公开(公告)号：US20210172217A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-10

申请号：US16707269

申请日：2019-12-09

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Howard Paul Tsvi Linden ,  Onoyom Essien Ekanem ,  Constantin Manolescu ,  Marc Beeman ,  Rafic Jergess

IPC: E05B81/78

Abstract: A vehicle handle assembly includes, among other things, an attachment bracket secured to a powered closure assembly of a vehicle, a handle core that is mounted to the attachment bracket, and a switch mounted to the handle core. The switch is configured to transition from a first state to a second state in response to a user grasping the handle core. The powered closure assembly can move between a first position and a different, second position in response to a transition of the switch.

公开(公告)号：US20180339652A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-29

申请号：US15604051

申请日：2017-05-24

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Jennifer Ann Prescott ,  Jason Meyer Quint ,  Andrew Mcmullen ,  Alexander Petniunas ,  Spencer Monroe Dinkins, III ,  Rafic Jergess

IPC: B60Q5/00 ,  B60N2/02 ,  B60N2/20 ,  B60R16/03 ,  E05F15/611

CPC classification number: B60Q5/005 ,  B60N2/0232 ,  B60N2/20 ,  B60R16/03 ,  E05F15/611 ,  E05Y2201/434 ,  E05Y2400/52 ,  E05Y2900/532

Abstract: A method of generating warnings associated with a vehicle is provided. The method broadly includes the steps of: (a) receiving an indication that a warning relating to operation of an electric motor is appropriate; (b) generating a drive current for the electric motor; (c) superimposing a warning signal onto the drive current; and (d) driving the electric motor with the drive current and the superimposed warning signal such that the electric motor produces the warnings. The warning signal may produce an audio warning, a tactile warning, or a combination thereof.

公开(公告)号：US20180229779A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15434878

申请日：2017-02-16

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Rafic Jergess ,  Spencer Monroe Dinkins, III ,  Adrian Nania

IPC: B62D33/027 ,  B62D33/03 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05F15/611 ,  E05D3/02

CPC classification number: B62D33/0273 ,  E05D7/1072 ,  E05F15/614 ,  E05F15/77 ,  E05Y2201/622 ,  E05Y2400/336 ,  E05Y2600/46 ,  E05Y2900/544

Abstract: A powered hinge assembly includes a first gate hinge feature, a drive unit connected to the first gate hinge feature and a controller configured to displace the first gate hinge feature to an installation position upon connection to a power source. A powered tailgate assembly, incorporating the powered hinge assembly, and a method of installing a tailgate are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10041286B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-07

申请号：US15064291

申请日：2016-03-08

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Rafic Jergess

IPC: E05F15/632 ,  B60R16/03

Abstract: A method of controlling a movable closure member of a vehicle is provided. The method includes the steps of: determining an initial position of the movable closure member; initiating movement of the movable closure member; and switching power between a first shunt and a second shunt when the movable closure member is at an intermediate position between the initial position and a final position of the movable closure member. The shunt may be traces on a printed circuit board. Within the method, the initiating step may include switching power to the first shunt when the initial position of the movable closure member is determined to be a closed position, and switching power from the first shunt to the second shunt when the movable closure member is at an intermediate position. The movable closure member may be a side door window, a rear gate window, a power sliding door, a sunroof, or a moon roof.

公开(公告)号：US20240401394A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-05

申请号：US18203852

申请日：2023-05-31

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Howard Paul Tsvi Linden ,  Rafic Jergess ,  Asaa Harajli ,  Wolfgang Frank Loewe ,  Onoyom Essien Ekanem

IPC: E05F15/76 ,  B60J1/17 ,  B60J10/77 ,  E05F15/71

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a window system for a motor vehicle. The window system is configured to move one or more windows to a pre-drop position. A corresponding method is also disclosed. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a window system for a motor vehicle, including: a window moveable between a fully closed position, a pre-drop position, and a short drop position; a sensor system configured to generate signals indicative of a presence of a recognized user adjacent the motor vehicle, and indicative of a proximity of the recognized user to the motor vehicle; and a controller configured to instruct the window to move from the fully closed position to the pre-drop position when a signal from the sensor system indicates the recognized user is adjacent the motor vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20220213722A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-07

申请号：US17143582

申请日：2021-01-07

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Howard Paul Tsvi Linden ,  Rafic Jergess ,  Christopher Matthew Radjewski ,  Onoyom Essien Ekanem

IPC: E05B81/76 ,  B60J5/04 ,  E05B83/36 ,  E05B85/10 ,  E05F15/60

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a door assembly for a motor vehicle. An example door assembly includes a door free of moveable exterior door handles. Further, the door is mounted relative to an opening in a body of the motor vehicle such that the door is moveable between a fully closed position, a fully open position, and a partially open position between the fully closed and fully open positions. The assembly further includes a switch assembly including a mechanical switch configured to generate a signal when pressed, and a door presenter assembly configured to move the door from the fully closed position to the partially open position in response to the signal from the mechanical switch.

公开(公告)号：US11359430B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-14

申请号：US16743303

申请日：2020-01-15

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Howard Paul Tsvi Linden ,  Onoyom Essien Ekanem ,  Hassan Mehdi ,  Spurthi Varma Ganna ,  Rafic Jergess

IPC: E05F15/73 ,  E05B83/38 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05B81/70 ,  B60J5/06 ,  B60J5/04 ,  E05F15/79

Abstract: An automatic door system for a vehicle may comprise a hinged door in connection with the vehicle configured to selectively enclose a continuous opening formed between a first and a second pillar of the vehicle, wherein the sliding door and the hinged door are configured to enclose the continuous opening without an intermediate support pillar. The system may also comprise the hinged door in a hinged position and controlled by a first power actuator. The system may also comprise the sliding door in connection with the vehicle configured to selectively enclose the continuous opening, wherein a second power actuator controls a sliding position of the sliding door. The system may further comprise proximity sensors and interference sensors to detect interfering obstructions, objects, and/or persons located within the interference zone.

公开(公告)号：US20210214989A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-15

申请号：US16743303

申请日：2020-01-15

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Howard Paul Tsvi Linden ,  Onoyom Essien Ekanem ,  Hassan Mehdi ,  Spurthi Varma Ganna ,  Rafic Jergess

IPC: E05F15/73 ,  B60J5/04 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05B83/38 ,  E05B81/70 ,  B60J5/06 ,  E05F15/79

Abstract: An automatic door system for a vehicle may comprise a hinged door in connection with the vehicle configured to selectively enclose a continuous opening formed between a first and a second pillar of the vehicle, wherein the sliding door and the hinged door are configured to enclose the continuous opening without an intermediate support pillar. The system may also comprise the hinged door in a hinged position and controlled by a first power actuator. The system may also comprise the sliding door in connection with the vehicle configured to selectively enclose the continuous opening, wherein a second power actuator controls a sliding position of the sliding door. The system may further comprise proximity sensors and interference sensors to detect interfering obstructions, objects, and/or persons located within the interference zone.

公开(公告)号：US10731395B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-04

申请号：US15459120

申请日：2017-03-15

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Rafic Jergess ,  Spencer Monroe Dinkins, III ,  Adrian Nania

IPC: E05F15/611 ,  E05F15/76 ,  E05F15/603 ,  B62D33/027 ,  E05D11/00 ,  E05F15/77

Abstract: A smart hinge assembly includes a fixed hinge pin, a rotary drive cup including a hinge pin socket to engage the fixed hinge pin and a drive cup position sensor. That drive cup position sensor is configured to monitor current rotary position of the rotary drive cup.

公开(公告)号：US10293868B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-21

申请号：US15446269

申请日：2017-03-01

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Rafic Jergess ,  Spencer Monroe Dinkins, III ,  Adrian Nania

IPC: B62D33/03 ,  B62D33/033 ,  B62D33/037 ,  E05D7/10 ,  E05D11/00 ,  E05D11/10 ,  E05B85/06 ,  E05F15/611

Abstract: A hinge assembly for moving a tailgate about a hinge axis. The hinge assembly includes a first hinge part and a second hinge part for mating with the first hinge part. The second hinge part may be moved to a release position for releasing from the first hinge part, and a lock is provided for locking the second hinge part in the release position. A tailgate including the hinge assembly is also disclosed, which may also be provided with a powered raising and lowering capability. A related method is also disclosed.