Patent ID: 6510759
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
A force coupling transfer device for transferring a force, comprising:an elongated flexible outer sheath; and an elongated flexible inner coiled spring positioned inside of the outer sheath for movement therein relative to the outer sheath, the inner coiled spring having opposing first and second ends, the inner coiled spring transferring a force applied to the first end to the second end, the outer sheath length being permeable permitting lubrication of the inner coiled spring, at least one strain relief device disposed around the outer sheath; wherein the outer sheath includes a center longitudinal axis, the outer sheath includes a coiled spring, the strain relief device includes a coiled spring having a connecting loop extending generally perpendicular from the center longitudinal axis of the outer sheath; wherein the outer sheath includes opposing first and second ends, the outer sheath further including first and second attachment loops disposed at the respective first and second ends, the attachment loops being an integral extension of the coiled spring of the outer sheath.