Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Patent
1995-01-27
1997-01-28
Bonck, Rodney H.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
74538, 74531, 74475, G05G 104
Patent
active
055969097
ABSTRACT:
A control lever assembly includes a mounting bracket on which a control lever and detent plate are supported. The bracket presents a generally planer sliding surface in which a detent element is formed. The control lever and detent plate are supported on the bracket for movement across the sliding surface, and the detent plate includes a finger that is supported for pivotal movement about an axis extending in a direction parallel to the sliding surface. A pair of opposed side walls are provided on the detent plate for guiding the pivotal movement of the finger while preventing the finger from shifting relative to the plate along the pivot axis of the finger. A spring is provided for biasing the finger against the sliding surface so that when the lever is pivoted to a position in which the finger is aligned with the detent element, the finger is forced into engagement with the element and holds the lever in that position.
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Beugelsdyk Anthony F.
Cox Marvin L.
Deubner Ted E.
Novak Donald R.
Urban Arthur L.
Bonck Rodney H.
Kim Chong H.
Wescon Products Company
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