Detachable joystick handle
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1. A joystick, comprising a handle having mounted thereon at least one actuator means for generating electrical signals in response to manipulation of the actuator means;
- and a base, said handle being detachably mounted on said base and having electrical connection means detachably engageable with electrical connection means provided in said base, said electrical connection means on said handle and said electrical connection means in said base being for transmitting said electrical signals when said handle is mounted on said base.
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Abstract
A joystick includes a base and handle, the handle having one or more function buttons which operate switches in response to manipulation of the buttons. The handle is detachably mounted on a pipe extending from the base. Electrical connections for the switches are joined to a socket connector in the handle which receives a printed circuit board or other connector mounted on the top of the pipe, so that electrical connection to the switches is made as the handle is mounted in position.
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1. A joystick, comprising a handle having mounted thereon at least one actuator means for generating electrical signals in response to manipulation of the actuator means;
- and a base, said handle being detachably mounted on said base and having electrical connection means detachably engageable with electrical connection means provided in said base, said electrical connection means on said handle and said electrical connection means in said base being for transmitting said electrical signals when said handle is mounted on said base.
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