Patent ID: 6105457
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: B60N,F16G,Y10T

Abstract:
A self-adjusting device for equalizing length in a pull rope used for activating parts of motor vehicles, having a spring-loaded tensioning element comprising a pivoting lever guided on a support and adapted to be shifted longitudinally and pivoted, said pivoting lever further having first and second terminal areas entwined by said pull rope, wherein:said first terminal area is held by a tension spring in a first position abutting a first stop; andwhen a tractile force is applied to said pull rope to overcome the force of said tension spring, said pivoting lever pivots to bring said first terminal area into a second position abutting a second stop;said first and second stops having contact surfaces parallel to one another and extending across a path of longitudinal displacement; andsaid first and second terminal areas having a stationary area of entwinement therebetween.