Abstract

Embodiments generally relate to a trailer safety system for monitoring a vehicle and a trailer, the system comprising a kingpin sensor positioned on the turntable, the kingpin sensor being configured to detect the presence of a kingpin received by the turntable; a locking sensor positioned on the turntable, the locking sensor being configured to detect an open position and a closed position of a locking system of the turntable; a control unit, the control unit being configured to receive output signals from the kingpin sensor and the locking sensor, and to determine whether safe coupling has been achieved based on the output signals; and a brake release component, controlled by the control unit, wherein the brake release component is configured to restrict movement of at least one of the vehicle and the trailer until safe coupling is achieved, by restricting the release of at least one brake of the at least one trailer. Safe coupling is determined to be achieved when the locking sensor detects a closed position of the locking system after the kingpin sensor detects the presence of a kingpin.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 53/10 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings with means for preventing accidental uncoupling
• B60T 7/20 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger specially adapted for trailers, e.g. in case of uncoupling of trailer
• B62D 53/08 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings
• B60D 1/62 - Auxiliary devices involving supply lines, electric circuits, or the like
• B60D 1/36 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for facilitating connection, e.g. hitch catchers

Abstract

Embodiments generally relate to a trailer safety system for monitoring a vehicle and at least one trailer. The system comprises at least one sensor positioned on a turntable of the vehicle, the sensor being configured to detect the presence of a portion of a first trailer in proximity to the turntable; a first connection component configured to couple to the circuitry of the first trailer and allow control of at least one component of the first trailer; and a control unit. The control unit is configured to receive output signals from the at least one sensor and the first connection component; determine, from the received signals, whether the first trailer has been correctly coupled to the turntable; and generate an alert when it is determined that correct coupling has not occurred.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 53/10 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings with means for preventing accidental uncoupling
• B62D 53/08 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings
• B60D 1/36 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for facilitating connection, e.g. hitch catchers

Abstract

Described embodiments relate generally to a trailer safety system for monitoring a vehicle and a trailer, the system comprising; a plate sensor positioned on a turntable of the vehicle, the plate sensor being configured to detect the presence of a portion of the trailer in proximity to the turntable; a kingpin sensor positioned on the turntable, the kingpin sensor being configured to detect the presence of a kingpin received by the turntable; a locking sensor positioned on the turntable, the locking sensor being configured to detect a closed position of a locking system of the turntable; and a control unit, the control unit being configured to receive output signals from the plate sensor, the kingpin sensor and the locking sensor, and to determine whether safe coupling has been achieved based on the output signals; wherein safe coupling is determined to be achieved when the plate sensor detects the presence of a portion of the trailer, the kingpin sensor detects the presence of a kingpin after the plate sensor detects the presence of a portion of the trailer, and the locking sensor detects a closed position of the locking system after the kingpin sensor detects the presence of a kingpin.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 53/10 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings with means for preventing accidental uncoupling
• B62D 53/08 - Fifth-wheel traction couplings
• B60D 1/36 - Traction couplingsHitchesDraw-gearTowing devices characterised by arrangements for particular functions for facilitating connection, e.g. hitch catchers