IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0731086
(2007-03-30)
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등록번호 |
US-7507130
(2009-03-24)
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우선권정보 |
JP-2006-183581(2006-07-03) |
발명자
/ 주소 |
- Watanabe,Eifu
- Ichikawa,Noriyoshi
- Kanno,Isao
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Yamaha Marine Kabushiki Kaisha
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대리인 / 주소 |
Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
63 |
초록
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A remote control device for controlling a propulsion unit of a boat is provided. The remote control device comprises a main body having a shift lever. A housing board is coupled to the main body of the remote control device and extends in a downward direction. The housing board houses a remote contr
A remote control device for controlling a propulsion unit of a boat is provided. The remote control device comprises a main body having a shift lever. A housing board is coupled to the main body of the remote control device and extends in a downward direction. The housing board houses a remote control engine control unit that provides an operation output signal to the propulsion unit based on an operation input signal received from the shift lever. In one embodiment, an operator can access the remote control engine control unit from either a starboard side or a port side of the boat. The remote control device can include an additional housing board that is capable of being attached to and detached from the housing board that is coupled to the main body.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A remote control device for controlling a propulsion unit of a boat, the remote control device comprising a main body having a rotatable shift lever for performing shift and throttle operations of a propulsion unit, the main body disposed near a steering console of the boat,
What is claimed is: 1. A remote control device for controlling a propulsion unit of a boat, the remote control device comprising a main body having a rotatable shift lever for performing shift and throttle operations of a propulsion unit, the main body disposed near a steering console of the boat, the rotatable shift lever comprising an elongated arm pivotally connected to the main body of the remote control device at a first end of the elongated arm and a hand grip that extends from a second end of the elongated arm, a housing board coupled to the main body of the remote control device, the housing board extending from the main body in a generally downward direction, and a remote control engine control unit disposed substantially within the housing board, the remote control engine control unit being configured to generate an operation output signal to the propulsion unit based on an operation input signal received from the shift lever, wherein the housing board comprises a first housing board, a second housing board, and a third housing board, the first housing board configured to house a first remote control engine control unit and the second housing board configured to house a second remote control engine control unit, wherein at least a portion of the first housing board and at least a portion of the second housing board are substantially fixed with respect to the main body of the remote control device and wherein the third housing board is configured to attach to and detach from one of the first housing board and the second housing board. 2. The remote control device of claim 1, wherein an operator can access the remote control engine control unit from one of a starboard side and a port side of the boat. 3. The remote control device of claim 1, wherein the housing board comprises a housing part and an engine control unit case, the housing part defining a recess for housing at least one of the first remote control engine control unit and the second remote control engine control unit, the engine control unit case capable of being attached to and detached from the housing part. 4. The remote control device of claim 3, wherein the housing part comprises a connector unit being configured to facilitate an electrical connection between at least one of the first remote control engine control unit and the second remote control engine control unit and an electrical component of the main body. 5. The remote control device of claim 1, wherein the first housing board houses a starboard side remote control engine control unit, the second housing board houses a center remote control engine control unit, and the third housing board houses a port side remote control engine control unit. 6. The remote control device of claim 1 further comprising a mount panel disposed on a lower portion of the remote control main body, wherein the housing board is coupled to the mount panel. 7. The remote control device of claim 6, wherein the mount panel comprises a hull mount part for mounting the remote control device on a panel of the steering console. 8. The remote control device of claim 6, wherein the mount panel comprises an extended portion that extends from the main body toward one of a starboard side and a port side of the boat. 9. The remote control device of claim 8, wherein the remote control main body lower portion is arranged generally offset from a center of the mount panel. 10. The remote control device of claim 8, where in the third housing board is disposed generally below the extended portion of the mount panel. 11. The remote control device of claim 8 further comprising a control target changeover switch for controlling the operation of a propulsion unit, wherein the control target changeover switch is disposed on an tipper side of the extended portion. 12. The remote control device of claim 8, wherein the first and second housing boards are arranged on the mount panel to be generally centered below the remote control main body lower portion, and a space sized and adapted to accommodate the third housing board is provided under the mount panel and to the side of one of the first and second housing boards. 13. A boat having a propulsion unit comprising a hull, at least one outboard motor connected to the hull, a seat configured to accommodate at least one operator of the boat, a steering console disposed near the seat, and a remote control device positioned near the steering console and for controlling the at least one outboard motor, the remote control device comprising a main body having a rotatable shift lever, the shift lever comprising an elongated shaft pivotally connected to the remote control main body at one end of the shift lever and a handle disposed at another end of the shift lever, a housing board fixed to the main body and extending therefrom in a generally downward direction, and a remote control engine control unit positioned substantially within the housing board, the remote control engine control unit disposed such that an operator can access the remote control engine control unit from one of a starboard side and a port side of the boat, wherein the remote control device further comprises an additional housing board, the additional housing board capable of being attached to and detached from the housing board that is fixed to the main body of the remote control device, and wherein the remote control device further comprises a mount panel disposed on a lower portion of the main body and having an extended portion such that the housing board that is fixed to the main body is disposed generally below the main body of the remote control device and the additional housing board is disposed generally below the extended portion of the mount panel. 14. The boat of claim 13, wherein the additional housing board is disposed on a side of the remote control device generally facing the port side of the boat. 15. The remote control device of claim 1, wherein the rotatable shift lever is movable through a range of throw motion and the housing board is arranged not to extend beyond the throw range of the shift lever. 16. The remote control device of claim 1, wherein the main body of the remote control device supports the housing board. 17. The remote control device of claim 1, wherein the housing board defines a length that extends downward in a generally vertical direction from the main body of the remote control device and a width that extends in a generally horizontal direction from a port side to a starboard side of the remote control device such that the length of the housing board is greater than the width of the housing board. 18. The remote control device of claim 3, wherein an operator can access the housing board and the remote control engine control unit without removing the housing board from the main body of the remote control device. 19. A remote control device for controlling a propulsion unit of a boat, the remote control device comprising a main body having a rotatable shift lever for performing shift and throttle operations of a propulsion unit, the main body disposed near a steering console of the boat, the rotatable shift lever comprising an elongated arm pivotally connected to the main body of the remote control device at a first end of the elongated arm and a hand grip that extends from a second end of the elongated arm, a housing board coupled to the main body of the remote control device, the housing board extending from the main body in a generally downward direction, a remote control engine control unit disposed substantially within the housing board, the remote control engine control unit being configured to generate an operation output signal to the propulsion unit based on an operation input signal received from the shift lever, a mount panel disposed on a lower portion of the remote control main body, wherein the housing board is coupled to the mount panel and the mount panel comprises an extended portion that extends from the main body toward one of a starboard side and a port side of the boat, and a control target changeover switch for controlling the operation of a propulsion unit, wherein the control target changeover switch is disposed on an upper side of the extended portion. 20. The remote control device of claim 19, wherein the mount panel comprises a hull mount part for mounting the remote control device on a panel of the steering console. 21. The remote control device of claim 19, wherein the remote control main body lower portion is arranged generally offset from a center of the mount panel. 22. The remote control device of claim 19, wherein the housing board comprises a first housing board, a second housing board, and a third housing board, the third housing board configured to attach to and detach from one of the first housing board and the second housing board, wherein the third housing board is disposed generally below the extended portion of the mount panel. 23. A remote control device for controlling a propulsion unit of a boat, the remote control device comprising a main body having a rotatable shift lever for performing shift and throttle operations of a propulsion unit, the main body disposed near a steering console of the boat, the rotatable shift lever comprising an elongated arm pivotally connected to the main body of the remote control device at a first end of the elongated arm and a hand grip that extends from a second end of the elongated arm, a housing board coupled to the main body of the remote control device, the housing board extending from the main body in a generally downward direction, a remote control engine control unit disposed substantially within the housing board, the remote control engine control unit being configured to generate an operation output signal to the propulsion unit based on an operation input signal received from the shift lever, and a mount panel disposed on a lower portion of the remote control main body, wherein the housing board is coupled to the mount panel and the mount panel comprises an extended portion that extends from the main body toward one of a starboard side and a port side of the boat, wherein the housing board comprises a first housing board and a second housing board, the first and second housing boards being arranged on the mount panel to be generally centered below the remote control main body lower portion, and a space sized and adapted to accommodate a third housing board is provided under the mount panel and to the side of one of the first and second housing boards. 24. The remote control device of claim 23, wherein the mount panel comprises a hull mount part for mounting the remote control device on a panel of the steering console. 25. The remote control device of claim 23, wherein the remote control main body lower portion is arranged generally offset from a center of the mount panel.
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