US3730318A
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Device for connecting a cable to a lever
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1971-03-29
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1991-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A device for connecting a cable to a lever comprising a retaining member having an arcuate bearing surface and a cable having a flat head connected to its end. The flat head on the end of the cable is rockable on the arcuate retaining member surface whereby the cable end pivots with respect to the lever as the lever is pivoted.
Inventors
- 👤 J Camp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/12; F16C1/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32622; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2045; Y10T74/20528
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
An actuating mechanism comprising a lever, a cable and means interconnecting said lever and said cable, said means comprising an end fitting rigidly secured to the end of said cable and having a first surface, said lever having a second surface engaging said first surface, one of said surfaces being constructed as a fulcrum for the rockable support of said end fitting relative to said lever whereby said end fitting will be free to rock relative to said lever upon pivotal movement of said lever, said first and second surfaces being in engagement along a line generally parallel to the pivot axis of said lever.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
An actuating mechanism comprising a lever, a cable and means interconnecting said lever and said cable, said means comprising an end fitting rigidly secured to the end of said cable and having a first surface, said lever having a second surface engaging said first surface, one of said surfaces being constructed as a fulcrum for the rockable support of said end fitting relative to said lever whereby said end fitting will be free to rock relative to said lever upon pivotal movement of said lever, said first and second surfaces being in engagement along a line generally parallel to the pivot axis of said lever.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
An actuating mechanism comprising a lever, a cable and means interconnecting said cable and said lever, said means comprising a cable end fitting secured to said cable and having a flat surface extending generally perpendicular to the axis of the end of said cable, said lever having a fulcrum surface engaging said flat surface, said flat surface being rockable on said fulcrum surface when said lever is pivotally displaced.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
An actuating mechanism comprising a lever, a cable and means interconnecting said cable and said lever, said means comprising a cable end fitting secured to said cable and having a flat surface extending generally perpendicular to the axis of the end of said cable, said lever having a fulcrum surface engaging said flat surface, said flat surface being rockable on said fulcrum surface when said lever is pivotally displaced.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
99 words
An actuating mechanism comprising a lever, a cable and means interconnecting said cable and said lever, said means comprising a cable end fitting rigidly secured to the end of said cable and having first and second portions, a member secured to said lever and having first and second portions, one of said first portions having a fulcrum engaging the other of said first portions, said first portions being constructed to permit said end fitting to rock relative to said member when said lever is pivotally displaced, said second portions being constructed to position said first portions in cooperative relationship.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
99 words
An actuating mechanism comprising a lever, a cable and means interconnecting said cable and said lever, said means comprising a cable end fitting rigidly secured to the end of said cable and having first and second portions, a member secured to said lever and having first and second portions, one of said first portions having a fulcrum engaging the other of said first portions, said first portions being constructed to permit said end fitting to rock relative to said member when said lever is pivotally displaced, said second portions being constructed to position said first portions in cooperative relationship.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An actuating mechanism according to Claim 3 and including: said member having means constructed to prevent the accidental dislodgement of said end fitting.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
An actuating mechanism according to claim 3 and including: said first portions being in line contact along a straight line extending parallel to the pivot axis of said lever.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
128 words
An actuating mechanism comprising a lever, a cable and means interconnecting said cable and said lever, said means comprising a cable end fitting having a first portion secured to said cable, said cable end fitting having a second portion with a flat surface extending generally perpendicular to the axis of The end of said cable, a retaining means secured to said lever, said retaining means having a recess receiving said first portion and a fulcrum surface engaging said flat surface, said retaining means being constructed to prevent the accidental dislodgement of said end fitting, said flat surface being rockable on said fulcrum surface when said lever is pivotally displaced, said recess and said first portion being constructed to cooperatively position said flat surface centrally of said fulcrum surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
128 words
An actuating mechanism comprising a lever, a cable and means interconnecting said cable and said lever, said means comprising a cable end fitting having a first portion secured to said cable, said cable end fitting having a second portion with a flat surface extending generally perpendicular to the axis of The end of said cable, a retaining means secured to said lever, said retaining means having a recess receiving said first portion and a fulcrum surface engaging said flat surface, said retaining means being constructed to prevent the accidental dislodgement of said end fitting, said flat surface being rockable on said fulcrum surface when said lever is pivotally displaced, said recess and said first portion being constructed to cooperatively position said flat surface centrally of said fulcrum surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
An actuating mechanism according to claim 6 and including: said flat surface and said fulcrum surface being in line contact along a straight line extending parallel to the pivot axis of said lever.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
129 words
A clutch release mechanism comprising a pedal, a clutch release lever, a cable connected to said lever, means interconnecting said cable and said pedal, said means comprising a cable end fitting have a first portion and a second portion with a flat surface extending generally perpendicular to the axis of the end of said cable, a retaining means secured to said pedal, said retaining means having a recess receiving said first portion and a fulcrum surface engaging said flat surface, said retaining means having means constructed to prevent the accidental dislodgement of said end fitting, said flat surface being rockable on said fulcrum surface when said pedal is pivotally displaced, said recess and said first portion being constructed to cooperatively position said flat surface centrally of said fulcrum surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
129 words
A clutch release mechanism comprising a pedal, a clutch release lever, a cable connected to said lever, means interconnecting said cable and said pedal, said means comprising a cable end fitting have a first portion and a second portion with a flat surface extending generally perpendicular to the axis of the end of said cable, a retaining means secured to said pedal, said retaining means having a recess receiving said first portion and a fulcrum surface engaging said flat surface, said retaining means having means constructed to prevent the accidental dislodgement of said end fitting, said flat surface being rockable on said fulcrum surface when said pedal is pivotally displaced, said recess and said first portion being constructed to cooperatively position said flat surface centrally of said fulcrum surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
109 words
An actuating mechanism comprising a lever, a cable and means interconnecting said cable and said lever, said means comprising a cable end fitting member rigidly secured to the end of said cable, a retaining member secured to said lever, one of said members having a fulcrum portion and the other of said members having a fulcrum receiving portion engaging said fulcrum portion, said portions being constructed to permit said fitting member to rock relative to said retaining member in a substantially frictionless manner when said lever is pivotally displaced, said members having engageable portions constructed to retain said fitting member in cooperative relationship with respect to said retaining member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
109 words
An actuating mechanism comprising a lever, a cable and means interconnecting said cable and said lever, said means comprising a cable end fitting member rigidly secured to the end of said cable, a retaining member secured to said lever, one of said members having a fulcrum portion and the other of said members having a fulcrum receiving portion engaging said fulcrum portion, said portions being constructed to permit said fitting member to rock relative to said retaining member in a substantially frictionless manner when said lever is pivotally displaced, said members having engageable portions constructed to retain said fitting member in cooperative relationship with respect to said retaining member.
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) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |