Strain distribution check link assembly

摘要

A check link assembly includes a link and a housing. The link includes a first link end portion, a second link end portion opposite the first link end portion, a first sidewall disposed between the first link end portion and the second link end portion, a second sidewall disposed between the first link end portion and the second link end portion, and a link extension protruding from the second link end portion. The link extension is closer to the first sidewall than to the second sidewall. The housing is movably coupled to the link and is configured to move relative to the link between a first housing position and a second housing position. The housing includes a mechanical stop disposed closer to the first sidewall than to the second sidewall.

主权项

1. A check link assembly, comprising:
a link including a link body elongated along a longitudinal axis, the link body including a first link end portion, a second link end portion opposite the first link end portion, a first sidewall disposed between the first link end portion and the second link end portion, and a second sidewall disposed between the first link end portion and the second link end portion, wherein the link includes a link extension protruding from the second link end portion in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the link extension has a first extension end directly coupled to the link body and a second extension end opposite the first extension end, the second extension end is farther from the link body than the first extension end, the link extension defines a recess, and the recess is closer to the second extension end than to the first extension end; and a housing movably coupled to the link such that the housing is movable relative to the link between a first housing position and a second housing position, the housing including a mechanical stop disposed closer to the first sidewall than to the second sidewall; wherein the mechanical stop is in direct contact with the link extension when the housing is in the second housing position; wherein the recess is sized and shaped to at least partially receive the mechanical stop when the housing is in the second housing position.