17886647. SYSTEM FOR OPERATING OFF-ROAD ELECTRIC VEHICLES simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)
SYSTEM FOR OPERATING OFF-ROAD ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Gregory Kucab of Ypsilanti MI (US)
Jacob Gregory Powers of Livonia MI (US)
David Michael Horan of Northville MI (US)
Mark A. Pellerin of Saline MI (US)
SYSTEM FOR OPERATING OFF-ROAD ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17886647 titled 'SYSTEM FOR OPERATING OFF-ROAD ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Simplified Explanation
- Vehicle power system with motor, battery, and controllers - Motor propels vehicle, battery supplies power to motor - Controllers adjust accelerator pedal mapping in response to wheel slip or tractive force changes - Adjustment ensures consistent accelerator pedal travel corresponds to different motor power output before and after adjustment
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry for improving traction control systems - Electric vehicle technology for optimizing power output efficiency
Problems Solved
- Addressing wheel slip and tractive force issues for better vehicle performance - Ensuring consistent power output for smoother driving experience
Benefits
- Improved traction control for safer driving - Enhanced efficiency in power output for better overall performance of the vehicle
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle power system includes a motor, a battery, and one or more controllers. The motor is configured to propel the vehicle. The battery is configured to supply power to the motor. The one or more controllers are programmed to, responsive to detecting a wheel slip or a longitudinal tractive force being outside a preferred range, adjust an accelerator pedal mapping such that a same amount of accelerator pedal travel before the adjustment corresponds to an amount of mechanical power output by the motor that is different than an amount of mechanical power output by the motor after the adjustment.
