Method for determining threatening collision between e.g. motor car and trailer, involves detecting position of trailer with respect to towing vehicle, and determining collision between towing vehicle and trailer based on detected position

摘要

The method involves detecting a position of a trailer (1) with respect to a towing vehicle (10). A threatening collision between the towing vehicle and the trailer is detected based on the detected position. A maximum bending angle with respect to a trailer coupling of the towing vehicle is predetermined such that a current articulation angle (delta) is detected with respect to the trailer coupling. The position of the trailer with respect to the towing vehicle is determined based on the current articulation angle and the maximum bending angle. An independent claim is also included for a device for determining a threatening collision between a towing vehicle and a trailer.