GB2411455A - Joystick controller - Google Patents

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GB2411455A
GB2411455A GB0512515A GB0512515A GB2411455A GB 2411455 A GB2411455 A GB 2411455A GB 0512515 A GB0512515 A GB 0512515A GB 0512515 A GB0512515 A GB 0512515A GB 2411455 A GB2411455 A GB 2411455A
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joystick
yoke
movement
joystick controller
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Wayne Edmunds
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Penny and Giles Controls Ltd
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    • G05G2009/0474—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 characterised by means converting mechanical movement into electric signals
    • G05G2009/04755—Magnetic sensor, e.g. hall generator, pick-up coil
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Abstract

A joystick controller comprises a housing (10) and a joystick (12) mounted for pivotal movement relative to the housing (10) by means of a ball (14) and socket joint (18,20). A yoke (18) resolves directional movement of the joystick (12) into a component direction. A sensor senses movement of the yoke (18) and generates an output indicative of movement of the joystick in the component direction. The socket (18,20) of the ball (14) and socket joint (18,20) is formed by the yoke (18).

Description

GB 2411455 A continuation (74) Agent and/or Address for Service: Marks &
Clerk Alpha Tower, Suffolk Street Queensway, BIRMINGHAM, B1 ITT, United Kingdom
GB0512515A 2002-11-25 2003-11-19 Joystick controller Expired - Fee Related GB2411455B (en)

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GBGB0227425.6A GB0227425D0 (en) 2002-11-25 2002-11-25 Joystick controller
PCT/GB2003/005032 WO2004049092A1 (en) 2002-11-25 2003-11-19 Joystick controller

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GB0512515D0 GB0512515D0 (en) 2005-07-27
GB2411455A true GB2411455A (en) 2005-08-31
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