Forearm mounted multi-axis remote control unit
US5038144A · kind A · utility
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11Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2009/0221
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A remote control device is designed to be worn on one arm and operated by movements of a single hand. The device includes a forearm section and a pivotally connected hand section. The device is capable of providing up to 8 channels of individual controls. Both radio transmission and wire transmission capabilities are disclosed. The device includes switches that can be actuated by hand movements in either of two axes and also by a rotary movement of the hand relative to the forearm.
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