Watercraft reverse gate operation
US8177594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H11/11
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling a watercraft is disclosed which comprises actuating a reverse gate operator, sensing a speed of the watercraft, controlling a thrust generated by a jet propulsion system differently depending on whether the speed of the watercraft is above or below a predetermine watercraft speed when the reverse gate operator is actuated, and moving the reverse gate to a position in which the reverse gate redirects a jet of water expelled from the jet propulsion system in response to the actuation of the reverse gate operator. A watercraft implementing the above method is also disclosed.
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