Electronic control system for marine vessels
US6587765B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H21/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system for a marine vessel having one or more engines and a transmission associated with each engine includes one or more control stations, each having a control arm. The system includes one or more electronic control units, each of which is electro-mechanically coupled to an engine and a transmission. A first electronic control unit (ECU) controls a throttle of a first engine and a shift position of a first transmission based on the electrical signal. The second ECU is coupled to the first ECU via the communications link, and controls the throttle of a second engine and the shift position of a second transmission based on a control signal from the first ECU.
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