Vehicle controllability during trailer backup operations

    公开(公告)号:US12005900B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-11

    申请号:US17653942

    申请日:2022-03-08

    摘要: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided in a vehicle to reduce the likelihood of a trailer jackknife condition. The method includes: receiving trailer profile information; receiving a dynamic vehicle steering angle (δ) and dynamic hitch articulation angle (θ) while the vehicle is moving in a reverse direction; continuously calculating a maximum safe vehicle speed (vmax) at which to proceed in reverse without jackknifing based on the trailer profile information, the δ, the θ, a predetermined safe time to jackknife (TTJ_ne), and a maximum hitch articulation angle (θJK); comparing a current vehicle longitudinal speed (v) to the vmax; automatically generating a speed correction signal to cause the vehicle to slow down below the vmax when the v exceeds the vmax; and sending the speed correction signal to a vehicle motion control system to instruct the vehicle motion control system to reduce the v below the vmax.

    LOCKING SYSTEM FOR A THREE-POINT HITCH QUICK COUPLER

    公开(公告)号:US20230061461A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-02

    申请号:US17459300

    申请日:2021-08-27

    摘要: A locking assembly for a three-point hitch quick coupler includes a locking plate configured to be movably coupled to a main support of the three-point hitch quick coupler. The locking plate is configured to block removal of a lower hitch pin from a lower hook of the three-point hitch quick coupler while the locking plate is in a closed position, and the locking plate is configured to enable removal of the lower hitch pin from the lower hook while the locking plate is in an open position. The locking assembly also includes an actuator coupled to the locking plate and configured to be coupled to the main support of the three-point hitch quick coupler. The actuator is configured to drive the locking plate to move between the open and closed positions.

    Trailer hitch system and designs
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11498375B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-15

    申请号:US16941321

    申请日:2020-07-28

    摘要: A trailer hitch system for a vehicle such as a car, truck, or SUV, and trailer comprising an overcab portion substantially parallel to a roof of the truck. The overcab portion comprises a roof connector located generally equidistant from either lateral side of the roof and is aligned with a door pillar, and a hitch for connecting the trailer. The overcab portion further comprises a forward frame portion extending from the overcab portion with a forward frame connector and a rearward frame portion extending from the overcab portion with a rearward frame connector, both of which connect to the frame of the vehicle.

    IMPLEMENT GUIDANCE MODULE
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200375082A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-03

    申请号:US16874139

    申请日:2020-05-14

    申请人: A.I.L., INC.

    发明人: Marlin UNRUH

    摘要: An implement guidance module is provided for positioning a drawn implement as the implement is pulled by a vehicle traveling along a desired path of movement, the vehicle having a connection point for receiving a hitch. The module includes a module main frame having a first end configured for connection to the vehicle connection point, and a second end configured for connection to the implement, the main frame having a longitudinal axis, and having a pivot mount connected to the second end with an implement mounting plate pivoting relative to the module main frame about a pivot axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A vehicle mounting plate defines the first end of the module main frame, and the implement mounting plate defines the second end of the module main frame.

    Chemo mobile cart system
    8.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10786407B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-29

    申请号:US16007110

    申请日:2018-06-13

    申请人: Cardon Ellis

    发明人: Cardon Ellis

    摘要: A chemo mobile cart system for connecting a child transport vehicle to a mobile IV post assembly includes a quick-connect linkage having a platform and a quick-connect arm connectable to the mobile IV post assembly. The platform is releasably connected to the child transport vehicle, and a battery is disposed on the platform together with an inverter electrically connected to the battery. An electrical generator is electrically connected to the battery and disposed on or adjacent to the platform. The electrical generator is mechanically connected to the child transport vehicle and electrically connected to the battery to recharge the battery as the child transport vehicle moves across a support surface.