Abstract: A lead through for fluid tight connection of a mixer assembly to a roof of a fluid housing digestion tank, including a first element presenting a central opening and an axially extending centre axis, and a second element presenting a central opening and an axially extending centre axis. The extension of the centre axis of the second element is adjustable in relation to the extension of the centre axis of the first element. The lead through includes a device for making an interface fluid tight located at the interface between the first element and the second element. Positioning members are arranged to determine the mutual positions of the first element and the second element in the axial direction, and some of the positioning members are constituted by mutually independent adjustment members, which are located on the opposite side of the device for making an interface fluid tight.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interface for aligning a power-producing device and a power-transferring device in a vehicle. The interface includes an axle tube housing and a flange integrally coupled at one end of the axle tube housing. The flange has a rear surface. The interface also includes a motor housing and a drive housing. The motor housing is configured to contain the power-producing device and the drive housing is configured to contain the power-transferring device. A plate is removably coupled to one end of the motor housing. The plate is coupled to the axle tube housing and has an outer diameter. The interface further includes a spindle coupled to the drive housing. The spindle has a front surface and an inner diameter. The outer diameter of the plate contacts the inner diameter of the spindle when the spindle is coupled to the flange.

Abstract: A profile bar to be locked to a panel. A frame has a shape that is a continuous profile. The frame includes a slot in which the panel can be installed. A first side and a second side of the slot delimit the slot and support the panel. A protrusion is provided on the first side of the slot and fitted to be placed in a groove in the panel. A locking piece includes a locking part which can be inserted between the panel in the slot. The locking part makes the slot narrower, to push the panel against the protrusion and to support the panel such that the protrusion remains in the groove of the panel. The detachment of the panel from the frame is prevented. A panel system includes a planar panel equipped with at least one locking groove and profile bar to be locked to the panel.

Abstract: A drive unit according to the present disclosure comprises a motor housing and a transmission housing. The drive unit further comprises a gasket provided between the motor housing and the transmission housing.

Abstract: An insertion endpiece for connecting a part (2) carrying said endpiece (4) with another part (1) provided with a bore (3) for receiving the endpiece, the endpiece being provided with an outer groove (9) in which there is received a cylindrical ring (6), that is free to turn and to slide, possessing teeth (7) projecting from its outside surface, the ends of the teeth being contained, in the free state, in a substantially cylindrical envelope of diameter that is greater than the diameter of the bore (3), wherein the ring (6) is received in the groove (9) while being free to turn and to slide, wherein the axial width (L) of the groove (9) is greater than the axial width (L1) of the ring (6), and wherein when the ring (6, 20) is in abutment against a flank (9a) of the groove, the teeth (7) are in register with a secondary groove (10) formed in the bottom of the groove (9) receiving the ring (6), into which secondary groove the teeth are capable of penetrating elastically.

Abstract: When an exhaust gas sensor is mounted to an exhaust pipe into which exhaust gas from an engine is introduced, an intermediate member is made to intervene between the exhaust gas sensor and a boss provided in an exhaust manifold, the intermediate member being fastened to the boss by bolts and the exhaust gas sensor being screwed into a screw hole formed in the intermediate member, so that a sensor portion at a front end of the exhaust gas sensor is inserted into the inside of the exhaust pipe. Though the screw hole formed in the intermediate member is to be exposed to high-temperature gas of the exhaust manifold, stainless steel, whose high-temperature strength is high, being used for the intermediate member, a female screw of the screw hole is hard to be softened and an occurrence of torque down can be suppressed.

Abstract: A butyl-free freezer panel joint is obtained by use of at least a first compressible gasket of polyvinyl chloride disposed about the tongue of a tongue and groove panel joint, and the use of a second compressible gasket that is an adhesive-like material that lies between the first gasket and the tongue portion of the framing member of the panel joint.

Abstract: A system for connecting a shaft (5) to a joint (1), which system includes a shaft journal (10) that is connected to the shaft (5), and a sleeve (4) that is connected to a hub of the joint (1), the sleeve (4) having a shaft-side first opening section (7), a joint-side second opening section (8), and a first radial stop section (14), and the shaft journal (10) having a shaft-side first shaft-journal section (11), a joint-side second shaft-journal section (12), and a second radial stop section (15) for delimiting the insertion path of the shaft journal (10) in the sleeve (4).

Abstract: A seal is for sealing an axial space between first and second axially-spaced members, the first member having a radial surface and the second member having an outer circumferential surface. The seal includes an annular body having inner and outer circumferential surfaces and first and second axial ends, a radial sealing surface proximal to the first end to sealingly engage with the first member radial surface, and a circumferential sealing surface proximal to the second end to sealingly engage with the second member outer surface. At least a portion of the seal body extends circumferentially about and encloses the axial space. The seal may be incorporated in a joint assembly for a linkage having first and second links, the assembly including a shaft coupled with the first link and a boss coupled with the second link, receiving the shaft, and defining an axial space in which the seal is disposed.

Abstract: Catches (37) project from a female housing (11) and end surfaces of a seal (12) define pressing surfaces (32). The pressing surfaces (32) are pressed to push the seal (12) to a mount position in the process of mounting the seal (12) into the female housing (11), and the seal (12) resiliently moves past the catching pieces (37) and engages with the catches (37) at the mount position. The pressing surfaces (32) of the seal (12) are arranged at positions overlapping the catches (37) in projecting directions of the catching pieces (37) when the seal (12) is mounted into the female housing (11).

Abstract: A coupling adaptor. The coupling adaptor includes a body which extends from a first end to a second end. The body also has a hollow interior extending between the first end and the second end. The first end has a first port with screw threads. The first threaded port mates with and receives an electronic sensor. The second end has a second threaded port with screw threads. The second threaded port mates with and receives a telemetry system.

Abstract: Assemblies for coupling together two elements are provided and include a first coupling member and a second coupling member. The second coupling member has a body sized and adapted to be fitted into a hollow space defined by the first coupling member. The coupling members are structured to deflect the body of the second coupling member toward a first wall of the first coupling member as the body is passed into the hollow space.

Abstract: A composite lap joint for the assembly of a first and a second floor board from a plurality of boards, used to make the floor for a vehicular trailer, each board composed of a layer of wood at the top side and a layer of fiber reinforced composite at the bottom side, wherein the composite layer is at least partly bonded to the wood layer; the composite layer of a first board forming a lip, wherein the lip is a lateral extension of the composite layer and the lip is disposed under the bottom side recess of an adjacent second board to form a composite joint, whereby the joint provides improved flexibility, moisture sealing ability at the seam of the joint and higher strength to the edges of the boards.

Abstract: A connector which can avoid lowering of a waterproof performance between a frame and a sub-housing. First and second housings are engaged by rotating a lever mounted on the first housing. The second housing has a second frame and second sub-housings are accommodated in accommodating spaces formed in the second frame. A cam follower is formed on an outer surface of a dual-purpose outer wall that faces the accommodating space out of the second frame. A seal is provided between an outer periphery of the second sub-housing and an inner periphery of the accommodating space. A frame-shaped restricting member is assembled to the second frame and surrounds the second frame to restrict outward displacement of the dual-purpose wall.

Abstract: A connection joint (20) is described that is formed by inserting a plastic connector (10) into the end of a silicone tube (14). The connector includes a plurality of barbs (12). A reinforcing agent (16) is placed between each of the barbs (12) of the connector (10). An adhesive (18) is injected between the tube (14), the reinforcing agents (16) and the connector (10). The adhesive (18) is then cured at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time in order to solidify the connection joint (20).

Abstract: A threaded connection piece, e.g., a connection piece of a sensor, includes a cylindrical base body that is able to be at least partially introduced into an accommodating opening, which is provided, at least over a part of its longitudinal extension, with a threaded section and, at its end face, with a sealing surface. In order to improve the sealing properties of the threaded connection piece when it is screwed into the accommodating opening, the cylindrical base body is developed to be elastic between the threaded section and the sealing surface.

Abstract: A threaded joint (1) comprises a first seal ring (30) having a tapered shape in a cross section on an axial plane, this ring having an L-shaped metal reinforcement ring (34) embedded in it, and/a second seal ring (6) positioned more internal to the first seal ring (30) and located in a housing (18) between the end of a threaded section (5) and the nose (15) of the box. The second seal ring (6) has a first base, a second base axially opposite to the first base, and protruding annular ribs either on the external surface or on an internal surface.

Abstract: A stress concentration reduction system includes a hoop tension finger doubler coupled to a lap splice. The lap slice is formed by an first panel overlapped by a second panel. The hoop tension finger doubler is formed to fit against the panels flushly.

Abstract: A joint assembly and a tub assembly for a battery bath. The joint assembly has a seal that extends between a first flange of a first section and a second flange of a second section. The seal sealing a gap defined between the first and second flanges.

Abstract: A joint comprising: a first component having a face and a bore defined by a bore wall; a second component; a fastener joining the first component to the second component, the fastener comprising a head and a shaft protruding from the head; and a polysulphide gasket comprising a ring which is compressed between the head of the fastener and the face of the first component; and a collar between the shaft of the fastener and the bore wall. The gasket comprises a ring of sealing material surrounding a hole for receiving a fastener, the sealing material comprising an at least partially cured polysulphide sealant. The gasket has a region of increased thickness positioned towards the inner periphery of the ring which flows to form the collar.

Abstract: A method for producing a connection between a metal surface and a plastic surface, in which a collar-shaped bead and a lateral surface with a shoulder-shaped ledge for the placement of the plastic surface are formed at least one edge at the metal surface, before the placement of the plastic surface a strip-like seal is introduced onto the ledge. The plastic surface is placed on the ledge of the lateral surface in such a way that a lateral surface of the plastic surface is lined up with the lateral surface of the metal surface in a butt-joint-like manner, and a form-fitting, elastically supported connection is created by forming between at least one part of the lateral surface of the metal surface and one part of the lateral surface of the plastic surface, so that a substantially seamless and substantially smooth transition between the metal surface and plastic surface is formed at the connection site on the top side of the metal surface and the plastic surface.

Abstract: A linkage assembly that includes a pivot pin cartridge disposed to connect pivotably a lift arm and a lever of the linkage assembly along an axis including the cartridge. The pivot pin cartridge includes a pin, at least one bushing pivotably disposed about at least a portion of the pin, and a pair of sleeve bearing inserts free-floatingly positioned about the pin and within at least a portion of the bushing. The rear tilt lever is coupled to the bushing for rotation about the pin, while at least one of a pair of side plates of the lift arm is coupled to the pivot pin.

Abstract: A curtain rod assembly includes one or more support members, such as brackets, that are configured to support a curtain rod from a wall. The support member include a coupler portion that provides a seamless and flush interface between the support member and the rod.

Abstract: A hub for removable mounting onto a shaft has an inner sleeve having a first end and a second end, and having a substantially cylindrical inner diameter and having an outer surface having a threaded region and a tapered conical surface located substantially near the first end. An outer hub has an inner surface with a threaded region threadably engagable with the threaded region of the inner hub, and a inner tapered conical surface configured to cam along the tapered outer surface of the inner hub. The hub can be locked at a desired axial location or the shaft by engaging the threads to cause the cam surfaces to constrict the diameter of the first end so it frictionally locks onto the shaft.

Abstract: A pair of pivoting parts are held together with a pin, with a first part, such as a rod end of a hydraulic actuator, positioned between two flanges of a bracket, with the flanges having surfaces mating with sides surfaces of the rod end. A seal is placed in each of a pair of recesses on the opposite side surfaces of the rod end to provide an annular seal around the surface of the pin as the parts pivot, and also having a flange forming a side seal that seats on one of the mating surfaces of the bracket at a location spaced outwardly from the pin and extending annularly around the pin. The seal portion engaging the pin is spaced inwardly from the respective side surface of the bracket, and the outer annular lip seals a space surrounding the pin to form a pocket to receive grease that is used to lubricate the pin relative to the rod end.

Abstract: A grease seal cup for a splined joint between a drive shaft and a driven shaft comprises a cylindrical portion adapted to form a seal with the outer surface of the drive shaft and a seal with a sealing member, such as a spanner nut, of the driven shaft. The grease seal cup, comprising a flexible polymer material, tightly squeezed during installation to form the seals. The pre-fabricated light weight grease seal cup can be used in existing splined joints without adversely affecting the weight balance.

Abstract: A frame for a work machine includes first and second wall portions having an axially aligned bore positioned therein. A boom is positioned between the first and second wall portions and has a bore that is alignable with the bores in the first and second wall portions. A first insert is disposed within the bore of the first wall portion of the frame and a second insert disposed within the bore of the second wall portion of the frame with each insert having a bore therethrough. A pin cartridge assembly is positioned in the bores of the first and second inserts and the boom. The pin cartridge assembly includes a pin having first and second end portions and an outer surface. A first collar having a through bore and a counter bore at one end, the collar is disposed about the outer surface of the pin. A second collar having through bore and a counter bore at one end, the collar is disposed about the outer surface of the pin. A bushing has a stepped bore that is rotatably disposed about the outer surface of the pin.

Abstract: An apparatus for joining the ends of a pair of ribbed ducts together has a collar with an interior suitable for receiving the ends of the pair of ducts therein, a first coupler element translatably secured adjacent a first end of the collar, a compressible seal disposed between a surface of the first coupler element and the first end of the collar, a second coupler element secured adjacent a second end of the collar, and a second seal disposed between a surface of the second coupler element and the second end of the collar. The coupler elements are translatable so as to compress the seal such that a surface of the seal will bear against a respective rib of the pair of ducts.

Abstract: An apparatus for joining ends of a pair of ducts together in end-to-end relationship has a collar with a first end portion and a second end portion, a first coupler element translatably secured to an exterior of the collar for moving the first end portion between first and second positions, and a second coupler element translatably secured to the exterior of the collar so as to move the second end portion between first and second positions. The end portions have a plurality of fingers that are movable so as to be free of the surfaces of the duct when in the first position and which contact a rib of the duct when in the second position. The collar and the coupler elements form a liquid-tight seal over the respective ends of the pair of ducts.

Abstract: A vibration and noise dampening connection mechanism for securing at least two components together having a simplified construction is disclosed. A passageway is formed in one of the components with a milled thread having a runout. The end face of the bolt and the runout of the milled thread cooperate to establish an inserted end position having a desired initial tension.

Abstract: Provided is a structure for joining a first part (e.g., a part constituted by a cylinder head and a front cover of an automotive internal combustion engine) having a pair of first and second internal joining surfaces meeting at right angles and a second part (e.g., a part constituted by a cam bracket of the engine) having a pair of first and second external joining surfaces meeting at right angles in such a manner that the first and second internal joining surfaces are respectively joined with the first and second external joining surfaces by interposing therebetween sealant for thereby providing a seal between the first internal joining surface and the first external joining surface and between the second internal joining surface and the second external joining surface. A pair of depressions are provided to the first external joining surface.

Abstract: A closure for cable connection capable of being readily assembled with fastening force of a sufficient level, rapidly accomplishing leading-out of a cable from a cable connection section and storage of the cable, and exhibiting enhanced airtightness while exhibiting increased reliability. The closure includes sleeve members and end plates. The end plates are each provided with slits which extend from cable guide holes to an outer surface of the end plate. Each cable guide hole is provided thereon with a thin-wall cap and the slit is detachably fitted therein with a rigidity holding member. An adhesive tape-like gasket is interposed between an outer periphery of the end plate and an inner surface of a sleeve so as to cover an outer end portion of the slit.

Abstract: A rod anchor is threadedly connected to a tension rod. The rod anchor includes an anchor head having a threaded first bore hole formed therein, and a sealing nut attached to the anchor head in sealing relationship therewith. The sealing member forms a second bore hole axially aligned with the first bore hole, whereby a threaded end of the tension rod extends through the second bore hole and into threaded engagement with the first bore hole. The sealing nut includes sealing material forming a seal between the sealing nut and the tension rod.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a waterproof connector housing, that enables the formation of a uniform packing ring which is an integral part of the housing by engaging a hollow body of a housing with a trapezoidal engaging portion provided on a male mold, holding the housing by contacting tightly an inner wall of the hollow body with the trapezoidal engaging portion to align the center of the male mold with that of the housing, and injecting a rubber material into a packing ring forming space uniformly defined by one of both of the male and female mold through a rubber supply paths of the housing. The housing having the hollow body with tapered shoulder, a male mold having the trapezoidal engaging portion and a female mold beveled or thinned at the open edge are employed for implementing the method.

Abstract: A wall panel assembly with a sealed joint. The sealed joint is virtually airtight even in an enclosure having an ambient air pressure substantially greater than the air pressure outside the enclosure, such as an air handling cabinet. Each joint is comprised of two abutting looped joint edges in combination with a Y-shaped seal. The looped joint edge provides added structural rigidity to the panels, and the enlarged looped ends on the joint edges enclose and protect the seal therebetween from exposure to the elements. The seal itself not only withstands positive internal air pressure but is actually improved thereby. Abutting joint edges of adjacent wall panels create a narrow channel for receiving the longitudinal flange portion of the seal, and a broader V-shaped channel to receive the enlarged body portion of the seal. In this way, the body portion of the seal is seated in a channel so that internal pressure exerted against the seal will cause the seal to appressingly engage the channel.

Abstract: A multi-strand anchorage system having an anchor body with a tendon-receiving area therein and a channel extending through a wall thereof, and a grout tube extending through the channel so as to have an outlet opening to the tendon-receiving area. The channel opens at an exterior of the anchor body and communicates with the tendon-receiving area. The grout tube has a pronged exterior surface adjacent the outlet of the grout tube. The pronged exterior surface is in abutment with a surface of the anchor body. The grout tube serves to pass grout to the tendon-receiving area. The grout tube has a shoulder formed a distance from the outlet and having a diameter less than the diameter of the channel. An elastomeric annular seal is affixed around the grout tube so as to be in abutment with a shoulder of the grout tube and in compressive abutment with a shoulder in the channel.

Abstract: A gasket clamp structure is provided which includes a gasket clamping bolt having a male screw and a coating material that is applied to an outer circumferential surface of a distal end portion of the male screw, a retaining member having a mounting hole, a casing having a thread hole in which a female screw is formed, and a gasket interposed between the retaining member and the casing and having a mounting hole. The gasket clamping bolt is inserted and screwed into the thread hole of the casing through the mounting holes of the retaining member and gasket, so that the gasket is clamped between the casing and the retaining member. A recess is formed in an inlet portion of the thread hole of the casing such that the recess has an inside diameter that is larger than an outside diameter of a thread of the male screw of the gasket clamping bolt.

Abstract: A locking pivot member for mounting on a first member and which releasably holds a second member in a coupled pivotal relation thereto. The locking pivot includes a generally cylindrical body portion which is elongated along an axis from a free end portion to a mounted end portion which is secured to the first member. The cylindrical body is further provided with a radially and inwardly extending peripheral groove at a distance spaced axially towards the free end portion and from the first member. A continuous O-ring made of plastic rubber, teflon or other resiliently deformable material is positioned in the peripheral groove. The O-ring is formed having an inner diameter approximately equal to that of the innermost diameter of the radial groove, and an outer diameter greater than that of the remainder of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A handle for a paint roller frame includes an inner core made of a substantially rigid plastic material and an outer grip made of a softer rubber-like material surrounding the inner core and extending part way around both ends thereof. At the outer end of the inner core is an internally threaded opening surrounded by a planar end wall. The outer grip includes an outer end portion overlying the planar end wall which acts like a locking washer, resisting unscrewing of an extension pole from the threaded opening when the extension pole is screwed down tight and a flange at a base of the extension pole threads comes into contact with the outer end portion of the outer grip overlying the planar end wall.

Abstract: A connector for joining a corrosion-protection tube to an anchor of a tendon of a post-tension system including a body formed of an elastomeric material and a seal formed interior of the body. The body has a first receptacle formed at one end thereof for attachment to an end of the anchor. The body has a second receptacle formed at an opposite end thereof for attachment to an end of the corrosion-protection tube. The seal is positioned between the first receptacle and the second receptacle so as to form a liquid-tight seal with a surface of the tendon passing therethrough. The first receptacle is an orifice that has a diameter suitable for liquid-tight engagement with an end of the anchor. The second receptacle is an opening formed in the opposite end of the body and has a diameter suitable for liquid-tight engagement with an exterior surface of the corrosion-protection tube. The orifice and the opening are coaxial. The seal is a membrane which extends transverse to a longitudinal axis of the body.

Abstract: An automatic tool mounting assembly for robotic equipment that includes a base mounting member and a tool carrier member. Radially extending locking posts are radially aligned with the seal between the base and tool carrier. Pneumatic connections within the base and tool carrier provide a seal at the interface surface of the two connector sections so as to avoid the use of sockets and O-ring seals. The pneumatic connection interfaces are also radially aligned with the locking posts and seal in order to accommodate a wide tolerance for misalignment during connection and disconnection of the base and tool carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector casing made watertight by the addition of a seal. It is made up of a first casing element (1) mating with a second casing element (2). The first casing element is designed with a hook (3) which retains a stop (4) integral with the casing element (2) which is equipped with a lip seal (5) of asymmetrical section and prevented from rotating by an indexing lug (6). The front of the casing element (1) has a change of level (6) which partially embeds the lip seal.

Abstract: Past pin joint assemblies attaching a lift arm to a construction machine have utilized grease lubricated pins. Deflection of the pins during operation caused damage to both the pin and surrounding structure. Additionally, the use of grease requires daily lubrication schedules. The present invention overcomes these and other problems by providing an oil sealed pin joint assembly which virtual eliminates daily lubrication needs. A pin is utilized with a variable profile including first and second end portions which diverge inwardly from a first predetermined diameter and terminate at a second predetermined diameter. The second diameter is in substantial axial alignment with a contact surface of a first and second collar with first and second bearing assemblies, respectively. The pin diverges outwardly from the second diameter and terminates at a third predetermined diameter. A plurality of radii blendingly interconnect the first, second and third diameters.

Abstract: Collet includes a housing having a wall with external and internal surfaces, having opposing ends, and having an internal hollow portion with at least one opening; and a flap internal of the opposing ends of the housing in the wall and over part of the internal hollow portion of the housing such that, when a suitably firm force is applied from external to the flap, a suitable object such as a rotary tool bit inserted in the internal hollow portion of the housing through the at least one opening can be held securely in place at least partly inside the housing by the flap. The flap may be provided, for example, by two radial slits which may extend into the wall to coincide with the diameter of the housing and which are connected to one axially directed slit. Seal(s), for example, O-ring(s), may be provided between the flap and either end or both ends of the housing and/or internally between the tool shaft and internal collet wall. The collet can be assembled with a collet holder and rotary bit.

Abstract: A full contact floating roof for a storage vessel includes a plurality of panels wherein each panel includes a core disposed between upper and lower skins. A plurality of closures are provided wherein each closure is secured to perimeter edges of a panel by welding the closure to at least one of the upper and lower skins. A plurality of fasteners connect adjacent closures thereby forming the floating roof.

Abstract: An improved joint assembly includes a housing (12) and movable member (24) having a ball end portion (26) which is disposed in the housing. An annular seal (42) is disposed between an inner side surface (16) of the housing (12) and the ball end portion (26) of the movable member (24). The annular seal (42) has bilateral symmetry about a central plane (46) extending perpendicular to a central axis (38) of the annular seal to enable the annular seal to be positioned in the housing (12) with either one of two sides (50 or 52) of the annular seal (42) facing the ball end portion (26) of the movable member (24). The seal (42) includes an annular metal reinforcing ring (72) and an annular body (74) of polymeric material which encloses the metal reinforcing ring.

Abstract: In a waterproof connector housing, an elastic seal ring is integrally formed on an inner side of a hood formed at a front end of a housing body through a first stepped portion, and is retained in position by retaining piece portions. A second stepped portion is formed in the hood at a proximal end, and through holes are formed in the hood. The through holes have a transverse hole extending to a point, disposed generally centrally of a thickness of a peripheral wall of the hood, in parallel relation to a distal end surface of the step portion, and a longitudinal hole extending from the transverse hole in a direction of fitting of the housing to further extend through the first stepped portion to be open to the exterior. The retaining piece portion has a transverse portion and a longitudinal portion which are filled in the through hole. The transverse portion is projected at a distal end portion of the elastic seal ring.

Abstract: A rotating machine has a splined primary shaft rotatably mounted in an opening of an oil-filled housing and a primary seal carried by the housing for sealing with a mating secondary splined shaft upon insertion of the secondary shaft into the housing opening for mating with the primary shaft. A retractable member is carried by the primary shaft for sealing with the primary seal to maintain the oil within the housing prior to the insertion of the secondary shaft and prevent the flow of oil to the spline. Upon insertion of the secondary shaft through the housing opening, the secondary shaft seals with the primary seal to prevent leakage from the housing. Furthermore, the secondary shaft forcibly retracts the retractable member away from the primary seal and establishes a flow path around the retractable member to the secondary shaft so that oil flows to the mating splines of the shafts.

Abstract: A rotating machine has a splined primary shaft rotatably mounted in an opening of an oil-filled housing and a primary seal carried by the housing for sealingly engaging with a mating splined secondary shaft upon insertion of the secondary shaft into the housing opening for engagement with the splined primary shaft. An annular seal is also carried by the housing and has a flexible sealing lip for sealing engagement with the primary shaft to maintain oil within the housing. The annular seal has an abutment lever which extends toward the opening to be engaged by the splined secondary shaft upon insertion of the secondary shaft through the housing opening to forcibly pivot the flexible sealing lip of the annular seal away from sealing engagement with the primary shaft and thereby permit oil to flow to lubricate the splines between the primary and secondary shafts.

Abstract: A closure, such as a door or window unit, and a joint for such a closure are provided. The closure has an inside and an outside, and includes a plurality of first frame members alternately joined to a plurality of second frame members to form a planar frame, and a panel member is positioned within the frame. The joint, formed at each location where a first frame member abuts a second frame member, includes an end area of a first frame member, a mating area of a second frame member and a sealing member. The sealing member is disposed at the interface defined between the end area and the mating area to establish a weather-resistant barrier between the inside and the outside of the closure. A method for fabricating a closure is also provided.