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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 10, 2009
Roger G. Obourn, Washington, IL (US);
Matthew Vazquez, Peoria, IL (US);
Gregory R. Kopp, Dunlap, IL (US);
Daniel E. Shearer, Metamora, IL (US);
Robert L. Stamate, Chillicothe, IL (US);
Gregory A. Stievenart, Peoria, IL (US);
Roger G. Obourn, Washington, IL (US);
Matthew Vazquez, Peoria, IL (US);
Gregory R. Kopp, Dunlap, IL (US);
Daniel E. Shearer, Metamora, IL (US);
Robert L. Stamate, Chillicothe, IL (US);
Gregory A. Stievenart, Peoria, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A joystick assembly that provides enhanced operator control and stability during rough operation by being primarily rotatable about a vertical axis of a clockspring. The joystick assembly also includes a palm support that is associated with the clockspring via a clamp in the lower housing of the palm support. Further, the joystick assembly has an interface device that includes at least one input device that is conveniently actuated by an operator's thumb.