Patent ID: 6837126
Filing Date: 2005-01-04
Classification: F16C,F16G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A clutch actuator for connecting to a first control cable having a first cable sliding within a first outer casing, the clutch actuator comprising: a frame having a first end and a second end; a casing support disposed at the first end of the frame for supporting the first outer casing of the first control cable; an annular clutch actuating member rotatably mounted at the second end of the frame; a second cable retained to the clutch actuating member for rotating the clutch actuating member; a second connector including: a flexible cover having a first end retained to the first end of the frame, wherein the flexible cover extends from the first end of the frame towards the second end of the frame and includes a second end for mounting to the first cable; and wherein the frame has an opening for exposing the first connector and the second connector to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the first cable and the second cable.