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Method and device for maneuvering a trailer

US9428220B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · DE

Inventors

Philipp Hueger · Wolfsburg, DE
Ulrich Wuttke · Braunschweig, DE
Daniel Leuchter · Wolfsburg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 3, 2015
Grant date	Aug 30, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 3, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG01B11/272
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and a device for maneuvering a combination of a towing vehicle and a trailer, wherein the trailer is connected to the towing vehicle by a non-steerable tow-bar, and the towing vehicle observes the rear surroundings, including the trailer, by a rear-view camera. The method includes the steps: a) determining the actual articulation of the trailer relative to the towing vehicle; b) determining the length of the tow-bar and the maximum articulation of the trailer; c) inputting the intended articulation of the trailer; d) reversing the towing vehicle with at least active steering support until the intended articulation of the trailer is reached; e) fixing the direction of travel predetermined by the intended articulation; f) maneuvering the towing vehicle with at least active steering support while maintaining the predetermined direction of travel until an eventual parking position is reached.

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