Patent ID: 7641019

Claim:
A ground engaging vehicle, comprising: a frame; a power unit connected to said frame; at least one ground traction device; a power transfer device directing power from said power unit to said at least one ground traction device; a control system controlling said power transfer device; and an input device accepting commands from an operator and providing a signal to said control system, said input device including: a first bracket; a second bracket pivotally connected to said first bracket about a pivot axis; a joystick device connected to said first bracket, said joystick device being pivotable about a joystick axis, said pivot axis and said joystick axis not intersecting; a plurality of protrusions extending from one of said first bracket and said second bracket; and a biased member extending from one of said first bracket and said second bracket, said biased member interacting with said protrusions to provide a plurality of detented positions about said pivot axis of said first bracket relative to said second bracket.