A cruise control system for work machines. The system comprises one or more levers for controlling the velocity of the work machine and one or more magnet assemblies. The magnet assemblies comprise means of overcoming the neutral bias of a control lever so that the velocity of the work machine may be maintained without manual input from the operator. The magnets may act directly upon a control lever or a surface adjacent a control lever. Additional controls may be employed to set a maximum cruising speed for the work machine when cruise control is engaged.

An airplane rudder and brake pedal assembly includes a rudder arm assembly having one rudder arm with first upper and lower arm portions, and another rudder arm with second upper and lower arm portions. The rudder arm assembly is assembled to a beam at an intersection of the first upper and lower arm portions, and an intersection of the second upper and lower arm portions. The first and second rudder arms are configured to rotate about the beam at the intersection. The rotation of the first and second rudder arms is configured to adjust control surfaces that control a yaw axis of the airplane. A brake pedal is attached to the first and second lower arm portions. Rotation of the brake pedal brakes the airplane. A rotary sensor is assembled to the brake pedal and the lower arm portion, and configured to determine an extent of the brake pedal rotation.

The invention relates to a remote-control system (1) comprising: a pushbutton (8) that can be pressed by a user for inputting information in that the user applies a pressure in a direction (18); a sensor magnet (23) arranged on the underside of the pushbutton (8), when viewed in the pressure application direction (18); and an armature magnet (27) arranged below the pushbutton (8), when viewed in the pressure application direction (18), and fixed relative to the pushbutton (8), wherein the magnetic poles (39, 41) of the sensor magnet (23) and of the armature magnet (27) are arranged in such a way that the pushbutton (8) is pressed by the sensor magnet (23) away from the armature magnet (27), against the pressure application direction (18).

A cruise control system for work machines. The system comprises one or more levers for controlling the velocity of the work machine and one or more magnet assemblies. The magnet assemblies comprise means of overcoming the neutral bias of a control lever so that the velocity of the work machine may be maintained without manual input from the operator. The magnets may act directly upon a control lever or a surface adjacent a control lever. Additional controls may be employed to set a maximum cruising speed for the work machine when cruise control is engaged.

A cruise control system for work machines. The system comprises one or more levers for controlling the velocity of the work machine and one or more magnet assemblies. The magnet assemblies comprise means of overcoming the neutral bias of a control lever so that the velocity of the work machine may be maintained without manual input from the operator. The magnets may act directly upon a control lever or a surface adjacent a control lever. Additional controls may be employed to set a maximum cruising speed for the work machine when cruise control is engaged.

A joystick-based hand control device establishes a method for an individual with a lower extremity mobility impairment to safely operate the brake and throttle in a car using only a single hand to manipulate said joystick (2). This device allows the operator to control the throttle by moving the joystick along the positive y-axis (3) (forwards from center). The brake may be controlled by moving the joystick along the negative y-axis (backwards from center), as well as along the x-axis (left or right from center) (5 and 6 respectively). This device also allows for customization of certain system parameters by the operator via the microcontroller (7), so that its function may be modified to better suit the operator's unique needs or driving style.

A joystick-based hand control device establishes a method for an individual with a lower extremity mobility impairment to safely operate the brake and throttle in a car using only a single hand to manipulate said joystick (2). This device allows the operator to control the throttle by moving the joystick along the positive y-axis (3) (forwards from center). The brake may be controlled by moving the joystick along the negative y-axis (backwards from center), as well as along the x-axis (left or right from center) (5 and 6 respectively). This device also allows for customization of certain system parameters by the operator via the microcontroller (7), so that its function may be modified to better suit the operator's unique needs or driving style.

A multifunctional control element is disclosed, comprising a rotary knob which is rotatably mounted on a radial bearing with a radial bearing mount, and which is connected to a rotary sensor for creating signals related to rotary direction and rotary speed of the rotary knob; a rotary knob mount which receives the rotary knob, as well as the radial bearing and the radial bearing mount, and which is pivotable around a shaft mounted to a mounting plate, wherein a switch is provided on the mounting plate for creating signals related to downward displacement of the rotary knob mount with the radial bearing; and at least one linear bearing provided on the shaft for permitting sliding displacement of the rotary knob mount with the radial bearing along the shaft, wherein switches are provided on the mounting plate for creating signals related to the sliding displacement of the rotary knob mount.

A multifunctional control element is disclosed, comprising a rotary knob which is rotatably mounted on a radial bearing with a radial bearing mount, and which is connected to a rotary sensor for creating signals related to rotary direction and rotary speed of the rotary knob; a rotary knob mount which receives the rotary knob, as well as the radial bearing and the radial bearing mount, and which is pivotable around a shaft mounted to a mounting plate, wherein a switch is provided on the mounting plate for creating signals related to downward displacement of the rotary knob mount with the radial bearing; and at least one linear bearing provided on the shaft for permitting sliding displacement of the rotary knob mount with the radial bearing along the shaft, wherein switches are provided on the mounting plate for creating signals related to the sliding displacement of the rotary knob mount.

Disclosed is an operation pedal for a simulation device. The present invention comprises: a fixing shaft horizontally installed; a pedal main body mounted on the fixing shaft and rotatable in the forward and backward directions by an external force; a foothold mounted on the upper surface of the pedal main body and rotatable in the left and right directions by an external force; a forward and backward rotation sensing means for sensing a forward and rearward rotation of the pedal main body and transmitting a signal thereof; and a left and right rotation sensing means for sensing a left and right rotation of the foothold and transmitting a signal thereof. According to the present invention, a user can easily operate and control various action motions of a play object in a program by using both feet, such that more various motions or environments can be applied.