Joystic input device
US7193166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H25/008
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A joystic device allows a knob to perform parallel movement, turning and depressing operations by a single operation of the knob. The device is provided with a knob formed of a non-turning portion in a center, and an operating portion provided to the non-turning portion so as to be relatively turnable such that a parallel movement operation and a depressing operation of the non-turning portion and the operating portion, and a turning operation of the operating portion are performed with respect to a case, and a parallel operating portion that supports the knob to allow the parallel movement and depressing operations of the non-turning portion and the operating portion, and the turning operation of the operating portion while receiving a turning regulation with respect to the case. In response to the operations of the parallel movement, turning, and depressing through the non-turning portion and the operating portion, corresponding one of detecting portions is operated.
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