Tension limiter for linkages

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1985-06-21

1986-11-25

Smith, Gary L.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

74581, 403209, 403213, F16C 100

Patent

active

046241558

ABSTRACT:
A tension limiter comprises a rigid body bearing a pair of deflector members which establish a bent path along the body. A stiffly bendable elongated rod extends along the bent path. The rod and the body are connected into a linkage so as to form a part of the linkage. When a tensile force above a datum value is applied to the tensioner the rod is pulled along the bent path, being bent as it moves, and this elongates the tensioner until the tensile force in the linkage is relieved to the datum value, thereby establishing the tension in the linkage at the datum value.

REFERENCES:
patent: 519617 (1984-05-01), Power
patent: 793325 (1905-06-01), Stiles
patent: 861728 (1907-07-01), Hutchens
patent: 2077222 (1937-04-01), Creager
patent: 2991524 (1961-07-01), Dobrikin
patent: 4027748 (1977-06-01), Persson

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