The invention relates to a plastics pipeline comprising at least one pipeline end (1) and at least one support ring (2). It was the underlying object of the invention to improve a plastics pipeline of the type described at the outset in such a way that the support sleeve or the support ring (2) remains firmly connected to the pipeline even in the event of the plastics pipeline being stored in the presence of high air humidity and temperature. This object is achieved by virtue of the fact that the blow molded pipe section (1) runs through the support ring (2) and, as viewed radially, is pressed from the inside outward against the support ring (2), wherein the pipe section (1) engages around the support ring (2), such that the support ring (2), with its outer surface, and the pipe section (1), with its outer surface, are substantially in alignment.

An apparatus for connecting two pipes in fluid communication includes a connector body having opposing open ends, with each open end configured for receiving a free end of a pipe, and a mechanical interlock arrangement for preventing or limiting axial movement of the connector body relative to a free end of a pipe when the free end of the pipe is received in an open end of the connector body. A mechanical seal arrangement provides a metal-to-metal seal between a pipe inserted into one of the open ends and the connector body.

A method of forming a tube assembly includes forming arms on a tube end portion by forming a plurality of slots or slits on such tube end and mating such arms with a tapered outer surface of a fitting. The fitting may include at least one annular step mated with an annular step formed on the tube inner surface.

A gland assembly and a method for using a gland assembly are disclosed. The gland assembly can comprise a gland, the gland defining a gland bore; a joint restraint assembly comprising; a restraint base formed on the gland; a gripper disposed within the restraint base; and a spring comprising a retention tab and an engagement leg, the engagement leg configured to engage the gripper; and a gasket defining a recess, the retention tab configured to engage the recess.

A nipple-shaped assembly-free tool for maintenance of a gearbox in a vehicle is described. The tool comprises a tubular body extending in an axial direction and having a first portion and a second portion; and a cap nut surrounding the first portion of the tubular body. The cap nut is rotatable and axially translatable in relation to the tubular body. The tubular body comprises a hose fitting structure at the second portion of the tubular body. The cap nut and the tubular body are retained as one unit such that they are non-detachable from each other.

Disclosed herein are air intake assemblies for internal combustion engines. In some embodiments, an air intake assembly includes an air filter configured to produce filtered air, a sealed filter housing configured to house the air filter therein, and an intake tube configured to convey the filtered air to an internal combustion engine. The filter housing includes an air intake port configured to provide intake air to the air filter. The air filter is configured to remove particulate matter from the intake air and produce the filtered air. The air filter includes a multi-component coupling interface configured to accept an intake-end portion of the intake tube in the coupling interface. The filter housing includes an aperture configured to accept the coupling interlace of the air filter in the aperture. Also disclosed herein are methods of the air intake assemblies.

The present disclosure provides a pipe for easy assembly and separation. The pipe for easy assembly and separation according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a rear end pipe formed in a cylindrical shape; an insertion pipe located at the other end of the rear end pipe; a front end pipe that is connected to the rear end pipe by inserting the insertion pipe into one end of the front end pipe; a first fixed portion located at one end of the insertion pipe; and a second fixed portion located at the front end pipe to correspond to the first fixed portion when the insertion pipe is inserted into the front end pipe.

The present disclosure provides a pipe for easy assembly and separation. The pipe for easy assembly and separation according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a rear end pipe formed in a cylindrical shape; an insertion pipe located at the other end of the rear end pipe; a front end pipe that is connected to the rear end pipe by inserting the insertion pipe into one end of the front end pipe; a first fixed portion located at one end of the insertion pipe; and a second fixed portion located at the front end pipe to correspond to the first fixed portion when the insertion pipe is inserted into the front end pipe.

A male bayonet connector includes a first shaft having a first distal end portion having a first sealing surface configured to form a substantially fluid-tight seal with a female connector, a first proximal end portion opposite the first distal end portion, a first lumen extending substantially along a first longitudinal axis of the first shaft from the first distal end portion to the first proximal end portion, and a first channel formed on an outer surface of the first shaft between the first sealing surface and the first proximal end portion. The first channel at least partially extends circumferentially around the first longitudinal axis. The first channel is also defined by a first distal wall, a first proximal wall opposite the first distal wall, and a first central region extending from the first distal wall to the first proximal wall. The first distal wall includes a first axial length that is at least one of curved or at an acute angle relative to the first longitudinal axis.

Disclosed herein are air intake assemblies for internal combustion engines. In some embodiments, an air intake assembly includes an air filter configured to produce filtered air, a sealed filter housing configured to house the air filter therein, and an intake tube configured to convey the filtered air to an internal combustion engine. The filter housing includes an air intake port configured to provide intake air to the air filter. The air filter is configured to remove particulate matter from the intake air and produce the filtered air. The air filter includes a multi-component coupling interface configured to accept an intake-end portion of the intake tube in the coupling interface. The filter housing includes an aperture configured to accept the coupling interface of the air filter in the aperture. Also disclosed herein are methods of the air intake assemblies.