Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for preparing a body site prior to the application of medical treatment at the site is disclosed. The apparatus and method provide for the use of a hand-held, electrically-energized clipper having a disposable cutter head for removal of body hair at the site. An economical, disposable cutter head is described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a labeling machine for receptacles comprising a labeling unit which is disposed on a compound slide comprising an upper carriage part and a lower carriage part. The upper carriage part is connected with parallel rods which extend through slide bushings on the lower carriage part. The upper carriage part is linked to a pivotable lever being limited in its pivoting path by an adjustable stop.

Abstract: A reciprocating device for spray painting an object includes a plurality of mounting arms each having one end releasably retaining a spray painting device and an opposite end releasably coupled to one of a pair of spaced apart generally parallel vertically extending posts. The posts are attached to a driving mechanism which includes a servomotor coupled to one end of a crank arm having its other end rotatably coupled to a sliding block engaging a generally horizontally extending rod to convert the rotary motion of the motor to vertical motion of the rod. The rod is coupled to the ends of the posts and the motor is controlled as to its direction of rotation, speed of rotation and degree of rotation to define the excursion of the reciprocating movement and the speed of the movement. The assembly is mounted on rails for movement toward and away from the object to be painted by another driving mechanism.

Abstract: The coupling between a driving element (belt 1a) and a driven element (arm 7) is provided by a finger (6) sliding in an oblong opening (5a, 5b) through a coupling part (2) in the driving element, said sliding taking place both along the long axis of the oblong opening and perpendicularly thereto, parallel to the long axis of the finger.

Abstract: A therapeutic apparatus for relieving sexual frustrations in women without sex partners which includes a generally rectangular, substantially flat, platform with a pair of longitudinal rails mounted along the axis of the platform. A housing includes a lower flange for being operatively received within continuous slots formed at the lateral interior of the rails for constraining the movement of the housing to back and forth reciprocal motion between the tracks. An assembly is mounted to the front of the housing which includes an elongated, generally cylindrical artificial penis for simulating the look and feel of an erect human male's penis and an annular pad of relatively soft material disposed adjacent the front of the housing and about the base of the artificial penis for simulating the look and feel of a male's pubic hair.

Abstract: In a gear for the transmission and/or transformation of the changing or alternating rotary movement of a drive, a cam plate is associated with the latter and has a guidance channel for receiving the said driver. The driver rotates in a radius about a center, a further driver being connected to said center and engages in at least one reception groove of the cam plate, when the first driver is disengaged from the guidance channel.

Abstract: A sliding crank actuator for rotating an axle connectable to the actuator, the axle being provided as part of a system external to the actuator. The axle is rotatable in the external system about an axis which is located at a fixed distance from and which is perpendicular to a drive screw in the actuator.The actuator comprises a drive screw rotatable about a fixed axis and a drive nut on the drive screw. The drive nut moves along the length of the drive screw as the drive screw is rotated.The actuator further comprises a crank arm having a first member and a second member slideably innerconnected so that the first and second members slide longitudinally with respect to each other. The first member is connected to the drive nut so that the crank arm can pivot about the drive nut. The second member comprises apparatus for connecting the second member to the axle so that, as the drive nut moves along the drive screw, the axle connected to the second member is rotated.

Abstract: This is a system of providing lateral support to the block of a Scotch Yoke mechanism. The Scotch Yoke mechanism is useful in operators or devices which translate linear motion to rotary motion. The Scotch Yoke has a hub with an upper U-shaped member having two arms and a lower U-shaped member also having two arms. The hub is connected to a rod so that rotation of the hub rotates the rod. A drive screw or rod is between the upper and lower U-shaped arms and is provided with a block which has upper and lower rollers for engaging the Scotch Yoke assembly which is mounted in a housing. This whole mechanism may be called an operator. A new and improved way is provided for transmitting applied force which is imposed on the block to the housing proper.

Abstract: A drive train system for rotating an axle in an external system about an axis which is perpendicular to a driven shaft. The driven shaft has a drive screw thereon and is rotatable about a fixed axis. A drive nut is located on the drive screw and is movable along the length thereof as the drive screw is rotated. A two-part, slidably interconnected crank arm has one part fixed to the axle and the other part slidably interconnected with the drive nut. A power drive is operably connected to the driven shaft through a friction drive including a driven member mounted on the shaft by means of a slip fit through a center hole and a friction plate rotating with the shaft through a center opening. An annular-ring surface between the driven member and the friction plate creates an interface which limits the frictional drive force developed thereby.

Abstract: A device for fastening a motor vehicle window is detachably connected to the body frame of a motor vehicle. The device is composed of a holding plate attached to the body frame, and a supporting element connected to the holding plate. The lower edge of the window always rests on the supporting element with a relatively large contact area, thereby preventing stress induced breakage. Also included is a control element which adjusts the position of the supporting element relative to the holding plate, thereby allowing the window to be properly positioned along the window plane before fixing it to the body frame by an adhesive.

Abstract: A coupling arrangement between a linear control element and a pivoting element, especially for an aerodynamic control surface of a guidable missile. The coupling arrangement has the pivoting element equipped with a pivot arm which extends radially from its axis of rotation, wherein the pivot arm is oriented transverse to the sliding or thrust axis of the control element which, in turn, is oriented transverse to the axis of rotaion, and in which the pivot arm stands in engagement with the control element.

Abstract: Horizontally and vertically actuable apparatus for loading/unloading workpieces from a work station. The workpiece holder is contained on a driven workpiece holding tower having in one embodiment a laterally floating bearing coupled to an endless drive assembly whereby up/down motion is imparted relative to a controlled rotary motion in one direction. Horizontal motion is controlled via a driven endless notched belt and associated magnetic transducing and counting apparatus for determining relative horizontal position. Alternative embodiments of a driven pivoting roller arm and a driven lead screw are also disclosed for imparting respective vertical and horizontal motion.

Abstract: A reverse shift mechanism for a manual automotive transmission of the type having a reverse idler gear which is movable such as to selectively form a reverse gear train. The reverse shift mechanism includes a reverse shift arm carrying a shoe which engages with a circumferential groove in the reverse idler gear so as to push the same gear. An end of the reverse shift arm adjacent the reverse idler gear is formed with a hole, while the shoe has an end which is shaped to fit in the hole. In the assembly, end of the shoe fits in the hole formed in the reverse shift arm so that the shoe is prevented from coming off. After assembly, the shoe is clamped between the groove formed in the reverse idler gear and the hole in the reverse shift arm so that it is held in place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the connection of a bucket to a boom arm in a manner that provides increased break out power and increased speed as the bucket travels through its operational cycle for overall increased ground removal. This is accomplished by offsetting the hinge point of the bucket relative to the standard pivot position and providing a modified linkage assembly that automatically adjusts the bucket radius as measured between the bucket and its hinge point.

Abstract: An adjustable work table is disclosed comprising a frame having spaced apart sides (6), a horizontal shaft (60) supported between the sides of the frame, and a table surface assembly (10) rotatively mounted to the shaft. Camming angular adjustment means (98, 110) is provided for rotating the table surface assembly into selective angular positions about the shaft. Vertically actuating scissor arms (44, 46) are further provided for moving the support shaft upward and downward whereby providing a vertical adjustment.

Abstract: Escrow apparatus for coin operated equipment includes a pair of interleaved door panels disposed at an angular orientation with respect to each other and pivotally movable between a pair of fixed walls. The panels with the walls define a coin receiving escrow chamber or bucket. The door panels are selectively pivotable to allow coins disposed in the bucket to move either to a return path for returning the coins to a user of the apparatus, or to a coin box.

Abstract: A lawn edger wheel mechanism for laterally shifting a front wheel to clear an adjustable cutting blade of the lawn edger comprises a latched detent member defining a plurality of lateral wheel positions. The wheel can be laterally guided on a carrier located by a transverse support shaft, the carrier being prevented from rotating about the shaft by engagement with the detent member, the detent member being formed on a cross member of a base of the lawn edger. A lever, pivotably mounted to the base can engage a bearing member located on the carrier between the support shaft and the detent member for convenient lateral movement of the wheel without binding of the carrier.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying tubular labels to a product container at a labeling station including a reciprocally movable labeling assembly. The assembly is adjustably secured to carriage that is mounted for reciprocating movement at the labeling station. A drive system including a drive cam defining an asymetrical profile is operatively coupled to the carriage by a lever arrangement including a cam follower driven by the drive cam. The profile of the drive cam is configured to have a steep rise and a gradual drop so that the average speed at which the labeling assembly is driven through a label applying strobe is substantially less than the speed at which the assembly is driven through a return stroke thus reducing the stress applied to the label as it is installed. A fluid pressure operated actuator pressurized to a first predetermined pressure exerts a biasing force on the lever to urge the cam follower into contact with the drive cam.

Abstract: A piston and cylinder actuator is connected to a cam for converting the uniform linear motion of a piston rod with respect to a power cylinder to rotate a shaft in a controlled acceleration and then deceleration for turning a driven member such as a workpiece over.

Abstract: In an automotive manual transmission comprising a plurality of shift forks each having at its extension a recess, a plurality of pivotting levers pivotable about a common axis, a first end of each pivotting lever being received in the recess of the corresponding shift fork extension to form an articulated connection therebetween so that upon rotation of one pivotting lever about the common axis, the corresponding shift fork is operatively moved to establish a certain gear ratio of the transmission, and means engageable with a second end of each pivotting lever for selecting one of the pivotting levers and pivotally moving the selected pivotting lever about the common axis, there is provided a wear-resistant cap member which is slidably and movably put on the first end of each pivotting lever while being accommodated in the recess of the corresponding shift fork extension.

Abstract: A control sleeve is provided in an axial turbine device, an axial translation of which controls the stator vanes of the turbine device. In order to obtain as precise as possible a motion of the control sleeve in the axial direction without high friction forces and without the danger of jamming, a parallelogram linkage guide arrangement is provided. The parallelogram linkage guide arrangement is formed by a control yoke and control links arranged parallel thereto having pivot axes in the machine housing and further pivot axes in the control sleeve.

Abstract: A pick-up type drawbar assembly includes a frame which is fixed to the transmission casing of a tractor. The frame includes a fore-and-aft extending link slot and a curved bellcrank slot. A drawbar link has a rear end which includes an implement engaging hook and a forward end which is pivoted about a pin which slides in the link slot. A bellcrank has one corner pivotally coupled to the drawbar link and another corner pivotally coupled to the frame. A curved slot is located near a third corner of the bellcrank. A pivot pin extends through and is slidable with the curved slots in the frame and the bellcrank. A hydraulic cylinder has a housing pivotally supported in the frame. The rod of the cylinder is coupled to the pivot pin so that extension of the cylinder pivots the bellcrank and lowers the drawbar link. As the link lowers, its forward end and its hook end move rearwardly.

Abstract: A pneumatic wall-vent closer for use in a thermal-pneumatic automatic temperature control system. The system is used to maintain constant temperature in livestock confinement buildings. The wall-vent closer attaches between the sill of a wall-vent in a confinement building and the wall-vent. As the temperature in the confinement building varies, the pneumatic wall-vent closer automatically opens and closes the wall vents to allow more or less air into the confinement building to maintain a pre-set stable temperature.

Abstract: A flow control for base mounted valves having a number of ports that extend through it and valve elements that are positioned for directly controlling the flow through at least certain of the ports. The valve elements include operators that are accessible at one end of the valve block for controlling the valve elements.

Abstract: A mulch crimper implement for use in agricultural and horticultural applications is disclosed with a flexible mounting for extension wings that accommodates both pivotal and vertical movement of the wing in relation to the main frame of the implement. The mounting includes slotted pivot mounting holes in a pair of brackets positioned between and above the wing and main frame. A power lift system operated with a hydraulic cylinder utilizes the slotted hole wing mounting system for pivoting the wing through an angle greater than 180 degrees between work position adjacent the main frame and a transportation and storage position over the main frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is an overload protection apparatus for variable pitch propellers, particularly cycloidal propellers. The apparatus is of the kind having a hydraulic servomotor (2) with an adjustment rod (1) for actuating a propeller, and having mechanical restoration means comprising an auxilliary adjustment means for adjusting a restoring lever (5) via an intermediate lever (6). As disclosed, the restoring lever (5) is pivotally linked to a first arm of the intermediate lever (6) which in turn is pivotally mounted on said adjustment rod (1) at a fulcrum (9). The first and second arms of the intermediate lever extend from opposite sides of the fulcrum. The second arm of the intermediate lever preferably includes a slideway (15) which receives a slide-shoe (16) affixed to an auxilliary adjustment lever (7), which is preferably an angular lever on which the auxilliary adjustment means acts at the end (12).

Abstract: An extruder, including a rotor and a barrel, having mixing or working zones therein in which the material being mixed or worked is transferred layer by layer from upstream grooves in the rotor to input grooves in the barrel, and from output grooves in the barrel, which grooves are interleaved with the input grooves, layer by layer back to downstream grooves in the rotor. The input and output grooves of the barrel are intercommunicated by means of corresponding channels each of which has a selectively radially movable throttling member positioned therein for varying the cross-sectional opening of the channel in which it is positioned and, thus, the amount of shearing action and work performed on the material passing through such channel.

Abstract: A mechanical gripping device for rotating jaw chucks or collet chucks. With the known gripping devices, rotationally symmetrical parts can be gripped in a rotating jaw chuck or collet chuck either only from the outside or only from the inside. The invention is based upon the problem of creating a mechanical gripping device for inside and outside gripping. With the invention, in a bore hole of a spindle two axially displaceable disk-shaped spring plates are arranged which are pressed into respective end positions by springs arranged between them. Centrally to the disk-shaped spring plates a slide is arranged which is selectively coupleable with one of the two spring plates.

Abstract: A control device is disclosed for selectively displacing two drive rod drivers which are coupled to drive rods of a window or door. The device includes a housing having a guide path defined therein for slidably receiving two drivers. The handle includes a turning member which is directly engaged with one driver and the device includes a clutch which is selectively engageable or disengageable between the two drivers so that, with rotation of the handle member, either both or one of the drivers may be moved along the guide path in the housing.

Abstract: A copying apparatus includes device for reciprocally driving an original scanning device having a drive source movable in a predetermined direction, a movement converting device for converting the movement of the drive source into a reciprocal movement in which the time required for backward movement is shorter than the time required for forward movement, output device connected to the movement converting device to put out a reciprocal movement for driving the scanning device, and speed control device for controlling the speed of the forward movement of the movable member so as not to exceed a predetermined speed.

Abstract: Operator access to the zone at which workpieces are struck in a drop hammer is temporarily but reliably blocked by a sturdy mechanical guard throughout every period when the hammer may commence and complete its fall; a unique physical linkage, between the guard and a safety-dog lever which must be manually turned in order to release the hammer, insures that the safety guard must have been shifted from an out-of-the-way position into a protective orientation before the hammer can drop.

Abstract: A valve driving apparatus comprising a case proper provided in the interior thereof with a movement conversion-transmission mechanism, a cylinder mechanism freely detachably fixed to one end of the case proper and a piston rod supporting mechanism freely detachably fixed to the other end of the case proper so as to be applicable to any kind of valve merely by the replacement of the mechanisms between which the case proper intervenes.

Abstract: A speed change mechanism of the type having a gear change yoke actuated by a travelling ball nut on a screw includes a load-bearing saddle slidably mounted over the nut. The saddle provides for avoidance of radial loads on the nut and screw via the yoke, while allowing for transmission of axial loads between said members. The yoke moves between first and second limits of movement and contains a provision for relief of axial loads to the nut and screw whenever the yoke is positioned at either of said limits.

Abstract: A valve driving apparatus is provided with cylindrical bearing members made of a synthetic resin or a copper alloy and used for a piston rod and for a drive shaft, a lining member made of a synthetic resin for coating the inner wall of an apparatus and a resilient member made of a synthetic rubber or a synthetic resin and inserted in a groove of a piston so as to protect the valve driving apparatus from the disadvantages of wear, frictional resistance and energy loss which are produced by a reciprocating movement of the piston and the piston rod. Also a valve driving apparatus utilizing a scotch yoke type movement conversion-transmission mechanism is provided with cylindrical bearing members made of a synthetic resin or a copper alloy and attached to pins installed on a piston rod so as to prevent the aforementioned disadvantages from occurring between the pins and the scotch yokes.

Abstract: Shift control apparatus for a multiple speed, sliding gear manual transmission is characterized by the provision of a main shift rail which is rotatable for crossover selection and axially slidable for engagement of the selected speed ratio. An auxiliary shift rail is axially slidable for engagement of an auxiliary gear, and a reverse idler gear is axially slidable for engagement of a reverse gear. A single lever is provided for camming the auxiliary shift rail in its engaging direction upon axial sliding movement of the main shift rail in a first direction, and for camming the reverse idler gear in its engaging direction upon axial sliding movement of the main shift rail in the opposite direction. The camming arrangement locks the reverse idler gear as the auxiliary shift rail slides, and locks the auxiliary shift rail as the reverse idler gear slides.

Abstract: Optical monitoring of the lateral dimensions of a pattern disposed on a substrate in the form of a wafer or mask is accomplished by testing for the lateral dimensions of a diffraction grating test pattern disposed adjacent the pattern. A beam of monochromatic light such as from a laser is diffracted by the test pattern and detectors determine the intensity of the diffracted beams. The detectors are disposed in a plane orthogonal to the plane of the test pattern and to the direction of the grating lines. The detectors are selectively spaced from each other according to the periodicity d of the grating and the width of the grating lines a is determined from a relationship of the detected intensities of the beams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an actuator for an electric starter, comprising a thin sleeve of which the periphery comprises two flanges between which a two-piece collar is placed. The lugs of this collar engage in a notch in the lever to prevent rotation of the sleeve. The invention finds particular application in the automobile industry.

Abstract: A single-tooth gearing, suitable for use e.g. in a hydrodynamic torque converter, is disclosed. The gearing includes a reciprocating rod having a tooth gap and a gear wheel having a tooth for engaging the tooth gap. The flanks of the tooth gap are precisely perpendicular to the path of motion of the rod, while the corresponding flanks of the tooth are curved, preferably having the shape of circular cylinders. The front flank of the tooth has a radius of curvature larger than that of the rear flank of the tooth. At the point of the rod's motion at which the force between the front edge of the tooth and the corresponding flank of the tooth gap is a maximum, the point of contact between the front edge of the tooth and the corresponding tooth gap flank is located on a plane containing the axis of rotation of the gear wheel and perpendicular to the path of the rod's motion. The length of the tooth gap is preferably equal to the sum of the radii of curvature of the two flanks of the tooth.

Abstract: A console or floor-mounted shift lever is connected through a flexible cable to a coupling mechanism mounted on the steering column. The coupling mechanism has a coupling member which is linearly guided in a support bracket and is selectively connectable with an actuator member pivotally mounted on the support bracket and drivingly connected to a portion of the steering column. The coupling cooperates with the actuator such that the actuator is stationary while the transmission shift lever is moved through the conventional shift pattern from "Low" to "Reverse" and is pivoted when the shift lever is moved from "Reverse" to "Park". The pivoting movement of the actuator results in rotation of a portion of a steering column which then permits a conventional ignition locking mechanism to be moved to the "Lock" position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an engine throttle control for marine propulsion devices and the like, which control includes a main control lever mounted for movement between a neutral or idle position and a full throttle position, a throttle lever adapted to actuate the engine throttle in response to rotational movement of the throttle lever, an actuation member operably connected to the control lever and mounted for movement in response to movement of the control lever, and means connecting the throttle lever to the actuation member for rotating the throttle lever in response to the movement of the actuation member and for effecting gradually increasing rotational movement of the throttle lever relative to incremental movement of the actuation member during at least a portion of control lever movement from the idle position toward the full throttle position.

Abstract: PCT No. PCT/FR78/00013 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 19, 1979 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 19, 1979 PCT Filed July 19, 1978 PCT Pub. No. WO79/00061 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 22, 1979A lever for controlling the actuator of an electrical starter, for internal combustion engine, the connection between each friction block and the corresponding arm of a fork of the lever of the starter actuator being made by means of the ends of a single elastic stirrup member which is a part separate from said lever.

Abstract: A double-acting piston and a rotatable torque applicator stem are mounted in a torque applicator housing such that the stem is actuated by the double-acting piston. A coupling member is non-movably mounted on the stem and another coupling member is mounted for axial movement thereon, each coupling member including teeth alternately engageable with the teeth of the other coupling member. The movable coupling member includes a radial arm having a free end cooperating with the double-acting piston to cause a reciprocating rotary movement of the axially movable coupling member with respect to the stem. Pressure is alternately applied on one face and the opposite face of the movable coupling member in synchronization with the actuation of the double-acting piston.

Abstract: A linear-rotary translator includes a pair of parallel, planar plates spaced apart and held by bolts having eccentric bodies. A drive shaft parallel to the bolts is journalled in the plates and is adapted to engage an operated device related to the plates. A pair of drive forks on the drive shaft straddle a drive rod between the plates and engage rollers extending from a block on the drive piston rod and disposed between the drive forks and reciprocable in rectilinear slots in the plates. The drive rod extends from a piston-cylinder arrangement pivoted to and located in part between the plates. If desired, a spring rod also engages the block, extends through a spacer pivoted between the plates and cooperates with spring discs arranged on the spring rod.

Abstract: An improved device for operating a needle in a sewing machine having a needle supporting clamp that is guided for sliding movement in a vertical plane by a needle bar. The needle bar is pivotably mounted on and depends from a support member which causes it to automatically align itself and follow the effective path of travel of the needle supporting clamp. The support member is mounted on the machine frame and is eccentrically positionable which provides a means whereby it can be selectively located in a position whereat the needle bar depending therefrom will never be subjected to more than a minimum amount of resistance by the needle supporting clamp during the latter's sliding movement thereon.

Abstract: A twist-grip cable control having cable movement parallel to the axis of the twist-grip rotation. A bell-crank lever is pivotally mounted within a housing with the inner portion of a Bowden cable connected to one arm of the lever. The other arm of the lever operatively engages a pin or finger member radially extending, fixedly mounted on a rotatable twist-grip sleeve. A guide is formed within a portion of the housing to receive the pin member and to limit the rotation of the sleeve. The device includes anchor means for securing one cable of the Bowden cable to the housing permitting the other cable to move relative to the anchored cable.

Abstract: A motion translation apparatus and method is provided which is particularly suitable for use with machine tools wherein the workpiece is moved relative to a tool. A stationary guideway member having a track of ball bearings mounted partially projecting from a V-shaped channel is fixed relative to the tool and relative to a rotatably driven turntable on which a hydraulic fluid operated actuator is pivotably mounted at one end. The piston of the actuator is pivotably secured to a link member which is in turn pivotably mounted on one end to the turntable. The free end of the link member opposite the end pivotably mounted to the turntable is pivotably connected to a movable guideway member which has a V-shaped channel adapted to receive and engage projecting portions of the ball bearings in the stationary guideway member for a predetermined arc of rotation of the turntable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sequential operating mechanism for valves for applications requiring actuation of one valve, or set of valves, prior to actuation of another valve, or set of valves. The equipment preferably includes an actuator driver mounted for powered selective reciprocation through a stroke of selected length. The actuator carries cam pins which engage cams (preferably cam slots) on cam plates attached to the stems of the respective valves during the course of an actuator half stroke. The cams are configured with respect to the paths of movement of the cam pins and with respect to the valve stems so that one valve is fully actuated to its extreme position before actuation of the other valve begins. If additional valves, in the same or different piping networks, require actuation at the same time as one or both of the cam actuated valves, such additional valves are ganged for simultaneous operation with the appropriate one of the cam actuated valves.

Abstract: A transmission mechanism in a driving means for the needle of sewing machines. A needle holder having a needle secured thereto and fitted on a needle guide rod so that it is vertically oscillated thereon is joined to an oscillatory arm oscillatable along the needle guide rod by slidably fitting a front end portion of the latter in a passage provided in an end portion of a horizontal shaft which is fitted in the needle holder so as to be rotated therein to some extent. The passage in the end portion of the horizontal shaft is made at right angles thereto. The horizntal shaft has a vertical passage the diameter of which is large enough to prevent the needle guide rod passed therethrough from being slided on the inner surface thereof. The needle holder has a sufficiently large slide surface with respect to the needle guide rod.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving posts into the ground, comprises a hammer for striking the top of the post to be driven, an articulated arm for connecting the hammer to a mobile power unit; and means for raising the articulated arm so that the hammer is above the post. The hammer is pivotally connected to the arm so that the hammer will strike the top of the post generally squarely when the power unit is level and when the power unit is not level.

Abstract: A system for transferring motion between locations remote with respect to each other by a push-pull control cable assembly. The system employs a motion conversion unit at either or both control and controlled station, said units serving to convert rotary motion into linear motion, and vice versa. That is, a force transfer shaft is rotatably mounted in the housing of the motion conversion unit to receive, or impart, rotary motion, and the core element of the push-pull control cable assembly -- which receives, or imparts, linear motion -- extends into, or through, the unit in transversely spaced relation with respect to the shaft. That portion of the normally flexible core element which extends into, or through, the unit is made rigid to impart columnar strength. A crosshead is secured to the rigidified portion of the core element and is slidably received within a first guideway presented from the housing to minimize lateral loading to the rigidified portion of the core element.