Method for operating a driver assistance system to perform an autonomous parking maneuver

US10710577B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ford Global Technologies, LLC · US

Inventors

• Frederic Stefan · Aachen, DE
• Uwe Gussen · Nideggen, DE
• Christoph Arndt · Bad Ems, DE
• Rainer Busch · Aachen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 13, 2016
• Grant date: Jul 14, 2020
• Expiry date: Jul 12, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60W2720/10
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of performing an autonomous parking maneuver of a vehicle begins with a human vehicle operator/driver issuing a command to a parking assistance system that the parking maneuver requires at least one vehicle wheel to encounter a vertical obstruction (such as a curb) undetected by a sensor providing information to the system. In reaction to the command, the parking assistance system enters an operating mode wherein a setpoint speed of the vehicle during the maneuver is decreased to operate the engine with a greater torque reserve so that it is better adapted to deal with the vertical obstruction. A brake system condition may also be changed when in the operating mode, such as decreasing a brake disk/pad distance. The command may be issued by a vehicle operator standing outside of the vehicle.