Patent ID: 6029534
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
A manually-operated remote-control device, adapted for use as a hydraulic manipulator, comprising: a body (1) containing at least one moving member that generates a signal when moved between two extreme positions; at least one push-rod (2) associated with the generating member and projecting from the top of the body (1), this push-rod being guided (3) so that it can move substantially axially; a rocking cam (4) fixed to the top of the body (1) and able to interact with the projecting end of the push-rod (2) to control the movement thereof; means (5) of rotary articulation inserted between the top of the body (1) and the cam (4), comprising a fixed clevis mount (5a) secured to the body (1) and a moving clevis mount (5b) secured to the cam (4), the clevis mounts (5a, 5b) being coupled together in such a way as to allow the cam (4) to rock with respect to the body (1); a base (6) surmounting the cam (4) and secured thereto; and an operating hand grip (7) secured into the base (6) for maneuvering the rocking cam (4);characterized in that the moving clevis (5b) of the articulation means, the cam (4), and the base (6) are constructed in the form of a single monobloc component (14).