Synthetic plastic end fitting for brake cable assemblies
US4304149A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 1979 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2045
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An end fitting is disclosed for mounting a brake cable assembly in an opening contained in a fixed support, which brake cable assembly includes an inner cable member and a tubular concentrically arranged outer sheath member. The fitting includes a tubular body member formed of synthetic plastic material and containing a longitudinal through bore for receiving the inner cable member. At one end, a first counterbore is provided for receiving one end of the outer sheath member, annular seal means being provided at the other end of the body member for concentric engagement with the periphery of the inner cable member. In one embodiment, the annular seal means has a tubular configuration, and in another embodiment, the seal means comprises an O-ring. Convergent annular scraper means may be provided at the aforementioned other body member end for scraping engagement with the periphery of the inner cable member.
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