US4860609A
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Sealed rotating end fitting for a flexible cable
Assignee: Technology Holding Co
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Filing: 1988-08-31
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Granted: 1989-08-29
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Expires: 2008-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A motion transmitting remote control assembly for the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element. The assembly includes a conduit (12). The conduit slideably supports a flexible motion transmitting core element (14). A connector member (16) included an annular radially extending flange (18) extends from the connector member (16). The assembly (10) further includes an end fitting (30) having a cylindrical portion (32). The cylindrical portion (32) is positioned over the outer surface of the connector member (16) such that the cylindrical portion (32) abuts the flange (18). A retainer (38) simultaneously engages the end fitting (30) and the flange (18) for preventing relative axial movement between the conduit (12) and the end fitting (30) while permitting relative rotational movement therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur L. Spease
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:29
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G7/00; G05G7/02; F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/107; G05G7/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2045; Y10T74/20462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting forces in a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element, said assembly (10) comprising: a conduit (12); a flexible motion transmitting core element (14) slideably supported by said conduit; a connector member (16) fixedly disposed about a portion of said conduit (12), said connector member including a radially extending flange (18); an end fitting (30) adapted for mating engagement with a portion of said connector member (16), said end fitting (30) engaging said flange (18) when disposed on said connector member (16); said assembly (10) characterized by retaining means (38) for simultaneously engaging said flange (18) of said connector member (16) and said end fitting (30) and for preventing relative axial movement between said connector member (16) and said end fitting (30) while permitting relative rotational movement therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting forces in a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element, said assembly (10) comprising: a conduit (12); a flexible motion transmitting core element (14) slideably supported by said conduit; a connector member (16) fixedly disposed about a portion of said conduit (12), said connector member including a radially extending flange (18); an end fitting (30) adapted for mating engagement with a portion of said connector member (16), said end fitting (30) engaging said flange (18) when disposed on said connector member (16); said assembly (10) characterized by retaining means (38) for simultaneously engaging said flange (18) of said connector member (16) and said end fitting (30) and for preventing relative axial movement between said connector member (16) and said end fitting (30) while permitting relative rotational movement therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 further characterized by said retaining means (38) including a radially extending annular abutment portion (40) for engaging said flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 2 further characterized by said end fitting (30) including a radially extending groove (48), said retaining means (38) including a radially extending lip (46), said lip (46) disposed in said groove (48).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 3 further characterized by said assembly including sealing means (52) disposed between said connector member (16) and said end fitting (30) for preventing fluid from passing therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 4 further characterized by said connector member (16) including a radially extending annular channel (54), and said sealing means (52) comprising an O-ring seal (56), said O-ring seal (56) disposed in said radially extending annular channel (54).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 5 further characterized by end fitting (30) including radially extending mounting flanges (36) for mounting said end fitting (30) to a support structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 6 further characterized by said abutment portion (40) comprising a radially extending shoulder (42) and an annular ridge (44) disposed on said shoulder and extending axially to engage said flange (18) to space said shoulder (42) from said flange (18).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 7 further characterized by said end fitting (30) comprising a cylindrical portion (32) for engaging said connector member and a frustoconical portion (34) extending longitudinally away from said connector member (16).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 8 further characterized by said connector member having an opening (20) therethrough for slideably supporting said core element, said opening (20) having an enlarged portion (22) for permitting swiveling movement of said core element (14).
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3354742A
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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) | 1992-08-28 | 1993-02-27 | 1993-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-28 | 1997-02-27 | 1997-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-28 | 2001-02-27 | 2001-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |