Fixing element for a cable system
First Claim
1. A fixing element for securing a conduit having a longitudinal length extending in a longitudinal axis, the conduit for carrying a cable therethrough to a vehicle body, the conduit comprising a first conduit portion and a second conduit portion, the fixing element comprising:
- an abutment body having a peripheral groove and a cavity, the peripheral groove defining an engagement portion of the abutment body for engaging with a vehicle body; and
a damper retained in the cavity of the abutment body, the damper having a longitudinal length extending in the longitudinal axis of greater than 15 mm;
wherein the damper absorbs vibration in the longitudinal length of the conduit between the first and second conduit portions; and
wherein at least a portion of the damper is formed of silicone rubber.
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Abstract
Vibration is transferred through components that pass from an engine compartment to a passenger cell in a vehicle. One such component is the transmission cable (7). An inner cable provides the mechanical movement between the gear shifter and the gear box, and an outer conduit houses the cable. An abutment attaches this conduit to a body of a vehicle. The present invention provides a fixing element (19) or abutment for securing a conduit for carrying a cable (7) therethrough to a vehicle body, the conduit comprising a first portion and a second portion (37), wherein the fixing element (19) is configured to retain a damper for absorbing vibration in the longitudinal length of the conduit between the first and second conduit portion, at least a portion of the damper being formed of silicon rubber.
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22 Claims
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1. A fixing element for securing a conduit having a longitudinal length extending in a longitudinal axis, the conduit for carrying a cable therethrough to a vehicle body, the conduit comprising a first conduit portion and a second conduit portion, the fixing element comprising:
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an abutment body having a peripheral groove and a cavity, the peripheral groove defining an engagement portion of the abutment body for engaging with a vehicle body; and a damper retained in the cavity of the abutment body, the damper having a longitudinal length extending in the longitudinal axis of greater than 15 mm; wherein the damper absorbs vibration in the longitudinal length of the conduit between the first and second conduit portions; and wherein at least a portion of the damper is formed of silicone rubber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22)
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19. A transmission cable system comprising:
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a conduit having a longitudinal length extending in a longitudinal axis, the conduit for carrying a cable therethrough to a vehicle body, the conduit comprising a first conduit portion and a second conduit portion; and a fixing element comprising; an abutment body having a peripheral groove and a cavity, the peripheral groove defining an engagement portion of the abutment body for engaging with a vehicle body; and a damper retained in the cavity of the abutment body, the damper having a longitudinal length extending in the longitudinal axis of greater than 15 mm; wherein the damper absorbs vibration in the longitudinal length of the conduit between the first and second conduit portions; and wherein the damper is formed of silicone rubber. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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