Abstract: A motion transmitting assembly (10) for transmitting motion in a curved path by a core element (12) is movably supported in a conduit (14) which is, in turn, supported by a ferrule (16). A slotted swivel tube (24) is supported by the ferrule (16) and a terminal (24) is slidably disposed in the swivel tube (24). The assembly is characterized by the terminal (28) having a cross pin bore (30) and a cross pin (32) disposed in the cross pin bore (30), the cross pin (32) having a hole (34) extending transversely or diametrically therethrough with the core element (12) extending through the hole (34) to retain the cross pin (32) in the bore (30). The cross pin (32) extends through the cross pin bore (30) and out of each of the slots (26). A crimped section (36) of the terminal (28) is deformed into gripping engagement with the core element (12) to retain the terminal (28) to the core element (12).

Abstract: A cable operated interlock system between the gear selector lever (12) of an automatic transmission and the brake pedal (42) restrains the gear selector lever (12) in the Park position until the brake pedal (42) is first depressed. The interlock system includes a shifter cable (68) having one end (70) connected to an L-shaped pedal actuator (62) and another end (72) connected to an inhibitor pin (74) adjacent the gear selector lever (12). A compressible tip (82) is telescopically received over the end of the pedal actuator (62), with a spring (84) trapped therebetween for yielding when the brake pedal (42) returns to its rest position in the event the gear selector lever (12) resides in one of its drive positions. The interlock system may also include an ignition cable (90) extending between an ignition switch (52) of the automobile and the pedal actuator (62).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) for transmitting motion in a curved path comprising a flexible core element (12) having first and second ends and movably supported by a conduit (14) having a first end, a terminal (16) attached to the first end of the core element (12), an end fitting (18) attached to the first end of the conduit (14) and defining a guideway (20) for guiding the terminal (16) during to and from movement of an extended length of the core element (12) in the guideway (20), and a collar (22) in sliding relationship with the guideway (20). The core element (12) has a core cross section and the guideway (20) has a guideway cross section. The guideway cross section is larger than the core cross section.

Abstract: A motion transmitting assembly (10) for transmitting motion in a curved path by a core element (12) is movably supported in a conduit (14) which is, in turn, supported by a ferrule (16). A slotted swivel tube (24) is supported by the ferrule (16) and a terminal (24) is slidably disposed in the swivel tube (24). The assembly is characterized by the terminal (28) having a cross pin bore (30) and a cross pin (32) disposed in the cross pin bore (30), the cross pin (32) having a hole (34) extending transversely or diametrically therethrough with the core element (12) extending through the hole (34) to retain the cross pin (32) in the bore (30). The cross pin (32) extends through the cross pin bore (30) and out of each of the slots (26). A crimped section (36) of the terminal (28) is deformed into gripping engagement with the core element (12) to retain the terminal (28) to the core element (12).

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 and characterized by a rod (44) secured to the outer end of the first core element section (12) for liming sliding movement of the first core element section (12) into the first conduit (16) at a retracted stop position with a female member (28) being in overlapping relationship with the bore (32) at the open end (36) to prevent the female member (28) from completely exiting the bore (32) at the refracted stop position.

Abstract: An adjustment assembly in a motion transmitting remote control wherein the overall length of the conduit is adjusted to accommodate the installed post. Male (18) and female (20) telescoping members are biased into one another to shorten the overall length of the conduit. A spring (22) is retained in position on the male member (18) by a collar (26) until fully 11 inserted into the female member (20) whereupon the locking member (19) which interlocks the telescoping members presents an abutment to engage the collar (26) as the telescoping members (18 and 20) are telescoped into one another.

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path and comprising first and second core element sections (12 and 14) movably supported in first and second conduits (16 and 20). Female (24) and male (26) members define the inner ends of the core element sections (12 and 14) and the assembly (10) is characterized by a U-shaped clip (28) manually insertable into and manually removable from slots (32) in the female member (24) to engage a male groove (30) in the male member (26) to mechanically lock the core element sections (12 and 14) together while moving axially.

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) with a conduit (14) slidably supporting the core element (12). A terminal (30) has a bore (32) extending therethrough and defines oppositely facing first (32a) and second (32b) openings with the second opening (32b) disposed for connecting the core element (12) to a control member (24). An adjustment interconnects the terminal (30) and the core element (12) for adjusting the position of the terminal (30) axially along the core element (12) and includes a lock button (36) movable between an unlocked position extending from the assembly and a locked position within the assembly for locking the axial position of the terminal (30) relative to the core element (12).

Abstract: A slide-n-snap in support fitting 14 for motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting motion by a flexible motion transmitting core element 12.

Abstract: A connection for locking first (18) and second (20) core element sections together in a locked position mechanically prevented from moving relative to one another axially in either direction solely in response to axial forces transmitted along the core element sections (18,20) without buckling either of the core element sections (18,20). A male member (26) presents a male groove (30) and a female member (24) presents a female groove (32) and a lock ring (28) disposed in one of the grooves (30,32) with the lock ring (28) radially overlapping the male (30) and female (32) grooves in the locked position. A mechanical advantage comprising a female taper (34) of gentle slope forces the radial movement of the lock ring (28) as core element sections (18 and 20) are moved together without buckling the wire elements (22) of the core element sections (18, 20).

Abstract: A motion transmitting remote control assembly (10) includes a length adjustment device on its core element (14) which is composed of a slider (20) and a housing (24). A push button lock (34) joins the slider (20) and housing (24) in a length adjusted position. A ball socket receptacle (28) attaches the housing (24) to a control member (30). The slider (20) is biased into the housing (24) by a compression spring (40). A backstop (42) extends rearwardly from the housing (24) to provide a bearing surface for the spring (40). The backstop (42) is slidably connected to the housing (24) by interlocking ears (48) and finger hooks (50). The sliding connection of the backstop (42) to the housing (24) allows the assembly (10) to be quickly converted to a spring-biased type length adjustment device. Alternatively, if a particular application requires omission of the compression spring (40) altogether, the backstop (42) can be omitted as well, and thereby permit operation as an unbiased length adjustment device (10).

Abstract: A motion-transmitting remote control assembly (10) of the type for transmitting motion along a curved path by a flexible core element (20) movably supported in a conduit (12, 14) and adjustment means including inner (16) and outer (18) telescoping members for adjusting the length of the conduit. The assembly is characterized by a pair of identicle locking members (22) retained against axial movement by the outer member (18) and radially movable into a locked position in which the locking members (22) are in interlocking engagement with the outer member (18) and with one another so that each locking member (22) is in gripping engagement with substantially 180 degrees of the circumference of the inner member (16) to prevent relative axial movement between the inner (16) and outer (18) members. Each locking member (22) includes a male projection (26) defining a hook (28) for interlocking engagement with a flange (34) of the other locking member (22) sandwiched against a shoulder (30) of the outer member (16).

Abstract: An adjustment assembly in a motion transmitting remote control wherein the overall length of the conduit is adjusted to accommodate the installed post. Male (18) and female (20) telescoping members are biased into one another to shorten the overall length of the conduit. A spring (22) is retained in position on the male member (18) by a collar (26) until fully 11 inserted into the female member (20) where-upon the locking member (19) which interlocks the telescoping members presents an abutment to engage the collar (26) as the telescoping members (18 and 20) are telescoped into one another.