Safety-type dashboard control for choke or the like
US4161993A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20426
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The core of a bowden cable controlling an automobile choke or the like is connected to the rear end of a rod longitudinally displaceable in a guide mounted in the automobile dashboard with the front end of the rod carrying a control knob that normally projects from the dashboard. The rod normally is moved forwardly to operate the choke from an intermediate position with its rear end bearing on inwardly projecting portions of laterally elastically deflectable fingers formed integrally with the guide. If the control knob is forcibly depressed the rear end will deflect the portions and fingers laterally and allow the control knob to move against the dashboard out of harm's way.
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