System and method for controlling a trailer connected to a vehicle
US8469125B2 · kind B2 · utility
85Cited by
10References
20Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D15/027
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulated vehicle system can include a first vehicle selectively and pivotally connected to a second vehicle. A first powertrain can be mounted on the first vehicle to drive a wheel mounted on the first vehicle. A second powertrain can be mounted on the second vehicle to drive a wheel mounted on the second vehicle independent from the drive of the wheel of the first vehicle. The vehicle system may also include a controller in electrical communication with each of the first powertrain, second powertrain, and steering mechanism to assist in steering and power distribution, especially when reversing the vehicle system.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.