Trailer towing assistant for tight spot reversal
US11072330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling a vehicle-trailer unit includes recording, with an electronic control unit for a trailer assist system, a plurality of maneuvers of the vehicle-trailer unit as each maneuver is executed in an original direction of travel. The method also includes retrieving the recorded plurality of maneuvers in response to an initiating of a tight spot reversal feature for the trailer assist system. The method further includes instructing vehicle systems to perform the retrieved recorded plurality of maneuvers in the reverse order and direction of travel in which they were recorded.
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