US3645150A
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Adjustable cable assembly
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1970-07-27
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Granted: 1972-02-29
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Expires: 1990-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A motion transmitting cable assembly has a cap member mounted rotatably on one end of the cable sheath. The cap has an external threaded portion and the cable core member passes movably through the cap. A retaining plug having internal threads snaps into a stationary wall and receives the threaded portion of the cap member. Rotating the cap member relative to the retaining plug adjusts the position of the end of the core member.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis D Crossland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:40
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/22; F16C1/226; F16C1/26; F16C1/262; F16C1/102; F16C1/103; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
An adjustable cable assembly comprising a cable having an external sheath surrounding a relatively movable core member, a cap member located at one end of said sheath, said cap member having a cup-shaped portion receiving rotatably one end of said sheath, said cap member having a threaded exterior portion and an internal passage, said core member extending movably through the internal passage of the cap member, and plug means for insertion in a hole in a stationary wall, said plug means including means to retain said plug means in said wall against both rotational and axial movement after insertion therein, said plug means having a threaded inteRnal bore that threadably engages the threaded exterior portion of said cap member, said cap member being rotatable relative to said cable and said plug means so rotation of said cap member adjusts the position of the end of the core member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
An adjustable cable assembly comprising a cable having an external sheath surrounding a relatively movable core member, a cap member located at one end of said sheath, said cap member having a cup-shaped portion receiving rotatably one end of said sheath, said cap member having a threaded exterior portion and an internal passage, said core member extending movably through the internal passage of the cap member, and plug means for insertion in a hole in a stationary wall, said plug means including means to retain said plug means in said wall against both rotational and axial movement after insertion therein, said plug means having a threaded inteRnal bore that threadably engages the threaded exterior portion of said cap member, said cap member being rotatable relative to said cable and said plug means so rotation of said cap member adjusts the position of the end of the core member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The cable assembly of claim 1 comprising a sleeve surrounding the end portion of the core member, said sleeve extending at least partially into the internal passage of the cap member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The cable assembly of claim 2 comprising a fitting means attached to the end of the core member and a compressive spring mounted between said fitting and said plug means, said spring urging said fitting means to an extended position away from said plug means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The cable assembly of claim 1 comprising a fitting means attached to the end of the core member and a compressive spring mounted between said fitting and said plug means, said spring urging said fitting means to an extended position away from said plug means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The cable assembly of claim 1 in which the cap member is made of a harder material than the plug means and the screw threads on the cap member have an interference fit with the screw threads of the plug means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-28 | 1975-08-30 | 1976-02-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-28 | 1979-08-30 | 1980-02-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-28 | 1983-08-30 | 1984-02-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |