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Adjusting mechanism for a control member

US5067365A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 5, 1990
Grant dateNov 26, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20534
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjusting mechanism for a control member for influencing automotive vehicle engine torques. A spring-supported actuating member is articulated via pulleys at a mechanical linkage. The mechanical linkage transmits the movement of the actuating member onto a control member. The control member is influenced irrespective of the activation of the actuating member by another control variable effective, in particular, by the slip effect of driven vehicle wheels. A functionally optimized mechanical linkage is provided which has no reactive effect on the actuating member. This linkage comprises a first cable connecting link and a second cable connecting link, with the second mechanical connecting link cooperating with the control member via a pair of pulleys which are arranged on a lever and partially wrapped by the second cable connecting link.

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