Electric power steering system for marine vessel

US11230360B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation · US

Inventors

• John E. Weber · Fremont, US
• Rod M. Sanderson · Midland, US
• Andrew E. Maschke · Birch Run, US
• Brian G. Maust · Unionville, US
• Christopher R. Douglas · Saginaw, US
• Philogene F. Rousseau · Freeland, US
• Brant R. Colbry · Bay City, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 22, 2020
• Grant date: Jan 25, 2022
• Expiry date: Apr 24, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B63H2025/022
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A steering system for a marine vessel includes a cable translatable in response to a steering input command. The steering system also includes a rudder pivotable to steer the marine vessel. The steering system further includes a link member operatively coupled to the rudder. The steering system yet further includes a sensor positioned to detect a load associated with the cable in response to the steering input command. The steering system also includes an electric power steering system in operative communication with the sensor to receive a signal from the sensor and provide a powered assist to the link member.