Abstract: A hose coupling having a threaded body and hose clamping fingers extending from the body, the body and the fingers being formed as a one piece unit in a single manufacturing operation the fingers being formed with a ridge around the exterior, and a separate slideable collar fitting around the fingers, and slideable along the finger so as to squeeze the fingers together when the collar is pressed towards the body, and releasing the fingers when the collar is pulled away from the body, the fingers having interior teeth, arranged to engage the surface of a hose, and bite into it when the fingers are squeezed together by the collar and at the transition between the fingers and the body, an interior sealing sleeve, of gradually reducing diameter, for making sealing engagement with the outer surface of the hose, when the hose is forced into the sleeve.

Abstract: A power transfer pipe, surrounded by an elastomeric, self lubricating seal assembly, transfers rotational power in one direction from a prime mover, at the upper end of the power transfer pipe, to a threadedly secured, hollow, drill pipe at the lower end, the seal assembly directs fluid from the sleeve into the drill pipe. A ratchet assembly at the upper end of the power transfer pipe, facilitates the disengagement of the power transfer pipe from the drill pipe.

Abstract: A sealed rotary joint and method are described wherein a purge fluid is passed over a tube rotating within an end cap and through a ball bearing component of the joint.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pneumatic clutch suitable for a heavy automobile. The clutch comprises a flywheel; a clutch cover fixed to the flywheel; a pressure plate axially movably connected to the clutch cover; a clutch disc disposed between the flywheel and the pressure plate and splined to an output shaft; an annular pneumatic actuator disposed between the pressure plate and the clutch cover and operable to force the pressure plate against the clutch disc; and a pneumatic line including an inching valve and a rotary joint around the output shaft and connecting a compressed air source to the actuator, said inching valve being connected to a clutch pedal and being operable to reduce a pneumatic pressure supplied to the actuator in accordance with lowering operation of the pedal.

Abstract: A fluid coupling for interconnecting a liquid-conveying duct in a shaft element to a duct in a hub element, the two elements being rotatable relative to each other. The shaft element has a central passageway subjected to fluid under high pressure and has an enlarged-diameter end communicating with a smaller-diameter portion. The end of the large diameter portion of the shaft element remote from its small diameter portion is subjected to fluid under high pressure in said passageway; while the opposite end of the large diameter shaft portion is subjected to a sealing fluid. The pressure of the sealing fluid is always greater than that of the high-pressure fluid, with the result that the high-pressure fluid will not enter the chamber filled with sealing fluid to decompose it and form an emulsion.

Abstract: The filter system includes a high performance full-flow filter and the second super efficient by-pass filter. An adapter and adapter bushing is located between the engine block and the full-flow filter. The adapter is tapped to provide a pressure source through a filter hose to the by-pass filter. The by-pass filter is then connected to the low pressure side of the oil by connecting through a special drain plug fitting. The hoses are connected to the by-pass filter and the drain plug through a special pivotal connection to fit any make automobile. The by-pass filter may be mounted inside of a neoprene coated nylon sleeve or by a special mounting bracket.

Abstract: A rotary fluid coupling for conveying fluid from a stationary shaft to a hub rotatably mounted on the shaft, or vice versa. The coupling is characterized in having a shaft provided with an axial passageway extending therethrough, one end of the passageway being connected to a source of high pressure fluid and the other being connected to a source of high-viscosity sealing fluid (e.g., a lubricant). A piston in the passageway separates the high-viscosity sealing fluid from the high pressure fluid, the latter being conveyed to the surrounding hub through radial passageways formed in an enlarged diameter portion of the shaft. The high-viscosity sealing fluid is applied to both ends of the enlarged diameter portion of the shaft to form a seal which prevents escape of the high pressure fluid.

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: An automatic pressurized connecting device having a wide angle of attachment and in which thermal seizure is eliminated. The device includes a main frame mounted on wheels which run on rails, a rotary shaft fitted on the main frame, a first bracket mounted on the rotary shaft, and the body rockably coupled to the first bracket. A main shaft is inserted into a central portion of the body and the high pressure water supplying rotary universal joint is coupled to a front end portion of the main shaft. A seal plug is coupled to a front end portion of the universal joint. A motor is provided on a second bracket for rotating the main shaft. A high pressure water supplying port in the body communicates with a water supplying port formed in a front end portion of the main shaft.

Abstract: An automatic tire inflation/deflation system for a vehicle (10) is disclosed. Air passageways for the pressurize air are provided internally through the wheel assemblies without cutting into load bearing members. A rotating seal is provided by way of a pair of sealing rings (52,54) located inboard of the hub bearings (32,33) to protect the seals from adverse environmental conditions. A kit for retrofitting vehicles to include an automatic tire inflation/deflation system is also disclosed. Ramp surfaces (90, 91, 92) formed in the hub (30') are provided to facilitate removal of the bearing assemblies (32, 33).

Abstract: A triple passage rotor valve (10) includes a body (12) having an internal cylindrical bore (32) defined by a substantially linear internal surface, a substantially cylindrical rotor member (14) having a substantially linear outer surface (34) located within the cylindrical bore of the body member and rotatable relative to the body, first (16), second (18) and third (20) passageways disposed in the body, fourth (22), fifth (24) and sixth (26) passageways disposed in the rotor, seventh (28) and eighth (30) annular passageways for interconnecting the first and fourth passageways and second and fifth passageways, respectively, and seal means (70, 72, 74) disposed between the linear internal surface of the cylindrical bore and the outer surface of the rotor member for in part defining the seventh and eighth annular passageways and preventing the flow of fluid therebetween. The seal means includes first (70), second (72) and third (74) seal assemblies.

Abstract: A pipe swivel joint for simultaneous transfer of a plurality of separate fluids between a plurality of inlet conduits and a plurality of corresponding outlet conduits comprises a plurality of stacked sections or stages of staggered diameter which are readily removable for repair and service. Each of the removable stages includes an annular inner element having a radially extending inlet port therethrough, an annular outer element rotatably surrounding the inner element and one or more seal plates connected to the axial ends of the inner element. An annular fluid flow passage for each section is defined by the outer surface of the inner element, the inner surface of the outer element and the surface of the connected seal plates. Each of the fluid flow passages is connected to an outlet conduit by a radial outlet port through the outer member and the fluid flow passage is connected to an inlet conduit by the inlet port through the inner member.

Abstract: A rotary fluid coupling for conveying fluid from a stationary shaft to a hub rotatably mounted on the shaft, or vice versa. The coupling is characterized in having an annular piston which surrounds the shaft and which forms a wall of a chamber connecting a duct in the shaft to a duct in the wall of the hub. A seal is disposed around the shaft between the piston and a closed end of a bore in the hub. In the bore between the piston and the seal is a lubricating material such that pressure exerted on the piston by fluid in the aforesaid chamber will be transmitted by the lubricating material to the seal, preferably a labyrinth seal.

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: A test in place poppet valve and fitting assembly having a minimal air volume internal configuration is provided for attaching a portable hydraulic test system to a snubber internal hydraulic line. The valve fitting includes structure for connection to the test system. After the valve fitting has been attached to the poppet valve, but before the poppet valve has been opened, a passageway and the interior of the poppet valve are evacuated and filled with hydraulic fluid. A remotely actuated, spring biased probe extends from the fitting through the passageway to engage a poppet for selectively opening the poppet valve. When actuated to an open position, a prong on the probe is inserted into a cavity, and the poppet is supported on the probe. Using the poppet valve and valve fitting, the test system may be attached to a snubber internal hydraulic line 12 without introducing an appreciable amount of air.

Abstract: This invention relates to a floating manifold capable of transferring hydraulic fluid between a stationary member and a rotatable member. The floating manifold is comprised of a collar axially aligned onto a portion of the rotatable member, a passage means extending radially into the collar for the passage of a hydraulic fluid, and attachment means mounted on the outer periphery of said collar for permitting limited axial and rotational movement of the collar relative to the stationary member.

Abstract: A limited angle piggable swivel comprising a stationary cylindrical shaft and a rotatable housing member circumferentially mounted around the shaft in sealing engagement. The shaft has a conduit extending from the base to the side. The housing member has a passageway extending therethrough. The rotatable housing member is mounted on the shaft to permit coaxial alignment of the inner end of the housing passageway with the side end of the shaft conduit when the housing member is rotated around the shaft to the proper position. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, both the inner end of the passageway and the side end of the conduit are flared outwardly to enable the swivel to be pigged in either direction when the longitudinal axis of the passageway is offset from the longitudinal axis of the side end of the conduit.

Abstract: A high pressure fluid delivery conduit for use at pressures of 30,000 psi or more permitting relative movement of one end relative to the other only when fluid pressure is not applied thereto. The conduit is formed by a plurality of rigid tube-like sections arranged end-to-end and a plurality of movable joints connecting the sections. Each joint has an outer member in which an inner member is rotatably received. Outer and inner passageways defined by the outer and inner members at an interface location, respectively, communicate with each other regardless of the positions of the members. A pair of ring-shaped seals are disposed between the outer and inner members, for radial expansion upon the application of fluid pressure thereto to prevent the escape of the fluid. The seals are arranged on opposite sides of the interface location.

Abstract: A device intended to feed a gaseous high-pressure fluid to a platform supported on a frame on which is located a pressure source, said device comprising a rotating joint unit including two fluid conduct members mounted in relative rotational relationship to said platform along the geometrical axis around which said platform is rotating, one of said members being connected to fittings usable for feeding said fluid and located on said platform. The other member is intended to feed said pressure source, the fluid conduct member which is intended, in the joint unit, to be connected to said pressure source is connected to the latter by a releasable connecting member. The coupling of said member depends on the fluid feeding required by the user or by said fitting usable for the fluid feeding and mounted on said platform.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting the hose reel frame of an irrigation machine on a support frame in a manner such that the hose reel frame may be rotated to a desired position while water under pressure is passing through such hose. The reel frame is rotatably supported about a substantially vertical axis so that water under pressure flows from a source through a rotary axial connection to the hose carried by the reel.

Abstract: An annular reservoir is defined by two mutually rotatable annular housing portions having suitable seals and friction reducing members that the housing portions can maintain fluid pressure within the reservoir despite relative rotation between them. Each housing portion is suitably ported for fluid transmission between the reservoir and an external point, such that one member may be connected to an external supply of fluid under pressure and to pressure controls, and the other member may be connected to a fluid powered mechanism such as an hydraulic cylinder, adaptable to perform a mechanical function such as closing or opening a valve. One housing portion may be channel shaped and the other may be receivable within the channel. A side of the channel shaped housing portion is removable to permit assembly and disassembly of the actuator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling system for coaxial hoses adapted to feed fluid into hydraulic machines and apparatus and to provide an exit for same, such a system ensuring conveniently and speedily under good operative conditions, a disconnectable fitting of the ends of the input and output pipes respectively on a body such as a union connected in its turn with a supply of a compressed fluid, and with a handtool such as hydraulic shears or pruning-scissors or else a machine-tool such as an air-hammer or a hydraulic machine, to be used on the yard.

Abstract: A pressure-tight, rotary pipe coupling joins rotating, high temperature fluid transmission lines. Pressure seals of the coupling are maintained at a temperature lower than that of the high temperature or primary transmitted fluid by thermally insulating the seals from the high temperature fluid and by pumping a fluid coolant through annular cavities located adjacent the seals. A balanced pressure structure substantially eliminates thrust forces between the coupling members and reduces rotating friction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a swivel for one or more conduits comprising inner wall portions (3) and outer wall portions (2) for each annular chamber which wall portions (2, 3) are rotatably supported upon each other by means of a single axial-radial bearing the inner race way rings (7) and outer race way rings (10) of which are attached to the axial end faces of the inner (3) and outer wall portions (2) of said chamber.

Abstract: A device for transferring fluid to a rotating unit (11), for example a cutting tool, having a housing (10) mounted on the rotating unit (11) and comprising an inner ring (21) and an outer ring (22). For purposes of decreasing the demand for close tolerance on fit between the inner ring (21) and the rotating unit (11) a connecting means (26) is adapted to non-rotatably attach the inner ring (21) to the rotating unit (11) and is provided with a through-flow passage (27) which interconnects passages (23, 24, 25) in the inner ring (21) and the outer ring (22) communicating with a fluid source with a passage (19) in the rotating unit (11).

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotatable swivel for one or more conduits said swivel comprising a plurality of annual chambers (4) formed by identical inner and outer wall portions (3 and 2 respectively), said wall portions (3,2) being rotatably supported with respect to each other by means of inner and outer bearing race ways (7 and 10 respectively) which are connected to an end face of the corresponding inner and outer wall portions (3,2). The outer wall portions (2) may be interconnected by means of bolts (15) and the inner wall portions (3) by means of cams (19) engaging into recesses (17, 18) or a ring (16) located at the level of the bearings (6) present between adjacent chambers (4).

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for drilling a pilot hole and subsequently enlarging the pilot hole in earth dormation. A dual concentric pipe string is used for circulating air downwardly through the outer pipe, a cross-over sub and through a pilot bit and upwardly through the bore hole outside the pipe string to bail cuttings, during drilling of the pilot hole. The air pressure expands the cutters of an expandible bit while a limited portion of the air supplied cools the cutters. The dual concentric pipe is made up by joints having pin and box structures which provide inner and outer flow passages and shoulders which abut between the outer members and which are resiliently sealed between the inner members.

Abstract: A pressure-tight, rotary pipe coupling joins rotating, high temperature fluid transmission lines. Pressure seals of the coupling are maintained at a temperature lower than that of the high temperature or primary transmitted fluid by thermally insulating the seals from the high temperature fluid and by pumping a fluid coolant through annular cavities located adjacent the seals. A balanced pressure structure substantially eliminates thrust forces between the coupling members and reduces rotating friction.

Abstract: A high-pressure water cleaning device has an enclosure with an open bottom for movement over a floor surface and floor gratings. The cleaning device may be stationary, with objects to be cleaned moved past the enclosure. A rotating seal includes an upright spindle within the enclosure and secured thereto having an axial bore with a high-pressure water inlet and a series of radial discharge ports. A rotatable tubular body is journalled upon the spindle and has an internal annular high-pressure chamber communicating with the discharge ports and a series of radial outlets communicating with the chamber. Tubular arms mounting nozzles are laterally projected into the outlets for rotation with the body, the nozzles being adjusted for delivering streams of high pressure water within the enclosure at high pressure onto floor surfaces and gratings. The tubular body is power rotated.

Abstract: An improvement in a fluid delivery apparatus which comprises a fluid input tube communicating via a flow through swivel joint with a fluid output tube which extends orthogonally of the input tube. The improvement comprises a pair of spaced apart bearings, each comprising an inner cylindrical bearing structure and an outer cylindrical structure. The outer cylindrical bearing structures are supported by the output tube and the inner cylindrical bearing structures are supported by the input tube. The bearings serve for taking up substantially the entire radial load created by the weight of the output tube thus protecting the swivel joint from such radial load.

Abstract: A joint structure for transmitting fluid therethrough and having a rotary, hollow sleeve comprised of two sections, each section being journalled in a bushing supported in a stationary casing surrounding the sleeve sections. The adjacent free ends of the sleeve sections are telescopically interfitted for relative axial movement and keyed to each other for unitary rotation. A sealing ring is axially slidably mounted on each sleeve section and urged into engagement with an adjacent sealing surface provided on the housing by forces acting in a direction compressing the sealing rings for providing a rotary joint structure having an extended service life.

Abstract: A fluid-swivel with a first member having a first face, a second member having a second face adjoining and mating with the first face of the first member, the first face and the second face being positioned to rotate relative to each other about a common axis, a fluid conduit defined by a first raceway in the first face and a second raceway in the second face opposite the first raceway when the first and second raceways are at a predetermined index point relative to each other, said fluid conduit at the indexed condition defining a path in one revolution about the common axis which advances the conduit a distance of at least one width of the conduit, an inlet conduit communicating with the fluid conduit, and an outlet conduit communicating with the fluid conduit.

Abstract: A multiport piggable fluid-swivel comprising a first member having a first face, a second member having a second face adjoining and mating with the first face of the first member, the first face and the second face being positioned to rotate relative to each other about a common axis, a fluid conduit defined by a first raceway in the first face and a second raceway in the second face opposite the first raceway, an inlet conduit communicating with the fluid conduit and directed thereto at an angle so as to permit a pipeline pig to travel from the inlet conduit to the fluid conduit, an outlet conduit communicating with the fluid conduit, and a pipeline pig guide means extending from the fluid conduit to the outlet conduit to direct a pipeline pig from the fluid conduit to the outlet conduit.

Abstract: A pivotal screwed fitting for joining pipes has a hollow body including a coupling nipple for attachment to the end of one of the pipes. The hollow body is adjustable about the axis of the coupling nipple. The fitting further has a hollow screw arranged in the hollow body. The hollow screw has a threaded end portion to be screwed into another one of the pipes for tightening the hollow body to the last-named pipe. The hollow screw has a plurality of ports which maintain communication between an axial blind bore of the hollow screw and an annular channel defined together by the hollow body and the hollow screw. A connecting passage defined by a wall of the hollow body maintains communication between the coupling nipple and the annular channel. The passage widens from the coupling nipple in the direction of the annular channel; the wall defining the connecting passage has an at least approximately rotationally symmetrical configuration with respect to the axis of the coupling nipple of the hollow body.

Abstract: Trail line irrigation moves have split swivel couplers of which each has two identical halves rotatable on split bearing rings on an axle having seals thereon and coupled to pipe lengths by press-on or clamp-on connector portion. The axle has holes connecting the pipe lengths to the interior of the swivel halves, and the bottom half has a check valve drain and the top half has a cross connector with a sprinkler mounted on the top, a quick connect coupler cross-arms, a plug in one cross-arm and a trail line coupled to one cross arm. The trail line is connected by a quick connection coupler to a reversible skid shoe having a sprinkler riser and a drain plug.

Abstract: A multiline fluid swivel comprises a plurality of vertically mounted modules, each module containing a shaft and a housing which circumferentially surrounds the shaft. A conduit within the shaft and a manifold within the housing provide a continuous fluid path through each module. Completing the fluid paths of the modules are fluid lines entering the base of each shaft and entering ports located on each housing.

Abstract: A rotatable coupling for a plurality of conduits for different media, comprises a core member with a number of axial passageways connecting to conduits coupled to the core member at various levels. The conduits communicate with annular spaces defined between the core member and a plurality of stacked rotatable ring members. The core member is made up of a stack of bodies connected to each other by tension bolts or the like, these stacked bodies having radially projecting flanges between which the rotatable rings are axially confined. The rotatable rings have ample play both in axial and in radial directions.

Abstract: A boring device is disclosed wherein a boring bit is rotated as it is advanced and supplied with water through a hollow interior to facilitate the boring operation. A rotary connection introduces water into the hollow boring bit and its support means from one side thereof through an apertured sphere secured to and revolving with the support means.

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 rotary distributor seal for a rotary centrifuge which comprises a tubular housing having sealed ends, a relatively rotatable fluid conveying apertured spindle coaxially mounted in the housing, and several resilient, spaced ring seals positioned about the spindle to seal the annular space between the spindle and the housing, and to subdivide it into several annular chambers. Ports communicate with the chambers to provide fluid flow from the ports through the separate chambers and through the spindle. In accordance with this invention, support members are positioned in alternate, spaced chambers between pairs of ring seals to prevent collapse of the ring seal pairs together.

Abstract: A rotary connector for connecting a fixed pipe to a movable pipe for fluid flow therebetween comprising a cylindrical stator having an input for supplying fluid thereto tangentially of the axis of the stator and adapted to be coupled to the fixed pipe, and a rotor rotatable about the axis of said stator and having an output extending in a direction perpendicular to the plane of said tangential input and connectable to the movable pipe, the rotor comprising a plurality of demountable parts. The rotor may comprise two main body parts which are received within the stator and abut oppositely directed shoulders on the stator, the parts having opposed spaced faces between which the inlet opens and which are shaped to direct the fluid axially into the outlet in one of the parts, the two parts being releasably fixed together.

Abstract: A spout assembly which includes a spout member fitted pivotally within a base. A fluid inlet is formed in the base whereby fluid may pass through the base and out the spout. The spout is preferably supported at both its internal and external diameters by the base so as to provide a more rigid assembly as well as to lengthen the life of the fluid seal between the base and spout.

Abstract: The present invention is a swivel coupling. The coupling provides an effective seal by utilizing the fluid pressure present in the coupling. The fluid exerts pressure against one component of the coupling forcing it to seal against another component while permitting complete rotation of those components.

Abstract: Dual concentric fuel and vapor recovery hoses are disclosed wherein an inner substantially kink-proof reinforced pressure hose carries fuel while an outer larger diameter extruded cover hose provides a vapor recovery path between the two hoses. The dual concentric hoses terminate into an end fitting that provides for separate rotatability of the hoses while also providing direct fuel feed through the fitting and a parallel vapor recovery path.

Abstract: A cardan frame for suspending compressed air operable tightening and closing devices for strapping packages, boxes, coils, and the like. The cardan frame is formed by two tubular arc-shaped conduit sections for conveying compressed air therethrough. The interior of the two conduit sections is interconnected by a first swivel joint while one end of one of the two conduit sections has connected thereto an eye for suspending the cardan frame. The other end of the other conduit section has connected thereto a second swivel section to which is suspended the respective desired strapping device.

Abstract: Trail line irrigation moves have split swivel couplers of which each has two identical halves rotatable on split bearing rings on an axle having seals thereon and coupled to pipe lengths by press-on or clamp-on connector portion. The axle has holes connecting the pipe lengths to the interior of the swivel halves, and the bottom half has a check valve drain and the top half has a cross connector with a sprinkler mounted on the top, a quick connect coupler cross-arms, a plug in one cross-arm and a trail line coupled to one cross-arm. The trail line is connected by a quick connection coupler to a reversible skid shoe having a sprinkler riser and a drain plug.

Abstract: A pipe union of the "banjo" type, comprising a body havng a first bore in which is located a quick fitting connecting member adapted to receive the end of a pipe, said first bore opening into a second bore axially substantially perpendicular to said first bore, and a connecting socket located in said second bore and defining a conduit communicating through at least one orifice with said first bore. The connecting socket may be common to several unions, and the provision of quick-fitting connecting members facilitates assembly.

Abstract: A restraint divestment system for releasing a crewman equipped with a parachute and restraint harness from an aircraft ejection seat mounted restraint assembly in the event of a ground emergency. A single point crewman actuated mechanism releases the leg restraints, seat lap belt, and the disconnect couplings connecting the parachute riser and shoulder straps and survival kit to the harness so that, in the event of a ground emergency, the crewman can escape from the aircraft with his harness. The actuating mechanism includes an interlock which prevents release of the parachute risers and survival kit in the event of an emergency ejection from the aircraft when in-flight, so that the system can then be utilized by a crewman for manual seat separation and parachute descent. The actuating mechanism includes a pull cord actuated bell crank mechanism which actuates the various release mechanisms and is latched in its full release position.

Abstract: Device for the supply and discharge of cooling liquid in the worms of an extruder press, the worm or worms being situated at some distance from the housing, being provided with a stationary sleeve with a stationary centering ring near both ends thereof and rotatable adjusting rings on each of its sides. The sleeve is furnished with at least two circular chambers, which are delimited by sealing rings, these chambers being in open communication with cooling liquid channels in the worm shaft and which are each connected with an external supply and discharge pipe for the cooling liquid, while part of the sleeve comprises oil holes and overflow openings.