Joy stick
US5317301A · kind A · utility
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4References
6Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 31, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G2009/0477
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A novel joy stick in which arcuate shaped resistors are biased against conductive coil carried by a ball. The arcuate shaped resistors have electrical contacts that extend from them. Tactile feel is obtained by providing detent means that give the ball a suitable feel as it is moved.
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