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, the link further including a link extension protruding from the second link end portion in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and a housing movably coupled to the link, the housing being configured to move relative to the link between a first housing position and a second housing position and apply a load to said link, the housing including a mechanical stop disposed sufficiently closer to the first sidewall than to the second sidewall to shift the load toward said first sidewall; and wherein the mechanical stop is configured to contact the link extension when the housing is in the second housing position to limit further movement of the housing.