公开(公告)号：US10815951B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-27

申请号：US15818863

申请日：2017-11-21

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Francis Thomas Connolly ,  Scott James Thompson

IPC: F02N11/00 ,  F02N11/04 ,  F02N15/02 ,  B60W20/15 ,  F02N11/08

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine and an electric machine coupled to a transmission element. The electric machine is also selectively coupled with the engine by a clutch. The vehicle includes a belt integrated starter-generator (BISG) operatively coupled to the engine. An electronic controller includes one or more inputs adapted to receive a temperature measurement and a request to start the engine. The electronic controller is programmed to energize the BISG and the electric machine in response to receiving an engine start request and a temperature measurement being less than a threshold temperature measurement. The electronic controller is further programmed to close the disconnect clutch to apply torque from the electric machine to the engine in response to the electric machine achieving a threshold electric machine speed.

公开(公告)号：US20200216057A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-09

申请号：US16243932

申请日：2019-01-09

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Corey Blue ,  Scott James Thompson ,  Stephen Michael Cicala ,  Mary Bellino ,  Bradley D. Riedle

IPC: B60W20/13 ,  B60W10/02 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W10/30 ,  B60W10/26 ,  B60W20/40

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a driveline of a hybrid vehicle are described. In one example, a torque that is produced by an engine is adjusted responsive to a transmission oil temperature and a speed of a torque converter impeller so that temperature of oil in a transmission lube circuit may be maintained at a desired temperature.

公开(公告)号：US09828924B1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US15358488

申请日：2016-11-22

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Francis Thomas Connolly ,  Scott James Thompson

IPC: F02N11/00 ,  F02D41/06 ,  F02N11/04 ,  F02D41/26 ,  B60W20/40

CPC classification number: F02D41/062 ,  B60W20/40 ,  B60W2510/081 ,  B60W2550/12 ,  F02D41/064 ,  F02D41/26 ,  F02D2200/101 ,  F02N11/006 ,  F02N11/04 ,  F02N15/08 ,  F02N2200/023 ,  F02N2200/122 ,  F02N2300/2002

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine and an electric machine coupled to a transmission element. The electric machine is also selectively coupled with the engine by a clutch. The vehicle includes a belt integrated starter-generator (BISG) operatively coupled to the engine. An electronic controller includes one or more inputs adapted to receive a temperature measurement and a request to start the engine. The electronic controller is programmed to, in response to the one or more inputs receiving the request to start the engine and the temperature measurement less than a threshold temperature measurement, effect actuation of the electric machine and close the clutch to apply a first torque to the engine. The electronic controller is further programmed to, in response to an engine speed achieving an engine speed threshold, effect actuation of the BISG to apply a second torque to the engine.

公开(公告)号：US09738268B1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US15050776

申请日：2016-02-23

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Chen Zhang ,  Rajit Johri ,  Scott James Thompson ,  Ming Lang Kuang ,  Jeffrey Allen Doering ,  Mathew Alan Boesch ,  David Crist Gabriel

IPC: B60L9/00 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60W20/13 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60K6/22

CPC classification number: B60W20/13 ,  B60K6/22 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60K2006/4825 ,  B60W10/02 ,  B60W10/026 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/11 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W30/18072 ,  B60W30/18127 ,  B60W2030/1809 ,  B60W2510/1005 ,  B60W2510/305 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2540/10 ,  B60W2710/0627 ,  B60W2710/083 ,  B60Y2200/92 ,  B60Y2300/18125 ,  B60Y2300/43 ,  B60Y2300/60 ,  B60Y2300/91 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y02T10/6252 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y10S903/904 ,  Y10S903/93

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes a controller that is programmed to, in response to an accelerator lift-pedal event, generate a drag torque, with at least one of an engine and electric machine, having a magnitude that is based on a deceleration fuel shut-off torque of the engine and a desired power output of the electric machine, and limit the drag torque to a threshold value that is based on the deceleration fuel shut-off torque.

公开(公告)号：US20170197611A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-13

申请号：US14994554

申请日：2016-01-13

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Mark Steven Yamazaki ,  Christopher Alan Lear ,  Scott James Thompson

IPC: B60W20/15 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W20/13 ,  B60W10/26 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W30/14 ,  B60W10/08

CPC classification number: B60W20/15 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60K2006/4825 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W10/26 ,  B60W20/11 ,  B60W20/13 ,  B60W30/14 ,  B60W30/143 ,  B60W50/0098 ,  B60W2050/0075 ,  Y02T10/6221 ,  Y02T10/6252 ,  Y02T10/6286

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hybrid powertrain that includes an engine and a motor/generator are described. The systems and methods adjust battery charging and discharging as well as engine and motor torque based on whether or not the vehicle is operating in a cruise control mode. In one example, curves that provide a basis for operating an engine and motor based on driver demand torque are compressed during a vehicle cruise control mode to improve powertrain efficiency.

公开(公告)号：US09463790B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US14448917

申请日：2014-07-31

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Scott James Thompson ,  David Farrell ,  Robert Wright ,  Xiaoyong Wang

IPC: B60W20/00 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/02 ,  B60K6/387 ,  B60K6/547 ,  B60W10/26 ,  B60W10/30 ,  B60K6/48

CPC classification number: B60W20/40 ,  B60K6/26 ,  B60K6/387 ,  B60K6/547 ,  B60K2006/268 ,  B60K2006/4825 ,  B60W10/02 ,  B60W10/026 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/26 ,  B60W10/30 ,  B60W20/13 ,  B60W2510/0676 ,  B60W2510/244 ,  B60W2710/021 ,  B60W2710/0644 ,  B60W2710/081 ,  B60Y2200/92 ,  B60Y2300/192 ,  Y02T10/6252 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y10S903/906 ,  Y10S903/93

Abstract: Systems and methods for cranking an engine of a hybrid vehicle that includes an electric machine to crank the engine and propel the vehicle are disclosed. In one example, engine cranking speed and engine cranking source are selected in response to vehicle operating conditions that may affect whether or not an electrical power source has sufficient energy to crank the engine.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于起动混合动力车辆的发动机的系统和方法，该混合动力车辆包括电动机以起动发动机并推进车辆。 在一个示例中，响应于可能影响电源是否具有足够的能量来起动发动机的车辆操作条件来选择发动机起动速度和发动机起动源。

公开(公告)号：US09296388B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US14664237

申请日：2015-03-20

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Ted Haladyna ,  Kenneth James Miller ,  Scott James Thompson

IPC: B60L9/00 ,  F02M1/02 ,  B60W10/00 ,  B60W20/00 ,  F02D29/02 ,  F02D41/02 ,  F02N11/08

CPC classification number: B60W20/16 ,  B60W20/00 ,  F02D29/02 ,  F02D41/024 ,  F02N11/0818 ,  F02N11/0829 ,  F02N2200/026 ,  F02N2200/061 ,  Y02T10/26 ,  Y02T10/48 ,  Y10S903/903 ,  Y10T477/677

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for extending an engine-off period of a hybrid vehicle while reducing engine cold-start emissions. During an engine pull-up to meet operator demand, the engine is held at a higher power for a longer duration to aggressively heat the exhaust catalyst. Subsequently, the engine is pulled up to a lower power and held at the lower power for shorter bursts of time to activate the exhaust catalyst.

公开(公告)号：US20150066259A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14013913

申请日：2013-08-29

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Scott James Thompson

IPC: F01M1/14 ,  F01M1/18 ,  B60W10/08 ,  F01M1/02 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W10/06

CPC classification number: F01M1/14 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W10/30 ,  B60W20/10 ,  B60W20/14 ,  B60W20/40 ,  B60W30/184 ,  B60W30/192 ,  F01M1/02 ,  F01M1/16 ,  F01M1/18 ,  F01M2001/0269 ,  Y02T10/6239 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y10S903/93

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle is provided with an engine having a crankshaft and an electric machine coupled to the crankshaft. The hybrid vehicle also includes a pump and a controller. The pump is driven by rotation of the crankshaft and coupled to the engine by a fluid circuit. The controller is configured to control the electric machine in response to a wheel torque request to drive the crankshaft with the engine off to provide lubricant to the engine.

Abstract translation: 混合动力车辆设置有具有曲轴的发动机和联接到曲轴的电机。 混合动力车辆还包括泵和控制器。 泵由曲轴的旋转驱动，并通过流体回路耦合到发动机。 控制器被配置为响应于车轮扭矩请求控制电机，以驱动发动机关闭曲轴，以向发动机提供润滑剂。

公开(公告)号：US20150025721A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US13942894

申请日：2013-07-16

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Scott James Thompson ,  Paul Stephen Bryan ,  Shunsuke Okubo ,  Elaine Y. Chen

IPC: B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/26

CPC classification number: B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/26 ,  B60W20/00 ,  B60W30/194 ,  B60W2510/0676 ,  B60W2510/244 ,  B60W2710/0677 ,  B60W2710/0688

Abstract: A hybrid powertrain system includes an engine, an electric machine, a battery pack, and at least one controller. If the controller detects that a temperature associated with the engine is less than a predefined value, it may request power output by the engine to increase such that the temperature increases to a threshold temperature if a state of charge of the battery pack is less than one hundred percent.

Abstract translation: 混合动力系统包括发动机，电机，电池组和至少一个控制器。 如果控制器检测到与发动机相关的温度小于预定值，则可以请求发动机的功率输出增加，使得如果电池组的充电状态小于1，则温度升高到阈值温度 百分之百。

公开(公告)号：US20140109872A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US13787880

申请日：2013-03-07

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Angel Fernando Porras ,  William David Treharne ,  Paul Stephen Bryan ,  Scott James Thompson ,  Wesley Burkman

IPC: F02B77/00

CPC classification number: F01P7/165 ,  B60H1/034 ,  F01P2025/12 ,  F01P2025/30 ,  F01P2060/08 ,  F01P2060/18

Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed that has multiple coolant paths selected by control of a valve. A valve system is configured to direct coolant from an engine to a heat exchanger according to a difference between a temperature associated with the engine and a temperature associated with the heat exchanger. The valve system is also configured to direct coolant from the engine to an electric heater and to, in response to a heat demanded from the heat exchanger being greater than a heat capability of the electric heater, request the engine to run. A method is disclosed for controlling a valve to change from an isolation position in which the valve isolates coolant circulating through an electric heater and the valve from coolant circulating through an engine to a non-isolation position in which the valve directs coolant from the engine to the electric heater.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种车辆，其具有通过阀的控制选择的多个冷却剂路径。 阀系统构造成根据与发动机相关的温度和与热交换器相关联的温度之间的差异将冷却剂从发动机引导到热交换器。 阀系统还构造成将冷却剂从发动机引导到电加热器，并且响应于热交换器所需的热量大于电加热器的热能，响应于发动机运转。 公开了一种用于控制阀从阀隔离通过电加热器循环的冷却剂并将阀从通过发动机循环的冷却剂隔离到非隔离位置的方法，其中阀将冷却剂从发动机引导到 电加热器。