Abstract: A device for coupling together a copper pipe and a bolt pipe in an air conditioner. The copper pipe has first and second outwardly flared parts, while the bolt pipe has first and second inwardly inclined end surfaces. The end surfaces are brought into contact with the first and second flared parts, respectively, when the copper pipe is to be coupled to the bolt pipe. A nut is fitted over the copper pipe and is threadedly connected to the bolt pipe. The nut has first and second inclined shoulders on its inner surface which are brought into contact with the first and second flared parts, respectively, to push the flared parts against respective ones of the inclined end surfaces.

Abstract: A common rail is provided which is simple in structure and capable of connecting a piping component to a thick wall pipe thereof in a highly sealed and light weighted manner. In a common rail adapted to connect a pipe component to at least one end of a thick wall pipe having a flow passage 1' therein for accumulating pressure of high pressure fuel so that high pressure fuel is supplied from a high-pressure pump and distribute-supplied to an injection nozzle, the end portion of the thick wall pipe 1 is reduced in diameter by drawing. A thread portion 1a is formed in an outer peripheral surface of the diameter-reduced end portion. A connecting end of the piping component 3 is connected to an end portion of the thick wall pipe 1 by screwing a fastening screw means 5, 5' to the thread portion 1a.

Abstract: A connector body at the end of a freon line, of the type which is freely rotatable on the line, and is able to move from a first position adjacent the freon hose surrounding the line to a second position at the end of the line for threadably engaging an air conditioner or the like, the nut in its passage moving past an elbow bend in the line. The connector would comprise at least a connector body having a width substantially wider than the width of a grasping forefinger and thumb, and further comprising a counter bore along its rear end portion, so that as the connector moves from its first position through the elbow of the line, the bend in the line would travel within a portion of the counter bore and allow the nut to slide between its first and second positions without jamming in its passage along the elbow bend.

Abstract: A hose connector with gripping elements (18) pressing a hose (14) on a socket (15) uses a two-part sleeve (24). The two-part sleeve includes a screw piece (25) and an extension sleeve connected to the screw piece by a rotary connection and the two-part sleeve surrounds and supports the hose for a significant portion beyond the clamping area of the gripping elements (18). This inner sleeve (32) also has the funnel-shaped, conical actuating surface (33) for the pressing of the gripping elements.

Abstract: A flexible metal piping assembly includes a body with corrugations having spiral (helical) or annular configurations. End connections are mounted on the body ends, which can be flanged or male-threaded. A layer of insulating or sealing material can be applied over the body. The end connections can be male-threaded or female-threaded. A bellows configuration is provided with annular corrugations which taper in proximity to the body ends.

Abstract: A sliding part having a metallic main body which is formed with a silver plating layer over a surface thereof slidable in contact with other metallic part. The silver plating layer has a crystal structure so adapted that the intensity of diffraction X-rays diffracted by the (200) plane thereof is at least 1/3 of the intensity of diffraction X-rays diffracted by the (111) plane.

Abstract: Quick joint for rapid, tight-seal connection of pipes, in which from the end of the female hollow body an internal flaring with decreasing cross-section extends, suitable for getting engaged, with interference, with a corresponding external counter-flaring provided on the male hollow body in the neary of the overhanging shoulder of the latter which, on its one side, cooperates with the sleeve of the joint and, on its other side, cooperates with said end of said female hollow body; from the end of said male hollow body furthermore a second external flaring with decreasing cross-section extends, suitable for getting engaged, with interference, with a counter-flaring provided inside the interior of said female hollow body in the nearby of an internal shoulder for said male body.Also preferred embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention related to this application is: a method for folding back an opening end of resin pipe comprising following processes, (a) a process for mounting an annular body to a circumference of a pipe, (b) a process for inserting a conically protruded portion of a guiding portion including the conically protruded portion and a curved surface groove formed around this circumference to an opening end of the pipe and simultaneously advancing with rotating the guiding portion, and (c) a process for continuing the advancement with rotating the guiding portion whereby folding back the opening end of the pipe, and inserting the folded back pipe opening end to the circumference of the annular body; and an apparatus for folding back an opening end of resin pipe comprising a clamping element for holding the pipe and a bending element and the clamping element including a tightening mechanism for pushing the pipe to radial direction, and the bending element including a guiding portion for advancing by rotating with a

Abstract: A connector for a flexible pipe comprises a unitary sleeve having an end portion for coupling to a flexible pipe. The coupling end portion includes an annular threaded projection, a cylindrical portion adjacent the projection, and a frusto-conical portion adjacent the cylindrical portion, with the frusto-conical portion tapering from wide to narrow toward the pipe. The frusto-conical portion has its widest portion adjacent the cylindrical portion and has a diameter greater than the diameter of the cylindrical portion and forms a radially extending shoulder therewith for permitting a first end portion including an outer edge of the pipe that is slipped over the coupling end portion beyond the shoulder to bend radially inwardly toward the cylindrical portion, thereby securing the pipe to the sleeve against an axial force directed away from the sleeve.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus is provided for quick coupling of surface pumping equipment to a cylindrical member. The cylindrical member is engaged by dogs which are urged into locking position about the cylindrical member.

Abstract: A tube coupling assembly particularly suited for ultra-high vacuum applications comprises a pair of coupling components having through passages and abutting end faces. Each end face includes an annular continuous rib or bead. A threaded coupling nut acts to drive the ribs into sealing engagement with the opposite sides of flat annular sealing washer gasket positioned between the end faces. To prevent relative rotation between the end faces and the sealing gasket, as well as to prevent torque transmission to related system components, protrusions are provided which engage the coupling components to produce a driving connection between the gasket and/or the two coupling components prior to engagement of the ribs with the gasket. Also, a resinous plastic bearing washer is used between the coupling nut and the associated coupling component to reduce torque transmission during make-up.

Abstract: A releasable connector for interconnecting a first part and a second part, at least one of the parts being subjected to high stresses in particular of vibratory origin and of thermal origin, the connector comprising a sealing ring compressed between the two parts, a main lip formed on the first part to be interconnected, and at least one connection part for exerting a retaining action on the main lip relative to the second part to be interconnected and for compressing the sealing ring. The connector further includes an intermediate ring provided with a flange and constituted by at least two lengths, the intermediate ring being interposed between the main lip and the connection part and being made of a material of low thermal conductivity.

Abstract: A fluid conduit system especially for high pressure fuel connections in engines comprises an elongate tube having a fitting asssembly mounted at each end thereof. Each fitting assembly is identical to the other and includes a stepped outer diameter sleeve member having a larger diameter distal portion and a narrower proximal portion. A nut is slidably received about the tube and has a threaded bore therein which is of a diameter greater than the diameter of the larger diameter portion of the sleeve member and a proximal flange surrounding a reduced diameter bore having a diameter substantially greater than the diameter of the narrower portion of the sleeve member but less than the diameter of the larger diameter portion of the sleeve member.

Abstract: An assembly for forming a mechanical connection to an object, such as a tube within a hydraulic system, comprising a transversely heat-shrinkable shape memory alloy collar having an axially facing surface, a ring having an axially facing surface and a device for retaining the ring and the collar coaxially with respect to one another. In use, the collar is caused to shrink so that it engages the external surface of the tube. Force can be applied axially to the object through the collar by means of the ring.

Abstract: A fuel injection line for an internal combustion engine is provided at least one of its ends with a compression nipple formed thereon by upsetting, with a sealing taper portion having a sealing surface at a taper angle relative to the axis of the nipple. The taper portion, with plastic deformation of its sealing surface, serves for sealing against a hollow taper surface, with a corresponding taper angle, of a co-operating portion which is harder than the sealing surface of the nipple. Its rearward bearing surface which is intended for bearing against a hollow taper surface of a cap nut for fixing the nipple is in the form of a spherical segment which blends into the outside peripheral surface of the adjoining pipeline by way of a rounded portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for orienting members and for maintaining their rotary alignment during orienting members. The apparatus comprises first and second cylindrical elements, a rotation prevention element, a collar and a retainer. Each element has an outside wall, and first and second ends, each end having an outside edge. The first element has portions defining a first plurality of notches located at the outside edge of its first end. An external threaded portion is on the outside wall of the first element and next to the first plurality of notches. The second element has portions defining a second plurality of notches located at the outside edge of its first end. The first plurality has a different number than the second plurality. The first ends of the first and second tubes have substantially the same outside diameter and are abutted during connection so that a cavity is formed whenever first and second tube notches substantially overlap.

Abstract: A connector head construction for a high-pressure fuel injection tube comprises a metal tube having a relatively large wall thickness and small diameter and including an abacus-bead-shaped connector head having a front outer peripheral pressor wall for engagement with a mating connector seat and a rear outer peripheral pressure-bearing wall for engagement with a fastening nut on the metal tube. The connector head includes an integral gradual slant surface extending as a skirt from a top of said pressure-bearing wall at an angle ranging from 2.degree. to 5.degree. to the axis of metal tube and having a length equal to at least an outside diameter of the metal tube.

Abstract: A luer connection device in which a male luer connector includes an outer sleeve that is slideable up a tapered wall so that compression between the outer sleeve and the tapered wall increases as the outer sleeve moves forwardly. An outwardly extending flange is carried by the body of the male luer connector for cooperation with the outer sleeve, to enable the outer sleeve to be unscrewed from a female luer connector without relative rotation of both the main portion of the male luer connector and the outer sleeve.

Abstract: A connecting mechanism for pole members to surely connect the pole members together on the common axis thereof comprises a threaded member rotatably mounted on the pole member, a tubular member mounted on the other pole member rotatably and movably in the axial direction within a predetermined range, a projection from the tubular member and openings formed with the threaded member and a spring to secure the engagement of the tubular member and the threaded member.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus is provided for quick coupling of a plug container or the like to a casing collar. A body of the plug container is located above the casing collar. A main seal seals between the body and the casing collar. An adjusting assembly has a variable engagement with the body. An annular locking device is connected to the adjusting assembly for longitudinal movement therewith relative to the body. The locking device locks the body to the casing string. The locking device has a lower end movable between an open position wherein the casing collar can pass through a central opening thereof, and a closed position wherein a radially inward extending lip of the lower end of the locking device is located directly below the casing collar. The main seal is hydraulically biased against the casing collar.

Abstract: A universal connector for a fluid flow conduit comprises a tubular connector for attachment at one end to the fluid flow conduit and defining a luer taper tube portion at its other end. A sleeve is carried by and surrounding the tubular connector in relatively rotatable relation thereto. The sleeve defines internal threads for threaded locking connection with another connector. A tubular member having external threads at one end is locked by said external thread in removable threaded locking connection with the internal threads. The tubular member defines at its other end an aperture for sealingly receiving a spike connector.

Abstract: A universal adapter coupling for liquid chromatography equipment, such as columns. The adapter coupling comprises two threaded segments which are matingly secured to one another and has an elongated sealing insert located in a central passage which extends axially between opposite ends of the holder. The insert protrudes from one of the ends of the holder and has a collar which is captured within a cavity in the holder. Ferrule seats are provided at opposite ends of the insert so that the adapter coupling can be used either as a female or a male coupling.

Abstract: A tube connection having a resilient seal ring captured between a support structure at the inner end thereof and a retaining structure at the outer end thereof within an outwardly opening recess of a fitting body. The support structure is retained to the distal end of the tube to be connected against axially inward displacement therefrom. Close fits are provided between the elements of the fitting so as to effectively preclude extrusion of the seal material therebetween from the sealing space. The retaining structure in certain embodiments is defined by an annular projection on the nut member extending into the recess. In certain embodiments, the retaining structure is disposed outwardly of the recess and the sealing sleeve extends outwardly into engagement therewith. In one illustrated embodiment, the sealing sleeve is defined by an O-ring. In a number of the embodiments, the support structure is formed integrally with the tube end.

Abstract: A fitting (30) for use with soft tubing (40) is disclosed. The fitting includes a threaded female member (36) defining an aperture for insertion therethrough of the tubing. The fitting further includes a male member (32) defining a generally tubular portion (46) adapted for insertion into the end of the tubing. The male member includes a radially extending flange for preventing the insertion of tubular portion into the tubing beyond a predetermined distance. The male member is further threaded for threading onto the female member. A sliding mandrel (48) is positioned on the tubular portion for axial movement thereof. The female member includes a generally inwardly projecting collar portion (64) for engaging the outer surface of the tubing, the collar portion cooperating with the sliding mandrel to maintain the tubing in the fitting when a tensile pull is exerted on the tubing.

Abstract: A luer connection system is provided in which a male luer connector (20) has a main body portion (22) and a front luer portion (24) with a locking ring (42) that is axially slidable along the main body portion (22). The locking ring (42) is adapted to threadedly engage a mating female luer device (52). A collar (26) is carried by the male luer connector (20) between the main body portion (22) and the front luer portion (24). The luer connector has a flexible member (38) which flexes to a stressed position when the locking ring (42) is in threaded engagement with the mating female luer device (52). In this manner, there is some stress provided in the threaded engagement to prevent the locking ring (42) from inadvertently disengaging.

Abstract: The kit of the present invention is for use in the refilling within a survival unit of a gaseous supply tank through a filler valve having a threaded stem adjacent the free end thereof and a gripping surface on the filler valve. The gas is generally oxygen although other gas may be supplied. The kit includes an adapter to provide coupling relationship with the threaded stem of the filler valve so as to permit a flow of oxygen into the supply tank such that refilling thereof may take place without removal of the supply tank from the survival kit. The adapter includes an elongated member with an aperture extending therethrough and is adapted to mate with the filler valve in sealing engagement therewith so as to permit gas flowing through the aperture to enter the filler valve. The adapter further includes a holder with a bore extending axially therethrough and the elongated member extends axially through the aperture.

Abstract: A rotatable connecting device which provides for quick and positive interfitment between a venipuncture unit and an intravenous administration set without rotation or twisting of the venipuncture unit or intravenous tubing. A rotatable collar is provided on one of the members constituting the connecting device and is captively held thereon while permitting longitudinal movement. Frictional engaging means are disposed on the body member retaining the collar as well as the collar to provide an interference fitment. Internal threads are defined in the rotatable collar for engagement with a flange member disposed on the catheter hub. A luer lock fitment is afforded between the catheter member and the member carrying the rotatable collar.

Abstract: A flexible tube terminating means comprising a fitting connected around the end portion of a flexible tube and having a shoulder for engagement by an annular threaded coupling member located around the tube. The fitting is formed by one member which engages the end of the tube and holds a second member in place while both members are brazed together and to the tube by solder located in an annular cavity formed between the two members and around the tube.

Abstract: The waterbed filling unit, embodies a tapered, water-delivery tube adapted for insertion into the male-threaded filler neck of a waterbed in jam relation, the then outer end of the tube having a fixed, female-threaded fitting thereon adapted for coupling with the male-threaded fitting of a garden hose, and a female-threaded, nut-type fitting rotatably surrounding the tube intermediate its ends and adapted for coupling with said male-threaded filler neck; there being an annular, external, stop flange on the tube within the confines of said rotatable fitting, and the latter clamping said stop flange against the upper end of the filler neck whereby to maintain such jam relation and prevent separation of the tube from the filler neck.

Abstract: A conduit connector includes an inner externally threaded member having an expanded medial hexagonal section, the opposite threaded end being engaged by nut members carrying compressible clamping rings. Each of the nuts is produced from a short length of cylindrical tubing or may be drawn from sheet stock whose outer section is expanded to form a hexagonal portion terminating in an inwardly directed lip and joining at its inner end an inner cylindrical collar section. The nut is then internally threaded to form a continuous thread in the collar section and an extending discontinuous thread on the inner face of the hexagonal section.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for joinder of plastic conduit to a second conduit characterized by forming a holding means on the end of the second conduit with which the plastic conduit is to be connected, emplacing about a tubular end of plastic conduit a fitting that is adapted to be fitted against the holding means and having an interiorly protruding annular flange, or shoulder, for pulling a washer and the tubular end into sealing engagement with the end of the second conduit, heating the tubular end of the plastic conduit to its softening temperature, forming a washer on the plastic conduit such that the washer fits concentrically interiorly of the fitting, the washer having shoulders stronger than the walls of the conduit, and tightening the fitting onto the holding means with the washer disposed interiorly of the fitting and with the end of the second conduit embedded in compressed, tight, sealing relationship with the washer.

Abstract: Cooling device for a liquid-cooled semiconductor power component of the type having a disc cell formed with two main contact surfaces and electrical and thermal pressure-contacting means therefor in an insulating casing, and having means for liquid cooling including cooling capsules through which liquid flows, the cooling capsules being connected by a clamping device to the two main contact surfaces of the disc cell and being selectively coupable through a liquid-conducting support bar to a plurality of semiconductor power components, including insulating screw connections for connecting union pipes and connecting pipes for the coolant to the cooling capsules with an inclusion of at least partly cold-deformable material of the insulating screw connections, the cooling capsules being connected coolant-wise in series, and including expansion bends formed at least in the connecting pipes between the cooling capsules.

Abstract: A high pressure fluid pipe connector for joining a threaded pipe to a smo-walled tube; the connector also acts as a flow reducer. Special features of the connector are minimum number of parts, smooth continuous fluid surface contours, and relatively short compact connector length.

Abstract: A tubular body portion has an internally threaded portion and a cylindrical portion and includes an annular recess portion therebetween. The annular recess portion includes a first shoulder adjacent the threaded portion and a second shoulder adjacent the cylindrical portion. A circumferential cutting edge portion is provided at the juncture of the second shoulder and the adjacent cylindrical portion. A first conduit to be joined is extended through the cylindrical portion into substantially abutting relation with the first shoulder. A suitable expanding tool expands the end portion of the first conduit outwardly into the annular recess portion and against the cutting edge to produce a distinct gouge or circumferential cut therein. The coupling remains rotational relative to the first conduit with the end portion thereof expanded into the annular recess portion. A second conduit to be joined is threadedly advanced into the threaded end portion of the coupling by rotation of the coupling.

Abstract: A device for connecting an auxiliary oil cooler to an existing automobile oil cooling radiator includes a length of tubing having a flared portion at each end. Slidably secured about the tube is a fitting which includes an exterior hex portion for engagement by a wrench, and an exterior threaded portion which is adapted to be secured in a standard, threaded female radiator fitting. The fitting of the invention also includes an interior threaded portion which is adapted to be secured about a standard male radiator fitting.

Abstract: A pipe tee unit which may be mounted to a pipe for attachment of an extension tube to the pipe. The tee unit is formed of a pair of clamp members which are each formed with a circular concave recess of less than semi-circular section on their respective inner faces for clamping about a cylindrical pipe. One of the clamp members is externally fitted with a threaded nipple formed with a through hole for use in guiding a drill so as to cut a hole in a pipe clamped by the two members, when the two members are bolted together about a pipe. An extension tube fitted to a threaded collar is then fastened by the said collar to the nipple.

Abstract: A coupling for smooth pipe includes a housing, a sleeve nut threaded onto the housing, a gasket inside the housing and a thrust and locking ring structure within and between the housing and sleeve nut. The housing has a tapered inner surface to compress the gasket. When the nut is threaded onto the housing, the ring structure is axially moved by a shoulder on the nut to compress the gasket. The nut then radially deforms tongues on the locking ring structure to grip the pipe.

Abstract: A gas economizer which comprises a union for insertion in a gas line leading to a gas appliance with the male portion of the union provided with a plurality of spirally extending fins to cause a swirling action in the gas passing therethrough.

Abstract: A fitting for use with metal tubes adapted for critical applications such as involving high pressure and/or elevated temperatures for heavy external loads. The fitting includes a sleeve which is sealingly welded to the tube end and defines an improved cooperative nut and sleeve structure whereby the nut may be threadedly withdrawn from the body notwithstanding the projection of the sealing weld sufficiently from the tube to prevent complete withdrawal of the nut from the sleeve.

Abstract: A connecting apparatus for two tubular members including an adapter sleeve extending over the end portion of one of the members in a coaxial relationship therewith and adapted to abutt the end of the other member. A threaded nut means extends over the adapter sleeve in engagement therewith, and is adapted to threadedly engage the outer surface of the corresponding end portion of the other member to connect the members together. The adapter sleeve increases in cross-section in a direction towards the end of the one member to decrease the stress on the latter member accordingly.