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公开(公告)号：US20190353558A1
公开(公告)日：2019-11-21
申请号：US15984705
申请日：2018-05-21
Applicant: Ford Motor Company
Inventor： David J. Chesney , Roderick Alexander Simpson
Abstract: A method of determining a condition of a component (e.g., valves) of an engine having a manifold air pressure sensor during a cold test includes providing pressurized air to an intake of the engine. The method includes rotating a crankshaft of the engine. The method includes measuring pressures with the manifold air pressure sensor as a function of crankshaft rotational position. The method includes comparing the pressures with a predetermined baseline. The method includes indicating a condition of the component based on the comparison of the pressures with the baseline.
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公开(公告)号：US10471584B2
公开(公告)日：2019-11-12
申请号：US15937217
申请日：2018-03-27
Applicant: Ford Motor Company
Inventor： Glen Bellikka
Abstract: A tool system includes a rail, a trolley, a tool, a detent, and a target. The trolley is translatable between first and second positions along the rail. The tool is secured to the trolley. The detent includes a magnet. One of the target and the magnet is located at a third position along the rail, between the first and second positions. The other one of the target and the magnet is coupled to the trolley. The magnet and target cooperate to resist trolley movement away from the third position.
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公开(公告)号：US20190325238A1
公开(公告)日：2019-10-24
申请号：US16472515
申请日：2016-11-21
Applicant: Ford Motor Company
Inventor： Kwaku PRAKAH-ASANTE , Manoharprasad K. RAO
Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for advanced warnings to drivers of vehicles for upcoming signs. An example vehicle includes a GPS receiver to determine a vehicle location. The example vehicle also includes a condition identifier to determine a familiarity level of a driver for the vehicle location and detect an upcoming sign. The example vehicle also includes a warning determiner to compare the familiarity level to a threshold level and provide, in response to the familiarity level being less than the threshold level, an advanced warning to the driver for the upcoming sign.
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公开(公告)号：US10414453B2
公开(公告)日：2019-09-17
申请号：US15878528
申请日：2018-01-24
Applicant: Ford Motor Company
Inventor： Joshua Magill , Matt Roosen , Albert Ekladyous
Abstract: A headlamp aiming method for a vehicle includes measuring, by a height measurement instrument, at least two reference heights of at least two reference areas along a body of the vehicle. The height measurement instrument is positioned external of the vehicle, and one of the at least two reference heights is indicative of a height of a headlamp of the vehicle. The method further includes determining a vehicle pitch and a headlamp height variation of the vehicle based on the measured reference heights, calculating a modified headlamp position based on the vehicle pitch, the headlamp height variation, and a standard headlamp position, and aiming a headlamp of the vehicle based on the modified headlamp position.
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公开(公告)号：US20190266715A1
公开(公告)日：2019-08-29
申请号：US16342761
申请日：2016-10-24
Applicant: Ford Motor Company
Inventor： Scott Vincent MYERS , Mark CRAWFORD , Harpreetsingh BANVAIT , Alexandru Mihai GURGHIAN , Nikhil NAGRAJ RAO , Alexandro WALSH , Lisa SCARIA
IPC: G06T7/00 , G07C5/08 , G05D1/00 , B64C39/02 , B64F1/22 , G05B13/02 , G06N3/04 , G07B15/00 , G06Q10/00
Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to inspect autonomous vehicles. An autonomous vehicle carries a UAV (or “drone”) in a protected area, for example, in a glove compartment, trunk, etc. Between rides, the UAV can be deployed to inspect the autonomous vehicle. Images from the UAV can be sent to other components for image analysis. When an inspection is completed, the UAV can return to the protected area. The UAV can inspect both the interior and exterior of an autonomous vehicle. When an inspection is passed, the autonomous vehicle can begin a new ride. When an inspection is failed, the autonomous vehicle can report for repairs or summon a tow vehicle.
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公开(公告)号：US20190265719A1
公开(公告)日：2019-08-29
申请号：US16332513
申请日：2016-09-14
Applicant: Ford Motor Company
Inventor： Shiqi QIU , Oliver LEI , Jayanthi RAO , John Robert VAN WIEMEERSCH
Abstract: Vehicles can be equipped to operate in both autonomous and occupant piloted mode. Refueling stations can be equipped to refuel autonomous vehicles without occupant assistance. Refueling stations can be equipped with a fueling control computer that communicates with vehicles via wireless networks to move vehicles between waiting zones, service zones and served zones. Refueling stations can include liquid fuel, compressed gas and electric charging.
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公开(公告)号：US20190255751A1
公开(公告)日：2019-08-22
申请号：US15899511
申请日：2018-02-20
Applicant: Ford Motor Company
Inventor： Bernard Gerard MARCHETTI , Derren WOODS , Bari BROWN , Ryan MOWERY
Abstract: A method of forming a thin-walled skin includes coating at least one side of a mold cavity of a molding tool, evacuating air from the mold cavity, and filling the mold cavity with a molten polymeric resin. Among other optional variations of the disclosed method, an inert gas is injected into the molten polymeric resin simultaneously with the step of filling the mold cavity with a molten polymeric resin. As a result, high quality, large, thin-walled skins are produced by the teachings of the present disclosure.
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公开(公告)号：US20190250592A1
公开(公告)日：2019-08-15
申请号：US15894985
申请日：2018-02-13
Applicant: Ford Motor Company
Inventor： Hossein Jacob SADRI , Stephen JUSZCZYK , Jerry GALINIS
IPC: G05B19/418
CPC classification number: G05B19/4183 , G05B2219/36089 , G05B2219/37137
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a dimensional automated linkage system for correlating a fixture with a workpiece. The system includes a fixture module repository, a barcode stamp, and a fixture-workpiece data controller. The fixture module repository stores a fixture record for a registered fixture module, where the fixture record includes a workpiece entry portion to link a fixture of the registered fixture module with a subject workpiece. The workpiece entry portion includes a fixture modification field to identify modifications made to the fixture for mounting the subject workpiece on the fixture. The barcode stamp is configured to include data to identify the fixture record for the registered fixture module. The fixture-workpiece data controller is communicably coupled to an external computing device and operable to populate the workpiece entry portion of the fixture record based on information acquired from the external computing device.
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公开(公告)号：US20190232318A1
公开(公告)日：2019-08-01
申请号：US16211324
申请日：2018-12-06
Applicant: Ford Motor Company
Inventor： Wanjiao Liu , Kevin Richard John Ellwood , Mark Edward Nichols , Christopher Michael Seubert
IPC: B05B17/06 , B05B12/36 , B05B15/625 , B05B15/628
CPC classification number: B05B17/063 , B05B7/1481 , B05B12/16 , B05B12/36 , B05B13/0431 , B05B15/625 , B05B15/628 , B05B17/0646 , B05B17/0653 , B25J11/0075
Abstract: An atomizer for applying a coating includes a nozzle plate, an actuator, and an acoustic focusing device. The nozzle plate defines at least one aperture. The actuator is configured to oscillate to form pressure waves within a fluid to eject the fluid from the nozzle plate. The acoustic focusing device focuses the pressure waves toward the apertures.
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公开(公告)号：US20190232317A1
公开(公告)日：2019-08-01
申请号：US16211547
申请日：2018-12-06
Applicant: Ford Motor Company
Inventor： Christopher Michael Seubert , Mark Edward Nichols , Kevin Richard John Ellwood , Wanjiao Liu
Abstract: A method of controlling application of material onto a substrate is provided. The method includes ejecting an ultraviolet (UV) curable material through a plurality of micro-applicators in the form of atomized droplets. At least one UV light source is positioned adjacent to the plurality of micro-applicators and the atomized droplets are irradiated with UV light by the at least one UV light source and curing of the atomized droplets is initiated. The atomized droplets are deposited onto a surface of the substrate and a UV cured coating on the surface is formed thereon. The UV curable material may include a photolatent base catalyst such that the atomized droplets deposited onto the surface continue to cure after being irradiated with the at least one UV light source. The at least one UV light source can include a UV light ring, a UV light emitting diode, and the like.
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