Trailer backup assist system with hitch assist

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9895945
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14962772

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A hitch assist system is provided herein. An imaging device captures images of a scene rearward of a vehicle. A controller processes captured images and is configured to control a vehicle suspension system to adjust a height of the vehicle and control the deployment of a power tongue jack of a trailer.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC330 TOWN CENTER DRIVE DEARBORN MI 48126

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  • 2015 Application Filing Year
  • B60W Class
  • 2107 Applications Filed
  • 1827 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 86.72 % Issued To-Date
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Lavoie, Erick Michael Dearborn, US 239 6703

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