Bowden cable

Invented by Frank Bowden, a bowden cable is a type of flexible cable used to transmit mechanical force or energy by the movement of an inner cable (most commonly of steel) relative to a hollow outer cable, generally a spiral steel wire with a plastic outer sheath.

Related Topics:
Frank Bowden - Cable - Mechanical - Force - Energy - Steel - Spiral

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The linear movement of the inner cable is generally used to transmit a pulling force, although for very light applications over shorter distances a push may also be used.

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