Distance control for a vehicle
EP4761926A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-24VOLVO TRUCK CORP
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- VOLVO TRUCK CORP
- Filing Date
- 2023-08-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-24
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing vehicle control systems lack precision, especially for small distances, due to factors like vehicle weight and surface conditions, leading to inadequate control in operations such as trailer connection, backing up, and parking.
Method used
A computer system that determines an angle of rotation for a motion support device associated with at least one wheel, corresponding to a desired motion distance, to enable precise and reliable movement of the vehicle.
Benefits of technology
This solution provides reliable and precise vehicle movement, enhancing safety and accuracy in operations requiring precise control, such as connecting trailers, backing up, and parking.
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Abstract
A computer system is disclosed for controlling motion of a vehicle, the computer system comprising processing circuitry configured to receive an input comprising a desired motion distance of the vehicle, determine a desired rotation angle of at least one wheel of the vehicle, the desired rotation angle corresponding to the desired motion distance, and determine an angle of rotation for a motion support device associated with the at least one wheel, the angle of rotation corresponding to the desired rotation angle of the wheel.
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