Proximity sensing system and trailer including same
First Claim
1. A proximity sensing system comprising:
- at least one proximity sensor;
a brake system, said at least one proximity sensor in communication with said brake system, said brake system configured to operate depending on what is sensed by said at least one proximity sensor.
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Abstract
A proximity sensing system for a trailer which includes at least one non-contact proximity sensor which is in communication with a brake system. The brake system is configured to operate depending on what is sensed by the proximity sensor. The proximity sensing system may be in communication with electronics and a feedback device in the trailer, such as a display device and/or a speaker. The electronics is configured to control the feedback device depending on what is sensed by the proximity sensor. Preferably, a tractor includes an engine and an electronic engine controller in operable association with the engine. The proximity sensor is in communication with the electronic engine controller, and the electronic engine controller is configured to operate the engine depending on what is sensed by the proximity sensor. The proximity sensor may be optical, microwave or ultrasonic technology based, or may be some other suitable sensor.
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19 Claims
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1. A proximity sensing system comprising:
- at least one proximity sensor;
a brake system, said at least one proximity sensor in communication with said brake system, said brake system configured to operate depending on what is sensed by said at least one proximity sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
- at least one proximity sensor;
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6. A proximity sensing system comprising:
- at least one proximity sensor;
a feedback device;
electronics in operable communication with said feedback device;
a brake system;
an engine;
an electronic engine controller in operable association with said engine, said at least one proximity sensor in communication with said electronics, said brake system, and said electronic engine controller, said electronics configured to operate said feedback device depending on what is sensed by said at least one proximity sensor, said brake system configured to operate depending on what is sensed by said at least one proximity sensor, and said electronic engine controller configured to operate said engine depending on what is sensed by said at least one proximity sensor.
- at least one proximity sensor;
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7. A trailer comprising:
- at least one proximity sensor;
a brake system, said at least one proximity sensor in communication with said brake system, said brake system configured to operate depending on what is sensed by said at least one proximity sensor. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
- at least one proximity sensor;
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10. A trailer comprising:
- electronics;
at least one proximity sensor in communication with said electronics; and
a wiring harness configured for electrical connection to corresponding wiring, said electronics in communication with said wiring harness and configured to provide a signal thereto depending on what is sensed by said at least one proximity sensor. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
- electronics;
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13. A truck comprising:
- a tractor; and
a trailer engaged with said tractor, said trailer including at least one proximity sensor, said truck including electronics, said at least one proximity sensor in communication with said electronics, said truck including a feedback device, said electronics in communication with said feedback device and configured to control said feedback device depending on what is sensed by said at least one proximity sensor. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
- a tractor; and
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19. A truck comprising:
- a tractor; and
a trailer engaged with said tractor, said trailer including at least one proximity sensor, said tractor including an engine and an electronic engine controller in operable association with said engine, said at least one proximity sensor in communication with said electronic engine controller, said electronic engine controller configured to operate said engine depending on what is sensed by said at least one proximity sensor.
- a tractor; and
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