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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 21, 2000
Filed:
Jun. 26, 1997
Lutz Eckstein, Stuttgart, DE;
Werner Reichelt, Esslingen, DE;
DaimlerChrysler AG, , DE;
Abstract
The operating element is arcuate and is articulated in a lower driver's seat region pivotably about a transverse control axis located on the longitudinal side of the vehicle for controlling the transverse movement of the vehicle. The element is also movable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle for controlling the vehicle longitudinal movement. The element extends upwards from the lower seat region, on at least one side of the driver's seat, laterally past the adjacent seat cushion and terminates in a end handle. This arrangement provides an ergonomically favorable and reliable operating element so as to dispense with a steering wheel, a brake and accelerator pedal assembly.