Patent ID: 7850178
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: B60G

Abstract:
1. A longitudinally adjustable link for linking one structure to another comprising: a) a first threaded rod and a second threaded rod, said first threaded rod having external left-hand threads and said second threaded rod having external right-hand threads; b) an adjuster having a generally hollow cylindrical body with a first end and a second end, said first end and said second end having internal threads dimensioned to accept said first threaded rod and said second threaded rod, respectively; said adjuster having said first threaded rod and said second threaded rod at least partially threaded there into whereby rotation of said rod causes said rods to move toward each other to move away from each other to axially lengthen or axially shorten said link; an insert positioned within said generally hollow cylindrical body of said adjuster and disposed between and inserted at least partially into said first threaded end and said second threaded end, and operable to permit relative axial movement of said rods while preventing relative rotation between said first threaded rod and said second threaded rod when said adjuster is rotated.