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Method and system for controlling two or more propulsion devices on a marine vessel

US10048690B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Brunswick Corporation · US

Inventors

David J. Hilbert · Black Creek, US
Brian J. Fregonese · Fond du Lac, US
Christopher R. Jenks · Rosendale, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 2, 2016
Grant date	Aug 14, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 13, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T70/50
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling two or more propulsion devices on a marine vessel includes receiving a vessel speed, determining that the vessel speed is below a first vessel speed threshold, receiving an operator thrust demand, and determining that the operator thrust demand is below a first demand threshold. At least one of the two or more propulsion devices is then turned off, and a thrust output of at least one remaining propulsion device is adjusted based on the operator thrust demand.

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