Variable trim deflector system and method for controlling a marine vessel
OwnerRobert A. Morvilloinventor
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Abstract
A method and a system for controlling a marine vessel having first and second trim deflectors is disclosed. The first and second trim deflectors have a first surface having a first area and a second surface having a second area, wherein the second planar surface is coupled to the first surface. The method and system control the first and second trim deflectors to induce any of a net yawing force, a net rolling force, and a net trimming force to the marine vessel without inducing any other substantial forces to the marine vessel by controlling the first and second trim deflectors.
Claims20
A trim deflector for a marine vessel, the trim deflector comprising:
- at least one surface configured to be attached to the marine vessel and controllably moved relative to the marine vessel along at least two degrees of freedom, wherein the at least one surface is configured to generate forces in different directions when the at least one surface is at different positions along the at least two degrees of freedom.
A control system for a marine vessel, the control system comprising:
- a trim deflector, comprising:
- at least one surface configured to be attached to the marine vessel and controllably moved relative to the marine vessel along at least two degrees of freedom;
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- at least one controller configured to:
- position the at least one surface at different positions along the at least two degrees of freedom, thereby controllably generating forces in different directions.
A method for controlling a marine vessel using a trim deflector, the trim deflector comprising at least one surface configured to be attached to the marine vessel and controllably moved relative to the marine vessel along at least two degrees of freedom, the method comprising:
- positioning the at least one surface at different positions along the at least two degrees of freedom, thereby controllably generating forces in different directions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.