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Joystick control

  • US 4,349,708 A
  • Filed: 08/22/1979
  • Issued: 09/14/1982
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/22/1979
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A joystick controller for selectively generating switch closures comprising;

  • an elongate handle moveable radially with respect to its axis about an axial pivot location from a nominal rest position;

    a plurality of pressure-actuated switches disposed in a common plane normal to the axis of the handle in its rest position and circumscribing the axis of the handle in its rest position; and

    a deformable resilient annular member superimposed over the switches, said annular member being attached to the handle at spaced locations intermediate the respective locations of the switches so that displacement of the handle from its rest position causes an arcuate portion of the annular member to be pressed against and actuate at least one of the switches.

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