Abrégé

A marine propulsion system for a marine vessel includes one steerable rear marine drive positioned along a centerline of the marine vessel and a lateral marine drive positioned at a bow region of the vessel. The rear marine drive is configured to generate forward and reverse thrusts, wherein the rear marine drive is steerable about a vertical steering axis to a range of steering angles, and the lateral marine drive is configured to generate lateral thrust on the marine vessel. A user input device is operable by a user to provide a sway demand input commanding sway movement of the marine vessel, and a control system configured to automatically control steering and thrust of the one rear marine drive and thrust of the lateral marine drive based on the sway demand input to generate the sway movement commanded by the user.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 25/42 - Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'éléments propulsifsGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'hélices uniquement utilisées à cet effetGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide de gouvernails portant des hélices
• B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires
• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction
• B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas

Produits et services

Mail order catalog services featuring marine boating parts, accessories and supplies

Abrégé

A steering system for a marine drive includes a marine drive, wherein the marine drive is steerable about a steering axis, a steering actuator configured to steer the marine drive to a range of steering positions within a permitted steering range, a first steering sensor configured to sense the steering position of the marine drive and output a first sensed value, a second steering sensor configured to sense the steering position of the marine drive and output a second sensed value and a controller. The controller is configured to calculate a measured steering position for the marine drive based on the first sensed value and the second sensed value, and control the steering actuator based on the measured steering position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction
• B63H 25/02 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne

Abrégé

A method of controlling navigation for a marine vessel includes receiving a user input via a user input device identifying at least one selectable priority for path planning, defining a prioritized navigation pathway through a marine navigation area based on the at least one selectable priority for path planning indicated by the user input between a vessel location and a navigation target location, generating a display image representing the marine navigation area and the prioritized navigation pathway, and displaying the display image on a display device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation
• B63B 43/18 - Amélioration de la sécurité des navires, p. ex. contrôle des avaries, non prévue ailleurs par prévention des abordagesAmélioration de la sécurité des navires, p. ex. contrôle des avaries, non prévue ailleurs par réduction des dommages dus aux abordages
• B63B 35/00 - Embarcations ou structures flottantes similaires spécialement adaptées à des finalités spécifiques et non prévues ailleurs

Abrégé

A marine drive has a supporting frame for coupling the marine drive to a marine vessel, a gearcase supporting a propulsor for propelling the marine vessel in water, an electric motor in the gearcase, the electric motor being configured to rotate the propulsor, an extension leg between the supporting frame and the gearcase, a tube in the extension leg, the tube extending between an upper end and a lower end which is coupled to the gearcase, an electrical connector extending through the tube and providing power to the electric motor, and a seal device providing a watertight seal between the electrical connector and the tube or an extension thereof to thereby prevent infiltration of water to the gearcase.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/32 - Carters
• B63H 20/02 - Montage des unités de propulsion

Abrégé

A method for controlling a marine drive configured to propel a marine vessel. The method includes receiving a destination for the marine vessel, receiving a demand request for operating the marine drive, and operating the marine drive at an actual demand corresponding to the demand request. The method further includes determining a required energy for the marine drive to propel the marine vessel to the destination at the actual demand and determining a remaining energy of an energy source available for operating the marine drive. The method further includes comparing the required energy to the remaining energy and, when the remaining energy is less than the required energy, automatically iteratively reducing the actual demand for operating the marine drive until the remaining energy equals or exceeds the required energy determined for the marine vessel to reach the destination.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
• B60L 15/20 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train pour la commande du véhicule ou de son moteur en vue de réaliser des performances désirées, p. ex. vitesse, couple, variation programmée de la vitesse
• B60L 15/40 - Adaptation sur le véhicule de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe
• B63H 21/17 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires le navire étant actionné par moteurs par moteur électrique

Abrégé

A method of controlling steering for a marine vessel includes sensing at least one position of at least one drive assembly on the marine vessel, wherein each drive assembly includes a marine drive, a mounting assembly configured to pivotably support the marine drive, and a steering assembly configured to pivot the marine drive about its respective steering axis. The method further includes determining a minimum clearance between the drive assembly and an obstruction based on the at least one sensed position and setting at least one operational parameter for the steering assembly based on the minimum clearance, wherein setting the at least one operational parameter includes setting a maximum pivot speed for pivoting the marine drive about its steering axis and a maximum actuation force for pivoting the marine drive about its steering axis. The steering assembly is then controlled based on the at least one operational parameter.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction

Abrégé

A marine drive may include a frame configured to support the marine drive with respect to the marine vessel, a cowling enclosing a portion of the frame in a cowling interior, a steering arm configured such that movement of the steering arm causes rotation of the marine drive with respect to the steering axis, and a flexible rigging connector extending from the cowling interior to a location in the marine vessel. The flexible rigging connector may extend through a guide passage in the steering arm. Additionally or alternatively, the steering arm may include a base member and a mounting member selectively movable relative to the base member to adjust the length of the steering arm.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction
• B63H 25/02 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne

Abrégé

A marine drive for propelling a marine vessel in water, the marine drive comprising a cowling defining a cowling interior, a steering arm for steering the marine drive with respect to a steering axis; and a flexible rigging connector extending from the cowling interior to a location in the marine vessel, wherein the flexible rigging connector extends through the steering arm and coaxial with the steering axis.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction
• B63H 20/02 - Montage des unités de propulsion
• B63H 20/10 - Moyens permettant la modification de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou le relevage de l'élément propulseur en cas de contact avec un obstacleCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
• B63H 20/32 - Carters

Abrégé

A marine drive includes a torpedo housing having an open end and an electric motor assembly with an electric motor configured to power a propulsor for propelling the marine drive in water. The electric motor assembly includes a motor housing which is nested in the open end such that such that a first portion of the motor housing extends into the torpedo housing and such that a second portion of the motor housing extends from the torpedo housing and is exposed to the water for cooling thereof. The torpedo housing defines an opening which partially exposes the first portion of the motor housing to the water for cooling thereof.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 21/17 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires le navire étant actionné par moteurs par moteur électrique
• B63H 21/36 - Capots ou enceintes aménagés pour protéger l'appareil ou l'un de ses éléments contre l'environnement marin
• F04D 13/08 - Ensembles comprenant les pompes et leurs moyens d'entraînement la pompe étant entraînée par l'électricité pour utilisation en position immergée
• H02K 5/10 - Enveloppes ou enceintes caractérisées par leur configuration, leur forme ou leur construction avec des dispositions empêchant l'introduction de corps étrangers, p. ex. de l'eau ou des doigts
• H02K 9/00 - Dispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation

Abrégé

A marine drive is for propelling a marine vessel in a body of water. The marine drive has a motor housing, the motor housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion which together define a motor cavity; an electric motor nested in the first housing portion, the electric motor being configured to cause rotation of an output shaft extending from the first housing portion; and a propulsor coupled to the output shaft so that rotation of the output shaft causes rotation of the propulsor. A vibration isolating joint couples first housing portion to the second housing portion. The vibration isolating joint comprising an isolating connector assembly has an elastomeric member which is clamped between the first housing portion and the second housing portion and being configured to limit transfer of vibrations from the first housing portion to the second housing portion, and a compression limiter which prevents over clamping of the elastomeric member during assembly of the motor housing.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 21/30 - Montage de l'appareil ou d'un élément de propulsion, p. ex. contre les vibrations
• B63H 20/06 - Montage des unités de propulsion sur un support intermédiaire
• B63H 21/17 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires le navire étant actionné par moteurs par moteur électrique
• F16F 15/04 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif utilisant des moyens élastiques
• B63H 20/02 - Montage des unités de propulsion

Abrégé

An adaptable throttle unit for controlling a marine drive. A housing having first and second sides is coupleable to a marine vessel in a first orientation with the first side above the second side and in a second orientation with the first side below the second side. A throttle lever is configured to be rotatably coupled at an end to the housing such that a handle is above the end both when the housing is in the first orientation and in the second orientation. A sensor measures rotation of the throttle lever. A controller requests forward propulsion of the marine drive when the sensor measures rotation of the throttle lever in a first direction and the housing is in the first orientation, and alternately reverse propulsion when the sensor measures rotation of the throttle lever in the first direction when the housing is in the second orientation.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
• B63H 25/02 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne

Abrégé

A propulsion system for a marine vessel includes a plurality of marine drives configured to effectuate propulsion on the marine vessel and a control system. The control system is configured to determine a disturbance vector representing an environmental disturbance on the marine vessel and identify a propulsion response capability of the plurality of marine drives to oppose the disturbance vector. When a request is received to perform an autonomous action, the control system determines whether insufficient propulsion authority is available to perform the requested autonomous action based on the disturbance vector and the propulsion response capability and, if so, generates an insufficiency alert on a user interface to advise a user of the insufficient propulsion authority.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
• B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation
• B63B 79/15 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres pour la surveillance des variables environnementales, p. ex. de la hauteur des vagues ou des données météorologiques
• B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques

Abrégé

A system for adjusting a field of view (FOV) of a vision system on a marine vessel is provided, the system comprising: a camera is provided, the camera adjustably mounted to the marine vessel with an associated FOV of an environment of the marine vessel, and wherein the camera is associated with a three-dimensional camera coordinate system; and one or more hardware processors configured to: identify a trigger condition for adjusting the FOV of the camera; adjust a posture of the camera from an initial posture to an adjusted posture based on identification of the trigger condition, such that the camera has an adjusted FOV relative to the marine vessel; and determine three-dimensional location information associated with an object in the adjusted FOV in a three-dimensional global coordinate system associated with the marine vessel based on an adjusted transform between the camera coordinate system and the global coordinate system.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04N 23/695 - Commande de la direction de la caméra pour modifier le champ de vision, p. ex. par un panoramique, une inclinaison ou en fonction du suivi des objets
• B63B 79/15 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres pour la surveillance des variables environnementales, p. ex. de la hauteur des vagues ou des données météorologiques
• G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
• H04N 13/239 - Générateurs de signaux d’images utilisant des caméras à images stéréoscopiques utilisant deux capteurs d’images 2D dont la position relative est égale ou en correspondance à l’intervalle oculaire

Abrégé

A marine drive includes a cooling system configured to circulate a cooling fluid to cool a component of the marine drive or a marine vessel, the cooling system includes a first flow path along which the cooling fluid is supplied to the component and a second flow path along which the cooling fluid is returned from the component. A valve is operable to block the first flow path and the second flow path to thereby prevent the circulation of the cooling fluid along the first flow path and the second flow path.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16K 11/22 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont plusieurs éléments de fermeture ne se déplacent pas comme un tout actionnés par des organes de commande distincts chacun étant propre à une soupape, p. ex. conjugués pour former clapet à voies multiples
• B63H 20/28 - Entrées d'eau de refroidissement
• F28F 27/02 - Commandes ou dispositifs de sécurité spécialement adaptés pour les appareils d'échange ou de transfert de chaleur pour commander la répartition des sources de potentiel calorifique entre des canaux différents

Abrégé

A thermal management system for a marine vessel. The thermal management system includes an open loop circuit and a pump that pumps water from a body of water, through the open loop circuit, and back to the body of water. The thermal management system further includes a closed loop circuit and a pump that pumps a heat transfer fluid through the closed loop circuit. A heat exchanger is configured to exchange heat between the water and the heat transfer fluid. The thermal management system includes multiple components each cooled or heated by the heat transfer fluid. A valve has valve positions configured to vary a sequence that the heat transfer fluid is conveyed to the components so as to vary how the components share the heating and cooling from the heat transfer fluid and from the water from the body of water via the heat transfer fluid.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires
• B60L 58/26 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries pour la commande de la température des batteries par refroidissement
• B63H 20/28 - Entrées d'eau de refroidissement
• F28D 1/02 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations fixes pour une seule des sources de potentiel calorifique, les deux sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi de la canalisation, dans lesquels l'autre source de potentiel calorifique est une grande masse de fluide, p. ex. radiateurs domestiques ou de moteur de voiture avec des canalisations d'échange de chaleur immergées dans la masse du fluide
• F28F 27/02 - Commandes ou dispositifs de sécurité spécialement adaptés pour les appareils d'échange ou de transfert de chaleur pour commander la répartition des sources de potentiel calorifique entre des canaux différents
• H01M 10/46 - Accumulateurs combinés par structure avec un appareil de charge
• H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
• H01M 10/615 - Chauffage ou maintien de la chaleur
• H01M 10/625 - Véhicules
• H01M 10/6568 - Liquides caractérisés par des circuits d'écoulement. p. ex. boucles, situés à l'extérieur des éléments ou des boîtiers des éléments

Produits et services

(1) Boats

Produits et services

Boats

Abrégé

An outboard motor includes a transom clamp bracket configured to be supported on a transom of a marine vessel and a swivel bracket configured to be supported by the transom clamp bracket. A propulsion unit is supported by the swivel bracket, the propulsion unit comprising a head unit, a midsection below the head unit, and a lower unit below the midsection. The head unit, midsection, and lower unit are generally vertically aligned with one another when the outboard motor is in a neutral tilt/trim position. The propulsion unit is detachable from the transom clamp bracket.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/02 - Montage des unités de propulsion
• B63H 20/10 - Moyens permettant la modification de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou le relevage de l'élément propulseur en cas de contact avec un obstacleCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction

Abrégé

A charging system for a vehicle includes an alternator configured to alternately output at least a low charge voltage to charge a low voltage storage device and a high charge voltage to charge a high voltage storage device, and a switch configured to switch between at least a first switch position connecting the alternator to the low voltage storage device and a second switch position connecting the alternator to the high voltage storage device. A controller is configured to control operation of the alternator and the switch between at least a low voltage mode and a high voltage mode based on at least one of an engine RPM and a temperature. In the low voltage mode the alternator outputs the low charge voltage and the switch is in the first switch position and in the high voltage mode the alternator outputs the high charge voltage and the switch is in the second switch position.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02J 7/14 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge de batteries par des générateurs dynamo-électriques entraînés à vitesse variable, p. ex. sur véhicule
• B60R 16/033 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour l'alimentation des sous-systèmes du véhicule en énergie électrique caractérisé par l'utilisation de cellules électriques ou de batteries
• F02B 63/04 - Adaptations des moteurs pour entraîner des pompes, des outils tenus à la main ou des génératrices électriquesCombinaisons portatives de moteurs avec des dispositifs entraînés par des moteurs pour génératrices électriques
• F02D 29/06 - Commande de moteurs, cette commande étant particulière aux dispositifs entraînés, ces dispositifs étant autres que des organes ou accessoires essentiels à la marche du moteur, p. ex. commande de moteur par des signaux extérieurs particulière aux moteurs entraînant des groupes électrogènes
• F02N 11/08 - Circuits spécialement adaptés pour le démarrage des moteurs

Abrégé

A method for shifting a multi-speed transmission of a marine propulsion device from a first gear being engaged to a second gear being engaged by selectively filling a first clutch and a second clutch with a fluid. The method includes operating the marine propulsion device with the second gear disengaged and controlling the second clutch to perform a first prefill in which fluid is injected into the second clutch to partially fill the second clutch while the second gear remains disengaged. The method further includes receiving, after the first prefill, a request to shift from the first gear to the second gear and subsequently increasing a pressure in the second clutch to cause the second gear to engage and decreasing a pressure in the first clutch to cause the first gear to disengage to thereby shift the multi-speed transmission.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 23/02 - Transmission de l'énergie de l'appareil de propulsion aux éléments propulsifs à entraînement mécanique
• B63H 23/30 - Transmission de l'énergie de l'appareil de propulsion aux éléments propulsifs caractérisée par l'emploi d'embrayages
• B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires

Abrégé

A method for a marine vessel includes determining if a first propulsion device on the marine vessel is rotated about a horizontal tilt/trim axis above a predetermined threshold and determining if a second propulsion device on the marine vessel is deployed. If the second propulsion device is deployed, the method includes retracting the second propulsion device in response to determining that the first propulsion device is rotated above the predetermined threshold. If the second propulsion device is not deployed, the method includes prohibiting the second propulsion device from being deployed in response to determining that the first propulsion device is rotated above the predetermined threshold.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 25/42 - Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'éléments propulsifsGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'hélices uniquement utilisées à cet effetGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide de gouvernails portant des hélices

Abrégé

A method of controlling steering of a marine vessel includes receiving a steering input from an operator-controlled steering input device, determining a desired turn rate for the marine vessel and a desired roll angle for the marine vessel based on the steering input, and controlling a steering angle of at least one trimmable propulsion device based on the desired turn rate and controlling a trim deployment of a pair of trim tabs and/or the trimmable propulsion device based on the desired roll angle so as to steer the marine vessel according to the steering input.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
• B63H 25/38 - Gouvernails

Abrégé

A marine drive is for propelling a marine vessel in water. The marine drive has a cowling defining a cowling interior, a steering arm extending forwardly from the marine drive, the steering arm configured for steering of the marine drive about a steering axis, a flexible rigging connector extending forwardly from the cowling interior to a location in the marine vessel, and a retainer on the steering arm which retains the flexible rigging connector in position relative to the steering arm such that steering of the marine drive about the steering axis also steers the retainer and the flexible rigging connector about the steering axis.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction

Abrégé

A stern drive is for propelling a marine vessel in water. The stern drive has an upper drive unit with a lower mounting surface; a lower gearcase coupled to the lower mounting surface and a trailing end surface that is angled relative to the lower mounting surface; and a propeller shaft extending forwardly from the lower gearcase and being configured to rotate a propeller for pulling the marine vessel in the water. The upper drive unit and the lower gearcase are configured such that when a forward side of the lower gearcase impacts an underwater obstruction, the lower gearcase is caused to pivot relative to the upper drive unit until the trailing end surface impacts the lower mounting surface, which thereby causes the lower gearcase to completely uncouple from the upper drive unit.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 21/30 - Montage de l'appareil ou d'un élément de propulsion, p. ex. contre les vibrations
• B63B 43/18 - Amélioration de la sécurité des navires, p. ex. contrôle des avaries, non prévue ailleurs par prévention des abordagesAmélioration de la sécurité des navires, p. ex. contrôle des avaries, non prévue ailleurs par réduction des dommages dus aux abordages
• B63H 5/125 - Aménagements à bord des navires des éléments propulsifs agissant directement sur l'eau des hélices montées de façon à être mobiles par rapport à la coque, p. ex. réglables en direction

Produits et services

Billiard table cushions; Billiard markers; Billiard equipment; Cue sticks; Billiard triangles; Billiard tips; Billiard tally balls; Billiard game playing equipment; Billiard cushions; Billiard cue racks; Billiard bumpers; Billiard bridges; Billiard cues; Billiard balls; Billiard nets; Billiard tables; Billiard chalk; Chalk for billiard cues; Billiard ball triangles; Billiard gloves; Cases for billiard cues; Billiard ball racks; Billiard cue tips; Coin-operated billiard tables; Game tables Provision of information relating to the repair of billiard equipment; Providing information relating to the repair of billiard equipment; Repair of billiard equipment; Repair of billiard equipment and providing information relating thereto; Repair of billiard equipment and provision of information relating thereto Furniture Billiard table brushes; Brushes for billiard tables Billiard cloth

Abrégé

A method of controlling propulsion of a marine vessel includes receiving an instruction to engage a wake control mode and then automatically effectuating a steering change and/or a propulsion output change. A vessel orientation response to the steering change and/or the propulsion output change is measured and a determination of whether a wake zone requirement is met is made based on the orientation response. If the orientation requirement is met, a current propulsion output that meets the wake zone requirement is maintained. If the orientation requirement is not met, a further steering change and/or further propulsion output change is automatically effectuated until the wake zone requirement is met.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
• B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
• B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction

Abrégé

A marine vessel has a hull with a bow, a stern, starboard and port sides, a deck on the hull, and a console located on the deck between the starboard side and the port side and between the bow and the stern. The console has a helm for the marine vessel and a console windshield which shields the helm from wind. A cover extends over the helm. An auxiliary windshield is coupled to the cover, the auxiliary windshield being movable into and between a stowed position in which the auxiliary windshield is stowed in the cover and a deployed position in which the auxiliary windshield extends downwardly from the cover into a gap between the console and one of the starboard side and the port side.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 17/02 - Tentes
• E05F 15/60 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice utilisant des actionneurs électriques

Abrégé

A system for displaying wake surfing locations for a marine vessel includes a memory storing a database of wake surfing rules indexed based on location identifications, a location identification system configured to identify a location of the marine vessel, a display device, and a control system. The control system is configured to identify applicable rules regarding wake surfing based on the location of the marine vessel and identify a surfable area where wake surfing is permitted on a body of water based on the applicable rules. A surfable area display is then generated representing the surfable area on a display.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
• B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation

Abrégé

A system configured for controlling a trim position of a trimmable drive unit with respect to a marine vessel. The system includes a trim actuator coupled to the trimmable drive unit and configured to rotate the trimmable drive unit about a horizontal trim axis, at least one obstruction sensor configured to sense obstructions proximate the trimmable drive unit, and a controller operably coupled to the trim actuator and the at least one obstruction sensor. The controller is configured to operate the trim actuator to rotate the trimmable drive unit about the horizontal trim axis, receive a signal from the at least one obstruction sensor indicating an obstruction within a predetermined threshold distance of the trimmable drive unit, and perform a mitigation operation to prevent the trimmable drive unit from impacting the obstruction.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/10 - Moyens permettant la modification de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou le relevage de l'élément propulseur en cas de contact avec un obstacleCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
• B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
• B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien

Abrégé

A method is for making a marine drive for propelling a marine vessel in water. The method includes providing a gearcase; installing a propeller shaft assembly that extends forwardly from the gearcase; coupling front and rear propellers to the propeller shaft assembly, forwardly of the gearcase, such that rotation of the propeller shaft assembly causes rotation of the front and rear propellers, respectively, which thereby propels the marine vessel in the water; and reducing deleterious effects of cavitation on the gearcase by the combination of forming the gearcase with a wide trailing end portion, in particular to maintain pressure alongside the gearcase, and configuring the front and rear propellers so that the front propeller absorbs more torque/thrust load than the rear propeller during said rotation.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/32 - Carters
• B63H 1/18 - Hélices avec moyens pour diminuer la cavitation, p. ex. hélices supercavitantes
• B63H 20/26 - Orifices de sortie des gaz d'échappement traversant l'hélice ou son moyeu
• B63H 1/14 - Hélices

Abrégé

A marine drive is for propelling a marine vessel in a body of water. The marine drive has a supporting frame configured to support the marine drive with respect to the marine vessel; an extension leg depending on the supporting frame; a motor housing depending on the extension leg, the motor housing for containing an electric motor; and a vibration isolating joint which couples the extension leg to the motor housing. The vibration isolating joint has an isolating connector assembly having an elastomeric member which is clamped between the extension leg and motor housing and configured to limit transfer of vibrations from the motor housing to the extension leg, and a compression limiter which prevents over clamping of the elastomeric member during assembly of the extension leg and the motor housing.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 21/30 - Montage de l'appareil ou d'un élément de propulsion, p. ex. contre les vibrations
• B63H 20/02 - Montage des unités de propulsion
• B63H 20/06 - Montage des unités de propulsion sur un support intermédiaire
• B63H 21/17 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires le navire étant actionné par moteurs par moteur électrique
• F16F 1/373 - Ressorts en matière plastique, p. ex. en caoutchoucRessorts faits d'un matériau à friction intérieure élevée caractérisés par une forme particulière
• F16F 15/04 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif utilisant des moyens élastiques

Abrégé

A system for selecting between powering a vehicle component via first or second power sources. First and second lines are configured to be electrically coupled to the first and second power sources, respectively. First and second switches selectively electrically couple the first and second lines to the component, respectively. First and second sensors are configured to detect whether the first line and second lines are receiving power from the first and second power sources, respectively. A controller is configured to control the first switch to electrically decouple the component from the first power source when the second line receives the power from the second power source, and to control the second switch to electrically decouple the component from the second power source when the first line receives the power from the first power source, preventing the component from receiving power from the first and second power sources simultaneously.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60H 1/00 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation
• B60H 1/22 - Dispositifs de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de ventilation la chaleur étant prélevée autrement que de l'installation de propulsion

Abrégé

A tiller is for steering a marine vessel. The tiller has a yaw bracket configured for attachment to a marine drive, a tiller arm which is pivotable about a yaw axis relative to the yaw bracket, and a yaw lock configured to lock the tiller arm in a plurality of yaw positions relative to the yaw bracket. Unlocking the yaw lock facilitates movement of the tiller arm into a new yaw position in the plurality of yaw positions.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction
• B63H 20/16 - Transmission entre l'unité de propulsion et l'élément de propulsion permettant le mouvement de l'élément de propulsion uniquement dans un plan horizontal, p. ex. pour la direction

Abrégé

A marine propulsion system for a marine vessel includes a single rear marine drive configured to be positioned near a stern of the marine vessel, a joystick comprising a joystick handle configured to be movable by a user to provide steering demand input, wherein the joystick is configured such that the joystick handle is movable in a forward direction to demand a forward motion of the marine vessel, in a backward direction to demand backward motion of the marine vessel, and twistable to demand rotational motion of the marine vessel, wherein the joystick is configured to restrict movement of the joystick handle in a lateral direction, and a control system configured to control steering and/or thrust of the single rear marine drive based on the steering demand input to generate the demanded forward motion, the backward motion, and the rotational motion of the marine vessel.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 25/02 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne
• B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire

Abrégé

A tiller is for steering a marine drive relative to a marine vessel. The tiller has a tiller arm and a lever for changing an operational characteristic of the marine drive. The lever is pivotably coupled to the tiller arm along a lateral pivot axis and extends along both the port side and the starboard side of the tiller arm and thus is manually operable from both the port side and the starboard side of the tiller arm. A sensor is configured to sense pivoting of the lever and electronically communicate a sensed position of the lever to a controller for controlling an operational characteristic of the marine drive.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction
• B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire

Abrégé

A marine vessel includes a bow, a stern, a port side, and a starboard side laterally spaced apart from the port side. A light system is coupled to the bow or the stern and operable to emit light in a starboard direction and in a port direction from the bow or the stern. An operator interface device configured to receive an input, and a control system is in communication with the operator interface device and configured to control the light system based on the input such that the light system selectively emits light in the starboard direction and/or the port direction.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 45/02 - Aménagements ou adaptations de dispositifs de signalisation ou d'éclairage les appareils étant prévus pour éclairer la route ou d'autres zones environnantes
• G05G 9/047 - Mécanismes de commande manuelle équipés d'un seul organe de commande travaillant avec plusieurs organes commandés, p. ex. en sélection ou simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré de différentes manières indépendantes, chacune de ces manœuvres individuelles entraînant un seul organe commandé dans lesquels la manœuvre de l'organe de commande peut être effectuée de plusieurs manières simultanément l'organe de commande étant manœuvré à la main autour d'axes orthogonaux, p. ex. manches à balai
• H05B 47/175 - Commande de la source lumineuse par télécommande

Abrégé

An electric marine propulsion system for a marine vessel is provided. The system includes a power storage system, an electric motor powered by the power storage system and configured to rotate a propulsor to propel the marine vessel, and a control system. The control system is configured to operate the electric motor according to an operator demand signal, determine whether at least one filter latch condition is satisfied, and responsive to a determination that the at least one filter latch condition is satisfied, operate the electric motor according to a filtered motor input.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 21/00 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires
• B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire

Abrégé

A method for assisting a user operating a marine vessel, the marine vessel having an image sensor configured to collect imaging data for an area outside the marine vessel. The method includes collecting imaging data via the image sensor for the area outside the marine vessel and analyzing the imaging data to identify a wave within the area outside the marine vessel. The method further includes determining a size of the wave and/or a location of the wave relative to the marine vessel and determining whether the size and/or the location of the wave is beyond one or more thresholds. The method further includes automatically modifying an operation of the marine vessel when the size and/or location of the wave is beyond the one or more thresholds to thereby assist the user in managing an effect of the wave on the marine vessel.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
• B63B 79/15 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres pour la surveillance des variables environnementales, p. ex. de la hauteur des vagues ou des données météorologiques
• B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques

Abrégé

A docking system for a marine vessel includes a user input device configured to facilitate user selection of a docking surface, the user input device comprising a direction indicator display including at least two direction indicators each configured to visually indicate a direction with respect to the marine vessel and a control system. The control system is configured to determine a direction of a potential docking surface with respect to the marine vessel and control at least one of the at least two direction indicators on the direction indicator display to indicate the direction of the potential docking surface with respect to the marine vessel.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques

Abrégé

A system for antifouling of a marine drive having a frame coupled to a propulsor housing may include a vibration dampening joint which couples the propulsor housing to the frame or an extension thereof. The vibration dampening joint may include an isolator connector assembly having an elastomeric member which is clamped between the propulsor housing and the frame or the extension thereof such that all vibrations emanating from the propulsor housing pass through the elastomeric member. A power source for providing electricity may be supported on the frame. An electric circuit may have a first end coupled to the power source and an opposite, second end coupled to the propulsor housing. The electric circuit may be configured to convey electricity from the power source to the propulsor housing and thus prevent fouling thereof, wherein the electric circuit extends through the vibration dampening joint.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 21/30 - Montage de l'appareil ou d'un élément de propulsion, p. ex. contre les vibrations
• B63B 59/04 - Moyens pour éviter la salissure de la coque
• B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires
• B63H 20/06 - Montage des unités de propulsion sur un support intermédiaire

Abrégé

An electric linear actuator has a housing extending along a longitudinal axis. A spindle is provided in the housing and extends along the longitudinal axis. A rod is coaxially coupled to the spindle and extends from a proximal end located in the housing to a distal end located outside the housing. The rod is movable along the longitudinal axis in response to rotation of the spindle. A circuit board is located in the housing adjacent the proximal end of the rod. The circuit board includes a linear inductive sensor having a linear axis oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis. The linear inductive sensor senses an actual position of the proximal end of the rod.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05G 25/00 - Autres parties constitutives, caractéristiques ou accessoires des mécanismes de commande, p. ex. suspensions élastiques des organes intermédiaires
• F16H 25/20 - Mécanismes à vis
• G01D 3/08 - Dispositions pour la mesure prévues pour les objets particuliers indiqués dans les sous-groupes du présent groupe avec dispositions pour protéger l'appareil, p. ex. contre les fonctionnements anormaux, contre les pannes
• H02P 23/12 - Commande par observateurs, p. ex. en utilisant des observateurs de Luenberger ou des filtres de Kalman
• H02P 23/14 - Estimation ou adaptation des paramètres des moteurs, p. ex. constante de temps du rotor, flux, vitesse, courant ou tension
• H03H 17/02 - Réseaux sélecteurs de fréquence

Abrégé

A marine propulsion system for a hydrofoil marine vessel includes at least one marine propulsion device, a foil structure configured to raise at least a portion of a hull of the hydrofoil marine vessel system above a waterline when the hydrofoil marine vessel is operating in a foiling mode; and a propulsion controller operably coupled to the at least one marine propulsion device and the foil structure. The propulsion controller is configured to detect a loss of lift event in the foil structure during operation of the hydrofoil marine vessel in the foiling mode. Responsive to detection of the loss of lift event, the propulsion controller is configured to control the at least one marine propulsion device to increase a thrust provided by the at least one marine propulsion device.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 79/30 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le diagnostic, les essais ou la prévision de l’intégrité ou des performances des navires
• B63B 1/24 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant une portance supplémentaire des forces hydrodynamiques du type ailes portantes
• B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
• B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien

Abrégé

A method of operating a steering system for a marine vessel includes controlling a resistance device to apply a resistance force against rotation of the steering wheel in a first rotational direction past an end stop position, controlling a steering actuator associated with a marine drive based on a steering map and such that a drive angle of the marine drive stays within a permitted drive angle range, and determining that the current wheel position has passed the end stop position and then adjusting control of the steering actuator to account for the current wheel position being past the end stop position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction
• B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
• B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
• B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires
• B63H 25/42 - Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'éléments propulsifsGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'hélices uniquement utilisées à cet effetGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide de gouvernails portant des hélices

Produits et services

Ship propellers

Abrégé

A convertible seat for a marine vessel includes a seat base having a seat bottom and a seat back which extends transversely upwardly relative to the seat bottom, a back supporting cushion for an occupant seated on the seat bottom, a table coupled to the back supporting cushion, and a pivot mechanism which couples the table to the seat back, the pivot mechanism being configured such that the back supporting cushion and the table are movable into a storage position in which the table is sandwiched between the seat back and the back supporting cushion and a deployed position in which the table provides a supporting surface over the seat bottom.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 29/04 - Mobilier spécialement adapté aux navires
• A47C 7/48 - Appuis pour la tête ou le dos pour le dos de type tournant librement
• A47C 7/70 - Tables appui-bras de type repliable

Abrégé

A method for controlling a marine drive having a throttle handle moveable to control a thrust and a detent engageable to resist moving the throttle handle. The method includes configuring a position sensor to generate position data corresponding to positions of the throttle handle and receiving the position data from the position sensor. The method further includes analyzing the position data to determine a first position of the throttle handle in which the detent disengages and generating thrust with the marine drive when the throttle handle is moved into the first position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire

Abrégé

A marine drive is for propelling a marine vessel in a body of water. The marine drive comprises a motor housing defining a motor cavity; a motor disposed in the motor cavity; a propulsor shaft extending from the motor housing, wherein the motor is configured to cause rotation of the propulsor shaft; a propulsor which is rotated by the propulsor shaft to create a thrust force in the body of water; and a vent conduit having a first end connected to the motor cavity and a second end which vents the motor cavity to atmosphere.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/32 - Carters
• B63H 20/02 - Montage des unités de propulsion
• B63H 20/06 - Montage des unités de propulsion sur un support intermédiaire
• B63H 21/17 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires le navire étant actionné par moteurs par moteur électrique
• H02K 5/10 - Enveloppes ou enceintes caractérisées par leur configuration, leur forme ou leur construction avec des dispositions empêchant l'introduction de corps étrangers, p. ex. de l'eau ou des doigts
• H02K 5/20 - Enveloppes ou enceintes caractérisées par leur configuration, leur forme ou leur construction avec des canaux ou des conduits pour la circulation d'un agent de refroidissement

Abrégé

A marine engine and methods are for making a marine engine having a cylinder block which defines a cylinder bore and a liner disposed in the cylinder bore, the liner being axially elongated and providing a piston running surface. The liner has a first outer diameter surface portion which is axially constrained with respect to with an interior surface of the cylinder block and a second outer diameter surface portion which is axially unconstrained with respect to the interior surface of the cylinder block.

Classes IPC  ?

• F02B 61/04 - Adaptations des moteurs à l'entraînement des véhicules ou des hélicesAssociation des moteurs avec une transmission mécanique pour entraîner des hélices
• F02F 1/00 - CylindresCulasses de cylindres
• F02F 1/16 - Chemises de cylindre du type humide

Abrégé

A livewell system for a marine vessel includes a tank configured to hold water, a fill pump configured to pump water into the tank from a body of water in which the marine vessel is located, and a recirculation pump configured to pump water out of the tank and subsequently back into the tank. A first temperature sensor senses a temperature of the water in the body of water, and a second temperature sensor senses a temperature of the water in the tank. A controller is provided in signal communication with the fill pump, the recirculation pump, and the first and second temperature sensors. The controller operates the fill pump and the recirculation pump based on information from the first and second temperature sensors to maintain the temperature of the water in the tank within a predetermined temperature range. A method for maintaining livewell water temperature is also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• A01K 97/20 - Bourriches ou autres récipients pour garder des poissons capturés
• F25B 21/02 - Machines, installations ou systèmes utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques utilisant l'effet PeltierMachines, installations ou systèmes utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques utilisant l'effet Nernst-Ettinghausen
• F25D 17/02 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissementDispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation des liquides, p. ex. de la saumure
• G05D 23/19 - Commande de la température caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques

Abrégé

A voltage detection system for a marine vessel is provided. The system includes at least one electrode set configured to detect a voltage gradient measurement at a location in a body of water surrounding the marine vessel, and a control system. The control system is configured to receive the voltage gradient measurement from each electrode set; compare each voltage gradient measurement to at least one threshold to determine a voltage threat level, and generate a threat response based on the voltage threat level.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquementContrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p. ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
• B63H 21/17 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires le navire étant actionné par moteurs par moteur électrique

Abrégé

A fastening structure for securing two disparate sections of an aluminum silicon alloy product. A precipitation hardenable austenitic stainless steel bolt engages each hole of a first and second aluminum silicon alloy product sections to fasten the sections together. The fastening structure is optimally utilized in a high temperature environment having thermal fluctuations. In such environments, the precipitation hardenable austenitic stainless steel bolt has less than 15% thermal relaxation after thermal fluctuations, and in some embodiments, less than 13% thermal relaxation after thermal fluctuations. The invention is of particular use for the fastening of an engine block crankcase utilized in a high temperature environment having thermal fluctuations where an engine block, a crankcase bedplate and a crankcase cover are formed from AA 362.0 alloy.

Classes IPC  ?

• F02F 7/00 - Carcasses de moteur, p. ex. carters
• C21D 1/18 - DurcissementTrempe avec ou sans revenu ultérieur
• C21D 6/00 - Traitement thermique des alliages ferreux
• C21D 9/00 - Traitement thermique, p. ex. recuit, durcissement, trempe ou revenu, adapté à des objets particuliersFours à cet effet

Abrégé

An electric linear actuator comprises a housing extending along an axis, a spindle in the housing and extending along the axis, a motor coupled to and configured to rotate the spindle, and a rod coaxially coupled to the spindle and axially movable with respect to the housing in response to rotation of the spindle, the rod comprising a groove. A resilient member is configured to be received in the groove to prevent back-drive of the motor when the rod is subject to a load.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16H 25/24 - Éléments essentiels pour ces mécanismes, p. ex. vis, écrous
• H02K 7/06 - Moyens de transformation d'un mouvement alternatif en un mouvement circulaire ou vice versa

Produits et services

(1) Outboard marine motors

Produits et services

(1) Outboard marine motors

Produits et services

(1) Outboard marine motors

Produits et services

(1) Electric outboard marine motors

Produits et services

(1) Outboard marine motors

Produits et services

Outboard motors for boats

Produits et services

Outboard motors for boats

Abrégé

A marine drive is for propelling a marine vessel. The marine drive has a propulsor configured to generate a thrust force in a body of water, an electric motor which powers the propulsor, a battery having a battery port for outputting battery power, a supporting frame which supports the marine drive relative to marine vessel, the supporting frame having a frame interior which retains the batter, and a cowling on the supporting frame. The cowling has a first cowl portion and a second cowl portion which is movable relative to the first cowl portion into a closed position enclosing the supporting frame and the battery in a cowling interior and alternately into an open position providing access to the cowling interior enabling insertion and removal of the battery.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/32 - Carters
• B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
• B60L 53/80 - Remplacement d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie, p. ex. batteries amovibles
• B63H 20/02 - Montage des unités de propulsion

Abrégé

A marine vessel is for operating in a body of water. The marine vessel has a hull having a deck and a sidewall extending vertically upwardly relative to the deck, wherein together the sidewall and deck define an interior of the marine vessel. A dive door is pivotable about a vertical pivot axis into and between an open position opening a doorway through which a swimmer can exit the interior of the marine vessel and a closed position closing the doorway. A storage pocket is formed in an inside surface of the dive door facing the interior of the marine vessel. A retaining mechanism facilitates storage in and removal of a ladder from the storage pocket, the ladder being for enabling a swimmer to climb into or out of the body of water via the doorway when the dive door is in the open position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 29/20 - Aménagements ou adaptations pour échelles
• B63B 27/14 - Aménagement des équipements de bord pour l'embarquement ou le débarquement des cargaisons ou des passagers des rampes, coupées ou échelles extérieures

Abrégé

An electrical system for a marine vessel. The electrical system includes a power supply that produces an output. A powered device is electrically coupled to the power supply, where the powered device receives an incoming power from the power supply. An analysis module determines a difference between the output of the power supply and the incoming power received by the powered device. The analysis module compares the determined difference to a first threshold and generates a first signal when the determined difference exceeds the first threshold.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01R 31/52 - Test pour déceler la présence de courts-circuits, de fuites de courant ou de défauts à la terre
• B63J 3/00 - Entraînement des auxiliaires
• G01R 31/58 - Test de lignes, de câbles ou de conducteurs
• B63J 3/04 - Entraînement des auxiliaires par l'ensemble moteur autre que celui de la propulsion

Abrégé

Convertible bimini top systems are for a marine vessel having a deck and being situated in a body of water. The systems have a bimini top having a cover configured to extend over the deck, an actuator configured to raise and lower the cover relative to the deck, a controller communicatively coupled to the actuator, the controller being configured to operate the actuator to raise and lower the cover relative to the deck, and a sensor communicatively coupled to the controller, the sensor being configured to sense an obstruction proximate to the marine vessel. The controller is configured to automatically operate the actuator to lower the cover when the sensor senses the obstruction proximate to the marine vessel. Methods are for controlling the convertible bimini top to lower the cover relative to the deck based on the existence of the obstruction.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 17/02 - Tentes
• B63B 43/18 - Amélioration de la sécurité des navires, p. ex. contrôle des avaries, non prévue ailleurs par prévention des abordagesAmélioration de la sécurité des navires, p. ex. contrôle des avaries, non prévue ailleurs par réduction des dommages dus aux abordages

Abrégé

A method for controlling a marine vessel having two or more seats. The method includes determining which of the seats are occupied seats and adjusting a control setting for controlling the marine vessel based on which of the seats are the occupied seats to provide an adjusted control setting. The method further provides for controlling the marine vessel based on the adjusted control setting so as to reduce an effect of which of the plurality of seats are the occupied seats on at least one of a pitch and a roll of the marine vessel when underway.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 39/06 - Installations pour diminuer le tangage, le roulis ou autres mouvements similaires indésirables du navireAppareils pour indiquer l'assiette du navire réduisant les mouvements du navire par l'effet d'ailerons agissant sur l'eau ambiante
• B63B 29/04 - Mobilier spécialement adapté aux navires
• B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
• B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien

Abrégé

A marine drive comprising a powerhead that causes rotation of a driveshaft, a gearcase that supports a propulsor for propelling the marine drive in a body of water, a steering housing disposed between the powerhead and the gearcase, wherein the driveshaft or an extension thereof extends through the steering housing is operatively coupled to the propulsor, and a steering mechanism configured to steer the gearcase about a steering axis relative to the steering housing. The gearcase and steering housing are connected at a steering joint through which at least one of cooling water from the body of water is conveyed to the powerhead throughout steering movement of the gearcase and exhaust from the powerhead is conveyed to the body of water throughout steering movement of the gearcase.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 20/16 - Transmission entre l'unité de propulsion et l'élément de propulsion permettant le mouvement de l'élément de propulsion uniquement dans un plan horizontal, p. ex. pour la direction
• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction
• B63H 20/24 - Orifices de sortie des gaz d'échappement
• B63H 20/28 - Entrées d'eau de refroidissement
• F01N 13/00 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement caractérisés par les aspects de structure
• F01P 3/20 - Circuits de refroidissement non spécifiques d'une pièce particulière des moteurs ou "machines"
• F01P 11/04 - Aménagements des tuyaux ou conduites pour liquide

Abrégé

A method for controlling propulsion of a marine vessel includes receiving a lock control instruction designating two locked axes and one unlocked axis out of a surge access, a sway access, and a yaw access. Upon receiving the lock instruction, a current GPS position and a current heading of the marine vessel are sensed and a movement track is defined for the unlocked axis based on the current GPS position and the current heading. The movement track is defined such that the vessel position with respect to each of the two locked axes is unchanged. A thrust command input is received and then at least one propulsion device is controlled to move the marine vessel on the movement track based on the thrust command input while automatically maintaining the vessel position with respect to each of the two locked axes.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction
• B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
• G01S 19/42 - Détermination de position
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques

Produits et services

(1) Boats (1) Maintenance and repair of boats

Abrégé

A propulsion system and propulsion control method for a marine vessel is configured to detect a steering position of at least one propulsion device, determine a difference between the detected steering position and a centered steering position, and require, by a controller, that the detected steering position be within a threshold range of the centered steering position prior to enabling a joystick thrust control mode wherein thrust by the at least one propulsion device is controlled based on user input at a joystick.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63H 25/46 - Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide de jets
• B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires
• B63H 20/06 - Montage des unités de propulsion sur un support intermédiaire
• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction

Abrégé

A device for modifying a wake of a marine vessel hull. The hull extends between a bow and a transom and laterally between sides. An underside of the hull extends between the sides and between the bow and the transom. The device includes an appendage with a first panel fixed to a second panel. The appendage is configured to be movably coupled to the hull to move between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position the first panel extends along one of the sides of the hull and the second panel extends along the underside of the hull. The first panel moves laterally outwardly away from the side of the hull and the second panel moves vertically away from the underside of the hull when the appendage moves toward the deployed position. Moving the appendage to the deployed position modifies the wake of the marine vessel.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 1/28 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant une portance supplémentaire des forces hydrodynamiques du type ailes portantes à ailes portantes réglables
• B63B 7/02 - Embarcations escamotables, repliables, gonflables ou embarcations analogues comprenant uniquement des parties rigides
• B63B 34/70 - Aménagements des embarcations spécialement adaptés à la formation de vagues pour le surf, pour les planches nautiques du type "wakeboard" ou analogues, p. ex. ballasts
• B63B 34/75 - Aménagements de planches de sillage

Abrégé

A proximity sensing system on a marine vessel includes a main IMU positioned on the vessel at a main installation attitude and a main location, a first proximity sensor configured to measure the proximity of objects from a first sensor location on the vessel, and a first sensor IMU positioned on the vessel at the first sensor location and at a first installation attitude. A control system is configured to receive main IMU data from the main IMU and first IMU data from the first sensor IMU, wherein the main location of the main IMU on the marine vessel is known and at least one of the first sensor location and the first installation attitude of the first sensor IMU on the marine vessel are initially unknown, and calibrate the proximity measurements from the first proximity sensor based on the main IMU data and the first IMU data.

Classes IPC  ?

• G08G 3/00 - Systèmes de commande du trafic pour les véhicules marins
• B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation
• B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
• G08G 3/02 - Systèmes anticollision

Abrégé

A bracket for coupling an actuator assembly having a first rod and a second rod to a pivotable component of a marine vessel comprises a main body with a first end configured to be pivotally coupled to the first rod and an opposite second end configured to be pivotally coupled to the second rod. The main body pivots about at least one axis to thereby facilitate equal loading of the first rod and the second rod, and a linking member is pivotally coupled to the main body and is configured to be coupled to the pivotable component.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16C 11/04 - Articulations
• B63B 39/06 - Installations pour diminuer le tangage, le roulis ou autres mouvements similaires indésirables du navireAppareils pour indiquer l'assiette du navire réduisant les mouvements du navire par l'effet d'ailerons agissant sur l'eau ambiante

Abrégé

A propulsion control system for a marine vessel includes at least one image sensor positioned on the marine vessel and configured to image an area behind the marine vessel, and multiple drive units configured to propel the marine vessel. Each of the drive units is steerable about a vertical steering axis. The propulsion control system further includes a controller configured to receive a prompt to perform an obstacle clearance procedure, and in response to the prompt, steer at least one of the drive units about its vertical steering axis to increase visibility of the area behind the marine vessel by the at least one image sensor.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
• B63B 79/15 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres pour la surveillance des variables environnementales, p. ex. de la hauteur des vagues ou des données météorologiques
• B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
• B63H 20/12 - Moyens agissant sur la direction
• G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes

Abrégé

A system for maintaining a marine vessel in place in a body of water includes a controller in signal communication with a power-deployable anchor and a propulsion-based electronic anchoring system and a user input device in signal communication with the controller. The controller deploys the power-deployable anchor in response to a single user-selected option input via the user input device under a first set of conditions. The controller activates the propulsion-based electronic anchoring system in response to the single user-selected option input via the user input device under a different second set of conditions.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 21/00 - Apparaux de manœuvreApparaux de déhalage, de remorquage ou de pousséeAncrage
• B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires
• B63H 25/42 - Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'éléments propulsifsGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'hélices uniquement utilisées à cet effetGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide de gouvernails portant des hélices

Abrégé

A device for modifying a wake of a marine vessel having a hull. The hull extends between a bow and a transom in a longitudinal direction and between sides in a lateral direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The sides each extend between a top and a bottom in a vertical direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and to the lateral direction. A panel is movably coupled to one of the sides of the hull and movable into and between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position, the panel extends along the one of the sides of the hull. The panel moves laterally outwardly away from the one of the sides of the hull when moving toward the deployed position. Moving the panel from the stowed position to the deployed position causes the panel to modify the wake of the marine vessel.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 34/75 - Aménagements de planches de sillage
• B63B 1/32 - Autres moyens pour faire varier les caractéristiques hydrodynamiques inhérentes aux coques
• B63B 34/70 - Aménagements des embarcations spécialement adaptés à la formation de vagues pour le surf, pour les planches nautiques du type "wakeboard" ou analogues, p. ex. ballasts
• B63B 39/06 - Installations pour diminuer le tangage, le roulis ou autres mouvements similaires indésirables du navireAppareils pour indiquer l'assiette du navire réduisant les mouvements du navire par l'effet d'ailerons agissant sur l'eau ambiante
• B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
• B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
• B63H 20/10 - Moyens permettant la modification de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou le relevage de l'élément propulseur en cas de contact avec un obstacleCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte