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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 17, 2008
Takahiro Isono, Chiba, JP;
Masashi Tokita, Chiba, JP;
Takahiro Isono, Chiba, JP;
Masashi Tokita, Chiba, JP;
Futaba Corporation, , JP;
Abstract
A controller capable of realizing continuous click feelings within an operation range of the controller and a specific click feeling at a specific position of the operation range with continuous natural maneuvering feeling. When a first member to which an element shaft of an electronic device is fixed is rotated relatively to a second member to which an element body of the electronic device is fixed to rotate the shaft, the controller adjusts the control amount the element. A notch array, formed of a serration and a first pawl, and a position confirmation means, formed of a notch and a pawl, are disposed between the first member and the second member. Both members are disposed oppositely with respect to the shaft. A center click feeling, different from the feeling in the notch array, can be obtained at the center within the range of the notch array.