CONTROL SYSTEM FOR EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT

摘要

A control system for controlling different aspects of an earth moving vehicle such as a caterpillar is disclosed. The system utilizes movement of the forearm, wrist, fingers and thumb to control at least five functions. Multiple pivot points allow the control system to move different parts in two different directions each and can be used independently of one another. The control system can also be utilized in controlling a variety of devices other than earthmoving vehicles.

主权项

1. A control system for a vehicle, comprising:
a first control wherein a user of the system manipulates the first control in a first direction to move a first part of the vehicle; whereby the first control is manipulated by movement of a forearm of the user; a second control wherein the user of the system manipulates the second control in a first direction to move a second part of the vehicle; whereby the second control is manipulated by a wrist of the user; a third control wherein the user of the system manipulates the third control in a first direction to move a third part of the vehicle; whereby the third control is manipulated by fingers of the user; a fourth control wherein the user of the system manipulates the fourth control in a first direction to move a fourth part of the vehicle; whereby the fourth control is manipulated by the pressure generated by the user's elbow; a fifth control wherein the user of the system manipulates the fifth control in a first direction to move a fifth part of the vehicle; whereby the fifth control is manipulated by a thumb of the user.