Foot pedal control mechanism for computers

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1991-01-11

1992-09-15

Brier, Jeffery A.

Communications: electrical

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434 45, 273148B, 273DIG28, G09G 500

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051481529

ABSTRACT:
A foot pedal mechanism for controlling input to a computer. The mechanism is particularly useful in computer video simulation programs. The mechanism offers realistic foot pedal action for rudder control, braking, speed control, or the like. The mechanism includes a housing placeable upon the floor; a pair of spring biased foot pedals pivotally engaging the housing in a side by side relationship for parallel vertical movement relative to one another; a potentiometer mounted within the housing and having an input into a computer, the potentiometer provided with an elongated shaft; and a cable having opposing ends affixed to the pedals and a central portion engaging the potentiometer shaft. Pivotal movement of the pedals rotate the shaft for controlling potentiometer input into the computer. Arms, radially extending from the potentiometer shaft and connected to the cable, permit realistic movement of the pedals and prevent excessive rotation of the shaft.

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