Trailer curvature control and mode management with powertrain and brake support

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9623859
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14678025

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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.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC300 TOWN CENTER DRIVE SUITE 800 DEARBORN MI 48126

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hafner, Michael Ann Arbor, US 38 1283
Lavoie, Erick Michael Dearborn, US 239 6703
Pilutti, Thomas Edward Ann Arbor, US 87 5385
Rolfes, Nathaniel Abram Oak Park, US 11 149
Trombley, Roger Arnold Ann Arbor, US 92 5207

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