A docking station system for marine vessels is provided. The system includes multiple marine vessels, each of the marine vessels having a navigation system configured to determine a position of the marine vessel, and multiple docking stations. Each of the docking stations is located on a dock structure and is configured to provide a designated location to dock at least one marine vessel. The system further includes a control system configured to execute a calibration process wherein the control system receives and stores the positions of each of the docking stations based on position data collected by the navigation system when one of the plurality of marine vessels is docked at the docking station. The control system is further configured to detect that one of the marine vessels needs docking and to pair the marine vessel that needs docking to one of the docking stations.
B63C 1/04 - Docks flottants permettant la mise en cale sèche par moyens propres
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
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Systems and methods for controlling a startup system of a marine vessel
A startup system for a marine vessel is provided. The startup system includes at least one marine vessel accessory system configured to perform a startup procedure having a startup duration while the marine vessel is docked at a docking location. The startup system further includes a control system configured to receive a departure time for the marine vessel, determine a startup time based on the startup duration and the departure time, and control the at least one marine vessel accessory system to perform the startup procedure at the startup time.
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
B63J 3/04 - Entraînement des auxiliaires par l'ensemble moteur autre que celui de la propulsion
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Outboard motors and cooling systems for outboard motors
An outboard motor comprises a first cooling system comprising a first pump configured to circulate the first cooling fluid through the outboard motor and a second cooling system comprising a reservoir configured to contain a second cooling fluid and a second pump configured to pump the second cooling fluid to at least one component of the outboard motor. A heat exchanger is configured to exchange heat between the first cooling fluid and the second cooling fluid to cool the at least one component of the outboard motor. The second pump is located longitudinally forwardly of the reservoir and axially below the reservoir.
B63H 20/10 - Moyens permettant la modification de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou le relevage de l'élément propulseur en cas de contact avec un obstacleCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
A system for providing non-visual feedback when a steerable component of a marine vessel returns to center is provided, the system comprising: a steerable component coupled to the marine vessel and configured to rotate about a steering axis to affect a direction of movement of the marine vessel; a steering input device; a feedback device coupled to the steering input device; and one or more hardware processors configured to: determine that a rotational position of the steerable component about the steering axis has reached a centered position; and in response to determining that the rotational position of the steerable component about the steering axis has reached the centered position, cause the feedback device to provide non-visual feedback via the steering input device.
A marine propulsion system for a marine vessel includes at least one steerable rear marine drive that generates forward and reverse thrusts, wherein the at least one rear marine drive is steerable to a range of steering angles, a lateral marine drive configured to generate starboard and port thrusts on the marine vessel, and a yaw sensor configured to measure yaw movement of the marine vessel. A control system is configured to control steering and thrust output of the at least one steerable rear marine drive to propel the marine vessel straight forward or straight backward and control thrust output of the lateral marine drive based on the measured yaw movement.
B63H 25/42 - Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'éléments propulsifsGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'hélices uniquement utilisées à cet effetGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide de gouvernails portant des hélices
A mounting assembly is for installing a thruster on a variety of marine vessels having a liner and a hull separated from the liner by a gap. A through-bore in which the thruster is to be installed axially extends through the liner, the gap, and the hull, and because of differences in manufacturing and/or materials at least one dimensional variance exists in at least one of the liner, the gap, and the hull amongst the variety of marine vessels. The mounting assembly has a base member configured to be installed on the liner over the through-bore and an adjustment member that is adjustable and fixable in place relative to the base member to accommodate installation of the thruster at different axial positions in the through-bore so as to accommodate said at least one dimensional variance.
B63H 25/46 - Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide de jets
B63B 73/60 - Construction ou assemblage de navires ou de structures marines, p. ex. coques ou plateformes en pleine mer caractérisés par l’utilisation d’outils ou de matériel spécifiquesConstruction ou assemblage de navires ou de structures marines, p. ex. coques ou plateformes en pleine mer caractérisés par l’automatisation, p. ex. l’utilisation de robots
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Systems and methods for wireless charging on a marine vessel
A system for charging at least one electrical energy storage device on a marine vessel is provided. The system includes a charging structure having at least one structure charging pad. The at least one structure charging pad is coupled to a power source and is configured to wirelessly transfer power to at least one vessel charging pad on a marine vessel in order to charge the at least one electrical energy storage device on the marine vessel. The at least one vessel charging pad and the at least one charging structure pad are configured to be moved relative to each other to bring the at least one vessel charging pad and the at least one structure charging pad proximate each other such that a predetermined parameter is satisfied to charge the at least one electrical energy storage device using the power source for a sustained period.
H02J 50/10 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif
B60L 53/38 - Moyens pour l’ajustement automatique ou assisté de la position relative des dispositifs de charge et des véhicules spécialement adaptés au chargement en utilisant le transfert d'énergie par induction
B60P 3/10 - Véhicules adaptés pour transporter, porter ou comporter des charges ou des objets spéciaux pour le transport de véhicules pour le transport de bateaux
B60R 16/033 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour l'alimentation des sous-systèmes du véhicule en énergie électrique caractérisé par l'utilisation de cellules électriques ou de batteries
H02J 50/40 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant plusieurs dispositifs de transmission ou de réception
H02J 50/90 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique mettant en œuvre la détection ou l'optimisation de la position, p. ex. de l'alignement
A cooling system for a marine vessel includes a cooling loop with an inlet; a pump configured pump raw cooling water through the cooling loop; and an outlet. A first switching valve is downstream from the inlet and upstream from the pump and a second switching valve is downstream from a heat exchanger and upstream from the outlet. A reservoir has an outlet in fluid communication with the first switching valve and an inlet in fluid communication with the second switching valve. The first switching valve and the second switching valve are switchable between a first position in which the reservoir inlet and outlet are disconnected from the cooling loop and a second position in which the reservoir inlet and outlet are in fluid communication with the cooling loop via the first switching valve. The pump is configured to circulate cleaning solution from the reservoir through the cooling loop.
B08B 9/032 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons par l'action mécanique d'un fluide en mouvement, p. ex. par effet de chasse d'eau
B63B 57/00 - Nettoyage des citernes spécialement adapté aux navires
F28G 9/00 - Nettoyage par lessivage ou par lavage, p. ex. avec des solvants chimiques
H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
A system for confirming dimensions of a marine vessel using a vision system on the marine vessel, is provided, comprising: cameras configured to mount to the vessel and associated with three-dimensional (3D) camera coordinate systems; a processor configured to: receive 3D location information of first points and second points on the marine vessel in a 3D global coordinate system based on transforms between first and second camera coordinate systems and the global coordinate system; identify, from the first points and the second points, locations of a point corresponding to a portion of the marine vessel and a point corresponding to another portion, respectively; determine a measured value of a dimension of the marine vessel using the points corresponding to the portions of the marine vessel; determine whether a difference between the measured value and a provided value of the dimension exceeds a threshold; and in response, generate an alert.
A tiller for controlling at least one operational characteristic of a marine drive. The tiller includes a tiller shaft that is rotatable away from a home position in a first direction and away from the home position in a second direction that is different than the first direction, and a spring-loaded return device that biases the tiller shaft back towards the home position upon rotation of the tiller shaft in the first direction and back towards the home position upon rotation of the tiller shaft in the second direction. The spring-loaded return device includes a torsion spring and is configured such that said rotation of the tiller shaft in the first direction tightens the torsion spring in a same torsional direction as said rotation of the tiller shaft in the second direction.
A coupling assembly for a marine propulsion device of a marine vessel is provided. The coupling assembly includes a crankshaft operably coupled to an engine and a transmission shaft operably coupled to one or more propellors. The crankshaft has a first plurality of internal splines, and the transmission shaft has a second plurality of internal splines. The coupling assembly further includes a coupler having a cylindrical shaft that extends from a first end to a second end. The first end has a first plurality of external splines and the second end has a second plurality of external splines. The first plurality of internal splines are interdigitated with the first plurality of external splines, and the second plurality of internal splines are interdigitated with the second plurality of external splines such that torque is transmitted from the engine to the one or more propellors to propel the marine vessel.
B63H 20/14 - Transmission entre l'unité de propulsion et l'élément de propulsion
F02B 61/04 - Adaptations des moteurs à l'entraînement des véhicules ou des hélicesAssociation des moteurs avec une transmission mécanique pour entraîner des hélices
F16D 1/10 - Accouplements à action rapide dans lesquels les pièces sont simplement présentées dans l'axe
F16D 1/112 - Accouplements à action rapide dans lesquels les pièces sont simplement présentées dans l'axe dont les moyens de retenue tournent avec l'accouplement et agissent par parties s'engageant l'une dans l'autre, c.-à-d. accouplement positif les parties s'engageant l'une dans l'autre comportant des surfaces transmettant le couple, p. ex. raccords à baïonnettes
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HEADING OF A MARINE VESSEL HAVING TRIM TABS
A method for controlling a heading of a marine vessel having first and second trim tabs and at least one marine drive is provided. The method includes obtaining first and second deployments of the first and second trim tabs, obtaining a speed of the marine vessel, and determining an expected yaw value based on the first and second deployments and the speed of the marine vessel. The method further includes determining a steering angle compensation based on the expected yaw rate value, and controlling steering of the at least one marine drive based on the steering angle compensation.
B63B 1/30 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant une portance supplémentaire des forces hydrodynamiques du type ailes portantes à ailes portantes réglables escamotables ou repliables
B63B 1/26 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant une portance supplémentaire des forces hydrodynamiques du type ailes portantes ayant plus d'une aile portante
B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
A proximity sensor system on a marine vessel includes one or more proximity sensors configured to measure proximity of objects in a predefined area around the marine vessel and generate proximity measurements, and a memory storing a zone map, wherein the zone map divides the predefined area around the marine vessel into two or more zones. A control system is configured to receive the proximity measurements, divide the proximity measurements into zone sets based the zone map, identify a closest proximity measurement in each zone set, and generate a zone-filtered dataset containing only the closest proximity measurement in each zone set.
A gearcase for a marine drive, the gearcase having a housing made of a first material, a driveshaft extending into the housing, a propulsor shaft extending from the housing, a gearset rotationally coupling the driveshaft to the propulsor shaft such that rotation of the driveshaft causes rotation of the propulsor shaft, and a stiffening insert made of a second material that is stiffer than the first material, the stiffening insert reinforcing the housing in a manner that limits gear misalignment that would otherwise occur based on gear forces and applied loads on the gearset. Stiffening inserts and methods of manufacturing a gearcase having a stiffening insert are also provided.
G05D 1/223 - Dispositions d’entrée de commande sur les dispositifs de commande à distance, p. ex. manches à balai ou écrans tactiles
B63H 21/36 - Capots ou enceintes aménagés pour protéger l'appareil ou l'un de ses éléments contre l'environnement marin
B63H 21/38 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la manipulation de liquides pour l'appareil moteur d'un navire ou pour l'un de ses éléments, p. ex. lubrifiants, réfrigérants, carburants ou analogues
B63H 23/06 - Transmission de l'énergie de l'appareil de propulsion aux éléments propulsifs à entraînement mécanique pour transmettre l'action d'un appareil de propulsion unique
B63H 23/34 - Arbres porte-hélicesArbres de roues à aubesFixation des hélices sur les arbres
B22D 19/00 - Coulée dans, sur, ou autour d'objets formant partie intégrante du produit final
B29C 39/10 - Moulage par coulée, c.-à-d. en introduisant la matière à mouler dans un moule ou entre des surfaces enveloppantes sans pression significative de moulageAppareils à cet effet pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets séparés en incorporant des parties ou des couches préformées, p. ex. coulée autour d'inserts ou sur des objets à recouvrir
A thermally resistant exhaust coupler having a thickness, an inner cylindrical surface and an outer cylindrical surface constructed of an elastomeric polymer and extend the length of the coupler as elastomeric polymer layers. The thickness includes at least one thermally resistant fiber layer located between the inner cylindrical surface and outer cylindrical surface and substantially extending the length of the thermally resistant exhaust coupler. The thermally resistant fiber layer may be constructed from a ceramic selected from one or more of the following materials: basalt, alumina, borica, silica, mullite, S glass or E glass, 3M® Nextel®, or a combination thereof.
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
B32B 25/10 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de caoutchouc naturel ou synthétique adjacent à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
Hydrofoil apparatuses and associate methods are for lifting a marine vessel relative to water. The hydrofoil apparatus comprising a wing that laterally extends from a port wing side to a starboard wing side relative to the marine vessel, and a propulsor coupled to the wing, the propulsor being configured to induce additional flow of water across the wing, thereby enhancing a lift force on the hydrofoil apparatus for lifting the marine vessel relative to the water.
B63B 1/24 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant une portance supplémentaire des forces hydrodynamiques du type ailes portantes
B63H 1/24 - MoyeuxFixation des pales les pales étant repliables automatiquement repliables ou dépliables
B63H 5/10 - Aménagements à bord des navires des éléments propulsifs agissant directement sur l'eau des hélices comportant plus d'une hélice du type coaxial, p. ex. du type contre rotatif
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Tillers for controlling an operational characteristic of marine drives
A tiller for controlling speed of a marine vessel, the tiller comprising a tiller arm and a grip which is rotatable relative to the tiller arm for controlling at least one operational characteristic of the marine vessel. The grip is rotatable away from a center position in a first direction and in an opposite, second direction. A return device biases the grip back towards the center position in both the first direction and the second direction.
A pontoon boat has a port pontoon, a starboard pontoon, and an inner pontoon located laterally between the port pontoon and the starboard pontoon, wherein each of the port pontoon, the starboard pontoon and the inner pontoon comprises a cylindrical body portion which longitudinally extends between a forward end and a rearward end. The inner pontoon has a rear end portion which longitudinally extends from a frontmost end to a rearmost end, the rear end portion having a length in the longitudinal direction, a width in the lateral direction, and a height in the vertical direction. As viewed in a plane defined by the lateral and vertical axes, the rear end portion gradually transitions along the length from a circular shape to a stadium shape, and the height of the rear end portion remains constant along an entirety of the length.
B63B 1/12 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant la portance principalement du déplacement liquide à coques multiples les coques étant reliées rigidement les unes aux autres
B63B 1/20 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant une portance supplémentaire des forces hydrodynamiques du type hydroplane ayant plus d'une surface portante
An extension joint device for a marine drive comprises a first cylinder and a second cylinder which is telescopically extendable and retractable relative to the first cylinder to adjust a length of the extension joint. Together, the first and second cylinders define a sealed cylindrical cavity which is extended and retracted upon extension and retraction of the second cylinder relative to the first cylinder, respectively. an electrical connector extends through the extension joint, the electrical connector having a helical shape in the sealed cylindrical cavity which is extended and compressed upon extension and retraction of the second cylinder relative to the first cylinder. A slip ring, through which the electrical connector extends, is configured to permit rotation of a first portion of the electrical connector relative to a second portion of the electrical connector, thereby facilitating compression and extension of the helical shape.
B63H 20/16 - Transmission entre l'unité de propulsion et l'élément de propulsion permettant le mouvement de l'élément de propulsion uniquement dans un plan horizontal, p. ex. pour la direction
B63H 20/14 - Transmission entre l'unité de propulsion et l'élément de propulsion
A marine drive includes a drive assembly which is operable in a neutral mode, in a forward mode for generating a forward thrust force in a body of water, and in a reverse mode for generating a reverse thrust force in the body of water. A water intake is configured to receive cooling water from the body of water for cooling at least one component of the drive assembly, and an electric pump configured to draw the cooling water into the drive assembly via the water intake. A control system is configured to modify a speed and/or a direction of the electric pump to facilitate a clearance of debris from the water intake.
An imaging system for a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a propulsion system configured to provide thrust that propels the marine vessel in a propulsion direction having a surge component, a sway component, and a yaw component. The imaging system includes multiple imaging sensors positioned to image multiple directions around the marine vessel and configured to generate image data, a display device configured to display at least a portion of the image data, and a control system. The control system is configured to select a first portion of the image data based on each of the surge component, the sway component, and the yaw component of the propulsion direction, and display the selected first portion of the image data on the display device.
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation
B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
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Moveable sensor systems and methods for collecting data underwater for a marine vessel
A moveable sensor system for a marine vessel. A support member is configured to be coupled to the marine vessel, wherein the support member is configured to at least one of support a marine drive for propelling the marine vessel and to anchor the marine vessel. A sensor is moveably coupled to the support system so as to be positioned for collecting data within a region underwater. An actuator is coupled between the support member and the sensor, wherein the actuator is operable to move the sensor relative to the support member to thereby change the region in which the data is collected.
G10K 11/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour transmettre, conduire ou diriger le son en généralProcédés ou dispositifs de protection contre le bruit ou les autres ondes acoustiques ou pour amortir ceux-ci, en général
24.
Methods and systems for controlling trim rate of trimmable marine devices with respect to a marine vessel
A method of controlling trim position of at least one trimmable device on a marine vessel includes receiving a user inputted trim command instructing a trim adjustment and receiving a vessel speed measured by a vessel speed sensor for the marine vessel, and then determining, at a controller, a trim rate based on the vessel speed, wherein the trim rate is a rate of rotation of a trimmable device about a horizontal axis. A variable speed trim actuator is then controlled to rotate the trimmable device at the trim rate in response to the user inputted trim command.
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
B63B 39/06 - Installations pour diminuer le tangage, le roulis ou autres mouvements similaires indésirables du navireAppareils pour indiquer l'assiette du navire réduisant les mouvements du navire par l'effet d'ailerons agissant sur l'eau ambiante
B63H 20/10 - Moyens permettant la modification de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou le relevage de l'élément propulseur en cas de contact avec un obstacleCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
A transportable outboard motor has a tiller which is pivotable about a lateral tilt axis into a plurality of tilt positions and also pivotable about an axial yaw axis into a plurality of yaw positions. The tiller is pivotable about the axial yaw axis into a straight-ahead position, into a port yaw position which is oriented towards the port side relative to the straight-ahead position, and into a starboard yaw position which is oriented towards the starboard side relative to the straight-ahead position. The tiller is pivotable downwardly about the lateral tilt axis from the port yaw position, and downwardly about the lateral tilt axis from the starboard yaw position. Pivoting the tiller into the plurality of yaw positions creates space for a user to manually grasp a swivel tube and thereby lift the transportable outboard motor from a rear-laydown position.
B63H 20/36 - Berceaux de transport ou bancs d'essaiProtection des arbres moteurs
B63H 20/16 - Transmission entre l'unité de propulsion et l'élément de propulsion permettant le mouvement de l'élément de propulsion uniquement dans un plan horizontal, p. ex. pour la direction
B63H 20/18 - Transmission entre l'unité de propulsion et l'élément de propulsion permettant le mouvement de l'élément de propulsion autour d'un axe longitudinal, p. ex. autour de l'arbre traversant l'arcasse
27.
Apparatuses for removably supporting a steerable marine drive on a marine vessel
Apparatuses are for removably supporting a marine drive on a marine vessel. The apparatuses have a transom bracket assembly having a swivel cylinder, a steering bracket assembly having a swivel tube disposed in and steerable relative to the swivel cylinder through a steering range, the steering range being delimited by opposing steering stops, wherein the transom bracket assembly comprises annular mouth configured so that as the swivel tube is inserted into the swivel cylinder, the steering bracket assembly operably engages the annular mouth and is thereby caused to rotate into alignment with the steering range.
B63H 20/06 - Montage des unités de propulsion sur un support intermédiaire
B63H 20/08 - Moyens permettant le déplacement de la position de l'élément de propulsion, p. ex. pour le réglage de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou de la directionCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
A gearcase assembly for a marine drive has a gearcase having a torpedo housing and a nose cap on the torpedo housing, the nose cap being removable and replaceable relative to the gearcase. The nose cap has a through-bore for conveying water into the gearcase for cooling the marine drive. A retainer spring which retains the nose cap on the torpedo housing, the retainer spring being located between the nose cap and the torpedo housing and biasing the nose cap onto the torpedo housing.
A marine vessel has a hull, an electric motor configured to operate a propulsor for generating a propulsive force for propelling the marine vessel in water, port and starboard rear ballast cavities being configured to take on ballast water for modifying a wake produced by the marine vessel in the water, and port and starboard battery banks which provide battery power to the electric motor. The port and starboard battery banks are located above the port and starboard rear ballast cavities, respectively. A driveshaft assembly comprises a driveshaft which is caused to rotate by operation of the electric motor and an oil-filled driveshaft housing on the driveshaft. A propulsor mounted on the driveshaft generates a propulsive force in the water. A method of installing the port and starboard battery banks into the marine vessel is also provided.
B63H 21/17 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires le navire étant actionné par moteurs par moteur électrique
B63B 34/70 - Aménagements des embarcations spécialement adaptés à la formation de vagues pour le surf, pour les planches nautiques du type "wakeboard" ou analogues, p. ex. ballasts
A method of controlling docking for a marine vessel includes receiving a global position measurement describing a global position of the marine vessel, defining a first navigation pathway through a marine navigation area between the global position of the marine vessel and a navigation target location, wherein the first navigation pathway includes a first set of geographical locations, generating a display representing the marine navigation area and the first navigation pathway on a user interface, receiving a user input via the user interface identifying a through point location to replace at least one geographical location in the first set of geographical locations, and defining an adjusted navigation pathway between the global position of the marine vessel and the navigation target location, wherein the adjusted navigation pathway defines a path through the marine navigation area configured to enable continuous surge movement of the marine vessel past the through point location.
B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation
G01C 21/20 - Instruments pour effectuer des calculs de navigation
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
B63B 43/18 - Amélioration de la sécurité des navires, p. ex. contrôle des avaries, non prévue ailleurs par prévention des abordagesAmélioration de la sécurité des navires, p. ex. contrôle des avaries, non prévue ailleurs par réduction des dommages dus aux abordages
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
G08G 1/01 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande
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Actuation system on a marine vessel and configuration method therefor
An actuation system for moving at least two devices on a marine vessel includes at least three actuators, wherein the at least three actuators include at least one pair of actuators configured to jointly move a first actuated device, a plurality of position sensors configured to generate position information indicating whether each one of the at least three actuators has moved and/or whether the first actuated device has moved, and a controller configured to control each of the at least three actuators, wherein locations of the at least three actuators are initially unknown by the controller, and wherein the controller is configured to automatically determine the location of each of the at least three actuators on the marine vessel based on the position information measured in response to movement commands and, thereafter, control each of the at least three actuators based on their respective location.
B63H 25/42 - Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'éléments propulsifsGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'hélices uniquement utilisées à cet effetGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide de gouvernails portant des hélices
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
32.
Steering system and method controlling steering for a marine vessel
A system for controlling steering on a marine vessel includes a steering wheel movable within a fixed rotation range between a first fixed end stop and a second fixed end stop, a steering actuator configured to rotate the steerable component about the steering axis between a first steering limit and a second steering limit, and a controller configured to detect that the steering wheel position is in a first end region adjacent to the first fixed end stop or a second end region adjacent to the second fixed end stop while the steerable component is not at one of the steering limits. The steering actuator is controlled to rotate the steerable component at a fixed rotation rate while the steering wheel position is in the first end region or the second end region so as to move the steerable component toward alignment with the steering wheel position.
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
A marine propulsion system comprises an electric marine drive having an electric motor in torque-transmitting relationship with a propulsor, a controller configured to vary a speed of the electric motor, and a feedback device configured to provide an input to the controller. The controller is configured to vary the speed of the electric motor according to a set of operating parameters so as to periodically vary a speed of the propulsor. The controller is configured to update the set of operating parameters in response to receiving the input from the feedback device.
A system for monitoring a marine vessel using a vision system of the marine vessel is provided, the system comprising: a camera configured to be mounted to the marine vessel with an associated field of view of that includes an area associated with an operation console of the marine vessel; one or more hardware processors configured to: determine whether the marine vessel is in an actively operating state; in response to determining that the marine vessel is in an actively operating state, use image data captured by the camera to determine whether a person at the operation console of the marine vessel is an authorized operator; and regulate control of the marine vessel based on whether the person at the operation console of the marine vessel is an authorized operator.
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
B63B 43/00 - Amélioration de la sécurité des navires, p. ex. contrôle des avaries, non prévue ailleurs
B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
G06V 20/52 - Activités de surveillance ou de suivi, p. ex. pour la reconnaissance d’objets suspects
G06V 40/16 - Visages humains, p. ex. parties du visage, croquis ou expressions
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c.-à-d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
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Systems and methods for predicting and mitigating magnetic and location sensor errors using a vision system on a marine vessel
A system for mitigating navigation sensor errors using a vision system on a marine vessel is provided, the system comprising: a navigation sensor; a camera configured to be mounted to the marine vessel with an associated field of view of an environment; and a processor configured to: identify, based on image data from the camera, an object in the environment that is predicted to impact reliability of a signal from the navigation sensor of the marine vessel, wherein the object is associated with a location in the environment of the marine vessel; determine that the object is in a position to interfere with the navigation sensor based on the location associated with the object; and determine a navigation parameter of the marine vessel with a reduced reliance on signals from the navigation sensor based on the determination that the object is in a position to interfere.
B63H 25/00 - GouverneRalentissement par d'autres moyens que les éléments propulsifsAncrage dynamique, c.-à-d. positionnement des navires au moyen d'éléments de propulsion auxiliaires ou principaux
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
G01C 21/16 - NavigationInstruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes en utilisant des mesures de la vitesse ou de l'accélération exécutées à bord de l'objet navigantNavigation à l'estime en intégrant l'accélération ou la vitesse, c.-à-d. navigation par inertie
G06T 7/593 - Récupération de la profondeur ou de la forme à partir de plusieurs images à partir d’images stéréo
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Systems and methods for facilitating autonomous operation of a non-virtual marine vessel in an extended reality environment that includes a virtual object
A system for placing a virtual object in an environment of a non-virtual marine vessel is provided, the system comprising: one or more hardware processors configured to: receive an instruction to add a virtual object to a model of the environment used to facilitate one or more autonomous operations of the non-virtual marine vessel; receive information indicative of an object position and object orientation at which to place the virtual object within the environment with respect to the marine vessel; and add data that represents the virtual object to the model, such that an autonomy system of the non-virtual marine vessel identifies the virtual object as a non-virtual object in the environment.
G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
A cowling may be configured for an outboard marine drive. The cowling may include a top cowl defining a cowling interior, a service door on the top cowl, and a latching mechanism. The service door may be pivotable into and between an open position providing access to the cowling interior and a closed position enclosing the cowling interior. The latching mechanism may include a lock assembly movable into a locked position in which the service door is retained in the closed position and an unlocked position in which the service door is movable between the closed and open positions and an actuator assembly configured to actuate the lock assembly to move from the locked position to the unlocked position. The actuator assembly may be remote from the lock assembly and accessible from outside the top cowl.
E05C 19/14 - Immobilisations à crochetImmobilisations dans lesquelles un maillon enclenche un élément fixe du type crochet montées sur pivot à action articulée
F02M 35/10 - Tubulures d'admission de l'airSystèmes d'introduction
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Systems and methods for visualizing a virtual boundary of a marine vessel in an extended reality scene that includes a non-virtual marine vessel
A system for visualizing a virtual boundary in a scene that includes a non-virtual marine vessel is provided, the system comprising: a display device; and one or more hardware processors configured to: receive information indicative of a boundary position at which to present a virtual boundary within an extended reality (XR) scene with respect to the marine vessel; present, using the display device, the XR scene including the virtual boundary based on the boundary position, wherein a size and view of the virtual boundary in the XR scene is based on a viewing perspective at which the XR scene is viewed; and update the XR scene as the marine vessel moves.
B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation
B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
A gearcase assembly for a marine drive has a torpedo housing having a cavity for containing lubricant, a passage configured for filling and draining of the lubricant to and from the cavity, a first bore and a second bore which connect the passage to opposite sides of the cavity, respectively, and a combination filling/draining device having a filling configuration in which inflow of the lubricant to the cavity via the first bore is restricted, a draining configuration in which outflow of the lubricant from the cavity via the first bore is comparatively less restricted, and a closed configuration in which outflow of the lubricant from the cavity via the passage is prevented.
A method of controlling at least one battery-powered electric marine drive configured to propel a planing marine vessel includes receiving a control command to engage an efficiency control mode configured to provide propulsion efficiency of the electric marine drive at a planing speed of the marine vessel, comparing at least one propulsion output value for the electric marine drive to at least one battery range optimization value indicating optimized propulsion output efficiency, and generating a range optimization action based on the comparison.
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
B60L 15/20 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train pour la commande du véhicule ou de son moteur en vue de réaliser des performances désirées, p. ex. vitesse, couple, variation programmée de la vitesse
B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
42.
Method and system for monitoring wind and current around a marine vessel
A method of monitoring an environment around a marine vessel includes receiving a plurality of air speed measurements and/or a plurality of water speed measurements measured by at least one environmental speed sensor on the marine vessel when the marine vessel is heading in a plurality of different heading directions. A plurality of wind velocities and/or a plurality of current velocities are determined based on the plurality of air speed measurements and/or the plurality of water speed measurements and the vessel speed over ground and the vessel heading direction at the time of obtaining each respective air speed measurement and/or water speed measurement. A wind vector and/or a current vector are then calculated for an area traveled by the vessel based on the plurality of wind velocities and/or the plurality of current velocities.
B63B 79/15 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres pour la surveillance des variables environnementales, p. ex. de la hauteur des vagues ou des données météorologiques
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
A method of monitoring battery range for a power storage system powering at least one propulsion device on a marine vessel includes identifying at least one environmental vector describing a magnitude and a direction of an environmental factor impacting the marine vessel, wherein the environmental factor includes at least one of wind or current, determining a path distance and a path direction from a present location of the marine vessel to a trip end location, and calculating a required battery power for the vessel to travel the path distance and the path direction based on the environmental vector. The required battery power is compared to a current battery charge level of the power storage system powering the at least one propulsion device, and then a battery range notice is generated based on a difference between the required battery power and the current battery charge level.
B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
G01C 21/20 - Instruments pour effectuer des calculs de navigation
45.
Electric marine propulsion system and control method
A method of controlling a user interface for an electric marine propulsion system is configured to determine a system power limit based on charge levels of each of the plurality of batteries, control the at least one electric motor of a marine drive in the electric marine propulsion system so that the system power limit is not exceeded, activate an imbalance limit alert when the system power limit for the plurality of batteries is less than a threshold power output for the at least one electric motor or a number of active batteries available to provide power output to the at least one electric motor is less than all of the plurality of batteries, and control a user interface device based on the imbalance limit alert.
B63H 21/17 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires le navire étant actionné par moteurs par moteur électrique
B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
46.
Battery charger and method of control with fast charge mode
A method of controlling a battery charger to charge a battery includes setting a fan speed threshold for a fan within a battery charger, wherein the fan speed threshold is less than a maximum fan speed of the fan. The operating speed of the fan in the battery charger is controlled so as not to exceed the fan speed threshold and the battery charger is controlled to deliver a first charge current such that a temperature of the battery charger does not exceed a first temperature threshold while the operating speed of the fan remains at or below the fan speed threshold. A user input is received to engage a fast charge mode and, in response thereto, the operating speed of the fan is increased above the fan speed threshold so as not to exceed the maximum fan speed.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulateurs combinés à des dispositions pour mesurer, tester ou indiquer l'état des éléments, p. ex. le niveau ou la densité de l'électrolyte
H01M 10/613 - Refroidissement ou maintien du froid
H02H 7/18 - Circuits de protection de sécurité spécialement adaptés aux machines ou aux appareils électriques de types particuliers ou pour la protection sectionnelle de systèmes de câble ou de ligne, et effectuant une commutation automatique dans le cas d'un changement indésirable des conditions normales de travail pour pilesCircuits de protection de sécurité spécialement adaptés aux machines ou aux appareils électriques de types particuliers ou pour la protection sectionnelle de systèmes de câble ou de ligne, et effectuant une commutation automatique dans le cas d'un changement indésirable des conditions normales de travail pour accumulateurs
A swim platform assembly is for a boat and comprises a deck which is pivotable relative to the boat into and between a raised position and a lowered position, wherein in the lowered position the deck extends transversely relative to a sidewall of the boat and provides a platform surface on which a swimmer can stand; and a suspension linkage configured to suspend the deck from the boat, the suspension linkage comprising a pivot bracket which defines an inner pivot axis about which the deck is pivotable into and between the raised and lowered positions.
A cowling for a marine drive has a first cowl portion and a second cowl portion which together define a cowling interior, a hinge device that pivotably couples the first cowl portion and second cowl portion together, the hinge device comprising a hinge bracket and a base bracket, the hinge bracket being configured so that first cowl portion is pivotable relative to the second cowl portion about the hinge axis into and between an open cowl position exposing the cowling interior and a closed cowl position enclosing the cowling interior; and a detent mechanism which retains the first cowl portion in the open cowl position.
E05C 3/14 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation avec pênes se déplaçant de façon pivotante ou rotative avec action d'une clenche avec poignée de manœuvre ou organe équivalent fixé rigidement à la clenche
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Information display devices, namely electric luminescent display, including functional buttons, for use in boats; front panel display screens; displays for marine engine control consoles; computer application software for mobile phones that allow users to access and browse information related to marine propulsion devices, including diagnostic information, fuel usage, water temperature, oil pressure, water pressure, battery voltage, RPM, usage time, maintenance schedule, navigational information, weather forecasts, and information regarding marine dealerships and point-of-interest information; computers and computer hardware
36 - Services financiers, assurances et affaires immobilières
Produits et services
(1) Providing extended warranties on marine engines, lower units, jet drive units, stern drive units, steering, transmissions, electrical, fuel and oil injection systems, and power trim and control system component groups
A marine vessel configured to be situated in water. The marine vessel includes a first marine drive and a second marine drive each configured to propel the marine vessel in the water. A first actuator is configured to change a trim angle of the first marine drive in the water. A second actuator is configured to change a depth of the second marine drive in the water. A control system is operatively connected to the first actuator and the second actuator. The control system is configured to change the depth of the second marine drive via the second actuator based on the trim angle of the first marine drive to prevent damage to the second marine drive.
B63H 20/10 - Moyens permettant la modification de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou le relevage de l'élément propulseur en cas de contact avec un obstacleCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires
54.
Patio dive doors for marine vessels having a swim step assembly
A marine vessel has a hull and a swim patio which is movable into a closed position in which the swim patio closes the hull and into an open position in which the swim patio provides platform on which a person can stand and dive into the water. The swim patio comprises a swim step assembly which is movable relative to the swim patio into and between a stowed position in which the swim step assembly is hidden in the swim patio and a deployed position in which the swim step assembly extends downwardly from the swim patio in the open position for the person to climb into or out of the water.
B63B 27/14 - Aménagement des équipements de bord pour l'embarquement ou le débarquement des cargaisons ou des passagers des rampes, coupées ou échelles extérieures
A wake detection system for a marine vessel comprises a stereovision system and a control system. The stereovision system includes at least two cameras and is configured to image a water surface behind the marine vessel. The control system is configured to receive image data from the stereovision system, including at least one image of the water surface behind the marine vessel, identify at least one wave on the water surface in the at least one image, then determine at least one dimension of the at least one wave. The control system is further configured to then determine whether the at least one dimension of the at least one wave is exceeds a pre-wake threshold, and then generate a wake mitigation action.
B63B 79/15 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres pour la surveillance des variables environnementales, p. ex. de la hauteur des vagues ou des données météorologiques
B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation
B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
56.
Marine drive assembly having exterior mounted heat exchanger
A marine drive assembly is configured for propelling a marine vessel in a body of water. The marine drive assembly may include a drive unit having a propulsor for generating a thrust force in the body of water, a mounting bracket for mounting the drive unit to the marine vessel, the mounting bracket having an exterior facing portion outside the marine vessel and an interior facing portion inside the marine vessel, and a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between water from the body of water and a cooling fluid for cooling a component of the marine drive assembly, wherein the heat exchanger is coupled to the exterior of the mounting bracket.
B63H 21/38 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la manipulation de liquides pour l'appareil moteur d'un navire ou pour l'un de ses éléments, p. ex. lubrifiants, réfrigérants, carburants ou analogues
57.
Waterproof marine power supply system with integrated convection passage
A waterproof marine power supply system is provided. The system includes an enclosure defining an interior region and including an upper wall and a lower wall, a first peripheral wall and a second peripheral wall, and a convection passage wall extending within the interior region and separating a convection passage from a component space, where the convection passage extends from a first end to a second end of the enclosure. The component space houses power supply components. The system further includes a first end cap, a second end cap, and a fan coupled to either the first end cap or the second end cap and configured to force a flow of air through the convection passage. The first end cap and the second end cap are coupled to the enclosure such that the component space is sealed against water intrusion and the convection passage is not sealed against water intrusion.
H05K 7/20 - Modifications en vue de faciliter la réfrigération, l'aération ou le chauffage
B60L 53/20 - Procédés de chargement de batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriquesStations de charge ou équipements de charge embarqués pour ces batteriesÉchange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques caractérisés par des convertisseurs situés dans le véhicule
B60L 53/302 - Refroidissement des équipements de charge
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 7/02 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries pour la charge des batteries par réseaux à courant alternatif au moyen de convertisseurs
A coupling assembly for a marine propulsion device of a marine vessel is provided. The coupling assembly includes a crankshaft operably coupled to an engine and a transmission shaft operably coupled to one or more propellors. The crankshaft has a first plurality of internal splines, and the transmission shaft has a second plurality of internal splines. The coupling assembly further includes a coupler having a cylindrical shaft that extends from a first end to a second end. The first end has a first plurality of external splines and the second end has a second plurality of external splines. The first plurality of internal splines are interdigitated with the first plurality of external splines, and the second plurality of internal splines are interdigitated with the second plurality of external splines such that torque is transmitted from the engine to the one or more propellors to propel the marine vessel.
B63H 20/14 - Transmission entre l'unité de propulsion et l'élément de propulsion
F02B 61/04 - Adaptations des moteurs à l'entraînement des véhicules ou des hélicesAssociation des moteurs avec une transmission mécanique pour entraîner des hélices
F16D 1/112 - Accouplements à action rapide dans lesquels les pièces sont simplement présentées dans l'axe dont les moyens de retenue tournent avec l'accouplement et agissent par parties s'engageant l'une dans l'autre, c.-à-d. accouplement positif les parties s'engageant l'une dans l'autre comportant des surfaces transmettant le couple, p. ex. raccords à baïonnettes
F16D 1/10 - Accouplements à action rapide dans lesquels les pièces sont simplement présentées dans l'axe
63.
Systems and methods for monitoring calibration of a vision system on a marine vessel
A system for monitoring calibration of a vision system on a marine vessel is provided, comprising: cameras configured to be mounted to the marine vessel with an associated field of view (FOV), and each associated with a 3D camera coordinate system; and a processor configured to: determine 3D location information of a candidate feature in a 3D global coordinate system based on calibration information; determine that the candidate feature is within a FOV of both a first and second camera; determine a distance between a corresponding points calculated by the first and second cameras; add an error metric based on the distance to a data structure; calculate a calibration health metric based on error metrics in the data structure; determine that the calibration health metric is indicative of threshold miscalibration; and generate a calibration alert.
B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
G06T 7/33 - Détermination des paramètres de transformation pour l'alignement des images, c.-à-d. recalage des images utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
G06T 7/80 - Analyse des images capturées pour déterminer les paramètres de caméra intrinsèques ou extrinsèques, c.-à-d. étalonnage de caméra
G06V 10/44 - Extraction de caractéristiques locales par analyse des parties du motif, p. ex. par détection d’arêtes, de contours, de boucles, d’angles, de barres ou d’intersectionsAnalyse de connectivité, p. ex. de composantes connectées
G07C 5/00 - Enregistrement ou indication du fonctionnement de véhicules
H04N 17/00 - Diagnostic, test ou mesure, ou leurs détails, pour les systèmes de télévision
64.
Systems and methods for detecting waves using a vision system of a secured marine vessel and controlling the secured marine vessel based on the detected waves
A system includes a vision system camera mounted to a marine vessel with an associated field of view of the vessel's environment. The system receives image data from the camera and identifies waves in the marine vessel's environment based on the image data. When the system determines that a wave's height exceeds a threshold and that the current heading of the marine vessel is misaligned with the wave's heading, the system automatically adjusts the vessel's heading to align more closely with the wave's heading.
B63H 25/00 - GouverneRalentissement par d'autres moyens que les éléments propulsifsAncrage dynamique, c.-à-d. positionnement des navires au moyen d'éléments de propulsion auxiliaires ou principaux
B63B 79/00 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
65.
Systems and methods for monitoring calibration of a vision system on a marine vessel
A system for monitoring calibration of a vision system on a marine vessel is provided, comprising: a processor configured to: receive a plurality of error metrics, each indicative of a degree of miscalibration between a pair of depth sensors, wherein each of the depth sensors is configured to determine three-dimensional position information of features in an environment of the marine vessel; calculate a calibration health metric based on the plurality of error metrics; determine that the calibration health metric is indicative of at least a threshold degree of miscalibration of at least one of the pair of depth sensors; and generate a calibration alert.
B63B 79/30 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le diagnostic, les essais ou la prévision de l’intégrité ou des performances des navires
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
H04N 13/239 - Générateurs de signaux d’images utilisant des caméras à images stéréoscopiques utilisant deux capteurs d’images 2D dont la position relative est égale ou en correspondance à l’intervalle oculaire
66.
System and method for controlling heading of a marine vessel having trim tabs
A method for controlling a heading of a marine vessel having first and second trim tabs and at least one marine drive is provided. The method includes obtaining first and second deployments of the first and second trim tabs, obtaining a speed of the marine vessel, and determining an expected yaw value based on the first and second deployments and the speed of the marine vessel. The method further includes determining a steering angle compensation based on the expected yaw rate value, and controlling steering of the at least one marine drive based on the steering angle compensation.
B63B 1/30 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant une portance supplémentaire des forces hydrodynamiques du type ailes portantes à ailes portantes réglables escamotables ou repliables
B63B 1/26 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant une portance supplémentaire des forces hydrodynamiques du type ailes portantes ayant plus d'une aile portante
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
Systems and methods are for controlling combustion in a marine drive. The systems can include a computer processor device and a computer memory device comprising instructions. The instructions are executable by the computer processor device to control a timing of spark in an engine, by determine a base spark advance based on a predetermined nominal humidity, a load of the engine, and a revolutions per minute (RPM) value of the engine. Additionally, the instructions are executable to determine a humidity offset value based on a specific humidity of intake air to the engine and the load of the engine. Further, the instructions are executable to determine a controlling spark advance value based on the base spark advance and the humidity offset value. Additionally, the instructions are executable to send the controlling spark advance value to an ignition system of the engine.
F02B 61/04 - Adaptations des moteurs à l'entraînement des véhicules ou des hélicesAssociation des moteurs avec une transmission mécanique pour entraîner des hélices
F02D 41/00 - Commande électrique de l'alimentation en mélange combustible ou en ses constituants
F02D 41/14 - Dispositions de circuits pour produire des signaux de commande introduisant des corrections à boucle fermée
A power panel assembly for a marine vessel having a first battery, a second battery, and a load. The power panel assembly has a panel configured to be positioned within the marine vessel. A first switch is supported by the panel and operable to selectively turn off the first battery and the second battery together. A second switch is supported by the panel and operable to selectively turn off the first battery independently of the second battery. A third switch is supported by the panel and operable to selectively turn off the second battery independently of the first battery. An indicator is supported by the panel and operatively coupled to be in a first state when the first battery is on and in a second state when the first battery is off to thereby notify an operator whether the first battery is on.
B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
B60L 1/00 - Fourniture de l'énergie électrique à l'équipement auxiliaire des véhicules à traction électrique
B60L 1/02 - Fourniture de l'énergie électrique à l'équipement auxiliaire des véhicules à traction électrique aux circuits de chauffage électrique
B60L 1/14 - Fourniture de l'énergie électrique à l'équipement auxiliaire des véhicules à traction électrique aux circuits d'éclairage électrique
B60L 58/18 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries de plusieurs modules de batterie
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
69.
Systems and methods for assisting operators of marine vessels in locating components for attention
Systems and methods for assisting an operator of a marine vessel. The system includes a cover that covers a portion of the marine vessel, the cover having an external surface. A light element is operable to change an appearance of the external surface thereof. A controller is operatively coupled to the light element. The controller is configured to receive an input indicating that attention is recommended for a component, to determine whether the component is proximate to the cover, and, when the component is determined to be proximate to the cover, to operate the light element to change the appearance of the cover to thereby assist the operator in locating the component for which attention is recommended.
B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
B63B 45/04 - Aménagements ou adaptations de dispositifs de signalisation ou d'éclairage les appareils étant prévus pour indiquer le navire ou des parties de celui-ci
70.
System and method for controlling docking for a marine vessel
A method of controlling docking for a marine vessel includes imaging an area around a marine vessel with an imaging system to generate image data, generating a display of a docking area on a user interface based on the image data, receiving a user input selecting a location on the display of the docking area, identifying a selected docking location based on the selected location on the display and based on at least one dimension of the marine vessel, and updating the display of the docking area to represent the marine vessel docked at the selected docking location.
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation
G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
G06V 10/94 - Architectures logicielles ou matérielles spécialement adaptées à la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos
A propulsion control system includes at least one marine drive configured to propel the marine vessel, a proximity sensor system configured to measure proximity of objects in a marine navigation area around the marine vessel to generate proximity measurements, and a control system. The control system is configured detect that an extendable element on the marine vessel is in an extended position, define an extended buffer zone around the marine vessel based on the extended position of the extendable element, and control the at least one marine drive based on the proximity measurements and the buffer zone so as to avoid the objects in the marine navigation area entering the extended buffer zone.
B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
B63B 7/02 - Embarcations escamotables, repliables, gonflables ou embarcations analogues comprenant uniquement des parties rigides
B63B 79/15 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres pour la surveillance des variables environnementales, p. ex. de la hauteur des vagues ou des données météorologiques
A lower unit for a marine propulsion device comprises a housing having a central bore extending along a longitudinal axis, wherein the central bore at least partially defines an exhaust passageway for travel of exhaust gas from upstream to downstream through the lower unit. A bearing carrier is seated within the central bore and the bearing carrier further defines a portion of the exhaust passageway. A propeller shaft extends along the longitudinal axis and is coaxially supported within the bearing carrier. The lower unit includes an adapter having a convexly curved surface configured to cover an upstream-facing surface of the bearing carrier so as to smooth flow of the exhaust gas into the portion of the exhaust passageway defined by the bearing carrier.
A wake surf monitoring system includes an image system configured to image an area behind a marine vessel that includes at least one image sensor and a control system configured to receive image data from the image system containing at least one image of the area behind the marine vessel. The control system is further configured to identify a wake surfer in the at least one image and determine surfer pose data of the wake surfer, compare the surfer pose data to ideal pose information to identify a pose difference, and generate pose feedback based on the pose difference. The system may also include at least one display controllable by the control system to display the pose feedback to a user.
A hydrofoil board is provided including a board having an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface is configured to support a user. The hydrofoil board further includes a mast extending from the lower surface and a hydrofoil system connected to the board by the mast. A propulsion system is configured to provide a propulsive force to the hydrofoil board and a foil structure is configured to provide a lifting force and comprises a pair of wings. Each of the pair of wings is movable through multiple sweep angles from a fully extended position wherein the pair of wings are each at a minimum sweep angle to a fully retracted position wherein the pair of wings are each at a maximum sweep angle. One or more controllers are configured to modify the sweep angles of the pair of wings to thereby modify the lifting force.
B63B 32/64 - Appendices de planches, p. ex. ailerons, ailes portantes ou dérives centrales réglables, p. ex. en ajoutant des parties, en enlevant des parties ou en modifiant l’orientation ou le profil
B63B 32/10 - Planches pour sports nautiques à propulsion motorisée
A system for a boat includes a first guideway installed under a main deck of the boat, a first battery pack coupled to the first guideway under the main deck, and a first actuator configured to move the first battery pack along the first guideway. A controller is electrically and/or signally coupled with the first actuator. A user input device is electrically and/or signally coupled with the controller. The controller is configured to control the first actuator to move the first battery pack along the first guideway in response to an input to the user input device so as to relocate the weight of the first battery pack under the main deck.
B63B 39/02 - Installations pour diminuer le tangage, le roulis ou autres mouvements similaires indésirables du navireAppareils pour indiquer l'assiette du navire réduisant les mouvements du navire par déplacement de masses
B63B 43/08 - Amélioration de la sécurité des navires, p. ex. contrôle des avaries, non prévue ailleurs réduisant le risque de chavirer ou de sombrer par augmentation de la stabilité par transfert de lest solide
A thermal management system for a marine vessel. The thermal management system includes an open loop circuit and a pump that pumps water from the body of water, through the open loop circuit, and back to the body of water. The thermal management system further includes a closed loop circuit including a first path and a second path parallel to each other. Another pump pumps a heat transfer fluid through the closed loop circuit. One heat exchanger exchanges heat between the water and the heat transfer fluid. A second heat exchanger exchanges heat with the heat transfer fluid. A component is cooled or heated by the heat transfer fluid. One or more valves select between conveying the heat transfer fluid via the second path to the second heat exchanger and via the first path to bypass the second heat exchanger to vary the cooling or heating of the component.
B63H 21/38 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la manipulation de liquides pour l'appareil moteur d'un navire ou pour l'un de ses éléments, p. ex. lubrifiants, réfrigérants, carburants ou analogues
B63H 20/00 - Unités de propulsion hors-bord, p. ex. moteurs hors-bord ou transmissions en ZLeur agencement sur les navires
F01P 3/20 - Circuits de refroidissement non spécifiques d'une pièce particulière des moteurs ou "machines"
F28D 1/02 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations fixes pour une seule des sources de potentiel calorifique, les deux sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi de la canalisation, dans lesquels l'autre source de potentiel calorifique est une grande masse de fluide, p. ex. radiateurs domestiques ou de moteur de voiture avec des canalisations d'échange de chaleur immergées dans la masse du fluide
A chassis for an electronic device is provided. The chassis extends in a longitudinal direction and is defined in a lateral direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The chassis includes a bottom surface extending in the longitudinal direction, and multiple fins projecting downwardly from the bottom surface and extending in the longitudinal direction. The chassis further includes a slot extending in the lateral direction through the fins so as to allow air to flow along the chassis in the longitudinal direction in between the fins and in the lateral direction through the first slot.
A method of controlling navigation for a marine vessel includes receiving a user input via a user input device identifying a path direction with respect to a vessel location of the marine vessel, defining a new navigation pathway through a marine navigation area based on the path direction indicated by the user input, wherein the new navigation pathway includes a set of geographical locations between the vessel location and a navigation target location, generating a display image representing the marine navigation area and the new navigation pathway, and displaying the display image on a user interface display.
B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation
B63B 79/15 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres pour la surveillance des variables environnementales, p. ex. de la hauteur des vagues ou des données météorologiques
G01C 21/20 - Instruments pour effectuer des calculs de navigation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Testing the functionality of machines in the nature of boating and marine goods; Testing the functionality of apparatus and instruments in the nature of boating and marine goods; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of boating and marine goods to assure compliance with industry standards
81.
Configurable shift and throttle mechanism for tiller of marine drive
A tiller system for a marine drive having an electric motor is provided. The tiller system includes a tiller having a shift handle and a throttle grip configured to be rotated about a throttle axis to control a speed of the electric motor. The tiller system further includes a controller communicatively coupled to the throttle grip and the shift handle. The controller is configured to determine whether the tiller is in a separate handle mode or a throttle grip mode. Responsive to a determination that the tiller is in the throttle grip mode, the controller is configured to operate the electric motor such that a rotation of the throttle grip about the throttle axis controls a rotation direction of the electric motor.
A thermal management system for a marine vessel includes a closed loop circuit in which heat transfer fluid circulates, a first refrigeration component cooled or heated by the heat transfer fluid and configured to cool or heat air within a compartment on the marine vessel, and an open loop circuit. A pump is configured to pump water from a body of water in which the marine vessel is operating, through the open loop circuit, and back to the body of water. A second refrigeration component is configured to exchange heat between the closed loop circuit and the open loop circuit, and a water heater is configured to receive heat from the closed loop circuit to thereby heat potable water in the water heater.
B63B 25/12 - Installations de chargement, p. ex. pour le rangement ou l'arrimageNavires spécialisés à cet effet pour chargement de marchandises fluides fermées
F24H 1/00 - Appareils de chauffage de l’eau, p. ex. chauffe-eau, chauffe-eau instantanés en continu ou chauffe-eau à accumulation
83.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY IDENTIFYING AVAILABLE DOCKING POSITIONS USING A VISION SYSTEM OF A MARINE VESSEL
A system for automatically identifying available docking positions using a vision system of a marine vessel is provided, the system comprising: an imaging device, wherein the imaging device is configured to be mounted to the marine vessel with an associated field of view of an environment of the marine vessel; and one or more hardware processors configured to: identify, based on image data captured using the imaging device, a dock instance; determine, based on the image data, whether the dock instance is available for docking; indicate that the dock instance is an available docking position; and cause the marine vessel to maneuver to the available docking position.
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
A method of controlling docking includes an imaging system configured to image an area around a marine vessel to generate image data and a control system. The control system is configured to receive a selected docking area, locate the selected docking area in the image data, locate at least one dock tie-off point along the selected docking area in the image data, identify an optimized docking location based on the selected docking area and the location of the at least one dock tie-off point, and generate a docking optimization action based on the optimized docking location.
B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
85.
Tillers for marine drives having ambidextrous functionality
A tiller is for a marine drive. The tiller has a tiller arm and a grip on the tiller arm, the grip being rotatable out of a center position to control speed of the marine drive. The grip is operable in a right-hand mode in which the grip is only rotatable in a right-hand rotational range away from the center position and the grip is alternately operable in a left-hand mode in which the grip is only rotatable in a left-hand rotational range away from the center position, wherein the right-hand rotational range is diametrically opposite of the left-hand rotational range. A switching device is movable into a right-hand switch position in which the grip is operable in the right-hand mode and alternatively movable into a left-hand switch position in which the grip is operable in the left-hand mode.
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
B63H 20/10 - Moyens permettant la modification de l'assiette longitudinale, de la gîte ou le relevage de l'élément propulseur en cas de contact avec un obstacleCommande de l'assiette longitudinale ou de la gîte
A marine drive is for propelling a marine vessel in a body of water. The marine drive has a motor housing, the motor housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion which together define a motor cavity; an electric motor nested in the first housing portion, the electric motor being configured to cause rotation of an output shaft axially extending from the first housing portion; a propulsor coupled to the output shaft so that rotation of the output shaft causes rotation of the propulsor; and an elastomeric isolator located radially between the electric motor and the first housing portion. The elastomeric isolator is configured to isolate vibrations emanating from the electric motor and limit transfer of said vibrations to the first housing portion.
F16F 15/08 - Suppression des vibrations dans les systèmes non rotatifs, p. ex. dans des systèmes alternatifsSuppression des vibrations dans les systèmes rotatifs par l'utilisation d'organes ne se déplaçant pas avec le système rotatif utilisant des moyens élastiques avec ressorts en caoutchouc
An outboard marine drive has a supporting frame, a lower unit suspended from the supporting frame, the lower unit supporting a propulsor for propelling the outboard marine drive in water, a top cowl on the supporting frame, wherein a gap is defined between a lower end portion of the top cowl and the supporting frame or the lower unit, and a splash plate on the lower unit, the splash plate being configured to reduce inflow of water to the top cowl via the gap.
A propulsor assembly for a marine drive has a propulsor, an adapter having a stem which supports the propulsor, a wear resistant snubber on the stem, and an elastomeric member which is sandwiched between the wear resistant snubber and the stem, the elastomeric member being configured to bias the wear resistant snubber radially outwardly into engagement with the propulsor.
B63H 23/34 - Arbres porte-hélicesArbres de roues à aubesFixation des hélices sur les arbres
B63H 1/15 - Hélices comportant des moyens pour amortir des vibrations
B63H 23/06 - Transmission de l'énergie de l'appareil de propulsion aux éléments propulsifs à entraînement mécanique pour transmettre l'action d'un appareil de propulsion unique
A lost foam casting pattern that is constructed of a plastic filament, a foaming agent, and a coating. The lost foam casting pattern is printable on a 3-D printer. A 3-D printable material for the creation of a lost foam casting pattern is also disclosed where the material includes 95.0% to 99.75% by weight of a plastic filament combined with 0.25% to 5.00% by weight of a foaming agent. A method for preparing a lost foam casting pattern using the 3-D printable material is further described.
A marine propulsion system for propelling a marine vessel includes at least a first marine drive system comprising a first electric marine drive powered by a first power storage system and a second marine drive system comprising a second electric marine drive powered by a second power storage system, a first isolation monitor configured to conduct first isolation testing to test electrical isolation of the first marine drive system, and a second isolation monitor configured to conduct second isolation testing to test electrical isolation of the second marine drive system. The first isolation monitor and the second isolation monitor are communicatively connected, wherein the first isolation monitor and the second isolation monitor are configured to communicate such that the first isolation testing and the second isolation testing are performed sequentially, one at a time.
G01R 31/00 - Dispositions pour tester les propriétés électriquesDispositions pour la localisation des pannes électriquesDispositions pour tests électriques caractérisées par ce qui est testé, non prévues ailleurs
94.
Systems and methods for determining utilization accessories for a marine vessel
A system for determining utilization of an accessory for a marine vessel. The system includes an accessory holder coupled to the marine vessel and configured to support the accessory, a sensor configured to detect whether the accessory is coupled to the accessory holder, a display device configured to generate a display, and control system operatively coupled to the sensor and the display device. The control system is configured to determine the utilization of the accessory based on whether the sensor detects that the accessory is coupled to the accessory holder. The control system is further is configured to cause the display device to generate the display to indicate the utilization determined for the accessory.
B63B 59/02 - Défenses intégrées aux navires ou spécialement adaptées à l'usage à bord des naviresListons
B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation
B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
A propulsion control system on a marine vessel is provided, the propulsion control system comprising: a propulsion device configured to propel the marine vessel; proximity sensors configured to generate proximity measurements indicative of a proximity of an object with respect to the marine vessel; a processor configured to: receive proximity information based on proximity measurements generated by the proximity sensors; analyze the proximity information within a predetermined area around the marine vessel; determine that objects that are not in a planned path of the marine vessel are located in the predetermined area; set a velocity limit along the planned path of the marine vessel based on the presence of the objects within the predetermined area; and control the propulsion device such that a velocity of the marine vessel along the planned path does not exceed the velocity limit.
B63B 79/40 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération pour le suivi des operations des navires, p. ex. le suivi de leur vitesse, de leur itinéraire ou de leur calendrier d’entretien
B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
B63H 21/21 - Moyens de commande du moteur ou de la transmission spécialement adaptés à l'utilisation à bord d'un navire
A marine propulsion system for a marine vessel includes at least one rear marine drive configured to be positioned near a stern of the marine vessel, a joystick comprising a joystick handle configured to be movable by a user to provide steering demand input, and a control system. The control system is configured to receive a selection input selecting one of two steering response modes for the joystick, wherein each of the two steering response modes yields a different steering direction in response to select rotation inputs of the joystick handle. The control system determines a steering direction to steer the at least one rear marine drive based on the rotation input and the selected steering response mode and controls a steering actuator to steer the rear marine drive in the steering direction.
B63H 25/42 - Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'éléments propulsifsGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'hélices uniquement utilisées à cet effetGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide de gouvernails portant des hélices
99.
MARINE VESSEL STATION KEEPING TO REDUCE WEAR AND NOISE ON PROPULSION SYSTEM
A method for maintaining a marine vessel at a target position in a body of water, the method being carried out by a processing system and including: estimating at least one roughness condition of the body of water based on measurements related to an attitude of the marine vessel; calculating a desired linear velocity based on a difference between an actual position of the marine vessel and the target position; filtering an actual linear velocity of the marine vessel based on the roughness conditions; and operating a propulsion system of the marine vessel to move the marine vessel to minimize a difference between the desired linear velocity and the filtered actual linear velocity. A method for maintaining a marine vessel at a target heading in a body of water is also disclosed.
B63B 79/10 - Surveillance des caractéristiques ou des paramètres de fonctionnement des navires en opération utilisant des capteurs, p. ex. des capteurs de pression, des jauges de contrainte ou des accéléromètres
B63H 25/04 - Moyens amorçant la gouverne à fonctionnement automatique, p. ex. asservis au compas
B63H 25/42 - Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'éléments propulsifsGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'hélices uniquement utilisées à cet effetGouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide de gouvernails portant des hélices
B63J 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
G01C 23/00 - Instruments combinés indiquant plus d’une valeur de navigation, p. ex. pour l’aviationDispositifs de mesure combinés pour mesurer plusieurs variables du mouvement, p. ex. la distance, la vitesse ou l’accélération
A navigation system for a marine vessel comprises a ranging sensor and a control system. The ranging sensor is arranged to image an area around the marine vessel, such as an area forward of the bow, and generate ranging data. The control system is configured to receive ranging data from the ranging sensor, detect a navigable opening based on the ranging data, determine a height of the navigable opening, determine whether the marine vessel can safely navigate through the navigable opening based on the height of the navigable opening, and generate a navigation action based on whether the marine vessel can navigate through the navigable opening.
B63B 49/00 - Aménagements relatifs aux instruments nautiques ou d'aide à la navigation
B63B 17/00 - Éléments, détails ou accessoires de navires, non prévus ailleurs
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
