公开(公告)号：US10584652B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-10

申请号：US15960011

申请日：2018-04-23

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Tyler Kelly ,  Anthony Morelli ,  Patrick Matthews ,  Victor Martinez

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  F01P7/14 ,  F01P7/16 ,  F02B39/10 ,  F01M1/16 ,  B60K11/08 ,  F01P3/00

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating an engine with an electrically driven compressor are described. In one example, a model in a controller determines one or more temperatures of the electrically driven compressor to establish a power output upper threshold that is not to be exceeded by the electrically driven compressor. Various actuators may be adjusted responsive to the power output upper threshold to reduce the possibility of electrically driven compressor degradation.

公开(公告)号：US20240344836A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18299762

申请日：2023-04-13

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Brendan Francis Diamond ,  Michael Alan McNees ,  Victor Martinez ,  David Michael Russell ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Keith Weston

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  B62D15/02 ,  G01C21/00

CPC classification number: G01C21/3461 ,  B62D15/029 ,  G01C21/3822

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive sensor data indicating an environment around a vehicle while the vehicle is traveling forward along a driving surface; generate a map of the environment from the sensor data, the map including at least one elevation drop; and generate a planned trajectory for the vehicle to travel in reverse and avoid the at least one elevation drop based on the map.

公开(公告)号：US20240317223A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18187840

申请日：2023-03-22

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Jonathan Hair ,  Brendan Francis Diamond ,  Keith Weston ,  Victor Martinez ,  Lorne Forsythe ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Jordan Barrett ,  Alexander Ferencz

IPC: B60W30/14 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60W10/18

CPC classification number: B60W30/143 ,  B60K35/00 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60K35/10 ,  B60W2540/10 ,  B60W2552/00

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to, in response to one of a vehicle feature of a vehicle being active or the vehicle being in a preset geographic area, control acceleration and braking of the vehicle based on input from an input device of the vehicle according to a low-speed mode; and in response to the low-speed mode being inactive, control acceleration and braking of the vehicle not according to the low-speed mode. In the low-speed mode, acceleration occurs upon receiving input from the input device. In the low-speed mode, braking occurs upon not receiving input from the input device.

公开(公告)号：US11995491B1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-28

申请号：US18156516

申请日：2023-01-19

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Keith Weston ,  Andrew Denis Lewandowski ,  Brendan Francis Diamond ,  Victor Martinez

IPC: G06K19/07 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/34 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06T7/70

CPC classification number: G06K19/0723 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/34 ,  G06K7/10366 ,  G06T7/70

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to determine that a door of a vehicle is attached to the vehicle based on data from at least one of a camera of the vehicle or a radio receiver of the vehicle; upon determining that the door is attached to the vehicle, actuate a component of the vehicle based on data from a door sensor of the vehicle, the door sensor indicating whether the door is open or closed; determine that the door is detached from the vehicle based on the data from the at least one of the camera or the radio receiver; and upon determining that the door is detached from the vehicle, actuate the component without relying on the data from the door sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20240400031A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-05

申请号：US18203976

申请日：2023-05-31

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Brendan Diamond ,  Matthew Johnson ,  David Michael Russell ,  Keith Weston ,  Victor Martinez

IPC: B60T17/22 ,  F16D65/00 ,  F16D66/02

Abstract: A vehicle control system may include a first friction brake member that rotates with a wheel of the vehicle, a second friction brake member that is displaced from an initial position to initiate contact with the first friction brake member to apply braking torque to the wheel, a displacement assembly operably coupled to the second friction brake member to move the second friction brake member responsive to a brake torque request, a sensor network to measure displacement information of the displacement assembly from the initial position to a point of contact between the first and second friction brake members, and a control module operably coupled to the sensor network to record the displacement information to define recorded displacement information, and to determine tapering of the second friction brake member based on the recorded displacement information.

公开(公告)号：US11835008B1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-05

申请号：US18153723

申请日：2023-01-12

Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Keith Weston ,  Brendan F. Diamond ,  Michael Alan McNees ,  Victor Martinez

IPC: F02D41/28 ,  F01N1/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06V40/20

CPC classification number: F02D41/28 ,  F01N1/168 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06V40/28 ,  F02D2041/281 ,  F02D2200/101

Abstract: A vehicle system includes an engine, a transmission, an exhaust system, an adjustable valve, a sensor, and a controller. The engine is configured to propel a vehicle. The transmission is configured to transfer power from the engine to at least one drive wheel. The exhaust system is configured to route exhaust away from the engine. The exhaust system has a catalyst and an outlet. The adjustable valve is disposed within the exhaust system proximate to the outlet. The sensor is configured to observe human gestures. The controller is programmed to receive signals from the sensor indicative of the human gestures while the transmission is in a parked gear. The controller is further programmed to, in response to the sensor observing a first human gesture, increase an operating speed of the engine or adjust the valve to increase a noise output from the outlet of the exhaust system.

公开(公告)号：US10801450B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-13

申请号：US16032781

申请日：2018-07-11

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： David Friske ,  Victor Martinez ,  John Jeffrey Pfeiffer

IPC: F02M35/104 ,  F02M31/20 ,  F02B29/04 ,  F02M35/10 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/11 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: An intake system assembly including an intake manifold including a housing defining an interior conduit in fluidic communication with an intake valve and a lattice structure extending from an outer surface of the housing. The lattice structure includes a plurality of intersecting walls and the lattice structure and the housing form a continuous piece of material.

公开(公告)号：US20250125476A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-17

申请号：US18484778

申请日：2023-10-11

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Matthew J. Mahler ,  Marc Dugas ,  Eid Farha ,  Brad Warren Probert ,  Victor Martinez ,  Kelsey Mc Comb

IPC: H01M50/291 ,  B60L50/64 ,  H01M10/6554 ,  H01M50/209 ,  H01M50/242 ,  H01M50/264 ,  H01M50/293 ,  H01M50/502

Abstract: A method of assembling a traction battery includes holding a plurality of battery cells, positioning at least one shim next to the plurality of battery cells, and sandwiching the at least one shim between the plurality of battery cells and a thermal exchange plate. The at least one shim maintains a space between the thermal exchange plate and the plurality of battery cells. The method further includes bonding the thermal exchange plate to the plurality of battery cells using a thermal interface material.

公开(公告)号：US20200018270A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-16

申请号：US16032781

申请日：2018-07-11

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： David Friske ,  Victor Martinez ,  John Jeffrey Pfeiffer

IPC: F02M35/10 ,  B22F3/105 ,  B22F3/11 ,  F02M35/104

Abstract: An intake system assembly including an intake manifold including a housing defining an interior conduit in fluidic communication with an intake valve and a lattice structure extending from an outer surface of the housing. The lattice structure includes a plurality of intersecting walls and the lattice structure and the housing form a continuous piece of material.

公开(公告)号：US20190323442A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-24

申请号：US15960011

申请日：2018-04-23

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Tyler Kelly ,  Anthony Morelli ,  Patrick Matthews ,  Victor Martinez

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  F02B39/10 ,  F01P7/12 ,  B60K11/08 ,  F01P7/04 ,  F01M1/16

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating an engine with an electrically driven compressor are described. In one example, a model in a controller determines one or more temperatures of the electrically driven compressor to establish a power output upper threshold that is not to be exceeded by the electrically driven compressor. Various actuators may be adjusted responsive to the power output upper threshold to reduce the possibility of electrically driven compressor degradation.