Abstract: A method of manufacturing is disclosed for a motion transmitting cable assembly having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit. The method includes the steps of securing a conduit abutment fitting to an end of the conduit, inserting the core through the conduit, placing an end of the core into a mold while the core is extending through the conduit, injection over-molding a core attachment onto the end of the core, removing the core attachment from the mold. Finally, at least a portion of a guide tube over the juncture of the core and the core attachment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thin profile adjustable lumbar support system, particularly for use in automotive seat backs and other equipment used for sitting and reclining. The lumbar support system is assembled utilizing injection molding and overmolding technology to form some components and connect other components.

Abstract: One implementation of a shift cable assembly may include a conduit, a core received within the conduit, a rod coupled to an end of the core a slide tube within which a portion of the rod is received and a connector. The connector may have a plastic housing disposed about an end of the rod, a first insert carried by a portion of the plastic housing, a body, a second insert carried by the body, and a fastener interconnecting the first and second inserts. The first and second inserts may engage each other to hold the plastic housing and the body in fixed positions with respect to each other.

Abstract: A core adjuster assembly includes an adjuster body having a pin engagement end and a locking end. The adjuster body has a central longitudinal bore and a lock cavity formed through an outer peripheral surface. A slider body is formed on an end of a rod and is disposed in the central longitudinal bore of the adjuster body. A primary lock member is disposed in the lock cavity and is moveable from a shipping position to a locked position. A secondary lock member is associated with the adjuster body and the primary lock member and is adapted to maintain the primary lock member in the shipping and locked positions.

Abstract: A rotor brake has a front tube, an upper bearing assembly, a braking device, at least one upper brake cable and at least one spring. The front tube has a top and a tube opening defined in the top of the front tube. The upper bearing assembly is mounted securely on the top of the front tube. The braking device is mounted in the tube opening and has a sliding bracket and an upper rotator. The sliding bracket is slidable and rotatable. The upper rotator is rotatably mounted around the sliding bracket. The at least one upper brake cable is mounted through the upper bearing assembly and is embedded in the upper rotator. The at least one spring is correspondingly mounted compressibly around the at least one upper brake cable and abuts the upper bearing assembly and the upper rotator.

Abstract: A cable assembly may include a cable, a connector and a retainer coupled to the connector. The connector may be carried by the cable and include a reduced diameter portion and a head extending from the reduced diameter portion with at least a portion that is larger than the reduced diameter portion. The retainer may be coupled to the connector and include a body with a cavity and a tip that defines an opening leading to the cavity. In assembly, the head is received within the cavity with the reduced diameter portion extending out of the cavity and into the opening. The opening is noncircular and has a minimum diameter that is smaller than at least the largest diameter portion of the head so that at least a portion of the tip radially overlaps the largest diameter portion of the head to retain the head within the cavity.

Abstract: A mistake proof cable assembly for promoting short time engine assembly and method of assembling same. The mistake proof cable assembly comprises a slotted member defining a slot having an open end, and a cable connected to the slotted member and extending longitudinally through the slot. First and second restrainers are mounted on the cable on opposite sides of the slotted member for limiting free movement of the cable in the longitudinal direction of the slotted member. A lock prevents removal of the cable from the slot through the open end thereof.

Abstract: A cable assembly having an elongate cable and a cable fitting having an elongate body with a first end, a second end, and a tubular duct extending therethrough adapted to receive the elongate cable. First and second annular rings extend substantially circumferentially around a portion of the elongate body and define an annular groove therebetween. A circumferential support has a first section that extends from the first annular ring to the first end and a second section that extends from the second annular ring to the second end. An outer circumference of the annular groove is less than an outer circumference of the circumferential support.

Abstract: A remote control assembly having a conduit and a core element slidably disposed in the conduit. An adjustment device is selectively connected to one of the conduit and the core element for adjusting an effective length thereof. The adjustment device includes an adjustment housing and a slider. A locking element, having locking teeth, engages with slider teeth of the slider. The locking element defines a cavity for allowing insertion of a tool to facilitate movement of the locking element from a locked position to an unlocked position. Also, a cover is slidably supported on the housing and the cover includes a detent to further facilitate movement of the locking element.

Abstract: A motion transmitting cable assembly includes a cable having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit, a core attachment secured to an end of the core, a conduit abutment fitting secured to an end of the conduit, and a guide tube extending from the conduit abutment fitting and slidably receiving the core attachment therein. An end of the core attachment is located within the guide tube and the core extends into the guide tube to the core attachment. The guide tube is split along its longitudinal axis to form first and second portions laterally attached over the core and the core attachment at a juncture of the core attachment and the core.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (20) of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible core element (22) in a conduit (24) is secured to a support structure (76) having a U-shaped slot. A coupling body (36) surrounds the core element (22) and is surrounded by a support body (66) for attachment to the support structure (76). A flange (42) extends radially about the coupling body (36) and is disposed axially between a first and second ends (38, 40) of the coupling body (36). First and second isolators (52, 54) surround the coupling body (36) on opposite sides of the flange (42) and include first and second ribs (63, 64) projecting radially from first and second head portions (61, 62) of the isolators (52, 54). The first and second ribs (63, 64) contact an inner radial surface (122) of the support body (66) thereby spacing the first and second head portions (61, 62) from the support body (66).

Abstract: A cable assembly having a condensation drain provided for the conduit thereof, wherein moisture is enabled to escape the conduit through a drainage opening of the condensation drain, yet the operative interaction between the cable and the conduit of the cable assembly is unaffected by the presence of the condensation drain. The condensation drain may be provided with a drip initiator which assists removal of the moisture from the conduit.

Abstract: The casing system for protecting a cable, the casing having a first end and a second end; a recess positioning inside of the first end, an inner diameter of the recess being equal to or greater than a outer diameter of the second end, a groove positioning in the recess, a passageway penetrating through the groove to the second end of the casing for communicating the first end and the second end; at least two rolling portions installing in the recess, a distance between the rolling portions being less than an inner diameter of the passageway; wherein, the rolling portions grip the cable that provides protective effect for a cable.

Abstract: A fitting for a terminal connection in a core-adjuster assembly has a generally annular isolator with a generally central bore defining a connector pin socket and a reverse clip cap socket, and a reverse clip cap configured to be received substantially concentrically by the reverse clip cap socket of the isolator and defining a connector pin end socket.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly includes a conduit having first and second ends and a central axis. A core wire is disposed along the central axis of the conduit and includes first and second ends. A slide housing having opposing top and bottom walls, opposing side walls, and opposing first and second ends has a guide passage extending from the first to the second end of the slide housing. A slide member including opposing top and bottom surfaces, opposing side surfaces, and opposing first and second ends is coupled to the core wire at the first end of the core wire. The slide member is disposed within the guide passage and includes notches formed on one of the opposing side surfaces. A gear assembly is rotatably connected to the slide housing and meshes with the notches formed on the slide member. A torsion spring having first and second ends is disposed about the gear assembly and is attached to the gear assembly at the first end of the spring.

Abstract: A fitting for a terminal connection in a core-adjuster assembly has a generally annular isolator with a generally central bore defining a connector pin socket and a reverse clip cap socket, and a reverse clip cap configured to be received substantially concentrically by the reverse clip cap socket of the isolator and defining a connector pin end socket.

Abstract: This invention presents a device for connecting two or more actuating cables. The device includes a housing, within which a bullet mount of a core wire of a first cable receives an end bullet of a core wire of a second cable. The device also includes a biasing mechanism for biasing the core wire of the first cable and the core wire of the second cable away from each other so that the core wires can be kept tensioned so as to function as a single core wire.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes a mount and an anchor. The mount may include a bracket having an edge, a slot formed in the bracket and extending from the edge, and a recess extending at least partially around the slot. The anchor may be an end fitting that includes an adjuster body having a flange, a slide collar movable toward and away from the flange, and a spring member biasing the slide collar toward the flange. The adjuster body may extend through the slot with the flange and the slide collar on opposed sides. The spring member may bias the slide collar into the recess to form an interlock between the end fitting and the bracket that resists removal of the end fitting from the slot. A preferred end fitting has a drop in swivel tube and an internal isolator that completely isolates a conduit sleeve.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly includes a conduit having first and second ends and a central axis. A core wire is disposed along the central axis of the conduit. A molded fitting having first and second ends and a central bore is disposed at a first end of the conduit. The core wire extends through the central bore of the molded fitting. A hollow slider body including an outer peripheral surface and opposing first and second ends includes a central bore extending from the first to the second end. The core wire extends through the central bore of the hollow slider body. The hollow slider includes a slot formed through a top of the outer peripheral surface that defines a lock cavity. The molded fitting is movably disposed in the central bore of the hollow slider body. A spring that engages the hollow slider body in the molded fitting biases the hollow slider body and molded fitting apart.

Abstract: A motion transmitting cable assembly includes a cable having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit, a core attachment secured to an end of the core, and a conduit abutment fitting having a main body secured to an end of the conduit and a guide tube extending from the main body and slidably receiving the core attachment therein. The conduit abutment fitting is formed of plastic and the guide tube is unitary with the main body so that the conduit abutment fitting is a molded plastic one-piece component. The guide tube is bendable so that the core attachment can pivot relative to the main body to account for rotational motion of the control member. The guide tube is preferably bendable at least 7 degrees in all directions with a bending force of no more than 4.5 N.

Abstract: A Bowden-type cable containing a cable (14) is provided with proximal (14P) and distal extremities arranged in a jacket (18) having proximal (18P) and distal extremities blocked by proximal (20P) and distal arresting units. At least the first extremity (18P) of the jacket (18) is connected to the first arresting unit (20P) with the aid of a liaison unit (22) which is arranged on the first extremity (18P) of the jacket (18). In a preferred embodiment, the liaison unit is moulded on the first extremity (18P) of the jacket (18) and welded by ultrasound to the first arresting unit (20).

Abstract: A motion transmitting cable assembly includes a cable having a conduit and a core longitudinally movable within the conduit, a core attachment secured to an end of the core, and a conduit abutment fitting secured to an end of the conduit. The core attachment is molded of plastic and is over-molded onto the end of the core. The core is preferably provided with both an upset and a wire wrap within the core attachment. The core attachment includes a terminal and a rod extending from the terminal and is molded as a unitary component. A guide tube extends from the conduit abutment fitting and slidably receives the rod therein. The core meets the core attachment within the guide tube and preferably extends within the rod for the entire length of the rod and a portion of the terminal.

Abstract: [Problem to be solved] To provide an adjusting device which enables to discriminate with precision whether being in the unlock state or in the lock state even from above of the cover. [Solution] The adjusting device is equipped with a rod 11 and a holder 12 disposed movably in the direction of the length of the rod at an end of the rod 11, and adjusts the allowance length of the inner cable coupled to the rod 11 and (or) holder 12, wherein the adjusting device 10 is provided with a lock-discriminating member 14a protruding from the periphery of the holder 12 and a cover 15 covering the periphery of the holder 12 including the lock-discriminating member 14a and the lock piece 13, and wherein the lock piece 13 does not protrude from the periphery of the holder 12 in the lock state and protrudes to the same height with the lock-discriminating member 14a in the unlock state.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (20) of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible core element (22) in a conduit (24) is secured to a support structure (76) having a U-shaped slot. A support body (66) defines a groove (84) having first and second legs (86, 88) for abutting parallel edges (78) of the U-shaped slot, and a bottom leg (90) connecting the first and second legs (86, 88) for abutting a bottom edge (80). Slider arms (94) movably supported within female guides (92) are urged against snap-in retainers (102) by biasing spring members (104) establishing a locking position. A pair of locking tabs (106) projecting from the slider arms (94) into the groove (84) engage notches (82) in the parallel edges (78). An inclined face (112) is defined along the lower surface (112) of the locking tabs (106) for wedging engagement with the parallel edges (78) of the U-shaped slot to move the slider arms (94) axially to an insertion position.

Abstract: A support bracket for an exterior handle of a vehicle door for motor vehicles attaches inside an outer skin of a vehicle door for mounting the exterior handle in a handle recess of the outer skin. Both longitudinally extending ends of the support bracket include a first opening for passage of connecting elements of the exterior handle. A second opening supporting a closing cylinder is arranged following the first opening. A Bowden cable connection associated with the support bracket substantially in a region of the second opening supports the closing cylinder, and in a region of the first opening receives a connecting element of the exterior handle. The Bowden cable connection is releasably connected with a downwardly depending longitudinal side of the support bracket to provide safety in a crash.

Abstract: A coupling for a bicycle hydraulic disc brake including a brake cable having a hollow end section having a tapered, ridged inner surface is disclosed. The coupling includes a hollow cylinder including a lower member, a tapered, staged upper member, an intermediate annular flange, and a sealing ring put on the lower member to urge against the flange wherein the end section lockingly receives the upper member by engaging the ridges thereof with the stages of the upper member and engaging a bottom end thereof with the flange; and a sleeve rotatably put on a brake lever and including a cylindrical receptacle on the sleeve, the receptacle including inner annular grooves and a bottom tunnel communicating with the channel. The cylinder and the brake cable are secured to the sleeve by inserting the flange and the end section into the receptacle with the lower member disposed in the tunnel.

Abstract: A bicycle shift operating device is provided with a support structure, a take-up unit and a shift positioning mechanism. The support structure has an inner wire fixing part. The take-up unit includes a rotating body mounted on the support structure to rotate about a first axis, and an inner wire routing pulley mounted on the rotating body to move with the rotating body about the first axis and to rotate independently of the rotating body about a second axis that is offset from the first axis of the rotating body. The shift positioning mechanism is operatively coupled to the take-up unit to selectively hold the take-up unit in one of a plurality of shift positions.

Abstract: Novel terminal connectors or fittings and terminal connector assemblies using such novel terminal connectors are disclosed. The terminal connector assemblies have uses which include, for example, on load- or motion-transmitting cable assemblies, e.g., for aircraft, automotive, and marine vehicle applications. Certain exemplary embodiments of the terminal connectors and terminal connector assemblies have features that, either alone or in combination, provide desirable characteristics such as, e.g., reduced lash or vibration in such cable assemblies. Such features include, but are not limited to groove(s) disposed in an arm of the fitting, tab member(s) extending from an arm of the terminal connector, projection(s) positioned on an arm of the fitting, etc.

Abstract: The inventions presented herein provide an armor forming tool for use with an armor forming machine. The machine feeds a continuous strip of metal to a sub-assembly of a cable so as to wrap the continuous strip around the sub-assembly. The tool applies appropriate pressures to the wrapped continuous strip to form an interlocked armor.

Abstract: A remote control motion transmitting cable assembly comprising a first cable sub-assembly including a first core element having a free end, a first guide length including a first guide conduit positioned in surrounding relation to the first core element and a first end fitting positioned in surrounding relation to the free end of the first core element, and a second cable sub-assembly including a second core element having a free end, a second guide length including a second guide conduit positioned in surrounding relation to the second core element and a second end fitting positioned in surrounding relation to the free end of the second core element. The cable sub assemblies include connector structure operative in response to relative axial movement of the cable sub-assemblies to couple the end fittings together, lock the free ends of the core elements together, and adjust the effective overall length of the locked core elements relative to the effective overall length of the coupled guide lengths.

Abstract: A bicycle cable seal fitting seals a portion of an inner wire that is connected to a cable-operated device casing. The bicycle cable seal fitting includes a mounting member and an elastic seal member. The mounting member has a fastening portion to be fastened to the casing, and an inner wire guiding passage with a funnel shaped section that widens as it extends towards the fastening portion. The seal member includes an attaching portion, and a seal portion forming a sealing passage that communicates with the inner wire guiding passage. The seal portion includes a first section with a first width and a second section with a second width that is smaller than the first width of the first section to contact an outside surface of the inner wire passing therethrough. The first section is disposed between the funnel shaped section and the second section.

Abstract: A conduit end fitting includes a length of conduit having a core wire extending therethrough and a fitting at an end of the length of conduit. An abutment is rotatably secured to the fitting and has an exterior groove configured to be seated on a substantially U-shaped bracket and a central aperture extending therethrough. A swivel guide tube has an aperture through which the core wire extends and extends through the central aperture of the abutment. A flexible joint member secures one end of the swivel guide tube to the abutment such that the swivel guide tube is rotationally fixed with respect to the abutment.

Abstract: A bicycle cable seal fitting seals a portion of an inner wire that is connected to a cable-operated device casing. The bicycle cable seal fitting includes a mounting member and an elastic seal member. The mounting member has a fastening portion to be fastened to the casing, and an inner wire guiding passage with a funnel shaped section that widens as it extends towards the fastening portion. The seal member includes an attaching portion, and a seal portion forming a sealing passage that communicates with the inner wire guiding passage. The seal portion includes a first section with a first width and a second section with a second width that is smaller than the first width of the first section to contact an outside surface of the inner wire passing therethrough. The first section is disposed between the funnel shaped section and the second section.

Abstract: An initial tension device has a wire cable for connecting a drive unit and a movable member, a tension case fixed to an immovable member, a regular retainer engageable with an outer cable of the wire cable, and a slot formed in the tension case to extend in the longitudinal direction of the wire cable. The regular retainer engaged with the outer cable moves together with the outer cable by the tension applied to the wire cable through the length defined by the slot. The regular retainer is engaged with the outer cable in the state where a maximum tension is applied to the wire cable.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for use in tensioning a park brake cable system includes a body including a housing and an input shaft, the input shaft positioned at least partially within the housing, the housing and the input shaft being axially movable relative to one another, and the input shaft and the outer housing being rotatable relative to one another, the body having a nut receiving recess. The cable system is tensioned by retracting the nut from its support surface, tensioning the system by rotating the nut, and relieving the nut back to its support surface. A control system is used to control the operation of the tensioning device, and is programmable to perform several associated functions.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for use in tensioning a park brake cable system includes a body including a housing and an input shaft, the input shaft positioned at least partially within the housing, the housing and the input shaft being axially movable relative to one another, and the input shaft and the outer housing being rotatable relative to one another, the body having a nut receiving recess. The cable system is tensioned by retracting the nut from its support surface, tensioning the system by rotating the nut, and relieving the nut back to its support surface. A control system is used to control the operation of the tensioning device, and is programmable to perform several associated functions.

Abstract: In an apparatus for locking and unlocking a vehicle door, an inner cable, with one end connected to a rotor to make a twisting operation in response to the rotation of the rotor of a cylinder lock and the other end connected to a key operation input shaft of a door lock mechanism, is inserted through an outer casing with opposite ends connected to the cylinder lock and the door lock mechanism. A locking part capable of elastically engaging with an engaging part provided at a casing included by the door lock mechanism is provided at an end portion of the outer casing at a side of the door lock mechanism.

Abstract: A spring loaded device assembly includes a spring loaded device for use with hydraulic systems, the spring loaded device including: a spring mechanism disposed in an outer tubular member; an inner tubular member movably disposed in one end of the outer tubular member; an adjustment rod movably disposed in the inner tubular member; a clevis attached to a distal end of the adjustment rod for attachment to a hydraulic system; and a rigid mounting member having two ends, a first end being attached to another end of the outer tubular member, and a second end being attached to the hydraulic system to prevent swivel of the spring loaded device.

Abstract: A cable end fitting retainer assembly for a vehicle includes a conduit end fitting for connection to a flexible cable. The cable end fitting retainer assembly also includes an end fitting retainer arm extending from the conduit end fitting for retaining a portion of the flexible cable in a predetermined position. The cable end fitting retainer assembly further includes a cable wire support extending from the conduit end fitting and located beneath the end fitting retainer arm to contact the cable.

Abstract: Bowden cable is provided with an interchangeable curved guide part which is detachably connected to a fastening element. Due to the detachable fastening of the curved guide part to the fastening element, a modular design of the Bowden cable is achieved, necessitating only replacement and/or selection of a corresponding guide part or fastening element.

Abstract: A two-piece motion-transmitting cable assembly includes first and second cables, each having a core wire surrounded by a conduit; a male housing connected to the first cable and having a ridged length adjustment section; a spring retainer slideably interconnected with the exterior of the male housing and having a female retaining clip at a first end; a female housing connected to the second cable and having a male retaining clip engaging with the female retaining clip when the male and female housings are mated; an adjustment clip engaging with the ridged length adjustment section to lock the male housing in a position relative to the female housing; and a spring contained between the exterior of the male housing and the interior of the spring retainer and interacting with the spring retainer, in conjunction with the retainer clip, to bias the first cable in a direction toward the second cable.

Abstract: A seating apparatus for an aircraft comprising: a passenger seat having a seat frame and a seat back; a recline control device for selectively reclining the seat back; and a seat recline control override for disabling the recline control device. In the preferred embodiment, the passenger seat includes a seat leg supporting the seat. Also in the preferred embodiment, the seat recline control override comprises: an override lever for overriding the recline control; an actuator for remotely moving the override lever; and a linkage connecting the override lever to the actuator.

Abstract: A four-wheel drive work vehicle includes an engine, a pair of right and left steerable wheels rotatably driven by receiving power from the engine via a differential mechanism, a pair of right and left non-steerable wheels rotatably driven by receiving power from the engine via right and left side clutches and a pivotal cam mechanism for operating a clutch operating member for controlling the side clutch based on a steered displacement of the steerable wheels. The pivotal cam mechanism includes a cam member which is displaced based on the steered displacement and a cam follower member operably associated with the cam member.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes an adjuster body having a plurality of teeth, a slider movable along the adjuster body, and a lock body having a plurality of teeth. The lock body is movable between a disengaged position allowing movement of the slider along the adjuster body and an engaged position preventing movement of the slider along the adjuster body. A mounting bracket receives the slider and has edges located in opposed lateral slots of the lock body. The lock body has a first section on one side of the mounting bracket which interlocks with the slider and a second section on the other side of the mounting bracket which forms the plurality of teeth. The interlock includes tabs of the first section extending into pockets of the slider. The lock body has a snap lock at one end opposed to the mounting bracket and engagable with the slider.

Abstract: A mounting device (1) for mounting a component (2), preferably a Bowden cable, in or at a bore (3) or a notch (4) in a mounting wall (5), comprising a hollow cylinder (6) attached to the component (2) and insertable into the boring (3) or the notch (4), a locking element (8, 9, 10) axially movable along the hollow cylinder (6), and at least one fixing element (11) provided at the hollow cylinder (6) which can be radially expanded by the mentioned locking element (8, 9, 10) to at least partly engage in the expanded position the mounting wall (5) from behind.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a hood latch cable retaining system. A cable mounting cavity for a conventional snap-fit cable fastener is provided in a latch support structure of the hood release mechanism. A retainer is mounted to the latch support structure and positioned such that a flange portion of the retainer having a confronting edge is spaced a predetermined distance and offset from the center line of the cable mounting cavity. The latch support structure may be deformed or repositioned during a frontal vehicle impact, causing the confronting edge of the flange to come into contact with the control cable. The confronting edge impedes the snap-fit fastener from disengaging from the latch support structure, preventing the vehicle hood from inadvertently opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting element for the releasable connection of a first part with a second part, in particular a bowden cable with a lever wherein the connecting element comprises a housing which is rigidly mounted to the first part, an engaging element mounted to the second part and a slide having a receiving element complementary shaped to the engaging element for the releasable connection of the engaging element with the receiving element. The slide can inside the housing slide from a first position into a second position for latching the releasable connection between the engaging element and the receiving element. The connecting element further comprises at least one latching means for fixing the slide in the second position and at least one releasing means for manually acting onto the at least one latching means in order to release the slide from the second position for the unlatching of the releasable connection between the engaging element and the receiving element.

Abstract: A one-touch cap (10) for fixing a control cable end to a bracket (14) provided with a U-shaped slot (15). The one-touch cap (10) has a cap (11) and a lock piece (12). The cap (11) has a tubular body (22) having a cable fixing part in its one end, a first flange (23) and a second flange (24) laid on the periphery of the body (22) at an interval and one pair of elastic pieces (25) between the both flanges. The lock piece (12) is a member to lock the bend of the elastic pieces (25). Each elastic piece (25) is connected to the bottom of the body (22), and has a knob (50) at the free end thereof. An engaging claw (51) for engaging with the first stepped latching part (56) of the bracket (14) is formed on the outer surface of the elastic piece (25). A hook block (52) to hook into the second stepped latching parts (57) is formed on the outer surface of each elastic piece (25).

Abstract: An internally supported cable system control for a bicycle that does not interfere with the steering mechanism and does not require the structural integrity of the bicycle frame to be compromised. In the disclosed internal cable system, the control cables are routed through a passageway in the gooseneck and the bicycle frame to the mechanism or device that they are designed to control. The gooseneck design is unique in that it allows for an unobstructed passageway for the cables to travel into the steering tube and frame, while allowing for both sliding forward and rearward as well as raising and lowering, as desired by the bicycle rider. For aesthetic reasons, a casing may be added to cover the cabling between the control levers and the gooseneck.

Abstract: An adjustment assembly in a motion transmitting remote control wherein the overall length of the conduit is adjusted to accommodate the installed post. Male (18) and female (20) telescoping members are biased into one another to shorten the overall length of the conduit. A spring (22) is retained in position on the male member (18) by a collar (26) until fully 11 inserted into the female member (20) where-upon the locking member (19) which interlocks the telescoping members presents an abutment to engage the collar (26) as the telescoping members (18 and 20) are telescoped into one another.