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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANEUVERING A TRAILER

  • US 20150149040A1
  • Filed: 02/03/2015
  • Published: 05/28/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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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:

  • 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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