Towing load detection system

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2005-11-09

2009-10-06

Pham, Toan N (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Land vehicle alarms or indicators

C340S438000, C340S440000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07598845

ABSTRACT:
A towing load detection system for detecting whether a vehicle is towing an object. The system includes a controller and at least one proximity sensor operable to detect the presence of the object being towed. The controller is operable to cause a vehicle effect when the proximity sensor detects that the vehicle is towing an object.

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