Abstract:
An input unit for an operating element that can be actuated by pressure or rotation includes a housing having a recess portion, a carrier having a detent projection, and an input member (e.g., an actuator). The carrier is displacable relative to the housing. The input member is rotatably mounted on the carrier to be rotatable. The input member has a body with a cavity therein and a detent curve body movably arranged in the cavity such that the detent curve body is displaceable relative to the body of the input member. A first end of the detent curve body has a detent curve engaging the detent projection of the carrier. A second end of the detent curve body is adjacent to the housing part and has projections. The input member further has a spring that acts on the detent curve body to press the detent curve against the detent projection.
Abstract:
An armrest for use by a pilot while operating a side stick inceptor has on its underside a number of secondary controls which can be operated when the side stick is not being used, the armrest then acting as a handgrip enabling the pilot to operate the secondary controls with a steady hand.
Abstract:
A joystick controller is disclosed for controlling movement of a boom lift platform, the controller having actuators or the like that provide one or more forms of tactile feedback that are intuitively interpreted and adjusted by the user of the joystick motion control, the joystick being neutrally-biased to effect a null movement when the joystick is positioned in a neutral position, but also being adapted with at least one form of tactile feedback by which the joystick controller conveys information about the boom lift's operation to the joystick operator, such as through resistive force or through vibrations or the like.
Abstract:
A control lever (10) provided with a stick (11) extending axially from a stand (11′) towards grip means (11″) and with a carrier structure (20) for said stick (11) that is hinged about a first hinge axis (AX1) and about a second hinge axis (AX2). The control lever (10) includes phasing means (30) constrained to move in rotation with said stick (11) about said first hinge axis (AX1) and about said second hinge axis (AX2), said phasing means (30) comprising at least three main arms (31, 32, 33), each for controlling a respective power member (8′, 8″, 8″′) that is connected to a set (6) of swashplates for controlling a rotary wing (2).
Abstract:
Joystick for manoeuvring of a utility vehicle, wherein said joystick (1) at least comprises: a lever arm, a base, a grip body, and a rocker, wherein said lever arm is arranged such that it can tilt relative said base, said grip body (4) is fixedly arranged relative said lever arm, wherein said grip body is provided with a grip portion, which at least facilitates gripping of said grip body with a thumb and an opposite finger, and said rocker is provided in the area of said grip portion and can pivot relative said grip body wherein a control ring is provided below said grip portion and arranged such that it can pivot relative an axis essentially parallel with the central axis of said lever arm and relative said grip body, wherein said grip body is provided upon a carrier, wherein said carrier is fixedly attached to said lever arm and comprises a base part, a holder and sensing means, where said holder extends from said base part in a direction essentially parallel to the central axis of said lever arm, said grip body essentially extends from said base part such that it encloses said holder, and where said sensing means are provided within said holder, and is adapted to sense movement of at least said control ring and said rocker.
Abstract:
The multifunction operating device (10), which is designed particularly as an input device for monitor-controlled devices such as computers, information or entertainment technology devices, vehicle components or generally for a man-machine interface, is provided with a manually operable operating unit (12), which can be rotated about an axis of rotation (16), depressed along the axis of rotation (16) in a flexible manner, and laterally displaced in a substantially radial direction in respect to the axis of rotation (16). The operating unit (12) has a rotary sensor (19) for detecting the current rotational position and a pressure sensor (20) for detecting a depression movement. The operating device (10) also has a movement sensor unit (22) for detecting the direction of a substantially radial movement of the operating unit (12) during the lateral movement of said unit. The movement sensor unit (22) has a driver element (24), which can be movably guided in a radial plane and to which the operating unit (12) is mechanically coupled and which can be moved along during the movement of the operating unit (12). The movement sensor unit (22) has a tilting element (32), which is connected to the driver element (24) in an articulated manner and which can be tilted when the driver element (24) is moved. The movement sensor unit (22) also has at least one sensor for detecting the tilted position of the tilting element (32) during a lateral movement of the operating unit (12).
Abstract:
A user input device for a vehicular electrical system is provided. The user input device includes a handle sized and shaped to be gripped by a human hand and a gimbal assembly within the handle. The gimbal assembly includes a first gimbal component, a second gimbal component coupled to the first gimbal component such that the second gimbal component is rotatable relative to the first gimbal component about a first axis, and a third gimbal component coupled to the second gimbal component such that the third gimbal component is rotatable relative to the second gimbal component about a second axis.
Abstract:
A manual control device includes an actuation member which is supported on a switching rod for pivoting about at least one actuation member pivot axis which extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the switching rod. Furthermore, the switching rod is movably supported relative to a base member of the manual control device about or along a plurality of switching rod movement axes, there being provided restoring means, by means of which the actuation member which has been redirected out of a rest position about the actuation member pivot axis can be restored to the rest position. The restoring means have at least two resilient elements which are active counter to redirection of the actuation member from the rest position about the actuation member pivot axis and which are arranged radially opposite each other relative to the longitudinal axis of the switching rod.
Abstract:
One embodiment is a handle supporting a users hand having a large surface for the palm, a trough for the thumb, a protrusion between the thumb and first finger and flared edges to keep the hand from sliding. A support surface is coupled to the stem of a wheelchair joystick gimbal and is biased in forward driving. A second embodiment is a wheelchair joystick movable between forward and reverse positions while maintaining the same orientation relative to the user. A supporting surface is pivotally mounted to a gimbal stem fixed to the wheelchair. The handle pivots to remain in a neutral position with movement of the joystick. A bi-directional spring biases the handle toward a neutral position. A third embodiment comprises a pivot coupled to a gimbal stem and a cup coupled to the user. The assembly is completed by placing the cup over the pivot allowing for movement therebetween.
Abstract:
A device for inputting command signals to a marine vessel control system includes a lever that is selectively operable in a joystick mode and a lever mode. In the lever mode, the lever is confined to pivoting about a horizontal axis to thereby input throttle and shift commands to the control system. In the joystick mode, the lever is freely pivotable in all directions away from a vertical axis that is perpendicular to the horizontal axis to thereby input throttle, shift, and directional commands to the control system.