公开(公告)号：US20160040644A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14920694

申请日：2015-10-22

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: F02P23/04 ,  F02P5/04 ,  F02P17/02

CPC classification number: F02P23/04 ,  F02D35/022 ,  F02D35/025 ,  F02D35/026 ,  F02D35/027 ,  F02D2200/1015 ,  F02P5/045 ,  F02P5/152 ,  F02P5/1527 ,  F02P17/02 ,  Y02T10/46

Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing an accuracy of misfire detection are described. An infra-red sensor coupled to a cylinder is used to sense an in-cylinder temperature profile following a laser ignition event. A misfire event is identified based on a deviation of the sensed profile from an expected profile.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于提高失火检测精度的系统和方法。 使用耦合到气缸的红外传感器来感测激光点火事件之后的缸内温度分布。 基于感测到的轮廓与预期轮廓的偏差来识别失火事件。

公开(公告)号：US09242641B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US14018289

申请日：2013-09-04

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Ted Haladyna ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: B60D1/64 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W50/08 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W30/188 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60W50/00

CPC classification number: B60W20/16 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/10 ,  B60W20/15 ,  B60W30/1882 ,  B60W50/082 ,  B60W50/085 ,  B60W2050/0088 ,  B60W2540/04 ,  B60W2540/10 ,  B60W2540/106 ,  B60W2710/0666 ,  B60W2710/083 ,  Y02T10/52 ,  Y02T10/6239 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y02T10/84 ,  Y10S903/902 ,  Y10T477/23

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for dynamically allocating engine torque and motor torque in a hybrid vehicle to meet operator torque demand. The allocation is adjusted by constraining the maximum engine torque allowable under selected conditions to provide a better trade-off between performance and fuel economy. A maximum engine torque that provides best fuel economy is learned during engine operation at different engine speed-load conditions based on a deviation in spark retard torque ratio from a threshold ratio as spark timing is moved to MBT.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在混合动力车辆中动态地分配发动机转矩和电动机转矩以满足操作者扭矩需求的方法和系统。 通过限制在选定条件下允许的最大发动机扭矩来调整分配，以在性能和燃油经济性之间提供更好的权衡。 在不同的发动机转速 - 负载条件下，在发动机运行期间，根据火花延迟扭矩比从火花正时移动到MBT时的阈值比率的偏差，可以了解到提供最佳燃油经济性的最大发动机转矩。

公开(公告)号：US09217638B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US13689578

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: F02P23/04 ,  G01B21/02 ,  F02D41/00 ,  F02D35/02 ,  F02D41/06 ,  F02P7/073

CPC classification number: G01B21/02 ,  F02B2275/14 ,  F02D35/022 ,  F02D41/009 ,  F02D41/06 ,  F02D2041/0092 ,  F02P7/073 ,  F02P23/04 ,  Y02T10/123

Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing an efficiency of engine starting of a hybrid vehicle are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises operating a laser ignition device in an engine cylinder and identifying engine position in response thereto; and igniting an air and fuel mixture in the cylinder with the laser ignition device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于提高混合动力车辆的发动机起动效率的系统和方法。 在一个示例性方法中，一种方法包括在发动机气缸中操作激光点火装置并响应于此识别发动机位置; 并用激光点火装置点燃气缸中的空气和燃料混合物。

公开(公告)号：US09212970B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US13865088

申请日：2013-04-17

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: F02B1/12 ,  F02B5/02 ,  H01T13/54 ,  G01M15/04 ,  F02P23/04 ,  H01S3/11

CPC classification number: G01M15/042 ,  F02P23/04 ,  H01S3/11 ,  Y10S903/905

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for enabling engine diagnostics, including visual inspections of an engine cylinder, using existing hardware from a laser ignition system. Light pulses from a laser ignition device are received at a photodetector during non-combusting conditions and used to generate images of an inside of the cylinder that can be assessed by a service technician. An electric motor of the vehicle system can be used during a service mode of the vehicle to rotate the engine to, and hold the engine at, specified engine positions that enable the technician to perform selected diagnostic tests.

Abstract translation: 提供的方法和系统用于使用来自激光点火系统的现有硬件实现发动机诊断，包括对发动机气缸的视觉检查。 来自激光点火装置的光脉冲在非燃烧条件期间在光电检测器处被接收并用于产生可由维修技术人员评估的气缸内部的图像。 车辆系统的电动机可以在车辆的服务模式期间使用，以使发动机旋转并保持发动机处于指定的发动机位置，使得技术人员能够执行选择的诊断测试。

公开(公告)号：US20150197241A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14664237

申请日：2015-03-20

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Ted Haladyna ,  Kenneth James Miller ,  Scott James Thompson

IPC: B60W20/00 ,  F02D41/02 ,  F02N11/08

CPC classification number: B60W20/16 ,  B60W20/00 ,  F02D29/02 ,  F02D41/024 ,  F02N11/0818 ,  F02N11/0829 ,  F02N2200/026 ,  F02N2200/061 ,  Y02T10/26 ,  Y02T10/48 ,  Y10S903/903 ,  Y10T477/677

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for extending an engine-off period of a hybrid vehicle while reducing engine cold-start emissions. During an engine pull-up to meet operator demand, the engine is held at a higher power for a longer duration to aggressively heat the exhaust catalyst. Subsequently, the engine is pulled up to a lower power and held at the lower power for shorter bursts of time to activate the exhaust catalyst.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于延长混合动力车辆的发动机关闭时段同时减少发动机冷启动排放的方法和系统。 在发动机上拉以满足操作者的需求的情况下，发动机保持较高的动力持续较长的时间，从而大大加热排气催化剂。 随后，发动机被拉起到较低的功率并且以更低的功率保持较短的时间以激活排气催化剂。

公开(公告)号：US20140324324A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US13870327

申请日：2013-04-25

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: F02N15/10 ,  F02P23/04

CPC classification number: F02N15/10 ,  F02D2041/0092 ,  F02N11/0814 ,  F02P23/04

Abstract: A safety interlock system and method is provided for a laser ignition system. The laser device can be disabled upon receiving an indication that the laser device has been removed from the cylinder. The removal can be inferred based on an estimated distance between the cylinder piston and the laser ignition device.

Abstract translation: 为激光点火系统提供安全联锁系统和方法。 在接收到激光装置已经从气缸中移除的指示时，激光装置可被禁用。 可以基于气缸活塞和激光点火装置之间的估计距离来推断去除。

公开(公告)号：US20140316621A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US13865088

申请日：2013-04-17

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: G01M15/04

CPC classification number: G01M15/042 ,  F02P23/04 ,  H01S3/11 ,  Y10S903/905

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for enabling engine diagnostics, including visual inspections of an engine cylinder, using existing hardware from a laser ignition system. Light pulses from a laser ignition device are received at a photodetector during non-combusting conditions and used to generate images of an inside of the cylinder that can be assessed by a service technician. An electric motor of the vehicle system can be used during a service mode of the vehicle to rotate the engine to, and hold the engine at, specified engine positions that enable the technician to perform selected diagnostic tests.

Abstract translation: 提供的方法和系统用于使用来自激光点火系统的现有硬件实现发动机诊断，包括对发动机气缸的视觉检查。 来自激光点火装置的光脉冲在非燃烧条件期间在光电检测器处被接收并用于产生可由维修技术人员评估的气缸内部的图像。 车辆系统的电动机可以在车辆的服务模式期间使用，以使发动机旋转并保持发动机处于指定的发动机位置，使得技术人员能够执行选择的诊断测试。

公开(公告)号：US20140288736A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US13849417

申请日：2013-03-22

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Ted Haladyna ,  Kenneth James Miller ,  Scott James Thompson

IPC: F02D29/02

CPC classification number: B60W20/16 ,  B60W20/00 ,  F02D29/02 ,  F02D41/024 ,  F02N11/0818 ,  F02N11/0829 ,  F02N2200/026 ,  F02N2200/061 ,  Y02T10/26 ,  Y02T10/48 ,  Y10S903/903 ,  Y10T477/677

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for extending an engine-off period of a hybrid vehicle while reducing engine cold-start emissions. During an engine pull-up to meet operator demand, the engine is held at a higher power for a longer duration to aggressively heat the exhaust catalyst. Subsequently, the engine is pulled up to a lower power and held at the lower power for shorter bursts of time to activate the exhaust catalyst.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于延长混合动力车辆的发动机关闭时段同时减少发动机冷启动排放的方法和系统。 在发动机上拉以满足操作者的需求的情况下，发动机保持较高的动力持续较长的时间，从而大大加热排气催化剂。 随后，发动机被拉起到较低的功率并且以更低的功率保持较短的时间以激活排气催化剂。

公开(公告)号：US20140149018A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US13689601

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: F02P9/00

CPC classification number: F02D41/062 ,  F02D35/022 ,  F02D41/009 ,  F02D41/221 ,  F02D2041/0092 ,  F02P23/04

Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing an efficiency of engine starting of a hybrid vehicle are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises operating a laser ignition device in an engine cylinder and identifying engine position in response thereto; and igniting an air and fuel mixture in the cylinder with the laser ignition device.

公开(公告)号：US11214161B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-04

申请号：US16303443

申请日：2016-05-25

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth James Miller ,  Daniel Mark Schaffer

IPC: B60L53/36 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  B60L53/66 ,  G01C21/36 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B60L58/13 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G07C5/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to charge electric vehicles are disclosed. An example method includes determining, via a processor, a remaining trip distance for an electric vehicle. The example method further includes determining, via the processor, a remaining expected range of the electric vehicle. The example method also includes transmitting a request for a mobile charging unit to meet the electric vehicle at a location when a ratio of the remaining trip distance to a remaining expected range exceeds a first threshold.