B60D1/36

Trailer connector sleeve lock
11660918 · 2023-05-30 ·

The present invention discloses a trailer connector sleeve lock, comprising a lock cover, a lock tongue piece and a lock hole plate, wherein the lock hole plate is rotatably installed on the lock cover and is provided with a lock hole, and the lock hole plate rotates to the lock cover to serve as the side wall of the lock cover, they are spliced together to form a sleeve lock structure, wherein an opening is arranged above the sleeve lock structure, and the opening is smaller than the size of the lock tongue piece, wherein the lock tongue piece is provided with a lock tongue and is clamped in the sleeve lock structure, wherein the lock tongue extends out of the lock hole and is fixed through an additional lock. The advantageous effects of the present invention are that: the lock cover and the lock hole plate are spliced into a sleeve lock structure, and then the lock tongue piece is clamped in the sleeve lock structure, the lock tongue in the lock tongue piece extends out of the lock hole plate, and then the trailer is locked in such a manner that the lock tongue is fixed by the additional lock, and the installation is convenient. The four sides of the lock tongue piece are completely covered by the lock cover, and the lock tongue is inserted into the lock hole plate, so that a thief cannot damage the sleeve lock by cutting the lock tongue. The damage difficulty is high, the time-consuming is long, and the protection effect is good.

Trailer connector sleeve lock
11660918 · 2023-05-30 ·

The present invention discloses a trailer connector sleeve lock, comprising a lock cover, a lock tongue piece and a lock hole plate, wherein the lock hole plate is rotatably installed on the lock cover and is provided with a lock hole, and the lock hole plate rotates to the lock cover to serve as the side wall of the lock cover, they are spliced together to form a sleeve lock structure, wherein an opening is arranged above the sleeve lock structure, and the opening is smaller than the size of the lock tongue piece, wherein the lock tongue piece is provided with a lock tongue and is clamped in the sleeve lock structure, wherein the lock tongue extends out of the lock hole and is fixed through an additional lock. The advantageous effects of the present invention are that: the lock cover and the lock hole plate are spliced into a sleeve lock structure, and then the lock tongue piece is clamped in the sleeve lock structure, the lock tongue in the lock tongue piece extends out of the lock hole plate, and then the trailer is locked in such a manner that the lock tongue is fixed by the additional lock, and the installation is convenient. The four sides of the lock tongue piece are completely covered by the lock cover, and the lock tongue is inserted into the lock hole plate, so that a thief cannot damage the sleeve lock by cutting the lock tongue. The damage difficulty is high, the time-consuming is long, and the protection effect is good.

HITCH ASSISTANCE SYSTEM WITH INTERFACE PRESENTING SIMPLIFIED PATH IMAGE

A vehicle hitching assistance system includes a controller acquiring image data from the vehicle and deriving a vehicle path to align a center of a hitch ball of the vehicle with a centerline of a trailer coupler within the image data. The controller also outputs a video image including a representation of a simplified path from the hitch ball to the coupler and outputs a steering signal to cause the vehicle to steer along the vehicle path.

HITCH ASSISTANCE SYSTEM WITH INTERFACE PRESENTING SIMPLIFIED PATH IMAGE

A vehicle hitching assistance system includes a controller acquiring image data from the vehicle and deriving a vehicle path to align a center of a hitch ball of the vehicle with a centerline of a trailer coupler within the image data. The controller also outputs a video image including a representation of a simplified path from the hitch ball to the coupler and outputs a steering signal to cause the vehicle to steer along the vehicle path.

Multiple stored configuration sensors
11465680 · 2022-10-11 ·

The present invention relates to entering data into a trailer backup guidance system. In particular, the present invention relates to storing data in the components of a trailer backup guidance system corresponding to a plurality of trailer and vehicle combinations to better facilitate sharing those components across a plurality of trailers and vehicles.

Multiple stored configuration sensors
11465680 · 2022-10-11 ·

The present invention relates to entering data into a trailer backup guidance system. In particular, the present invention relates to storing data in the components of a trailer backup guidance system corresponding to a plurality of trailer and vehicle combinations to better facilitate sharing those components across a plurality of trailers and vehicles.

SELF-ALIGNING, ROTATING D-RING FOR RECOVERY VEHICLES

A rotating, self-aligning device (“D-ring assembly”) mounted on or associated with a recovery vehicle for supporting and pulling a load, and a method of using this device, which includes an outer housing rigidly attached to the recovery vehicle; and a rotating base plate, with a bearing for supporting a shackle. The device automatically self-aligns along a centerline of the shackle relative to the direction of the load.

SELF-ALIGNING, ROTATING D-RING FOR RECOVERY VEHICLES

A rotating, self-aligning device (“D-ring assembly”) mounted on or associated with a recovery vehicle for supporting and pulling a load, and a method of using this device, which includes an outer housing rigidly attached to the recovery vehicle; and a rotating base plate, with a bearing for supporting a shackle. The device automatically self-aligns along a centerline of the shackle relative to the direction of the load.

Output device for trailer backing system
11623483 · 2023-04-11 ·

The present invention relates to display means for systems for guiding a trailer while backing, and in particular to graphical display means to provide information to an operator who is steering, and controlling the accelerator and brakes by suggesting the amount of steering to apply to the towing vehicle to cause the trailer to be directed to where the operator wants the trailer to go.

Output device for trailer backing system
11623483 · 2023-04-11 ·

The present invention relates to display means for systems for guiding a trailer while backing, and in particular to graphical display means to provide information to an operator who is steering, and controlling the accelerator and brakes by suggesting the amount of steering to apply to the towing vehicle to cause the trailer to be directed to where the operator wants the trailer to go.