US3665784A
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Remote control assembly
Assignee: Teleflex Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-08
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A motion transmitting remote control assembly including a conduit and a motion transmitting core element movably supported by the conduit. A terminal means is attached to one end of the core element and is adapted for attachment to a member to be controlled and normally moves with the core element but may move relative to the core element longitudinally of the core element in response to a predetermined force to automatically adjust the effective length of the core element. In one embodiment the core element has loops therein in frictional engagement with an organic polymeric terminal means and in another embodiment the core element has ratchet teeth on the end thereof in engagement with ratcheting teeth on the terminal means.
Inventors
- 👤 William G Bennett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:29
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/22; F16C1/223; F16C1/12; F16C1/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32426; Y10T403/32434; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/20462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A motion transmitting remote control assembly comprising: a conduit, a motion transmitting core element movably supported by and moveable longitudinally within said conduit to thereby transmit motion, and terminal means for normally moving with said core element, said terminal means including attachment means for operatively attaching said terminal means to said core element for allowing relative movement therebetween longitudinally of said core element only in response to a predetermined force applied in a direction parallel to the axis of the core element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A motion transmitting remote control assembly comprising: a conduit, a motion transmitting core element movably supported by and moveable longitudinally within said conduit to thereby transmit motion, and terminal means for normally moving with said core element, said terminal means including attachment means for operatively attaching said terminal means to said core element for allowing relative movement therebetween longitudinally of said core element only in response to a predetermined force applied in a direction parallel to the axis of the core element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said terminal means includes connection means for connection to a member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said attachment means is in frictional engagement with said core element and Slides relative thereto in response to said predetermined force.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 4 wherein said core element has at least one loop therein and said attachment means engages opposite extremities of said loop.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said attachment means comprises a channel in which said loop is disposed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 6 wherein said channel is closed at one end for preventing said loop from moving therepast.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 7 including more than one of said loops with each loop being elongated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 8 wherein said loops are biased into and held in alignment when disposed in said channel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 9 wherein said core element is defined by a metal wire-like element, and including at least one fitting secured to said conduit for attaching said conduit to support structure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said core element and said attachment means include coacting irregularities.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 11 wherein said coacting irregularities comprise ratcheting teeth for allowing said relative movement in only one direction longitudinally of said core element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 12 wherein said attachment means comprises a channel and said core element includes means defining at least one of said ratcheting teeth and disposed in said channel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 13 wherein said channel is closed at one end for preventing said last-mentioned means from moving therepast.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 14 wherein said channel includes a plurality of said ratcheting teeth therealong.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
36 words
An assembly as set forth in claim is wherein said core element is defined by a metal wire-like element, and including at least one fitting secured to said conduit for attaching said conduit to support structure.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
74 words
A motion transmitting remote control assembly comprising: a conduit, a motion transmitting core element movably supported by and moveable longitudinally within said conduit to thereby transmit motion, and terminal means in frictional engagement with said core element so as to normally move with said core element and for moving relative to said core element in response to a predetermined force applied thereto in a direction generally parallel to the axis of said core element.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
74 words
A motion transmitting remote control assembly comprising: a conduit, a motion transmitting core element movably supported by and moveable longitudinally within said conduit to thereby transmit motion, and terminal means in frictional engagement with said core element so as to normally move with said core element and for moving relative to said core element in response to a predetermined force applied thereto in a direction generally parallel to the axis of said core element.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 17 wherein said core element includes an enlarged portion in frictional engagement with said terminal means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |