Operating element arrangement with articulated arcuate operating

Details Operating element arrangement with articulated arcuate operating Operating element arrangement with articulated arcuate operating

1997-06-26

2000-03-21

Hurley, Kevin

Motor vehicles

Manually actuated controlling devices

Multiple vehicle functions controllable by single device

B60K 2600

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060391421

ABSTRACT:
The operating element is arcuate and is articulated in a lower driver's seat region pivotably about a transverse control axis located on the longitudinal side of the vehicle for controlling the transverse movement of the vehicle. The element is also movable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle for controlling the vehicle longitudinal movement. The element extends upwards from the lower seat region, on at least one side of the driver's seat, laterally past the adjacent seat cushion and terminates in a end handle. This arrangement provides an ergonomically favorable and reliable operating element so as to dispense with a steering wheel, a brake and accelerator pedal assembly.

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