Hitch assist system
US11279405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0278
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hitch assist system is provided herein that includes a sensing system configured to detect a trailer and obstacles proximate the trailer. The hitch assist system also includes a controller in communication with the sensing system and configured to define a final vehicle heading direction relative to the trailer when a hitch ball of a vehicle is aligned with a coupler of the trailer; determine an uppermost/farthest position of the vehicle from the trailer; determine a lowermost/nearest position of the vehicle from the trailer; and determine a vehicle path that aligns the vehicle within the uppermost/farthest and lowermost/nearest positions.
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