ARRANGEMENT OF A HAND PLATE REST AND A CONTROL ELEMENT FOR A VEHICLE
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MAN TRUCK & BUS SE
- Filing Date
- 2021-01-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing vehicle control systems face challenges in enabling precise operation due to vehicle movements, particularly in commercial vehicles where constant relative movements between the driver and controls complicate targeted control operation, and there is a need for ergonomic positioning that avoids damage to controls when the vehicle is stationary.
A palm rest designed to assume two positions relative to a control element, providing support for hand operation in one position and covering the control element for protection in another, with features like a pivot connection and overload protection to enhance usability and safety.
The palm rest facilitates precise control operation during vehicle movement and protects the control element from damage when the vehicle is stationary, enhancing ergonomics and safety by freeing up space for other uses.