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Rotary knob controller

US10510501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 19, 2017
Grant dateDec 17, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05G2009/04755
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to the present disclosure, a controller includes a base and a continuous sealing layer connected to the base forming an environmentally sealed compartment between the base and a lower surface of the continuous sealing layer. A circuit board is positioned within the compartment, and a rotary knob encoder is positioned on an upper surface of the continuous sealing layer. Movement of the rotary knob encoder is detectable by the circuit board through the continuous sealing layer.

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