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Trailer backup assist input with two-stage spring rate

  • US 10,150,506 B2
  • Filed: 04/28/2016
  • Issued: 12/11/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A steering input apparatus for a trailer backup assist system, comprising:

  • a user-input control element;

    moveable away from a center position sequentially through a first range and a second range of directional positions; and

    biased toward the center position at a first rate through the first range and at a second, greater rate through the second range; and

    a controller generating a vehicle steering command based on an instantaneous position of the control element.

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