Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Patent
1998-02-23
2000-05-23
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
74527, 74471R, 74523, 74543, 702 94, G05G 506, G05G 104
Patent
active
060653655
ABSTRACT:
A control lever assembly for generating an electrical signal representative of the position of a linearly-moveable control lever which extends through an elongated passage in a console cover includes a control lever guide rotatably mounted to a bracket beneath the console cover. An arm projecting above the console cover is provided for moving the guide between rotational positions. The guide has an opening with slots of predetermined length associated with the rotational positions which define ranges of linear movement of the control lever. The movement of the control lever causes a sensing circuit to generate the electrical signal representative of the position of the control lever. The assembly also includes a switch actuated by a cam on an end of the guide depending upon the rotational position of the guide. The assembly also includes detent mechanisms for releasably retaining the control lever and the guide in various detent positions.
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Christopher William L.
Gregory Ted W.
Lourigan Patrick M.
Ostler William L.
Regep Hermann H.
Case Corporation
Luong Vinh T.
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