Systems and methods for preventing a jackknife condition in a tractor-trailer system are described herein. The systems and methods described herein can determine the maneuverable range beyond which jackknifing is inescapable given the tractor vehicle's steering capabilities. The systems and methods described herein can include a plug-in safety governor that provides assurance against system loss of maneuverability.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING A JACKKNIFE CONDITION IN A TRACTOR-TRAILER SYSTEM
2020-01-02
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
Jackknife Control for Tractor-Trailer
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