Motion transmitting and method of assembling a remote control assembly having a guide mechanism
US10408254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/01
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motion transmitting remote control assembly (100) comprises a first conduit section having a first end fitting (114) extending along a first longitudinal axis, and a second conduit section having a second end fitting (120) extending along a second longitudinal axis. The second end fitting has an open position where the second axis is transverse to the first axis, and a closed position where a portion of the first and second axes align. A first core element has a first coupler (128) mounted thereto, and a second core element has a second coupler (140) mounted thereto. A guide mechanism (144) having a first portion coupled to the first end fitting and a second portion coupled to the second end fitting, aligns the end fittings when the second end fitting is in the open position. The guide mechanism also guides the second end fitting toward the first end fitting until the second end fitting is in the closed position.
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