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Vehicle handle device and rotation operation clip
11643854 · 2023-05-09 · ·

A vehicle handle device configured to operate a door lock device by transmitting an operation force of an operator via a cable device, the vehicle handle device includes an operation member configured to apply the operation force to the cable device by operation of the operator, and a handle case configured to accommodate the operation member. The handle case includes a cable fixing base portion in which the cable device is configured to be disposed, a cap portion configured to fix the cable device to the cable fixing base portion, and a hinge portion which is provided on the cable fixing base portion and the cap portion and is configured to rotate the cap portion relative to the cable fixing base portion.

Mower spindle brake disengagement mechanism

A mower spindle brake disengagement mechanism includes belt driven pulleys on spindles supported by a rotary mower deck, brakes adjacent the pulleys, each of the brakes on a pivot arm biased to a brake engaged position, and a plurality of Bowden cables, each Bowden cable connected between one of the pivot arms and a single lever that may be pivoted to retract the Bowden cables to move the brakes on the pivot arms to a brake disengaged position.

Retractable latch bumper
09719571 · 2017-08-01 · ·

A bumper for a closure, such as a tailgate, acts between the tailgate and a frame to bias a striker in to engagement with a latch. The bumper is moved to a retracted position during closing to reduce the force needed to close the tailgate. After latching, the bumper is conditioned to an extended position to assert the bias between the tailgate and frame.

CABLE SPLITTER DEVICE, ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF USE
20170254354 · 2017-09-07 · ·

Cable splitter devices, assemblies, and methods of use are disclosed. A cable splitter device is disclosed. A cable splitter assembly includes a housing, a slider, first cables, and second cables. The housing defines a first number of first slots and a second number of second slots different from the first number. The slider is slidably coupled to the housing. The slider defines the first number of first channels and the second number of second channels. The first cables extend through the first number of first slots and have an end positioned within a respective first channel of the slider. The second cables extend through the second number of second slots and have an end positioned within a respective second channel of the slider. A clipping element may be configured to fix a longitudinal position of a respective first cable at multiple different locations along the first channel.

CONTROL SYSTEM USING A CONTROL CABLE, AN ADAPTER ELEMENT FOR SUCH A SYSTEM, AND A CONTROL CABLE HAVING SUCH AN ADAPTER ELEMENT
20220120312 · 2022-04-21 ·

A control system (1) for operating a mechanical function is disclosed. The system (1) includes a lever (11), a housing (13) and at least one control cable (3). The lever (11) is pivotable and includes at least one seat (9) for receiving a first coupling element (17) of the at least one control cable (3). The control system (1) further includes at least one adapter element (23), and the housing (13) further includes at least one first recess (25). The at least one seat (9) of the lever and the at least one first recess (25) of the housing (13) include first and second open spaces (33, 35) that are aligned with each other in an assembly direction (37). This allows for a simultaneous coupling of the first coupling element (17) to the at least one seat (9) and the adapter element (23) to the at least one first recess (25) of the housing (13), along said assembly direction (37).

Cable accumulator
11215218 · 2022-01-04 · ·

A cable accumulator for a plurality of input cables and at least one output cable includes a bracket and a carrier member slidably coupled with the bracket. The carrier member includes a frame having a first end and a second end. The second end of the frame is coupled to the at least one output cable. A plurality of connecting members are slidably coupled with a pin member. The plurality of connecting members slide relative to the pin member independently of each other. Actuation of any one of the input cables causes the respective connecting member to pull the pin member to slide the carrier member relative to the bracket and to actuate the at least one output cable. Further, the respective connecting members coupled to non-actuated input cables slide relative to the pin member in response to actuation of any one of the plurality of input cables.

Control system using a control cable, an adapter element for such a system, and a control cable having such an adapter element
11828326 · 2023-11-28 · ·

A control system (1) for operating a mechanical function is disclosed. The system (1) includes a lever (11), a housing (13) and at least one control cable (3). The lever (11) is pivotable and includes at least one seat (9) for receiving a first coupling element (17) of the at least one control cable (3). The control system (1) further includes at least one adapter element (23), and the housing (13) further includes at least one first recess (25). The at least one seat (9) of the lever and the at least one first recess (25) of the housing (13) include first and second open spaces (33, 35) that are aligned with each other in an assembly direction (37). This allows for a simultaneous coupling of the first coupling element (17) to the at least one seat (9) and the adapter element (23) to the at least one first recess (25) of the housing (13), along said assembly direction (37).

Tension cable control duplexer
11408463 · 2022-08-09 · ·

An electric vehicle includes a charge port configured to selectively lock a charge plug to the charge port, a charge port door configured to provide access to the charge port, a charge port door lock configured to selectively lock the charge port door in a closed position, a primary manual release cable operably coupled to the charge port to manually unlock the charge plug from the charge port, and a secondary tension cable system coupled between the primary manual release cable and the charge port door lock. Actuation of the primary manual release cable simultaneously unlocks the charge plug from the charge port and actuates the secondary tension cable system to unlock the charge port door lock.

WHEELCHAIR WHEEL LOCK LEVER ASSEMBLY
20220280363 · 2022-09-08 · ·

A lever assembly for a wheelchair having a wheel lock system with two wheel lock assemblies. Each wheel lock assembly including a wheel lock and an actuator with an actuation cable that controllably moves a lock-pin between a locking and an unlocking position relative to the wheelchair wheels. The lever assembly has a body and a lever, with the body attached to the wheelchair and both actuation cables, and the lever attached to and controlling both actuation cables to manipulate the lock-pins to engage or disengage the wheelchair wheels. The lever is adapted for use by disabled occupants.

SPLAYED CABLE GUIDE FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT

An apparatus includes a housing, a cable guide, a first cable, and a second cable. The housing is coupled to a shaft of a medical instrument. The cable guide is coupled to the housing, and defines a shaft opening into a passageway defined by the shaft. A first guide groove and a second guide groove are defined by the cable guide, with each of the first guide groove and the second guide groove being splayed outward from the shaft opening. The first cable is routed within the first guide groove and through the shaft opening, and is configured to slide within the first guide groove. The second cable is routed within the second guide groove and through the shaft opening, and is configured to slide within the second guide groove.