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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 1980
Filed:
Oct. 11, 1974
Grant A Webb, Northville, MI (US);
Teleflex Incorporated, Limerick, PA (US);
Abstract
A motion transmitting remote control assembly of the type for transmitting motion in a curved path by a flexible motion transmitting a core element movably supported by a guide such as a conduit. The assembly includes connection means for connecting either or both the conduit to a support structure and the core element to a control element. The connector means includes a snap-in connector for snap-in retention in an opening and is defined by a body for disposition on one side of the opening and a head for insertion through and retention in the opening. The head includes a first leg integral with and extending outwardly from the body to an outward end and a second leg extending generally inwardly from the outward end of the first leg to a distal end. The legs are spaced apart from one another whereby the second leg may be flexed or moved toward the first leg. The head is actually frusto-conical in its outer surface with a semi-spherical top with a slot extending therethrough to define the first and second legs. A shoulder extends about the head whereby there is defined a shoulder on the first leg which faces the body and is in spaced relationship thereto. The distal end of the second leg defines a shoulder spaced from the body the same distance as the shoulder defined on the first leg. Also included is an annular base extending upwardly from the body to the shoulder on the first leg and to a position immediately adjacent the distal end of the second leg.