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Ford Global Technologies, LLC patent applications on March 6th, 2025

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Patent Applications by Ford Global Technologies, LLC on March 6th, 2025

Ford Global Technologies, LLC: 26 patent applications

Ford Global Technologies, LLC has applied for patents in the areas of H01M50/249 (3), H01M50/507 (2), H01M50/209 (2), H01M50/262 (2), H01M50/291 (2) H01M50/507 (2), B60H1/3213 (1), G05D1/0027 (1), H02J3/003 (1), H01M50/489 (1)

With keywords such as: vehicle, configured, battery, processor, device, bin, current, motorized, user, and crush in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by Ford Global Technologies, LLC

20250074155. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOW CHARGE DETECTION_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Rohan Shrivastava of Livonia MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, James Rollinson of Superior Township MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jordan Mazaira of Taylor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Shahid Bashir of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60H1/32, B60H1/00

CPC Code(s): B60H1/3213



Abstract: methods and systems for assessing operation of a cooling system of an electric vehicle are described. in one example, a super heating temperature at an inlet of a compressor may be generated solely via a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor. the super heating temperature may be compared against a threshold super heating temperature to judge whether or not an amount of refrigerant in the cooling system is as expected.


20250074176. VEHICLE BATTERY ASSEMBLY_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Mohammad Omar Faruque of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, S.M. Iskander Farooq of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Dean M. Jaradi of Macomb MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60K1/04, H01M50/249, H01M50/262

CPC Code(s): B60K1/04



Abstract: a vehicle includes a frame including a pair of spaced apart longitudinal members extending along a vehicle-longitudinal axis. multiple cross-members extend transverse to the vehicle-longitudinal axis and are fastened at each end to a corresponding one of the pair of longitudinal members. a battery tray is positioned above the multiple cross-members and positioned between the longitudinal members.


20250074282. MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A MOUNTING DEVICE FOR A TRAY_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Sascha Kaatz of Langenfeld (DE) for ford global technologies, llc, Sree Ram Gopal Reddy Thodeme of Cologne (DE) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60N3/00

CPC Code(s): B60N3/005



Abstract: a motor vehicle having a mounting device for a tray for use on a steering wheel or steering wheel rim arranged in a tray support position, wherein the tray has at least one guide element on a mounting side arranged opposite a tray surface, and wherein the mounting device has a counter-guide clement corresponding to the at least one guide element.


20250074286. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED LOADING AND UNLOADING FOR DELIVERY VEHICLES_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Meghna Menon of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Geoffrey Horowitz of Birmingham MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Sarah Garrow of Coral Gables FL (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jason Snow of Ferndale MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, John Vincent of Livonia MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yifan Chen of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kevin Hwang of Northville MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kurt Lundeen of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Timothy Feldkamp of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Smruti Panigrahi of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Sam Hoff of Hazel Park MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60P1/52, B60P1/34, B60P3/00

CPC Code(s): B60P1/52



Abstract: a vehicle including a plurality of first motorized tiles and a vehicle elevator is disclosed. the plurality of first motorized tiles may be disposed in a vehicle interior portion. the plurality of first motorized tiles may be configured to move and secure a first bin of a first size and a second bin of a second size. the vehicle elevator may include a second motorized tile and a set of third motorized tiles. the second motorized tile may be configured to receive the second bin from the plurality of first motorized tiles and secure the second bin. the second motorized tile may be of a third size. further, each third motorized tile may be configured to receive the first bin from the plurality of first motorized tiles and secure the first bin. each third motorized tile may be of a fourth size.


20250074287. GANTRY SYSTEM FOR ENABLING BIN MOVEMENT IN A DELIVERY VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Yifan Chen of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kurt Michael Lundeen of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Sam Hoff of Hazel Park MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Smruti Panigrahi of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kevin Hwang of Northville MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Timothy Mark Feldkamp of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60P1/54, B60P1/64

CPC Code(s): B60P1/5442



Abstract: a delivery vehicle having a base and a bin engagement unit is disclosed. the base may be configured to secure a plurality of bins. each bin may include a plurality of sidewalls, and each sidewall may include an interior surface and an exterior surface. the bin engagement unit may be configured to move in a two-dimensional (2d) space in proximity to the base. the bin engagement unit may be configured to engage with the interior surface of a bin, from the plurality of bins, and slide the bin on the base when the bin engagement unit engages with the interior surface.


20250074296. TRAILER LIGHT DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Sheran Anthony Alles of Livonia MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Manuel Leon of Ecatepec (MX) for ford global technologies, llc, Sandeep Pothuganti of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60Q1/50, B60Q1/00

CPC Code(s): B60Q1/50



Abstract: a trailer light management system is disclosed. the system may include a constant current source circuit and a processor. the constant current source circuit may be configured to supply a current to a trailer light. the processor may be configured to obtain a trigger signal and cause the constant current source circuit to supply the current to the trailer light responsive to obtaining the trigger signal. the processor may be further configured to determine a voltage drop in the constant current source circuit responsive to supplying the current. in addition, the processor may determine that a predefined condition may be met based on the voltage drop. the processor may perform a predefined action responsive to determining that the predefined condition may be met.


20250074304. ACOUSTIC VEHICLE ALERTING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jeffrey R. Seaman of Petersburg MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Ralph R. Jones of Tecumseh (CA) for ford global technologies, llc, Brendan F. Diamond of Grosse Pointe MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Joseph W. Herman of Ferndale MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60Q5/00, G10K11/178

CPC Code(s): B60Q5/006



Abstract: a pedestrian alerting system adapts alerting sounds emitted by a vehicle according to an acoustic environment around the vehicle. echoes of the alerting sound in an enclosed space such as a garage can be irritating to the pedestrians and/or occupants of the vehicle. a sensor suite including radar, cameras, and/or a gps locator detect confined spaces in which reflections result in a greater apparent loudness. emitted loudness of the alerting sounds are reduced, wherein the reduction of the volume may be based on the size of the space.


20250074346. VEHICLE BUMPER_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Saeed D. Barbat of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mohammad Omar Faruque of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Dean M. Jaradi of Macomb MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, S.M. Iskander Farooq of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60R19/18, B60R19/34

CPC Code(s): B60R19/18



Abstract: a bumper for a vehicle includes a crossbeam, a first crush can, and a second crush can. the first crush can extends vehicle-rearward from the crossbeam to the first frame rail along the vehicle-longitudinal axis and the second crush can extend vehicle-rearward from the crossbeam to the second frame rail along the vehicle-longitudinal axis. the bumper has a topmost surface along the crossbeam, the first crush can, and the second crush can. the bumper has a bottommost surface along the crossbeam, the first crush can, and the second crush can. the crossbeam, the first crush can, and the second crush can have a lattice shape defining cells. at least some of the cells are elongated through both the topmost surface and the bottommost surface. the crossbeam, the first crush can, and the second crush can are unitary with each other.


20250074364. FRONT SERVICE PANEL WITH INTEGRATED WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Tobias Duffe of Köln (DE) for ford global technologies, llc, Mirko Lehmkuhl of Ratingen (DE) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60S1/50, B62D21/16, B62D25/10, B62D25/12

CPC Code(s): B60S1/50



Abstract: a front service panel for a motor vehicle has a lower panel structure and an upper panel covering. the lower panel structure is covered by the upper panel covering. the lower panel structure has at least one recess which forms a washer fluid reservoir. the washer fluid reservoir can be filled through an access opening in the lower panel structure.


20250074424. VEHICLE PASSING OPERATION_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Daniel Sullivan of West Bloomfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Tyler James-Ray Kaldobsky of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60W30/18, B60W10/20, B60W30/14, B60W40/04, B60W40/06, H04W4/40

CPC Code(s): B60W30/18163



Abstract: systems and methods for pass zone vehicle control include receiving, via wireless communications, respective vehicle data for each of a plurality of vehicles on a roadway, the vehicle data including at least speed and location data. a set of current pass zones and a set of current no-pass zones on the roadway is determined based on the speed and location data from the plurality of vehicles, a set of static no-pass zones, and a set of static pass zones. a control parameter is then transmitted for a candidate passing vehicle in the plurality of vehicles, wherein the control parameter is determined based on the set of current pass-zones and the set of current no-pass zones.


20250074427. POWERTRAIN TORQUE CONTROL SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Ashok Eugene RODRIGUES of Farmington Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Richard David BRUNS of Milford MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Nicholas HARRIS of West Bloomfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Cameron DILLON of New Hudson MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60W30/188, B60W10/08, B60W10/16

CPC Code(s): B60W30/188



Abstract: a vehicle having an electric machine, a first half shaft, a second half shaft, a steering wheel, and a controller. the first and second half shafts are configured to deliver torque from the electric machine to first and second wheels, respectively. the controller is programmed to, in response to (i) locking the first half shaft to the second half shaft, (ii) displacement of at least one of the first and second half shafts or the steering wheel, and (iii) a torque command to the electric machine to a desired value resulting in a torque distribution to the first and second half shafts exceeding a torque capacity of at least one of the first and second half shafts, truncate the torque of the electric machine to less than the desired value.


20250074725. ROBOTIC ARM FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING BINS_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Kevin Hwang of Northville MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Timothy Mark Feldkamp of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yifan Chen of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kurt Michael Lundeen of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Sam Hoff of Hazel Park MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Smruti Panigrahi of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B65G67/02, B25J9/16

CPC Code(s): B65G67/02



Abstract: a vehicle for delivering a plurality of packages disposed in a plurality of bins is described. the vehicle includes a grid of a plurality of motorized tiles configured to enable movement of the plurality of bins within the vehicle. the vehicle further includes a robotic arm disposed at a vehicle rear portion. the robotic arm may be configured to load or unload a bin to or from the grid of the plurality of motorized tiles. the robotic arm may be attached to a linear actuator that is configured to move the robotic arm in a vehicle interior portion.


20250076873. VEHICLE DISTRIBUTION OF LOW-SPEED AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Mario Anthony Santillo of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Meghna Menon of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Gregory P. Linkowski of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Smruti Panigrahi of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G05D1/00, G08G1/01, G08G1/0967

CPC Code(s): G05D1/0027



Abstract: a method for vehicle distribution of a fleet of vehicles includes: receiving signals from a set of infrastructure sensors; receiving signals from one or more sensors on-board the vehicles; processing the signals from the set of infrastructure sensors and the signals from the one or more sensors on-board the vehicles; controlling autonomous queuing of the vehicles using the processed signals; and controlling autonomous loading and unloading of the vehicles onto a transportation vehicle according to the queuing of the vehicles.


20250076882. METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REMOTE CONTROL OF THE MOVEMENT OF A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Andreas Puetz of Kelmis (DE) for ford global technologies, llc, Mohamed Benmimoun of Aachen (DE) for ford global technologies, llc, Lars Kuhnert of Köln (DE) for ford global technologies, llc, Tobias Lotz of Bergisch Gladbach (DE) for ford global technologies, llc, Thomas Nowak of Aldenhoven (DE) for ford global technologies, llc, Benjamin Maus of Düsseldorf (DE) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G05D1/223, B60W50/00, G05D1/222, H04W4/40

CPC Code(s): G05D1/223



Abstract: a method for remotely controlling the movement of a vehicle by means of a hand-held device is described. the method includes the following steps: activating a button by pressing and holding the button by a user; setting a tilt angle of the device by the user starting from an initial tilt angle when activating the button; receiving a signal representing the current tilt angle of the device; converting the received signal into a virtual pedal position, which corresponds to the position of a physical pedal corresponding to the virtual pedal; controlling the movement of the vehicle according to the virtual pedal position; and stopping the vehicle if pressing and holding the button is ended.


20250078522. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING USERS EXITING A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Somak Datta Gupta of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Oliver Lei of Windsor (CA) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G06V20/58, B60W40/02, G06V40/10

CPC Code(s): G06V20/58



Abstract: a vehicle including a detection unit and a processor is disclosed. the detection unit may be configured to detect a presence of a user in the vehicle and in proximity to the vehicle. the processor may be configured to obtain inputs from the detection unit and determine that a predefined condition may be met based on the inputs. the processor may be further configured to generate a virtual zone around the vehicle responsive to determining that the predefined condition may be met. the processor may additionally transmit information associated with the virtual zone to another vehicle responsive to generating the virtual zone.


20250078686. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING TOURING IN A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Alexander Blouin of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kevin King of Detroit MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jacob Michael Haspiel of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Robin Mathew Kurian of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Zhimin Yang of Northville MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Stefan Bankowski of Royal Oak MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Ryan Alexander Bright of Southfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G09B29/10, B60H3/00

CPC Code(s): G09B29/106



Abstract: a vehicle including a transceiver, a telematics control unit and a processor is disclosed. the transceiver may be configured to receive tour information associated with a tour, and the telematics control unit may be determine a real-time vehicle geolocation. the processor may be configured to obtain a trigger signal, and obtain the tour information and the real-time vehicle geolocation responsive to obtaining the trigger signal. the processor may be further configured to determine that a predefined condition may be met based on the tour information and the real-time vehicle geolocation. the processor may modify a first vehicle component setting associated with a vehicle component to a second vehicle component setting, responsive to determining that the predefined condition may be met.


20250078780. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING VEHICLE WORKSPACE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Zackary Swisher of Taylor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Keith Weston of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brendan Diamond of Grosse Pointe MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G09G5/10, G06F3/042, G06T7/70, G06V20/59

CPC Code(s): G09G5/10



Abstract: a vehicle having a first vehicle device configured to provide inputs to a first user device associated with a first user is disclosed. the vehicle further comprises a camera configured to capture images of the first user in the vehicle. the vehicle further comprises processor configured to obtain the images from the camera, and determine that the first user is operating the first user device in the vehicle based on the images. the processor may be further configured to determine an availability of the first vehicle device responsive to a determination that the first user is operating the first user device, and activate the first vehicle device to enable the first user to operate the first user device via the first vehicle device when the first vehicle device is available.


20250079557. TRACTION BATTERY PACK THERMAL MANAGEMENT ASSEMBLY_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Parikshit S. Gupte of West Bloomfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Bhaskara Rao Boddakayala of Troy MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Giriraj Srinivasan of Troy MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Scott M. Rollins of Highland MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Dominic Mario Bertolini of Birmingham MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, John Hammack McCormick of Clawson MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M10/653, H01M10/625, H01M10/647, H01M50/211, H01M50/24

CPC Code(s): H01M10/653



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 includes battery cells disposed along a cell stack axis. a thermal management assembly is disposed along the cell stack axis. the thermal management assembly includes thermal blockers secured to a base assembly. the base assembly includes a sandwiched region and at least one projecting region. the sandwiched region is disposed along the cell stack axis and is sandwiched between first and second battery cells. the projecting region is outboard of the sandwiched region relative to the cell stack axis. the thermal blockers are secured to the at least one projecting region of the base assembly.


20250079567. IMMERSION COOLING SYSTEMS FOR TRACTION BATTERY PACKS_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Xiaogang Zhang of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M10/6568, H01M10/613, H01M10/625, H01M10/63, H01M50/209, H01M50/258, H01M50/291

CPC Code(s): H01M10/6568



Abstract: immersion cooling systems are provided for traction battery packs. an exemplary immersion cooling system may include an intake manifold, an exhaust manifold, a first intake runner fluidly connected to the intake manifold and a first interior volume of a compartmentalized battery module, and a first exhaust runner fluidly connected to the exhaust manifold and the first interior volume. a cooling fluid (e.g., a dielectric) may be selectively communicated through the first interior volume for thermally managing the battery module. a flow control valve may be positioned within the first intake runner for controlling the flow through the first interior volume, and a control module may control a position of the valve based at least on a temperature of the cooling fluid exiting the first interior volume.


20250079621. TRACTION BATTERY PACK HEADER_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Kevin A. Montgomery of Royal Oak MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Steve Droste of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Hari Krishna Addanki of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/296, H01M50/262, H01M50/505

CPC Code(s): H01M50/296



Abstract: a battery pack assembly, including: a header configured to transition from an uninstalled position relative to an enclosure to an installed position relative to the enclosure. the header in the installed position disposed over an opening in the enclosure. the header in the installed position receiving a portion of a busbar when the header is in the installed position.


20250079640. BATTERY CELL ASSEMBLY HAVING THERMAL BLOCKER_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Parikshit S. Gupte of West Bloomfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Dominic Mario Bertolini of Birmingham MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Bhaskara Rao Boddakayala of Troy MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Giriraj Srinivasan of Troy MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, John Hammack McCormick of Clawson MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Scott M. Rollins of Highland MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/489, B60L50/64, H01M50/209, H01M50/249, H01M50/296

CPC Code(s): H01M50/489



Abstract: a traction battery pack assembly includes a battery cell and a thermal blocker that is secured to the battery cell. the thermal blocker has a slot that receives at least one terminal of the battery cell. the battery cell can be a pouch-style cell. the thermal blocker can be foam.


20250079643. INTEGRATED BATTERY INTERCONNECT ASSEMBLY FOR TRACTION BATTERY ARRAYS_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Francisco FERNANDEZ-GALINDO of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Daniel Paul ROBERTS of Livonia MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Dominic Mario BERTOLINI of Birmingham MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, David DOMAN of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/507, H01M10/48, H01M50/249, H01M50/269

CPC Code(s): H01M50/507



Abstract: battery arrays are provided for traction battery packs. an exemplary battery array may include an integrated battery interconnect assembly that is configured to electrically connect a plurality of battery cells. the various subcomponents of the integrated battery interconnect assembly may be either preassembled or physically formed together to establish a unitary, integrated component adapted for electrically connecting the battery cells, thereby reducing parts count and complexity.


20250079644. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION METHOD_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Ryan Douglas Matulich of Farmington MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Joseph B. Fricano of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Karen Siler of Commerce Twp. MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Antony George Schepak of Howell MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/507, B60L50/60, B60L50/64, H01M50/291, H01M50/516

CPC Code(s): H01M50/507



Abstract: an electrical connection system for a traction battery pack includes a clamping electrical contact having a first flange and a second flange, a clamped electrical contact, and a mechanical fastener that is secured to clamp the clamped electrical contact between the first flange of the clamping electrical contact and the second flange of the clamping electrical contact.


20250079835. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING ENERGY TRANSFER FROM A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Ryan O'Gorman of Beverly Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Stuart C. Salter of White Lake MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Peter Phung of Windsor (CA) for ford global technologies, llc, Brendan Diamond of Grosse Pointe MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H02J3/00, H02J7/00

CPC Code(s): H02J3/003



Abstract: a vehicle configured to provide energy to a building is disclosed. the vehicle may include a transceiver configured to receive a set point temperature, historical building load consumption information and current building load consumption information associated with the building. the vehicle may further include a processor configured to obtain a trigger signal, and transmit a command signal to cause an activation of a building component to the set point temperature responsive to obtaining the trigger signal. the processor may further compare the current building load consumption information with the historical building load consumption information responsive to activating the building component, and determine a building component load profile based on the comparison and the set point temperature. the processor may then control a building component operation based on the building component load profile.


20250079862. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BATTERY CELL DEGRADATION DETECTION_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Patterson Abraham of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Ai Keramidas of West Bloomfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H02J7/00, G01R31/3835, G01R31/392, G01R31/396, G08B21/18

CPC Code(s): H02J7/005



Abstract: methods and systems are provided for a high-voltage multi-array battery of a plug-in vehicle. in one example, a method may include monitoring a rate of change of a difference in a maximum cell voltage deviation for at least one array of cells of the high-voltage multi-array battery exceeding a predetermined threshold. in response to the rate of change exceeding the predetermined threshold, plug-in charging is aborted and a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) is recorded in a memory of the vehicle.


Ford Global Technologies, LLC patent applications on March 6th, 2025

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