Ford Global Technologies, LLC patent applications on September 5th, 2024

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Patent Applications by Ford Global Technologies, LLC on September 5th, 2024

Ford Global Technologies, LLC: 27 patent applications

Ford Global Technologies, LLC has applied for patents in the areas of H01M10/658 (5), B60L53/35 (4), B60L53/66 (3), B60L53/65 (3), H01M10/6554 (3) B60L53/35 (2), H01M10/658 (2), A01K27/002 (1), G06V20/58 (1), H01M50/491 (1)

With keywords such as: vehicle, battery, charging, pack, electric, data, based, assembly, material, and charger in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by Ford Global Technologies, LLC

20240292815. DOG HARNESS ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Mara Santiz of Saline MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kevin Pline of Plymouth MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Derek Board of Ferndale MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): A01K27/00, B60R22/10

CPC Code(s): A01K27/002



Abstract: a dog harness assembly includes a dog harness having a chest strap and a back strap releasably engageable with the chest strap around a dog. the dog harness assembly includes a seatbelt harness releasably engageable with a seatbelt webbing of a vehicle and a seatback harness releasably engageable with a child seat anchor of a vehicle. the seatbelt harness has a clip releasably engageable with the chest strap and the seatback harness has a clip releasably engageable with the back strap.


20240293938. ROBOTIC ARM ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Jon Zimmerman of Ferndale MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Hussein Chami of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brian McIntyre of Dexter MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Francis Maslar of Grosse Ile MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Raj Sohmshetty of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yifan Chen of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Smruti Panigrahi of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B25J9/16, B25J15/00, B25J15/02, B60L53/16, B60L53/35, G06V20/50

CPC Code(s): B25J9/1697



Abstract: a tool for a robotic arm is configured to move an electric charger to an electric vehicle. the tool includes a base configured to be secured to the robotic arm, a vision sensor disposed on the base, a hook including a proximal end fixed to the base, a distal end having an arcuate shape, and a void defined between the proximal end and the distal end, and a gripper extending below the base. the gripper includes a track, two opposing fingers configured to move along the track, and an actuator configured to retract the two opposing fingers along the track.


20240294081. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Jon Zimmerman of Ferndale MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Hussein Chami of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brian McIntyre of Dexter MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Francis Maslar of Grosse Ile MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yifan Chen of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Raj Sohmshetty of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Smruti Panigrahi of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60L53/35, B60L53/12, B60L53/16

CPC Code(s): B60L53/35



Abstract: a system for charging electric vehicles includes a robot, an electric charger, a vehicle localization structure, and a control system. the vehicle localization structure defines a charge zone located at a fixed position. the control system is configured to determine that a corresponding electric vehicle of the electric vehicles is in the charge zone, determine a position of a charge port of the corresponding electric vehicle based on the fixed position of the vehicle localization structure and vehicle parameters of the corresponding electric vehicle, and instruct the robot to move a charger of the electric charger from the electric charger to the charge port of the corresponding electric vehicle such that the charger is electrically coupled to the corresponding electric vehicle.


20240294082. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Smruti Panigrahi of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yifan Chen of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Raj Sohmshetty of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kurt Michael Lundeen of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Sanghyun Hong of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Sam Hoff of Hazel Park MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brian McIntyre of Dexter MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Hussein Chami of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60L53/35, B25J5/02, B60L53/66, H02J7/00

CPC Code(s): B60L53/35



Abstract: a system for charging a plurality of electric vehicles includes a rail structure, a mobile base unit, at least one battery and a controller. the mobile base unit is supported by the rail structure and is configured to move along the rail structure between respective vehicle charging stations. the battery is configured to provide power to the mobile base unit to move along the rail structure. the controller is configured to obtain a charge request from one or more electric vehicles, determine a charging sequence of the electric vehicles based on vehicle parameters and charge parameters of the battery, and move the mobile base unit along the rail structure based on the charging sequence.


20240294087. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE MOVEMENT IN A PARKING LOT_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Raj Sohmshetty of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yifan Chen of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Smruti Panigrahi of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Hussein Chami of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60L53/65, B60L53/35, G08G1/14

CPC Code(s): B60L53/65



Abstract: a method includes obtaining parking lot data associated with the parking lot, where the parking lot data indicates an availability of a plurality of parking spaces of the parking lot and obtaining vehicle data associated with the plurality of vehicles, where the vehicle data includes one or more physical characteristics of each of the plurality of vehicles, one or more electrical charging characteristics of each of the plurality of vehicles, or a combination thereof. the method includes dynamically defining one or more parking characteristics of the parking lot based on the vehicle data and the parking lot data and controlling a movement of the plurality of vehicles via the exit lane, the entry lane, and the one or more charging lanes based on the vehicle data and the one or more parking characteristics of the parking lot.


20240294088. CUSTOMER-CENTRIC DYNAMIC CHARGING POINTS ASSESSMENT_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Kai WU of Pittsburgh PA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Dominique MEROUX of San Francisco CA (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Chen ZHANG of South Lyon MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yan FU of Bloomfield Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Geofrey SATTERFIELD of Van Buren Twp. MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60L53/66, B60L53/65

CPC Code(s): B60L53/66



Abstract: customer-centric dynamic charging station assessment is provided. a charger request is received from a vehicle, the charger request including an identifier of a sender of the charger request and a location of the vehicle. one or more charging stations in proximity to the location of the vehicle are identified. for each identified charging station, a user-specific charger score is computed using a plurality of charging station scores for the charging station weighted according to user weights corresponding to the identifier. a charger recommendation is sent to the vehicle responsive to the charger request, the charger recommendation including, for each of the one or more charging stations, a location of the charging station and the user-specific charger score corresponding to the charging station.


20240294129. OPERATOR-CUSTOMIZED VEHICLE CONTROL_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Karthik Krishnamurthy of Farmington Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Bhagyashri Satyabodha Katti of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Walter Joseph Talamonti of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Johannes Geir Kristinsson of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante of Commerce Township MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60R16/037, B60K35/00

CPC Code(s): B60R16/037



Abstract: a computer includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores instructions executable by the processor to receive operator input from an operator in response to an operator assessment questionnaire, identify a preference grouping for the operator based on the operator input, and actuate at least one vehicle component based on the preference grouping.


20240294131. ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE BATTERY PACKS WITH POLYMER-BASED ENCLOSURES_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Thomas Edward SMITH of Livonia MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Patrick Daniel MAGUIRE of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kanchana PERUMALLA of Troy MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mohammadreza EFTEKHARI of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Saravanan PARAMASIVAM of South Lyon MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, James Maurice BOILEAU of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): B60R16/04, B60K1/04, B60L50/64, H01M50/249

CPC Code(s): B60R16/04



Abstract: battery pack designs for use in electrified vehicles may include a polymer-based enclosure having features for sealing external joints, retaining components inside the battery pack, securing electrical and coolant lines to the polymer-based enclosure, etc. the proposed designs reduce the number of overall parts in assembly, such as fasteners and brackets, and simplify the overall battery pack manufacturing and assembly processes.


20240294696. POLYURETHANE FOAM WITH GRAPHITE FILLERS RECOVERED FROM SPENT LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Alper Kiziltas of Sarikamis (TR) for ford global technologies, llc, Sandeep Tamrakar of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Bhaskara Rao Boddakayala of Troy MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Deborah Frances Mielewski of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): C08G18/08, C08G18/12, C08J9/00, C08K3/04

CPC Code(s): C08G18/14



Abstract: a foam material includes the reaction product of a polyol mixture and an isocyanate mixture and a graphite filler obtained from spent lithium-ion batteries. the graphite filler defines a layered structure and adhesion anchor points.


20240294719. POLYURETHANE FOAM WITH GRAPHITE RECOVERED FROM SPENT LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES FOR NOISE AND VIBRATION ABSORPTION_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Alper Kiziltas of Sarikamis (TR) for ford global technologies, llc, Sandeep Tamrakar of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Bhaskara Rao Boddakayala of Troy MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Haibo Zhao of Northville MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Deborah Frances Mielewski of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): C08J9/02, C08K3/04

CPC Code(s): C08J9/02



Abstract: a foam material includes the reaction product of a polyol mixture and an isocyanate mixture and a graphite filler obtained from spent lithium-ion batteries in an amount of ≥0.025 wt. % to ≤0.5 wt. % such that the graphite filler provides a foam material that has a plane wave absorption coefficient of greater than or equal to about 0.75 at 600 hz.


20240295286. VEHICLE CLOSURE MEMBER CABLE DEVICES WITH INTEGRATED FEATURES FOR ADDED FUNCTIONALITY_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Nathan Gregory SMITH of Werribee South (AU) for ford global technologies, llc, Matt DWYER of Reservoir (AU) for ford global technologies, llc, Anand SINGARAM of Taylors Hill (AT) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): F16M13/02, B67B7/16, F16G11/00

CPC Code(s): F16M13/02



Abstract: vehicle closure members are provided that include integrated features for increasing the functionality of the closure member (e.g., a tailgate). a bottle opener feature or an article hanging feature may be integrated as part of a cable connector assembly that connects the closure member to the vehicle body. the integrated feature(s) is therefore conveniently packaged on the vehicle for use during outdoor social gatherings when the closure member is moved to an open position and when the vehicle is in a stationary, non-moving condition.


20240295407. CHARGING RESERVATION AND ROUTE PLANNING WITH LOAD BALANCING_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Oliver Lei of Windsor (CA) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G01C21/34, B60L58/12, G01C21/36

CPC Code(s): G01C21/3461



Abstract: a method includes determining that at least two charging stops are projected to be required to complete travel along a planned route and determining a reachable first charging stop, within a first predefined proximity of the planned route. the method also includes determining one or more second charging stops, within a second predefined proximity of the planned route and reachable from the first charging stop, and for each second charging stop, determining a minimum charge required to reach a respective second charging stop. the method additionally includes determining which of the second charging stops are achievable, based on the minimum vehicle charge required and whether the minimum vehicle charge can be achieved through charging at the first charging stop. the method further includes reserving charging at the first charging stop and modifying the planned route to include stops at the first charging stop and the selected achievable second charging stop.


20240295597. VEHICLE TRAILER LIGHT ASSEMBLY MONITORING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Enrique Denicia of Miguel Hidalgo (MX) for ford global technologies, llc, J Elias Ruiz of Atizapan (MX) for ford global technologies, llc, Jose Uriel Hernandez of Tultitlán (MX) for ford global technologies, llc, Cesar Sanchez Razo of Tlalnepantla de Baz (MX) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G01R31/00

CPC Code(s): G01R31/006



Abstract: the disclosure is generally directed to a vehicle trailer light assembly monitoring system. an example system includes a metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistor (mosfet) connected in series with a light assembly of the vehicle trailer. a voltage driver is configurable by the controller to selectively couple into a gate terminal of the mosfet one of a first voltage that places the mosfet in a resistor mode of operation, a second voltage that places the mosfet in a switched-on mode of operation, or a third voltage that places the mosfet in a switched-off mode of operation. in an example implementation, the controller determines a presence or an absence of the vehicle trailer and/or of the light assembly, based on evaluating a voltage drop across the light assembly that is detected by the voltage level detector when the mosfet is placed in the resistor mode of operation.


20240295878. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING A ROBOTIC CHARGING SYSTEM OF A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Jon Zimmerman of Ferndale MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Hussein Chami of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brian McIntyre of Dexter MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Francis Maslar of Grosse Ile MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Yifan Chen of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Raj Sohmshetty of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Smruti Panigrahi of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G05D1/02, B60L53/62, B60L53/65, B60L53/66, G05D1/00

CPC Code(s): G05D1/0225



Abstract: a method includes obtaining vehicle data associated with the plurality of vehicles, obtaining charging station data associated with the plurality of charging stations, and obtaining robot data associated with the one or more robots. the method includes determining, based on the vehicle data, whether a given vehicle has a given amount of electrical energy that is less than a threshold amount of electrical energy. the method includes, in response to determining that the given amount of electrical energy is less than the threshold amount of electrical energy: selecting a given charging station based on the charging station data and a given robot based on the robot data, instructing the given vehicle and the given robot to navigate to the given charging station, and instructing the given robot to initiate a charging routine when the given vehicle and the given robot are proximate to the given charging station.


20240296486. SYSTEMS AND METHODS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING ELECTRIC TRAILERS_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G06Q30/0601, G06Q30/0645

CPC Code(s): G06Q30/0601



Abstract: the disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods associated with transactions involving electric trailers. an example method executed by a processor of an electric trailer administrative system in a vehicle can include evaluating a distributed ledger for obtaining information about one or more electric trailers, identifying an electric trailer that is compatible with the vehicle, and storing, in the distributed ledger, information pertaining to a transaction associated with the electric trailer. in an example scenario, the transaction is a rental request and the method further includes determining, based on evaluating the content of the distributed ledger, a charge level of a battery in the electric trailer, determining that the charge level of the battery is equal to, or greater than, a threshold charge level, and storing, in the distributed ledger, the first rental request based on the charge level being equal to, or greater than the threshold charge level.


20240296683. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A TIERED TIME SYNCHRONIZATION PROTOCOL FOR A SET OF VEHICLES_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Meghna Menon of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Krishna Bandi of Farmington Hills MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Gregory P. Linkowski of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mario Anthony Santillo of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): G06V20/58, G01S19/25

CPC Code(s): G06V20/58



Abstract: a method includes estimating, by a vehicle communication system, a vehicle-localized time based on a previous vehicle system time and at least one internal factor in response to a primary synchronization data not being received and in response to an auxiliary synchronization data not being received. the previous vehicle system time is based on at least one of a previous primary synchronization data or a previous auxiliary synchronization data. the method further includes synchronizing, by the vehicle communication system, a vehicle system time employed by one or more vehicle modules disposed in the vehicle based on one of the primary synchronization data received, the auxiliary synchronization data received, or the vehicle-localized time estimated.


20240297359. THERMAL EXCHANGE PLATE HAVING MULTIPLE FLOW PATHS OF SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL LENGTH_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

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

IPC Code(s): H01M10/625, H01M10/6554, H01M10/6556

CPC Code(s): H01M10/625



Abstract: this disclosure relates to a battery assembly for an electrified vehicle. the battery assembly includes a thermal exchange plate, which includes a multiple flow paths of substantially equal length. among other benefits, the disclosed thermal exchange plate achieves relatively low pressure loss, even fluid distribution, and relatively high heat transfer.


20240297361. TRACTION BATTERY PACK THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Jason Luke Sielaff of Brighton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Bhaskara Rao Boddakayala of Troy MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Parikshit S. Gupte of West Bloomfield MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M10/6554, H01M10/6556, H01M10/6567, H01M10/658

CPC Code(s): H01M10/6554



Abstract: a thermal management system for a traction battery pack includes a cell stack having a plurality of battery cells, and a thermal exchange device adjacent the at least one cell stack. the thermal exchange device has at least one coolant passageway that communicates a coolant, and a plurality of thermal breaks configured to inhibit thermal energy transfer from a first area of the thermal exchange device to a different, second area of the thermal exchange device.


20240297371. BATTERY INSULATION SHIELD_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

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

IPC Code(s): H01M10/658, H01M50/209

CPC Code(s): H01M10/658



Abstract: an insulation shield for a battery pack includes a shield body that is configured to be positioned between adjacent battery components, and a wrapping structure comprising a plurality of bands. at least one band of the plurality of bands extends around the shield body in a longitudinal direction and at least one other band of the plurality of bands extends around the shield body in a lateral direction.


20240297372. BATTERY CELL TAB THERMAL BARRIER INSERTION APPARATUS AND METHOD_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Allen Joseph Gilbert of Grosse Ile MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Tyler William Roe of Brownstown MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Daryl Marlow of Dearborn MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kimberley King of Northville MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jason Luesing of Hazel Park MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M10/658, H01M10/613, H01M10/625

CPC Code(s): H01M10/658



Abstract: a method and apparatus comprise an insertion apparatus that has at least one loader. a preformed member comprised of a thermal barrier material is inserted into the at least one loader. the preformed member is pushed through the at least one loader and into an open area between adjacent battery cell tabs such that the preformed member expands to fill the open area.


20240297383. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEALING INTERFACES OF 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): H01M50/186, H01M50/262

CPC Code(s): H01M50/186



Abstract: systems and methods are provided for sealing interfaces of a traction battery pack. a gasket seal may be arranged to seal an interface between a first enclosure section and a second enclosure section of an enclosure assembly of the traction battery pack. the gasket seal may be disposed within a pocket that is isolated from an interior area of the traction battery pack. a fastener (e.g., spot weld, adhesive, or both) may isolate the gasket seal from the interior area.


20240297395. SEPARATOR FOR BATTERY PACK OF ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Xiaogang Zhang of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Jianwen James Yi of West Bloomfiled MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Mohammadreza Eftekhari of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Steven Wooldridge of Manchester MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/293, H01M10/6554, H01M10/658, H01M50/209

CPC Code(s): H01M50/293



Abstract: this disclosure relates generally to battery packs for electrified vehicles, and in particular relates to a separator for a battery pack. the battery pack may include a battery array including a first battery cell spaced-apart from a second battery cell by a separator, wherein the separator includes a first layer of material in contact with the first battery cell and a second layer of material in contact with the second battery cell, wherein the first and second layers of material are made of a thermally insulative material, wherein the separator includes a third layer of material and a fourth layer of material between the first and second layers of material, and wherein the third and fourth layers of material are made of a metallic material.


20240297398. BATTERY PACK ENCLOSURE HAVING INNER AND OUTER WALLS_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

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

IPC Code(s): H01M50/367, H01M50/242

CPC Code(s): H01M50/367



Abstract: a traction battery pack assembly includes an enclosure assembly that houses a plurality of battery cells. the enclosure assembly has an inner wall and an outer wall spaced from the inner wall. a method of enclosing battery cells within a battery pack includes communicating vent byproducts to an open area between an inner wall of a battery pack enclosure and an outer wall of the battery pack enclosure.


20240297402. COMPARTMENTALIZED TRACTION BATTERY PACK AND COMPARTMENTALIZING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Mohammadreza Eftekhari of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Kevin Durand Byrd of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Giriraj Srinivasan of Troy MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Bhaskara Rao Boddakayala of Troy MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/383, B60L50/64, H01M50/211, H01M50/271, H01M50/293

CPC Code(s): H01M50/383



Abstract: a traction battery pack assembly includes an enclosure assembly that provides an interior area, at least one cell stack having a plurality of battery cell groups and a plurality of dividers disposed along a cell stack axis, and a plurality of compressible barriers attached to the enclosure assembly. each compressible barrier within the plurality of compressible barriers is configured to contact a respective divider within the plurality of dividers.


20240297404. INTEGRATED FILTERING SYSTEMS FOR TRACTION BATTERY PACKS_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Mohammadreza Eftekhari of Novi MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Giriraj Srinivasan of Troy MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Patrick Daniel Maguire of Ann Arbor MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc, Brian Utley of Canton MI (US) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H01M50/30, H01M50/367

CPC Code(s): H01M50/394



Abstract: integrated filtering systems are provided for filtering battery vent byproducts (e.g., gases and/or effluent particulates) during battery thermal events of a traction battery pack. the filtering systems may include one or more filters integrated as part of a vent valve, a vent pipe, a pressure equalization device, and/or an array housing of the traction battery pack, and/or as part of a structure that is separate from the traction battery pack. the filter may be configured to filter a constituent element (e.g., carbon monoxide (co), hydrogen fluoride (hf), etc.) of a gaseous mixture vented from a battery cell of the traction battery pack during a battery thermal event, thereby mitigating the potential for vent gas combustion. the filter may be further configured to control the escape of particulates to surrounding environments.


20240297410. ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE WITH BATTERY PACK HAVING SEPARATOR WITH APERTURE ARRANGEMENT_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

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

IPC Code(s): H01M50/491, H01M10/658, H01M50/431, H01M50/457

CPC Code(s): H01M50/491



Abstract: this disclosure relates generally to battery packs for electrified vehicles, and in particular relates to a separator for a battery pack. the separator includes one or more apertures. the battery pack may include a battery array including a first battery cell spaced-apart from a second battery cell by a separator, wherein the separator includes a layer of thermally insulative material, wherein the layer includes an aperture extending through an entirety of the layer relative to a thickness dimension of the layer.


20240298114. METHOD OF OPERATING A VEHICLE, DATA PROCESSING CIRCUIT, COMPUTER PROGRAM, COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM, AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A TRANSFORMED CABIN SOUND_simplified_abstract_(ford global technologies, llc)

Inventor(s): Turgay Isik Aslandere of Aachen (DE) for ford global technologies, llc, Cem Mengi of Aachen (DE) for ford global technologies, llc

IPC Code(s): H04R3/12, H04L12/40

CPC Code(s): H04R3/12



Abstract: the present disclosure generally relates to a method of operating a vehicle, a data processing circuit, a computer program, a computer-readable medium, and a system for providing a transformed cabin sound. the vehicle comprises at least one sound receiver sensor, a smart sound system, and at least one speaker arranged inside a vehicle cabin. an input sound is recorded external to the vehicle using the at least one sound receiver sensor. an input signal being based on the recorded input sound is transmitted to the smart sound system. the input signal is transformed according to at least one transformation configuration into a transformed output signal. the transformed output signal is transmitted to the at least one speaker and an output sound being based on the transformed output signal is outputted with the at least one speaker.


Ford Global Technologies, LLC patent applications on September 5th, 2024