Modular joystick
US6536298B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20474
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for configuring an input device. The input device includes a first housing, and a moveable member disposed within the first housing and extending a predetermined distance from the housing. A shaft is disposed in part within the first housing and is coupled with the moveable member. The shaft has a first portion extending a distance from the first housing, and the shaft moves as a function of movement of the moveable member. An interchangeable performance pack is coupled with the first housing and with the first portion of the shaft. The interchangeable performance pack includes a second housing and exerts one of several influences on the shaft.
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