Linking structure of operation lever, and input device including the linking structure
US11231737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G2505/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A linking structure including an interlocking member pivotable in a second direction, and a lever tiltably linked to the interlocking member. The interlocking member includes a blind elongated hole extending in a first direction; first to fourth edges of the elongated hole; a bottom closing the elongated hole and being contiguous with the edges; and first and second shaft holes in the first and second edges to extend communicatingly from the elongated hole to opposite sides in the second direction. The lever includes a base in the elongated hole; first and second juts extending from the base, being swingably received in the elongated hole, and being in abutment with, or opposed with a narrow clearance to, the first and second edges; and first and second rotation shafts extending from the base and being supported in the first and second shaft holes such as to be rotatable in the first direction.
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