A TOWING VEHICLE CONTROLLER PROVIDING BRAKE CONTROL TO A TOWED VEHICLE AND METHOD.

摘要

Various embodiments of a towing vehicle controller and methods for brake control of a towed vehicle are provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, a towing vehicle controller for providing brake control of a towed vehicle includes: a controller input for receiving a load signal indicative of a load of a towed and towing vehicle combination; a controller input for receiving a stability signal indicative of at least one of a yaw rate signal, a steering angle signal, and a lateral acceleration of the towing vehicle; and a controller input for receiving a deceleration signal indicative of an automated deceleration request. The control logic is capable of determining a comparison value prior to receiving the deceleration signal and after receiving the load signal and the stability signal, wherein the determination of the comparison value is based on the load signal and the stability signal received.