Marine propulsion system and method with rear and lateral marine drives
US12110088B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2021/216
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marine propulsion system for a marine vessel includes a lateral marine drive positioned at a bow region of the marine vessel, wherein the lateral marine drive is configured to generate lateral thrust on the marine vessel and a user input device operable by a user to provide a propulsion demand input to control the lateral marine drive. A control system is configured to determine a maximum allowable lateral output based on a speed characteristic and to control the lateral marine drive based on the propulsion demand input such that the lateral marine drive does not exceed the maximum allowable lateral output.
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