公开(公告)号：US10111376B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-30

申请号：US15474612

申请日：2017-03-30

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Addney T. Biery, II ,  Brian G. Maust ,  Timothy A. Rohn

IPC: G06F7/70 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C19/02 ,  G05D1/02

Abstract: A seed depth device for an agricultural planter includes an electric motor, an actuator, a stop, a controller, and a seed depth auto-learn system. The actuator is driven by the electric motor, and is constructed and arranged to move between a home position and a full extension position. The stop is proximate to the actuator when in the home position. The controller includes a computing processor and a computer readable storage medium configured to control the electric motor. The seed depth auto-learn system is, at least in-part, stored and executed by the controller. The seed depth auto-learn system is configured to learn the home position based, at least in-part, on the actuator stalling upon the stop.

公开(公告)号：US10000269B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US15497801

申请日：2017-04-26

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Matt R. Burk ,  Nick R. Alpers ,  Addney T. Biery, II ,  Brian G. Maust ,  John E. Weber

IPC: B63H25/24 ,  B63H25/04

CPC classification number: B63H25/24 ,  B63H20/12 ,  B63H25/14 ,  B63H2025/022 ,  B63H2025/045

Abstract: An embodiment of a system for controlling a marine vessel includes an electrical power steering unit coupled to a mechanical control system, the mechanical control system including a steering wheel connected by a shaft to a mechanical cable assembly, the mechanical cable assembly configured to be actuated by the steering wheel to control a steering mechanism of the marine vessel. The electrical power steering unit includes an electric motor configured to apply a torque to the mechanical cable assembly. The system also includes a processor configured to control the electrical power steering unit to provide at least one of steering assist and control of the marine vessel.

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：US20220126730A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-28

申请号：US17511943

申请日：2021-10-27

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Brian G. Maust ,  Christopher R. Douglas ,  Stan Schlatter ,  Andrew E. Maschke

IPC: B60N2/02 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G01D18/00

Abstract: A method for sensor diagnostics in a seat suspension system includes: generating, by a rotational position sensor, based on a rotational position of an output shaft coupled to a suspension mechanism to move a vehicle seat relative to a vehicle body, an output signal including a sine output and a cosine output; determining, based on the sine output and the cosine output, a diagnostic indicator value; and determining, based on the diagnostic indicator value, an accuracy of the output signal to represent the rotational position of the output shaft. A second method determines accuracy of an output signal to represent a rotational position of the output shaft in a seat suspension system using the output signal and a motor position signal representing a rotational position of a motor shaft coupled to the output shaft such that rotation of the motor shaft causes rotation of the output shaft.

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：US20210129719A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-06

申请号：US16676086

申请日：2019-11-06

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Benjamin H. Helmreich ,  Brian G. Maust ,  Christopher R. Douglas

IPC: B60N2/50

Abstract: A method for cancelling seat vibration includes receiving a first accelerometer measurement. The method also includes receiving a second accelerometer measurement. The method also includes determining a counter torque value based on the first accelerometer measurement and the second accelerometer measurement. The method also includes selectively controlling a motor using the counter torque value.

公开(公告)号：US20190021216A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US16144200

申请日：2018-09-27

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Addney T. Biery, II ,  Brian G. Maust ,  Timothy A. Rohn

IPC: A01C7/20 ,  A01B79/00

Abstract: A seed depth device for an agricultural planter includes an electric motor, an actuator, a stop, a controller, and a seed depth auto-learn system. The actuator is driven by the electric motor, and is constructed and arranged to move between a home position and a full extension position. The stop is proximate to the actuator when in the home position. The controller includes a computing processor and a computer readable storage medium configured to control the electric motor. The seed depth auto-learn system is, at least in-part, stored and executed by the controller. The seed depth auto-learn system is configured to learn the home position based, at least in-part, on the actuator stalling upon the stop.

公开(公告)号：US10149424B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-11

申请号：US15409144

申请日：2017-01-18

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Brian G. Maust ,  Christopher R. Douglas ,  Addney T. Biery

IPC: A01C5/06 ,  G05B11/01 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01C21/00

Abstract: A seed planter adjustment system includes at least one component of a seed planter that is adjustable for controlling a seed planting depth. Also included is a controller in operative communication with the at least one component. Further included is a user interface in electronic communication with the controller, the user interface receiving an adjustment command from an operator to remotely adjust the at least one component.

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：US20170202132A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15409144

申请日：2017-01-18

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

Inventor： Brian G. Maust ,  Christopher R. Douglas ,  Addney T. Biery

IPC: A01C5/06 ,  G05B11/01

CPC classification number: A01C5/06 ,  A01C7/203 ,  A01C21/00 ,  G05B11/01

Abstract: A seed planter adjustment system includes at least one component of a seed planter that is adjustable for controlling a seed planting depth. Also included is a controller in operative communication with the at least one component. Further included is a user interface in electronic communication with the controller, the user interface receiving an adjustment command from an operator to remotely adjust the at least one component.