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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 1994
Filed:
Oct. 13, 1992
Gerhard Maurer, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Manfred Braig, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Raimund Auer, Eriskirch, DE;
Christoph Goebel, Immenstaad, DE;
Josef Schwarz, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Thomas Voss, Tettnang, DE;
Abstract
The invention concerns a control system for operating a ship's motive installation (1, 2). Via a gearing (4) having adjustable clutches (67, 69) for forward and astern movement, an engine (3) drives a propeller shaft (7). Control and sensor devices (53, 54) are provided. With them the engine speed and the degree of slip of the clutches can be altered. With a control lever (13, 14) of a control post (9) a propeller shaft speed can be adjusted. A control electronics (21) defines the momentary operational condition by freely selecting from three possible operation conditions. The respective operation condition is defined depending on operational parameters to be observed of the engine (3) and/or the gearing (4). The control system is particularly adequate for use within a ship's multi-engine motive installations.