Data input device and associated braking means

    公开(公告)号:US09836140B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-05

    申请号:US14855162

    申请日:2015-09-15

    Applicant: THALES

    CPC classification number: G06F3/03549 F16D49/10 G06F3/0362 G06F3/038

    Abstract: A data input device comprises a body intended to be fixed onto a workstation, a part that is rotationally mobile in relation to the body, a set of sensors delivering information on the relative position of the mobile part in relation to the body and means for braking the rotational movements of the mobile part in relation to the body. The braking means comprise a friction ring encircling the mobile part, the ring being split and extending mainly in a plane at right angles to an axis of symmetry of the mobile part, an annular spring extending in the plane and radially compressing the friction ring against the mobile part and means for adjusting the length of the annular spring.

Patent Agency Ranking