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Process for coupling a trailer with the use of a vehicle level regulation system

US7429051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

Werner Bauer · Neuötting, DE
Alexander Augst · Munich, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 22, 2006
Grant date	Sep 30, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 22, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60G2800/204
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A driver assistance system is provided for coupling a trailer coupling mounted on a vehicle to a counterpiece mounted on a trailer. A control unit is provided in the vehicle, where, when a predefined first condition holds, the control unit controls at least one actuator of a vehicle level regulation system such that at least the back part of the vehicle is lowered and/or, when a predefined second condition holds, the control unit controls at least one actuator of a vehicle level regulation system such that at least the back part of the vehicle is raised.

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