Methods and systems for controlling trim position of a marine drive
US11827325B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B61/045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of automatically controlling trim position of a marine drive with a control system on a marine vessel includes receiving a user-selected command associated with wake surfing and then controlling a trim actuator to automatically position the marine drive in a tucked position, tucked position is between a vertical trim position and a minimum running trim position. Once a vessel condition of the marine vessel reaches a first threshold vessel condition the trim actuator is controlled to trim up the marine drive to a predetermined target trim position to generate wave behind the marine vessel. The first threshold vessel condition is at least one of a threshold vessel speed, a threshold engine speed, a threshold engine load, and a threshold vessel pitch.
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