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Trailer backup assist system with active trailer braking for curvature control

  • US 9,540,043 B2
  • Filed: 07/30/2014
  • Issued: 01/10/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/30/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle, comprising:

  • a trailer having a braking system;

    a steering input device providing a desired curvature for the trailer; and

    a controller generating a steering command for the vehicle and an actuation command for the braking system to guide the trailer on the desired curvature and to reduce a rearward travel distance to achieve the desired curvature, wherein the steering command and the actuation command are configured for a first trailer to achieve the desired curvature in substantially the same rearward travel distance as a second shorter trailer.

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