EP0043809A2 - Vorrichtung in einem Mehrrichtungshebel - Google Patents

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EP0043809A2
EP0043809A2 EP81850121A EP81850121A EP0043809A2 EP 0043809 A2 EP0043809 A2 EP 0043809A2 EP 81850121 A EP81850121 A EP 81850121A EP 81850121 A EP81850121 A EP 81850121A EP 0043809 A2 EP0043809 A2 EP 0043809A2
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Ted Zettergren
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    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
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    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
    • G05G2009/04703—Mounting of controlling member
    • G05G2009/04714—Mounting of controlling member with orthogonal axes
    • G05G2009/04718—Mounting of controlling member with orthogonal axes with cardan or gimbal type joint
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05G—CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G9/00—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously
    • G05G9/02—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
    • G05G9/04—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously
    • G05G9/047—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
    • G05G2009/04766—Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks providing feel, e.g. indexing means, means to create counterforce

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  • This invention relates to a multi-way lever, a so-called “joy-stick” which, for example, is comprised in a manipulator.
  • the joint members, in which the lever is suspended generally are yokes, on which the potentiometers and springs are mounted.
  • An essential desire, which cannot be satisfied by the present state of art, is a multi-way lever so designed that for moving the lever in some selected directions the force required is smaller than in the remaining directions.
  • the present invention thus, relates to a device at a multi-way lever, a so-called "joy-stick” which, for example, is comprised in a manipulator, comprising a housing and projecting therefrom a control lever, which is hinged at its end located in the housing,and characterized, in that a sleeve is mounted concentrically about the lever, which sleeve at one end is provided with a conic surface intended by action of spring force on the sleeve to abut a plate with a slide surface, which includes a central portion with a conic surface and outside said portion a portion concave to the sleeve, which conic surface is formed so that the conic surface of the sleeve upon abutment to the conic surface of the slide surface is centered with respect to the slide surface.
  • a sleeve is mounted concentrically about the lever, which sleeve at one end is provided with a conic surface intended by action of spring force on the s
  • Fig. 1 a multi-way lever 1 is shown, to which the invention is applied.
  • Said first joint member is hingedly attached to a second joint member 10,11, so that the lever 3 can be moved in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the drawing in Fig. 1.
  • Said two joint members 9,10,11 thus, together render it possible to move the lever 3 in any direction out of its non-operative position shown in Fig. 1.
  • the numeral 12 designates the upper surface of an instrument panel or corresponding means.
  • the aforedescribed attachment of the lever 3 to the joint members 9,10,11 and the location and design of the potentiometers 5,6 are not per se part of the present invention, but can be formed in a way other than shown in Fig. 1.
  • the sleeve 13 is located about the lever 3 between the free end thereof and said plate 15.
  • a compression spring 19 of helical type is located between the sleeve 13 and a seat 18 at the free end of the lever and, thus, presses the sleeve 13 down against the slide surface 16.
  • the lever 3 is centered automatically by action of the spring force to the non-operative position shown in Fig. 1 .
  • the sleeve 13 is moved to the free end of the lever 3 when the lever is moved in any direction from the non-operative position.
  • the slide surface 16 is inclined radially and has its lowermost point at the conic portion 17. As a result thereof, the lever automatically returns to non-operative position by action of the spring force of the'spring 19, irrespective of in which direction and how far from the non-operative position the lever has been moved.
  • the portion of the device located above the instrument panel 12 preferably is protected by a rubber sleeve 20.
  • a modified embodiment of the invention is shown, at which the plate 15 has been given a modified design.
  • Said plate 15 is designed in Fig. 3 by the numeral 21.
  • the plate 21 has a conic portion 17.
  • the plate has different heights in different radial directions.
  • Fig. 4 the outer periphery 22 of the plate 21 is shown rolled-out, and in Fig. 5 a circular section at 23 is shown.
  • Said circular section is an axial cross-section through the plate along the upper edge 32 of the conic portion 17.
  • the conic portion 17 is axial-symmetric with the same form as shown in Fig. 1.
  • the height of the plate 21 radially outside the conic portion varies so, that the plate is highest along four radii 24,27, which form 90° relative to each other, and that the plate 21 is lower along radii 28-31, which are offset 45° in relation to the radii 24-27.
  • the amplitude of the sinus shape successively decreases for circular concentric sections through the plate 21 and is completely abolished at said inner periphery 23, see Fig. 5.
  • the greatest diameter of the sleeve 13 is smaller than at the embodiment shown in Figs. 1 and 2, in order that the lower portion of the sleeve shall abut not only the higher portions 24-27 of the plate 21.
  • the amplitude of the sinus shape furthermore, can be levelled from the periphery 22 of the plate to the conic portion 17 in a manner other than successively or linear.
  • Figs. 6 and 7 additional embodiments of the plate 15 are shown, which in Fig. 6 is designated by 33 and in Fig. 7 by 34.
  • the plates 33 and, respectively, 34 are shown in a section corresponding to the section B-B in Fig. 2.
  • the plates 33,34 in Figs. 6 and 7 are axial-symmetric.
  • the plate 33 is designed so that its height increases successively with the distance from its centre.
  • the height increases substantially close to the periphery 35 of the plate 33, resulting in that the force required for moving the lever from its non-operative position increases with increasing deflection of the lever 3 and increases substantially when the sleeve 13 approaches the periphery 35 of the plate 33, i.e. at a great deflection of the lever 3.
  • a plate 34 is shown, which is designed so as to have a substantially plane portion 36, whereafter in radial direction the height of the plate increases substantially close to its periphery 37. Owing to this design, the force required for moving the lever 3 from its non-operative position increases substantially first when the sleeve 13 approaches the periphery 17 of the plate 34.
  • a further advantage of the invention is, that the structural height from the instrument panel 12 and downward of a manipulator is reduced substantially compared with known manipulators, because the spring arrangement is located above the instrument panel.

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SE8004971A SE436231B (sv) 1980-07-04 1980-07-04 Anordning vid flerlegesspak
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FR2505064A1 (fr) * 1981-05-02 1982-11-05 Bso Steuerungstechnik Gmbh Transmetteur de commande
US4522081A (en) * 1983-12-14 1985-06-11 General Motors Corporation Boot cover for a floor-mounted transmission lever
GB2190987A (en) * 1986-05-22 1987-12-02 Telemecanique Electrique An x-y analogue manipulator with preferential orientations
EP0459183A1 (de) * 1990-06-01 1991-12-04 Robert Bosch Gmbh Steuergeber
US5873284A (en) * 1997-01-07 1999-02-23 Echo Incorporated Control for portable power tool
WO2000039654A3 (de) * 1998-12-24 2000-11-09 Mannesmann Rexroth Ag Handbetätigtes elektrisches steuergerät
FR2890464A1 (fr) * 2005-09-05 2007-03-09 Crouzet Automatismes Soc Par A Dispositif de commande avec moyens de perception tactile de l'ordre de commande
EP1826652A1 (de) * 2006-02-28 2007-08-29 PENNY & GILES CONTROLS LIMITED Steuerknüppel
FR2948783A1 (fr) * 2009-07-31 2011-02-04 Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Sa Embase deformable pour un leve-vitre manuel de vehicule
US20130247702A1 (en) * 2012-03-20 2013-09-26 Germán ETXEGARAI MARTINEZ Control device for industrial machinery
US20220236760A1 (en) * 2021-01-27 2022-07-28 Curtis Instruments Inc. Joystick with Adjustable Operating Force for Electrical Wheelchair Devices

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FR2505064A1 (fr) * 1981-05-02 1982-11-05 Bso Steuerungstechnik Gmbh Transmetteur de commande
US4522081A (en) * 1983-12-14 1985-06-11 General Motors Corporation Boot cover for a floor-mounted transmission lever
GB2190987A (en) * 1986-05-22 1987-12-02 Telemecanique Electrique An x-y analogue manipulator with preferential orientations
US4784008A (en) * 1986-05-22 1988-11-15 La Telemecanique Electrique Analogue manipulator with preferential orientations
GB2190987B (en) * 1986-05-22 1990-07-04 Telemecanique Electrique Analogue manipulator with preferential orientations
EP0246968B1 (de) * 1986-05-22 1991-08-07 La Telemecanique Electrique Societe Anonyme Analogischer Manipulator mit privelegierten Richtungen
EP0459183A1 (de) * 1990-06-01 1991-12-04 Robert Bosch Gmbh Steuergeber
US5873284A (en) * 1997-01-07 1999-02-23 Echo Incorporated Control for portable power tool
WO2000039654A3 (de) * 1998-12-24 2000-11-09 Mannesmann Rexroth Ag Handbetätigtes elektrisches steuergerät
FR2890464A1 (fr) * 2005-09-05 2007-03-09 Crouzet Automatismes Soc Par A Dispositif de commande avec moyens de perception tactile de l'ordre de commande
EP1826652A1 (de) * 2006-02-28 2007-08-29 PENNY & GILES CONTROLS LIMITED Steuerknüppel
FR2948783A1 (fr) * 2009-07-31 2011-02-04 Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Sa Embase deformable pour un leve-vitre manuel de vehicule
US20130247702A1 (en) * 2012-03-20 2013-09-26 Germán ETXEGARAI MARTINEZ Control device for industrial machinery
US20220236760A1 (en) * 2021-01-27 2022-07-28 Curtis Instruments Inc. Joystick with Adjustable Operating Force for Electrical Wheelchair Devices

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