Range Energy Inc.

Kyle Pollard

Ali Javidan

David Sands

Kyle Foley

Ryan Flatland

Collin MacGregor

Bryan S Booth

Collin Macgregor

Bryan Booth

One variation of a method includes, during a first time period: detecting a direction of motion of a trailer; detecting a first force applied to a kingpin; detecting an incline angle of the trailer; calculating a first target preload force opposite the direction of motion and inversely proportional to the incline angle; and in response to the first force falling below the first target preload force, triggering a motor to increase torque output opposite the direction of motion. The method further includes, during a second time period: detecting a second force applied to the kingpin; detecting a decline angle of the trailer; calculating a second target preload force opposite the direction of motion and inversely proportional to the decline angle; and in response to the second force falling below the second target preload force, triggering the motor to increase torque output opposite the direction of motion.

System and method for dynamic tow of a trailer

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Kirkland, WA, United States of America

Kyle Pollard