Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation

John E Weber

Brian G Maust

Christopher R Douglas

Andrew E Maschke

Brant R Colbry

Addney T Biery, Ii

Matthew R Burk

Matt R Burk

Rodney M Sanderson

Benjamin H Helmreich

Nick R Alpers

Rod M Sanderson

Philogene F Rousseau

A steering system for a marine craft includes a steering input shaft. The steering system also includes an electric power steering (EPS) system operatively coupled to the steering input shaft, the EPS system having an electric motor that drives rotation of a system output shaft. The steering system further includes a hydraulic pump operatively coupled to the system output shaft with a gear set, the hydraulic pump having a longitudinal direction that is perpendicular to a steering input shaft axis. The steering system yet further includes a fluid reservoir located remotely relative to the hydraulic pump.

Electrically assisted hydraulic steering system

A steering system for a marine vessel includes a cable translatable in response to a steering input command. The steering system also includes a rudder pivotable to steer the marine vessel. The steering system further includes a link member operatively coupled to the rudder. The steering system yet further includes a sensor positioned to detect a load associated with the cable in response to the steering input command. The steering system also includes an electric power steering system in operative communication with the sensor to receive a signal from the sensor and provide a powered assist to the link member.

Electric power steering system for marine vessel

A method for cancelling vibration includes receiving, from a first accelerometer, a first accelerometer measurement; receiving, from a second accelerometer, a second accelerometer measurement; determining a counter torque value based on the first accelerometer measurement and the second accelerometer measurement; and selectively controlling a lift mechanism according to the counter torque value using a motor, the motor being in mechanical communication with the lift mechanism and the lift mechanism being configured to allow a platform to travel in one of a first direction and a second direction.

System and method for vibration cancellation

A marine power steering system includes a first steering input device and a second steering input device. The first steering input device includes a first steering sensor that provides a first signal indicative of at least one of a torque and an angular position of a first steering wheel. The first steering input device further includes a controller arranged to receive the first signal. The second steering input device includes a second steering sensor that provides a second signal indicative of at least one of a torque and an angular position of a second steering wheel to the controller.

Marine power steering system

A steering system includes a steering sensor, a gear motor assembly, and a controller. The steering sensor is disposed at a helm. The gear motor assembly at least partially extends between a mid-unit and a lower unit of an outboard motor. The controller is in communication with the steering sensor and the gear motor assembly. The controller is programmed to command the gear motor assembly to pivot the lower unit relative to the mid-unit in response to a signal provided by the steering sensor.

Steering system for an outboard motor

A marine electric power steering system includes an actuator assembly, a gear assembly, and a cable assembly. The actuator assembly has an actuator assembly input and an actuator assembly output. The actuator assembly input is operatively connected to a steering shaft that extends along a steering column axis. The gear assembly includes a first gear that is driven by a second gear and a crank arm extending from the first gear. The cable assembly extends from an end of the crank arm to a steering device.

Marine electric power steering system with cable assembly

A marine electric power steering system includes an actuator assembly, a power steering module, and a cable assembly. The actuator assembly includes an actuator assembly input and an actuator assembly output. The actuator assembly input is operatively coupled to a steering shaft. The power steering module includes a power steering module input that is operatively coupled to the actuator assembly output and a power steering module output. The cable assembly is operatively coupled to the actuator assembly output and the power steering module input.

Marine electric power assist steering rack and pinion

A marine electric power steering system includes an input assembly, a steering actuator, and a cable assembly. The input assembly is operatively connected to a steering shaft. The input assembly has a steering sensor assembly and a motor assembly. The steering actuator is disposed within a pontoon and is in communication with the steering sensor assembly. The cable assembly extends through a wall of the pontoon. The cable assembly operatively connects the steering actuator and a steering device that is pivotally mounted to the pontoon.

Marine electric power assist steering system with cable

An embodiment of a system for controlling a marine vessel includes an electrical power steering unit coupled to a mechanical control system, the mechanical control system including a steering wheel connected by a shaft to a mechanical cable assembly, the mechanical cable assembly configured to be actuated by the steering wheel to control a steering mechanism of the marine vessel. The electrical power steering unit includes an electric motor configured to apply a torque to the mechanical cable assembly. The system also includes a processor configured to control the electrical power steering unit to provide at least one of steering assist and control of the marine vessel.

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Pinconning, MI, United States of America

John E Weber