Patents Assigned to Chrysler Group LLC
  • System architecture for a blended braking system in a hybrid powertrain system
    Patent number: 8594867
    Abstract: An engine and a second power generating device transmit power through a transmission to a driveline to a wheel. A control module determines a regenerative braking axle torque capacity and a regenerative braking torque. Power output from the second power generating device is controlled based upon a regenerative braking axle torque request. A brake control module determines a total braking torque request and generates the regenerative braking axle torque request based upon the total braking torque request, the regenerative braking axle torque capacity, and the regenerative braking torque. The brake control module controls a friction brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Daimler AG, Chrysler Group LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Anthony H. Heap, William R. Cawthorne, Seamus T McGrath, Timothy M. Karnjate, William K. Manosh
  • Fluid aeration-reduction system
    Patent number: 8591635
    Abstract: A separator may include a body, an inlet portion, and an outlet conduit. The body may include a conical interior surface defining a conical cavity. The cavity may have a first outlet at a tip of the body. The inlet portion may be connected to the body and may include an outer surface, a cylindrical inner surface, and a first inlet passage extending between the outer surface and the inner surface. The inner surface may be defined by the longitudinal axis. The first inlet passage may be positioned relative to the inner surface such that a fluid flow through the first inlet passage is generally tangent to the inner surface. The outlet conduit may extend through the inlet portion and into the cavity. The outlet conduit may include a second inlet passage disposed inside of the cavity and a second outlet disposed outside of the body and the inlet portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventor: E. Timothy Pawl
  • Vehicle bumper assembly with a removably coupled tie-down receiver
    Patent number: 8590950
    Abstract: A bumper assembly for a vehicle to which a towing hook member can be removably coupled includes a bumper beam having a cavity defined at least partially by a first wall and a second wall. The first and second walls are separated at a distance. Also, the bumper assembly includes a receiver having a receiver opening operable to removably couple to and removably receive the towing hook member. The receiver opening is exposed from the bumper beam, and the receiver also has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is removably coupled to the first wall of the bumper beam, and the second portion is removably coupled to the second wall of the bumper beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Hermanson, Dennis E. Runyon, Alfred J. Gryn, Ronald S. Lazarevich
  • Method and system for controlling an electric motor for a vehicle
    Patent number: 8593088
    Abstract: A system and method for calibrating an interior permanent magnet (IPM) motor with an optimized maximum torque per ampere trajectory curve. The system and method use a real-time particle swarm technique that requires less known parameters than standard maximum torque per ampere trajectory techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Ahmad Khan, Jonathan M. Sibley, Bing Cheng
  • METHOD OF OPERATING A PARK LOCK MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20130305863
    Abstract: A method of operating a park lock mechanism in a vehicle includes determining a force acting on a vehicle park lock mechanism when the vehicle is in park, and providing an offsetting force to counteract the force on the park lock mechanism before the vehicle is shifted out of park. In doing so, harshness and noise that may be associated with shifting a vehicle out of park, especially when the vehicle is parked on an incline, can be reduced or eliminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Feisel Weslati, Behrouz Ashrafi
  • EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM AND CONTROL STRATEGY
    Publication number: 20130306042
    Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle's exhaust gas recirculation system. The method controls the exhaust gas recirculation system in a manner that is suitable for a pedal tip-out transition while also being optimized for normal operating situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
    Inventor: Songping Yu
  • HIGH EFFICIENCY OIL CIRCUIT
    Publication number: 20130306022
    Abstract: In at least one implementation, an engine oil circuit for a vehicle includes first and second oil circuits, and first and second oil pumps. The first oil circuit is communicated with at least one first engine component and the first oil pump is communicated with the first oil circuit to supply fluid flow in the first oil circuit at a first flow rate and a first pressure. The second oil circuit is communicated with at least one second engine component and may be segregated from the first oil circuit. The second oil pump is communicated with the second oil circuit to supply fluid flow in the second oil circuit at a second flow rate and a second pressure. At least one of the second flow rate or the second pressure is different than the first flow rate or the first pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
    Inventors: William F. Resh, Wei Tao, Bruce Geist
  • HIGH PRESSURE VISUAL INDICATOR
    Publication number: 20130305832
    Abstract: A fluid-pressure indicator is provided and may include a housing having a first region and a second region. A pressure-responsive member may be disposed in the first region and may be movable between an expanded state and a compressed state. An indicator disk may be viewable through the pressure-responsive member when the pressure-responsive member is in the compressed state and may be obscured from view through the pressure-responsive member when the pressure-responsive member is in the expanded state. A diaphragm may be movable from a relaxed state to a deflected state in response to pressure within the second region exceeding a threshold pressure and may prevent fluid communication between the first region and the second region. The diaphragm may additionally cause the pressure-responsive member to move from the expanded state to the compressed state when the pressure exceeds the threshold pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
    Inventor: Russell J. Wakeman
  • Control system for engine torque management for a hybrid powertrain system
    Patent number: 8585540
    Abstract: An engine is mechanically coupled to a transmission device, the transmission device operative to transfer mechanical power between the engine and a second power generating device and an output member. A method for controlling the engine includes monitoring an operator demand for power, selecting a preferred engine state, determining a preferred engine torque input to the transmission device when operating in the preferred engine state based upon the operator demand for power, determining constraints on the engine torque input to the transmission device based upon a capacity of the transmission device to react the engine torque input, and commanding operation of the engine to the preferred engine state and commanding the engine torque input to the transmission device based upon the preferred engine torque input and the constraints on the engine torque input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Daimler AG, Chrysler Group LLC, Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Anthony H. Heap, Wilfried Brunssen
  • ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING MALFUNCTION CONDITIONS IN MULTIAIR ENGINE HYDRAULIC VALVE TRAIN
    Publication number: 20130304352
    Abstract: An on-board diagnostic system for detecting malfunction conditions in a hydraulic valve train of a MultiAir™ engine. The system comprises a plurality of pressure sensors for generating pressure signals located in a hydraulic circuit of the hydraulic valve train; and an engine control module for performing a waveform analysis of the pressure signals to detect malfunction conditions in the hydraulic valve train. The engine control module performs a frequency and/or time delay waveform analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Glen R. Macfarlane, Peter G. Hartman
  • Vehicle compartment cover coupling
    Patent number: 8579061
    Abstract: A vehicle compartment cover coupling that moveably couples a vehicle compartment cover to a main body of a vehicle for movement of the vehicle compartment cover between an open position and a closed position. The cover coupling includes a first member that is coupled to the main body of the vehicle. The cover coupling further includes a second member that is coupled to the vehicle compartment cover, wherein the second member is moveably coupled to the first member. The vehicle compartment cover coupling further includes a retaining coupling that is operable to engage the first and second members together during a vehicle impact condition. The retaining coupling engages the first and second members to limit movement of the compartment cover in a first predetermined direction during the vehicle impact condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: John A. Radomski, William W. Baynes
  • TURBO-CHARGED ENGINE PURGE FLOW MONITOR DIAGNOSTIC
    Publication number: 20130282230
    Abstract: A method for testing the evaporative emission system of a vehicle. The method provides for testing the evaporative emission system of a vehicle having a forced induction engine. The method includes controlling a vacuum bypass valve and a purge flow control valve to create the necessary conditions to perform the testing of the evaporative emission system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Roger C. Sager, Joshua P. Macchiavello, Paul J. Gregor, Christopher G. Hadre, Thomas H. Pruett
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SCHEDULING WELD EVENTS
    Publication number: 20130282182
    Abstract: A method and system for optimizing a weld schedule is disclosed. The weld schedule is used to control a plurality of welding apparatuses, and includes a plurality of weld sequences for control the plurality of welding apparatuses. The weld sequences each define one or more weld events. Each of the weld events defines a weld operation and a duration of the weld operation. The weld schedule is analyzed to determine if any time points in the weld schedule have two or more weld events scheduled where the aggregate current demand exceeds a maximum current threshold. If such a conflict in the weld schedule is identified, the weld schedule is modified by rescheduling a lower priority weld event. The method executes iteratively until all conflicts in the welding schedule are resolved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
    Inventor: Laszlo M. Hideg
  • Centrifugal pendulum absorber
    Patent number: 8561499
    Abstract: A pendulum absorber assembly for a torque converter including a first spring retainer, a second spring retainer, and a floating flange positioned between the first spring retainer and the second spring retainer. The pendulum absorber assembly also includes a drive plate affixed to the floating flange, a plurality of arcuate springs disposed between the second spring retainer and the drive plate, and a plurality of pendulum weights affixed to the second spring retainer, wherein the pendulum weights are made of tungsten alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Marvin G. Schiemann, Michael Fingerman, Tomaxz K. Kietlinski, Bruce Geist
  • Adjustable hinge assembly
    Patent number: 8555464
    Abstract: A hinge assembly may include a hinge bracket, a pivot member and a hinge arm. The hinge bracket may be adapted to be mounted to a frame member of a vehicle. The pivot member may be connected to the hinge bracket and may be pivotable relative thereto. The hinge arm may be connected to the pivot member and may be pivotable about a longitudinal axis of the pivot member. The hinge arm may be linearly adjustable in a first direction relative to the hinge bracket and linearly adjustable in a second direction relative to the hinge bracket. The first and second directions may be substantially perpendicular relative to each other. The hinge arm may be adapted to be coupled to a closure panel of the vehicle to move the closure panel relative to the frame member between an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventor: Sean A. Bannon
  • Automobile body
    Patent number: D693737
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Mohamad J. Hammoud, Don Renkert, Mark T. Allen
  • Automobile interior
    Patent number: D693750
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Winnie Cheung, Ryan Nagode
  • Automobile interior
    Patent number: D693751
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Zulfiquar Ali, Everard Scott, Khashayar Honarkhah
  • Automobile interior
    Patent number: D693752
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Tome Jovanoski, Christopher S. Welch, Ryan C. Nagode
  • Automobile interior
    Patent number: D693753
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Winnie Cheung, Stephen J. Sowinski, Clifford Wilkins, Robert Walker, Klaus Busse