Hitch assist system and method featuring a specified angle between a vehicle heading and a trailer heading at a final position
US10144417B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hitch assist system and method are provided herein. A detection system determines a vehicle heading and a trailer heading. A controller is coupled to the detection system for generating a path along which the vehicle is autonomously maneuvered toward a trailer. The path ends at a final position in which the vehicle and trailer headings are related by a specified angle therebetween.
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