Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP
Watercraft steering assist system
A steering assist system for a watercraft including a force detection assembly adapted to detect a force further applied to an operator steering control of the watercraft after the steering control is turned to a maximum turning position. The steering assist system also includes a controller configured to increase a steering force produced by the watercraft in response to an output of the force detection assembly. In one arrangement, the steering assist system increases an output of a propulsion system of the watercraft in proportion to an output of the force detection assembly. In another arrangement, the steering assist system moves a steering force producing member, such as a deflector or rudder, for example, in response to an output of the force detection assembly in addition to, or alternative to, increasing an output of the propulsion system.
Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha
B B
B63H B63H
inventional inventional
Yutaka Ryoichi Tsuide
Mizuno Nakase Yanagihara