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    Ergonomic Standards -- Hand forces

    Brian, Thank you very much for the information. The handbrake does sound pretty close, except only one finger will be used to activate my "trumpet". I found many references to the Defence Standards, but could not locate the site where they are available for download. It looks like...
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    Ergonomic Standards -- Hand forces

    I am designing a device that has a push button very similar to a trumpet. It fits in the palm and the button will have a travel of about 0.2". The Humanscale 4/5/6 book I have for ergonomic references doesn't appear to cover this type of control (mostly panel buttons are included). Does...

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