Operator interface assembly including a Hall effect element and machine using same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7761254
APP PUB NO 20080278218A1
SERIAL NO

11801996

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A machine having an operator interface for requesting an action from an actuator of the machine includes a movable component of the operator interface. The movable component is movable among at least two positions. One of a magnet and a Hall effect sensor is positioned to move in response to movement of the movable component. The other of the magnet and the Hall effect sensor has a stationary position relative to the movable component. A pulse width modulator is operably coupled to the Hall effect sensor for producing a first pulse width modulated signal. The first pulse width modulated signal is altered in response to movement of one of the Hall effect sensor and the magnet relative to the other. An electronic controller is in communication with the pulse width modulator and the actuator and is configured to actuate the actuator in response to evaluation of the first pulse width modulated signal.

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  • CATERPILLAR INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fouts, Stephen Washington, US 2 9
Glover, Rex Deer Creek, US 6 19
Her, Kenneth Peoria, US 2 9
Johnson, Curtis Peoria, US 12 83
Obourn, Roger Washington, US 2 9
Shearer, Dan Metamora, US 2 9
Wiele, Matthew Vande Peoria, US 1 4

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