Optimizing integrated trailer brake control for battery electric vehicle (bev) applications
US12139120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2270/604
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In exemplary embodiments, methods and systems are provided that include: sensors configured to obtain sensor data for a vehicle having both friction braking and regenerative braking capabilities and coupled to a trailer, the sensor data including: friction braking data as to a vehicle friction braking force for the vehicle; and regenerative braking sensor data as to a vehicle regenerative braking force for the vehicle; and a processor coupled to the sensors and configured to at least facilitate controlling braking of the trailer by providing trailer braking force, via instructions provided by the processor, based on both the friction braking data and the regenerative braking sensor data, with a sensitivity toward the vehicle regenerative braking force such that the trailer braking force is affected differently by the vehicle regenerative braking force versus the vehicle friction braking force.
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