Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-16
2010-06-08
Johnson, Vicky A (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
Reexamination Certificate
active
07730805
ABSTRACT:
Bevel-cornered cable eyelets suitable to be operatively fitted onto a moveable brake arm of a motor vehicle park brake mechanism have an eyelet portion forming a bevel-cornered opening and a cable connection portion integral with the eyelet portion. In typical motor vehicle park brake applications, good performance can be achieved with the front corners beveled at an angle of 35-55 degrees to the front surface. The opening of the cable eyelet to receive the brake arm has a fore-and-aft inside dimension smaller than the lateral inside dimension of the opening. The bevel surfaces resist turning of the eyelet relative to the brake arm during normal use. A motor vehicle park brake cable comprises an elongate brake cable having a first end suitable to be connected to a park brake actuator and a second end attached to a bevel-cornered cable eyelet. The eyelet is readily disengaged from the brake arm, e.g., for repairs, service, etc. notwithstanding the beveled corners, by turning the eyelet 90° from its normal fore-and-aft orientation on the brake arm, e.g., manually or by other suitable technique.
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Dura Automotive Systems Blueprint for Part No. 81381000—Description: Steel Eye.
Banner & Witcoff , Ltd.
Dura Global Technologies LLC
Johnson Vicky A
McDermott Peter D.
Watson Dean B.
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