公开(公告)号：US20240067317A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-29

申请号：US18454389

申请日：2023-08-23

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： John E. Weber

IPC: B63H20/12 ,  B63H25/02 ,  F16C1/10 ,  F16H19/04 ,  F16H19/06

CPC classification number: B63H20/12 ,  B63H25/02 ,  F16C1/106 ,  F16H19/04 ,  F16H19/06 ,  B63H2025/022 ,  F16C1/12 ,  F16H2019/0668

Abstract: A cable steering and actuation assembly includes a steering input device. The assembly also includes a first cable operatively coupled to the steering input device. The assembly further includes a second cable operatively coupled to the steering input device. The assembly yet further includes a pulley, wherein the first cable surrounds a portion of the pulley. The assembly also includes an output connector assembly operatively coupled to the first cable and the second cable, wherein a steering input by the steering input device in a first direction results in the first cable being in tension and adjusting the position of the output connector assembly, wherein a steering input by the steering input device in a second direction results in the second cable being in tension and adjusting the position of the output connector assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20220081026A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-17

申请号：US17477925

申请日：2021-09-17

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： John E. Weber ,  Rodney M. Sanderson

IPC: B62D5/04 ,  B62D5/00

Abstract: A rotation limiting device for a steering system includes a steering shaft rotatable during steering motion. The rotation limiting device also includes a stationary feature. The rotation limiting device further includes a first plate having a face defining a slot extending from a first end to a second end. The rotation limiting device yet further includes a second plate having a face defining a spiral shaped recess extending from a first spiral end to a second spiral end. The rotation limiting device also includes a ball bearing partially disposed within the spiral shaped recess and the slot, wherein one of the first plate and the second plate is fixed to the stationary feature, and the other of the first plate and the second plate is fixed to the steering shaft and rotatable therewith.

公开(公告)号：US20210331776A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-28

申请号：US16855813

申请日：2020-04-22

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： John E. Weber ,  Rod M. Sanderson ,  Andrew E. Maschke ,  Brian G. Maust ,  Christopher R. Douglas ,  Philogene F. Rousseau ,  Brant R. Colbry

IPC: B63H25/20 ,  B63H25/24

Abstract: A steering system for a marine vessel includes a cable translatable in response to a steering input command. The steering system also includes a rudder pivotable to steer the marine vessel. The steering system further includes a link member operatively coupled to the rudder. The steering system yet further includes a sensor positioned to detect a load associated with the cable in response to the steering input command. The steering system also includes an electric power steering system in operative communication with the sensor to receive a signal from the sensor and provide a powered assist to the link member.

公开(公告)号：US10167070B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-01

申请号：US15293724

申请日：2016-10-14

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： John E. Weber ,  Brant R. Colbry ,  Matthew R. Burk

IPC: B63H25/10 ,  B63H25/02 ,  B63H20/12

Abstract: A marine electric power steering system includes an actuator assembly, a gear assembly, and a cable assembly. The actuator assembly has an actuator assembly input and an actuator assembly output. The actuator assembly input is operatively connected to a steering shaft that extends along a steering column axis. The gear assembly includes a first gear that is driven by a second gear and a crank arm extending from the first gear. The cable assembly extends from an end of the crank arm to a steering device.

公开(公告)号：US20230150643A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-18

申请号：US17988586

申请日：2022-11-16

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： John E. Weber ,  Philogene F. Rousseau ,  Brian G. Maust

IPC: B63H25/04 ,  B63B79/40 ,  B63B79/10 ,  B63H21/21

CPC classification number: B63H25/04 ,  B63B79/40 ,  B63B79/10 ,  B63H21/21

Abstract: A method includes receiving a position hold signal from a human-machine interface of a marine vessel; in response to receiving the position hold signal, monitoring sensor data from at least one sensor; determining a hold position based at least on the monitored sensor data; and selectively controlling a thruster system of the marine vessel to hold the marine vessel in the hold position using the monitored sensor data.

公开(公告)号：US20210284314A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-16

申请号：US17197362

申请日：2021-03-10

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： John E. Weber ,  Rodney M. Sanderson ,  Brian G. Maust

IPC: B63H25/24 ,  B63H25/30

Abstract: A steering system for a marine craft includes a steering input shaft. The steering system also includes an electric power steering (EPS) system operatively coupled to the steering input shaft, the EPS system having an electric motor that drives rotation of a system output shaft. The steering system further includes a hydraulic pump operatively coupled to the system output shaft with a gear set, the hydraulic pump having a longitudinal direction that is perpendicular to a steering input shaft axis. The steering system yet further includes a fluid reservoir located remotely relative to the hydraulic pump.

公开(公告)号：US20180215454A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15875206

申请日：2018-01-19

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： John E. Weber ,  Christopher R. Douglas ,  Andrew E. Maschke

IPC: B63H20/12

CPC classification number: B63H20/12 ,  B63B2718/00 ,  B63B2755/00

Abstract: A steering system includes a steering sensor, a gear motor assembly, and a controller. The steering sensor is disposed at a helm. The gear motor assembly at least partially extends between a mid-unit and a lower unit of an outboard motor. The controller is in communication with the steering sensor and the gear motor assembly. The controller is programmed to command the gear motor assembly to pivot the lower unit relative to the mid-unit in response to a signal provided by the steering sensor.

公开(公告)号：US10005533B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-26

申请号：US15293698

申请日：2016-10-14

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： John E. Weber ,  Brian G. Maust ,  Brant R. Colbry

IPC: B63H25/04 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B63H25/02 ,  B63H25/00 ,  B63H20/12 ,  B63H25/20 ,  B63H5/125 ,  B63H20/08 ,  B63H20/10

CPC classification number: B63H20/12 ,  B63H25/20 ,  B63H2020/103

Abstract: A marine electric power steering system includes an input assembly, a steering actuator, and a cable assembly. The input assembly is operatively connected to a steering shaft. The input assembly has a steering sensor assembly and a motor assembly. The steering actuator is disposed within a pontoon and is in communication with the steering sensor assembly. The cable assembly extends through a wall of the pontoon. The cable assembly operatively connects the steering actuator and a steering device that is pivotally mounted to the pontoon.

公开(公告)号：US20170106962A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：US15293724

申请日：2016-10-14

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： John E. Weber ,  Brant R. Colbry ,  Matthew R. Burk

IPC: B63H25/42 ,  B63H25/02

CPC classification number: B63H25/02 ,  B63H20/12 ,  B63H2025/022

Abstract: A marine electric power steering system includes an actuator assembly, a gear assembly, and a cable assembly. The actuator assembly has an actuator assembly input and an actuator assembly output. The actuator assembly input is operatively connected to a steering shaft that extends along a steering column axis. The gear assembly includes a first gear that is driven by a second gear and a crank arm extending from the first gear. The cable assembly extends from an end of the crank arm to a steering device.

公开(公告)号：US20170106960A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：US15293698

申请日：2016-10-14

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： John E. Weber ,  Brian G. Maust ,  Brant R. Colbry

IPC: B63H25/42 ,  B63H20/12

CPC classification number: B63H20/12 ,  B63H25/20 ,  B63H2020/103

Abstract: A marine electric power steering system includes an input assembly, a steering actuator, and a cable assembly. The input assembly is operatively connected to a steering shaft. The input assembly has a steering sensor assembly and a motor assembly. The steering actuator is disposed within a pontoon and is in communication with the steering sensor assembly. The cable assembly extends through a wall of the pontoon. The cable assembly operatively connects the steering actuator and a steering device that is pivotally mounted to the pontoon.