Adaptive joystick having rotary dampers
US11872479B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/42
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This disclosure describes systems, devices, apparatuses, and methods of adjusting a resistance of user-input device, such as a joystick. In particular configurations, the device includes a joystick configured to rotate about a first axis and a second axis and a first resistance mechanism coupled to the joystick. The first resistance mechanism can include a rotary damper configured to selectively resist rotation of the joystick about the first axis and a processor in communication with the rotary damper and configured to adjust a resistance torque of the rotary damper. The rotary damper may provide resistance through manipulation of a magnetorheological (MR) fluid in the fluid damper.
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