System and method for trailer instability advanced warning based on hitch load measurement
US12365330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2530/203
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for controlling towing of a trailer by a vehicle. Sensors are configured to at obtaining sensor data pertaining to the vehicle and the trailer. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium is configured to store parameters that include dimensions pertaining to the vehicle, the trailer, or hitching of the trailer to the vehicle via a hitch. A processor is coupled to the sensors and to the non-transitory computer readable storage medium, and is configured to at least facilitate determining when instability of the trailer is likely to occur at a future time, using the sensor data and the parameters from the non-transitory computer readable storage medium; and taking vehicle actions, in accordance with instructions provided by the processor, when it is determined that the instability of the trailer is likely to occur at the future time.
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