公开(公告)号：US09429084B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14470843

申请日：2014-08-27

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller ,  Stephen Li-Chun Shen

IPC: F02D29/02 ,  B60W30/18 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/00

CPC classification number: F02D29/02 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/10 ,  B60W2050/0054 ,  B60W2510/0666 ,  B60W2710/0677 ,  Y02T10/56 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y10S903/902

Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing hybrid driveline efficiency are disclosed. In one example, an efficient engine operating region is defined within an engine operating domain based on an engine's brake specific fuel consumption. The systems and methods may increase an amount of time a hybrid driveline operates at more efficient operating conditions.

Abstract translation: 公开了提高混合动力传动系效率的系统和方法。 在一个示例中，基于发动机的制动比燃料消耗，在发动机操作区域内定义有效的发动机操作区域。 这些系统和方法可以增加混合动力传动系在更有效的运行条件下运行的时间。

公开(公告)号：US20160244044A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US14628973

申请日：2015-02-23

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth James Miller ,  Douglas Raymond Martin ,  William Paul Perkins

IPC: B60W20/00 ,  B60W10/26 ,  B60W10/06

CPC classification number: B60W20/13 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/15 ,  B60W50/0097 ,  B60W50/0098 ,  B60W2050/0089 ,  B60W2510/246 ,  B60W2710/244 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y02T10/6269 ,  Y02T10/6291 ,  Y10S903/93

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine; a fraction battery; and a controller or a battery control system having a controller. The controller is programed to respond to a predicted duration of charge sustaining operation for a drive cycle and a speed of the vehicle. When the predicted duration is greater than a predetermined duration and the speed is less than a speed threshold, the controller increases a state of charge threshold of the traction battery associated with triggering shut offs of the engine to reduce cycling of the engine during the drive cycle.

Abstract translation: 车辆包括发动机; 一小部分电池; 以及具有控制器的控制器或电池控制系统。 对控制器进行编程，以响应车辆的驱动周期和速度的预计持续时间。 当预测持续时间大于预定持续时间并且速度小于速度阈值时，控制器增加与触发发动机关闭相关联的牵引电池的充电状态阈值，以减少在驱动循环期间发动机的循环 。

公开(公告)号：US20160061121A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14470843

申请日：2014-08-27

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller ,  Stephen Li-Chun Shen

IPC: F02D29/02 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W10/06

CPC classification number: F02D29/02 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/10 ,  B60W2050/0054 ,  B60W2510/0666 ,  B60W2710/0677 ,  Y02T10/56 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y10S903/902

Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing hybrid driveline efficiency are disclosed. In one example, an efficient engine operating region is defined within an engine operating domain based on an engine's brake specific fuel consumption. The systems and methods may increase an amount of time a hybrid driveline operates at more efficient operating conditions.

Abstract translation: 公开了提高混合动力传动系效率的系统和方法。 在一个示例中，基于发动机的制动比燃料消耗，在发动机操作区域内定义有效的发动机操作区域。 这些系统和方法可以增加混合动力传动系在更有效的运行条件下运行的时间。

公开(公告)号：US20150330320A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14276044

申请日：2014-05-13

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth James Miller ,  Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth J. Jackson

IPC: F02D35/02 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W30/188 ,  F16H61/02

CPC classification number: F02D35/027 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W30/1882 ,  F02D41/266 ,  F02P5/1502 ,  F02P5/1518 ,  F16H59/60 ,  F16H61/0213 ,  F16H2061/0232 ,  Y02T10/46

Abstract: External data from a second computer external to a vehicle is received in an in-vehicle computer comprising a processor and a memory. At least one derived datum is generated from at least some of the external data. The at least one derived datum is used to make an adjustment to engine performance.

Abstract translation: 来自车辆外部的第二计算机的外部数据被接收在包括处理器和存储器的车载计算机中。 从至少一些外部数据生成至少一个导出数据。 使用至少一个派生基准来调整发动机性能。

公开(公告)号：US09168914B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US14154528

申请日：2014-01-14

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/00

CPC classification number: B60W20/10 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60K2006/4825 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/11 ,  B60W30/1882 ,  B60W2050/0054 ,  B60W2540/10 ,  B60W2540/106 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y02T10/6252 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y10S903/93

Abstract: A vehicle having an engine, an electric machine, a traction battery configured to supply power to the electric machine; and at least one controller is provided. The at least one controller is programmed to apply a filter to a requested engine power. The filter has a filter effect responsive to a difference between an actual and filtered driver demand such that the filter effect increases as the difference decreases to reduce rates of change in engine power output to satisfy the actual driver demand.

Abstract translation: 具有发动机，电动机，被配置为向所述电机供电的牵引电池的车辆; 并提供至少一个控制器。 至少一个控制器被编程为将过滤器应用于所请求的发动机功率。 滤波器具有响应于实际和滤波的驱动器需求之间的差异的滤波器效应，使得滤波器效应随着差减小而增加，以减少发动机功率输出的变化率以满足实际驾驶员需求。

公开(公告)号：US20150039350A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US14317373

申请日：2014-06-27

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: G07C5/08

CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q30/0261 ,  G08G1/0112 ,  G08G1/0129 ,  G08G1/09626

Abstract: A computer in a vehicle is programmed to determine that the vehicle has entered an intersection zone; gather data related to operation of the vehicle in the intersection zone; determine that the vehicle has departed the intersection zone; and determine a current driving score based at least in part on the operation of the vehicle in the intersection zone.

Abstract translation: 车辆中的计算机被编程以确定车辆已经进入交叉区域; 收集与交叉口区域内车辆运行有关的数据; 确定车辆已经离开交叉区; 并且至少部分地基于所述交叉区域中的所述车辆的操作来确定当前驾驶分数。

公开(公告)号：US20150037762A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US13959057

申请日：2013-08-05

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Douglas R. Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: G09B19/16

CPC classification number: G09B19/167 ,  B60R21/013

Abstract: A computer in a vehicle is configured to receive one or more data collector inputs, detect an object proximate to the vehicle based on the one or more inputs, determine a closure speed between the object and the vehicle, determine a change in speed of the object, compute an accountability factor; and determine whether to identify a potential incident based at least in part on the accountability factor and an incident value. The incident value is a function of at least one of the closure speed and a distance between the vehicle and the object. The accountability factor is based at least in part on the closure speed and the change in speed of the object.

Abstract translation: 车辆中的计算机被配置为接收一个或多个数据收集器输入，基于一个或多个输入来检测靠近车辆的物体，确定物体与车辆之间的关闭速度，确定物体的速度变化 ，计算问责因素; 并且至少部分地基于问责因素和事件值来确定是否识别潜在的事件。 入射值是关闭速度和车辆与物体之间的距离中的至少一个的函数。 问责因素至少部分取决于关闭速度和对象速度的变化。

公开(公告)号：US20150005997A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US13931249

申请日：2013-06-28

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: F02P23/04

CPC classification number: F02P23/04 ,  F02D35/022 ,  F02D35/026 ,  F02P17/12 ,  Y10S903/905

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for closed-loop adjusting a laser intensity of a laser ignition device of a hybrid vehicle. The laser intensity applied over consecutive laser ignition events is decreased until a flame quality is degraded for a threshold number of cylinder combustion events. The laser intensity is then increased to improve flame quality and the closed-loop adjustment is reiterated.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于闭环调节混合动力车辆的激光点火装置的激光强度的方法和系统。 在连续的激光点火事件上施加的激光强度降低，直到门限燃烧事件发生火焰质量降低为止。 然后增加激光强度以改善火焰质量，并重申闭环调节。

公开(公告)号：US11912166B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US16443532

申请日：2019-06-17

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： David Beck ,  Walter Joseph Ortmann ,  Kenneth James Miller ,  Thomas Joseph Cusumano

IPC: B60L58/30 ,  B60L50/70 ,  H01M8/04858

CPC classification number: B60L58/30 ,  B60L50/70 ,  B60L2240/68 ,  B60L2250/00 ,  B60L2250/26 ,  H01M8/04932 ,  H01M2250/20

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for controlling output of a fuel cell that generates electrical power for an electric machine that propels a vehicle. In one example, a driver demand power reduction is anticipated and output of the fuel cell is adjusted before the driver demand power is reduced so that a greater amount of electric charge may be stored in an electric energy storage device.

公开(公告)号：US11514803B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-29

申请号：US16768235

申请日：2017-12-01

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth James Miller ,  Aed M. Dudar ,  Thomas G. Leone

IPC: G08G5/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C21/20 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G05D1/12 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G01S19/42

Abstract: A vehicle includes a controller that may be configured to, responsive to receiving a delivery request associated with a drone, periodically transmit a current location, trip route information, and acceleration data of the vehicle to guide the drone to a rendezvous location, and responsive to receiving a proximity notification associated with the drone, open a delivery opening of the vehicle.