CPC B62D 13/06 (2013.01) [B62D 1/22 (2013.01); B62D 15/027 (2013.01); B60W 30/06 (2013.01); B60W 30/18036 (2013.01); B60W 2300/14 (2013.01); B60W 2520/22 (2013.01); B60W 2710/207 (2013.01); B60Y 2200/147 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A vehicle comprising:
a hitch configured to tow a trailer;
one or more steered wheels;
a steering wheel configurable to steer the one or more steered wheels; and
a trailer backup assist system for backing the trailer, the trailer backup assist system comprising:
a hitch angle detecting apparatus determining a hitch angle between the vehicle and the trailer;
a steering input apparatus providing a path of travel for the trailer during backing of the trailer;
a control module generating a steering command for the vehicle to guide the trailer on the path based on the hitch angle and a kinematic relationship determined between the vehicle and the trailer; and
a power-steering system for steering the vehicle based on the steering command.
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