CABLE OPERATED ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

摘要

The inventive cable operated actuator assembly includes an actuator element, a reaction element, a conduit defining a lumen therethrough, a cable longer th an the conduit slideably disposed through the lumen of the conduit, and at least one pivoti ng ferrule defining a bore therethrough. One of the ends of the conduit is secured to the actuat or element and the other end of the conduit is secured to the pivoting ferrule. The reaction element is pivotally secured to the other end of the pivoting ferrule. While the cable is slideab ly disposed within the bore, the second end of the cable extends out of the second end of the pivoting ferrule. At least one of the pivoting ferrule and the reaction element may pivot substantially about the axis created by the cable as it exits the second end of the pivoting ferrule . A specific application of the inventive assembly includes a steering column tilt actuat or assembly.