公开(公告)号：US11470767B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-18

申请号：US17136421

申请日：2020-12-29

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

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

IPC: G06F7/70 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01B79/00 ,  A01C19/02 ,  G05D1/02

Abstract: A seed depth device for an agricultural planter includes an electric motor. The seed depth device also includes an actuator driven by the electric motor and arranged to move to a home position. The seed depth device further includes a first stop proximate to the actuator when in the home position. The seed depth device yet further includes at least one controller including a computing processor and a computer readable storage medium configured to control the electric motor. The seed depth device also includes a seed depth auto-learn system at least in-part stored and executed by the at least one controller, the seed depth auto-learn system configured to learn the home position based at least in-part on the actuator stalling upon the first stop, wherein the seed depth auto-learn system is configured to move the actuator a prescribed distance away from the first stop to establish the home position.

公开(公告)号：US11230360B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-25

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 ,  B63H25/02

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：US20210157322A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-27

申请号：US16691580

申请日：2019-11-21

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

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

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B63H25/04 ,  G01L5/22

Abstract: A method for steering control for a marine vessel includes determining a first position of a hand wheel of the marine vessel. The method also includes determining, after a first period, a second position of the hand wheel. The method also includes determining a difference between the first position of the hand wheel and the second position of the hand wheel. The method also includes, in response to a determination that the difference between the first position of the hand wheel and the second position of the hand wheel is less than a threshold: capturing a first heading of the marine vessel; and selectively controlling steering of the marine vessel according to the first heading.

公开(公告)号：US20170285592A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15473795

申请日：2017-03-30

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

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

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  A01C7/00 ,  A01C19/02

CPC classification number: A01C19/02 ,  A01C7/203 ,  A01C7/205 ,  G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/25066

Abstract: A machine includes a first device, a second device and at least one controller. The first device includes a first motor located at a first address and associated with first operating characteristic data. The second device includes a second motor located at a second address and associated with second operating characteristic data that is substantially the same as the first operating characteristic data. The at least one controller includes a computing processor and a computer readable storage medium, and is configured to communicate with the first and second devices, and store the first and second operating characteristic data while associating the first and second operating characteristic data with the first and second addresses. The exchange of at least one of the first and second motors causes an exchange of the associated one of the first and second operating characteristic data.

公开(公告)号：US12071045B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

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: G01D18/00 ,  B60N2/02 ,  G07C5/08

CPC classification number: B60N2/0244 ,  B60N2/02246 ,  G01D18/00 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  B60N2/0268

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：US20210139107A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-13

申请号：US16679591

申请日：2019-11-11

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： John E. Weber ,  Benjamin H. Helmreich ,  Brian G. Maust

IPC: B63B17/00 ,  F16F15/02 ,  F16F15/22

Abstract: A method for cancelling vibration includes receiving, from a first accelerometer, a first accelerometer measurement; receiving, from a second accelerometer, a second accelerometer measurement; determining a counter torque value based on the first accelerometer measurement and the second accelerometer measurement; and selectively controlling a lift mechanism according to the counter torque value using a motor, the motor being in mechanical communication with the lift mechanism and the lift mechanism being configured to allow a platform to travel in one of a first direction and a second direction.

公开(公告)号：US10912250B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-09

申请号：US16697791

申请日：2019-11-27

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

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

IPC: G06F7/70 ,  A01C7/20 ,  A01B79/00 ,  A01C19/02 ,  G05D1/02

Abstract: A seed depth device for an agricultural planter includes an electric motor. The seed depth device also includes an actuator driven by the electric motor and arranged to move to a home position. The seed depth device further includes a first stop proximate to the actuator when in the home position. The seed depth device yet further includes at least one controller including a computing processor and a computer readable storage medium configured to control the electric motor. The seed depth device also includes a seed depth auto-learn system at least in-part stored and executed by the at least one controller, the seed depth auto-learn system configured to learn the home position based at least in-part on the actuator stalling upon the first stop, wherein the seed depth auto-learn system is configured to move the actuator a prescribed distance away from the first stop to establish the home position.

公开(公告)号：US10448564B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-22

申请号：US15473795

申请日：2017-03-30

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

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

IPC: A01C19/02 ,  G05B19/042 ,  A01C7/20

Abstract: A machine includes a first device, a second device and at least one controller. The first device includes a first motor located at a first address and associated with first operating characteristic data. The second device includes a second motor located at a second address and associated with second operating characteristic data that is substantially the same as the first operating characteristic data. The at least one controller includes a computing processor and a computer readable storage medium, and is configured to communicate with the first and second devices, and store the first and second operating characteristic data while associating the first and second operating characteristic data with the first and second addresses. The exchange of at least one of the first and second motors causes an exchange of the associated one of the first and second operating characteristic data.

公开(公告)号：US20170283027A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

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

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：US20240375550A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-14

申请号：US18781219

申请日：2024-07-23

Applicant: Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

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

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

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