Abstract: Parts of a first coupling and a second coupling that protrude from manifold blocks each have the shape of an elongated tube. When the first coupling and the second coupling are viewed in the axial direction, the traverse direction of the first coupling and the second coupling agree with the arrangement direction of manifold blocks. A part of the tube insertion hole is a small diameter hole, which is a stadium-shaped hole. When the first coupling and the second coupling are viewed in the axial direction, the traverse direction of the small diameter hole agrees with the traverse direction of the first coupling and the second coupling.

Abstract: A spray nozzle body has an upper end provided with a clamp arrangement comprising upper and lower clamp halves tightly clamped onto a fluid supply tube having a preselected first diameter. A removable tubular fluid delivery stem is received in a receiver hole extending vertically into the nozzle body from a clamping surface of the lower clamp half and has an upper end portion tightly received in a fluid outlet hole, of preselected size, provided in the supply tube. The clamp arrangement may be reconfigured for being clamped onto a smaller fluid supply tube by providing a replacement upper clamp half and a pipe-size adapter, each having appropriately sized clamping surfaces, with the adapter being seated within the clamping surface of the lower clamp half. The pipe-size adapter incorporates a suitably dimensioned fluid delivery stem.

Abstract: A pinning tool is for pinning a tubular structure by pressing a pin through a sidewall of the tubular structure. The pinning tool comprises: a tool body configured for receiving the tubular structure; an actuator mounted on the tool body, the actuator being provided with a piston rod, wherein the actuator is configured for displacing the piston rod in a translational movement; a pin adaptor releasably coupled to the piston rod of the actuator and being configured for receiving and releasably holding the pin to be pressed through and remain in the sidewall of the tubular structure, and a reaction member for fixing a relative position between the tool body and the tubular structure during pinning, wherein the translational movement of the piston rod causes displacement of the pin adaptor, thereby pressing, in operational use, the pin through the sidewall of the tubular structure.

Abstract: A feedwater sparger repair assembly includes a cover plate having a partial cylindrical shape and having a nozzle opening and a pair of bolt openings extending through the cover plate. A nozzle is attached to the cover plate and surrounds the nozzle opening. A pair of T-bolts extend through a respective one of the pair of bolt openings and each include a shank having a threaded portion extending from an exterior side of the cover plate and a partial cylindrical head portion disposed at an end of the shank on an interior side of the cover plate. A pair of nuts are engaged with the threaded portion of the pair of T-bolts. The feedwater sparger repair assembly is adapted to be mounted to an opening that is cut into a core spray pipe in order to repair/replace a sparger that becomes cracked.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid diverting device which comprises a saddle unit, a water dividing unit and a leakproof tube unit. The saddle unit includes a saddle body, a water inlet through hole and a main pipe accommodating portion. The water dividing unit includes a water dividing main portion, an inlet tube portion and an outlet tube portion. The inlet tube portion is inserted into the water inlet through hole. A screw thread is provided on an external tube wall of the inlet tube portion or on an internal tube wall of the inlet tube portion. The leakproof tube unit includes a sleeve portion, a connecting portion and a leakproof pad. The connecting portion is provided on one end of the sleeve portion and the leakproof pad is in tight contact with the connecting portion. A corresponding screw thread is provided on an external tube wall of the sleeve portion or on an internal tube wall of the sleeve portion.

Abstract: A connector for fluidly connecting a collector pipe and a feeder pipe is disclosed, with a retaining member defining a curved base defining a pair of platforms at opposite ends thereof and facing towards each other upon the connector being mounted on the collector pipe. The base is resiliently deformable such that in a non-deformed state, a radius of curvature of the base is smaller than an outer radius of the collector pipe and a distance between the platforms is smaller than a diameter of the collector pipe. The platforms is displaceable away from each other to vary the distance between them to mount the connector and to exert a clamping force on the collector pipe. The connector has a connecting member engaging the feeder pipe. A piping network is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for installing drain pipes and water supply lines in relation to the drain pipes is disclosed. The system includes a bracket for attachment to the drain pipe with support arms to hold water supply lines at desired locations in relation to the drain pipe. The bracket may comprise a collar for attachment to the drain pipe with indexing protrusions or shoulders to orient the bracket with respect to the drain pipe, and support arms extending outwardly from the collar to support the supply lines. The system may also include a bracket for securing the drain pipe in relation to the structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to providing a virtually air tight seal of the joints of fittings used in HVAC air distribution systems. The invention relates to the manufacturing process, equipment used in the manufacturing process, and the sealed fitting itself.

Abstract: Gas circuit (1) for a kitchen appliance (2) comprising a gas rail (3) with a gas inlet (4) for connecting said gas rail (3) to a gas source (5) and with at least one gas outlet (6), said gas circuit (1) further comprising a gas tube (7) for providing gas from said gas outlet (6) to a gas hob (8), and said gas circuit (1) further comprising a gas valve assembly (9) connecting said gas tube (7) to said gas outlet (6) of said gas rail (3) in a flow conducting manner, said gas valve assembly (9) comprising a gas valve (10) with a valve body (11) and fixation means (12) fixing said valve body (11) to said gas rail (3) such that said gas valve (10) is supported by said gas rail (3), characterized in that said fixation means (12) comprise a first spring member (13a) looping around said gas rail (3) and/or said valve body (11), thereby resiliently bracing said gas valve (10) and said gas rail (3).

Abstract: A mechanical branch outlet including: a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface and defining an outlet bore extending between the outer surface and the inner surface; and an insert having a first end and a second end, the outlet bore of the housing sized to receive the second end of the insert and retain the first end of the insert.

Abstract: A mechanical branch outlet including: a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface and defining an outlet bore extending between the outer surface and the inner surface; and an insert having a first end and a second end, the outlet bore of the housing sized to receive the second end of the insert and retain the first end of the insert.

Abstract: A sealing system for a high pressure pump operable above 15,000 psi includes a first engagement face formed as part of the vessel and defining an opening into the vessel bore, the first engagement face having a concave cross-section. A seal member is at least partially received within the bore and defines a second engagement face, the second engagement face having a convex cross-section. A retaining member is coupled to the seal member and is operable to move the seal member from an initial contact position with the vessel to a sealing contact position, wherein the first engagement face and the second engagement face define a first contact angle with respect to the axis in the initial contact position and a second contact angle that is greater than the first contact angle in the sealing position.

Abstract: A wire clamp is provided, having a body through which an aperture extends. An opening extending along a side of the body intersects with the aperture along its length. The wire clamp also includes a securing device configured to extend into the aperture.

Abstract: A sensor device includes a system carrier including at least a first planar support element and a second planar support element. The support elements are disposed in a mounting plane at a distance from one another. An integrated signal-processing component is disposed on the support elements. An encapsulation at least partially encloses the signal-processing component. At least two temperature sensors are integrated within the signal-processing component. Each of the temperature sensors is disposed in a vicinity of a respective one of the support elements.

Abstract: A mechanical branch outlet including: a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface and defining an outlet bore extending between the outer surface and the inner surface; and an insert having a first end and a second end, the outlet bore of the housing sized to receive the second end of the insert and retain the first end of the insert.

Abstract: A clamp and spike combination for use in conjunction with a flexible conduit, comprising a spike including an inlet rod with a sharpened tip for penetration into the conduit, an outlet rod connected to the inlet rod, the outlet rod having a barbed tip for attachment to a tube. The bore extends through the rods from the sharpened tip to the barbed tip, whereby the spike provides a channel for the passage of fluid. Further included, a clamp including two legs extending substantially parallel with each other and spaced apart from each other by a distance, an apex portion connecting the two legs to each other so that the clamp is shaped substantially in the form of an inverted “U”; and an opening in the apex portion, the opening being sized to receive the inlet rod of the spike.

Abstract: A connector for mounting a sensor such as a pressure sensor in a fuel system includes a connector body and a tube body. The tube body has sealing surfaces at opposite axial ends that are structured to bias rotation of the connector body and the tube body to occur relative to one another rather than the connector body causing the tube body to rotate against a housing of a fluid reservoir in the system. Deformation of the housing is limited by way of the biasing of rotation.

Abstract: A wire clamp is provided, having a body through which an aperture extends. An opening extending along a side of the body intersects with the aperture along its length. The wire clamp also includes a securing device configured to extend into the aperture.

Abstract: Substrate supports for use in process chambers having limited physical space for configuring chamber components are disclosed. In some embodiments, a substrate support may include a body having a support surface; a utilities feed coupled to the body and comprising a second portion coupled to and extending laterally away from the body beyond a diameter of the body, and first portion coupled to the second portion and extending perpendicularly away from the body; and a cover plate movably disposable beneath and with respect to the body between a first position disposed completely beneath the body, and a second position wherein the cover plate is disposed over the first portion of the utilities feed and includes a first portion disposed beneath the body, and wherein the first portion has a curved edge having a radius equal to the distance from a central axis of the support surface to the curved edge.

Abstract: A tapping sleeve assembly comprising a sleeve configured to clamp a main conduit, a gasket between the sleeve and main conduit, the gasket having a protruding aperture seal offset a distance from a branch aperture in the sleeve, the aperture seal having a first inwardly protruding portion extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main conduit, an inwardly protruding circumferential seal bead extending substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis from the first portion of the aperture seal, the seal bead having a main length portion having a thickness less than the thickness of the first portion of the aperture seal, the seal bead having a junction end portion between the main length portion and the first portion of the aperture seal, the junction end portion having a non-uniform thickness, the aperture seal having a non-uniform thickness, and the offset distance being non-uniform.

Abstract: A piping system drain down tool allows for a controlled draining of any pipe or piping system in a safe, efficient and professional manner. Current methods for draining piping systems is messy, time-consuming and uncontrolled. The piping system drain down tool includes a boring shaft that can turn to penetrate a pipe clamped into the tool. A seal prevents water from leaking and directs draining water out through the tool and through a valve and a hose connector, where a hose can be connected to direct flow of the draining water. The tool can also be used to create a water supply tap at any location within a water system.

Abstract: A refrigerator having a door that includes a liquid dispensing system. A gas cylinder mounted on the refrigerator provides regulated gas flow to ports on the dispensing system. A bottle with a dispense head attached then can have liquid displaced by utilization of a valve component of the dispense head.

Abstract: A system for cooling an aircraft region includes an air-conditioning unit for providing cool air, a circulating air conveying device, and a mixing chamber which is connected to the air conditioning unit via an air distribution line and to which circulating air can be fed by the circulating air conveying device. An inlet line which is connected to an aircraft-side connection for an aircraft-external air unit opens into the air distribution line connecting the air conditioning unit to the mixing chamber. Therefore, air flows from the aircraft-external air unit and air flow from the air-conditioning unit are simultaneously provided to the mixing unit and then to the aircraft region.

Abstract: A damping device includes a cylinder which is under pressure and which has a connection opening for a mount-on part which is fastened to an outer surface of the cylinder by means of an annular tensioning band element. The tensioning band element encircles the cylinder and the mount-on part on a circumferential region and, by its pretensioning, exerts a holding force on the mount-on part. The tensioning band element is underdimensioned in relation to the cross section of the cylinder and mount-on part and the distance between the two structural component parts and is expanded in a final mounting position in relation to a pre-mounting state in order to apply the pretensioning.

Abstract: A saddle, in particular a clamping saddle for plastic pipes, containing a branch projection, a saddle piece, centre axes (X), (Y) and (Z), and a groove for the arrangement of a seal, wherein the inner cheek of the groove is arranged, throughout the course of the groove, perpendicular to the inner surface of the saddle piece.

Abstract: Saddle tap assemblies comprising internal collars and external saddle taps are disclosed. A saddle tap assembly may include an external slip tap, internal tap collar, a duct section, and adhesive. The external slip tap and the internal tap collar may each have a flange. The flanges may be curved. The flange of the internal collar may have a sheared portion permitting the flange of the internal collar to pass through an opening in a section of duct. The installation of saddle tap assemblies according to embodiments of the present invention is more cost-effective and less time consuming than conventional methods. Moreover, the seals and bonds formed using embodiments of the present invention provide for several layers of chemical protection and structural stiffening wherever the saddle tap assemblies are located.

Abstract: An assembly for fastening a fitting to a hole in a tubular manifold having a hole. A plurality of refrigerant tubes extend into the manifold transversely to the hole. The assembly includes a fitting that extends along an axis and defines an opening to provide clearance for the refrigerant tubes extending into the manifold. The fitting also presents a pair of slots in spaced and parallel relationship with one another. The assembly further includes a semi-cylindrical shaped mounting plate including a bracket. The bracket presents a pair of legs which extend in spaced and parallel relationship with one another and engage the slots of the fitting to limit rotary movement of the fitting about the axis relative to the bracket before and during brazing of the fitting to the manifold to maintain a clearance between the lower section of the fitting and the refrigerant tubes.

Abstract: A tapping sleeve assembly comprising a sleeve having first and second shells, a gasket, a connection assembly comprising first and second side bar elements connected to the first and second shells, respectively, multiple lugs extending from the first and second side bar elements, and a bolt extending between each of the respective lugs, the first side bar element comprising an upper leg connected to the first shell at an upper connection, a lower leg supporting at least one of the lugs, an intermediate bearing unit configured to bear against the first shell, and the bearing unit having at least one bearing surface not affixed to the outer surface of the first shell, whereby the first and second side bar elements may be drawn towards each other to tighten the sleeve to a conduit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a silicon hose integrated with a sensor port, which includes a base hose and a sensor port. The sensor port includes a sensor connection portion and an embedded portion integrally formed therewith. By embedding the embedded portion in the hose, the sensor port is integrally fixed on an outer circumference of the hose. According to the present invention, it is possible to contribute to a reduction in cost and weight and an improvement in fuel efficiency.

Abstract: A hot tapping assembly for hot tapping into a multiple string configuration to obtain access to the production tubing without removing outer layers of casing, the hot tapping assembly including a hot tapping clamp and a hot tapping seal assembly. In one embodiment, the hot tapping clamp includes a clamp plate having an access bore. The clamp plate can engage with an outer surface of a pipe. In another embodiment, the hot tapping seal assembly can engage with the hot tapping clamp, and includes a hot tapping tubular that can engage with the outer surface of the pipe through the hot tapping clamp's access bore.

Abstract: The branching apparatus according to the present invention includes two power supply terminals mounted on a saddle in the opposite direction of a branch connection part branched from a cylindrical body, so that they are not overlapped with the branch connection part when an electric socket is connected to the power supply terminal, and hence, it provides easiness in work. Moreover, because the branch connection part is slantly mounted directly above the main pipe, a trace wire inserted into the branch connection part and the main pipe is not bent, and hence, the trace wire can trace exact length and position.

Abstract: A pipe coupling including an annular clamp having an opening at at least one end of its axial length for inserting therein a pipe, the annular clamp including two clamp members, an annular seal disposed in the annular clamp, and a mechanical fastener that includes a threaded shaft with a washer flange, the washer flange having a lower rim, wherein when nuts are tightened on both ends of the threaded shaft, the lower rim bites into the annular seal.

Abstract: An active pipe cutoff valve installation assembly includes a conduit having an top section mating with a bottom section forming the conduit having first and second open ends. Medial seals are positioned in the conduit abutting a pipe extending through the conduit and defining a sealed chamber corresponding to a medial section of the conduit. A valve is coupled to the conduit having an gate extendable into the medial section the conduit whereby flow through the conduit is cut off. A wire extends into and through the medial section of the conduit. The wire cuts the pipe while the pipe is positioned in the sealed chamber. The wire is aligned with the gate of the valve so the gate cuts off flow through the pipe.

Abstract: Internal collars and external saddle taps can be used to install taps on a main duct in a manner that maintains duct section joint integrity. A saddle tap assembly may include an external slip tap, internal tap collar, a duct section, and adhesive. The external slip tap and the internal tap collar may each have a flange. The flanges may be curved. The flange of the internal collar may have a sheared portion permitting the flange of the internal collar to pass through an opening in a section of duct. The duct may have an opening with one or more notches. A method of installation can be more efficient and more cost-effective than prior solutions. An installation tool can be used for installing saddle tap assemblies while an adhesive cures.

Abstract: Saddle tap assemblies comprising internal collars and external saddle taps are disclosed. A saddle tap assembly may include an external slip tap, internal tap collar, a duct section, and adhesive. The external slip tap and the internal tap collar may each have a flange. The flanges may be curved. The flange of the internal collar may have a sheared portion permitting the flange of the internal collar to pass through an opening in a section of duct. The installation of saddle tap assemblies according to embodiments of the present invention is more cost-effective and less time consuming than conventional methods. Moreover, the seals and bonds formed using embodiments of the present invention provide for several layers of chemical protection and structural stiffening wherever the saddle tap assemblies are located.

Abstract: Methods of adhering structural elements to polyethylene and like materials are provided. A two-part modified epoxy adhesive is used in the repair of a main/lateral pipe junction, in connecting PE pipe to form a pipe line, in providing an access to the interior bore of a buried pipe, and other applications of requiring a buried structural element be adhered to a PE or like material.

Abstract: A gear case part (70), which has an upper aperture that opens upward and which forms a recess that houses a portion of a drive gear device (63) and for which the drive gear device (63) can be inserted from the upper aperture and assembled, is provided integrally on the upper part of a first or second divided case (21, 22); a cover (66) that blocks the upper aperture of the gear case part (70) is fastened to the gear case part (70); an operating part (67) protrudes upward from a through-hole (66a) that vertically penetrates the cover (66); and by removing the cover (66) from the gear case part (70), the drive gear device (63) can be extracted from the gear case part (70) through the upper aperture.

Abstract: An underbody assembly for a vehicular climate control system is disclosed including fluid flow conduits formed of steel coated with polymeric material such as nylon 12. The conduits are continuous between opposite ends free of joints or flexible connection. In one form, the conduit includes branches or connectors formed of polymeric material sealed to the outer polymeric layer of the tube.

Abstract: A pipe coupling including an annular seal disposed in an annular clamp housing, an aperture being formed through a side wall of the annular seal and the annular clamp housing, and a pressing ring secured to and pressed against the annular seal and a side wall of the annular clamp housing with a mechanical fastener, so as to create a water-tight junction between the annular seal and the annular clamp housing.

Abstract: A line stop adapter includes a body having a tapping flange mounting surface, adapted for mounting to a tapping sleeve flange, and an opposing valve mounting surface, adapted for mounting to a temporary valve. An interior wall forms a body aperture fluidly connecting the mounting surfaces. A portion of the interior wall is adapted to receive and selectively engage a completion plug, allowing the completion plug to fluidly seal the body aperture. Multiple engagement portions are arranged around the body aperture for securing the tapping flange mounting surface to the tapping sleeve.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to saddle tap assemblies comprising internal collars and external saddle taps; methods for making saddle tap assemblies, collars, saddle taps, and duct; and methods for joining ducts using saddle tap assemblies. Embodiments of the present invention may also include an installation tool for installing saddle tap assemblies. A saddle tap assembly may include an external slip tap, internal tap collar, a duct section, and adhesive. The external slip tap and the internal tap collar may each have a flange. The flanges may be curved. The flange of the internal collar may have a sheared portion permitting the flange of the internal collar to pass through an opening in a section of duct.

Abstract: A tapping sleeve assembly comprising a sleeve (15) configured to clamp a main fluid conduit (16) oriented about a longitudinal axis (x-x), the sleeve having a first member (34), a second member (40) separate from the first member, and a connecting assembly (21) between the first member and the second member, the first member having a branch aperture (23) configured to communicate with a branch fluid conduit (29), the connection assembly configured and arranged to tighten the first and the second members to the main fluid conduit, a gasket (32) disposed between the first member and the main fluid conduit, the gasket having a protruding aperture seal (22) configured to extend around the branch aperture between the sleeve and the main fluid conduit and to be offset a distance (57) from the branch aperture, the aperture seal having a first inwardly protruding portion (35) extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and having a thickness (53), at least one inwardly protruding circumferential seal be

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling element for connecting at least one aeration body to the feed line of a water aerating device. According to the invention, said coupling element has at least one integrated flow channel for a gaseous medium along a curved section, the inlet opening and outlet opening of said channel being arranged at different angular positions.

Abstract: A tapping tee assembly (10) comprises an integrally moulded saddle (12), body (14) and socket (16). The tapping tee assembly can be mounted on a pipeline thereby enabling a cutter to travel through the body of the fitting in order to cut a hole in the pipeline. The saddle (12) is provided with a saddle-shaped electrofusion element mat (18) and the socket (16), which is integral with the body (14) and in fluid connection with the axial bore (20) of the body, is provided with a second electrofusion element (22). The electrofusion elements (22,30) are connected by an integrated anvil-shaped connector (26) and connecting pin (28) such that both electrofusion elements (22,30) can be energized simultaneously using two electrical terminals (24,38), and the device can be manufactured with relative ease.

Abstract: An improved saddle tee for branching a conduit from a main line is disclosed. The saddle tee includes a base unit that defines an opening for receiving a tap and interlocking jaws for securing the base unit to a main line. The tap may include a shaped portion for receiving a tool interface to rotate the tap to drive the tap into the main line. The tool interface could be secured to a power tool to enable rapid driving of the saddle tee into the main line. The saddle tee may also include offset arcuate interlocking jaws to enable the jaws to interlock around the main line with ease. Optional interface surfaces on the tap and base unit enable the tap and base unit to interlock to limit rotation of the tap relative to the base unit when the tap is fully inserted into the base unit.

Abstract: A spigot for a line-stopping sheath assembly includes a flange including a flange plate and a flange barrel. The flange barrel includes a wall extending from the flange plate, with an end of the wall of the flange barrel opposing the flange plate having a projection defining a periphery of a socket area for receiving an end of a pipe. The spigot also includes a pipe having an end disposed within the periphery of the socket area defined by the projection of the flange barrel.

Abstract: A branching unit for boring without stopping passage of fluid, which is suitable for forming an opening 11 at a pipe wall 12 by boring a part of the pipe wall 12 of an existing pipe 1 using a drill machine 3 having a hole saw 4 to connect a branch pipe to the existing pipe, comprising: a sealing case 20 having plurality of separate casing 21, 22 separated in a circumferential direction R and a branch pipe portion 27 protruding and branching off in the radial direction C; a valve body 5 rotating between an inner circumferential surface 29 of the separate casing 21, 22 and an outer circumferential surface 13 of the existing pipe 1 to open and close a branch hole 28; and a rotation mechanism 50 rotating the valve body 5.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting a second conduit to a first conduit is disclosed. The connector assembly comprises a rigid insert comprising a flange and a first annular portion. The first annular portion defines a bore comprising a threaded portion. The flange is configured to be positioned through an opening formed in a wall of the first conduit. The connector assembly comprises a sleeve comprising an arcuate base. A portion of the arcuate base is configured to contact an outer perimeter of the first conduit proximate to the opening. The connector assembly comprises a second annular portion extending from the arcuate base and a cylindrical portion comprising threads thereon. The threads are configured to threadably engage the threaded portion of the bore. The connector assembly comprises a threaded fastening member configured to be threadably engaged with the threads.

Abstract: A coupling of a heat exchanger includes a saddle for engaging a cylindrical manifold. The saddle has an arcuate cross-section extending between a first edge and a second edge. The saddle defines an opening and a tubular member extends through the saddle and between a top edge and a bottom edge. A lip extends outward from the top edge and a skirt interconnects the lip to the opening in the saddle. The tubular member is oblong-shaped adjacent the opening of the saddle and the tubular member has an oblong-shaped portion extending from the bottom edge to adjacent the opening in the saddle and terminating at a transition zone. The tubular member has a circular-shaped portion extending from the transition zone to the top edge. The oblong-shaped portion has a shorter dimension in the direction between the first and second edges than the circular shaped portion.

Abstract: The fastening device of the present invention includes a base, two pawl shanks and two positioning rods. The base is formed with two hook portions and two base positioning holes. Each pawl shank is formed with a pawl positioning hole, and each pawl shank includes a pawl section and a hook section. Each positioning rod inserts in one of the base positioning holes and the pawl positioning hole of one of the pawl shanks, such that the pawl shanks are pivotable about the positioning rods respectively. Each hook portion and its corresponding hook section define a pad clamp, and the pawl sections define a tube clamp. The fastening device further includes a means for narrowing the pad clamps and the tube clamp.