A driver-assist system for a marine vessel may include a camera operable to obtain data comprising images of a view of the camera, and a data processor. The data processor may be programmed to distinguish between portions of the view representing water and/or sky a portion of the view representing an object. The data processor may be programmed to detect an object by causing object detectors to search for objects in respective different subregions of the view. The data processor may be programmed to detect a boat in the view. The data processor may be programmed to cause the marine vessel to follow a detected boat.
An actuator for imparting steering movement to a tiller of a propulsion unit of a marine vessel comprises an absolute position sensor operable to sense a steering position and a relative position sensor operable to sense a position of the motor. A steering control unit calibrates the relative position sensor based on a signal of the absolute position sensor. Calibration of the relative position sensor based on a signal of the absolute position sensor initializes an accumulative position which accumulates a relative position as the actuator moves over time.
A marine vessel control system comprises a propulsion unit and a steering actuator for steering the propulsion unit. There is a shift actuator for shifting gears in the propulsion unit and a throttle actuator for increasing or decreasing throttle to the propulsion unit. There is an input device for providing user inputted steering commands to the steering actuator and for providing user inputted shift and throttle commands to the shift actuator and the throttle actuator. There is a sensor for detecting a global position and a heading direction of the marine vessel. A controller receives position and heading values of the marine vessel from the sensor. The controller compares the received position value to a pre-programmed position value to determine a position error difference. The controller also compares the received heading value to a pre-programmed heading value to determine a heading error difference.
B63H 21/22 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires les éléments moteurs étant commandés de l'extérieur de la salle des machines, p. ex. de la passerelle de navigationAménagements relatifs aux transmetteurs d'ordres
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
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
Disclosed is an actuator for a marine steering apparatus with steering shaft. The actuator comprises a housing, a gearmotor disposed within the housing, a worm gear disposed within the housing, and a sector gear disposed within the housing. The gearmotor drives the worm gear and the worm gear drives the sector gear. The sector gear transmits torque to the steering shaft of the marine steering apparatus.
An electric actuator for a marine steering system comprises a housing and an output shaft reciprocatingly received by the housing. There is a rotor disposed within the housing. The rotor is coupled to the output shaft of the electric actuator. Rotation of the rotor causing the output shaft of the electric actuator to reciprocate relative to the housing. There is a motor disposed within the housing. The motor has an output shaft coupled to the rotor. A longitudinal axis of the output shaft of the motor is parallel with a longitudinal axis of the output shaft of the electric actuator. There is also a drive mechanism disposed within the housing. The drive mechanism couples the output shaft of electric actuator to the rotor. The drive mechanism is on a plane radial to a longitudinal axis of the output shaft of the motor.
F16H 25/22 - Mécanismes à vis avec billes, rouleaux ou organes similaires entre pièces travaillant en conjugaisonÉléments essentiels pour l'utilisation de ces organes
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 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
F16H 21/44 - Transmissions ne comportant essentiellement que des tringles ou des leviers, avec ou sans glissières tout mouvement étant dans un seul plan ou dans des plans parallèles pour convertir un mouvement oscillant en mouvement alternatif et vice versa ou pour transmettre ces mouvements
An electric actuator for a marine steering system comprises a housing and an output shaft reciprocatingly received by the housing. There is a rotor disposed within the housing. The rotor is coupled to the output shaft of the electric actuator. Rotation of the rotor causing the output shaft of the electric actuator to reciprocate relative to the housing. There is a motor disposed within the housing. The motor has an output shaft coupled to the rotor. A longitudinal axis of the output shaft of the motor is parallel with a longitudinal axis of the output shaft of the electric actuator. There is also a drive mechanism disposed within the housing. The drive mechanism couples the output shaft of electric actuator to the rotor. The drive mechanism is on a plane radial to a longitudinal axis of the output shaft of the motor. There is an actuator position sensor disposed on the rotor for sensing a position of the rotor. The actuator position sensor senses an actual steering position based on a position of the rotor. There is a motor position sensor disposed on the output shaft of the motor for sensing a rotating position of the motor. The motor position sensor senses a relative steering position based on a position of the motor.
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 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
B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires
7.
Fixed mount electric actuator for marine steering system, and propulsion unit comprising the same
The propulsion unit comprises an electric actuator and a tiller coupled the electric actuator. The electric actuator includes a housing having a first end and second end. There is an output shaft fully received within the housing. The output shaft includes a coupling portion and a tiller is coupled the coupling portion of the output shaft such that such that a line of action of the actuator is in the same plane as the tiller.
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
An electric actuator comprises a housing and an output shaft reciprocatingly received by the housing. There is a screw assembly disposed within the housing and coupled to the output shaft. The screw assembly includes a plurality of annular rollers and a central screw received by the annular rollers. The annular rollers are rotatable about the central screw. There is a motor which includes a stator and a rotor. The rotor has an inner bore which engages the annular rollers. Rotation of the rotor causes the central screw to translate axially relative to the rotor and the output shaft to reciprocate relative to the housing.
B63H 25/24 - Transmission au moteur de gouvernail du mouvement d'amorçage par moyens électriques
F16H 25/22 - Mécanismes à vis avec billes, rouleaux ou organes similaires entre pièces travaillant en conjugaisonÉléments essentiels pour l'utilisation de ces organes
H02K 7/06 - Moyens de transformation d'un mouvement alternatif en un mouvement circulaire ou vice versa
H02K 7/108 - Association structurelle avec des embrayages, des freins, des engrenages, des poulies ou des démarreurs mécaniques avec des embrayages à friction
F16D 27/00 - Embrayages actionnés magnétiquementLeur commande ou leurs circuits électriques
F16D 27/112 - Embrayages actionnés magnétiquementLeur commande ou leurs circuits électriques avec un électro-aimant ne tournant pas avec un organe de l'embrayage, c.-à-d. sans bagues collectrices avec des organes d'embrayage mobiles selon l'axe avec des surfaces de friction plates, p. ex. des disques
H02K 7/102 - Association structurelle avec des embrayages, des freins, des engrenages, des poulies ou des démarreurs mécaniques avec des freins à friction
F16H 25/24 - Éléments essentiels pour ces mécanismes, p. ex. vis, écrous
An actuator comprises a housing and a drive tube assembly disposed within the housing. The drive tube assembly includes a drive tube provided with internal threads, a piston nut provided with external threads which threadedly engage the inner threads of the drive tube, and an output shaft connected to the piston nut. A motor rotates the drive tube to cause the piston nut to reciprocate along a length of the drive tube and the output shaft to reciprocate relative to the housing. There are bearings which transmit axial loads from the drive tube to the housing and transmit radial loads from the drive tube to the housing.
B63B 1/22 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant une portance supplémentaire des forces hydrodynamiques du type hydroplane à surfaces portantes réglables
B63H 25/24 - Transmission au moteur de gouvernail du mouvement d'amorçage par moyens électriques
A system for controlling a marine vessel comprises an input device for inputting an operator command, a sensor which senses and signals an engine function variable or a vessel dynamic variable, and a first structural element and a second structural element. The first structural element and the second structural element each control speed or direction of motion of the marine vessel, and the first structural element and the second structural element each affect the marine vessel dynamic variable. There is a controller which receives the operator command and the engine function variable or the vessel dynamic variable. The controller moves the first structural element and the second structural element based on the engine function variable or the vessel dynamic variable, after receiving the single operator command.
B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
B63B 1/18 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant une portance supplémentaire des forces hydrodynamiques du type hydroplane
B63H 20/08 - Moyens permettant le déplacement de la position de l'élément de propulsion, p. ex. pour le réglage de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou de la directionCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
B63H 25/00 - GouverneRalentissement par d'autres moyens que les éléments propulsifsAncrage dynamique, c.-à-d. positionnement des navires au moyen d'éléments de propulsion auxiliaires ou principaux
12.
Watertight electric actuator for trim tab assembly or wake gate assembly
An actuator comprises a housing and a drive tube assembly disposed within the housing. The drive tube assembly includes a drive tube provided with internal threads, a piston nut provided with external threads which threadedly engage the inner threads of the drive tube, and an output shaft connected to the piston nut. A motor rotates the drive tube to cause the piston nut to reciprocate along a length of the drive tube and the output shaft to reciprocate relative to the housing. There are bearings which transmit axial loads from the drive tube to the housing and transmit radial loads from the drive tube to the housing.
A steering system for a marine vessel comprises a helm, a control head, and a joystick. The helm and control head may respectively provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on a first CAN network. The joystick and the control head may respectively provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on a second CAN network. The helm may provide user inputted steering commands on the first CAN network. The control head may provide user inputted shift and throttle commands on the second CAN network. The joystick may provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on either the first CAN network or the second CAN network.
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
B62D 5/00 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance
B63H 25/24 - Transmission au moteur de gouvernail du mouvement d'amorçage par moyens électriques
B63H 25/52 - Parties de l'appareil à gouverner non prévues ailleurs
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
G05G 1/08 - Organes de commande actionnés à la main par un mouvement de rotation, p. ex. volants
B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires
B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
B63H 25/06 - GouverneRalentissement par d'autres moyens que les éléments propulsifsAncrage dynamique, c.-à-d. positionnement des navires au moyen d'éléments de propulsion auxiliaires ou principaux gouvernant par gouvernails
B63H 25/30 - Moteurs à gouverner du type à fluide hydrauliques
B62D 15/02 - Indicateurs de direction ou aides de direction
G05G 5/04 - Butées pour limiter le mouvement des organes de commande, p. ex. butée réglable
B63H 23/06 - Transmission de l'énergie de l'appareil de propulsion aux éléments propulsifs à entraînement mécanique pour transmettre l'action d'un appareil de propulsion unique
A steering for a marine propulsion unit adjusts at least one of a required steering speed and a required steering torque such that the required steering speed and the required steering torque fall within an output region when the required steering speed and the required steering torque are outside the output region, sets a target steering angle according to the adjusted required steering speed and required steering torque, and sets the target steering angle according to a rotation angle of a steering wheel when the required steering speed and the required steering torque are within the output region.
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
B60L 15/00 - 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
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
G05D 3/00 - Commande de la position ou de la direction
G06F 7/00 - Procédés ou dispositions pour le traitement de données en agissant sur l'ordre ou le contenu des données maniées
G06F 17/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
An inner circumferential surface of a clamp bracket is open at an inner side surface of the clamp bracket. At least a portion of a movable body is surrounded by the inner circumferential surface in a side view. The movable body is movable to a plurality of positions including a position above a swivel bracket and a position inside a space surrounded by the inner circumferential surface of the clamp bracket. A steering shaft rotates around a steering axis along with movement of the movable body.
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
An outboard motor includes a steering arm that turns around a centerline of a steering shaft together with the steering shaft, a steering actuator including a movable body that moves in a right-left direction, and a motion converter that converts a movement of the movable body in the right-left direction into a turning motion of the steering arm around the centerline of the steering shaft. The motion converter includes a bushing holder into which the steering arm is inserted in a front-rear direction and a bushing interposed between the steering arm and the bushing holder and including an outer surface provided with a pair of first sliding portions each including a convex arc-shaped vertical section that is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the right-left direction.
An electric actuator for imparting steering movement to a propulsion unit of a marine vessel includes a housing and an output shaft reciprocatingly received by the housing. There is a motor disposed within the housing. The motor has a rotor assembly and a stator. Rotation of the rotor assembly causes the output shaft to translate axially relative to the rotor assembly and causes the output shaft to reciprocate relative to the housing. There is a coupling assembly mounted to the housing. The coupling assembly coupling the electric actuator to the propulsion unit of the marine vessel. There is a steering control unit mounted to the housing. The steering control unit drives the motor to cause the rotor assembly to rotate and the output shaft to reciprocate relative to the housing.
An actuator for imparting steering movement to a tiller of a propulsion unit of a marine vessel comprises an absolute position sensor which senses a steering position and a relative position sensor which senses a position of the motor. A steering control unit calibrates the relative position sensor based on a signal of the absolute position sensor. Calibration of the relative position sensor based on a signal of the absolute position sensor initializes an accumulative position which accumulates a relative position as the actuator moves over time.
B63H 5/20 - Aménagements à bord des navires des éléments propulsifs agissant directement sur l'eau des hélices des hélices de secours, p. ex. disposées sur les flancs du navire mobiles d'une position de travail à une position de repos
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
B63H 20/08 - Moyens permettant le déplacement de la position de l'élément de propulsion, p. ex. pour le réglage de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou de la directionCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
An outboard motor includes a swivel bracket, an outboard motor body, a steering arm, an electric steering actuator, and a harness. The outboard motor body and the steering arm are turnable around a steering shaft supported by the swivel bracket. The electric steering actuator includes a movable body connected to the steering arm and that moves rightwardly and leftwardly. The harness includes a first drawn portion connected to the movable body and extending around and toward the outboard motor body and in a right-left direction that crosses a center of the swivel bracket in the right-left direction at least in a state in which the movable body is in a neutral position in the right-left direction.
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 20/06 - Montage des unités de propulsion sur un support intermédiaire
There is provided a mounting assembly for a marine vessel having a pair of stern-mounted propulsion units. The assembly includes a pair of angle-setting members which forwardly angle the propulsion units towards a bow of the marine vessel when each propulsion unit is at the center of its total steering range. Each propulsion unit has a line of action of its propulsion force. The lines of action of the propulsion units intersect each other between a center of rotation of the marine vessel and a stern of the marine vessel when the propulsion units are steered forwardly towards each other.
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
B63H 20/08 - Moyens permettant le déplacement de la position de l'élément de propulsion, p. ex. pour le réglage de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou de la directionCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
B63B 1/10 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant la portance principalement du déplacement liquide à coques multiples
B63H 20/06 - Montage des unités de propulsion sur un support intermédiaire
B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires
A heater comprises a combustion chamber and a jacket extending about the combustion chamber. There is a fan having an output which communicates with the combustion chamber to provide combustion air. There is also a fuel delivery system having a variable delivery rate. A burner assembly is connected to the combustion chamber. The burner assembly has a burner mounted thereon adjacent the combustion chamber. The burner receives fuel from the fuel delivery system. There is an exhaust system extending from the combustion chamber. An oxygen sensor is positioned in the exhaust system to detect oxygen content of exhaust gases. There is a control system operatively coupled to the oxygen sensor and the fuel delivery system. The control system controls the delivery rate of the fuel delivery system according to the oxygen content of the exhaust gases.
F02N 19/10 - Accessoires de démarrage des moteurs à combustion, non prévus ailleurs facilitant le démarrage des moteurs par des moyens thermiques, p. ex. en utilisant des mèches allumées par réchauffage des fluides utilisés dans les moteurs par réchauffage des agents de refroidissement des moteurs
F24H 9/20 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
F23D 11/10 - Brûleurs à pulvérisation directe de gouttelettes de liquide ou de liquide vaporisé dans l'enceinte de combustion la pulvérisation étant réalisée par un milieu gazeux, p. ex. de la vapeur d'eau
F23N 5/26 - Systèmes de commande de la combustion Parties constitutives
F24H 1/00 - Appareils de chauffage de l’eau, p. ex. chauffe-eau, chauffe-eau instantanés en continu ou chauffe-eau à accumulation
F24H 9/1836 - Disposition ou montage des éléments chauffants de combustion, p. ex. des grilles ou des brûleurs utilisant un combustible fluide
26.
HOSE ASSEMBLY WITH FIELD ATTACHABLE BEND RESTRICTOR
An improved hose assembly comprises a hose having a first end with a first hose fitting and a second end with a second hose fitting. There is a base plate having an opening which receives the hose. The base plate is positioned on the hose between the first hose fitting and the second hose fitting. There is a bend restrictor releasably coupled to the base plate. The bend restrictor has coils which wrap around the hose. The base plate clamps onto the bend restrictor and the bend restrictor clamps onto the hose, thereby restricting relative axial and rotational movement of the hose.
F16L 57/00 - Protection des tuyaux ou d'objets de forme similaire contre les dommages ou les usures internes ou externes
F16L 3/015 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers pour supporter ou guider les tuyaux, les câbles ou les conduits de protection entre des points mobiles les uns par rapport aux autres, p. ex. canaux mobiles utilisant des éléments des guidage articulés ou souples
F16L 5/00 - Dispositifs utilisés pour le passage des tuyaux, des câbles ou des conduits de protection au travers des murs ou des cloisons
H02G 7/04 - Dispositifs ou dispositions pour alléger la tension mécanique
A marine vessel control system comprises a propulsion unit and a steering actuator for steering the propulsion unit. There is a shift actuator for shifting gears in the propulsion unit and a throttle actuator for increasing or decreasing throttle to the propulsion unit. There is an input device for providing user inputted steering commands to the steering actuator and for providing user inputted shift and throttle commands to the shift actuator and the throttle actuator. There is a sensor for detecting a global position and a heading direction of the marine vessel. A controller receives position and heading values of the marine vessel from the sensor. The controller compares the received position value to a pre-programmed position value to determine a position error difference. The controller also compares the received heading value to a pre-programmed heading value to determine a heading error difference.
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 25/42 - 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
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
An improved hose assembly for a marine vessel bulkhead comprises a hose having a first end with a first hose fitting and a second end with a second hose fitting. There is a base plate having an opening which receives the hose. The base plate is positioned on the hose between the first hose fitting and the second hose fitting. There is a bend restrictor releasably coupled to the base plate. The bend restrictor has coils which wrap around the hose. The base plate clamps onto the bend restrictor and the bend restrictor clamps onto the hose, thereby restricting relative axial and rotational movement of the hose.
F16L 11/12 - Manches, c.-à-d. tuyaux flexibles en caoutchouc ou en matériaux plastiques flexibles avec agencements pour usages particuliers, p. ex. spécialement profilés, avec couche protectrice, chauffés, conducteurs d'électricité
F16L 57/02 - Protection des tuyaux ou d'objets de forme similaire contre les dommages ou les usures internes ou externes contre la fissuration ou le flambement
B23P 19/04 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour assembler ou séparer des pièces
An electric actuator for a marine steering system comprises a housing and an output shaft reciprocatingly received by the housing. There is a rotor disposed within the housing. The rotor is coupled to the output shaft of the electric actuator. Rotation of the rotor causing the output shaft of the electric actuator to reciprocate relative to the housing. There is a motor disposed within the housing. The motor has an output shaft coupled to the rotor. A longitudinal axis of the output shaft of the motor is parallel with a longitudinal axis of the output shaft of the electric actuator. There is also a drive mechanism disposed within the housing. The drive mechanism couples the output shaft of electric actuator to the rotor. The drive mechanism is on a plane radial to a longitudinal axis of the output shaft of the motor.
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 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
F16H 25/22 - Mécanismes à vis avec billes, rouleaux ou organes similaires entre pièces travaillant en conjugaisonÉléments essentiels pour l'utilisation de ces organes
F16H 21/44 - Transmissions ne comportant essentiellement que des tringles ou des leviers, avec ou sans glissières tout mouvement étant dans un seul plan ou dans des plans parallèles pour convertir un mouvement oscillant en mouvement alternatif et vice versa ou pour transmettre ces mouvements
An electric actuator for a marine steering system comprises a housing and an output shaft reciprocatingly received by the housing. There is a rotor disposed within the housing. The rotor is coupled to the output shaft of the electric actuator. Rotation of the rotor causing the output shaft of the electric actuator to reciprocate relative to the housing. There is a motor disposed within the housing. The motor has an output shaft coupled to the rotor. A longitudinal axis of the output shaft of the motor is parallel with a longitudinal axis of the output shaft of the electric actuator. There is also a drive mechanism disposed within the housing. The drive mechanism couples the output shaft of electric actuator to the rotor. The drive mechanism is on a plane radial to a longitudinal axis of the output shaft of the motor.
B63H 25/52 - Parties de l'appareil à gouverner non prévues ailleurs
F16H 19/06 - Transmissions comportant essentiellement et uniquement des engrenages ou des organes de friction et qui ne peuvent transmettre un mouvement rotatif indéfini pour convertir un mouvement rotatif en mouvement alternatif et vice versa comportant un organe flexible sans fin
31.
Combination trim tab and interceptor for a marine vessel
A combination trim tab and interceptor comprises a housing and a trim tab pivotably coupled to the housing. An interceptor blade is reciprocatingly received by the housing. A cam is coupled to the trim tab and the interceptor blade. The cam is coupled to the trim tab by a link which applies a rotary force when the trim tab pivots relative to the housing. The cam is coupled to the interceptor blade such that the interceptor blade functions as a cam follower. An actuator actuates the trim tab to pivot relative to the housing. Pivoting of the trim tab results in the cam applying a force to the interceptor blade, causing the interceptor blade to reciprocate relative to the housing. The cam may be configured so a stroke of the interceptor blade and a stroke of the actuator are non-linear. The actuator may be an electromechanical linear actuator.
B63B 1/22 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant une portance supplémentaire des forces hydrodynamiques du type hydroplane à surfaces portantes réglables
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
32.
A COMBINATION TRIM TAB AND INTERCEPTOR FOR A MARINE VESSEL
A combination trim tab and interceptor comprises a housing, a trim tab pivotably coupled to the housing, and an interceptor blade reciprocatingly received by the housing. A cam is coupled to the trim tab and the interceptor blade. The cam is coupled to the trim tab by a link which applies a rotary force to the cam when the trim tab pivots relative to the housing. The cam is coupled to the interceptor blade in a manner such that the interceptor blade functions as a cam follower. There is an actuator which actuates the trim tab to pivot relative to the housing. Pivoting of the trim tab relative to the housing results in the cam applying a force to the interceptor blade, causing the interceptor blade to reciprocate relative to the housing. The cam may be configured so a stroke of the interceptor blade and a stroke of the actuator are non-linear. The actuator may be an electromechanical linear actuator.
B63B 1/22 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant une portance supplémentaire des forces hydrodynamiques du type hydroplane à surfaces portantes réglables
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
An electric actuator comprises a housing and an output shaft reciprocatingly received by the housing. There is a screw assembly disposed within the housing and coupled to the output shaft. The screw assembly includes a plurality of annular rollers and a central screw received by the annular rollers. The annular rollers are rotatable about the central screw. There is a motor which includes a stator and a rotor. The rotor has an inner bore which engages the annular rollers. Rotation of the rotor causes the central screw to translate axially relative to the rotor and the output shaft to reciprocate relative to the housing.
B63H 25/24 - Transmission au moteur de gouvernail du mouvement d'amorçage par moyens électriques
H02K 7/06 - Moyens de transformation d'un mouvement alternatif en un mouvement circulaire ou vice versa
H02K 7/108 - Association structurelle avec des embrayages, des freins, des engrenages, des poulies ou des démarreurs mécaniques avec des embrayages à friction
F16H 25/22 - Mécanismes à vis avec billes, rouleaux ou organes similaires entre pièces travaillant en conjugaisonÉléments essentiels pour l'utilisation de ces organes
F16D 27/00 - Embrayages actionnés magnétiquementLeur commande ou leurs circuits électriques
F16D 27/112 - Embrayages actionnés magnétiquementLeur commande ou leurs circuits électriques avec un électro-aimant ne tournant pas avec un organe de l'embrayage, c.-à-d. sans bagues collectrices avec des organes d'embrayage mobiles selon l'axe avec des surfaces de friction plates, p. ex. des disques
H02K 7/102 - Association structurelle avec des embrayages, des freins, des engrenages, des poulies ou des démarreurs mécaniques avec des freins à friction
H02K 11/215 - Dispositifs utilisant un effet magnétique, p. ex. des éléments à effet Hall ou magnéto-résistifs
F16H 25/24 - Éléments essentiels pour ces mécanismes, p. ex. vis, écrous
A heater comprises a combustion chamber and a jacket extending about the combustion chamber. There is a fan having an output which communicates with the combustion chamber to provide combustion air. There is also a fuel delivery system having a variable delivery rate. A burner assembly is connected to the combustion chamber. The burner assembly has a burner mounted thereon adjacent the combustion chamber. The burner receives fuel from the fuel delivery system. There is an exhaust system extending from the combustion chamber. An oxygen sensor is positioned in the exhaust system to detect oxygen content of exhaust gases. There is a control system operatively coupled to the oxygen sensor and the fuel delivery system. The control system controls the delivery rate of the fuel delivery system according to the oxygen content of the exhaust gases
F24H 1/22 - Appareils de chauffage de l'eau autres qu'instantanés ou à accumulation, p. ex. chauffe-eau pour chauffage central
F02N 19/10 - Accessoires de démarrage des moteurs à combustion, non prévus ailleurs facilitant le démarrage des moteurs par des moyens thermiques, p. ex. en utilisant des mèches allumées par réchauffage des fluides utilisés dans les moteurs par réchauffage des agents de refroidissement des moteurs
F23N 5/26 - Systèmes de commande de la combustion Parties constitutives
F24H 1/08 - Appareils monoblocs ou autonomes, c.-à-d. chauffe-eau avec dispositifs de commande et pompe incorporés
F24H 9/20 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
A marine vessel control system comprises a propulsion unit and a steering actuator for steering the propulsion unit. There is a shift actuator for shifting gears in the propulsion unit and a throttle actuator for increasing or decreasing throttle to the propulsion unit. There is an input device for providing user inputted steering commands to the steering actuator and for providing user inputted shift and throttle commands to the shift actuator and the throttle actuator. There is a sensor for detecting a global position and a heading direction of the marine vessel. A controller receives position and heading values of the marine vessel from the sensor. The controller compares the received position value to a pre-programmed position value to determine a position error difference. The controller also compares the received heading value to a pre-programmed heading value to determine a heading error difference.
A steering system for a marine vessel comprises a helm, a control head, and a joystick. The helm and control head may respectively provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on a first CAN network. The joystick and the control head may respectively provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on a second CAN network. The helm may provide user inputted steering commands on the first CAN network. The control head may provide user inputted shift and throttle commands on the second CAN network. The joystick may provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on either the first CAN network or the second CAN network.
B62D 5/00 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance
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
G05G 5/04 - Butées pour limiter le mouvement des organes de commande, p. ex. butée réglable
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 23/06 - Transmission de l'énergie de l'appareil de propulsion aux éléments propulsifs à entraînement mécanique pour transmettre l'action d'un appareil de propulsion unique
B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires
B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
B63H 25/06 - GouverneRalentissement par d'autres moyens que les éléments propulsifsAncrage dynamique, c.-à-d. positionnement des navires au moyen d'éléments de propulsion auxiliaires ou principaux gouvernant par gouvernails
An electric actuator comprises a housing and an output shaft reciprocatingly received by the housing. There is a screw assembly disposed within the housing and coupled to the output shaft. The screw assembly includes a plurality of annular rollers and a central screw received by the annular rollers. The annular rollers are rotatable about the central screw. There is a motor which includes a stator and a rotor. The rotor has an inner bore which engages the annular rollers. Rotation of the rotor causes the central screw to translate axially relative to the rotor and the output shaft to reciprocate relative to the housing.
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
B63H 25/24 - Transmission au moteur de gouvernail du mouvement d'amorçage par moyens électriques
H02K 7/06 - Moyens de transformation d'un mouvement alternatif en un mouvement circulaire ou vice versa
H02K 7/108 - Association structurelle avec des embrayages, des freins, des engrenages, des poulies ou des démarreurs mécaniques avec des embrayages à friction
F16H 25/22 - Mécanismes à vis avec billes, rouleaux ou organes similaires entre pièces travaillant en conjugaisonÉléments essentiels pour l'utilisation de ces organes
F16D 27/00 - Embrayages actionnés magnétiquementLeur commande ou leurs circuits électriques
F16D 27/112 - Embrayages actionnés magnétiquementLeur commande ou leurs circuits électriques avec un électro-aimant ne tournant pas avec un organe de l'embrayage, c.-à-d. sans bagues collectrices avec des organes d'embrayage mobiles selon l'axe avec des surfaces de friction plates, p. ex. des disques
H02K 7/102 - Association structurelle avec des embrayages, des freins, des engrenages, des poulies ou des démarreurs mécaniques avec des freins à friction
H02K 11/215 - Dispositifs utilisant un effet magnétique, p. ex. des éléments à effet Hall ou magnéto-résistifs
F16H 25/24 - Éléments essentiels pour ces mécanismes, p. ex. vis, écrous
An apparatus for adjusting positions of an outboard propulsion unit of a marine vessel comprises a jack plate having a jack plate actuator capable of moving the propulsion unit between raised and lowered positions and a swivel bracket having a swivel bracket actuator capable of pivoting the propulsion unit between raised and lowered trim positions. There is a control system operatively connected to the jack plate actuator and the swivel bracket actuator. The control system includes a first manual control which incrementally moves the jack plate an incremental amount each time the first manual control is actuated and a second manual control which incrementally pivots the swivel bracket an incremental amount each time the second manual control is actuated. Movement of the propulsion unit within a tilt range may be detected and the jack plate may be moved to a preset position.
F16M 1/00 - Châssis, carters ou carcasses pour moteurs, machines ou appareilsChâssis servant de bâtis de machines
B63H 20/06 - Montage des unités de propulsion sur un support intermédiaire
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
43.
Marine vessel control system for controlling movement of a marine vessel having four propulsion units
A marine vessel control system comprises an outer port engine which has an actuator for imparting steering motion to the outer port engine and an outer starboard engine which has an actuator for imparting steering motion to the outer starboard engine. There is an inner port engine and a tie bar coupling the inner port engine to the outer port engine. There is an inner starboard engine and a tie bar coupling the inner starboard engine to the outer starboard engine. There is an input device for inputting user steering commands to the marine vessel control system in which movement of the input device actuates the said actuators to impart steering motion to the said engines.
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
A steering system for a marine vessel comprises a first propulsion unit, a second propulsion unit, and a third propulsion unit. There is a hydraulic actuator for imparting steering motion to the first propulsion unit and a hydraulic actuator for imparting steering motion to the second propulsion unit. A tie bar couples a tiller of the third propulsion unit to the hydraulic actuator of the first propulsion unit. A joystick is used to input user steering commands to the steering system. Movement of the joystick actuates the said hydraulic actuators to impart steering motion to the first propulsion unit and the second propulsion unit. The third propulsion unit is put in neutral when the joystick is used to input user steering commands.
B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
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
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Hydraulic marine controls for controlling speed and direction of motion in marine vessels; Electronic marine controls for controlling speed and direction of motion in marine vessels; Mechanical marine controls for controlling speed and direction of motion in marine vessels. Global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers, and network interface devices.
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Mounting assembly for positioning stern-mounted propulsion units with a forward convergence
There is provided a mounting assembly for a marine vessel having a pair of stern-mounted propulsion units. The assembly includes a pair of angle-setting members which forwardly angle the propulsion units towards a bow of the marine vessel when each propulsion unit is at the center of its total steering range. Each propulsion unit has a line of action of its propulsion force. The lines of action of the propulsion units intersect each other between a center of rotation of the marine vessel and a stern of the marine vessel when the propulsion units are steered forwardly towards each other.
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
B63H 20/08 - Moyens permettant le déplacement de la position de l'élément de propulsion, p. ex. pour le réglage de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou de la directionCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
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 20/06 - Montage des unités de propulsion sur un support intermédiaire
B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Hydraulic marine controls for controlling speed and direction of motion in marine vessels.
(2) Electronic marine controls for controlling speed and direction of motion in marine vessels.
(3) Mechanical marine controls for controlling speed and direction of motion in marine vessels.
(4) Global positioning systems (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers, and network interface devices.
An electric actuator comprises a housing and an output shaft reciprocatingly received by the housing. There is a screw assembly disposed within the housing and coupled to the output shaft. The screw assembly includes a plurality of annular rollers and a central screw received by the annular rollers. The annular rollers are rotatable about the central screw. There is a motor which includes a stator and a rotor. The rotor has an inner bore which engages the annular rollers. Rotation of the rotor causes the central screw to translate axially relative to the rotor and the output shaft to reciprocate relative to the housing.
B63H 25/24 - Transmission au moteur de gouvernail du mouvement d'amorçage par moyens électriques
F16H 25/22 - Mécanismes à vis avec billes, rouleaux ou organes similaires entre pièces travaillant en conjugaisonÉléments essentiels pour l'utilisation de ces organes
H02K 7/06 - Moyens de transformation d'un mouvement alternatif en un mouvement circulaire ou vice versa
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MARINE VESSEL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF A MARINE VESSEL HAVING FOUR PROPULSION UNITS
A marine vessel control system comprises an outer port engine which has an actuator for imparting steering motion to the outer port engine and an outer starboard engine which has an actuator for imparting steering motion to the outer starboard engine. There is an inner port engine and a tie bar coupling the inner port engine to the outer port engine. There is an inner starboard engine and a tie bar coupling the inner starboard engine to the outer starboard engine. There is an input device for inputting user steering commands to the marine vessel control system in which movement of the input device actuates the said actuators to impart steering motion to the said engines.
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
A steering apparatus comprises a rotatable steering shaft and a sensor which senses angular movement of the steering shaft. An electromagnetic actuator actuates a stop mechanism to releasable engage the steering shaft. There is a microcontroller which causes the electromagnetic actuator to actuate the stop mechanism to fully engage the steering shaft and prevent rotation of the steering shaft in a first rotational direction, which corresponds to movement towards the hardstop position, while allowing rotational play between the steering shaft and the stop mechanism in a second direction, which corresponds to rotational movement away from the hardstop position, when the sensor senses that the steering shaft has reached a hardstop position. A driver applies a reserve polarity pulse to the electromagnetic actuator when the stop mechanism is fully engaged and the steering shaft is rotated, as permitted by the rotational play, in the second rotational direction.
A hydraulic hose fitting comprises a hydraulic hose engaging portion and a hydraulic port engaging portion. The hydraulic hose engaging portion includes a body having an axial bore extending therethrough and a stem press-fit into the axial bore. The hydraulic port engaging portion is coupled to the hydraulic hose engaging portion. The hydraulic port engaging portion may be a swivel nut.
F16L 27/00 - Raccords réglablesRaccords permettant un déplacement des parties raccordées
F16L 33/207 - Segments, manchons ou autres organes d'une seule pièce enserrant la manche ou dilatés à l'intérieur de la manche au moyen d'outilsAgencements utilisant de tels organes avec uniquement un manchon contracté sur la manche
F16L 19/00 - Raccords dans lesquels les surfaces d'étanchéité sont maintenues en contact par un organe, p. ex. un écrou à oreilles vissé dans, ou vissé sur une des parties du raccord
57.
A STEERING ASSEMBLY FOR DOCKING A MARINE VESSEL HAVING AT LEAST THREE PROPULSION UNITS
A steering system for a marine vessel comprises a first propulsion unit, a second propulsion unit, and a third propulsion unit. There is a hydraulic actuator for imparting steering motion to the first propulsion unit and a hydraulic actuator for imparting steering motion to the second propulsion unit. A tie bar couples a tiller of the third propulsion unit to the hydraulic actuator of the first propulsion unit. A joystick is used to input user steering commands to the steering system. Movement of the joystick actuates the said hydraulic actuators to impart steering motion to the first propulsion unit and the second propulsion unit. The third propulsion unit is put in neutral when the joystick is used to input user steering commands.
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 20/08 - Moyens permettant le déplacement de la position de l'élément de propulsion, p. ex. pour le réglage de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou de la directionCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
B63H 23/18 - Transmission de l'énergie de l'appareil de propulsion aux éléments propulsifs à entraînement mécanique pour transmettre l'action de plusieurs ensembles de propulsion pour l'emploi alternatif de l'action des ensembles de propulsion
A steering system for a marine vessel comprises a helm, a control head, and a joystick. The helm and control head may respectively provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on a first CAN network. The joystick and the control head may respectively provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on a second CAN network. The helm may provide user inputted steering commands on the first CAN network. The control head may provide user inputted shift and throttle commands on the second CAN network. The joystick may provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on either the first CAN network or the second CAN network.
B62D 5/00 - Direction assistée ou à relais de puissance
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
G05G 5/04 - Butées pour limiter le mouvement des organes de commande, p. ex. butée réglable
B63H 25/30 - Moteurs à gouverner du type à fluide hydrauliques
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 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
59.
MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR POSITIONING STERN-MOUNTED PROPULSION UNITS WITH A FORWARD CONVERGENCE
There is provided a mounting assembly for a marine vessel having a pair of stern- mounted propulsion units. The assembly includes a pair of angle-setting members which forwardly angle the propulsion units towards a bow of the marine vessel when each propulsion unit is at the center of its total steering range. Each propulsion unit has a line of action of its propulsion force. The lines of action of the propulsion units intersect each other between a center of rotation of the marine vessel and a stern of the marine vessel when the propulsion units are steered forwardly towards each other.
B63H 21/30 - Montage de l'appareil ou d'un élément de propulsion, p. ex. contre les vibrations
B63H 25/00 - GouverneRalentissement par d'autres moyens que les éléments propulsifsAncrage dynamique, c.-à-d. positionnement des navires au moyen d'éléments de propulsion auxiliaires ou principaux
60.
Power assist hydraulic steering system with on demand pump
A power assist hydraulic steering system comprises a helm pump hydraulically connected to a first hydraulic actuator. A power assist pump is hydraulically connected to a second hydraulic actuator. The first and second hydraulic actuators are coupled. A flow sensing mechanism is disposed along a hydraulic conduit which hydraulically connects the helm pump to the first hydraulic actuator. The flow sensing mechanism senses when fluid flows from the helm pump to the first hydraulic actuator. A motor actuates the power assist pump when the flow sensing mechanism senses that fluid is flowing from the helm pump to the first hydraulic actuator. In one embodiment the first hydraulic actuator is a servo cylinder and the second hydraulic actuator is a drive cylinder.
B63H 21/22 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires les éléments moteurs étant commandés de l'extérieur de la salle des machines, p. ex. de la passerelle de navigationAménagements relatifs aux transmetteurs d'ordres
B63H 25/30 - Moteurs à gouverner du type à fluide hydrauliques
A hydraulic steering system comprising a primary propulsion unit having a tiller, an auxiliary propulsion unit having a tiller, and a hydraulic steering actuator operatively coupled to the tiller of the primary propulsion unit. A tie bar couples a tie bar mount of the hydraulic steering actuator to the tiller of the auxiliary propulsion unit. A first connecting member which connects the tie bar to the tie bar mount of the hydraulic steering actuator and a second connecting member which connects the tie bar to the auxiliary propulsion unit are oriented substantially perpendicular to one another.
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
A steering system for a marine vessel comprises a helm, a control head, and a joystick. The helm and control head may respectively provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on a first CAN network. The joystick and the control head may respectively provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on a second CAN network. The helm may provide user inputted steering commands on the first CAN network. The control head may provide user inputted shift and throttle commands on the second CAN network. The joystick may provide user inputted steering commands and user inputted shift and throttle commands on either the first CAN network or the second CAN network.
B63H 25/46 - Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide de jets
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
A steering apparatus comprises a rotatable steering shaft and a sensor which senses angular movement of the steering shaft. An electromagnetic actuator actuates a stop mechanism to releasable engage the steering shaft. There is a microcontroller which causes the electromagnetic actuator to actuate the stop mechanism to fully engage the steering shaft and prevent rotation of the steering shaft in a first rotational direction, which corresponds to movement towards the hardstop position, while allowing rotational play between the steering shaft and the stop mechanism in a second direction, which corresponds to rotational movement away from the hardstop position, when the sensor senses that the steering shaft has reached a hardstop position. A driver applies a reserve polarity pulse to the electromagnetic actuator when the stop mechanism is fully engaged and the steering shaft is rotated, as permitted by the rotational play, in the second rotational direction.
A method for delaying shift and throttle commands based on engine speed comprises establishing a predetermined threshold engine speed. Shift and throttle commands are calculated based on the position of a joystick which allows an operator to manually control shift and throttle functions. Execution of the shift and throttle commands is delayed if the engine speed is above the predetermined maximum threshold engine speed.
B60W 10/06 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des moteurs à combustion
A steering system for a marine vessel which has a primary propulsion unit and an auxiliary propulsion unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, a cable extending through a tilt tube of the primary propulsion unit couples the primary propulsion unit to the auxiliary propulsion unit. In another embodiment, a cable extends through a support cable extending through a support rod of the primary propulsion unit couples the primary propulsion unit to the auxiliary propulsion unit.
In some embodiments, a hydraulic steering actuator may be provided. The actuator may include: a cylinder and piston rod reciprocatingly mounted within the cylinder and extending through the cylinder for movement along a piston rod axis; a pair of spaced-apart cylinder arms extending radially outward of the cylinder and a pivot plate extending between the cylinder arms; a pair of support arms which are pivotable about a tilt axis and are connected to opposite ends of the piston rod to allow arcuate movement of the piston rod about the tilt axis while maintaining the piston rod axis parallel to the tilt rod axis; and a tie bar mount disposed on the cylinder and having an aperture extending therethrough for the receiving a connecting member which connects a tie bar to the tie bar mount, wherein the aperture extends axially in a direction substantially perpendicular to the piston rod axis.
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
B63H 20/08 - Moyens permettant le déplacement de la position de l'élément de propulsion, p. ex. pour le réglage de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou de la directionCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
B63H 25/22 - Transmission au moteur de gouvernail du mouvement d'amorçage par fluides
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
An appliance comprises a burner and a compressor for supplying pressurized air to the burner in order to create a low-pressure area for siphoning fuel to the burner. A flame sensor senses for the presence or absence of a flame in the burner and a temperature sensor senses an actual temperature of the appliance. There is a controller in communication with the temperature sensor. The controller shuts off the compressor and overrides the flame sensor such that the appliance acts as if a flame is present when the temperature sensor senses that the actual temperature of the appliance is greater than a maximum threshold temperature. The controller starts up the compressor overriding the flame sensor such that the appliance acts as if a flame is absent when the temperature sensor senses that the actual temperature of appliance is less than a minimum threshold temperature.
F24C 3/12 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
F23N 1/02 - Régulation de l'alimentation en combustible conjointement au réglage de l'amenée d'air
G05D 23/19 - Commande de la température caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
F23N 5/02 - Systèmes de commande de la combustion utilisant des dispositifs sensibles aux variations thermiques ou à la dilatation thermique d'un agent
A47J 37/07 - Dispositifs pour faire des grillades en plein airBarbecues
The present invention relates to a tie bar. The tie bar has a first subassembly and a second subassembly. The first subassembly includes an end portion configured to connect to a propulsion unit, a first tube that extends from the end portion and a threaded member operatively connected to the end portion and disposed within and at least partially extending along the first tube. The second subassembly includes an end portion configured to connect to a further propulsion unit and a second tube that extends from the end portion of the second subassembly. The second subassembly is configured to threadably engage with the threaded member. The distance of separation between the end portions is selectively adjustable thereby.
B63H 20/08 - Moyens permettant le déplacement de la position de l'élément de propulsion, p. ex. pour le réglage de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou de la directionCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
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
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
(1) Electronic controls for controlling speed and direction of motion in marine vessels; Mechanical controls for controlling speed and direction of motion in marine vessels.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
(1) Electronic controls for controlling speed and direction of motion in marine vessels; Mechanical controls for controlling speed and direction of motion in marine vessels.
A method for delaying shift and throttle commands based on engine speed comprises establishing a predetermined threshold engine speed. Shift and throttle commands are calculated based on the position of a control lever which allows an operator to manually control shift and throttle functions. Execution of the shift and throttle commands is delayed if the engine speed is above the predetermined maximum threshold engine speed.
The present invention relates to a start-protection system for an engine of a marine vessel. The engine has gears and a shift actuator for operatively shifting the gears. The system includes a first position sensor disposed to operatively sense whether the engine is in a forward, neutral or a reverse gear position. The first position sensor generates a signal representative of the gear position. The system includes a second position sensor adjacent to a shift control which controls shift functions of the engine. The second position sensor generates a signal representative of the position of the shift control. The system includes processing means. The processing means are configured to receive the signals of the position sensors, determine the gear position and the position of the shift control and enable the engine to start upon determining that both the shift control and the engine are in neutral positions.
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
78.
Position sensor for an output shaft used in a shift and throttle system
A rotary actuator comprises a housing with an output shaft extending from the housing. There is a magnet disposed on the output shaft and the output shaft is coupled to an actuator arm. A motor rotates the output shaft. A position sensor mounted on a circuit board determines the position of the output shaft based on the position of the magnet. A position of the actuator arm may be determined based on the rotating position of the output shaft.
A steering system for a marine vessel which has a primary propulsion unit and an auxiliary propulsion unit is disclosed. In one embodiment, a cable extending through a support rod of a tilt tube of the primary propulsion unit couples the primary propulsion unit to the auxiliary propulsion unit. Also disclosed is a method of coupling a primary propulsion unit to an auxiliary propulsion unit with a cable.
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
B63H 25/10 - Appareil à gouverner à transmission mécanique
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
B63H 20/08 - Moyens permettant le déplacement de la position de l'élément de propulsion, p. ex. pour le réglage de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou de la directionCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
The present invention relates a tilt and trim sensor apparatus having a housing and a shaft rotatably mounted to the housing. The apparatus includes a magnet connected to one of the housing and the shaft. The apparatus includes a transducer connected to another of the housing and shaft. The transducer is disposed adjacent to the magnet for sensing the position of the magnet and is operable to generate an output representative of an angular position of the magnet. The apparatus has a microprocessor for sensing gauge display input requirements. The apparatus has output circuitry for outputting a signal based on the output of the transducer that is in accordance with the gauge display input requirements.
G06F 13/38 - Transfert d'informations, p. ex. sur un bus
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.-à-d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
There is provided a linear actuator. The linear actuator has a mounting member. The linear actuator has an output member constrained to move linearly with respect to the mounting member along a linear axis. The linear actuator includes a motor assembly pivotally mounted on the mounting member. The motor assembly has a pivotal actuator member which is pivotally connected to the output member. The motor assembly is capable of moving the output member along the linear axis.
A method of calibrating throttle controls in an electronic shift and throttle system includes opening the throttle and then moving the throttle back towards a hard stop in increments. The voltage level of an electrical signal sent by a throttle position sensor is measured and recorded at each increment. An idle position is established as being where the lowest voltage level was measured when the throttle is at least 0.75° away from the hard stop.
A method of adjusting engine throttle in an electronic shift and throttle system comprises determining a position of a control lever which allows an operator to manually control throttle functions. A throttle command is calculated based on the position of the control lever. The throttle command is adjusted in response to an input received from an input means. The position of the control lever remains constant as the throttle command is being adjusted.
B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
B63H 21/22 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires les éléments moteurs étant commandés de l'extérieur de la salle des machines, p. ex. de la passerelle de navigationAménagements relatifs aux transmetteurs d'ordres
F02D 41/24 - Commande électrique de l'alimentation en mélange combustible ou en ses constituants caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens numériques
F02D 11/10 - Dispositions ou adaptations pour le déclenchement non automatique de la commande du moteur, p. ex. démarrage par l'opérateur caractérisées par des liaisons non mécaniques de la commande, p. ex. par des liaisons de commande à fluide ou par des liaisons de commande à relais de puissance ou puissance assistée électriques
84.
Integrated magnetostrictive linear displacement transducer and limit switch for an actuator
The present invention relates to a position sensor and limit switch apparatus for an actuator. The actuator has a cylinder and a piston with at least one magnetized portion reciprocatingly disposed within the cylinder. The apparatus includes an elongate housing aligned parallel with the cylinder. A magnetostrictive linear displacement transducer is disposed within the housing for sensing the position of the at least one magnetized portion. The apparatus includes a switch means responsive to the transducer for operatively interrupting actuation of the piston upon the at least one magnetized portion reaching a limit position.
G01D 5/48 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens à base de radiation d'ondes ou de particules
F01B 31/12 - Aménagements des systèmes de mesures ou des systèmes indicateurs
85.
Power assist hydraulic steering system with on demand pump
A power assisted hydraulic steering system comprises a helm pump hydraulically connected to a first hydraulic actuator. A power assist pump is hydraulically connected to a second hydraulic actuator. The first and second hydraulic actuators are coupled. A flow sensing mechanism is disposed along a hydraulic conduit which hydraulically connects the helm pump to the first hydraulic actuator. The flow sensing mechanism senses when fluid flows from the helm pump to the first hydraulic actuator. A motor actuates the power assist pump when the flow sensing mechanism senses that fluid is flowing from the helm to the first hydraulic actuator. In one embodiment the first hydraulic actuator is a servo cylinder and the second hydraulic steering actuator is a drive cylinder.
B63H 21/22 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires les éléments moteurs étant commandés de l'extérieur de la salle des machines, p. ex. de la passerelle de navigationAménagements relatifs aux transmetteurs d'ordres
86.
Steering apparatus with integrated steering actuator
The present invention relates to a steering apparatus for a marine craft. The marine craft has a stern and a propulsion unit. The steering apparatus includes a stern bracket connectable to the stern of the marine craft. A swivel case is connected to the stern bracket. The swivel case defines a steering axis. The steering apparatus includes an electric motor coaxially disposed within the swivel case for swivelling the propulsion unit about the steering axis. The steering apparatus includes a gear reducing unit having an input operatively engageable with the electric motor and an output. A first member operatively extends from the output and is connectable to the propulsion unit.
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
B63H 20/08 - Moyens permettant le déplacement de la position de l'élément de propulsion, p. ex. pour le réglage de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou de la directionCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
A lock valve includes a lock valve body having a bore with a valve spool reciprocatingly received therein. There is a check valve adjacent each end of the bore. Each of the check valves has a check valve member facing the bore and resiliently biased towards a valve seat at each end of the bore. A pressure relief port communicates with the bore near the center thereof and between lands of the valve spool. A pair of spaced-apart grooves are disposed within the spool valve bore. Each groove permits fluid communication past a land of the valve spool when the valve spool is displaced towards one end of the bore by fluid pressure applied to other end of the bore so as to unseat the check valve member adjacent to the one end to the bore and allow pressurized fluid to pass from the one end of the bore, through the groove, and into the relief port.
F15B 7/06 - Systèmes de manœuvre utilisant la pression d'un fluide dans lesquels le mouvement produit est lié de façon définie au débit d'une pompe volumétriqueTélémoteurs Parties constitutives
A link for a chain, which is used in a linear actuator, comprises a base member and a plate pivotably mounted on the base member. An arm extends from the plate. A first connecting means is disposed on a distal end of the arm to connect the link with a first adjacent link. The plate has a protrusion for releasably engaging a second adjacent link. A second connecting means is disposed on the base member to connect the link with the second adjacent link.
F16G 13/20 - Chaînes ayant des caractéristiques générales particulières rigidesChaînes à arc-boutement
E05F 11/06 - Mécanismes actionnés par l'homme pour la manœuvre des battants, y compris ceux qui commandent aussi leur immobilisation pour battants en général, p. ex. vasistas à cordes, chaînes ou câbles dans des rainures guides
B60J 5/06 - Portes disposées sur les côtés du véhicule coulissantesPortes disposées sur les côtés du véhicule pliantes
89.
Method for controlling the temperature of an appliance
A method of controlling the temperature of a food preparation or sanitation appliance includes sensing the actual temperature of the appliance. When the temperature of the appliance is greater than a maximum threshold temperature, a compressor which supplies pressurized air to a burner is shut-off and a flame sensor, which senses the presence or absence of a flame, is overridden so the appliance acts as if a flame is present. When the actual temperature is less than a minimum threshold temperature, the compressor is started.
A thermostatic control device for controlling the temperature of a food preparation or sanitation appliance comprises a temperature sensor, a controller in communication with the temperature sensor, and means for operatively connecting the controller to the appliance. When the temperature sensor senses that the actual temperature of the appliance is equal to or greater than a maximum threshold temperature, the controller shuts-off the compressor and overrides the flame sensor such that the appliance acts as if a flame is present. When the temperature sensor senses that the actual temperature of the appliance is equal to or less than a minimum threshold temperature, the controller starts-up the compressor and overrides the flame sensor such that the appliance acts as if a flame is absent.
A hydraulic cylinder unit comprises a cylinder, a piston disposed within the cylinder, and piston rod connected to the piston. The piston rod is reciprocatingly received within the cylinder, and the piston rod being movable between a first position in which the piston rod is substantially disposed within the cylinder and a second position in which the piston rod is fully extended outside the cylinder. A first hydraulic port and a second hydraulic port hydraulically connecting the cylinder unit to a reservoir. Hydraulic fluid is received by the first hydraulic port and hydraulic fluid is discharged by the second port when the piston rod is actuated to move towards the first position. Hydraulic fluid is received by the second hydraulic port and hydraulic fluid is discharged by the first hydraulic port when the piston rod is actuated to move towards the second position. A bore connects the tilt cylinder to a down gallery allowing hydraulic fluid within the cylinder to re-circulate to the reservoir when the piston rod is fully extended outside the cylinder.
B30B 1/32 - Presses, utilisant un élément pilonnant, caractérisées par le mode d'entraînement du pilon, la pression étant transmise au pilon ou à la platine de presse directement ou uniquement par l'intermédiaire d'organes travaillant en simple poussée ou traction par des plongeurs sous pression de fluide
F16F 11/00 - Amortisseurs de vibrations ou amortisseurs de chocs travaillant à la fois par friction et avec un fluide amortisseur
92.
Torque sensor type power steering system with solid steering shaft and vehicle therewith
A steering apparatus includes a rotatable steering shaft having an exterior, an input end for connecting a steering member and an output end for connecting to at least one steerable wheel of a vehicle. An electric motor is operatively connected to the steering shaft for rotating the steering shaft. The shaft is magnetized and serves as a torque sensor transducer. At least one magnetic field sensor is adjacent to the exterior of the steering shaft. The steering shaft and the at least one magnetic field sensor form a torque sensor for sensing torque applied to the steering shaft by the manually operable steering member and provide a signal to operate the electric motor to assist steering of the steering shaft by the manually operable steering member.
A combination check valve and relief valve has a valve body with an inlet, an outlet, and a valve chamber operatively interposed between the inlet and outlet. A check valve may be integrated with the relief valve and therefore simplify a hydraulic system. The valve includes a relief valve member which is within the valve chamber. The valve also includes a resilient member with a first end and a second end. The first end of the resilient member operatively engages the relief valve member. The valve includes a setting member pressure-fit within the valve chamber to operatively engage the second end of the resilient member. The resilient member is resiliently biased between the setting member and the relief valve member to bias the relief valve member against a relief valve seat, whereby, when pressurized fluid communicates with the inlet, the resilient member is compressed, and the relief valve member disengages its seat to enable the fluid to pass through to the outlet.
F16K 11/10 - 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
A linear actuator comprises a chain having adjacent first and second links. A pivotal connection pivotally connects the first link to the second link. The first link is pivotable about a pivot axis which is non-perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the first link. A locking mechanism releasably locks the first link and the second link to prevent the first link from pivoting about the pivot axis. A releasing mechanism releases the locking mechanism to allow the first link to pivot about the pivot axis. A drive mechanism moves the chain between an extended position and a retracted position. At least a portion of the chain is helically wound when the chain is in the retracted position.
F16H 27/02 - Mécanismes pas à pas sans organes à roue libre, p. ex. entraînements à croix de Malte dont au moins un organe de transmission est alternatif ou oscillant
A linear actuator comprises a pair of chains. Each chain has a first link and a second link. The second link of each chain is adjacent to the first link of the chain. A pivotal connection pivotally connects the first and second links. The first link is pivotable about a pivot axis which is non-perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the first link. A chain connecting member connects the chains at distal ends thereof. A drive mechanism moves the chains between an extended position and a retracted position. At least a portion of each chain is helically wound when the chains are in the retracted position.
F16H 27/02 - Mécanismes pas à pas sans organes à roue libre, p. ex. entraînements à croix de Malte dont au moins un organe de transmission est alternatif ou oscillant
A trim and tilt system for use with an outboard propulsion unit on a marine craft having a transom. The trim and tilt system comprises a stern bracket configured to be mounted on the transom of the marine craft and a swivel bracket for supporting the outboard propulsion unit. The swivel bracket is pivotally supported on an upper end of the stern bracket. There is also a tilt cylinder unit that has a lower end supported by the stern bracket and an upper end in pivotal engagement with the swivel bracket. The tilt cylinder unit pivotally supports a pair of trim cylinder units. Each of the trim cylinder units is on an opposite side of the tilt cylinder unit. Each said trim cylinder unit has a longitudinal axis, a lower end in pivotal arrangement with the tilt cylinder unit and a trim rod for engagement with the swivel bracket. The swivel bracket has means for aligning the trim rods therewith, whereby the force exerted by the swivel bracket on the trim cylinder unit is substantially along the longitudinal axis. There is also means for actuating the tilt cylinder unit and the trim cylinder units.
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
97.
Power steering systems for multiple steering actuators
A hydraulic steering system comprises two hydraulic actuators, each having two actuator ports. There is a helm for steering the system in a first direction and a second direction. The helm is operatively connected to a helm pump. The helm is operatively connected to a first actuator port and a second actuator port. There is a power hydraulic steering pump hydraulically connected to a third of the actuator ports and a fourth of the actuator ports. There is a sensor capable of detecting steering of the system. The sensor is operatively connected with the power steering pump such that the power steering pump pumps hydraulic fluid towards the third of the actuator ports when the helm is steered in the first direction and pumps hydraulic fluid towards the fourth of the actuator ports when the helm is steered in the second direction.
B63H 21/22 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires les éléments moteurs étant commandés de l'extérieur de la salle des machines, p. ex. de la passerelle de navigationAménagements relatifs aux transmetteurs d'ordres
98.
Power assist steering apparatus and method responsive to volume flow of fluid
An apparatus and method for providing power assisted steering for a marine craft having a manually operable steering pump and a hydraulic steering actuator. A powered hydraulic pump is hydraulically connected between the manually operable pump and the actuator. Hydraulic fluid volume output of the steering pump and hydraulic fluid volume output of the powered pump are sensed. The fluid output of the steering pump is compared with the fluid output of the powered pump and the powered pump is operated so that the output of the powered pump is commensurate with output of the steering pump.
The invention relates to a steering apparatus for a vehicle. It includes a housing with a steering shaft having a longitudinal axis. A first bearing is interposed between the shaft and the housing, permitting rotation of the steering shaft about the axis. There is also a first wedge-shaped member that has a thin end against the first bearing and a means for biasing the first wedge-shaped member against the first bearing to take up play between the shaft and first bearing, and play within the first bearing.
B62D 1/18 - Colonnes de direction susceptibles de déformation ou réglables, p. ex. inclinables
F16C 33/36 - RouleauxAiguilles avec surfaces portantes autres que des surfaces cylindriques, p. ex. coniquesRouleauxAiguilles avec gorges pratiquées dans les surfaces portantes
100.
Thermal expansion chambers for airtight containers
A hydraulic pump has a rotor and a hollow housing with a main interior chamber. The rotor is rotatably mounted in the main interior chamber. A smaller interior chamber is separated from the main interior chamber such that the smaller interior chamber retains gas therein when the main interior chamber is filled with a liquid. There is also a method for accommodating changes in volume of hydraulic fluid within the main chamber of the hydraulic pump housing. The method comprises providing the smaller interior chamber separated from the main chamber and retaining gas within the smaller chamber when the main interior chamber is filled with liquid, whereby expansion or contraction of the gas accommodates changes of volume of the liquid within the housing.
F04B 39/00 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires de pompes ou de systèmes de pompage spécialement adaptés aux fluides compressibles, non prévus dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
