Cable synchronizer system
US9102246B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20402
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuation system for concurrently actuating a first mechanism and a second mechanism from a first state to a second state includes an actuator and a sliding member operatively engaged with the actuator and movable from a first position to a second position in response to actuation of the actuator. A connecting member has a relaxed state and a taut state. The connecting member includes a first end coupled to the first mechanism, a second end coupled to the second mechanism, and a medial portion cooperative with the sliding member. Movement of the sliding member from the first position to the second position changes the connecting member from the relaxed state to the taut state, whereby the tension is increased in the connecting member.
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