Abstract: A remote control cable assembly (10) includes a conduit (12) with a core element (24) slidably supported in the conduit (12). Slugs (30, 32) are die cast on each end of the core element (24) for connection to various controlling and controlled devices to transmit tensile forces therebetween. At least one slug (32) is formed with a teardrop shape having a spherically rounded head (34) and a frustum tail (36). The end (28) of the core element (24) is embedded within the slug (32). The twisted strands of the core element (24) are fanned over a segment (50) and embedded within the slug (32) to improve adhesion. During the die casting formation process, a sprue (52) injects molten zinc into a die cavity (44) near a truncated tip (38) of the frustum tail (36). The sprue (52) location and angle (I) decreases the possibility of unwanted core element (24) movement during the pressurized injection of molten zinc thereby improving cable assembly tolerances.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly (10) comprises a core adjustment mechanism (16, 18, 20) disposed on one end of a core element (12) for adjusting the length of the core element. The core adjustment mechanism comprises a slider member (16) attached to the end of the core element (12) and a housing (18) for slidably supporting the slider member as the slider reciprocates within the housing in response to movement of the core element. The core adjustment mechanism also includes a lock mechanism (20) disposed on the housing for locking the slider member (16) in a given position with respect to the housing (18). A spring (22) is disposed within a partially enclosed space (17) in the slider member (16).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) transmits motion in a curved path by a flexible core element (12). A flexible tubular conduit (14) slidably supports the core element (12) and includes an inner end fitting (26) comprising an annular flange (28) disposed at one end (18) thereof. An elastomeric vibration dampening isolator (34) includes a right half section (36) and a left half section (38) disposed on opposite sides of the flange (28). A casing (44) also includes right (46) and left (48) half sections which engage the exterior of the respective right (36) and left (38) half sections of the isolator (34). The right (46) and left (48) half sections of the casing (44) include coacting force-fit snap locks (50) for retaining the right (36) and left (38) half sections of the isolator (34) in operative engagement with the flange (28).

Abstract: A flexible motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) for high load force transmission over long distance includes a motion transmitting core element (20) slidably disposed within a tubular casing (12). A roller assembly (24) along with upper (32) and lower (32') races position the core element (20) within the casing (12) for minimizing sliding friction. The upper (32) and lower (32') races each have a shoulder (42') at one end for retaining that end of the race in a fixed position within the casing (12). The opposite end of the upper (32) and lower (32') races are each provided with a post (52, 52') which protrude through respective axially extending slots (66, 66') in the casing (12). As the casing (12) is routed during installation to form curved sections between its two ends, the respective posts (52, 52') on the upper (32) and lower (32') races are displaced axially within their slots (66, 66') through the casing (12).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) includes a flexible remote control core element (12) and a conduit (14) which slideably supports the core element. The conduit (14) has a jacket (16) defining an outer surface and an inner bore. A liner (18) lines the inner bore and includes an end protruding from an end of the jacket. The conduit (14) also includes a plurality of lay wires (20) having ends protruding from an end of the jacket (16) together with the liner (18). The ends of the lay wires (20) are formed to have an arch-shaped protrusion (22,26) which protrudes radially from the end of the liner (18). Such a protrusion (22,26) forms a mechanical lock between the conduit (14) and an end fitting (24) which is molded over the end of the conduit, preventing axial movement between the end fitting and the conduit.

Abstract: A device (26) for adjusting the length of either the core element (14) or the conduit (12) in a motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) includes an elongated member (28) and a housing (30) for axially movably receiving the elongated member (28). A thumb-controlled locking device (32, 68) locks and unlocks the elongated member (28) within the housing (30). A latch (34) holds the locking device (32, 68) in position. The latch (34) forms a spring-loaded cover (92) surrounding the locking device (32). An operator must manually displace the cover (92) before actuating the locking device (32).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) including a conduit (12), and a motion transmitting core element (14) moveably supported by the conduit (12). A terminal (22) is attached to one end of the core element (14) for attachment to a member to be controlled. The terminal (22) adjusts the effective length of the core element (14) by manually locking the terminal (22) into any one of various locking positions and includes three members. The first member (24) includes a first (46) and second (48) plurality of teeth (50) inclined away from one another and is attached to the core element (14). The second member (26) is attached to the control member. The third member (28) includes a first (46') and a second (48') plurality of teeth (50') adapted for matingly interconnecting the first and second members (24, 26) and is moveable between an unlocked position, allowing relative movement between the first and second members ( 24, 26) and a locked position for preventing such relative movement.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting motion along a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element (54) includes a conduit (12) and a cable (54) that is movably supported along its length within the conduit (12). A support member (48) attaches one end (14) of the conduit (12) to a support structure (46). An isolator (96) is disposed between the support member (48) and the conduit end (14). The conduit end (14) has an integral conduit end fitting (18). The isolator (96) dampens vibrations and shocks transmitted between the support member (48) and the conduit end (14). The isolator (96) is fixed against translational movement relative to the conduit end (14). An anti-stick coating (106) disposed on the outer surface (100) of the conduit end fitting (18) allows the conduit end (14) and conduit end fitting (18) to rotate relative to the support member (48).

Abstract: An assembly (10) for rapidly converting the payload-bearing main deck (20) of an aircraft (22) between cargo-carrying capability and crash-worthy passenger-carrying capability includes a cargo conveyor (12) for transporting pallets (14) along the main deck (20), At least one passenger seat (16) is disposed on each pallet (14) Connectors (18) pass through the pallets (14) and connect the passenger seats (16) directly to the aircraft's main deck (20) to transfer seat loads resulting from rapid aircraft decelerations directly into the main deck (20). The connectors (18) each have a fastener (32) with a rectangular flange (48) which rotates 90 degrees into engagement with a cavity (54) in a seat attach fitting (24) fastened to the main deck (20).

Abstract: A hose assembly (10) is of the type for carrying high pressure fluids therethrough. The hose assembly (10) includes a tubular member (11) and a pair of coupling members (20). The tubular member (11) includes an inner liner (12) of a fluorocarbon polymer. Yarns (15) fabricated from fibers (17), including glass fibers and aramid fibers (19), are braided together about the exterior of the inner liner (12) to form a braided layer (13). The assembly (10) further includes an outer fluorocarbon coating (14) dispersed throughout the braided layer (13) to prevent kinking or permanent deformation in the inner liner (12), in addition to preventing the crushing of the yarns (15) when the ends are crimped to receive the coupling members (20). A conductive strip (16) is formed on the inner liner (12) for dissipating electrical charges which may accumulate in the inner liner (12).

Abstract: A remote control assembly (10) of the type for translating rotational motion from a drive wheel (12) enclosed in a drive wheel housing (27) to a driven wheel (16) enclosed in a driven wheel housing (28) by means of a core element (18) entrained around both wheels (12,16) in a closed all-tension system is disclosed. The assembly (10) includes first and second rigid end members (24,26) attached to respective end portions (20,22) of the core element (18). The assembly is characterized by a connector (38) for interconnecting the rigid end members (24,26) and defining a first plurality of parallel pivot axes (42) and a second plurality of parallel pivot axes (45) perpendicular to said first plurality of parallel pivot axes (42) about which said end members (24,26) pivot.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly (10) for transmitting motion in a curved path comprises a motion transmitting core element (12) having first and second segments (14,16) and a tension adjusting spring (20) disposed between these segments. The assembly also includes an angled flange (24) disposed on an end of the second segment (16) angled to thread into the spring (20) to enable adjustment to the slack length of the core element (12).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly (10) includes a flexible remote control core element (12) and a conduit (14) which slideably supports the core element. The conduit (14) has a jacket (16) defining an outer surface and an inner bore. A liner (18) lines the inner bore and includes a protruding end protruding from an end of the jacket. The conduit (14) also includes a plurality of lay wires (20) having ends protruding from an end of the jacket (16) together with the liner (18). The ends of the lay wires (20) are formed to have an arch-shaped protrusion (22,26) which protrudes radially from the end of the liner (18). Such a protrusion (22,26) forms a mechanical lock between the conduit (14) and an end fitting (24) which is molded over the end of the conduit, preventing axial movement between the end fitting and the conduit.

Abstract: A remote control cable assembly (10) for transmitting motion in a curved path comprises a motion transmitting core element (12) and a conduit (14) slidably supporting the core element. There is also a terminal (16) disposed on one end of the core element (12) for transmitting axial reciprocating motion from the core element to an element to be controlled. The terminal (16) telescopes within a housing (44) disposed on the end of the conduit (14). The housing (44) includes a flexible tang or hook (28) for biasing from a non-limiting position in which the terminal (16) can be telescopingly inserted into the housing (44), to a limiting position after the terminal has been inserted into the housing so that the tang retains the terminal within the housing during shipping of the assembly (10).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) includes a flexible core element (14) slideably disposed within a conduit (12). A slider member (18) is molded to an end of the conduit (12) and extends slideably into a housing (20) for moving longitudinally relative thereto to adjust the overall effective length of the conduit (12). A locking member (86) is carried on the housing (20) and movable laterally relative to the slider member (18) for selectively engaging the slider member (18) to lock the assembly (10) in an adjusted condition. An anchor leg (112) extends from the side of the housing (20) for engaging an underside surface (116) of a support plate (110) when the housing (20) is slide longitudinally therealong. A locking projection (126) extends from the locking member (86) for engaging a slot (138) in the support plate (119) when the locking member (86) is engaged to prevent disconnection of the assembly from the support plate (110).

Abstract: An axial flow transonic turbofan jet engine includes a hub (26) from which radiate a plurality of rotor blades (50). A casing (12) surrounds and shrouds the rotor blades (50). Part-span dampers (56) are located between adjacent rotor blades (50) in an annular pattern to stiffen the elongated rotor blades (50) during operation. The distal tips (54) of the rotor blades (50) are convexed and spin within a rub strip (62) embedded within the casing (12). The rub strip (62) includes an annularly troughed contour (60) to closely conform with the convex tips (54) of the rotor blades (50). The hub (26) may also include an annularly troughed contour (60) formed along the roots (52) of the rotor blades (50). The annularly troughed contours (60) in the hub (26) and in the casing (12) are radially aligned with the part-span dampers (56) to reduce drag between the casing (12) and the hub (26) caused by the part-span dampers (56) at transonic speeds.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly (10) comprises a motion transmitting core element (12) slideably supported in a first conduit (14). The assembly (10) also includes a support fitting (20) for supporting the first conduit (14) as it passes through a slot (22) in a support structure (24). The support fitting (20) includes first and second sides (26,28) with guides (30) along the sides for sliding into engagement with the slot in the support structure and retaining the support fitting in the slot. The support fitting (20) finally includes at least one receiving opening (32) extending transversely to the first side (26) for receiving at least one conduit (14) transversely of the sides (26,28).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly (10) comprises a motion transmitting core element (12) having a terminal (14) attached to one of its ends, where the terminal includes a passageway (16). The assembly also includes a socket member (20) disposed in the passageway for interconnecting the core element (12) with a control element (18). The assembly (10) is characterized by including a separate isolator (22,22') interposed in the passageway (16) between the socket member (20) and the terminal (14) for dampening vibrations originating from the control element (18).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly (10) has a motion transmitting core element (12) slideably supported by first and second conduits (14,16), wherein the first conduit (14) telescopingly engages within the second conduit (16) between a fully inserted or "compressed" position and an extended position. The assembly also includes a spring (18) disposed within the second conduit (16) to interact between the first and second conduits (14,16). The assembly may include a locking mechanism (30) between the first and second conduits (14, 16) to maintain the two conduits in a predetermined relationship with respect to one another.

Abstract: A steering helm (11) for a boat (13) having a motion-transmitting core element assembly (10) connected between the steering helm (11) of a boat (13) and a steering system (15). The motion-transmitting core element assembly (10) has a motion-transmitting core element (12) extending through a conduit (14) to the steering system (15). The conduit (14) is attached to the steering helm (28) via a coupler (16). The coupler (16) comprises a female housing (28) and a male coupler (22). The male coupler (22) is attached to the flexible conduit (14) and is substantially cylindrical with an outer diameter smaller than the first inner diameter of female housing (28). The male coupler (22) has a leading chamfered surface (24) and a relief (26) disposed adjacent to the leading chamfered surface (24). The female housing (28) has a locking assembly (30) comprising a ring (32) and a spring ( 34).