Force reflecting haptic interface
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1. A force reflecting haptic interface including at least three degrees of freedom and a user interface, the user interface comprising:
- a nose section secured to the force reflecting haptic interface, the nose section comprising at least one electrical wiring circuit;
a user connection section detachably secured to the nose section, the nose section interchangeable with alternative user connection sections, wherein the at least one electrical wiring circuit allows for direction of an electronic signal from the user connection section to the force reflecting haptic interface; and
a sensor for outputting a signal representative of a position of the user connection section relative to the nose section.
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Abstract
A multi-function force reflecting haptic interface including various sub-assemblies is disclosed. The sub-assemblies include multiple function user interfaces, a user interface docking station for setting the interface to a home position, temperature monitoring and control systems, and various kinematic cable drive systems.
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1. A force reflecting haptic interface including at least three degrees of freedom and a user interface, the user interface comprising:
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a nose section secured to the force reflecting haptic interface, the nose section comprising at least one electrical wiring circuit; a user connection section detachably secured to the nose section, the nose section interchangeable with alternative user connection sections, wherein the at least one electrical wiring circuit allows for direction of an electronic signal from the user connection section to the force reflecting haptic interface; and a sensor for outputting a signal representative of a position of the user connection section relative to the nose section. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A force reflecting haptic interface including at least three degrees of freedom and a user interface, the user interface comprising:
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a nose section comprising a pair of projections, each projection adapted to mate with a bearing; a yoke assembly comprising two hinged halves adapted to capture the pair of projections extending from the nose section, wherein at least one of the projections is adapted to mate with a sensor for outputting a signal representative of a position of the user interface relative to the yoke assembly; and a user connection section detachably coupled to the nose section, the nose section interchangeable with alternative user connection sections.
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31. A force reflecting haptic interface including at least three degrees of freedom and a user interface, the user interface comprising:
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a nose section secured to the force reflecting haptic interface, the nose section comprising at least one electrical wiring circuit; a yoke section connected to the nose section; and a user connection section detachably secured to the nose section, the nose section interchangeable with alternative user connection sections, wherein the at least one electrical wiring circuit allows for direction of an electronic signal from the user connection section to the force reflecting haptic interface. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35)
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