Transmission cable assembly for high temperature environments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8857289
SERIAL NO

11733841

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Automotive push-pull type transmission shift cable assemblies are disclosed that meet new specifications for extended performance at high temperatures, including certain embodiments suitable for use at elevated temperatures of at least 165° C. The cable comprises a conduit and a core wire extending through the ends of the conduit to a shifter end portion and transmission end portion. The transmission end portion comprises a core wire length adjuster and a conduit end fitting. The core wire length adjuster comprises a core wire adjuster isolator and a retainer cap. At least certain embodiments of the transmission shift cable assemblies pass one or a combination of the following tests:

    a. Lash 200,000 Cycles Test,b. Attachment Pin Installation 200,000 Cycles Test,c. Attachment Pin Extraction 200,000 Cycles Test, andd. Cable Efficiency Teste. In-Vehicle Routing 165° C. Cable Strength Test.

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DUS OPERATING INC1780 POND RUN AUBURN HILLS MI 48326

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Birt, Kent Hannibal, US 2 12
Gordy, Donald Gene Moberly, US 7 40

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