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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 03, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Taizo Kikuchi, Wako, JP;
Toru Namiki, Wako, JP;
Masayuki Ohta, Gunma-ken, JP;
Takao Ochiai, Tochigi-ken, JP;
Tatsuaki Uehara, Tochigi-ken, JP;
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B21F 9/00 ; B60J 7/057 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B21F 9/00 ; B60J 7/057 ;
Abstract
Cable guides for keeping the push-pull cable in mesh with a pinion are effectively reinforced by a member connecting the free ends of the cable guides. In particular, even when the cable guides are made of a plastic member, and the push-pull cable drive unit is subjected to high temperature environments, the meshing between the cable and the pinion is ensured. Thus, the present invention provides a stable and reliable operation of the push-pull cable drive unit with a simple and economical arrangement. This arrangement is particulalry useful for automotive sunroofs.