Remote control adapted to retrofit on a jet ski

• US 9,457,883 B2
• Filed: 09/02/2014
• Issued: 10/04/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 09/03/2013
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Lars Ramcke, Svetlana Immel, Tobias Fieback
• Original Assignee: Lars Ramcke, Svetlana Immel, Tobias Fieback
• Inventors: Fieback, Tobias, Ramcke, Lars, Immel, Svetlana
• Primary Examiner(s): Hilgendorf, Dale W
• Application Number:
  US14/474,453
• Publication Number:
  US 20150066249A1
• Time in Patent Office: 763 Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: B63B 34/15 for hydroflight sports
• CPC Class Codes: B63H 11/00 Marine propulsion by water jets
• CPC Class Codes: B63H 2021/216 using electric control means
• CPC Class Codes: B63H 2025/028 using remote control means, e.g. wireless control; Equipment or accessories therefor
• CPC Class Codes: B63H 21/21 Control means for engine or transmission, specially adapted for use on marine vessels
• CPC Class Codes: B63H 21/22 the propulsion power units being controlled from exterior of engine room, e.g. from navigation bridge; Arrangements of order telegraphs
• CPC Class Codes: G05D 1/0011 associated with a remote control arrangement
• CPC Class Codes: G05D 1/0022 characterised by the communication link data switching networks in general H04L12/00

Abstract

A remote operating device for remotely operating a floating device having a water jet drive includes a first operating unit for receiving control data as well as an actuator for controlling and/or adjusting the power of the water jet drive. The actuator may include a first actuating element for mechanically controlling the power of the water jet drive of the floating device. Alternatively, the actuator may include a first electronic module for feeding a voltage signal into engine electronics of the floating device, for controlling the power of the water jet drive.

Claims

1. A remote operating device for remotely operating a floating device having a water jet drive for generating a water jet, the remote operating device comprising:

a first operating unit for receiving control data and an actuator for controlling and/or adjusting power of the water jet drive;

wherein the first operating unit comprises an emitter for transmitting the control data, and the actuator comprises a receiver for receiving the control data transmitted by the emitter;

the actuator further comprising a first actuating element for mechanically operating a means, which is assigned to the floating device, for controlling the power of the water jet drive;

wherein the means, which is assigned to the floating device, for controlling the power of the water jet drive of the floating device, comprises a Bowden cable; and

wherein the first actuating element exerts a tractive force on the Bowden cable, wherein the first actuating element is connected to the Bowden cable by means of a first releasable connecting means.

2. The remote operating device according to claim 1, wherein the emitter and the receiver are embodied for a cable connection or for a radio contact.

3. The remote operating device according to claim 1, wherein the actuator comprises an electrical system for processing the control data received by the receiver.

4. The remote operating device according to claim 1, wherein the control data comprises information relating to the power of the water jet drive, which is to be adjusted, as well as further information relating to a start function and/or a stop function and/or an emergency stop function and/or of a change between different driving modes of the floating device.

5. The remote operating device according to claim 1, wherein the actuator comprises a second releasable connecting means for connecting the actuator to the floating device in the area of the means, which is assigned to the floating device, for controlling the power of the water jet drive of the floating device.

6. The remote operating device according to claim 1, wherein the first actuating element comprises a rigid finger for operating the means, which is assigned to the floating device, for controlling the power of the water jet drive, wherein the first actuating element exerts a compressive force on the means, which is assigned to the floating device, for controlling the power of the water jet drive.

7. The remote operating device according to claim 1, wherein the actuator comprises a servomotor or a cable pull motor, for actuating and/or moving the first actuating element, wherein the first actuating element is connected to the actuating motor via an arm.

8. The remote operating device according to any of claims 1-4, 5-6 or 7, wherein the actuator comprises a first mechanical holder for holding the first actuating element and/or an actuating motor, wherein the first mechanical holder comprises at least three elements which are connected to one another.

9. The remote operating device according to claim 8, wherein the at least three of the elements of the first mechanical holder are embodied as substantially ashlar-shaped support profiles, wherein on a longitudinal side a first support profile comprises at least a first groove for receiving a first support profile connecting means, wherein on a longitudinal side a second support profile comprises at least a second groove for receiving a second support profile connecting means, and wherein on a longitudinal side a third support profile comprises at least a third groove for receiving the second support profile connecting means.

10. The remote operating device according to claim 9, wherein on a further longitudinal side the third support profile comprises a fourth groove, and a fifth groove which is arranged substantially parallel to the fourth groove, and/or a through hole for receiving the actuating motor.

11. The remote operating device according to claim 9, wherein on the longitudinal side which encompasses the first groove, the first support profile is connected to a front side of the second support profile by means of the first support profile connecting means, wherein, in longitudinal direction of the first support profile, the second support profile is arranged so as to be displaceable along the first groove.

12. The remote operating device according to claim 9, wherein on the longitudinal side which encompasses the second groove, the support profile is connected to a longitudinal side of the third support profile which encompasses the third groove, by means of the second support profile connecting means, wherein the third support profile is arranged so as to be displaceable in longitudinal direction of the second support profile along the second groove.

13. The remote operating device according to claim 9, wherein the first support profile connecting means is embodied such that the second support profile can be rotated about its longitudinal axis.

14. The remote operating device according to claim 9, wherein the second support profile connecting means is embodied such that the third support profile can be rotated about its transverse axis.

15. The remote operating device according to any of claims 1-3, 5-6 or 7, wherein the actuator comprises a second actuating element for mechanically operating a start/stop device, which is assigned to the floating device, for controlling a start function and/or stop function of the water jet drive, and wherein the actuator comprises a third actuating element for mechanically operating an emergency stop device, which is assigned to the floating device, for controlling an emergency stop function of the water jet drive, and wherein the actuator comprises a fourth actuating element for mechanically operating a drive mode selection device, which is assigned to the floating device, for selecting a driving mode of the water jet drive.

16. The remote operating device according to any one of claims 1-3, 5-6 or 7, wherein the actuator comprises a second electronic module for controlling a start function and/or stop function of the water jet drive and wherein the actuator comprises a third electronic module for controlling an emergency stop function of the water jet drive, and wherein the actuator further comprises a fourth electronic module for selecting a driving mode, of the water jet drive.

17. The remote operating device according to any one of claims 1, 3, 4, 5-6 or 7, wherein the remote operating device comprises a second operating unit for receiving control data, wherein the second operating unit is connected to the actuator by means of a cable connection and/or radio contact for transmitting control data for controlling and/or adjusting the power of the water jet drive.

18. The remote operating device according to claim 16, wherein the second operating unit has a higher priority than the first operating unit, wherein individual functions of the first operating unit can be activated and/or deactivated by the second operating unit.

19. A remote operating device for remotely operating a floating device having a water jet drive for generating a water jet, the remote operating device comprising:

a first operating unit for receiving control data and an actuator for controlling and/or adjusting power of the water jet drive;

wherein the first operating unit comprises an emitter for transmitting the control data, and the actuator comprises a receiver for receiving the control data transmitted by the emitter;

the actuator further comprising either a first actuating element for mechanically operating a means, which is assigned to the floating device, for controlling the power of the water jet drive or a first electronic module for feeding a voltage signal into an engine electronics, for controlling the power of the water jet drive;

wherein the actuator comprises a first mechanical holder for holding the first actuating element and/or an actuating motor, wherein the first mechanical holder comprises at least three elements which are connected to one another; and

wherein the at least three of the elements of the first mechanical holder are embodied as substantially ashlar-shaped support profiles, wherein on a longitudinal side a first support profile comprises at least a first groove for receiving a first support profile connecting means, wherein on a longitudinal side a second support profile comprises at least a second groove for receiving a second support profile connecting means, and wherein on a longitudinal side a third support profile comprises at least a third groove for receiving the second support profile connecting means.

20. The remote operating device according to claim 19, wherein on a further longitudinal side the third support profile comprises a fourth groove, and a fifth groove which is arranged substantially parallel to the fourth groove, and/or a through hole for receiving the actuating motor.

21. The remote operating device according to claim 19, wherein on the longitudinal side which encompasses the first groove, the first support profile is connected to a front side of the second support profile by means of the first support profile connecting means, wherein, in longitudinal direction of the first support profile, the second support profile is arranged so as to be displaceable along the first groove.

22. The remote operating device according to claim 19, wherein on the longitudinal side which encompasses the second groove, the support profile is connected to a longitudinal side of the third support profile which encompasses the third groove, by means of the second support profile connecting means, wherein the third support profile is arranged so as to be displaceable in longitudinal direction of the second support profile along the second groove.

23. The remote operating device according to claim 19, wherein the first support profile connecting means is embodied such that the second support profile can be rotated about its longitudinal axis.

24. The remote operating device according to claim 19, wherein the second support profile connecting means is embodied such that the third support profile can be rotated about its transverse axis.