Abstract: A sound-proofed helicocentrifugal fan includes a helicocentrifugal propeller associated with a motor, housed in a casing formed by a central piece and respective end pieces, which pieces are perforated with holes distributed over the entire surface except for the area around the propeller. A sound-absorbing blanket surrounds the casing, and an outer casing is disposed around the entire assembly.

Abstract: Systems for coupling tubes, pipes, conduits, ducts, and the like. In at least some embodiments, a coupling assembly includes a sleeve, a retaining member having an angled end surface, and a locking member. A tube is positioned through the locking member, the retaining member, and into the sleeve. In a first position, a first portion of the locking member contacts an angled end surface of the retaining member, and a second portion of the locking member is spaced apart from the angled end surface. The locking member is then tilted into a second position wherein the second portion is relatively closer to the angled end surface to securely engage the locking member with the tube, and the locking member is then secured in the tilted (or second) position relative to the sleeve, thereby securing the tube within the sleeve.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein for duct fittings. According to various embodiments disclosed herein, duct fittings can be formed or assembled from two or more components including a collar and a clamp. The clamp and the collar can be assembled and/or mated together to form the duct fittings. The collar can have a first annular portion to which a first layer of a multilayered duct is attached or connected. The collar also can include a second annular portion that can include splines to which a second layer of the multilayered duct is attached. The splines can accommodate or form fluid passageways. The clamp can be located on top of the second layer and can include attachment mechanisms securing the clamp to a support surface.

Abstract: A coupling for joining two pipes having end sections, each of which is provided with a circumferential locking rib and can be inserted into the coupling, wherein the coupling has at least one elastic ring that joins at least two elongated webs, and wherein the coupling has stop projections, which lock in place behind the locking ribs when the end sections are inserted in the coupling and can be unlocked to release the connection of the pipes by expanding the at least one ring. Each ring is a separate element from the webs.

Abstract: A pipe coupling support having a substantially rigid body with an inner surface formed to mate with at least a portion of the exterior surface of a pipe coupling installed on pipe. In many cases, the exterior surface of the installed pipe coupling will be non-cylindrical. For example, when pipes of differing diameters or pipes manufactured from different materials must be joined with commonly available pliable couplings. In this instance the inner surface of the body of the pipe coupling support may be formed to mate with a majority of or substantially the entire exterior surface of the installed pipe coupling.

Abstract: A double-layer pipe for fluidic transport of abrasive solids, includes a hardened inner pipe portion of steel, an outer pipe portion of weldable steel to surround the inner pipe portion, and terminal coupling collars made of weldable steel. Disposed between the inner pipe portion and the outer pipe portion is a heat-insulating layer which is made of a combustible, non-metallic material.

Abstract: A transport pipe for solid materials has a single layer pipe section having a threaded first end and a thread second end. The pipe section has a hardened inner mantle. A first coupling collar having a first threaded collar is threaded onto the threaded first end. A second coupling collar having a second threaded collar portion is threaded onto the threaded second end. Wear-resistant layers are located in the region of the first and second coupling collars. Seals in the form of, for example, O-rings, U-shaped profiles, or flat packings, can be provided between the coupling collars and the pipe section.

Abstract: A transport pipe for solid materials has a single layer pipe section having a threaded first end and a thread second end. The pipe section has a hardened inner mantle. A first coupling collar having a first threaded collar is threaded onto the threaded first end. A second coupling collar having a second threaded collar portion is threaded onto the threaded second end. Wear-resistant layers are located in the region of the first and second coupling collars.