Patent ID: 6209414
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
An improved long-life end structure of a pull-cable used to mount a cable end device on a fixture with the interposition of a cushion disposed between said cable end device and said fixture, said end structure including a guide member comprising a plate-like portion disposed between said cable end device and said cushion, and a tubular portion integrally made with said plate-like portion so that said guide member aids in preventing said pull-cable from contacting said cushion;whereby said cushion cannot be separated from the fixture should the cable go slack, and wherein said guide member is made of a thermoplastic elastomer having a flexural modulus of about 500 to 10,000 kgf/cm.sup.2, so that said guide member and said tubular portion when rocked with respect to each other in use, endures about 600,000 cycles of such rocked movement.