A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELAYING SHIFT AND THROTTLE COMMANDS BASED ON ENGINE SPEED IN A MARINE VESSEL

Title:

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELAYING SHIFT AND THROTTLE COMMANDS BASED ON ENGINE SPEED IN A MARINE VESSEL

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/098922

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

A method for delaying shift and throttle commands based on engine speed comprises establishing a predetermined threshold engine speed. Shift and throttle commands are calculated based on the position of a control lever which allows an operator to manually control shift and throttle functions. Execution of the shift and throttle commands is delayed if the engine speed is above the predetermined maximum threshold engine speed.

Inventors:

MARTIN THOMAS SAMUEL (CA)
GARON PIERRE (CA)

Application Number:

PCT/IB2011/000943

Publication Date:

November 17, 2011

Filing Date:

February 08, 2011

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Assignee:

TELEFLEX CANADA INC (CA)
MARTIN THOMAS SAMUEL (CA)
GARON PIERRE (CA)

International Classes:

F16H59/44; B63H21/21; F02D9/00; F02D43/00; F16H61/16; F16H61/28

Foreign References:

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