Joystick controller mechanism operating one or plural switches sequentially or simultaneously
US4124787A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 1977 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20201
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A joystick controller assembly for generating switch closures in response to X-Y manual movements includes an elongate lever arm or handle disposed to be tipped through an operating arc in any direction from the axis of the handle for closing switches. Individual springs coupled between the lower end portion of the handle move operating arms which press against and activate related switches carried on a printed circuit board for indicating the direction of movement of the handle.
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