Maximum hitch angle control for reversing a vehicle and trailer system
US10220878B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/148
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A backing system for a vehicle-trailer unit includes an input device for providing a input used to determine a first and second requested hitch angle. The first hitch angle is disposed within a standard range of motion of the input device while the second hitch angle is disposed within a maximum range of motion, different from the standard range of motion. Movement of the input device in the standard range of motion limits the requested hitch angle to a first maximum value to prevent jack-knifing of the vehicle-trailer unit. However, movement of the input device in the maximum range of motion does not limit the actual hitch angle.
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