System and method for positioning a vehicle with reduced variation
US11148488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D5/0463
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle system is configured to control a trailer alignment routine. The system comprises a hitch ball mounted on a vehicle and a controller configured to identify a coupler position of a trailer. The controller is further configured to control motion of the vehicle to an aligned position, wherein the hitch ball is aligned with the coupler position. In response to the aligned position, the controller activates a service brake holding the vehicle and while maintaining the service brake activation, the controller activates a parking brake.
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