Systems and methods to assist maneuvering of a trailer being towed by a vehicle
US11919497B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2250/03
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems to assist maneuvering of a trailer being towed by a vehicle. The trailer includes a left wheel, a right wheel, an axle, a left brake device coupled to the left wheel, and a right brake device coupled to the right wheel. The methods and systems receive a driver command for a target path for the trailer, determine a left braking torque for the left wheel and a right braking torque for the right wheel based on the target path so as to provide for differential braking, and apply, via the left brake device and the right brake device, the left braking torque and the right braking torque to assist maneuvering of the trailer along the target path.
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