Method and apparatus for maintaining a trailer in a straight position relative to the vehicle

A system and method of controlling a vehicle with a trailer comprises determining the presence of a trailer, determining a vehicle velocity, determining a steering wheel angle, and determining a rear axle side slip angle. When the rear axle side slip angle is above a predetermined value, the vehicle...

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Main Authors Offerle, Timothy G, Stephan, Craig H, Rhode, Douglas S
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 31.05.2011
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Summary:A system and method of controlling a vehicle with a trailer comprises determining the presence of a trailer, determining a vehicle velocity, determining a steering wheel angle, and determining a rear axle side slip angle. When the rear axle side slip angle is above a predetermined value, the vehicle velocity is above a velocity threshold, and the steering wheel is about zero, brake-steer is applied to the vehicle.