Multi-functional mission grip for a vehicle
US7999790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G2009/04781
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mission control grip mounted to a consol to provide a crew interface with a multitude of systems through a multitude of Multi-Functional Displays (MFDs). The mission control grip includes a fist-shaped grip movable about a first axis and a second axis, a thumb-operated control switch and a switch for each finger. Even while steering one system the crewmember may still move a cursor to interact with that system modes/menu controls such as changing focus or magnitude on the MFD selected for the sensor system—or perform other tasks on another MFD not related to the MFD upon which the current system field of view is displayed.
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