Aerial lift systems and control input apparatuses with high electrical resistance for use with aerial lift systems
US11822356B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F17/006
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control input apparatus for operating an aerial lift system includes a control lever assembly that has at least one control lever and at least one position sensor. The at least one position sensor may indicate a position and/or a movement of the at least one control lever. The control input apparatus additionally incudes a control input element actuatable over a movement range from a non-actuated position to a fully-actuated position, and at least one interlock sensor that releases an interlock corresponding to the control lever assembly upon the control input element being actuated at least to an actuation threshold position located between the non-actuated position and the fully-actuated position. Upon the control input element being actuated at least to the actuation threshold position, the control input apparatus provides control inputs corresponding to the position and/or the movement of the control lever indicated by the at least one position sensor.
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