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Mechanical control by cable with automatic adjustment

US4693137A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 6, 1986
Grant dateSep 15, 1987
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Expiry dateFeb 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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