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.


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    Title :

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING A JACKKNIFE CONDITION IN A TRACTOR-TRAILER SYSTEM


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2020-01-02


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B62D MOTOR VEHICLES , Motorfahrzeuge / B60W CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION , Gemeinsame Steuerung oder Regelung von Fahrzeug-Unteraggregaten verschiedenen Typs oder verschiedener Funktion



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