Ship Steering Control Device with Brake Pedal

The patent applies the copying principle by replicating familiar vehicle steering operations on the ship. The steering wheel is configured to control the rudder in the same manner as land vehicles, and the accelerator/brake pedals directly control propulsion force magnitude. This copying of vehicle operation patterns allows beginners to transfer their existing driving skills to ship operation, eliminating the need to learn entirely new steering methods and significantly reducing training time.

The patent implements universality by designing a unified control interface that handles multiple ship operations through familiar vehicle controls. The accelerator pedal serves dual functions: controlling forward propulsion when pressed forward and reverse propulsion when pressed backward. The brake pedal universally limits speed regardless of travel direction. This multi-functional design allows a single operator to manage complex ship operations using intuitive, universal vehicle-like controls.

The patent applies mechanics substitution by replacing traditional complex mechanical ship control systems with an electronic control system centered on a control unit. The control unit receives electronic signals from simplified vehicle-like pedals and sensors, then automatically calculates and commands the appropriate rudder and propulsion adjustments. This substitution of electronic control for mechanical linkages reduces physical system complexity while enabling sophisticated vehicle-like operation modes.

The patent introduces an intermediary control unit that mediates between the simple vehicle-like pedals and the complex ship systems. The control unit acts as a translator, converting simple pedal inputs into coordinated commands for multiple ship systems (propulsion, rudder, speed control). This intermediary absorbs the complexity, allowing the operator interface to remain simple while handling sophisticated control requirements.