Method and device for controlling the articulation angle of a big rig
US9815492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D13/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling the articulation angle of a big rig, in which a first articulation angle control unit, which determines and controls a target wheel angle of at least one steerable wheel of the tractor unit so as to achieve a predefined target articulation angle of the big rig, is combined with a further articulation angle control unit for controlling the articulation angle with the first articulation angle control unit.
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