Inventors:
Thomas J. Pino - Lake Worth FL
Daniel U. Johnston - Nokomis FL
Assignee:
Aptek Williams, Inc. - Sarasota FL
International Classification:
G05G 114
US Classification:
74513, 74512, 188 7331, 338162
Abstract:
A manual control apparatus, such as a control pedal, is configured for drive-by-wire control systems, and similar applications. In one aspect, the manual control apparatus comprises a hysteresis mechanism that provides more precise and ma controllable hysteresis than previous mechanisms. In a further aspect, the manual control apparatus comprises an angular position sensor, and the angular position sensor housing may comprise abutments that reduce variation in the sensor. In a still further aspect, the manual control apparatus comprises a stop pin that regulates the position of a rotatable member relative to the position sensor with less variation. The stop pin may also be used as a single fastener that holds the manual control apparatus together.