Apparatus, system, and method for back up control of a towed...

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2007-04-27

2008-12-09

Bugg, George A (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Land vehicle alarms or indicators

For trailer

C340S425500, C180S271000, C180S280000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07463137

ABSTRACT:
A system and method are disclosed for back up control of a towed-vehicle. The system may include a back up detector, at least one misalignment sensor, a controller, and a misalignment responder. The misalignment responder turns the steering wheel of a towed-vehicle. The system may further include a wireless transmitter to communicate signals between a towing-vehicle and the towed-vehicle. A misalignment signal may be produced by the misalignment sensor when a relative angle between the towing-vehicle and the towed-vehicle exceeds a relative angle threshold. The system may further include a monitoring device in the towing-vehicle to provide an indication of jackknifing and that a towed-vehicle's battery power is low.

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