DOCKING CONTROL FOR VESSELS

摘要

A control system for a suspension system of a multi-hulled vessel, the vessel including a chassis portion, at least two hulls moveable relative to the chassis portion. The suspension system of the vessel provides support of at least a portion of the chassis above the at least two hulls, and includes adjustable supports and at least one motor to enable adjustment of a support force and/or displacement of the adjustable supports. The control system includes a fender friction force input for receiving at least one signal indicative of a friction force on a fender portion between a fixed or floating object and the vessel chassis portion, and in response to the fender friction force input, the control system is to adjust the support force and/or displacement between the chassis portion and the at least two hulls to reduce or minimise the friction force on the fender portion.

主权项

1. A control system for controlling at least a suspension system of a multi-hulled vessel,
the vessel including a chassis portion, at least two hulls moveable relative to the chassis portion, the suspension system providing support of at least a portion of the chassis above the at least two hulls, the suspension system including adjustable supports and at least one motor to enable adjustment of a support force and/or displacement of the adjustable supports, the control system including a fender friction force input for receiving at least one signal indicative of a friction force on a fender portion between a fixed or floating object and the vessel chassis portion, and in response to the fender friction force input, the control system being arranged to adjust the support force and/or displacement between the chassis portion and the at least two hulls to reduce or minimise the friction force on the fender portion.