Method for regulating speed and distance during passing maneuvers

US6353788B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Wolfgang Bäker · Braunschweig, DE
• Thomas Ruchatz · Lehre, DE
• Peter Andreas · Gifhorn, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 11, 2000
• Grant date: Mar 5, 2002
• Expiry date: Sep 11, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60W2754/30
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and device for regulating speed and/or distance of a first vehicle to at least one other vehicle driving ahead of the first vehicle in connection with a passing maneuver. The method or device provides a detection system associated with the first vehicle which continuously detects the vehicle directly in front and the position of the turn signal lights, as well as the yaw rate and/or steering position of the first vehicle. The method or device of the present invention further provides an evaluation unit which continuously ascertains setpoint value data for regulating the speed of the first vehicle and its distance to the at least one other vehicle directly in front from this data.