Patent · US Expired

Frictionally held control linkage for engine throttle controls and the like

US4018104A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 1975
Grant dateApr 19, 1977
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Expiry dateMar 17, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32827
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A throttle control linkage adapted for connection to the governor mechanism of an engine preferably comprises a slotted quadrant slidably mounted on a pin attached to a support member. The quadrant is held in a selected position on the support member by a frictional device comprising at least one elastomeric member compressed against a side of the quadrant by spring means, preferably in the form of a pair of back-to-back Belleville washers.

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