Dredge position controller
US11523597B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B13/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A position controller for electronically monitoring the position and speed of a dredge. The position controller consists of an electric powered line winding spool with an electric encoder to indicate line speed and position to a microprocessor. A drag control assembly with electric control is used to increase, decrease or set the drag at desired setting by microprocessor control. Touch screen microprocessor interface is the preferred method to enter settings into the system and allow display/control through multiple preexisting marine electronic devices throughout a fishing boat.
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