Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Pitmans and connecting rods
Patent
1987-12-28
1989-08-01
Luong, Vinh
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Pitmans and connecting rods
403105, 403107, 74503, 74504, G05G 100, F16B 710
Patent
active
048524255
ABSTRACT:
A rod connecting mechanical attachments whose positions in space and distances between each other are variable includes a rod carrying a grommet engageable by a pin located on one of the attachments and a pin formed on an adjustable member adapted to engage a grommet or other suitable mechanical attachment. The rod is connected to a housing by way of tangs located in rectangular slots, whereby the axial and angular position of the rod and housing are established. An adjuster is biased by a spring so that a tang formed on the adjuster contacts the end of a slotted hole formed in the housing. A lock has flexible legs extending downward into contact with stops and detents formed on the housing, and includes teeth formed on an inner bore adapted to engage teeth formed on the adjuster. Rotation of the lock causes the lock to engage the adjuster and to establish the axial position of the adjuster relative to the housing and lower attachment.
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1985 Car Shop Manual (Temp. Topaz, Escort/Lynx, EXP), pp. 17-25-18.
Ford Motor Company
Harrington Donald J.
Luong Vinh
McKenzie Frank G.
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