FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC patent applications on February 13th, 2025
Patent Applications by FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC on February 13th, 2025
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC: 24 patent applications
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC has applied for patents in the areas of B60H1/00 (3), H01M10/658 (2), B60L53/16 (2), H01M4/505 (2), B60T17/22 (2) B60H1/00985 (2), B60K1/00 (2), H01M10/658 (2), B60D1/52 (1), B62D21/09 (1)
With keywords such as: vehicle, air, battery, side, electric, include, assembly, longitudinal, pair, and control in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Inventor(s): Stuart C. SALTER of White Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Adrian AGUIRRE of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Andre KUNYNETZ of LaSalle (CA) for ford global technologies, llc, David J. PFEIFFER of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brendan DIAMOND of Grosse Pointe MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60D1/52, B60D1/58
CPC Code(s): B60D1/52
Abstract: vehicle trailer hitch systems may include integrated features for increasing the functionality of the vehicle. a bottle opener feature may be integrated as part of a hitch plate of the trailer hitch system. the integrated bottle opener feature is therefore conveniently packaged on the vehicle for use during outdoor social gatherings when the vehicle is stationary.
Inventor(s): Christian Brent Schoeneman of Southgate MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jeffrey Paul Brown of Farmington Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Todd Louis Wenzel of Detroit MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Ravi Gopal of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60H1/00, B60H1/14
CPC Code(s): B60H1/00278
Abstract: a system includes a coolant system and a refrigerant system. the coolant system is in fluid communication with power electronics, a battery pack, and a cabin. the refrigerant system only interfaces with coolant from the coolant system, and wherein all cabin heat exchange and all refrigerant heat exchange is through coolant.
20250050706. SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): George David Koch Smith of Lake Orion MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Demetrius Conell Johnson-Gault of Ferndale MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Terry Wayne Vandenbrink of Carleton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Christopher Stephen Van Auken of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60H1/00
CPC Code(s): B60H1/00985
Abstract: a system for a vehicle includes an air conditioning system, a motorized directional air flow control feature, a display, and a controller configured to initiate a variable air flow routine. initiation of the variable air flow routine prompts execution of a predetermined actuation sequence of the motorized directional air flow control feature such that the direction of air flowing from the air conditioning system into a cabin of the vehicle is varied sequentially by the motorized directional air flow control feature. initiation of the variable air flow routine further prompts the display to display an air flow graphic having a directional quality that corresponds with the orientation of the motorized directional air flow control feature such that the directional quality of the air flow graphic varies sequentially with the direction of the air flowing from the air conditioning system.
20250050707. SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): Demetrius Conell Johnson-Gault of Ferndale MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60H1/00, G06F3/04847, G06F3/0486, G06F3/0488
CPC Code(s): B60H1/00985
Abstract: a system for a vehicle includes an air conditioning system that conveys conditioned air into a cabin of the vehicle. a motorized directional air flow control feature controls a direction of conditioned air flowing into the cabin of the vehicle from the air conditioning system. a touchscreen includes an operation zone and a deactivation zone. the touchscreen is configured to display an air flow graphic having a directional quality and an air flow control icon associated with the air flow graphic. the touchscreen is configured to receive a user input via a touch event on the touchscreen originating at a first position within the operation zone that corresponds with the position of the air flow control icon displayed on the touchscreen and terminates at a second position on the touchscreen that is in a spaced-relationship with the first position.
Inventor(s): Duncan Scholtes of London (GB) for ford global technologies, llc, Matthew Sykes of Essex (GB) for ford global technologies, llc, Daniel Charters of Essex (GB) for ford global technologies, llc, Morteza Kiani of Troy MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Tyler Powell of Essex (GB) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60K1/00, H02K5/22
CPC Code(s): B60K1/00
Abstract: an electric vehicle includes a pair of opposed brackets, an attachment structure, a plate, and bushings. the pair of opposed brackets are configured to be secured to a motor of the electric vehicle. the attachment structure includes a cross bar and a pair of lower legs. the cross bar extends in a transverse direction of the electric vehicle. the pair of lower legs extend in a longitudinal direction from the cross bar and are secured to the pair of opposed brackets. the plate is secured to the cross bar and the pair of lower legs. the bushings are secured to the pair of opposed brackets and are configured to be mounted to a frame of the electric vehicle. the bushings allow the motor, the pair of opposed brackets, and the attachment structure to move upward in response to a certain applied load exceeding a predetermined threshold to the plate.
Inventor(s): Matthew Sykes of Wickford (GB) for ford global technologies, llc, Daniel Charters of Hullbridge (GB) for ford global technologies, llc, Tyler Powell of Benfleet (GB) for ford global technologies, llc, Tim Winstanley of Bishops Stortford (GB) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60K1/00, B62D21/02, B62D21/11, B62D27/02
CPC Code(s): B60K1/00
Abstract: an electric vehicle includes a pair of opposed longitudinal outer rails, a plurality of cross beams, a pair of opposed longitudinal inner rails, a housing and a plurality of bushings. the cross beams extend in a transverse direction of the electric vehicle and include first and second cross beams secured to the pair of opposed longitudinal outer rails. the pair of opposed longitudinal inner rails are located inboard of the pair of opposed longitudinal outer rails and between the first and second cross beams. the pair of opposed longitudinal inner rails are secured to the first and second cross beams to form a box. the housing is connected to the box and is configured to be connected to the motor. the bushings are at least partially supported by the housing.
Inventor(s): Kevin Mackenzie of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kevin Higgins of Waterford MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60L53/16, B60L53/22, H02J7/02
CPC Code(s): B60L53/16
Abstract: a vehicle single charging port with an adapter to enable charging of an electric vehicle by way of different alternating current (ac) chargers is disclosed. the adapter may be configured to transfer electric power between a single society of automotive engineers (sae) j3068 receiving port and a sae j1772 coupler according to an included method.
Inventor(s): Petros G. Taskas of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Baoming Ge of Okemos MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60L53/24, B60L53/22
CPC Code(s): B60L53/24
Abstract: an automotive on-board charger topology includes an inverter, an electric machine, and a rectifier that together perform functions such as power factor correction usually performed by a collection of multiple components. this topology also includes a set of contactors that isolate a battery from other components of the charger based on the contactors' configuration.
Inventor(s): Stan Bradbury of Saline MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Micah Kaiser of Clinton Township MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jeffrey Hu of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60L53/30, H02J7/00
CPC Code(s): B60L53/305
Abstract: systems and methods for automating delivery of electric charge to a vehicle are described. in one example, a media access control address is mapped, related, or associated with an evseid at each location so that a cloud server may request activation of the electric vehicle supply equipment.
Inventor(s): Colin T. Lieberman of Ferndale MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Christopher Ballard of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Prahlad Saggere of Wixom MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60L55/00, B60L53/16, B60L53/62, B60L53/66
CPC Code(s): B60L55/00
Abstract: methods and systems are provided for communicating operating conditions and operational limitations of an electric coupler that is external of a vehicle to the vehicle. in one example, functionality of a proximity detection circuit is enhanced to double as a serial communications link between a vehicle and an electric coupler.
Inventor(s): Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jeff Robert Seaman of Petersburg MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Annette Lynn Huebner of Highland MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kenneth Patrick Mchugh of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Andrew Stoscup of Wixom MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brendan Diamond of Grosse Pointe MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60T5/00, B60T17/22
CPC Code(s): B60T5/00
Abstract: a vehicle control system for a vehicle may include a brake assembly for applying negative torque to one or more wheels of the vehicle, a grill shutter assembly that directs airflow over the brake assembly when opened, and prevents airflow toward the brake assembly when closed, and a controller that calculates a target brake temperature, the controller being operably coupled to the grill shutter assembly to control positioning of the grill shutter assembly based on a comparison between a current brake temperature to the target brake temperature.
Inventor(s): Charles K Evans of Willis MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, John C. Cerone of Belleville MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60T17/22
CPC Code(s): B60T17/221
Abstract: a monitoring system for a brake assembly of a vehicle may include a temperature sensor disposed proximate to the brake assembly to measure an actual temperature of the brake assembly, a controller operably coupled to the temperature sensor and comprising a thermal model, the controller being configured to determine a predicted temperature of the brake assembly using the thermal model, and a user interface operably coupled to the controller to provide a notification to an operator of the vehicle. the controller may compare the actual temperature to the predicted temperature and may automatically generate the notification responsive to the actual temperature exceeding the predicted temperature by a threshold amount.
Inventor(s): Keith Weston of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Matthew Johnson of Toledo OH (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brendan Diamond of Grosse Pointe MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B60W30/02, B60W10/06, B60W10/08, B60W10/184, B60W50/08, B60W50/12, B60W50/14
CPC Code(s): B60W30/02
Abstract: a vehicle control system may include a mode selector for enabling selection of an operating mode of the vehicle among a plurality of selectable operating modes, where at least one of the selectable operating modes includes an off-road driving assistance mode that controls propulsive torque and braking torque application when the off-road driving assistance mode is active. the system may further include a torque control module to generate both a propulsive torque request and a braking torque request based on a target speed set in association with the off-road driving assistance mode, a sensor network operably coupled to components of the vehicle to obtain tractive information associated with an operating context of the vehicle, and a controller operably coupled to the sensor network to receive the tractive information and modify operation of the torque control module responsive to the tractive information indicating a trigger event.
Inventor(s): Steve Hwang of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B62D15/02, B60W60/00, B62D5/00, G06T11/00, G09G3/00
CPC Code(s): B62D15/0295
Abstract: a vehicle control system for a vehicle with steer-by-wire steering may include a road wheel actuator operably coupled to a road wheel of the vehicle to position the road wheel based to a road wheel angle based on a target angle, a feedback actuator operably coupled to a steering wheel of the vehicle to generate the target angle based on a steering wheel angle and to generate feedback to an operator of the vehicle, a sensor network comprising sensors to detect the steering wheel angle and the road wheel angle, a display disposed in the vehicle to be visible to the operator of the vehicle during vehicle operation, and a controller for determining when a misalignment exists between the road wheel angle and the steering wheel angle and providing a visual indication of the misalignment on the display.
Inventor(s): Cliff Standifer of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): B62D21/09, B62D21/17, B62D27/06
CPC Code(s): B62D21/09
Abstract: a subframe attachment system includes mounting brackets configured to be attached to a respective longitudinal rail of a vehicle frame. each mounting bracket includes a mounting structure configured to be accessible from the cargo bed, an inner member, and outer member. the inner member is located at an inboard side of the respective longitudinal rail and includes a first upper end positioned above a top side of the respective longitudinal rail and a first lower end positioned below a bottom side of the respective longitudinal rail. the outer member is located at an outboard side of the respective longitudinal rail and includes a second upper end positioned above the top side of the respective longitudinal rail and secured to the first upper end of the inner member, and a second lower end position below the bottom side of the respective longitudinal rail and secured to the first lower end.
Inventor(s): Eunsung Lee of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Chi Paik of Grosse Ile MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jason Aaron Lupescu of Wayne MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yisun Cheng of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Stephanie Liberatore of Wixom MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mary Fredrick of Carleton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Robert J. Kudla of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Deepali Kozarekar of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): H01M4/505, C01G53/00
CPC Code(s): H01M4/505
Abstract: a positive electrode active material may include a compound represented by formula 1 or formula 2: limnniamao(), limnniamo(). a is co, cr, or a combination thereof, m is w, ta, v, or a combination thereof, 0<x<0.1, 0<a<0.04, and 3.8<average oxidation state of mn ion<4.0.
Inventor(s): Eunsung Lee of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Chi Paik of Grosse Ile MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jason Aaron Lupescu of Wayne MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yisun Cheng of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Deepali Kozarekar of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Stephanie Liberatore of Wixom MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mary Fredrick of Carleton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Robert J. Kudla of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): H01M4/525, H01M4/505, H01M10/0525
CPC Code(s): H01M4/525
Abstract: a positive electrode active material may include a compound represented by formula 1 or formula 2: limnniamo(1), limnniamo(2). a is co, cr, or a combination thereof, m is w, ta, v, or a combination thereof, 0<x<0.5, 0<y<0.333, 0<x<0.04, 0<x−0.5y+z<0.5, 0<y+a−b<0.333, and 0<b<0.04.
Inventor(s): Ravi Jagdish Saripella of Farmington Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Steven F. Chorian of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mark Elio Parenti of Clinton Township MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Timothy Andrew Strand of Plymouth MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): H01M10/658, H01M50/244, H01M50/30
CPC Code(s): H01M10/658
Abstract: thermal barrier blanket systems are provided for use within traction battery packs. exemplary thermal barrier blanket systems may include a plurality of thermal barrier panels that are arranged in an overlapping configuration. the thermal barrier panels may be arranged such that, during a battery thermal event, battery vent gases and/or other effluents are forced over top of downstream thermal barrier panels, thereby slowing array-to-array propagation times and preserving the structural integrity of surrounding enclosure structures.
Inventor(s): Wen Dai of Northville MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jianwen Yi of West Bloomfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): H01M10/658, H01M10/625, H01M50/211, H01M50/271
CPC Code(s): H01M10/658
Abstract: a traction battery pack assembly includes an enclosure assembly that provides an interior area, and a cell stack within the interior area. the cell stack has a plurality of battery cells disposed along a cell stack axis. each battery cell includes at least one terminal tab that projects outward from the cell stack axis. a plurality of insulative pieces are bound together to provide a thermal barrier within the interior area.
Inventor(s): Yongcai WANG of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Chi PAIK of Grosse Ile MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): H01M50/503, B60L50/60, H01M10/0525, H01M50/211, H01M50/507, H01M50/516
CPC Code(s): H01M50/503
Abstract: busbars are provided for electrically connecting battery cells within a traction battery pack. an exemplary busbar may include features for locating and positioning tab terminals of neighboring battery cells. for example, the busbar may include openings and ribs that separate adjacent openings. a first tab terminal of a first battery cell may be positioned for connection at a first side of the rib, and a second tab terminal of a second battery cell may be positioned for connection at a second side of the rib. the first and second tab terminals may each be secured (e.g., welded) to the rib.
20250055151. BATTERY PACK AND BATTERY ASSEMBLY_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): Larry Wang of Nanjing (CN) for ford global technologies, llc, Shiwu Hao of Nanjing (CN) for ford global technologies, llc, Fei Gao of Hefei (CN) for ford global technologies, llc, Peng Fei He of Nanjing (CN) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): H01M50/517, H01M50/249, H01M50/258, H01M50/291
CPC Code(s): H01M50/517
Abstract: a battery pack comprises a first battery module, a second battery module and at least one connecting piece. the first battery module has a first side plate and a first side beam portion arranged on the first side plate. the second battery module is adjacent to the first battery module in a first direction. the second battery module has a second side plate and a second side beam portion arranged on the second side plate. the first side beam portion and the second side beam portion are at least partially longitudinally overlapped in an installation position. the at least one connecting piece passes through the first side beam portion and the second side beam portion to form a first side beam.
20250055332. ELECTRIC MACHINE ROTOR_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)
Inventor(s): Jacob KRIZAN of Farmington Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Matthew SCHMITT of Southgate MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): H02K1/276, H02K1/28
CPC Code(s): H02K1/276
Abstract: an electric machine rotor includes a core, magnets, and a resin. the core defines pockets. the core defines notches extending from outer ends of each pocket. the core defines cavities each extending between inner ends of and connecting two of the pockets. the magnets are disposed within each of the pockets. the resin is disposed within each pocket and each cavity. the resin encases each magnet and secures each magnet to at least one of the plates. the gaskets are each disposed along an outer end of each pocket. the gaskets are configured to retain the resin within the pockets and the cavities. the gaskets are also configured to isolate the resin from the notches.
Inventor(s): Xiaogang ZHANG of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): H02K3/50, B60L7/10, B60L50/60, H02K5/173, H02K5/24
CPC Code(s): H02K3/50
Abstract: an e-machine that provides propulsion and regenerative braking includes a rotor and a stator that includes pin conductors encircling the stator. current is conducted around the stator for a plurality of phases of alternating current. phase terminals and neutral terminals are connected by terminal connectors to a plurality of wires that connect to the neutral terminal or connect the phase terminals to a source of alternating current. the terminal contacts include means for dampening vibration disposed adjacent terminals. the means for dampening vibration may include a spiral segment of the wire that encircles the terminal or the spiral segment may be disposed adjacent the terminal. a flexible joint assembly may be a clamp including a terminal contact that is movable on ball bearings between an upper jaw and a lower jaw. another flexible joint assembly may include a receptacle that receives a plug supported on ball bearings.
Inventor(s): Vincent T Skalski of Plymouth MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Shailesh Kozarekar of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brian Richard Light of Howell MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc
IPC Code(s): H02K11/40, H02K5/15
CPC Code(s): H02K11/40
Abstract: methods and systems for grounding a rotor of an electric machine. the electric machine system includes a rotor shaft, a grounding cover coupled to an end of the rotor shaft, and a cam aligned with a rotational axis of the rotor shaft and electrically coupled to the grounding cover. the electric machine system further includes an end plate of a housing and a spring extending between the cam and an interior surface of the housing, where the grounding cover, the cam, and the spring are electrically conductive.
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC patent applications on February 13th, 2025
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- B60D1/52
- B60D1/58
- CPC B60D1/52
- Ford global technologies, llc
- B60H1/00
- B60H1/14
- CPC B60H1/00278
- CPC B60H1/00985
- G06F3/04847
- G06F3/0486
- G06F3/0488
- B60K1/00
- H02K5/22
- CPC B60K1/00
- B62D21/02
- B62D21/11
- B62D27/02
- B60L53/16
- B60L53/22
- H02J7/02
- CPC B60L53/16
- B60L53/24
- CPC B60L53/24
- B60L53/30
- H02J7/00
- CPC B60L53/305
- B60L55/00
- B60L53/62
- B60L53/66
- CPC B60L55/00
- B60T5/00
- B60T17/22
- CPC B60T5/00
- CPC B60T17/221
- B60W30/02
- B60W10/06
- B60W10/08
- B60W10/184
- B60W50/08
- B60W50/12
- B60W50/14
- CPC B60W30/02
- B62D15/02
- B60W60/00
- B62D5/00
- G06T11/00
- G09G3/00
- CPC B62D15/0295
- B62D21/09
- B62D21/17
- B62D27/06
- CPC B62D21/09
- H01M4/505
- C01G53/00
- CPC H01M4/505
- H01M4/525
- H01M10/0525
- CPC H01M4/525
- H01M10/658
- H01M50/244
- H01M50/30
- CPC H01M10/658
- H01M10/625
- H01M50/211
- H01M50/271
- H01M50/503
- B60L50/60
- H01M50/507
- H01M50/516
- CPC H01M50/503
- H01M50/517
- H01M50/249
- H01M50/258
- H01M50/291
- CPC H01M50/517
- H02K1/276
- H02K1/28
- CPC H02K1/276
- H02K3/50
- B60L7/10
- H02K5/173
- H02K5/24
- CPC H02K3/50
- H02K11/40
- H02K5/15
- CPC H02K11/40
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