Abstract: A process for forming a vehicle wheel wherein a wheel blank having a wheel disc and a cylindrical skirt extending axially form an inboard surface of the wheel disc is mounted upon a spinning machine and the skirt is spun into a vehicle wheel rim.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel includes a one-piece backbone wheel cast from a light-weight metal. The backbone wheel includes a generally cylindrical wheel rim adapted to carry a vehicle tire, and a wheel disc backbone extending across the wheel rim. The wheel disc backbone is adapted to be mounted on the vehicle. A styled plastic wheel face is molded on at least a portion of the wheel disc backbone.

Abstract: An apparatus for spin forming two partial wheel rims including a mandrel having a first portion for spin forming a first partial wheel rim and second portion for spin forming a second partial wheel rim. The first and second portions of the mandrel have different shapes such that the first and second wheel rims have different shapes. The mandrel is mounted upon a spin forming machine and is utilized to spin form a hoop of metal into a double wheel rim which is split to form the two partial wheel rims.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel assembly having a stylized outer wheel disc permanently attached to a universal base wheel. The universal base wheel can be utilized on a plurality of vehicle platforms. The structure of the base wheel is designed for optimal strength and minimum weight to structurally support the weight of a vehicle. The outer wheel disc provides a pleasing aesthetic appearance and provides no structural support to the vehicle.

Abstract: A tire pump mounted upon a wheel includes a reciprocating piston driven by one of a pendulum assembly or flywheel.

Abstract: A sealed cable control system having an integral, internal air transfer system constructed and arranged to provide a continuous passage comprising a series of integral, internal unrestricted passages within and through the control system to maintain a relatively uniform pressure within the boots and conduit and within the cable control system as the end members of the cable control system reciprocate. An air transfer system which includes air transfer fittings sealed to a tube therebetween to allow an efficient transfer of air within the system, thereby permitting the maintenance of a closed constant volume, constant pressure environment.

Abstract: A cable control system including an adjustment device comprising a housing, a conduit fitting member mounted for reciprocating movement within the housing and adapted to be connected to the conduit of a cable system through which a cable strand extends. A spring yieldingly urges the housing in one direction. A ratchet gear is rotatably mounted in the housing and supports a pinion gear which engages teeth on the conduit fitting member. The ratchet gear has teeth with a pitch diameter greater than the pitch diameter of the teeth on the pinion gear and the teeth on the pinion gear are larger than the teeth on the ratchet wheel so that there are a greater number of teeth on the ratchet wheel than on the pinion. A removable ratchet detent engages the teeth on the ratchet wheel. In one form, the device automatically adjusts to change the tension on the cable conduit. In another form, the device is unlocked to provide an adjustment.

Abstract: A cable control system for releasing a spring loaded device such as a latch or brake by a cable wherein one end of the strand of the cable is connected to the latch and the other end thereof is attached to a member that is yieldingly urged in a direction to maintain tension on the strand. An operating lever is pivoted adjacent the member and an arm is pivoted to said lever such that movement of the lever in one direction will cause the arm to engage the member and apply tension to the strand to release the latch.

Abstract: An automatic control device for cable control systems comprising a first member adapted to be fixed, a second member connected to the conduit of a cable control system, and a third member interposed between the first member and the second member. The third member has one-way ratcheting teeth engaging complementary teeth on the first member. A spring is interposed between the third member and the second member. The second member includes circumferentially spaced helical teeth that engage complementary grooves in the first member. The second member further includes circumferentially spaced longitudinally extending ribs which engage the grooves of the third member. The device includes a mechanism for locking the parts together against longitudinal movement.

Abstract: A spring clip cable support assembly for use with a cable comprising an outer conduit and an inner flexible cable extending through the conduit comprising a body having an opening therethrough and having a radial flange intermediate its ends, a spring clip pressed about a portion of the body and a resilient tubular seal member within the body. The spring clip has one end engaging the flange of the body and includes a first set of axially extending spring fingers having free ends extending radially outwardly and a second set of resilient spring fingers having free ends extending radially inwardly into the recess in the body. A portion of the body is crimped on a conduit and then the body and spring assembly are inserted through an opening in a wall or bracket with the wall extending the radial flange on the body.

Abstract: A constant force self adjusting cable control device comprising a first member and a second member pivoted to one another about a pivot point, a tension spring connected to the first and second members and yieldingly urging the first and second members in a direction to cause movement about the pivot point and a cable attached to each of the first and second members. The cables are axially aligned such that the axis of the tension spring and the axis of the cables are substantially parallel. The angular displacement between the points of attachment of the spring and the cable and the pivot point on one member forms an angle equal to the angle of the point of attachment of the spring and the cable of the other member and the pivot point whereby substantially constant tension is provided on each of the cables.