Improved joystick for a work vehicle and method for controlling the temperature of the joystick
DE602020051556T2Active Publication Date: 2025-05-21CNH IND ITALIA SPA
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602020051556
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2019-01-28
- Filing Date
- 2020-01-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-01-27
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing joysticks for work vehicles, particularly those without cabs, lack effective temperature control, leading to operator discomfort in cold conditions, and traditional electric heating systems increase energy consumption.
Method used
A joystick with hydraulic conditioning means that utilizes the engine's cooling fluid to regulate temperature, incorporating a conduit system and flow regulation valve to heat or cool the handle surface efficiently, reducing energy waste and allowing for customizable comfort.
Benefits of technology
The solution provides comfortable temperature control for operators without increasing fuel or energy consumption, using existing vehicle systems and optimizing material usage through additive manufacturing.
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Abstract
Joystick (10) for a work vehicle (1) comprising a handle (11) defining an external surface (11a) configured to allow the grip by an operator of the work vehicle (1), the joystick (10) comprising hydraulic conditioning means configured to allow the passage of a conditioning fluid into joystick (10) to regulate the temperature of handle (11).
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