Deactivation arrangement for a vehicle park assist system
US7413211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08G1/168
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A deactivation arrangement for a vehicle park assist system is provided. The deactivation arrangement includes a trailer hitch receiver affixed to the vehicle and arranged to receive a trailer hitch. A switch assembly is provided that is associated with the vehicle park assist system and includes a switch arranged to engage the trailer hitch when the trailer hitch is inserted into the trailer hitch receiver. The switch assembly is arranged to deactivate the vehicle park assist system when the trailer hitch is inserted into the trailer hitch receiver and engages the switch.
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