CONTROL STATION FOR OPERATING A MACHINE, IN PARTICULAR A WIRELESS, PORTABLE, AND MANUALLY OPERATED REMOTE CONTROL FOR A CRANE

摘要

A control switch for operating a machine, the control switch including a housing that includes a gripping region for an operator, and a detecting device for detecting an operator. The control switch further includes a safety circuit for activating the control switch when an operator is detected, and deactivating the control switch when the operator is not detected. The safety circuit includes a detecting device that includes at least one sensor operable to detect in a near field an operator's hand holding the control switch in the gripping region. The detecting device includes at least one additional sensor which detects a use of the control switch.

主权项

1. A Control switch for operating a machine, comprising:
a housing, which has a gripping region for an operator, a detecting device for detecting an operator, and a safety circuit for activating the control switch when an operator is detected; wherein the detecting device comprises at least one sensor which detects in a near field an operator's hand holding the control switch in the gripping region, and wherein the detecting device comprises at least one further sensor which detects a use of the control switch.