Vehicle-trailer backing up jackknife detection and warning system
US6838979B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D15/028
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention provides a system to detect in real time the condition of jackknifing tendency during vehicle-trailer backing up, and to provide steering direction assistance. The system utilizes rates of change of a vehicle-trailer articulation angle to determine a critical articulation angle.
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