公开(公告)号：US10252787B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-09

申请号：US15221262

申请日：2016-07-27

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Matt R. Burk ,  Nick R. Alpers ,  David L. Westphal

IPC: B63H25/00 ,  B63H25/24 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B62D6/00 ,  B63H25/02 ,  B63H25/36 ,  G05D1/08

Abstract: An embodiment of a system for controlling a marine vessel includes a torque and/or position sensor configured to measure at least one of a torque applied by a steering wheel of the marine vessel and a rotational position of the steering wheel, and a processing device configured to receive a measurement of the steering wheel and electronically control a steering mechanism at a stern region of the marine vessel. The processing device is configured to estimate an angle of the steering wheel, determine a corresponding angle to be applied to the steering mechanism, and transmit a steering command based on the corresponding angle to an actuation device at the stern region.

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：US20170029084A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15221246

申请日：2016-07-27

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Matt R. Burk ,  Nick R. Alpers ,  John E. Weber

IPC: B63H25/14 ,  B63H25/02

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.

Abstract translation: 用于控制海洋船舶的系统的实施例包括耦合到机械控制系统的电动助力转向单元，所述机械控制系统包括通过轴连接到机械电缆组件的方向盘，所述机械电缆组件被配置为由 方向盘来控制船舶的转向机构。 电动助力转向单元包括构造成向机械电缆组件施加扭矩的电动马达。 该系统还包括处理器，该处理器被配置为控制电动助力转向单元以提供船舶的转向辅助和控制中的至少一个。

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：US20170029085A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15221262

申请日：2016-07-27

Applicant: STEERING SOLUTIONS IP HOLDING CORPORATION

Inventor： Matt R. Burk ,  Nick R. Alpers ,  David L. Westphal

IPC: B63H25/24

CPC classification number: B63H25/24 ,  B62D6/008 ,  B63H25/04 ,  B63H25/36 ,  B63H2025/022 ,  G05D1/0875

Abstract: An embodiment of a system for controlling a marine vessel includes a torque and/or position sensor configured to measure at least one of a torque applied by a steering wheel of the marine vessel and a rotational position of the steering wheel, and a processing device configured to receive a measurement of the steering wheel and electronically control a steering mechanism at a stern region of the marine vessel. The processing device is configured to estimate an angle of the steering wheel, determine a corresponding angle to be applied to the steering mechanism, and transmit a steering command based on the corresponding angle to an actuation device at the stern region.

Abstract translation: 用于控制海洋船舶的系统的实施例包括扭矩和/或位置传感器，其被配置为测量由船舶的方向盘施加的扭矩和方向盘的旋转位置中的至少一个，以及配置 以接收方向盘的测量并且电子地控制在船只的船尾区域处的转向机构。 处理装置被配置为估计方向盘的角度，确定要施加到转向机构的对应角度，并且基于与船尾区域处的致动装置相对应的角度来传送转向命令。