Abstract:
An anchor device for anchoring an element such as a coupling in an opening in a wall the device including a sleeve for receiving the element, the sleeve being externally provided with a shoulder for bearing against a first face of the wall, and with an anchor member facing the shoulder having a portion that is resiliently movable between a laterally projecting position and a retracted position. The anchor member is a frustoconical ring received in a groove in the outside of the sleeve, the ring having larger end facing the shoulder with a sloping surface which forms the resiliently movable portion and which bears in the laterally projecting position against a zone of intersection between a side surface of the opening and a second face of the wall.
Abstract:
A cap is provided for fitting to a bicycle control cable of the type having an inner cable slidingly disposed within an outer casing where the outer casing terminates for exposing a portion of the inner cable. The cap has a first section defining a first section opening for fitting the outer casing therein. A protective cover extends along the exposed portion of the inner cable and has a first end disposed over the cap.
Abstract:
A combination bicycle derailleur and one-piece cover therefor, includes a derailleur having a chain cage, a cage securing member connected with the chain cage, a derailleur clamping head for clamping the derailleur to the bicycle frame, and a controller for actuating the chain cage, the controller including link arms pivotally connected to the derailleur clamping head and cage securing member, with the cable being connected to one link arm. The protective cover includes a flexible, resilient main body having a hollow interior, with a first open end at one end secured to the cage securing member and being of sufficient size to be pulled over the clamping derailleur head and the controller, a second open end at an opposite end secured to the derailleur clamping head and being of sufficient size to be pulled over the derailleur clamping head, a cable opening of smaller size than both open ends for receiving the cable therethrough for connection with the controller and being incapable of being pulled over the derailleur clamping head, and at least a section of the main body which is adapted to cover the controller and which extends between the first and second open ends, has a bellows configuration.
Abstract:
An end cap for a bicycle control cable of the type wherein an inner cable slides within an outer casing includes a housing defining a hollow chamber, wherein the housing has a first end defining a first opening for receiving the inner cable therethrough and a second end defining a second opening adapted to fit to the outer casing of the bicycle control cable. A lubricant is disposed in the chamber, and a screen is provided for screening the first opening at the first end of the housing. A portion of the hollow chamber between the lubricant and the second end of the housing is open through the second end of the housing, but the lubricant has sufficiently low fluidicity at normal temperature that the lubricant does not flow out of the housing.
Abstract:
A cable control system comprising a tubular member, a strand rod extending through the tubular member and adapted to be moved longitudinally and laterally thereof and a sealing member mounted on the tube member. The sealing member includes an outer circumferential wall extending axially outwardly relative to the tube member and an integral inner annular sealing lip surrounded by the axially outwardly extending wall and having a free edge sealingly engaging the strand rod.
Abstract:
A self-aligning, wear-resistant seal assembly is provided for a cable rod slidably positioned within a cable conduit. A rigid nylon ring which fits snugly around the rod is held against the end of the conduit by an elastomeric seal. The seal has an end wall which overlies the ring and has an axial bore aligned with the ring adapted for interference fit around the rod. Corresponding serrations on the conduit and seal cooperate to embracingly secure the seal to the rod.