Method of fabricating a control assembly choosing from multiple components

Abstract

A method of fabricating a remote control assembly having a conduit (12) movably supporting a core element (14) with an end fitting (16) disposed on the conduit (12) for mechanical engagement with a ferrule (18) and a slug (20) disposed on the core element (14). The method comprises the steps of selecting a ferrule (18) for supporting the conduit (12) on a support structure (22) from a plurality of ferrule (18) configurations and snapping the ferrule (18) into mechanical connection with the end fitting (16) while inserting the core element (14) through the conduit (12) and ferrule (18). A terminal member (38, 138, 238), having a slug pocket (40) therein and a connector for connection configurations and it is placed on the core element (14) with the slug (20) in the slug pocket (40). A collar (42) is placed over the slug pocket (40) as the collar (42) is mechanically connected to the terminal member (38, 138, 238) to cover the slug pocket (40) and retain the slug (20) in the slug pocket (40). The selection may be of a ferrule (18) having a first outside guide tube (28) and a collar (42) having a first inside guide tube (48) for telescoping relationship with the first outside guide tube (28) or, sequentially may be of a collar (42) with a second outside guide tube (50) and placing a second inside guide tube (52) to extend from the end fitting (16) for telescoping relationship with the second outside guide tube (50).

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