公开(公告)号：US12110052B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-08

申请号：US17453009

申请日：2021-11-01

Applicant: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.

Inventor： Julien Ip ,  Kyle P. Carpenter ,  Xin Yu

IPC: B62D13/06 ,  B60T7/20 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W10/20

CPC classification number: B62D13/06 ,  B60T7/20 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60T2230/06

Abstract: A trailer assist system includes a controller configured to determine whether a trailer is in a jackknife condition based on an angle of the trailer relative to a vehicle. Determination is made whether the jackknife condition can be corrected by utilizing vehicle brakes, trailer brakes, or vehicle steering.

公开(公告)号：US12012143B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-18

申请号：US17717332

申请日：2022-04-11

Applicant: Volvo Truck Corporation

Inventor： Mats Rydström ,  Lena Larsson

IPC: B62D13/06 ,  B62D13/00 ,  B62D59/04

CPC classification number: B62D13/06 ,  B62D13/005 ,  B62D59/04

Abstract: A method for reversing an articulated vehicle comprising a tractor and one or more towed vehicle units, the method comprising arranging an electrified trailer (e-trailer) comprising one or more electric machines (EMs) and a steering function as a rearmost towed vehicle unit of the articulated vehicle, obtaining a reversal command indicative of a desired reversal maneuver by the articulated vehicle, configuring the e-trailer in a reverse towing mode of operation, wherein the e-trailer uses the one or more EMs and the steering function to reverse according to the reversal command while towing the tractor and any further trailer units of the articulated vehicle, configuring the tractor and the further trailer units of the articulated vehicle in a passive towed mode of operation, wherein the tractor and the further trailer units are towed by the e-trailer, and reversing the articulated vehicle by issuing the reversal command to the e-trailer.

公开(公告)号：US20240149910A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18308836

申请日：2023-04-28

Applicant: FCA US LLC

Inventor： Mark E. Stout, II ,  Travis D. Bechtel ,  Brandon Brady ,  Mac Lynch

IPC: B60W60/00 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B62D13/06

CPC classification number: B60W60/001 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B60W2300/14 ,  B60W2552/53

Abstract: A multi-vehicle control system (MVCS) for dynamic stability and control of a multi-vehicle system having a lead vehicle and a trailer vehicle each with independent propulsion and control. The MVCS includes a controller in signal communication with the lead vehicle and a trailer vehicle advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) or autonomous driving system via a controller area network (CAN) bus. The controller is configured to (i) receive throttle, brake, and steering signals respectively from a throttle-by-wire system, a brake-by-wire system, and a steer-by-wire system of the trailer vehicle ADAS or autonomous driving system, (ii) receive lead vehicle control inputs from the lead vehicle, and (iii) modify a throttle, a steering, and a braking of the trailer vehicle, based on the received lead vehicle control inputs, to dynamically stabilize the multi-vehicle system such that the trailer vehicle does not induce forces that accelerate or slow the lead vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20240149791A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18485391

申请日：2023-10-12

Applicant: FCA US LLC

Inventor： Travis D Bechtel ,  Mark E Stout, II ,  Luca Ferraro

IPC: B60R1/26 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D15/02

CPC classification number: B60R1/26 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D15/021 ,  B62D15/0275 ,  B62D15/029

Abstract: A human machine interface (HMI) system for a multi-vehicle system having a lead vehicle and a trailer vehicle with independent propulsion and control includes a display disposed in the lead vehicle, a lead vehicle sensor suite, a trailer vehicle sensor suite, and a controller configured to generate a trailer reverse screen on the display. The trailer reverse screen includes (i) a trailer rear view showing a view from one or more cameras located on a rear of the trailer vehicle, (ii) a multi-vehicle system top view showing a view from above the multi-vehicle system based on signals from one or more cameras located on the multi-vehicle system, and (iii) a lead vehicle backup camera view from a lead vehicle backup camera, to thereby provide a driver of the lead vehicle with an intuitive perspective for reversing the trailer vehicle without aid from another person outside of the lead vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US11952037B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-09

申请号：US17658871

申请日：2022-04-12

Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor： Avesta Goodarzi ,  Ralph David Schlottke ,  Manvir Dulai ,  Michael D. Alarcon ,  Halit Zengin

IPC: B62D13/06 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R1/26 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B62D15/02 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06V20/56

CPC classification number: B62D13/06 ,  B60R1/003 ,  B60R1/26 ,  B60R11/04 ,  B62D12/02 ,  B62D15/021 ,  B62D15/029 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06V20/56 ,  B60R2300/105 ,  B60R2300/80

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for providing multi-trailer reverse assistance. In a multi-trailer reverse assistance system in an articulated transport system comprising a lead vehicle, an intermediate trailer, and a final trailer, the reverse assist system includes a controller. The controller is configured to: receive a view of an environment behind the final trailer; cause the view to be displayed in a display screen of a user interface device; receive, via a secondary steering device of the user interface device, a user intended direction of travel of the articulated transport system in reverse to direct the final trailer in a desired direction; continuously calculate controllable steering angles for directing the articulated transport system to direct the final trailer in the desired direction; and control the articulated transport system to direct the final trailer in the desired direction using the calculated controllable steering angles.

公开(公告)号：US20240092422A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-21

申请号：US18525412

申请日：2023-11-30

Applicant: Anamnesis Corporation

Inventor： Ian C. Rust ,  Ding Jin ,  Shaochun Ye

IPC: B62D13/06 ,  B62D6/00 ,  B62D15/02

CPC classification number: B62D13/06 ,  B62D6/003 ,  B62D15/023 ,  B62D15/025

Abstract: A method S100 can include: determining a set of inputs S110; determining a vehicle state estimate S120; determining a vehicle command based on the vehicle state estimate S130; and optionally controlling the vehicle based on the vehicle command S140. However, the method S100 can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable elements. The method S100 functions to facilitate vehicle reversal and/or tractable vehicle control (e.g., during reversal). Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to reduce and/or eliminate unrecoverable vehicle state incidence during vehicle reversal (a.k.a., vehicle backing). Additionally or alternatively, the method can function to autonomously augment and/or assist vehicle control (e.g., during vehicle reversal).

公开(公告)号：US11858492B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US17047281

申请日：2018-04-16

Applicant: Volvo Truck Corporation

Inventor： Kristoffer Tagesson ,  Staffan Rödjedal

IPC: B60W30/18 ,  B60W50/00 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B60R21/013

CPC classification number: B60W30/18036 ,  B60W50/0097 ,  B60W50/14 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B60R21/013 ,  B60W2050/0075 ,  B60W2050/0083 ,  B60W2050/143 ,  B60W2520/105 ,  B60W2520/125 ,  B60W2520/14 ,  B60W2520/16 ,  B60W2520/18 ,  B60W2520/22 ,  B60W2530/203 ,  B60W2530/207 ,  B60W2540/12 ,  B60W2540/18 ,  B60W2540/229 ,  B60W2556/45 ,  B60W2710/18

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for estimating a maximum safe articulation angle (Φlim) to be used in reversing of a vehicle combination (1) comprising a towing vehicle (10) and at least one trailer (20), said method comprising: S1) providing a preset maximum safe articulation angle (Φlim) for the towing vehicle (10) or the vehicle combination (1), S2) receiving a signal being indicative of an articulation angle (Φ) of the vehicle combination (1) during forward driving of the vehicle combination (1), and S3) updating the maximum safe articulation angle (Φlim) when the articulation angle (Φ) of the vehicle combination (1) during forward driving is larger than the preset maximum safe articulation angle (Φlim). The disclosure also relates to a method for reversing a vehicle combination (10), to a control unit (11), to a towing vehicle (10), to a computer program and to a computer readable medium.

公开(公告)号：US11834096B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-05

申请号：US17192858

申请日：2021-03-04

Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen L. Robertson

IPC: B62D13/06 ,  B60D1/24

CPC classification number: B62D13/06 ,  B60D1/245

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and methods for steering one or more wheels of a flat-towed vehicle moving in reverse. A system may include a power steering mechanism configured to steer the one or more wheels. The system may further include a connector configured to carry one or more signals from a towing vehicle to the flat-towed vehicle. The system may further include an electronic control unit (ECU) coupled to the power steering mechanism and the connector. The ECU may receive a signal that one or more reverse lights of the towing vehicle are lit or on. The ECU may be configured to actuate the power steering mechanism to steer the one or more wheels to a straight position upon receiving the signal.

公开(公告)号：US11787436B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US17844826

申请日：2022-06-21

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Luke Niewiadomski ,  Bruno Sielly Jales Costa ,  Nikhil Nagraj Rao ,  Douglas J. Rogan

IPC: B60W50/14 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B60T7/20 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B62D15/02

CPC classification number: B60W50/14 ,  B60T7/20 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D15/025 ,  B60W2050/146

Abstract: A system for assisting in aligning a vehicle for hitching with a trailer includes a steering system that adjusts a steering angle of the vehicle, a braking system that adjusts a speed of the vehicle, an imaging system that receives image data of a trailer disposed in an area proximate the vehicle, and a controller. The controller detects, within a threshold distance defined from a stationary point on the vehicle and the trailer, a position of a coupler from the image data, and, responsive to the position being less than the threshold distance, a status of the trailer based on the image data being indicative of a position of a hitch ball relative to the coupler within a second threshold. The controller maneuvers, via the steering and braking systems, the vehicle based on the status.

公开(公告)号：US11782436B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US17897327

申请日：2022-08-29

Applicant: Outrider Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Andrew F. Smith ,  Lawrence S. Klein ,  Stephen A. Langenderfer ,  Martin E. Sotola ,  Vikas Bahl ,  Mark H. Rosenblum ,  Peter James ,  Dale Dee Rowley ,  Matthew S. Johannes ,  Gary Michael Seminara ,  Jeremy M. Nett

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  E05C17/02 ,  E05B81/54 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B60D1/62 ,  B60L58/12 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B62D53/08 ,  B60R25/25 ,  B60R25/23 ,  B60R25/102 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B60D1/26 ,  B60D1/64 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D15/02 ,  B62D33/02 ,  B65G69/00 ,  B60D1/01 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B62D53/12 ,  B62D63/08

CPC classification number: G05D1/0061 ,  B25J9/1679 ,  B60D1/015 ,  B60D1/26 ,  B60D1/62 ,  B60D1/64 ,  B60L53/36 ,  B60L58/12 ,  B60R1/003 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/102 ,  B60R25/23 ,  B60R25/25 ,  B62D13/06 ,  B62D15/0285 ,  B62D33/0222 ,  B62D53/0821 ,  B62D53/12 ,  B65G69/005 ,  E05B81/54 ,  E05C17/02 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0225 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0276 ,  B60L2200/36 ,  B62D63/08 ,  E05Y2900/516 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  G05D2201/0213

Abstract: A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.