Patent ID: 7271796
Filing Date: 2007-09-18
Classification: G05G

Abstract:
1. A reconfigurable control for a combat vehicle, comprising: a grip having a lower surface and a chamber extending from said lower surface, said grip including a first electrical connector and a key disposed in said chamber; a base having an upper surface and a shaft extending from said upper surface, said shaft including a second electrical connector for receiving said first electrical connector and a keyway slot for receiving said key; and a seal disposed about said shaft; wherein when in an installed position, said shaft of said base is disposed within said chamber of said grip such that said lower surface of said grip and said upper surface of said base are substantially coplanar, said first electrical connector electrically engages said second electrical connector and said key mechanically engages said keyway slot, and wherein said seal forms a compression fit of said grip to said base for sealing said chamber such that at least one of contaminants are substantially prevented from entering said chamber and rendering mechanical and electrical components of said controller inoperable and noise vibration rattle is substantially eliminated.