Boat and heading control method
US10814952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A boat basically includes a hull, at least one propulsion unit, a heading sensor, a position sensor and a controller. The at least one propulsion unit is movably mounted to the hull, and has a propulsion axis. The heading sensor is configured to detect a heading of the boat. The position sensor is configured to detect a position of the boat. The controller is programmed to turn the at least one propulsion unit relative to the hull such that the propulsion axis moves away from a center point of the boat to correct the heading of the boat upon determining that the boat is drifting in a drift direction based on detection results of the heading sensor and the position sensor.
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