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Moment cell counterbalance for active hand controller

US5473235A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1993
Grant dateDec 5, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20201
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An active hand controller system includes a moment cell for generating a signal representative of the force or torque applied to the stick of the hand controller by a user. The moment cell has an internal center of rotation and distributed masses are used to counterbalance the effect of inertial forces on the stick of the hand controller.

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