Christopher Ian Mays

US Patent:

20220341127, Oct 27, 2022

Filed:

Apr 26, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/302175

Inventors:

- Peoria IL, US
Christian D. RITCHIE - Morton IL, US
Christopher Lee MAYS - Raleigh NC, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

E02F 9/20
G05G 9/047

Abstract:

A system for controlling a machine may include a first joystick comprising a first asymmetric grip portion with a first asymmetric faceplate. The first asymmetric faceplate may comprise a first subset of primary controls that include a first plurality of input elements configured to control an operation of an implement mounted to the machine, and a first subset of secondary controls that include a second plurality of input elements configured to control an operation of a display device of the machine. The system may further include a second joystick comprising a second asymmetric grip portion with a second asymmetric faceplate. The second asymmetric faceplate may comprise a second subset of the primary controls that include a third plurality of input elements configured to control an operation of the implement, and a second subset of the secondary controls that include a fourth plurality of input elements configured to control a sound.