A connecting device includes a floating connector, a case, and an elastic sheet. The floating connector has a channel configured to let a liquid pass through it. The elastic sheet includes a first extending structure, a second extending structure, and a curved structure. The first extending structure is affixed to the case. The second extending structure is connected to the floating connector. The head end and the tail end of the curved structure are respectively connected to the first extending structure and the second extending structure.

A swivel joint device for limiting kinking of a vacuum hose includes a first connector and a second connector, which attach to respective ends of a first section and a second section of a vacuum hose, respectively. The second connector is complementary to the first connector and thus is selectively engageable to the first connector. The second connector and the first connector join the second section and the first section of the vacuum hose. At least one of the second connector and the first connector comprises a bearing so that the second section and the first section of the vacuum hose are rotatable relative to each other. The second connector and the first connector thus limit kinking of the vacuum hose.

A connecting device includes a floating connector, a case, and an elastic sheet. The floating connector has a channel configured to let a liquid pass through it. The elastic sheet includes a first extending structure, a second extending structure, and a curved structure. The first extending structure is affixed to the case. The second extending structure is connected to the floating connector. The head end and the tail end of the curved structure are respectively connected to the first extending structure and the second extending structure.

A connecting device includes a floating connector, a case, and an elastic sheet. The floating connector has a channel configured to let a liquid pass through it. The elastic sheet includes a first extending structure, a second extending structure, and a curved structure. The first extending structure is affixed to the case. The second extending structure is connected to the floating connector. The head end and the tail end of the curved structure are respectively connected to the first extending structure and the second extending structure.

The present disclosure relates to a rotary joint assembly for providing a tire inflation system in a vehicle, the rotary joint assembly comprising: at least a first air passage configured to transmit air between a first vehicle component of the vehicle and a second vehicle component of the vehicle, wherein the first vehicle component and the second vehicle component are rotatable relative to one another about a rotation axis, at least a first air seal for at least partially sealing the first air passage, and at least a first lubricant seal for sealing the first air seal from a lubricant,
wherein the first air seal is arranged at a first seal carrier and the first lubricant seal is arranged at a second seal carrier, wherein the first seal carrier and the second seal carrier are non-integrally formed.

A coupling for joining first and second pipe elements in includes first and second rings attachable to pipe elements. Each ring defines a groove and a plurality of receiving surfaces adjacent to the groove. Segments are attachable end to end to surround a central space and the rings. Each segment includes keys projecting toward the central space for engagement with each groove of the rings. Each segment includes at least one action surface engageable with a receiving surface of the first and second ring. Engagement between the action surfaces and the receiving surfaces prevents rotation of the first and second pipe elements with respect to one another. A method of assembling the coupling is also disclosed.

A hose assembly for use with a tankless water heater. The hose assembly includes a flexible hose, a first connector assembly, and a second connector assembly. The first connector assembly is fluidly coupled with the flexible hose and includes a first fitting. The first fitting is rotatably coupled with the first connector assembly such that the first fitting is independently rotatable relative to the flexible hose. The second connector assembly is fluidly coupled with the flexible hose opposite to the first connector assembly.

A coupling device includes a first portion and a coupling portion. The first portion includes a first flow path and an attachment portion. The coupling portion includes a first tubular portion including one end portion to be connected to a second tubular portion of a second portion including a second flow path, and an arrangement portion provided at the other end portion of the first tubular portion and to be attached to the attachment portion. The movement of the arrangement portion with respect to the first portion is suppressed in the axial direction of the first tubular portion. The arrangement portion is movable with respect to the first portion in the radial direction of the first tubular portion. A maximum outer diameter of the arrangement portion is smaller than a maximum outer diameter of the first tubular portion.

A rotary joint capable of measuring a rotation angle with high accuracy includes: a flange; a rotor whose one end is connected with the flange and has a tubular shape; a shaft whose outer periphery is connected with an inner periphery of the rotor so that the shaft is rotatable about a central axis of the rotor as a rotation axis; and a rod whose one end is connected with the flange and is provided in an opening to extend from one end side of the shaft along the central axis; an angle measurement unit connected with the opening to extend from another end side of the shaft to another end of the rod and measures a rotation angle between the rod and the shaft with the central axis as the rotation axis; and a shield member formed in a cup shape.

A method of rotating a section of a pipeline about a longitudinal axis arranged coaxially with a bore of the section. The section includes a plurality of pipe elements joined to one another end to end. The section has a first end connected to the pipeline by a first coupling permitting rotation of the section relatively to the pipeline. The section has a second end connected to the pipeline by a second coupling permitting rotation of the section relatively to the pipeline. The method includes supporting the section at a plurality of points and applying a first torque to the section about the longitudinal axis at at least one point between the first and the second ends, thereby rotating the section through a first angular displacement about the longitudinal axis.