公开(公告)号：US09950612B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US14742335

申请日：2015-06-17

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth James Miller ,  Douglas Raymond Martin ,  William Paul Perkins ,  Daniel Mark Schaffer ,  John Curtis Hickey

IPC: B60K11/08 ,  F01P7/12

CPC classification number: B60K11/085 ,  F01P7/12 ,  Y02T10/88

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting grille shutters based on engine coolant temperature and a difference in aerodynamic drag between the grille shutter positions. In one example, the grille shutters may be adjusted into a position closer to a first smaller opening when a difference in aerodynamic drag between the first and second positions is large. In other examples, the grille shutters may be adjusted into a position closer to the second larger opening when a difference in aerodynamic drag between the first and second positions is small thus maintaining the engine at lower temperatures.

公开(公告)号：US20180061148A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15254048

申请日：2016-09-01

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Aed M. Dudar ,  Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: G07C5/00 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  G08G1/16

CPC classification number: G07C5/008 ,  B64C39/024 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G07C5/0816 ,  G08G1/09623 ,  G08G1/165 ,  G08G1/166 ,  G08G1/167 ,  G08G1/168 ,  G08G1/205 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: Upon detecting a failure in a sensor in a vehicle, a request for a surrogate sensor is sent. Communications are established with an unmanned aerial vehicle carrying the surrogate sensor. A vehicle subsystem is actuated based at least in part on data from the surrogate sensor.

公开(公告)号：US09873435B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US15146809

申请日：2016-05-04

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth James Miller ,  Thomas G. Leone ,  Douglas Raymond Martin

IPC: B60W30/188 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/101 ,  F02D41/26 ,  F02D41/30 ,  F02D19/06 ,  F02M43/04 ,  F02D41/24 ,  B60W30/20

CPC classification number: B60W30/1882 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/101 ,  B60W30/20 ,  B60W2030/206 ,  B60W2560/06 ,  B60W2710/0677 ,  B60W2710/10 ,  B60W2900/00 ,  F02D19/0602 ,  F02D19/061 ,  F02D19/0615 ,  F02D41/0025 ,  F02D41/2406 ,  F02D41/26 ,  F02D41/3094 ,  F02D2200/0611 ,  F02D2200/0625 ,  F02D2200/101 ,  F02D2400/12 ,  F02M43/04 ,  F02M69/046

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for integrating a bi-fuel engine with a CVT transmission. Responsive to a driver demand, a controller may determine whether to maintain usage of a current fuel or transition to an alternate fuel based on the cost efficiency of the transition and further based on any engine limitations that may be incurred at the engine speed-load following the transition. To improve the net fuel economy benefit while addressing the engine limitation, a fuel transition may be combined with a CVT adjusted engine speed-load regime, while maintaining engine power output.

公开(公告)号：US09873350B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US14855981

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Thomas G. Leone ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M10/633

CPC classification number: B60L11/1874 ,  B60L11/1809 ,  B60L11/1875 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H01M10/486 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/633 ,  H01M10/6568 ,  H01M10/6572 ,  H01M2220/20

Abstract: A includes a battery, an electric machine, an electrically powered cooling system, and a controller. The electric machine is configured to charge the battery with current generated from regenerative braking. The electrically powered cooling system is configured to cool the battery. The controller is programmed to, in response to a temperature of the battery being greater than a threshold, direct at least a portion of the current generated from regenerative braking to the cooling system.

公开(公告)号：US09862262B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US14814055

申请日：2015-07-30

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: B60K6/50 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60K6/24 ,  B60K6/365 ,  F16H3/72 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  F02B41/10 ,  F02B61/06 ,  B60W20/11 ,  F02B63/04

CPC classification number: B60K6/50 ,  B60K6/24 ,  B60K6/365 ,  B60K6/445 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/11 ,  B60W2510/0638 ,  B60W2510/081 ,  B60W2510/244 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2540/10 ,  B60W2710/09 ,  B60W2710/105 ,  B60W2720/30 ,  B60Y2200/92 ,  B60Y2300/20 ,  B60Y2300/43 ,  B60Y2300/60 ,  B60Y2400/431 ,  B60Y2400/435 ,  B60Y2400/73 ,  F02B41/10 ,  F02B61/06 ,  F02B63/042 ,  F16H3/724 ,  F16H3/727 ,  Y02T10/166 ,  Y02T10/6239 ,  Y02T10/6295 ,  Y10S903/905 ,  Y10S903/91 ,  Y10S903/915 ,  Y10S903/93

Abstract: Methods and systems for delivering powertrain torque of a hybrid vehicle are disclosed. In one example, torque is supplied to vehicle wheels from a piston engine, an electric machine, and a turbine engine via a planetary gear set. The planetary gear set may be configured with at least one sun gear and two ring gears.

公开(公告)号：US20170349186A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-07

申请号：US15175128

申请日：2016-06-07

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth James Miller ,  William Paul Perkins

IPC: B60W50/08 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B60W50/082 ,  B60W40/08 ,  B60W50/0098 ,  B60W2040/0818 ,  B60W2050/0095 ,  B60W2540/28 ,  G05D1/0088

Abstract: A vehicle system includes a processor and a memory accessible to the processor and storing instructions executable by the processor. The instructions include detecting a handoff request indicating a transition of a host vehicle from an autonomous mode of operation to a non-autonomous mode of operation and assessing driver competency. The handoff request is approved if the driver competency exceeds a predetermined threshold. Likewise, the handoff request is denied if the driver competency fails to exceed the predetermined threshold.

公开(公告)号：US20170328287A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15155552

申请日：2016-05-16

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Thomas G. Leone ,  Kenneth James Miller ,  Chris James Hocking

IPC: F02D17/02 ,  F02D41/02

CPC classification number: F02D17/02 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/10 ,  F02D41/0087 ,  F02D41/021 ,  F02D41/0225 ,  F02D2200/50 ,  F02D2200/60

Abstract: A vehicle includes a transmission; a torque converter coupled to the transmission; a controller in communication with the transmission and the torque converter; a driver seat, a passenger seat, and a back seat coupled to the transmission; and sensors configured to detect user occupancy of the seats. The sensors are in communication with the controller. The controller is programmed to receive data from the sensors, determine an occupancy status based on the occupancy data, set an engine operating parameter of one of the transmission and the torque converter based on the occupancy status, and control one or both of the transmission and the torque converter to operate according to the parameter.

公开(公告)号：US20170248951A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：US15073116

申请日：2016-03-17

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： William Paul Perkins ,  David B. Kelley ,  Kenneth James Miller

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W50/08 ,  B60W10/18

CPC classification number: G05D1/0061 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W50/082 ,  B60W2420/42 ,  B60W2420/52 ,  B60W2540/22 ,  G05D1/0248 ,  G05D2201/0213

Abstract: Signals are from a plurality of sources representing aspects of the vehicle and an environment surrounding the vehicle. An autonomous confidence factor is developed based on component confidence levels for at least one of the signals. Control of the vehicle is transitioned between levels of autonomous control based at least in part on the autonomous confidence factor.

公开(公告)号：US20170247040A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：US15073093

申请日：2016-03-17

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Kenneth James Miller ,  William Paul Perkins ,  David B. Kelley

IPC: B60W50/08 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/18 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B60W10/20

CPC classification number: B60W50/082 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W2050/0089 ,  B60W2540/22 ,  G05D1/0061 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0248 ,  G05D2201/0213

Abstract: Signals are received from a plurality of sources, representing operating characteristics of a vehicle and an environment surrounding the vehicle. A plurality of operational factors are developed based on the signals. The vehicle is controlled according to one of at least three levels of control, including an autonomous, a semi-autonomous, and a manual level of control, based on the operational factors.

公开(公告)号：US20170241357A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15593234

申请日：2017-05-11

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin ,  Kenneth James Miller ,  John Eric Rollinger

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  F02D35/02 ,  F02D41/30 ,  F02D41/14 ,  F02D41/24 ,  F02D35/00 ,  F02D41/06

CPC classification number: F02D41/0085 ,  F02D35/0092 ,  F02D35/02 ,  F02D35/028 ,  F02D41/064 ,  F02D41/1441 ,  F02D41/1448 ,  F02D41/145 ,  F02D41/1454 ,  F02D41/1458 ,  F02D41/22 ,  F02D41/2406 ,  F02D41/2435 ,  F02D41/26 ,  F02D41/3005 ,  F02D41/34 ,  F02D2200/1002 ,  F02D2200/1004 ,  Y02T10/44

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for detecting air-fuel ratio imbalances across all engine cylinders. In one example, a method (or system) may include indicating cylinder imbalance based on each of the exhaust air-fuel ratio, exhaust manifold pressure, and cylinder torque weighted by a confidence factor, where in the confidence factor is determined based on operating conditions.