TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST SYSTEM WITH OFF-SHOOT CORRECTION
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1. A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle reversing a trailer, comprising:
- a steering input device for controlling a desired curvature; and
a controller in communication with the steering input device and configured to generate a steering command fur the vehicle to guide the vehicle and trailer onto a straight path when a straight backup request is initiated via the steering input device.
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Abstract
A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle reversing a trailer is provided herein. The system includes a steering input device for controlling a desired curvature. A controller is in communication with the steering input device and is configured to generate steering command for the vehicle to guide the vehicle and trailer onto a straight path when a straight backup request is initiated via the steering input device.
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1. A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle reversing a trailer, comprising:
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a steering input device for controlling a desired curvature; and a controller in communication with the steering input device and configured to generate a steering command fur the vehicle to guide the vehicle and trailer onto a straight path when a straight backup request is initiated via the steering input device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle reversing a trailer, comprising:
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a steering input device for controlling a desired curvature; and a controller in communication with the steering input device and configured to generate a steering command for the vehicle to correct for off-shoot when a straight backup request is initiated via the steering input device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for autonomously steering a vehicle reversing a trailer, comprising the steps of
providing a steering input device for controlling a desired curvature; - and
generating a steering command for the vehicle to correct for off-shoot when a straight backup request is initiated via the steering input device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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