and the cut sleeve may be reversed such that the coated first surface defines an inner surface and the opposing edges are disposed adjacent one another, thereby providing a coated liner. Optionally, a tubular structure, e.g., one or more reinforcing layers and/or or outer layers may be attached around the coated liner, thereby providing a tubular device including an inner surface with a desired coating.

Abstract: Sample handling system for handling samples contained in tubes (4), each tube (4) having a hollow body, a closed bottom and an open top for accessing the sample contained in the tube (4). The system comprises a micro-plate (1) comprising at least one grid insert (2) having a plurality of compartments. Each compartment comprises one or more side walls laterally confining a through-hole for receiving a said tube (4). The through-hole has a top opening and a bottom opening and extends between the top opening and the bottom opening. A frame (3) to which the at least one separate grid insert (2) is to be attached to form the micro-plate (1). The frame (3) laterally confines a through-opening which is dimensioned to allow for accessing each compartment (21) of the attached at least one grid insert (2) from above and from below. This allows for moving such tube (4) into and out of each compartment (21) through each of the top opening (202) and the bottom opening (203) of the through-hole (201).

Abstract: An elongate drill component for percussive drilling includes a female threaded end having an outer diameter (Dot), a male threaded end, and a central section between the ends having an outer diameter (Doc). The outer diameter of the female threaded end is larger than the outer diameter of the central section. A through-going flushing channel includes a central flushing channel having a diameter (Dic) and thread flushing channels having a diameter (Dit). The ratio of an elastic section modulus of a threaded joint measured when the female threaded end is connected to the male threaded end of an identical component to an elastic section modulus of the central section, St/Sc, is more than 1.5 and in that a ratio of the diameter of the central flushing channel to the outer diameter of the central section, Dic/Doc is between 0.45 and 0.95.

Abstract: Electromagnetic induction welding of plastic pipe distribution systems including inter alia induction weldable pipe connectors each having at least one induction weldable pipe socket. The induction weldable pipe sockets include a solid metal susceptor sleeve enveloping a plastic solder lining. Electromagnetic induction coil assemblies for clamping on induction weldable pipe sockets.

Abstract: A bifurcation stent system includes a pair of self-expanding stents. Each stent has a C-shaped body section having a generally semicircular cross-section along its length and an O-shaped body section having a circular cross-section along its length. The stents are deployed in vivo such that the edges of the C-shaped body sections abut each other to form a tubular scaffold in a Y-shaped formation that conforms to the bifurcation. In order to connect the stents in vivo, the C-shaped body sections are configured to include a ball and socket connection there between. The C-shaped body sections align and abut to form a tubular scaffold that extends in the main vessel of the bifurcation, while the O-shaped body sections are tubular scaffolds that extend into the respective branch legs of the bifurcation.

Abstract: The invention relates to improved metal/composite interfaces, particularly for risers used in offshore oil and gas production to connect a subsea oil well to a surface drilling/production facility. The invention provides a composite hoop structure configured to a bearing surface of a metal groove of metal liner over which axial fibers are laid. The composite hoop structure provides for improved transition of axial, torsional and compressive forces between composite fibers and metal surfaces of the metal liner.

Abstract: A bifurcation stent system includes a pair of self-expanding stents. Each stent has a C-shaped body section having a generally semicircular cross-section along its length and an O-shaped body section having a circular cross-section along its length. The stents are deployed in vivo such that the edges of the C-shaped body sections abut each other to form a tubular scaffold in a Y-shaped formation that conforms to the bifurcation. In order to connect the stents in vivo, the C-shaped body sections are configured to include a ball and socket connection there between. The C-shaped body sections align and abut to form a tubular scaffold that extends in the main vessel of the bifurcation, while the O-shaped body sections are tubular scaffolds that extend into the respective branch legs of the bifurcation.

Abstract: The present disclosure considers an exhaust manifold and method of casting an exhaust manifold, where the exhaust manifold has both a portion of the exterior wall that is jacket cooled and a portion of the exterior wall that is not cooled. The non-cooled portion of the exterior is not accessible when the exhaust manifold is secured to the engine block. Furthermore, the non-cooled portion of the exterior wall of the exhaust manifold is designed to add stability during the casting process and allow for a simplified casting process with fewer cores.

Abstract: A self-supporting, flexible support for a flexible hose that is used for loading and unloading flowable bulk product from the bottom of a container includes an articulating arm having a plurality of connected carriage members.

Abstract: A composite tube comprises a first tube section 100 and a second tube section, at least one of which is of fibre reinforced composite form, a mating interface being provided on each of the first and second tube sections, each of the respective mating interfaces having an interfering portion to create an interference fit between the first and second tube sections when the composite tube is assembled, each of the mating interfaces being configured with a recess the recesses being alignable with one another, during assembly, to define a combined recess when the composite tube is assembled, into which a hardened settable compound can be disposed during assembly to form an internal locking element that assists the interference fit by mechanically securing together the first and second tube sections.

Abstract: A process of producing profiles whose cross-section is variable in the longitudinal direction, characterized by the process stages of cutting a blank 31 with a substantially constant width along a longitudinal direction, deforming the blank 31 by deep-drawing to form an open profile whose cross-section is variable along the longitudinal direction, and cutting the flanges projecting from the open profile.

Abstract: There is provided a cable protection and guide member that requires no assembly, allows cables to be readily installed and steadily protected, and suppresses dust, flexion noise and flexion vibrations. The member can also maintain a straight position of the cable, can achieve a flexional movement of the cable smoothly with a small radius of flexion, and can block the cable from jumping out of a cable accommodating space. The member comprises the rectangular-tube like cable accommodating space composed of a belt-like inner circumferential wall portion and of a large number of arm-like holding portions that are formed integrally with both right and left edges of the belt-like inner circumferential wall portion. Side wall base end portions of the arm-like holding portions are integrally molded by two color molding by using synthetic resin softer than any of the portions.

Abstract: An intermediate insulating product (20) is disclosed comprising a planar insulating layer (11) having a top side in to which is formed a plurality of parallel channels (14) having cross-sections with tapered sides. A vapor proof layer (18) is applied to the top surface after the channels (14) have been formed such that the vapor proof layer (18) bridges the plurality of parallel channels (14). The intermediate insulating product (20) is then bent with mechanical manipulation in regions adjacent the bottom of the channels (14) thereby causing the channels (14) to close to form a non-planar, derivative insulated ductwork product (30) and the vapor proof layer (18) forms a vapor proof inner lining to the derivative insulated ductwork product (30).

Abstract: A braze preform is provided that includes a filler metal and a luminescent material that covers at least a portion of the filler metal and that can luminesce when exposed to a black light. The luminescent material may include a luminescent ink and a solvent that are mixed together before being applied to filler metal. Presence of the braze preform may be determined using automated equipment by detecting luminescence of the braze preform with a sensor. A decision may be made on whether to advance a parts assembly for brazing based on the determination of presence or absence of the braze preform on such parts assembly.

Abstract: A flexible conduit for insertion into a body lumen comprises a plurality of elements coupled end to end to define a conduit lumen. A first one of the elements includes a male portion and a female portion. A second element includes a female portion having an inner surface configured to engage a male portion of an outer surface of the first element to form a first ball joint. A third element includes a male portion, an outer surface of the male portion of the third element configured to engage an inner surface of the female portion of the first element to form a second ball joint. The male and female portions of the first element are adapted to fictionally engage the female portion of the second element and the male portion of the third element to establish a rigid connection therebetween.

Abstract: An arm made of composite material, and relative production method, consisting of a plurality of articulated segments with a longitudinal main axis (x), pivoted to each other, each of the articulated segments comprising a box-like structure and at least a joint element attached thereto by means of gluing, the box-like structure having an end cooperating with an end of the joint element on the inside of the surface of the joint element. The ends define a substantially conical reciprocally overlapping area and have profiles concordantly inclined by an angle (?) with respect to the longitudinal axis (x).

Abstract: A pipe structure includes a carcass made from an arrangement of hoop segments that join to form a series of articulating joints. A hard yet flexible outer shell is formed around the carcass. The hoop segments are reinforced with fiber to increase strength and reduce weight. The shell anchors to the carcass at intervals along its length to hold the hoop segments together, while providing the flexibility needed for deep water and other high pressure pipe applications.

Abstract: A non-kinking fluid delivery hose includes a plurality of intermediate hose segments between end hose segments, each of said intermediate hose segments having a respective end portion and a substantially uniform length among the plurality of hose segments. A swivel coupling connects two adjacent hose segments, the coupling including a pair of engagement elements configured for fluid tight engagement with an end portion of a respective one of the adjacent hose segments and a swivel element engaged between the pair of engagement elements configured to permit relative rotation between the engagement elements and defining a passageway therethrough fluidly connecting the adjacent hose segments. The swivel coupling allows the adjacent hose segments to swivel or rotate relative to each other to thereby preventing kinking of the hose as it is uncoiled.

Abstract: An intermediate insulating product (20) is disclosed comprising a planar insulating layer (11) having a top side in to which is formed a plurality of parallel channels (14) having cross-sections with tapered sides. A vapor proof layer (18) is applied to the top surface after the channels (14) have been formed such that the vapor proof layer (18) bridges the plurality of parallel channels (14). The intermediate insulating product (20) is then bent with mechanical manipulation in regions adjacent the bottom of the channels (14) thereby causing the channels (14) to close to form a non-planar, derivative insulated ductwork product (30) and the vapor proof layer (18) forms a vapor proof inner lining to the derivative insulated ductwork product (30).

Abstract: A flow-guiding hood that guides a flow of air in a computer or an electronic device includes a plurality of individual parts which includes a first flow-guiding element made of a substantially planar first material that channels the flow and at least one second flow-guiding element made of a different, second material and likewise channels the flow, wherein the second flow-guiding element rests on and/or is attached to the first flow-guiding element.

Abstract: An annular seal for use in a fluid conveyance system that is subject to a high voltage event includes a center core having a generally tubular shape, the core having a circumferentially projected cross-section that is defined by inner and outer core radial surfaces, and core axial surfaces that are opposite one another. The sidewalls each have a generally tubular shape and a circumferentially projected cross-section that is defined by inner and outer sidewall radial surfaces, and first and second sidewall axial surfaces that are opposite one another. The first sidewall is attached along one of its axial surfaces to one of the core axial surfaces, and the second sidewall is attached along one of its axial surfaces to the other of the core axial surfaces. The center core has an electrical resistance that is less than an electrical resistance of each of the first and second sidewalls.

Abstract: An apparatus including at least one concealable sanitary fixture, such as a toilet bowl (2), moveable between a concealed position and an extended/exposed position. A hinged conduit (4) provides a fluid tight connection between the toilet bowl (2) and a waste outlet (5). Hinges (6, 7) allow the conduit (4) to adjust with the movement of the toilet bowl (2).

Abstract: A hose formed by a plurality of subunits in tandem arrangement particularly useful for use in a breathing apparatus. Each of the subunits comprises a plurality of repeat subunits in tandem arrangement, each of said subunits comprising: a proximal subunit-to-subunit connector member at a proximal end of each subunit; a distal subunit-to-subunit connector member at a distal end of each subunit; at least one interlocking ring; and at least one gas and/or moisture-permeable member disposed intermediate and connected to the at least one interlocking ring and one or both of the proximal and distal subunit-to-subunit connector members. In other embodiments, the member intermediate the interlocking ring and subunit-to-subunit connector members is a non-rigid member, and more particularly has a frusto-conical shape.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pipe element with a trimmed edge for welding onto a carrier, wherein the trimmed edge is cut from a base tube so that the pipe element can be arranged on the surface of the carrier and welded to it along the trimmed edge, wherein the trimmed edge has a first cam with which the pipe element can be placed on the surface of the carrier. It is further provided that the trimmed edge has at least one second cam with which it can be placed on the surface of the pipe element, so that an air gap remains between the surface of the carrier and the trimmed edge in a region lying between the first cam and the second cam.

Abstract: The tube flow turbulator, type TC-09/A-B, resulted from work in measuring and regulation technology, and resolving problems in this field of work. The tube flow turbulator solves the problem of dirt collection in control assemblies and enhances operation of a dirt collector. The advantage of the tube flow turbulator is that Maximally reduces necessity for human intervention, and resolves problems in cases where there are no dirt collectors. It is simply installed in a closed pipeline system, between pipeline and control assembly flanges with two seals.

Abstract: A particulate-accommodating fluid flow directing apparatus comprises a failure detection housing containing a flow directing insert, the housing serving as a pressure boundary; failure at any location along the insert being detectable by means associated with the housing. The insert can be manufactured of erosion resistant materials, including non-ductile materials such as ceramics. The insert is sealed to the housing at an inlet and a discharge forming a pressure chamber between the insert and housing. The pressure chamber can be maintained at a pad pressure complementary to the process pressure, the pad pressure being maintained and monitored for indication of insert failure.

Abstract: A channel for moving gas between an entry into which gas is introduced and an exit through which gas exits, comprising a plurality of adjoining adjacent guides, each guide comprising an outer portion of a smoothly-curved, modified torus whose inner wall has concave curvature on the gas inlet and convex curvature on the gas outlet and has an inflection point of curvature axially downstream of the inlet of the respective guide. Each guide forms a smoothly curved internal cavity with a cavity mouth opening into the gas flow channel, the cavities shaped such that a vortex forms within each of the cavities as gas passes through the channel. Flow of fluid in the channel is unidirectional and axial from the entry to the exit.

Abstract: A system includes a solids pressurizing feeder and an outlet pipe coupled to an outlet channel of the solids pressurizing feeder. The outlet pipe includes a plurality of pipe segments telescopically coupled to one another such that a length of the outlet pipe is adjustable. The solids pressurizing feeder may be used to convey a mixture of solids and fluids.

Abstract: A duct element configured to be used as a shapeable coupling element in a fluid flow line in any industrial application, for example within a rocket engine. The duct element includes a deformable tubular covering in a form of a bellows including inwardly projecting annular projections; and a protective sleeve including an end segment fastened in the tubular covering and including a free end that projects towards an inside of the tubular covering. The protective sleeve includes a plurality of other segments engaged in part one within another, each of the other segments including at a periphery of an outside surface thereof at least one attachment element fastened to the outside surface and that co-operates with at least one annular projection.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a universal transition according to various aspects of the present invention comprise a duct that is configured to be located between two heat exchanging devices and provide an improved airflow transition. The system may comprise one or more wall sections configured to provide an increasing or decreasing cross-sectional area in the direction of the airflow to facilitate a more gradual transition between an exhaust vent of one heat exchanging device and an intake vent of a second heat exchanging device. The system may also comprise a removable access panel that allows the intake and exhaust vents to be cleaned and/or serviced without having to physically decouple the heat exchanging devices from each other.

Abstract: A delivery pipe includes a pipe integrally including at least one cylindrical tube section and at least one flat tube section, and a valve attachment including a hollow cylindrical portion and a connection portion having a planar shape. The flat tube section includes a planar attachment portion having a distribution hole extending through the planar attachment portion in a thickness direction thereof. The hollow cylindrical portion has a closed end closed by the connection portion and is configured to be attached to a fuel injection valve. The connection portion has an introduction hole that extends through the connection portion in a thickness direction thereof and communicates with the distribution hole of the planar attachment portion. The valve attachment is connected to the planar attachment portion at a position adjacent to one of edges of the planar attachment portion. The edges extend along an axial direction of the pipe.

Abstract: A remote-controlled joining system for subsea pipelines for joining two smooth pipeline ends (pipe ends) that are arranged facing in line a distance apart. The system includes an apparatus arranged to move at least one of the pipeline ends sideways and in the longitudinal direction. The joining system includes a pipe sleeve having internal seals for sealing against each pipeline surface. The pipe ends are inserted into the sleeve to a facing position within the seals. The system also includes a welding clamp with an integrated welding tool for remotely welding of a first end of the pipe sleeve to the first pipeline and a second end of the pipe sleeve to the second pipeline. The welding clamp can be remotely fastened sealingly around the pipe ends and the sleeve and is equipped with means for establishing and maintaining a welding atmosphere in a volume that is delimited by the seals of the clamp and the seals of the sleeve.