LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FOR COUPLING A PLUNGER OF AN ACTUATOR TO A MANUALLY OPERATED INPUT MEMBER

A linkage assembly (10) for coupling a plunger (12) of an actuator (14) to a manually operated input member (16) is provided. The linkage assembly (10) comprises a pushrod (18) and a resilient member (20) coupled to the pushrod (18). The resilient member (20) has an outer end (27) which is engagable with the plunger (14) when the pushrod (18) is spaced apart from the plunger (14). The resilient member (20) deforms to allow the pushrod (18) to directly engage the plunger (14) when the pushrod (18) is moved towards the plunger (14).