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公开(公告)号:US10483603B2
公开(公告)日:2019-11-19
申请号:US15685052
申请日:2017-08-24
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Alvaro Masias , Brian Joseph Robert
IPC: H01M10/52 , H01M10/63 , F04B43/12 , H01M10/6554 , H01M10/613 , H01M10/625 , H01M10/48 , H01M10/6567 , H01M10/6556 , H01M10/6568 , H01M10/657 , F04B49/06 , B60L58/21 , B60L58/26 , B60L53/16
Abstract: A vehicle including a traction battery pack, a conduit system, a sensor, an emitter, and a control system is provided. The conduit system may provide a path for coolant to enter and exit the pack and includes a conduit. The sensor may measure conditions of the pack and conduit system. The emitter may be arranged with the conduit to form a peristaltic pump. The control system may activate the pump based on sensor signals to adjust a conduit portion to influence a flow rate of the coolant flowing therethrough. The emitter may be an electromagnet to output a magnetic field. The emitter may be a voltage emitter or electric field emitter. The sensor may measure a flow rate of at least a portion of the conduit system or a temperature of the pack.
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公开(公告)号:US10476045B2
公开(公告)日:2019-11-12
申请号:US15049470
申请日:2016-02-22
Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Inventor: Brian Joseph Robert , Kent Snyder , Renata Michaela Arsenault
IPC: H01M2/02 , H01M10/625 , H01M10/6556 , H01M10/6554 , H01M2/10 , H01M10/04
Abstract: An exemplary battery cell assembly includes, among other things, an extruded case that provides an open area, and an electrode of a battery pack of an electrified vehicle. The electrode is held within the open area. An exemplary electrode housing method includes, among other things, positioning an electrode of an electrified vehicle battery pack within an open area of an extruded case.
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公开(公告)号:US20180222284A1
公开(公告)日:2018-08-09
申请号:US15428668
申请日:2017-02-09
Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Inventor: Brian Joseph Robert , Kent Snyder
CPC classification number: B60H1/00778 , B60H1/00392 , B60H1/00821 , B60H1/241
Abstract: A method of mitigating temperature buildup in a passenger compartment of a vehicle is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) monitoring a temperature differential between a temperature inside the passenger compartment and an ambient temperature of the passenger compartment; (b) generating power utilizing the temperature differential; and (c) actuating a passive mitigation accessory when the temperature differential is above a predetermined threshold. The method may include the additional steps of using the power generated utilizing the temperature differential to actuate said passive mitigation accessory and/or providing the power generated utilizing the temperature differential to said passive mitigation accessory via at least one standard wire harness of the vehicle.
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公开(公告)号:US09532448B1
公开(公告)日:2016-12-27
申请号:US15059465
申请日:2016-03-03
Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Inventor: Brian Joseph Robert
CPC classification number: H05K1/05 , H01L2224/33 , H01L2224/49171 , H05K1/0203 , H05K1/0209 , H05K3/14 , H05K3/4685 , H05K2201/10166 , H05K2201/10174 , H05K2203/1344
Abstract: A power electronics module including an insulated patterned metal substrate, a semiconductor bonded to the substrate, and an agglomeration of solid metal particles mechanically bound to each other and the substrate and arranged to form electrical interconnects between the semiconductor and a bus bar, a control board, a sensor, or a combination thereof.
Abstract translation: 一种电力电子模块,包括绝缘图案化金属基板,结合到基板的半导体和机械地彼此结合的固体金属颗粒的聚集体,并且被布置成在半导体和母线之间形成电互连,控制板 ,传感器或其组合。
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公开(公告)号:US11909008B2
公开(公告)日:2024-02-20
申请号:US17334112
申请日:2021-05-28
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Benjamin A. Tabatowski-Bush , Renata Michaela Arsenault , Kent Snyder , Brian Joseph Robert
IPC: H01M10/42 , H04Q9/00 , G01R31/396 , G01R31/3835
CPC classification number: H01M10/4257 , G01R31/3835 , G01R31/396 , H04Q9/00 , H01M2010/4271 , H01M2220/20 , H04Q2209/40
Abstract: A wireless cell array tracker includes a daisy chain connecter and processor each supported on a circuit substrate. The circuit substrate is attached to a battery array. The daisy chain connector physically interfaces with a battery sensing module of the battery array. The processor retrieves data from the battery sensing module via the daisy chain connector, and commands wireless transmission of the data.
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公开(公告)号:US20200254887A1
公开(公告)日:2020-08-13
申请号:US16273699
申请日:2019-02-12
Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Inventor: Brian Joseph Robert , Rachel Blaser , Renata Michaela Arsenault
Abstract: This disclosure details exemplary home energy storage systems capable of storing electricity locally for later consumption, such as for charging an electrified vehicle, supporting various home energy needs, and supporting alternative energy storage/power source functionality. An exemplary home energy storage system may include a stationary unit, one or more modular units removably connectable to the stationary unit, and a rack mounting and handcart transportation system configured to mount, detach, and transport the modular unit relative to the stationary unit. Once undocked from the stationary unit, the modular unit(s) may be utilized as a portable power source for powering one or more electrical loads. This disclosure further describes various interconnected functionalities (e.g., electrical and wireless communication of state of uses) between the stationary unit and the modular unit of home energy storage systems and between the modular unit and various satellite equipment associated with the modular unit.
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公开(公告)号:US10734629B2
公开(公告)日:2020-08-04
申请号:US15903610
申请日:2018-02-23
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Brian Joseph Robert , Thomas P. Brackett , James Maurice Boileau
IPC: H01M2/20 , H01M10/0525 , H01M2/30
Abstract: A vehicle traction battery assembly including a battery cell, a busbar, and a thermal spray is provided. The battery cell may include a terminal having an angled taper upper portion extending therefrom. The busbar may define a through-hole having a taper defining an angle substantially opposite of the angled taper upper portion such that a cavity is defined therebetween when the terminal extends through the through-hole. The thermal spray may be deposited within the cavity to secure the busbar to the terminal. The thermal spray may be formed from a metallic powder selected to include particles that deform and connect when accelerated to a speed of approximately 500 mph or more to join the particles and form a bond securing the terminal to the busbar. The particles of the metallic powder may be iron, copper, aluminum, nickel, iron, or magnesium.
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公开(公告)号:US10700322B2
公开(公告)日:2020-06-30
申请号:US15474472
申请日:2017-03-30
Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Inventor: Mohan Karulkar , Brian Joseph Robert , Andrew Robert Drews
Abstract: A plug for a fill port of a battery cell includes a body defining a channel. The plug includes a cover coupled to the body and covering the channel. The cover is configured to open in response to predetermined conditions to vent the battery cell.
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公开(公告)号:US10141550B2
公开(公告)日:2018-11-27
申请号:US15298517
申请日:2016-10-20
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Brian Joseph Robert , Andrew Robert Drews , Mohan Karulkar
Abstract: A pouch battery cell assembly for a traction battery includes a housing, a first intermediate terminal member, and a first terminal tab. The housing defines a cavity. The first intermediate terminal member is disposed at least partially within the housing and defines an access port open to an exterior of the housing and the cavity which may be sized for electrolyte injection. The first terminal tab is embedded within the first intermediate terminal member. A pressure sensitive release mechanism may be disposed within the access port to selectively vent gases from the cavity. A second intermediate terminal member may be at least partially disposed within the housing and a second terminal tab may be embedded within the second intermediate terminal member.
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公开(公告)号:US10138880B2
公开(公告)日:2018-11-27
申请号:US15343680
申请日:2016-11-04
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Brian Joseph Robert , Alvaro Masias , Vincent Skalski , Serdar Hakki Yonak
Abstract: A vehicle inductor assembly includes an inductor, a thermal plate, an emitter, and a controller. The inductor is secured within a housing. The thermal plate supports the inductor and includes a channel having a flexible wall with actionable particles. The emitter is located adjacent the channel. The controller is programmed to activate the emitter to impart a force upon the particles to move the wall such that a cross-sectional area of the channel is adjusted to influence a flow rate of coolant flowing therethrough. The wall may be a membrane partially secured to an interior of the channel and include the actionable particles. The actionable particles may be one of dielectric and magnetic particles and the emitter may selectively output one of a voltage, an electric field, or a magnetic field to move the dielectric or magnetic particles such that the membrane moves to adjust the cross-sectional area of the channel to influence a flow rate of coolant flowing therethrough.
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