Vision Marine Technologies has filed its latest patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its Distributed Control System.
This application is part of an ongoing series of patents designed to advance the company’s E-Motion High Voltage Electric Marine Powertrain.
The newly developed Distributed Control System Architecture aims to simplify system integration, enhance scalability, and improve operational efficiency in electric marine vessels.
“Developing an efficient and scalable control system is critical for the future of high-voltage electric propulsion,” said Xavier Montagne, CTO at Vision Marine.
“This patent application represents a key step in optimizing how powertrain components communicate and function as a cohesive system, reducing system complexity while increasing reliability and performance for electric marine vessels.”
Patented technology
The patented technology introduces a distributed control system that replaces traditional wiring configurations with a new architecture utilizing a Control Area Network (CAN) bus.
The system is intended to enable seamless communication between the Vessel Control Unit (VCU) and critical powertrain components, including high-voltage (HV) batteries, power distribution units (PDU), and electric motors.
By decentralizing control through dedicated component controllers, Vision Marine says it aims to reduce wiring complexity, optimize power distribution, and improve overall system responsiveness.
The company says the introduction of the architecture provides several benefits, including reduced vessel weight, simplified maintenance, and increased compatibility with a wide range of electric marine applications.
