Abrégé

A method of controlling a backing system for a vehicle and trailer assembly comprises initiating a path input mode on an electronic input device associated with an electronic control unit in the vehicle. An intended backing path is input into the electronic control unit by defining the intended backing path with an input control mechanism for the electronic input device. The path input mode on the electronic input device is ended.

Classes IPC  ?

• B62D 13/06 - Direction spécialement adaptée aux remorques pour marche arrière d'une remorque à traction normale
• B62D 15/02 - Indicateurs de direction ou aides de direction

Abrégé

A system and method of maneuvering a vehicle - trailer unit in reverse travel uses at least one sensor (12L, 12R) generating output information representative of the a relative position between the vehicle rear and the trailer front. An electronic processing unit (22) compares the measured quantity with a reference value and determines from the comparison whether the trailer deviates from a straight alignment with the vehicle. If the trailer (20) is not aligned with the vehicle (10), the system can interfere with the vehicle's steering system (28), the trailer's brake system, or both. The sensor can be a distance sensor or a camera, and the quantity can be a distance or a marker position. As a reference value for comparison, the method can use a stored value or previously or simultaneously measured values. The method can be activated automatically or by a switch operated by the vehicle driver.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60T 8/17 - Utilisation de moyens de régulation électriques ou électroniques pour la commande du freinage
• B62D 53/08 - Couplages de traction de cinquième roue