US3585319A
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Single lever control
Assignee: Boeing North American Inc
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Filing: 1969-08-05
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1989-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A single lever control unit for regulating a plurality of remote, servient mechanisms. At least two motion transmitting mechanisms in the nature of push-pull control cables are individually, and selectively, operated by a single control lever pivotally, and rotatably, mounted in the unit to regulate at least two, remote, servient mechanisms. The control unit has first and second throw arms that are oriented transversely with respect to each other and so mounted that each is selectively rotatable about the axis of the other by manipulation of the lever. The core of one push-pull cable is attached to the first throw arm for actuation by rotation of the first throw arm about the axis of the second throw arm, and the core of another pushpull cable is attached to the second throw arm for actuation by rotation of the second throw arm about the axis of the first throw arm. A plurality of switch means are mounted in the unit to be actuated in response to selected rotations of the throw arms to regulate a third, remote, servient mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank S Payerle
- 👤 Richard M Moser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:19
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G9/00; G05G9/02; E; E01; E01H; E01H5/00; E01H5/04; E01H5/06; E01H5/065; E01H5/066; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/76; E02F3/80; E02F3/84; E02F3/844; E02F9/00; E02F9/20; E02F9/2004; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20201
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A single lever control device for selectively actuating a first and second motion transmitting means comprising a housing, first and second throw arms movably mounted within said housing and each said throw arm having an axis and a neutral position, each said throw arm being selectively rotatable through a predetermined range about the axis of the other of said throw arms, the first and second throw arms respectively connected to the first and second motion transmitting means so that rotation of the first throw arm about the axis of said second throw arm actuates the first motion transmitting means and so that rotation of the second throw arm about the axis of said first throw arm actuates the second motion transmitting means, switch means mounted in said housing for actuating a remote electrical device, said switch means being actuated by rotation of said first throw arm in only one direction from neutral and said switch means being actuated by rotation of said second throw arm in either direction from neutral, a centering arm extending oppositely of one said throw arm and rotatable therewith, a control lever extending oppositely of the other said throw arm and rotatable therewith said switch means having three blades, each said blade having a contact portion, said contact portions being selectively located, one in the range of rotational movement of each of said throw arms and said centering arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A single lever control device for selectively actuating a first and second motion transmitting means comprising a housing, first and second throw arms movably mounted within said housing and each said throw arm having an axis and a neutral position, each said throw arm being selectively rotatable through a predetermined range about the axis of the other of said throw arms, the first and second throw arms respectively connected to the first and second motion transmitting means so that rotation of the first throw arm about the axis of said second throw arm actuates the first motion transmitting means and so that rotation of the second throw arm about the axis of said first throw arm actuates the second motion transmitting means, switch means mounted in said housing for actuating a remote electrical device, said switch means being actuated by rotation of said first throw arm in only one direction from neutral and said switch means being actuated by rotation of said second throw arm in either direction from neutral, a centering arm extending oppositely of one said throw arm and rotatable therewith, a control lever extending oppositely of the other said throw arm and rotatable therewith said switch means having three blades, each said blade having a contact portion, said contact portions being selectively located, one in the range of rotational movement of each of said throw arms and said centering arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A single lever control device, as set forth in claim 1, in which each said throw arm has a neutral position and in which detent means are cooperative with at least one of said throw arms to bias said arm to its neutral position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
109 words
A single lever control device, as set forth in claim 1, in which the throw arms are each swingingly movable from a neutral position through a range on either side of the neutral position, said ranges each defined by an actuate angle, detent means in the form of springs cooperative with each said throw arm, said throw arms contacting their respective springs through substantially their full range of movement on at least one side of the neutral position, each spring having an axis, the axis of each said spring oriented perpendicularly with respect to the throw arm that comes in contact therewith at one location along the range thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A single lever control device, as set forth in claim 3, in which the throw arm is perpendicular to the axis of the spring contacted thereby only when the throw arms has moved through approximately two-thirds of its range from neutral.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
A single lever control device, as set forth in claim 1, in which at least one of said throw arms has a neutral position and is rotatable through a range defined by an acute angle, a detent means releasably retaining said throw arm at a preselected position within its range, said preselected position being remote from neutral.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
A single lever control device, as set forth in claim 1, in which both said throw arms have a neutral position, first and second guide means, said first guide means permitting rotation of said first throw arm only when said second throw arm is in its neutral position, and said second guide means permitting rotation of said second throw arm only when said first throw arm is in its neutral position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
A single lever control device, as set forth in claim 1, in which at least one of said motion transmitting means comprises a core slidably received within a casing, and in which the connection between the said core and its respective throw arm comprises, a ball secured to said core, a cavity in said throw arm, said ball pivotally received in said cavity, and clip means to retain said ball in said cavity.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |