PERSONAL WATERCRAFT WITH STEERING DAMPER
    1.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240140580A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-02

    申请号:US18308807

    申请日:2023-04-28

    CPC classification number: B63H25/02 B63H2025/022 B63H2025/024

    Abstract: A personal watercraft has: a hull; a deck, a straddle-type seat; a motor; a jet propulsion unit; a steering column support; a steering column pivotally connected to the steering column support; a handlebar connected to the steering column; a steering arm connected to the steering column; a push-pull cable connected between the steering arm and a nozzle arm of a steering nozzle of the jet propulsion unit; and a steering damper disposed between the handlebar and the steering column support. The steering damper has: a first portion connected to the steering column and being movable with the steering column; and a second portion connected to the steering column support, the steering column being pivotable relative to the second portion, the first portion being movable relative to the second portion, movement of the first portion relative to the second portion damping pivoting of the steering column about the steering column axis.

    Enhanced steering control system for personal watercrafts

    公开(公告)号:US11738846B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-29

    申请号:US17417081

    申请日:2019-12-23

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for enhancing steering control of a personal watercraft. An electrically actuated device is coupled to the steering system of the personal watercraft and applies torque to the steering system. At least one sensor is positioned adjacent the steering system and generates operational data of the personal watercraft. At least one controller is coupled to the electrically actuated device and the at least one sensor, and is configured to determine a first torque to apply to the steering system based on the operational data responsive to a second torque being applied to the steering system. The at least one controller is further configured to operate the electrically actuated device to apply the first torque to the steering system for providing enhanced steering control of the personal watercraft, with the first torque being applied only by the electrically actuated device.

    Water bike
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10046841B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-14

    申请号:US15593115

    申请日:2017-05-11

    Abstract: A water bike has a frame supported on first and second spaced apart pontoons or similar floatation elements. Pedals are attached to cranks on a front sprocket rotatably supported on the frame. A chain or belt extends around the front sprocket and around a rear sprocket on a gearbox. An outdrive is supported on the gearbox and pivotal about a vertical axis relative to the gearbox. The combined outdrive and gearbox are pivotable about a horizontal axis relative to the frame. A propeller on the outdrive is mechanically linked to a first gear in the gearbox, with the first gear meshing with a second gear attached to the rear sprocket. A steering bar is pivotally attached to the frame. A steering linkage connects the steering bar to the outdrive, for pivoting the outdrive to steer the water bike.

    WATER BIKE WITH INFLATABLE FRONT DECK
    5.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180186441A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-05

    申请号:US15909045

    申请日:2018-03-01

    Abstract: A water bike has a frame supported on first and second spaced apart pontoons. Pedals are attached to cranks on a front sprocket rotatably supported on the frame. A chain or belt extends around the front sprocket and around a rear sprocket on a gearbox. An outdrive is supported on the gearbox and pivotal about a vertical axis relative to the gearbox. The combined outdrive and gearbox are pivotable about a horizontal axis relative to the frame. A propeller on the outdrive is mechanically linked to a first gear in the gearbox, with the first gear meshing with a second gear attached to the rear sprocket. A steering linkage connects a steering bar to the outdrive, for pivoting the outdrive to steer the water bike. An inflatable deck is attached to the first and second pontoons.

    Functional dual handlebar design with controls and mounting arrangement

    公开(公告)号:US09708024B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-18

    申请号:US14458462

    申请日:2014-08-13

    Applicant: Paul Oravecz

    Inventor: Paul Oravecz

    Abstract: A vehicle control system comprising a first set of handlebar grips including a first grip mounted on a first side of the vehicle and a second grip mounted on a second side of the vehicle and a second set of handlebar grips mounted on the vehicle including a third grip mounted on the first side of the vehicle and a fourth grip mounted on the second side of the vehicle, the first and third grips being mounted in at least one position thereof in parallel, coplanar relation and the second and fourth grips being mounted in at least one position thereof in parallel, coplanar relation. In a specific embodiment, the invention further includes a first set of controls mounted on the first set of handlebars and a second set of controls mounted on the second set of handlebars. The first set of controls may be identical to the second set.

    Water bike
    8.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09650109B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-16

    申请号:US14757841

    申请日:2015-12-23

    Abstract: A water bike has a frame supported on first and second spaced apart pontoons or similar floatation elements. Pedals are attached to cranks on a front sprocket rotatably supported on the frame. A chain or belt extends around the front sprocket and around a rear sprocket on a gearbox. An outdrive is supported on the gearbox and pivotal about a vertical axis relative to the gearbox. The combined outdrive and gearbox are pivotable about a horizontal axis relative to the frame. A propeller on the outdrive is mechanically linked to a first gear in the gearbox, with the first gear meshing with a second gear attached to the rear sprocket. A steering bar is pivotally attached to the frame. A steering linkage connects the steering bar to the outdrive, for pivoting the outdrive to steer the water bike.

    Directional control system for a boat
    9.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170101166A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-13

    申请号:US15291558

    申请日:2016-10-12

    CPC classification number: B63H25/38 B63H20/12 B63H21/265 B63H2025/024

    Abstract: A steering control system for a watercraft includes a pivoting steering tiller manually operated and operatively connected to a direction changing member acting on or into the water, such as a rudder blade or an outboard motor; and a system locking the steering tiller in the steering position, which can be activated for keeping the tiller in a predetermined pivoting position and deactivated for allowing the tiller to be moved in a pivoting position to carry out a change in direction. According to the invention the locking system is switchable by way of switching actuators that are controlled by a control member provided on the arm.

    FUNCTIONAL DUAL HANDLEBAR DESIGN WITH CONTROLS AND MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT
    10.
    发明申请
    FUNCTIONAL DUAL HANDLEBAR DESIGN WITH CONTROLS AND MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT 审中-公开
    功能双手柄设计与控制和安装布置

    公开(公告)号:US20160046345A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-18

    申请号:US14458462

    申请日:2014-08-13

    Applicant: Paul Oravecz

    Inventor: Paul Oravecz

    Abstract: A vehicle control system comprising a first set of handlebar grips including a first grip mounted on a first side of the vehicle and a second grip mounted on a second side of the vehicle and a second set of handlebar grips mounted on the vehicle including a third grip mounted on the first side of the vehicle and a fourth grip mounted on the second side of the vehicle, the first and third grips being mounted in at least one position thereof in parallel, coplanar relation and the second and fourth grips being mounted in at least one position thereof in parallel, coplanar relation. In a specific embodiment, the invention further includes a first set of controls mounted on the first set of handlebars and a second set of controls mounted on the second set of handlebars. The first set of controls may be identical to the second set of controls. The second set of controls is coupled to or through the first set of handlebar controls. In a preferred embodiment, an adjustment mechanism is included with a drive motor for changing a mounting angle of the second set of handlebars relative to the first set of handlebars and a second drive motor for changing a mounting distance of the second set of handlebars relative to the first set of handlebars.

    Abstract translation: 一种车辆控制系统,包括第一组把手把手,其包括安装在车辆的第一侧上的第一把手和安装在车辆的第二侧上的第二把手和安装在车辆上的第二组把手把手,其包括第三把手 安装在车辆的第一侧上的第四手柄和安装在车辆的第二侧上的第四手柄,第一和第三手柄以至少一个位置平行安装在共面关系上,第二和第四把手至少安装在 一个位置并行,共面关系。 在具体实施例中,本发明还包括安装在第一组把手上的第一组控制和安装在第二组把手上的第二组控制。 第一组控件可以与第二组控件相同。 第二组控制装置耦合到或通过第一组手柄控制。 在优选实施例中,调节机构包括用于改变第二组把手相对于第一组把手的安装角度的驱动马达和用于改变第二组把手相对于第一组把手的安装距离的第二驱动马达 第一套把手。

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