Throttle cable locking assembly

摘要

A throttle cable locking assembly (16) for a power tool (1), in which the power tool (1) includes a source of power (2) having an internal combustion engine, a machine implement (4) engaged to the source of power (2), and a throttle handle (6) connected to the internal combustion engine for regulating power supply to the machine implement (4). The throttle cable locking assembly (16) includes: a cable assembly (18), the cable assembly (18) including a throttle cable (20) extending from the internal combustion engine, an outer cable (30) extending from the internal combustion engine and enclosing a portion of the throttle cable (20), and an engagement member (36) carried by a first end portion of the outer cable (30); and an adjuster bolt capable of being engaged with the engagement member (36) provided on the first end of the outer cable (30). A locking case (48) is provided for securing one end of the adjuster bolt and a portion of the engagement member (36).

主权项

1. A throttle cable locking assembly configured for a power tool comprising a source of power having an internal combustion engine, a machine implement engaged to the source of power, and a throttle handle connected to the internal combustion engine for regulating power supply to the machine implement, the throttle cable locking assembly comprising:
a cable assembly, the cable assembly comprising:
a throttle cable extending from the internal combustion engine,an outer cable extending from the internal combustion engine and enclosing a portion of the throttle cable,an engagement member carried by a first end portion of the outer cable; andan adjuster bolt capable of being engaged with the engagement member provided on the first end portion of the outer cable, and a locking case configured for securing one end of the adjuster bolt and a portion of the engagement member preventing disengagement and loosening of the engagement member from the adjusting bolt, wherein the locking case comprises: a first member configured to be engaged with each of the engagement member and the adjuster bolt; and a second member hingedly jointed to the first member, the second member being configured to be moved about a hinged joint for locking the engagement member and the adjuster bolt, wherein an internal surface of the first member and an internal surface of the second member is configured to be integrated with a portion of an outer surface of the adjuster bolt and with a portion of the engagement member so that the adjuster bolt is adjustable by rotating the locking case.