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Joy stick

US5317301A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 15, 1992
Grant dateMay 31, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 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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