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Trailer backup assist system with hitch angle offset estimation

US10384607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2016
Grant dateAug 20, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2300/8086
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for estimating hitch angle offset is provided herein. A sensor system is configured to measure hitch angles between a vehicle and a trailer attached thereto. A controller is configured to calculate hitch angle offsets for a plurality of measured hitch angles, and extrapolate additional hitch angle offsets based on the calculated hitch angle offsets.

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