User friendly joystick

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1991-02-20

1992-05-19

Herrmann, Allan D.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlled elements

248 65, 248 681, 273148B, 338128, G05G 900

Patent

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051137143

ABSTRACT:
A joystick control device having a lower U-shaped bracket, an upper U-shaped bracket, a handle attached to the upper U-shaped bracket, with the upper U-shaped bracket connected to the lower U-shaped bracket by a compliant joint allowing six degrees of freedom for the joystick. The compliant joint consists of at least one cable segment affixed between the lower U-shaped bracket and the upper U-shaped bracket. At least one input device is located between the lower U-shaped bracket and the upper U-shaped bracket.

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