Joystick device with electric latching detents

摘要

A joystick ( 1 ) having a yoke pivotally secured to an upper support ( 28 ) and a lever ( 16 ) pivotally secured to a lower support. The yoke has a latching portion that engages a cam roller ( 14 ) on the lever to push the lever downward. Supported on the lever is an armature ( 24 ) positioned in spaced relation to a solenoid ( 26 ). The solenoid is energized based on the movement of the yoke.