Vehicle trailer hitch assist system
US11014561B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer hitching assist system for a vehicle includes a camera disposed at a rear portion of a vehicle and having a field of view rearward of the vehicle. A control includes an image processor operable to process image data captured by the camera. The image processor, via image processing of image data captured by the camera, detects a trailer and trailer hitch rearward of the vehicle and determines a first path of travel for the vehicle to follow so as to maneuver the vehicle so as to have its tow ball aligned with the trailer hitch. The control maneuvers the vehicle along the determined first path of travel. Responsive to detection of an object entering the first path of travel, the control determines a second path of travel and maneuvers the vehicle along the second path of travel to avoid the detected object entering the determined path of travel.
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