Patents Assigned to Global Technologies LLC
  • SLOW TORQUE MODULATION PERFORMED BY FAST ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20150266464
    Abstract: A method for controlling torque modification during a gearshift includes modifying transmission input torque during the gearshift using an actuator having slower and faster responses to a request for slow input torque modification, fulfilling the request using the slower response provided the faster response is unable to fulfill the request, and fulfilling the request using the faster response, provided the faster response can provide the requested torque modification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Bernard D. Nefcy, Marvin P. Kraska, Daniel S. Colvin, Derek Taylor
  • COLLISION SENSING AND ENERGY ABSORBING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20150266438
    Abstract: An apparatus includes an enclosed body defining a chamber therein. The body includes a rearward portion, a forward portion opposite the rearward portion and a first portion extending between the rearward and forward portions. The first portion has a stiffness less than at least one remaining portion of the body. The apparatus further includes at least one pressure sensor coupled to the body and the chamber to detect deformation of the first portion of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam, Steven Yellin Schondorf, Abraham G. Philip, David James Tippy
  • THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRODUCT CAMOUFLAGE
    Publication number: 20150268003
    Abstract: A camouflage sheet comprises a reflector layer. The sheet has formed thereon a plurality of three-dimensional shapes. The camouflage sheet, and possibly also one or more other camouflage sheets, may be affixed to a product such as a test vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Norman Bazinski, Ian McLaughlin
  • ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SYSTEM INTERACTION WITH FUEL SAVINGS OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20150266467
    Abstract: A method for controlling vehicle powertrain operation includes activating all-wheel-drive or 4×4-operation provided one of an environmental condition, vehicle use condition and vehicle electrical condition exceeds a corresponding reference, deactivating fuel saving operation provided all-wheel-drive or 4×4-operation is activated, activating fuel saving operation provided none of said conditions indicates need for AWD/4×4-operation, deactivating all-wheel-drive or 4×4-operation provided fuel saving operation is activated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: William N. Mansur, Mark D. Malone, Tuan A. Be, Ahmed Awadi
  • ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF PRETREATING LOCALIZED AREAS OF PARTS FOR JOINING
    Publication number: 20150266269
    Abstract: An assembly and a method of joining a first part with a second part at an attachment area that includes a localized area on the first part. The localized area is cleaned and activated by a plasma jet. An organosilicon composition is applied by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition to the localized area. An adhesive is applied to the localized area and the second part is mechanically fastened to the first part in the localized area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: LARRY PAUL HAACK, KIMBERLY ANN LAZARZ, ANN MARIE STRACCIA, JOY HINES FORSMARK
  • BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INCLUDING BIMETALLIC MEMBER
    Publication number: 20150270588
    Abstract: A battery thermal management system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a bimetallic member moveable between a first position and a second position in response to a temperature change to selectively restrict flow of a coolant through a duct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Alvaro Masias
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM TO ENABLE COMMANDS ON A VEHICLE COMPUTER BASED ON USER CREATED RULES
    Publication number: 20150266356
    Abstract: A vehicle computing system has at least one controller in communication with one or more transceivers, where the one or more transceivers are capable of communicating with a wireless device. The at least one controller is configured to recognize a vehicle occupant based on a wireless device connection received at the transceiver. The at least one controller is further configured to receive one or more infotainment rules based on the recognized vehicle occupant. The one or more infotainment rules are associated with at least one of time of day, calendar date, vehicle location, and exterior temperature. The at least one controller is further configured to control an infotainment system by adjusting control settings based on the one or more infotainment rules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Joel J. FISCHER, Joey Ray GROVER, Philip Joseph DANNE, Scott SMEREKA
  • CELL SIZE ENLARGING AGENT FOR STYRENIC FOAM
    Publication number: 20150267020
    Abstract: A styrenic polymer foam contains a polymer composition in the form of a continuous matrix defining multiple cells therein, the polymer composition contains a first polymer and second polymer, the first polymer being a maleic anhydride-grafted high density polyethylene and the second polymer being a styrenic polymer resin that is free of grafted maleic anhydride. The first polymer contains on average 0.05 or more weight-parts of grafted maleic anhydride based on total weight of the first polymer and the concentration of first polymer in the polymer composition is sufficient to provide at least six weight-parts of grafted maleic an hydride per million weight parts of the polymer composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Kendra M. Giza, Mark A. Barger, Richard T. Fox, Suzanne M. Guerra, Brian W. Walther
  • DRIVER ANOMALY DETECTION
    Publication number: 20150266485
    Abstract: Vehicle trajectory data is obtained. A variance of the trajectory data is recursively determined. A speed-dependent weighting function is computed to obtain a speed-dependent weight. An anomaly index is determined based at least on part on application of the speed dependent weight to the recursively determined variance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kwaku O. Prakah-Asante, Hsin-hsiang Yang, Finn Tseng
  • COMPOSITE DIES AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20150266079
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a composite die includes a die face defining a protrusion and including a first metal, and a die base supporting the die face, the die base including a housing, a first filler positioned within the housing and contacting the protrusion, and a bridging member reinforcing the housing, the housing including a second metal different than the first metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Vijitha Senaka Kiridena, Zhiyong Cedric Xia, Matthew John Zaluzec
  • VEHICLE CABIN VENTING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150266354
    Abstract: A vehicle cabin venting method includes cooling a vehicle battery charger by drawing outside air through a vehicle outside air vent door; and operating a hybrid vehicle battery system to establish and maintain flow of fresh air in a cabin of the vehicle by ensuring an open position of a blend door in the vehicle if the outside air vent door will not close. A vehicle cabin venting system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Blackburn, Jesus Cardoso, Michael Schamber, James Lawrence Swoish
  • EXTENDING HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE REGENERATIVE BRAKING
    Publication number: 20150266481
    Abstract: A method for controlling regenerative braking in a hybrid electric powertrain includes using an e-pump to supply fluid to a transmission provided an indication that a torque converter clutch disengagement will occur under current powertrain operating conditions is present, and discontinuing use of the e-pump and using a mechanical pump to supply fluid to the transmission provided the indication that a torque converter clutch disengagement will occur under current powertrain operating conditions is absent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Felix Nedorezov, Hong Jiang, Zhengyu Dai, Mark S. Yamazaki, Daniel S. Colvin
  • EXPANDABLE ROOF PANEL PERIMETER REINFORCEMENT
    Publication number: 20150266518
    Abstract: A vehicle roof frame includes an adhering structure having an adhesive carrier and an expanding structural adhesive coupled to at least a portion of an outer surface of the adhesive carrier. The expanding structural adhesive includes an installation state and a structural state, and the structural state has a larger volume than the installation state. The vehicle roof frame also includes a plurality of vehicle frame members that cooperate to form a frame joint and a joint cavity defined within the frame joint. The adhering structure is disposed within the joint cavity and the adhesive carrier and the expanding structural adhesive in the structural state substantially occupies the joint cavity and fixably couples the plurality of framing members such that the frame joint is free of supplemental mechanical connections proximate the joint cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Edgar Edward Donabedian
  • BRAKING SYSTEM WITH SELECTIVE BRAKING BACKUP SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150266457
    Abstract: A brake system for a vehicle may include a primary braking system, a backup braking system, and a braking system controller. The primary braking system may apply braking energy to wheels of the vehicle. The backup braking system may include a master cylinder configured to supply braking energy to one or more of the wheels of the vehicle. The braking system controller may be configured to select a mode of backup braking based on a functional state of the primary braking system. The braking system controller may control the master cylinder to supply braking energy to less than all of the wheels of the vehicle in a first mode of backup braking and supply the braking energy to all of the wheels of the vehicle in a second mode of backup braking. A parking brake may assist the backup braking system by utilizing proportional braking in a backup braking mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Brad J. JOHNSON, Chad M. KORTE, Dale S. CROMBEZ
  • PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHLORINATED PROPENES
    Publication number: 20150266798
    Abstract: Processes for the production of chlorinated propenes are provided. The present processes make use of 1,2-dichloropropane, a by-product in the production of chlorohydrin, as a low cost starting material, alone or in combination with 1,2,3-trichloropropane. At least one dehydrochlorination is conducted in the gas phase, and is the first process step. The present processes can also generate anhydrous HCl as a byproduct that can be removed from the process and used as a feedstock for other processes, providing further time and cost savings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventor: Max M. Tirtowidjojo
  • TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150266387
    Abstract: A traction battery assembly includes a battery array having a plurality of stacked cells and a pair of thermal plates arranged to sandwich the array therebetween. Each thermal plate includes a plurality of fins. Each fin extends out from one of the thermal plates into the array and is interleaved with the cells to cool or heat the cells. Also, disclosed is a vehicle including the traction battery assembly described above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: George Albert GARFINKEL, Patrick Daniel MAGUIRE
  • BATTERY SIMULATOR WITH VARIABLE CURRENT CAPACITY
    Publication number: 20150268285
    Abstract: A battery simulator can operate to provide different outputs. These outputs provide different characteristics related to how a device under test operates. In an example, a controller such as an electronic control module (ECM) or battery energy control module (BECM) can be tested. The battery simulator may provide different modes, e.g., a high current mode or a voltage change over time mode. A traction battery simulator may include a controller, analog output circuitry being controlled by the controller to output test current and test voltage, and switching circuitry connected to the analog output circuitry that has a first state and a second state. The first state is to provide an increased change in voltage over change in time relative to the second state. The second state is to provide an increased capacitance over the first state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Edward LOFTUS, Benjamin A. TABATOWSKI-BUSH
  • CONVEX FAN SHROUD
    Publication number: 20150267600
    Abstract: A convex fan shroud for use with an automotive engine cooling system having a fan and a fan-cooled, liquid-to-air radiator is disclosed. The convex fan shroud has an optimized shape that leads to high air flow rates through the radiator. The convex fan shroud includes a front frame that defines an air-intake opening, a convex top wall connected to the frame, a convex bottom wall connected to the frame, and a pair of opposed convex side walls connected to the frame and to the top and bottom walls. The interior surfaces of the walls are smooth. The convex walls define a barrel-shaped shroud body that includes a round engine-facing opening to accommodate the fan. In addition to generating a higher flow rate, the disclosed inventive concept for a smooth convex fan shroud is relatively low cost to produce and has a relatively high degree of rigidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Meisam Mehravaran, Garrett Michael O'Donohue, Jim Tyler, LaMar Stewart
  • DUAL MEDIA OIL FILTER
    Publication number: 20150265950
    Abstract: A suction filter for an automatic transmission utilizes two different types of filter media: a coarse filter media and a fine filter media. The two types of media are arranged in series within a housing such that fluid flows through only one of the two filter media. A hinge valve is arranged in series with the coarse media. The hinge valve passively opens in response to a pressure differential. The hinge valve defines a non-zero flow area when in the closed position and an increasing flow area as it opens. The flow restriction associated with the hinge valve permits a larger ratio of coarse media area to fine media, thereby decreasing the flow restriction when the oil is cold without decreasing the clean-up rate in normal operating conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: KEVIN E. NORRIS, LEV PEKARSKY
  • COMPRESSION PISTON RING FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSION ENGINE
    Publication number: 20150267813
    Abstract: A compression ring for an engine piston includes an upper and lower face, and an inner face positioned between the upper and lower faces along an inner diameter of the ring. An outer face is positioned between the upper and lower faces along an outer diameter of the ring and is formed by a continuous curve along the axial direction of the ring. The continuous curve has first and second convex surfaces connected by a concave surface with each convex surface defined by first and second radii, respectively. A method of forming a piston compression ring includes machining an outer face of the ring to form a continuous curve along an axial direction of the ring, where the continuous curve has a first convex section and a second convex section connected by an intermediate section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Rickey L. Williams