公开(公告)号：US20210171118A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-10

申请号：US16707038

申请日：2019-12-09

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： David Brian GLICKMAN ,  Steve Michael LAKATOS ,  Kevin Berington JOHNSON ,  Adam Michael POLITO ,  Vince S. CARNES

IPC: B62D25/08 ,  B60R19/52

Abstract: This disclosure details vehicle assemblies that are made up of a plurality of loose layered build components. One or more of the loose layered build components may include locating features for locating and supporting the component relative to other components of the assembly while still permitting movement of the component or one of the other components in at least one direction during the assembly process.

公开(公告)号：US20210070218A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-11

申请号：US16561075

申请日：2019-09-05

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. SALTER ,  David Brian GLICKMAN ,  Paul Kenneth DELLOCK ,  Mark BOSCA ,  Venkatesh KRISHNAN

IPC: B60P7/08 ,  H01F7/06 ,  H01F7/20 ,  F21V8/00

Abstract: This disclosure details tie-down systems for securing cargo within vehicle cargo spaces. An exemplary tie-down system may include a vehicle-mounted magnetic assembly and a tie-down that may be magnetically connected to the magnetic assembly for securing cargo within the cargo space. A magnet of the magnetic assembly may be energized to hold the tie-down and cargo in place within the cargo space or de-energized to release the tie-down and the cargo relative to the cargo space.

公开(公告)号：US20200247254A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-06

申请号：US16269184

申请日：2019-02-06

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Paul Kenneth DELLOCK ,  Ross Dykstra PURSIFULL ,  Stuart C. SALTER ,  David Brian GLICKMAN ,  Talat KARMO

IPC: B60L53/16 ,  H01R13/533 ,  B60L53/18

Abstract: A vehicle charging system may include a charging plug including at least one handle cover covering at least a portion of the plug, and a vehicle charge receptacle configured to receive the plug, the plug and receptacle comprising a thermally conductive and electrically insulative material of at least one polymer and at least one ceramic to transfer heat generated during charging through the plug portion and receptacle into the vehicle body for dissipation.

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：US20230311775A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-05

申请号：US17712668

申请日：2022-04-04

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： David Brian GLICKMAN ,  Dennis YEE ,  Satvinder Singh MATHARU

IPC: B60R3/02

CPC classification number: B60R3/02 ,  B60D1/01

Abstract: Deployable step systems are disclosed for accessing and utilizing vehicle cargo spaces on vehicles equipped with a tailgate assembly. The proposed deployable step systems may include various deployment mechanisms that are capable of sliding, pivoting, rotating, swinging, and/or otherwise adjusting for providing ease of access and increased flexibility when stepping up to access the vehicle cargo space. The proposed deployable step systems may provide improved access to the vehicle cargo space irrespective of what position the tailgate assembly is positioned in relative to the vehicle cargo space.

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：US20210179027A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-17

申请号：US16713629

申请日：2019-12-13

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Paul Kenneth DELLOCK ,  Richard GALL ,  Stuart C. SALTER ,  David Brian GLICKMAN ,  Jose GARCIA CRESPO

IPC: B60S1/38

Abstract: This disclosure details motor vehicle wiper systems and associated methods for heating wiper blades of the wiper systems. In exemplary embodiments, a wiper blade of a wiper may include a beam blade portion, a tip portion, and a heater element. Each of the beam blade portion, the tip portion, and the heater element may include a different material composition. The material composition of the heater element, for example, may include a thermally conductive polymer. The temperature of the blade may be regulated by adjusting a current flow through the thermally conductive polymer heater element.

公开(公告)号：US20250153782A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-15

申请号：US19021405

申请日：2025-01-15

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. SALTER ,  David Brian GLICKMAN ,  Michael John HARMON ,  Dennis YEE

IPC: B62D33/027 ,  B60Q1/24 ,  B60Q1/30 ,  B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/03

Abstract: Various vehicle systems are proposed for facilitating access to and utilization of motor vehicle cargo spaces. The vehicle systems may include deployable stairgate systems, deployable step systems, cargo bed swing door systems, etc. The vehicle systems allow the cargo spaces to be accessed from a variety of positions relative to the cargo space.

公开(公告)号：US20230339547A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-26

申请号：US17729389

申请日：2022-04-26

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. SALTER ,  Jeffrey Robert SEAMAN ,  Annette Lynn HUEBNER ,  David Brian GLICKMAN ,  Paul Kenneth DELLOCK

IPC: B62D25/18

CPC classification number: B62D25/182

Abstract: Exemplary deployable splash guard systems for motor vehicles may include features designed for blocking road spray. The deployable splash guard systems may include a flap that is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position for blocking the road spray. In the deployed position, the flap is positioned within a spray field of a tire of the motor vehicle and is therefore positioned to block the road spray from spraying onto a door handle and/or other structures of the motor vehicle. A control module of the deployable splash guard system may be programmed to utilize a sensor weighting scheme for accurately determining when to deploy the flap.

公开(公告)号：US20230008195A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-12

申请号：US17367756

申请日：2021-07-06

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. SALTER ,  David Brian GLICKMAN ,  Dawn PIECHOCKI ,  Dennis YEE ,  Darshan Arun NAYAK

IPC: B60R3/02 ,  B62D33/03

Abstract: Various vehicle systems are proposed for accessing and utilizing vehicle cargo spaces on vehicles equipped with a tailgate assembly. The vehicle systems may include deployable and/or rotatable stairgate systems, deployable step systems, etc. designed for the accessing the vehicle cargo spaces. The proposed systems may include various deployment mechanisms that enable the stairgate/step systems to slide, pivot, rotate, swing, and/or otherwise adjust for providing ease of access and increased flexibility when stepping up to access the vehicle cargo space.