Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Patent
1987-12-09
1988-08-09
Smith, Gary L.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
192111A, 192 7025, 188196B, 188196P, F16C 110, F16D 1100, F16D 1360, F16D 6538
Patent
active
047620170
ABSTRACT:
A self-adjusting cable control device for automatically compensating for wear in a control cable system. The device includes a termination member connected at one end of a control cable and a connecting member attached to an actuation member. The connecting member carries a clutch for locking with the termination member upon application of force to the actuation member. A spring is provided to move the cable with respect to the actuation member when the clutch is disengaged from the termination member. The clutch comprises a plurality of collet members which are hinged to the connecting member and are movable radially toward and away from and surround the termination member. The collet members have conical surfaces at one end adapted to engage complementary conical surfaces on the connecting member and serrations which engage complementary serrations on the termination member. The control device further includes a release tube that is accessible from the exterior of the device and can be engaged and moved axially inwardly to disengage the collet members and thereby permit easy connection of the device to the cables.
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Acco Babcock Inc.
Luong Vinh
Smith Gary L.
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