Multipurpose control mechanism for a marine vessel
USRE39032E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A multipurpose control mechanism allows the operator of a marine vessel to use the mechanism as both a standard throttle and gear selection device and, alternatively, as a multi-axes joystick command device. The control mechanism comprises a base portion and a lever that is movable relative to the base portion along with a distal member that is attached to the lever for rotation about a central axis of the lever. A primary control signal is provided by the multipurpose control mechanism when the marine vessel is operated in a first mode in which the control signal provides information relating to engine speed and gear selection. The mechanism can also operate in a second or docking mode and provide first, second, and third secondary control signals relating to desired maneuvers of the marine vessel.
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