Variable rate of turn for a trolling motor
US10336425B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2025/028
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, apparatuses, and methods associated with a variable rate of turn trolling motor are provided. An example system includes a trolling motor assembly having a propulsion motor and a steering actuator, a navigation control device having a user input assembly and a processor. The processor may be configured to determine a rate of turn based on user activity detected by the user input assembly and generate a steering input signal. The steering input signal may be an electrical signal indicating a rate of turn. The processor may be further configured to direct the steering actuator, via the steering input signal, to rotate the propulsion motor at a desired rate of turn based on the rate of turn indicated in the steering input signal.
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