Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Switching systems – Condition responsive
Patent
1993-11-18
1995-06-06
Scott, J. R.
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Switching systems
Condition responsive
200 865, 433101, H01H 3500, H01H 314, A61C 102
Patent
active
054225213
ABSTRACT:
A foot-operated control system for use with a multi-function device includes a movable foot control device, one embodiment of the device comprising a pedal mounted on a base to pivot azimuthally with respect to the base and also downwardly in elevation with respect to the base. When the pedal is pivoted in azimuth, the foot control device provides selection signals to a selector including a function menu. The selector in turn, selects a menu segment from the function menu which corresponds to the desired function of the multi-function device. Pivoting the pedal to the left or to the right moves a menu indicator or icon through the various menu segments until the indicator indicates the segment corresponding to the desired function as indicated. The foot pedal is then returned to a central position and is moved in elevation to actuate the multi-function device to perform the selected function. Other foot-control devices besides the foot pedal device might be utilized with the control system to select and actuate a chosen function.
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Fago Frank
Neer Charlie
Watkins Marvin
Liebel-Flarsheim Co.
Scott J. R.
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