Marine propulsion – Means to control the supply of energy responsive to a sensed...
Patent
1992-03-26
1994-11-08
Huppert, Michael S.
Marine propulsion
Means to control the supply of energy responsive to a sensed...
114144E, B63H 2504
Patent
active
053622634
ABSTRACT:
An autopilot for a vessel for use in combination with a depth finder having a transducer, including a means for setting and storing a desired characteristic to be followed by the vessel, means for measuring the characteristic to be followed by the vessel, and means for storing a signal generated by the measuring means indicative of the measured characteristic. Once received and stored, the measured characteristic is compared to the selected characteristic. Based upon the comparison between the two characteristics, at least one servo motor is actuated to alter the direction the vessel is traveling. A servo motor may be coupled to the helm or to an outboard motor mounted to the vessel. The speed of the vessel may also be controlled based upon a comparison between a measured value and a selected value.
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Brahan Thomas J.
Huppert Michael S.
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