Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Hand operated
Patent
1997-05-05
1999-02-02
Marmor, Charles A.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Hand operated
7447315, 74538, F16C 112, B60K 2004
Patent
active
058650660
ABSTRACT:
A cable connector for a vehicle shifter includes an anchor configured to mateably receive a sheath of a cable assembly, and further includes a connector rod configured to receive a telescopable cable rod extending from the cable assembly. The vehicle shifter includes a base having a bracket supporting the anchor, and a shift mechanism pivotally attached to the base and operably connected to the connector rod. The shifter is installed in the vehicle by manipulating the shifter so that the sheath is inserted into the anchor with the cable rod extending through the anchor into the connector rod. The shifter is secured to the vehicle by clips that snap attach to a vehicle mounting bracket. The anchor is secured to the sheath by a first spring clip, and the cable rod is secured to the connector rod by a second spring clip, which clips snap attach to the respective parts of the cable assembly as the shifter is snap attached to the vehicle.
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Osborn Charles
Ruiter Andrew K.
Battista Mary Ann
Grand Haven Stamped Products
Marmor Charles A.
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