Compensator for cables
US7841257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20408
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compensator for cables includes a housing and a spring wrapped around inside the housing to form a loop. An inner strand of a Bowden cable or the like extends through the coil spring, and thereby forms a loop. The looped configuration of the coil spring provides a higher effective spring constant, and thereby permits a smaller coil spring to be used. The dimensions of the compensator can also be reduced, thereby reducing the space required for the compensator.
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