公开(公告)号：US08761976B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13174944

申请日：2011-07-01

申请人： Paul D. Salmon ,  David Charles Evers

发明人： Paul D. Salmon ,  David Charles Evers

IPC分类号： G01C21/00

CPC分类号： B63H21/21 ,  B63H20/007 ,  B63H2021/216 ,  B63H2025/045 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/203 ,  G05D1/0206 ,  G08C17/02

摘要： A trolling motor control system that includes a main controller configured interface with a trolling motor. The main controller is configured to control the output power and directional heading of the trolling motor. In at least one embodiment, the main controller has an electronic interface configured to establish a two-way day data connection between the main controller and an electronic GPS-equipped mapping device. This two-way connection allows the main controller to use data stored on the GPS-equipped mapping device to execute functions of the trolling motor control system. It also allows functions of the trolling motor control system to be executed via controls on the GPS-equipped mapping device.

摘要翻译： 电动马达控制系统，包括主控制器与拖钓马达配置的接口。 主控制器配置为控制拖钓电机的输出功率和方向标题。 在至少一个实施例中，主控制器具有被配置为在主控制器和配备电子GPS的映射设备之间建立双向日数据连接的电子接口。 这种双向连接允许主控制器使用存储在配备GPS的地图设备上的数据来执行拖钓电机控制系统的功能。 它还允许通过GPS配备的地图设备上的控制来执行拖钓电机控制系统的功能。

公开(公告)号：US07497748B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-03

申请号：US11656781

申请日：2007-01-23

申请人： Paul D. Salmon

发明人： Paul D. Salmon

IPC分类号： B60L11/00 ,  B63H21/17 ,  B63B1/22

CPC分类号： B63H21/22 ,  B63B39/061 ,  B63H5/125 ,  B63H20/007 ,  B63H21/17

摘要： A boat control system includes trim tabs mounted on the lower transom of a boat, with an electric trolling motor attached to each tab. A user control provides commands to control positioning of the trim tabs and operation of the motors. Steering with the motors is provided by controlling the relative speed and propeller direction of the motors. The user control includes an input for generating a return-to-center command that causes the motors to be driven at the same speed and in the same direction.

摘要翻译： 船控制系统包括安装在船的下横梁上的修剪突片，其中每个翼片附接有电动拖钓马达。 用户控制提供命令来控制修剪片的定位和电动机的操作。 通过控制电机的相对速度和螺旋桨方向来提供电机转向。 用户控制包括用于产生使得以相同速度和相同方向驱动电动机的返回 - 中心命令的输入。

公开(公告)号：US20080176463A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US11656781

申请日：2007-01-23

申请人： Paul D. Salmon

发明人： Paul D. Salmon

IPC分类号： B63H21/17

CPC分类号： B63H21/22 ,  B63B39/061 ,  B63H5/125 ,  B63H20/007 ,  B63H21/17

摘要： A boat control system includes trim tabs mounted on the lower transom of a boat, with an electric trolling motor attached to each tab. A user control provides commands to control positioning of the trim tabs and operation of the motors. Steering with the motors is provided by controlling the relative speed and propeller direction of the motors. The user control includes an input for generating a return-to-center command that causes the motors to be driven at the same speed and in the same direction.

摘要翻译： 船控制系统包括安装在船的下横梁上的修剪突片，其中每个翼片附接有电动拖钓马达。 用户控制提供命令来控制修剪片的定位和电动机的操作。 通过控制电机的相对速度和螺旋桨方向来提供电机转向。 用户控制包括用于产生使得以相同速度和相同方向驱动电动机的返回中心命令的输入。

公开(公告)号：US08645012B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US13479381

申请日：2012-05-24

申请人： Paul D. Salmon ,  Michael Wesley Wood ,  Jeffrey Earl Smith ,  David Charles Evers

发明人： Paul D. Salmon ,  Michael Wesley Wood ,  Jeffrey Earl Smith ,  David Charles Evers

IPC分类号： B60L15/00

CPC分类号： G05D1/0206 ,  B63H20/007 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63H2025/045 ,  G01C13/008 ,  G01C21/203 ,  G01S7/62 ,  G01S15/025 ,  G01S15/88 ,  G01S15/96

摘要： A system for controlling a marine vessel that includes a sonar depth finder configured to display a chart for a body of water. The chart has depth information for the body of water, and is programmed to allow a user to select from a plurality of depths indicated on the sonar depth finder display. The sonar depth finder further is configured to generate a route for the marine vessel. The route includes a path through the body of water where each point along the path is at the desired depth. The system includes a vessel control device in communication with the sonar depth finder. The vessel control device is configured to receive transmissions from the sonar depth finder. The transmissions include the route generated by the sonar depth finder. The vessel control device is further configured to automatically direct the marine vessel along the route.

摘要翻译： 一种用于控制海洋船只的系统，包括声纳测深仪，其构造成显示水体的图表。 该图表具有水体的深度信息，并被编程为允许用户从声纳深度探测器显示器上指示的多个深度中进行选择。 声纳测深仪还被配置成产生用于海洋船只的路线。 该路线包括通过水体的路径，其中沿路径的每个点处于期望的深度。 该系统包括与声纳测深仪通信的血管控制装置。 容器控制装置被配置为从声纳测深仪接收传输。 传输包括由声纳测深仪产生的路线。 船舶控制装置还被配置成沿着路线自动地引导船只。

公开(公告)号：US20120232719A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13479381

申请日：2012-05-24

申请人： Paul D. Salmon ,  Michael Wesley Wood ,  Jeffrey Earl Smith

发明人： Paul D. Salmon ,  Michael Wesley Wood ,  Jeffrey Earl Smith

IPC分类号： G05D1/02 ,  G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G05D1/0206 ,  B63H20/007 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63H2025/045 ,  G01C13/008 ,  G01C21/203 ,  G01S7/62 ,  G01S15/025 ,  G01S15/88 ,  G01S15/96

摘要： A system for controlling a marine vessel that includes a sonar depth finder configured to display a chart for a body of water. The chart has depth information for the body of water, and is programmed to allow a user to select from a plurality of depths indicated on the sonar depth finder display. The sonar depth finder further is configured to generate a route for the marine vessel. The route includes a path through the body of water where each point along the path is at the desired depth. The system includes a vessel control device in communication with the sonar depth finder. The vessel control device is configured to receive transmissions from the sonar depth finder. The transmissions include the route generated by the sonar depth finder. The vessel control device is further configured to automatically direct the marine vessel along the route.

摘要翻译： 一种用于控制海洋船只的系统，包括声纳测深仪，其构造成显示水体的图表。 该图表具有水体的深度信息，并被编程为允许用户从声纳深度探测器显示器上指示的多个深度中进行选择。 声纳测深仪还被配置成产生用于海洋船只的路线。 该路线包括通过水体的路径，其中沿路径的每个点处于期望的深度。 该系统包括与声纳测深仪连通的血管控制装置。 容器控制装置被配置为从声纳测深仪接收传输。 传输包括由声纳测深仪产生的路线。 船舶控制装置还被配置成沿着路线自动地引导船只。

公开(公告)号：US20090037040A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-05

申请号：US11888945

申请日：2007-08-03

申请人： Paul D. Salmon ,  David M. Samek

发明人： Paul D. Salmon ,  David M. Samek

IPC分类号： A47C31/10

CPC分类号： B63H21/21 ,  B63B17/00 ,  B63H1/04 ,  B63H21/17 ,  B63H21/213 ,  B63H21/22 ,  B63H21/24 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/50

摘要： A marine device, such as a trolling motor, a trim tab, a downrigger or a sonar device, is operated based upon commands generated by a wireless remote control device. The marine device is connected to a controller that provides commands to the marine device. The controller communicates with the remote control through a bidirectional wireless communication link to receive commands and to provide status information on the operation of the motor. The remote control includes user inputs for generating commands that are sent wirelessly to the controller to control operation of the marine device. The remote control also includes a display for displaying real time status information that is received wirelessly from the controller.

摘要翻译： 基于由无线遥控设备产生的命令来操作诸如拖钓马达，修剪片，下拉器或声纳装置之类的船舶装置。 船用设备连接到向船舶设备提供命令的控制器。 控制器通过双向无线通信链路与遥控器进行通信，以接收命令并提供关于电动机操作的状态信息。 遥控器包括用于产生无线地发送到控制器以控制船用设备的操作的命令的用户输入。 遥控器还包括用于显示从控制器无线接收的实时状态信息的显示器。

公开(公告)号：US07467596B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-23

申请号：US11656860

申请日：2007-01-23

申请人： Paul D. Salmon

发明人： Paul D. Salmon

IPC分类号： B63B1/22

CPC分类号： B63B39/061 ,  B63H5/125

摘要： A trim tab control system determines current tab position based upon a feedback signal that represents incremental motion of the actuator drive motor. Prior to power down, the current tab position is stored in non-volatile memory, and is retrieved on power up. The control system characterizes the actuator during a learning function by driving the actuator between the upper and lower limit positions and counting the number of increments. The display of tab position is based upon the current tab position count and the number of increments in a full range of motion. Automatic up and down commands cause the actuator to be driven up or down until a stop command is received or a limit position is reached.

公开(公告)号：US20080173227A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US11656860

申请日：2007-01-23

申请人： Paul D. Salmon

发明人： Paul D. Salmon

IPC分类号： B63B1/22

CPC分类号： B63B39/061 ,  B63H5/125

摘要： A trim tab control system determines current tab position based upon a feedback signal that represents incremental motion of the actuator drive motor. Prior to power down, the current tab position is stored in non-volatile memory, and is retrieved on power up. The control system characterizes the actuator during a learning function by driving the actuator between the upper and lower limit positions and counting the number of increments. The display of tab position is based upon the current tab position count and the number of increments in a full range of motion. Automatic up and down commands cause the actuator to be driven up or down until a stop command is received or a limit position is reached.

摘要翻译： 修剪标签控制系统基于表示致动器驱动电动机的增量运动的反馈信号来确定当前制表位置。 在断电之前，当前标签位置存储在非易失性存储器中，并在上电时检索。 控制系统在学习功能期间通过在上限位置和下限位置之间驱动致动器来表征致动器的特征，并且对增量的数量进行计数。 选项卡位置的显示基于当前选项卡位置计数和运动范围内的增量数。 自动上下命令使执行器上下驱动，直到接收到停止命令或达到极限位置。