Patent ID: 6021689
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
A selectively positionable terminal end fitting for a push-pull control cable assembly having a casing with a core slidably received in the casing to permit selective retention and release of a grooved end rod connected to one end of the push-pull control cable core, said terminal end fitting comprising:a housing having a central cavity;a race extending circumferentially of said central cavity within said housing;ports opening transversely through said housing to intersect said race;a toroidal connecting ring disposed transversely within said housing and received within said race for circumferential rotation and at least limited pivotal movement transversely of said race;a transverse bore penetrating said connecting ring to receive the grooved end rod extending through said ports;an adjusting member movable axially within said connecting ring;a plurality of dogs mounted in said adjusting member operatively to engage the grooved end rod in response to axial movement of said adjusting member to preclude removal of the end rod from said transverse bore in said connecting ring.