Boat control system with return to center steering command
US7497748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H21/17
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A boat control system includes trim tabs mounted on the lower transom of a boat, with an electric trolling motor attached to each tab. A user control provides commands to control positioning of the trim tabs and operation of the motors. Steering with the motors is provided by controlling the relative speed and propeller direction of the motors. The user control includes an input for generating a return-to-center command that causes the motors to be driven at the same speed and in the same direction.
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