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Motion transmitting remote control assembly
Assignee: TRIUMPH GROUP HOLDINGS Inc
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Filing: 1974-09-19
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Granted: 1980-02-19
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Expires: 1994-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A motion transmitting remote control assembly including a flexible conduit, a motion transmitting core element supported for axial movement within the conduit, antifriction members for engaging the core element for facilitating movement thereof, retainer members for retaining the antifriction members, and a race member disposed between the antifriction members and the conduit; the race member including a race portion engaging the antifriction members and resilient means for urging the race portion toward the antifriction members and the antifriction members toward the core element.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Ion
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:08
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/26; F16C1/28; F16C1/10; F16C1/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042; Y10T74/20426; Y10T74/20444
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A flexible motion transmitting remote control assembly comprising: flexible conduit means, a motion transmitting core element supported for axial movement within said conduit means, antifriction means for engaging said core element for facilitating movement thereof, retainer means for retaining said antifriction means, and a race member disposed between said antifriction means and said conduit means; said race member including a race portion engaging said antifriction means and spring-acting resilient means reacting between said conduit and said race portion for urging said race portion transversely with respect to the direction of movement of said core element toward said antifriction means thereby urging said antifriction means toward said core element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A flexible motion transmitting remote control assembly comprising: flexible conduit means, a motion transmitting core element supported for axial movement within said conduit means, antifriction means for engaging said core element for facilitating movement thereof, retainer means for retaining said antifriction means, and a race member disposed between said antifriction means and said conduit means; said race member including a race portion engaging said antifriction means and spring-acting resilient means reacting between said conduit and said race portion for urging said race portion transversely with respect to the direction of movement of said core element toward said antifriction means thereby urging said antifriction means toward said core element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said resilient means includes two return bends extending inwardly from the outer edges of said race portion, said return bends being spaced from said race portion and in engagement with said conduit means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said return bends are generally parallel to said race portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said return bends are arcuate and conform generally to the curvature of said conduit means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 4 wherein a substantial portion of said return bends are in direct contact with said conduit means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said race portion is arcuate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 6 wherein said return bends are generally parallel to said race portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said assembly includes tubular end members at each end of said conduit means and flexible load bearing means surrounding a portion of said conduit means and attached to said end members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 8 including support means for supporting the ends of said race member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 9 including control rod members attached to the ends of said core element and extending out of said tubular end members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 10 wherein said support means includes a portion of said control rod members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 9 wherein said load bearing means includes a plurality of helically wound wire members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 12 wherein said conduit means includes a flexible casing member surrounded by said wire members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 13 wherein said conduit means includes a flexible sheath member surrounding said wire members.
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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) | 1983-02-18 | 1983-08-20 | 1984-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-18 | 1987-08-20 | 1988-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-18 | 1991-08-20 | 1992-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |