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Hitch assist system

US10632803B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2018
Grant dateApr 28, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D5/0463
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hitch assist system is provided herein that includes a sensing system configured to detect a trailer proximate a vehicle. The hitch assist system also includes a controller for detecting a coupler of the trailer; determining a trailer-heading direction-based on a coupler orientation; and determining a path for aligning a hitch assembly on the vehicle with a coupler on the trailer based on the trailer-heading direction.

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