FCA US LLC patent applications on May 1st, 2025
Patent Applications by FCA US LLC on May 1st, 2025
FCA US LLC: 33 patent applications
FCA US LLC has applied for patents in the areas of H02K7/108 (4), H02K7/00 (4), H02K7/116 (4), B60L15/20 (3), G06F30/15 (2) H02K7/116 (4), B60L15/20 (2), B62D25/025 (2), B60W50/14 (1), G06F30/23 (1)
With keywords such as: vehicle, gear, wheels, controller, output, clutch, mode, planetary, configured, and motor in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by FCA US LLC
Inventor(s): Paul E. Rodriguez of White Lake MI US for fca us llc, Jeremy J. Anker of Lake Orion MI US for fca us llc, Sean King of Macomb Twp MI US for fca us llc, Dean Baker of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Jon Strunk of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Allison Singer of Oxford MI US for fca us llc, Jason Trombley of Imlay City MI US for fca us llc, David Carr of Brighton MI US for fca us llc, Haley Lee of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Kanishk Bakshi of Farmington Hills MI US for fca us llc, Mark Platt of Van Buren Twp MI US for fca us llc, Brian Driscoll of New Hudson MI US for fca us llc, Joe Nissen of Auburn Hills MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60H1/00, B60L58/26, B60L58/27
CPC Code(s): B60H1/00278
Abstract: a vehicle system for an electrified vehicle that implements a race preparation mode for preparing the electrified vehicle for a race event is provided. the vehicle system includes a motor, a battery system, an instrument panel cluster and a controller. the controller initiates the race preparation mode based on user selection of the race preparation mode. the controller determines whether a drag race mode is selected and determines whether a measured temperature of the battery system is below a warm temperature threshold. the temperature of the battery system is elevated based on the measured temperature being below the warm temperature threshold. the controller determines whether a track mode is selected and determines whether a measured temperature of the battery system is above a cold temperature threshold. the temperature of the battery system is reduced based on the measured temperature being above the cold temperature threshold.
20250135839. HOOD CLOSURE ASSIST SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Mark Doroudian of Novi MI US for fca us llc, Milind Khedkar of Pune IN for fca us llc, D Vamsidhar of Chennai IN for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60H1/24, B60R5/02
CPC Code(s): B60H1/248
Abstract: a vehicle storage space closing assist system has an air inlet portal in the storage space to enable air to exit from the storage space upon closing a hood covering the storage space. a conduit directs air away from the storage space upon closing of the hood. a bladder couples with the conduit to receive pressurized air upon closing of the hood. an outlet portal is coupled with the conduit to enable exiting of the pressurized air back into the storage space upon opening of the hood.
Inventor(s): Uday Kiran Mahakali of Novi MI US for fca us llc, Sreekanth Surapaneni of Oakland MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60H1/32, B62D25/08
CPC Code(s): B60H1/32
Abstract: a method of controlling a vehicle having a retractable belly pan and a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (hvac) system determining a condenser temperature of a condenser of the hvac system, comparing the condenser temperature to a temperature threshold and controlling a bellypan opening in response to comparing.
Inventor(s): Shu Wang of Lake Orion MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60K11/08, B60W20/50, B60W30/184
CPC Code(s): B60K11/085
Abstract: a method and system for controlling a vehicle includes determining a temperature of a power distribution center and controlling an opening of an active air dam in response to the temperature of the power distribution center.
Inventor(s): William Mu of Troy MI US for fca us llc, Timothy Mrosewske of Berkley MI US for fca us llc, Karina K. Morley of New Hudson MI US for fca us llc, Qingyuan Tan of LaSalle CA for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60L3/00, B60L3/04, H02H5/04
CPC Code(s): B60L3/0046
Abstract: a switchable battery disconnect unit (bdu) system for an electrified vehicle includes a switchable bdu for a high voltage battery system of the electrified vehicle, the switchable bdu including one or more protection devices that each include both a contactor and an integrated circuit breaker, and a controller configured to control the switchable bdu to switch between 400 volts (400v) and 800v direct current (dc) modes for powering an electrified powertrain of the electrified vehicle and for recharging the high voltage battery system and monitor and reset the protection device in response to an actuation of the integrated circuit breaker, wherein the protection device does not include a replaceable thermal fuse.
Inventor(s): Paul E. Rodriguez of White Lake MI US for fca us llc, Jeremy J. Anker of Lake Orion MI US for fca us llc, Sean King of Macomb Twp MI US for fca us llc, Dean Baker of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Jon Strunk of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Allison Singer of Oxford MI US for fca us llc, Jason Trombley of Imlay City MI US for fca us llc, David Carr of Brighton MI US for fca us llc, Haley Lee of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Kanishk Bakshi of Farmington Hills MI US for fca us llc, Mark Platt of Van Buren Twp MI US for fca us llc, Brian Driscoll of New Hudson MI US for fca us llc, Joe Nissen of Auburn Hills MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60L15/20, B60L58/12
CPC Code(s): B60L15/20
Abstract: a vehicle system and method for a vehicle implements a donut mode to vehicle wheels for creating a donut. a motor provides drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle wheels for propelling the vehicle. a steering wheel communicates a steering wheel signal indicative of a direction intended for the vehicle to travel. an instrument panel cluster displays a user interface menu that includes a user selectable donut mode. the controller initiates a donut mode based on user selection of the donut mode. the controller determines whether vehicle conditions are satisfied and enables torque to be delivered from the motor to the left and right rear wheels. speed differential is enabled between the left and right rear wheels and the left and right front wheels. based on a direction of the steering wheel, a desired torque input is determined to one of the left and right rear wheels.
Inventor(s): Paul E. Rodriguez of White Lake MI US for fca us llc, Jeremy J. Anker of Lake Orion MI US for fca us llc, Sean King of Macomb Twp MI US for fca us llc, Dean Baker of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Jon Strunk of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Allison Singer of Oxford MI US for fca us llc, Jason Trombley of Imlay City MI US for fca us llc, David Carr of Brighton MI US for fca us llc, Haley Lee of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Kanishk Bakshi of Farmington Hills MI US for fca us llc, Mark Platt of Van Buren Twp MI US for fca us llc, Brian Driscoll of New Hudson MI US for fca us llc, Joe Nissen of Auburn Hills MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60L15/20, B60L58/12
CPC Code(s): B60L15/20
Abstract: a vehicle system and method for a vehicle implements a drift mode to vehicle wheels for creating a drift. a motor provides drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle wheels for propelling the vehicle. a steering wheel communicates a steering wheel signal indicative of a direction intended for the vehicle to travel. an instrument panel cluster displays a user interface menu that includes a user selectable drift mode. the controller initiates a drift mode based on user selection of the drift mode. the controller determines whether vehicle conditions are satisfied and enables torque to be delivered from the motor to the left and right rear wheels. speed differential is enabled between the front and rear wheels. based on a direction of the steering wheel, a desired torque input is determined to one of the left and right rear wheels.
Inventor(s): Paul E. Rodriguez of White Lake MI US for fca us llc, Jeremy J. Anker of Lake Orion MI US for fca us llc, Sean King of Macomb Twp MI US for fca us llc, Dean Baker of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Jon Strunk of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Allison Singer of Oxford MI US for fca us llc, Jason Trombley of Imlay City MI US for fca us llc, David Carr of Brighton MI US for fca us llc, Haley Lee of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Kanishk Bakshi of Farmington Hills MI US for fca us llc, Mark Platt of Van Buren Twp MI US for fca us llc, Brian Driscoll of New Hudson MI US for fca us llc, Joe Nissen of Auburn Hills MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60L15/20
CPC Code(s): B60L15/2009
Abstract: a vehicle system for a vehicle that implements a line lock mode to vehicle wheels for creating a line lock includes a motor, an instrument panel and a controller. the motor provides drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle wheels for propelling the vehicle. the vehicle wheels include a left and right rear wheels and left and right front wheels. the instrument panel cluster is configured to display a user interface menu that includes a user selectable line lock mode. the controller initiates a line lock mode based on user selection of the line lock mode. the controller determines whether vehicle conditions are satisfied. the controller applies brakes to the left and right front wheels. the controller disables torque delivery to the left and right front wheels and sends drive torque to the left and right rear wheels.
Inventor(s): Patrick Duane Reed of Washington MI US for fca us llc, Jason Lester Vincent of Howell MI US for fca us llc, Richard Stephen Silbert of Bingham Farms MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60R5/02
CPC Code(s): B60R5/02
Abstract: a front trunk system for an automotive vehicle having a front trunk door having front trunk closed path includes a sensor generating an obstacle signal corresponding to an obstacle across the front trunk closed path and a controller coupled to the sensor controlling an indicator when the obstacle is the front trunk closed path.
20250136020. ELECTRIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Carlo V Mercurio of Clinton Township MI US for fca us llc, Kelly A Chianetta of Shelby Township MI US for fca us llc, Jonathan D Meeuwsen of Oxford MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60R11/02, B60R16/023
CPC Code(s): B60R11/0264
Abstract: an electronic control unit (ecu) for a vehicle, such as an engine control module (ecm), with a hinged design that can be conveniently mounted in an engine compartment where space is limited. the ecu generally includes a lower bracket with mounting and hinging features, an upper bracket with attachment and hinging features, and an electronic module with attachment features. the mounting features of the lower bracket enable the lower bracket to be stationarily mounted or attached within the engine compartment. the hinging features of the lower and upper brackets engage one another so that the upper bracket can hinge, with respect to the lower bracket, thereby pivoting the ecu between closed and opened positions. the attachment features of the upper bracket and electronic module engage one another so that the electronic module is attached to the upper bracket. a method of using the ecu is also disclosed.
20250136058. WINDSHIELD DEICING SYSTEM AND CONTROL_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Sreekanth Surapaneni of Oakland Township MI US for fca us llc, Uday Kiran Mahakali of Novi MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60S1/54, B60H1/00
CPC Code(s): B60S1/548
Abstract: there is provided a system and method for monitoring snow or ice accumulation on a vehicle window by a user with a mobile device. the system includes a camera directed to at least a portion of a window in the vehicle. the system further comprises a heating element, a blower and vents. images from the camera may be sent to a mobile device that can be displayed on a screen. these images can be used to determine the presence of snow or ice, and the amount of clearing of snow or ice that has been achieved after activation of the system.
Inventor(s): Paul E. Rodriguez of White Lake MI US for fca us llc, Jeremy J. Anker of Lake Orion MI US for fca us llc, Sean King of Macomb Twp MI US for fca us llc, Dean Baker of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Jon Strunk of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Allison Singer of Oxford MI US for fca us llc, Jason Trombley of Imlay City MI US for fca us llc, David Carr of Brighton MI US for fca us llc, Haley Lee of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Kanishk Bakshi of Farmington Hills MI US for fca us llc, Mark Platt of Van Buren Twp MI US for fca us llc, Brian Driscoll of New Hudson MI US for fca us llc, Joe Nissen of Auburn Hills MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60W10/08, B60W10/18, B60W10/26, B60W50/14
CPC Code(s): B60W10/08
Abstract: a vehicle system for a vehicle that implements a launch control mode to vehicle wheels for creating a launch control includes a motor, an instrument panel and a controller. the motor provides drive torque to at least one wheel of the vehicle wheels for propelling the vehicle. the instrument panel cluster is configured to display a user interface menu that includes a user selectable launch control mode. the controller initiates a launch control mode based on user selection of the launch control mode. the controller determines whether vehicle conditions are satisfied and receives a launch intensity selected at the user interface menu. the controller enables torque to be delivered from the motor to all drive wheels based on the launch intensity. wheel speeds are monitored and wheel slip is determined. torque is sent to select wheels based on the determined wheel slip.
Inventor(s): Stefan Senft of Essen DE for fca us llc, Gokul Maharaj Badrinath of Shelby Township MI US for fca us llc, Andryas Mawardi of Rochester MI US for fca us llc, Nadirsh Patel of Farmington Hill MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60W20/30, B60W20/20
CPC Code(s): B60W20/30
Abstract: a control technique for balancing controller computational processing loads in a vehicle includes determining a set of allowed functions from a plurality of functions executable by the controller based on a set of constraints corresponding to a set of operating parameters of the vehicle, dividing the set of allowed functions into a plurality of subsets to obtain a plurality of subsets of allowed functions, based on offline testing data relating to runtimes of the plurality of functions, equally assigning the plurality of subsets of allowed functions across n instances of the function trigger, wherein n is an integer greater than one, and executing the set of allowed functions across the n instances of the function trigger as equally assigned to balance a computational load on the controller.
Inventor(s): Timothy D Lenane of Royal Oak MI US for fca us llc, Michael E OBoyle of Howell MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60W30/14, B60W30/09, B60W30/095, B60W30/165, B60W60/00
CPC Code(s): B60W30/143
Abstract: three-way longitudinal collision control techniques for mitigating vehicle occupant injuries include providing a controller and a set of perception sensors configured to monitor vehicles traveling both in front of and behind a host vehicle; executing a level of autonomy three or greater (loa 3+) autonomous driving feature that includes controlling a speed of a host vehicle relative a lead vehicle in front of the host vehicle and a trailing vehicle behind the host vehicle, during the execution of the loa 3+ autonomous driving feature, detecting an imminent three-way longitudinal collision between the host vehicle, the lead vehicle, and the trailing vehicle, and in response to detecting the imminent three-way longitudinal collision, controlling a speed of the host vehicle during the three-way longitudinal collision to mitigate injuries to one or more occupants of the host vehicle.
Inventor(s): Ravi Shanker Ajitsingh Vashishth of Auburn Hills MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60W30/18
CPC Code(s): B60W30/18045
Abstract: a vehicle system and method that implements a cycle to vehicle wheels for freeing a vehicle from a stuck condition is provided. the vehicle system includes a drive unit and controller. the drive unit provides a drive toque through a transmission to at least one wheel of the vehicle wheels for propelling the vehicle. the controller has a rock cycle module that determines a torque, a gear shift strategy and a frequency output based on vehicle inputs including wheel speeds of the vehicle wheels. the controller determines whether the rock cycle has been initiated and determines a surface type the vehicle is encountering. a first torque is selected at a torque module. a first gear shift strategy is selected at a gear module. a first frequency is selected at a frequency module. the selected torque, gear shift strategy and frequency are implemented at the drive unit, transmission and vehicle wheels.
Inventor(s): Andrew D. Johnson of Clawson MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60W50/00
CPC Code(s): B60W50/0098
Abstract: a calibration technique for a multi-dimensional surface for functional safety verification of a control system of a vehicle involves accessing a memory configured to store operation data relative to the control system of the vehicle, the operation data representing a multi-dimensional surface comprising a plurality of data points, identifying a plurality of breakpoints for representing the multi-dimensional surface based on a maximum allowable number of breakpoints, instantaneous data point slopes, and minimum/maximum breakpoint spacing constraints, and generating a calibrated look-up table for the control system, the calibrated look-up table including the plurality of breakpoints, wherein the calibrated look-up table is configured to be utilized for functional safety verification of an output of the control system.
20250136133. INTERSECTION ASSISTANT FOR ALL-WAY STOP SCENARIOS_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Randy T. Gerken of White Lake MI US for fca us llc, Jason C. Hedlund of West Bloomfield MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B60W50/14, B60W30/18, B60W40/04, H04W4/44
CPC Code(s): B60W50/14
Abstract: an intersection assistance technique for a vehicle includes obtaining intersection information relative to an all-way stop scenario that involves a plurality of vehicles including the vehicle and, in response to detecting the all-way stop scenario, executing an intersection assistance procedure including, based on the set of intersection information, determining a sequential order in that the plurality of vehicles should proceed during the all-way stop scenario, and controlling a display of the vehicle to display graphical information based on the determined sequential order, where the display of the graphical information assists a driver of the vehicle in navigating the all-way stop scenario.
20250136179. TANK STEER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Chad J Vermeulen of Windsor CA for fca us llc, Pradeep R Attibele of Ann Arbor MI US for fca us llc, Mark A Levine of White Lake MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B62D11/12
CPC Code(s): B62D11/12
Abstract: a drivetrain assembly for a vehicle having a propulsion system configured to drive first and second half shafts is provided. in one example, the drivetrain assembly includes a gearbox assembly configured to couple to the propulsion system, a planetary gear set selectively coupled to an output of the gearbox assembly, and a differential having a differential case, the differential configured to operably couple to the first and second half shafts. the drivetrain assembly operates in a tank steer mode by selectively grounding the differential case and connecting the output of the gearbox assembly to the first half shaft via the planetary gear set, such that the propulsion system rotates the first half shaft in the first direction and, via the differential, rotates the second half shaft in the opposite second direction.
20250136184. STEEL REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM FOR A SILL ROCKER PANEL_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Sachithanandam Pinagapani of Troy MI US for fca us llc, Diane R Coopmans of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B62D25/02
CPC Code(s): B62D25/025
Abstract: a vehicle sill reinforcement beam has a first elongated beam panel with a hat shape in cross section and a first and second flange. one flange is on each side of the hat shape. a second elongated beam panel, opposing the first beam panel, with a hat shape in cross section and a first and second flange. one flange is on each side of the hat shape. the opposing first and second flanges are secured to one another. a third elongated panel with a hat shape in cross section. the third panel is positioned between the first and second panels with its hat shape extending into the hat shape of the first panel. a fourth elongated panel has a hat shape in cross section. the fourth panel is positioned between the first and second panels with its hat shape extending into the hat shape of the second panel.
20250136185. SILL ROCKER STEEL REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Sachithanandam Pinagapani of Troy MI US for fca us llc, Diane R Coopmans of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): B62D25/02
CPC Code(s): B62D25/025
Abstract: a reinforcement beam for a vehicle sill has a first elongated beam with an overall cup shape in cross section with one side longer than the other. a first and second flange that are offset with respect to one another. a second elongated beam panel, opposing the first beam with an overall cup shape in cross section with one side longer than the other. a first and second flange offset with respect to one another. a third and fourth elongated beam panel have an overall l-shape in cross section with a long leg and a short leg. the third and fourth beams are positioned between the first and second beam panels with the long leg of the l-shape extending through the flanges of the first and second panel.
20250137395. COLD START CATALYST BYPASS SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Jeff Brand of Highland MI US for fca us llc, Ryan Sturgeon of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Brett M Schubring of Macomb MI US for fca us llc, Michael P Schmidt of Highland MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): F01N3/28, F01N11/00, F01N13/10, F02B37/22
CPC Code(s): F01N3/2892
Abstract: an internal combustion engine system includes an internal combustion engine and a main exhaust aftertreatment system with a main catalytic converter configured to receive exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine. a variable geometry turbine (vgt) includes a plurality of vanes movable between a normal operation position and a restricted position. a light-off catalyst bypass system includes a bypass passage and a bypass catalytic converter configured to selectively receive exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine and bypass the vgt. during cold start, long idle, and/or low main catalytic converter temperature conditions, the plurality of vanes are moved to the restricted position to restrict or prevent exhaust gas from flowing through the vgt to facilitate directing the exhaust gas through the bypass passage and the bypass catalyst.
20250137497. ANTI-ROTATE PISTON FOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Tejinder Singh of West Bloomfield MI US for fca us llc, Richard J. Scorzelli of Fowlerville MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): F16D25/0638, F16H63/30
CPC Code(s): F16D25/0638
Abstract: a transmission includes a housing defining an actuator cavity, a plurality of clutches disposed within the housing and configured to be engaged in various combinations to generate gear ratios corresponding to forward speeds of the transmission, and an actuator assembly configured to selectively engage one clutch of the plurality of clutches, the actuator assembly including a piston slidingly disposed within the actuator cavity. an anti-rotation assembly is configured to prevent rotation of the piston within the actuator cavity, the anti-rotation assembly including a stop and a projection. the projection is coupled to and extends outwardly from an interior surface of the piston, and the stop is grounded to the housing and includes a bore configured to receive a distal end of the projection to thereby prevent rotation of the projection and piston.
20250137874. AUTOMATED AERODYNAMIC TESTING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Chad Vermeulen of Windsor CA for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): G01M9/04, G01M9/06
CPC Code(s): G01M9/04
Abstract: an aerodynamic testing system for determining the shape characteristics of a test object by employing a mixture of cold air and water vapor in an open-circuit wind tunnel. the system integrates a chiller and an air induction device to produce cold air that's combined with water vapor at temperatures at, around, or below freezing. a fluid dispersion device introduces water vapor into the tunnel. the wind tunnel walls are heated above freezing using an embedded heating element to prevent icy buildup. during testing, the test object is positioned on a specialized load cell equipped with multiple transducers and a support plate. the load cell measures aerodynamic forces on the test object. concurrently, the support plate keeps the test object at or near freezing temperatures. all acquired data, including drag metrics and a 3d scan of the object, are systematically stored in a dedicated database or storage medium.
20250137896. INFINITELY ADJUSTABLE STUD TORQUE-OFF SOCKET ASSEMBLY_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Mark Robert Fistler of Armada MI US for fca us llc, Joseph Edward Beckham of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): G01N3/22
CPC Code(s): G01N3/22
Abstract: a testing apparatus for torque off weld stud testing has a socket to receive a weld stud welded to a metal sheet for testing strength of the weld. a stopper is received in the socket indexing the weld stud. a nut locks the stopper in position to enable repeated socket indexing to like weld studs.
Inventor(s): Dajun Zhou of Troy MI US for fca us llc, Chunlei Wang of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Kaiping Li of Shelby Township MI US for fca us llc, Robert D Miller of Lake Orion MI US for fca us llc, Yongjun Zhou of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc, Richard Siemen of Shelby Township MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): G01N33/207, G06F30/23, G06F119/18
CPC Code(s): G01N33/207
Abstract: a method for estimating the strength of a laser welded blank including a first blank and a second blank joined together by a weld seam. the method may include forming a plurality of indentations in the first blank, the second blank, and the weld seam to determine an average value of a micro-hardness (vickers); determining a scale-up ratio k; multiplying the scale-up ratio k by the average values of the micro-hardness of each of the first blank, the second blank, and the weld seam to obtain a scaled-up average value of the microhardness of each of the first blank, the second blank, and the weld seam; running a finite elemental analysis (fea) simulation using the scaled-up average values of the microhardness; and based on the results of the simulation, determining whether the strength of the laser welded blank is sufficient to withstand being subjected to a forming process.
20250138046. VEHICLE SENSOR RATIONALIZATION_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Stephanie R. Beck of Pinckney MI US for fca us llc, Roger C. Sager of Munith MI US for fca us llc, Scott E. Henson of Chelsea MI US for fca us llc, Anthony N. Gorney of Oxford MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): G01P21/00, B62D15/02, G01B21/22
CPC Code(s): G01P21/00
Abstract: a method of rationalizing a sensor of a vehicle is provided. the method includes the steps of receiving an output from a wheel speed sensor, receiving an output from a lateral accelerometer, receiving an output from a steering angle sensor, determining whether an evaluation event exists based on the output from the wheel speed sensor, evaluating one of the steering angle sensor output or the lateral accelerometer sensor output during the evaluation event, and determining whether the other of the steering angle sensor output or the lateral accelerometer sensor output exceeds a test threshold value during the evaluation event.
20250138547. RANGE ESTIMATION FOR VEHICLE WITH TRAILER_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Djura Vudrag of Tecumseh CA for fca us llc, Douglas W. Killian of Fenton MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): G07C5/02, B60G17/016, B60Q9/00, G06T7/60, G06T7/70, G06V20/56
CPC Code(s): G05D1/60
Abstract: in at least some implementations, a method for determining range for a vehicle connected to a trailer includes determining connection of a trailer to the vehicle, determining at least one trailer parameter relating to a size, shape or a weight of the trailer, and determining a reduction in vehicle range as a function of the at least one trailer parameter.
Inventor(s): Theodore Elle Mbeng of Berkley MI US for fca us llc, Divya Gorecki of Troy MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): G06F30/15, G06F111/20
CPC Code(s): G06F30/15
Abstract: simulation techniques for development and verification of a system of a vehicle include a computer system configured to access a memory configured to store a custom import library defining a plurality of time-based models for various vehicle systems, to receive, from a user, first input defining an event-based model of the vehicle system, during the defining of the event-based model, output, to the user, the custom import library and receive, from the user, second input selecting one of the plurality of time-based models, execute a simulation of the event-based model, including simulating the selected time-based model, and upon executing the event-based model, display, to the user, results of the simulation of the event-based model, including a graphical display of the time-based model simulation.
20250139330. METHOD TO PREDICT SEALING PERFORMANCE OF SEALED JOINTS_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Wensheng Zhang of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): G06F30/23, G06F30/15, G06F119/02
CPC Code(s): G06F30/23
Abstract: a method for determining the predicting sealing performance of a joint having a sealant positioned between a first member and a second member. the method includes selecting a sealant material for the sealant, selecting a first member material for the first member and a second member material for the second member, and subjecting the joint, using finite elemental analysis (fea), to high cycle loads and low cycle loads. after subjecting the joint to the high cycle loads and the low cycle loads, the method includes determining a maximum high cycle displacement of the joint and determining a maximum low cycle displacement of the joint, and determining an estimated life of the joint using the following formula (1):
20250139330. METHOD TO PREDICT SEALING PERFORMANCE OF SEALED JOINTS_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Wensheng Zhang of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): G06F30/23, G06F30/15, G06F119/02
CPC Code(s): G06F30/23
Abstract:
20250141301. THREE SPEED GEAR REDUCER FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE MODULE_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Tejinder Singh of West Bloomfield MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): H02K7/116, H02K7/00, H02K7/108
CPC Code(s): H02K7/116
Abstract: a three-speed gearbox assembly for an electric drive module includes a housing, a first and second planetary gear set, and a first, second, third and fourth clutch. the first planetary gear set is configured to selectively connect to an output of an electric motor and includes a first sun gear, a first ring gear and a first planetary carrier. the second planetary gear set is rotationally coupled to an output of the first planetary gear set and includes a second sun gear, a second ring gear and a second planetary carrier. the first clutch selectively couples the first carrier to the housing. the second clutch selectively couples the first sun gear to the housing. the third clutch selectively couples the output of the electric motor to the first sun gear. the fourth clutch selectively couples the output of the electric motor to the first carrier.
20250141302. THREE SPEED GEAR REDUCER FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE MODULE_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Tejinder Singh of West Bloomfield MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): H02K7/116, H02K7/00, H02K7/108
CPC Code(s): H02K7/116
Abstract: a three-speed gearbox assembly for an electric drive module (edm) of an electric vehicle includes a housing, a first and second planetary gear set, and a first, second, third and fourth clutch. the first planetary gear set is configured to selectively connect to an output of an electric motor and includes a first sun gear, a first ring gear and a first planetary carrier. the second planetary gear set is rotationally coupled to an output of the first planetary gear set and includes a second sun gear, a second ring gear and a second planetary carrier. the first clutch selectively couples the first carrier to the housing. the second clutch selectively couples the first sun gear to the housing. the third clutch selectively couples the output of the electric motor to the first sun gear. the fourth clutch selectively couples the output of the electric motor to the first carrier.
Inventor(s): Tejinder Singh of West Bloomfield MI US for fca us llc, Xie Xie of Rochester Hills MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): H02K7/116, H02K7/00, H02K7/108
CPC Code(s): H02K7/116
Abstract: an electric drive module that generates and transfers drive torque to a driveline of an electrified vehicle is provided. the electric drive module includes an electric drive gearbox assembly having a ring gear, a clutch assembly and a plurality of mechanical joining members. the ring gear receives a rotational input from an electric motor of the electric drive module and defines a first plurality of passages therein. the clutch assembly includes a clutch basket that receives a plurality of clutch plates therein, the clutch basket having a second plurality of passages therein. the plurality of mechanical joining members extend through the first plurality of passages of the ring gear and the second plurality of passages in the clutch basket, the plurality of mechanical joining members mitigating loads experienced between the ring gear and the clutch basket.
20250141304. TWO SPEED GEAR REDUCER FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE MODULE_simplified_abstract_(fca us llc)
Inventor(s): Tejinder Singh of West Bloomfield MI US for fca us llc
IPC Code(s): H02K7/116, H02K7/00, H02K7/108
CPC Code(s): H02K7/116
Abstract: a two-speed gearbox assembly for an electric drive module having an electric motor for an electric vehicle is provided. the gearbox assembly includes a housing, a first planetary gear set, a second planetary gear set, a first clutch, and a second clutch. the first planetary gear set is configured to selectively connect to an output of an electric motor and includes a first sun gear, a first ring gear and a first planetary carrier. the second planetary gear set is rotationally coupled to an output of the first planetary gear set and includes a second sun gear, a second ring gear and a second planetary carrier. the first clutch selectively couples the first ring gear to the housing. the second clutch selectively couples the first ring gear to an output of the electric motor.
- FCA US LLC
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- Fca us llc
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- H02K7/108
- CPC H02K7/116
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