公开(公告)号：US11124133B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-21

申请号：US16597962

申请日：2019-10-10

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Paul Kenneth Dellock ,  Stuart C. Salter ,  Talat Karmo ,  Michael Musleh ,  Chester Stanislaus Walawender

IPC: B60R13/00 ,  G09F19/12 ,  G09F21/04 ,  G09F3/02 ,  B29C45/37 ,  G09F7/18 ,  B29C45/26 ,  B29L31/00 ,  B29C33/38 ,  B29C33/40 ,  B29C33/42 ,  B29D11/00

Abstract: An iridescent vehicle badge (and methods for making it) that includes a translucent, polymeric badge having a non-planar shape and comprising an interior and an exterior surface. Further, at least one of the surfaces of the badge comprises a plurality of diffraction gratings that are integral with the badge, each having a thickness from 250 nm to 1000 nm and a varying period from 50 nm to 5 microns. In some cases, the thickness can range from 500 nm to 750 nm. The period, in some cases, can vary within a set of discrete values in one or more portions of the at least one of the surfaces of the badge, e.g., from 150 nm to 400 nm.

公开(公告)号：US20210188060A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-24

申请号：US17192268

申请日：2021-03-04

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Chester Stanislaus Walawender ,  Eric Rinke ,  Andrew Cusator ,  Sheri Reck

IPC: B60J5/04 ,  E05B79/06

Abstract: A discloses latch module assembly includes a channel and a bracket supported on the channel. The bracket supports a handle assembly and is movable between a collapsed position and an installed position to enable assembly through small openings within a door. A method of installing a door latch module assembly is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10907386B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-02

申请号：US16002650

申请日：2018-06-07

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Chester Stanislaus Walawender ,  Rajesh K. Patel

IPC: E05B81/76 ,  E05F15/60 ,  E05F15/76 ,  B60R25/01 ,  B60R25/20 ,  B60R25/30 ,  E05B17/10

Abstract: A vehicle door system includes a controller and a powered latch that is configured to selectively retain a door structure in a closed position when the powered latch is latched. The powered latch permits the door to be opened when the powered latch is unlatched. An electronic door release pad is disposed on an outer side of the door structure. The door release pad includes a pad surface that faces outwardly away from the door structure. A generally flat outer side of the door structure extends around the perimeter of the pad surface. The pad surface preferably comprises a sensor. The controller is configured to generate a signal to unlatch the powered latch if the door release pad generates a signal indicating that a user has touched the pad surface and/or that an object has been detected adjacent the pad.

公开(公告)号：US10322754B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-18

申请号：US15631557

申请日：2017-06-23

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. Salter ,  Chester Stanislaus Walawender ,  Paul Kenneth Dellock ,  James J. Surman

IPC: B62D25/04 ,  B60R25/23 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B62D29/04 ,  B29K55/02 ,  B29K69/00 ,  B29K33/20 ,  B29K709/08 ,  B29L31/30

Abstract: An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a base comprised of a plastic material and having an exterior surface and an interior surface. At least one layer of ion treated glass is attached to the exterior surface and at least one input device is mounted to the base. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, providing at least one layer of ion treated glass in a desired shape, molding a plastic body to one side of the ion treated glass such that an opposite side of the ion treated glass forms a vehicle exterior surface, and assembling at least one input device to the plastic body.

公开(公告)号：US10239398B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-26

申请号：US15895342

申请日：2018-02-13

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Chester Stanislaus Walawender ,  Fouad Hafiani ,  Stephen Laczay ,  Sheri Reck

IPC: B60J10/75 ,  B60J10/74 ,  E06B7/22 ,  B60J5/04 ,  B60J10/27 ,  B60J10/32

Abstract: A vehicle door sealing assembly includes a door trim panel and an inner frame panel defining a door cavity, a window positioned proximate the door trim panel and the inner frame panel, a beltline seal disposed between the door trim and inner frame panels and in selective engagement with the window and a leak seal extending between the door trim panel and the beltline seal to divert a flow of air from the door cavity.

公开(公告)号：US20180370574A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-27

申请号：US15631557

申请日：2017-06-23

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. Salter ,  Chester Stanislaus Walawender ,  Paul Kenneth Dellock ,  James J. Surman

IPC: B62D25/04 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B62D29/04 ,  B60R25/23

Abstract: An apparatus, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a base comprised of a plastic material and having an exterior surface and an interior surface. At least one layer of ion treated glass is attached to the exterior surface and at least one input device is mounted to the base. A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, providing at least one layer of ion treated glass in a desired shape, molding a plastic body to one side of the ion treated glass such that an opposite side of the ion treated glass forms a vehicle exterior surface, and assembling at least one input device to the plastic body.

公开(公告)号：US20180062649A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15251372

申请日：2016-08-30

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Stuart C. Salter ,  Paul Kenneth Dellock ,  Pietro Buttolo ,  Aaron Bradley Johnson ,  Chester Stanislaus Walawender

IPC: H03K17/96 ,  B60R25/23

Abstract: A vehicle capacitive key input pad assembly includes a pad comprising a region defining an illuminated character. The assembly also includes a first electrode having electrode fingers and extending at least partially around the illuminated character region, and a second electrode having electrode fingers and at least partially extending into the character region. One or more electrode fingers trace a portion of the illuminated character.

公开(公告)号：US20170297507A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15132732

申请日：2016-04-19

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Paul Kenneth Dellock ,  Stuart C. Salter ,  Talat Karmo ,  Michael Musleh ,  Chester Stanislaus Walawender

IPC: B60R13/00 ,  G09F3/02 ,  B29C33/42 ,  B29C33/40 ,  B29D11/00 ,  B29C33/38

Abstract: An iridescent vehicle badge (and methods for making it) that includes a translucent, polymeric badge having a non-planar shape and comprising an interior and an exterior surface. Further, at least one of the surfaces of the badge comprises a plurality of diffraction gratings that are integral with the badge, each having a thickness from 250 nm to 1000 nm and a varying period from 50 nm to 5 microns. In some cases, the thickness can range from 500 nm to 750 nm. The period, in some cases, can vary within a set of discrete values in one or more portions of the at least one of the surfaces of the badge, e.g., from 150 nm to 400 nm.

公开(公告)号：US20170267085A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-21

申请号：US15070135

申请日：2016-03-15

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Chester Stanislaus Walawender ,  Fouad Hafiani ,  Stephen Laczay ,  Sheri Reck

IPC: B60J10/74 ,  E06B7/22

CPC classification number: B60J10/74 ,  B60J5/0418 ,  B60J10/27 ,  B60J10/32 ,  B60J10/75 ,  E06B7/22

Abstract: A vehicle door sealing assembly includes a door trim panel and an inner frame panel defining a door cavity, a window positioned proximate the door trim panel and the inner frame panel, a beltline seal disposed between the door trim and inner frame panels and in selective engagement with the window and a leak seal extending between the door trim panel and the beltline seal to divert a flow of air from the door cavity.

公开(公告)号：US09156335B1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US14302674

申请日：2014-06-12

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： Floyd Anthony Harter ,  Lohitha Dewasurendra ,  Eric Elliott ,  Rajesh K. Patel ,  Chester Stanislaus Walawender

IPC: B60J5/00 ,  B60J5/04 ,  E05F11/54

CPC classification number: B60J5/0434 ,  B60J5/0411 ,  B60J5/0426 ,  E05B17/10 ,  E05B79/06 ,  E05B81/76 ,  E05B81/77 ,  E05B81/84 ,  E05B85/10 ,  E05F11/54

Abstract: A vehicle door and handle assembly includes inner and outer panels defining an inner door cavity therebetween. A belt reinforcement is disposed within the inner door cavity and includes a generally upright body portion having an upper edge. A belt molding is partially disposed on the upper edge of the belt reinforcement. A casting bracket includes downwardly extending reinforcement members and a handle portion interconnecting opposite ends. Each reinforcement member includes upper and lower mounting features, wherein the upper mounting features are supported on the upper edge of the belt reinforcement and the lower mounting features are mounted on the body portion of the belt reinforcement. A cover substantially covers the casting bracket and is configured to align with the belt molding on the upper edge of the belt reinforcement to define an integrated belt molding at the door window belt.

Abstract translation: 车门和手柄组件包括在其间限定内门腔的内板和外板。 带增强件设置在内门腔内，并且包括具有上边缘的大致直立的主体部分。 皮带模制件部分地设置在皮带加强件的上边缘上。 铸造支架包括向下延伸的加强构件和互连相对端的手柄部分。 每个加强构件包括上部和下部安装特征，其中上部安装特征被支撑在带束加强件的上边缘上，并且下部安装特征安装在带束加强件的主体部分上。 盖子基本上覆盖铸造托架并且被配置成与带加强件的上边缘上的带模制件对准以在门窗口带定义一体的带模制件。