Trolling motor steering control
US6325684A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S15/96
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering control system for an electric trolling motor is disclosed. The system includes a steering actuator assembly with at least one open loop actuator. The system also includes at least one steering mode switch that is configured to communicate changes between steering modes. The steering modes include at least one closed loop steering mode and at least one manual steering mode. The system further includes a controller that is configured to receive signals from the open loop actuator, is configured to receive signals from at least one steering mode switch, and is configured to generate control signals based on the states of the open loop actuator and the steering mode switch.
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