公开(公告)号：US11472278B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-18

申请号：US17027822

申请日：2020-09-22

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： John Marshall ,  Ihab Grace ,  Rajaram Subramanian ,  Sean Brady ,  John Jardine ,  Micah Smith ,  Mike Popovski ,  Charles Moore ,  Suriyaprakash Ayyangar Janarthanam

IPC: B60K1/04 ,  B62D25/20 ,  B62D21/15 ,  H01M50/20

Abstract: An electrified vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a traction battery, and at least one shield extending longitudinally and having a portion that is vertically beneath the traction battery. The shield is removably fastened directly to the traction battery.

公开(公告)号：US20210083239A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-18

申请号：US16568471

申请日：2019-09-12

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Mike Popovski ,  Ihab Grace ,  Abigail Christensen ,  John Jardine

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/02

Abstract: A battery assembly includes, among other things, an upper tier tray, an upper battery module supported on the upper tier tray, and a post that supports the upper tier tray. A battery module support method according to another exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, supporting an upper tier tray with a post; and supporting an upper battery module with the upper tier tray.

公开(公告)号：US10720620B1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-21

申请号：US16247624

申请日：2019-01-15

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Ihab Grace ,  David Edward Paul ,  Ahteram Khan ,  Brad Warren Probert ,  Anil Reddy Pullalarevu ,  Mike Popovski

IPC: B60K1/04 ,  H01M2/10 ,  B60L53/80 ,  B60S5/06

Abstract: This disclosure details mounting systems and associated methods for mounting a battery pack to an electrified vehicle. An exemplary electrified vehicle may include a frame, a battery pack, and a mounting system for mounting the battery pack to the frame. The mounting system may include one or more side rails. Each side rail may include a predefined crush initiator configured to plastically deform for absorbing and transferring energy during vehicle impact loading events.

公开(公告)号：US09783133B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14479722

申请日：2014-09-08

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： David Huelke ,  Mike Popovski

IPC: B60R13/01 ,  B60R13/02 ,  A44B17/00 ,  B60R13/04 ,  F16B1/00 ,  H01F7/02 ,  B60R11/00

CPC classification number: B60R13/0275 ,  A44B17/0023 ,  A44B17/0047 ,  B60R13/0206 ,  B60R13/0212 ,  B60R13/04 ,  B60R2011/0057 ,  F16B1/00 ,  F16B19/004 ,  F16B2001/0035 ,  H01F7/0252

Abstract: A magnet fastener includes a cup, a magnet received in the cup and a carrier. The carrier receives and holds the cup while the resilient support includes at least one projection that engages the cup and provides a biasing force to prevent rattling or ticking of the cup on the carrier.

公开(公告)号：US20210104715A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-08

申请号：US16590558

申请日：2019-10-02

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Mike Popovski ,  Ihab Grace ,  Abigail Christensen ,  Chelliah Madasamy ,  Abdelmonaam Sassi ,  Sean Brady ,  John Jardine

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  B60L50/64 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60R16/04

Abstract: A battery pack attachment assembly includes, among other things, a first bracket configured to be secured directly to a vehicle underbody, and a second bracket. The first bracket extends vertically above the first bracket such that the second bracket is spaced from the vehicle underbody when the first bracket is secured directly to the vehicle underbody.

公开(公告)号：US20200227705A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-16

申请号：US16247624

申请日：2019-01-15

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Ihab Grace ,  David Edward Paul ,  Ahteram Khan ,  Brad Warren Probert ,  Anil Reddy Pullalarevu ,  Mike Popovski

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  B60K1/04 ,  B60S5/06 ,  B60L53/80

Abstract: This disclosure details mounting systems and associated methods for mounting a battery pack to an electrified vehicle. An exemplary electrified vehicle may include a frame, a battery pack, and a mounting system for mounting the battery pack to the frame. The mounting system may include one or more side rails. Each side rail may include a predefined crush initiator configured to plastically deform for absorbing and transferring energy during vehicle impact loading events.

公开(公告)号：US20160040693A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14453910

申请日：2014-08-07

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Mike Popovski ,  David Huelke

IPC: F16B1/00 ,  B60R13/02

CPC classification number: F16B1/00 ,  B60R13/02 ,  B60R13/0206 ,  B60R13/0212 ,  F16B2001/0035

Abstract: A magnet fastener includes a carrier having a unitary body with a base, a magnet support and a resilient shaft extending between the base and the magnet support. The magnet fastener also includes a magnet that is fixed to the magnet support. Advantageously the resilient shaft allows articulation the magnet support and magnet on the base without any ticking or rattling.

Abstract translation: 磁体紧固件包括具有基座的整体的支架，磁体支架和在基座和磁体支架之间延伸的弹性轴。 磁体紧固件还包括固定到磁体支架的磁体。 有利地，弹性轴允许将磁体支撑件和磁体铰接在基座上，而不会发生任何滴答声或咔嗒声。

公开(公告)号：US20140332575A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14444064

申请日：2014-07-28

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： David R. Huelke ,  Guillermo Alanis ,  Jeff Todd Baxter ,  John Andrew Stakoe ,  Mike Popovski

IPC: B60R7/10 ,  B60R11/00

CPC classification number: B60R7/10

Abstract: A vehicle garment hook assembly for use on a vehicle includes a housing mounted to a trim component on a vehicle, and a garment hook pivotally mounted to the housing and pivotal away from the housing to a use position. The garment hook assembly also includes an access aperture formed in the housing, and a cover movably coupled to the housing to cover the garment hook and access aperture in a closed position and to expose the garment hook and access aperture in an open position.

Abstract translation: 用于车辆的车辆衣服钩组件包括安装到车辆上的装饰部件的壳体和枢转地安装到壳体并且远离壳体枢转到使用位置的衣服钩。 衣服钩组件还包括形成在壳体中的进入孔，以及可移动地联接到壳体以覆盖衣服钩并在关闭位置中进入孔并且暴露衣服钩并在打开位置进入孔的盖。

公开(公告)号：US11707977B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-25

申请号：US17358995

申请日：2021-06-25

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Kimberly Ann Lazarz ,  Michael William Danyo ,  Sean Brady ,  Mike Popovski ,  Anil Reddy Pullalarevu ,  Saravanan Paramasivam

IPC: B60K1/04 ,  B62D24/00

CPC classification number: B60K1/04 ,  B62D24/00 ,  B60K2001/0438

Abstract: A structural enclosure includes a pair of aluminum rails with an upper wall and a lower wall spaced apart from the upper wall, a plurality of sleeves extending into and captured within the aluminum rails, and each of the plurality of sleeves having a head with a predefined thickness disposed on an outer surface of the aluminum rails and configured to separate the outer surface of the aluminum rails from a steel vehicle chassis to which the aluminum rails are mounted. The structural enclosure can be an aluminum battery box for an electric vehicle and the aluminum battery box can be mounted to and electrochemically isolated from the steel vehicle chassis.

公开(公告)号：US11251486B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-15

申请号：US16416415

申请日：2019-05-20

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Mike Popovski ,  Ihab Grace ,  Abigail Evelyn Christensen ,  John Jardine ,  Anil Reddy Pullalarevu

IPC: H01M50/20 ,  F16B19/05

Abstract: A battery pack assembly includes, among other things, an enclosure providing an interior area that houses one or more battery arrays, a bracket secured relative to the enclosure, and a bracket fastener having a stem extending longitudinally from a head along a longitudinal axis of the bracket fastener. The head is enlarged radially relative to the stem. The head is captured between the bracket and a surface of the enclosure. A battery pack securing method includes, among other things, securing a bracket relative to an enclosure of a battery pack to capture a head of a bracket fastener between the bracket and a surface of an enclosure. The bracket fastener has a stem that extends longitudinally from the head of the bracket fastener.