Towing vehicle controller providing brake control to a towed vehicle and method
US9592800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T13/686
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments of a towing vehicle controller and methods for brake control of a towed vehicle are provided. A towing vehicle controller includes an input for receiving a load signal indicative of a load of a towed and towing vehicle combination; an input for receiving a stability signal indicative of at least one of a yaw rate, a steering angle, and a lateral acceleration of the towing vehicle; and an input for receiving a deceleration signal indicative of an automated deceleration request. Control logic is capable of determining a comparison value prior to receiving the deceleration signal and after receiving the load signal and the stability signal, wherein the determination of the comparison value is based on the load signal and the stability signal. After the deceleration signal is received, the control logic determines a brake control transmission signal based on the deceleration signal and the comparison value.
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