Smart trailer coupler system
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsAnil Bika, Thomas R. Brown, Daniel Demitrish, Anthony L. Smith, Michelle H. Wiebenga, Grant L. Meade, Norman J. Weigert
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AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsAnil Bika, Thomas R. Brown, Daniel Demitrish, Anthony L. Smith, Michelle H. Wiebenga, Grant L. Meade, Norman J. Weigert
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A smart trailer coupler system includes a ball mount connectable to a vehicle, a hitch ball mechanically connected to the ball mount, a coupler selectively connectable to the hitch ball, and at least one sensor mounted to one of the ball mount, the hitch ball and the coupler. The at least one sensor detects a size compatibility between the coupler and the hitch ball. A signal system is operatively connected to the at least one sensor. The signal system provides at least one of a visual alert and an audible alert of the size compatibility between the hitch ball and the coupler.
A trailer coupler system comprising:
A vehicle comprising:
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