Trailer sway control with trailer brake intervention
US9834187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2230/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system for a vehicle includes a speed sensor that generates a vehicle speed signal. A sway detection sensor generates an oscillation signal. A brake control is coupled to a vehicle brake and is associated with a trailer brake. A controller is coupled to a stability control system and brakes one or more of the vehicle brake and the trailer brake and in response to the oscillation signal.
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