Low cost implement positioning
US11002536B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D49/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for estimation of relative coordinates between two parts of a linked vehicle system. The system includes a towing vehicle and a towed implement or trailer. A first sensor is configured to measure the movement rate of the towing vehicle while a second sensor is configured to measure the movement rate of the towed implement. Both sensors interact with each other to measure the absolute distance between sensors. Using the known linkage geometry, relative distance between the sensors and relative rotation rates, the relative coordinates between the towing vehicle and towed implement can be estimated.
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