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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 2006
Filed:
Jan. 02, 2004
Jason L. Smith, San Jose, CA (US);
Jason L. Smith, San Jose, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
An intuitive pressurized fluid controller using tilt/push/pull (3 axis) operator includes a swivel joint such that it can move axially and tilt. A first array of valves is arranged to be activated as the lever tilts. A second array of valves is arranged so they can be activated when the lever is pulled axially. A third array of valves is arranged so they can be activated when the lever is pushed axially. When plumbed to a plurality of pressurable positioners supporting heavy equipment, the first array of valves can control the equipment pitch and roll as the lever is tilted, and the second/third arrays of valves can control the equipment elevation as the lever is pulled/pushed.