Trim system for a watercraft and method for controlling a trim of a watercraft
US10864972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H11/113
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trim system for a watercraft has a nozzle pivotable about a trim axis, a trim actuator operatively connected to the nozzle, at least one sensor for sensing at least one operating condition of the watercraft, a control unit electronically connected to the at least one sensor for receiving a sensor input signal indicative of the at least one operating condition. In a first trim control mode, the control unit controls the trim actuator to pivot the nozzle about the trim axis within a first range of trim angles. In a second trim control mode, the control unit controls the trim actuator to pivot the nozzle about the trim axis within a second range of trim angles. The first range of trim angles is greater than the second range of trim angles. A watercraft having a trim system and a method of controlling the trim are also disclosed.
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