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METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO CONTROL BRAKING OF A TRAILER HITCHED TO A VEHICLE

  • US 20090082935A1
  • Filed: 09/24/2007
  • Published: 03/26/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/24/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for controlling braking of a trailer hitched to a vehicle with a braking control system during a braking event, the method comprising the steps of:

  • determining a vehicle speed;

    measuring an amount of braking intent applied to the braking control system;

    determining a first level of braking output for the trailer corresponding to a function of the amount of braking intent;

    providing the first level of braking output to the trailer if the vehicle speed is greater than a first predetermined threshold; and

    providing a second level of braking output to the trailer, the second level being less than the first level, if both of the following conditions are satisfied;

    the vehicle speed is less than the first predetermined threshold; and

    the amount of braking intent has not exceeded a second predetermined threshold during the braking event.

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