Cable assemblies and methods of producing same

This invention relates generally to cable assemblies, and more particularly to flexible cable assemblies of the type used in automobiles for transmitting rotary or linear motion along a predetermined path. In a particular aspect, the present invention relates to abrasion-resistant fluorocarbon polym...

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Main Authors Reynolds, Kim A, Marino, Charles P, Kray, Kevin P
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 26.10.2004
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Summary:This invention relates generally to cable assemblies, and more particularly to flexible cable assemblies of the type used in automobiles for transmitting rotary or linear motion along a predetermined path. In a particular aspect, the present invention relates to abrasion-resistant fluorocarbon polymer composites, such as polytetrafluoroethylene ("PTFE") composites, having an unexpectedly high frictional efficiency under high load conditions and after long cycle times. The present invention relates to abrasion-resistant, anti-friction tubing formed from such composites, and to uses of such tubing as a liner for flexible, motion transmitting cable assemblies. This invention relates generally to cable assemblies, and more particularly to flexible cable assemblies of the type used in automobiles for transmitting rotary or linear motion along a predetermined path. In a particular aspect, the present invention relates to abrasion-resistant fluorocarbon polymer composites, such as polytetrafluoroethylene ("PTFE") composites, having an unexpectedly high frictional efficiency under high load conditions and after long cycle times. The present invention relates to abrasion-resistant, anti-friction tubing formed from such composites, and to uses of such tubing as a liner for flexible, motion transmitting cable assemblies.