Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element (16) movably supported in a flexible conduit (12). The assembly includes a support member (22) adapted to be connected to a support structure (24) (such as a bulkhead) and the conduit (12) includes a slider member (32) slidably disposed in a passageway extending longitudinally through the support member. The support member includes a transverse guideway (36) in which is disposed a metal L-shaped latch member (38) having an aperture in one leg through which the slider member extends. The bottom of the aperture in the latch member has a tooth (48) which coacts with ratcheting teeth (46, 47) on the slider member. A coil spring (44) urges the tooth of the latch member into engagement with the ratcheting teeth of the slider member. A temperature-responsive slug (50) is disposed in parallel with the coil spring.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly including a conduit and a core element movably supported by the conduit and extending therefrom to provide a variable extending length of the core element between the conduit and one end of the core element. The extending length defines a line of force. An integral terminal member is disposed on the extended length for operatively interconnecting the core element to a control member to translate movement therebetween along the line of force. The terminal member includes a pocket extending therein and defining an axis perpendicular to the line of force. The pocket includes lips extending radially therein for retaining a ball pin of the control member within the pocket and is characterized by the terminal member including a plurality of slots extending radially from the axis defined by the pocket at an angle relative to the line of force.

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.

Abstract: An energy storage and release system (10) in combination with an aircraft (11) for ejecting an ordnance from the aircraft, the system (10) including a housing (22) mounted in the aircraft (11) and a drive shaft (24) having an outer end (26) and inner end (28) supported within the housing (22) for reciprocating axial movement of the outer end (26) into and out of the housing (22). An energy storage system including a flywheel (30) rotatably mounted within the housing (22) and operatively connected to the drive shaft (24) moves the outer end (26) of the drive shaft (24) axially out of the housing (22) to eject an ordnance (18). A linear induction motor (16) powers the flywheel (30).

Abstract: A motion-transmitting remote control assembly of the type including a flexible motion-transmitting core element movably supported in a conduit (28) supported by a fitting (12). A helical groove (24 ) is formed in a bore (14) in the fitting (12) and a raised helical ridge (30) extends radially from the conduit (28) and fills the helical groove (24) to provide retention of the conduit (28) within the bore (14) of the fitting (12). An apparatus (10) and method for attaching the fitting (12) to the conduit (28) wherein the fitting (12) is rotatably supported by a mandrel (82) as the conduit (28) is clamped (42) and forced into the bore whereby frictional engagement with the bore (14) of specific configuration causes the material of the conduit (28) to soften and move radially outwardly (30) to fill the helical groove (24).

Abstract: A magnetic linear motor is movable over a planar surface defined by laminations of alternately magnetic and nonmagnetic materials in the direction of movement of a head disposed thereover. The head includes four pluralities of laminations paired by a winding extending therethrough with laminations of each pair aligned transversely and the two pairs of laminations being offset whereby when one pair of laminations is aligned with the laminations in the reactive platen surface, the other pair of laminations overlap magnetic and nonmagnetic laminations. The laminations extend perpendicularly to the direction of travel and each have two legs, one shorter than the other, so that magnetic coupling occurs between each pair of grouped laminations transversely along the magnetic laminations in the platen with the energization of the winding associated therewith determining the direction of movement.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path to open from a remote location at least one vent door which is held in a closed position by latches which engage the door, the assembly including core elements for transmitting linear motion along a curved path and an actuator for actuating the linear motion of the core elements. Conduits guide the path of the core elements. The core elements include a portion extending from the conduits and adapted to be operatively connected to the latches of the vent door whereby operation of the actuator actuates linear motion of the core elements to disengage the latches from the vent door.

Abstract: A valve actuating assembly (10) including an input housing (12) and a circular drive wheel (14) rotatably supported by the input housing (12) and having a cylindrical outer periphery with a plurality of parallel teeth (16). A drive gear (22) is rotatably supported by the input housing (12) and is in meshing engagement with the teeth (16) of the drive wheel (14). The input housing (12) has a first pair of cable guide tubes (24) disposed opposite to one another on opposite sides of the drive gear (22). An output housing (28) is identical to the input housing and supports a driven wheel which is identical to the drive wheel (14). A first conduit (30) is connected to and extends between one of the guide tubes (24) of the input housing (12) and one of the guide tubes of the output housing (28). A second conduit (31) is connected to and extends between the other guide tubes (24) of the input housing (12) and the other guide tube of the output housing (28).

Abstract: A lever control assembly including a housing adapted for attachment to a support structure, the housing including a slot having oppositely disposed tracks defining a length of the slot and an edge between each end of the tracks defining a width of the slot. An actuator extends through the slot and is movably supported by the housing for movement along the slot. A slot closure shield is mounted on the actuator and has an upper surface, the slot closure shield being biased against the tracks and edges of the slot to engage and conform to the tracks and edges for perfecting a slidable seal therewith to close the slot while moving with the actuator along the slot.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) for transmitting motion in a curved path including a conduit (12) and rod member (16) movably supported by the conduit (12) and extending therefrom to provide a variable extending length of the rod member (16) between the conduit (12) and one end (18) of the rod member (16). An integral terminal member (22) is disposed on the extended length of the rod member 16 for operatively interconnecting the rod member (16) and a control member (24). The terminal member (22) includes a pocket (28) defining an axis and lips (30) disposed about the pocket (b 28) for retaining a portion of the control member (24) within the pocket (28). A plurality of slots (32) extend from the pocket (28) substantially to the outer surface of the terminal member (22) and are parallel to the axis defined by the pocket (28) so as to divide the terminal member (22 ) into a plurality of portions (36, 38).

Abstract: A boat steering assembly including a pedestal steering actuator for actuating steering movement, a rudder having a steering axis, and cables for transmitting steering movement from the pedestal steering actuator to the rudder. The assembly further includes an idler plate sheave assembly for guiding the cables from the pedestal steering actuator in a substantially vertical orientation to the rudder in a substantially horizontal orientation. The idler sheave assembly is mounted on bolts by adjustable nuts for adjustingly angulating the idler sheave assembly in relation to the rudder to guide the cables leading from the idler sheave assembly in a plane perpendicular to the steering axis of the rudder.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a motion transmitting core element includes a conduit (14), a motion transmitting core element (12) movably supported by the conduit (14), and a support fitting (16) for supporting the conduit (14) through an aperture (18) of a support structure (20). The support fitting (16) includes a body portion (22) and an integral radially extending abutment (24) extending from the body portion (22) for abutting one extremity of the aperture (18). The support fitting (16) further includes a second integral abutment comprising a pair of stubs (26) extending from the body portion (22) and formed by the body portion having had a pair of legs (28) extending therefrom broken off.

Abstract: A hydraulic control package or assembly (30) for use in a marine steering system (10) having a steering helm pump (12) with port (14) and starboard (16) fluid outlets and a return inlet (18) for hydraulically actuating a piston (22) in a hydraulic cylinder (20) having port (24) and starboard (26) inlets for moving the piston (22) back and forth in the cylinder (20) in response to fluid delivered from the helm pump (12). A fluid reservoir (32, 34, 36) is closed and pressurized with air and is defined by an open ended tube (32) having a cap (34) sealing the top end of the tube (32) and a valve body (36) sealing the bottom end of the tube (32). The valve body (36) houses the control valve means for controlling the fluid flow in the system between the helm pump (12) and the actuating cylinder (20). The cap (34) and valve body (36) are held against the respective ends of the tube (32) by tie rods (50).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element including a flexible motion transmitting core element and a flexible conduit. An end fitting is disposed about the end portion of the conduit for supporting the conduit and core element with the core element extending from the end fitting. The assembly also includes a support housing for supporting the end fitting and the conduit on a support structure. The assembly is characterized by a resilient vibration dampener disposed between the support housing and the end fitting for providing noise and vibration isolation therebetween.

Abstract: A mold assembly and a method are disclosed for making a motion transmitting remote control assembly including the steps of; inserting the end portion of the conduit into a cavity of a first mold and injecting organic polymeric material into the cavity for molding the end fitting about the conduit, inserting the end fitting into a cavity of a second mold and injecting a vibration dampening material into the mold for molding a vibration dampener about the end fitting, and placing the vibration dampener into a cavity of a third mold and injecting an organic polymeric material for molding a support housing about the vibration dampener.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path including a flexible motion transmitting core element, a conduit for supporting the core element and an end fitting disposed at the end of the conduit. A rod is attached to the end of the core element. The assembly also includes a swivel tube having a bore therethrough for swivelling movement relative to the end fitting and for movably supporting the rod. The swivel tube is connected to the end fitting in a swivel joint. The assembly is characterized by the swivel joint including a male swivel portion of the swivel tube and including a cup-shaped insert engaging the male swivel portion at least beyond the front face thereof. The end fitting encapsulates the end of the conduit and the insert and the remainder of the male swivel portion on the swivel tube. A method of making the motion transmitting remote control assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: Method for making a motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element including a flexible motion transmitting core element and a flexible conduit. An end fitting is disposed about the end portion of the conduit for supporting the conduit and core element with the core element extending from the end fitting. The assembly also includes a support housing for supporting the end fitting and the conduit on a support structure. The assembly is characterized by a resilient vibration dampener disposed between the support housing and the end fitting for providing noise and vibration isolation therebetween.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element including a motion transmitting core element and a guide assembly for movably supporting the core element. The guide assembly includes a rigid end fitting having a bore therethrough. The core element includes a rigid bar extending therefrom and supported for reciprocating movement in the bore of the end fitting. The assembly includes a support fitting for supporting the end fitting on a support structure. The assembly is characterized by a swivel joint interconnecting the support fitting and the end fitting at an intermediate position spaced from the ends of the end fitting for allowing pivotal movement of the end fitting about the swivel joint and movement of the bar into the end fitting and through the swivel joint.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element movably supported in a flexible conduit. The assembly includes a support member adapted to be connected to a support structure (such as a bulkhead) and the conduit includes a slider member slidably disposed in a passageway extending longitudinally through the support member. The support member includes a transverse guideway in which is disposed a metal L-shaped latch member having an aperture in one leg through which the slider member extends. A coil spring reacts between the support member and the other leg of the latch member for biasing the bottom of the aperture into engagement with the slider member. The bottom of the aperture in the latch member has a tooth which coacts with ratcheting teeth on the slider member.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element including a flexible motion transmitting core element, a guide assembly for supporting the core element such that the ends of the core element extend from the guide assembly, a terminal disposed on one end of the core element and having first and second faces with an aperture extending therebetween for receiving a control member, and an incompressible fitting retained in the aperture having a passageway extending therethrough for surrounding the control member. The assembly is characterized by a resilient member disposed in the passageway for cushioning the control member from the terminal to inhibit the transmission of vibrations between the terminal and the control member.