Ships – Steering mechanism – Remote control steering excluding manual operation
Patent
1985-12-05
1987-07-21
Basinger, Sherman D.
Ships
Steering mechanism
Remote control steering excluding manual operation
318588, B63H 2504
Patent
active
046810552
ABSTRACT:
An automatic control system for a craft having a steering wheel connection for manual guidance of the craft, an automatic pilot sensing system connection, and a drive shaft connection for driving the craft's steerage mechanism. The automatic control system is provided with sensing signals for correction of heading by well-known auto pilot. The steering wheel is removed from the drive shaft and the automatic control system is easily installed between the drive shaft and the steering wheel. The automatic control system provides a steering shaft adaptor which provides the drive and mounting element to the craft's steering mechanism without modification to any existing components in the craft.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3138133 (1964-06-01), Hatch
patent: 4170953 (1979-10-01), Pounder et al.
Basinger Sherman D.
Silverman Melvin K.
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