Embodiments generally relate to a trailer safety system for monitoring a vehicle and at least one trailer. The system comprises at least one sensor positioned on a turntable of the vehicle, the sensor being configured to detect the presence of a portion of a first trailer in proximity to the turntable; a first connection component configured to couple to the circuitry of the first trailer and allow control of at least one component of the first trailer; and a control unit. The control unit is configured to receive output signals from the at least one sensor and the first connection component; determine, from the received signals, whether the first trailer has been correctly coupled to the turntable; and generate an alert when it is determined that correct coupling has not occurred.


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    Title :

    Trailer safety systems and methods


    Contributors:
    STEEL JOHN (author)

    Publication date :

    2019-03-21


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge / B60D Fahrzeugverbindungen , VEHICLE CONNECTIONS



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