Abstract:
A filter cartridge constructed to prevent an enclosed pleated filter from collapsing into the through-bores formed in a rigid core in high differential pressure applications. The core is modified with reduced-dimension bores to reduce the area of filter material not supported by the core. Alternatively, or in addition, a semi-rigid or rigid core wrap is superposed about the core to add further structural support to the pleated filter. The wrap is formed as a webbed structure with the thickness and spacing of the webbing segments adjusted to partially occlude the underlying core though-bores. This reduces the effective cross-sectional diameter of the through-bores to reduce the overall area of the pleated filter unsupported by the core. The through-bores may have modified shapes to maintain the area of the through-bore and reduce the distance of the through-bore center point from portions of the core wall defining the through-bore. The core also may be modified with clustered through-bores regions.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to connection assemblies providing a connection between a tubing a port. The port can be disposed within and particularly extending through a bore of the port. The port and tube are coupled to provide an aseptic connection.
Abstract:
A steering assembly including an input shaft having a bore along an axial end; an output shaft having a bore along an axial end; a torque bar extending into and operatively coupled to the bores of the input and output shafts; and a bearing assembly disposed between the torque bar and one of the input and output shafts, the bearing assembly including: a low friction layer; and a tolerance ring coupled to the low friction layer and extending radially therefrom.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a tube/tube connector/capsule port assembly that eliminates a connection point in a filter capsule apparatus. A relatively soft tube is thermally or sonically bonded to a relatively hard tube connector that may have a tube receiving bore, frustoconical tube receiving channel or straight tube receiving channel. The tube connector is bonded to a filter capsule port. The manufacturing process can be either a one-step process bonding the tube, tube connector and capsule in one step, or a two-step process that binds the tube to the tube connector in the first step and they binds the tube/tube connector subassembly to a filter capsule housing during the housing's molding procedure. Single and dual-walled tubes may be used as well as single and dual-walled tubes having reinforcing material superposed about or embedded in the tube wall(s). A tube support collar is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A fabric includes a reinforcement material and a layer disposed adjacent to the reinforcement material including a fluoropolymer and an elastomer. The fabric can be an architectural fabric included in an architectural assembly.
Abstract:
An electroconductive support can include a layer that defines a cavity, and a conductive strand within the cavity of the layer. The conductive strand can have an upper surface within a central zone and a side zone, wherein the upper surface has a surface roughness within the central zone that is rougher than a surface roughness within the side zone. The electroconductive can further include an electroconductive layer and a passivation layer overlying the conductive strand. The relatively smoother upper surface within the side zone can allow the width of the passivation layer to be relatively narrow and still achieve acceptable leakage current. A method of forming the electroconductive support can be performed using a wet chemical technique to form the conductive strand while suppressing roughness along a side zone of the upper surface of the conductive strand.
Abstract:
A process of forming a support yoke can include providing a material; shaping the material to form a rough shape, wherein shaping is performed at a temperature less than a melting temperature of the material; and heat treating the rough shape. In an embodiment, heat treating can include solutionizing and ageing. In an embodiment, the process can include machining. In an embodiment, the support yoke can be used in a rack and pinion assembly. In an embodiment, the support yoke can be a steering yoke.
Abstract:
A seal assembly includes a seal body, a spring disposed adjacent to the seal body, and a seal ring disposed adjacent to the seal body. The seal body and the seal ring can include a plastic polymer material. The seal assembly can be a subcomponent of hydraulic strut in the landing gear of an aircraft.
Abstract:
A rotary shaft seal including an annular body having an aperture defining a central axis and an inner surface; a sealing element positioned at least partially within the annular body, wherein the sealing element is configured to extend radially and form a seal between the annular body and a shaft disposed within the aperture of the annular body; and a biasing element biasing at least a portion of the sealing element in a radial direction.