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05-04-2012 дата публикации

VEHICLE BATTERY CHARGER AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME

Номер: US20120081072A1
Автор: Degner Michael W., Elie Larry Dean, Gale Allan Roy, Momcilovich Paul Theodore
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A battery charger electrically connected with a power distribution circuit may select a charge rate to charge a vehicle battery in response to whether a load other than the battery charger is electrically connected with the power distribution circuit, and charge the vehicle battery at the selected charge rate. 1. A vehicle comprising:a fraction battery; anda battery charger configured to receive power from a remote power distribution circuit and to charge the traction battery at a rate selected in response to whether a load other than the battery charger is electrically connected with the power distribution circuit.2. The vehicle of wherein the battery charger is further configured to charge the traction battery at a first rate if a load other than the battery charger is electrically connected with the power distribution circuit and to charge the traction battery at a second rate greater than the first rate if a load other than the battery charger is not electrically connected with the power distribution circuit.3. The vehicle of wherein the battery charger is further configured to detect whether a load other than the battery charger is electrically connected with the power distribution circuit.4. The vehicle of wherein the power distribution circuit includes a neutral and ground and wherein the battery charger is further configured to detect whether a load other than the battery charger is electrically connected with the power distribution circuit based on a voltage between the neutral and ground.5. The vehicle of wherein the battery charger is further configured to measure the voltage between the neutral and ground.6. The vehicle of wherein the power distribution circuit includes a line and neutral and wherein the battery charger is further configured to detect whether a load other than the battery charger is electrically connected with the power distribution circuit based on a change in voltage between the line and neutral.7. The vehicle of wherein the battery ...

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Номер записи: 1
27-12-2012 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LUBRICATING A FUEL PUMP

Номер: US20120328452A1
Автор: Basmaji Joseph, Bidner David Karl, Elie Larry Dean, Pursifull Ross Dykstra, Soltis Richard E., Surnilla Gopichandra
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Systems and methods for diagnosing and operating an engine with a fuel pump that supplies fuel to a fuel injector that may be temporarily deactivated are described. In one example, injection of fuel may commence in response to a level of lubrication of a fuel pump. The system and methods may extend fuel pump life in systems where fuel injection may be deactivated. 1. A method for operating a fuel pump , comprising:diagnosing operation of a fuel pump driven solely mechanically in response to an electrical property between a motive force component of the fuel pump and a stationary component of the fuel pump.2. The method of claim 1 , where the fuel pump is driven via an engine camshaft or crankshaft.3. The method of claim 1 , where the electrical property is a resistance or a capacitance.4. The method of claim 1 , where the motive force component is a piston or an impeller.5. The method of claim 1 , where the stationary component is a cylinder wall or a pump housing.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing an electric insulator between the motive force component and the stationary component and indicating fuel pump degradation in response to an electrical resistance of the fuel pump less than a threshold value.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting fuel flow through the fuel pump in response to an electrical resistance of the fuel pump less than a threshold value.8. A method for operating a fuel pump claim 1 , comprising:reducing flow through the fuel pump in response to an engine operating condition; andincreasing a fuel flow through a fuel pump via adjusting a position of a valve external to the fuel pump, the fuel flow increased in response to an electrical property between a motive force component of the fuel pump and a second component of the fuel pump.9. The method of claim 8 , where the valve is a fuel injector or a fuel return valve.10. The method of claim 9 , where flow through the fuel pump is reduced via stopping flow through ...

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Номер записи: 2
31-01-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CHARGING A VEHICLE BATTERY

Номер: US20130026970A1
Автор: Blakemore Bruce Carvell, Elie Larry Dean, Gale Allan Roy
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle power system includes a battery having a plurality of cells and at least one controller. The at least one controller causes the cells to acquire charge for a period of time such that at the expiration of the period of time, voltages of some of the cells are approximately equal to a specified voltage, amp·hours stored by other of the cells are approximately equal, and an amount of energy stored by the battery is at least equal to a predetermined target energy amount. 1. A vehicle comprising:a battery including a plurality of cells; and,at least one controller configured to cause the cells to receive current for a period of time and, during the period of time, to cause one or more of the cells to supply cell load current such that at the expiration of the period of time, voltages of some of the cells are approximately equal to a specified voltage, amp·hours stored by other of the cells are approximately equal, and an amount of energy stored by the battery is at least equal to a predetermined target energy amount.2. The vehicle of further comprising an electric machine configured to transform electrical energy from the battery to mechanical energy to move the vehicle.3. The vehicle of wherein the at least one controller is further configured to determine claim 1 , for each of the one or more of the cells claim 1 , a duration of time to cause the cell to supply cell load current.4. The vehicle of wherein the steps of causing the cells to receive current for a period of time and claim 3 , during the period of time claim 3 , causing one or more of the cells to supply cell load current are performed if each of the durations of time is less than the period of time.5. The vehicle of wherein each of the durations of time to cause the cells to supply cell load current is based on an initial capacity of the corresponding cell.6. The vehicle of wherein the specified voltage is a full rated cell voltage.7. A method for charging a plurality of cells of a traction battery ...

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Номер записи: 3
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Time-Based Vehicle Battery Balancing System And Method

Номер: US20130030618A1
Автор: Blakemore Bruce Carvell, Elie Larry Dean, Gale Allan Roy
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A power system for a vehicle may include at least one controller and a battery having a plurality of cells. The at least one controller may, for each of the cells, determine a voltage of the cell, determine a discharge time to reduce the voltage to a value approximately equal to a minimum of the determined voltages, and cause the cell to discharge for the discharge time to balance the battery. 1. A vehicle comprising:an electric machine configured to generate motive power for the vehicle;a battery including a plurality of cells configured to store energy for the electric machine; andat least one controller configured to, for each of the cells, determine a value of an electrical parameter of the cell, determine a cell discharge time to reduce the determined value of the electrical parameter to a target value, and cause the cell to discharge for the determined duration of time to balance the battery.2. The vehicle of wherein determining a value of an electrical parameter of the cell includes measuring the voltage of the cell after the vehicle has been shut down for a predetermined period of time claim 1 , the predetermined period of time being based on a polarization charge dissipation rate of the cell.3. The vehicle of wherein determining a value of an electrical parameter of the cell includes periodically measuring the voltage of the cell and averaging the measurements.4. The vehicle of wherein the at least one controller is further configured to identify a minimum of the determined values of the electrical parameter and wherein the target value is the minimum of the determined values.5. The vehicle of wherein the electrical parameter is voltage.6. The vehicle of wherein the at least one controller is further configured to cause the cells of the battery to acquire charge.7. A method of balancing a vehicle battery including a plurality of cells claim 1 , the method comprising: determining a value of an electrical parameter of the cell,', 'determining a discharge time ...

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Номер записи: 4
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Battery Cell Capacity Balancing System And Method

Номер: US20130030619A1
Автор: Blakemore Bruce Carvell, Elie Larry Dean, Gale Allan Roy
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle may include an electric machine that generates motive power for the vehicle, a plurality of cells that store energy for the electric machine, and at least one controller. The at least one controller may cause the cells to receive current for a period of time and, during the period of time, cause at least some of the cells to supply cell load current such that at the expiration of the period of time, the amount of energy stored by the cells is at least equal to a predetermined target energy level. 1. A vehicle comprising:an electric machine configured to generate motive power for the vehicle;a battery including a plurality of cells configured to store energy for the electric machine; andat least one controller configured to cause the cells to receive current for a period of time and, during the period of time, to cause at least some of the cells to supply cell load current such that at the expiration of the period of time, the amount of energy stored by the cells is at least equal to a predetermined target energy level.2. The vehicle of wherein the at least one controller is further configured to determine claim 1 , for each of the at least some of the cells claim 1 , a duration of time to cause the cell to supply load current.3. The vehicle of wherein the at least one controller is further configured to claim 2 , for each of the cells claim 2 , determine an initial capacity of the cell and wherein the duration of time to cause the cell to supply load current is based on the initial capacity of the cell.4. The vehicle of wherein the at least one controller is further configured to determine whether each of the durations of time is less than the period of time.5. The vehicle of wherein the at least one controller is further configured to determine the period of time.6. A method for charging a vehicle battery including a plurality of cells comprising:causing the cells to receive current for a period of time; and,during the period of time, causing at least ...

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Номер записи: 5
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Battery Cell Capacity Balancing System And Method

Номер: US20130030620A1
Автор: Blakemore Bruce Carvell, Elie Larry Dean, Gale Allan Roy
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A power system for a vehicle may include at least one controller and a battery having a plurality of cells. The at least one controller may, for each of the cells, determine a capacity of the cell, determine a duration of time to supply cell load current to reduce the determined capacity of the cell to a value approximately equal to a minimum of the determined capacities, and cause the cell to supply cell load current for the determined duration of time to balance the battery. 1. A vehicle comprising:an electric machine configured to generate motive power for the vehicle;a battery including a plurality of cells configured to store energy for the electric machine; andat least one controller configured to, for each of the cells, determine a capacity of the cell, determine a duration of time to supply cell load current to reduce the determined capacity of the cell to a target value, and cause the cell to supply cell load current for the determined duration of time.2. The vehicle of wherein the at least one controller is further configured to identify a minimum of the determined capacities and wherein the target value is approximately equal to the minimum of the determined capacities.3. The vehicle of wherein the at least one controller is further configured to cause the cells to acquire charge.4. The vehicle of wherein the at least one controller is further configured to determine a maximum capacity of each of the cells and wherein the duration of time for each of the cells is based on the cell's maximum capacity.5. The vehicle of wherein the duration of time for each of the cells is based on a difference between a voltage of the cell at full state of charge and a voltage of the cell at 0% state of charge.6. The vehicle of wherein the at least one controller is further configured to determine a voltage of each of the cells and wherein the duration of time for each of the cells is based on the cell's voltage.7. A method of balancing a vehicle battery including a ...

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Номер записи: 6
17-01-2019 дата публикации

SELECTIVE SURFACE POROSITY FOR CYLINDER BORE LINERS

Номер: US20190017463A1
Автор: Beyer Timothy George, Boileau James Maurice, Elie Larry Dean, Ervin James Douglas, GHAEDNIA Hamed, Maki Clifford E.
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A method includes spraying a coating on to an engine bore surface, honing the coated surface to create a honed surface region, and cleaning the honed surface region to remove material from the surface pores. The honed surface region includes a plurality of surface pores and upper, middle, and lower regions. Cleaning the honed surface region produces upper, middle, and lower region surface porosities, with the middle region porosity being greater than at least one of the upper and lower porosities. 1. A method comprising:spraying a coating on to an engine bore surface;honing the coated surface to create a honed surface region having a plurality of surface pores and upper, middle, and lower regions; andcleaning the honed surface region to remove material from the surface pores and produce upper, middle, and lower region surface porosities, the middle region porosity being greater than at least one of the upper and lower porosities.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the middle region average porosity is greater than the upper region porosity and the lower region porosity.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning step includes spraying a pressurized fluid on to the honed surface region.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein spraying includes spraying the pressurized fluid through a nozzle with multiple controlled apertures of different diameters.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein spraying includes moving a nozzle with a single aperture relative to the engine bore surface and varying spray pressure of the pressurized fluid based on the region.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning step includes masking at least one region of the honed surface and removing the material from surface pores in an unmasked region via gaseous combustion.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning step includes spraying an abrasive high pressure fluid on to the honed surface region and varying spray pressure based on the region.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the abrasive high ...

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Номер записи: 7
26-01-2017 дата публикации

COMPACT, HIGH-FORCE, SELF-TENSIONING CABLE OR ROPE MEMBER

Номер: US20170023106A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Jaranson John Wayne
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A tensioning assembly for a vehicle door includes a spring member disposed in the vehicle door and includes a sinusoidal configuration defined by a plurality of linear members having ends coupled by a plurality of arcuate members. A cable extends through the spring member in the door. The cable is woven over every other linear member and includes a first end being operably coupled with a pulley wheel. An intermediate portion is wrapped around a drive wheel. A second end is operably coupled with the pulley wheel. A plurality of locating nubs on the linear members locate the cable through the spring member. 1. A tensioning assembly for a vehicle door comprising:a spring member disposed in the vehicle door and having a sinusoidal configuration defined by a plurality of linear members having ends coupled by a plurality of arcuate members; and a first end of the cable being operably coupled with a pulley wheel;', 'an intermediate portion of the cable being wrapped around a drive wheel;', 'a second end of the cable being operably coupled with the pulley wheel; and', 'a plurality of locating nubs on the linear members that locate the cable through the spring member., 'a cable extending through the spring member in the door, the cable being woven over every other linear member and comprising2. The tensioning assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cable is wrapped around the drive wheel at least two times.3. The tensioning assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spring member includes an upper spring member and a lower spring member.4. The tensioning assembly of claim 3 , wherein the upper spring member and the lower spring member include the same configuration.5. The tensioning assembly of claim 1 , wherein a diameter of a cross-section of the spring member is less than a diameter of the cross-section of the cable.6. The tensioning assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spring member includes at least five linear members.7. A tensioning assembly for a vehicle door comprising:a spring ...

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Номер записи: 8
25-01-2018 дата публикации

FORMING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD TO PROVIDE A COMPONENT WITH A PASSAGEWAY

Номер: US20180023507A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Maki Clifford E., Potter Timothy J.
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An exemplary forming assembly includes a mold having a cavity to form a component, and an insert having first, second, and third regions. The first region provides a first passageway opening in the component. The second region provides a second passageway opening in the component. The third region provides a passageway in the component. The insert is rotatable from a first position within the passageway to a second position outside the passageway. An exemplary component forming method includes positioning a material around an insert, curing the material to provide a component, and rotating the insert relative to the component from a first position where at least some of the insert is received within a passageway of the component to a second position where the entire insert is outside the passageway. 1. A forming assembly , comprising:a mold having a cavity to form a component; andan insert having a first region to provide a first passageway opening in the component, a second region to provide a second passageway opening in the component, and a third region to provide a passageway in the component, the insert rotatable from a first position within the passageway to a second position outside the passageway.2. The forming assembly of claim 1 , wherein the insert is rotatable from the first position to the second position through the first passageway opening.3. The forming assembly of claim 1 , wherein the third region extends from the first region to the second region.4. The forming assembly of claim 3 , wherein the third region has an arc-shaped profile.5. The forming assembly of claim 3 , wherein the first region has a cross-sectional area that is greater than a cross-sectional area of the second region and the third region of the insert decreasingly tapers from the first region to the second region.6. The forming assembly of claim 1 , wherein the passageway is a coolant passageway.7. The forming assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first region is a first contact face ...

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Номер записи: 9
24-04-2014 дата публикации

MULTI-COATED ANODIZED WIRE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

Номер: US20140110145A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Gale Allan Roy, Ginder John Matthew, Maranville Clay Wesley
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An insulated electric conductor having a copper core, a layer of aluminum formed on the copper core, and a second layer of aluminum in the form of a high-purity aluminum is disclosed. The copper core may be a solid core or may be formed from a plurality of copper strands. The layer of aluminum formed over the copper core is at least partially anodized to form an aluminum oxide dielectric layer. The layer of high-purity aluminum may be formed by evaporation deposition, sputter deposition, or co-extrusion. Once the layer of high-purity aluminum is formed, it is anodized. More than two layers of aluminum may be formed over the copper core. 1. An insulated electric conductor comprising:a copper core;a layer of aluminum disposed on said copper core;an aluminum oxide dielectric layer formed over said layer of aluminum; anda layer of anodized high-purity aluminum formed over said aluminum oxide dielectric layer by a process selected from the group consisting of evaporation deposition, sputter deposition, and co-extrusion.2. The insulated electric conductor of wherein the copper core comprises a plurality of discrete copper strands.3. The insulated electric conductor of wherein said layer of anodized high-purity aluminum formed through co-extrusion is anodized following extrusion.4. The insulated electric conductor of wherein more than two layers of aluminum are formed over said copper core.5. An insulated electric conductor comprising:a copper core;a layer of aluminum disposed on said copper core;an aluminum oxide dielectric layer formed over said layer of aluminum; anda layer of anodized high-purity aluminum formed over said aluminum oxide dielectric layer.6. The insulated electric conductor of wherein the copper core comprises a plurality of discrete copper strands.7. The insulated electric conductor of wherein the dielectric layer of aluminum oxide is formed in an electrolytic process.8. The insulated electric conductor of wherein the layer of anodized high-purity ...

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Номер записи: 10
24-04-2014 дата публикации

POLYMERIC OVERCOATED ANODIZED WIRE

Номер: US20140110147A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Gale Allan Roy, Ginder John Matthew, Maranville Clay Wesley
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An insulated electric conductor and method for making such a conductor are disclosed. The conductor comprises a copper core, a layer of aluminum formed over the copper core, an aluminum oxide dielectric layer formed over the layer of aluminum, and a thin polymeric layer formed over said aluminum oxide dielectric layer. The thin polymeric layer is preferably between about 30 microns (0.001″) and about 500 microns (0.02″) and is more preferably between about 45 microns (0.0015″) and about 250 microns (0.01″). The polymeric layer may be any polymeric material selected from the group consisting of acrylic resins, epoxy resins, polyurethane resins, and silicone resins. Other polymeric materials may be used. The polymeric layer may be formed by a variety of methods including, but not limited to, spraying, brushing, dipping, and powder coating. 1. An insulated electric conductor comprising:a copper core;a layer of aluminum formed over said copper core;an aluminum oxide dielectric layer formed over said layer of aluminum; anda polymeric layer formed over said aluminum oxide dielectric layer, said polymeric layer having a thickness of between about 30 microns and about 500 microns.2. The insulated electric conductor of wherein said polymeric layer is a material selected from the group consisting of acrylic resins claim 1 , epoxy resins claim 1 , polyurethane resins claim 1 , and silicone resins.3. The insulated electric conductor of wherein said polymeric layer is formed from spraying.4. The insulated electric conductor of wherein said polymeric layer is formed from brushing.5. The insulated electric conductor of wherein said polymeric layer is formed from dipping.6. The insulated electric conductor of wherein said polymeric layer is formed from powder coating.7. An insulated electric conductor comprising:a copper core;a layer of aluminum formed over said copper core;an aluminum oxide dielectric layer formed over said layer of aluminum; anda polymeric layer formed over said ...

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Номер записи: 11
24-04-2014 дата публикации

ANODIZED COIL AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

Номер: US20140110148A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Gale Allan Roy, Ginder John Matthew, Maranville Clay Wesley
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A method of anodizing a coil comprised of wire having a copper core and a layer of a metal formed on the core is disclosed. The metal has electrically insulating characteristics when anodized. Two variations of the method are provided. In the first variation the metal-clad wire is partially anodized prior to being wound on a spool to form a coil. Once the partially anodized wire is wound onto a spool the coiled wire is anodized to complete anodization. The anodized coiled wire may be rinsed to remove residual electrolytic material. In the second variation the metal-clad wire is wound on a spool to form a coil. The coiled wire is then anodized. The method of the disclosed invention reduces or entirely eliminates the presence of micro cracks in the oxide layer. The resulting coil may be used in motors, electromagnets, generators, alternators and subsystems for the same. 1. A method of forming an electric coil comprising the steps of:forming a copper core;substantially enveloping said copper core in a layer of a metal having electrically insulating characteristics when anodized;winding the metal-layered copper core onto a spool to form the coil; andanodizing at least some of said layer of metal to form a metallic oxide dielectric layer.2. The method of forming an insulated electric conductor according to including the step of rinsing to remove residual electrolytic material following the anodizing step.3. The method of forming an insulated electric conductor according to including the step of annealing following the rinsing step.4. The method of forming an insulated electric conductor according to including the step of partially anodizing at least some of said layer of metal to form a metallic oxide dielectric layer prior to said step of winding.5. The method of forming an insulated electric conductor according to including the step of rinsing to remove residual electrolytic material following said partial anodizing step.6. The method of forming an insulated electric ...

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Номер записи: 12
02-02-2017 дата публикации

POWER ASSIST DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE DOOR

Номер: US20170028824A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Jaranson John Wayne, Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Wallace Jeff A.
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A power assist device for a vehicle includes a door is pivotally coupled to a vehicle body. A hinge assembly is coupled between the vehicle body and the door to define a hinge axis for the door. A motor is coupled to the door and includes a drive shaft extending outwardly from the motor. A first spool is disposed on the drive shaft for rotation therewith. A second spool is mounted on the hinge assembly at a spool axle. A cable is operably couples the first spool to the second spool and the motor is configured to drive the first spool in a rotational movement, and the cable is configured to translate the rotational movement of the first spool to the second spool. The movement of the second spool drives an opening and closing movement of the door at the hinge axis of the hinge assembly. 1. A power assist device for a vehicle , comprising:a door pivotally coupled to a vehicle body, the door having a door panel;a hinge assembly coupled between the vehicle body and the door to define a hinge axis for the door;a motor coupled to the door panel having a drive shaft extending outwardly therefrom;a first spool disposed on the drive shaft for rotation therewith as powered by the motor;a second spool mounted on the hinge assembly at a spool axle; anda cable operably coupling the first spool to the second spool, wherein the motor is configured to drive the first spool in a rotational movement and the cable is configured to translate the rotational movement of the first spool to the second spool, and further wherein the movement of the second spool drives an opening and closing movement of the door at the hinge axis.2. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the first spool includes a bearing on a first side thereof.3. The power assist device of claim 2 , wherein the motor is disposed adjacent to a second side of the first spool.4. The power assist device of claim 3 , wherein the first spool includes a continuous spiral channel disposed between the first and second sides ...

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Номер записи: 13
02-02-2017 дата публикации

DOOR CLOSURE AND LATCHING CONFIRMATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170030118A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry Dean, Jaranson John Wayne, Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Strumolo Gary Steven, Wallace Jeff A.
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A vehicle latch confirmation system includes a door that is rotatably coupled to a vehicle body and a power assist device that is coupled between the door and the vehicle body for moving the door between open and closed positions at a hinge axis of the door. A latch mechanism includes a rotating catch configured to latch to a latch striker. A controller is coupled to the latch mechanism and is configured to receive a latch signal from the latch mechanism when the latch striker is latched in the catch. A sound source is operably coupled to the controller and configured to sound an acoustic signal in response to the latch signal being received by the controller. 1. A vehicle latch confirmation system , comprising:a door rotatably coupled to a vehicle body;a power assist device coupled between the door and the vehicle body and configured to move the door between open and closed positions;a latch mechanism having a rotating catch;a latch striker configured to engage the catch;a controller coupled to the latch mechanism and configured to receive a latch signal from the latch mechanism when the latch striker is latched in the catch; anda sound source coupled to the controller and configured to sound an acoustic signal in response to the latch signal being received by the controller.2. The vehicle latch confirmation system of claim 1 , wherein the latch striker is disposed on the vehicle body and the latch mechanism is disposed on the door.3. The vehicle latch confirmation system of claim 1 , wherein the latch mechanism is disposed on the vehicle body and the latch striker is disposed on the door.4. The vehicle latch confirmation system of claim 1 , wherein the power assist device is operably coupled to a hinge assembly disposed between the door and the vehicle body.5. The vehicle latch confirmation system of claim 1 , wherein the sound source includes one of an exterior speaker claim 1 , an interior speaker claim 1 , and a combination thereof.6. The vehicle latch ...

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Номер записи: 14
02-02-2017 дата публикации

AUTOMOTIVE DOOR POWER ASSIST

Номер: US20170030126A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry Dean, Jaranson John Wayne, Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Wallace Jeff A.
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An automated door system includes a door pivotally coupled to a vehicle body at a hinge axis defined by at least one hinge assembly. A power assist device is coupled to the hinge assembly and further coupled to the door. The power assist device is configured to slow movement of the door along a door swing path from an initial velocity to a slow close velocity when the initial velocity exceeds a predetermined threshold velocity, thereby providing a slow and controlled close when a user attempts to slam the door. The power assist device is further configured to power opening and closing movement of the door as initiated by a user. 1. An automated door system , comprising:a door pivotally coupled to a vehicle body by at least one hinge assembly, the hinge assembly including a moveable hinge portion coupled to the door and a fixed hinge portion coupled to the vehicle body at a hinge pillar;a bracket coupled to the fixed hinge portion at a first end and further coupled to the door at a second end;a power assist device coupled to the bracket at the first end of the bracket and further coupled to the fixed hinge portion of the hinge assembly through a drive shaft extending outwardly from the power assist device; anda motor disposed within the power assist device and configured to drive the drive shaft for providing opening and closing movement of the door from a hinge axis of the hinge assembly.2. The automated door system of claim 1 , wherein the fixed portion of the hinge assembly include upper and lower mounting portions spaced apart from one another with the upper mounting portion coupled to the moveable hinge portion via a hinge pin and the lower mounting portion coupled to the drive shaft of the power assist device.3. The automated door system of claim 1 , wherein the motor includes one of an electric motor claim 1 , a power winch claim 1 , an actuator claim 1 , a servo motor claim 1 , an electric solenoid claim 1 , a pneumatic cylinder claim 1 , and a hydraulic ...

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Номер записи: 15
02-02-2017 дата публикации

PROGRAMMABLE DOOR POWER ASSIST

Номер: US20170030131A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry Dean, Jaranson John Wayne, Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Wallace Jeff A.
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A power assist device is provided herein. A motor is operatively coupled to a door of a vehicle. A controller controls the motor and a user-input device supplies to the controller one or more user-inputted selections for controlling door swing. 1. A power assist device comprising:a motor operatively coupled to a door of a vehicle;a controller for controlling the motor; anda user-input device for supplying to the controller one or more user-inputted selections for controlling door swing.2. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more user-inputted selections includes specifying one or more door detent positions.3. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more user-inputted selections includes specifying a door detent degree range.4. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more user-inputted selections includes specifying a mechanical resistance applied by the motor to the door to resist door swing.5. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more user-inputted selections includes specifying an allowable direction in which the door can swing.6. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more user-inputted selections includes specifying a torque applied by the motor to the door to assist a user with opening or closing the door.7. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the motor comprises one of a brushless direct-current motor and a brushed direct current motor.8. A vehicle door assembly comprising:a door; a motor operatively coupled to the door;', 'a controller for controlling the motor; and', 'a user-input device for supplying to the controller one or more user-inputted selections for controlling door swing., 'a power assist device comprising9. The vehicle door assembly of claim 8 , wherein the one or more user-inputted selections includes specifying one or more door detent positions.10. The vehicle door assembly of claim 8 , wherein the one or more user-inputted selections includes ...

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Номер записи: 16
02-02-2017 дата публикации

PROGRAMMABLE DOOR POWER ASSIST

Номер: US20170030132A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry Dean, Jaranson John Wayne, Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Wallace Jeff A.
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A power assist device is provided herein. A motor is operatively coupled to a door of a vehicle. A controller controls a mechanical resistance applied by the motor to the door to resist door swing. The mechanical resistance applied to the door is a function of an angular position of the door. 1. A power assist device comprising:a motor operatively coupled to a door of a vehicle; anda controller for controlling a mechanical resistance applied by the motor to the door to resist door swing, wherein the mechanical resistance applied to the door is a function of an angular position of the door.2. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the motor comprises a field component for generating a magnetic field and an armature having an input current that interacts with the magnetic field to produce torque.3. The power assist device of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to at least partially short the field component to increase the mechanical resistance applied by the motor to the door to resist door swing.4. The power assist device of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to apply current only to the field component to increase the mechanical resistance applied by the motor to the door to resist door swing.5. The power assist device of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to implement position control feedback to increase the mechanical resistance applied by the motor to the door to resist door swing.6. The power assist device of claim 1 , further comprising a position sensor for sensing an angular position of the motor that is correlated with a corresponding angular position of the door.7. The power assist device of claim 6 , wherein the angular position of the motor is reset to zero when the door is in a closed position.8. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the motor comprises one of a brushless direct-current motor and a brushed direct current motor.9. The power assist device of claim 1 , further comprising a user-input device ...

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Номер записи: 17
01-03-2018 дата публикации

System and method for autonomous valet parking using plenoptic cameras

Номер: US20180056990A1
Автор: Douglas Scott Rhode, Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Exemplary embodiments provide systems and methods for autonomously valet parking a vehicle based on images obtained from a plurality of plenoptic (light field) cameras. An example vehicle includes a plenoptic camera to obtain an image external to the vehicle and a controller. The controller is to autonomously navigate a vehicle toward a parking space identified as unoccupied and generate, based on the image, an occupancy map indicating occupied regions in a plurality of concentric regions. The controller also is to determine whether the parking space is available based on the occupancy map and send, in response to determining the parking space is unavailable, an error message to a driver.

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Номер записи: 18
04-03-2021 дата публикации

POWERED HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE DOORS

Номер: US20210062566A1
Автор: Bakos Tracy Christopher, Brown Kristopher Karl, Elie Larry Dean, Narayan Suresh, Repp Paul
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

An automated door system includes a hinge assembly having a movable hinge portion coupled to a door and a fixed hinge portion coupled to a vehicle body at a hinge pillar. The movable hinge portion includes first and second mounting portions. The first mounting portion is rotatably connected to the fixed hinge portion for rotation about a hinge axis of the hinge assembly. A power assist device is coupled to the fixed hinge portion and further coupled to the second mounting portion of the mounting hinge portion by a drive shaft. The power assist device includes a motor that is configured to drive the drive shaft for providing at least one of opening and closing movement of the door about the hinge axis of the hinge assembly. 1. An automated door system , comprising:a door pivotally coupled to a vehicle body by at least one hinge assembly, the hinge assembly including a movable hinge portion having a base coupled to the door and a fixed hinge portion coupled to the vehicle body at a hinge pillar, wherein the movable hinge portion includes vertically spaced-apart upper and lower mounting portions, and wherein the upper mounting portion is rotatably connected to the fixed hinge portion for a rotation about a hinge axis of the hinge assembly;a power assist device coupled to the fixed hinge portion and further coupled to the lower mounting portion of the movable hinge portion by a drive shaft extending outwardly from the power assist device, wherein the drive shaft rotates about a motor axis that is coaxial with the hinge axis; anda motor disposed within the power assist device and configured to drive the drive shaft for providing at least one of opening and closing movement of the door about the hinge axis of the hinge assembly.2. The automated door system of claim 1 , wherein:the upper mounting portion of the movable hinge portion is rotatably connected to the fixed hinge portion via a hinge pin.3. The automated door system of claim 1 , wherein:the motor includes one of ...

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Номер записи: 19
28-02-2019 дата публикации

PROGRAMMABLE DOOR POWER ASSIST

Номер: US20190063138A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry Dean, Jaranson John Wayne, Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Wallace Jeff A.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A power assist device is provided herein. The power assist device includes a motor that is operatively coupled to a door of a vehicle, a display for displaying as swing path of the door, a controller for controlling the motor, and a touchscreen device for supplying to the controller one or more user-inputted selections for controlling door swing, wherein the user-inputted selections are received by the touchscreen device via one or more touch events. 1. A power assist device comprising:a motor operatively coupled to a door of a vehicle;a display for displaying a swing path of the door;a controller for controlling the motor; anda touchscreen device for supplying to the controller one or more user-inputted selections for controlling door swing, wherein the user-inputted selections are received by the touchscreen device via one or more touch events.2. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more user-inputted selections includes specifying one or more door detent positions.3. The power assist device of claim 2 , wherein each of the one or more detent positions correspond to a position of the door on the swing path.4. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more user-inputted selections includes specifying a door detent degree range.5. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more user-inputted selections includes specifying a mechanical resistance applied by the motor to the door to resist door swing.6. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the one or more user-inputted selections includes specifying an allowable direction in which the door can swing.7. The power assist device of claim 1 , wherein the motor comprises one of a brushless direct-current motor and a brushed direct current motor.8. A vehicle door assembly comprising:a door of a vehicle; a motor operatively coupled to the door;', 'a controller for controlling the motor;', 'a display for displaying a swing path of the door; and', 'a touchscreen device for ...

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Номер записи: 20
08-03-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMOTIVE DOOR POWER ASSIST

Номер: US20180066466A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry Dean, Jaranson John Wayne, Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Wallace Jeff A.
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An automated door system includes a door pivotally coupled to a vehicle body at a hinge axis defined by at least one hinge assembly. A power assist device is coupled to the hinge assembly and further coupled to the door. The power assist device is configured to slow movement of the door along a door swing path from an initial velocity to a slow close velocity when the initial velocity exceeds a predetermined threshold velocity, thereby providing a slow and controlled close when a user attempts to slam the door. The power assist device is further configured to power opening and closing movement of the door as initiated by a user. 1. An automated door system , comprising:a door pivotally coupled to a vehicle body by at least one hinge assembly, the hinge assembly including a fixed hinge portion; anda power assist device coupled to the door and having a driveshaft and a motor, wherein the driveshaft is coupled to the fixed hinge portion, and wherein the motor drives the driveshaft to provide pivotal movement of the door along a hinge axis of the hinge assembly.2. The automated door system of claim 1 , wherein the fixed hinge portion of the hinge assembly includes upper and lower mounting portions spaced-apart from one another claim 1 , and further wherein the driveshaft is coupled to the lower mounting portion of the fixed hinge portion.3. The automated door system of claim 2 , including:a movable hinge portion of the hinge assembly coupled to the door, wherein the movable hinge portion of the hinge assembly is further coupled to the upper mounting portion of the fixed hinge portion by a hinge pin.4. The automated door system of claim 3 , wherein the door includes an inner panel having a first sidewall with first and second sides claim 3 , and further wherein the movable hinge portion of the hinge assembly is coupled to the first side of the first sidewall.5. The automated door system of claim 4 , including:a bracket having a first end coupled to the driveshaft and a ...

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Номер записи: 21
07-03-2019 дата публикации

Power management for vehicle door system

Номер: US20190071913A1
Автор: Evangelos P. Skoures, Gerald J. Heath, Jeff A. Wallace, John Wayne Jaranson, Larry Dean Elie, Michael M. Azzouz, Robert F. Novak, Timothy J. Potter
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle door system is disclosed. The system comprises an actuator, a power source, and a controller. The actuator is configured to adjust a position of a door. The controller is configured to control the actuator with energy provided by the power source. The controller is further configured to identify a charge level of the power source and compare the charge level to at least one threshold. In response the charge level being less than the at least one threshold, the controller is configured to output a warning signal.

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Номер записи: 22
16-03-2017 дата публикации

MOUNTING AND ALIGNING A VEHICLE SIDE DOOR MOTOR WITHIN THE CURRENT BILL OF PROCESS

Номер: US20170074020A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry Dean, Heath Gerald J., Jaranson John Wayne, Potter Timothy J., Wallace Jeffrey A.
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A mounting assembly for a vehicle side door motor includes an upper hinge element configured for receiving a side door motor drive shaft and a motor mounting bracket configured to receive the side door motor drive shaft and to allow a radial adjustment of the drive shaft for alignment of an axis of the motor with a side door hinge axis. The upper hinge element may define a clevis including a lower clevis portion having a motor drive shaft mounting aperture dimensioned to allow the radial adjustment feature. The motor mounting bracket includes one or more mounting apertures dimensioned to allow a vehicle fore/aft adjustment and in/out adjustment of the side door motor element. The motor mounting assembly is further configured to allow a vehicle up/down adjustment of the side door motor. 1. A mounting assembly for a vehicle side door motor , comprising a motor mounting bracket configured to allow a radial adjustment of a side door motor element for alignment of a motor element longitudinal axis with a side door hinge assembly longitudinal axis.2. The mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the side door hinge assembly includes an upper hinge element having a lower clevis providing a longitudinal axis reference point for the side door motor element and the side door hinge assembly.3. The mounting assembly of claim 1 , wherein the motor mounting bracket includes one or more mounting apertures dimensioned to allow a vehicle fore/aft adjustment and in/out adjustment of the side door motor element.4. The mounting assembly of claim 4 , wherein the motor mounting bracket is configured to allow a vehicle up/down adjustment of the side door motor element.5. The mounting assembly of claim 1 , further including a side door check element configured for supporting the motor mounting bracket.6. A vehicle including the assembly of .7. A vehicle side door assembly claim 1 , comprising:a hinged side door;a motor for opening/closing the hinged side door assembly; anda motor mounting ...

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Номер записи: 23
12-06-2014 дата публикации

TIME-BASED VEHICLE BATTERY BALANCING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20140159672A1
Автор: Blakemore Bruce Carvell, Elie Larry Dean, Gale Allan Roy
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A power system for a vehicle may include at least one controller and a battery having a plurality of cells. The at least one controller may, for each of the cells, determine a voltage of the cell, determine a discharge time to reduce the voltage to a value approximately equal to a minimum of the determined voltages, and cause the cell to discharge for the discharge time to balance the battery. 1. A method of balancing a vehicle battery including a plurality of cells , the method comprising: determining a value of an electrical parameter of the cell,', 'determining a discharge time to reduce the determined value of the electrical parameter to a target value, and', 'discharging the cell for the discharge time to balance the vehicle battery., 'for each of the cells,'}2. The method of wherein determining a value of an electrical parameter of the cell includes measuring the voltage of the cell after the vehicle has been off for a predetermined period of time claim 1 , the predetermined period of time being based on a polarization charge dissipation rate of the cell.3. The method of wherein determining a value of an electrical parameter of the cell includes periodically measuring the voltage of the cell and averaging the measurements.4. The method of further comprising identifying a minimum of the determined values of the electrical parameter claim 1 , wherein the target value is the minimum of the determined values.5. The method of further comprising charging the cells.6. The method of wherein the electrical parameter is voltage.7. A power system for a vehicle comprising:a battery including a plurality of cells; andat least one controller configured to, for each of the cells, determine a voltage of the cell, determine a discharge time to reduce the voltage to a value approximately equal to a minimum of the determined voltages, and cause the cell to discharge for the discharge time to balance the battery.8. The system of wherein determining a voltage of the cell includes ...

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Номер записи: 24
19-03-2020 дата публикации

HINGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING AN ACTUATOR TO A HINGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200087960A1
Автор: AZZOUZ Michael Musa, Elie Larry Dean, Heath Gerald J., Jaranson John Wayne, Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Wallace Jeff
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A hinge assembly for mounting a door to a frame of a motor vehicle includes (a) a hinge bracket, having a first receiver and a second receiver, (b) a hinge pin pivotally connecting the door to the hinge bracket at the first receiver, (c) an actuator, having an output shaft, (d) a retention feature, connecting the output shaft to the hinge bracket at the second receiver, and (e) an actuator mounting feature securing the actuator to the door. A method of assembling an actuator in a hinge assembly that mounts a door to a frame of a motor vehicle is also provided. 1. A hinge assembly mounting a door to a frame of a motor vehicle , comprising:a hinge bracket including a first receiver and a second receiver;a hinge pin pivotally connecting said door to said hinge bracket at said first receiver;an actuator having an output shaft;a retention feature connecting said output shaft to said hinge bracket at said second receiver; andan actuator mounting feature securing said actuator to said door.2. The hinge assembly of wherein said first receiver and said second receiver are axially aligned.3. The hinge assembly of claim 2 , wherein said actuator includes a motor and an offset drive feature between said motor and said output shaft whereby said motor may be offset from said output shaft.4. The hinge assembly of claim 3 , wherein said hinge bracket includes a first leaf carrying said first receiver and a second leaf carrying said second receiver.5. The hinge assembly of claim 4 , wherein said hinge bracket is fixed to said frame.6. The hinge assembly of claim 5 , wherein said actuator mounting feature includes a door bracket fixed to said door claim 5 , an adapter plate fixed to said actuator and a fastener securing said adapter plate to said door bracket.7. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein said retention feature is a double spring-ball carried on one of said output shaft and said hinge bracket.8. The hinge assembly of claim 1 , wherein said retention feature is a single ...

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Номер записи: 25
06-04-2017 дата публикации

System and Method for Inspecting Road Surfaces

Номер: US20170096144A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Gale Allan Roy
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A vehicle includes at least one infrared source emitting light at first and second wavelengths corresponding to a water-absorption wavelength and an ice-absorption wavelength respectively. The vehicle further includes a plenoptic camera system configured to detect a backscatter intensity of the first and second wavelengths and generate a depth map that indicates water or ice on a road in response to the backscatter intensity associated with one of the wavelengths being less than a threshold intensity. 1. A method of inspecting a road comprising:illuminating the road with at least one infrared source emitting light at first and second wavelengths corresponding to a water-absorption wavelength and an ice-absorption wavelength respectively;monitoring the road with a plenoptic camera system, wherein the at least one infrared source and the camera are mounted to a vehicle;detecting a backscatter intensity of the first and second wavelengths with the camera system to create a depth map of the road that includes data indicating water or ice on the road in response to the backscatter intensity associated with one of the first and second wavelengths being less than a threshold intensity; andoutputting the depth map from the camera system to a controller.2. The method of wherein the at least one infrared source includes a first infrared source emitting light at the first wavelength claim 1 , and a second infrared source emitting light at the second wavelength.3. The method of wherein the first and second infrared sources are light emitting diodes (LEDs).4. The method of wherein the second wavelength is between 1615 to 1625 nanometers (nm) inclusive claim 1 , and the first wavelength is between one of 965 to 975 nm inclusive claim 1 , 1195 to 1205 nm inclusive claim 1 , 1445 to 1455 nm inclusive claim 1 , and 1945 to 1955 nm inclusive.5. The method of further comprising modifying a state of a suspension of the vehicle based on the depth map.6. The method of further comprising ...

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Номер записи: 26
14-04-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LUBRICATING A FUEL PUMP

Номер: US20160102642A1
Автор: Basmaji Joseph, Bidner David Karl, Elie Larry Dean, Pursifull Ross Dykstra, Soltis Richard E., Surnilla Gopichandra
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Systems and methods for diagnosing and operating an engine with a fuel pump that supplies fuel to a fuel injector that may be temporarily deactivated are described. In one example, injection of fuel may commence in response to a level of lubrication of a fuel pump. The system and methods may extend fuel pump life in systems where fuel injection may be deactivated. 1. A method for operating a pump in a system , comprising:solely mechanically driving a movable structural component of the pump for supplying a fluid;displacing the fluid from the pump from a stationary structural component of the fuel pump housing the movable structural component;diagnosing operation of the pump in response to an electrical property between the movable structural component and the stationary structural component via measurement of the electrical property by a controller; andadjusting an actuator of the system in response to the diagnosed operation.2. The method of claim 1 , where the pump is driven via an engine camshaft or crankshaft.3. The method of claim 1 , where the electrical property is a resistance.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electrical property is a capacitance.5. The method of claim 1 , where the movable structural component is a piston or an impeller.6. The method of claim 1 , where the stationary structural component is a cylinder wall or a pump housing.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing an electric insulator between the movable structural component and the stationary structural component and indicating pump degradation in response to an electrical resistance of the pump less than a threshold value.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting fluid flow through the pump in response to an electrical resistance of the pump less than a threshold value.9. A method for operating a fuel pump claim 1 , comprising:reducing flow through the fuel pump in response to an engine operating condition; andincreasing flow through the fuel pump via ...

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Номер записи: 27
02-04-2020 дата публикации

CYLINDER BORE HAVING VARIABLE COATING

Номер: US20200102906A1
Автор: Beyer Timothy George, Boileau James Maurice, Elie Larry Dean, GANGOPADHYAY Arup Kumar, GHAEDNIA Hamed, MAKI Clifford E
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Engine blocks and methods of forming the same are disclosed. The engine block may comprise a body including at least one cylindrical engine bore wall having a longitudinal axis and including a coating extending along the longitudinal axis and having a coating thickness. The coating may have a middle region and first and second end regions, and a plurality of pores may be dispersed within the coating thickness. The middle region may have a different average porosity than one or both of the end regions. The method may include spraying a first porosity coating in a middle longitudinal region of the bore and spraying a second porosity coating in one or more end regions of the bore. The first porosity may be greater than the second porosity and the first and second porosities may be formed during the spraying steps. The pores may act as wells for lubricant. 1. An engine block , comprising:a body including at least one cylindrical engine bore wall having a longitudinal axis and including a coating extending along the longitudinal axis and having a coating thickness;the coating having a middle region and first and second end regions, and a plurality of pores dispersed within the coating thickness, the middle region having a different average porosity than one or both of the end regions.2. The engine block of claim 1 , wherein the middle region has a greater average porosity than one or both of the end regions.3. The engine block of claim 2 , wherein one of the end regions extends along a portion of the at least one engine bore wall that includes a top dead center (TDC) position or a bottom dead center (BDC) position of the at least one engine bore wall and the middle region extends along a portion of the at least one engine bore wall between the TDC position and the BDC position of the at least one engine bore wall.4. The engine block of claim 2 , wherein one or both of the end regions has an average porosity of 0.1% to 3%.5. The engine block of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 28
12-05-2016 дата публикации

BI-DIRECTIONAL ELEMENT DRIVE SYSTEM

Номер: US20160129768A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry Dean, Heath Gerald J., Jaranson John W., Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Wallace Jeff A.
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A bi-directional element drive system includes a motor having a drive shaft, a cable anchor and a cable connector. The cable connector is carried on the drive shaft and has two ends connected to the cable anchor. In addition the drive system includes a support and a driven element. The driven element is displaced between a first position and a second position relative to the support by the motor. 1. A bi-directional element drive system , comprising:a motor including a drive shaft;a cable anchor;a cable connection carried on said drive shaft and having two ends connected to said cable anchor;a support; anda driven element;whereby said driven element is displaced between a first position and a second position relative to said support by said motor.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said motor is fixed to said support and said cable anchor is fixed to said driven element.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said motor is fixed to said driven element and said cable anchor is fixed to said support.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said cable connector is also fixed to said drive shaft.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein said cable connector is a single cable.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein said cable connector is two cables.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein said driven element pivots between said first position and said second position about a pivot axis.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein said cable anchor is a fixed pulley.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein said fixed pulley is centered on said pivot axis.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein said cable anchor is arc-like.11. The system of claim 7 , wherein said driven element is selected from a group of structures consisting of a gate claim 7 , a door claim 7 , an arm claim 7 , a lock latch and a lever.12. The system of claim 1 , wherein said driven element slides between said first position and said second position.13. The system of claim 12 , wherein said driven element is selected from a group of structures ...

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Номер записи: 29
18-05-2017 дата публикации

System and method for autonomous valet parking using plenoptic cameras

Номер: US20170137024A1
Автор: Douglas Scott Rhode, Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Exemplary embodiments provide systems and methods for autonomously valet parking a vehicle based on images obtained from a plurality of plenoptic (light field) cameras. An example vehicle includes a plenoptic camera to obtain an image external to the vehicle and a controller. The controller is to autonomously navigate a vehicle toward a parking space identified as unoccupied and generate, based on the image, an occupancy map indicating occupied regions in a plurality of concentric regions. The controller also is to determine whether the parking space is available based on the occupancy map and send, in response to determining the parking space is unavailable, an error message to a driver.

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Номер записи: 30
07-06-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF HONING HIGH-POROSITY CYLINDER LINERS

Номер: US20180156155A1
Автор: Beyer Timothy George, Boileau James Maurice, Elie Larry Dean, GANGOPADHYAY Arup Kumar, GHAEDNIA Hamed, Maki Clifford E.
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Methods of honing a surface are disclosed. The method may include spraying a coating having an initial average bulk porosity onto an engine bore wall and honing the coating to create an intermediate honed surface. The method may then include cleaning the intermediate honed surface and honing the intermediate honed surface with a cutting force of, for example, 110-130 kgf after the cleaning step. This may create a honed surface having an average porosity greater than the initial average bulk porosity. The methods may create a honed surface having a porosity that is more porous than the initially sprayed coating. The increased porosity of the honed surface may allow for increased oil retention in, for example, engine bores. 1. A method , comprising:spraying a coating having an initial average bulk porosity onto an engine bore wall;honing the coating to create an intermediate honed surface;cleaning the intermediate honed surface; andhoning the intermediate honed surface with a cutting force of 110-130 kgf after the cleaning step to create a honed surface having an average porosity greater than the initial average bulk porosity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein honing the intermediate honed surface creates a honed surface having an average porosity that is at least 2% greater than the initial average bulk porosity.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein honing the intermediate honed surface creates a honed surface having an average porosity that is at least 5% greater than the initial average bulk porosity.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning step generates nucleation sites in the intermediate honed surface and honing the intermediate honed surface after the cleaning step removes material from the nucleation sites to create new pores.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning step includes spraying a pressurized liquid or a solid onto the intermediate honed surface or brushing the intermediate honed surface.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cutting ...

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Номер записи: 31
15-06-2017 дата публикации

BATTERY CHARGE EQUALIZATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170166078A1
Автор: Colvin Alexander David, Elie Larry Dean
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A vehicle having a traction battery power source includes n power cells each having a positive and negative terminal and connected in series to form a power pack, and n−1 comparators configured as voltage followers. A negative terminal of a mcomparator of the n−1 comparators is connected to the negative terminal of a corresponding mcell of the n cells. And, a positive terminal of the mcomparator is connected to the positive terminal of a (m+1)cell of the n cells. 1. A battery system comprising:n cell groups connected in series to form a battery pack, wherein each cell group includes at least one battery cell; and{'sup': th', 'th', 'th, 'charge balancing circuitry including at least n−1 operational amplifiers each configured as a voltage follower, wherein n is at least 3 and wherein a moperational amplifier of the n−1 operational amplifiers is powered by an aggregate voltage of corresponding mand (m+1)cells of the n cell groups that are connected in series.'}2. The system of further comprising at least n resistors connected together in series to form a string of resistors and wherein the string of resistors is connected in parallel with the battery pack to produce a reference voltage for each of the n cell groups.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operational amplifiers include Schmitt trigger inputs.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operational amplifiers are differential input operational amplifiers.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the operational amplifiers are configured as inverting circuits based on a positive terminal of the mcell.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the operational amplifiers are configured as non-inverting circuits based on a reference voltage associated with the positive terminal of the mcell.7. A vehicle having a traction battery power source comprising:n power cells each having a positive and negative terminal and connected in series to form a power pack; and{'sup': th', 'th', 'th', 'th, 'n−1 comparators configured as voltage ...

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Номер записи: 32
11-06-2020 дата публикации

HYBRID VEHICLE

Номер: US20200180420A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Gale Allan Roy, Janson David Allen
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A vehicle includes an electric machine, an engine, and stator. The electric machine has a magnetic armature and an electromagnetic armature. The electromagnetic armature is secured to a wheel and has an electrical circuit that includes primary and secondary coils. The engine is configured to rotate the magnetic armature to induce current in the circuit via the primary coils. The stator has tertiary coils that are configured to transfer power to the electromagnetic armature via the secondary coils to drive the wheel. 1. A vehicle comprising:an electric machine having a magnetic armature and an electromagnetic armature, wherein the electromagnetic armature is secured to a wheel and has an electrical circuit that includes primary and secondary coils;an engine configured to rotate the magnetic armature to induce current in the circuit via the primary coils; anda stator having tertiary coils configured to transfer power to the electromagnetic armature via the secondary coils to drive the wheel.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic armature is configured to transfer power to the tertiary coils via the secondary coils to charge a battery.3. The vehicle of further comprising a secondary electric machine that is configured to drive the wheel and charge the battery.4. The vehicle of claim 3 , wherein a rotor of the secondary electric machine is disposed between the electromagnetic armature and the wheel and is coupled to each of the electromagnetic armature and the wheel.5. The vehicle of further comprising a coupler that is configured to couple and decouple the rotor of the secondary electric machine to and from the electromagnetic armature.6. The vehicle of further comprising a coupler that is configured to couple and decouple the engine from the magnetic armature.7. The vehicle of further comprising a second stator having quaternary coils configured to generate torque within the magnetic armature.8. A vehicle comprising:an armature secured to a drive ...

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Номер записи: 33
22-07-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMOTIVE DOOR POWER ASSIST

Номер: US20210222474A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry Dean, Jaranson John Wayne, Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Wallace Jeff A.
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An automated door system includes a door pivotally coupled to a vehicle body at a hinge axis defined by at least one hinge assembly. A power assist device is coupled to the hinge assembly and further coupled to the door. The power assist device is configured to slow movement of the door along a door swing path from an initial velocity to a slow close velocity when the initial velocity exceeds a predetermined threshold velocity, thereby providing a slow and controlled close when a user attempts to slam the door. The power assist device is further configured to power opening and closing movement of the door as initiated by a user. 1. A method of moving a vehicle door , comprising the steps of:providing a door pivotally coupled to a vehicle body;transmitting a door movement signal to a controller;identifying a current position of the door;moving the door using a power assist device mounted to an outer surface of the door and coupled to the vehicle body; andmonitoring a position of the door while closing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of transmitting a door closing signal to a controller further includes claim 1 , transmitting one of a door closing signal claim 1 , a door opening signal claim 1 , and a door detent signal to the controller.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of identifying a current position of the door further includes claim 2 , using a position sensor to sense the current position of the door and determining if the door is in a proper position for closing if a door closing signal is transmitted to the controller.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the step of determining if the door is in a proper position for closing further includes opening the door to a second position from the current position when closing from the current position would exceed a predetermined torque threshold.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of moving the door using a power assist device further includes claim 1 , moving the door to one of an open ...

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Номер записи: 34
13-07-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REVERSE PERPENDICULAR PARKING A VEHICLE

Номер: US20170197615A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Rhode Douglas Scott
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A method for parking a vehicle in a parking lot includes generating steering commands for the vehicle while in the lot based on an occupancy grid and plenoptic camera data. The occupancy grid indicates occupied areas and unoccupied areas around the vehicle and is derived from map data defining parking spots relative to a topological feature contained within the lot. The plenoptic camera data defines a plurality of depth maps and corresponding images that include the topological feature captured during movement of the vehicle. The steering command is generated such that the vehicle follows a reverse perpendicular path into one of the spots without entering an occupied area. 1. A method for parking a vehicle in a parking lot comprising:receiving map data defining parking spots relative to a topological feature contained within the parking lot;receiving plenoptic camera data, from a plenoptic camera, including a plurality of depth maps and corresponding images that include the topological feature captured during movement of the vehicle so that a sensed location of the vehicle within the parking lot is refined by comparing the topological feature of the map data with the images that include the topological feature; andsteering the vehicle while in the parking lot based on an occupancy grid indicating occupied areas and unoccupied areas around the vehicle, the occupancy grid being derived from the map data the plenoptic camera data, and the refinement such that the vehicle follows a reverse perpendicular path into one of the parking spots without entering an occupied area.2. The method of further comprising propelling the vehicle in the parking lot based on the occupancy grid such that the vehicle follows the reverse perpendicular path.3. The method of further comprising braking the vehicle in the parking lot based on the occupancy map such that the vehicle follows the reverse perpendicular path.4. (canceled)5. The method of further comprising receiving the map data from ...

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Номер записи: 35
04-08-2016 дата публикации

Reinforced composite cylinder block

Номер: US20160222914A1
Автор: Clifford E. Maki, Kevin Durand Byrd, Larry Dean Elie, Matthew John Zaluzec, Rick L. Williams, Wolfram Buschhaus
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Systems and methods are provided for forming an engine comprising a thermoset composite engine block. One example method includes reinforcing the engine block with a plurality of metal strips, wherein a first portion of the plurality of metal strips are positioned in a substantially transverse direction of the engine block and a second portion of the plurality of metal strips are positioned in a substantially longitudinal direction of the engine block. The plurality of metal reinforcing strips may provide additional reinforcement to the engine block.

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Номер записи: 36
10-08-2017 дата публикации

Method and system for monitoring temperature of a power distribution circuit

Номер: US20170225576A1
Автор: Allan Roy Gale, Larry Dean Elie, Michael W. Degner
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A system of a vehicle includes a processor configured to control output current of a remote power distribution circuit (PDC) connected to the vehicle according to a temperature change of a power line or return line of the PDC. The temperature change is derived from a PDC output voltage or output current change. The PDC output voltage and output current are measured at an input to a load connected to the PDC. And, the PDC output voltage is measured between a ground line of the PDC and one of the power and return lines.

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Номер записи: 37
30-08-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMOTIVE DOOR POWER ASSIST

Номер: US20180245390A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry Dean, Jaranson John Wayne, Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Wallace Jeff A.
Принадлежит:

An automated door system includes a door pivotally coupled to a vehicle body at a hinge axis defined by at least one hinge assembly. A power assist device is coupled to the hinge assembly and further coupled to the door. The power assist device is configured to slow movement of the door along a door swing path from an initial velocity to a slow close velocity when the initial velocity exceeds a predetermined threshold velocity, thereby providing a slow and controlled close when a user attempts to slam the door. The power assist device is further configured to power opening and closing movement of the door as initiated by a user. 1. A method of closing a vehicle door , comprising the steps of:providing a door pivotally coupled to a vehicle body;transmitting a door closing signal to a controller;identifying a current position of the door using a position sensor;closing the door using a power assist device powered from a hinge axis of the door, wherein the power assist device is mounted between an outer surface of the door and the vehicle body;monitoring a position of the door while closing;releasing a catch of a latch mechanism when a latch striker of the vehicle body is partially received in the latch mechanism; andlatching the door to the vehicle body using the latch mechanism.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of transmitting a door closing signal to a controller further includes claim 1 , transmitting the door closing signal to the controller from a door control device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the door control device includes one of a key fob claim 2 , a voice command recognition system claim 2 , a smartphone application claim 2 , a gesture recognition system and a user interface.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of identifying a current position of the door using a position sensor further includes claim 1 , transmitting a signal from the position sensor to the controller to identify one of an angle of opening of the door relative to ...

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Номер записи: 38
31-08-2017 дата публикации

MOVING OBJECT DETECTION FOR POWER DOOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20170247926A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Novak Robert F.
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A vehicle door system is disclosed. The system comprises a door actuator, at least one sensor, and a controller. The at least one sensor is configured to capture data corresponding to an environment local to the vehicle. The controller is configured to process the data to identify at least one object moving proximate the vehicle and control the door actuator to oppose an opening motion of the door in response to the identification of the object. 1. A vehicle door system comprising:a door actuator;at least one sensor configured to capture data corresponding to an environment local to the vehicle; and process the data to identify a first object proximate the vehicle;', 'determine a clearance time required for the first object to clear an entry region of the vehicle; and', 'control the door actuator to open the door after the clearance time is lapsed., 'a controller configured to2. The vehicle door system according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:monitor the data to detect the at least one object while the door is at least partially open.3. The vehicle door system according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:control the actuator to halt a motion of the door in response to the detection of the at least one object.4. The vehicle door system according to claim 1 , further comprising an alert mechanism configured to output a first alert in response to the object being detected.5. The vehicle door system according to claim 4 , wherein the alert mechanism corresponds to at least one of an audible alert device configured to warn an occupant of the vehicle to remain in the vehicle.6. The vehicle door system according to claim 4 , wherein the alert mechanism corresponds to a light emitting device configured to illuminate a portion of the vehicle.7. The vehicle door system according to claim 6 , wherein the alert device is configured to illuminate the light emitting device in response to the actuator positioning the door in ...

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Номер записи: 39
31-08-2017 дата публикации

POWER MANAGEMENT FOR VEHICLE DOOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20170247927A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry Dean, Heath Gerald J., Jaranson John Wayne, Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Skoures Evangelos P., Wallace Jeff A.
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A vehicle door system is disclosed. The system comprises an actuator, a power source, and a controller. The actuator is configured to adjust a position of a door. The controller is configured to control the actuator with energy provided by the power source. The controller is further configured to identify a charge level of the power source and compare the charge level to at least one threshold. In response the charge level being less than the at least one threshold, the controller is configured to output a warning signal. 1. A vehicle door system comprising:an actuator configured to adjust a position of a door;a power source; identify a charge level of the power source;', 'compare the charge level to at least one threshold; and', 'in response to the charge level being less than the at least one threshold, outputs a warning signal., 'a controller configured to control the actuator with energy provided by the power source, wherein the controller is configured to2. The vehicle door system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one threshold corresponds to a plurality of thresholds.3. The vehicle door system according to claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to:control the actuator to gradually release the door in response to the charge level being less than a first threshold corresponding to the at least one threshold.4. The vehicle door system according to claim 3 , further comprising a position sensor configured to identify a position of the door and communicate the position to the controller.5. The vehicle door system according to claim 4 , wherein the controller is configured to control at least one of an audible alert and a visual alert in response to the position changing as the actuator is gradually released.6. The vehicle door system according to claim 3 , wherein the controller is further configured to:control the actuator to move the position a plurality of times in response to the charge level being less than a second threshold ...

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Номер записи: 40
31-08-2017 дата публикации

Temperature control for powered vehicle doors

Номер: US20170247933A1
Автор: Evangelos P. Skoures, Gerald J. Heath, Jeff A. Wallace, John Wayne Jaranson, Larry Dean Elie, Michael M. Azzouz, Robert F. Novak, Timothy J. Potter
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle door controller is disclosed. The vehicle door controller is in communication with an actuator configured to control a door and is further in communication with a temperature sensing device. The controller is configured to receive a temperature signal from the temperature sensing device. Based on the temperature signal, the controller is configured to identify an actuator condition. In response to the actuator condition, the controller is configured to control the actuator to move the door to a resting position.

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Номер записи: 41
31-08-2017 дата публикации

MULTI-PASSENGER DOOR DETECTION FOR A PASSENGER TRANSPORT

Номер: US20170249797A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Skoures Evangelos P.
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A vehicle door system for a for-hire vehicle (FHV) and a method of calculating a transport fare includes providing a FHV having an actuator configured to adjust a position of a door relative to a door opening. An apparatus is configured to receive vehicle occupancy data. A controller is configured to process the vehicle occupancy data to determine the vehicle occupancy over the course of a passenger transport. The controller is further configured to calculate a transport fare as a function of the vehicle occupancy over the course of the passenger transport. 1. A vehicle door system , comprising:a for-hire vehicle (FHV) having a door;an actuator positioned on a hinge assembly of the door, wherein the actuator adjusts a position of the door;an apparatus configured to receive vehicle occupancy data; and process the vehicle occupancy data to determine a real-time vehicle occupancy over a course of a passenger transport; and', 'calculate a transport fare as a function of the real-time vehicle occupancy., 'a controller configured to2. The vehicle door system of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus corresponds to a sensor configured to monitor passenger ingress and egress from the door when the door is in an open position.3. The vehicle door system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor defines a first sensor array having a plurality of sensors disposed about a door opening adjacent to the door.4. The vehicle door system of claim 3 , wherein each sensor of the plurality of sensors includes one of a capacitive sensor and an inductive sensor.5. The vehicle door system of claim 4 , including:a second sensor array having a plurality of sensors, wherein each sensor of the plurality of sensors of the second sensor array is associated with a seat of a plurality of seats disposed within the FHV.6. The vehicle door system of claim 5 , wherein each sensor of the plurality of sensors of the second sensor array corresponds to a weight sensor for determining an occupancy condition of each seat ...

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Номер записи: 42
31-08-2017 дата публикации

MOBILE DEVICE CONTROL FOR POWERED DOOR

Номер: US20170251092A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry Dean, Heath Gerald J., Jarason Johh Wayne, Potter Timothy J., Skoures Evangelos P.
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A vehicle door system is disclosed. The system comprises an actuator, at least one communication circuit, and a controller. The actuator is configured to adjust a position of a door. The controller is configured to receive a request for the vehicle to retrieve an occupant via the communication circuit. The controller is further configured to receive an authentication signal via the communication circuit authenticating an identity of the occupant. In response to the authentication, the controller is configured to control the actuator to make the vehicle accessible to the occupant. 1. A vehicle door system comprising:an actuator configured to adjust a position of a door;at least one communication circuit comprising a first communication circuit and a second communication circuit, the first communication circuit in communication with a mobile device configured to capture authentication information indicating an identity of an occupant; and receive a request from the mobile device requesting the vehicle to retrieve the occupant via a first communication from the first communication circuit;', 'receive authentication information from the mobile device in the first communication from the first communication circuit;', 'receive the authentication information from the mobile device as a second communication from the second communication circuit;', 'authenticate the identity of the occupant by comparing the identity information from the first communication and the second communication, wherein the comparison identifies that the identity of the occupant in the first communication is the same as the identity in the second communication; and', 'control the actuator to make the vehicle accessible in response to the authentication., 'a controller configured to2. (canceled)3. The vehicle door system according to claim 1 , wherein the second communication circuit is configured to communicate via at least one of a Bluetooth™ claim 1 , a Near Field Communication (NFC) claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 43
07-09-2017 дата публикации

ALTERNATOR WITH FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE

Номер: US20170257017A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean
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Alternator/starters and methods for providing electrical power to a vehicle and rotating an engine are disclosed. In one example, the alternator/starter provides a differential action whereby torque on an input side of the alternator may be maintained while speed of an output side of the alternator may be varied. The alternator/starter includes two armature windings and two field windings. 1. An electrical machine , comprising:a housing;a first field winding within the housing;a first armature winding;a second field winding, the first field winding and the first armature winding at least partially wrapped by the second field winding; anda second armature winding, the first field winding and the first armature winding at least partially wrapped by the second armature winding.2. The electrical machine of claim 1 , where the first field winding claim 1 , the second field winding claim 1 , the first armature winding claim 1 , and the second armature winding are at least partially enclosed by the housing.3. The electrical machine of claim 1 , further comprising a first field winding support claim 1 , a second field winding support claim 1 , a first armature winding support claim 1 , and a second armature support.4. The electrical machine of claim 1 , where first field winding support holds the first field winding claim 1 , where the second field winding support holds the second field winding claim 1 , where the first armature support holds the first armature claim 1 , and where the second armature support holds the second armature.5. The electrical machine of claim 4 , further comprising two bearings supporting a shaft claim 4 , the first armature coupled to the shaft.6. The electrical machine of claim 4 , further comprising two bearings supporting the second field support.7. The electrical machine of claim 6 , further comprising two bearings supporting the first field support.8. An electrical machine claim 6 , comprising:a housing;a first field winding supported via a ...

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Номер записи: 44
07-09-2017 дата публикации

CONTROL OF ALTERNATOR WITH FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE

Номер: US20170257047A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean
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Control of alternator/starters for providing electrical power to a vehicle and rotating an engine is disclosed. In one example, the alternator/starter provides a differential action whereby torque on an input side of the alternator may be maintained while speed of an output side of the alternator may be varied. The alternator/starter includes two armature windings and two field windings. 1. An electrical machine , comprising:a housing;a first field winding within the housing;a first armature winding;a second field winding, the first field winding and the first armature winding at least partially wrapped by the second field winding;a second armature winding, the first field winding and the first armature winding at least partially wrapped by the second armature winding; anda controller including non-transitory instructions to adjust current supplied to the second field winding to control a speed of a front end accessory device.2. The electrical machine of claim 1 , where the front end accessory device is an air conditioner compressor.3. The electrical machine of claim 1 , where the front end accessory device is a water pump.4. The electrical machine of claim 1 , further comprising additional instructions to adjust current supplied to the first field winding based on electrical energy consumed via vehicle electrical consumers.5. The electrical machine of claim 4 , where vehicle electrical consumers include a heat pump compressor.6. The electrical machine of claim 4 , further comprising additional instructions to increase a field current of the second field winding in response to speed of the front end accessory device being less than is desired.7. The electrical machine of claim 4 , further comprising additional instructions to decrease a field current of the second field winding in response to speed of the front end accessory device being greater than is desired.8. An electrical machine claim 4 , comprising:a housing;a first field winding supported via a first field ...

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Номер записи: 45
15-09-2016 дата публикации

Lightweight, stiff in compression, connecting rod for a reciprocating piston engine

Номер: US20160265580A1
Автор: Larry Dean Elie, Timothy J. Potter
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A connecting rod is provided for a reciprocating piston engine. The connecting rod includes a body having an embedded structural tube for increasing the stiffness of the connecting rod.

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Номер записи: 46
14-09-2017 дата публикации

Cylinder bore having variable coating

Номер: US20170260926A1
Автор: Arup Kumar Gangopadhyay, Clifford E. Maki, Hamed Ghaednia, James Maurice Boileau, Larry Dean Elie, Timothy George BEYER
Принадлежит: Ford Motor Co

Engine blocks and methods of forming the same are disclosed. The engine block may comprise a body including at least one cylindrical engine bore wall having a longitudinal axis and including a coating extending along the longitudinal axis and having a coating thickness. The coating may have a middle region and first and second end regions, and a plurality of pores may be dispersed within the coating thickness. The middle region may have a different average porosity than one or both of the end regions. The method may include spraying a first porosity coating in a middle longitudinal region of the bore and spraying a second porosity coating in one or more end regions of the bore. The first porosity may be greater than the second porosity and the first and second porosities may be formed during the spraying steps. The pores may act wells for lubricant.

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Номер записи: 47
28-09-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT AUTOMATIC VEHICLE WASHING

Номер: US20170274874A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Novak Robert F.
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Systems and methods are provided for automatically cleaning the exterior surfaces of a vehicle. The systems can include a motorized robot, cleaning element, and camera all communicatively linked to a processor. The processor can receive CAD information regarding the shape and size of the exterior surfaces of the vehicle to be cleaned along with information regarding the position of the motorized robot on the vehicle. The processor can then determine an efficient path for the motorized robot to travel across the vehicle surfaces. Along the course of its travel, the motorized robot can employ the cleaning element to remove dirt or other debris from the vehicle surface. 1. A system for cleaning the exterior of a vehicle comprising:a motorized robot configured to move across the exterior surfaces of the vehicle;a cleaning element attached to the motorized robot; anda controller configured to receive at least one CAD drawing of the exterior surfaces of the vehicle and data regarding the position of the motorized robot and determine, based on the received data, where the motorized robot should move on the vehicle exterior surfaces.2. The system of wherein the motorized robot comprises a material that enables the motorized robot to temporarily adhere to the exterior surfaces of the vehicle.3. The system of wherein the material is a suction cup or a magnet.4. The system of wherein the cleaning element is a rotary brush.5. The system of wherein the cleaning element is a squeegee.6. The system of further comprising a vacuum integrated into the motorized robot.7. The system of further comprising a cleaning fluid outlet integrated into the motorized robot.8. The system of further comprising a camera attached to the motorized robot and configured to view the exterior surfaces of the vehicle.9. The system of wherein the camera is a light-field or stereoscopic camera.10. The system of wherein the camera is further configured to detect the location of damage or foreign objects ...

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Номер записи: 48
12-10-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE DOOR ASSIST ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING A HIGH TORQUE OPERATING MECHANISM

Номер: US20170291477A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Jaranson John Wayne, Potter Timothy J.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle includes a door frame coupled to a vehicle frame at a hinge. A door operating mechanism is coupled to the door and vehicle frames for applying rotational force to the door frame about the hinge. The door operating mechanism including external cogs of an inner gear that mesh with inner cogs of an outer gear and a single oblong bearing that biases the inner gear in partial engagement with the outer gear. 1. A vehicle comprising:a door frame coupled to a vehicle frame at a hinge; anda door operating mechanism coupled to the door and vehicle frames for applying rotational force to the door frame about the hinge, the door operating mechanism including external cogs of an inner gear that mesh with inner cogs of an outer gear and a single oblong bearing that biases the inner gear in partial engagement with the outer gear.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the external cogs of the inner gear define a flexible spline claim 1 , and wherein the inner cogs of the outer gear define a rigid circular spline.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a housing of the door operating mechanism is coupled to one of the door frame and the vehicle frame claim 1 , and wherein the inner gear is coupled to a hinge plate extending to the other of the door frame and the vehicle frame.4. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the oblong bearing includes opposing engaging portions that define a major axis of the oblong bearing claim 2 , wherein the engaging portions engage an interior surface of the inner gear claim 2 , wherein engagement of the engaging portions with the interior surface outwardly deflects corresponding meshing portions of the flexible spline into engagement with the circular spline.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the oblong bearing slidably rotates within the inner gear at a first rotational speed claim 1 , wherein operation of the oblong bearing rotates the inner gear within the outer gear in a meshing engagement between the external cogs and the inner cogs.6. The vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 49
12-10-2017 дата публикации

System and Method for Inspecting Road Surfaces

Номер: US20170293814A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Gale Allan Roy
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A method of inspecting a road for substances includes generating a flash of infra-red light at a wavelength to illuminate a portion of the road. The wavelength corresponds to an absorption wavelength of a substance to be detected. The method further includes, in response to a difference in backscatter intensity of an image of the portion captured during the flash and an image of the portion captured before or after the flash being greater than a threshold amount, outputting a signal indicating presence of the substance on the portion. 1. A method of inspecting a road comprising:generating a flash of infra-red light at an oil-absorption wavelength to illuminate a portion of the road; andin response to a difference in backscatter intensity of an image of the portion captured during the flash and an image of the portion captured before or after the flash being greater than a threshold amount, outputting a signal indicating presence of oil on the portion.2. The method of wherein the oil-absorption wavelength is between 1720 to 1730 nanometers (nm) or is between 2300 to 2320 nm.3. The method of further comprising:generating a second flash of infra-red light at a water-absorption wavelength to illuminate a second portion of the road; andin response to a difference in backscatter intensity of an image of the second portion captured during the second flash and an image of the second portion captured before or after the second flash being greater than a second threshold amount, outputting a signal indicating presence of water on the second portion.4. The method of further comprising:generating a third flash of infra-red light at an ice-absorption wavelength to illuminate a third portion of the road; andin response to a difference in backscatter intensity of an image of the third portion captured during the third flash and an image of the third portion captured before or after the third flash being greater than a third threshold amount, outputting a signal indicating presence ...

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Номер записи: 50
27-10-2016 дата публикации

VEHICLE AND METHOD OF OPENING AND CLOSING A DOOR OF THE VEHICLE

Номер: US20160312517A1
Автор: Azzouz Michael M., Elie Larry Dean, Heath Gerald J., Jaranson John W., Novak Robert F., Potter Timothy J., Skoures Evangelos P., Wallace Jeffrey A.
Принадлежит:

A vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a door that has a swing radius, a light-field camera, and a controller. The light-field camera is configured to detect the presence of an object within the swing radius of the door. The controller is programmed to prevent the door from transitioning between an opened position and a closed position in response to the light-field camera detecting the presence of an object in the swing radius of the door. 1. A vehicle comprising:a door having a swing radius;a light-field camera configured to detect and determine the distance to objects within a field-of-view of the camera; anda controller programmed to, in response to the camera detecting the presence of an object moving along a path, that is based on the distance to and a trajectory of the object, towards the swing radius, prevent the door from transitioning between opened and closed positions.2. (canceled)3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further programmed to claim 2 , in response to an object entering the field-of-view of the camera during a transition of the door between the opened and closed positions claim 2 , interrupt the transition of the door between the opened and closed positions.4. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further programmed to claim 2 , in response to an object that is on a trajectory towards the swing radius of the door entering the field-of-view of the camera during a transition of the door between the opened and closed positions claim 2 , interrupt the transition of the door between the opened and closed positions.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a display configured to display the field-of-view of the camera.6. The vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the camera field-of-view is directed away from a back end of the vehicle.7. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the camera is configured to detect infrared radiation.8. The vehicle of claim 7 , further comprising an infrared illumination source configured to ...

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Номер записи: 51
27-10-2016 дата публикации

Depth mapping camera for door inside

Номер: US20160314362A1
Автор: Gerald J. Heath, Jeff A. Wallace, John W. Jaranson, Larry Dean Elie, Michael M. Azzouz, Robert F. Novak, Timothy J. Potter
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle door has a swing radius, a light_field camera, and a controller. The light-field camera is configured to detect the presence of an object within the swing radius of the door. The controller is programmed to prevent the door from transitioning between an opened position and a closed position in response to the light-field camera detecting the presence of an object in the swing radius of the door.

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Номер записи: 52
24-09-2020 дата публикации

AUTOMATED DOOR CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Номер: US20200300027A1
Автор: Brown Kristopher Karl, Elie Larry Dean, Glickman David Brian, LINDEN Howard Paul Tsvi, Novak Robert F.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A power door system for a vehicle comprises an actuator configured to control a position of a door about a hinge assembly. The system further comprises a plurality of detection devices configured to detect an approaching passenger approaching the vehicle and a seated passenger within a passenger compartment of the vehicle. An angular position sensor is configured to identify an angular position of the door. A controller is configured to control the actuator to position the door in a first opened position in response to the detection of the approaching passenger and control the actuator to control the door to a second closed position in response to detecting the seated passenger in the passenger compartment. 1. A power door system for a vehicle comprising:an actuator configured to control a position of a door about a hinge assembly;a plurality of detection devices configured to detect an approaching passenger of the vehicle and to detect a seated passenger within a passenger compartment of the vehicle;an angular position sensor configured to identify an angular position of the door; and control the actuator to position the door in a first opened position in response to the detection of the approaching passenger; and', 'control the actuator to control the door to a second opened position in response to detecting the seated passenger in the passenger compartment., 'a controller configured to2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the door is oriented at a first angle in the first opened position and a second angle in the second opened position claim 1 , wherein the second opened position is less than the first opened position.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the second angle is configured to position the door such that a handle of the door is within a predetermined distance of the passenger compartment of the vehicle.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the predetermined distance is a reach distance measured from a passenger seat of the vehicle ...

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Номер записи: 53
30-11-2017 дата публикации

VEHICLE DOOR ASSIST ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING A HIGH TORQUE OPERATING MECHANISM

Номер: US20170341493A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Jaranson John Wayne, Potter Timothy J.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle includes a door frame coupled to a vehicle frame at a hinge. A door operating mechanism is coupled to the door and vehicle frames for applying rotational force to the door frame about the hinge. The door operating mechanism including external cogs of an inner gear that mesh with inner cogs of an outer gear and a single oblong bearing that biases the inner gear in partial engagement with the outer gear. 1. A vehicle comprising:a door frame coupled to a vehicle frame at a hinge; anda door operating mechanism coupled to the door and vehicle frames for applying rotational force to the door frame about the hinge, the door operating mechanism including external cogs of an inner gear that mesh with inner cogs of an outer gear and an oblong bearing that biases the inner gear in partial engagement with the outer gear.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the external cogs of the inner gear define a flexible spline claim 1 , and wherein the inner cogs of the outer gear define a rigid circular spline.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein a housing of the door operating mechanism is coupled to one of the door frame and the vehicle frame claim 1 , and wherein the inner gear is coupled to a hinge plate extending to the other of the door frame and the vehicle frame.4. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the oblong bearing includes opposing engaging portions that define a major axis of the oblong bearing claim 2 , wherein the opposing engaging portions engage an interior surface of the inner gear claim 2 , wherein engagement of the opposing engaging portions with the interior surface outwardly deflects corresponding meshing portions of the flexible spline into engagement with the rigid circular spline.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the oblong bearing slidably rotates within the inner gear at a first rotational speed claim 1 , wherein operation of the oblong bearing rotates the inner gear within the outer gear in a meshing engagement between the external cogs and the inner ...

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Номер записи: 54
22-10-2020 дата публикации

Hybrid drive

Номер: US20200331560A1
Автор: Allan Roy Gale, David Allen Janson, Larry Dean Elie, Wayne Paul Woodside
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A system includes a support arm. The system includes an engine supported by the support arm. The system includes an armature supported by the support arm. The system includes a coupling device disposed around the armature and slidable between a first position in which the coupling device couples the engine to the armature, and a second position in which the coupling device is uncoupled from the engine.

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Номер записи: 55
14-12-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING FUEL INJECTION BASED ON A DETERMINED FUEL RAIL TEMPERATURE

Номер: US20170356382A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Karulkar Mohan, McQuillen Michael, Robert Brian Joseph, Soltis Richard E., Surnilla Gopichandra
Принадлежит:

Methods and systems are provided for detecting a temperature of an engine fuel rail at a plurality of locations along the engine fuel rail. In one example, a method may include detecting temperatures along the engine fuel rail with a plurality of metal film thermocouples adhered to the engine fuel rail and arranged proximate to engine fuel injectors, and adjusting fuel injector operation and/or fuel rail pressure in response to the detected fuel rail temperatures. 1. A fuel injection system , comprising:at least one fuel rail;a plurality of fuel injectors coupled to the fuel rail; anda plurality of metal film thermocouples directly bonded to the fuel rail, where, for each fuel injector of the plurality of fuel injectors, a corresponding, different thermocouple of the plurality of thermocouples is positioned closer to the fuel injector than each other fuel injector of the plurality of fuel injectors.2. The fuel injection system of claim 1 , wherein at least one thermocouple of the plurality of thermocouples is arranged proximate to each fuel injector of the plurality of fuel injectors.3. The fuel injection system of claim 2 , wherein each fuel injector is coupled to a first fuel rail surface of the fuel rail and wherein claim 2 , for and proximate to each fuel injector: a first thermocouple of the plurality of thermocouples is directly bonded to a second fuel rail surface of the fuel rail claim 2 , the second fuel rail surface perpendicular to the first fuel rail surface claim 2 , a second thermocouple of the plurality of thermocouples is directly bonded to a third fuel rail surface of the fuel rail claim 2 , the third fuel rail surface perpendicular to the first fuel rail surface and parallel to the second fuel rail surface claim 2 , and a third thermocouple of the plurality of thermocouples is directly bonded to a fourth fuel rail surface of the fuel rail claim 2 , the fourth fuel rail surface perpendicular to the second and third fuel rail surfaces and parallel to ...

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Номер записи: 56
20-12-2018 дата публикации

Heat Transfer Mediums

Номер: US20180363989A1
Автор: Elie Larry Dean, Gale Allan Roy
Принадлежит:

The disclosure generally relates to compositions, methods, and systems for heat transfer and methods of preparing heat transfer mediums. In various embodiments are described heat transfer mediums comprising a plurality of microparticles suspended in a bulk material with each microparticle containing a phase change material. In other embodiments are described fluids comprising of a slurry of microparticles containing phase change fluid in a carrier liquid for a fast charger system. 1. A heat transfer medium comprising:{'sub': Internal', 'Internal, 'a plurality of microparticles within a bulk material, where each microparticle has a shell enclosing a cavity having an internal pressure (P) independent of pressure outside the shell and including a phase change material (PCM) having a boiling point temperature at P.'}2. The heat transfer medium of claim 1 , wherein the cavity has a volume (V) and Vwhen the PCM is a gas is greater than Vwhen the PCM is a liquid.3. The heat transfer medium of claim 1 , wherein the cavity has a volume (V) and the PCM as a liquid is about 0.1 percent to about 50 percent of V.4. The heat transfer medium of claim 1 , wherein the shell has a tensile strength or a Young's modulus of at least about 10 MPa (1450.38 psi).5. The heat transfer medium of claim 1 , wherein the shell has a percent elongation of at least about 0.1.6. The heat transfer medium of claim 1 , wherein each microparticle has a density effective for suspension in the bulk material.7. The heat transfer medium of claim 1 , wherein each microparticle has a density (D) when the PCM is a gas and a density (D) when the PCM is a liquid and Dis greater than D.8. The heat transfer medium of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of microparticles have a mean diameter (MD) when the PCM is a gas and a mean diameter (MD) when the PCM is a liquid and MDis greater than MD.9. The heat transfer medium of claim 1 , wherein the shell has a volume (V) claim 1 , the cavity has a volume (V) claim 1 , and ...

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Номер записи: 57
24-12-2020 дата публикации

Systems and methods for a cylinder bore coating fill material

Номер: US20200400093A1
Автор: Arup Kumar Gangopadhyay, Clifford E. Maki, Hamed Ghaednia, James Maurice Boileau, Larry Dean Elie, Timothy George BEYER
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Methods and systems are provided for filling surface pores of a cylinder inner surface coating with one or more fill materials to provide desired material and performance properties. In one example, a cylinder for an engine includes an inner surface including a coating having a plurality of surface pores, at least a portion of the plurality of surface pores filled with one or more fill materials, the one or more fill materials configured to decrease friction, increase tribofilm formation, adjust heat transfer, decrease material deposit, and/or decrease run-in duration.

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Номер записи: 58
07-06-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR HEARING HIGH-POROUS CYLINDER BUSHES

Номер: DE102017128341A1
Автор: Arup Kumar Gangopadhyay, Clifford E. Maki, Hamed Ghaednia, James Maurice Boileau, Larry Dean Elie, Timothy George BEYER
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Es werden Verfahren zum Honen einer Oberfläche offenbart. Das Verfahren kann Aufspritzen einer Beschichtung mit einer anfänglichen durchschnittlichen Volumenporosität auf eine Motorbohrungswand und Honen der Beschichtung, um eine gehonte Zwischenoberfläche zu erzeugen, beinhalten. Das Verfahren kann dann Reinigen der gehonten Zwischenoberfläche und Honen der gehonten Zwischenoberfläche mit einer Schnittkraft von z. B. 110-130 kgf nach dem Reinigungsschritt beinhalten. Dadurch kann eine gehonte Oberfläche mit einer durchschnittlichen Porosität erzeugt werden, die größer als die anfängliche durchschnittliche Volumenporosität ist. Durch das Verfahren kann eine gehonte Oberfläche mit einer Porosität erzeugt werden, die poröser als die anfänglich aufgespritzte Beschichtung ist. Die erhöhte Porosität der gehonten Oberfläche kann eine erhöhte Ölretention in z. B. Motorbohrungen ermöglichen. Methods for honing a surface are disclosed. The method may include spraying a coating having an initial average volume porosity on a motor bore wall and honing the coating to produce a honed intermediate surface. The method may then clean the honed intermediate surface and honing the honed intermediate surface with a cutting force of e.g. 110-130 kgf after the purification step. This can produce a honed surface with an average porosity that is greater than the initial average volume porosity. By the method, a honed surface with a porosity that is more porous than the initially sprayed coating can be produced. The increased porosity of the honed surface may increase oil retention in, e.g. B. allow engine bores.

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Номер записи: 59
22-12-2015 дата публикации

System and method for lubricating a fuel pump

Номер: US9217405B2
Автор: David Karl Bidner, Gopichandra Surnilla, Joseph Basmaji, Larry Dean Elie, Richard E. Soltis, Ross Dykstra Pursifull
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Systems and methods for diagnosing and operating an engine with a fuel pump that supplies fuel to a fuel injector that may be temporarily deactivated are described. In one example, injection of fuel may commence in response to a level of lubrication of a fuel pump. The system and methods may extend fuel pump life in systems where fuel injection may be deactivated.

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Номер записи: 60
09-10-2018 дата публикации

Bi-directional element drive system.

Номер: MX359809B
Автор: Gerald J Heath, Jeff A Wallace, John W Jaranson, Larry Dean Elie, Michael M Azzouz, Robert F Novak, Timothy J Potter
Принадлежит: Ford Global Tech Llc

Un sistema de accionamiento de elemento bidireccional incluye un motor que tiene un eje de transmisión, un sujetador de cable y un cable de conexión. El cable de conexión está soportado sobre el eje de transmisión y tiene dos extremos conectados al sujetador de cable. Además, el sistema de accionamiento incluye un soporte y un elemento accionado. El elemento accionado se desplaza entre una primera posición y una segunda posición en relación al soporte mediante el motor.

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Номер записи: 61
30-12-2003 дата публикации

Variable inertia flywheel

Номер: US6668995B2
Автор: David Allen Janson, Gregory Daniel Goleski, John Matthew Ginder, Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A variable inertia flywheel and clutch assembly having a primary flywheel mass rotationally fixed to an engine crankshaft and a secondary flywheel mass selectively engageable with a clutch disc, which is rotationally fixed to a transmission input shaft. A radial spring assembly is coupled between the primary mass and the secondary mass, as well as a latching assembly that can latch to selectively prevent relative rotation between the primary mass and the secondary mass. Preferably, the latching assembly is also employed as a variable damper between the primary mass and the secondary mass when the latching assembly is not latched.

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Номер записи: 62
22-10-2019 дата публикации

Power assist device for a vehicle door.

Номер: MX368922B
Автор: Jeff A Wallace, Larry Dean Elie, Robert F Novak, Timothy J Potter, Wayne Jaranson John
Принадлежит: Ford Global Tech Llc

Un dispositivo de asistencia por potencia para un vehículo incluye una puerta acoplada de manera pivotante a una carrocería de vehículo. Un montaje de bisagra está acoplado entre la carrocería de vehículo y la puerta para definir un eje de bisagra para la puerta. Un motor está acoplado a la puerta e incluye un eje motor que se extiende de manera externa desde el motor. Una primera bobina se dispone en el eje motor para rotación con el mismo. Una segunda bobina se monta en el montaje de bisagra en un eje de bobina. Un cable acopla funcionalmente la primera bobina a la segunda bobina y el motor se configura para accionar la primera bobina en un movimiento de giro y el cable se configura para trasladar el movimiento giratorio de la primera bobina a la segunda bobina. El movimiento de la segunda bobina acciona un movimiento de abertura y cierre de la puerta en el eje de bisagra del montaje de bisagra.

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Номер записи: 63
01-08-2018 дата публикации

Battery charge equalization system.

Номер: MX2016016354A
Автор: David Colvin Alexander, Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: Ford Global Tech Llc

Un vehículo que tiene una fuente de alimentación de batería de tracción incluye celdas de alimentación n cada una con una terminal positiva y negativa, y conectadas en serie para formar un paquete de alimentación, y comparadores n-1 configurados como seguidores de voltaje. Una terminal negativa de un comparador mth de los comparadores n-1 se conecta a la terminal negativa de una celda mth correspondiente de las celdas n. Y, una terminal positiva del comparador mth se conecta a la terminal positiva de una celda (m+1)th de las celdas n.

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Номер записи: 64
14-10-2010 дата публикации

Method and system for controlling current of a power distribution circuit

Номер: US20100259223A1
Автор: Allan Roy Gale, Larry Dean Elie, Michael Alan Tamor, Michael W. Degner
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A method of operating a battery charger electrically connected with a power distribution circuit having a power line and return line includes determining at least one of a temperature and a change in temperature of at least one of the power line and return line, and controlling a current through the power line based on the at least one of temperature and change in temperature.

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Номер записи: 65
09-01-2018 дата публикации

Systems and methods for adjusting fuel injection based on a determined fuel rail temperature

Номер: US9863360B2
Автор: Brian Joseph ROBERT, Gopichandra Surnilla, Larry Dean Elie, Michael McQuillen, Mohan Karulkar, Richard E. Soltis
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Methods and systems are provided for detecting a temperature of an engine fuel rail at a plurality of locations along the engine fuel rail. In one example, a method may include detecting temperatures along the engine fuel rail with a plurality of metal film thermocouples adhered to the engine fuel rail and arranged proximate to engine fuel injectors, and adjusting fuel injector operation and/or fuel rail pressure in response to the detected fuel rail temperatures.

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Номер записи: 66
08-12-2015 дата публикации

Battery charging apparatus configured to reduce reactive power through a fuse caused by at least one load

Номер: US9205751B2
Автор: Allan Roy Gale, Larry Dean Elie, Michael W. Degner
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A battery charger may be capable of receiving power from a power distribution circuit including a fuse and may be configured to reduce reactive power through the fuse caused by at least one load, other than the charger, electrically connected with the power distribution circuit.

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Номер записи: 67
21-04-2020 дата публикации

Automotive door power assist

Номер: US10626657B2
Автор: Jeff A. Wallace, John Wayne Jaranson, Larry Dean Elie, Michael M. Azzouz, Robert F. Novak, Timothy J. Potter
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

An automated door system includes a door pivotally coupled to a vehicle body at a hinge axis defined by at least one hinge assembly. A power assist device is coupled to the hinge assembly and further coupled to the door. The power assist device is configured to slow movement of the door along a door swing path from an initial velocity to a slow close velocity when the initial velocity exceeds a predetermined threshold velocity, thereby providing a slow and controlled close when a user attempts to slam the door. The power assist device is further configured to power opening and closing movement of the door as initiated by a user.

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Номер записи: 68
30-01-2017 дата публикации

Programmable door power assist.

Номер: MX2016009849A
Автор: Jeff A Wallace, Larry Dean Elie, Michael M Azzouz, Robert F Novak, Timothy J Potter, Wayne Jaranson John
Принадлежит: Ford Global Tech Llc

En el presente documento se proporciona un dispositivo de asistencia eléctrica. Un motor se acopla de manera operativa a una puerta de un vehículo. Un controlador controla una resistencia mecánica aplicada por el motor a la puerta para resistir el giro de la puerta. La resistencia mecánica que se aplica a la puerta es una función de una posición angular de la puerta.

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Номер записи: 69
16-08-2018 дата публикации

Vehicle door assist assembly incorporating a high torque operating mechanism.

Номер: MX2017004775A
Автор: Larry Dean Elie, Timothy J Potter, Wayne Jaranson John
Принадлежит: Ford Global Tech Llc

Un vehículo incluye una estructura de puerta acoplada a un chasis de vehículo en una bisagra. Un mecanismo de funcionamiento de puerta se acopla a la estructura de puerta y al chasis de vehículo para aplicar una fuerza de rotación a la estructura de puerta alrededor de la bisagra. El mecanismo de funcionamiento de puerta incluye dientes externos de un engranaje interno que engranan con dientes internos de un engranaje externo y un solo cojinete oblongo que desvía el engranaje interno en unión parcial con el engranaje externo.

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Номер записи: 70
05-02-2020 дата публикации

System and method for inspecting road surfaces

Номер: GB2549387A8
Автор: Dean Elie Larry, Roy Gale Allan
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A method of inspecting a road for substances 88, 90, 92, includes generating a flash of infra-red light to illuminate a road portion 84 at a wavelength corresponding to an absorption wavelength of a substance to be detected. The method further includes in response to a difference between the backscatter intensity of an image of the road portion captured during the flash, and an image of the road portion captured before or after the flash, being greater than a threshold amount, outputting a signal indicating presence of the substance on the road portion. The substance to be detected may be oil 92, ice 88, or water 90. It may also detect potholes 86 or bumps 94. The method may include imaging with different wavelengths at different times to detect multiple substances. Braking parameters may be altered when oil is detected. Also, a vehicle 20 comprising a vision system 28 with infrared source(s) 32, 34, 37 configured to emit light at water, ice and an oil absorption wavelength, a camera 30, and a controller programmed to carry out the method as described above. The camera may be plenoptic (i.e. light field camera). The infrared source may include light emitting diodes (LEDs).

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Номер записи: 71
16-08-2018 дата публикации

System and method for inspecting road surfaces.

Номер: MX2017004497A
Автор: Larry Dean Elie, Roy Gale Allan
Принадлежит: Ford Global Tech Llc

Un método para inspeccionar una carretera para detectar sustancias incluye generar un destello de luz infrarroja a una longitud de onda para iluminar una porción de la carretera. La longitud de onda corresponde a una longitud de onda de absorción de una sustancia que se desea detectar. El método incluye, además, en respuesta a una diferencia en la intensidad de la retrodispersión de una imagen de la porción capturada durante el destello y una imagen de la porción capturada antes o después del destello que es mayor a una cantidad umbral, emitir una señal que indica la presencia de la sustancia en la porción.

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Номер записи: 72
17-10-2000 дата публикации

Sealing system for vehicle door

Номер: US6131341A
Автор: Bruce D. Burnside, David Arthur Wade, John Matthew Ginder, Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle door sealing system includes a flexible weatherstrip containing magnetizable particulate material. Selected areas of the weatherstrip are magnetized to enhance the sealing action at hard-to-seal zones, such as curved corner areas along the door perimeter. The magnetic action is confined to the hard-to-seal areas so that the magnetic action will not make it excessively difficult for a person to open the vehicle door.

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Номер записи: 73
29-11-2016 дата публикации

Polymeric overcoated anodized wire

Номер: US9508461B2
Автор: Allan Roy Gale, Clay Wesley Maranville, John Matthew Ginder, Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

An insulated electric conductor and method for making such a conductor are disclosed. The conductor comprises a copper core, a layer of aluminum formed over the copper core, an aluminum oxide dielectric layer formed over the layer of aluminum, and a thin polymeric layer formed over the aluminum oxide dielectric layer. The thin polymeric layer is preferably between about 30 microns (0.001″) and about 500 microns (0.02″) and is more preferably between about 45 microns (0.0015″) and about 250 microns (0.01″). The polymeric layer may be any polymeric material selected from the group consisting of acrylic resins, epoxy resins, polyurethane resins, and silicone resins. Other polymeric materials may be used. The polymeric layer may be formed by a variety of methods including, but not limited to, spraying, brushing, dipping, and powder coating.

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Номер записи: 74
09-05-2017 дата публикации

Reinforced composite cylinder block

Номер: US9644568B2
Автор: Clifford E. Maki, Kevin Durand Byrd, Larry Dean Elie, Matthew John Zaluzec, Rick L. Williams, Wolfram Buschhaus
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Systems and methods are provided for forming an engine comprising a thermoset composite engine block. One example method includes reinforcing the engine block with a plurality of metal strips, wherein a first portion of the plurality of metal strips are positioned in a substantially transverse direction of the engine block and a second portion of the plurality of metal strips are positioned in a substantially longitudinal direction of the engine block. The plurality of metal reinforcing strips may provide additional reinforcement to the engine block.

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Номер записи: 75
29-09-2020 дата публикации

Hinge assembly and method of assembling an actuator to a hinge assembly

Номер: US10787847B2
Автор: Gerald J. Heath, Jeff Wallace, John Wayne Jaranson, Larry Dean Elie, Michael Musa Azzouz, Robert F. Novak, Timothy J. Potter
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A hinge assembly for mounting a door to a frame of a motor vehicle includes (a) a hinge bracket, having a first receiver and a second receiver, (b) a hinge pin pivotally connecting the door to the hinge bracket at the first receiver, (c) an actuator, having an output shaft, (d) a retention feature, connecting the output shaft to the hinge bracket at the second receiver, and (e) an actuator mounting feature securing the actuator to the door. A method of assembling an actuator in a hinge assembly that mounts a door to a frame of a motor vehicle is also provided.

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Номер записи: 76
02-12-2016 дата публикации

Depth mapping camera for door inside.

Номер: MX2016007188A
Автор: a wallace Jeff, Gerald J Heath, John W Jaranson, Larry Dean Elie, Michael M Azzouz, Robert F Novak, Timothy J Potter
Принадлежит: Ford Global Tech Llc

Una puerta del vehículo tiene un radio de giro, una cámara de campo luminoso y un controlador. La cámara de campo luminoso se configura para detectar la presencia de un objeto dentro del radio de giro de la puerta. El controlador se programa para evitar que la puerta efectúe una transición entre una posición abierta y una posición cerrada en respuesta a la detección por parte de la cámara de campo luminoso de la presencia de un objeto en el radio de giro de la puerta.

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Номер записи: 77
29-09-2015 дата публикации

Battery cell capacity balancing system and method

Номер: US9145064B2
Автор: Allan Roy Gale, Bruce Carvell Blakemore, Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle may include an electric machine that generates motive power for the vehicle, a plurality of cells that store energy for the electric machine, and at least one controller. The at least one controller may cause the cells to receive current for a period of time and, during the period of time, cause at least some of the cells to supply cell load current such that at the expiration of the period of time, the amount of energy stored by the cells is at least equal to a predetermined target energy level.

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Номер записи: 78
05-05-2016 дата публикации

Bi-directional element drive system.

Номер: MX2015015324A
Автор: Gerald J Heath, Jeff A Wallace, John W Jaranson, Larry Dean Elie, Michael M Azzouz, Robert F Novak, Timothy J Potter
Принадлежит: Ford Global Tech Llc

Un sistema de accionamiento de elemento bidireccional incluye un motor que tiene un eje de transmisión, un sujetador de cable y un cable de conexión. El cable de conexión está soportado sobre el eje de transmisión y tiene dos extremos conectados al sujetador de cable. Además, el sistema de accionamiento incluye un soporte y un elemento accionado. El elemento accionado se desplaza entre una primera posición y una segunda posición en relación al soporte mediante el motor.

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Номер записи: 79
26-05-2022 дата публикации

Isolated single wire temperature sensors

Номер: US20220163403A1
Автор: Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A system for determining temperature includes a housing having an interior cavity defined by at least one electrically conductive wall having an inside surface exposed to the interior cavity, an outside surface opposite the inside surface, and a single sensor feed through hole defined from the inside surface to the outside surface. A temperature sensor is mounted to the inside surface, including an isolated single wire extending from the sensor to the outside surface via the single sensor feed through hole. The wall provides a first voltage signal responsive to a temperature change within the interior cavity to an electronic device, and the isolated single wire provides a second voltage signal, different from the first, responsive to the temperature change, to the electronic device such that the electronic device determines an interior cavity temperature based on a signal determined from the first and second voltage signals.

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Номер записи: 80
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Zeitbasiertes Fahrzeugbatterieausgleichssystem und Verfahren

Номер: DE102012211743A1
Автор: Allan Roy Gale, Bruce Carvell Blakemore, Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Ein Stromsystem für ein Fahrzeug kann mindestens einen Controller und eine Batterie mit mehreren Zellen enthalten. Der mindestens eine Controller kann für jede der Zellen eine Spannung der Zelle bestimmen, eine Entladezeit zum Reduzieren der Spannung auf einen Wert etwa gleich einem Minimum der bestimmten Spannungen bestimmen und bewirken, dass die Zelle für die Entladezeit entlädt, um die Batterie auszugleichen.

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Номер записи: 81
10-08-2023 дата публикации

Extended swing closure member systems for motor vehicles

Номер: US20230250686A1
Автор: Ireneusz TRYBULA, John Wayne Jaranson, Larry Dean Elie, Michael M. Azzouz, Timothy J. Potter
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Exemplary closure member systems for motor vehicles may include one or more power hinge assemblies, non-powered hinge assemblies, or both and are configured to displace a closure member to a fully open position of at least 100 degrees relative to its closed position. The hinge assemblies may embody a multi-axis design for moving the closure member between the closed and fully open positions. The closure member systems may be further configured to move the closure member along different swing paths during an opening sequence and a closing sequence.

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Номер записи: 82
14-04-2011 дата публикации

Verfahren zur Steuerung eines Stromflusses durch einen Stromverteilerkreis

Номер: DE102010037415A1
Автор: Allan Roy Livonia Gale, Larry Dean Ypsilanti Elie, Michael W. Novi Degner
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Ein Kraftfahrzeug (10), welches dahingehend ausgebildet ist ist, Strom von einem Stromverteilerkreis zu empfangen, der eine Stromzuleitung (36) und eine Rückleitung (38) aufweist, enthält ein in dem Fahrzeug angeordnetes Steuergerät (42). Das Steuergerät (42) ist dahingehend eingerichtet, elektrisch mit dem Stromverteilerkreis verbunden zu werden, eine Differenz zwischen einem elektrischen Widerstand der Stromzuleitung (36) und einem elektrischen Widerstand der Rückleitung (38) zu ermitteln und einen Stromfluss durch den Verteilerkreis auf Basis der ermittelten Differenz zu steuern.

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Номер записи: 83
07-05-2024 дата публикации

Method of honing high-porosity clyinder liners

Номер: CA2986718C
Автор: Arup Kumar Gangopadhyay, Clifford E. Maki, Hamed Ghaednia, James Maurice Boileau, Larry Dean Elie, Timothy George BEYER
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Methods of honing a surface arc disclosed. The method may include spraying a coating having an initial average bulk porosity onto an engine bore wall and honing the coating to create an intermediate honed surface. The method may then include cleaning the intermediate honed surface and honing the intermediate honed surface with a cutting force of, for example, 110-130 kgf after the cleaning step. This may create a honed surface having an average porosity greater than the initial average bulk porosity. The methods may create a honed surface having a porosity that is more porous than the initially sprayed coating. The increased porosity of the honed surface may allow for increased oil retention in, for example, engine bores.

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Номер записи: 84
14-05-2024 дата публикации

Automotive door power assist

Номер: US11982119B2
Автор: Jeff A. Wallace, John Wayne Jaranson, Larry Dean Elie, Michael M. Azzouz, Robert F. Novak, Timothy J. Potter
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

An automated door system includes a door pivotally coupled to a vehicle body at a hinge axis defined by at least one hinge assembly. A power assist device is coupled to the hinge assembly and further coupled to the door. The power assist device is configured to slow movement of the door along a door swing path from an initial velocity to a slow close velocity when the initial velocity exceeds a predetermined threshold velocity, thereby providing a slow and controlled close when a user attempts to slam the door. The power assist device is further configured to power opening and closing movement of the door as initiated by a user.

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Номер записи: 85
02-04-2024 дата публикации

Natural active vehicle suspension assembly

Номер: US11945272B1
Автор: Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle suspension system may include a vehicle chassis, a centerless wheel which may include a wheel rim and a tire, and a natural active suspension assembly which may operably couple the centerless wheel to the vehicle chassis via the wheel rim. The natural active suspension assembly may support the vehicle chassis at a substantially constant distance away from a ground plane by generating reactive torque to counteract displacement of the centerless wheel normal to the ground plane by moving a support location between the natural active suspension assembly and the wheel rim.

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Номер записи: 86
02-05-2024 дата публикации

Vacuum insulated thermal barrier structures for traction battery packs

Номер: US20240145820A1
Автор: Jeremy Santiago, John Cornell, Larry Dean Elie, Mark Meinhart, Richard Werth
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Exemplary traction battery pack designs are described for use in electrified vehicles. An exemplary traction battery pack may include one or more thermal barrier structures. In some implementations, each thermal barrier structure may include both a heat exchanger portion for stabilizing a temperature of battery cells of the traction battery pack and a vacuum portion for isolating the battery cells and/or the heat exchanger portion from ambient conditions. In other implementations, the thermal barrier structure may include only the vacuum portion. The thermal barrier structure may be arranged to interface with a battery array of the traction battery pack and could be integrated as part of an enclosure assembly of the traction battery pack.

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Номер записи: 87
25-05-2022 дата публикации

Isolierte einzeldraht-temperatursensoren

Номер: DE102021130848A1
Автор: Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Ein System zum Bestimmen der Temperatur beinhaltet ein Gehäuse, das einen Innenhohlraum aufweist, der durch elektrisch leitfähige Wände definiert ist, wobei die elektrisch leitfähigen Wände eine Innenfläche, die zum Innenhohlraum hin freiliegt, eine Außenfläche gegenüber der Innenfläche und ein einzelnes Sensordurchführungsloch, das von der Innenfläche zur Außenfläche hin definiert ist, aufweisen. Das System beinhaltet ferner einen Temperatursensor, der an der Innenfläche montiert ist, wobei der Temperatursensor einen isolierten Einzeldraht beinhaltet, der sich vom Sensor zur Außenfläche über das Einzelsensordurchführungsloch erstreckt. Die elektrisch leitfähigen Wände stellen ein erstes Spannungssignal als Reaktion auf eine Temperaturänderung innerhalb des Innenhohlraums und der isolierte Einzeldraht stellt ein zweites Spannungssignal, das sich vom ersten Spannungssignal unterscheidet, als Reaktion auf die Temperaturänderung innerhalb des Innenhohlraums an eine elektronische Vorrichtung derart bereit, dass die elektronische Vorrichtung eine Innenhohlraumtemperatur auf Basis eines Signals bestimmt, das aus dem ersten und zweiten Spannungssignal bestimmt wird.

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Номер записи: 88
31-01-2013 дата публикации

Batteriezellkapazitätsausgleichssystem und -verfahren

Номер: DE102012211724A1
Автор: Allan Roy Gale, Bruce Carvell Blakemore, Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Ein Stromsystem für ein Fahrzeug kann mindestens einen Controller und eine Batterie mit mehreren Zellen enthalten. Der mindestens eine Controller kann für jede der Zellen eine Kapazität der Zelle bestimmen, eine Zeitdauer zum Liefern eines Zellladestroms zum Reduzieren der bestimmten Kapazität der Zelle auf einen Wert etwa gleich einem Minimum der bestimmten Kapazitäten bestimmen und bewirken, dass die Zelle einen Zellladestrom für die bestimmte Zeitdauer liefert, um die Batterie auszugleichen.

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Номер записи: 89
15-08-2018 дата публикации

Deteccion de puerta para pasajeros multiples para el transporte de pasajeros.

Номер: MX2017002561A
Автор: Larry Dean Elie, P Skoures Evangelos
Принадлежит: Ford Global Tech Llc

Un sistema de puertas de vehículo para un vehículo de alquiler (FHV, por sus siglas en inglés) y un método para calcular una tarifa de transporte incluye proporcionar un FHV que tiene un accionador configurado para ajustar una posición de una puerta en relación con una abertura de puerta. Un aparato se configura para recibir datos de ocupación del vehículo. Se configura un controlador para procesar los datos de ocupación del vehículo para determinar la ocupación del vehículo durante un transporte de pasajeros. El controlador además está configurado para calcular una tarifa de transporte como una función de la ocupación del vehículo durante el transporte de pasajeros.

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Номер записи: 90
12-06-2008 дата публикации

Verfahren zum Verbessern des Betriebs eines elektrisch betreibbaren mechanischen Ventils

Номер: DE102007053318A1
Автор: Allan Roy Livonia Gale, Clay Wesley Ypsilanti Maranville, Craig H. Ann Arbor Stephan, Jim Paul Pinckney McCarthy, Larry Dean Ypsilanti Elie, Richard Jonathan Chelsea Wineland
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Es wird ein Verfahren zum Verbessern der Leistung eines elektrisch betreibbaren mechanischen Ventilaktors beschrieben. Das System kann bestimmten Bereichen eines Aktors Wärme liefern, so dass die Ventilleistung während mindestens einiger Betriebsbedingungen verbessert werden kann.

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Номер записи: 91
10-08-2023 дата публикации

Erweitert schwingende verschlusselementsysteme für kraftfahrzeuge

Номер: DE102023102500A1
Автор: Ireneusz TRYBULA, John Wayne Jaranson, Larry Dean Elie, Michael M. Azzouz, Timothy J. Potter
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Beispielhafte Verschlusselementsysteme für Kraftfahrzeuge können eine oder mehrere angetriebene Scharnierbaugruppen, nicht angetriebene Scharnierbaugruppen oder beides beinhalten und sind dazu konfiguriert, ein Verschlusselement in eine vollständig offene Position von mindestens 100 Grad relativ zu seiner geschlossenen Position zu verlagern. Die Scharnierbaugruppen können eine mehrachsige Ausgestaltung zum Bewegen des Verschlusselements zwischen der geschlossenen und der vollständig offenen Position verkörpern. Die Verschlusselementsysteme können ferner dazu konfiguriert sein, das Verschlusselement während einer Öffnungssequenz und einer Schließsequenz entlang unterschiedlicher Schwingwege zu bewegen.

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Номер записи: 92
25-10-2018 дата публикации

Verfahren und system zum überwachen der temperatur einer leistungsverteilungsschaltung

Номер: DE102018109379A1
Автор: Allan Roy Gale, Larry Dean Elie, Michael W. Degner
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Ein System eines Fahrzeugs beinhaltet einen Prozessor, der ausgelegt ist, einen Ausgangsstrom einer mit dem Fahrzeug verbundenen Fernleistungsverteilungsschaltung (PDC) gemäß einer Temperaturänderung einer Stromleitung oder Rückleitung der PDC zu steuern. Die Temperaturänderung ist von einer Änderung der PDC-Ausgangsspannung oder des PDC-Ausgangsstroms abgeleitet. Die PDC-Ausgangsspannung und der PDC-Ausgangsstrom werden an einem Eingang zu einem mit der PDC verbundenen Verbraucher gemessen. Und die PDC-Ausgangsspannung wird zwischen einer Masseleitung der PDC und einer von der Stromleitung und der Rückleitung gemessen.

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Номер записи: 93
24-11-2020 дата публикации

carregador de bateria

Номер: BRPI1001912B1
Автор: Allan Roy Gale, Larry Dean Elie, Michael Alan Tamor, Michael W. Degner
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A presente invenção refere-se a um carregador de bateria que pode ser capaz de receber energia de um circuito de distribuição de energia. O carregador pode ser configurado para receber um pedido de energia reativa e, em resposta, induzir a energia reativa solicitada para ser apresentada ao circuito de distribuição de energia.

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Номер записи: 94
14-03-2024 дата публикации

Natürliche aktive fahrzeugaufhängungsbaugruppe

Номер: DE102023123776A1
Автор: Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Ein Fahrzeugaufhängungssystem kann ein Fahrzeugfahrgestell, ein spitzenloses Rad, das eine Radfelge und einen Reifen beinhalten kann, und eine natürliche aktive Aufhängungsbaugruppe, die das spitzenlose Rad über die Radfelge mit dem Fahrzeugfahrgestell wirkkoppeln kann, beinhalten. Die natürliche aktive Aufhängungsbaugruppe kann das Fahrzeugfahrgestell in einem im Wesentlichen konstanten Abstand von einer Bodenebene weg stützen, indem ein Reaktionsdrehmoment erzeugt wird, um einer Verschiebung des spitzenlosen Rads senkrecht zu der Bodenebene entgegenzuwirken, indem eine Stützstelle zwischen der natürlichen aktiven Aufhängungsbaugruppe und der Radfelge verschoben wird.

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Номер записи: 95
14-03-2024 дата публикации

Natural active vehicle suspension assembly

Номер: US20240083209A1
Автор: Larry Dean Elie
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle suspension system may include a vehicle chassis, a centerless wheel which may include a wheel rim and a tire, and a natural active suspension assembly which may operably couple the centerless wheel to the vehicle chassis via the wheel rim. The natural active suspension assembly may support the vehicle chassis at a substantially constant distance away from a ground plane by generating reactive torque to counteract displacement of the centerless wheel normal to the ground plane by moving a support location between the natural active suspension assembly and the wheel rim.

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Номер записи: 96