Patent ID: 6279415
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
A cable tensioning apparatus comprising:a generally hollow housing;a first member which is adapted to be coupled to a first portion of a cable, said first member being slidably movable within said housing in response to an actuation of said cable and including an inner surface having at least one inwardly projecting ridge;a second member which is adapted to be coupled to a second portion of said cable, which is disposed within said first member and which slidably engages said inner surface, said second member being movable, in response to a pulling force being applied to said second portion of said cable, between a first position in which said second member is remote from said at least one inwardly projecting ridge and a second position in which said second member abuttingly engages said at least one inwardly projecting ridge, thereby allowing said pulling force to be transferred to said first portion of said cable and allowing said cable to be actuated; anda compression member which is coupled to said first member and to said second member, said spring being effective to force said first portion toward said second portion, thereby providing tension within said cable.