Input device and method of operating an input device
US10976827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/015
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An input device, in particular joystick, with an operating device and a magnetorheological brake device and a controller for activating the brake device. The operating device includes a supporting structure and an operating lever, which is accommodated on the supporting structure for pivoting around at least one pivot axis. The brake device is coupled with the pivot axis for controlled damping of a pivoting motion of the operating lever by way of the controller.
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