Abstract: A control cable and conduit assembly mounting system includes a pair of integrally formed, arcuate, spaced-apart, flexible flanges which substantially encircle a hollow handlebar or frame member. Also included is a post contained between the flanges which extends through a hole formed in the wall of the tubular handlebar or frame member. The post provides axial and rotational position stability and resists displacing forces caused by movement of the control cable or other forces tending to move the control cable along or rotate the conduit around the handlebar or frame member. The flexible flanges maintain the control cable and conduit assembly in a position proximate to the handlebar or frame member. The elimination of the use of screws or fasteners allows for the cable center line to be parallel with the center line of the handlebar or frame member.

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 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 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 transmission lock assembly (10) of the type for retaining a vehicle gear selector mechanism (20) in the park position until the vehicle brake pedal (54) is depressed. The assembly includes a first conduit (58) having a housing (60). The conduit (58) and housing (60) are adapted to be connected to a steering column (48) of the vehicle (12). A first core element (64) is slideably disposed in the conduit (58) and housing (60) and is connected to the gear selector mechanism (20). A block cam (70) is fixedly disposed on the first core element (64) and is moveable within the housing (60). A locking lever (76) engages the block cam (70) to prevent movement thereof in the locked condition. A release lever (86) is pivotally secured within the housing (60) and engages the locking lever (76) to move same between the locked and unlocked conditions. A second core element (90) is slideably supported by a second conduit (104) and interconnects the brake pedal (54) with the release lever (86).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting core element. The assembly (10) includes a conduit (16) with a male end fitting (20) molded at one end, which engages with a female end fitting (30). The female end fitting (30) includes a conduit (38) and attaches to a support structure (90). Splining (24, 32) is provided on the engaging portions of the male end fitting (20) and the female end fitting (30) to allow for precise rotational adjustment and locking between the male end fitting (20) and the female end fitting (30).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10, 110) of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path. The assembly (10, 110) includes a conduit (14, 114) having an end fitting (16, 118) thereon adapted for mounting to a support structure. A tubular member (22, 122) is connected to and extends from the end fitting (16, 118). A telescoping member (25, 125) is slideably supported by the tubular member (22, 122). A coupling member (30, 130) fixedly supports the telescoping member (25, 125) and defines a channel (34, 134) therein. A core element (26, 126) extends through the conduit (14, 114) and the tubular member (22, 122) and into the channel (34, 134) of the coupling member (30, 130). A slug (46, 146) is disposed on the end of the core element (26, 126) and is received in the channel (34, 134) to define a lost motion connection between the core element (26, 126) and the coupling member ( 30, 130).

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.

Abstract: The assembly includes a support member (22) adapted to be connected to a support structure (such as a bulkhead) and the conduit (12) includes a slider member (32) slidably disposed in a passageway (30) extending longitudinally through the support member (22). The slider member (32) also includes a plurality of locking teeth (58) spaced an equal distance apart longitudinally along the slider member (32). The support member (22) also includes a pair of guideways (36, 38) which support a pair of latch members (40, 42) for engagement with the locking teeth (58) and characterized by the latch members (40, 42) supported in guideways (36, 38) at increments less than the distance between adjacent teeth (58) on slider member (32) such that only one latch member is engaged with the teeth (58) at any one longitudinal position of the conduit.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible core element (14) and including a housing means comprising two tubular portions (24, 26). One of the tubular portions (24) is adapted for attachment to a fluid reservoir wall. A flexible conduit (12) is slideably disposed within the second tubular portion (26). The assembly is characterized by including sealing means comprising O-ring means and a conical swivel cover (34). In one embodiment, the conical swivel cover (34) expands in response to fluid contact to prevent fluid flow from the reservoir and about the conduit (12). In a second embodiment, an O-ring (18) expands in response to fluid contact to prevent such fluid flow.

Abstract: A motion-transmitting remote control assembly having a support means (22) for moving through and engaging opposite extremites of an aperture (24). The support means (22) includes a body portion (40) and a pair of legs (26) extending from the body portion (40). The legs (26) include grooves (38) to engage a wall as the legs (26) extend in a cantilevered fashion towards the aperture (24). The legs (26) further include release tabs (36) for moving the legs (26) radially inwardly towards the body portion (40) to disengage the legs (26) from the wall to remove the support means (22) from the aperture (24).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a motion transmitting core element (30) including a support fitting (24) having first and second ends and an opening (14) extending therethrough defining a first axis for guiding a core element (30) through a substantially U-shaped seat (16) in a support structure (18). A core element (30) is movably supported by the support fitting (24) for transmitting motion between the ends thereof. The assembly is characterized by including a projection finger (38) spaced laterally from the first axis defined by the opening (14) for gripping engagement with the support structure (18) and preventing the end support fitting (24) from moving laterally out of the U-shaped seat (16). Axial deflection of the finger (38) is limited by a stop member (47).

Abstract: A motion-transmitting remote assembly (10) of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path including a tube member (14) and a rod member (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 (68) of the rod member (18), the rod member (18) defining a line of force. An integral terminal member (20) operatively interconnects the extending length of the rod member (18) and a control member (22). The assembly is characterized by the terminal member (22) including an opening (38) therethrough defining an axis perpendicular to the line of force and having a containing portion for containing a body portion (32) of the control member (22) therein and a retaining portion for retaining a ball pin (36) extending from the body portion (32) of the control member (22) therein.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly including a core element movably supported in a conduit. A support member (18) adapted to be connected to a support structure and is attached to the conduit (12) and a slider member (28) slideably disposed in a passageway (24) extending longitudinally through the support member (18). The slider member (28) includes a plurality of locking teeth (62) spaced longitudinally along the slider member (28). The support member (18) also includes a closed cavity (38) extending from one side of the conduit (12) which supports an integral locking member (34) and a spring (36). The locking member (34) is adjacent the slider member (28) and includes a plurality of locking teeth (64) extending for a width coextensive to that of the cavity (38) and spring (36). The spring (36) is between the support member (18) and the locking member (34) to urge the locking member (34) into engagement with the slider member (28) for normally preventing longitudinal movement of the conduit (12).

Abstract: The assembly includes a support member (16) adapted to be connected to a support structure and the conduit (12) includes a slider member (28) slideably through the support member (16). The slider member (28) slideably disposed in a passageway (24) extending longitudinally through the support member (16). The slider member (28) includes a plurality of locking teeth (64) spaced an equal distance apart longitudinally along the slider member (28). The support member (16) includes a guideway (38) which supports a latch member (42) with a single tooth (66) for engagement with the locking teeth (64) of the slider member (28). The assembly is characterized by a cap member (48) which connects the latch member (42) to a spring (56) and pivots about one end (50) for moving the latch member into and out of engagement with the slider member (28).

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 swiveling 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: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path includes a terminal member (20) for operatively interconnecting an extending length of a core element and a control member (22). The control member (22) has a body portion (32) and a ball pin (36) extending therefrom. The terminal member (20) includes a passageway (38) defining an opening having a central longitudinal axis and a plurality of flexible fingers (40) defining a portion of the passageway (38). The flexible fingers (40) have an engaged condition for engaging and retaining the ball pin (36) disposed within the passageway (38) and a disengaged condition for releasing the ball pin (36). The assembly (10) is characterized by including a cap member (42) for radially outwardly spreading the fingers (40) to the disengaged condition during insertion and removal of the ball pin (38).

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.