公开(公告)号：US20180244239A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：US15441290

申请日：2017-02-24

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： John Robert Van Wiemeersch ,  Howard Paul Tsvi Linden ,  Laura Viviana Hazebrouck ,  Onoyom Essien Ekanem ,  Jevon Xiao

IPC: B60R25/24 ,  B60R25/23 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R25/40 ,  B60R25/01

CPC classification number: B60R25/24 ,  B60R16/0207 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/23 ,  B60R25/403

Abstract: A system for allowing an operator to control one or more locks of a vehicle associated with a controller for controlling the one or more vehicle locks is provided. The system comprises a touchpad for mounting to the vehicle, the touchpad adapted for receiving a code from the operator for controlling the one or more locks. A generator is also provided for generating power for operating the touchpad based on kinetic energy associated with the vehicle. A wireless transceiver associated with the touchpad may transmit a signal to the controller when the code is provided to the touch pad. A second or alternative generator for generating power for operating the touchpad based on solar energy. A related method is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11584282B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US16631197

申请日：2017-07-18

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Jevon Xiao ,  Daniel Boccuccia

IPC: B60N3/02 ,  B60J5/04 ,  E05B1/00

Abstract: Techniques and examples pertaining to an assist handle implementable to an automotive vehicle are described. The assist handle is automatically deployed to provide ingress or egress assist to a passenger to enter or exit the automotive vehicle. Furthermore, the assist handle is automatically retracted when not in use. The deployment and the retraction of the assist handle is controlled by an electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle, through an actuator and a transmission mechanism, in response to a command sent from a body control module (BCM) of the vehicle, the command regarding an operation of a door of the vehicle. When retracted, the assist handle may be invisible to the passenger. The automotive vehicle may be an autonomous ride-sharing vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US10344519B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-09

申请号：US15484458

申请日：2017-04-11

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Howard Paul Tsvi Linden ,  Onoyom Essien Ekanem ,  Jevon Xiao ,  Christopher Matthew Radjewski ,  Muhammad Omer Khan

IPC: E05F15/20 ,  E05F5/02 ,  E05F15/611 ,  E05F15/73 ,  E05B81/76 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05F15/70 ,  E05C17/00

Abstract: A power door system for a vehicle includes a door connected to a vehicle body, a door actuator comprising a clutch and a braking system and adapted to displace the door between a plurality of open positions and a fully closed position, and a controller system configured to disengage the clutch on determination of a manual door open or close operation. The controller system is further configured to engage the braking system on a determination that the manual door close operation exceeds a threshold door closing speed. The controller system is further configured to cause the braking system to stop the manual door close operation exceeding the threshold door closing speed at a spaced distance from the vehicle body, to re-engage the clutch, and to actuate a power cinch function to displace the door to the fully closed position.

公开(公告)号：US20180291666A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-11

申请号：US15484458

申请日：2017-04-11

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Howard Paul Tsvi Linden ,  Onoyom Essien Ekanem ,  Jevon Xiao ,  Christopher Matthew Radjewski ,  Muhammad Omer Khan

IPC: E05F5/02 ,  E05F15/611 ,  E05F15/73 ,  E05B81/76

CPC classification number: E05F5/025 ,  E05B81/76 ,  E05C17/006 ,  E05F15/40 ,  E05F15/611 ,  E05F15/70 ,  E05F15/73 ,  E05Y2900/531

Abstract: A power door system for a vehicle includes a door connected to a vehicle body, a door actuator comprising a clutch and a braking system and adapted to displace the door between a plurality of open positions and a fully closed position, and a controller system configured to disengage the clutch on determination of a manual door open or close operation. The controller system is further configured to engage the braking system on a determination that the manual door close operation exceeds a threshold door closing speed. The controller system is further configured to cause the braking system to stop the manual door close operation exceeding the threshold door closing speed at a spaced distance from the vehicle body, to re-engage the clutch, and to actuate a power cinch function to displace the door to the fully closed position.