Patent ID: 6056020
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: F16C,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
A motion transmitting remote control assembly comprising;first and second conduit sections (12 and 14) respectively extending between inner and outward ends,said first conduit section (12) having a first end fitting (16) at said inner end thereof,said second conduit section (14) having a second end fitting (18) at said inner end thereof,a first core element (20) movably supported by said first conduit section (12) and having a first terminal (28) adjacent said first end fitting (16),a second core element (24) movably supported by said second conduit section (14) and having a second terminal (30) adjacent said second end fitting (18), andsaid terminals (28 and 30) including male and female portions for snapping said terminals (28 and 30) into mechanical interlocking engagement with one another,a coupling mechanism (36) for coupling said end fittings (16 and 18) together,said assembly characterized by a connection mechanism movable between a holding position engaging one of said terminals for forcing said terminals (28 and 30) into said mechanical interlocking engagement with one another and a disengaged position for automatically and positively releasing said terminals (28 and 30) for rectilinear movement in response and as a pre-condition to coupling said end fittings (16 and 18) together.