Drive-by-wire control systems and methods for steering a marine vessel
US9908606B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2025/022
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive-by-wire control system for steering a propulsion device on a marine vessel includes a steering wheel that is manually rotatable and a steering actuator that causes the propulsion device to steer based upon rotation of the steering wheel. The system further includes a resistance device that applies a resistance force against rotation of the steering wheel, and a controller that controls the resistance device to vary the resistance force based on at least one sensed condition of the system.
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