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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2022
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2020
Steering Solutions Ip Holding Corporation, Saginaw, MI (US);
John E. Weber, Pinconning, MI (US);
Rod M. Sanderson, Beaverton, MI (US);
Andrew E. Maschke, Birch Run, MI (US);
Brian G. Maust, Unionville, MI (US);
Christopher R. Douglas, Saginaw, MI (US);
Philogene F. Rousseau, Freeland, MI (US);
Brant R. Colbry, Bay City, MI (US);
Steering Solutions IP Holding Corporation, Saginaw, MI (US);
Abstract
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.