公开(公告)号：US20170147074A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US14950812

申请日：2015-11-24

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Pietro BUTTOLO ,  Stephen Ronald TOKISH ,  James Stewart RANKIN, II ,  Yifan CHEN ,  Gary Steven STRUMOLO ,  Stuart C. SALTER

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  B60H1/00 ,  B60N2/02 ,  B60Q3/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  B60H1/00642 ,  B60N2/02 ,  B60N2/0224 ,  B60N2/0228 ,  B60N2/0244 ,  B60Q3/20

Abstract: A vehicle gesture system includes a processor connected to a transceiver and programmed to detect a wireless device associated with a vehicle feature settings interface for a first vehicle feature. The processor is further programmed to detect the wireless device based on received user input at the vehicle feature settings interface of the first vehicle feature. The processor is further programmed to control a setting for the first vehicle feature based on received data associated with one or more gestures made using the wireless device.

公开(公告)号：US20250137797A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-01

申请号：US18500015

申请日：2023-11-01

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. SALTER ,  Matthew VOLPONE ,  Daniel Luke RABIDEAU ,  Todd ANSBACHER ,  David CELINSKE

IPC: B60L58/20 ,  B60L53/22

Abstract: A first vehicle configured to jump start a second vehicle is disclosed. The first vehicle may include a first energy storage system, a second energy storage system, and a converter. The first vehicle may further include a switch between the second energy storage system and the converter, and a control unit. The control unit may obtain a user request to activate a jump start mode of the first vehicle, deactivate a vehicle load in the first vehicle, and cause the switch to operate in the ON state. The control unit may further cause the second energy storage system to supply a first amount of current to pre-charge a battery of the second vehicle for a predefined time duration, and cause the second energy storage system to supply a second amount of current to the battery to start a second vehicle ignition system when the battery is pre-charged.

公开(公告)号：US20240310801A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-19

申请号：US18121156

申请日：2023-03-14

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Brendan F. DIAMOND ,  Stuart C. SALTER ,  Anthony MARALDO ,  Roman KOCH ,  Solomon LIN

IPC: G05B19/042

CPC classification number: G05B19/042 ,  G05B2219/2639

Abstract: A server includes an interface configured to communicate with a vehicle and a charger, and a processor configured to responsive to receiving, from the vehicle, vehicle data indicative of an energy transfer amount from the vehicle to one or more receiving entities above a transfer threshold, impose a limitation on the charger to charge the vehicle by sending a message to the charger.

公开(公告)号：US20240246478A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-25

申请号：US18159480

申请日：2023-01-25

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Keith WESTON ,  John Robert VAN WIEMEERSCH ,  Aaron Bradley JOHNSON ,  Brendan F. DIAMOND ,  Stuart C. SALTER

IPC: B60Q1/24 ,  B60Q1/14 ,  H04W4/46 ,  H05B47/19

CPC classification number: B60Q1/247 ,  B60Q1/14 ,  H04W4/46 ,  H05B47/19 ,  B60Q2300/05 ,  B60Q2300/116 ,  B60Q2900/30

Abstract: A vehicle for use in collective zone lighting includes a wireless transceiver and a controller. The controller is configured to create a group of vehicles using wireless messaging, via the wireless transceiver, between the vehicle and one or more other vehicles, and instruct the group of vehicles to collectively light an area using exterior lights of a plurality of the group of vehicles.

公开(公告)号：US20230373315A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-23

申请号：US17746270

申请日：2022-05-17

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. SALTER ,  Michael J. KIPLEY ,  Matthew SIMPSON ,  Ryan O'GORMAN ,  Pietro BUTTOLO ,  Peter PHUNG ,  William David TREHARNE

IPC: B60L15/20 ,  B62D59/04 ,  B60L53/57 ,  B60L7/10 ,  B60W20/00

CPC classification number: B60L15/20 ,  B62D59/04 ,  B60L53/57 ,  B60L7/10 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60L2200/28 ,  B60L2240/14 ,  B60L2240/465 ,  B60L2250/28 ,  B60L2240/463 ,  B60W2556/65 ,  B60W2520/30 ,  B60W2540/10 ,  B60W2520/26 ,  B60W2530/203

Abstract: Systems and methods are proposed for coordinating and providing assistive traction drive forces during towing events between a motor vehicle and one or more charging trailers. The assistive traction drive forces may be provided in the form of a propulsive torque applied by an electric machine of the charging trailer. Electrical energy for powering the electric machine may be supplied by a powertrain system of the towing vehicle or an energy storage device of an electrified recreational/industrial vehicle that is operably connected to the charging trailer. Energy expended by the energy storage device for powering the electric machine may be replenished during the towing event by regenerative braking.

公开(公告)号：US20230365020A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-16

申请号：US17745227

申请日：2022-05-16

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Jinwoo SEOK ,  Mark John JENNINGS ,  Ryan O'GORMAN ,  Stuart C. SALTER ,  Xiaohong Nina DUAN ,  Gabrielle VUYLSTEKE ,  Michael David BEENEY

IPC: B60L53/66 ,  B60L53/63 ,  B60L58/13 ,  B60L53/64 ,  B60L58/16

CPC classification number: B60L53/66 ,  B60L53/63 ,  B60L58/13 ,  B60L53/64 ,  B60L58/16

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for routing one or more electrified vehicles in a manner that improves battery life. The proposed systems and methods may utilize a multi-objective approach to route planning. The multi-objective approach may account for factors such as time, energy consumption, and battery life. Origin-destination matrices may be leveraged for providing the multi-objective route planning approaches.

公开(公告)号：US20230356784A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-09

申请号：US17739449

申请日：2022-05-09

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Paul Kenneth DELLOCK ,  David Brian GLICKMAN ,  Stuart C. SALTER ,  Patrick REED

IPC: B62D25/20

CPC classification number: B62D25/2072

Abstract: Rock rail assemblies are provided for motor vehicles. An exemplary rock rail assembly may include a beam structure, an energy absorbing structure, and an outer skin. The energy absorbing structure may reinforce the beam structure and may be configured to distribute point loads when an obstacle impinges upon the rock rail assembly. The beam structure may be made of a metallic material, the energy absorbing structure may be made of a foamed polymer-based material, and the outer skin may be made of a polymer-based material. The rock rail assemblies may be constructed in a manufacturing method that involves roll forming and extrusion processes.

公开(公告)号：US20230267748A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-24

申请号：US18308837

申请日：2023-04-28

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. SALTER ,  Paul Kenneth DELLOCK ,  David Brian GLICKMAN ,  Keith HOELSCHER

IPC: G06V20/56 ,  B32B17/10 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G01S13/86 ,  H04N23/698

CPC classification number: G06V20/56 ,  B32B17/10036 ,  B60R11/04 ,  G01S13/867 ,  G02B27/0101 ,  H04N23/698 ,  B60K2370/334

Abstract: This disclosure relates to vehicle exterior imaging systems that capture and display views of the exterior environment to vehicle operators. An exemplary vehicle exterior imaging system may include a glass panel including a combiner positioned between a first layer of glass and a second layer of glass, a first exterior side-view imager assembly configured to capture images of a vehicle exterior environment, and a projector assembly configured to project an output image onto the glass panel. The output image is based on the images captured by the first exterior side-view imager assembly. The glass panel may be part of either a windshield or a door window, and the projector assembly may be mounted either outside or inside of a housing of the first exterior side-view imager assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20230246467A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-03

申请号：US17590113

申请日：2022-02-01

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. SALTER ,  Ryan O'GORMAN ,  William David TREHARNE ,  Lorne FORSYTHE ,  Peter PHUNG ,  William WURZ ,  Clive MCKENZIE

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B60L50/60 ,  B60L58/10 ,  B60L53/67 ,  B60L53/66

CPC classification number: H02J7/007 ,  B60L50/60 ,  B60L58/10 ,  B60L53/67 ,  B60L53/66 ,  H02J7/00036

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for coordinating and controlling power flow during bidirectional energy transfer events between an electrified vehicle and one or more charging trailers. The systems and methods may prioritize energy transfers between each connected energy unit based on various parameters, including but not limited to battery prognostic information, driving habits/predicted behavior, user preferences, etc. Charge energy may be transferred to the appropriate energy unit using a semi-automated approach to meet customer needs with varying levels of priority according to an energy transfer prioritization control strategy that is derived from the various inputs that are considered.

公开(公告)号：US20230219455A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-13

申请号：US17573865

申请日：2022-01-12

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. SALTER ,  Ryan O'Gorman ,  Timothy HARRIS ,  Peter PHUNG ,  Katherine HOWARD-CONE

IPC: B60L55/00 ,  B60L53/51 ,  B60L53/52 ,  B60L53/62 ,  B60L58/12 ,  H02J3/00

CPC classification number: B60L55/00 ,  B60L53/51 ,  B60L53/52 ,  B60L53/62 ,  B60L58/12 ,  H02J3/004 ,  B60L2240/54

Abstract: Responsive to indication that a predicted amount of solar or wind power from a power generating event will exceed a power storage capability of one or more power storage devices configured to receive the solar or wind power, controllers may command the one or more power storage devices to discharge energy to a power grid before the power generating event such that the power storage capability of the one or more power storage devices increases.