公开(公告)号：US20190024604A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US15654359

申请日：2017-07-19

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Eric Matthew Kurtz ,  Daniel Joseph Styles

IPC: F02D41/40 ,  F02B23/06 ,  F02B7/04

Abstract: Methods and systems for supplying fuel to a diesel engine during a cycle of a cylinder are described. In one example, a cylinder is supplied fuel via two fuel injectors having different fuel flow rates. The two fuel injectors may be operated to provide pilot, main, and post combustion fuel injections during a cycle of a cylinder.

公开(公告)号：US20180266339A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-20

申请号：US15461238

申请日：2017-03-16

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Eric Matthew Kurtz ,  Christopher Polonowski ,  Daniel William Kantrow ,  Daniel Joseph Styles ,  Paul Joseph Tennison

IPC: F02D35/02 ,  F02D41/26 ,  F02D41/00 ,  F02D19/12 ,  F02F1/24 ,  G01N21/61

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a fuel injector coupled to mixing passages for entraining combustion chamber gases with a fuel injection to decrease formation of soot throughout a range of engine operating parameters. In one example, a method includes decreasing a combustion chamber temperature in response to an amount of sensed light.

公开(公告)号：US20180170363A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15896568

申请日：2018-02-14

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Daniel Joseph Styles ,  Eric Matthew Kurtz ,  Paul Joseph Tennison ,  Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt

IPC: B60W30/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  F02D41/26 ,  B60W40/02 ,  F02P5/15

CPC classification number: B60W30/00 ,  B60W40/02 ,  B60W2550/12 ,  F01P7/16 ,  F01P2005/046 ,  F01P2025/32 ,  F02B29/0493 ,  F02D29/02 ,  F02D41/021 ,  F02D41/263 ,  F02D2200/0418 ,  F02D2200/701 ,  F02D2200/702 ,  F02M26/06 ,  F02P5/1502 ,  G07C5/0825

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting engine operation based on wirelessly received weather data in conjunction with engine sensor outputs. In one example, a method may comprise receiving a first measurement of a weather parameter from one or more engine sensors and a second measurement of the weather parameter from weather data, the weather data provided by a wireless weather service. The method may further comprise determining accuracies for the first and second measurements, generating an estimate of the weather parameter based on the accuracies of the first and second measurements, and adjusting at least one engine operating parameter based on the generated estimate.

公开(公告)号：US20180156142A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15367007

申请日：2016-12-01

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Michael James Uhrich ,  Daniel Joseph Styles ,  Karen Evelyn Bevan ,  William Samuel Schwartz ,  Chad Allan Baker

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  F02M35/104 ,  F02D41/26 ,  F02D41/14 ,  F01N3/20 ,  F01N1/00 ,  F01N13/00 ,  F01N13/08 ,  F02M26/22

CPC classification number: F02D41/0055 ,  F01N1/00 ,  F01N3/20 ,  F01N5/02 ,  F01N13/008 ,  F01N13/009 ,  F01N13/08 ,  F01N2240/02 ,  F01N2240/10 ,  F01N2410/00 ,  F02D41/0007 ,  F02D41/0065 ,  F02D41/0077 ,  F02D41/0082 ,  F02D41/0255 ,  F02D41/064 ,  F02D41/1408 ,  F02D41/1458 ,  F02D41/26 ,  F02D2200/0802 ,  F02M26/22 ,  F02M35/104 ,  F02M2026/004

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a single heat exchanger coupled to a main exhaust passage upstream of one or more exhaust catalysts or in between two exhaust catalysts for exhaust heat recovery and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooling. In one example, in the pre-catalyst configuration of the heat exchanger, during exhaust heat recovery, a portion of exhaust may be routed via the heat exchanger while the remaining portion of exhaust may be routed directly to the exhaust catalysts, and fueling may be adjusted on a per-cylinder basis to maintain a target exhaust air-fuel-ratio at the exhaust catalysts.

公开(公告)号：US09896089B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US15092955

申请日：2016-04-07

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Daniel Joseph Styles ,  Eric Matthew Kurtz ,  Paul Joseph Tennison ,  Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt

IPC: F02D41/26 ,  B60W30/00 ,  F02P5/15 ,  G07C5/08 ,  B60W40/02

CPC classification number: B60W30/00 ,  B60W40/02 ,  B60W2550/12 ,  F01P7/16 ,  F01P2005/046 ,  F01P2025/32 ,  F02B29/0493 ,  F02D29/02 ,  F02D41/021 ,  F02D41/263 ,  F02D2200/0418 ,  F02D2200/701 ,  F02D2200/702 ,  F02M26/06 ,  F02P5/1502 ,  G07C5/0825

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting engine operation based on wirelessly received weather data in conjunction with engine sensor outputs. In one example, a method may comprise receiving a first measurement of a weather parameter from one or more engine sensors and a second measurement of the weather parameter from weather data, the weather data provided by a wireless weather service. The method may further comprise determining accuracies for the first and second measurements, generating an estimate of the weather parameter based on the accuracies of the first and second measurements, and adjusting at least one engine operating parameter based on the generated estimate.

公开(公告)号：US20170218865A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15010537

申请日：2016-01-29

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Daniel Joseph Styles ,  Michael James Uhrich

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  F01N3/10 ,  F02M26/15 ,  F01N13/10 ,  F02M26/28 ,  F01P3/20

CPC classification number: F02D41/0077 ,  F01N3/10 ,  F01N5/02 ,  F01N9/00 ,  F01N13/10 ,  F01N2240/02 ,  F01N2410/00 ,  F01N2900/1404 ,  F01P3/20 ,  F01P2050/24 ,  F01P2060/08 ,  F01P2060/16 ,  F02D41/0002 ,  F02D41/0052 ,  F02D41/0055 ,  F02D2041/0017 ,  F02D2200/021 ,  F02D2200/0802 ,  F02D2200/1002 ,  F02G5/02 ,  F02M26/06 ,  F02M26/15 ,  F02M26/25 ,  F02M26/28 ,  F02M26/33 ,  Y02T10/16 ,  Y02T10/166 ,  Y02T10/42 ,  Y02T10/47

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for exhaust gas heat recovery at a split exhaust gas heat exchanger. Exhaust gas may flow in both directions through an exhaust bypass passage and the heat exchanger coupled to the bypass passage. Warm or cold EGR may be delivered from the exhaust passage to the engine intake manifold and heat from the exhaust gas may be recovered at the heat exchanger.

公开(公告)号：US09708974B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US13746232

申请日：2013-01-21

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： James Alfred Hilditch ,  Gopichandra Surnilla ,  Daniel Joseph Styles

IPC: F02B47/08 ,  F02B37/16 ,  F02D41/00 ,  F02D41/14 ,  F02M26/06 ,  F02B37/12

CPC classification number: F02B47/08 ,  F02B37/16 ,  F02B2037/125 ,  F02D41/0007 ,  F02D41/005 ,  F02D41/144 ,  F02M26/06 ,  Y02T10/144 ,  Y02T10/47

Abstract: A turbocharged engine system including a low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system and an intake oxygen sensor is described, along with methods for its operation. The system includes a compressor bypass valve arranged in a passage bypassing a turbocharger compressor, and an EGR valve arranged in an EGR system which may be adjusted to adjust an amount of exhaust gas recirculated to the engine intake. In one example method, over-dilution of an engine intake charge may be reduced by reducing EGR upon opening of the compressor bypass valve, and then increasing the EGR only after measurements from an intake oxygen sensor indicate that intake air dilution has decreased below a threshold.

公开(公告)号：US09677460B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US14727563

申请日：2015-06-01

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Daniel Joseph Styles ,  Jack Adams ,  Keith Michael Plagens ,  Neal James Corey ,  David Born ,  Xiaogang Zhang

IPC: F02D23/00 ,  F02B33/44 ,  F16K11/07 ,  F02B37/02 ,  F02B37/12 ,  F01D9/02 ,  F01D17/10 ,  F02B33/38 ,  F02B37/18

CPC classification number: F02B37/025 ,  F01D9/026 ,  F01D17/10 ,  F02B33/38 ,  F02B37/12 ,  F02B37/18 ,  F05D2220/40 ,  F05D2240/40 ,  F05D2260/60 ,  Y02T10/144

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a branch communication valve in a twin turbocharger system. A branch communication valve may be positioned adjacent to a dividing wall separating a first scroll and a second scroll of the twin turbocharger. In an open position, the branch communication valve increases fluid communication between the first scroll and the second scroll and in a closed position, the branch communication valve decreases fluid communication between the first scroll and the second scroll.

公开(公告)号：US09664104B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US13664248

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Chris Paul Glugla ,  Garlan J. Huberts ,  Gopichandra Surnilla ,  Daniel Joseph Styles ,  David Karl Bidner

IPC: B60H1/26 ,  F24F11/053 ,  F02B29/04 ,  F01P7/04

CPC classification number: F02B29/0493 ,  F01P7/048 ,  F01P2060/02 ,  F02B29/04 ,  Y02T10/146

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for reducing corrosion of a charge air cooler and reducing engine misfire due to condensate formation. In response to charge air cooler outlet temperature, electric fan operation and grille shutter opening is adjusted. Electric fan operation and grille shutter opening may also be controlled in response to vehicle operating conditions.

公开(公告)号：US09624850B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14537722

申请日：2014-11-10

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Joseph Norman Ulrey ,  Thomas G. Leone ,  Daniel Joseph Styles ,  Karen Elizabeth Maceroni

IPC: F02D23/00 ,  F02B33/44 ,  F01D15/10 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02P9/04 ,  F02D41/00 ,  F02D13/02 ,  F02D29/06 ,  F01N5/04

CPC classification number: F02D41/0007 ,  F01N5/04 ,  F02D13/0246 ,  F02D13/0257 ,  F02D29/06 ,  Y02T10/144 ,  Y02T10/16 ,  Y02T10/18

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for reducing exhaust energy delivered to a turbine of a turbine-generator coupled to a split exhaust engine system in order to reduce turbine over-speed conditions and/or to reduce a generator output. In one example, a method may include retarding a first timing of a first exhaust valve utilized to deliver a blowdown portion of exhaust energy to the turbine, and/or advancing a second timing of a second exhaust valve utilized to deliver a scavenging portion of exhaust energy to an exhaust catalyst in response to a turbine speed greater than a threshold speed.