Control knob for controlling operation of a machine
US10838525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/96023
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A control knob for operating a machine including: a member for attaching the knob to the machine, a display member including an electronic display module, an operational mode display controller for controlling display of operational modes upon the display module and configured for rotational movement around the display module amongst rotational positions. The display controller operably connected with the display module such that, responsive to the rotational movement of the display controller amongst the rotational positions, the display module is configured to display operational modes of the machine corresponding to the rotational positions. The control knob including an operational mode selector for selection of one of the operational modes of the machine when the one operational mode is displayed on the display module. The operational mode selector configured for movement between a first position and a second position to actuate selection of the operational mode displayed on the display module.
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