FIELD: multifunction finger-control handlers for control levers of flying vehicles. SUBSTANCE: fast-response finger control element has two joysticks of which first one has two degrees of rotary motion freedom and its head has one degree of rotary motion freedom about joystick rod axis and one degree of translational motion freedom about rod axis; head of first joystick mounts second joystick that has two degrees of translational motion freedom perpendicular to rod axis, its head being TRACKBALL having two degrees of rotary motion freedom for ball and one degree of translational motion freedom due to displacement of ball along rod axis. EFFECT: enlarged functional capabilities, enhanced speed and reliability of control and of operator's response. 2 dwg
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2002-06-10—Published
2000-12-27—Filed