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Control stick assembly

US4490710A · kind A · utility

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32Claims
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Filing dateNov 5, 1982
Grant dateDec 25, 1984
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2063
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control stick assembly capable of conversion between an automatic return mode and a free-floating mode is disclosed. The control stick assembly comprises a control stick, a pair of potentiometers, linkages coupling the control stick to the potentiometers, spring means for urging the control stick toward a select position and means for reversibly disengaging the spring means.

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