Abstract: A rough-in assembly for free-standing faucets is revealed. The rough-in assembly having at least a part thereof fixed under a floor includes a base, a first water-contact member and a second water-contact member separated from each other and disposed on the base, and a sleeve mounting seat connected to the base and provided with a top plate portion extending across the first and second water-contact members. Two first hollow-out holes are arranged at the top plate portion and corresponding to control valve sets of the water-contact members respectively. The top plate portion is also for installation and positioning of the free-standing faucet. The position and the direction of least one of the water-contact members can be adjusted so that the rough-in assembly is adapted to use in different water supply pipe arrangements. The disposition of the sleeve mounting seat ensures stability and aesthetics of the free-standing faucet.

Abstract: In a fiber-reinforced resin pipe for introducing and discharging a liquid, a pipe (1) is provided with a plurality of introduction/discharge parts (2) for introducing or discharging liquid that are arranged at intervals in the axial direction from a peripheral surface of the pipe.

Abstract: A piston with a piston rod coupled thereto is inserted in a cylinder, which sealingly contains oil. An oil flow generated by movement of the piston is controlled by a damping force generation mechanism, thereby generating a damping force. A separator tube is disposed around the cylinder, and the oil is transmitted to the damping force generation mechanism through a branch tube integrally formed on a cylindrical sidewall of the separator tube. The branch tube is tapered at the outer circumferential portion thereof with the outer diameter thereof reducing toward the distal end of the branch tube.

Abstract: An improved lateral pipe connection assembly that effects proper alignment of the lateral connection and restricts to the desired amount the penetration of the hub into the cored hole of the mainline pipe to which it is connected.

Abstract: A seal member has a configuration including a ring-shaped main body portion, an inner peripheral lip portion protruding from a ring inner peripheral portion of the main body portion and an outer peripheral lip portion protruding from a ring outer peripheral portion of the main body portion. The inner peripheral lip portion takes an O-ring shape deformable in a protruding direction. The outer peripheral lip portion takes a structure deformable in a direction different from an extending direction, corresponding to a pressure in a sealed area. The member preferably seals when in communication with a plurality of spaces separated from an external space, the plurality of spaces from an external environment.

Abstract: A multifunction fluid connector for an automotive vehicle power system includes a base component having at least one passage for conducting a fluid, with the passage ending in a bore which is closed by a multifunction fluid connector having three functional states in which the connector is either closed, or open to allow attachment of a hose or other conductor in fluid communication with the passage through the base component. In a final state, a fluid handling device such as a PCV valve, a MAP sensor, an EGR valve or other type of fluid handling component may be situated within the bore of the base component.

Abstract: A one-piece connector has a tubular member and an annular flange, and is usable to connect a lateral pipe to a main pipe. The connector is constructed such that the annular flange is glued to the inner surface of the main pipe and the tubular extends through an opening formed in the main pipe. The connector may be formed of stainless steel or other alloy or of a plastic polymer material. The connector has a tapered end, which is tapered inwardly to facilitate press-fitting a lateral pipe onto the tubular member.

Abstract: An end structure for a pipe is provided, through which air is drawn from a lower position to an upper position relative to a vertical direction of a vehicle. An area of an opening at an end of the pipe is adapted to be greater than a cross section area of the pipe.

Abstract: A flange structure (10?) for a fuel supply unit of a vehicle includes at least one electrically conductive fuel port (16?) having first and second ends (22, 24) and features (25, 26) defining a channel (28) about a periphery thereof. An elastomer seal (30) is disposed in the channel. A plastic flange (20?) is overmolded on at least a portion of the fuel port between the first and second ends and on at least a portion of the elastomer seal, with the elastomer seal defining a barrier preventing fuel or fuel vapor from passing between the periphery of the fuel port and the overmolded flange.

Abstract: A fixing structure for a vertical tap comprises a vertical tap, a mounting member, a fitting member, a fixing ring, and a decorative loop, wherein the mounting member for being secured in the ground includes a receiving chamber arranged on the top thereof and having two retaining tabs attached on the upper end thereof, the upper end of the fitting member screws with the lower end of the vertical tap, and the fitting member includes two opposite fastening projections disposed on the outer periphery at the lower end thereof and extending outwardly therefrom, the fixing ring is fitted onto the external rim of the vertical tap and then secured in a wooden floor by using a number of wood screws and further engaged with the internal rim of the vertical tap by way of a bolt, the decorative loop is covered onto the fixing ring, thereby supporting and securing the vertical tap easily.

Abstract: An outlet plate fitting configured for attaching a secondary component to a fluid pipe section. The fluid pipe section includes opposed flanges that define a receiving groove having a bottom surface. The outlet plate fitting includes a main body, an engagement platform connected to and at a distance from the main body, and a bore extending through the main body and the engagement platform. A first surface of the engagement platform faces away from the main body and is a planar surface with a seal member positioned about the bore. A second surface of the engagement platform faces toward the main body and has a ramped surface, such that rotation of the engagement platform in a first direction within the receiving groove causes the planar surface and seal member into sealing engagement with the bottom surface of the receiving groove.

Abstract: An article for connecting a fluid conduit and a fluid container includes a receptacle configured to receive the fluid conduit. The receptacle has a base defining an opening for providing communication between the container and the fluid conduit and a sealing surface at least partially surrounded by a wall extending from the base. The wall is also configured to extend about the fluid conduit.

Abstract: An cylindrical convex portion of which opposite ends are open is integrally formed onto a fuel tank made of HDPE therewith so as to inwardly extend in the fuel tank to provide an opening thereon. A press-fit portion of a filler hose connecting pipe made of PA as a tubular member is press-fitted in the cylindrical convex portion to connecting the tubular member to the fuel tank. At least one continuous annular projection is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the press-fit portion of the tubular member so as to bite into the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical convex portion to provide continuous circumferential contact. A face of the annular projection in direction axially of one end of tubular member is formed so as to extend outwardly and inclinedly with respect to the axial direction of the tubular member form one end toward the other end thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brake booster with at least one booster housing section including an opening into which a sealing element made of a flexible material is mounted, said sealing element including a recess into which a pneumatic connecting element, in particular for the vacuum supply of the brake booster, is slidable. An object of the present invention is to precisely define the exit portion of a deflected connecting element in its rotational position relative to the housing of the booster in order to simplify and improve the assembly. This object is achieved in that associated projections and recesses are used to ensure that the connecting element can only be mounted into the sealing element at the correct angle.

Abstract: A filler neck assembly includes a plastic fuel tank having a wall with an opening extending therethrough. The filler neck assembly also includes a filler neck tube extending through the opening in the fuel tank and having an annular stop flange projecting radially outward from the filler neck tube outside the wall and an annular lock flange projecting radially outward from the filler neck tube formed inside the wall to lock the filler neck tube to the fuel tank. The stop flange and the lock flange provide the sole means for securing the filler neck tube within the opening. The filler neck assembly further includes a seal interposed in the opening between the wall and the filler neck tube and a washer disposed inside the fuel tank between the wall and the lock flange to engage the seal.

Abstract: A watertight, through wall connector has a tubular body, an O-ring and a holder. A neck is formed on one end of the body has to be bent to hold the holder. With such a connector, the neck is not easily cracked during the pressing process, and the deformation of the body will not occur. This can provide a watertight seal. In addition, the O-ring can fully expand by means of being squeezed between the inside wall of the reservoir and the holder. This can provide a watertight seal due to the full expansion of the O-ring.

Abstract: A full flow water connector assembly has a connector with prongs of a certain length that are separated by notches. The end of the connector with the prongs is passed through an opening in a diaphragm and the prongs protrude through respective slots in a diffuser/retainer member. The prongs are then bent so as to press the diffuser/retainer member so as to secure the diaphragm and hold the connector assembly together. The diffuser/retainer member has segments between the slots, the segments contacting the notches when the diffuser/retainer member is pressed sufficiently far. The length of the prongs beyond the notches limits the maximum amount of compression that the diffuser/retainer member can exert against the diaphragm material, thereby minimizing the chance of cracking and subsequent failure of the diaphragm material.

Abstract: A new Bifurcated Fill Valve Assembly for permitting removal of a fill valve from a toilet tank without disturbing the seal at the toilet tank and without disconnecting the water supply line. The inventive device includes a tank fitting extended through and mounted within an opening in a wall of a toilet tank and a fill valve including a valve body having an inlet portion wherein the inlet portion of the fill valve is releasably coupled to the tank fitting within the toilet tank. As such, the fill valve can be uncoupled from the tank fitting and removed from the toilet tank while the tank fitting remains mounted within the toilet tank and coupled to a water supply conduit that supplies water to the fill valve when in use.

Abstract: A drum with a drum closure provided in a drum wall comprises an insert and a shut-off cap which can be placed in the insert which insert is situated in a collar on the drum wall pointing towards the outside of the drum and has a first flange which rests against the inside of the drum wall and a second flange which is flanged radially outwards over the collar and also a sealing ring which is wedged between the first flange and the inside of the drum wall. An additional seal which may or may not be connected to the sealing ring, is provided between the collar and the insert lying opposite in order to improve the sealing.

Abstract: A fixing structure for use in a combination tap having a water discharging device, an engaging seat, a big fixing nut, a combination tap, a bolt, a nut, and two ring washers. The water discharging device is provided with a three-staged section at one end wherein three consecutive small, mid, and large stages are arranged from top to bottom defining the interior wall thereof. The upper section of the engaging seat having a protruding ring flange, two locating rib plates and two water stopper rings disposed thereon can be mounted onto the three-staged section of the water discharging device with the two water stopper rings being abutted against the small stage, the two locating rib plates against the mid-stage, and the protruding ring flange against the large stage of the three-staged section of the water discharging pipe.

Abstract: A single piece duct fitting of generally cylindrical configuration for attachment to a large cylindrically-shaped flexible duct having a curved, easily deformed sidewall in which a hole has been created. This novel duct fitting is constructed of deformable sheet material that, before being assembled into a cylindrical configuration, was defined by an elongate sheet of material having a long edge of a generally sinusoidal configuration, with a plurality of short lateral slots defining teeth in this long edge. A pair of relatively closely spaced curves of generally sinusoidal configuration are disposed adjacent the teeth, which curves bear a closely aligned relationship with the first long edge of generally sinusoidal configuration. A plurality of evenly spaced slits extend between the pair of sinusoidal curves, with these slits defining a plurality of substantially identical tab members intended to bend outwardly when lengthwise compression is applied to the duct fitting.

Abstract: A solderless fuel tank filler neck joint including a resilient seal interposed between a flanged opening in the fuel tank and a filler pipe. The seal is compressed between the filler neck and the flange by mechanical deformation of the pipe after it is inserted through the flanged opening. Mechanical deformation pulls the seal into a mating pocket surrounding the opening compressing an annular bead formed on the seal thereby providing a resilient secure leak tight joint.

Abstract: A bulkhead fitting for draining fluids off the topside of a thin flexible barrier cover (31), comprising: a male threaded member (1), a female threaded member (11), and an o-ring seal (21). The male threaded member (1) has a male threaded spout (4), and a wide flange (2) that extends outward from the top end of the male threaded spout (4). The wide flange (2) rests on the topside of the barrier (31) and the male threaded spout (4) extends through an opening made in the barrier (31). The wide flange (2) distributes the weight of the fitting over the surface of the barrier (31), so that the barrier (31) can support the fitting. The female threaded member (11) has a female threaded spout (15), and a seal supporting flange (12) extending outward from the top end of the female threaded spout (15). The female threaded spout (15) threads onto the male threaded spout (4) from the underside of the barrier (31).

Abstract: The present invention relates to filler tubes and, more particularly, to fuel filler tubes and methods of attaching them to automobile fuel tanks. The fuel filler tube of the present invention includes an inlet tube, a retainer member, sealing means and a fuel tank having a downwardly extending diameter portion. The retainer is disposed over the downwardly extending diameter portion and adhered to the tank. The inlet tube is then inserted into the fuel tank aperture until the inlet tubes annular flange engages the fuel tank's annular lip. A crimping tool is then inserted through the axial bore of the inlet tube and a plurality of bearings contained on the crimping tool are forced radially outwardly to thereby crimp the inlet tube and downwardly extending diameter portion together. The retainer member includes a plurality of recessed areas for hosting the expanded inlet tube and tank portions.

Abstract: A duct fitting of generally cylindrical configuration for attachment to a relatively large, generally cylindrically-shaped flexible duct having a curved sidewall of easily deformed material, in which sidewall a hole of particular size has been created. This duct fitting is constructed of deformable sheet material and has first and second open ends, with the first end having a curvature conforming to the configuration of the curved sidewall of the flexible duct. The second end of the duct fitting is adapted to receive thereon, a relatively small branch duct to be connected in a leak-free manner to the flexible duct. In accordance with this invention, the first end of the duct fitting has a plurality of short, lateral slots disposed at spaced locations around its circumference, thus to define a plurality of bendable teeth arranged in a non-planar array.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filler tubes and, more particularly, to fuel filler tubes and methods of attaching them to automobile fuel tanks. The fuel filler tube of the present invention includes an inlet tube, a retainer member, sealing means and a fuel tank having a downwardly extending diameter portion. The retainer is disposed over the downwardly extending diameter portion and adhered to the tank. The inlet tube is then inserted into the fuel tank aperture until the inlet tubes annular flange engages the fuel tank's annular lip. A crimping tool is then inserted through the axial bore of the inlet tube and a plurality of bearings contained on the crimping tool are forced radially outwardly to thereby crimp the inlet tube and downwardly extending diameter portion together. The retainer member includes a plurality of recessed areas for hosting the expanded inlet tube and tank portions.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a two-part tubular fitting for attachment to a wall of a tank, or the like, at a hole through the wall. The first fitting part includes a tube which supports a radially directed wall at one end of the and on the fitting part wall is an axially directed flange for engaging one side of the tank wall. The second fitting part is a ring that receives the first fitting part tube and that engages the opposite side of the tank wall. A plurality of flange like, circular segment plates are circumferentially spaced around the ring. The plates extend over the tube and through the hole in the tank wall and the exterior surfaces of the plates contact the tank wall surrounding the hole. Radially inwardly directed detent hooks at the outward ends of at least some of the plates hook over respective detent walls defined on the tube underneath the axially directed flange. The detent hooks engage the detent walls for connecting the fitting parts together.

Abstract: A pressure tank connector apparatus is described with a connector fitting having a fitting insert sleeve of steel or other harder metal than the fitting body which is crimped over an outwardly extending flange or lip portion of the tank wall surrounding the opening in the pressure tank to which the connector is attached to position the fitting body within the tank and spaced inwardly from the flange. The fitting body is molded of aluminum alloy and the insert sleeve is embedded into the body during molding. A plurality of spaced hemispherical projections are molded onto the outer side of the fitting body and mate with correspondingly shaped indentations on the inner side of the tank wall portion surrounding such opening to prevent rotation of the fitting when a tank connector member is threaded into the central passage of such fitting body.

Abstract: A method of mounting a mouthpiece onto a container which comprises fitting a tubular mouthpiece having an externally threaded portion and an annular leg portion of reduced thickness at the lower portion of the externally threaded portion, around an upright tubular portion formed integral with a top plate of the container, bending the upper end of the tubular portion outward to cause the bent edge of the upper end to hold the upper end of the mouthpiece from above, pressing outward from inside the lower end of the tubular portion and the said lower end leg portion of the mouthpiece both at a plurality of portions to form a plurality of projections at the lower end of the tubular portion and also the same number of recessed portions in the said leg portion of the mouthpiece, and causing the projections to engage with the recessed portions.

Abstract: A liquid tight closure for containers comprising a threaded neck secured about a suitably formed opening in a container wall section. An annular sealing gasket is formed in situ on the exposed surface of the terminal thread area remote from the neck mouth. A closing member threadedly engages the container opening neck with the starting thread area of the closing member in sealing engagement with the neck gasket thereby sealing off the thread engagement upon full seating of the closing member.

Abstract: A filler pipe terminal accommodated in its entirety within a recessed annular seat in a motor vehicle body. The terminal includes an outwardly projecting end flange, and a second outwardly projecting flange spaced downstream of the end flange. A resilient gasket is arranged between the end flange and the recessed seat bottom, the gasket also being between the seat bottom and the portion of the filler pipe passing through the seat bottom. A resilient retaining element is arranged between the seat bottom and the second flange. The terminal is provided with an inwardly projecting flange for cooperation with a locking closure cap, the latter being entirely accommodated within the end of the terminal.

Abstract: A closure for light gage steel drums made up of an internally threaded closure flange mechanically secured within a suitably formed container wall opening. The flange is formed with a cylindrical neck internally threaded throughout its lower extent and surrounded exteriorly by a polygonally shaped base. A resilient sealing gasket tightly surrounds the flange neck at its juncture with the flange base. A perforated drum stock section is formed to overlie and closely surround the flange neck and base in an improved torque-resisting manner with the upper end of the flange neck beaded outwardly over the surrounding drum stock. The closure is completed with the threaded engagement of a closure plug and application of an overlying tamper-resisting drum seal.

Abstract: A container for fluids which is closed by a cap which is inserted into the neck of the container. A coupling member is interposed between the neck and the cap which is fitted to the container after it has been formed. The coupling member is readily attachable to the container from its exterior without requiring any modification to the container and has a central bore to receive the cap.

Abstract: A drum with a drum closure provided in a drum wall comprises an insert and a shut-off cap which can be placed in the insert which insert is situated in a collar on the drum wall pointing towards the outside of the drum and has a first flange which rests against the inside of the drum wall and a second flange which is flanged radially outwards over the collar and also a sealing ring which is wedged between the first flange and the inside of the drum wall. An additional seal which may or may not be connected to the sealing ring, is provided between the collar and the insert lying opposite in order to improve the sealing.