Variable position detent mechanism for a control lever
US5809841A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2066
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable position detent mechanism for latching a control lever at an infinite number of operating positions includes a semi-circular member connected to a support so that its axis coincides with the pivot of the control lever. An electric detent coil is connected to the lever at a location adjacent the semi-circular member so that energizing the detent coil magnetically latches the lever to the semi-circular member.
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