Method and apparatus for preventing collision with trailer
US10077046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/546
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for preventing a collision with a gate of a vehicle are provided. The method includes: determining whether a hitch in a vehicle bed will be coupling with a trailer; determining whether a gate of the vehicle bed is in a closed position; and performing at least one from among displaying a warning of a potential collision and opening the gate of the vehicle bed, if it is determined that the hitch in the vehicle bed will be coupling with the trailer and the gate of the vehicle bed is in the closed position.
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