Patent ID: 7712571

Claim:
A control console associated with an armrest that extends from a seat in a forward direction generally parallel with a seat plane of symmetry and has an upper armrest surface intended to support an operator's forearm, the control console comprising: a base operatively connected to the armrest; at least one operator interface device operatively connected to the base and having a neutral axis inclined at an oblique angle relative to the upper armrest surface, wherein the at least one operator interface device is pivotal from the neutral axis in a fore/aft direction to initiate only a single function, the fore/aft direction defining a plane being angled outward away from the seat a predetermined angle relative to the forward direction of the armrest; and a palm rest separate from the armrest and located between the armrest and the at least one operator interface device to support a palm of an operator during manipulation of the at least one operator interface device.