US4373830A
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Method for coupling stranded cable assembly to fitting coupled arrangement obtained thereby
Assignee: NSK Warner KK
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Filing: 1980-09-08
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Granted: 1983-02-15
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Expires: 2000-09-08
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a method for coupling a stranded cable assembly adapted for use in, for instance, a seat belt for automobiles, to a fitting. This method comprises inserting a sleeve into an opening provided in the fitting, inserting the mounting end of the stranded cable assembly into the sleeve and applying pressure onto the upper and lower sides of the sleeve in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction thereof to thereby secure said assembly to said sleeve and, at the same time, permit the sleeve to eat into the fitting.
Inventors
- 👤 Haruyuki Ikesue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:19
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/18; B60R22/24; A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/25; A44B11/2503; A44B11/2546; B60R22/22; F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/02; F16G11/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49915; Y10T29/49925; Y10T29/49927; Y10T29/49929; Y10T29/49938; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/49; Y10T403/4983
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for coupling a stranded cable assembly to a fitting, comprising the steps of inserting a cylindrical sleeve into an opening provided in the fitting, inserting the mounting end of the stranded cable assembly into the sleeve and applying pressure onto the upper and lower sides of the sleeve in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction thereof to thereby secure said assembly to said sleeve and, at the same time, permit the sleeve to bite into the fitting.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for coupling a stranded cable assembly to a fitting, comprising the steps of inserting a cylindrical sleeve into an opening provided in the fitting, inserting the mounting end of the stranded cable assembly into the sleeve and applying pressure onto the upper and lower sides of the sleeve in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction thereof to thereby secure said assembly to said sleeve and, at the same time, permit the sleeve to bite into the fitting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The coupling method as recited in claim 1, in which the sleeve is cylindrical in form, having flat walls and steps on its both sides.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The coupling method as recited in claim 1, in which the sleeve is cylindrical in form, having only steps on its both sides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
A coupled arrangement of a stranded cable assembly and a fitting, in which a sleeve is inserted into an opening provided in the fitting, the stranded cable assembly is inserted into the sleeve, and pressure is applied onto the upper and lower sides of the sleeve in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction thereof to thereby secure said assembly to said sleeve and, at the same time, permit it to bite into the fitting.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
75 words
A coupled arrangement of a stranded cable assembly and a fitting, in which a sleeve is inserted into an opening provided in the fitting, the stranded cable assembly is inserted into the sleeve, and pressure is applied onto the upper and lower sides of the sleeve in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction thereof to thereby secure said assembly to said sleeve and, at the same time, permit it to bite into the fitting.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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