US3931746A
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Cable actuated clutch control
Assignee: Deutz Allis Corp
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Filing: 1973-12-17
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Granted: 1976-01-13
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Expires: 1993-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A cable actuated control on a vehicle with a resilient overload link in the cable actuator. The cable actuated control is used on a tractor having a resiliently mounted operator station carrying a control lever which operates through the cable to control a device rigidly mounted on the chassis.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth N. Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:03
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; B; B60; B60K; B60K26/00; B60K26/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20528
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A cable actuated control mechanism on a vehicle including, a vehicle chassis, an operator control station including a platform and control console resiliently mounted on said chassis permitting relative movement between said operator station and said chassis, a control lever mounted on said control console, a servomechanism mounted on said vehicle chassis, a resilient overload linkage connected to said servomechanism, a flexible control mechanism to accommodate relative movement between said operator station and said chassis, including a sheathed cable comprising a sheath and means connecting one end of said sheath to said control console and means connecting the other end of said sheath to said chassis, a cable connected between said control lever and said resilient overload linkage to operate said servomechanism, said resilient overload linkage including resilient force transmitting means for limiting the peak load transmitted from said cable to said servomechanism when said control lever is actuated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A cable actuated control mechanism on a vehicle including, a vehicle chassis, an operator control station including a platform and control console resiliently mounted on said chassis permitting relative movement between said operator station and said chassis, a control lever mounted on said control console, a servomechanism mounted on said vehicle chassis, a resilient overload linkage connected to said servomechanism, a flexible control mechanism to accommodate relative movement between said operator station and said chassis, including a sheathed cable comprising a sheath and means connecting one end of said sheath to said control console and means connecting the other end of said sheath to said chassis, a cable connected between said control lever and said resilient overload linkage to operate said servomechanism, said resilient overload linkage including resilient force transmitting means for limiting the peak load transmitted from said cable to said servomechanism when said control lever is actuated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A cable actuated control mechanism on a vehicle as set forth in claim 1 wherein said flexible control mechanism includes said sheathed cable including means connecting the sheath of said cable to said control console, means connecting the opposite end of the sheath to said chassis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The cable actuated control mechanism on a vehicle as set forth in claim 1 wherein said resilient force transmitting means includes a spring for transmitting the force for actuating said servomechanism.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cable actuated control mechanism on a vehicle as set forth in claim 1, wherein said lever includes a clutch pedal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A cable actuated control mechanism on a vehicle as set forth in claim 1 wherein said servomechanism includes a hydraulic control valve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A cable actuated control mechanism on a vehicle as set forth in claim 1 wherein said resilient overload linkage includes a pair of levers pivotally mounted on said chassis, a spring compressively positioned between said levers defining said resilient force transmitting means for transmitting the force from said cable to said servomechanism.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
A cable actuated control mechanism as set forth in claim 1, wherein said sheathed cable includes a cable, a sheath on said cable, means connecting one end of said sheath to said control console, means adjustably connecting the other end of said sheath to said chassis for adjustably positioning said resilient overload linkage relative to said cable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
A cable actuated control mechanism on a vehicle as set forth in claim 1 wherein said resilient force transmitting means includes a spring, a cable in said sheathed cable connected between said lever and said resilient force transmitting means for transmitting the force transmitted through said spring, said spring thereby limiting the peak load on said servomechanism.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
A cable actuated control mechanism as set forth in claim 1, wherein said flexible control mechanism includes a sheath and a cable, means connecting the sheath of said cable to said control console, means connecting the opposite end of said sheath to said chassis, said lever thereby sliding said cable through said sheath to operate said servomechanism through said resilient overload linkage.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
A cable actuated control mechanism on a vehicle as set forth in claim 1, wherein said servomechanism defines a stop to limit cable movement, said flexible resilient force transmitting means includes a spring whereby said spring is compressed when said servomechanism reaches the stop position to thereby prevent overloading of said cable.
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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) | 1979-01-12 | 1979-07-14 | 1980-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-12 | 1983-07-14 | 1984-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-12 | 1987-07-14 | 1988-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |