Transmission mechanisms and components therefor
OwnerKevin Martininventor
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Abstract
A cable assembly suitable for use in a transmission mechanism which includes at least one wheel which the cable assembly passes at least partialy around when in use. The cable assembly includes at least one cable having end portions and connecting means for operatively connecting the end portions of the cable so as to form an endless track, the connecting means including a power transmission member and coupling means operatively connecting the end portions of the cable to the power transmission member, the power transmission member being receivable within recesses in the wheel as the cable assembly passes therearound.
Claims20
A cable assembly suitable for use in a transmission mechanism which includes at least one wheel having recesses therein which the cable assembly passes at least partially around when in use, the cable assembly including at least one cable having end portions and a connector device for operatively connecting the end portions of the cable so as to form an endless track, the connector device including a power transmission member and a coupling operatively connecting the end portions of the cable to the power transmission member, the power transmission member being a generally tubular member having end sections receivable within the recesses in the wheel as the cable assembly passes therearound, the coupling including a coupling element operatively connected to the power transmission member between the end sections.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.