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Molded terminal with vibration dampener pocket
Assignee: Technology Holding Co
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Filing: 1985-01-31
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Granted: 1986-04-15
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Expires: 2005-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) for transmitting motion in a curved path including a tube member (14) and a rod (18) movably supported by the tube member (14) and extending therefrom to provide a variable extending length of the rod member (18) between the tube member (14) and one end (20) thereof to define a line of force. An integral terminal member (22) operatively interconnects the extending length of the rod member (18) and a control member (24). The terminal member (22) has an opening (36) therethrough defining an axis which is perpendicular relative to the line of force. The assembly (10) is characterized by the terminal member (22) including a resilient vibration dampening member (38) totally encapsulated therein and defining a portion of the opening (36) and including a retaining pocket for retaining a portion (32) of the control member (24) therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Holly Walston
- 👤 Arthur L. Spease
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:11
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/12; F16C1/14; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/06; F16B21/07; F16B21/071; F16B21/073; F16B35/00; F16B35/04; F16B35/06; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C2226/00; F16C2226/30; F16C2361/00; F16C2361/45; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32114; Y10T403/32196; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32631; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042; Y10T74/20426; Y10T74/2045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A motion transmitting remote control assemly (10) for transmitting motion in a curved path, said assembly (10) comprising: guide means (12); core means (18) movably supported by said guide means (12) and extending therefrom to provide a variable extending length of said core means (18) between said guide means (12) and one end (20) therefor to define a line of force; and an integral terminal member (22) for operatively interconnecting said extending length of said core means (18) and a control member (24) through a ball pin (32) and having an opening (36) therethrough defining an axis being perpendicular relative to said line of force, said terminal member (22) including a resilient integral vibration dampening member (38) totally encapsulated therein and defining a portion of said opening (36) and including a retaining pocket for retaining the ball pin (32) of the control member (24) therein, said retaining pocket including a resilient cylindrical wall (40) and an annular integral flexible flange (42) extending into said opening (36) from said wall (40) for engaging and retaining the ball pin (32) extending from the control member (24) within said cylindrical wall (40), said vibration dampening member (38) further including a resilient substantially cylindrical containing pocket extending from said flexible flange (42) and away from said retaining pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A motion transmitting remote control assemly (10) for transmitting motion in a curved path, said assembly (10) comprising: guide means (12); core means (18) movably supported by said guide means (12) and extending therefrom to provide a variable extending length of said core means (18) between said guide means (12) and one end (20) therefor to define a line of force; and an integral terminal member (22) for operatively interconnecting said extending length of said core means (18) and a control member (24) through a ball pin (32) and having an opening (36) therethrough defining an axis being perpendicular relative to said line of force, said terminal member (22) including a resilient integral vibration dampening member (38) totally encapsulated therein and defining a portion of said opening (36) and including a retaining pocket for retaining the ball pin (32) of the control member (24) therein, said retaining pocket including a resilient cylindrical wall (40) and an annular integral flexible flange (42) extending into said opening (36) from said wall (40) for engaging and retaining the ball pin (32) extending from the control member (24) within said cylindrical wall (40), said vibration dampening member (38) further including a resilient substantially cylindrical containing pocket extending from said flexible flange (42) and away from said retaining pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 further characterized by said terminal member (22) including an annular second flanged portion (46) extending about said containing pocket defining contiguous with said containing pocket a substantially cylindrical containing means for containing a cylindrical body portion (30) of the control member (24).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein the control members (24) includes a body portion (30) and a rigid flange (34) extending outwardly from the body portion (30) thereof further characterized by said terminal member (22) including abutment means for abutting said rigid flange (34) extending outwardly from the body portion (30) of the control member (24) to limit the insertion of the body portion (30) into said opening (36).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3 further characterized by said terminal member (22) including a second annular flanged portion (46) extending about said containing pocket said second annular flanged portion defining said abutment means (46) of said terminal member (22) including a recessed shoulder portion (48) for abutting against the rigid flange (34) of the control member (26).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 4 further characterized by said terminal member (22) including an annular wall (50) about said opening (36), said vibration dampening member (38) being disposed within said wall (50) and having a peripheral edge (52) at each end thereof, said terminal member (22) including a pair of annular ridges (54) being hook-shaped when viewed in cross section and each of said ridges (54) encapsulating one of said peripheral edges (52) of said vibration dampening member (38).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 further characterized by said terminal member (22) including a plurality of slots (56) therethrough extending radially from said axis defined by said opening (36) about said retaining pocket of said opening (36).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 6 further characterized by each of said slots (56) extending from said axis at an angle relative to said line of force.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 7 further characterized by each of said slots (56) being disposed at an acute angle relative to said line of force.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 8 further characterized by said terminal member (22) including four of said slots (56), each of said slots (56) being disposed at an angle of 45° relative to said line of force.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
56 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 further characterized by said terminal member (22) including a neck portion (58) having a bore (60) extending radially relative to said opening (36) and parallel to said line of force, said extending length having an end portion (20) of said core means (18) disposed within said bore (60).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 10 further characterized by said bore (60) extending through said neck portion (58) to said vibration dampening member (38), said core means (18) including a rod member (18) defining said extending portion and including said end portion (20) thereof, said end portion (20) of said rod member (18) abutting said vibration dampening means (38) within said bore (60).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 further characterized by said terminal member (22) being made of an organic polymeric material.
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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) | 1989-04-14 | 1989-10-14 | 1990-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-14 | 1993-10-14 | 1994-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-14 | 1997-10-14 | 1998-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |