EP2219939B1 - Motorboat, the speed control member of which is placed in close proximity to the helm wheel - Google Patents

Motorboat, the speed control member of which is placed in close proximity to the helm wheel Download PDF

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EP2219939B1
EP2219939B1 EP08865131A EP08865131A EP2219939B1 EP 2219939 B1 EP2219939 B1 EP 2219939B1 EP 08865131 A EP08865131 A EP 08865131A EP 08865131 A EP08865131 A EP 08865131A EP 2219939 B1 EP2219939 B1 EP 2219939B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
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    • B63H21/00—Use of propulsion power plant or units on vessels
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  • the present invention relates generally to motor boats.
  • the invention relates more particularly to a boat comprising at least one engine, a steering wheel and at least one engine speed control member, the or each engine speed control member being mounted on an independent boat element. moving relative to said steering wheel.
  • the speed control member is generally formed by a gas lever whose angular travel is important, of the order of 180 ° (90 ° for forward and 90 ° for reverse), and which is offset from the steering wheel by a distance such that, to actuate said lever, the pilot must remove one hand from the steering wheel.
  • the pilot thus generally positions a hand on the steering wheel and a hand on said gas lever.
  • the pilot can have the reflex, to keep his balance, grab the steering wheel with both hands while releasing the said gas lever.
  • the engine is likely to keep too much speed and may also run out if it comes out of the water.
  • the pilot may also have the reflex to rely on the throttle lever, which will increase the speed of the engine in an uncontrolled manner.
  • the document US 2005/266743 describes a boat having a steering wheel connected to a steering shaft.
  • a throttle control lever of the motor is mounted integral displacement of the steering shaft which turns on itself at the same time as the steering wheel.
  • movement of the steering wheel rotates the control handle via the steering shaft.
  • US 7278367 that when the steering wheel is turned more than half a turn, the driver must let go of the steering wheel to uncross his hands and no longer knows where the control device is with respect to the steering wheel without having to look at the steering wheel. this.
  • motor speed is controlled by moving the joystick up or down.
  • the present invention aims to enable to operate the speed control member of the motor boat while keeping hands on the steering wheel. Another object of the invention is to prevent the pilot from having to look at the steering wheel to determine where the speed control member is located.
  • the invention relates to a boat according to claim 1.
  • Motor speed control member means a motor gas control member, which corresponds to a controller for the acceleration of the engine or the power delivered by the engine.
  • the speed control member Thanks to such a design of the speed control member, it can be operated by the fingers of the pilot who keeps the palms of his hands on the steering wheel.
  • the pilot can act on said body to decelerate while keeping the palms of the hands on the steering wheel to maintain the direction of said boat.
  • the speed control member being disposed behind the steering wheel, the risk of inadvertent actuation of said member is limited.
  • the speed control member is not rotated with the steering wheel, said member remains accessible to the driver regardless of the rotation of the steering wheel.
  • the pilot can thus keep the palms of his hands on the steering wheel in the same configuration, substantially at ten hours and ten minutes, while having access to the speed control member, by simply pressing the fingers.
  • the position of the control member remains independent of the rotation of the steering wheel and the steering shaft, while allowing accessibility to this control member without having to release the steering wheel.
  • said or each motor speed control member is configured such that the maximum power setpoint delivered by the motor is obtained, at least in the engaged state of the motor in the forward direction, when the control member is in the extreme close position of the steering wheel.
  • said or each engine speed control member is mounted on the casing of a steering column of the steering wheel and / or on a dashboard of the boat, the free end of said or each control member extending preferably to the right of the steering wheel.
  • Such a configuration of the speed control member makes it easy to actuate it with the fingers of one hand, the palm of the hand being able to rest on the steering wheel.
  • the maximum spacing distance, in the engaged state of the motor in the forward direction, between the free end of said or of each control member and the steering wheel is chosen from the range [40 mm - 120 mm], and preferably in the range [60 mm - 100 mm].
  • said or each control member of the motor speed is a multi-purpose member which furthermore forms at least one reversing control member of the direction of movement of the boat, said inverter, said or each member controlling the speed of the motor also preferably forming a control member of the clutch of the engine, said or each speed control member being movably mounted between an extreme position close to the steering wheel in which the engine is engaged in forward motion with a maximum power setpoint and an extreme position away from the steering wheel in which the engine is engaged in reverse with a maximum power setpoint, said or each speed control member being also able to take an intermediate position, called neutral, in which the engine is disengaged.
  • a control member of the engine clutch disposed in the immediate vicinity of the steering wheel, between said steering wheel and the bow of the boat, and at a distance from the steering wheel chosen so that said control member of the clutch is adapted to be actuated by the fingers of the other hand of the driver whose palm is resting on the steering wheel, said control member of the clutch of the engine having a clutch position of the engine in forward, a clutch position of the engine in reverse and a disengagement position of the engine, said neutral, said or each speed control member being movably mounted between an extreme position close to the steering wheel according to which the instruction of power delivered by the engine is maximum and an extreme position away from the steering wheel according to which the power setpoint delivered by the engine is minimal.
  • control member of the clutch of the motor is distinct from the speed control member.
  • said joystick comprises a control system. adjusting the extent of its travel and, optionally, a system for adjusting its resistance to movement.
  • said boat comprises means for selecting a profile of power response of the motor according to the travel of the joystick among several profiles and, preferably, means for adjusting the parameters of said profiles.
  • the handle is provided with return means in a position, called idle, in which the engine speed is idle, and other on the other hand, there are provided means for holding the joystick in position, activatable and deactivatable, said holding means preventing, in the activated state, the return of said joystick.
  • the boat comprises at least two engines each associated with a speed control member disposed in the immediate vicinity of the steering wheel, between said steering wheel and the bow of the boat, and at a selected steering wheel distance such that, at least in the engaged state of the engine in forward, said control member is adapted to be actuated by the fingers of a hand of a pilot whose palm is supported on the steering wheel, said control members are operable simultaneously or separately, at the driver's choice.
  • the invention relates, as recalled above, a boat which comprises at least one engine, a steering wheel 1 and at least one control member 3 of the engine speed.
  • the boat comprises a single motor and a single control member 3 of the engine speed.
  • the boat is equipped with several motors each associated with a speed control member.
  • the control member 3 of the engine speed is mounted on an element 12 of the independent boat moving relative to said steering wheel 1.
  • said control member 3 is disposed in the immediate vicinity of the steering wheel 1, between said steering wheel 1 and the bow of the boat, and at a distance from the steering wheel 1 chosen, either by construction or by adjustment, for to adapt to the morphology of the hand of the pilot, such that, at least in the engaged state of the engine in forward direction, said control member 3 is adapted to be actuated by the fingers of a hand of a pilot whose palm is supported on the steering wheel 1.
  • the two hands of the pilot are preferably positioned according to the needles of a watch indicating substantially ten hours and ten minutes.
  • Said control member 3 of the engine speed can thus be actuated by a single finger of the hand, the palm of the hand can remain resting on the wheel or crown of the steering wheel 1.
  • an electronic control unit 6 which controls the speed of the engine of a powertrain 2 according to the electrical signals corresponding to the position of the control member 3 of the speed. As detailed below, this electronic control unit 6 also makes it possible to control other elements of the powertrain such as the displacement of the engine base, also called "trim”.
  • said control member 3 of the engine speed is mounted on the housing, or cladding, a steering column 12 of the steering wheel and / or on a dashboard 4 of the boat, the free end of said control member 3 extending preferably to the right of the wheel 1 'steering wheel 1.
  • the control member 3 is hingedly mounted to a sealed housing 13 secured to the steering column 12 and / or the dashboard 4.
  • This housing 13 contains 14 mechanical and electronic management means of the joystick detailed below.
  • Said or each control member 3 of the motor speed is movably mounted in a transverse plane, preferably orthogonal to the plane P of the steering wheel, between two extreme positions, one of maximum approximation of the steering wheel, the other of maximum spacing compared to the steering wheel.
  • said or each speed control member is movable in a direction substantially orthogonal to said plane P of the steering wheel. The displacement of said control member between these extreme near and remote positions of the steering wheel allows to act on the power delivered by the engine (s).
  • the speed control device is configured such that the maximum engine power setpoint, at least for a state of the engine engaged in forward, is obtained when said control member is in extreme close position of the steering wheel.
  • the risk of inadvertent tripping of a strong acceleration in forward movement is limited since, to obtain such an acceleration, the operator must bring back the control member towards the steering wheel.
  • a reduction in speed is obtained by moving the control member away from the steering wheel, which allows the operator to easily slow down the boat without having to let go of the steering wheel when necessary, for example. example in case of strong wave.
  • the maximum spacing distance, in the engaged state of the motor in the forward direction, between the free end of said or each control member 3 and the steering wheel 1 is chosen in the range: [40 mm - 120 mm] , and preferably in the range [60 mm - 100 mm].
  • said control member 3 of the engine speed forms a control member for reversing the direction of movement of the boat, said inverter, for a given range of the stroke of said joystick.
  • the control member 3 of the engine speed also forms a control member of the clutch of the engine.
  • said motor speed control member 3 is a joystick mounted at an angular displacement between an extreme close position of the steering wheel in which the engine is engaged in the forward direction with a maximum power setpoint and an extreme position spaced from said steering wheel in which the engine is engaged in reverse with a maximum power setting.
  • the power response of the engine from the neutral position of the joystick to one of the end positions, also called end positions, is increasing and corresponds to a curve profile of the type of the profiles represented on the graph of the figure 6 and detailed below.
  • the lever comprises a system of notches arranged on either side of the neutral position of the lever so that the pilot is aware by manipulating the lever from the moment he engages the engine (forward or forward). reverse).
  • the range of the travel of said member associated with the acceleration in the forward direction corresponds to a distance of about 10 80 mm from the handle relative to the steering wheel.
  • the neutral position corresponds to a spacing of the handle of the order of 90 mm from the flywheel, and the range of the stroke of said member associated with the acceleration in reverse corresponds to a spacing of the order of the order of 100 to 180 mm with respect to the steering wheel.
  • the range of the stroke of said member associated with the forward acceleration is chosen so that the lever remains accessible to the fingers on this beach when the driver keeps his hands on the steering wheel.
  • the neutral position is also chosen so that the lever remains accessible to the fingers in this position when the driver holds his hands on the steering wheel.
  • a switch 9 controlling the activation and deactivation of the return means can be positioned on the steering wheel (see figure 3 ) and / or on the control member 3. This switch is preferably coupled with another switch 9 'on the dashboard (see figure 4 ).
  • the control members disposed on the steering wheel 1 are associated with a transmitter which communicates by a wireless link with a receiver positioned under the dashboard. Said transmitter associated with the steering wheel is powered by a drums.
  • the control members disposed on the steering wheel are doubled by similar control members arranged on the dashboard and powered by the power supply system of the boat. When the battery that powers the steering wheel transmitter is no longer sufficient, the pilot can actuate the corresponding control elements of the dashboard.
  • the boat comprises a speed control member, arranged as described above, but which does not have a clutch function.
  • a specific control member of the engine clutch disposed in the immediate vicinity of the steering wheel 1 between said steering wheel 1 and the bow of the boat, and at a distance from the steering wheel 1 chosen, either by construction or by adjustment to adapt to the morphology of the pilot's hand, so that said control member is adapted to be actuated by the fingers of the other hand of the pilot whose palm is supported on the steering wheel 1.
  • Said motor clutch control member has a clutch position of the engine in the forward direction, a clutch position of the engine in reverse and a clutch release position of the engine, said neutral.
  • the extreme close position of the control member corresponds to a maximum engine power setpoint and the remote extreme position of the control member relative to the steering wheel corresponds to a minimum power of the engine.
  • the stroke of the speed control member may be limited since said stroke is used to vary the power delivered by the engine both in forward and reverse.
  • the maximum spacing distance between the free end of the control member 3 and the steering wheel 1 can thus be chosen so that the speed control member is permanently accessible to the fingers when the pilot maintains his hands on the steering wheel.
  • the stroke of the speed control member may for example correspond to a spacing of the order of 10 mm to 90 mm with respect to the steering wheel.
  • a motor clutch control member on one side of the steering column, for example on the left hand side of the pilot, and a motor speed control member of the other side, for example on the side of the right hand.
  • said handle comprises a system for adjusting the extent of its travel and, optionally, a system for adjusting its resistance to displacement.
  • the boat also comprises a control member 5, said "trim” button, the lifting of the engine part, said base, intended to be immersed.
  • said “trim” button is formed of two pushbuttons controlling pulse, one, the descent of the base and the other, the lifting of said base.
  • This "trim” button can be arranged on the steering wheel 1 and / or on the control member 3 of the engine speed and / or on the dashboard 4 of the boat.
  • this button “trim” is preferably duplicated by another button 5 '"trim” on the dashboard.
  • the 5 button “trim” is disposed on the steering wheel 1, it is provided, as explained above, to transmit the information transmitted by said button 5 "trim” wirelessly to the receiver under the dashboard. The information received by the receiver is transmitted to the electronic control unit 6 which then controls the movement of the base of the power unit 2 up or down.
  • said boat comprises means 8 for selecting a power response profile P of the engine according to the stroke Cacc of the joystick, among several profiles.
  • selection means are, in the example illustrated in the figures, in the form of a switch 8 disposed on the steering wheel, which is also doubled on the dashboard by another switch 8 '. Selecting the power response profile of the engine according to the travel of the joystick makes it possible to adapt the power of the boat and the desired steering precision to the type of maneuver performed.
  • the body of the joystick is for example associated with a potentiometer that can change the voltage of an electrical signal depending on the position of the joystick along its path.
  • This modified electrical signal is transmitted to the control unit 6 which, as a function of said modified electrical signal, controls the speed of the engine forming part of the power unit 2.
  • Different power response profiles of the engine as a function of the travel of the joystick can then be obtained by processing the electrical signals modified by the potentiometer associated with the body of the controller.
  • the means for selecting the profile of the power response of the motor as a function of the travel of the lever can be used in particular in the following maneuvering cases.
  • the default activated profile is the P1 profile as shown in figure 6 for which the maximum travel of the joystick, corresponding to a 100% race, makes it possible to cause the engine to deliver 100% of its power.
  • the pilot needs to navigate with a lower and more accurate speed.
  • the pilot then activates the P2 profile as shown in figure 6 for which the maximum speed of the shifter, corresponding to a 100% stroke, causes the engine to deliver 50% of its power.
  • This profile makes it possible to obtain a low speed in a much more precise manner since the available race of the joystick remains unchanged.
  • This P2 profile can also be activated when the pilot wishes to troll.
  • a light emitting diode system is integrated in the dashboard 4 and possibly on the steering wheel to remind the driver the activated profile.
  • means are provided for preventing the tilting of a low-power profile, such as the P2 profile, to another profile offering a higher power, such as the profile P1, when the motor is not idling. Reverse switching is allowed.
  • the boat comprises at least two motors each associated with a speed control member as described above.
  • Each speed control member is thus disposed in the immediate vicinity of the steering wheel, between said steering wheel and the bow of the boat, and at a distance from the steering wheel chosen so that, at least in the engaged state of the engine in forward movement, said control member is adapted to be actuated by the fingers of a hand of a pilot whose palm is supported on the steering wheel.
  • Said control members are operable simultaneously or separately, at the choice of the pilot.
  • the organs of control are preferably contiguous and articulated on the same housing to be easily operated simultaneously or separately.
  • a start switch 7 of the engine and a system preventing the engine from starting when the forward or reverse gear is engaged.
  • a display screen 11 which reminds the driver if the engine is disengaged, or engaged in forward, or engaged in reverse.
  • the travel of the joystick is circular.
  • this race is straight.
  • the speed control member here the lever
  • the lever is equipped with a mechanical locking system in the neutral position, or neutral, the release of the lever being authorized for a particular movement of said joystick.
  • said lever can be unlocked from its neutral position when the operator exerts on it a radial force relative to the steering wheel, outwardly, simultaneously moving the lever up or down. The operator can thus, when the engine is engaged forward, with a certain speed, move the lever away from the steering wheel to move to neutral position without have to measure the movement of the controller because it automatically locks when it reaches the neutral position.
  • a particular manipulation of the joystick in the neutral position as described above, then allows the operator to either go forward, or to go in reverse.
  • the handle is equipped with a movable part enabling it to be unlocked, for example a trigger.
  • a movable part enabling it to be unlocked, for example a trigger.
  • the operator actuates the trigger and simultaneously exerts upward or downward movement of the joystick to engage the motor.

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La présente invention concerne de manière générale les bateaux à moteur.The present invention relates generally to motor boats.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un bateau comportant au moins un moteur, un volant de direction et au moins un organe de commande de la vitesse du moteur, le ou chaque organe de commande de la vitesse du moteur étant monté sur un élément du bateau indépendant en déplacement par rapport audit volant de direction.The invention relates more particularly to a boat comprising at least one engine, a steering wheel and at least one engine speed control member, the or each engine speed control member being mounted on an independent boat element. moving relative to said steering wheel.

On connaît de l'état de la technique des bateaux à moteur tels que décrits ci-dessus. Dans de tels bateaux, l'organe de commande de vitesse est généralement formé par un levier de gaz dont la course angulaire est importante, de l'ordre de 180° (90° pour la marche avant et 90° pour la marche arrière), et qui est déporté par rapport au volant d'une distance telle que, pour actionner ledit levier, le pilote doit enlever une main du volant. Le pilote positionne ainsi généralement une main sur le volant de direction et une main sur ledit levier de gaz.The state of the art is known from motor boats as described above. In such boats, the speed control member is generally formed by a gas lever whose angular travel is important, of the order of 180 ° (90 ° for forward and 90 ° for reverse), and which is offset from the steering wheel by a distance such that, to actuate said lever, the pilot must remove one hand from the steering wheel. The pilot thus generally positions a hand on the steering wheel and a hand on said gas lever.

Il en résulte que, lorsque le bateau est soumis aux chocs des vagues en cas de forte mer ou lors d'une conduite sportive, le pilote peut avoir le réflexe, pour garder son équilibre, d'empoigner le volant des deux mains en lâchant ledit levier de gaz. Le moteur risque alors de conserver un régime trop important et risque également de s'emballer s'il sort de l'eau. Le pilote peut également avoir le réflexe de s'appuyer sur le levier de gaz, ce qui va augmenter le régime du moteur de manière incontrôlée.As a result, when the boat is subjected to the shocks of the waves in case of high seas or during a sporty driving, the pilot can have the reflex, to keep his balance, grab the steering wheel with both hands while releasing the said gas lever. The engine is likely to keep too much speed and may also run out if it comes out of the water. The pilot may also have the reflex to rely on the throttle lever, which will increase the speed of the engine in an uncontrolled manner.

En cas de chocs du bateau dans les vagues, il est souhaitable que le pilote diminue le régime du moteur. Cependant, le choc des vagues oblige le plus souvent le pilote à garder les deux mains sur le volant pour maintenir la direction du bateau et son équilibre.In case of shocks of the boat in the waves, it is desirable that the pilot decreases the speed of the engine. However, the impact of the waves often forces the pilot to keep both hands on the steering wheel to maintain the boat's direction and balance.

La sécurité du pilotage d'un tel bateau n'est donc pas assurée en cas de chocs du bateau dans des vagues.The safety of driving such a boat is not ensured in case of shocks of the boat in waves.

Dans le document US7278367 , l'organe de commande de la vitesse du bateau est intégré à l'anneau du volant. Il en résulte que l'organe de commande de la vitesse tourne en même temps que le volant. Cette conception présente l'avantage d'avoir l'organe de commande de la vitesse accessible au doigt en même temps que le pilote tient le volant.In the document US7278367 , the controller of the speed of the boat is integrated into the steering wheel ring. As a result, the speed control member rotates at the same time as the steering wheel. This design has the advantage of having the speed control member accessible to the finger at the same time that the pilot is holding the steering wheel.

Cependant, si le volant est tourné de plus d'un demi-tour, le pilote doit lâcher le volant pour décroiser ses mains et les repositionner sur le volant. Le pilote ne sait plus alors, sans regarder le volant, où se situe l'organe de commande de la vitesse par rapport à ses mains.However, if the steering wheel is turned more than half a turn, the driver must release the steering wheel to uncross his hands and reposition them on the steering wheel. The pilot no longer knows, without looking at the steering wheel, where is the speed control device relative to his hands.

Le document US 2005/266743 décrit un bateau comportant un volant de direction relié à un arbre de direction. Une manette de commande de vitesse du moteur est montée solidaire en déplacement de l'arbre de direction qui tourne sur lui-même en même temps que le volant. Il en résulte qu'un mouvement du volant fait pivoter la manette de commande par l'intermédiaire de l'arbre de direction. Une telle conception du système de direction et de l'organe de commande de la vitesse pose le même problème que la solution prévue dans le document US-7278367 , à savoir que lorsque le volant est tourné de plus d'un demi-tour, le pilote doit lâcher le volant pour décroiser ses mains et ne sait plus où se situe l'organe de commande par rapport au volant sans avoir à regarder celui-ci. En outre, dans le document US 2005/266743 , la commande de la vitesse du moteur se fait par un déplacement vers le haut ou vers le bas de la manette. Autrement dit, pour commander la puissance du moteur, l'opérateur doit déplacer la manette dans un plan parallèle au plan du volant, ce qui n'est pas pratique pour l'opérateur qui souhaite garder les mains sur le volant et rend ainsi la manipulation de l'organe de commande peu fiable. Une telle mobilité de la manette par rapport à l'arbre de direction, selon la direction haut-bas, présente également un risque important pour l'opérateur de déclencher de manière intempestive une accélération importante du bateau.The document US 2005/266743 describes a boat having a steering wheel connected to a steering shaft. A throttle control lever of the motor is mounted integral displacement of the steering shaft which turns on itself at the same time as the steering wheel. As a result, movement of the steering wheel rotates the control handle via the steering shaft. Such a design of the steering system and the speed control member poses the same problem as the solution provided in the document. US 7278367 , that when the steering wheel is turned more than half a turn, the driver must let go of the steering wheel to uncross his hands and no longer knows where the control device is with respect to the steering wheel without having to look at the steering wheel. this. In addition, in the document US 2005/266743 , motor speed is controlled by moving the joystick up or down. In other words, to control the power of the motor, the operator must move the joystick in a plane parallel to the plane of the steering wheel, which is not convenient for the operator who wishes to keep their hands on the steering wheel and thus makes handling the unreliable controller. Such mobility of the lever relative to the steering shaft, in the up-down direction, also presents a significant risk for the operator to inadvertently trigger a significant acceleration of the boat.

La présente invention a pour but de permettre d'actionner l'organe de commande de vitesse du bateau à moteur tout en conservant les mains sur le volant de direction. Un autre but de l'invention est d'éviter au pilote de devoir regarder le volant pour déterminer où se situe l'organe de commande de vitesse.The present invention aims to enable to operate the speed control member of the motor boat while keeping hands on the steering wheel. Another object of the invention is to prevent the pilot from having to look at the steering wheel to determine where the speed control member is located.

A cet effet, l'invention concerne un bateau selon la revendication 1.For this purpose, the invention relates to a boat according to claim 1.

On entend par organe de commande de vitesse du moteur un organe de commande des gaz du moteur, ce qui correspond à un organe de commande de l'accélération du moteur ou de la puissance délivrée par le moteur.Motor speed control member means a motor gas control member, which corresponds to a controller for the acceleration of the engine or the power delivered by the engine.

Grâce à une telle conception de l'organe de commande de vitesse, celui-ci peut être actionné par les doigts du pilote qui garde les paumes de ses mains sur le volant de direction.Thanks to such a design of the speed control member, it can be operated by the fingers of the pilot who keeps the palms of his hands on the steering wheel.

Ainsi, en cas de forte mer, le pilote peut agir sur ledit organe pour décélérer tout en conservant les paumes des mains sur le volant pour maintenir la direction dudit bateau. En outre, dans l'hypothèse où le pilote est projeté en avant, l'organe de commande de vitesse étant disposé derrière le volant, le risque d'actionnement intempestif dudit organe est limité.Thus, in case of high sea, the pilot can act on said body to decelerate while keeping the palms of the hands on the steering wheel to maintain the direction of said boat. In addition, in the event that the pilot is projected forward, the speed control member being disposed behind the steering wheel, the risk of inadvertent actuation of said member is limited.

En outre, du fait que l'organe de commande de vitesse n'est pas entraîné en rotation avec le volant, ledit organe reste accessible au pilote indépendamment de la rotation du volant. Le pilote peut ainsi garder les paumes de ses mains sur le volant suivant une même configuration, sensiblement à dix heures et dix minutes, tout en ayant accès à l'organe de commande de vitesse, par simple pression des doigts.In addition, because the speed control member is not rotated with the steering wheel, said member remains accessible to the driver regardless of the rotation of the steering wheel. The pilot can thus keep the palms of his hands on the steering wheel in the same configuration, substantially at ten hours and ten minutes, while having access to the speed control member, by simply pressing the fingers.

Pour faire tourner le volant, il suffit au pilote de tirer ou de pousser sur le volant avec une main, le volant glissant alors dans la paume de l'autre main qui reste en appui sur ledit volant à proximité de l'organe de commande de vitesse.To turn the steering wheel, it is sufficient for the driver to pull or push on the steering wheel with one hand, the steering wheel then sliding in the palm of the other hand which is resting on said flywheel near the control member of speed.

Autrement dit, la position de l'organe de commande reste indépendante de la rotation du volant et de l'arbre de direction, tout en permettant l'accessibilité à cet organe de commande sans avoir à relâcher le volant.In other words, the position of the control member remains independent of the rotation of the steering wheel and the steering shaft, while allowing accessibility to this control member without having to release the steering wheel.

Préférentiellement, ledit ou chaque organe de commande de la vitesse du moteur est configuré de telle sorte que la consigne de puissance maximale délivrée par le moteur est obtenue, au moins à l'état embrayé du moteur en marche avant, lorsque l'organe de commande est en position extrême rapprochée du volant.Preferably, said or each motor speed control member is configured such that the maximum power setpoint delivered by the motor is obtained, at least in the engaged state of the motor in the forward direction, when the control member is in the extreme close position of the steering wheel.

Selon une caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, ledit ou chaque organe de commande de la vitesse du moteur est monté sur le carter d'une colonne de direction du volant et/ou sur un tableau de bord du bateau, l'extrémité libre dudit ou de chaque organe de commande s'étendant de préférence au droit de la roue du volant de direction.According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, said or each engine speed control member is mounted on the casing of a steering column of the steering wheel and / or on a dashboard of the boat, the free end of said or each control member extending preferably to the right of the steering wheel.

Une telle configuration de l'organe de commande de la vitesse permet de l'actionner aisément avec les doigts d'une main, la paume de la main pouvant rester en appui sur la roue de volant.Such a configuration of the speed control member makes it easy to actuate it with the fingers of one hand, the palm of the hand being able to rest on the steering wheel.

Selon une autre caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, il est prévu des moyens de réglage de la position, en particulier en hauteur et en écartement, dudit ou de chaque organe de commande de la vitesse du moteur, par rapport au volant de manière à adapter la position dudit ou de chaque organe de commande à la morphologie de la main du pilote.According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, there is provided means for adjusting the position, in particular in height and spacing, of said or each motor speed control member relative to the flywheel so as to adapt the position of said or each control member to the morphology of the pilot's hand.

Selon une autre caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, la distance d'écartement maximal, à l'état embrayé du moteur en marche avant, entre l'extrémité libre dudit ou de chaque organe de commande et le volant de direction est choisie dans la plage : [40 mm - 120 mm], et de préférence dans la plage [60 mm - 100 mm].According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the maximum spacing distance, in the engaged state of the motor in the forward direction, between the free end of said or of each control member and the steering wheel is chosen from the range [40 mm - 120 mm], and preferably in the range [60 mm - 100 mm].

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, du type dans lequel ledit ou chaque organe de commande de la vitesse du moteur est une manette articulée dont le déplacement agit sur la puissance délivrée par le moteur, ledit ou chaque organe de commande de la vitesse du moteur est un organe polyvalent qui forme en outre au moins un organe de commande d'inversion du sens de déplacement du bateau, dit inverseur, ledit ou chaque organe de commande de la vitesse du moteur formant également, de préférence, organe de commande de l'embrayage du moteur, ledit ou chaque organe de commande de vitesse étant monté mobile entre une position extrême rapprochée du volant dans laquelle le moteur est embrayé en marche avant avec une consigne de puissance maximale et une position extrême écartée du volant dans laquelle le moteur est embrayé en marche arrière avec une consigne de puissance maximale, ledit ou chaque organe de commande de vitesse étant également apte à prendre une position intermédiaire, dite neutre, dans laquelle le moteur est débrayé.According to a particular embodiment of the invention, of the type in which said or each motor speed control member is an articulated joystick whose displacement acts on the power delivered by the motor, said or each control member of the motor speed is a multi-purpose member which furthermore forms at least one reversing control member of the direction of movement of the boat, said inverter, said or each member controlling the speed of the motor also preferably forming a control member of the clutch of the engine, said or each speed control member being movably mounted between an extreme position close to the steering wheel in which the engine is engaged in forward motion with a maximum power setpoint and an extreme position away from the steering wheel in which the engine is engaged in reverse with a maximum power setpoint, said or each speed control member being also able to take an intermediate position, called neutral, in which the engine is disengaged.

Selon une variante de réalisation, il est prévu en outre un organe de commande de l'embrayage du moteur, disposé au voisinage immédiat du volant, entre ledit volant et la proue du bateau, et à une distance du volant choisie de manière telle que ledit organe de commande de l'embrayage est apte à être actionné par les doigts de l'autre main du pilote dont la paume est en appui sur le volant de direction, ledit organe de commande de l'embrayage du moteur possédant une position d'embrayage du moteur en marche avant, une position d'embrayage du moteur en marche arrière et une position de débrayage du moteur, dite neutre, ledit ou chaque organe de commande de vitesse étant monté mobile entre une position extrême rapprochée du volant selon laquelle la consigne de puissance délivrée par le moteur est maximale et une position extrême écartée du volant selon laquelle la consigne de puissance délivrée par le moteur est minimale.According to an alternative embodiment, there is further provided a control member of the engine clutch, disposed in the immediate vicinity of the steering wheel, between said steering wheel and the bow of the boat, and at a distance from the steering wheel chosen so that said control member of the clutch is adapted to be actuated by the fingers of the other hand of the driver whose palm is resting on the steering wheel, said control member of the clutch of the engine having a clutch position of the engine in forward, a clutch position of the engine in reverse and a disengagement position of the engine, said neutral, said or each speed control member being movably mounted between an extreme position close to the steering wheel according to which the instruction of power delivered by the engine is maximum and an extreme position away from the steering wheel according to which the power setpoint delivered by the engine is minimal.

Selon cette variante de réalisation, l'organe de commande de l'embrayage du moteur est distinct de l'organe de commande de vitesse.According to this variant embodiment, the control member of the clutch of the motor is distinct from the speed control member.

Selon une autre caractéristique du mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention du type dans lequel ledit ou chaque organe de commande de la vitesse du moteur est une manette articulée dont le déplacement agit sur la puissance délivrée par le moteur, ladite manette comprend un système de réglage de l'étendue de sa course et, éventuellement, un système de réglage de sa résistance au déplacement.According to another characteristic of the particular embodiment of the invention of the type in which said or each engine speed control member is an articulated joystick whose displacement acts on the power delivered by the engine, said joystick comprises a control system. adjusting the extent of its travel and, optionally, a system for adjusting its resistance to movement.

Selon une autre caractéristique de ce mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, ledit bateau comporte des moyens de sélection d'un profil de réponse en puissance du moteur en fonction de la course de la manette parmi plusieurs profils et, de préférence, des moyens de réglage des paramètres desdits profils.According to another characteristic of this particular embodiment of the invention, said boat comprises means for selecting a profile of power response of the motor according to the travel of the joystick among several profiles and, preferably, means for adjusting the parameters of said profiles.

Selon une autre caractéristique de ce mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, d'une part, la manette est pourvue de moyens de rappel en une position, dite de ralenti, dans laquelle le régime du moteur est au ralenti, et d'autre part, il est prévu des moyens de maintien en position de la manette, activables et désactivables, lesdits moyens de maintien empêchant, à l'état activé, le rappel de ladite manette.According to another characteristic of this particular embodiment of the invention, on the one hand, the handle is provided with return means in a position, called idle, in which the engine speed is idle, and other on the other hand, there are provided means for holding the joystick in position, activatable and deactivatable, said holding means preventing, in the activated state, the return of said joystick.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention, du type dans lequel le bateau comporte au moins deux moteurs associés chacun à un organe de commande de vitesse disposé au voisinage immédiat du volant, entre ledit volant et la proue du bateau, et à une distance du volant choisie de manière telle que, au moins à l'état embrayé du moteur en marche avant, ledit organe de commande est apte à être actionné par les doigts d'une main d'un pilote dont la paume est en appui sur le volant de direction, lesdits organes de commande sont actionnables simultanément ou séparément, au choix du pilote.According to another embodiment of the invention, of the type in which the boat comprises at least two engines each associated with a speed control member disposed in the immediate vicinity of the steering wheel, between said steering wheel and the bow of the boat, and at a selected steering wheel distance such that, at least in the engaged state of the engine in forward, said control member is adapted to be actuated by the fingers of a hand of a pilot whose palm is supported on the steering wheel, said control members are operable simultaneously or separately, at the driver's choice.

L'invention sera bien comprise à la lecture de la description suivante d'exemples de réalisation, en référence aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue de face du volant et de l'organe de commande de vitesse du bateau selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de côté du volant et de l'organe de commande de vitesse de la figure 1, ledit organe étant en position de commande de vitesse maximale ;
  • la figure 2A est une vue de l'organe de commande de vitesse de la figure 2 en position de commande de vitesse réduite ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue schématique de face du volant du bateau selon l'invention, équipé d'autres organes de commande ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue schématique du tableau de bord du bateau selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 5 est un schéma simplifié du fonctionnement des organes de commande du bateau ;
  • la figure 6 est un graphique représentant deux profils de réponse en puissance du moteur en fonction de la course de l'organe de commande de vitesse.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following description of exemplary embodiments, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
  • the figure 1 is a front view of the steering wheel and the speed control member of the boat according to the invention;
  • the figure 2 is a side view of the steering wheel and the speed control member of the figure 1 said member being in the maximum speed control position;
  • the Figure 2A is a view of the speed controller of the figure 2 in reduced speed control position;
  • the figure 3 is a schematic front view of the steering wheel of the boat according to the invention, equipped with other control members;
  • the figure 4 is a schematic view of the dashboard of the boat according to the invention;
  • the figure 5 is a simplified diagram of the operation of the control devices of the boat;
  • the figure 6 is a graph representing two power response profiles of the motor as a function of the travel of the speed controller.

En référence plus particulièrement aux figures 1 et 2, l'invention concerne, comme rappelé ci-dessus, un bateau qui comporte au moins un moteur, un volant 1 de direction et au moins un organe de commande 3 de la vitesse du moteur. Dans l'exemple illustré aux figures, le bateau comporte un seul moteur et un seul organe de commande 3 de la vitesse du moteur. Comme détaillé ci-après, en variante, on peut prévoir que le bateau soit équipé de plusieurs moteurs associés chacun à un organe de commande de vitesse.With particular reference to Figures 1 and 2 , the invention relates, as recalled above, a boat which comprises at least one engine, a steering wheel 1 and at least one control member 3 of the engine speed. In the example illustrated in the figures, the boat comprises a single motor and a single control member 3 of the engine speed. As detailed below, alternatively, it can be provided that the boat is equipped with several motors each associated with a speed control member.

L'organe de commande 3 de la vitesse du moteur est monté sur un élément 12 du bateau indépendant en déplacement par rapport audit volant 1 de direction.The control member 3 of the engine speed is mounted on an element 12 of the independent boat moving relative to said steering wheel 1.

De manière caractéristique à l'invention, ledit organe de commande 3 est disposé au voisinage immédiat du volant 1, entre ledit volant 1 et la proue du bateau, et à une distance du volant 1 choisie, soit par construction, soit par réglage, pour s'adapter à la morphologie de la main du pilote, de manière telle que, au moins à l'état embrayé du moteur en marche avant, ledit organe de commande 3 est apte à être actionné par les doigts d'une main d'un pilote dont la paume est en appui sur le volant 1 de direction. Les deux mains du pilote sont de préférence positionnées selon les aiguilles d'une montre indiquant sensiblement dix heures et dix minutes.In a manner characteristic of the invention, said control member 3 is disposed in the immediate vicinity of the steering wheel 1, between said steering wheel 1 and the bow of the boat, and at a distance from the steering wheel 1 chosen, either by construction or by adjustment, for to adapt to the morphology of the hand of the pilot, such that, at least in the engaged state of the engine in forward direction, said control member 3 is adapted to be actuated by the fingers of a hand of a pilot whose palm is supported on the steering wheel 1. The two hands of the pilot are preferably positioned according to the needles of a watch indicating substantially ten hours and ten minutes.

Ledit organe de commande 3 de la vitesse du moteur peut ainsi être actionné d'un seul doigt de la main, la paume de la main pouvant rester posée sur la roue ou couronne du volant 1.Said control member 3 of the engine speed can thus be actuated by a single finger of the hand, the palm of the hand can remain resting on the wheel or crown of the steering wheel 1.

Comme illustré à la figure 5, il est prévu une unité de pilotage 6 électronique qui pilote la vitesse du moteur d'un groupe motopropulseur 2 en fonction des signaux électriques correspondant à la position de l'organe de commande 3 de la vitesse. Comme détaillé ci-après, cette unité de pilotage 6 électronique permet également de piloter d'autres éléments du groupe motopropulseur tel que le déplacement de l'embase du moteur encore appelée "trim".As illustrated in figure 5 , there is provided an electronic control unit 6 which controls the speed of the engine of a powertrain 2 according to the electrical signals corresponding to the position of the control member 3 of the speed. As detailed below, this electronic control unit 6 also makes it possible to control other elements of the powertrain such as the displacement of the engine base, also called "trim".

Préférentiellement, ledit organe de commande 3 de la vitesse du moteur est monté sur le carter, ou habillage, d'une colonne de direction 12 du volant et/ou sur un tableau de bord 4 du bateau, l'extrémité libre dudit organe de commande 3 s'étendant de préférence au droit de la roue 1' du volant 1 de direction. Dans l'exemple illustré aux figures, l'organe de commande 3 est monté articulé à un boîtier 13 étanche solidarisé à la colonne de direction 12 et/ou au tableau de bord 4. Ce boîtier 13 renferme des moyens 14 mécaniques et électroniques de gestion de la manette détaillés ci-après.Preferably, said control member 3 of the engine speed is mounted on the housing, or cladding, a steering column 12 of the steering wheel and / or on a dashboard 4 of the boat, the free end of said control member 3 extending preferably to the right of the wheel 1 'steering wheel 1. In the example illustrated in the figures, the control member 3 is hingedly mounted to a sealed housing 13 secured to the steering column 12 and / or the dashboard 4. This housing 13 contains 14 mechanical and electronic management means of the joystick detailed below.

Ledit ou chaque organe de commande 3 de la vitesse du moteur est monté mobile dans un plan transversal, de préférence orthogonal au plan P du volant, entre deux positions extrêmes, l'une de rapprochement maximal du volant, l'autre d'écartement maximal par rapport au volant. Préférentiellement, ledit ou chaque organe de commande de vitesse est mobile selon une direction sensiblement orthogonale audit plan P du volant. Le déplacement dudit organe de commande entre ces positions extrême rapprochée et éloignée du volant permet d'agir sur la puissance délivrée par le ou les moteur(s).Said or each control member 3 of the motor speed is movably mounted in a transverse plane, preferably orthogonal to the plane P of the steering wheel, between two extreme positions, one of maximum approximation of the steering wheel, the other of maximum spacing compared to the steering wheel. Preferably, said or each speed control member is movable in a direction substantially orthogonal to said plane P of the steering wheel. The displacement of said control member between these extreme near and remote positions of the steering wheel allows to act on the power delivered by the engine (s).

L'organe de commande de vitesse est configuré de telle sorte que la consigne de puissance maximale du moteur, au moins pour un état du moteur embrayé en marche avant, est obtenue lorsque ledit organe de commande est en position extrême rapprochée du volant. Ainsi, le risque de déclenchement intempestif d'une forte accélération en marche avant est limité puisque, pour obtenir une telle accélération, l'opérateur doit ramener l'organe de commande vers le volant. A l'état embrayé en marche avant, une réduction de la vitesse est obtenue en éloignant l'organe de commande du volant, ce qui permet à l'opérateur de ralentir aisément le bateau sans avoir à lâcher le volant lorsque cela est nécessaire, par exemple en cas de forte vague.The speed control device is configured such that the maximum engine power setpoint, at least for a state of the engine engaged in forward, is obtained when said control member is in extreme close position of the steering wheel. Thus, the risk of inadvertent tripping of a strong acceleration in forward movement is limited since, to obtain such an acceleration, the operator must bring back the control member towards the steering wheel. In the engaged state forward, a reduction in speed is obtained by moving the control member away from the steering wheel, which allows the operator to easily slow down the boat without having to let go of the steering wheel when necessary, for example. example in case of strong wave.

Il est également prévu des moyens de réglage de la position, en particulier en hauteur et en écartement, dudit organe de commande 3 de la vitesse du moteur, par rapport au volant 1, de manière à adapter la position de l'organe de commande 3 à la morphologie de la main du pilote.It is also provided means for adjusting the position, in particular in height and spacing, of said control member 3 of the speed of the motor, with respect to the steering wheel 1, so as to adapt the position of the control member 3 to the morphology of the pilot's hand.

La distance d'écartement maximal, à l'état embrayé du moteur en marche avant, entre l'extrémité libre dudit ou de chaque organe de commande 3 et le volant 1 de direction est choisie dans la plage : [40 mm - 120 mm], et de préférence dans la plage [60 mm - 100 mm].The maximum spacing distance, in the engaged state of the motor in the forward direction, between the free end of said or each control member 3 and the steering wheel 1 is chosen in the range: [40 mm - 120 mm] , and preferably in the range [60 mm - 100 mm].

Dans l'exemple illustré aux figures, ledit organe de commande 3 de la vitesse du moteur forme organe de commande d'inversion du sens de déplacement du bateau, dit inverseur, pour une plage donnée de la course de ladite manette. L'organe de commande 3 de la vitesse du moteur forme également organe de commande de l'embrayage du moteur. En particulier, ledit organe de commande 3 de la vitesse du moteur est une manette montée à débattement angulaire entre une position extrême rapprochée du volant dans laquelle le moteur est embrayé en marche avant avec une consigne de puissance maximale et une position extrême écartée dudit volant dans laquelle le moteur est embrayé en marche arrière avec une consigne de puissance maximale. Il est également prévu une position intermédiaire correspondant à une position de débrayage du moteur dite position neutre.In the example illustrated in the figures, said control member 3 of the engine speed forms a control member for reversing the direction of movement of the boat, said inverter, for a given range of the stroke of said joystick. The control member 3 of the engine speed also forms a control member of the clutch of the engine. In particular, said motor speed control member 3 is a joystick mounted at an angular displacement between an extreme close position of the steering wheel in which the engine is engaged in the forward direction with a maximum power setpoint and an extreme position spaced from said steering wheel in which the engine is engaged in reverse with a maximum power setting. There is also provided an intermediate position corresponding to a disengagement position of the engine called neutral position.

La réponse en puissance du moteur de la position neutre de la manette vers une des positions d'extrémité, encore appelées positions de fin de course, est croissante et correspond à un profil de courbe du type des profils représentés sur le graphique de la figure 6 et détaillés ci-après.The power response of the engine from the neutral position of the joystick to one of the end positions, also called end positions, is increasing and corresponds to a curve profile of the type of the profiles represented on the graph of the figure 6 and detailed below.

On peut prévoir que la manette comprenne un système de crans disposés de part et d'autre de la position de neutre de la manette pour que le pilote se rende compte en manipulant la manette du moment où il embraye le moteur (en marche avant ou en marche arrière).It can be provided that the lever comprises a system of notches arranged on either side of the neutral position of the lever so that the pilot is aware by manipulating the lever from the moment he engages the engine (forward or forward). reverse).

Dans l'exemple illustré aux figures, pour lequel l'organe de commande 3 de la vitesse du moteur forme également inverseur, la plage de la course dudit organe associée à l'accélération en marche avant correspond à un écartement de l'ordre de 10 à 80 mm de la manette par rapport au volant. La position de neutre correspond à un écartement de la manette de l'ordre de 90 mm par rapport au volant, et la plage de la course dudit organe associée à l'accélération en marche arrière correspond à un écartement de l'ordre de l'ordre de 100 à 180 mm par rapport au volant.In the example illustrated in the figures, for which the motor speed control member 3 also forms an inverter, the range of the travel of said member associated with the acceleration in the forward direction corresponds to a distance of about 10 80 mm from the handle relative to the steering wheel. The neutral position corresponds to a spacing of the handle of the order of 90 mm from the flywheel, and the range of the stroke of said member associated with the acceleration in reverse corresponds to a spacing of the order of the order of 100 to 180 mm with respect to the steering wheel.

La plage de la course dudit organe associée à l'accélération en marche avant est choisie de manière que la manette reste accessible aux doigts sur cette plage lorsque le pilote maintient ses mains sur le volant. De préférence, la position de neutre est également choisie de manière que la manette reste accessible aux doigts dans cette position lorsque le pilote maintient ses mains sur le volant.The range of the stroke of said member associated with the forward acceleration is chosen so that the lever remains accessible to the fingers on this beach when the driver keeps his hands on the steering wheel. Preferably, the neutral position is also chosen so that the lever remains accessible to the fingers in this position when the driver holds his hands on the steering wheel.

Préférentiellement, il est prévu des moyens de rappel, activables et désactivables par un interrupteur 9, de l'organe de commande 3 de vitesse, en position de ralenti du moteur. L'interrupteur 9 commandant l'activation et la désactivation des moyens de rappel peut être positionné sur le volant (voir figure 3) et/ou sur l'organe de commande 3. Cet interrupteur est de préférence doublé d'un autre interrupteur 9' sur le tableau de bord (voir figure 4).Preferably, there are provided return means, activatable and deactivatable by a switch 9, the speed control member 3, in idle position of the engine. The switch 9 controlling the activation and deactivation of the return means can be positioned on the steering wheel (see figure 3 ) and / or on the control member 3. This switch is preferably coupled with another switch 9 'on the dashboard (see figure 4 ).

Les organes de commande disposés sur le volant 1 sont associés à un émetteur qui communique par une liaison sans fil avec un récepteur positionné sous le tableau de bord. Ledit émetteur associé au volant est alimenté par une batterie. Les organes de commande disposés sur le volant sont doublés par des organes de commande similaires disposés sur le tableau de bord et alimentés par le système d'alimentation électrique du bateau. Lorsque la batterie qui alimente l'émetteur du volant n'est plus suffisante, le pilote peut actionner les organes de commande correspondants du tableau de bord.The control members disposed on the steering wheel 1 are associated with a transmitter which communicates by a wireless link with a receiver positioned under the dashboard. Said transmitter associated with the steering wheel is powered by a drums. The control members disposed on the steering wheel are doubled by similar control members arranged on the dashboard and powered by the power supply system of the boat. When the battery that powers the steering wheel transmitter is no longer sufficient, the pilot can actuate the corresponding control elements of the dashboard.

Dans l'exemple illustré à la figure 5, lorsque l'interrupteur 9 est actionné, un signal est transmis au récepteur situé sous le tableau de bord qui renvoie un signal d'activation de moyens de blocage de l'organe de commande 3 de vitesse en position. Lesdits moyens de blocage font partie des moyens 14 mécaniques et électroniques de gestion de l'organe de commande 3 de vitesse, contenus dans ledit boîtier 13.In the example shown in figure 5 when the switch 9 is actuated, a signal is transmitted to the receiver located under the dashboard which returns an activation signal blocking means of the speed control member 3 in position. Said locking means are part of the mechanical and electronic means 14 for managing the speed control member 3 contained in said housing 13.

Selon une variante de réalisation, non illustrée, le bateau comporte un organe de commande de vitesse, disposé comme décrit ci-dessus, mais qui ne possède pas de fonction d'embrayage. Il est alors prévu un organe de commande spécifique de l'embrayage du moteur, disposé au voisinage immédiat du volant 1, entre ledit volant 1 et la proue du bateau, et à une distance du volant 1 choisie, soit par construction, soit par réglage pour s'adapter à la morphologie de la main du pilote, de manière telle que ledit organe de commande est apte à être actionné par les doigts de l'autre main du pilote dont la paume est en appui sur le volant 1 de direction. Ledit organe de commande de l'embrayage du moteur possède une position d'embrayage du moteur en marche avant, une position d'embrayage du moteur en marche arrière et une position de débrayage du moteur, dite neutre.According to an alternative embodiment, not shown, the boat comprises a speed control member, arranged as described above, but which does not have a clutch function. There is then provided a specific control member of the engine clutch disposed in the immediate vicinity of the steering wheel 1 between said steering wheel 1 and the bow of the boat, and at a distance from the steering wheel 1 chosen, either by construction or by adjustment to adapt to the morphology of the pilot's hand, so that said control member is adapted to be actuated by the fingers of the other hand of the pilot whose palm is supported on the steering wheel 1. Said motor clutch control member has a clutch position of the engine in the forward direction, a clutch position of the engine in reverse and a clutch release position of the engine, said neutral.

Selon cette variante de réalisation, aussi bien à l'état embrayé en marche avant du moteur qu'à l'état embrayé en marche arrière, la position extrême rapprochée de l'organe de commande correspond à une consigne de puissance maximale du moteur et la position extrême éloignée de l'organe de commande par rapport au volant correspond à une consigne de puissance minimale du moteur.According to this embodiment variant, both in the engaged state in forward engine mode and in the reverse gear engaged state, the extreme close position of the control member corresponds to a maximum engine power setpoint and the remote extreme position of the control member relative to the steering wheel corresponds to a minimum power of the engine.

Dans ce cas, la course de l'organe de commande de vitesse peut être limitée puisque ladite course est utilisée pour faire varier la puissance délivrée par le moteur aussi bien en marche avant qu'en marche arrière. La distance d'écartement maximal entre l'extrémité libre de l'organe de commande 3 et le volant 1 de direction peut ainsi être choisie de telle sorte que l'organe de commande de vitesse soit en permanence accessible aux doigts lorsque le pilote maintient ses mains sur le volant. La course de l'organe de commande de vitesse peut par exemple correspondre à un écartement de l'ordre de 10 mm à 90 mm par rapport au volant.In this case, the stroke of the speed control member may be limited since said stroke is used to vary the power delivered by the engine both in forward and reverse. The maximum spacing distance between the free end of the control member 3 and the steering wheel 1 can thus be chosen so that the speed control member is permanently accessible to the fingers when the pilot maintains his hands on the steering wheel. The stroke of the speed control member may for example correspond to a spacing of the order of 10 mm to 90 mm with respect to the steering wheel.

On peut prévoir de placer un organe de commande de l'embrayage du moteur d'un côté de la colonne de direction, par exemple du côté de la main gauche du pilote, et un organe de commande de la vitesse du moteur de l'autre côté, par exemple du côté de la main droite.It can be provided to place a motor clutch control member on one side of the steering column, for example on the left hand side of the pilot, and a motor speed control member of the other side, for example on the side of the right hand.

Préférentiellement, ladite manette comprend un système de réglage de l'étendue de sa course et, éventuellement, un système de réglage de sa résistance au déplacement.Preferably, said handle comprises a system for adjusting the extent of its travel and, optionally, a system for adjusting its resistance to displacement.

Comme illustré aux figures 3 et 4, le bateau comporte également un organe de commande 5, dit bouton de "trim", du levage de la partie du moteur, dite embase, destinée à être immergée. Dans l'exemple illustré aux figures, ledit bouton de "trim" est formé de deux boutons-poussoirs à impulsion commandant, l'un, la descente de l'embase et, l'autre, la levée de ladite embase. Ce bouton de"trim" peut être disposé sur le volant 1 de direction et/ ou sur l'organe de commande 3 de la vitesse du moteur et/ou sur le tableau de bord 4 du bateau.As illustrated in Figures 3 and 4 , the boat also comprises a control member 5, said "trim" button, the lifting of the engine part, said base, intended to be immersed. In the example illustrated in the figures, said "trim" button is formed of two pushbuttons controlling pulse, one, the descent of the base and the other, the lifting of said base. This "trim" button can be arranged on the steering wheel 1 and / or on the control member 3 of the engine speed and / or on the dashboard 4 of the boat.

Comme illustré aux figures 3 et 4, lorsque le bouton 5 de "trim" est disposé sur le volant de direction, ce bouton de "trim" est, de préférence, doublé d'un autre bouton 5' de "trim" sur le tableau de bord. En outre, lorsque le bouton 5 de "trim" est disposé sur le volant 1 de direction, il est prévu, comme expliqué ci-dessus, de transmettre les informations émises par ledit bouton 5 de "trim" par liaison sans fil au récepteur placé sous le tableau de bord. Les informations reçues par le récepteur sont transmises à l'unité de pilotage 6 électronique qui commande alors le déplacement de l'embase du groupe motopropulseur 2 en montée ou en descente.As illustrated in Figures 3 and 4 when the button 5 of "trim" is disposed on the steering wheel, this button "trim" is preferably duplicated by another button 5 '"trim" on the dashboard. In addition, when the 5 button "trim" is disposed on the steering wheel 1, it is provided, as explained above, to transmit the information transmitted by said button 5 "trim" wirelessly to the receiver under the dashboard. The information received by the receiver is transmitted to the electronic control unit 6 which then controls the movement of the base of the power unit 2 up or down.

Dans le cas d'un bateau comportant plusieurs moteurs, il est prévu au moins un interrupteur de "trim" par moteur.In the case of a boat with several engines, there is at least one "trim" switch per engine.

Comme illustré aux figures 3, 4 et 6, ledit bateau comporte des moyens de sélection 8 d'un profil de réponse en puissance P du moteur en fonction de la course Cacc de la manette, parmi plusieurs profils. Ces moyens de sélection se présentent, dans l'exemple illustré aux figures, sous la forme d'un interrupteur 8 disposé sur le volant, qui est également doublé sur le tableau de bord par un autre interrupteur 8'. La sélection du profil de réponse en puissance du moteur en fonction de la course de la manette permet d'adapter la puissance du bateau et la précision de pilotage souhaitée au type de manoeuvre effectuée.As illustrated in Figures 3, 4 and 6 said boat comprises means 8 for selecting a power response profile P of the engine according to the stroke Cacc of the joystick, among several profiles. These selection means are, in the example illustrated in the figures, in the form of a switch 8 disposed on the steering wheel, which is also doubled on the dashboard by another switch 8 '. Selecting the power response profile of the engine according to the travel of the joystick makes it possible to adapt the power of the boat and the desired steering precision to the type of maneuver performed.

Le corps de la manette est par exemple associé à un potentiomètre qui permet de modifier la tension d'un signal électrique en fonction de la position de la manette le long de sa course. Ce signal électrique modifié est transmis à l'unité de pilotage 6 qui pilote en fonction dudit signal électrique modifié la vitesse du moteur formant partie du groupe motopropulseur 2. Différents profils de réponse en puissance du moteur en fonction de la course de la manette peuvent alors être obtenus par traitement des signaux électriques modifiés par le potentiomètre associé au corps de la manette.The body of the joystick is for example associated with a potentiometer that can change the voltage of an electrical signal depending on the position of the joystick along its path. This modified electrical signal is transmitted to the control unit 6 which, as a function of said modified electrical signal, controls the speed of the engine forming part of the power unit 2. Different power response profiles of the engine as a function of the travel of the joystick can then be obtained by processing the electrical signals modified by the potentiometer associated with the body of the controller.

Les moyens de sélection du profil de la réponse en puissance du moteur en fonction de la course de la manette peuvent être utilisés notamment dans les cas de manoeuvre suivants. Lorsque le bateau présente un rythme de croisière, le profil activé par défaut est le profil P1 tel qu'illustré à la figure 6 pour lequel la course maximale de la manette de vitesse, correspondant à une course de 100%, permet d'amener le moteur à délivrer 100% de sa puissance. Lorsque le bateau rentre au port, le pilote a besoin de naviguer avec une vitesse plus faible et plus précise. Le pilote active alors le profil P2 tel qu'illustré à la figure 6 pour lequel la course maximale de la manette de vitesse, correspondant à une course de 100%, amène le moteur à délivrer 50% de sa puissance. Ce profil permet d'obtenir une faible vitesse de manière beaucoup plus précise puisque la course disponible de la manette reste inchangée. Les manoeuvres du bateau dans le port sont ainsi plus précises et donc plus aisées à réaliser. Ce profil P2 peut également être activé lorsque le pilote souhaite pêcher à la traîne. Un système de diodes luminescentes est intégré au tableau de bord 4 et éventuellement sur le volant pour rappeler au pilote le profil activé.The means for selecting the profile of the power response of the motor as a function of the travel of the lever can be used in particular in the following maneuvering cases. When the boat is cruising, the default activated profile is the P1 profile as shown in figure 6 for which the maximum travel of the joystick, corresponding to a 100% race, makes it possible to cause the engine to deliver 100% of its power. When the boat returns to port, the pilot needs to navigate with a lower and more accurate speed. The pilot then activates the P2 profile as shown in figure 6 for which the maximum speed of the shifter, corresponding to a 100% stroke, causes the engine to deliver 50% of its power. This profile makes it possible to obtain a low speed in a much more precise manner since the available race of the joystick remains unchanged. The maneuvers of the boat in the port are thus more precise and therefore easier to achieve. This P2 profile can also be activated when the pilot wishes to troll. A light emitting diode system is integrated in the dashboard 4 and possibly on the steering wheel to remind the driver the activated profile.

De préférence, il est également prévu des moyens de réglage des paramètres desdits profils pour obtenir le profil de réponse le plus adapté au type de manoeuvre que l'on souhaite effectuer.Preferably, there is also provided means for adjusting the parameters of said profiles to obtain the response profile most suited to the type of maneuver that it is desired to perform.

Pour des raisons de sécurité, il est prévu des moyens empêchant le basculement d'un profil offrant une faible puissance, tel que le profil P2, vers un autre profil offrant une plus forte puissance, tel que le profil P1, lorsque le moteur n'est pas au ralenti. Le basculement inverse est autorisé.For reasons of safety, means are provided for preventing the tilting of a low-power profile, such as the P2 profile, to another profile offering a higher power, such as the profile P1, when the motor is not idling. Reverse switching is allowed.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, non illustré, le bateau comporte au moins deux moteurs associés chacun à un organe de commande de vitesse tel que décrit ci-dessus. Chaque organe de commande de vitesse est ainsi disposé au voisinage immédiat du volant, entre ledit volant et la proue du bateau, et à une distance du volant choisie de manière telle que, au moins à l'état embrayé du moteur en marche avant, ledit organe de commande est apte à être actionné par les doigts d'une main d'un pilote dont la paume est en appui sur le volant de direction. Lesdits organes de commande sont actionnables simultanément ou séparément, au choix du pilote. Les organes de commande sont de préférence accolés et articulés sur un même boîtier pour pouvoir être actionnés aisément simultanément ou séparément.According to a particular embodiment of the invention, not shown, the boat comprises at least two motors each associated with a speed control member as described above. Each speed control member is thus disposed in the immediate vicinity of the steering wheel, between said steering wheel and the bow of the boat, and at a distance from the steering wheel chosen so that, at least in the engaged state of the engine in forward movement, said control member is adapted to be actuated by the fingers of a hand of a pilot whose palm is supported on the steering wheel. Said control members are operable simultaneously or separately, at the choice of the pilot. The organs of control are preferably contiguous and articulated on the same housing to be easily operated simultaneously or separately.

De manière classique, il est prévu un interrupteur de démarrage 7 du moteur et un système empêchant le démarrage du moteur lorsque la marche avant ou la marche arrière est engagée.Typically, there is provided a start switch 7 of the engine and a system preventing the engine from starting when the forward or reverse gear is engaged.

Il est également prévu un système d'accélération du moteur à l'état débrayé pour permettre une montée en température des pièces mécaniques du bateau. Un interrupteur 10, positionné sur le tableau de bord, permet ainsi d'interdire l'embrayage du moteur.There is also provided an engine acceleration system in the disengaged state to allow a rise in temperature of the mechanical parts of the boat. A switch 10, positioned on the dashboard, thus allows to prohibit the clutch of the engine.

Il est également prévu un écran d'affichage 11 qui rappelle au pilote si le moteur est débrayé, ou embrayé en marche avant, ou embrayé en marche arrière.There is also provided a display screen 11 which reminds the driver if the engine is disengaged, or engaged in forward, or engaged in reverse.

La présente invention n'est nullement limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et représentés, mais l'homme du métier saura y apporter toute variante conforme à son esprit.The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described and shown, but the skilled person will be able to make any variant within his mind.

Dans l'exemple illustré aux figures, la course de la manette est circulaire. En variante, on peut prévoir que cette course soit rectiligne.In the example illustrated in the figures, the travel of the joystick is circular. Alternatively, it can be expected that this race is straight.

On pourrait prévoir également que l'organe de commande de vitesse, ici la manette, soit équipé d'un système de blocage mécanique en position neutre, ou point mort, le déblocage de la manette étant autorisé pour un mouvement particulier de ladite manette. On peut prévoir en particulier que ladite manette puisse être déverrouillée de sa position neutre lorsque l'opérateur exerce sur celle-ci un effort radial par rapport au volant, vers l'extérieur, en déplaçant simultanément la manette vers le haut ou vers le bas. L'opérateur peut ainsi, lorsque le moteur est embrayé en marche avant, avec une certaine vitesse, déplacer la manette en l'écartant du volant pour passer en position neutre sans avoir à doser le déplacement de la manette du fait que celle-ci-se bloque automatiquement lorsqu'elle atteint la positon neutre. Une manipulation particulière de la manette en position neutre, telle que décrite ci-dessus, permet alors à l'opérateur soit de passer en marche avant, soit de passer en marche arrière.It could also be provided that the speed control member, here the lever, is equipped with a mechanical locking system in the neutral position, or neutral, the release of the lever being authorized for a particular movement of said joystick. It can be provided in particular that said lever can be unlocked from its neutral position when the operator exerts on it a radial force relative to the steering wheel, outwardly, simultaneously moving the lever up or down. The operator can thus, when the engine is engaged forward, with a certain speed, move the lever away from the steering wheel to move to neutral position without have to measure the movement of the controller because it automatically locks when it reaches the neutral position. A particular manipulation of the joystick in the neutral position, as described above, then allows the operator to either go forward, or to go in reverse.

On peut également prévoir un mode de réalisation de la fonction de verrouillage/déverrouillage de la manette en position neutre, selon lequel la manette est équipée d'une partie mobile permettant son déverrouillage, par exemple une gâchette. Pour déverrouiller la manette, l'opérateur actionne la gâchette et exerce simultanément sur la manette un mouvement vers le haut ou vers le bas pour embrayer le moteur.It is also possible to provide an embodiment of the locking / unlocking function of the joystick in the neutral position, according to which the handle is equipped with a movable part enabling it to be unlocked, for example a trigger. To unlock the handle, the operator actuates the trigger and simultaneously exerts upward or downward movement of the joystick to engage the motor.

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  1. A boat having at least one motor, a helm wheel (1) and at least one control member (3) for controlling the speed of the motor, the or each control member (3) for controlling the speed of the motor being mounted on an element (12, 4) of the boat moving independently relative to said helm wheel (1), said or each control member (3) being positioned in close proximity to the helm wheel (1), between said helm wheel (1) and the bow of the boat, and at a distance from the helm wheel (1) chosen so that, at least when the motor is engaged in forward motion, said or each control member (3) can be actuated by the fingers of a hand of a pilot whose palm bears on the helm wheel (1), both of the pilot's hands preferably being positioned substantially according the hands of a watch indicating ten o'clock past ten,
    characterized in that said or each control member (3) for controlling the speed of the motor is mounted movably in a plane transverse, preferably orthogonal, to the plane (P) of the helm wheel (1), between an extreme position close to the helm wheel and an extreme position remote from the helm wheel to act on the power delivered by the motor.
  2. The boat according to claim 1, characterized in that said or each control member (3) for controlling the speed of the motor is configured so that the maximum power instruction given by the motor is obtained, at least in the state of the motor engaged in forward motion, when the control member is in the extreme position close to the helm wheel.
  3. The boat according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said or each control member (3) for controlling the speed of the motor is mounted on the case of a steering column (12) of the helm wheel and/or on a dashboard (4) of the boat, the free end of the or each control member (3) preferably extending at the wheel (1') of the helm wheel (1) .
  4. The boat according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it includes means for adjusting the position, in particular the height and spacing, of said or each control member (3) for controlling the speed of the motor, relative to the helm wheel (1) so as to adapt the position of said or each control member (3) to the morphology of the pilot's hand.
  5. The boat according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the maximum spacing distance, when the motor is engaged in forward motion, between the free end of said or each control member (3) and the steering helm wheel (1) is chosen from the range: [40 mm - 120 mm], and preferably in the range [60 mm - 100 mm].
  6. The boat according to one of the preceding claims, of the type in which said or each control member (3) for controlling the speed of the member is an articulated handle whereof the movement acts on the power delivered by the motor, characterized in that said or each control member (3) for controlling the speed of the motor is a versatile member that also forms at least one control member for reversing the direction of movement of the boat, called reverser, said or each control member (3) for controlling the speed of the motor also preferably forming a control member for the clutch of the motor, said or each speed control member (3) being movably mounted between a position close to the helm wheel in which the motor is engaged in forward motion with a maximum power instruction and an extreme position spaced away from the helm wheel in which the motor is engaged in reverse motion with a maximum power instruction, said or each speed control member also being able to assume a so-called neutral intermediate position, in which the motor is disengaged.
  7. The boat according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it also includes a control member for the clutch of the motor, positioned in close proximity to the helm wheel (1), between said helm wheel (1) and the bow of the boat, and at a distance from the helm wheel (1) chosen so that said control member for controlling the clutch can be actuated by the fingers of the other hand of the pilot, whose palm is bearing on the steering helm wheel (1), said control member for controlling the clutch of the motor having a position for engaging the motor in forward motion, a position for engaging the motor in reverse motion, and a position for disengaging the motor, called neutral, said or each speed control member (3) being movably mounted between an end position close to the helm wheel in which the power instruction delivered by the motor is maximal, and an end position spaced away from the helm wheel in which the power instruction delivered by the motor is minimal.
  8. The boat according to one of the preceding claims, wherein said control member (3) for controlling the speed of the motor is an articulated handle whereof the movement acts on the power delivered by the motor, characterized in that said handle comprises a system for judging the expanse of its travel, and possibly a system for adjusting its resistance to movement.
  9. The boat according to one of the preceding claims, wherein said control member (3) for controlling the speed of the motor is an articulated handle whereof the movement acts on the power delivered by the motor, characterized in that said boat includes means for selecting a power response profile of the motor as a function of the travel of the handle among several profiles and, preferably, means for adjusting the parameters of said profiles.
  10. The boat according to one of the preceding claims, wherein said control member (3) for controlling the speed of the motor is an articulated handle whereof the movement acts on the power delivered by the motor, characterized in that, on the one hand, the handle is provided with return means for returning to a so-called idle speed position, wherein the rating of the motor is idle, and in that, on the other hand, means are provided for maintaining the position of the handle, able to be activated and deactivated, said maintenance means preventing the return of said handle when activated.
  11. The boat according to one of the preceding claims, of the type including at least two motors each associated with a speed control member positioned in close proximity to the helm wheel (1), between said helm wheel (1) and the bow of the boat, and at a distance from the helm wheel (1) chosen such that, at least when the motor is engaged in forward motion, said control member (3) can be actuated by the fingers of one of the hands of the pilot, whose palm bears on the steering helm wheel (1), characterized in that said control members can be actuated simultaneously or separately, as chosen by the pilot.
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