US 8,740,127 B2 · Cable retractor

Abstract

A cable retractor is provided. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor is articulate, comprising an articulate housing which comprises a cable stop housing pivotably coupled to a pulley housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cable retractor also comprises a first pulley assembly coupled to the pulley housing, an end cap coupled to the pulley housing, a spring coupled to the end cap, and a second pulley assembly coupled to the spring. In accordance with at least one embodiment, the first pulley assembly and the second pulley assembly are disposed within the pulley housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, a cable stop assembly is coupled to the cable stop housing. In accordance with at least one embodiment, several of the parts are separable to facilitate installation or replacement of a cable.

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Dependent claims

A cable retractor comprising:

a pulley housing;
a first pulley configured to engage a first portion of a cable coupled to said pulley housing via a first axle, said first pulley configured to rotate about said first axle;
a second pulley assembly comprising a second pulley configured to engage a second portion of said cable coupled to said second pulley assembly configured to allow the second pulley assembly to translate with respect to the first pulley assembly;
a first spring coupled to the second pulley assembly, wherein the first spring urges the second pulley assembly away from the first pulley;
a cable stop housing comprising a cable stop mechanism pivotably coupled to said pulley housing via said first axle;
said cable stop housing configured to pivot about said first axle.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Cable retractor

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Abstract

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