Systems and methods for shifting multi-speed transmissions

    公开(公告)号:US12215781B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-04

    申请号:US17667134

    申请日:2022-02-08

    Abstract: A method for shifting multi-speed transmissions of marine propulsion devices each having a power head and a shift schedule for shifting between first and second gears to transmit torque from the powerhead. The method includes configuring the transmissions of leader and follower marine propulsion devices to shift when shift schedules of the leader and of the follower indicate shift recommendations, respectively. The method further includes receiving a request to shift the transmission of the leader when the shift schedule of the leader indicates the shift recommendation. The method further includes determining whether conditions are met for the follower to follow the leader in shifting. The method further includes automatically requesting, when conditions are determined to be met for the follower to follow the leader, to shift the transmission of the follower so as to be coordinated with shifting the transmission of the leader.

    OR RELATING TO A MARINE PROPULSION SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20250010965A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-09

    申请号:US18894700

    申请日:2024-09-24

    Inventor: Scott BREDDA

    Abstract: An outboard propulsion system comprising: a first portion for attachment to a boat comprising a stern, the first portion comprising an engine including a crankshaft; and a second portion comprising at least one propeller shaft having a longitudinal axis along the elongate length of the at least one propeller shaft, wherein the at least one propeller shaft is operably connected to the crankshaft via at least one drive shaft configured to transmit motive power therebetween, wherein the at least one drive shaft comprises a drop shaft and wherein the drop shaft is substantially perpendicular to the at least one propeller shaft, wherein the second portion is configured to pivot relative to the first portion about a steering axis, wherein the steering axis intersects the longitudinal axis of the at least one propeller shaft at an obtuse angle, wherein the first portion and second portion are configured to tilt together about a single axis of rotation substantially parallel to the stern of the boat, and wherein the first portion is fixed about a substantially vertical axis.

    System and method for controlling outboard motor

    公开(公告)号:US12145711B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-19

    申请号:US17403919

    申请日:2021-08-17

    Inventor: Yasutaka Itou

    Abstract: A system for controlling an outboard motor attached to a boat includes an input, a light unit, and a controller. The input is operable by an operator to select a control mode of the outboard motor. The light unit includes a plurality of light sources. The controller is connected to the input and the light unit. The controller controls the outboard motor according to the control mode. The controller controls the light unit to light the plurality of light sources in a pattern indicating a movement of the boat according to the control mode.

    Marine vessel propulsion machine ventilation apparatus and marine vessel propulsion machine

    公开(公告)号:US20240326970A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-03

    申请号:US18128281

    申请日:2023-03-30

    Inventor: Norikazu Kawai

    CPC classification number: B63H20/002

    Abstract: A marine vessel propulsion machine ventilation apparatus includes a first ventilation film (31), a second ventilation film (35), and an air chamber (27). The first ventilation film (31) permits passing of a gas, prevents passing of a liquid, and has one film surface facing the outside. The second ventilation film (35) permits passing of a gas, prevents passing of a liquid, and has one film surface facing the inside of a device accommodation case (19). Another film surface of each of the first ventilation film (31) and the second ventilation film (35) faces the air chamber (27).

    TROLLING MOTOR FUSE
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    发明公开
    TROLLING MOTOR FUSE 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240300632A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-12

    申请号:US18182106

    申请日:2023-03-10

    Applicant: Navico, Inc.

    CPC classification number: B63H20/007 B63H20/106 B63H2020/103

    Abstract: Trolling motor assemblies and systems employing a fuse for protection of components thereof are provided herein. A trolling motor assembly comprises a shaft, a trolling motor housing, and a main housing. A belt extends between the trolling motor housing and the main housing. A fuse is positioned in at least one of the main housing or the trolling motor housing, and is configured to reduce stress from the shaft applying a force to the belt.

    Marine propulsion control system and method with rear and lateral marine drives

    公开(公告)号:US12065230B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-20

    申请号:US17672339

    申请日:2022-02-15

    Abstract: A marine propulsion system for propelling a marine vessel includes at least two steerable rear marine drives that each generate forward and reverse thrusts, wherein each rear marine drive is independently steerable to a range of steering angles, and a lateral marine drive configured to generate starboard and port thrusts on the marine vessel. The system further includes a user input device, such as a joystick, operable by a user to provide a propulsion demand input commanding lateral movement of the marine vessel and rotational movement of the marine vessel. A control system is included that is configured to control steering and thrust of each of the at least two rear marine drives and thrust of the lateral marine drive based on the propulsion demand input so as to generate the lateral movement and/or the rotational movement commanded by the user.

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