JPH02205992A - Working time display system for ship propulsion machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the safety of operation by accumulating the working time of an engine based on the detected result of an engine working detecting means and displaying the working time of the engine together with the relative information of other functions. CONSTITUTION:An engine working detecting means 21 is provided to detect the working state of the engine and a working time accumulation arithmetic means 202 is provided to accumulate the working time of the engine based on the detected result of the engine working time detecting means 21. Then, a display device 12 is provided to display the working time of the engine together with the relative information of the other functions. Accordingly, the concentrated display is executed to the working time information of the engine on the single display device 12 together with the other function relative information (for example, fuel remained quantity, oil remained quantity, engine water temperature, battery voltage, trim angle of an outboard motor, engine rotary speed and ship speed.) Thus, a ship steering person can execute the concentrated display of those information concerning ship steering in the single display device 12 and speedily corresponds to those information. Then, the safety of the operation can be improved.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to an operating time display system for a marine vessel propulsion device.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, marine propulsion devices such as outboard motors and inboard/outboard motors have been equipped with a display panel that displays engine-related information such as engine rotational speed, and has also been equipped with a display panel that displays engine-related information such as engine rotational speed. Some devices are additionally equipped with an operating time display section.

The engine operating time data is used to manage the manufacturer's performance guarantee period and the user's maintenance inspection period such as oil changes.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the conventional technology, a display panel for engine-related information and a display section for engine operating time are installed separately from each other.

For this reason, it is difficult for ship operators to centrally manage all the information displayed on each panel and display, making it difficult to improve the visibility of each display and ensure operational safety. .

The present invention makes it possible to centrally manage information related to one engine and engine operating time information, improve the visibility of the display of such information, and quickly respond to such information to improve operational safety. purpose.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The operating time display system for a marine propulsion device according to the present invention includes an engine operating detection means for detecting the operating state of the engine;
Operating time integration calculation means that integrates the engine operating time based on the detection result of the engine operation detection means, and a display that can display the engine operating time, which is the calculation result of the operating time integration calculation means, together with other engine-related information. The device is designed to be easily configured.

[Function] According to the present invention, the engine operating time information is combined with other engine-related information (for example, remaining fuel amount, remaining oil amount, engine water temperature,
battery voltage, outboard trim angle, engine speed,
(ship speed) are displayed on a single display device.

Therefore, ship operators can centrally manage information related to ship operations on a single display device, improve the visibility of the information display, and quickly respond to such information to improve operational safety. .

[Example] Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a display example by a display system to which the present invention is applied, Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the display system, and Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the display system. 4
The figure is a flowchart, FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of display system installation, and FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing another example of display system installation.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a modification of the display system. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a modification of the display device. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an engine operating time display system.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a display system 10 used in a boat 2 equipped with an outboard motor 1, for example, is configured to include a control device 11 and a display device 12.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the control device 11 uses a fuel remaining amount sensor 14, an oil remaining amount sensor 14 as an engine-related sensor that obtains the outputs of a fish detection sensor 13, an engine-related sensor, and a navigation-related sensor. quantity sensor 15, engine water temperature sensor 1
6, a battery voltage sensor 17, a trim angle sensor 18, an engine speed sensor 19, a boat speed sensor 20, and an engine operating time cumulative sensor 21. Navigation-related sensors include a water depth sensor 22, a seawater temperature sensor 23, and a compass 24.
, Loran C25. In addition, in Fig. 2, 14c
is a fuel tank, and 17C is a battery.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control device 11 includes an A/D converter 26, a reference value setting section 27. It is configured with a calculation unit 28, obtains the outputs of the various sensors 14 to 25, and displays fish detection information, engine related information, and navigation related information on a single display device 1.
Display on 2. In addition, the control device 11 indicates abnormalities in the engine-related information and the navigation-related information using the display device 12.
automatically pops in and displays it.

The display device 12 is an LCD as shown in FIGS.
(Liquid crystal) display section 12A, CRT (cathode ray tube) display section 1
2B, and a mode switching key 29.

The LCD display section 12A of the display device 12 displays information that is frequently viewed from time to time, that is, a fuel level display 14A.
, engine rotational speed display 19A, ship speed display 20A, engine operating time display 21A, and clock display 30 are displayed as fixed screens. In addition, various layouts of the displays on the LCD display section 12A are determined based on ease of viewing, as shown in the layout changes in FIGS. 1 and 2.

The CRT display section 12B of the display device 12 displays information that is viewed infrequently, namely (first screen) oil level display 15A, engine water temperature display 16A, battery voltage display 17A, trim angle display 18A, water depth display 22A.
, and @ (second screen) fish finder display 13A, water temperature display 2
3A, compass display 24A, Loran C display 25A, ■
The screen is switched and displayed as two screens: the first screen ( ) and the second screen (2). To switch between ■ and ■ screens, use the mode switch key 2 mentioned above.
It will be done at 9.

Note that the engine operating time display 21A will be detailed later.

Further, the CRT display section 12B of the display device 12 displays a fuel level warning display 14B5, an oil level warning display 15B, and Engine water temperature warning display 16
B, Battery voltage warning display 17B, Water depth warning display 22B
A third screen such as the above is automatically displayed with a flashing sound accompanied by a buzzer.

The display operation of the display system 10 is as follows, for example (see FIG. 4).

■Not displayed if the main switch of vessel 2 is off.

(2) Even if the main switch of the ship 2 is on, if the voltage of the bar and battery 17c is below the specified voltage, a battery voltage warning display 17B is automatically displayed on the CRT display section 12B.

■Battery 17C has a voltage higher than the specified voltage, or the above ■
Even if there is a warning, if the engine is started and the battery is being charged, the CRT display section 12B will display the above-mentioned first screen or ■ The second screen of is displayed fixedly.

0 If there is no abnormality in engine-related information and navigation-related information,
The CRT display section 12B continues to display the above fixed information, and if any abnormality occurs in the information, the CRT display section 12B
The above-mentioned third screen (warning display) is automatically displayed.

(2) If the engine does not start after the battery voltage warning display 17B is automatically displayed in (2) above, an engine start warning display is displayed on the CRT display section 12B to prompt the operator to start the engine. As a result, if the engine is started, the process proceeds to step (3) above, and if the engine is not started, the power is automatically turned off, and the main switch is confirmed to be off, returning to the "starting state".

According to the above embodiment, fish detection information, engine related information (for example, remaining fuel level, remaining oil level, engine water temperature, battery voltage, outboard motor trim angle, engine rotation speed, boat speed, engine operating time) and navigation Related information (for example, water depth, seawater area, compass, Loran C) is centrally displayed on a single display device 12.

In addition, when an abnormality occurs in 1-engine related information or navigation-related information,
This abnormality is automatically displayed on the display device 12.

Therefore, the operator can centrally manage various information related to ship operation on a single display device 12, improve the visibility of the display of various information, and quickly respond to various information in the event of an abnormality to ensure operational safety. You can improve your sexuality.

In carrying out the present invention, as shown in FIG.
A sub-display device 101 connected to the control device 11 of 100 via a connection terminal may be installed in each part of the ship.The sub-display device 101 consists of, for example, only the CRT display section 12B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the control device 11 and the display device 12 are installed separately, the display device 12 is installed in the cockpit of the ship 2, and the sub-display device 101 connected to the control device 11 is installed in each part of the ship. It may be installed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the display device 12 is not completely fixed to the cockpit panel or the like, and is, for example, a CRT display section 12B.
The section may be detachable so that it can be moved to a desired position within the ship.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, one display device 12 may be provided with a looper 102 on the front thereof, thereby improving visibility under sunlight.

Therefore, the control device 11 of the display system 10,
The engine operating time is displayed on the engine operating time display 21A of the display device 12 as follows (see Fig. 9).
.

(1) Operation when the engine is running ■ On/off data of the main switch of the ship 2 and pulse data generated in the engine charge coil, pulser coil, or energizing circuit of the charge coil that constitutes the engine operating time cumulative sensor 21. The data is taken into the arithmetic unit 28.

(2) Both of the above data taken into the calculation section 28 are transferred to the engine operating time integration calculation section 202 via the AND circuit 201. As a result, the engine operating time integration calculation unit 202 operates in conjunction with the operation of the engine, and integrates the operating time of the engine. Note that only the pulse data from the engine operating time cumulative sensor 21 may be directly input into the engine operating time cumulative calculation section 202.

■The calculation results of the engine operating time integration calculation unit 202 are recorded in the memory unit 203, and the LC of the display device 12
The data is transferred to the D driver 204.

As a result, the LCD driver 204 displays the operating time up to the present time along with other engine-related information as described above.
It is displayed on the engine operating time display 21A of the display section 12A.

(2) Operation when the engine is stopped ■ On/off data of the main switch of the ship 2 and pulse data generated in the engine charge coil, balsa coil, or energizing circuit of the charge coil that constitutes the engine operating time cumulative sensor 21. , taken into the calculation unit 28.

(2) Both of the above data taken into the calculation section 28 are transferred to the memory data calling section 206 via the NAND circuit 205.

(2) Although the engine is stopped, the memory data retrieval unit 206 retrieves the data recorded in the aforementioned memory unit 203 and transfers this data to the aforementioned LCD driver 204. As a result, the LCD driver 204 displays the operating time up to the present time along with other engine-related information as described above.
It is displayed on the engine operating time display 21A of the CD display section 12A.

Therefore, the boat operator can visually check the operating time according to (1) above while the engine is running, and can also visually check the operating time according to (2) above when the engine is stopped.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be explained.

According to the above embodiment, the engine operating time information is stored together with other engine-related information (for example, remaining fuel amount, remaining oil amount, engine water temperature, battery voltage, outboard motor trim angle, engine rotation speed, and boat speed). The images are displayed centrally on a single display device 12.

Therefore, the ship operator can centrally manage the information related to ship operation on a single display device 12, improve the visibility of the information display, and quickly respond to the information to improve operational safety. can.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to centrally manage engine-related information and engine operating time information, improve the visibility of the display of such information, and quickly display the information. The safety of operations can be improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a display example by a display system to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the display system, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the display system, and FIG.
The figure is a flowchart, FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of display system installation, and FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing another example of display system installation.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a modified example of the display system, FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a modified example of the display device, and FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an engine operating time display system. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Display system, 11... Control device, 12... Display device, 21... Engine operating time accumulation sensor (engine operation detection means), 202... Engine operating time accumulation calculation unit (GL operation time integration calculation means)

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) an engine operation detection means for detecting the operating state of the engine; an operation time accumulation calculation means for accumulating the engine operation time based on the detection result of the engine operation detection means;
An operating time display system for a marine propulsion device, comprising a display device capable of displaying an engine operating time, which is a calculation result of an operating time integration calculation means, together with other engine-related information.