Method and device for maneuvering a trailer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9428220
APP PUB NO 20150149040A1
SERIAL NO

14612552

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A method and a device for maneuvering a combination of a towing vehicle and a trailer, wherein the trailer is connected to the towing vehicle by a non-steerable tow-bar, and the towing vehicle observes the rear surroundings, including the trailer, by a rear-view camera. The method includes the steps: a) determining the actual articulation of the trailer relative to the towing vehicle; b) determining the length of the tow-bar and the maximum articulation of the trailer; c) inputting the intended articulation of the trailer; d) reversing the towing vehicle with at least active steering support until the intended articulation of the trailer is reached; e) fixing the direction of travel predetermined by the intended articulation; f) maneuvering the towing vehicle with at least active steering support while maintaining the predetermined direction of travel until an eventual parking position is reached.

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VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT38440 WOLFSBURG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hueger, Philipp Ruehen, DE 4 113
Leuchter, Daniel Wolfsburg, DE 3 80
Wuttke, Ulrich Braunschweig, DE 12 205

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