Abstract: A rod assembly includes a tubular rod body formed from a composite material and a localized sleeve installed to the rod body. The sleeve is secured to the rod body by application of heat to the sleeve material. A bushing is located radially between the rod body and the sleeve. The bushing is configured to absorb thermal energy of the application of heat. A door and hold open rod assembly of an aircraft includes a door, and a hold open rod assembly secured to the door. The hold open rod assembly is configured to support the door in an opened position when the hold open rod is deployed. The hold open rod assembly includes a tubular rod body formed from a composite material, and a localized sleeve installed to the rod body. A bushing is located radially between the rod body and the sleeve.

Abstract: A lighting fixture, a lighting device, a light source component, a lampshade, and a fixing base are provided. The lampshade is disposed around an exterior of the light source component, the lampshade includes a first lampshade body and a second lampshade body, the first lampshade body is detachably connected to the second lampshade body. The fixing base is detachably connected to the first lampshade body and the second lampshade body, and is configured to fix the first lampshade body and the second lampshade body. The lighting fixture and the lighting device are capable of reducing space required for transportation and storage and further improving logistics efficiency.

Abstract: Conduits are held in a desired position inboard of a form board supporting hardening cementitious material through at least one spacer. The spacer is attached at a proximal end to the form board and has a distal end extending out over the hardening cementitious material where a saddle or other engagement supports the conduit. A tab can extend up from the spacer to help support the conduit. One saddle is semi-circular and provided in matching size to various conduits for secure support but easy lateral removal. Spacers can have interlocks, such as male and female dovetail structures, on lateral sides thereof to secure groups of spacers together, and thus precisely align conduits relative to each other. A step and lip near the proximal end of the spacer can engage an outer surface of the form board either for four inch wall conduit positioning or six inch wall conduit positioning.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to a variable routing clamp. In some implementations, a routing clamp may include a rigid body defining a channel. The routing clamp may include a flexible cushion that is configured to be inserted into the channel, where the flexible cushion includes two or more through holes extending through the flexible cushion that are configured to receive flexible lines, and where distances between the two or more through holes satisfy a threshold. The routing clamp may include a rigid cap that is configured to be fastened to the rigid body over an opening of the channel, where the rigid cap includes one or more lips that are configured to restrict movement of the flexible cushion after the flexible cushion is inserted into the channel.

Abstract: A wire harness to be attached to a vehicle body, the wire harness including: a wire harness main body having an electrical wire and an exterior tube covering the electrical wire; a first path restrictor attached to an outer periphery of the exterior tube and restricting a path of a straight part which is a portion of a path of the wire harness main body that is straight; a second path restrictor attached to the outer periphery of the exterior tube and restricting a path of a bent part which is a portion of the path of the wire harness main body that bends; and an engagement engaging the second path restrictor in a circumferential direction of the wire harness main body.

Abstract: A wire harness to be attached to a vehicle body, the wire harness including: a wire harness main body having an electrical wire and an exterior tube covering the electrical wire; a first path restrictor attached to an outer periphery of the exterior tube and restricting a path of a straight part which is a portion of a path of the wire harness main body that is straight; a second path restrictor attached to the outer periphery of the exterior tube and restricting a path of a bent part which is a portion of the path of the wire harness main body that bends; and a connector having an annular shape surrounding the outer periphery of the exterior tube and an outer periphery of the second path restrictor, and connecting the exterior tube and the second path restrictor to each other.

Abstract: A tool case including a base having a lower surface and a tool holder insert supported by the base. The lower surface of the base defines a plurality of guides. The tool holder insert includes a base portion, an insert portion extending from the base portion in a first direction, a main body portion extending from the base portion in a second direction that is opposite the first direction, and a wing extending outwardly from the base portion. The insert portion engages one of the plurality of guides. The main body portion is configured to receive an oscillating multi tool blade, and the wing has a detent that engages another of the plurality of guides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety apparatus for cable power lines of submersible electric motors used as drives of centrifugal pumps for the production of oil and other formation fluids. The apparatus contains a housing with a slot for a cable, and clamps arranged along the edges of a first side wall of the housing. Each clamp has one end hinged on the first side wall of the housing, and another end hingedly connected to a corresponding lock. Each lock contains connecting loops with protrusions, and the clamps each clamp is made with recesses and a thrust protrusion corresponding to the protrusions of the loops. Each lock further contains connecting protrusions to create a rigid connection a second side wall of the housing when the lock and the housing are pulled together.

Abstract: A wire harness including: a wire harness body having an electric wire and a cover covering a periphery of the electric wire; a first path restrictor attached to a periphery of the cover and restricting a path of the wire harness body; and an attachment attached to a periphery of a portion of the first path restrictor in a lengthwise direction thereof.

Abstract: A cable hanger includes: a generally flat base; and first and second opposed arms extending in a first direction from the base; wherein hooks are positioned on free ends of the arms; wherein each of the free ends of the arms has an arcuate cross-section; wherein the arms form a gap configured to receive and grasp a cable; and wherein the cable hanger is a unitary member formed of a polymeric material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a steering wheel comprising a frame, a covering formed by a body, overmoulded onto the frame, and at least one insert, the method comprising steps aimed at: providing at least one recess in the covering, and producing the insert so that an assembly of the insert with the body of the covering allows the recess, to be at least partially covered, wherein the insert is obtained in a single piece with the body of the covering.

Abstract: Provided is a body portion that includes an insertion hole portion having an insertion hole as a long hole, and a placement portion which is adjacent to one side in an orthogonal direction of the insertion hole at an upper end side in the height direction of the body portion, and on which a long member can be placed. When an external force acts on the placement portion in the height direction, a biting phenomenon in which a protrusion of a main inner wall face of the body portion is pressed onto a main outer wall face of a columnar portion of the molded member is caused in the body portion based on a moment in which a fulcrum is a lower end side, in the height direction, which is an opposite side to the placement portion side, to prevent the body portion from being disengaged from the columnar portion.

Abstract: An endovenous treatment assembly includes a wire element for delivering treatment doses, which is flexible and capable of being inserted, over a portion of its length, longitudinally into a vein, and a positioning and guiding part that manipulates the wire element. The positioning and guiding part includes at least a first means for guiding in translation a first portion of the wire element, the wire element being able to slide in the direction of its length relative to the first guiding means. The positioning and guiding part further includes a first mechanical assembly for removable mounting relative to a drive system, so that the first portion of the wire element can be positioned and guided by the positioning and guiding part so as to be able to be engaged with of the drive system for driving the wire element in the direction of its length at least in a first direction.

Abstract: A wire harness fixing member that can easily accommodate dimensional error of a fixing target portion of a vehicle body is provided. A bracket (10), which is one aspect of the wire harness fixing member, includes a first fixing portion (16), a second fixing portion (23), and a rotation member (12) that is rotatably provided, and the second fixing portion (23) is provided on the rotation member (12). A rotation axis (L1) of the rotation member (12) is set so as to be orthogonal to an assembling direction (X axis direction) of the second fixing portion (23) and the height direction (Z axis direction) of the bracket (10). The distance between the second fixing portion (23) and the first fixing portion (16) changes as the rotation member (12) rotates about the rotation axis (L1).

Abstract: A quick connector is disclosed comprising a receptacle having first and second channels formed on opposite sides of the exterior of the receptacle. A flange includes a retainer mounting part fixed on a first end of the flange. A first pair of clamping jaws extends from a second end of the flange with each clamping jaw of the first pair of clamping jaws accepted into a respective receptacle first and second channel, clasping the receptacle to the flange. The clamped bracket retainer and receptacle are then guided to have a tube inserted into an interior passage of the receptacle and the bracket retainer is attached to a rigid structure using a fastening arrangement that retains the quick connector receptacle and endform in a connected state.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a telecommunications structure. The telecommunications structure includes an antenna frame including a plurality of horizontal members and a plurality of vertical members mounted on the horizontal members, wherein one or more of the vertical members are formed of a fiber-reinforced polymer and at least one piece of telecommunications equipment mounted on one of the fiber-reinforced polymer vertical members. Assemblies including passive intermodulation reducing mechanical connections are also described herein.

Abstract: A wire harness including: a wire harness main body that includes an electric wire and an exterior tube that covers an outer circumferential surface of the electric wire; a first path restrictor that is attached to an outer circumferential surface of the exterior tube and is configured to restrict a path of the wire harness main body; and an attachment that is attached to an outer circumferential surface of a portion of the first path restrictor in a lengthwise direction thereof.

Abstract: A wiring member includes: a first wire like transmission member; a second wire like transmission member that is more easily bent and deformed than the first wire like transmission member; and a base member to which the first wire like transmission member and the second wire like transmission member are fixed, in which the first wire like transmission member is fixed to the base member through a plurality of first fixing parts, the second wire like transmission member is fixed to the base member through a plurality of second fixing parts, the plurality of first fixing parts are aligned at a first interval in a direction along the first wire like transmission member, and the plurality of second fixing parts are aligned at a second interval smaller than the first interval in a direction along the second wire like transmission member.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a conduit or pipe retention assembly for a vehicle. A vehicle fluid conduit outer perimeter surface includes one or more protrusions mechanically printed on the outer perimeter surface of the conduit or pipe. A mounting clip is mounted to the fluid conduit adjacent to one of the protrusions. The mounting clip includes retention devices for attaching the conduit to a vehicular structure.

Abstract: A routing clip assembly is configured to secure a tube to a structure. The assembly includes a clip having a main body, and at least one tube-retaining section is defined on a lateral side of the main body. The tube retaining section includes a channel adapted for receipt of the tube. The channel defines a channel axis and is configured to accommodate a variety of tube diameters. The channel includes at least two pairs of fingers, wherein each finger of a given pair connects to the body at a respective hinge on a side of the channel opposite the other finger of the pair. Further, each of the fingers has a distal end that extends generally toward the channel axis. The at least two pairs of fingers are configured to flex between a closed position and an open position to permit insertion of the tube into the channel.

Abstract: A clamp assembly configured to clamp a frame of a photovoltaic (PV) module, the clamp assembly including a first clamp portion shaped to receive an outside surface of the frame and a second clamp portion shaped to secure a flange of the frame between the second clamp portion and a portion of the first clamp portion, wherein the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion are mounted on a bolt. The clamp assembly further includes a stanchion having a first side and a second side, the first side and the second side including apertures through which the bolt is inserted.

Abstract: A combined quick connector structure for fuel feed and return system may include a cover assembly; a lever mechanism along the inside walls of the fuel feed and fuel return openings of the cover assembly; a pawl and ratchet mechanism on either side of the cover assembly; a rib on either side of a connector assembly; the connector assembly with retainer elements for engine feed and engine return lines and fuel feed and return lines; actuator pads provided on the external and internal circumference of the openings of connector assembly; a locking mechanism on the inside circumference of the retainer elements for the fuel feed line and fuel return line; and a lever mechanism configured for hinging the cover assembly together with the connector assembly.

Abstract: An improved modular vehicle accessory clamp for is disclosed. The clamp provides for gross and fine adjustment between the jaws to allow for differences in the width of vehicle roof rack cross bars. The clamp has a first body with a depending jaw and an extension portion and a second body portion also with a depending jaw and a receiving portion that receives the extension of the first body and allows for adjustment of the distance between the jaws. The clamp can be locked to the cross bar. Upper grooves in the clamp allow for easy attachment to vehicle accessories such as rooftop carriers.

Abstract: Equipment carriers include a carrier box and an equipment holder that can be disposed on a vehicle and can be configured to store and transport equipment, such as fishing equipment. The carrier box can include a bottom portion and a lid portion, each defining a compartment within the carrier box. A clamp can be disposed in the carrier box and configured to secure equipment that extends through the carrier box. The clamp can comprise a securement latch to secure the equipment within the carrier box. The equipment holder can include notches configured to receive equipment that extends through the equipment holder and a lid portion configured to secure the equipment in the notches. The carrier box and equipment holder can be spaced apart from one another on a vehicle such that equipment extends between and is secured by both the equipment holder and the clamp disposed in the carrier box.

Abstract: The present invention relates to clamping devices that connect to a fracking tool body and associated attached flow lines and the method of use thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to clamping devices that connect to and stabilize a fracking tool body and associated attached flow lines that aid in locating and supporting the inlet connection allowing it to be closer to the rig floor, and consequently, making it safer to install the rest of the rig flow lines.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for securing a pneumatic hose or electrical wire harness to a vehicle frame portion. The bracket comprises first and second opposing jaw members configured movable in a direction against each other to clamp onto the vehicle frame portion, tightening means for forcing the first jaw member against the second jaw member to secure the mounting bracket to the vehicle frame portion, and at least one supporting member for supporting the pneumatic hose or electrical wire harness, wherein the first and second opposing jaw members are integrally formed and connected via a resilient bending portion, whereby the tightening means force the first jaw member against the second jaw member by bending the resilient bending portion.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a hose hanger apparatus comprising an attachment clip, an elastic support connected to the attachment clip, a carabiner assembly connector connected to the elastic support, and a carabiner assembly connected to the carabiner assembly connector.

Abstract: A pipe insulation coupling for supporting a pipe and for coupling adjacent ends of pipe insulation tubing is disclosed. The pipe insulation coupling comprises an outer tube wall, a planar interior wall and a sealing mechanism. The outer tube wall extends along a longitudinal axis. The outer tube wall is split longitudinally from a first end thereof to a second end thereof to define a first body portion and a second body portion. The planar interior wall extends inwardly from the outer tube wall transverse to the longitudinal axis. The planar interior wall includes a center bore for receiving the pipe. The planar interior wall provides an abutment for the adjacent ends of the pipe insulation tubing. The sealing mechanism extends longitudinally between the first and second ends of the outer tube wall for securing the first and second body portions together.

Abstract: A cable hanger includes: a generally flat base; and first and second opposed arms extending in a first direction from the base; wherein hooks are positioned on free ends of the arms; wherein each of the free ends of the arms has an arcuate cross-section; wherein the arms form a gap configured to receive and grasp a cable; and wherein the cable hanger is a unitary member formed of a polymeric material.

Abstract: A cable cleat assembly used to secure cables to a wire basket for cable management. The cable cleat assembly includes a base plate that receives the cables and a stainless steel strap that maintains the cables on the base plate. The stainless steel strap has a first end member and a second end member. The stainless strap is positioned over the cables on the base plate with the first end member and the second end member wrapped under the base plate. Clamp bars are positioned within the first end member and the second end member. Fasteners extend through the clamp bars, the first end member, and the second end member to secure the cable cleat assembly to the wire basket.

Abstract: A vehicle handle device configured to operate a door lock device by transmitting an operation force of an operator via a cable device, the vehicle handle device includes an operation member configured to apply the operation force to the cable device by operation of the operator, and a handle case configured to accommodate the operation member. The handle case includes a cable fixing base portion in which the cable device is configured to be disposed, a cap portion configured to fix the cable device to the cable fixing base portion, and a hinge portion which is provided on the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion and is configured to rotate the cap portion relative to the cable fixing base portion.

Abstract: A cable management system for a worktop has a cable support and at least one support mechanism comprising a base body, a first lever and a second lever. The base body is elongated between first and second ends along a major axis and includes respective pivot and fixation points for the first and second levers. The first lever is at a proximal end pivotally supported in the first pivot point, comprises at least a first retaining portion for receiving the cable support, and is fixable at the first fixation point. The second lever is at a proximal end pivotally supportable in the second pivot point, comprises at least one second retaining portion for receiving the cable support, and is fixable at the second fixation point.

Abstract: An apparatus and method, according to an exemplary aspect includes, among other things, a bracket system having a first portion fixed to a vehicle panel and a second portion that is moveable relative to the first portion for adjustment purposes. At least one first fastener holds the first and second portions together prior to assembly of the vehicle panel to a pillar. The at least one first fastener is loosened to adjust a position of the second portion relative to the pillar. At least one second fastener secures the second portion to the pillar subsequent to adjustment, and the at least one first fastener is tightened subsequent to adjustment to hold the vehicle panel in a desired position relative to the pillar.

Abstract: A cable hanger includes: a base panel having opposed ends; a pair of arms, each of the arms attached to a respective end of the base panel and having a free end; a pair of locking projections, each of the locking projections attached to a respective free end of the arms; and a pair of gripping members, each gripping member attached to a respective arm, each gripping member having opposed ends, wherein one of the ends of each gripping member is fixed to the arms and the other of the ends of each gripping member is fixed to the arm or to the base panel. The arms and locking projections are configured to spread apart to enable insertion of a cable between the arms, wherein the gripping projections engage and grip the cable, and wherein the locking projections are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the supporting structure.

Abstract: A vehicle door includes an actuator for operating a latching mechanism. An actuator cable extends between the actuator and the latching mechanism. A cable housing slidably receives the actuator cable. The actuator cable is operable within the cable housing between extended and retracted positions. A cable bracket secures the cable housing to a frame member in a secured position. A clip assembly attaches to the cable housing and slidably engages the actuator cable upon operation of the actuator. The clip assembly engages the cable housing at a first side of the cable bracket and engages the actuator cable at a second side of the cable bracket.

Abstract: A cable management arm extension, comprising: a plate including apertures to allow for mounting a cable retainer; a first hinged section to connect to a first section of a cable management arm and to a first side of the plate; and a second hinged section to connect to a second section of a cable management arm and to a second of the plate.

Abstract: A wire harness unit includes a first electrical cable, a first tubular member that covers the first electrical cable, a rubber member that is attached to an outer circumferential surface of the first tubular member, a bracket that includes a first fixing portion supporting the first tubular member with the rubber member in between, and a fastening member that surrounds and fastens the rubber member and the first fixing portion. The first tubular member is made of a metal that contains a first metal as a major component. The bracket is made of a metal that contains a second metal, which is different from the first metal, as a major component.

Abstract: A transport element support system comprising a first portion, a second portion, and a channel formed by the first portion and the second portion. The first portion has a hinge pin and the second portion has a receiving element. The receiving element is configured to engage with the hinge pin to couple the first portion to the second portion. The channel is configured to receive a transport element when the first portion and the second portion are coupled to each other. The transport element support system electrically isolates the transport element from a support structure in an aircraft.

Abstract: A universal mounting clamps system and method for mounting a variety of accessories upon structures having various square, rectangular, or rounded profiles and various ratios and sizes, such as vehicle trailer hitches or bumpers, beams, posts, tubes, and pipes. In an angled-profile-structure embodiment using an angled mounting-clamp unit, an accessory-mount bracket is placed over a corner of the structure and provides area for mounting accessories. A clamping bracket is placed over the diagonally opposite corner of the structure and is fastened to the accessory-mount bracket using a fastener positioner. In a rounded-profile-structure embodiment, a curved mounting-clamp unit is fastened to the structure through a fastener slot, a positioner leg is held in position against the structure, and an accessory-mount leg is held extended from the structure and provides an area for mounting accessories.

Abstract: A vertical pipe deployment system that includes a flexible pipe deployed vertically in a non-linear manner. A first clamp couples to and supports the flexible pipe. A second clamp couples to the flexible pipe. The second clamp laterally changes a direction of the flexible pipe as the flexible pipe descends vertically between the first clamp and the second clamp.

Abstract: A clip for mounting a linear LED lamp to an overhead dropped ceiling grid or to a planar support surface. The mounting clip has a pair of spaced resilient fingers extending downwardly and defining an interior region between the fingers sized to receive a portion of the linear LED lamp heat sink. Each finger has an internally facing engagement portion comprising protrusions configured to interlock with one or more external ridges of the heat sink of a linear LED lamp to securely retain the linear LED lamp between the fingers. In one form, the mounting clip has upper tab portions configured to engage and connect to a horizontally extending ledge of a channel member of the overhead dropped ceiling grid. In another form, the mounting clip is adapted to be secured to a planar support by means of a mechanical fastener or magnetically.

Abstract: A chain slider is designed as a cable management device, and includes an interchangeable insert system to adapt different size chain, cable wire rope, synthetic rope or line used in hoisting devices. The chain slider may be manufactured of plastic and injection molded to shape.

Abstract: A clamping system secures to at least one tube in a tube bundle of a heat exchanger in order to reduce vibration damage. The clamping system includes a first clamping component having a J-shape, a second clamping component having an L-shape, a configuration where the first arc around the tube plus the second arc around the tube is equal to at least 100 degrees; and a means for resisting movement of the clamping components. The first clamping component with a J-shape covers a first arc around the tube. The second clamping component with an L-shape covers a second arc opposite the first arc. One of the means for resisting movement includes a stake, a nut, and a bolt.

Abstract: A tube locking device for a fire suppression system according to the present invention includes: a tube receiving module including opposite tube receiving parts facing each other, connection parts provided on sides of the tube receiving parts so as to connect the tube receiving parts, and rotation induction parts provided between the connection parts by protruding from the tube receiving parts; and a tube fastening module including a tunnel housing provided between the rotation induction parts, the tunnel housing being elastically fixed to the rotation induction parts while rotating relative to the rotation induction parts, a press part protruding from a first end part of the tunnel housing, and a handle part protruding from a second end part of the tunnel housing.

Abstract: An LED support clip enables mounting of light-emitting diode (LED) modules onto support elements which may be pre-existing, such as tubing, while avoiding problems with current mounting methods. One or more LED light modules may be clamped into the LED support clip without the need for adhesives or screws, thereby forming an LED light assembly. One or more LED light assemblies may be clamped onto the support element. The LED support clip may comprise multiple clamps configured with spring tension jaws designed into the manufacturing process of the LED support clip. Support elements may be oriented horizontally, vertically or at various angles and may have a variety of cross-sectional shapes, including: square, triangular, rectangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, “I”-shaped, “L”-shaped, and round, over a wide cross-sectional dimension range.

Abstract: An elongate member assembly having an elongate member, a connecting member provided between one end and another end of the elongate member, and a swaging member that swages and fixes the connecting member to the elongate member, and fixing member connected to the connecting member. The connecting member includes a swaging portion pressed by the swaging member on the elongate member, and a connecting portion connected to the fixing member. The fixing member includes an anchor portion mounted to a mounting object member, and a ring-shaped portion connected to the connecting portion. The connecting portion includes, a rotation permitting portion that permits the ring-shaped portion to move, and a movement limiting portion that limits movement of the ring-shaped portion. The elongate member assembly facilitates the fixing thereof onto the mounting object member.

Abstract: A Bowden cable end piece that facilitates the connection of a Bowden cable to an operating mechanism is disclosed. The end piece includes an elongated frame having a receptacle configured to receive a sheath of a Bowden cable and guide a core of a Bowden cable. The frame has a barrel guide configured to receive a barrel formed on an end of the core. An attachment member on a first end of the frame provides a holding connection with the operating mechanism in an insertion position and an end position. A mounting spring on a second end of the frame has an abutment region configured to abut a mounting surface on a support structure when the Bowden cable end piece is installed in the end position. The Bowden cable end piece can be, in the installed state, pressably attached by the mounting spring in the end position.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a cable on an electrically conductive structure comprises a mounting bracket and a cover mounted on the mounting bracket and movable with respect to the mounting bracket between a bracket mounting position and a cable mounting position. The mounting bracket has a mounting element receptacle and a cable holding device receptacle. The mounting element receptacle receives a mounting element that attaches the mounting bracket to the electrically conductive structure. The cable holding device receptacle receives a cable holding device that holds the cable. The mounting element receptacle is accessible from a cover side of the mounting bracket and the cable holding device receptacle is covered by the cover in the bracket mounting position. The mounting element receptacle is covered by the cover and the cable holding device receptacle is accessible from the cover side of the mounting bracket in the cable mounting position.

Abstract: A bushing primarily for use in high temperature applications. In preferred embodiments the bushing comprises a rounded body formed from a single piece of metal wherein the body has an “M” shaped cross-section with a first outer leg, second outer leg, first inner leg and second inner leg, and wherein the first outer leg and second outer leg are both concave arcs about a central axis and form an outer circumference of the rounded body and wherein the first inner leg and second inner leg each have an arc formed in the leg to create a rounded channel that extends a longitudinal length of the rounded body along the central axis; and wherein the first inner leg and second inner leg transition between each other in a third concave arc.

Abstract: A closing member includes an annular portion and a flange portion. The annular portion is provided with a through hole and is in contact with an outer circumferential surface of an exhaust tube in at least a part of the through hole. The flange portion extends from an outer circumferential surface of the annular portion toward an outer side and is larger in outer diameter than an exhaust pipe. The flange portion contacts a tip end portion of the exhaust pipe on outside of a building so as to close a gap between the exhaust pipe and the exhaust tube. The flange portion is formed to protrude toward an outer side such that an entire circumference of the flange portion extends beyond an outer circumferential surface of the tip end portion of the exhaust pipe.