Vehicular trailer hitching assist system
US11634136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicular trailer hitching assist system includes a camera disposed at a rear portion of a vehicle and viewing at least rearward of the vehicle. An electronic control unit (ECU) includes an image processor operable to process image data captured by the camera. The ECU, via image processing of image data captured by the camera, detects a trailer rearward of the vehicle and determines a first path of travel for the vehicle to follow to maneuver the vehicle toward the trailer and to align the tow ball of the vehicle with a trailer hitch of the trailer. The ECU generates an output to maneuver the vehicle along the determined first path of travel. Responsive to detection of an object entering the first path of travel, the ECU determines a second path of travel for the vehicle to follow that avoids the detected object entering the determined path of travel.
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