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US3744339A
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Adjustable cable stop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-18
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A bowden cable adjustable stop assembly for adjustably limiting the movement of a bowden cable core in one direction relative to the outer housing of the bowden cable. A mid-portion of the bowden cable housing is omitted and a lock housing is connected in line between the adjacent ends of the bowden cable housing end sections with the end sections retained against longitudinal shifting relative to the lock housing and the bowden cable core extending through the housing and having an abutment member attached thereto against longitudinal shifting along the core. A limit stop is slidably supported from the housing for rectilinear movement along a path generally paralleling the portion of the bowden cable core extending through the housing and the abutment member is engageable with the limit stop to limit movement of the cable core in a direction shifting the abutment member toward the adjacent side of the limit stop. Further coacting latch means carried by tye limit stop and the lock housing are provided and include key operable actuating means for releasably securing the limit stop in adjusted shifted position relative to the housing, whereby the limit of movement of the core of the bowden cable in one direction may be adjusted.
Inventors
- 👤 A Martinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/22; F16C1/101; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20582; Y10T74/2063; Y10T74/20924
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
In combination, a reciprocable control member, a support relative to which said control member is reciprocable, a stop member mounted on said control member, an abutment member supported from said support for adjustable positioning relative thereto along a path generally paralleling the path of reciprocation of sAid control member and engageable by said stop member to limit its movement, and thus movement of said control member, in one direction along said path of reciprocation of said control member, and coacting lock means carried by said abutment member and support actuatable to releasably lock said abutment member in selected position relative to said support against movement in said one direction, said lock means including means defining a ratchet connection between said abutment member and said support affording movement of the former relative to the latter in the opposite direction when said lock means is actuated, but preventing movement of said abutment member in said one direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
In combination, a reciprocable control member, a support relative to which said control member is reciprocable, a stop member mounted on said control member, an abutment member supported from said support for adjustable positioning relative thereto along a path generally paralleling the path of reciprocation of sAid control member and engageable by said stop member to limit its movement, and thus movement of said control member, in one direction along said path of reciprocation of said control member, and coacting lock means carried by said abutment member and support actuatable to releasably lock said abutment member in selected position relative to said support against movement in said one direction, said lock means including means defining a ratchet connection between said abutment member and said support affording movement of the former relative to the latter in the opposite direction when said lock means is actuated, but preventing movement of said abutment member in said one direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
138 words
In combination, a reciprocable control member, a support relative to which said control member is reciprocable, a stop member mounted on said control member, an abutment member supported from said support for adjustable positioning relative thereto along a path generally paralleling the path of reciprocation of said control member and engageable by said stop member to limit movement of said control member, in one direction along said path of reciprocation of said control member, and coacting lock means carried by said abutment member and support actuatable to releasably lock said abutment member in selected position relative to said support against movement in said one direction, said stop member and control member including means supporting said stop member from said control member for adjustable positioning therealong in the path of reciprocation of said control member relative to said support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
138 words
In combination, a reciprocable control member, a support relative to which said control member is reciprocable, a stop member mounted on said control member, an abutment member supported from said support for adjustable positioning relative thereto along a path generally paralleling the path of reciprocation of said control member and engageable by said stop member to limit movement of said control member, in one direction along said path of reciprocation of said control member, and coacting lock means carried by said abutment member and support actuatable to releasably lock said abutment member in selected position relative to said support against movement in said one direction, said stop member and control member including means supporting said stop member from said control member for adjustable positioning therealong in the path of reciprocation of said control member relative to said support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
132 words
In combination, a reciprocable control member, a support relative to which said control member is reciprocable, a stop member mounted on said control member, an abutment member supported from said support for adjustable positioning relative thereto along a path generally paralleling the path of reciprocation of said control member and engageable by said stop member to limit its movement, and thus movement of said control member, in one direction along said path of reciprocation of said control member, and coacting lock means carried by said abutment member and support actuatable to releasably lock said abutment member in selected position relative to said support against movement in said one direction, said reciprocable control member comprising the inner flexible core of a cable assembly including an outer flexible tubular housing enclosing said inner core.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
132 words
In combination, a reciprocable control member, a support relative to which said control member is reciprocable, a stop member mounted on said control member, an abutment member supported from said support for adjustable positioning relative thereto along a path generally paralleling the path of reciprocation of said control member and engageable by said stop member to limit its movement, and thus movement of said control member, in one direction along said path of reciprocation of said control member, and coacting lock means carried by said abutment member and support actuatable to releasably lock said abutment member in selected position relative to said support against movement in said one direction, said reciprocable control member comprising the inner flexible core of a cable assembly including an outer flexible tubular housing enclosing said inner core.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein an intermediate section of said outer flexible tubular housing is omitted whereby said outer flexible tubular housing is defined by a pair of axially spaced housing end sections with adjacent ends, said support comprising a hollow housing through which said cable assembly extends, said adjacent ends of said cable sections being anchored relative to remote portions of said housing, said stop member mounted on said control member being disposed within said housing through which said cable assembly extends.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said stop member is disposed within said housing through which said cable assembly extends, an inner wall surface of said housing including ratchet gear teeth opening in said opposite direction and a retractable latch slide carried by said abutment member for selective engagement with said ratchet teeth.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said housing through which said cable assembly extends includes a pair of half sections secured together and separable along a line generally paralleling said path, said remote portions of said last mentioned housing defining half sleeve clamp portions clampingly engaged with said adjacent ends of said cable housing sections.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said flexible core comprises motion transmitting means for connecting a movable operator''s throttle control with a remotely located engine throttle control.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said movement of said core in said one direction functioNs to open said engine throttle control.
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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |