Mechanical control by cable with automatic adjustment
US4693137A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 1986 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20408
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The locking device, situated between telescopic inner and outer ferrule structure (10, 12) of the cable conduit, consists of jaw structures (21) having external teeth (26) which cooperate with indentations (15) formed on an inside wall (14) of the outer ferrule structure (12), and internal ramp surfaces (27) which cooperate with a cam surface (11) formed on the inner ferrule structure (10). The jaws (21) are advantageously carried by a cage (16) connected to a control component (24) which is connected to the cable by frictional engagement.
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