Trailer backup assist system with active trailer braking for curvature control

摘要

A trailer backup assist system for a vehicle, according to one embodiment, includes a trailer coupled with the vehicle. The trailer of the trailer backup assist system has a braking system. The trailer backup assist system also includes a sensor that senses a hitch angle between the vehicle and the trailer. In addition, the trailer backup assist system includes a steering input device that provides a desired curvature of the trailer. The trailer backup assist system further includes a controller generating a steering command based on the hitch angle for the vehicle to guide the trailer on the desired curvature and an actuation command for the braking system to reduce a rearward travel distance for the trailer to achieve the desired curvature.

主权项

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.