System and method for preventing contact between a truck cab and a fifth wheel trailer
US10118611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2300/28
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system according to the present disclosure includes a trailer distance module, a trailer contact module, a trailer distance module, and at least one of a driver warning module, a brake control module, and a steering control module. The trailer distance module determines a distance from a cab of a truck to a fifth wheel trailer attached to the truck based on an input from a sensor. The trailer contact module identifies potential contact between the trailer and the truck cab based on the cab-to-trailer distance. The driver warning module warns a driver of the potential contact. The brake control module applies a brake of at least one of the truck and the trailer when potential contact is identified. The steering control module increases an amount of driver effort required to steer the truck in at least one direction when potential contact is identified.
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