Control for marine propulsion
US6015319A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H63/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an engine control system for an internal combustion engine for propulsion of an associated watercraft. The engine includes an air intake in communication with a combustion chamber of the engine and an air intake adjustment means for altering the amount of air let into the combustion chamber of the engine. There is also an operation device controlling a water propulsion device of the watercraft. The device is movable between a forward, a neutral or a reverse position. A first control means for controls the air intake adjustment means based upon the position of the movable operating device. A second control means controls the air intake adjustment means independent of the first control means based upon a set of predetermined conditions.
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