Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Reexamination Certificate
1999-02-01
2001-02-13
Hughes, S. Thomas (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
C029S517000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06185806
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The subject invention relates to a motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element movably supported in a conduit which is supported by a support structure.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Such remote control assemblies are widely used in the automotive industry for accelerators, vents, mirrors, hoods, cruise controls, etc. typically each control assembly is manufactured for a dedicated purpose and is only suitable for that dedicated installation. This requires the shipment and inventory of a large number of large and varied assemblies. There is a need, therefore, to standardize such control assemblies.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION AND ADVANTAGES
The invention provides a method of fabricating a remote control assembly having a conduit movably supporting a core element with an end fitting disposed on the conduit for mechanical engagement with a ferrule and a slug disposed on the core element. The method comprises the steps of: selecting a ferrule for supporting the conduit on a support structure from a plurality of ferrule configurations and mechanically connecting the ferrule to the end fitting with a core element inserted through the conduit and ferrule. Also included is the step of selecting a terminal member having a slug pocket therein and a connector for connection to a control member from a plurality of terminal member configurations and placing the terminal member on the core element with the slug in the slug pocket.
The method, therefore, provides such an assembly wherein the ferrule is mechanically connected to the end fitting and is adapted for attachment to a support structure, the terminal member has a slug pocket and is adapted for connection to a control member, and the slug is connected to the core element and is disposed in the slug pocket of the terminal member whereby the ferrule may be selected from a plurality of ferrules each having a different configuration and the terminal member may be selected from a plurality of terminal members each having a different configuration.
Accordinglky, various combinations of remote control assemblies may be fabricated from a standardized or universal conduit and end fitting by selecting from various components thereby reducing the need for a wide variety of total remote control assemblies including dedicated conduits and end fittings to satisfy a wide variety of environments.
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Hall Michael R.
Malone David S.
Roy Jean-Francois
Tighe Timotheye P.
Blount Steven A
Howard & Howard
Hughes S. Thomas
Teleflex Incorporated
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