Abstract: A dual cam lever hose clamp may comprise: first and second cam lever clamps and upper and lower clamp halves. The cam lever clamps may move between a retaining position and release position. The upper and lower clamp halves may form a collar when opposing ends of the clamp halves fasten together via the cam lever clamps. The first cam lever clamp may comprise a first linkage pivotally coupled to a first end of the lower clamp half and a first cam lever pivotally coupled to the first linkage. The second cam lever clamp may comprise a second linkage pivotally coupled to a second end of the lower clamp half and a second cam lever pivotally coupled to the second linkage. The first and second cam lever clamps may comprise cam levers that cammingly engage cam locking surfaces on the upper clamp half to fasten and tighten the collar.

Abstract: A clamping system for connecting a first and a second tube whose opposite ends have clamping surfaces protruding from the cylindrical outer surface of the tubes. The system includes a collar having a belt able to be clamped around the clamping surfaces. The belt includes a first and a second flank between which an internal recess able to receive the clamping surfaces is delimited. The collar carries an external retaining device having a retaining bar, which protrudes axially from the first flank while being oriented transversely to the axis of the collar and which has a transverse retaining ridge, the bar being able, from a rest situation in which the retaining ridge projects towards the axis of the collar relative to the edge of the first flank in the unclamped situation of the collar, to be elastically deformed to space the retaining ridge away from the axis of the collar.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an installation ready housing type pipe coupling for creating a sealed connection between coaxial groove ended pipes, a hold open clip for the coupling, and other modifications and improvements thereof. The coupling comprises a first and second housing segments creating a cavity, a gasket provided within the cavity, a first and second bolts and nuts connecting the hosing segments at opposite ends, and a hold open clip. The first nut is affixed to the first bolt. The second nut can be adjusted along the second bolt. The hold open clip helps to attach the two housing segments in the preassembled state while keeping the coupling open. The hold open clip may also indicate a proper installation of the coupling.

Abstract: A pipe, especially an internal combustion engine, exhaust system, exhaust gas-guiding pipe, includes a connection area (26). The connection area (26) is at an axial pipe end (12) for connecting the pipe (14) extending in a pipe longitudinal axis (A) to another pipe (16) to be pushed into the connection area (26). The connection area (26) includes two slots (18a, 18b). The slots (18a, 18b) include a first slot area (20a, 20b), located closer to the pipe end (12), and a second slot area (22a, 22b), located axially farther away from the pipe end (12) and offset in a circumferential direction in relation to the first slot area (20a, 20b). The second slot areas (22a, 22b) of the two slots (18a, 18b) are offset toward one another or away from one another in the circumferential direction in relation to the first slot areas (20a, 20b).

Abstract: A pipe coupling or a pipe clamp has an outer clamp band with an outer longitudinal slot, an inner clamp band with an inner longitudinal slot and a tensioning mechanism arranged on the outer clamp band. The inner longitudinal slot is offset in relation to the outer longitudinal slot. A separate flat spanning element is provided on the inner clamp band in order to span the inner longitudinal slot. The spanning element extends from one side of the inner longitudinal slot towards the other side of said longitudinal slot.

Abstract: A clamp for use in joining conduit segments comprising a ring sector and a radially projecting channel sector having first and second straps, first and second compression members, a central compression member, and a fastener wherein upon tightening the fastener, axial forces along the fastener are transferred into clamping forces around the clamp in order to seal the conduit segments.

Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, devices and methods relating to ex-vivo organ care. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to aortic cannulas for use in perfusion systems to return perfusate to the heart or delivering perfusate from the heart while the organ is sustained ex vivo at physiologic or near-physiologic conditions.

Abstract: A locking pipe joint device employs a center body connector, one or more sealing elements, such as a wiper seal and a sealing ring, a sealing ring retainer, an indicator ring and a retaining cap. In various embodiments, the retaining cap and the center body connector include mating block members that permit sliding bolted connection along an axis perpendicular to the main axis of the center body connector, which allows the retaining cap to tighten the packing arrangement components around an inserted piping or tubing element, and in secure engagement with the interior of the center body connector.

Abstract: A mechanical coupling for joining pipe elements has segments joined end to end, each segment having projections with surface portions oriented angularly with respect to other surface portions to serve as a guide for the insertion of pipe elements between the segments when arranged in spaced apart relation around a ring gasket. A method of assembling a pipe joint includes engaging the surfaces with ends of the pipe elements and pivoting the segments relative to one another to permit insertion.

Abstract: System is a pipe joint restraint for restraining two coupled pipe ends or a pipe end and at least one fitting. The system is used in conjunction with a hubless coupling designed for drainage and sewer pipes of no pressure or low pressure. At least two adjustable circumferential bands with an abrasive grit material adhesively attached to the interior contact portion of the bands are situated one on each side of the hubless coupling; and are fixedly joined by a plurality of spread restrictor braces. The spread restrictor braces contain 45-degree upward bends to create a space between the adjustable circumferential bands and the pipe for the coupling, which serve to prevent separation of the pipe connection under pressure conditions. The pipe joint restraint assembly may be tightened by a fastener assembly containing fully threaded bolts, a barrel nut, and a trunnion.

Abstract: A modular composite utility pole has a plurality of sections, each with a tapered hollow tube having a plurality of plies, wherein a first end has a larger diameter than a second end, wherein each section is adapted to join at least one adjoining section at a joint wherein the first end of an upper section overlaps the second end of a lower section, the lower section having a ledge proximate to the second end of the lower section, with a fastener passing through the joint via apertures in the sections, and wherein, when the modular composite utility pole is erected, the joint is self-located by the joint features, and wherein substantially all vertical load is transferred between sections via the a surface of the second end of the upper section resting upon the ledge of the lower section. Also disclosed are individual sections and methods of making them.

Abstract: A rotating head having a bearing assembly removably seated in a bowl housing such that a top end of the bearing assembly sits flush with a top end of said bowl housing, the bowl housing having a tapered interior body, and the bearing assembly having a tapered exterior slightly smaller in diameter than, but conforming to the shape of the interior body of the bowl housing, the bearing assembly further comprising a stripper rubber, a bearing cap having an upper seal, a lower seal, bearings, and a snap ring holding the bearing assembly together and the bowl housing further having a dual hinge clamp assembly.

Abstract: A coupling for securing pipe elements together in end-to-end relation has segments joined end-to-end by adjustable connection members. The segments surround a central space which receives the pipe elements. One or more gripping bodies are captured between the segments. The gripping bodies are arranged opposite to each other. When the segments are drawn toward each other by the connection members, interaction between the reaction surfaces and the contact surfaces forces the gripping bodies radially inwardly. Inwardly facing arcuate surfaces on the segments and the gripping bodies engage and retain the pipe elements.

Abstract: A clamping belt (6) for a pipe coupling (1) for the friction-locked connection of, in particular, smooth-end pipes (2) comprises mutually overlapping ends (6a, 6b), wherein the width of the two mutually overlapping ends (6a, 6b) of the clamping belt (6) together corresponds at most to the width of the clamping belt (6) in the longitudinal portion between these ends (6a, 6b), and at least one longitudinal slot (6d) extending in the longitudinal direction of the clamping belt (6) is also provided in the end of the clamping belt (6) that is passed through the longitudinal slot (6c) of the other end. A pipe coupling using this clamping belt (6) comprises a sealing element (3), if need be an anchoring element (4) surrounding this sealing element (3), said anchoring element comprising elements (4a) following one another in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a high compression pipe clamp which in one embodiment has an inner housing and an outer housing. The hollow rigid inner housing may have a first end, an outer diameter, and a first strap bracket. The hollow rigid outer housing may have a first end, and inner diameter and a second strap bracket wherein the inner diameter of the outer housing is larger than the outer diameter of the inner housing to fit thereover. A tensioning device such as for example threaded rod is also disclosed, the threaded rod passing through the inner housing and outer housing and a threaded nut engaging the threads on the threaded rod.

Abstract: A spray shield for the pipe connection flange of pipes carrying hazardous fluids. A band composed of metal or other suitable material encompasses a pipe flange and supports a spray diffusion mesh or device so that any spray of pressurized leaked fluid is coalesced to drops or streams of leaked fluid which descend by gravity for collection rather than being sprayed into the environment in the vicinity of the leaking flange joint. The spray shield band is secured about the flange by an over-center latch mechanism that tightens the band and spray diffusion mesh around the flange connection. A locking pin or lockout device is inserted through aligned holes of the latch mechanism when closed and functions to secure the latch against release and movement from its latched position.

Abstract: The safety device (1) for containers includes at least two units (3) to be engaged with each other so as to define an inner volume adapted to receive the fluid under pressure, the safety device (1) comprising a closing system (4) defining a closed position in which the components (3) are combined together in a fluid-tight manner, and an open position in which they can be mutually moved apart; a vent member (5) suitable to enable the fluid under pressure to be released or prevent the fluid under pressure from being released, and at least one junction mechanism (14) to operatively connect the vent member (5) to the closing system (4), to lock the closing system (4) to the closed position when the vent member (5) is also in the closed position and preventing the opening of the closing system (4) when the vent member (5) is the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an input/output pipe reinforcing device for a vehicle compressor, whereby it is possible to prevent a linking area between the compressor and the input/output pipe from becoming damaged or deformed due to vehicle engine vibration and loads transmitted from the outside.

Abstract: A riser clamp (20) comprising a first jaw portion (211) and a second jaw portion (212) that can be opened and closed relative to each other. The jaw portions (211/212) each comprise a thermoplastic body (301/302) that can be, for example, injection molded pieces of polyethylene (e.g., HDPE). The jaw portions (211/212) can be connected by a hinge (39) that is integrally formed therewith. The clamp (20) can also include cradles (701/702) and caps (711/712) for holding auxiliary lines.

Abstract: A pipe coupling has a lashing ring, a fastening screw and a gap shield. The lashing ring is mounted around a junction where two pipes are telescoped together. The fastening screw fastens two ends of the lashing ring. The gap shield is mounted on an inner surface of the lashing ring and covers a gap defined between the two ends of the lashing ring. With the gap shield covering the gap, when a fluid with high pressure flows through the pipes, the pipes do not deform at a part corresponding to the gap. Consequently, the fluid does not leak from the gap.

Abstract: A method for joining pipe elements end-to-end using a pair of pipe couplings attached to one another end to end surrounding a central space includes inserting the pipe elements into the central space, moving the coupling segments toward one another and engaging surface regions of the coupling segments with outer surfaces of the pipe elements, initially at a first contact point on the coupling segments and subsequently at second and third contact points on the coupling segments. The first contact point is located between opposite ends of the coupling segments and may be located on a region of infinite radius of curvature, may project radially inwardly toward the pipe elements, and may be located midway between the opposite ends of the segments. The second and third contact points are located at opposite ends of the coupling segments.

Abstract: Profile clamp and method of connecting two flanged pipes or lines. The profile clamp includes a clamping band having two flanks; and a pre-positioner having at least one attachment section and being connected to the clamping band. The at least one attachment section runs axially beyond one of the flanks and radially inside the two flanks.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for utilizing an airbag clamp for securing an airbag onto an inflating tube of an airbag system. An embodiment of the present invention includes a body, a first engaging portion, and a second engaging portion. The body may be capable of surrounding the device, wherein the body may include a first end and a second end that are capable of moving towards each other. The first engaging portion may be located at a first end, wherein the first engaging portion may include at least one plate. The second engaging portion may be located at the second end, wherein the second engaging portion may include at least one plate.

Abstract: A diaphragm sealed flow cavity comprises a first body comprising a support surface, a diaphragm comprising an outer portion that is joined by a weld to the first body, a clamped portion, and an inner portion that is movable along an axis, with the clamped portion of the diaphragm being compressed between the bearing surface and the support surface. The diaphragm sealed flow cavity may include a cylindrical body having a crimped portion for joining the cylindrical body to the first body. The diaphragm sealed flow cavity may also include a member that applies a live load to the clamped portion of the diaphragm. In the exemplary embodiments, the diaphragm sealed flow cavity may be realized as part of a diaphragm flow control valve having a valve body, diaphragm and a housing.

Abstract: A piping connector is provided having a ring configured to install around an external diameter of a pipe, the ring having at least one clamp closing portion that has an open uncrimped position and a closed crimped position, a piping shield connected to the ring, the piping shield having at least one penetration to accept the at least one clamp closing portion, wherein the piping shield covers an abutment end of the pipe to be connected, wherein a joint between the ring and the piping shield forms a connection.

Abstract: An accessory for a clamp assembly including a clamp bridge including a plurality of curved bridge elements attached to one another by a joint that permits relative motion between neighboring bridge elements.

Abstract: Provided is a coupler including two or more shell segments, each pivotally coupled at a pivot end to a rigid link, and being securable to one another at a locking end thereof by a locking mechanism, each shell segment is configured with a complimentary tubular element seat and at least a pair of substantially parallel radial tubular element engagement formations, and an annular gasket seat, where the two or more shell segments are pivotable between a closed position in which they complete a substantially closed shape, and an open position where at least one of the two or more shell segments is pivotally displaced with respect to the link and apart from one another.

Abstract: A support clamp assembly for mechanically securing a thermal sleeve to an elbow conduit in a jet pump of a nuclear reactor vessel, the support clamp assembly including: a tension shaft having a first end extendable through an opening in a sidewall of the elbow conduit and an opposite end with a head; a cruciform assembly having a base with an opening to receive the tension shaft and to abut the head of the shaft, wherein the cruciform assembly seats in the thermal sleeve; a boss slidable over the first end of the tension shaft and having a curved surface seating an outside surface of the elbow conduit, and a coupling device engaging the first end of the tension shaft and abutting the boss, wherein the coupling device places the tension shaft under tension to secure the cruciform assembly to the thermal sleeve and the boss to the elbow conduit.

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: A method of joining pipe elements in end to end relation using mechanical pipe couplings. The couplings have a plurality of segments attached end to end surrounding a central space. The segments have arcuate surfaces adapted to interface with the outer surfaces of the pipe elements. The method includes inserting end portions of the pipe elements into the central space and then drawing the coupling segments toward one another so as to engage the arcuate surfaces of the segments with the outer surfaces of the pipe elements.

Abstract: Tension clamp and a method of clamping with the tension clamp. The tension clamp includes a clamping band formed in an annular manner with two ends adjacent to one another, and a clamping fixture, structured and arranged to connect the two ends to one another, comprising a tightening screw with a screw head and a mounting section and a mating thread element into which the tightening screw is screwable. The mounting section includes at least one flexible region along its length.

Abstract: A coupling for connecting one tubular member to another tubular member. The coupling includes a locking collar and coupling body with a ramp. In use, the locking collar is moved along the body until the tubular member is trapped between the locking collar and the ramp.

Abstract: Profile clamp and method of forming same. The profile clamp includes a first half-shell having a first tensioning head on a first circumferential end and a first connection geometry on a second circumferential end, a second half-shell having a second tensioning head on a first circumferential end and a second connection geometry on a second circumferential end, and, in an installation-ready state, a hinge connection, which is formed by an engagement between the first connection geometry and the second connection geometry, having a limited opening angle.

Abstract: A fitting connectable to an end portion of a pipe generally includes a housing configured for receiving at least part of the end portion of the pipe into the housing, and an insert member disposed at least partly within the housing. The insert member is configured to be received at least partly within the end portion of the pipe when at least part of the end portion of the pipe is received into the housing. A retention member is movable relative to the housing for selectively connecting the fitting to the end portion of the pipe. The retention member is movable to press at least part of the end portion of the pipe radially against at least part of the insert member to help secure the fitting to the end portion of the pipe when the end portion of the pipe is received into the housing.

Abstract: A flange connection is provided for a turbocharger and an exhaust system. The flange connection includes, but is not limited to a clamping bracket that engages over flanges provided on the turbocharger and on the exhaust system and clamps them with one another using at least one screw, which, using a screw thread provided in the clamping bracket, exerts pressure on a pressure part, which in turn exerts pressure on the edges of flanges.

Abstract: A pipe clamping device that clamps a first pipe and a second pipe each other. The pipe clamping device comprises an annular case with central opening into which the first pipe and the second pipe are inserted; a tightening member movable between a tightening location where the tightening member tightens outer circumferential surface of the first pipe and the second pipe and a disengagement location where the tightening member does not impose pressure on the outer circumferential surface of the first pipe and the second pipe; and a stopper restricting radial movement of the tightening member such that diameter of the tightening member at the disengagement location does not extend beyond a predetermined number, the stopper being prepared in the annular case. The present disclosure provides easy clamping of pipes since the tightening member at a disengagement location has a predetermined diameter by the stopper of the case.

Abstract: A pipe clamp that includes a band, tightening mechanism for the band, a split sleeve within the band, and gasket located inside a circumferential channel in the split sleeve. The split sleeve includes a tongue-and-groove joint in which the tongue has at least one side edge that confronts and engages a side edge of the groove during penetration of the tongue into the groove in response to tightening of the outer band using the fastening mechanism. This provides a metal-to-metal seal at the tongue-and-groove joint. The relative construction of the tongue and groove is such that during penetration of the tongue into the groove, there are areas of spaced separation between the confronting side edges of the tongue and groove. Also, during tightening, the gasket is forced into these areas of spaced separation which provides a second, gasketed seal at the tongue-and-groove joint.

Abstract: A coupling for securing pipe elements together in end-to-end relation is disclosed. The coupling has segments joined end-to-end by adjustable connection members. The segments surround a central space which receives the pipe elements. One or more gripping bodies are captured between the segments. The gripping bodies are arranged opposite to each other. When the segments are drawn toward each other by the connection members, interaction between the reaction surfaces and the contact surfaces forces the gripping bodies radially inwardly. Inwardly facing arcuate surfaces on the segments and the gripping bodies engage and retain the pipe elements.

Abstract: A metal clamp with a plastic sleeve, includes a clamp body made of metal, wherein the plastic sleeve is disposed at the clamp body to locate the clamp body. The plastic sleeve can be classified into an integral plastic sleeve and a split type plastic sleeve. The clamp body is fixed to the plastic sleeve by a circumferential groove on the plastic sleeve. The present invention has the advantage as follows. A shaking of the metal clamp in construction is avoided, the plastic pipe and the pipe fitting is able to achieve firm connection. In addition, fittings between the inner diameter on both ends of the plastic sleeve and the plastic pipe is capable of keeping a relative position among the metal clamp, the plastic pipe and the pipe fitting.

Abstract: A clamp for a tubular hose or cable is disclosed. The clamp comprises a first clamp half, a second clamp half, and a hinge pin. The first clamp half has a first end and a second end and defines a first concave semi-cylindrical face. The first end of the first clamp half carries means for mounting the clamp. The second clamp half has a first end and a second end and defines a second concave semi-cylindrical face. The first clamp half and the second clamp half come together along a parting line and are retained together by a hinge pin. The clamp halves are provided with snap-in liners for easy use. Alternative mounts for mounting the clamp on subsea wire line or tubulars is also disclosed.

Abstract: A pipe coupling for connecting pipes of the same or different diameters. The coupling has a barrel sleeve with clamping rings on each end. The clamping rings each carry nested seals. An inner portion of each nested seal may be removed so as to adapt the clamping ring to different pipe diameters. Each clamping ring is hinged, but becomes iron-bound upon tightening, so that each ring eventually bends as a unitary ring member.

Abstract: A pipe repair clamp includes a flexible strap having ends that are brought together when the clamp is closed. A thrust plate is secured near the first end of the flexible strap. A lug is secured to the thrust plate. A lug plate is secured near the second end of the strap. A threaded stud is secured to the lug plate and is used to tighten the clamp. A lug cover plate is secured to the lug and the thrust plate and receives the threaded stud. The lug cover plate includes a curved end portion covering at least a portion of the lug. A locking plate receives the threaded stud. The locking plate slides along a top surface of the lug and over the lug cover plate when the first and second ends of the strap are pulled toward each other when the clamp is tightened around a pipe.

Abstract: A pipe coupling with an anchoring arrangement for locking the pipes together axially. The anchoring arrangement comprises a tubular casing, a frusto-conical gripping ring with inwardly projecting gripping teeth and tensioning bolts for tightening the casing about the frusto-conical gripping ring. The frusto-conical gripping ring is formed of a plurality of arcuate segments which overlap to form a complete ring. By forming the gripping ring of segments, the gripping ring is able to adapt to pipes that are not truly circular in cross section and a better grip on the pipe may be achieved than with a single-piece gripping ring.

Abstract: A pipe clamp assembly including a band having an inner annular seal element wrappable around a pipe, opposing clamp members extending from the band, tightening elements for clamping together the clamp members, the tightening elements passing through holders located at ends of the clamp members, and a keeper fastened to one of the holders at a first end of at least one of the tightening elements, the keeper having a cover portion that lies over the first end.

Abstract: An improved rotating head having superior sealing, performance and versatility.

Abstract: A sealing collar is provided on a body in which the body has a cylindrical wall on which a hole emerges and a fluid situated in the body is able to escape through the hole. The sealing collar includes a fixing band entirely surrounding the cylindrical wall. The fixing band has a sealing portion to sealedly obturate the hole and a means for closing and tightening the fixing band. The fixing band is provided with at least one claw extending in the direction of the cylindrical wall so that on closing and tightening of the fixing band around the cylindrical wall, the hole is sealedly obturated and the claw is pressed against the cylindrical wall and contributes to immobilizing the sealing collar on the body.

Abstract: A housing pipe joint (1) for connecting a pair of pipes comprising: a pair of housings (3) each including a housing body (4) and a flange portion (5); fitting portions (4a) located in parallel on an inner surface of the housing body to fit with the pipes (P), each fitting portion including one stepped section (4a3) angled diagonally relative to the center axis line (C); and a positioning member (6) on opposed surfaces of the flange portion, the positioning member engaging with the other positioning member to position the housings at a first or a second position when one housing is rotated on a plane about a symmetric point (Sy); at the first position the distance between the opposed fitting portions is the closest and the pipes are movably coupled; and at the second position the distance is the largest and the pipes are fixedly coupled to the housings.

Abstract: A junction box is disclosed. The junction box is made of a body member defining a first port and a second port, the first port adapted to receive a first portion of a first downhole tool, and the second port adapted to receive a second portion of a second downhole tool, the body member defining an electric chamber intersecting the first port and the second port within the body member; a first mechanical connection on the first port for securing the first downhole tool; a second mechanical connection on the second port for securing the second downhole tool; a first electric connector installed on the first port; a second electric connector installed on the second port; and electric wiring positioned within the electric chamber and connected to the first electric connector and the second electric connector to couple the first electric connector and the second electric connector.

Abstract: A juncture assembly is provided between first and second ends of respective first and second tubes. The assembly includes a first flange that is located at the first end and a second flange that is located at the second end, with the second flange being in confronting relationship with the first flange. The first and second flanges define a gap between them. A gasket member contacts the first and second flanges and is configured to prevent flow of fluids through the gap. A clamp member of the assembly secures the gasket member to the first and second flanges with the clamp member including a channel for receiving the first and second flanges and first and second restriction elements that extend into the channel for positioning the first and second flanges within the channel.

Abstract: A coupling for securing pipe elements together in end-to-end relation has segments joined end-to-end by adjustable connection members. The segments surround a central space which receives the pipe elements. One or more gripping bodies are captured between the segments. The gripping bodies are arranged opposite to each other. The segments have angularly oriented reaction surfaces on the connection members. The gripping bodies have angularly oriented contact surfaces which interface with the reaction surfaces. When the segments are drawn toward each other by the connection members, interaction between the reaction surfaces and the contact surfaces forces the gripping bodies radially inwardly. Inwardly facing arcuate surfaces on the segments and the gripping bodies engage and retain the pipe elements.