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Magnetic detent joy stick and stack remote control valves

US4777981A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 1987
Grant dateOct 18, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87169
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic detent joy stick and stack remote control valve is provided having a traction magnet detent in which a magnet plate activated by the detent is constantly urged against the coil housing to prevent dirt from getting between the coil plate and coil housing face when the power is cut off and/or the valve is in neutral.

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