Abstract:
A technique facilitates connection of tubulars along a tubing string via a linear motion. A first tubular is provided with a first connector end having a non-circular transverse cross-section, and a second tubular is provided with a second connector end having a corresponding non-circular transverse cross-section. The non-circular cross-section and the corresponding non-circular cross-section are designed to matingly engage when the first and second tubulars are moved linearly toward each other to form a tubing string. A seal is provided to seal the first connector end with the second connector end once linearly engaged. A locking mechanism may be employed to linearly lock the first connector end with the second connector end.
Abstract:
A coupling member is provided that is readily separable from another coupling member even if frozen. A female coupling member has a coupling member fitting portion capable of receiving a male coupling member, a recess formed on an inner circumferential surface of the coupling member fitting portion and having an opening portion opening on the inner circumferential surface and a bottom portion, and a plurality of pliable members secured to the bottom portion and extending from the bottom portion to the opening portion so as to be capable of contacting an outer circumferential surface of the male coupling member.
Abstract:
Underground drilling operation often requires connecting a drill tool (e.g., drill bit, backreamer, etc.) to a drill string. It is desirable to connect the drill tools to a drill string in a manner that facilitates quick and easy assembly and disassembly. Low torque coupling, commonly referred to as “torque-less” connection, can provide such functionality. The useful life and strength of such connections can be improved upon. The present disclosure provides a low torque coupling with improved strength and durability.
Abstract:
There is provided a coupling member readily separable from another member even if frozen. A female coupling member has a tubular coupling member fitting portion 22 receiving a male coupling member 14, a recess 22-2 formed on an inner circumferential surface 22-1 of the coupling member fitting portion and having an opening portion 22-4 opening on the inner circumferential surface 22-1 and a bottom portion 22-3, and a plurality of pliable members secured to the bottom portion to extend from the bottom portion to the opening portion so as to be capable of contacting an outer circumferential surface 14-3 of the male coupling member as fitted to the female coupling member.
Abstract:
A urea feed or return line (2) that comprises a hollow coupling (1) enabling it to be connected to a urea tank and that comprises a passage for the urea, this coupling being, in addition, equipped with a heating filament (9), at least one part of which extends freely inside the passage provided for the urea, this part having the shape of a loop or a spiral capable of also extending at least partly into the tank and/or into a tube attached thereto.
Abstract:
A hose connector with adjustable ambient air inlets includes a conduit section having a plurality of spaced-apart holes covered by an adjustable outer ring having a similar pattern of spaced-apart holes. Turning the outer ring relative to the conduit section permits the holes in the conduit section to be either fully opened, fully covered, or at some intermediate condition.
Abstract:
A fluid check piping of an embodiment includes a piping main body, a check window, and a check plate. The piping main body is arranged along a horizontal direction, and a fluid flows through an inside of the piping main body. The check window is provided on an upper portion of a circumferential wall of the piping main body, and the inside of the piping main body is capable of being viewed from an outside of the piping main body. The check plate is provided on an inner circumferential surface of the piping main body, is rotatably arranged side-by-side with the check window, droops by its own weight, and rises so as to block the check window in response to a pressure of the fluid.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a pipe arrangement comprising a protective device for protecting against environmental influences, the pipe arrangement comprising:
a) a pipe joint which includes at least two pipe ends (1, 2) which are fixed together by means of a mechanical joint (3) and in which the pipe ends (1, 2) and also the mechanical joint are closed with a deformable hollow body (4), or b) a pipe (1) with a pipe opening (14), for example a leak, through which a medium which is disposed within the pipe can escape, wherein the pipe (1) is enclosed by a deformable hollow body where the pipe opening (14) is and wherein the pipe (1) is covered by the hollow body (4) in a predetermined portion on both sides of the opening (14), or c) a pipe having a pipe opening on which a sprinkler of a sprinkler installation is mounted, wherein the pipe (1) and also the sprinkler outlet is enclosed by a deformable hollow body (4) where the sprinkler is fixed to the pipe so that the hollow body (4) surrounds both the pipe end (1) and also the sprinkler outlet and a part of the sprinkler, or d) a pipe of a pipe system, wherein the pipe (1) is formed from two pipe portions which are connected together in positively locking relationship, for example by a welding process, a soldering process, a gluing process or the like, and wherein in the region of the positively locking connection the pipe is enclosed or covered by a deformable hollow body, or e) a pipe of a pipe system, wherein the pipe is enclosed by a deformable hollow body and where the hollow body (4) encloses the pipe (1) the pipe is carried by a suspension (13) which preferably has a material different from the material of the pipe.
Abstract:
A connector for use in an ultra-high vacuum system is disclosed herein. The connector has a metal conduit section with a first hardness, a metal fitting with a second hardness greater than the first hardness, and a metallic reaction-inhibiting barrier positioned between the conduit section and the fitting to sealingly attach the fitting to the conduit section. In some embodiments, application of a mechanical stressor such as stretching or treatment with a mechanical oxide disruptor removes oxide from and prevents oxide re-formation on the faying surface of the conduit section. In alternate embodiments, oxide is removed from the faying surface of the conduit section and oxide re-formation is subsequently prevented by applying an oxide inhibitor. The reaction-inhibiting barrier substantially inhibits metallic and chemical interaction between the conduit section and the fitting under ultra-high vacuum, temperature cycling, mechanical stress, and reactive chemical conditions, as are present during manufacturing.
Abstract:
A threaded connection partially in a self-locking arrangement includes a first and a second tubular component provided respectively with male and female threaded zone at their respective ends. Only a portion of a first portion with varying thread width of the male threaded zone cooperates by self-locking tightening with only a portion of the second portion with varying thread width of the female threaded zone when made up one into the other. The connection is able to withstand high torques required for special applications such as drilling with casing or intermediate casing.