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公开(公告)号：US20220009447A1
公开(公告)日：2022-01-13
申请号：US16926553
申请日：2020-07-10
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor： Robert Bruce Kleve , John Robert Van Wiemeersch , John Eric Rollinger , Scott Steadmon Thompson , Nicholas Herhusky , Scott Christensen , Adam J. Richards
Abstract: Example embodiments described in this disclosure are generally directed to the use of a multi-zone geofence for key-free vehicle operations management. The multi-zone geofence may include a first zone where vehicles can be operated without the use of keys or key fobs, and a second zone surrounding the first zone where a first set of functional restrictions are imposed upon the vehicles. The first set of functional restrictions can include an upper speed limit that is automatically imposed upon a vehicle. The multi-zone geofence can include additional zones having functional restrictions, such as a third zone surrounding the second zone wherein key-free vehicle operations are permitted with a second set of restrictions. The second set of restrictions may include a directional speed feature involving an automatic speed reduction upon a vehicle travelling towards a periphery of the third zone and lifting the speed reduction if the vehicle turns back.
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公开(公告)号：US20210339757A1
公开(公告)日：2021-11-04
申请号：US16862804
申请日：2020-04-30
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor： John Eric Rollinger , Tyler Kelly , Scott S. Thompson
IPC: B60W40/105
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for updating a relevant vehicle parameter in a vehicle so as to improve accuracy of a vehicle velocity determination. In one example, a method comprises integrating signals of a longitudinal acceleration sensor to obtain a first vehicle velocity and obtaining a second vehicle velocity from a wheel speed sensor between a first and a second reference point, and updating the relevant vehicle parameter as a function of a difference between a slope associated with the first vehicle velocity and another slope associated with the second vehicle velocity. In this way, accuracy of vehicle speed determination via one or more wheel speed sensors may be improved.
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公开(公告)号：US11118553B2
公开(公告)日：2021-09-14
申请号：US16709678
申请日：2019-12-10
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor： Alex O'Connor Gibson , John Eric Rollinger , David Hancock , David Lew , James M. Basile
Abstract: A method for operating a vehicle that includes a DC/DC converter is described. In one example, the method includes adjusting an output voltage of the DC/DC converter to increase torque of a belt integrated starter/generator. The output voltage of the DC/DC converter may be adjusted before and during engine cranking.
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公开(公告)号：US11098661B2
公开(公告)日：2021-08-24
申请号：US16446447
申请日：2019-06-19
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor： Scott Steadmon Thompson , Vincent Martinez , John Eric Rollinger , David Lew , Nicholas Herhusky
Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a vehicle that includes an engine and an electric machine are described. In one example, a speed of the engine may be adjusted so that the engine provides power to drive the electric machine without generating numerous rapid engine speed changes in a short amount of time.
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公开(公告)号：US20210237731A1
公开(公告)日：2021-08-05
申请号：US16779969
申请日：2020-02-03
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor： Michael Scott Christensen , John Eric Rollinger , Adam Joseph Krach , Nicholas Herhusky , Michael Bastanipour , Scott Steadmon Thompson
Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a vehicle that may be driven to or sold in different geographical locations that may have different engine emissions and fuel economy standards are described. The systems and methods may adjust vehicle operation to comply with standards that may be enforced where the vehicle is geographically located. The standards may apply to countries, treaty zones, race track areas, off-road areas, and other geographically related standards.
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公开(公告)号：US11041430B2
公开(公告)日：2021-06-22
申请号：US16826057
申请日：2020-03-20
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor： John Eric Rollinger , Karen Willard , Michael Joseph Giunta , Robert Andrew Wade , Samer Ibrahim , Casey Dietrich , Matt Gerow
IPC: F01P11/18 , F01P11/14 , F01P11/04 , F02D1/00 , G01F22/00 , G01F23/00 , B60W10/00 , G01F23/296 , G01S15/88 , F01P7/16 , F01P11/02
Abstract: Methods and systems are providing for improving engine coolant level estimation to reduce engine overheating. The level of fluid in a coolant overflow reservoir is inferred based on the fluid level in a hollow vertical standpipe fluidically coupled to the reservoir at top and bottom locations, while the fluid level in the standpipe is estimated based on echo times of an ultrasonic signal transmitted by a sensor positioned in a recess at the bottom of the vertical standpipe. Engine power is limited differently based on distinct coolant level states determined based on a change in level of coolant in the reservoir over a duration.
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公开(公告)号：US20210131360A1
公开(公告)日：2021-05-06
申请号：US16675815
申请日：2019-11-06
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor： Douglas Raymond Martin , John Eric Rollinger , Julia Helen Buckland Seeds , Joseph Lyle Thomas , Joshua Schumaker , John Erik Mikael Hellstrom , Adam J. Richards
Abstract: Systems and methods for cooling an internal combustion engine via flowing air through the internal combustion engine during select conditions are presented. In one example, lift of intake and/or exhaust poppet valves may be adjusted as a function of engine temperature. In addition, opening and closing timings of intake and exhaust poppet valves may be adjusted as a function of engine temperature.
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公开(公告)号：US10760460B1
公开(公告)日：2020-09-01
申请号：US16439445
申请日：2019-06-12
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor： John Eric Rollinger , Joshua Schumaker , Karen Willard , Allison Weir
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for improving engine oil level sensing while a vehicle is moving. The output of a hot wire sensor partially immersed in an engine oil well is sampled during selected vehicle moving conditions when lateral and longitudinal acceleration is limited and the vehicle is driving in a straight line. A transfer function is used to correlate a rate of change in sensor output, sampled during the selected vehicle operating conditions, with engine oil level.
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公开(公告)号：US20200256263A1
公开(公告)日：2020-08-13
申请号：US16859367
申请日：2020-04-27
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor： John Eric Rollinger , Adam J. Richards
Abstract: Systems and methods for operating an engine with deactivating and non-deactivating valves is presented. In one example, the engine may include non-deactivating intake valves, deactivating intake valves, and only non-deactivating exhaust valves. The non-deactivating exhaust valves may operate to open and close during an engine cycle while deactivating intake valves remain closed during the engine cycle to prevent air flow through selected engine cylinders.
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公开(公告)号：US10677172B2
公开(公告)日：2020-06-09
申请号：US15648787
申请日：2017-07-13
Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventor： Joseph Norman Ulrey , John Eric Rollinger , Michael Howard Shelby , Jianwen James Yi
IPC: B60W10/06 , F02D13/02 , F02N19/04 , B60W10/08 , B60W30/192 , B60W20/40 , B60W20/16 , F02D21/04 , F02D23/02 , F02N19/00 , F02D41/00
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for using compression heating to heat a cylinder piston before cylinder combustion is resumed. Cylinder heating is achieved using combinations of slow unfueled engine rotation where the engine cylinders are heated via compression stroke heating, and slow compressor rotation where the cylinders are heated via compression heating. One or more intake or exhaust heaters may be concurrently operated to expedite cylinder heating.
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