Power assist steering apparatus and method responsive to volume flow of fluid
US7318386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/061
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for providing power assisted steering for a marine craft having a manually operable steering pump and a hydraulic steering actuator. A powered hydraulic pump is hydraulically connected between the manually operable pump and the actuator. Hydraulic fluid volume output of the steering pump and hydraulic fluid volume output of the powered pump are sensed. The fluid output of the steering pump is compared with the fluid output of the powered pump and the powered pump is operated so that the output of the powered pump is commensurate with output of the steering pump.
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