METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRAILER LOAD ASSIST IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

The present application generally relates to a method and apparatus for trailer load assist in a motor vehicle. In particular, the system is operative to determine a trailer connection, determine an initial tongue weight and compare the initial tongue weight with a current tongue weight. A audible a...

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Main Author Pierce, Kyle D
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 09.04.2020
Subjects
MEASURING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PHYSICS
TESTING
TRANSPORTING
VEHICLE CONNECTIONS
VEHICLES IN GENERAL
WEIGHING
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Summary:The present application generally relates to a method and apparatus for trailer load assist in a motor vehicle. In particular, the system is operative to determine a trailer connection, determine an initial tongue weight and compare the initial tongue weight with a current tongue weight. A audible and/or visual cue is generated when the current tongue weight exceeds the initial tongue weight in a ratio indicative of an optimally loaded trailer.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201816154281