Method and arrangement for controlling a drive arrangement in a watercraft
US7883383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0206
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for controlling a drive arrangement in a watercraft. The method includes detecting thrust and steering commands from an operating device which is connected to a control unit, and controlling the drive arrangement based on detected commands from the operating device for obtaining a desired course of travel of the watercraft, wherein a force is generated which acts towards a defined position on the watercraft. The method furthermore includes determining the speed of the watercraft and adapting the position on which the force from the drive arrangement acts as a function of at least the speed and as a function of the influence of the position of the center of pressure of the watercraft, thereby maintaining the desired course of travel. An arrangement for controlling a drive arrangement in a watercraft is also provided.
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