Systems and methods for controlling a trailer separately from a vehicle
US12099353B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D13/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to controlling a trailer without the presence of a physical connection. In one embodiment, a method includes in response to receiving a signal to initiate hitchless maneuvering of a trailer separately from a controlling vehicle, acquiring control inputs to maneuver the trailer from an input device within the controlling vehicle. The method includes communicating, from the controlling vehicle to the trailer, the control inputs to maneuver the trailer. The method includes in response to receiving feedback from the trailer indicating the trailer is within a requested position, sending a control signal to stop the trailer.
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