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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2007
David Scott Gordon, Hillsboro, ND (US);
Michael Ray Schlichtmann, Fargo, ND (US);
Jon Thomas Jacobson, Fargo, ND (US);
David Scott Gordon, Hillsboro, ND (US);
Michael Ray Schlichtmann, Fargo, ND (US);
Jon Thomas Jacobson, Fargo, ND (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
An operator control assembly including at least one operator control mounted in a panel cover or dashboard with at least one opening for receivably mounting the operator control, and at least one printed circuit board mounted beneath the panel cover. A unique configuration of projecting members on the bottom of the operator control comes in contract with and engages sensors mounted on the printed circuit board. Depending on the number and arrangement of the projecting members, a unique subset o sensors t engaged, providing a unique electronic ID for each operator control installed. This electronic ID can then be transmitted to an electronic control unit, which will alter its operation based on the types of operator controls currently installed.