Method and device for detecting and stabilizing a fishtailing trailer using wheel forces
US7226068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2230/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and device for detecting and stabilizing a fishtailing trailer using wheel forces. In particular, a method for stabilizing a vehicle combination made up of a towing vehicle and a trailer in which lateral forces acting on at least one wheel or at least one tire are ascertained with the aid of a sensory system that detects wheel forces or tire forces, the existence of a fishtailing movement of the trailer is detected from the ascertained lateral forces and, in the event of a detected fishtailing movement of the trailer, a braking intervention and/or steering intervention is performed.
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