公开(公告)号：US20230192258A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-22

申请号：US17558735

申请日：2021-12-22

Applicant: NAVICO HOLDING AS

Inventor： Paul Robert Bailey ,  Antony Michael Mackenzie

IPC: B63H20/00 ,  B63H20/12 ,  B63H25/02

CPC classification number: B63H20/007 ,  B63H20/12 ,  B63H25/02 ,  B63H2025/026 ,  B63H2025/028

Abstract: A device for steering a trolling motor of a watercraft is provided. The device comprises a housing and a joystick attached to the housing, pivotably supported for movement from a neutral position in directions radial to an axis of the joystick. The movement from the neutral position generates a steering command for the trolling motor. The device has a transmitter within the housing and a processor communicatively coupled to the transmitter and the joystick. The device may further include a memory including a computer program code. The computer program code is configured when executed by the processor to receive movement data from the joystick, generate a steering command from the movement data, and transmit the steering command to the trolling motor. The steering command causes the trolling motor to rotate to aim in the steer direction to cause the watercraft to travel based on the joystick movement.

公开(公告)号：US20180229826A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15432486

申请日：2017-02-14

Applicant: U.SA. as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventor： TED K. MILES ,  GEOFFREY L. BLAND

IPC: B63H25/04 ,  B63H7/02 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B3/48 ,  B63H25/38

CPC classification number: B63H25/04 ,  B63B3/48 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B2003/485 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  B63B2201/16 ,  B63B2213/00 ,  B63H7/02 ,  B63H25/381 ,  B63H2025/028

Abstract: Disclosed are watercrafts with rotatable air propulsion steering units and retractable measurement instruments. The watercraft can include a substantially flat bottom, a top deck, a rotatable air propulsion steering unit configured to propel the watercraft and to rotate in order to steer the watercraft when the watercraft is submerged in a liquid body without requiring a submerged rudder steering system under the substantially flat bottom. The watercraft can also include a retractable measurement deck configured to alternatively raise measurement instruments above the liquid body and lower into the liquid body.

公开(公告)号：US20180201350A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-19

申请号：US15507051

申请日：2016-10-07

Applicant: INNORIAN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Inventor： Stuart Lomax

IPC: B63H11/107 ,  B63C13/00 ,  B60P3/10 ,  B63B35/79

CPC classification number: B63H11/107 ,  B60P3/1033 ,  B63B35/7943 ,  B63B49/00 ,  B63B2035/7903 ,  B63C13/00 ,  B63H2025/028 ,  B63J2099/008 ,  G08G3/00

Abstract: The invention relates to a craft in the form of a body to be sat or laid upon by a user and provided with power for use in a body of water. There is also provided a method for the use of the craft in game play and the use of the same in a manner which allows the power source for the drive to be managed. A system for transport, charging and/or communication with the craft from onshore is also provided, along with a system to allow the use of the craft within a specified area on the body of water to be maintained and controlled.

公开(公告)号：US09878769B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US15158871

申请日：2016-05-19

Applicant: Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor： Yoshimasa Kinoshita ,  Shu Akuzawa

IPC: B60L3/00 ,  B60L15/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  G05F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  B63H25/02 ,  B63B49/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  B63H21/21 ,  B63J99/00 ,  B63B39/06

CPC classification number: B63H25/02 ,  B63B39/061 ,  B63B49/00 ,  B63H21/21 ,  B63H2021/216 ,  B63H2025/028 ,  B63J2099/006 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0481

Abstract: A watercraft includes a plurality of devices, a central controller, and a display device. The central controller is programmed to execute centralized control of the devices. The display device includes a touch panel function. The display device is configured to communicate with the central controller, and to display information regarding watercraft in a Graphical User Interface (GUI) format.

公开(公告)号：US09623945B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14704494

申请日：2015-05-05

Applicant: Liquid Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Roger G. Hine ,  Derek L. Hine ,  Joseph D. Rizzi ,  Kurt A. F. Kiesow, III ,  Robert Burcham ,  William A. Stutz

IPC: B63H19/02 ,  B63H1/36 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63H25/02

CPC classification number: B63H19/02 ,  B63B2035/006 ,  B63H1/36 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63H2025/028 ,  B63H2025/045 ,  Y02E10/38 ,  Y02T70/59

Abstract: A wave-powered water vehicle includes a surface float, a submerged swimmer, and a tether which connects the float and the swimmer, so that the swimmer moves up and down as a result of wave motion. The swimmer includes one or more fins which interact with the water as the swimmer moves up and down, and generate forces which propel the vehicle forward. The vehicle, which need not be manned, can carry communication and control equipment so that it can follow a course directed by signals sent to it, and so that it can record or transmit data from sensors on the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US09522723B1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US15143783

申请日：2016-05-02

Applicant: Brunswick Corporation

Inventor： Steven J. Andrasko ,  Kenneth G. Gable

IPC: B63H25/02

CPC classification number: B63H25/02 ,  B63H5/08 ,  B63H20/12 ,  B63H25/42 ,  B63H2020/003 ,  B63H2025/028

Abstract: A method for controlling movement of drive units on a marine vessel includes receiving an operator request for a desired steering angle. A first drive unit's steering angle is set equal to the desired steering angle. A midpoint of a wetted surface area of the vessel hull is determined and a pivot line extending laterally through the midpoint and perpendicular to the hull's longitudinal axis is defined. A first intersection point of the pivot line and a line extending horizontally through the first drive unit's steering axis and parallel to the longitudinal axis and a second intersection point of the pivot line and a line representing perpendicular application of hydrodynamic force on the first drive unit are determined. A second drive unit's steering angle is set such that a line representing perpendicular application of hydrodynamic force on the second drive unit intersects the pivot line at the second intersection point.

Abstract translation: 用于控制船舶上的驱动单元的移动的方法包括接收操作者对期望的转向角的请求。 第一驱动单元的转向角度被设定为等于期望的转向角。 确定容器船体的润湿表面积的中点，并且限定横向延伸通过中点并垂直于船体的纵向轴线的枢转线。 枢转线的第一交点和水平延伸穿过第一驱动单元的转向轴线并且平行于纵向轴线的线和枢转线的第二交点和表示在第一驱动单元上垂直施加流体动力的线路的第一交点是 决心。 第二驱动单元的转向角被设定为使得表示在第二驱动单元上垂直施加流体动力的线在第二交点处与枢转线相交。

公开(公告)号：US20160121989A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14919025

申请日：2015-10-21

Applicant: Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Masato OKUDA

IPC: B63H25/02 ,  B63H25/06 ,  G05D1/02

CPC classification number: B63H25/02 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63H25/06 ,  B63H2025/028 ,  G01C21/203 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0206

Abstract: A remote steering system is provided. The remote steering system includes a steering device configured to control a traveling direction of a ship by at least adjusting an angle of a rudder, and a remote control device configured to remotely control the steering device. The remote control device includes an azimuth sensor configured to detect an oriented azimuth of the remote control device, and a controller communication unit configured to transmit, to the steering device, at least one of the oriented azimuth detected by the azimuth sensor and a change amount of the oriented azimuth. The steering device receives the at least one of the oriented azimuth and the change amount from the remote control device, and controls the traveling direction of the ship based on the at least one of the oriented azimuth and the change amount.

Abstract translation: 提供遥控转向系统。 远程转向系统包括转向装置，其被配置成通过至少调整舵的角度来控制船舶的行驶方向;以及远程控制装置，远程控制装置被配置为远程控制转向装置。 遥控装置包括被配置为检测远程控制装置的定向方位角的方位传感器，以及控制器通信单元，被配置为向方向设备发送由方位传感器检测到的定向方位角中的至少一个和改变量 的方位角。 所述转向装置从所述遥控装置接收所述取向方位角和所述变化量中的至少一个，并且基于所述取向方位角和所述变化量中的至少一个来控​​制所述船舶的行驶方向。

公开(公告)号：US09248898B1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US14258516

申请日：2014-04-22

Applicant: Brunswick Corporation

Inventor： Thomas S. Kirchhoff ,  Jason S. Arbuckle ,  Matthew W. Snyder

IPC: B63H21/22 ,  B63H21/21

CPC classification number: B63H21/213 ,  B63B49/00 ,  B63H5/07 ,  B63H5/10 ,  B63H21/265 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63H25/42 ,  B63H2023/0291 ,  B63H2025/026 ,  B63H2025/028 ,  G01C21/203 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  G05G9/047

Abstract: A system that controls the speed of a marine vessel includes first and second propulsion devices that produce first and second thrusts to propel the marine vessel. A control circuit controls orientation of the first and second propulsion devices about respective steering axes to control directions of the first and second thrusts. A first user input device is moveable between a neutral position and a non-neutral detent position. When a second user input device is actuated while the first user input device is in the detent position, the control circuit does one or more of the following so as to control the speed of the marine vessel: varies a speed of a first engine of the first propulsion device and a speed of a second engine of the second propulsion device; and varies one or more alternative operating conditions of the first and second propulsion devices.

Abstract translation: 控制海洋船舶速度的系统包括产生第一和第二推力以推进船只的第一和第二推进装置。 控制电路控制第一和第二推进装置围绕各个转向轴的方位，以控制第一和第二推力的方向。 第一用户输入装置可在中立位置和非中立制动位置之间移动。 当第二用户输入装置在第一用户输入装置处于制动位置时被致动时，控制电路执行以下操作中的一个或多个以便控制船舶的速度：改变第一发动机的速度 第一推进装置和第二推进装置的第二发动机的速度; 并且改变第一和第二推进装置的一个或多个替代操作条件。

公开(公告)号：US20150066249A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14474453

申请日：2014-09-02

Applicant: Tobias Fieback ,  Lars Ramcke ,  Svetlana Immel

Inventor： Tobias Fieback ,  Lars Ramcke ,  Svetlana Immel

IPC: B63H21/21 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B63H21/22

CPC classification number: B63H21/21 ,  B63B35/73 ,  B63H11/00 ,  B63H21/22 ,  B63H2021/216 ,  B63H2025/028 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0022

Abstract: A remote operating device for remotely operating a floating device having a water jet drive includes a first operating unit for receiving control data as well as an actuator for controlling and/or adjusting the power of the water jet drive. The actuator may include a first actuating element for mechanically controlling the power of the water jet drive of the floating device. Alternatively, the actuator may include a first electronic module for feeding a voltage signal into engine electronics of the floating device, for controlling the power of the water jet drive.

Abstract translation: 用于远程操作具有水喷射驱动器的浮动装置的远程操作装置包括用于接收控制数据的第一操作单元以及用于控制和/或调节水喷射驱动器的功率的致动器。 致动器可以包括用于机械地控制浮动装置的水射流驱动的功率的第一致动元件。 或者，致动器可以包括用于将电压信号馈送到浮动装置的发动机电子装置中的第一电子模块，用于控制水射流驱动的功率。

公开(公告)号：US08882555B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US13440782

申请日：2012-04-05

Applicant: Anthony C. Mulligan ,  Robert W. Lautrup

Inventor： Anthony C. Mulligan ,  Robert W. Lautrup

IPC: B63C9/00 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63H11/00 ,  B63H21/17

CPC classification number: B63C9/00 ,  B63B35/00 ,  B63B2035/008 ,  B63B2201/08 ,  B63H11/00 ,  B63H21/17 ,  B63H2025/028

Abstract: A remote controlled motorized buoy is provided for rescuing people in the water. The buoy may be controlled by a person with a remote control to navigate to the person in need. The buoy may have flotation mechanisms to keep the buoy right side up in rough water conditions and includes visual indicators to help the user keep track of the buoys location, such as a flag and beacon. When the buoy is near the swimmer, the swimmer may grab the buoy and the buoy may be remotely navigated to bring the swimmer to a safe location.

Abstract translation: 提供远程控制的电动浮标，用于拯救水中的人。 浮标可以由具有遥控器的人控制以导航到有需要的人。 浮标可能具有浮选机构，以保持浮标在粗糙的水域中的右侧，并包括视觉指示器，以帮助用户跟踪浮标位置，如标志和信标。 当浮标靠近游泳者时，游泳者可以抓住浮标，并且可以远程导航浮标以将游泳者带到安全的位置。