Patent ID: 6837126

Claim:
A clutch actuator for connecting to a first control cable having a first cable sliding within a first outer casing, the clutch actuator comprising: a frame having a first end and a second end; a casing support disposed at the first end of the frame for supporting the first outer casing of the first control cable; an annular clutch actuating member rotatably mounted at the second end of the frame; a second cable retained to the clutch actuating member for rotating the clutch actuating member; a first connector including: a first cable retaining portion for retaining one of the first cable and the second cable; and a first connector locking portion; a second connector including: a second cable retaining portion for retaining the other one of the first cable and the second cable; and a second connector locking portion for engaging the first connector locking portion; a flexible cover having a first end retained to the first end of the frame, wherein the flexible cover extends from the first end of the frame towards the second end of the frame and includes a second end for mounting to the first cable; and wherein the frame has an opening for exposing the first connector and the second connector to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the first cable and the second cable.