Length-adjusting device for control cable

Details Length-adjusting device for control cable Length-adjusting device for control cable

1996-02-07

1997-09-09

Luong, Vinh T.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

745026, 745015R, F16C 110

Patent

active

056644612

ABSTRACT:
A length-adjusting device for a control cable which can securely be locked by a onetouch operation and is easily assembled. The device comprises an adjusting pipe, to which an outer cable is fixed with an inner cable passing therethrough, and on the outside of which are formed engaging teeth perpendicular to the axis thereof. A base member movably supports the adjusting pipe lengthwise; and an adjusting piece, is inserted into and spring-biasedly installed to said base member. A locking piece, having locking teeth engage the engaging teeth for locking the axial movement of the adjusting pipe, when fixed into the base member, and the device functioning so as to release the locking teeth from the engaging teeth due to movement of the adjusting piece.

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