Cable connector

Abstract

A control cable assembly includes a yoke having a body and a first and second end. The yoke includes a first hinge at its first end and a second hinge at its second end. The first and second hinges may each comprise a pair of eyelets. The first eyelet on each hinge may form a closed loop, and the second eyelet on each hinge may form a partially open loop, having a gap. A first control cable may be connected to the first hinge. A second control cable may be connected to the second hinge. The control cables may be configured to pivot with respect to the yoke.

Having thus descibed the invention, we claim: 
     
         1 . A control cable assembly comprising:
 a unitary body having a first end and a second end;   a first hinge at a first end of said body, said first hinge comprising a first eyelet forming a completely closed loop and a second eyelet forming a partially open loop, said first and second eyelets unitarily formed with said body;   a second hinge at a second end of said body, said second hinge comprising a third eyelet forming a completely closed loop and a fourth eyelet forming a partially open loop, said third and fourth eyelets unitarily formed with said body;   a central bore formed in said body and positioned between the first hinge and the second hinge;   a first control cable connected to said first hinge; and   a second control cable connected to said second hinge.   
     
     
         2 . The control cable assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second eyelets are aligned. 
     
     
         3 . The control cable assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second eyelets are spaced a distance apart. 
     
     
         4 . The control cable assembly of  claim 3 , further comprising a pin positioned in said first hinge, wherein said pin includes a hole and said first cable extends through said hole. 
     
     
         5 . The control cable assembly of  claim 4 , further comprising an anchor positioned on said first cable and located on a first side of said pin. 
     
     
         6 . The control cable assembly of  claim 4 , further comprising a spring mechanism positioned on said first cable and located on a second side of said pin. 
     
     
         7 . The control cable assembly of  claim 6 , wherein said spring mechanism comprises a spring and a cap connected to said spring. 
     
     
         8 . The control cable assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second cables are configured to rotate with respect to said yoke. 
     
     
         9 . The control cable assembly of  claim 9 , wherein said bore is centered between said first hinge and said second hinge. 
     
     
         10 . The control cable assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said yoke is rotatably connected to a base.