Patent ID: 6148593
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: G05G

Abstract:
A multifunctional handle for an agricultural combine comprising:a. a crescent control region with an upper control area and a lower control area, said control areas having a plurality of control switches, said plurality of control switches on the upper control area being capable of being controlled by an operator's thumb after said thumb is moved in a clockwise fashion and said plurality of control switches on the lower control area being capable of being controlled by the operator's thumb after said thumb is moved in a counter-clockwise fashion;b. a palm grip affixed to the crescent control region, said palm grip for receiving an operator's right palm;c. a finger rest affixed to the palm grip, said finger rest for receiving an operator's fingers; andd. a support tube connecting the palm grip to a control console, said support tube being capable of moving relative to the control console, wherein the palm grip and the finger rest descend in a tapered fashion from the crescent control area, said taper in a range of 30 to 45 degrees from a horizontal line from the crescent control area whereby the operator's palm and fingers are positioned in an ergonometric position.