Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Patent
1995-12-18
1999-01-26
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
74527, G05G 110, G05G 506
Patent
active
058627154
ABSTRACT:
A self-contained knob contains a bushing which fits on a control shaft of a control element and extends axially through each of an annular disk and a pedestal. The annular disk slidingly rests upon the pedestal. The disk and pedestal contain between them a pair of concentric, radially separated tracks of spring loaded balls and cavities. The balls momentarily engage the cavities in arc movement as the knob is turned. The pedestal receives at the bottom and is prevented from rotating by a fastener of the control element.
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Electronic Hardware Corp.
Luong Vinh T.
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