Assessing the risks arising from a trailer connected behind a passenger car
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-73107-2
Abstract: Article pays attention to the impact of using the trailer on driving performances of a studied vehicle combination.The research was performed via extensive experimental measurements. A new methodology of determining a technical condition of the… read more here.
Keywords: arising trailer; vehicle; risks arising; assessing risks ... See more keywords
Analysis and manufacturing of truck trailer supports in polyamide PA6
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DOI: 10.1108/ijsi-11-2024-0191
Abstract: PurposeThis study aims to develop high-performance truck trailer supports using polyamide PA6, a thermoplastic material renowned for its mechanical strength, durability and adaptability to extreme conditions. By analysing the material’s properties and exploring manufacturing methods… read more here.
Keywords: truck trailer; polyamide pa6; trailer supports; performance ... See more keywords
Tractor Semi-Trailer Off-Tracking and Stability Approximate Bi-Level Policy Optimization
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DOI: 10.1109/tase.2025.3600553
Abstract: Trajectory tracking control of tractor semi-trailer vehicles poses significant challenges due to inherent off-tracking behavior and roll instability risks. While existing approaches have demonstrated effectiveness, they often rely on computationally intensive numerical solvers and require… read more here.
Keywords: control; level; tractor semi; policy ... See more keywords
Local Predictive Optimization of Globally Planned Motions for Truck-Trailer Systems
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DOI: 10.1109/tcst.2023.3345169
Abstract: Logistics tasks often require the precise maneuvering of truck-trailer systems to a target position. For example, the rear of the trailer must be steered to a docking position for unloading. Global path planning algorithms usually… read more here.
Keywords: truck trailer; trailer systems; local predictive; trailer ... See more keywords
Hitch Angle Estimation for Trailer Backup System—An Object Detection and Tracking Approach
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DOI: 10.1109/tim.2022.3212737
Abstract: This article proposes a novel technique for trailer angle detection (TAD) for use in an advanced trailer backup assistance system (TBAS) to accomplish a semiautonomous or full-autonomous backup maneuver. TBAS incorporates a combined trailer-tow vehicle… read more here.
Keywords: hitch angle; trailer; detection; model ... See more keywords
A Review on Vehicle-Trailer State and Parameter Estimation
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DOI: 10.1109/tits.2021.3074457
Abstract: Vehicle-trailer systems have various unstable modes including trailer snaking, jack-knifing, and roll-over, which should be considered in their stability control. For stability control design purposes, various techniques have been proposed to estimate vehicle-trailer system states… read more here.
Keywords: trailer; trailer state; parameter estimation; vehicle ... See more keywords
Camera-Based Articulation Angle Sensing for Heavy Goods Vehicles
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DOI: 10.1109/tvt.2021.3091759
Abstract: Articulation angle sensing is an essential component of manoeuvrability and stability control systems for articulated heavy goods vehicles, particularly long combination vehicles. Existing solutions to this sensing task are limited by reliance on trailer modifications… read more here.
Keywords: heavy goods; goods vehicles; trailer; articulation angle ... See more keywords
Tractor-trailer path generation in three-dimensional space based on Bezier curve and geodesic theory
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DOI: 10.1177/09544070251359705
Abstract: Tractor-trailers are commonly used to load large cargoes onto roll-on and roll-off (Ro-Ro) ships. To safely load cargoes to the target position on the deck, the path of tractor-trailer needs to be designed for avoiding… read more here.
Keywords: tractor; space; path tractor; tractor trailer ... See more keywords
The influence of small rear-wheel steering angles on the stability of automotive vehicle-trailer systems when loaded with rear-ward mass bias
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DOI: 10.1177/09544070251374741
Abstract: Vehicle towed trailer accidents can cause significant accident damage, often due to poor user training and a reliance on a user knowledge of the centre of mass of the trailer and correct loading. The accidents… read more here.
Keywords: wheel; rear wheel; vehicle; mass ... See more keywords
Silage harvesting for small farms by using vacuum sealing in flexible polymer containers on a converted trailer
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DOI: 10.24425/jwld.2024.151569
Abstract: The article presents an analysis of milk production in Kazakhstan and identifies the reason for its low level, which is due to deficient feed, especially in small farms and in the private sector. The difficulty… read more here.
Keywords: silage; vacuum; using vacuum; silage harvesting ... See more keywords
Mobile computed tomography scanner in trailer: a field hospital experience.
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DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202210_29876
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Our study aimed at examining the use of a mobile computed tomography (CT) trailer in a field hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS CT images of 540 patients were evaluated retrospectively. The images were subjectively divided… read more here.
Keywords: trailer; mobile computed; field hospital; trailer field ... See more keywords