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Abstract

A control knob comprises an encoder assembly configured to convert rotary and axial input movement into electronic signals, and a knob assembly attached to the encoder assembly and configured to be operated by a user, wherein the encoder assembly comprises a shaft encoder having a shaft that is configured to be rotated around a rotation axis and to be moved axially along the rotation axis, the knob assembly comprises an outer knob element configured to be operated by a user, the knob assembly further comprises a bush defining a cylindrical cavity inside the outer knob element, wherein the bush has an opening towards a first side of the outer knob element facing towards the encoder assembly, the knob assembly further comprises a driver element extending into the bush from a second side opposite the first side.

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