PROPULSION UNIT PROVIDED WITH A STEERING ARRANGEMENT

    公开(公告)号:US20190135402A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-09

    申请号:US16237822

    申请日:2019-01-02

    Applicant: ABB Oy

    CPC classification number: B63H25/42 B63H5/125 B63H2005/1258

    Abstract: The arrangement includes at least one steering electric motor rotating the propulsion unit via a force transmission arrangement. The force transmission arrangement includes a differential including a first shaft connected to the steering electric motor, a second shaft connected to the propulsion unit, and a third shaft connected to a brake device. The third shaft is locked from rotation when a torque produced by an external force on the propulsion unit is below a threshold value, whereby power is distributed only from the steering electric motor to the propulsion unit or vice a versa. The third shaft is allowed to start rotating when the torque produced by the external force on the propulsion unit exceeds the threshold value, whereby power is distributed from the steering electric motor to the rotation of the propulsion unit and to the brake device or from the rotation of the propulsion unit to the steering electric motor and to the brake device.

    Propulsion unit provided with a steering arrangement

    公开(公告)号:US10814953B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-27

    申请号:US16237822

    申请日:2019-01-02

    Applicant: ABB Oy

    Abstract: The arrangement includes at least one steering electric motor rotating the propulsion unit via a force transmission arrangement. The force transmission arrangement includes a differential including a first shaft connected to the steering electric motor, a second shaft connected to the propulsion unit, and a third shaft connected to a brake device. The third shaft is locked from rotation when a torque produced by an external force on the propulsion unit is below a threshold value, whereby power is distributed only from the steering electric motor to the propulsion unit or vice a versa. The third shaft is allowed to start rotating when the torque produced by the external force on the propulsion unit exceeds the threshold value, whereby power is distributed from the steering electric motor to the rotation of the propulsion unit and to the brake device or from the rotation of the propulsion unit to the steering electric motor and to the brake device.

    Draining arrangement of a propulsion unit

    公开(公告)号:US12043362B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-23

    申请号:US18064433

    申请日:2022-12-12

    Applicant: ABB Oy

    Abstract: A draining arrangement of a propulsion unit of a marine vessel. The propulsion unit includes a shell structure. The shell structure limiting at least one bottom section configured to receive liquids. The draining arrangement including a pneumatically operated drainage arrangement including an intermediate tank within the shell structure, a pressurizing arrangement functionally connected to the intermediate tank and configured to selectively provide a vacuum in the intermediate tank or an excess pressure in the intermediate tank, a first liquid line that is provided between the intermediate tank and said at least one bottom section, and a second liquid to line that is provided between the intermediate tank and a collector arrangement within the hull of the marine vessel.

    Method and a steering arrangement for turning a propulsion unit of a vessel

    公开(公告)号:US12122497B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-22

    申请号:US17660858

    申请日:2022-04-27

    Applicant: ABB Oy

    CPC classification number: B63H25/24 B63H5/125 B63H2005/1258

    Abstract: An arrangement including a gearwheel connected to the propulsion unit, a steering electric motor operatively connected to the gearwheel and controlled by a drive, a force transmission arrangement including a clutch between the gearwheel and the steering electric motor, and a measurement unit for measuring rotational motion positioned at each side of the clutch. The steering electric motor is arranged to rotate the gearwheel and thereby also the propulsion unit. A difference in the output signals of the two measuring units indicating slipping of the clutch is detected. The steering electric motor is controlled to at least reduce the difference in the output signals when the difference exceeds a predetermined threshold.

    DRAINING ARRANGEMENT OF A PROPULSION UNIT
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230182882A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-15

    申请号:US18064433

    申请日:2022-12-12

    Applicant: ABB Oy

    CPC classification number: B63H21/38

    Abstract: A draining arrangement of a propulsion unit of a marine vessel. The propulsion unit includes a shell structure. The shell structure limiting at least one bottom section configured to receive liquids. The draining arrangement including a pneumatically operated drainage arrangement including an intermediate tank within the shell structure, a pressurizing arrangement functionally connected to the intermediate tank and configured to selectively provide a vacuum in the intermediate tank or an excess pressure in the intermediate tank, a first liquid line that is provided between the intermediate tank and said at least one bottom section, and a second liquid to line that is provided between the intermediate tank and a collector arrangement within the hull of the marine vessel.

    Method And A Steering Arrangement For Turning A Propulsion Unit Of A Vessel

    公开(公告)号:US20220388622A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-08

    申请号:US17660858

    申请日:2022-04-27

    Applicant: ABB Oy

    Abstract: An arrangement including a gearwheel connected to the propulsion unit, a steering electric motor operatively connected to the gearwheel and controlled by a drive, a force transmission arrangement including a clutch between the gearwheel and the steering electric motor, and a measurement unit for measuring rotational motion positioned at each side of the clutch. The steering electric motor is arranged to rotate the gearwheel and thereby also the propulsion unit. A difference in the output signals of the two measuring units indicating slipping of the clutch is detected. The steering electric motor is controlled to at least reduce the difference in the output signals when the difference exceeds a predetermined threshold.

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