Process for coupling a trailer with the use of a vehicle...

Details Process for coupling a trailer with the use of a vehicle... Process for coupling a trailer with the use of a vehicle...

2006-08-22

2008-09-30

Hurley, Kevin (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Body elevation or tilt

C340S431000, C340S435000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07429051

ABSTRACT:
A driver assistance system is provided for coupling a trailer coupling mounted on a vehicle to a counterpiece mounted on a trailer. A control unit is provided in the vehicle, where, when a predefined first condition holds, the control unit controls at least one actuator of a vehicle level regulation system such that at least the back part of the vehicle is lowered and/or, when a predefined second condition holds, the control unit controls at least one actuator of a vehicle level regulation system such that at least the back part of the vehicle is raised.

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Chinese Office Action dated Dec. 21, 2007 with English translation (Twelve (12) pages).

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