US4763541A
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Remote control assembly including side snap in
Assignee: Technology Holding Co
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Filing: 1986-08-11
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Granted: 1988-08-16
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Expires: 2006-08-11
Abstract
Abstract A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a motion transmitting core element (30) including a support fitting (24) having first and second ends and an opening (14) extending therethrough defining a first axis for guiding a core element (30) through a substantially U-shaped seat (16) in a support structure (18). A core element (30) is movably supported by the support fitting (24) for transmitting motion between the ends thereof. The assembly is characterized by including a projection finger (38) spaced laterally from the first axis defined by the opening (14) for gripping engagement with the support structure (18) and preventing the end support fitting (24) from moving laterally out of the U-shaped seat (16). Axial deflection of the finger (38) is limited by a stop member (47).
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur L. Spease
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/26; F16C1/262; F16C1/265; F16C1/10; F16C1/102; F16C1/105; F16C1/106; F16C2226/00; F16C2226/50; F16C2226/70; F16C2226/74; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2045; Y10T74/20462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
254 words
A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a motion transmitting core element (30) and being supported in a U-shaped seat in a bulkhead, said assembly (10) comprising: guide means (12) having first and second ends and an opening (14, 14') therethrough defining a first axis for extending through a substantially U-shaped seat (16) in a support structure (18); a core element (30) movably supported by said guide means (12) for transmitting motion between said ends of said guide means (12); abutment means for positioning said guide means (12) in the substantial U-shaped seat (16) on the support structure (18), an arm (36) extending laterally from said guide means (12) and said abutment means, gripping means (38) disposed on said arm (36) for gripping engagement with the support structure (18) and preventing said guide means (12) from moving laterally out of the U-shaped seat (16), said arm being flexible, said gripping means (38) having a neutral condition and a deflected condition, said arm (36) biasing said gripping means (38) towards said neutral condition from said deflected condition, said arm (36) having top and bottom surfaces defining an L-shape and disposed in spaced planes parallel to said abutment means (42, 44) and transverse to said core element (30) so as to extend laterally and then along and spaced from said guide means (12) to a distal end spaced laterally relative to said guide means (12), said gripping means (38) being disposed on said distal end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
254 words
A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a motion transmitting core element (30) and being supported in a U-shaped seat in a bulkhead, said assembly (10) comprising: guide means (12) having first and second ends and an opening (14, 14') therethrough defining a first axis for extending through a substantially U-shaped seat (16) in a support structure (18); a core element (30) movably supported by said guide means (12) for transmitting motion between said ends of said guide means (12); abutment means for positioning said guide means (12) in the substantial U-shaped seat (16) on the support structure (18), an arm (36) extending laterally from said guide means (12) and said abutment means, gripping means (38) disposed on said arm (36) for gripping engagement with the support structure (18) and preventing said guide means (12) from moving laterally out of the U-shaped seat (16), said arm being flexible, said gripping means (38) having a neutral condition and a deflected condition, said arm (36) biasing said gripping means (38) towards said neutral condition from said deflected condition, said arm (36) having top and bottom surfaces defining an L-shape and disposed in spaced planes parallel to said abutment means (42, 44) and transverse to said core element (30) so as to extend laterally and then along and spaced from said guide means (12) to a distal end spaced laterally relative to said guide means (12), said gripping means (38) being disposed on said distal end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 further characterized by said abutment means including a pair of spaced flanges (42, 44) for abutting engagement of the support structure (18) therebetween to prevent axial movement of said guide means (12) relative to the support structure (18).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 2 further characterized by including a stop means (47) for limiting deflection of said arm (36) to said deflected position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3 further characterized by said flanges (42, 44) defining a substantially U-shaped channel therebetween, said arm (36) being axially offset along said first axis from said channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3 further characterized by said stop means (47) being positioned to limit axial deflection of said gripping means (38) to a position no further than the edge of said channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 5 further characterized by said stop means including a stop member (47) extending radially outwardly from said guide means (12) in spaced relationship to said arm (36).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 6 further characterized by said abutment means including a middle portion (48) disposed between said flanges (42, 440 for engaging said U-shaped seat (16).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 7 further characterized by said gripping means including a finger (38) projecting from said arm (36) along a second axis which is substantially parallel and spaced from said first axis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 8 further characterized by said guide means 12 including a support fitting (24), said support fitting (24) defining a cavity (43).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 9 further characterized by said middle portion (48) including a tab (50) extending outwardly therefrom for insertion into a recess (52) in the support structure to prevent rotary movement of said support fitting (24) relative to said support structure (18).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 10 further characterized by the periphery of said flanges (42, 44) being substantially U-shaped.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
54 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 9 further characterized by including a second support fitting (24) including a middle portion (48) having an extended portion (60) for disposition within said cavity (43) of said support fitting (24) to prevent rotary movement of said second support fitting (24') relative to said support structure (18).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 12 further characterized by said extending portion (60) of said second support fitting (24') being disposed within said cavity (43) of said support fitting (24) to combine said support fitting (24) and said second support fitting (24').
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 13 further characterized by said second support fitting (24') including said abutment means and said gripping means and an opening extending therethrough on said first axis.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 14 further characterized by said arm (36) including a reinforcing rib (54) for resisting deflection and for engaging said stop (47) on said guide means (12).
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 15 further characterized by said middle portion (48) being substantially U-shaped.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 16 further characterized by said guide means (12) further including a conduit (26) having one end mounted within said opening of said support fitting (24, 24').
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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) | 1991-08-16 | 1992-02-15 | 1992-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-16 | 1996-02-15 | 1996-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-16 | 2000-02-15 | 2000-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |