Patent · US Expired

Force feedback lever

US4800721A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 13, 1987
Grant dateJan 31, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20396
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control lever is provided for effecting positional control of a work implement. An actuator means applies a force to the control lever in response to a sensed load being applied to the work implement. The force applied to the implement control lever is in proportion to the load being applied to the work implement, thereby giving the operator a feel for the load being applied to the implement.

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