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Document | Title | Date |
20080223165 | Device For Transmitting Movements and Components Thereof - A device for transmitting movements comprising a parallel kinematics transmission structure adapted to provide at least one degree of freedom including three translational degrees of freedom, the parallel kinematics transmission structure further comprising a base member ( | 09-18-2008 |
20080223166 | Actuation Device and Method - An actuation device comprises a driving member, a driven member and an actuator device. The driven member has a seat, in which there is operatively inserted, with possibility of relative movement, an engagement part of the driving member. According to the invention also the driving member has a seat, which, in at least one position of the actuation system, at least partially faces the seat of the driven member The actuation system further comprises a floating body, displaceable in a controlled way between the two seats when said seats at least partially face one another. | 09-18-2008 |
20080282828 | POINTING A PLURALITY OF ELEMENTS IN THE SAME DIRECTION - Mechanical systems and methods are disclosed for pointing a plurality of elements in an array in any direction within a near-hemispherical field of view without pointing the entire array as a single unit. A fixed frame and an adjuster frame disposed substantially parallel to and offset from each other are each coupled by universal joints to carriers for a plurality of elements. One or more drive mechanisms are used to move the adjuster frame relative to the fixed frame to produce coordinated pointing of the pointing axes of the plurality of elements. The systems and methods can be used in a variety of applications including pointing of solar concentrator receivers or antennas. | 11-20-2008 |
20080314182 | MECHANICAL LINKAGE - This invention relates to mechanical linkages. The claimed linkages have a plurality of members that rotationally couple an extension member to a ground member. The linkages have relatively less inefficiency caused by inertia and from the placement of transducers within the linkage. Various coupling in the linkages may be powered, providing mechanical linkages that are suitable for use in haptic systems. | 12-25-2008 |
20100107795 | Frame walker predicated on a parallel mechanism - A frame walker robot based on two sections connected by a parallel mechanism is described. The walker can step in any direction and can pose its free section in any orientation. Prismatic, rather than revolute, joints are used, leading to a scalable design. | 05-06-2010 |
20100122599 | Vehicle Hand Control Apparatus - A vehicle hand control apparatus for controlling the throttle and brake pedals of a motor vehicle. A support shaft pivotally supports a transverse control arm tube which holds a control shaft for rotation coaxially within the control arm tube. A handle extends from one end of the control arm tube for actuating the brake pedal and also for separate limited pivotal movement about a handle pivot axis orthogonal to the rotational axis of the control arm tube for actuating the accelerator pedal. Pivotal movement of the handle about the handle pivot axis causes separate interacting transfer rods dependently extending from the handle and the control shaft, respectively, to effect rotation of the control shaft and accelerator pedal movement. | 05-20-2010 |
20100126293 | ROBOTIC RADIAL TOOL POSITIONING SYSTEM - A robotic tool positioning system for positioning a first tool and a second tool. The system includes an inner shaft, a first tool arm and a first drive assembly. The first tool arm is connected to the lower portion of the inner shaft at the lower end thereof and extends radially outward therefrom, and has a first tool supporting surface disposed at a tool elevation for supporting the first tool thereon. The system further includes a tubular outer shaft, a second tool arm and a second drive assembly. A lower portion of the inner shaft extends through the tubular outer shaft. The second tool arm is connected to the tubular outer shaft at the lower end thereof, and has a second tool supporting surface disposed at the tool elevation for supporting the second tool thereon. | 05-27-2010 |
20100147094 | CENTERLESS ROBOTIC PLATFORM - According to the present invention there is provided a Centerless Robotic Platform (CRP) system adapted for mounting on a surface of a body. The surface body extends along a longitudinal axis and having an essentially closed cross-sectional contour. The CRP system comprises at least a first drive unit comprising one or more rolling member, at least one link unit comprising one or more rolling member, and a biasing arrangement. The drive unit and the one or more link units are adapted for attachment to one another. When mounted onto the body, the biasing arrangement is adapted to bias the rolling members to engage the surface of the body. The biasing arrangement is adapted to urge the rolling members to dynamically follow the contour so as to maintain in surface contact with the surface during rotation of the system about the body | 06-17-2010 |
20100147095 | CONTROL ELEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A control element for a motor vehicle, includes a control button retained in the control element so as to be at least rotatable and pressable, where a switching and/or regulating function is assigned to every movement, where the control element can additionally be shifted and where the shifting movement takes place in a plane horizontal relative to the control button. | 06-17-2010 |
20110088497 | UNIFIED POSITIONING CONTROL MECHANISM FOR TWO TELESCOPING RODS - A control device for unifiedly positioning two symmetric and parallel telescoping rods is disclosed. The control mechanism includes a first controller mounted on a first telescoping rod and a second controller mounted on a second telescoping rod. Each controller controls a pin to position one of the telescoping rods. A linking rod is disposed between the two controllers for unified motion. A torque element is disposed in the first controller. When the first controller is triggered by a cord, the pins will be separately inserted in the telescoping rods for locking. When releasing the cord, the pins will run back to the initial position by the force from the torque element so that the telescoping rods are released for providing a length adjustment. | 04-21-2011 |
20110185835 | METHOD FOR REMOTE MECHANISM ACTUATION AND EXOSKELETON APTIC INTERFACE BASED THEREON - A method for actuating a mechanism imposing a prefixed relative movement between a first and a second rigid link and a hand exoskeleton obtained by utilizing the method. The mechanism includes revolute joints and may be a parallelogram mechanism, a pantograph remote center of rotation mechanism, or a multiple-degrees-of-freedom mechanism. The method provides coaxially arranging at one or more selected revolute joints a number of idle pulleys which are greater than the number of degrees of freedom of the mechanism, the first of the selected revolute joints preferably having its rotation axis fixed with respect to the rigid link; the method also provides arranging an inextensible cable between a traction point and a terminal point on the mechanism or on the second rigid link. By pulling the inextensible cable at the traction point, a multiplied torque is produced which is the sum of singular torques produced by the inextensible cable at each idle pulley, the multiplied torque causing a relative movement between the links. | 08-04-2011 |
20110203399 | WORK MACHINE - A tractor, which comprises a boom and a bucket being coupled with each other in series and having the same rotating direction, and a control lever for operating both the boom and the bucket, wherein: a control button is equipped in the control lever, and the control lever can operate either a boom or a bucket after either the boom or the bucket is selected by pressing the control button. | 08-25-2011 |
20110226078 | Complex Joystick Control System and Method - A complex joystick system master unit embodiment utilizes joystick segments and joystick joints arranged in a particular order with a slave unit arranged in a similar order. A sample master unit with three joystick segments has segment lengths that provide a relative ratio of lengths between themselves. The slave unit articulated arm utilizes controlled segments and articulated arm joints arranged in the same order and having the same relative ratio of lengths between themselves. Articulated arm electronic angle sensors and joystick segment angle sensors produce signal that are applied to a plurality of servos. The servos control movement of the articulated arm so that said respective relative angular articulated arm positions of the articulated arm controlled segments match those of the complex joystick segments. | 09-22-2011 |
20110277576 | Overforce Protection Mechanism - A overload protection mechanism protects a driven load, such as a driven lever. An overload lever is pivotally coupled to a first part of the driven load. The overload lever has a first end that receives an applied force and an opposing second end. A zero length spring mechanism is coupled to a second part of the driven load spaced apart from the first part and to the second end of the overload lever. The zero length spring mechanism urges the second end of the overload lever toward the second part of the driven load with a force that is substantially proportional to the distance between the second end of the overload lever and the second part of the driven load. A stop mechanism is coupled to the zero length spring mechanism to maintain a minimum distance between the second end of the overload lever and the second part of the driven load. | 11-17-2011 |
20120017714 | GRIP CONTROL AND GRIP CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MACHINERY - A self-centering hand-operated controller and control system including a self-centering hand-operated controller for operating a machine requiring at least one directional control input. | 01-26-2012 |
20120036956 | Control Lever Unit for a Construction Machine and Construction Machine Having Such a Control Lever Unit - A control lever unit for controlling the driving and braking functions of a construction machine is provided. The control lever unit has a manual control lever actuatable by hand, this manual control lever having a hand rest surface, which renders possible the passive resting of the hand during operation. A construction machine, in particular a material compaction device, including at least one such control lever unit, is also contemplated. | 02-16-2012 |
20120096969 | DRIVER-ADAPTIVE METHOD FOR VEHICLE ACTUATION WITH STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS - A steering wheel and associated control system to execute a corresponding algorithm, the steering wheel including a rim which is rotatable about a first axis to steer a vehicle, and a throttle dial disposed in a surface of the rim. The throttle dial controls a throttle of the vehicle and has a variable output to control an amount of the throttle in proportion to an amount the throttle dial is displaced from a nil output position. A similar brake dial is also provided, and is also disposed in the surface of the rim at another location, thus providing hand operation of a throttle and brake of a vehicle without having to remove one's hands from the steering wheel. | 04-26-2012 |
20120132026 | VEHICLE SEAT - An actuating mechanism (release mechanism) includes an operating pin (operating mechanism) that is operated by an operating lever, a first link that is operated by the operating pin to release a lock of a longitudinal slide mechanism, and a second link that is operated to release a lock of a lateral slide mechanism. A transmitting portion that receives operating force of the lever transmitted from the operating pin and transmits the operating force to a lock portion of each slide mechanism, and an escape portion that allows the operating force transmitted from the operating pin to escape are formed side by side on each of the links, and power transmitted from the lever to each of the links via the operating pin is allowed to escape during operation. | 05-31-2012 |
20120192669 | FRONT/REAR WHEEL BRAKE CONTROL DEVICE - A front/rear brake control device applicable for bicycles, electric bicycles or motorcycles includes a first driving member and a second driving member accommodated in a control member, coupled to each other and brake lines of the rear and front wheels respectively, and moved in the control member reciprocally. The first driving member is coupled to the brake handle through the control line, and the second driving member is delayed and driven by the first driving member. When the brake handle is operated, the first driving member links and moves the corresponding brake line to brake the rear wheel, and then the delayed and driven second driving member brakes the front wheel by the corresponding brake line, such that the brake handle of the bike body can be operated to brake the rear wheel first, and then the front wheel to achieve a safe, comfortable and sectional braking operation. | 08-02-2012 |
20120247251 | DRIVING ACCESSORY FOR HANDICAPPED DRIVERS - The present invention provides a new hand-operated system for actuating acceleration and brake pedals in a vehicle. The system comprises main body adapted to be fixedly attached to the vehicle in the vicinity of the driver's hands, a handle connected to the main body wherein the handle is adapted to be moved forwardly and backwardly in order to operate the vehicle; two levers pivotally connected to the main body wherein the levers are engaged with the acceleration and brake pedals through connecting rods; and a cable connecting the lever that actuate the acceleration pedal. | 10-04-2012 |
20120260759 | Vehicle Control Systems and Methods - Systems for controlling the speed and direction of vehicles such as tractors, including vehicles that have low to zero turning radius capability. Systems include steering and speed coordination systems that control the direction and speed of rotation of vehicle drive units. | 10-18-2012 |
20120272767 | MANUAL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR OF A VEHICLE - A manual device for controlling brake and accelerator of a vehicle, a device having a body coupled with the vehicle and remaining substantially standstill while the device is used. The device includes a first lever provided with an upper handgrip projecting from inside the body and movable independently with respect to the same, a second lever and a third lever and a frame the first lever being pivoted on the frame in a substantially central position. When the user exerts an action on a handgrip it can be displaced forward or backward, the second lever being pivoted above on a frame in correspondence of one of its ends the upper part of the first lever shaped not to interfere with the second lever as an upper kinematic torque, the third lever being pivoted at the bottom of the frame in correspondence of one of its ends lower end of the first lever being so shaped to interfere with the lever, as an upper kinematic torque, free end of the second lever being coupled with brake and free end of the third lever being coupled with accelerator. | 11-01-2012 |
20130031997 | Four-bar vehicle controller providing up to three independent or combined axes of control and improved cockpit and control input ergonomics - The present invention pertains to a four-bar vehicle controller providing up to three independent or combined axes of control inputted via a yoke, steering wheel or other hand operated input means attached to an aft end of a control input shaft rotatably mounted to and extending rearwardly from an upper bar member of a four-bar assembly. The assembly is configurable to provide an operator a familiar steering experience and to improve cockpit ergonomics and control inputs. A forward end of the control input shaft is configurable to impart yaw control input or steering control input, or both, to one or more rotation transmission means coupled with yaw control linkage or steering control linkage, or both. The vehicle controller is configurable to control a vehicle equipped to operate in, or a simulator equipped to simulate operation in, one or more transportation modes, such as flight, ground-based, or water-based transportation modes. | 02-07-2013 |
20130081499 | TROCHOID DRIVE SYSTEM - A trochoid propulsion system includes steels provided at three points of the outer edge of an outer wheel part that turns around a driving shaft; and a steering link part that co-rotates with the action part and is movable horizontally on a turning plane. The steering link part includes a liner slider including a guide member attached to a vertical steering shaft that rotates each wheel so that the length direction is in a radial direction of the steering shaft and a moving member that slides on the guide member. In a state where a center of rotation of the steering link part coincides with the driving shaft of the outer wheel part, a rotating shaft provided corresponding to the steering shaft is attached rotatably to the corresponding moving member at a position separated from the steering shaft by a predetermined distance. | 04-04-2013 |
20130139631 | FACIAL EXPRESSION CONTROL DEVICE - A facial expression control device is provided. The facial expression control device of the present invention provides multiple structures and links, wherein the links are connected to the linking assembly; therefore varies facial expressions are expressed according to the combination of the structures and links. In this way, the facial expression is changed by means of the least actuators under the condition of maintaining the number of facial expression and imitation. | 06-06-2013 |
20140360301 | VEHICLE SEAT - An actuating mechanism (release mechanism) includes an operating pin (operating mechanism) that is operated by an operating lever, a first link that is operated by the operating pin to release a lock of a longitudinal slide mechanism, and a second link that is operated to release a lock of a lateral slide mechanism. A transmitting portion that receives operating force of the lever transmitted from the operating pin and transmits the operating force to a lock portion of each slide mechanism, and an escape portion that allows the operating force transmitted from the operating pin to escape are formed side by side on each of the links, and power transmitted from the lever to each of the links via the operating pin is allowed to escape during operation. | 12-11-2014 |
20140373659 | STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - The present invention relates to a combined steering and brake control system for vehicles and, in particular, to a mechanically combined steering and brake control system for use in safely controlling a vehicle configured for drivers with limited body movement, such as drivers having use of only one or no limbs. The invention further relates to a steering control system including a variable radius crank which enables the driver to select an appropriate crank radius. The invention further relates to a vehicle incorporating one or a combination of the control systems. | 12-25-2014 |
20150368875 | WORKING MACHINE JOYSTICK ASSEMBLY - A working machine joystick assembly includes a joystick arranged to control one or more functions of a working machine, and a mechanical linkage assembly configured to operatively connect the joystick to spool valves to control the one or more functions. The joystick includes at least two axes of movement, one axis being a twist axis, each axis of movement being configured to mechanically actuate a separate spool valve through the mechanical linkage assembly. | 12-24-2015 |
20160023679 | VEHICLE STOP CONTROL DEVICE - The vehicle stop control device includes a normal-state turning control unit to output, to turning devices, a turning amount command value defined by a steering amount signal inputted from steering input device to input steering angles of wheels, and a stopped-state turning control unit to detect a vehicle speed based on a rotation angle signal outputted from a rotation angle sensor, and to, when the detected vehicle speed is less than or equal to a threshold and an accelerator input value is less than or equal to a threshold, perform hill hold of a vehicle capable of independently turning all wheels with the turning device | 01-28-2016 |
20160048153 | MODULAR SYSTEM OF AN OPERATING DEVICE - A modular system of an operating device may include at least one base housing having at least two receiving units. Each receiving unit may have mounted therein a rotatable operating element. The rotatable operating element may include at least one of a mechanical assembly for adjusting Bowden cables, an electronic device for recognizing a position of the mechanical assembly, and an electromechanical rotary regulator. | 02-18-2016 |
20160062475 | 3D INPUT DEVICE HAVING AN ADDITIONAL CONTROL DIAL - The invention relates to a 3D input device ( | 03-03-2016 |
20160090167 | Control device for generating auxiliary controls for a boat - Control device for generating auxiliary controls for a boat for controlling and regulating a boat handling auxiliary functionality, including an intermediate switch, changeover switch, or switch device located below the steering control member of the boat, which is connected to a drive unit for a steering actuator through a drive shaft; and a housing case shaped as an arm having at one end a member controlling the control device, which is provided with a terminal removably fastening alternatively to the casing holding the drive unit for the steering actuator, to a part thereof, or to a wall of a bridge or of a dashboard adjacently to the region for mounting the casing holding the drive unit for the steering actuator to the bridge or to the dashboard. | 03-31-2016 |
20160122978 | MECHANICAL LINKAGE FOR CONTROL OF POWER MACHINE - A mechanical linkage for a power machine includes first and second horizontal shafts extending sideways along respective first and second axes. First and second links are operably coupled to the respective first and second horizontal shafts. The links convert actuation of operator input devices of the power machine into rotation of the horizontal shafts about their axes. First and second valve actuators convert rotation of the respective first and second horizontal shafts into actuation of respective first and second spools in a hydraulic valve of the power machine. | 05-05-2016 |
20160152299 | BICYCLE CONTROL DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
20220136209 | OPERATOR'S CAB AND WORK VEHICLE - An operator's cab includes an operator's seat provided on a floor surface, a control lever that is provided laterally to the operator's seat and is operated at least toward the operator's seat, and an armrest that includes an upper surface and is provided laterally to the operator's seat in the rear of the control lever. A front portion of the upper surface is larger in width than a rear portion of the upper surface. The front portion of the upper surface includes an inclined portion. With the floor surface being defined as the reference, the inclined portion decreases in height toward the operator's seat. | 05-05-2022 |
20080245173 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF A MULTI-LINKED DEVICE - A system for controlling the movement of a steerable multi-linked device may include a steerable multi-linked device a feeder mechanism releaseably connected to the steerable multi-linked device and a controller device. The steerable multi-linked device may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links, and a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link. The controller device may be configured to control movement of the multi-linked device via the feeder mechanism. | 10-09-2008 |
20080250889 | Vehicle - 1. Vehicle ( | 10-16-2008 |
20080257090 | HYBRID HYDRAULIC JOYSTICK FOR ELECTRICALLY OPERATING VALVES - A user input device is provided for a hydraulic system that has a source of pressurized fluid and a tank. The user input device includes a body with a supply passage for receiving the pressurized fluid, a tank passage for connection to the tank, and a first chamber. A handle is pivotally attached to the body and operates one or more valves within the body. In a preferred embodiment, the handle can be pivoted independently about two orthogonal axis with separate pairs of valves operated by movement about each axis. In response to the position of the handle, each valve connects a separate chamber alternately to either the supply passage or the tank passage and different pressure sensor produces an electrical signal indicating a level of pressure in the chamber of each valve. Thus an electrical signal is produced from each valve to indicate motion of the handle. | 10-23-2008 |
20090031840 | CONTROL DEVICE - A control device comprising: a reference frame; a stick; a pivot mounting the stick to the reference frame and defining a pivot axis; and an actuator for rotating the stick about the pivot axis. Mass balance is achieved by offsetting the centres of mass of the actuator and the stick from the pivot axis. Typically a line joining the centres of mass of the actuator and the stick substantially passes through the pivot axis. The actuator is a rotary actuator having a stator coupled to the stick and a rotor coupled to the reference frame. | 02-05-2009 |
20090084213 | Bracket for transporting and assembling an actuation system of a mechanical servo-assisted gearbox - A bracket for transporting and assembling an actuation system of a servo-assisted mechanical gearbox, which actuation system presents a plurality of reciprocally connected assemblies; the bracket presents a first part adapted to support a first assembly of the actuation system and at least a second part, which is adapted to support a second assembly of the actuation system and is movable with respect to the first part. | 04-02-2009 |
20090084214 | JOYSTICK TYPE SWITCH DEVICE - A joystick type switch device is provided that includes an operating shaft having an operating knob provided at one end, and a case supporting the operating shaft so that the operating shaft can move between a return position and a pushed-in position and tilt from a neutral position around a tilt center, it being possible to detect pushing of the operating shaft into the pushed-in position and tilting of the operating shaft from the neutral position into eight directions, wherein the operating shaft ( | 04-02-2009 |
20090090208 | Joystick offset controls - A joystick including a base portion, a grip portion extending from and pivotally attached to the base portion, and an offset control portion connected to the grip portion and offset from the grip portion such that the offset control portion moves with the grip portion relative to the base portion. A gap is provided between the offset control portion and the grip portion. The offset control portion includes an input device. | 04-09-2009 |
20090139360 | JOYSTICK ATTACHMENT - A joystick attachment that may be attached to a joystick that includes a grip portion pivotally attached to and extending from a base portion. The joystick attachment includes an engagement portion affixable to the grip portion of the joystick and a control portion supporting at least one input device and connected to the engagement portion. | 06-04-2009 |
20090139361 | BICYCLE SHIFT CONTROL DEVICE - A bicycle shift control device comprises a base member, a shift control unit movable in a first direction and in a second direction, and an operating member operatively coupled to the shift control unit. The operating member is coupled relative to the base member to move along a shift operating path from a rest position to a first shift position for causing movement of the shift control unit in the first direction, and the operating member is coupled relative to the base member to move along the shift operating path from the rest position to a second shift position for causing movement of the shift control unit in the second direction, wherein the first shift position is located between the rest position and the second shift position. The operating member is coupled relative to the base member to move along a brake operating path that is non-coincident with the shift operating path, and the operating member has a finger contact portion that the user contacts to move the operating member along the brake operating path. | 06-04-2009 |
20090165589 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A WATERJET-DRIVEN MARINE VESSEL - A method for controlling a marine vessel having a first steering nozzle, a reversing deflector and at least one of a bow thruster and a second steering nozzle is disclosed. The method comprises any of the acts of inducing a net transverse thrust to the marine vessel in response to a transverse thrust component signal, without substantially inducing any forward-reverse thrust or rotational thrust to the marine vessel, or inducing a net forward-reverse thrust to the marine vessel in response to a forward-reverse thrust component signal without substantially inducing any transverse thrust or rotational thrust to the marine vessel, or inducing a net rotational thrust to the marine vessel in response to the rotational thrust component signal without substantially inducing any forward-reverse thrust or transverse thrust to the marine vessel. | 07-02-2009 |
20090178502 | HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE WITH PASSIVE SOFT STOPS - A human-machine interface assembly includes a user interface and a passive force feedback mechanism. The user interface is configured, upon receipt of an input force that exceeds a null breakout force, to move from a null position to a first control position and, upon receipt of an input force that exceeds a soft stop force, to move beyond the first control position. The passive force feedback mechanism is coupled to the user interface and is configured to supply the null breakout force to the user interface when the user interface is in the null position, and supply the soft stop force to the user interface when the user interface is in the first control position. The soft stop force exceeds the null breakout force and is not supplied to the user interface unless the user interface is in the first control position. | 07-16-2009 |
20090314116 | ROTATIONAL JOINT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING THE SAME - A rotational joint assembly and a method for constructing a rotational joint assembly are provided. The rotational joint assembly includes a first rotational component, a second rotational component coupled to the first rotational component such that the second rotational component is rotatable relative to the first rotational component in first and second rotational directions about an axis, and a flexure member, being deflectable in first and second deflection directions, coupled to at least one of the first and second rotational components such that when the second rotational component is rotated relative to the first rotational component in each of the first and second rotational directions about the axis, the flexure member is deflected in the first deflection direction and exerts a force on the second rotational component opposing the rotation. | 12-24-2009 |
20100011897 | Control stick adapted for use in a fly-by-wire flight control system, and linkage for use therein - This invention provides an improvement in a control stick (e.g., joystick, side-stick, etc.) ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100050803 | Manual control device - A manual control ( | 03-04-2010 |
20100071496 | ACTIVE CONTROL STICK ASSEMBLY - An active control stick assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the active control stick assembly includes a housing assembly, and a control stick support body mounted within the housing assembly for rotation about two substantially orthogonal and co-planar rotational axes. A control stick is fixedly coupled to the control stick support body and rotatable along therewith from a null position to a plurality of control positions. A first spring element is coupled between the housing assembly and the control stick support body and passively biases the control stick toward the null position. | 03-25-2010 |
20100206116 | Operator Control Device - A control assembly adapted for use on a vehicle to be controlled in response to variations in first and second control signals, comprising a stationary mounting member and a handle ( | 08-19-2010 |
20100206117 | Operator Control Device - A control assembly adapted for use on a vehicle to be controlled in response to variations in first and second control signals, comprising a stationary mounting member and a handle ( | 08-19-2010 |
20100242654 | Control Stick Apparatus - A stick control apparatus includes a member, a fixed location and a pivot point arranged so the member can pivot with respect to the fixed location to follow a deflection axis. A C-shaped spring engages indentation arrangements and provides a bias force to return the member to a predefined position on the deflection axis from any point along the deflection axis. | 09-30-2010 |
20110048153 | JOYSTICK - A joystick ( | 03-03-2011 |
20110120249 | CONTROL ELEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a rotary control element comprising a control element body and a rotary button ( | 05-26-2011 |
20110219899 | HIGH DEGREE OF FREEDOM (DoF) CONTROL ACTUATOR - A control actuator apparatus is presented having an actuator assembly providing three linear motion degrees of freedom relative to a base and three rotational degrees of freedom, and one or more additional actuators providing at least one additional degree of freedom, including a base structure, an XYZ stage, and an upper actuation assembly with a wrist angle stage, a forearm angle stage, and a digit angle stage providing relative positioning signals or values to facilitate machine control capabilities with a high number of degrees of freedom (high DoF). | 09-15-2011 |
20110296941 | Control stick adapted for use in a fly-by-wire flight control system, and linkage for use therein - This invention provides an improvement in a control stick (e.g., joystick, side-stick, etc.) ( | 12-08-2011 |
20110303038 | MULTI-AXIS PIVOT ASSEMBLY FOR CONTROL STICKS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Multi-axis pivot assemblies for control sticks and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A multi-axis pivot assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology can include, for example, an input shaft, a first axis output shaft coupled to the input shaft, and a second axis output shaft coupled to the input shaft via a series of linkages and pivoting joints. The first and second axis output shafts rotated about corresponding first and second fixed bearing sets to capture a first axis output and a second axis output. The series of linkages are configured to decouple first axis movement of the input shaft from second axis movement of the input shaft such that the second axis output is substantially independent of the first axis output. | 12-15-2011 |
20110303039 | Control stick adapted for use in a fly-by-wire flight control system, and linkage for use therein - This invention provides an improvement in a control stick (e.g., joystick, side-stick, etc.) ( | 12-15-2011 |
20120255386 | CONTROL LEVER FOR CONTROLLING A ROTARY WING, A MECHANICAL CONTROL SYSTEM INCLUDING SAID CONTROL LEVER, AND AN AIRCRAFT - A control lever ( | 10-11-2012 |
20120260760 | JOYSTICK DEVICE - In a joystick device where a tilting operation direction of an operation shaft is detected based on positional change of a magnet relative to a magnetic sensor, the magnet being moved with tilting of the operation shaft, a slider is arranged between a base facing a board fixed to a case and a magnet holder to which the operation shaft is swingably coupled; the magnet holder is joined to the slider such that the slider guides relative movement of the holder in a first linear direction orthogonal to the axis of the operation shaft but prevents relative movement of the holder in a second linear direction orthogonal to the first direction; and a guide mechanism configured to guide movement of the slider in the second direction is provided between the slider and the base. This prevents variation in the detection accuracy regardless of tilting of the shaft. | 10-18-2012 |
20130074631 | ACTIVE FEEDBACK USER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND GIMBAL ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - An active user interface system includes a gimbal assembly that is configured as a dual-input/single-output differential mechanism. The differential mechanism implements a speed reduction from the inputs of the differential mechanism to the output of the differential mechanism. Speed reduction enables the maximum drive torque that is supplied to the user interface about one rotational axis to be greater than the maximum drive torque that is supplied to the user interface about another, perpendicular axis. | 03-28-2013 |
20130247702 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY - A control device for industrial machinery that includes a conventional mini-joystick comprising a drive shaft; a casing at least partially covering said the conventional mini-joystick; a plate element resting on the casing, the plate element including a central through hole allowing the passage of the drive shaft; and a hollow tubular runner internally comprising the drive shaft such that when the runner moves the drive shaft likewise moves; wherein the interaction between the runner and the plate element make the device highly sensitive when being used in industrial environments, and where the use of a conventional mini-joystick results in a small and portable device. | 09-26-2013 |
20140083225 | CONTROL MODULE FOR AN ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR - A control module for an electrically powered wheelchair is configured to generate control signals for the electrically powered wheelchair in response to user input. The control module comprises: a base portion; a joystick configured to generate the control signals corresponding to user movement of the joystick relative to the base portion; and a pivotable screen mount configured to provide a mount on the base portion for a display screen on which information relating to operation of the electrically powered wheelchair can be displayed to a user. | 03-27-2014 |
20140196558 | MACHINE FOOT CONTROL OPERATIONAL PATTERN AND METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure provides a foot control pattern for operably controlling an electrohydraulic machine. The machine includes a cab, ground engaging mechanisms, a boom, and a bucket. The foot control pattern includes a machine controller having a plurality of inputs. A first foot control is electrically coupled to a first of the plurality of inputs, where the first foot control is adapted to control the boom. A second foot control is electrically coupled to a second of the plurality of inputs, where the second foot control is adapted to control the bucket. A first hand control is electrically coupled to a third of the plurality of inputs, where the first hand control is adapted to propel and steer the machine. | 07-17-2014 |
20140208881 | Passive Control Stick - The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a control apparatus that includes a first mounting plate, a restoring plate having a first surface disposed adjacent the first mounting plate, and a second surface. An elongate member includes a first elongate portion, a second elongate portion, an axis member between the first elongate portion and the second elongate portion, pivotally mounting the elongate member to the first mounting plate and defining a first axis, a displaceable force plate having a substantially flat surface disposed adjacent the second surface of the restoring plate, and a compliant member providing a biasing force between a retaining portion and the force plate against the second surface of the restoring plate. The mass of the second elongate portion substantially offsets the mass of the first elongate portion about the axis member. | 07-31-2014 |
20140216192 | HIGH DEGREE OF FREEDOM (DOF) CONTROLLER - Disclosed is a high degree of freedom control apparatus that includes a base attached to a strain gauge assembly movable in three orthogonal directions to provide signals indicative of a position of the strain gauge assembly relative to the base. An actuator assembly is supported on the base and movable by an operator's arm, hand, digit, or wrist relative to the base structure. The actuator assembly provides signals indicative of the position of the operator's arm, hand, digit or wrist in at least seven degrees of freedom relative to the base structure. The actuator assembly includes a wrist angle stage and a digit angle stage. The strain gauge assembly includes a spring plate and a load cell that is configured to provide a signal indicative of deflection of the load cell relative to the base. | 08-07-2014 |
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20150033895 | Powered Wheelchair Joystick Handles - One embodiment is a handle supporting a users hand having a large surface for the palm, a trough for the thumb, a protrusion between the thumb and first finger and flared edges to keep the hand from sliding. A support surface is coupled to the stem of a wheelchair joystick gimbal and is biased in forward driving. A second embodiment is a wheelchair joystick movable between forward and reverse positions while maintaining the same orientation relative to the user. A supporting surface is pivotally mounted to a gimbal stem fixed to the wheelchair. The handle pivots to remain in a neutral position with movement of the joystick. A bi-directional spring biases the handle toward a neutral position. A third embodiment comprises a pivot coupled to a gimbal stem and a cup coupled to the user. The assembly is completed by placing the cup over the pivot allowing for movement therebetween. | 02-05-2015 |
20150338874 | Input Unit for an Operating Element that can be Actuated by Pressure or Rotation - An input unit for an operating element that can be actuated by pressure or rotation includes a housing having a recess portion, a carrier having a detent projection, and an input member (e.g., an actuator). The carrier is displacable relative to the housing. The input member is rotatably mounted on the carrier to be rotatable. The input member has a body with a cavity therein and a detent curve body movably arranged in the cavity such that the detent curve body is displaceable relative to the body of the input member. A first end of the detent curve body has a detent curve engaging the detent projection of the carrier. A second end of the detent curve body is adjacent to the housing part and has projections. The input member further has a spring that acts on the detent curve body to press the detent curve against the detent projection. | 11-26-2015 |
20160018843 | FORCE FEEDBACK MINI-SHAFT FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC CONTROL - The invention relates to a mini-shaft that comprises: a joystick ( | 01-21-2016 |
20160077543 | MULTIFUNCTION JOYSTICK APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR USING SAME - A joystick apparatus has a housing and a printed circuit board in the housing. A shaft is pivotably connected to a U-joint assembly to allow movement of the shaft relative to the center position within a circle. A concentric reduced power zone circle is associated with the circle. Operation of the joystick within the reduced power zone circle uses less power than operation outside of the reduced power zone. A knob and a magnet are located on the shaft. A Hall effect integrated circuit detects movement of the magnet in response to corresponding movement of the shaft by a user and generates a corresponding proportional joystick output signal indicative of a direction and an extent of rotation of the shaft. A multifunction joystick control system has a joystick configured to provide multiple operational modalities on a joystick. An electrical interface connects the joystick apparatus and the host central processing unit. | 03-17-2016 |
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