Patent ID: 6185806
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of fabricating a remote control assembly having a conduit (12) movably supporting a core element (14) with an end fitting (16) disposed on the conduit (12) for mechanical engagement with a ferrule (18) and a slug (20) disposed on the core element (14), said method comprising the steps of:selecting a ferrule (18) for supporting the conduit (12) on a support structure (22) from a plurality of ferrule (18) configurations;mechanically connecting the ferrule (18) to the end fitting (16);inserting the core element (14) through the conduit (12) and ferrule (18);selecting a terminal member (38, 138, 238) having a slug pocket (40) therein and a connector for connection to a control member from a plurality of terminal member (38, 138, 238) configurations; andplacing the terminal member (38, 138, 238) on the core element (14) with the slug (20) in the slug pocket (40).