摘要:
A system and method that controls the evacuation of fluid from a sea vessel and configured to prevent turning off the bilge pump during periods of water sloshing. The invention provides a control unit that is adaptable to any size vessel or bilge pump based on a learned experience gained by sensory information.
摘要:
A control system and method for deterring theft of a marine vessel. A security control circuit receives a transponder identification code from a transponder. The engine control circuit has a status that is based on a comparison of a stored identification code with the transponder identification code. The status of the engine control circuit is locked if the stored identification code does not match the transponder identification code and the status of the engine control circuit is unlocked if the stored identification code does match the transponder identification code. The security control circuit determines an arbitrated lock status of the control system based on a conjunctive analysis of the locked and unlocked statuses of a plurality of engine control circuits connected to a network bus, and indicates the arbitrated lock status to an operator of the marine vessel.
摘要:
Systems and methods for displaying a marine signaling device are disclosed. A flag coupled to a top section of a telescoping shaft includes a folding arm pivotally coupled to the top section that folds upward to gather the flag into alignment with the telescoping shaft. A housing couples to a boat and supports the shaft in the display configuration and receives the shaft in the storage configuration. As the shaft is retracted, the folding arm contacts an upper surface of the housing and gathers the flag into alignment with the shaft. A motor automatically extends/retracts the shaft based on detected tension on a tow rope mount of the boat or a tow rope coupled to the boat. A tension switch detects tension and activates the motor based on the detected tension. The tension switch may include arms that rotate in response to tension to activate a limit switch.
摘要:
A navigational system for surface vessels that provides warning of impending grounding occurrences. A data base of bottom contours and submerged obstructions is compared to various indicators of the surface vessel's position and motion to provide alerts and to display bottom hazards ahead of the vessel.
摘要:
An alarm module system including at least one electronic display module situated on a boat with a display for indicating the status of the vital functions of the engine of the boat. The electronic display is adapted to produce an activation signal upon detection of an anomaly within the engine. Further included is a direct current battery supply for supplying power and an alarm horn for generating an audible alarm upon the receipt of power. Also provided is an interconnection network including power means having at least one voltage regulator connected to the battery supply for providing a lesser voltage an output thereof. The voltage regulator has a pair of capacitors of unequal capacitance connected in parallel between the output of the associated voltage regulator and a ground. The interconnection network further includes switch means having an input terminal connected to the electronic display module for receiving the activation signal therefrom. A first relay coil is connected to the input terminal with an associated first normally open relay contact connected to the output of the at least one voltage regulator of the power means for closing upon the receipt of the activation signal by the first relay coil. Associated therewith is a second relay coil connected between the first relay contact and ground. Lastly, a second normally open relay contact is connected between the battery supply and the alarm horn for supplying power to the horn upon the closing of the first relay contact.
摘要:
The boat sinking warning device is hermetically sealed box, to be permanently installed in the bilge area of a boat, to give an audio frequency or radio frequency warning if a boat is leaking. It comprises two externally exposed conductive terminals, and an electronic circuit to sense the presence of water across these terminals and thereby continually sound an audio alarm or radiate a radio-frequency signal to a remote facility.
摘要:
An apparatus including a plug detector mechanism mounted adjacent an interior surface of a drain plug aperture directed through a transom of a boat. The detecting means includes a spring-biased switch positionable from an extended position in the absence of a plug to a retracted position in the presence of a plug directed through the transom. The switch is cooperative with an audible member to effect alarm in the absence of the plug.