Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Patent
1996-11-21
1999-04-27
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
745005, 745015R, F16C 128
Patent
active
058967800
ABSTRACT:
A drive assembly has a transmission arrangement including a plurality of portions and a wire connecting the portions in the longitudinal direction while allowing limited pivotal movement of the portions transversely to the longitudinal direction. A guide tube guides the transmission arrangement around a curve, A drive motor pushes the transmission arrangement along the guide tube to cause the transmission arrangement to extend from the guide tube to apply a thrust drive force. The drive assembly can be used in a bath aid unit.
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