Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting forces along a curved path by a motion transmitting core element (14) including a conduit (12) supporting the core element (14). The conduit (12) has a female member (20) securely attached thereto. The female member (20) includes a plurality of flexible fingers (24) for disposition about a male member (18) which is secured to a support housing (16). The female member includes a rounded front cam portion (38) for engaging the male member and opening the fingers in response to the male member (18) being inserted into or removed from the female member (20). A locking ring (30) is included to move between an unlocked position and a locked position. When in the locked position, the fingers (24) of the female member (20) can not radially expand and are prevented from being removed from the male member (18).

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.