Control devices, systems, and methods for self-propelled machinery
US9696749B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20612
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Control devices and systems for self-propelled machinery and related methods are disclosed. In one aspect, a control device for self-propelled machinery includes a central portion disposed between a first gripping portion and a second gripping portion and at least one pressure sensitive trigger control provided over either the first or the second gripping portion. The trigger control can be configured to reduce a speed of the self-propelled machinery by actuating a portion of a potentiometer for varying an electrical signal carried by the control device. In some aspects, the control device can electrically communicate with a control unit of the self-propelled machinery.
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