METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANEUVERING A TRAILER
First Claim
1. A method for maneuvering a combination comprising a tow vehicle and a trailer, the trailer being connected to the tow vehicle with the aid of a non-steerable tow bar and the tow vehicle monitoring the rear surroundings, including the trailer with the aid of a rear-view camera, the method comprising:
- determining an actual articulation of the trailer relative to the tow vehicle;
determining a tow bar length and a maximum articulation of the trailer;
inputting a setpoint articulation of the trailer;
reversing the tow vehicle with at least active steering assistance until achieving the setpoint articulation of the trailer;
fixing a direction of travel predetermined by the setpoint articulation; and
maneuvering the tow vehicle with at least active steering assistance and maintaining the predetermined direction of travel until reaching a final parking position.
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Abstract
A method and a device for maneuvering a combination of a towing vehicle and a trailer, wherein the trailer is connected to the towing vehicle by a non-steerable tow-bar, and the towing vehicle observes the rear surroundings, including the trailer, by a rear-view camera. The method includes the steps: a) determining the actual articulation of the trailer relative to the towing vehicle; b) determining the length of the tow-bar and the maximum articulation of the trailer; c) inputting the intended articulation of the trailer; d) reversing the towing vehicle with at least active steering support until the intended articulation of the trailer is reached; e) fixing the direction of travel predetermined by the intended articulation; f) maneuvering the towing vehicle with at least active steering support while maintaining the predetermined direction of travel until an eventual parking position is reached.
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1. A method for maneuvering a combination comprising a tow vehicle and a trailer, the trailer being connected to the tow vehicle with the aid of a non-steerable tow bar and the tow vehicle monitoring the rear surroundings, including the trailer with the aid of a rear-view camera, the method comprising:
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determining an actual articulation of the trailer relative to the tow vehicle; determining a tow bar length and a maximum articulation of the trailer; inputting a setpoint articulation of the trailer; reversing the tow vehicle with at least active steering assistance until achieving the setpoint articulation of the trailer; fixing a direction of travel predetermined by the setpoint articulation; and maneuvering the tow vehicle with at least active steering assistance and maintaining the predetermined direction of travel until reaching a final parking position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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