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Method for controlling the driving of a big rig and drive control system

US9274522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Robert Bosch Automotive Steering LLC · US

Inventors

Nicolas Boos · Mutlangen, DE
Roland Greul · Hinterhochstett, DE
Alexander Gaedke · Mutlangen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 28, 2014
Grant date	Mar 1, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 3, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06F3/04883
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for remotely controlling a big rig comprises a tractor unit and one or more trailers coupled to the tractor unit, wherein the tractor unit comprises a drive train which can be electronically actuated by the control of the tractor unit and by way of which the tractor unit can be driven automatically. The control of the tractor unit have a wireless communication link to a touchscreen device so that automatic driving of the big rig can be remotely controlled by way of the touchscreen device during which at least one articulation angle between a longitudinal axis of the tractor unit and a longitudinal axis of the trailer is continuously regulated.

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