Joystick controls and consoles : the implications of joystick use for the design of the joystick console (or control console)
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In heavy equipment, joysticks are widely used as controls. They have often replaced larger and more forceful movements necessary for lever control and have the advantage that one can control two machine tool movements in one handle. Through electronic switches even more movements or functions can be operated. Joysticks have improved both operator comfort and productivity. In this chapter of the book 'Comfortable earth moving machinery : knowledge and experiences from the Eurocabin project' some basic requirement regarding the operator-seat-control interaction is mentioned. They are based on: the static posture that is maintained during work; the precision handling; the intended grip; the intensity with which a machine is used. Changes in working population and the levels of ergonomic standards also add to the requirements the workplace should meet. All of this has consequences for console design.
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TNO Identifier
277046
ISSN
90-6743-977-0
Publisher
TNO
Source title
Comfortable earth moving machinery : knowledge and experiences from the Eurocabin project
Editor(s)
Krause, F.
Bronkhorst, R.E.
Looze, M.P. de
Bronkhorst, R.E.
Looze, M.P. de
Place of publication
Hoofddorp
Pages
55-64