B - Operations – Transporting – 65 – D
Patent
B - Operations, Transporting
65
D
138/92.1
B65D 63/10 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1200177
-25- Abstract: A disposable rupturable shipping and installation strap (30, 130) holding in a retracted position the output member (22, 122) of a linear actuator (14, 114) such as a pre-filled hydraulic actuator (14, 114). The strap has a retaining member (54, 70, 94, 138) fitted over the end of the actuator output member and a pair of symmetrically disposed strips or bands (48, 50, 72, 148, 182) integrally formed with the retaining member and attached at their other end to a portion of the actuator housing (14, 114). The strips or bands have portions of reduced strength (58, 158) which cause the strap to break and free the actuator output member Upon first operation of the actuator. Preferably the strap is molded of relatively thin flexible plastic. The retaining member is preferably in the form of a cylin- drical cap (94, 138) installed on the end of the actuator output rod and having a substantially hemispherical end portion (166) engaged in a corresponding partially spherical concave recess (139) in the member operated by the actuator, such as a motor vehicle clutch release lever (128). The cylindrical cap is optionally provided with a radially extend- ing disc-like flange seal (190) resiliently engaged with the surface of the clutch actuating lever beyond the edge of the recess, such as to prevent introduction of dirt in the recess.
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Leigh-Monstevens Keith V.
Nix Richard A.
Automotive Products Plc
Michaels & Associates
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