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20-10-2015 дата публикации

СОСТАВНОЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО ДЛЯ ПЕРЕВОЗКИ ТЯЖЕЛОВЕСНЫХ ГРУЗОВ

Номер: RU2565151C2

Группа изобретений относится к составному транспортному средству для перевозки тяжеловесных грузов. Составное транспортное средство для перевозки тяжеловесных грузов содержит первый тягач (1), механически соединенный со вторым тягачом (2). Каждый тягач (1, 2) представляет собой отдельно управляемый тягач (1, 2), имеющий кабину (3, 3′) водителя, устройство (4) цифровой связи, рулевые колеса (5, 5′), тормозную систему (6, 6′) и силовую передачу, содержащую источник (7, 7′) энергии, фрикционное сцепление (8, 8′) и автоматическую трансмиссию (9, 9′). Фрикционное сцепление (8, 8′) выполнено для включения и выключения с целью передачи приводного крутящего момента от источника (7, 7′) энергии к автоматической трансмиссии (9, 9′), а между тягачами (1, 2) посредством устройств (4, 4′) цифровой связи обеспечена линия (10) цифровой связи. Система (11) управления первого тягача (1) выполнена с возможностью управления нагрузкой на фрикционное сцепление (8, 8′) каждого из первого и второго тягачей (1 ...

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17-07-2019 дата публикации

Номер: RU2017108806A3
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05-03-2015 дата публикации

ANHÄNGERIDENTIFIKATIONSSYSTEM FÜR ANHÄNGERRÜCKFAHRHILFE

Номер: DE102014216635A1
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Ein System und Verfahren zum Konfigurieren eines Anhängerrückfahrhilfssystems. Das System und Verfahren kommunizieren vorbestimmte Anhängerparameter, die auf einem Etikett eingebettet sind, das an dem Anhänger befestigt ist, an eine Steuerung in dem Anhängerrückfahrhilfssystem. Ein Anhängerrückfahrhilfssystem wird mittels der vorbestimmten Anhängerparameter konfiguriert und das Anhängerrückfahrhilfssystem wird aktiviert, um mittels der Anhängerparameter betrieben zu werden.

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

Verfahren zum Positionieren und Entfernen einer Anhängekupplung, Anordnung zum Positionieren einer Anhängekupplung und Computerprogrammprodukt

Номер: DE102017216352A1
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Es wird ein Verfahren zum Positionieren einer Anhängekupplung 1 eines Zugfahrzeug 2 bezüglich eines an einer Zugdeichsel eines Anhängers 3 angeordneten Kupplungsgegenstücks 4, aufweisend: Erfassen des Anhängers 3 und des Kupplungsgegenstücks 4, computergestütztes Ermitteln einer Ausrichtung des erfassten Anhängers 3 und einer Position des erfassten Kupplungsgegenstücks 4, computergestütztes Festlegen einer Stoppposition P1 für das Zugfahrzeug 2 in Abhängigkeit der ermittelten Ausrichtung des Anhängers 3 und der ermittelten Position des Kupplungsgegen-stücks 4, Bewegen des Zugfahrzeugs 2 bis zur Stoppposition P1, computergestütztes Festlegen einer Zielposition P2 für das Zugfahrzeug 2, bei deren Erreichen die Anhängekupplung 1 in einem Zielgebiet des Kupplungsgegenstücks 4 positioniert ist, computergestütztes Ermitteln eines Fahrwegs F für das Zugfahrzeug 2 von der Stoppposition P1 zu der Zielposition P2 und Absolvieren des ermittelten Fahrwegs F bis zur Zielposition P2.Des Weiteren werden ...

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05-07-2018 дата публикации

FLACHE ABSCHLEPPASSISTENZ

Номер: DE102018100029A1
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Ein Fahrzeugsystem beinhaltet einen Prozessor, der programmiert ist, eine Kommunikation zwischen einem ersten Fahrzeug und einem zweiten Fahrzeug aufzubauen, eines der Fahrzeuge als ein abschleppendes Fahrzeug und das andere als ein abgeschlepptes Fahrzeug zu identifizieren und den Betrieb des abschleppenden Fahrzeugs gemäß dem abgeschleppten Fahrzeug zugeordneten Einschränkungen zu beschränken. In einigen Umsetzungen erkennt das Fahrzeugsystem, dass das abschleppende Fahrzeug das abgeschleppte Fahrzeug flach abschleppt, und dass das abgeschleppte Fahrzeug nicht in einem neutralen Abschleppmodus betrieben wird.

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13-12-2012 дата публикации

Moving device for trailer, particularly caravan trailer, is provided with motors with gear boxes that are linked particularly positively or firmly connected with component of wheel suspension

Номер: DE102011050910A1
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The moving device is provided with motors (11,20) with gear boxes (9,10) that are linked particularly positively or firmly connected with a component of a wheel suspension or a wheel of the trailer in torque-proof manner, which is rotated with a rotation of a wheel of the trailer. The gear box comprises a coupling element (12), which with a wheel lug (21) of a wheel hub, a brake disk (3), a brake drum or a rim are connected in torque-proof manner. An independent claim is included for a method for operating a moving device.

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Erfassung von Fahrzeug-Bewegungsdaten

Номер: DE102018121075A1
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Erfassung von Fahrzeug-Bewegungsdaten eines Fahrzeugs (3), insbesondere eines Anhängers, wobei mehrere Beschleunigungssensoren (6) in verschiedenen Bereichen des Fahrzeugs (3) angeordnet werden, die Beschleunigungssensoren (6) jeweils eine Bereich-Beschleunigung eines Bereichs des Fahrzeugs (3) ermitteln und anhand der Bereich-Beschleunigungen Fahrzeug-Bewegungsdaten des Fahrzeugs (3) ermittelt werden. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung eine Vorrichtung zur Erfassung von Fahrzeug-Bewegungsdaten eines Fahrzeugs (3), insbesondere eines Anhängers, mit mehreren Beschleunigungssensoren (6), die in verschiedenen Bereichen des Fahrzeugs (3) anordbar sind und dazu eingerichtet sind, jeweils eine Bereich-Beschleunigung eines Bereichs des Fahrzeugs (3) zu ermitteln, und mit einer Auswerteeinheit (7), die eingerichtet ist, anhand der Bereich-Beschleunigungen Fahrzeug-Bewegungsdaten des Fahrzeugs (3) zu ermitteln.

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05-09-2019 дата публикации

Steuerung eines Kraftfahrzeug-Gespanns

Номер: DE102018203203A1
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Eine Vorrichtung (130) zur Bestimmung der Fahrstabilität eines Gespanns (100), das ein Kraftfahrzeug (105) und einen gezogenen Anhänger (110) umfasst, umfasst einen am Kraftfahrzeug (105) angebrachten Sensor (140) zur Abtastung einer Ausrichtung des Anhängers (110) gegenüber dem Kraftfahrzeug (105); und eine Verarbeitungseinrichtung (135) zur Bestimmung einer Fahrstabilität des gezogenen Anhängers (110) auf der Basis der bestimmten Ausrichtung.

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14-11-2018 дата публикации

Towing stability

Номер: GB0002528974B

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14-06-2006 дата публикации

Ancillary controller for a vehicle trailer

Номер: GB0000608992D0
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29-08-2018 дата публикации

Flat tow assistance

Номер: GB0002560088A
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A system for flat-towing a vehicle is disclosed, for example for flat-towing a car behind a recreational vehicle. The system establishes communication between a first vehicle and a second vehicle, identifies one of the vehicles as a towing vehicle and the other as a towed vehicle 505, and limits operation of the towing vehicle according to constraints associated with the towed vehicle. The vehicle system may detect that the towing vehicle is flat-towing the towed vehicle and that the towed vehicle is not operating in a neutral tow mode, i.e. not in a neutral gear. Limiting operation may involve limiting a maximum speed of the towing vehicle whilst flat-towing 535. The communication may involve a mobile device and an alert may be presented 520 to a user of the towing vehicle. Other constraints may include the battery charge 525 of the towed vehicle and tire pressure 545 of the vehicles.

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05-06-2019 дата публикации

Projection apparatus

Номер: GB0002568883A
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A projection system used in a vehicle park assist system, the projection system projects a trajectory indicator to provide a visible representation of a vehicle trajectory. The projection system comprises a parking beacon 5 having a light source 29 operable to emit light and image forming means 30 for forming the trajectory indicator 31 and a parking location indicator 26. A processor (34, fig 2) is provided for controlling the image forming means 30. The processor (34) is configured to determine a vehicle trajectory and, in dependence on the determined vehicle trajectory, to control the image forming means 30 to control the light emitted from the light source 29 to form the trajectory indicator 31. The projection system may be part of a park assist system for a vehicle towing, for example, a trailer. Reference is also made to a vehicle, a parking beacon and a method.

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21-03-2019 дата публикации

Automatic car trailer hitching and unhitching system

Номер: AU2017332524A1
Принадлежит: NEIL ALEXANDER KERON

An automated system for aligning a vehicle tow ball (1) with a tow cup (2) of a trailer (25). The vehicle (23) has a controller connected to its steering, transmission and braking systems to enable the controller automatically to steer, reverse and brake the vehicle. A tow ball (1) is mounted on a rear of the vehicle (23) and sensors are associated with the rear of the vehicle for detecting the presence of an object within a region behind the vehicle, the sensors being connected to the controller which is configured to utilise the data from the sensors to identify the tow cup (2) of a trailer (25) located within said region behind the vehicle (23). The controller is further configured to control the reversing of the vehicle (23) in order to bring the tow ball (1) into alignment beneath the identified tow cup (2) so as to facilitate coupling of the tow cup (2) onto the tow ball (1). The tow cup (2) of the trailer has a locking jaw (28) associated with the tow ball cavity and moveable between ...

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14-07-2017 дата публикации

HYBRIDIZATION DEVICE

Номер: FR0003046592A1
Автор: MURRAY MACK
Принадлежит: MURRAY

La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif d'hybridation intégré dans un ensemble de véhicules comprenant un véhicule tracteur (1) et au moins un véhicule remorque (2), caractérisé en ce que le dispositif d'hybridation comprend : - une motorisation électrique (3) montée ou couplée avec au moins un essieu du véhicule remorque (2), la motorisation électrique (3) étant apte à fonctionner en freinage génératif, - une unité de stockage électrique (4) connectée à la motorisation électrique (3), - un dispositif de gestion (5) connectée, d'une part, à la motorisation électrique (3) et, d'autre part, à un mécanisme de commande (6) de la motorisation (7) du véhicule tracteur (1).

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10-07-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING LANE CHANGE DECISION AID SYSTEM

Номер: KR1020180078988A
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The present invention relates to a vehicle and a control method thereof, and more specifically, to an apparatus and a method for implementing a lane change decision aid system (LCDAS), capable of preventing vehicle accidents by activating vehicle actions. The LCDAS apparatus of the present invention includes: a sensing device for sensing whether a target vehicle is in adjacent zones of a subject vehicle, whether the target vehicle is in a rear zone of the subject vehicle, or whether the target vehicle is a large vehicle or a compact vehicle; a processor for determining an activation condition for determining whether an LCDAS function is active/inactive and a warning condition for determining whether a warning of the LCDAS function is issued/un-issued, based on a sensing result of the sensing device; a warning device for issuing the warning to a driver based on a determination result of the processor; and a controller for controlling the sensing device, the processor, and the warning device ...

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03-05-2012 дата публикации

TRAILER SWAY MITIGATION USING TORQUE VECTORING

Номер: WO2012058259A3
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A system for stabilizing a sway of a trailer attached to a vehicle. In one embodiment, the system includes a controller, a plurality of sensors in electronic communication with the controller and transmitting sensor data to the controller, a torque vectoring device in electronic communication with the controller, and a computer readable memory storing instructions executed by the controller. The instructions cause the controller to evaluate the sensor data received from the sensors to determine a current vehicle yaw rate, a target vehicle yaw rate, and a yaw rate error of the vehicle. The instructions further cause the controller to determine if the vehicle is traveling in a straight line, to determine a torque distribution signal, and to transmit this signal to the torque vectoring device to stabilize the sway of the trailer without braking the vehicle.

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27-10-2020 дата публикации

Regenerative braking system for an implement

Номер: US0010814875B2

An agricultural implement is provided. The agricultural implement includes an energy storage system configured to provide power to an electrical system of the agricultural implement. The agricultural implement also includes a regenerative braking system configured to slow or stop the agricultural implement and to provide power to the energy storage system.

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15-08-2023 дата публикации

Trailer backup assist curvature control

Номер: US0011724736B2

A vehicle has a trailer backup steering input apparatus, a trailer backup assist control module coupled to the a trailer backup steering input apparatus, and an electric power assist steering system coupled to the trailer backup assist control module. The trailer backup steering input apparatus is configured for outputting a trailer path curvature signal approximating a desired curvature for a path of travel of a trailer towably coupled to the vehicle. The trailer backup assist control module is configured for determining vehicle steering information as a function of the trailer path curvature signal. The electric power assist steering system is configured for controlling steering of steered wheels of the vehicle as a function of the vehicle steering information.

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09-05-2024 дата публикации

SELF PROPELLED TRAILER SYSTEMS

Номер: US20240149914A1
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A trailer system with independent propulsion and control is configured to be towed by a lead vehicle. The trailer system includes a steerable first axle connected to a pair of first wheels, a second axle connected to a pair of second wheels, at least one electric traction motor configured to drive the steerable first axle, and a high voltage battery system configured to power the at least one electric traction motor. A trailer control system (TCS) includes a controller configured to steer, accelerate, and brake the first and/or second wheels. A trailer sensor suite is in signal communication with the TCS. The TCS is configured for signal communication with a lead vehicle sensor suite, and is configured to control driving and/or operation of the trailer system based on one or more signals from the trailer sensor suite and the lead vehicle sensor suite.

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23-02-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE SENSING SYSTEM

Номер: EP3957533A2
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A vehicle sensing system is for being disposed on a vehicle. The vehicle sensing system includes a calculating unit, which includes a turning calculating module and a vehicle dimension dataset. The vehicle dimension dataset includes at least one of a wheelbase, a vehicle width, a front overhang and a rear overhang of the vehicle. The calculating unit is configured to receive a turning dataset of the vehicle. Based on the turning calculating module, the calculating unit is configured to determine an inner front wheel and an inner rear wheel. The calculating unit is configured to further determine a turning alarm zone in accordance with the vehicle dimension dataset and the turning dataset. The turning alarm zone is dependent on at least one of time and the turning dataset.

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27-01-2016 дата публикации

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПОМОЩИ ВОДИТЕЛЮ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА С ПРИЦЕПОМ

Номер: RU2574042C1

Группа изобретений относится к системе помощи водителю транспортного средства с прицепом. Система помощи при размещении метки на прицепе включает в себя камеру, устройство обработки изображения и дисплей. Камера установлена на буксирующем транспортном средстве и предназначена для получения изображения прицепа. Устройство обработки изображения выполнено с возможностью обрабатывать полученное изображение для определения области размещения метки и накладывать изображение метки на изображение области для ее размещения. Дисплей выполнен с возможностью отображения изображения прицепа с наложенной меткой. Достигается повышение возможности помощи водителю при управлении транспортным средством с прицепом. 2 н. и 18 з.п. ф-лы, 18 ил.

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14-11-2018 дата публикации

Номер: RU2015115884A3
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04-10-2018 дата публикации

DRAHTLOSES FAHRZEUGANHÄNGER-SCHNITTSTELLENSYSTEM

Номер: DE102018107048A1
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Ein drahtloses Fahrzeug-Anhänger-Schnittstellensystem zur Kommunikation zwischen einem Fahrzeug und einem Anhänger wird bereitgestellt. Das Fahrzeug kann eine Fahrzeugkupplung, ein Fahrzeugsteuersystem, ein Fahrzeug-Funkfrequenzsystem, und einen Prozessor beinhalten, wobei der Prozessor dazu konfiguriert ist, ein eindeutiges Datenpaket für jedes Fahrzeug-Funkfrequenzsystem zu erzeugen, für jedes empfangene Antwortpaket einen Abstand zwischen einem entsprechenden empfangenden Fahrzeug-Funkfrequenzsystem und einem entsprechenden sendenden Anhänger-Funkfrequenzsystem zu ermitteln, eine relative physikalische Position jedes Fahrzeug-Funkfrequenzsystems und Anhänger-Funkfrequenzsystems zu ermitteln, eine Abmessungen des Anhängers zu ermitteln, eine physikalische Position einer Fahrzeugkupplung und eines angekoppelten Anhängers zu ermitteln, und Anweisungen für das Fahrzeugsteuersystem zu erzeugen, um zu veranlassen, dass sich das Fahrzeug bewegt, um die Fahrzeugkupplung mit einer Anhängerkupplung ...

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12-09-2019 дата публикации

Anhängerdetektionssystem für ein Fahrzeug

Номер: DE102019104378A1
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Anhängerdetektionssystem für ein Fahrzeug (1), wobei das Detektionssystem einen ersten Sensor (432, 436), ausgelegt zum Detektieren einer Vertikal- und/oder einer Lateralverschiebung einer Fahrzeugkarosserie (422) relativ zu mindestens einer Radbaugruppe (408) des Fahrzeugs (1), und einen Prozessor, ausgelegt zum Verarbeiten der detektierten Verschiebung und zum Vornehmen einer Bestimmung, ob ein Anhänger (3) mit dem Fahrzeug (1) verbunden ist, umfasst.

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15-10-2020 дата публикации

Kraftfahrzeug und Verfahren zur Kollisionsvermeidung

Номер: DE102019205365A1
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kraftfahrzeug (10) mit zumindest einem, zum Erfassen von Umgebungsdaten eingerichteten ersten Sensor (11, 12, 13), zumindest einem, zum Erfassen von Fahrzeugdaten eingerichteten zweiten Sensor (51, 52, 53), einem Kommunikationsmodul (20) zum Herstellen einer Datenverbindung mit einem anderen Kraftfahrzeug (62), einem zum automatisierten Fahren des Kraftfahrzeugs eingerichteten Fahrsystem (30), -zumindest einem Ausgabeelement (70) für ein optisches und/oder akustisches Warnsignal, und eine Steuereinheit (40). Dabei ist die Steuereinheit (40) dazu eingerichtet, anhand von Fahrzeugdaten und Umgebungsdaten und/oder Kartendaten eine prognostizierte Trajektorie des Kraftfahrzeugs (10) zu ermitteln, anhand der prognostizierten Trajektorie des Kraftfahrzeugs (10) und von Fahrzeuggeometriedaten des Kraftfahrzeugs (10) einen prognostizierten Fahrschlauch des Kraftfahrzeugs (10) zu ermitteln, über die Datenverbindung eine prognostizierte Trajektorie und Fahrzeuggeometriedaten ...

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17-12-2020 дата публикации

Parken mit Anhänger

Номер: DE102019115808A1
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Parken mit einem aus einem Fahrzeug (10) und einem Anhänger (12) bestehenden Fahrzeuggespann (14), wobei das Fahrzeug (10) zum teilautonomen und/oder autonomen Fahren durch ein Fahrunterstützungssystem (16) ausgeführt ist und ein Mensch-Maschine-Interface und wenigstens einen Umgebungssensor (18) zur Überwachung der Umgebung (20) des Fahrzeugs (10) aufweist, umfassend die Schritte Empfangen von Sensorinformationen betreffend die Umgebung (20) des Fahrzeugs (10) mit dem wenigstens einen Umgebungssensor (18), Erfassen wenigstens eines potentiellen Parkplatzes (26) in der der Umgebung (20) des Fahrzeuggespanns (14) basierend auf den mit dem wenigstens einen Umgebungssensor (18) empfangenen Sensorinformationen, Ausgeben einer Mehrzahl Parkoptionen betreffend das Parken des Fahrzeuggespanns (14) auf dem wenigstens einen potentiellen Parkplatz (26) über das Mensch-Maschine-Interface, Empfangen einer Eingabe zu der Mehrzahl Parkoptionen betreffend das Parken ...

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24-05-2018 дата публикации

Verfahren zum Betreiben einer nicht-spurgebundenen Kolonne von Fahrzeugen sowie Fahrerassistenzsystem und nicht-spurgebundene Kolonne

Номер: DE102016122325A1
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum zumindest weitgehend automatisierten Betreiben einer nicht-spurgebundenen Kolonne (1) bestehend aus wenigstens einem voraus fahrenden Fahrzeug (2) und wenigstens einem mit dem voraus fahrenden Fahrzeug (2) berührungslos gekoppelten, dem voraus fahrenden Fahrzeug (2) unmittelbar folgenden Fahrzeug (4), wobei das wenigstens eine, dem voraus fahrenden Fahrzeug (2) unmittelbar folgende Fahrzeug (4) durch zumindest weitgehend automatische Steuerung/Regelung dem voraus fahrenden Fahrzeug (2) nachfolgt, und wobei für diese automatische Steuerung/Regelung eine Car-to-Car-Kommunikation zwischen dem voraus fahrenden Fahrzeug (2) und dem wenigstens einen, dem voraus fahrenden Fahrzeug (2) unmittelbar folgenden Fahrzeug (4) erfolgt.Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass für zumindest einen Teil der Car-to-Car-Kommunikation eine photo-optische, lichtwellenleiterlose oder optisch faserlose Car-to-Car-Kommunikation herangezogen wird, welcher jeweils zwischen ...

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17-05-2018 дата публикации

Anhängergespann, Anhänger, Kontrolleinheit, Computerprogrammprodukt und Verfahren zum Steuern eines Anhängers in einem Anhängergespann

Номер: DE102016222024A1
Автор: KRAUSE RALF, Krause, Ralf
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Anhängergespann (100), aufweisend ein Kraftfahrzeug (1) und wenigstens einen Anhänger (2), der mit dem Kraftfahrzeug (1) gekoppelt ist, wobei der wenigstens eine Anhänger (2) ein Anhänger-Batteriemodul (8), wenigstens einen Elektromotor (10), eine Bremsvorrichtung (6, 7) sowie eine Kontrolleinheit (9) aufweist, wobei das Anhänger-Batteriemodul (8), der wenigstens eine Elektromotor (10), die Bremsvorrichtung (6, 7) sowie die Kontrolleinheit (9), für einen batterieelektrischen Antrieb des wenigstens einen Anhängers (2), miteinander in Verbindung stehen, wobei die Kontrolleinheit (9) eingestellt ist, den wenigstens einen Elektromotor (10) und/oder die Bremsvorrichtung (6, 7) während einer Fahrt des Anhängergespanns (100) derart zu kontrollieren, dass der wenigstens eine Anhänger (2) mit der gleichen Geschwindigkeit und/oder Beschleunigung wie das Kraftfahrzeug (1) fährt bzw. abbremst. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner eine Kontrolleinheit (9), einen Anhänger ...

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21-11-2019 дата публикации

Vorrichtung für einen Fahrzeuganhänger sowie System damit und Verfahren dafür

Номер: DE102018111683A1
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein System (10) für einen Fahrzeuganhänger (106), insbesondere einen Sattelauflieger (106), umfassend einen Funktionsblock (30) mit einem Dateneingang (33) zum Empfangen von Gangwechselsignalen (34) eines den Fahrzeuganhänger (106) ziehenden Fahrzeugs (108), insbesondere eines Nutzfahrzeugs (108). Der Funktionsblock (30) umfasst eine Steuerung (35) zum Erzeugen eines Drehmomenterhöhungsanforderungssignals (36) in Abhängigkeit eines empfangenen der Gangwechselsignale (34) sowie einen Datenausgang (37) zum Ausgeben des Drehmomenterhöhungsanforderungssignals (36) an ein Elektromotorsteuergerät (14) mindestens eines elektrischen Antriebs (12) des Fahrzeuganhängers (106).Ferner betrifft die Erfindung einen Fahrzeuganhänger (106) mit einem System (10) sowie ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines solchen Systems (10).

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25-04-2012 дата публикации

Method and control system for opening the drive train of a motor vehicle

Номер: GB0002484803A
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A method and a control system (20, Figure 2) for opening the drive train (21, Figure 2) of a motor vehicle having a manual transmission comprise the detection 2 of the state of the accelerator pedal (26, Figure 2) and the opening 4 of the drive train (21) when the driver releases the accelerator pedal (26). Optionally the state of a brake pedal (28, Figure 2) state is detected 3 and the opening 4 of the drive train (21) occurs when the driver deactivates the accelerator pedal (26) and does not activate the brake pedal (28). The drive train (21) may be closed 8, 11, 12 if it is detected that the brake pedal (28) is activated 5 or that the clutch (30, Figure 2) is activated 6 or if the accelerator pedal (26) is activated 7. The drive train (21) may remain closed and the fuel supply to the engine (22, Figure 2) closed 9.

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22-02-2017 дата публикации

A method of determining a configuration of a tow load connected to a vehicle

Номер: GB0201700301D0
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14-02-2018 дата публикации

Flat tow assistance

Номер: GB0201800041D0
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05-10-2016 дата публикации

A levelling system for a mobile object

Номер: GB0201614377D0
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19-11-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle control system and method

Номер: GB0201417602D0
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05-12-2018 дата публикации

Automatic car trailer hitching and unhitching system controller

Номер: GB0201817142D0
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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Communication device, system, and method for active control of external vehicle components

Номер: AU2017268129A1
Принадлежит: Jones Tulloch

The present disclosure includes a system, method, and device related to data collection and communication related to after-market and external vehicle systems, such as towing systems, cargo carrying systems, trailer breakaway systems, brake systems, braking control systems, and the like. Data is sensed, processed, shared, and further leveraged throughout the discrete components of the system, and possibly via internet and other communications' links, to effect various beneficial actions with minimal driver/user interaction or intervention. In the same manner, data from the system may be used for diagnostic reasons, safety controls, and other purposes.

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22-06-2017 дата публикации

MODULAR ATTACHABLE AUXILIARY POWER UNIT WITH GROUND DRIVE

Номер: CA0002915702A1
Автор: UNKNOWN
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07-11-2012 дата публикации

Rotatable driver interface for trailer backup assist

Номер: CN102765381A
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A trailer backup steering input apparatus is coupled to a vehicle. The trailer backup steering input apparatus comprises a rotatable control element (e.g., a knob) and a rotatable control element movement sensing device. The rotatable control element biased to an at-rest position between opposing rotational ranges of motion. The rotatable control element movement sensing device is coupled to the rotatable control element for sensing movement of the rotatable control element. The rotatable control element movement sensing device outputs a signal generated as a function of an amount of rotation of the rotatable control element with respect to the at-rest position, a rate movement of the rotatable control element, and/or a direction of movement of the rotatable control element with respect to the at-rest position.

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26-02-2010 дата публикации

Self-controlling method for transmission of e.g. towed grape harvesting machine, involves guiding adequate control of pump of hydraulic propulsion system of towed vehicle or electric gear motor driving wheels of electric propulsion system

Номер: FR0002935128A1
Принадлежит: PELLENC Société anonyme

Procédé d'autopilotage de transmission pour véhicule remorqué attelé à un véhicule autopropulseur, en particulier pour machine à vendanger tractée, caractérisé en ce que l'on détecte, à partir d'une position d'arrêt et au moyen d'un couple de capteurs jumelés ou d'un capteur double (7a-7b), le sens de déplacement d'un organe mécanique (4) du convoi (3-1) dont le mouvement est significatif du sens de déplacement commandé par le poste de pilotage dudit convoi, pour adresser une information concernant le sens du mouvement détecté, à un calculateur (8) permettant de piloter la commande adéquate de la pompe du système de propulsion hydraulique du véhicule remorqué, ou de piloter les motoréducteurs électriques d'entraînement des roues du système de propulsion électrique du véhicule remorqué.

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21-08-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC AXLE OF A TRAILER OR SEMI-TRAILER

Номер: FR0003092811A1
Автор: SIEFFERT JÉRÔME
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06-03-2020 дата публикации

Method and control device method for validating sensor data from a vehicle during drive of the vehicle

Номер: SE0001851051A1
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The present invention relates to a method performed by a control device (100) for validating sensor data from a vehicle (V) during drive of the vehicle. The vehicle (V) has a chassis (1) and a cab (2) suspendedly arranged so as to allow movement relative to the vehicle chassis (1). The vehicle (V) is provided with a chassis related sensor unit (110) associated with a first inertial measurement unit (IMU1) a cab related sensor unit (120) associated with a second inertial measurement unit (IMU2). The method comprises co-validating sensor data from the chassis related sensor unit (110) and sensor data from the cab related sensor unit (120) by means of the first and second inertial measurement units (IMU1, IMU2). The method further comprises, by means of a dynamic model, estimating measurement data from one of the inertial measurement units (IMU1, IMU2) based on measurement data from the other inertial measurement unit (IMU2, IMU1); and diagnosing the first and second inertial measurement units ...

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09-07-2019 дата публикации

Vehicle system with truck turn alert

Номер: US0010347129B2

A communication system for vehicles includes a first communication device disposed at a first vehicle and a second communication device disposed at a second vehicle. The first communication device wirelessly transmitting data indicative of a predicted path of travel of the first vehicle, and the second communication device receives the transmitted data from the first communication device. A control of the second vehicle processes data received from the first communication device and data indicative of a predicted path of travel of the second vehicle to determine a potential collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle during a turning maneuver of one of the first and second vehicles toward the other of the first and second vehicles. Responsive to determination of a likelihood of collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle, the control generates an alert to a driver of the second vehicle.

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25-05-2006 дата публикации

Apparatus which is a self contained trailer axle assembly that collects, stores and uses momentum energy

Номер: US20060108866A1
Автор: Scott Hunter
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An apparatus which is a self contained trailer axle assembly that collects, stores and uses momentum energy with a hydraulic pump to engage the spinning trailer wheel to collect momentum energy when slowing or stopping the trailer, a hydraulic accumulator connected to the pump to store the energy until needed, a safety relief valve to redirect excess energy generated by the pump, and a hydraulic motor connected to a trailer wheel to use the energy from the accumulator spinning the wheel in the desired direction. In a preferred embodiment the invention will be an assembly of the component parts in one unit and can be used by trailer builders in place of the existing trailer axle assembly's which have no energy collecting ability.

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03-12-2020 дата публикации

A MOTOR-DRIVEN TRAILER AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MOTOR-DRIVEN TRAILER

Номер: US20200377094A1
Принадлежит: NÜWIEL GmbH

A method for controlling a trailer driven by an electric motor comprises defining a distance between the trailer and a towing vehicle as a neutral position and determining an actual distance between the trailer and the towing vehicle. A deviation between the actual distance and the neutral position is determined and output as a distance value. The braking of the trailer is electrically-actuated when the actual distance is decreased relative to the neutral position by at least a first distance value. The braking of the trailer is mechanically-actuated when the actual distance is decreased relative to the neutral position by at least a second distance value, wherein the second distance value is greater than the first distance value. The trailer is accelerated by the electric motor when the actual distance is increased relative to the neutral position by a third distance value.

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29-12-2020 дата публикации

Method for operating a trailer maneuvering assistance system of a transportation vehicle and trailer maneuvering assistance system for a transportation vehicle

Номер: US0010875574B2
Принадлежит: VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, VOLKSWAGEN AG

A method for operating a trailer maneuvering assistance system of a transportation vehicle which includes maneuvering a transportation vehicle combination formed by the transportation vehicle and a trailer into a target position assisted by the trailer maneuvering assistance system. The system includes detecting the trailer by a sensor device of the transportation vehicle when the trailer) is coupled to the transportation vehicle, transmitting sensor data relating to the detected trailer to an analysis device of the trailer maneuvering assistance system, determining dimensions of the trailer in the longitudinal direction, the lateral direction and the vertical direction of the trailer based on the transmitted sensor data by the analysis device, and assisting the process of maneuvering the transportation vehicle combination into the target position while taking into account the determined dimensions of the trailer. Also disclosed is a trailer maneuvering assistance system for a transportation ...

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23-06-2020 дата публикации

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПРИЦЕПОМ С ПРИВОДОМ И ПРИЦЕП С ПРИВОДОМ ОТ ЭЛЕКТРОДВИГАТЕЛЯ

Номер: RU2724568C2
Принадлежит: НЮВИЛЬ ГМБХ (DE)

Группа изобретений относится к прицепу с приводом от электродвигателя. Прицеп с приводом от электродвигателя содержит колесо, электродвигатель, накопитель энергии, дышло, сенсорный блок, блок управления и механическое исполнительное устройство. Сенсорный блок выполнен с возможностью измерения возникающих отклонений расстояния между тягачом и прицепом от нейтрального положения и генерирования электрического сигнала измерения, соответствующего отклонению расстояния. Блок управления выполнен с возможностью торможения прицепа в ответ на электрический сигнал измерения сенсорного блока и с возможностью управления электродвигателем в ответ на электрический сигнал измерения сенсорного блока для ускорения прицепа. Механическое исполнительное устройство выполнено с возможностью независимого от блока управления торможения прицепа в ответ на отклонение расстояния. Достигается возможность буксировки прицепа тягачом с низким уровнем энергопотребления и с повышением удобства езды. 2 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, ...

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04-08-2017 дата публикации

СИСТЕМА ПОМОЩИ ПРИ ДВИЖЕНИИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА ЗАДНИМ ХОДОМ С ПРИЦЕПОМ

Номер: RU2627219C2

Предложена система транспортного средства для помощи при движении задним ходом с прицепом. Система помощи при движении задним ходом с прицепом для транспортного средства содержит прицеп, имеющий тормозную систему, устройство ввода рулевых команд и контроллер. Устройство ввода рулевых команд обеспечивает траекторию с желаемой кривизной для прицепа. Контроллер генерирует команду рулевого управления для транспортного средства и команду активации для тормозной системы, чтобы направить прицеп по траектории с желаемой кривизной и уменьшить расстояние перемещения назад для достижения траектории с желаемой кривизной. Команда рулевого управления и команда активации выполнены с возможностью позволить достичь траектории с желаемой кривизной для первого прицепа при, по существу, таком же расстоянии перемещения назад, как и для второго более короткого прицепа. Достигается упрощение управления движением транспортнного средства с прицепом. 3 н. и 15 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

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20-11-2016 дата публикации

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ПОДДЕРЖКИ ВОДИТЕЛЯ ДЛЯ ОПРЕДЕЛЕНИЯ СОСТОЯНИЙ ДИНАМИКИ ДВИЖЕНИЯ АВТОМОБИЛЯ ОБЩЕГО НАЗНАЧЕНИЯ

Номер: RU2015115884A
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... 1. Способ определения состояний динамики движения автомобиля общего назначения, отличающийся тем, что из изображения (10, 15) по меньшей мере с одной камеры (6, 7) автомобиля общего назначения, в частности, направленной в продольном направлении (x) автомобиля посредством устройства обработки изображения, извлекается по меньшей мере одна информация о динамике движения автомобиля общего назначения, в частности прицепа/полуприцепа (3) и/или автомобиля-тягача (2) автопоезда (1) с автомобилем общего назначения.2. Способ по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что на автомобиле-тягаче (2) автопоезда (1) с автомобилем общего пользования установлена по меньшей мере одна камера (6, 7), а направление по меньшей мере одной камеры (6, 7) выбрано таким образом, что прицеп/полуприцеп (3) как минимум по меньшей мере в части возможных положений движения по меньшей мере частично регистрируется на изображении (10, 15) с камеры.3. Способ по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что информацией является относительный угол рыскания как ...

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17-12-2020 дата публикации

Verfahren und System zur Übertragung von statischen und dynamischen Parametern an ein Fahrzeuggespann

Номер: DE102020005826A1
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Übertragung von statischen und dynamischen Parametern an ein Fahrzeuggespann, bei welchem die statischen Parameter vor Fahrtbeginn an das Fahrzeuggespann (3, 5) übermittelt werden und die dynamischen Parameter während einer Fahrt des Fahrzeuggespanns (3, 5) bestimmt werden. Bei einem Verfahren, bei welchem die Fahrzeugparameter ohne Zeitverlust an ein Fahrzeuggespann übertragen werden, werden die ermittelten statischen und dynamischen Parameter von einem ersten Zugfahrzeug (5) eines aus Zugfahrzeug (5) und Hänger (3) bestehenden Fahrzeuggespanns an ein zweites Zugfahrzeug (17), welches den Hänger (3) von dem ersten Zugfahrzeug (5) übernimmt, übermittelt, wobei die Fahrzeugparameter auf einer fahrzeugexternen Speichereinheit (13) zwischengespeichert werden.

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23-04-2015 дата публикации

Verfahren zur Überprüfung eines Beladungszustandes eines Aufliegers oder Anhängers eines Nutzfahrzeuges

Номер: DE102013017407A1
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Überprüfung eines Beladungszustandes eines Aufliegers oder Anhängers eines Nutzfahrzeuges, insbesondere eines mehrachsigen Aufliegers oder Anhängers eines Nutzfahrzeugs, gekennzeichnet durch folgende Verfahrensschritte: a) Erfassen, ob am Zugfahrzeug (1) ein Auflieger (2) oder Anhänger angekoppelt ist, b) Initialisieren einer Beladungsprüfung für den Fall, dass ein angekoppelter Auflieger (2) oder Anhänger erfasst wird, c) Einleiten wenigstens eines definierten Bremsvorgangs mittels der Anhänger- oder Aufliegerbremsanlage (5), wobei für jedes bei einem Bremsvorgang gebremste linke und rechte Rad (7) jeweils ein Bremswirkung-Istwert ermittelt wird, der mit einem vorhandenen Bremswirkung-Sollwert verglichen wird, und wobei auf der Basis dieses Vergleichs die Schwerpunktlage in Fahrzeuglängsrichtung und in Fahrzeugquerrichtung bestimmt wird, d) Erfassen der während des Durchfahrens der definierten Fahrstrecke auf wenigstens eine Achse des Zugfahrzeugs ...

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10-09-2015 дата публикации

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Vermeiden einer Kollision eines ein Kraftfahrzeug und einen Anhänger umfassenden Gespanns mit einem Hindernis

Номер: DE102014107917A1
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Vermeiden einer Kollision eines ein Kraftfahrzeug (1) und einen Anhänger (3) umfassenden Gespanns mit einem Hindernis (4), bei welchem mit zumindest einem Entfernungssensor (9) das Hindernis (4) in einem Umgebungsbereich des Kraftfahrzeugs (1) fortlaufend erfasst wird, mit einem Bewegungssensor (12) fortlaufend eine Bewegung des Kraftfahrzeugs (1) erfasst wird, zumindest ein eine äußere Abmessung des Kraftfahrzeugs (1) beschreibender Kraftfahrzeugabmessungswert sowie zumindest ein eine äußere Abmessung des Anhängers (3) beschreibender Anhängerabmessungswert ermittelt werden und mit einer Steuereinrichtung (5) anhand des erfassten Hindernisses (4), der erfassten Bewegung, dem zumindest einen Kraftfahrzeugabmessungswert und dem zumindest einen Anhängerabmessungswert eine Möglichkeit der Kollision fortlaufend ermittelt wird, wobei der zumindest eine Anhängerabmessungswert mit einer optischen Erfassungseinrichtung (6) des Kraftfahrzeugs (1) ermittelt ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

Anhängerrückfahrassistenzsystem mit aktiver Anhängerbremsung zur Krümmungssteuerung

Номер: DE102015112001A1
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Ein Anhängerrückfahrassistenzsystem für ein Fahrzeug gemäß einer Ausführungsform enthält einen mit dem Fahrzeug gekoppelten Anhänger. Der Anhänger des Anhängerrückfahrassistenzsystems weist ein Bremssystem auf. Außerdem enthält das Anhängerrückfahrassistenzsystem einen Sensor, der einen Anhängerkupplungswinkel zwischen dem Fahrzeug und dem Anhänger erfasst. Außerdem enthält das Anhängerrückfahrassistenzsystem eine Lenkeingabevorrichtung, die eine Sollkrümmung des Anhängers bereitstellt. Ferner enthält das Anhängerrückfahrassistenzsystem einen Controller, der auf der Grundlage des Anhängerkupplungswinkels für das Fahrzeug einen Lenkbefehl, um den Anhänger auf der Sollkrümmung zu führen, und einen Betätigungsbefehl für das Bremssystem, um eine Rückwärtsfahrtentfernung, damit der Anhänger die Sollkrümmung erreicht, zu verringern, erzeugt.

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10-09-2015 дата публикации

System und Verfahren zum Kalibrieren eines Anhängerrückfahr-Unterstützungssystems

Номер: DE102015204006A1
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Ein System zum Kalibrieren eines Rückfahrunterstützungssystems für einen Anhänger, der an einem Fahrzeug befestigt ist, ist bereitgestellt. Das Verfahren weist das Vorwärtsfahren des Fahrzeugs im Wesentlichen gerade oberhalb einer Schwellengeschwindigkeit bereit, während eine Gierrate des Fahrzeugs erfasst wird und ein gemessener Kupplungswinkel des Anhängers erfasst wird. Ein Giersensor erfasst ununterbrochen die Gierrate des Fahrzeugs, und ein Kupplungssensor misst ununterbrochen den Kupplungswinkel, um eine Winkelrate basierend auf dem gemessenen Kupplungswinkel zu bestimmen. Ferner bestimmt eine Steuervorrichtung ein Offset zwischen dem gemessenen Kupplungswinkel und einem aktuellen Kupplungswinkel, wenn die Gierrate und die Winkelrate im Wesentlichen null sind.

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04-09-2008 дата публикации

Device for stabilizing vehicle trailer combination, has torque distribution device for controlling and regulating coupling of two wheels of vehicle or trailer axle

Номер: DE102007009834A1
Автор: WEBER INGO, WEBER, INGO
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The device has a torque distribution device for control and regulating coupling of two wheels of a vehicle or trailer axle. A rolling movement detection device is provided for detecting the rolling movements of the trailer or the vehicle with a control device for controlling the torque distribution device. The control device is formed such that the torque distribution between both the wheels of a common axle takes place depending on the detected rolling movement of the trailer or the vehicle or a correlated operating parameter. An INDPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for stabilizing vehicle trailer combination.

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

System for recuperation of kinetic energy for vehicle trailer, has machine, energy storage unit and controller, where controller is formed for controlling machine such that machine converts kinetic energy with degree

Номер: DE102010042907A1
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The system (100) has a machine (101), an energy storage unit (102) and a controller (103). The controller is formed for controlling the machine such that the machine converts the kinetic energy with a degree, which correlates with the force that is exerted on the vehicle trailer by a vehicle during the acceleration process.

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

Vorrichtung zur automatischen Regelung der Geschwindigkeit und der Lenkung eines einem Führungsfahrzeug eines Konvois folgenden Folgefahrzeuges

Номер: DE102010021943B4
Принадлежит: RHEINMETALL LANDSYSTEME GMBH

Vorrichtung zur automatischen Regelung der Geschwindigkeit und der Lenkung eines einem Führungsfahrzeug (1) eines Konvois folgenden Folgefahrzeuges (2), umfassend mindestens zwei mit dem Führungsfahrzeug (1) und dem Folgefahrzeug (2) verbindbare und hinsichtlich ihrer Längen variable stangenförmige Übertragungselemente (4, 5), sodass bei Bewegungsänderungen des Führungsfahrzeuges (1) in Bezug auf das Folgefahrzeug (2) Längenänderungen der beiden Übertragungselemente (4, 5) erfolgen, wobei die Übertragungselemente (4, 5) mit Antriebselementen (69) in Wirkverbindung stehen, welche die Längenänderungen der Übertragungselemente (4, 5) in entsprechende Stellgrößen umwandeln, sowie in dem Folgefahrzeug (2) anordbare Stellgetriebe (18, 19) zur Regelung der Lenkung als auch zur Regelung der Geschwindigkeit des Folgefahrzeuges (2), die von den durch die Antriebselemente (69) gewonnenen Stellgrößen beaufschlagt werden, wobei ein Stellgetriebe (18) zur Regelung der Lenkung und das andere Stellgetriebe ...

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25-02-2014 дата публикации

Eine zur Kontrolle einer Gruppe von Objekten bestimmte Messvorrichtung

Номер: DE202013010696U1
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Eine zur Kontrolle einer Gruppe von Objekten bestimmte Messvorrichtung, wobei mindestens ein Objekt mindestens eine Messvorrichtung hat, mit der mindestens ein markantes Merkmal auf mindestens einem anderen Objekt erfasst wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens von einem dieser Objekte die Richtung, Position oder Lage mindestens eines anderen Objektes aus der Gruppe erfasst und mit einem Sollwert verglichen wird.

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24-11-2016 дата публикации

Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Fahrzeuggespanns, Fahrzeuggespann, Zugfahrzeug und Arbeitsgerät

Номер: DE102015209245A1
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Fahrzeuggespanns, ein entsprechend ausgebildetes Fahrzeuggespann sowie ein Zugfahrzeug und ein Arbeitsgerät für ein solches Fahrzeuggespann, wobei das Fahrzeuggespann ein Zugfahrzeug und ein Arbeitsgerät aufweist. Das Zugfahrzeug weist einen Verbrennungsmotor und eine erste, als Kraftmaschine betreibbare Maschine sowie eine erste, mittels des Verbrennungsmotors antreibbare Achse auf, wobei der Verbrennungsmotor mittels der ersten Maschine antreibbar ist. Das Arbeitsgerät weist eine zweite, als Arbeitsmaschine betreibbare Maschine und eine zweite, mit der zweiten Maschine mechanisch gekoppelte Achse auf. Wenn sich das Fahrzeuggespann im Schubbetrieb und/oder im Bremsbetrieb befindet, kann das Fahrzeuggespann in einem ersten Betriebsmodus betrieben werden, in dem die zweite Maschine als Arbeitsmaschine betrieben wird und mittels der mechanischen Bewegungsenergie der zweiten Achse angetrieben wird während die erste Maschine als Kraftmaschine ...

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16-05-2019 дата публикации

Digitales hardwarebasiertes System und Verfahren zum Verhindern des anfänglichen Beginns von Schwingungen eines Anhängers und die Steuerung davon

Номер: DE102017126884A1
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Eine digitale, selbstständige hardwarebasierte FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Verhindern des anfänglichen Beginns von Schwingungen und Pendelbewegungen („Schlingerbewegungen“) und die darauffolgende Steuerung davon. Bei der Vorrichtung handelt es sich um ein Erkennungs- und Steuerungsverfahren für jeden bereiften Anhänger, der sich vom Zugfahrzeug lösen lässt. Das System verwendet einen Kalman-Filter um digitale Daten von mehreren drahtlosen IMUs (Inertial Measurement Units) zu verarbeiten, die sich auf dem Anhänger und dem Zugfahrzeug befinden und steuert anschließend digital die Anwendung und Überwachung des gleichzeitigen Bremsens des Anhängers, während das Zugfahrzeug auf sichere Weise beschleunigt wird, um schnell zu versuchen, alle Schwingungen und Pendelbewegungen („Schlingerbewegungen“) zu verringern und zu stoppen. Das System weist eine Reihe anderer zusätzlicher Sicherheitsmaßnahmen auf.

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26-04-2018 дата публикации

STEUERVERFAHREN UNTER VERWENDUNG VON ANHÄNGERGIERRATENMESSUNGEN FÜR ANHÄNGERRÜCKFAHRASSISTENZ

Номер: DE102017124375A1
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Ein System zum Unterstützen eines Fahrzeugs beim Zurücksetzen eines Anhängers beinhaltet ein Fahrzeuglenksystem, einen Fahrzeugsensor, der eine Fahrzeuggeschwindigkeit ausgibt, und einen Anhängersensor, der eine Anhängergierrate ausgibt. Das System beinhaltet ferner eine Steuerung, die das Fahrzeuglenksystem beim Zurückfahren des Anhängers steuert, um zu bewirken, dass sich ein Steuerparameter auf der Grundlage der Anhängergierrate und der Fahrzeuggeschwindigkeit in Richtung eines vorbestimmten Werts annähert.

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30-07-2008 дата публикации

Ancillary controller for a vehicle trailer

Номер: GB0002425760B
Принадлежит: TECHNOBRAKE LTD, TECHNOBRAKE LIMITED

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14-08-2013 дата публикации

Trailer sensors

Номер: GB0002499205A
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The present invention provides a movement sensor system 10 for a trailer and, in particular, a caravan 11. The movement sensor system 10 comprises a number of proximity sensors 12 which are mounted along the rear bumper of the caravan 11. The proximity sensors 12 are in accordance with proximity parking sensors which are mounted on the bumpers of cars in car parking sensors. The movement sensor system 10 includes independent power supply means 40 which is mounted within the caravan 11 which thereby ensures that the movement sensing system 10 is independent from the power generally supplied from the towing vehicle and enables the present invention to be fully operational whilst the caravan 11 is unhitched from the towing vehicle.

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14-11-2018 дата публикации

Automatic car trailer hitching and unhitching system - electric connection

Номер: GB0002562366A
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In a first aspect of the invention the power is transmitted from the vehicle to the trailer through induction. The system comprises a primary winding mounted in a groove formed on the tow ball, a secondary winding mounted in a groove formed on an inner surface of the tow cup. Once the tow ball and tow cup are in close proximity an alternating current passing through the primary winding induces an alternating current in the secondary winding. The tow cup may also include an underjaw which in use closes the magnetic circuit around the winding mounted in the groove of the tow cup. In another aspect of the invention the power is transmitted from the vehicle to the trailer by the surfaces of the tow ball and tow cup being conductive. In this system the tow ball is connected to a positive power supply from the vehicle and, an inner surface of a tow cup is electrically connected to the tow ball and insulated from a body of the trailer, the inside surface is also connected to a positive part of ...

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13-09-2017 дата публикации

Automatic Car trailer hitching and unhitching system

Номер: GB0201712247D0
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05-10-2016 дата публикации

Towing stability

Номер: GB0201614204D0
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21-07-2021 дата публикации

Trailer characteristic estimation with vehicle sensors

Номер: GB202108061D0
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04-04-2018 дата публикации

Automatic Car trailer hitching and unhitching system

Номер: GB0002554523A
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The first invention an automated system for aligning a vehicle tow bar to a trailer tow cup, comprising multiple sensors detecting an object rear of the car, connected to a controller which is connected to and controls vehicle system for steering, transmission and/or braking, the controller sensor data to identify the tow cup and control the vehicle reversing so that the tow ball into alignment with the tow cup. The next is an automated system for hitching a trailer tow cup to a vehicle tow ball, comprising a tow cup locking jaw moveable between open and closed, a jockey wheel vertically moveable, both of having drive means to move between different positions, a controller controlling the drive means, a power supply to power the drive means and controller, and a communication means receiving instruction regarding the movement of the jockey wheel and locking jaw. The first invention can also include cameras using pattern recognition. The first invention may also not control the vehicle but ...

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11-09-2019 дата публикации

Trailer detection system for a vehicle

Номер: GB0002571780A
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A trailer detection system for a vehicle 1 comprises a first sensor, which may be a contactless proximity sensor or a contact sensor, detecting at least one of a vertical and a lateral displacement of a vehicle body relative to at least one wheel assembly 8, 10 of vehicle 1. A processor is configured to process the detected displacement and to determine whether a trailer 3 is connected to vehicle 1. Typically, first sensors may be provided at wheels 8 on one axle and second sensors at wheels 10 on another axle. The determination may involve use of a fast Fourier transform (FFT) to calculate the frequency of oscillation of vehicle 1 and determine if this indicates if trailer 3 is connected.

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11-03-2009 дата публикации

Methos of calibrating wheel speeds

Номер: GB0000901421D0
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10-04-2008 дата публикации

System for braking control in a vehicle including a multi-combination vehicle

Номер: AU2002336819B2
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19-02-2015 дата публикации

DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE TRAILER MANEUVERING DRIVE

Номер: AU2014203837A1
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There is provided a drive system (10) for a vehicle trailer maneuvering drive, with at least one motor unit (12) and a voltage source (18) for supplying the motor unit (12), wherein the motor unit (12) comprises a brushed electric motor (14) with motor shaft (M) and a motor controller (14) which includes a speed detection unit (24) for detecting the speed of the motor shaft (M) and a control and regulating unit (22) for the motor (14), in particular for its voltage supply. )33 C Fig? 4Cj FJg 1--------- ------------------- ...

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31-07-2020 дата публикации

REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEM FOR AN IMPLEMENT

Номер: CA0003066994A1
Принадлежит: GOWLING WLG (CANADA) LLP

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24-08-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DRIVEN TRAILER, AND MOTOR-DRIVEN TRAILER

Номер: CA0003015011A1
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The invention relates to a method for controlling a trailer driven by an electric motor, comprising the following steps: defining a distance between trailer (102, 700) and towing vehicle (101) as a neutral position, measuring a deviation of the distance between the trailer (102, 700) and the towing vehicle (101) from the neutral position and outputting said deviation as a distance value, braking the trailer (102, 700) in an electrically actuated manner if the distance between the trailer (102, 700) and the towing vehicle (101) is reduced by at least a first distance value in comparison with the neutral position, braking the trailer (102, 700) in a mechanically actuated manner if the distance between the trailer (102, 700) and the towing vehicle (101) is reduced by at least a second distance value in comparison with the neutral position, wherein the second distance value is greater than the first distance value, accelerating the trailer (102, 700) by means of the electric motor if the distance ...

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06-12-2016 дата публикации

DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE TRAILER MANEUVERING DRIVE

Номер: CA0002855663C

There is provided a drive system (10) for a vehicle trailer maneuvering drive, with at least one motor unit (12) and a voltage source (18) for supplying the motor unit (12), wherein the motor unit (12) comprises a brushed electric motor (14) with motor shaft (M) and a motor controller (14) which includes a speed detection unit (24) for detecting the speed of the motor shaft (M) and a control and regulating unit (22) for the motor (14), in particular for its voltage supply.

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03-03-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROL OF A CONVOY AUTOMOTIVE ROAD AND ROAD MOTOR CONVOY

Номер: FR0003040360A1

Ce procédé de commande d'un convoi automobile routier comporte l'application (116), sur une articulation, d'un moment dont l'amplitude varie en fonction d'oscillations mesurées pour amortir ces oscillations mesurées, le moment étant appliqué sur l'articulation en commandant un actionneur de cette articulation, et, conjointement, en commandant : • une machine électrique d'une première roue d'un train de roues qui appartient à une partie de châssis qui pivotent par rapport à une autre grâce à cette articulation, de manière à augmenter le couple de cette première roue, et simultanément • une machine électrique d'une seconde roue du même train de roues pour maintenir son couple constant ou augmenter le couple de cette seconde roue moins que le couple de la première roue de manière à appliquer sur cette articulation, en combinaison avec l'actionneur, ledit moment.

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14-06-2019 дата публикации

HYBRIDIZATION DEVICE

Номер: FR0003046592B1
Автор: MURRAY MACK, MURRAY, MACK
Принадлежит: MURRAY MACK

La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif d'hybridation intégré dans un ensemble de véhicules comprenant un véhicule tracteur (1) et au moins un véhicule remorque (2), caractérisé en ce que le dispositif d'hybridation comprend : - une motorisation électrique (3) montée ou couplée avec au moins un essieu du véhicule remorque (2), la motorisation électrique (3) étant apte à fonctionner en freinage génératif, - une unité de stockage électrique (4) connectée à la motorisation électrique (3), - un dispositif de gestion (5) connectée, d'une part, à la motorisation électrique (3) et, d'autre part, à un mécanisme de commande (6) de la motorisation (7) du véhicule tracteur (1).

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16-10-2014 дата публикации

DISPLAY SYSTEM UTILIZING VEHICLE AND TRAILER DYNAMICS

Номер: US20140309888A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A display system for a vehicle and trailer is disclosed. The system comprises an interface configured to receive a directional input and a controller in communication with the interface and a screen. The controller is operable to receive a hitch angle and determine a heading direction of the trailer. The controller is further operable to determine a predicted heading of the vehicle aligned with the trailer based on the hitch angle. The predicted heading of the trailer is then displayed by the controller on the screen.

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02-12-2021 дата публикации

PERIPHERY MONITORING DEVICE

Номер: US20210370912A1
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A periphery monitoring device includes a coupling determiner that determines whether a towed vehicle is coupled to a towing vehicle to which the towed vehicle can be coupled; a target setter that sets a target moving position to be a target for moving at least the towed vehicle coupled to the towing vehicle; a storing controller that stores, as a moving target image, an image, including the target moving position, of a peripheral image generated by as imager provided at the towing vehicle; and an image controller that displays the stored moving target image in association with the towing vehicle or the towed vehicle included in a current image generated by the imager and currently displayed on a display device.

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20-07-2021 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for implementing LCDAS

Номер: US0011069244B2

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle and a control method thereof, and more particularly, to an apparatus and a method for implementing a lane change decision aid system (LCDAS). The LCDAS apparatus includes: a sensing device for sensing whether a target vehicle is in adjacent zones of a subject vehicle, whether the target vehicle is in a rear zone of the subject vehicle, or whether the target vehicle is a large vehicle or a compact vehicle; a processor for determining an activation condition for determining whether an LCDAS function is active/inactive and a warning condition for determining whether a warning of the LCDAS function is issued/un-issued, based on a sensing result of the sensing device; a warning device for issuing the warning to a driver based on a determination result of the processor; and a controller for controlling the sensing device, the processor, and the warning device.

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14-04-2022 дата публикации

Motorized Supplemental Trailer Axle

Номер: US20220111916A1
Автор: Andrew Blair
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A motorized supplemental trailer axle includes an axle securable to a trailer and having a wheel affixed to opposing ends thereof. A motor for powering the axle wheels is operably connected to a battery power supply. A transfer case having a clutch mechanism is operably connected to the motor and the axle, wherein the clutch mechanism is configured to selectively engage the motor with the axle to rotate the pair of wheels. A control module includes a sensor configured to monitor rotational speed of the pair of axle wheels, a processor, a non-transitory computer readable medium operatively connected to the processor, and a logic that, when executed by the processor, causes the system to calculate a wheel speed of a vehicle currently towing the trailer and activate the motor to rotate the wheels of the trailer axle at a speed that matches the towing vehicle's wheel speed.

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26-12-2019 дата публикации

СПОСОБ (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ КЛАССИФИКАЦИИ ТИПА И ВЕСА ПРИЦЕПА, БУКСИРУЕМОГО АВТОМОБИЛЕМ

Номер: RU2710464C2

Группа изобретений относится способу для классификации типа и веса прицепа, буксируемого автомобилем. Способ содержит шаги, согласно которым во время движения автомобиля по дорожному сегменту выявляют характеристики прицепа, присоединенного к автомобилю, на основе дорожного градиента, определяемого в режиме реального времени, относительно ожидаемого дорожного градиента, для соответствующего дорожного сегмента. Регулируют работу автомобиля на основе выявленных характеристик. Достигается регулировка работы автомобиля на основе классификации присоединенного к автомобилю прицепа. 3 н. и 17 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

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09-06-2020 дата публикации

СЕНСОРНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ОБНАРУЖЕНИЯ ОБЪЕКТА ВОКРУГ ПРИЦЕПА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Номер: RU2723193C1

Изобретение относится к способу и устройству помощи при буксировке прицепа транспортным средством. Сенсорное устройство для обнаружения объекта в окружении прицепа при буксировке транспортным средством содержит по меньшей мере один датчик и блок управления. Датчик установлен на задней стороне транспортного средства с зоной обзора под прицепом и выполнен с возможностью захвата сигнала обнаружения от объекта. Блок управления выполнен с возможностью приема указывающего на объект сигнала от по меньшей мере одного датчика и подтверждения присутствия объекта позади или сбоку от прицепа. Достигается повышение безопасности управления транспортным средством при буксировке прицепа. 3 н. и 9 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

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21-10-2021 дата публикации

Schätzung von Anhängereigenschaften mit Fahrzeugsensoren

Номер: DE112020000325T5

System und Verfahren zur Schätzung von Eigenschaften eines Anhängers. Das System umfasst einen Anhänger, ein Fahrzeug mit einem Sensor, einer Kamera und einer elektronischen Steuerung, die dazu konfiguriert ist, erste Daten von dem Sensor und/oder der Kamera an einer ersten Stelle bezüglich des Anhängers zu empfangen, eine zweite Stelle bezüglich des Anhängers für das Fahrzeug zu bestimmen, wobei es sich bei der zweiten Stelle um eine andere Stelle als die erste Stelle handelt, ein Signal zum Bewegen des Fahrzeugs von der ersten Stelle zu der zweiten Stelle zu erzeugen, zweite Daten von dem Sensor und/oder der Kamera an der zweiten Stelle zu empfangen, eine Eigenschaft des Anhängers basierend auf den ersten Daten und den zweiten Daten zu bestimmen und ein Bewegungsverhalten des Anhängers basierend auf der Eigenschaft vor der Kopplung des Fahrzeugs mit dem Anhänger zu bestimmen.

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20-05-2021 дата публикации

Verfahren zum Betrieb eines aus einem Zugfahrzeug und wenigstens einem Anhänger bestehenden Gespanns

Номер: DE102019217610A1
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines aus einem Zugfahrzeug (10) und wenigstens einem Anhänger (11) bestehenden Gespanns (1). Der Anhänger (11) weist wenigstens eine Antriebsachse (16) auf.Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in einem Normalbetrieb des Gespanns (1) zur Abbremsung oder zur Erhöhung der Fahrstabilität des Anhängers (11) eine Ansteuerung wenigstens eines eine Seite der Antriebsachse (16) antreibenden Antriebsmotors (EAR, EAL) derart erfolgt, dass je nach Brems- oder Stabilisierungsbedarf durch den wenigstens einen Antriebsmotor (EAR, EAL) entweder ein Antriebsmoment oder ein Bremsmoment erzeugt wird.Bei einer Funktionsminderung oder bei einem Funktionsausfall des wenigstens einen Antriebsmotors (EAR, EAL) erfolgt eine ersatzweise Ansteuerung wenigstens einer der Seite der Antriebsachse (16) zur Verfügung stehenden Reibungsbremse (RBR, RBL) in dem Fall, wenn zur Bremsung oder zur Fahrstabilisierung des Gespanns (1) die Erzeugung eines Bremsmomentes ...

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11-08-2016 дата публикации

Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Fahrt eines Kraftfahrzeugs und Kraftfahrzeug

Номер: DE102014002856B4
Принадлежит: AUDI AG

Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Fahrt, insbesondere einer Rückwärtsfahrt, eines Kraftfahrzeugs, das durch eine Anhängerkupplung mit einem Anhänger gekoppelt ist, umfassend die Schritte: – Erfassen eines Lenkwinkels wenigstens eines Rades des Kraftfahrzeugs, – Berechnen einer maximalen Schubwinkelgeschwindigkeit, die eine zeitlichen Änderung des Schubwinkels beschreibt, in Abhängigkeit des Lenkwinkels, wobei der Schubwinkel den Winkel zwischen einer momentanen Bewegungsrichtung der Anhängerkupplung und einer Längsachse des Kraftfahrzeugs beschreibt, – Erfassen einer Knickwinkelgeschwindigkeit, die die zeitliche Änderung eines Knickwinkels zwischen einer Längsachse des Anhängers und der Längsachse des Kraftfahrzeugs beschreibt, durch eine Knickwinkelerfassungseinrichtung, – automatisches Reduzieren der Fahrzeuggeschwindigkeit, falls die Knickwinkelgeschwindigkeit größer ist als die maximale Schubwinkelgeschwindigkeit.

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

VERFAHREN ZUR EINGABE EINES WEGES FÜR EIN FAHRZEUG UND EINEN ANHÄNGER

Номер: DE102015215573A1
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Es wird ein Verfahren zur Eingabe eines Weges bereitgestellt. Das Verfahren umfasst die Schritte des Erzeugens einer Luftansicht eines Fahrzeugs und eines Anhängers auf Grundlage von zumindest einem aus Bilddaten und Satellitenbilddaten, das Anzeigen der Luftansicht auf einer Anzeige mit einem Touchscreen, und das Registrieren eines Berührungsereignisses auf dem Touchscreen, das einen beabsichtigten Weg für das Fahrzeug und einen Anhänger eingibt.

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Fahrzeuggespanns

Номер: DE102016009220A1
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Fahrzeuggespanns (1) mit einem Zugfahrzeug (2) und einem Anhängefahrzeug (3), wobei das Anhängefahrzeug (3) automatisch gebremst wird, wenn folgende Kriterien erfüllt sind: – das Zugfahrzeug (2) befährt eine Kurve mit einem bestimmten Kurvenradius, wobei der Kurvenradius einen vorgegebenen Wert überschreitet und/oder – eine Antriebseinheit des Zugfahrzeugs (2) wird mit einem negativen Drehmoment beaufschlagt. Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass zum automatischen Abbremsen des Anhängefahrzeugs (3) als zusätzliches Kriterium eine Geschwindigkeit des Zugfahrzeugs (2) berücksichtigt wird, wobei das Anhängefahrzeug (3) automatisch gebremst wird, wenn die Geschwindigkeit des Zugfahrzeugs (2) einen vorgegebenen Geschwindigkeitsgrenzwert unterschreitet.

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

Verfahren zur Unterstützung eines Ankuppelvorganges eines Fahrzeuges an einem Zugobjekt sowie Unterstützungssystem

Номер: DE102016215248A1
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren (100) zur Unterstützung eines Ankuppelvorgangs eines Fahrzeugs (10) an ein Zugobjekt (20), insbesondere einen Anhänger, umfassend die folgenden Schritte: – Erfassen (101) des Zugobjekts (20), – Bestimmen (104) einer Zielpositionierung (II) des Fahrzeuges (10), so dass das Fahrzeug (10) in der Zielpositionierung (II) derart positioniert ist, dass das Fahrzeug (10) und das Zugobjekt (20) koppelbar sind. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Unterstützungssystem zur Unterstützung eines Ankuppelvorgangs eines Fahrzeugs (10) an ein Zugobjekt (20).

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26-11-2020 дата публикации

Verfahren zur Überprüfung eines Zustands eines Fahrzeugs

Номер: DE102020004194A1
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Die Erfindung betrifft Verfahren zur Überprüfung eines Zustands (Z) eines automatisiert, insbesondere hochautomatisiert oder autonom fahrenden Fahrzeugs (1). Erfindungsgemäß werden oder wird in einem mit einem öffentlichen Verkehrsnetz gekoppelten und außerhalb des öffentlichen Verkehrsnetzes befindlichen Verteilzentrum (V) vor einer Befahrung des öffentlichen Verkehrsnetzes an ein automatisiert fahrendes Zugfahrzeug (1.1) des Fahrzeugs (1) ein Anhänger (1.2) angehängt und/oder eine Ladefläche des Fahrzeugs (1) beladen oder entladen. Das Fahrzeug (1) befährt eine zumindest ein Hindernis (H1 bis Hn) umfassende Teststrecke (T), wobei während der Befahrung der Teststrecke (T) mittels zumindest eines Sensors (2 bis 4) des Fahrzeugs (1) und/oder mittels zumindest eines stationären Sensors (5, 6) ein Verhalten des Fahrzeugs (1) betreffende Daten (D) erfasst werden. Die Daten (D) werden mittels eines maschinell lernenden und/oder rechnergestützten Systems (7) ausgewertet und anhand der Auswertung ...

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08-09-2016 дата публикации

TOPOGRAFIE-INTEGRATION FÜR ANHÄNGER-RÜCKFAHRASSISTENZSYSTEM

Номер: DE102016103636A1
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Ein Anhänger-Rückfahrassistenzsystem für Fahrzeuge nutzt Oberflächenneigungsdaten, um eine Warnung für einen Bediener bereitzustellen, falls ein problematischer Betriebszustand vorliegt und/oder unmittelbar bevorsteht, während das Fahrzeug mit einem daran angebrachten Anhänger rückwärtsfährt. Das Anhänger-Rückwärtsfahrassistenzsystem kann auch dazu ausgelegt sein, Oberflächenneigungsdaten zu nutzen, um Lenken, Bremsen oder andere Fahrzeugbetriebsparameter zu steuern, während das Fahrzeug mit einem daran angebrachten Anhänger rückwärtsfährt. Das Anhänger-Rückfahrassistenzsystem kann auch dazu ausgelegt sein, eine Warnung zu generieren und/oder das Fahrzeug zu steuern, falls ein Ausbrechzustand unmittelbar bevorsteht. Die Oberflächenneigungsdaten können unter Nutzung von Sensoren im Fahrzeug gewonnen werden, oder die Oberflächenneigungsdaten können unter Nutzung einer Datenbank, die topografische Daten enthält, gewonnen werden.

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30-11-2017 дата публикации

Betreiben eines Gespanns mittels Vermessung der relativen Lage eines Informationsträgers über eine Ausleseeinrichtung

Номер: DE102016209418A1
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Ein Aspekt der Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Gespanns mit einem Zugfahrzeug und einem Anhänger. Der Anhänger weist einen Informationsträger mit Information auf, die von dem Zugfahrzeug mittels einer zugfahrzeugseitigen Ausleseeinrichtung auslesbar ist. Mittels einer zugfahrseitigen Ausleseeinrichtung kann die relative Lage des Anhängers zum Zugfahrzeug bestimmt werden und basierend auf der relativen Lage des Anhängers zum Zugfahrzeug kann das Gespann betrieben werden, beispielsweise ein unterstützter Rangiervorgang durchgeführt werden. Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren kennzeichnet sich dadurch, dass mittels der zugfahrseitigen Ausleseeinrichtung eine relative Lage des Informationsträgers zum Zugfahrzeug vermessen wird. Basierend auf der vermessenen Lage des Informationsträgers kann dann eine relative Lage des Anhängers zum Zugfahrzeug ermittelt werden.

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16-05-2019 дата публикации

Verfahren zum Ermitteln einer Anhängerinformation und Kraftfahrzeug

Номер: DE102016222549B4
Принадлежит: AUDI AG

Verfahren zum Ermitteln einer einen mit einem Kraftfahrzeug (2) gekuppelten Anhänger (3) betreffenden Anhängerinformation, wobei kraftfahrzeugseitig eine einen oder mehrere Radarsensoren (7) aufweisende Radarsensoreinrichtung (6) verwendet wird, in deren Erfassungsbereich (8) sich der Anhänger (3) zumindest teilweise befindet und welche die Umgebung des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) dreidimensional beschreibende Sensordaten bereitstellt, wobei eine Steuereinrichtung (9) des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) aus den Sensordaten die einen Nickwinkel und/oder einen Rollwinkel des Anhängers (3) beschreibende Anhängerinformation ermittelt, wobei in Abhängigkeit der Anhängerinformation ein Warnhinweis ausgegeben und/oder die Funktion wenigstens eines Fahrzeugsystems (11) des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) modifiziert wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass- in Abhängigkeit des Nickwinkels ein eine zu geringe oder zu hohe Stützlast des Anhängers (3) auf eine Anhängerkupplung (4) des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) anzeigender Warnhinweis und/oder- ...

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Semi-autonomous vehicle providing an auxiliary power supply

Номер: US20120193153A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A semi-autonomous vehicle couplable to a parent vehicle is described, and includes a chassis supported on first and second axles coupled to a plurality of wheels, a propulsion system configured to transfer torque to one of the wheels, a steering system configured to control direction of travel of the semi-autonomous vehicle, a braking system configured to apply braking force to the wheels, a high-voltage electrical energy storage system, an extra-vehicle communications system, and an extra-vehicle sensory system. A control system operatively couples to the propulsion system, the steering system, and the braking system. A coupling device is configured to electrically couple the semi-autonomous vehicle to the parent vehicle, the coupling device consisting essentially of a high-voltage DC electrical power bus electrically coupled to the high-voltage electrical energy storage system.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Rotatable driver interface for trailer backup assist

Номер: US20120271514A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A trailer backup steering input apparatus is coupled to a vehicle. The trailer backup steering input apparatus comprises a rotatable control element (e.g., a knob) and a rotatable control element movement sensing device. The rotatable control element biased to an at-rest position between opposing rotational ranges of motion. The rotatable control element movement sensing device is coupled to the rotatable control element for sensing movement of the rotatable control element. The rotatable control element movement sensing device outputs a signal generated as a function of an amount of rotation of the rotatable control element with respect to the at-rest position, a rate movement of the rotatable control element, and/or a direction of movement of the rotatable control element with respect to the at-rest position.

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Refrigeration system

Номер: US20120319472A1
Автор: Brian Arnold
Принадлежит: Emerald Technology Partners LLC

A refrigeration system can include an electrical generator coupled to a mechanical interface, the mechanical interface configured to transfer mechanical energy from a vehicle to the electrical generator, and a control module connected to the electrical generator via electrical wiring. The refrigeration system can also include an electrically-driven refrigeration unit coupled to the control module, and a battery coupled to the control module via electrical wiring. The control module can be adapted to provide electrical power to the refrigeration unit from the electrical generator or the battery and is further adapted to charge the battery with electrical energy not needed for operating the refrigeration unit.

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

DRIVING SUPPORT DEVICE

Номер: US20200001855A1
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A driving support device that controls a steering unit such that a hitch angle between a tow vehicle, which tows a towed vehicle, and the towed vehicle becomes a target angle set as a target includes: an image control unit that causes a display unit to perform display of a captured image obtained by an imaging unit provided in the tow vehicle or the towed vehicle in a mirror image state and display of a setting image including a slider indicating the target angle input through an input unit; an acquisition unit that acquires input of the target angle at the time of backward movement of the tow vehicle from the input unit, in a state where the setting image is displayed; and a setting unit that sets the target angle based on the input. 1. A driving support device that controls a steering unit such that a hitch angle between a tow vehicle , which tows a towed vehicle , and the towed vehicle becomes a target angle set as a target , the device comprising:an image control unit that causes a display unit to perform display of a captured image obtained by an imaging unit provided in the tow vehicle or the towed vehicle in a mirror image state and display of a setting image including a slider indicating the target angle input through an input unit;an acquisition unit that acquires input of the target angle at the time of backward movement of the tow vehicle from the input unit, in a state where the setting image is displayed; anda setting unit that sets the target angle based on the input.2. The driving support device according to claim 1 , whereinthe setting unit maintains the target angle input from the input unit until a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, and sets the target angle to a reference angle in a case where the predetermined determination condition is satisfied.3. The driving support device according to claim 1 , whereinthe input unit receives slide operation of the slider in a horizontal direction,in a case where the acquisition unit has ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20200001857A1
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A vehicle control system includes at least one sensor and a power supply control system. The sensor is on board a vehicle system and configured to generate vehicle data relating to a condition or parameter associated with the vehicle system. The power supply control system is configured to control one or more power supplies on board the vehicle system and to receive the vehicle data from the at least one sensor. The power supply control system is also configured to compare the vehicle data to one or more criteria relating to vehicle movement, and, in response to a determination that the vehicle data meets the criteria and receipt of a signal indicative of the vehicle system carrying (or being configured to carry) cargo of a predetermined material, generate a control signal to deactivate at least one of the power supplies. 1. A vehicle control system comprising:at least one sensor on board a vehicle system and configured to generate vehicle data relating to a condition or parameter associated with the vehicle system; anda power supply control system having at least one processor and configured to control one or more power supplies on board the vehicle system and to receive the vehicle data from the at least one sensor;wherein the power supply control system is further configured to compare the vehicle data to one or more criteria relating to vehicle movement, and, in response to at least one of (i) a determination that the vehicle data meets the criteria and/or (ii) receipt of a signal indicative of the vehicle system carrying or being configured to carry cargo of a predetermined material, generate a control signal to deactivate at least one power supply of the one or more power supplies.2. The vehicle control system of claim 1 , wherein the power supply control system is configured to generate the control signal responsive to both the receipt of the signal indicative of the vehicle system carrying the cargo of the predetermined material and a concurrent ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING A JACKKNIFE CONDITION IN A TRACTOR-TRAILER SYSTEM

Номер: US20200001920A1
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Systems and methods for preventing a jackknife condition in a tractor-trailer system are described herein. The systems and methods described herein can determine the maneuverable range beyond which jackknifing is inescapable given the tractor vehicle's steering capabilities. The systems and methods described herein can include a plug-in safety governor that provides assurance against system loss of maneuverability. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon for preventing a jackknife condition in a tractor-trailer system comprising a tractor vehicle and a trailer vehicle that , when executed by a processing unit , cause the processing unit to:receive a plurality of static parameters for the tractor-trailer system, the static parameters comprising a geometry of the tractor-trailer system and a steering limit of the tractor vehicle;calculate a maneuverable range for an articulation angle of the tractor-trailer system based on the static parameters;receive a plurality of dynamic parameters for the tractor-trailer system, the dynamic parameters comprising a steering command from a tractor-trailer controller, a longitudinal speed of the tractor vehicle, and a measured articulation angle of the tractor-trailer system; anddetect the jackknife condition when the articulation angle is expected to depart from the maneuverable range.2. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 1 , having further computer-executable instructions stored thereon that claim 1 , when executed by the processing unit claim 1 , cause the processing unit to:calculate an expected articulation angle of the tractor-trailer system based on the dynamic parameters; anddetermine whether the expected articulation angle is within the maneuverable range, wherein the jackknife condition is detected when the expected articulation angle is outside of the maneuverable range.3. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AND MANAGING AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE INTERCHANGE ZONE

Номер: US20220017110A1
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This provides a system and method for handling the interchange of trailers between an over the road (OTR) truck and an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck in a facility yard includes an interchange zone (IZ) that is bounded by a predetermined boundary structure, having an OTR entry gate and an OTR exit gate on a first side and an AV entry gate and an AV exit gate on a second side. The system and method further includes a management process that selectively opens and closes each of the OTR entry gate, the OTR exit gate, the AV entry gate and the AV exit gate according to a predetermined set of rules. 1. A system for handling the interchange of trailers between an over the road (OTR) truck and an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck in a facility yard comprising:an interchange zone (IZ) that is bounded by a predetermined boundary structure, having an OTR entry gate and an OTR exit gate on a first side and an AV entry gate and an AV exit gate on a second side; anda management process that selectively opens and closes each of the OTR entry gate, the OTR exit gate, the AV entry gate and the AV exit gate according to a predetermined set of rules.2. The system as set forth in wherein the management process is arranged to determine whether the IZ is free of vehicles as an initial assumption in performing an interchange procedure.3. The system as set forth in wherein the management process is arranged to open the AV entry gate following the initial assumption and claim 2 , after passage of the AV yard truck therethrough close to AV entry gate.4. The system as set forth in wherein claim 3 , after the passage of the AV yard truck and dropoff or pickup of a trailer thereby in the IZ claim 3 , the management process is arranged to open the AV exit gate to allow passage of the AV yard truck therethrough.5. The system as set forth in wherein the management process is arranged to allow opening of at least one of the OTR entry gate and the OTR exit gate following the initial assumption ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Method and Device for Steering a Car/Trailer Combination into a Parking Space

Номер: US20170008563A1
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The present invention relates to a method for steering a car/trailer combination comprising a vehicle and at least one trailer, in which a mobile display unit is used for representing at least a part of the car/trailer combination and wherein the mobile display unit is in contact with the vehicle via a wireless connection and is used for monitoring the driving functions of the vehicle, and wherein at least one orientation aid is depicted on the mobile display unit. The present invention further relates to a corresponding device. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for steering a car/trailer combination , comprising:depicting at least a part of the car/trailer combination on a mobile display unit, wherein the mobile display unit is in communication with the car/trailer combination via a wireless connection and is used to monitor driving functions of the vehicle and wherein the mobile display unit is a smartphone;depicting at least one orientation aid on the mobile display unit;detecting, current surroundings of the car/trailer combination during a drive-by;highlighting, graphically on the mobile display unit, at least one possible parking space for the car/trailer combination;receiving a parking space selection from a user, through the mobile display unit; anddriving the vehicle/trailer combination into the selected parking space, wherein driving the vehicle/trailer combination into the selected parking space is performed automatically.16. The method according to claim 15 , wherein depicting the at least one orientation aid further comprises depicting the at least one orientation aid together with at least a portion of the current surroundings of the car/trailer combination on the mobile display unit claim 15 , for a navigation of the car/trailer combination in the current surroundings.17. The method according to claim 16 , in which the at least one orientation aid comprises at least one geometrical indication selected from the group consisting of: actual angle of the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

ENHANCED YAW RATE TRAILER ANGLE DETECTION INITIALIZATION

Номер: US20190009815A1
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A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle reversing a trailer includes a sensor module adapted to attach to the trailer and generate a trailer yaw rate or a trailer speed. The trailer backup assist system also includes a vehicle sensor system that generates a vehicle yaw rate and a vehicle speed. Further, the trailer backup assist system includes a controller that estimates a hitch angle based on the trailer yaw rate or the trailer speed and the vehicle yaw rate and the vehicle speed in view of a kinematic relationship between the trailer and the vehicle. 1. A trailer backup assist system comprising:a trailer sensor module configured to be mounted to a trailer, the trailer sensor module including a yaw rate sensor and an inclinometer;a controller configured to:utilize data from the yaw rate sensor to generate vehicle control signals to control at least one of a vehicle speed and vehicle direction while a vehicle is backing up with a trailer attached thereto;utilize data from the inclinometer to generate a signal to a Human Machine Interface (HMI) concerning an orientation of the inclinometer and yaw rate sensor on a trailer.2. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein:the yaw rate sensor comprises a camera.3. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein:the yaw rate sensor comprises a piezoelectric device.4. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein:the trailer backup assist system is configured to calculate a hitch angle utilizing data from the yaw rate sensor.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein:the controller is configured to store unique trailer identification information prior to a power off event and to retrieve stored unique trailer identification information after a power on event to thereby determine if a trailer detected after a power on event is a different trailer than a trailer connected prior to a power off event.6. A vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a trailer backup assist system having a controller configured to: ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Driving Support Device

Номер: US20200010076A1
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A driving support device includes: a setting unit configured to set a target parking position; and a support unit configured to: steer, during forward movement of a towing vehicle, a steering unit to a side opposite to the target parking position in a left-right direction of the towing vehicle; then output steering information for steering the steering unit toward the target parking position; and output stop information for stopping the towing vehicle after a connection state between the towing vehicle and a towed vehicle which is towed by the towing vehicle is inclined toward the target parking position. 1. A driving support device comprising:a setting unit configured to set a target parking position; anda support unit configured to: steer, during forward movement of a towing vehicle, a steering unit to a side opposite to the target parking position in a left-right direction of the towing vehicle; then output steering information for steering the steering unit toward the target parking position; and output stop information for stopping the towing vehicle after a connection state between the towing vehicle and a towed vehicle which is towed by the towing vehicle is inclined toward the target parking position.2. The driving support device according to claim 1 , wherein the support unit controls the steering unit by outputting the steering information.3. The driving support device according to claim 1 , wherein the support unit causes at least one of the steering information and the stop information to be output as an image or sound.4. The driving support device according to claim 1 , wherein the support unit determines whether to switch the towing vehicle from forward movement to backward movement depending on a hitch angle which is an angle between the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle.5. The driving support device according to claim 1 , wherein in a state of causing a display unit to display a setting image including a target parking frame for setting the target ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

SELECTION OF ENVIRONMENT SENSORS FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE MANEUVERING

Номер: US20220032913A1
Принадлежит: PACCAR INC

A method of autonomously maneuvering a vehicle using environment sensors comprises calculating first coordinate data based on information received from environment sensors mounted on a first portion of the vehicle; determining, based on the first coordinate data, a first target at a first location; determining a path to maneuver the vehicle to the first location; determining and transmitting commands to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver to the first location; calculating second coordinate data based on information received from environment sensors mounted on a second portion of the vehicle; determining based on the second coordinate data, a second target at a second location, determining a path to maneuver the vehicle from the first location to the second location; and determining and transmitting commands to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver from the first location to the second location. Suitably configured vehicles (e.g., tractor units) are also described. 1. A method of autonomously maneuvering a vehicle using environment sensors , the method comprising:by an autonomous driving module of the vehicle:calculating first coordinate data based on information received from a first set of one or more environment sensors mounted on a first portion of the vehicle;determining, based at least in part on the first coordinate data, a first target at a first location;determining a path to maneuver the vehicle to the first location;determining first commands to components of the vehicle to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver along the determined path to the first location,transmitting the first commands to the components of the vehicle;calculating second coordinate data based on information received from a second set of one or more environment sensors mounted on a second portion of the vehicle that differs from the first portion of the vehicle;determining based at least in part on the second coordinate data, a second target at a second location; ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

System and methods for autonomously backing a vehicle to a trailer

Номер: US20220048497A1
Принадлежит: PACCAR INC

In some embodiments, techniques are provided for autonomously backing a vehicle (such as a Class 8 truck) to a trailer. In some embodiments, environment sensors such as image sensors and range sensors mounted to the vehicle detect a trailer and determine distances between the trailer and the vehicle as well as relative angles of the trailer and the vehicle. In some embodiments, the vehicle determines a path to the trailer based on this information, and autonomously controls braking, torque, and/or steering of the vehicle to autonomously back the vehicle along the determined path.

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

POWER CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC MACHINE IN A VEHICLE TRAILER

Номер: US20210031770A1
Автор: Knorr Slawa
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A power control device is provided for controlling an electric machine in a vehicle trailer. The electric machine is coupled to at least one wheel of the vehicle trailer to be able to convert mechanical rotation power at the wheel and electric power at the electric machine into one another. The power control device is configured to control a mechanical power output and/or a mechanical power input of the electric machine and is configured to control the mechanical power output and/or the mechanical power input of the electric machine as a function of a present driving condition of a towing vehicle pulling the vehicle trailer. 110-. (canceled)11. A power control device for controlling an electric machine in a vehicle trailer , the electric machine being coupled to at least one wheel of the vehicle trailer to be able to convert mechanical rotation power at the wheel and electric power at the electric machine into one another , the power device configured to:control a mechanical power output of the electric machine and/or a mechanical power input of the electric machine; andcontrol the mechanical power output of the electric machine and/or the mechanical power input of the electric machine as a function of a present driving condition of a towing vehicle pulling the vehicle trailer.12. The power control device as recited in claim 11 , wherein the vehicle trailer includes a drawbar for attachment to the towing vehicle and for transmitting forces between the towing vehicle and the vehicle trailer claim 11 , and wherein the power control device includes an electromechanical sensor system configured to generate a control signal for controlling the mechanical power output of the electric machine and/or the mechanical power input of the electric machine as a function of a force presently transmitted by the drawbar or as a function of a present relative distance between the towing vehicle and the vehicle trailer.13. The power control device as recited in claim 12 , wherein a ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

Autonomous detection of and backing to trailer kingpin

Номер: US20220055430A1
Принадлежит: PACCAR INC

A method of autonomously backing a vehicle (e.g., a tractor unit) to a trailer (e.g., a semi-trailer) comprising a trailer-mounted coupling device (e.g., a kingpin). The method includes determining, by an autonomous backing module of the vehicle, a target corresponding to the trailer-mounted coupling device; determining, by the autonomous backing module, a path to maneuver the vehicle to the target and align a vehicle-mounted coupling device (e.g., a fifth wheel) with the trailer-mounted coupling device, determining, by the autonomous backing module, commands to components of the vehicle to autonomously control the vehicle to maneuver along the determined path to the target, and transmitting, by the autonomous backing module, the commands to the components of the vehicle (e.g., a braking control module, a steering control module, and/or a torque request module). Suitably configured vehicles are also described.

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

VEHICLE SENSING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220055644A1
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A vehicle sensing system is for being disposed on a vehicle. The vehicle sensing system includes a calculating unit, which includes a turning calculating module and a vehicle dimension dataset. The vehicle dimension dataset includes at least one of a wheelbase, a vehicle width, a front overhang and a rear overhang of the vehicle. The calculating unit is configured to receive a turning dataset of the vehicle. Based on the turning calculating module, the calculating unit is configured to determine an inner front wheel and an inner rear wheel. The calculating unit is configured to further determine a turning alarm zone in accordance with the vehicle dimension dataset and the turning dataset. The turning alarm zone is dependent on at least one of time and the turning dataset. 1. A vehicle sensing system , for being disposed on a vehicle , which is a single integrated vehicle , the vehicle comprising a left front wheel , a right front wheel , a left rear wheel and a right rear wheel , the vehicle sensing system comprising:a calculating unit comprising a turning calculating module and a vehicle dimension dataset, wherein the vehicle dimension dataset comprises at least one of a wheelbase, a vehicle width, a front overhang and a rear overhang of the vehicle, and the calculating unit is configured to receive a turning dataset of the vehicle;wherein based on the turning calculating module, the calculating unit is configured to determine an inner front wheel and an inner rear wheel, the inner front wheel is one of the left front wheel and the right front wheel, the inner rear wheel is one of the left rear wheel and the right rear wheel that is disposed at the same side as the inner front wheel, the calculating unit is configured to further determine a turning alarm zone in accordance with the vehicle dimension dataset and the turning dataset, and the turning alarm zone is dependent on at least one of time and the turning dataset.2. The vehicle sensing system of claim 1 , ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle weight distribution determination

Номер: US20210048333A1
Принадлежит: Tusimple Inc

Techniques are described for determining weight distribution of a vehicle. A method of performing autonomous driving operation includes receiving two sets of values from two sets of sensors, where a first set of sensors measure weights or pressures applied on axles of a vehicle, and where a second set of sensors measure pressures in tires of the vehicle. The method performs an error detection and removal operation to remove or filter out any erroneous values from the two sets of values to obtain two sets of filtered values. The method determines one or more values that describe a weight or pressure applied on the axle to obtain the weight distribution of the vehicle based on the first set of filtered values or the second set of filtered values. Based on the obtained weight distribution of the vehicle, the method can determine a driving operation of the vehicle.

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FAILURE OF ACTUATOR OF VEHICLE

Номер: US20220063641A1
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A device for detecting a failure of an actuator of a vehicle includes: a training device that trains a model using training data comprising behavior data of the vehicle and a steering compensation angle, and a controller that detects the failure of the actuator in the vehicle based on the model. 1. A device for detecting a failure of an actuator of a vehicle , the device comprising:a training device configured to train a model using training data comprising a steering compensation angle, lateral data, and a failure probability value of the actuator; anda controller configured to detect the failure of the actuator in the vehicle based on the model.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the steering compensation angle is an output value of a preprocessing model which receives behavior data of the vehicle and outputs the steering compensation angle.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the behavior data includes at least one of a steering angle of the vehicle claim 2 , a longitudinal speed of the vehicle claim 2 , or a longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the behavior data further includes a tractor yaw rate and a hitch angle.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the model receives the steering compensation angle and the lateral data and outputs the failure probability value of the actuator.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the lateral data includes at least one of a lateral acceleration of the vehicle or data on a lateral error on a travel route of the vehicle.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the actuator includes at least one of a steering actuator claim 1 , a driving actuator claim 1 , or a braking actuator.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to alert a driver when the failure of the actuator has occurred.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the vehicle is an autonomous vehicle claim 1 , the controller is configured to request the autonomous vehicle to perform redundancy travel when the failure ...

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

Vehicles, systems, and methods for operating a trailer brake output circuit according to a trailer profile

Номер: US20210053538A1

In an embodiment, a vehicle makes a determination, during a second ignition-on cycle of the vehicle, that a trailer brake output circuit of the vehicle was operated during a first ignition-on cycle of the vehicle preceding the second ignition-on cycle. In response to making the determination, the vehicle presents a query, via a user interface of the vehicle, whether to operate the trailer brake output circuit according to a previously-used trailer profile according to which the trailer brake output circuit was operated during the first ignition-on cycle preceding the second ignition-on cycle. The vehicle receives a reply, associated with the query, via the user interface and, in response to receiving the reply, operates the trailer brake output circuit based on the reply.

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

System for aligning a vehicle hitch location identifier with a trailer coupler

Номер: US20210053568A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A system for assisting in aligning a vehicle for hitching with a trailer includes a vehicle steering system, an imager mounted with and directed to a rear of the vehicle and outputting image data, and a controller. The controller receives the image data, applies a location identifier of a vehicle hitch ball to the image data, and identifies a coupler of the trailer within the image data. The controller also outputs a steering control signal to the steering system in reversing of the vehicle to align the location identifier of the vehicle hitch ball in the image data with the coupler of the trailer.

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08-05-2014 дата публикации

Distributed hierarchical control system for a tandem axle drive system

Номер: US20140129100A1
Принадлежит: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group LLC

A hierarchical control system for a tandem axle assembly for a vehicle is provided. The hierarchical control system includes a vehicle level controller, an actuator, a shift controller, and a sensor. The shift controller is capable of placing the tandem axle assembly in at least a first operating condition and a second operating condition using the actuator. In response to the sensor and an operating condition of at least one of the power source and the transmission of the vehicle, the shift controller adjusts a manner of placing the tandem axle assembly in at least one of the first operating condition and the second operating condition. The hierarchical control system facilitates performing a shifting procedure in an automatic manner or as desired by an operator of the vehicle without excessively increasing a cost and a complexity of the tandem axle assembly.

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04-03-2021 дата публикации

VEHICULAR SENSING SYSTEM FOR ANTICIPATING CUT-IN BY OTHER VEHICLE

Номер: US20210061261A1
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A method for anticipating a lane change by another vehicle ahead of a vehicle equipped with a sensing system having a camera and a radar sensor includes processing captured image data to determine lane markers of a traffic lane along which the equipped vehicle is traveling, and to determine presence of another vehicle in an adjacent traffic lane. Responsive to processing of captured radar data, an oblique angle of a direction of travel of the other vehicle relative to the traffic lane is determined. Responsive to determination that the oblique angle of the direction of travel of the other vehicle is indicative of a cut-in intent of the other vehicle, and based on the determined range to the determined other vehicle, the system anticipates the cut-in of the other vehicle and applies a braking system of the equipped vehicle to mitigate collision with the determined other vehicle. 1. A method for anticipating a lane change by another vehicle ahead of a vehicle equipped with a sensing system , the method comprising:disposing at least one forward-sensing radar sensor at a vehicle equipped with the sensing system, the at least one forward-sensing radar sensor having a field of sensing exterior and at least forward of the equipped vehicle, wherein the at least one forward-sensing radar sensor comprises an antenna array having multiple transmitting antennas and multiple receiving antennas;disposing a forward-viewing camera at the equipped vehicle and having a field of view exterior and at least forward of the equipped vehicle;providing a control at the equipped vehicle, the control comprising at least one processor;transmitting, via the transmitting antennas, radar signals and receiving, via the receiving antennas, the radar signals reflected off objects, and capturing, via the at least one forward-sensing radar sensor, radar data based on the received radar signals;providing the radar data captured by the at least one forward-sensing radar sensor to the control;capturing ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

Trailer identification system for trailer backup assist

Номер: US20150066296A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A system and method for configuring a trailer backup assist system. The system and method communicates predetermined trailer parameters, which are embedded on a tag attached to the trailer, to a controller in the trailer backup assist system. A trailer backup assist system is configured using the predetermined trailer parameters and the configured trailer backup assist system is activated to operate using the trailer parameters.

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08-03-2018 дата публикации

VEHICLE SENSING SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED DETECTION OF VEHICLE ANGLE

Номер: US20180065623A1
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A sensing system for a vehicle includes at least one radar sensor disposed at the vehicle and having a field of sensing exterior of the vehicle. The at least one radar sensor includes an array of multiple transmitting antennas and multiple receiving antennas. A control is responsive to the outputs of the at least one radar sensor and determines the presence of one or more other vehicles exterior the vehicle and within the field of sensing of the at least one radar sensor. Lane markers may be determined via a vision system of the equipped vehicle. The control determines range and relative lane position of a detected other vehicle relative to the equipped vehicle and determined lane markers, and the sensing system may anticipate a lane change, cut-in or merge intent of the detected other vehicle. 1. A sensing system for a vehicle , said sensing system comprising:at least one radar sensor disposed at a vehicle equipped with said sensing system and having a field of sensing exterior of the equipped vehicle;wherein said at least one radar sensor comprises an antenna array having multiple transmitting antennas and multiple receiving antennas, wherein said transmitters transmit signals and said antennas receive the signals reflected off objects;a control, wherein radar data sensed by said at least one radar sensor is received at said control, and wherein said control, responsive to received sensed radar data, detects the presence of one or more objects exterior the equipped vehicle and within the field of sensing of said at least one radar sensor;wherein said control, via determination of edges of detected objects, determines an oblique angle of another vehicle present in the field of sensing relative to motion of the equipped vehicle;wherein said sensing system performs successive scanning cycles to determine range to and relative lane position of the determined other vehicle relative to the equipped vehicle;wherein lane markers are determined via a vision system of the ...

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22-03-2018 дата публикации

TRAILER FOR MEASURING OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF A VEHICLE

Номер: US20180080852A1
Автор: Hagan, JR. Daniel Lee
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A vehicle trailer for attaching to a vehicle and analyzing operating characteristics of the vehicle is provided. The trailer includes a frame having a tongue configured to attach to a vehicle. The trailer has its own designated powertrain configured to propel and brake the trailer independent from the vehicle. A connecting member is configured to attach to an exhaust pipe of the vehicle and includes an emissions sensor configured to detect emissions from the exhaust pipe. At least one controller is coupled to the emissions sensor and is configured to analyze the emissions. The trailer can also be attached to the vehicle via an attachment member and configured to propel the vehicle across a range of increasing speeds while a powertrain of the vehicle is in neutral, and measure forces required to propel the vehicle across the range of speeds utilizing a force gauge on the attachment member. 1. A vehicle trailer comprising:a frame including a tongue configured to attach to a vehicle;a powertrain configured to propel and brake the trailer independent from the vehicle;a connecting member configured to attach to an exhaust pipe of the vehicle and including an emissions sensor configured to detect emissions from the exhaust pipe; andat least one controller coupled to the emissions sensor and configured to analyze the emissions.2. The vehicle trailer of claim 1 , further comprising a force gauge configured to measure force applied to the vehicle by the trailer claim 1 , wherein the at least one controller is further configured to operate the powertrain such that the force is maintained at a predetermined magnitude.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the at least one controller is further configured to selectively operate the powertrain such that predetermined magnitude is zero claim 2 , and to analyze the emissions while the predetermined magnitude is zero.4. The vehicle trailer of claim 2 , wherein the at least one controller is further configured to selectively operate ...

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05-05-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A TRACTION VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF TRACTION LOSS

Номер: US20220135041A1
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The disclosure relates to a method for assisting a towing vehicle in the event of a loss of traction via a trailer vehicle. The method includes determining a differential slip between a driven wheel and a driveless wheel of the towing vehicle via a brake control unit and generating an acceleration demand dependent on the determined differential slip. The method further includes transmitting the acceleration demand to a trailer brake control unit, generating an activation signal for an electric drive of the trailer vehicle in dependence upon the acceleration demand in the trailer brake control unit, transmitting an activation signal to the electric drive of the trailer vehicle and generating a drive torque via the electric drive in dependence upon the activation signal. The disclosure furthermore relates to a towing vehicle, a trailer vehicle, and a combination thereof for carrying out the method.

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05-05-2022 дата публикации

Vehicle and server to communicate with vehicle

Номер: US20220135084A1
Автор: Byung Il Choi
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co, Kia Corp

A server includes a communication device configured to communicate with a plurality of vehicles, a controller configured to receive location information of the vehicles, generate route information based on the received location information of the vehicles and goods transport information, transmit the generated route information to a first vehicle among the plurality of vehicles, select a second vehicle among the plurality of vehicles and a takeover location to take over goods based on delivery point information including a delivery point and location information of the vehicles when the delivery point information among the goods transport information is changed during traveling of the first vehicle, generate route information of the first and second vehicles based on waypoint information for the takeover location, and transmit the generated route information of the first and second vehicles to the first and second vehicles

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05-05-2022 дата публикации

ESTIMATION OF THE TRAILER POSITION RELATIVE TO TRUCK POSITION AND ARTICULATION ANGLE BETWEEN TRUCK AND TRAILER USING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC OR OPTICAL SENSOR

Номер: US20220136823A1
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A method for estimating a position of a trailer relative to a truck of a road train includes providing or obtaining a kinematic model of the road train, providing or obtaining a length estimation of the trailer, and measuring an articulation angle between the truck and the trailer. The method further includes determining a position of the trailer relative to the truck using the kinematic model, the length estimation, and the measured articulation angle.

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

SCALABLE TRACTIVE-POWER SYSTEM, INTEGRATED WITH ALL-WHEEL ELECTRIC STEERING AND ELECTRIC BRAKING SYSTEMS, DEVELOPING 90% TO 99% TRACTION AND DYNAMIC EFFICIENCY, FOR LIGHT & HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRIC-VEHICLES.

Номер: US20220144058A1
Автор: BEN-ARI Jacob
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A scalable tractive power system for vehicles (car, truck, bus, semi-trailer), integrated with all-wheel steering system which leverage synergies between plurality of differently designed electric traction-motors and all-wheel electric steering-motors is configured with plurality of sensors to virtually eliminate wheel-dragging and EPS, as part of virtually 100% dynamic efficiency. A fully automated electronic clutch-system attached to selected electric traction motors is configured to carry out above 90% traction efficiency by coupling to wheels selected electric traction-motors in their high efficiency range of operation, and de-coupling and replacing electric traction-motors with another electric traction-motors while the vehicle is changing speed or when the vehicle requires higher or lower tractive-power, from forward-motion start to top-rated speed of the vehicle. A holistic controller is configured with multi-objective optimization design (MOOD) procedures computing complex variable values and parameters, finding the required trade-off among design objectives, and improving the pertinence of solutions, while complying with NHTSA's ‘fail operational systems’ for steer-by-wire. 1. An electric scalable tractive power system for a vehicle , comprising:a plurality of electric traction-motors, configured in groups of electric traction-motors,', 'coupled to wheels of the vehicle, and', 'designed with different power ratings and different high-efficiency ranges of operation;, 'wherein the plurality of electric traction-motors isfurther wherein each group of the groups is designed to overlap each other's high efficiency range of operation while the vehicle is changing speeds in order to create a continuous high efficiency range of tractive-power from a forward-motion start of the vehicle to a top-rated speed of the vehicle, an electronic controlled clutch configured to couple and de-couple each of the plurality of the electric traction-motors, within the each group of ...

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03-07-2014 дата публикации

Tow Hitch System with Brake Sensor

Номер: US20140183841A1
Автор: Dustin Jones
Принадлежит: Dustin Jones

Sensors detect movement between a towing vehicle and a load and adjust braking forces proportionately to the movement.

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04-04-2019 дата публикации

Surroundings monitoring apparatus

Номер: US20190100245A1
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

A surroundings monitoring apparatus according to embodiments, as an example, includes a control unit causing a display device to display a display image where an indicator which indicates a towed vehicle coupled to a towing vehicle is superimposed on a vehicle surrounding image including the towing vehicle and surroundings of the towing vehicle based on a captured image obtained by being imaged by an imaging unit which images the surroundings of the towing vehicle, the control unit acquiring towed vehicle information related to the towed vehicle and changing a display mode of the indicator based on the towed vehicle information. Thus, according to the surroundings monitoring apparatus of the embodiments, the towed vehicle may be easily imagined from the display image.

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02-06-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ESTIMATING WHEEL BASE LENGTH OF A TRAILER OF A VEHICLE COMBINATION COMPRISING MORE THAN ONE ARTICULATION ANGLE

Номер: US20220169261A1
Принадлежит: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION

The present disclosure relates to a method for estimating a wheel base length (D) of at least one trailer () of a vehicle combination () comprising a towing vehicle (), the at least one trailer and more than one articulation joint (A, A), wherein the towing vehicle comprises at least one wheel identification sensor () for identifying wheels () of the at least one trailer, the method comprising the following steps: —(S) performing a plurality of wheel identification measurements on at least one side of the at least one trailer, by means of the at least one sensor during use of the vehicle combination, —(S) determining a number of identifiable active wheels on the at least one side of the at least one trailer in each one of the plurality of wheel identification measurements, —(S) determining a total number of active wheels on the at least one side of the at least one trailer, wherein the total number of active wheels is determined based on at least one of the plurality of wheel identification measurements in which a maximum number of identifiable active wheels was determined, —(S) determining a position of each identifiable active wheel at least from the at least one of the plurality of wheel identification measurements in which the maximum number of active wheels was determined, and —(S) estimating the wheel base length based on the determined position of each active wheel. 1. A method for estimating a wheel base length of at least one trailer of a vehicle combination comprising a towing vehicle , the at least one trailer and more than one articulation joint , wherein the towing vehicle comprises at least one wheel identification sensor for identifying wheels of the at least one trailer , the method comprising the following steps:performing a plurality of wheel identification measurements on at least one side of the at least one trailer, by means of the at least one sensor during use of the vehicle combination,determining a number of identifiable active wheels on the ...

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20-04-2017 дата публикации

SPEED CONTROL FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20170106865A1
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A trailer backup assist system is provided herein. The trailer backup assist system includes a hitch angle sensor configured to determine a hitch angle between a vehicle and a trailer attached thereto. An input device is configured to accept an input command corresponding to a trailer path command curvature. A controller is configured to determine a vehicle threshold speed limit by determining a first vehicle speed limit based on the hitch angle and a second speed limit based on the command curvature. The controller generates a command to limit vehicle speed in a reverse direction below the threshold speed limit. 1. A trailer backup assist system , comprising:a hitch angle sensor configured to determine a hitch angle between a vehicle and a trailer attached thereto;an input device configured to accept a input command corresponding to a trailer path command curvature; anda controller configured to determine a vehicle threshold speed limit by determining a first vehicle speed limit based on the hitch angle and a second vehicle speed limit based on the command curvature, wherein the controller generates a command to limit vehicle speed in a reverse direction below the threshold speed limit.2. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein the command controls at least one of a brake system claim 1 , an engine torque claim 1 , and a transmission gear selection to thereby control the vehicle speed in the reverse direction.3. The trailer backup assist system of claim 2 , wherein the brake system is a vehicle brake system.4. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle threshold speed limit is the lower of the first and second vehicle speed limits.5. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle threshold speed limit is the lower of the first and second vehicle speed limits when a magnitude of input command rate is increasing.6. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle threshold speed limit is the ...

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26-04-2018 дата публикации

Determining Gross Combined Weight

Номер: US20180111619A1
Автор: Hall Michael, Myer Seth
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In various example embodiments, a system and method for determining a gross combined weight of a vehicle and its load is disclosed. A method includes: providing predetermined calibration settings relating force to engine speed for a specific vehicle travelling at various speeds, altering accelerometer data based on filtered vehicle pitch and roll data, determining that one or more vehicle performance parameters fall within a threshold range, storing a plurality of data pairs that include longitudinal acceleration and drive force, and determining a slope of a line that linearly approximates the plurality of data pairs, the slope indicating a total weight, the total weight comprising a weight of the vehicle and a weight being hauled by the vehicle; and transmitting the total weight to a remote system for display. 1. A method comprising:providing predetermined calibration settings relating force to engine speed for a specific vehicle travelling at various speeds;providing vehicle pitch measurements, roll measurements or a combination thereof;determining filtered data based on the combination of pitch and roll measurements;providing accelerometer data to determine vehicle velocity, acceleration and direction of travel;altering the accelerometer data based on the filtered data;determining by use of one or more processors of a machine, that one or more of the specific vehicle performance parameters fall within threshold ranges;storing, in response to the specific vehicle performance parameters being within the threshold ranges, a plurality of data pairs, each data pair comprising a longitudinal acceleration and a drive force, the drive force determined according to a calibrated polynomial for a current velocity of the specific vehicle;determining a slope of a line that linearly approximates the plurality of data pairs, the slope indicating a total weight, the total weight comprising a weight of the specific vehicle and a weight being hauled by the specific vehicle; ...

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09-06-2022 дата публикации

A METHOD FOR DETERMINING A DRIVABLE AREA BY A VEHICLE

Номер: US20220177033A1
Автор: Henderson Leon, Laine Leo
Принадлежит: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION

A method for determining a drivable area by a vehicle. The method comprising; obtaining data related to a track of the vehicle, wherein the data comprises a plurality of corresponding positions, headings and articulation angles of the vehicle along the track, obtaining size information of the vehicle, determining a swept area of the vehicle for the track based on the data and on the size information of the vehicle, configuring a sensor on the vehicle to detect when the vehicle drives over an obstacle, recording any obstacles detected by the sensor, and determining the drivable area based on the swept area and on recorded obstacles. 1. A method for determining a drivable area by a vehicle , the method comprising;obtaining data related to a track of the vehicle, wherein the data comprises a plurality of corresponding positions and headings of the vehicle along the track, obtaining size information of the vehicle,determining a swept area of the vehicle for the track based on the data and on the size information of the vehicle,configuring a sensor on the vehicle to detect when the vehicle makes contact with an obstacle,recording any obstacles detected by the sensor,wherein the recording comprises determining a severity level associated with each detected obstacle, anddetermining the drivable area based on the swept area and on recorded obstacles.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is arranged in connection to a rear end of the vehicle to detect at least when the rear end of the vehicle drives over an obstacle and/or to detect a surface roughness level of the drivable area.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a heading detection unit claim 1 , the method comprising detecting a heading of the rear end of the vehicle.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the heading detection unit comprises any of a compass or a global positioning system receiver claim 1 , GPS.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the vehicle ...

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING CONTACT BETWEEN A TRUCK CAB AND A FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER

Номер: US20180118199A1
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A system according to the present disclosure includes a trailer distance module, a trailer contact module, a trailer distance module, and at least one of a driver warning module, a brake control module, and a steering control module. The trailer distance module determines a distance from a cab of a truck to a fifth wheel trailer attached to the truck based on an input from a sensor. The trailer contact module identifies potential contact between the trailer and the truck cab based on the cab-to-trailer distance. The driver warning module warns a driver of the potential contact. The brake control module applies a brake of at least one of the truck and the trailer when potential contact is identified. The steering control module increases an amount of driver effort required to steer the truck in at least one direction when potential contact is identified. 1. A system comprising:a trailer distance module that determines a distance from a cab of a truck to a fifth wheel trailer attached to the truck based on an input from a sensor;a trailer contact module that identifies potential contact between the fifth wheel trailer and the truck cab based on the cab-to-trailer distance; and a driver warning module that warns a driver of the potential contact between the fifth wheel trailer and the truck cab;', 'a brake control module that applies a brake of at least one of the truck and the trailer when potential contact is identified; and', 'a steering control module that increases an amount of driver effort required to steer the truck in at least one direction when potential contact is identified., 'at least one of2. The system of further comprising a trailer width module that determines a width of the fifth wheel trailer based on the cab-to-trailer distance claim 1 , wherein the trailer contact module identifies potential contact between the fifth wheel trailer and the truck cab based on the cab-to-trailer distance and the trailer width.3. The system of further comprising a ...

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25-08-2022 дата публикации

Tractor Unit With On-Board Regenerative Braking Energy Storage for Stopover HVAC Operation Without Engine Idle

Номер: US20220266675A1
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A through the road (TTR) hybridization strategy is proposed to facilitate introduction of hybrid electric vehicle technology in a significant portion of current and expected trucking fleets. In some cases, the technologies can be retrofitted onto an existing vehicle (e.g., a trailer, a tractor-trailer configuration, etc.). In some cases, the technologies can be built into new vehicles. In some cases, one vehicle may be built or retrofitted to operate in tandem with another and provide the hybridization benefits contemplated herein. By supplementing motive forces delivered through a primary drivetrain and fuel-fed engine with supplemental torque delivered at one or more electrically-powered drive axles, improvements in overall fuel efficiency and performance may be delivered, typically without significant redesign of existing components and systems that have been proven in the trucking industry. 1. A vehicle , comprising:at least one electrically-powered drive axle;an electric motor/generator (M/G) coupled to the electrically-powered drive axle;a battery management system comprising one or more batteries, wherein the battery management system is configured to:identify an upcoming downhill grade or upcoming downhill grade; andselectively supply electrical power to the M/G in a first mode of operation to provide a motive force to the vehicle when traveling on the upcoming uphill grade or selectively receive energy recovered from the M/G in a second mode of operation when traveling on the upcoming downhill grade to maintain a desired state-of-charge (SoC) of the one or more batteries during over-the-roadway travel.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the M/G is configured to supply claim 1 , in the first mode of operation claim 1 , a motive torque to the electrically-powered drive axle claim 1 , and receive claim 1 , in the second mode of operation claim 1 , energy recovered from the electrically-powered drive axle via a regenerative brake mode of operation.3. The ...

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25-08-2022 дата публикации

SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRIC DRIVE WITH PRIMARY ENGINE RECOGNITION FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE CONTROLLER ADAPTATION

Номер: US20220266813A1
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Through-the-road (TTR) hybrid designs using control strategies such as an equivalent consumption minimization strategy (ECMS) or an adaptive ECMS are implemented at the supplemental torque delivering electrically-powered drive axle (or axles) in a manner that follows operational parameters or computationally estimates states of the primary drivetrain and/or fuel-fed engine, but does not itself participate in control of the fuel-fed engine or primary drivetrain. BSFC type data particular to the paired-with fuel-fed engine allows an ECMS implementation (or other similar control strategy) to adapt to efficiency curves for the particular fuel-fed engine and to improve overall efficiencies of the TTR hybrid configuration. 1. A system , comprising:a fuel-fed engine;a primary drivetrain coupled to the fuel-fed engine;an engine control module (ECM) for the fuel-fed engine coupled to a controller area network (CAN) interface;an electric drive axle configured to operate independently of the primary drivetrain; and retrieve a signature indicative of the fuel-fed engine;', 'communicate over a wireless communication interface to retrieve brake-specific fuel consumption (BSFC) type data based on the retrieved signature;', 'determine a through-the-road (TTR) equivalent consumption minimization strategy (ECMS) independent of any driver inputs; and', 'control motive torque supplied by the electric drive axle in accordance with the TTR ECMS., 'an equivalent consumption minimization strategy (ECMS) controller for the electric drive axle coupled to the network interface, wherein the ECMS controller is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system forms part of a vehicle having the fuel-fed engine claim 1 , the primary drivetrain claim 1 , the electric drive axle and the controller.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fuel-fed engine comprises a fuel combustion engine claim 1 , a hydrogen internal combustion engine (ICE) claim 1 , a homogeneous charge compression ignition ...

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25-08-2022 дата публикации

METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADAPTING AT LEAST ONE DRIVING ASSISTANCE FUNCTION OF A VEHICLE TO A TRAILER OPERATING STATE

Номер: US20220266831A1
Автор: Donnevert Tobias
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A method is provided for automatically adapting at least one driving assistance function of a vehicle to a trailer operating state of the vehicle. The method includes using at least one camera of a sensor and camera device for recording data in a recording region in which a trailer could be situated and communicating the data to an evaluation module. The method then includes evaluating the data using evaluation algorithms of the evaluation module for determining whether a trailer is connected to the vehicle and a trailer operating state thus exists. The method proceeds by communicating a trailer operating state from the evaluation module to at least one driving assistance module with at least one driving assistance function if a trailer operating state is determined. The method concludes using the driving assistance module for calculating a mode of the respective driving assistance function adapted to the trailer operating state. 110102010. A method for automatically adapting at least one driving assistance function of a vehicle () to a trailer operating state of the vehicle () where a trailer () is connected to the vehicle () , comprising:{'b': 10', '32', '30', '40', '20, 'recording (S), by means of at least one camera () of a sensor and camera device (), data () in a recording region in which a trailer () could be situated;'}{'b': 20', '40', '50, 'communicating (S) the data () to an evaluation module ();'}{'b': 50', '30', '40', '20', '10, 'using evaluation algorithms of the evaluation module () for evaluating (S) the data () to determine whether a trailer () is connected to the vehicle () and a trailer operating state thus exists;'}{'b': 40', '50', '70', '72', '74, 'communicating (S) a trailer operating state from the evaluation module () to at least one driving assistance module (, , ) with at least one driving assistance function if a trailer operating state was determined;'}{'b': 70', '72', '74', '50, 'using the driving assistance module (, , ) for calculating ...

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16-04-2020 дата публикации

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20200114710A1
Автор: Kim Jae Suk, KIM Tak Gen
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Provided is a vehicle control system, a vehicle control method, and an image sensor, the vehicle control system including: an image sensor disposed on the vehicle to have a field of view of an outside of the vehicle to capture image data; at least one non-image sensor disposed on the vehicle to have a field of sensing of the outside of the vehicle to capture sensing data; at least one processor configured to process the image data captured by the image sensor and the sensing data captured by the non-image sensor; and a controller configured to determine a chance of a collision with an obstacle with respect to a rear side warning determination reference area that is changed depending on whether a trailer is mounted on the vehicle, on the basis of at least part of processing at least one of the image data and the sensing data. 1. A vehicle control system comprising:an image sensor disposed on the vehicle to have a field of view of an outside of the vehicle to capture image data;at least one non-image sensor disposed on the vehicle to have a field of sensing of the outside of the vehicle to capture sensing data;at least one processor configured to process the image data captured by the image sensor and the sensing data captured by the non-image sensor; anda controller configured to determine a chance of a collision with an obstacle with respect to a rear side warning determination reference area that is changed depending on whether a trailer is mounted on the vehicle, on the basis of at least part of processing at least one of the image data and the sensing data, determine whether the trailer is mounted on the vehicle on the basis of reception of a trailer mounting signal,', 'change, in response to determining that the trailer is mounted on the vehicle, a rear side warning determination reference area that is previously set before the trailer is mounted on the vehicle, to thereby set a plurality of rear side warning determination reference areas., 'wherein the ...

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01-09-2022 дата публикации

LOW-SPEED MANEUVERING ASSISTANT FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20220274644A1
Автор: JOHANSSON Daniel
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A maneuvering assistant system for a vehicle combination comprising an interface configured to receive measurements from a camera, processing circuitry implementing a Kalman filter configured to observe an articulation angle of the vehicle combination on the basis of the measurements from the camera, a signal analyzer configured to repeatedly estimate a signal noise of the camera measurement and to adjust the Kalman filter on the basis of statistics derived from the estimated signal noise, and an assistance unit configured to receive an estimate of the articulation angle from the Kalman filter and provide drive actions based on the estimate. 1. A method for assisting maneuvering of a vehicle combination , comprising:initiating a Kalman filter which observes an articulation angle of the vehicle combination and which is fed with measurements from a camera;repeatedly estimating a signal noise of the camera measurements;adjusting the Kalman filter on the basis of statistics derived from the estimated signal noise;obtaining an estimate of the observed articulation angle from the Kalman filter; andproviding maneuvering assistance based on the estimate of the articulation angle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting the Kalman filter comprises adjusting a Kalman filter parameter corresponding to measurement noise covariance.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the adjusting includes adjusting a gain of the Kalman filter.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:detecting a signal fault of the camera measurement; andfor as long as the signal fault is detected, applying a maximum value of the measurement noise covariance.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the camera is located behind a rearmost axle of a vehicle ahead of an articulation point.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the Kalman filter is fed with measurements from a sensor claim 1 , and the Kalman filter is invariant with respect to signal noise of the further sensor.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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17-05-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE COMBINATION, VEHICLE COMBINATION, TOWING VEHICLE, AND WORK DEVICE

Номер: US20180134300A1
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The invention relates to a method for operating a vehicle/trailer unit, an appropriately designed vehicle/trailer unit, as well as a towing vehicle and an implement for such a vehicle/trailer unit, with the vehicle/trailer unit having a towing vehicle and an implement. The towing vehicle has a combustion engine and a first machine that can be operated as a prime mover, as well as a first axle that can be driven by means of the combustion engine, with it being possible for the combustion engine to be driven by means of the first machine. The implement has a second machine that can be operated as a work machine and a second axle that is mechanically coupled with the second machine. When the vehicle/trailer unit is in overrun mode and/or braking mode, the vehicle/trailer unit can be operated in a first operating mode in which the second machine is operated as a work machine and driven by means of the mechanical kinetic energy of the second axle, while the first machine is operated as a prime mover and drives the combustion engine, with it being possible for at least a portion of the energy generated by the second machine to be utilized to drive the first machine. 1. A method for operating a vehicle/trailer unit , wherein the vehicle/trailer unit comprises:a towing vehicle, andan implement that can be mechanically connected to the towing vehicle and coupled therewith, wherein the towing vehicle has a combustion engine and a first machine that can be operated as a prime mover, as well as a first axle that can be driven by means of the combustion engine, with the combustion engine being drivable by means of the first machine, andwherein the implement has a second machine that can be operated as a work machine and a second axle that is mechanically coupled with the second machine,wherein when the vehicle/trailer unit is in overrun mode and/or braking mode, the vehicle/trailer unit is operated at least intermittently in a first operating mode, in whichthe second machine is ...

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08-09-2022 дата публикации

A METHOD FOR DETERMINING IF A VEHICLE CONTROL COMMAND PRECLUDES A FUTURE VEHICLE SAFETY MANEUVER

Номер: US20220281464A1
Принадлежит: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION

A method for determining if a vehicle control command for controlling a vehicle () associated with a current vehicle state precludes a future situation avoidance maneuver (SAM) by the vehicle. The method comprises obtaining one or more safe sets, wherein each safe set represents a range of vehicle states from which a future SAM can be initialized with prospect for success. The method also comprises obtaining the current vehicle state and the control command and predicting a future vehicle state based on the current vehicle state and on the control command. The method comprises comparing the predicted future vehicle state to the one or more safe sets and determining that the control command precludes the future SAM if the predicted future vehicle state is not comprised in any of the one or more safe sets. 1. A method performed in a safe set check and selection unit for determining if a vehicle control command for controlling a vehicle associated with a current vehicle state precludes a future situation avoidance maneuver , SAM , by the vehicle , the method comprising;obtaining one or more safe sets, wherein each safe set represents a range of vehicle states from which a future SAM can be initialized with prospect for success,obtaining the current vehicle state and obtaining the control command from a nominal driving system unit external to the safe set check and selection unit;predicting a future vehicle state based on the current vehicle state and on the control command, andcomparing the predicted future vehicle state to the one or more safe sets and determining that the control command precludes the future SAM if the predicted future vehicle state is not comprised in any of the one or more safe sets.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the future SAM is a SAM to be initialized within a pre-determined number N of discrete time update periods.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a SAM is defined at least in part by a pre-determined longitudinal ...

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09-05-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR WIRELESS AUTOMATIC OPERATION OF AN AERODYNAMIC DRAG REDUCTION DEVICE

Номер: US20190135355A1
Принадлежит:

A latch for an aerodynamic structure is provided. The latch includes a transceiver and antenna coupled to a processor that receives signals indicative of speed. The processor causes the latch driver to be energized to release the latch to deploy the aerodynamic structure. 1. An apparatus comprising:a latch movable between a hold and a release position wherein the latch is operatively configured to hold a member from an aerodynamic device in the hold position and releases the member in the release position; anda latch driver electrically coupled to the latch, the latch driver comprising a transceiver and a processor where the processor is configured to determine whether an actual speed of a vehicle to which the latch driver is attached exceeds a threshold speed and to generate a control signal causing the latch to transition from the hold position to the release position when the actual speed is equal to or exceeds the threshold speed and to maintain the latch in the hold position when the actual speed is less than the threshold speed, the processor generating an alert signal when the latch has been moved to the release position.2. The apparatus of further comprising claim 1 ,a speed sensor to generate a signal indicative of the actual speed of the vehicle, the speed sensor comprising a processor and a transmitter wherein the transmitter transmits the signal indicative of the actual speed to the latch driver.3. The apparatus of wherein the speed sensor comprises a radar speed sensor.4. The apparatus of wherein the speed sensor comprises a wheel speed sensor.5. The apparatus of wherein the speed sensor comprises a hub odometer.6. The apparatus of wherein the hub odometer comprises at least one dual axis accelerometer.7. The apparatus of further comprising claim 1 ,an indicator having a first state and a second state that is operatively positioned to be viewable by an operator of the vehicle, the indicator including a receiver to receive the alert signal and transition ...

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

Wheel for preventing jackknifing and uneven tire wear in vehicles

Номер: US20170144646A1
Автор: Edward Earl Bonds
Принадлежит: Individual

Disclosed is a vehicle including a plurality of wheels mounted on at least one axle. Additionally, the vehicle includes a plurality of electric motors corresponding to the plurality of wheels. Further, each electric motor of the plurality of electric motors is operationally coupled to the at least one axle corresponding to a respective wheel of the plurality of wheels. Moreover, the vehicle includes at least one sensor configured to sense a state of at least one part of the vehicle. Further, the vehicle includes a controller configured to control operation of each of the plurality of electric motors based on the state of at least one part of the vehicle. Additionally, the controller is further configured to control operation of at least one electric motor independent of controlling operation of at least one other electric motor of the plurality of electric motors.

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07-05-2020 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Controlling Steering of Platooning Vehicle

Номер: US20200139774A1
Автор: Dong Hyuk Kim
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co, Kia Motors Corp

The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for controlling steering of a platooning vehicle to prevent a trailer from departing from the road on a curved road by controlling steering of a tractor in consideration of a distance between the center of an overall width of the trailer and a left lane and a distance between the center of the overall width of the trailer and a right lane.

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17-06-2021 дата публикации

Method for calibrating image data of an imaging system for a vehicle combination

Номер: US20210178984A1
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A method for calibrating image data of an imaging system for a vehicle combination, including a first part of the tractor trailer, which encompasses the imaging system, and a second part which encompasses a calibration object, the second part being mechanically coupled to the first part so as to be movable about at least one axis. The imaging system is configured to at least partially representing the second part. The method includes: providing at least one image of the imaging system, which represents the calibration object; identifying the calibration object within the image; identifying a characteristic variable of the calibration object within the image; determining a deviation of the characteristic variable from a stored characteristic setpoint variable; generating calibrated image data by transforming the image data of the imaging system, depending on the deviation of the characteristic variable from the stored characteristic setpoint variable to compensate for the deviation.

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17-06-2021 дата публикации

Rear Wheel Steering Control Method and System for Cargo Trailer

Номер: US20210179059A1
Автор: Yang Young Dug
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure provides a rear wheel steering (RWS) control method and system for a cargo trailer. The RWS control method may include determining a driving mode of a vehicle connected to the cargo trailer, executing an RWS control logic of the cargo trailer based on the driving mode and an input signal from the vehicle corresponding to the driving mode, and performing RWS control for the cargo trailer based on the RWS control logic. 1. A rear wheel steering (RWS) control method for a cargo trailer , the RWS control method comprising:determining a driving mode of a vehicle connected to the cargo trailer;executing a RWS control logic of the cargo trailer based on the driving mode and an input signal from the vehicle corresponding to the driving mode; andperforming RWS control for the cargo trailer based on the RWS control logic.2. The RWS control method according to claim 1 , wherein the determining a driving mode of a vehicle comprises:determining, based on the input signal, one of a low-speed forward turning mode, a high-speed forward turning mode, and a reverse turning mode of the vehicle.3. The RWS control method according to claim 2 , wherein the executing a RWS control logic of the cargo trailer comprises:controlling a RWS angle of the cargo trailer based on a steering angle of the vehicle; andperforming in-phase control or reverse-phase control on a wheel of the cargo trailer based on the RWS angle.4. The RWS control method according to claim 3 , wherein the controlling a RWS angle of the cargo trailer based on a steering angle of the vehicle comprises:when an absolute value of a product of a length of a tow bar and a cosine of an angle between the tow bar and a connecting shaft exceeds an absolute value of a product of a length of a coupler and a cosine of an angle between the coupler and the connecting shaft, reducing the RWS angle of the cargo trailer.5. The RWS control method according to claim 4 , wherein the controlling a RWS angle of the cargo ...

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16-05-2019 дата публикации

Distributed safety monitors for automated vehicles

Номер: US20190146522A1
Принадлежит: Peloton Technology Inc

Controllers, control architectures, systems and methods are described for controlling a host vehicle's participation in a platoon. In some embodiments, a vehicle control system includes a vehicle controller configured to determine vehicle control commands for at least partially automatically controlling the host vehicle based at least in part on sensor information. The vehicle control commands are arranged to be directly or indirectly utilized by one or more host vehicle control units resident on the host vehicle. The vehicle control system also includes one or more safety monitoring algorithms that, during at least partially automated driving, verify that selected vehicle control commands received from the vehicle controller meet selected safety criteria. At least some of the safety algorithms utilize sensor data in the verification of the commands received from the vehicle controller. The sensor data used by the safety algorithms may come from the host vehicle and/or a second vehicle.

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15-09-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING PLATOONING AND METHOD FOR PLANNING PATH THEREOF

Номер: US20220292981A1
Автор: Lee Chanhwa
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for controlling platooning includes a recognizing device to recognize front information of a vehicle by using at least one sensor, a communication device to support vehicle to vehicle communication, and a processor connected with the recognizing device and the communication device. The processor acquires information on a first line in front of the vehicle, through the recognizing device, receives information on a second line, which is transmitted from a preceding vehicle, through the communication device, generates information on a third line by using the information on the first line and the information on the second line, based on information on the preceding vehicle, generates information on a final line by using the information on the first line, the information on the second line, and the information on the third line, and plans a path for the platooning by utilizing the information on the final line. 1. An apparatus for controlling platooning , the apparatus comprising:a recognizing device configured to recognize front information of a vehicle by using at least one sensor;a communication device configured to support vehicle to vehicle (V2V) communication; and acquire information on a first line in front of the vehicle through the recognizing device;', 'receive information on a second line that is transmitted from a preceding vehicle through the communication device;', 'generate information on a third line by using the information on the first line and the information on the second line based on information on the preceding vehicle;', 'generate information on a final line by using the information on the first line, the information on the second line, and the information on the third line; and', 'plan a path for the platooning by utilizing the information on the final line., 'a processor connected with the recognizing device and the communication device, wherein the processor is configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the information on ...

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09-06-2016 дата публикации

SENSOR FAILURE MITIGATION SYSTEM AND MODE MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20160159347A1
Автор: Lavoie Erick Michael
Принадлежит:

A trailer backup assist system includes a sensor that senses a hitch angle between a vehicle and a trailer. The trailer backup assist system also includes a steering input device that provides a backing path of the trailer. Further, the trailer backup assist system includes a controller that generates a steering command for the vehicle based on the hitch angle and the backing path. The controller generates a countermeasure for operating the vehicle when the sensor fails to sense the hitch angle. 1. A trailer backup assist system , comprising:a sensor sensing a hitch angle between a vehicle and a trailer;a steering input device providing a backing path of the trailer; anda controller generating a steering command for the vehicle based on the hitch angle and the backing path, wherein the controller generates a countermeasure for operating the vehicle when the sensor fails to sense the hitch angle.2. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein the countermeasure includes at least one of a braking command claim 1 , a powertrain command claim 1 , and a steering command.3. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , further comprising:a steering wheel of the vehicle for commanding a steering angle of the vehicle, wherein the controller disengages the countermeasure when an external torque is applied to the steering wheel.4. The trailer backup assist system of claim 3 , wherein the steering wheel includes a torque sensor for sensing an internal torque applied by a power assist steering system and the external torque applied by a driver of the vehicle.5. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein the countermeasure is generated after the hitch angle is not sensed for a threshold period of time claim 1 , and wherein the countermeasure is configured to prevent a jackknife condition.6. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein the steering input device includes a rotatable knob configured to provide a curvature of the trailer claim 1 , ...

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09-06-2016 дата публикации

MITIGATION OF INPUT DEVICE FAILURE AND MODE MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20160159348A1
Автор: Lavoie Erick Michael
Принадлежит:

A trailer backup assist system includes a sensor that senses a hitch angle between a vehicle and a trailer. The trailer backup assist system also includes a steering input device that provides a backing path of the trailer. Further, the trailer backup assist system includes a controller that generates a steering command for the vehicle based on the hitch angle and the backing path. The controller generates a countermeasure for operating the vehicle when the steering input device fails to provide the desired backing path fails or the controller otherwise fails to sense the input signal from the steering input device. 1. A trailer backup assist system , comprising:a sensor measuring a hitch angle between a vehicle and a trailer;a steering input device providing a desired backing path of the trailer; anda controller generating a steering command for the vehicle based on the desired backing path and the hitch angle and generating a countermeasure for operating the vehicle when the steering input device fails to operate.2. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein the steering input device is operable between a plurality of selections that each define the desired backing path of the trailer claim 1 , wherein the desired backing path is defined by a curvature of the trailer.3. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein the countermeasure includes at least one of a braking command claim 1 , a powertrain command claim 1 , and a steering command.4. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , further comprising:a steering wheel of the vehicle for commanding a steering angle of the vehicle, wherein the controller disengages the countermeasure when an external torque is applied to the steering wheel.5. The trailer backup assist system of claim 3 , wherein a steering wheel includes a torque sensor for sensing an internal torque applied by a power assist steering system and an external torque applied by a driver of the vehicle.6. The trailer backup assist ...

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

Intersection trajectory determination and messaging

Номер: US20210192939A1
Принадлежит: Qualcomm Inc

Techniques are disclosed for a priori or real-time intersection trajectory determination of a vehicle, and corresponding messaging of the trajectory determination. Trajectory determination may be based on vehicle static characteristics, dynamic characteristics, and/or intersection geometry. Trajectory messages, which can be communicated using CV2X, may not only indicate the trajectory, but may (optionally) indicate which intersection ingress and egress points the vehicle will block over the course of the traversal of the vehicle along the trajectory.

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

Kinematic model for autonomous truck routing

Номер: US20210197852A1
Принадлежит: Waymo LLC

The technology relates to route planning and performing driving operations in autonomous vehicles, such as cargo trucks, articulating buses, as well as other vehicles. A detailed kinematic model of the vehicle in evaluated in conjunction with roadgraph and other information to determine whether a route or driving operation is feasible for the vehicle. This can include evaluating a hierarchical set of driving rules and whether current driving conditions impact any of the rules. Driving trajectories and cost can be evaluated when pre-planning a route for the vehicle to follow. This can include determining an ideal trajectory for the vehicle to take a particular driving action. Pre-planned routes may be shared with a fleet of vehicles, and can be modified based on information obtained by different vehicles of the fleet.

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

Control system for vehicle

Номер: US20210197894A1
Принадлежит: Mazda Motor Corp

A control system for a vehicle is provided, which includes an accelerator pedal and a steering wheel configured to be operated by a driver, an accelerator opening sensor configured to detect an accelerator opening corresponding to operation of the accelerator pedal, a steering angle sensor configured to detect a steering angle corresponding to operation of the steering wheel, and a controller configured to set an additional deceleration to be applied to the vehicle in order to control a posture of the vehicle based on the detected steering angle, when the steering wheel is turned, and apply the additional deceleration to the vehicle. The controller sets the additional deceleration based on the detected accelerator opening, in addition to the steering angle, and sets the additional deceleration larger while the vehicle is towing than while the vehicle is not towing, when the additional decelerations are compared at the same accelerator opening.

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

Turn Assistant in a Vehicle

Номер: US20210197896A1
Принадлежит: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

A method is provided for driver assistance in order to avoid a collision of a bodywork side on an inside of a curve, or of a rear wheel on the inside of the curve, with an obstacle in a turning direction of a motor vehicle. The method creates an environment model that specifies an immediate environment of the motor vehicle together with potential obstacles in the turning direction; measures a steering-angle of the motor vehicle; creates a prospective driving trajectory of the motor vehicle as a function of the measured steering-angle; and outputs a warning function when the prospective driving trajectory indicates a probable contact of the motor vehicle with at least one obstacle.

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22-06-2017 дата публикации

TRAILER CURVATURE CONTROL AND MODE MANAGEMENT WITH POWERTRAIN AND BRAKE SUPPORT

Номер: US20170174209A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A backup assist system for a vehicle reversing a trailer includes a brake module and a throttle module. The system further includes a controller having a vehicle speed detector and coupled with the brake module and the throttle module for implementing a backup mode including detecting an adverse operating condition and then adjusting at least one of the brake module and the throttle module and terminating the backup mode upon detecting the adverse operating condition for a time interval. 1. A backup assist system for a vehicle reversing a trailer , comprising:a vehicle brake system;a vehicle throttle;a vehicle speed sensor; and coupled with the brake system, the throttle, and the speed sensor;', 'implementing a backup mode including controlling at least one of the brake system or the throttle to attempt to maintain a vehicle speed below a threshold speed; and', 'terminating the backup mode upon detecting that the vehicle speed is above the threshold speed for a predetermined time interval., 'a controller2. The backup assist system of claim 1 , further including a vehicle steering system claim 1 , wherein:the controller further implements the backup mode including controlling the vehicle steering system to maintain the vehicle and trailer along a predetermined backing path.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein controlling the brake system includes causing the brake system to increase a brake torque applied thereby according to a non-linear proportional-integral control scheme.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein controlling the throttle includes adjusting a position of the throttle to reduce an output thereof.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the threshold speed is a predetermined backup threshold speed.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the system further includes a trailer angle sensor; andthe controller adjusts the threshold vehicle speed downward in response to input from the trailer angle sensor indicating a trailer angle being in excess of a threshold trailer angle ...

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28-05-2020 дата публикации

POWER ASSISTED TOWING MODE CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ECOFRIENDLY VEHICLES

Номер: US20200164890A1
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are a power assisted towing mode control method and system for ecofriendly vehicles. The power assisted towing mode control method is executed to control a power assisted towing mode between a first vehicle as a towing vehicle and a second vehicle as a towed vehicle, and includes determining, by the first vehicle, whether or not an accelerator pedal amount exceeds a threshold value, calculating, by the first vehicle, driver request torque based on the accelerator pedal amount, calculating, by the first vehicle, motor allowable torque based on the driver request torque, receiving, by the second vehicle, the motor allowable torque and calculating motor dischargeable torque based on the motor allowable torque, and performing, by the second vehicle, motor torque output based on the motor dischargeable torque. 1. A method of towing an ecofriendly vehicle , wherein a first vehicle as a towing vehicle tows a second vehicle as a towed vehicle which is an ecofriendly vehicle and capable of communicating with the first vehicle , the method comprising:determining, by the first vehicle, whether or not an accelerator pedal amount exceeds a threshold amount value;calculating, by the first vehicle, driver request torque based on the accelerator pedal amount;calculating, by the first vehicle, motor allowable torque based on the driver request torque;receiving, by the second vehicle, the motor allowable torque and calculating motor dischargeable torque based on the motor allowable torque; andperforming, by the second vehicle, motor torque output based on the motor dischargeable torque.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:determining, by the second vehicle, if discharge limit power of an energy storage system exceeds a threshold power value, when determined that the accelerator pedal amount exceeds the threshold amount value.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the calculating the motor dischargeable torque comprises:setting the motor ...

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28-05-2020 дата публикации

TRACTION ASSIST APPARATUS

Номер: US20200164920A1
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A traction assist apparatus includes a memory and a hardware processor coupled to the memory. The hardware processor is configured to: acquire first coupling information representing a current coupling posture of a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle and acquire second coupling information representing a future coupling posture of the towed vehicle where the towing vehicle moves backward at a current steering angle; and display a first indicator and a second indicator on a display device in a comparable mode, the first indicator indicating the towed vehicle corresponding to the first coupling information, the second indicator indicating the towed vehicle corresponding to the second coupling information. 1. A traction assist apparatus comprising:a memory; anda hardware processor coupled to the memory, the hardware processor being configured to:acquire first coupling information representing a current coupling posture of a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle and acquire second coupling information representing a future coupling posture of the towed vehicle where the towing vehicle moves backward at a current steering angle; anddisplay a first indicator and a second indicator on a display device in a comparable mode, the first indicator indicating the towed vehicle corresponding to the first coupling information, the second indicator indicating the towed vehicle corresponding to the second coupling information.2. The traction assist apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the hardware processoracquires a towing vehicle turning center position where the towing vehicle moves backward at the current steering angle and a towed vehicle turning center position where the towed vehicle moves backward in the coupling posture corresponding to the first coupling information, andacquires the second coupling information based on a comparison result between the towing vehicle turning center position and the towed vehicle turning center position.3. The traction assist apparatus ...

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29-06-2017 дата публикации

Selectively Deployable Control Device

Номер: US20170183033A1
Принадлежит:

A vehicle () comprises a docking port and a selectively demountable switch () having a body and a rotary knob () on the body, and an interface between the switch and the docking port to enable commands entered by operation of the rotary knob to be communicated to the vehicle (). The vehicle () incorporates a tow-assist system to facilitate reversing of a trailer, the vehicle () being of the type having a positive power-assisted steering mechanism () for its steerable wheels (). The system comprises computing means () and the demountable switch (). The computing means () is arranged to interpret rotational movement of the knob () on the body as desired steering movements of the trailer when the vehicle () is being reversed and to effect steering commands for the positive power assisted steering mechanism () to achieve said desired steering movements of the trailer. 2. (canceled)3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the docking port comprises a cup holder.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the cup holder is disposed in a centre console located between a driver's seat and a front passenger seat of the vehicle.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the interface between the switch and the docking port comprises a physical coupling of a plug and socket.6. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the demountable switch and docking port are arranged so that engagement of the plug and socket is effected by a docking operation comprising a two-part movement claim 5 , a first insertion step and a second and subsequent engagement step claim 5 , wherein claim 5 , during the insertion step claim 5 , the switch is moved into a docking position between the switch and port and claim 5 , during the engagement step claim 5 , an element of the switch or port is actuated to lock the switch in the port and also to mutually engage the plug and socket.7. The vehicle of claim 6 , wherein the engagement of the plug and socket is completed by a magnetic connection between the plug and socket that ...

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28-06-2018 дата публикации

System, method, and apparatus for operating a high efficiency, high output transmission

Номер: US20180180500A1
Принадлежит: Eaton Intelligent Power Ltd

A transmission includes an input shaft and an output shaft, the input shaft selectively accepting a torque input from a prime mover, and the output shaft selectively providing torque output to a driveline. A controller determines a shaft displacement angle representing an angle value of rotational displacement difference between at least two shafts of the transmission, and performs a transmission operation responsive to the shaft displacement angle.

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15-07-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle control device and characteristic estimation method

Номер: US20210214004A1
Принадлежит: HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS LTD

An object of the present invention is to estimate a center-of-gravity position and inertia moment of a trailer and supply the center-of-gravity position and inertia moment for control of an articulated vehicle so as to enable further stabilization of a posture of the articulated vehicle during traveling.A vehicle control device of the present invention is a vehicle control device mounted on a tractor which pulls a trailer, and is provided with: a steering angle control unit that controls a steering angle of wheels of the tractor independently of steering by a driver; and a trailer characteristic estimation unit that estimates a characteristic of the trailer based on a behavior of the tractor during wheel steering by the steering angle control unit.

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

Height clearance detection for a vehicle-attachment system

Номер: US20200180574A1
Принадлежит: Continental Automotive Systems Inc

A method for detecting an obstruction vertical clearance associated with an obstruction positioned in front of a vehicle-attachment system is provided. The vehicle-attachment system includes a vehicle and an attachment. The method includes receiving forward sensor data from a forward sensor system having a forward field-of-view. The method includes determining the obstruction vertical clearance of the obstruction based on the forward sensor data. The method also includes receiving rearward sensor data from a rearward-facing sensor system having a rearward field-of-view. Additionally, the method includes determining a vehicle-attachment system height based on the rearward sensor data. The method includes comparing the obstruction vertical clearance and the vehicle-attachment system height. The method also includes transmitting to a user interface, instructions to notify a driver of the vehicle the result of the comparison between the obstruction vertical clearance and the vehicle-attachment system height.

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22-07-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTING A DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE PRESENCE OF A TRAILER

Номер: US20210221363A1
Автор: LAI TING-YU, Sun Bo, TAKAKI Ryo
Принадлежит:

System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to adapting operation of a driving assistance system according to a presence of a trailer. In one embodiment, a method includes adjusting system parameters according to attributes of a trailer connected with the subject vehicle. The system parameters control operation of the driving assistance system of the subject vehicle. The method includes, in response to detecting a nearby object from sensor data about a surrounding environment of the subject vehicle, estimating a path of the nearby object. The method includes activating the driving assistance system according to the system parameters when i) the estimated path satisfies an activation threshold and ii) the estimated path does not intersect a restricted zone of the trailer. 1. A trailer assistance system for adapting operation of a driving assistance system according to a presence of a trailer , comprising:one or more processors;a memory communicably coupled to the one or more processors and storing:a detection module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to adjust system parameters according to attributes of a trailer connected with a subject vehicle, wherein the system parameters control operation of the driving assistance system of the subject vehicle,wherein the detection module includes instructions to, in response to detecting a nearby object from sensor data about a surrounding environment of the subject vehicle, estimate a path of the nearby object; anda warning module including instructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause the one or more processors to activate the driving assistance system according to the system parameters when i) the estimated path satisfies an activation threshold and ii) the estimated path does not intersect a restricted zone of the trailer.2. The trailer assistance system of claim 1 , wherein the detection module includes ...

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

Lidar-based Trailer Tracking

Номер: US20200183008A1
Принадлежит:

The technology relates to autonomous vehicles having articulating sections such as the trailer of a tractor-trailer. Aspects include approaches for tracking the pose of the trailer, including its orientation relative to the tractor unit. Sensor data is analyzed from one or more onboard sensors to identify and track the pose. The pose information is usable by on-board perception and/or planning systems when driving the vehicle in an autonomous mode. By way of example, on-board sensors such as Lidar sensors are used to detect the real-time pose of the trailer based on Lidar point cloud data. The orientation of the trailer is estimated based on the point cloud data, and the pose is determined according to the orientation and other information about the trailer. Aspects also include determining which side of the trailer the sensor data is coming from. A camera may also detect trailer marking information to supplement the analysis. 1. A vehicle configured to operate in an autonomous driving mode , the vehicle comprising a driving unit including:a driving system including a steering subsystem, an acceleration subsystem and a deceleration subsystem to control driving of the vehicle in the autonomous driving mode;a perception system including one or more sensors configured to detect objects in an environment surrounding the vehicle based on obtained sensor data;a coupling system configured to pivotally couple to an articulating unit; anda control system operatively connected to the driving system and the perception system, the control system having one or more computer processors configured to receive sensor data from the perception system and to direct the driving system when operating in the autonomous driving mode based on the sensor data received from the perception system; estimate an orientation of the articulating unit based on the obtained sensor data; and', 'determine a pose of the articulating unit according to the estimated orientation., 'wherein at least one of ...

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20-06-2019 дата публикации

Blind Spot Detection System

Номер: US20190189015A1
Принадлежит:

A blind spot detection system for a primary vehicle. The system includes rear primary vehicle sensors configured to be mounted at a rear of the primary vehicle to detect a secondary vehicle present in a blind spot of the primary vehicle. Side view mirror primary vehicle sensors are configured to be mounted to side view mirrors of the primary vehicle to detect a secondary vehicle present in the blind spot of the primary vehicle. A control module is configured to: detect a trailer connected to the primary vehicle; activate the rear primary vehicle sensors and not activate the side view mirror primary vehicle sensors when the trailer is not connected to the primary vehicle; and not activate the rear primary vehicle sensors and activate the side view mirror primary vehicle sensors when the trailer is connected to the primary vehicle. 1. A blind spot detection system for a primary vehicle comprising:rear primary vehicle sensors configured to be mounted at a rear of the primary vehicle to detect a secondary vehicle present in a blind spot of the primary vehicle;side view mirror primary vehicle sensors configured to be mounted to side view mirrors of the primary vehicle to detect a secondary vehicle present in the blind spot of the primary vehicle; anda control module configured to: detect a trailer connected to the primary vehicle; activate the rear primary vehicle sensors and not activate the side view mirror primary vehicle sensors when the trailer is not connected to the primary vehicle; and not activate the rear primary vehicle sensors and activate the side view mirror primary vehicle sensors when the trailer is connected to the primary vehicle.2. The blind spot detection system of claim 1 , wherein each one of the rear primary vehicle sensors and the side view mirror primary vehicle sensors is one of a radar sensor claim 1 , a LIDAR sensor claim 1 , or a sonar sensor.3. The blind spot detection system of claim 1 , wherein the control module is further configured to ...

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04-07-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING A TRAILER PATH

Номер: US20190202251A1
Принадлежит: Hall Labs LLC

The invention is a system for optimizing a trailer path. The system includes an image sensor configured to capture images of a trailer attached to a tow vehicle, accelerometers that sense acceleration of at least one of the tow vehicle and the trailer, a data input device configured to receive input data, and a processing device. The processing device includes a processor and non-volatile memory. The processor is configured to receive image data from the image sensor, receive accelerometer data from the one or more accelerometers and receive the input data from the data input device. Additionally, the processor is configured to determine a trailer path based on the image data, accelerometer data, and the input data. The processor is also configured to communicate the trailer path to a user or vehicle control system, thereby prompting adjustments to the tow vehicle path and or acceleration when the trailer path is not optimum. 1. A system for optimizing a trailer path , comprising:at least one image sensor configured to capture images of a trailer attached to a tow vehicle;one or more accelerometers that sense acceleration of at least one of the tow vehicle and the trailer;a data input device configured to receive input data;a processing device comprising a processor and non-volatile memory; receive image data from the image sensor;', 'receive accelerometer data from the one or more accelerometers;', 'receive input data from the data input device;', 'determine a trailer path based on the image data, accelerometer data, and the input data; and', 'communicate the trailer path to a user or vehicle control system, thereby prompting adjustments to the tow vehicle path and or acceleration when the trailer path is not optimum., 'wherein the processor is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein tractrix involute curves are utilized to predict behavior data for the tow vehicle attached to the trailer claim 1 , wherein the behavior data comprises data describing motion ...

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04-07-2019 дата публикации

SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRIC DRIVE WITH PRIMARY ENGINE RECOGNITION FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE CONTROLLER ADAPTATION

Номер: US20190202429A1
Принадлежит:

Through-the-road (TTR) hybrid designs using control strategies such as an equivalent consumption minimization strategy (ECMS) or an adaptive ECMS are implemented at the supplemental torque delivering electrically-powered drive axle (or axles) in a manner that follows operational parameters or computationally estimates states of the primary drivetrain and/or fuel-fed engine, but does not itself participate in control of the fuel-fed engine or primary drivetrain. BSFC type data particular to the paired-with fuel-fed engine allows an ECMS implementation (or other similar control strategy) to adapt to efficiency curves for the particular fuel-fed engine and to improve overall efficiencies of the TTR hybrid configuration. 1. A system comprising:a vehicle having an electric drive axle configured to supplement, in a through-the-road (TTR) hybrid configuration, motive torque provided by a fuel-fed engine through a primary drivetrain; anda controller for the electric drive axle coupled to a controller area network interface to retrieve a signature indicative of the fuel-fed engine, the controller further coupled to retrieve from an information store brake-specific fuel consumption (BSFC) type data based on the retrieved indicative signature and thereby adapt operation of the controller and electric drive axle to the fuel-fed engine.2. The system of claim 1 ,wherein the controller is not directly responsive to controls of the fuel-fed engine and primary drivetrain, but instead controls motive torque supplied by the electric drive axle in accordance with a TTR equivalent consumption minimization strategy (ECMS) applied at the controller using the retrieved BSFC type data to characterize efficiency of the fuel-fed engine with which the electric drive axle is paired in the through-the-road (TTR) hybrid configuration.3. The system of claim 2 ,wherein the retrieved BSFC type data maps at least fuel-fed engine operating points to fuel consumption.4. The system of claim 2 ,wherein ...

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09-10-2014 дата публикации

Trailer backup assist system with trajectory planner for multiple waypoints

Номер: US20140303849A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A trailer backup assist system, according to one embodiment, includes a state estimator that determines a current position of a trailer relative to a plurality of waypoints. A trajectory planner may then incrementally generate a path from the current position to the plurality of waypoints. The trajectory planner has a first mode that generates first and second circular trajectories tangent to one another connecting between the current position and a waypoint of the plurality of waypoints. A second mode of the trajectory planner generates the second circular trajectory between the current position and the waypoint after the trailer traverses the first circular trajectory. Also, a third mode of the trajectory planner switches to the first operating mode when the trailer reaches the waypoint for guidance to a subsequent waypoint. A curvature controller guides the trailer based on a curvature of the respective first or second circular trajectories.

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11-07-2019 дата публикации

TRAILER AND A TOW VEHICLE PATH OPTIMIZATION

Номер: US20190210418A1
Принадлежит: Hall Labs LLC

The invention is a system for optimizing a trailer path and a tow vehicle path. The system includes image sensors configured to capture images of a trailer and images of a path of travel both in front of and behind the trailer and tow vehicle, a weight determination system, accelerometers that sense acceleration of the tow vehicle and/or the trailer, a data input device configured to receive input data, and a processing device. The processing device includes a processor and non-volatile memory. The processor is configured to receive image data from the image sensors, receive weight data from the weight determination system, receive accelerometer data from the one or more accelerometers and receive the input data from the data input device. Additionally, the processor is configured to determine a trailer path and a tow vehicle path based on the image data, accelerometer data, and the input data. The processor is also configured to determine a safety parameter, communicate the trailer path and tow vehicle path to a user or vehicle control system, thereby prompting adjustments to the tow vehicle path and or acceleration when the trailer path or tow vehicle path is not optimum. 1. A system for optimizing a trailer path , comprising:at least one trailer image sensor configured to capture images of a trailer attached to a tow vehicle;at least one front image sensor configured to capture front images of a vehicle path in front of the tow vehicle;at least one behind image sensor configured to capture behind images of a vehicle path behind the tow vehicle and behind the trailer;one or more accelerometers that sense acceleration of at least one of the tow vehicle and the trailer;a weight determination system that determines the weight of the tow vehicle and the trailer;a data input device configured to receive input data;a processing device comprising a processor and non-volatile memory; receive image data from the image sensor;', 'receive load ratings for a tow vehicle and ...

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02-07-2020 дата публикации

Vehicle with Non-Physically Coupled Sections

Номер: US20200207414A1

Systems and methods for a virtually coupled modular transportation system. A first module and a second module, in each for transporting a payload, comprise non-physically coupled vehicle sections. In an embodiment, a controller determines a target orientation between modules. In another embodiment, at least one position detection device determines an actual orientation between modules. A motor in at least one module may receive signals from the controller to position the modules in the target orientation. A plurality of wheels on each module may receive an independent amount of torque to position the modules. In another embodiment, at least one module comprises a rechargeable electric motor. 1. A modular transportation system comprising a first module to transport a first payload , and a second module to transport a second payload , where the second module is virtually coupled to the first module.2. The modular transportation system of further comprising a virtual coupling controller to determine a target orientation of the second module relative to the first module claim 1 , and position the second module in the target orientation.3. The modular transportation system of where the target orientation is based on one or more of: a velocity of the first module claim 2 , an acceleration of the first module claim 2 , a vector between the first module and the second module claim 2 , and a rate of change of the vector between the first module and the second module.4. The modular transportation system of further comprising a first position detection device to transmit a first position of the first module to the virtual coupling controller claim 2 , where the virtual coupling controller determines an actual orientation of the second module relative to the first module claim 2 , based on the first position.5. The modular transportation system of where the first position is relative to a second position of the second module.6. The modular transportation system of further ...

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18-07-2019 дата публикации

Uncoupled trailer power and communication arrangements

Номер: US20190217706A1
Принадлежит: SAF Holland Inc

A vehicle electrical power supply arrangement includes a towing vehicle, a primary power supply source position within the towed vehicle, a towed vehicle operably coupled to the towing vehicle for towing behind the towing vehicle, wherein the towed vehicle is configured to be electrically coupled and uncoupled from the towing vehicle, an auxiliary power supply source positioned within the towed vehicle and configured to store an electronic charge, a sensor arrangement attached to the towed vehicle and configured to monitor a vehicle operating parameter, and an electronic control unit operably coupled to the sensor arrangement, wherein the electronic control unit is configured to receive an electrical charge from at least one of the primary power source and the auxiliary power source when the towed vehicle is electrically coupled to the towing vehicle, and from the auxiliary power source when the towed vehicle is electrically uncoupled from the towing vehicle.

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25-07-2019 дата публикации

Method for determining the presence of a trailer

Номер: US20190225154A1
Автор: Mihai Ionascu
Принадлежит: Jaguar Land Rover Ltd

A method for determining the presence of a trailer (12) attached to a vehicle (10), the method comprising: controlling a vehicle system to obtain a primary indication of the presence of a trailer (12); controlling one or more further vehicle systems to obtain one or more secondary indications of the presence of a trailer (12); and determining a confidence level for the presence of a trailer (12) attached to the vehicle (10) in dependence on the primary indication and the or each secondary indication.

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09-09-2021 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS DOCK

Номер: US20210276379A1
Принадлежит: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

An autonomous dock system for a vehicle, comprises a control system with instructions comprising steps for receiving a request to implement an autonomous dock routine. A vehicle speed and clutch position are calculated. A clutch position controller is commanded to maintain the calculated clutch position. An actual torque amount is iteratively detected as transferred across the clutch. A vehicle speed-control mechanism is commanded to maintain the calculated vehicle speed, and the actual vehicle speed is iteratively detected. When comparing the commanded vehicle speed to the detected actual vehicle speed indicates that the detected actual vehicle speed is below a speed threshold, and when the actual torque amount transferred across the clutch exceeds a torque threshold, the control system commands an increase in vehicle speed. 141-. (canceled)42. An autonomous dock system , comprising:a vehicle comprising a processor-controllable speed-control mechanism comprising one or both of a motor or an engine;at least one sensor or transceiver on the vehicle;at least one transponder on a target; calculating a connection distance between the at least one sensor or transceiver and the at least one transponder; and', 'controlling the processor-controllable speed-control mechanism to output torque to autonomously ramp vehicle speed and traverse the connection distance to connect the vehicle with the target., 'a control system, comprising a processor, tangible memory device, and processor executable instructions stored in the tangible memory device, the instructions, which when executed by the processor, configured to implement an autonomous dock process comprising43. The autonomous dock system of claim 42 , wherein controlling the processor-controllable speed-control mechanism to ramp vehicle speed further comprises selectively ramping vehicle speed upwards and downwards to connect the vehicle with the target.44. The autonomous dock system of claim 42 , further comprising computer ...

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23-09-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PERFORMING AN EVASIVE MANOEUVRE WITH A UTILITY VEHICLE COMBINATION, AND EMERGENCY EVASION SYSTEM

Номер: US20210291818A1
Принадлежит:

A method for performing an evasive maneuver with a commercial vehicle-trailer combination includes ascertaining that a collision between the commercial vehicle-trailer combination and a collision object is impending. The method further includes determining an evasion trajectory by which the commercial vehicle-trailer combination can evade the collision object without coming into contact with the collision object, determining a desired steering angle based on the evasion trajectory and activating an active steering system of the commercial vehicle-trailer combination in dependence on the determined desired steering angle such that the commercial vehicle-trailer combination moves along the evasion trajectory from a starting traffic lane to a target traffic lane so as to perform the evasive maneuver. The method additionally includes determining a desired vehicle deceleration and initiating an electronic braking system of the commercial vehicle-trailer combination in dependence on the desired vehicle deceleration so as to brake the commercial vehicle-trailer combination. 1. A method for performing an evasive maneuver with a commercial vehicle-trailer combination , the method comprising:ascertaining that a collision between the commercial vehicle-trailer combination and a collision object is impending, wherein the collision object is spaced apart from the commercial vehicle-trailer combination by an evasion distance;determining an evasion trajectory by which the commercial vehicle-trailer combination can evade the collision object without coming into contact with the collision object;determining a desired steering angle based on the evasion trajectory and activating an active steering system of the commercial vehicle-trailer combination in dependence on the determined desired steering angle such that the commercial vehicle-trailer combination moves along the evasion trajectory from a starting traffic lane to a target traffic lane so as to perform the evasive maneuver; ...

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23-09-2021 дата публикации

System and method for remote automated vehicle alignment with a trailer for hitching

Номер: US20210291832A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A system for assisting in aligning a vehicle for hitching with a trailer includes a vehicle steering system, a wireless communication module, a detection system outputting a signal including scene data of an area to a rear of the vehicle, and a controller. The controller receives, via the wireless communication module, an automated hitching initiation command from an external wireless device, receives the scene data and identifying the trailer within the area to the rear of the vehicle, derives a backing path to align a hitch ball mounted on the vehicle to a coupler of the trailer, and controls the vehicle steering system to maneuver the vehicle including reversing along the backing path.

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30-07-2020 дата публикации

Systems and methods for mitigating trailer instability due to pressure differentials

Номер: US20200238976A1

System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to improving stability of a trailer being towed by a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes analyzing sensor data from a set of sensors associated with the vehicle to generate a pressure signature that characterizes lateral forces on the trailer resulting from a pressure differential between opposite sides of the trailer. The method includes, in response to determining the pressure signature satisfies criteria indicating an onset of instability in the trailer, generating a control signal based, at least in part, on the pressure signature that activates one or more vehicle systems to mitigate the instability in the trailer.

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15-09-2016 дата публикации

VECTOR-BASED DRIVER ASSISTANCE FOR TOWING VEHICLE

Номер: US20160264046A1
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods are described for monitoring movement of a trailer relative to the towing vehicle and providing driver-assistance information to the driver of the towing vehicle. The system determines a velocity vector for the host vehicle at a location near a rear of the host vehicle at a defined lateral distance from a trailer hitch installed on the host vehicle. The system also determines a velocity vector for the trailer at a corresponding location on the trailer—that is a location on the front of the trailer at approximately the same defined lateral distance from the trailer hitch. The system compares the velocity vector for the host vehicle to the velocity vector for the trailer and determines, based on the comparison, whether a jack-knife condition is likely to occur. If a jack-knife condition is likely to occur, the system generates a warning signal. 1. A driver-assistance system for a host vehicle towing a trailer , the system comprising a processor and a memory storing instructions that , when executed by the processor , cause the system to:determine a velocity vector for the host vehicle at a location near a rear of the host vehicle at a defined lateral distance from a trailer hitch installed on the host vehicle;determine a velocity vector for the trailer at a location near a front of the trailer at approximately the same defined lateral distance from the trailer hitch;compare the velocity vector for the host vehicle to the velocity vector of the trailer;determine, based on the comparison of the velocity vector of the host vehicle to the velocity vector of the trailer, whether a jackknife condition is likely to occur; andgenerate a warning signal when a jackknife condition is about to occur.2. The driver-assistance system of claim 1 , further comprising:a first vehicle sensor; anda second vehicle sensor, determine a first vector for the host vehicle based on a signal from the first vehicle sensor, and', 'determine a second vector for the host vehicle ...

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13-09-2018 дата публикации

ADJUSTING COMPONENTS OF CARGO TRANSPORATION UNITS

Номер: US20180257653A1
Принадлежит:

In some examples, a controller detects a compromised condition of a component of a cargo transportation unit (CTU), determines a time of performing a next maintenance of the CTU, and controls adjustment of the component in response to detecting the compromised condition and based on the time of performing the next maintenance of the CTU. 1. A controller comprising: detect a compromised condition of a component of a cargo transportation unit (CTU);', 'determine a time of performing a next maintenance of the CTU; and', 'control adjustment of the component in response to detecting the compromised condition and based on the time of performing the next maintenance of the CTU., 'at least one processor configured to2. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the compromised condition of the component comprises wear of the component exceeding a wear threshold.3. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the compromised condition of the component comprises a faulty operation of the component.4. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the determined time of performing the next maintenance of the CTU is a time of a pre-scheduled maintenance of the CTU.5. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the determined time of performing the next maintenance of the CTU is an on-demand time to perform the maintenance of the CTU following a current activity of the CTU.6. The controller of claim 5 , wherein the current activity of the CTU comprises a delivery of cargo by the CTU to a destination.7. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment of the component comprises disabling the component.8. The controller of claim 7 , wherein disabling the component comprises inactivating the component.9. The controller of claim 7 , wherein disabling the component comprises moving the component to a position to prevent the component from being operated while other components of the CTU are operational.10. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the adjustment of the component comprises changing an operational setting ...

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22-08-2019 дата публикации

DISCONNECTABLE WORK IMPLEMENT DRIVE SYSTEM

Номер: US20190256097A1
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An implement drive system is provided for an implement towed by a prime mover vehicle in a work vehicle train. The system includes an axle arrangement and an auxiliary power unit. The auxiliary power unit includes an electric motor; a planetary gear set receiving rotational input from the electric motor and providing a rotational output with a decreased rotational speed and an increased torque relative to the rotational input; and a disconnect device having an output configured to be coupled to the axle arrangement. The disconnect device is movable to a first position in which the disconnect device transfers the rotational output from the planetary gear set to the axle arrangement such the rotational input drives the wheels of the implement. The disconnect device is movable to a second position in which the disconnect device decouples the axle arrangement from the rotational input of the electric motor. 1. An implement drive system for an implement configured to be towed by a prime mover vehicle in a work vehicle train , the system comprising:an axle arrangement configured to support wheels of the implement; and an electric motor;', 'a planetary gear set receiving rotational input from the electric motor and providing a rotational output with a decreased rotational speed and an increased torque relative to the rotational input from the electric motor; and', 'a disconnect device having an output configured to be coupled to the axle arrangement;', 'wherein the disconnect device is movable to a first position in which the disconnect device transfers the rotational output from the planetary gear set to the axle arrangement such the rotational input from the electric motor drives the wheels of the implement; and', 'wherein the disconnect device is movable to a second position in which the disconnect device decouples the axle arrangement from the rotational input of the electric motor., 'an auxiliary power unit comprising2. The implement drive system of claim 1 , wherein ...

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04-12-2014 дата публикации

System for determining hitch angle

Номер: US20140358417A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A system for determining a hitch angle between a vehicle and trailer is provided. The system includes an imaging device disposed on the trailer. A first navigation system is disposed on-board the vehicle. A second navigation system is integrated with the imaging device. A controller determines the hitch angle based on data received from the first navigation system and the second navigation system.

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21-09-2017 дата публикации

BLADE TRANSPORT VEHICLE

Номер: US20170267149A1
Автор: LEE Ki Hak, LEE Sung Rae
Принадлежит:

Disclosed herein is a blade transport vehicle which includes a base, a blade fixing frame disposed on the base, a first moving device disposed at an upper end of the base to move the blade fixing frame in a longitudinal direction of the base, and a second moving device disposed at an upper end of the first moving device to move the blade fixing frame in a width direction of the base.

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20-09-2018 дата публикации

ROAD VEHICLE CONVOY CONTROL METHOD, AND ROAD VEHICLE CONVOY

Номер: US20180265078A1

A road vehicle convoy control method includes applying, on a hinge, a moment, an amplitude of which varies based on measured oscillations to absorb the measured oscillations. The moment is applied on the hinge by controlling an actuator of the hinge and jointly controlling: an electrical machine of a first wheel from a wheel set that belongs to part of a chassis that pivot in relation to another wheel because of the hinge to increase torque of the first wheel; and, simultaneously, an electrical machine of a second wheel from the same wheel set to keep the torque thereof constant or increase the torque of the second wheel less than the torque of the first wheel to apply the moment on the hinge in combination with the actuator. 115-. (canceled)16. A method of controlling a road vehicle convoy , including:a first road vehicle, situated at a head of a convoy and including a wheel set, a wheel set,', 'an articulation allowing movement in rotation of at least part of a chassis of the second vehicle relative to at least part of the chassis of the vehicle preceding it about a rotation axis perpendicular to the rolling plane of the convoy;, 'a plurality of second road vehicles, coupled two by two one behind the other, one of the second vehicles being coupled to the rear of the first vehicle, each second vehicle includingfor each articulation, a controllable actuator that mechanically connects the chassis parts that pivot relative to one another about the rotation axis of this articulation, the actuator configured to exert an adjustable moment on this articulation;the method comprising, for each articulation:a) measuring oscillations of an articulation angle about an articulation angle setpoint;b) applying, to the articulation, a moment with an amplitude that varies as a function of the measured oscillations to damp the measured oscillations, the moment being applied to the articulation by controlling the actuator of that articulation;each wheel of the wheel set of each ...

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20-08-2020 дата публикации

Trailer control device for mounting on a trailer

Номер: US20200262257A1
Принадлежит: SAF Holland GmbH

A trailer control device for mounting on a trailer, wherein the trailer control device includes a receiver unit configured to receive a signal from an external transmitter unit, a comparator connected to the receiver unit and configured to compare the received signal with a pre-defined signal stored in the comparator, and a transmitter unit connected to the comparator and configured to send a response signal to an external receiver unit for locating and/or identifying the trailer control device if the received signal matches the pre-defined signal.

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27-09-2018 дата публикации

ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

Номер: US20180273034A1
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure provides an advanced driver assistance system that includes a trailer detecting unit detecting whether a trailer is connected with a vehicle, a trailer type detecting unit detecting a type of the trailer, and a driving area recognition unit recognizing a driving area where the vehicle is driving. The trailer type detecting unit outputs a trailer type signal. The driving area recognition unit outputs a driving area signal. The system further includes a speed limit recognition unit recognizing a regulated speed limit in the driving area based on the signals, and a speed comparison unit comparing an actual speed of the vehicle with the speed limit. The speed comparison unit outputs an alert signal when the actual speed is over the speed limit. The system further includes an alert unit alerting a driver to reduce the actual speed based on the alert signal. 1. An advanced driver assistance system for a vehicle comprising:a trailer detecting unit detecting whether a trailer is connected with a vehicle;a trailer type detecting unit detecting a type of the trailer when the trailer detecting unit detects that the trailer is connected with the vehicle, the trailer type detecting unit outputting a trailer type signal;a driving area recognition unit recognizing a driving area where the vehicle is driving when the trailer detecting unit detects that the trailer is connected with the vehicle, the driving area recognition unit outputting a driving area signal;a speed limit recognition unit recognizing a regulated speed limit in the driving area based on the trailer type signal and the driving area signal;a speed comparison unit comparing an actual speed of the vehicle with the speed limit, the speed comparison unit outputting an alert signal when the actual speed is over the speed limit; andan alert unit alerting a driver, who is driving the vehicle, to reduce the actual speed based on the alert signal.2. The advanced driver assistance system according to ...

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15-10-2015 дата публикации

Tow Hitch with Brake Sensor System and Method of Use

Номер: US20150290988A1
Принадлежит: Intellihitch LLC

A tow hitch that detects movement between a towing vehicle and a load and adjusts the braking forces of the load brakes proportionately to the movement, is disclosed. Said tow hitch comprising a load tow member selectively engaged with a vehicle tow member, a one or more sensors connected to the load tow member, and at least one of the one or more sensors is disposed between the vehicle tow member and the load tow member when the load tow member is engaged with the vehicle tow member. The at least one of the one or more sensors is in electronic communication with the load brakes, whereby the at least one of the one or more sensors senses movement between a load member and a vehicle member when the load tow member is engaged with the vehicle tow member and adjusts the braking forces of the load brakes.

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09-12-2021 дата публикации

Detecting damage angles for a vehicle and trailer

Номер: US20210380100A1
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Detecting a damage angle between a vehicle and a trailer. One example system includes an electronic controller and a rear-view camera configured to obtain video of the trailer. The electronic controller is configured to receive the video of the trailer from the rear-view camera and determine a damage point based upon the video of the trailer. The electronic controller is further configured to determine a change in a rotation angle of the trailer and determine a changed location of the damage point of the trailer based upon the change in the rotation angle of the trailer. The electronic controller is also configured to determine a damage angle based upon the changed location of the damage point relative to the vehicle and determine at least one maneuver to avoid collision between the damage point and the vehicle based upon the damage angle.

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27-08-2020 дата публикации

TRAILER CHARACTERISTIC ESTIMATION WITH VEHICLE SENSORS

Номер: US20200269852A1
Принадлежит:

A system and method for estimating characteristics of a trailer. The system includes a trailer a vehicle with a sensor, a camera, and an electronic controller configured to receive first data from at least one of the sensor and the camera at a first location relative to the trailer, determine a second location relative to the trailer for the vehicle, the second location being a different location than the first location, generate a signal to move the vehicle from the first location to the second location, receive second data from at least one of the sensor and the camera at the second location, determine a characteristic of the trailer based upon the first data and the second data, and determine a movement behavior of the trailer based upon the characteristic before the vehicle couples to the trailer. 1. A system for estimating characteristics of a trailer , the system comprising:a trailer;a vehicle;a sensor positioned on the vehicle;a camera positioned on the vehicle and configured to capture video of the trailer; and receive first data from at least one of the sensor and the camera at a first location relative to the trailer,', 'determine a second location relative to the trailer for the vehicle, the second location being a different location than the first location,', 'generate a signal to move the vehicle from the first location to the second location,', 'receive second data from at least one of the sensor and the camera at the second location,', 'determine a characteristic of the trailer based upon the first data and the second data, and', 'determine a movement behavior of the trailer based upon the characteristic before the vehicle couples to the trailer., 'an electronic controller configured to'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic controller is further configured to send the generated signal to move the vehicle to a separate electronic controller of a steering system of the vehicle.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the separate electronic ...

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12-09-2019 дата публикации

VEHICLE TRAILER DETECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190276038A1
Автор: Kees Donatus A. J.
Принадлежит:

A trailer detection system for a vehicle and method of operation may include a first sensor configured to detect at least one of a vertical and a lateral displacement of a vehicle body relative to at least one wheel assembly of the vehicle and a processor, configured to process the detected displacement and to make a determination as to whether a trailer is connected to the vehicle. 1. A trailer detection system for a vehicle comprising:a first sensor configured to detect at least one of a vertical and a lateral displacement of a vehicle body relative to at least one wheel assembly of the vehicle; anda processor, configured to perform Fast Fourier Transform analysis on the detected displacement to make a determination as to whether a trailer is connected to the vehicle.2. The trailer detection system of claim 1 , wherein the Fast Fourier Transform analysis is used to calculate a frequency of oscillation of the vehicle claim 1 , and the processor is configured to determine if the calculated frequency of oscillation is indicative of the trailer being connected to the vehicle.3. The trailer detection system of wherein the first sensor comprises at least one lateral sensor configured to detect the lateral displacement of the at least one wheel assembly relative to the vehicle body.4. The trailer detection system of including a second sensor configured to detect at least one of a vertical and a lateral displacement of the vehicle body relative to a second wheel assembly associated with a different axle of the vehicle from the first sensor.5. The trailer detection system of claim 4 , wherein the processor uses the displacement measured by the first sensor and the displacement measured by the second sensor to make a determination as to whether the trailer is connected to the vehicle.6. The trailer detection system of claim 4 , wherein at least one of the first sensor and the second sensor comprises at least one of a contactless proximity sensor and a contact sensor ...

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03-09-2020 дата публикации

COMPUTER ASSISTED OR AUTONOMOUS DRIVING (CA/AD) TOWING VEHICLES AND TRAILERS

Номер: US20200276989A1
Принадлежит:

Embodiments include apparatuses, methods, and systems for computer assisted or autonomous driving (CA/AD). An apparatus may include a trailer data collection unit and an automation level determination unit coupled with the trailer data collection unit. The trailer data collection unit may collect, from a trailer coupled with a CA/AD towing vehicle, trailer configuration data, including sensor configuration data for sensors disposed on the trailer. The automation level determination unit may determine a combined level of driving automation for the CA/AD towing vehicle and the trailer, based at least in part on the trailer configuration data, wherein the CA/AD towing vehicle alone has an initial level of driving automation. An apparatus for CA/AD may include a sensor configuration unit, a trailer configuration unit, and a communication interface coupled with the sensor configuration unit and the trailer configuration unit. Other embodiments may also be described and claimed. 1. An apparatus for computer assisted or autonomous driving (CA/AD) , comprising:a trailer data collection unit to collect, from a trailer coupled with a CA/AD towing vehicle, trailer configuration data, including sensor configuration data for sensors disposed on the trailer; andan automation level determination unit, coupled with the trailer data collection unit, to determine a combined level of driving automation for the CA/AD towing vehicle and the trailer, based at least in part on the trailer configuration data, wherein the CA/AD towing vehicle alone has an initial level of driving automation.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor configuration data include a number of sensors disposed on the trailer claim 1 , and further include sensor types claim 1 , sensor locations on the trailer claim 1 , manufacturers of the sensors claim 1 , resolutions of the sensors claim 1 , ranges of the sensors claim 1 , or data collection rates of the sensors.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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19-10-2017 дата публикации

Smart trailer classification system

Номер: US20170297563A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Methods and systems are provided for classification of the type and weight of a trailer being towed by a vehicle. The classification is based on a comparison between a real-time road gradient as determined by the vehicle system and an expected road gradient as determined from an off-board or an onboard map. Vehicle operations may be adjusted based on the classification of the attached trailer.

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10-10-2019 дата публикации

TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST CURVATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20190308663A1
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A vehicle has a trailer backup steering input apparatus, a trailer backup assist control module coupled to the a trailer backup steering input apparatus, and an electric power assist steering system coupled to the trailer backup assist control module and. The trailer backup steering input apparatus is configured for outputting a trailer path curvature signal approximating a desired curvature for a path of travel of a trailer towably coupled to the vehicle. The trailer backup assist control module is configured for determining vehicle steering information as a function of the trailer path curvature signal. The electric power assist steering system is configured for controlling steering of steered wheels of the vehicle as a function of the vehicle steering information. 1. A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle backing a trailer , comprising:a steering input apparatus providing a path of travel for the trailer,a control module generating a steering command for the vehicle to guide the trailer on the path based on a hitch angle and a kinematic relationship determined between the vehicle and the trailer; anda power-steering system for steering the vehicle based on the steering command, wherein the steering command provides a desired curvature of the path of the trailer relative to a longitudinal centerline axis of the trailer.2. The trailer backup assist system of claim 1 , wherein the kinematic relationship is based on at least length of the trailer claim 1 , wheel base of the vehicle and steering angle of the vehicle.3. The trailer backup assist system of claim 2 , wherein the desired curvature is relative to a zero curvature commanding position that defines backward movement of the trailer along a substantially straight path defined by the longitudinal centerline axis of the trailer.4. The trailer backup assist system of claim 3 , wherein the steering input apparatus includes a knob rotatable in opposing directions from an intermediate position to end positions ...

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01-10-2020 дата публикации

TRAILER CONTROLLER FOR MOUNTING ON A TRAILER

Номер: US20200307329A1
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A trailer controller for mounting on a trailer, wherein the trailer controller has at least one position-determining unit which is designed to detect a current position of at least two regions predefined on a trailer, in order to determine a current position and an alignment. In addition, the invention relates to a trailer having a trailer controller and a coupling system, as well as to a method for carrying out a coupling process between a tractor unit and a trailer with a coupling system. 115.-. (canceled)16. A trailer controller configured to mount on a trailer , the trailer controller comprising:at least one position-determining unit configured to detect a current position of at least two regions predefined on a trailer to determine a current position and an alignment, wherein the at least two regions predefined on the trailer are arranged on the roof and/or the roof structure in a triangular shape.17. The trailer controller as claimed in claim 16 , wherein one of the at least two predefined regions is arranged proximate to or in the trailer controller.18. The trailer controller as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the position-determining unit includes a GPS unit or a GPRS unit configured to interrogate a current position by GPS or GPRS or for communicating with local transmission masts.19. The trailer controller as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the detected current position of the at least two regions comprises at least three spatial coordinates claim 16 , including a height coordinate which indicates a distance from the surface of the Earth.20. The trailer controller as claimed in claim 16 , further comprising:an evaluation unit configured to evaluate the detected current positions of the at least two regions.21. A trailer having a trailer controller as claimed in claim 16 , for determining a current position and/or an alignment of the trailer in order to assist a coupling process to a tractor unit claim 16 , wherein the trailer includes the at least two regions ...

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08-11-2018 дата публикации

TRAILER TOWING ASSISTANT FOR TIGHT SPOT REVERSAL

Номер: US20180319401A1
Принадлежит: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.

A method of controlling a vehicle-trailer unit includes recording, with an electronic control unit for a trailer assist system, a plurality of maneuvers of the vehicle-trailer unit as each maneuver is executed in an original direction of travel. The method also includes retrieving the recorded plurality of maneuvers in response to an initiating of a tight spot reversal feature for the trailer assist system. The method further includes instructing vehicle systems to perform the retrieved recorded plurality of maneuvers in the reverse order and direction of travel in which they were recorded. 1. A method of controlling a vehicle-trailer unit comprising:recording with an electronic control unit for a trailer assist system a plurality of maneuvers of the vehicle-trailer unit as each maneuver is executed in an original direction of travel;retrieving the recorded plurality of maneuvers in response to an initiating of a tight spot reversal feature for the trailer assist system; andinstructing vehicle systems to perform the retrieved recorded plurality of maneuvers in the reverse order and direction of travel in which they were recorded.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the recorded plurality of maneuvers includes direction of travel claim 1 , distance of movement claim 1 , and steering angle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein instructing vehicle systems to perform the retrieved recorded plurality of maneuvers further comprises performing one of the plurality of maneuvers at a time.4. A method of controlling a vehicle-trailer unit comprising:determining with an electronic control unit of a trailer assist system that continued movement in a current direction of travel is likely to result in a collision with an obstacle;determining with the electronic control unit a new position where travel of the vehicle-trailer unit in the original direction of travel is not likely to cause a collision;calculating with the electronic control unit at least one maneuver of the ...

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08-11-2018 дата публикации

Vehicle-trailer backing system having targetless hitch angle detection and trailer geometry learning

Номер: US20180319438A1
Автор: Brandon HERZOG
Принадлежит: Continental Automotive Systems Inc

A backing system for a trailer and vehicle and associated method includes recording an image of a hitch for the vehicle and trailer assembly with a camera. A plurality of distances related to geometry of the vehicle and the trailer and a plurality of reference points are learned based on the camera inputs. A plurality of reference distances related to the plurality of reference points are then determined. A current hitch angle may then be determined using the plurality of reference distances and the geometry distances.

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08-10-2020 дата публикации

Method for suggesting activation of an exhaust brake

Номер: US20200317184A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A method for exhaust braking includes monitoring, by a controller of a vehicle, an engine speed of an internal combustion engine; comparing, by the controller, the engine speed with the a predetermined braking speed threshold to determine whether the engine speed is greater than the a predetermined braking speed threshold; and, in response to determining that the engine speed is greater than the a predetermined braking speed threshold, switching the vehicle to an exhaust braking mode.

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08-10-2020 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO DETERMINE VEHICLE TRAILER WEIGHT

Номер: US20200317212A1
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Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to determine vehicle trailer weight. An example apparatus includes a first sensor disposed on a hitch coupled to a vehicle to measure a first rate of change of a weight of the vehicle. The example apparatus also includes a second sensor disposed on a chassis of the vehicle to measure a second rate of change of the weight of the vehicle. The example apparatus also includes a controller to monitor the first rate of change and the second rate of change to determine if the vehicle is improperly loaded. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first sensor disposed on a hitch coupled to a vehicle to measure a first rate of change of a weight of the vehicle;a second sensor disposed on a chassis of the vehicle to measure a second rate of change of the weight of the vehicle; anda controller to monitor the first rate of change and the second rate of change to determine if the vehicle is improperly loaded.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is disposed in a receiver of the hitch.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller monitors the first sensor to determine when to initiate a trailer load measurement sequence.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the controller is to perform the trailer load measurement sequence by:determining an initial weight of the vehicle when a load is applied to the first sensor;monitoring the first rate of change and the second rate of change to determine if the first rate of change is the same as the second rate of change; anddetermining a final weight of the vehicle when the first rate of change and the second rate of change reach a steady state.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the controller is to determine a trailer weight based on a difference between the initial weight and the final weight.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the controller is to display a fault error message when the first rate of change and the second rate of change are different.7. ...

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24-10-2019 дата публикации

Emergency braking system, emergency braking method and semitrailer

Номер: US20190322273A1
Автор: Li Junfeng, Wu Nan
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The present disclosure provides an emergency braking system, an emergency braking method and a semitrailer, capable of improving the braking effect of the vehicle, thereby achieving improved safety for the vehicle. The system includes: a sensor component configured to collect sensed information on an environment where a semitrailer is located; and a braking controller configured to determine whether there is a risk of collision for the semitrailer based on the sensed information, and if so, calculate a maximum adhesive force that can be provided by a road surface the semitrailer is currently on, determine a first braking pressure corresponding to each wheel based on the maximum adhesive force and axle load information, and transmit to a braking system a first braking instruction carrying the first braking pressure for each wheel. 1. An emergency braking system , comprising a sensor component and a braking controller communicatively connected with each other , wherein:the sensor component is configured to collect sensed information on an environment where a semitrailer is located, andthe braking controller is configured to determine whether there is a risk of collision for the semitrailer based on the sensed information, and if so, calculate a maximum adhesive force that can be provided by a road surface the semitrailer is currently on, determine a first braking pressure corresponding to each wheel based on the maximum adhesive force and axle load information, and transmit to a braking system a first braking instruction carrying the first braking pressure for each wheel.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor component comprises an electronic stability system configured to collect sensed information comprising manual braking information indicating a braking operation on a braking pedal by a driver claim 1 , andthe braking controller is further configured to, prior to calculating the maximum adhesive force that can be provided by the road surface the semitrailer ...

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15-10-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING TRACTOR-TRAILERS

Номер: US20200324763A1
Принадлежит: Peloton Technology, Inc.

Systems and methods for causing a vehicle to avoid an adverse action are described. In one aspect, a sensor on first vehicle may determine the existence and location of lane markers or objects, and use that information to cause a second vehicle to avoid exiting its lane or colliding with an object. Data transmitted from a first vehicle to a second vehicle may be used to determine a path for the second vehicle, such that it avoids an adverse action. This data may include information used to determine a pose of the second vehicle, kinematics of the second vehicle, determine dimensions of the second vehicle, and potential adverse actions. This data may be transmitted while the vehicles are platooning. 1. A method for causing a first tractor-trailer to avoid departing a lane or colliding with an object comprising:establishing a communication link between the first tractor-trailer and a second tractor-trailer;determining a path for the first tractor-trailer; andcausing the first tractor-trailer to avoid departing the lane or colliding with the object based on the determined path.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first tractor-trailer and the second tractor-trailer are platooning.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein platooning comprises controlling one or more brakes of the second tractor-trailer by the first tractor-trailer via the communication link.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the path is determined at the first tractor-trailer.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the path is determined at the second tractor-trailer.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the path is determined at least in part at a location remote from the first tractor-trailer and the second tractor-trailer.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein the one or more dimensions of the first tractor-trailer are determined by the second tractor-trailer.8. The method of claim 3 , wherein determining the path for the first tractor-trailer occurs at the second tractor-trailer.9. The method of claim 1 , further ...

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31-10-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A TRAILER MANEUVERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OF A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE AND TRAILER MANEUVERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE

Номер: US20190329821A1
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A method for operating a trailer maneuvering assistance system of a transportation vehicle which includes maneuvering a transportation vehicle combination formed by the transportation vehicle and a trailer into a target position assisted by the trailer maneuvering assistance system. The system includes detecting the trailer by a sensor device of the transportation vehicle when the trailer) is coupled to the transportation vehicle, transmitting sensor data relating to the detected trailer to an analysis device of the trailer maneuvering assistance system, determining dimensions of the trailer in the longitudinal direction, the lateral direction and the vertical direction of the trailer based on the transmitted sensor data by the analysis device, and assisting the process of maneuvering the transportation vehicle combination into the target position while taking into account the determined dimensions of the trailer. Also disclosed is a trailer maneuvering assistance system for a transportation vehicle.

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