A vehicle hitch assistance system comprises a first image sensor in connection with a portion of the vehicle and positioned forward of a forward hitch disposed in a cargo bed of the vehicle. The system further comprises a controller configured to capture first image data with the first image sensor. The first image data depicts a coupler of a trailer. The controller is further configured to identify a trailer type of the trailer based on the first image data. The trailer type is configured to connect to the forward hitch. The controller is further configured to acquire position data identifying a coupler position of the coupler in the first image data, derive a vehicle path aligning the forward hitch with the coupler, and control a maneuvering system driving the vehicle along the vehicle path.
ALIGNMENT POSITION ADAPTATION FOR FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS IN HITCH ASSIST OPERATION
2021-04-22
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Alignment position adaptation for fifth wheel trailers in hitch assist operation
Europäisches Patentamt | 2022
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