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Joystick with control dampening and detent using electrorheologic cylinder

US8066567B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2006
Grant dateNov 29, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/016
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control system including MR or ER fluid is used to control actuation. The control system is configured to engage or disengage operably coupled elements. A joystick control system for a vehicle includes a controller configured to control engagement of operably coupled elements.

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