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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 06, 2001
Joachim Kottke, Remseck, DE;
Martin Wöhrle, Berglen, DE;
Friedel Kordowich, Stuttgart, DE;
Reinhard Friedrich, Waiblingen, DE;
Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a portable handheld work apparatus having a movable control element ( ) for influencing the operation of the work apparatus. The work apparatus includes an actuable positioning element ( ) and a Bowden cable ( ) connecting the positioning element ( ) and the control element ( ). The Bowden cable ( ) includes a Bowden cable casing ( ) and a wire ( ) guided in the casing ( ) so as to be axially movable. The Bowden cable casing ( ) is held at its two ends ( ) in support locations ( ) with respective longitudinal stops ( ). The support locations ( ) are fixed with respect to the apparatus. An adjusting device ( ) is provided between the ends ( ) of the Bowden cable sleeve ( ) and the corresponding support locations ( ). The adjusting device ( ) has a holding element ( ) which holds the end ( ) and is fixed to the support location. The holding element ( ) can be loosened to axially displace the ends ( ).