Trailer sway warning system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9963004
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14668343

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A trailer sway warning system, according to one embodiment, includes a hitch angle sensor for sensing a hitch angle between a vehicle and a trailer. The trailer sway warning system includes a vehicle sensor for sensing a dynamic parameter of the vehicle, such as a steering angle rate or a yaw rate of the vehicle. Further, the trailer sway warning system includes a controller that generates a warning signal when the hitch angle is oscillating at a magnitude that exceeds a warning threshold and the dynamic parameter is substantially constant.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCDEARBORN MICHIGAN USA DEARBORN MICHIGAN

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Lavoie, Erick Michael Dearborn, US 239 6703

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