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Joystick controller using magnetic position sensors and a resilient control arm with sensor used to measure its flex

  • US 5,831,596 A
  • Filed: 11/25/1994
  • Issued: 11/03/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/25/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A joystick controller comprising, in combination:

  • a support;

    a resilient control arm rigidly connected to said support and arranged to flex under the action of an applied force, said resilient control arm having a region which is held in use; and

    ,at least one sensor for measuring the flexure of said control arm;

    wherein said at least one sensor includes (i) a tube which is secured to said control arm adjacent to said region of said control arm and (ii) a sensor member mounted for movement with the control arm on said tube.

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