Systems and methods for movable hitch receiver
US9796226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60D1/62
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for moving a receiver associated with a hitch frame of a vehicle. The method includes receiving data indicating a hand wheel angle; determining, with a processor, a position for the receiver relative to the hitch frame based on the hand wheel angle; and outputting one or more control signals to a motor coupled to the receiver to move the receiver relative to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle based on the determination.
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