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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 05, 2023
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Adam L Wright, Livonia, MI (US);
Nathaniel W Hart, Beverly Hills, MI (US);
Russell A Patenaude, Macomb Township, MI (US);
Matthew Edward Gilbert-Eyres, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided that include sensors and a processor of a vehicle that is configured to tow a trailer. The sensors are configured to obtain sensor data pertaining to surroundings of the trailer. The processor is coupled to the sensors, and is configured to at least facilitate retrieving information as to a profile of the trailer, the profile including required clearances for the trailer based on extensions of the trailer that are configured to be retracted while the trailer is moving and fully extended when the trailer is parked and the extensions are utilized; determining whether any obstacles are in a path of the trailer when the extensions are fully extended, based on the sensor data and the profile; and taking an action, in accordance with instructions provided by the processor, when obstacles are in the path of the trailer.