Towing assist device
US11447178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D15/0285
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A towing assist device includes a controller configured to assist reversing of a vehicle to which a trailer is coupled with a coupling tool, and a monitor configured to display a periphery of the coupling tool attached to a rear portion of the vehicle with a rear view at least when the vehicle reverses, wherein the controller includes an alarm angle calculator configured to calculate an alarm angle equal to or smaller than a jackknife angle causing a jackknife phenomenon by the vehicle and the trailer in reversing, and an alarm generator configured to give an alarm when a trailer angle between the vehicle and the trailer is equal to or larger than the alarm angle.
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