Outboard motor control apparatus
US8388390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2023/0266
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an apparatus for controlling operation of an outboard motor having an internal combustion engine, transmission and trim angle regulation mechanism, it is configured to change a gear position to the first speed when the gear position is in the second speed and a throttle opening change amount is at or above a predetermined value, start trim-up operation when the engine speed is at or above a first predetermined speed after the gear position is changed to the first speed, change the gear position from the first speed to the second speed when the engine speed is at or above a second predetermined speed after the trim-up operation is started, and stop the trim-up operation after the gear position is changed to the second speed. It can mitigate a deceleration feel generated when the gear position is changed upon the completion of the acceleration and prevent the pitching occurrence.
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