Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path includes a terminal member (36) for interconnecting an extending length of a core element and a control member (24). The terminal member (36) has a hole (38) passing therethrough in which a bushing (44) is disposed. The bushing (44) includes a passageway (48) extending completely through the bushing (44) between an insertion end (50) and a distal end (46) for connecting the terminal member (36) with a control pin (28) of the control member (24). The bushing (44) includes at least one slot (56a) oriented along the core element which enables the bushing (44) to flex transversely to the direction of the core element to release the control pin (28) from the bushing (44) in response to a force (F) applied therebetween when the control pin (28) is inserted into the passageway (48) from the distal end (46 ) of the bushing (44) instead of through the insertion end (50).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly (10) of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path includes a conduit (12) and a core element (16) slideably disposed therein. The core element includes a plurality of long lay wires (24) wound in helical fashion and a single strand (18) wrapped helically around the plurality of wires to define a helical crest surface (20) for contacting the conduit. The assembly is characterized by including a teflon liner (22) which is shrunk fit over the core element (16) for reducing friction between the core element and the conduit (12).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting motion along a curved path by a flexible core element (12) to a control member (26). A terminal (22) is attachment to an end (16) of the core element (12) and includes a base (32) extending therefrom for closely fitting within an attachment opening (28) of the control member (26) in order to position the terminal (22) at a final axial position. A retaining member (40) extends from the base (32) for retaining the base (32) closely fit within the attachment opening (28). A locator member (54), disposed at the end (44) of the retaining member (40), locates the terminal (22) at the final axial position prior to retaining the base (32) within the attachment opening (28); thus, the terminal (22) is maintained in the final axial position while both initially locating and finally retaining the terminal (22) in close fit with the control member (26).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) which includes a conduit (12) and a motion transmitting core element (14) moveable longitudinally within the conduit (12) to transmit motion. A slider member is slidably disposed in an adjustment body (26). The slider member (70) moves inward into the adjustment body (26) transversely to a central axis (16) of the core element (14) to a locked position and moves outward transversely to the central axis (16) to an unlocked position to permit relative axial movement between the adjustment body (26) and slider member (70). A terminal receptacle (98) is disposed on the slider member (70) which accepts a control member into coupling attachment transverse to the central axis (16). The control member remains attached to the slider member (70) while the slider member (70) moves to the unlocked position to permit relative movement between the control member and the adjustment body (26).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting motion along a curved path by a flexible core element to a control member. The assembly (10) includes a motion transmitting core element (12) having a slug (20) secured to an end (16) thereof. A terminal (22) is provided for receiving the slug (20) to connect the core element (12) to a control member (26). A slug biasing finger (62) biases against the slug (20) to retain it within the terminal (22) during normal operation and permits the slug (20) to be detached from the terminal (22) to disconnect the core element (12) therefrom thereby allowing the core element (12) and control member (26) to be serviced independently from one another.

Abstract: A fuel level sender (10) utilized a float (14) pivotally connected to a resistive rheostat (20) for varying a measurement signal in response to pivotal movement of the float (14) and therefore level of liquid in a container (12). The rheostat (20) includes an arcuate card helically wound by a conductive wire (70) wherein a ball bearing (80) biased by a spring (83) is pivotally connected to the float (14) such that the ball bearing (80) rolls along the arcuate card to change the resistance provided by the wire (70). The rheostat (20) is supported within the channel (25) of a threesided U-channel extrusion (24). A mounting boss (45) providing a four sided internal cavity receives an end of the extrusion (24) therein. The boss (45) and extrusion (24) may be separated to incrementally vary the orientation therebetween. The mounting boss (45) is integrally connected to a flange plate (28) having molded-in terminals for receiving electrical wires from the rheostat (20).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly (10) includes a core element (12) with a terminal body (14) fixed to one end. A sliding member (20) slides within the terminal body to extend the effective reach of the core element. The sliding member (20) includes one way ratcheting teeth (22) which engage teeth (18) disposed on the terminal body (14) to provide incremental adjustment of the sliding member with respect to the terminal body. The sliding member (20) includes a camming surfcae (24) disposed at its operative end for translating reciprocating linear motion of the core element (12) into reciprocating linear motion of a button (26) which moves in a path perpendicular to the motion of the core element.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element (20). A conduit (12) comprises an outer jacket (14), an inner sheath (16), and support wires (18) disposed therebetween. A flexible motion transmitting core element (20) is slidably disposed within the inner sheath (16). A conduit anchor device securely clamps opposing surfaces on the support wires (18) between an inner ferrule (26) and an outer ferrule (24) to anchor the conduit (12) against loads placed thereon.

Abstract: A method of forming a hose assembly (10) of the type adapted for carrying fuels and other corrosive fluids. An inner liner (16) of a fluorocarbon material is extruded. The inner liner (16) is then passed through a reservoir containing a dispersion including a fluorocarbon polymer material and a fluid. Glass fibers are then braided about the exterior of the inner liner (16) to form a braided layer (18) having the dispersion thereabout such that the dispersion penetrates the interstitial spaces of the braided layer (18). Subsequently, the assembly (10) is heated to remove the fluid. The assembly is then sintered to cure the fluorocarbon polymer material into a coating dispersed throughout the braided layer (18) and about the inner liner (16).

Abstract: An aircraft cargo control system (12) controls powered rollers (24, 26) for moving pallets (28) in the cargo area of an aircraft (30). The control system (12) includes a joy stick (60) for controlling longitudinal movement on the right side (46), left side (48), or both sides, and lateral movement into and out of the aircraft (30). The motor (51) of each roller (24) includes a sensor (90) and switch (76) for sensing a pallet (28) thereover and powering the motor (51) only when a pallet (28) is sensed and the joy stick (60) is appropriately selected. Therefore, only powered rollers (24) moving the pallets (28) are powered, while the remaining rollers (24) remain unpowered.

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 (14) movably supported within a tubular conduit (12) includes a first (18) and second (20) conduit section axially moveably disposed with respect to one another. A release pin (106) is disposed between the first (18) and second (20) conduit sections for maintaining the first (18) and second (20) conduit sections in a minimum length position while the assembly is shipped and installed. A compression spring (82) reacts between the first (18) and second (20) conduit sections for automatically urging the first (18) and second (20) conduit sections to a maximum length position upon removal of the release pin (106). A locking clip (86) maintains the assembly in the adjusted position.

Abstract: An automatic trim assembly (10) adjusts the trim of an engine (14) in a boat (12) based upon the speed of the boat (12). A pressure switch (18) senses the speed of the boat from a pitot tube and switches to a first condition when the speed is below a predetermined speed and to a second condition when the speed is above the predetermined speed. A control circuit (16) trims the engine (14) to a first or low position in response to the switch (18) being in the first condition, and trims the engine (14) to a second or high position in response to the switch (18) being in the second condition. An initiation circuit (62) is provided to automatically trim the engine (14) to the first position upon start-up of the assembly (10). An inhibit circuit (64) prevents trimming of the engine (14) to the first position when the speed of the boat exceeds the predetermined speed upon start-up of the assembly (10).

Abstract: A lightweight hose assembly (10) of the type adapted for conveying fuels and other corrosive fluids. The assembly (10) includes a tubular inner liner (12) comprising a polymeric fluorocarbon material resistant to chemical and heat degradation, and is characterized by including an outer liner (14) comprising an expanded polyamide material disposed about the inner liner (12). The assembly (10) further includes a conductive strip (30) formed along the inner liner (12) for dissipating electrical charges accumulating along the inner liner (12).

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 (12) movably supported within a flexible conduit (14). The assembly (10) includes an adjustment member (18) for adjusting the length of the core element (12). The adjustment member (18) includes a housing (20) having a slot (26) therein and a further includes a rack (28) movably disposed in the slot (26). A lockable roller (40) having a periphery (42) tangentially in rolling engagement with the rack (28) interconnects the housing (20) and rack (28). A lock member (48) is movably engageable with the rack (28) or roller (40) for preventing movement therebetween thereby locking the roller (40) in a selected position along the rack (28) to maintain an adjusted core element (12) length.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) for transmitting forces along a curved path by a flexible core element (26) slidably disposed witin a flexible conduit (12). The assembly (10) includes an elongated member (62) for adjusting the longitudinal position of the conduit (12) by being slidably disposed within a passageway (68) of a support member (32). A locking clip (86) is movable between a disengaged position for permitting relative longitudinal movement between the elongated member (62) and the base (32) and an engaged position for preventing longitudinal movement therebetween. The improvement resides in the elongated member (62) being rotatably supported on the conduit (12) to allow rotation of the conduit (12) relative to the support member (32) while in an engaged position.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) for transmitting motion in a curved path including a liner (12) disposed within a conduit (16) and a motion transmitting core element (14) moveably supported by the liner (12). The liner (12) is made essentially of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The assembly (10) is characterized by the liner (12) further including poly(amide-imide) for increasing the strength and lubricity thereof. Preferably, the liner comprises 97 weight percent polytetrafluoroethylene and 3 weight percent poly(amide-imide).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly including a conduit and a motion transmitting core element moveably supported by the conduit. A female member matingly receives a male member in one of various positions for adjustment of the relative length of one of the conduit and the core element. The female member includes a radially flexible pawl which engages the external surface of the male member to allow axial positioning of the male member relative to the female member. A collar surrounds and is slidably disposed over the female member for preventing relative movement between the male and female members.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10,10',10") includes a flexible conduit (12,12',12") and a flexible core element (16,16',16") movably supported by the conduit (12,12',12"). A slider member (26,26',26") is fixedly attached to either the conduit (12,12',12") or the core element (16,16',16"), depending upon whether the application is a length adjustable conduit (12,12',12") or a length adjustable core element (16,16',16"). A support member (18,18',18") slideably supports the slider member (26,26',26") while preventing rotational movement therebetween. A locking member (38,38',38") is continuously biased toward locking engagement with the slider member (26,26',26") by a spring (50,50',50").

Abstract: A method of making a lightweight hose assembly including a step of extruding the inner liner. A nonmetallic material is then braided about the exterior of the liner. The inner liner and braided layer are then passed through a reservoir containing a solution of the fluorocarbon polymer. The solvent is then removed, leaving a fluorocarbon polymer coating dispersed throughout the braided layer.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control cable assembly (10) includes a single piece junction box body (26) and a lid (30) having self-locking tangs, for automatically locking into engagement with the body upon the application of a compressive coupling force to the lid (30) and the body (26) for retaining the enlarged end (16) of a first core element (12) and the enlarged ends (16) of at least two other core elements (18,20). This junction box assembly (10) allows push-pull forces to be transmitted between the first core element (12) and the other core elements (18,20) in a confined environment.