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A joystick controller in which a conventional handle is moveable radially with respect to its axis relative to an axial pivot location from the nominal rest position of the handle is disclosed. A plurality of pressure-actuated switches are disposed in a common plane normal to the axis of the handle

A joystick controller in which a conventional handle is moveable radially with respect to its axis relative to an axial pivot location from the nominal rest position of the handle is disclosed. A plurality of pressure-actuated switches are disposed in a common plane normal to the axis of the handle in its rest position. The switches circumscribe the approximate pivot location of the handle. A deformable resilient annular member is superimposed over the switches. The annular member is fixed to the handle so that displacement of the handle from its rest position causes an arcuate portion of the annular member to press against at least one of the switches. The annular member thus actuates selected switches depending on the direction in which the handle is displaced by the operator.

대표청구항 ▼

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

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.