US4400992A
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Cable retainer clip
Assignee: Deutz Allis Corp
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Filing: 1980-09-29
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Granted: 1983-08-30
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Expires: 2000-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A cable retainer clip for locking a sheath of a sheathed cable on a vehicle chassis. The retainer clip fastens the cable in a slot to anchor it in a fixed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Manuel P. Londres
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:30
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/101; F16C1/102; F16C1/105; F16C1/26; F16C1/262; F16C2226/00; F16C2226/50; F16C2226/70; F16C2226/74; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A cable retainer assembly comprising, a support member defining a cable slot, a sheathed cable having a sheath with an annular recess formed on the sheath received in the cable slot to axially lock the cable, a retainer clip extending around the cable retaining said cable in the cable slot, a retainer clip slot on the opposing side of said support member from said cable slot, a notch formed in said retainer clip slot to receive retainer clip ends for assembly of said retainer clip and thereby allow said retainer clip ends to expand against the sides of said retainer slot in the assembled position for locking said cable in the support member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A cable retainer assembly comprising, a support member defining a cable slot, a sheathed cable having a sheath with an annular recess formed on the sheath received in the cable slot to axially lock the cable, a retainer clip extending around the cable retaining said cable in the cable slot, a retainer clip slot on the opposing side of said support member from said cable slot, a notch formed in said retainer clip slot to receive retainer clip ends for assembly of said retainer clip and thereby allow said retainer clip ends to expand against the sides of said retainer slot in the assembled position for locking said cable in the support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cable retainer assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said support member defines a plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cable retainer assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said retainer clip defines essentially a U-shaped configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A cable retainer assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said cable slot defines an arcuate inner end and parallel sides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A cable retainer assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said retainer clip lies essentially in a common plane and having ends curled 180° forming curled ends to lock said clip on the support member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A cable retainer assembly as set forth in claim 1 including means defining said notch centrally in said retainer clip slot for insertion of curled ends of said clip for assembling of said cable retainer assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A cable retainer assembly as set forth in claim 1 including means on said support member defining an arcuate end of said cable slot for receiving the peripheral recess of said cable sheath to thereby provide contact for 180° around the periphery of said cable sheath.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A cable retainer assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said retainer clip slot defines shoulders on the transverse sides of said slot for engaging expanded curled ends of said retainer clip in said cable retainer assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
A cable retainer assembly as set forth in claim 1, including a control console of a vehicle, a lever pivotally mounted in said control console and pivotally connected to one end of said cable to reciprocate the cable within the sheath of said sheathed cable, stationary means for supporting both ends of the sheath of said sheathed cable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
66 words
A cable retainer assembly as set forth in claim 1, including a vehicle chassis supporting said support member, a lever, a control console on said chassis pivotally supporting a control lever, means supporting opposite ends of the sheathed of said sheath cable on said chassis, means pivotally connecting one end of said cable with said lever to provide means for reciprocating said cable in said sheath.
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) | 1986-08-29 | 1987-02-28 | 1987-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-29 | 1991-02-28 | 1991-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-29 | 1995-02-28 | 1995-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |