Patents Assigned to Global Technologies LLC
  • Method and system for parking assistance for a vehicle
    Patent number: 9111450
    Abstract: A method and system for parking assistance for a vehicle, wherein the parking of said vehicle on a parking space at least partly occupied by a second vehicle is enabled by transmitting a maneuver request to the second vehicle. The method includes the steps of: allocating a priority to the driver of the first vehicle, wherein said priority implements a classification of said driver with respect to the extent to which the driver is entitled to the prioritized use of the parking space; and transmitting the maneuver request to the second vehicle based on said priority.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Frederic Stefan, Christoph Arndt, Uwe Gussen
  • Transfer case
    Patent number: 9108511
    Abstract: A transfer case includes a planetary differential including an input, a first output and a second output, a sprocket journalled on the second output, and a sleeve driveably connected to the second output, for (i) releaseably connecting the first output to the sleeve, (ii) releaseably connecting the sprocket to the sleeve, (iii) releaseably connecting the first output and the sprocket to the sleeve, and (iv) disconnecting the sprocket and first output from the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: David A. Janson
  • Methods and systems for adapting a driveline disconnect clutch transfer function
    Patent number: 9108614
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a transfer function of a driveline disconnect clutch is adapted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Doering, Yuji Fujii, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Dennis Craig Reed, Gregory Michael Pietron
  • Multi-mode powersplit powertrain for electric vehicle
    Patent number: 9108501
    Abstract: A powertrain includes a countershaft, a gearset including a sun gear, a carrier connected to an engine, a ring gear releasably held against rotation and connectable to the countershaft, and pinions supported on the carrier and meshing with the sun gear and ring gear, an electric machine connected to the sun gear and connectable to the countershaft, and a second electric machine driveably connected to the countershaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Walt J. Ortmann, Brandon R. Masterson
  • DUAL INLET AND OUTLET EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER FOR TURBOCHARGED ENGINE
    Publication number: 20150226108
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a high-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system of a parallel twin-turbocharged internal combustion engine. Using an EGR cooler with a single exhaust inlet and outlet to cool recirculated exhaust gas may increase the complexity and size of the engine package, along with adding unnecessary cost from extra ductwork to decrease the chance of turbocharger boost imbalance. To provide a way to reduce package size without affecting engine performance, an EGR cooler with two exhaust inlets and outlets is used to cool exhaust flows leading from two cylinder banks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Vroman, Freeman Carter Gates
  • WHEELHOUSE CLADDING STEP
    Publication number: 20150224935
    Abstract: A wheelhouse cladding step assembly includes a step movable between a closed position and an open or deployed position in which the step is located proximal the wheelhouse of the vehicle and provides improved access to the roof and/or rooftop cargo storage of the vehicle. The step is designed to have a shape matching the shape of the wheelhouse of the vehicle and is preferably curved and when in the closed position shows a surface that matches the vehicle trim to hide the step. The assembly includes hinges and a latching mechanism that are also contained within the assembly so they are hidden when the step is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Annette Lynn Huebner, Artur Sakarian, Ryan Welch, Kristin Ann Hellman, Matt Rutman
  • Film Barrier to Isocyanate Monomer Migration
    Publication number: 20150224747
    Abstract: The invention provides a multilayer film comprising at least two layers A1 and B: A1. a first film layer A1 formed from a composition A1 comprising at least one of the following: an hydroxyl (OH) functionalized ethylene-based polymer and/or a amine-functionalized ethylene-based polymer; and B. a second film layer B formed from a composition B comprising at least one isocyanate. The invention also provides a multilayer film comprising at least two layers A2 and B: A2. A first film layer A2 formed from a composition A2 comprising an anhydride functionalized ethylene-based polymer; and B. A second film layer B formed from a composition B comprising at least one isocyanate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicants: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Xuming Chen, Robert L. McGee, David E. Vietti, Kevin Miyake, Larry F. Brinkman
  • BATTERY CELL SPACER
    Publication number: 20150228953
    Abstract: Electrified vehicles such as hybrid electric vehicles (HEV's), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV's), battery electric vehicles (BEV's), or fuel cell vehicles differ from conventional motor vehicles in that they are powered by one or more electric machines (i.e., electric motors and/or generators) instead of or in addition to an internal combustion engine. High voltage current for powering these types of electric machines is typically supplied by a high voltage traction battery system having one or more battery cells that store energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Giriraj SRINIVASAN, Patrick Daniel MAGUIRE
  • Pressure Plate Stress-Relief Grooves for a Friction Element Assembly in a Transmission of a Motor Vehicle and Associated Method
    Publication number: 20150226272
    Abstract: Stress-relief grooves are provided in a pressure plate of a friction element assembly in a motor vehicle comprising a transmission. The friction element assembly includes a piston assembly provided for applying a force to a set of plates and friction members to cause torque to be transmitted through the friction element assembly. A pressure plate is supported by the housing and held in place by a snap ring mounted in a mounting groove. The pressure plate includes a first side facing the set of plates and friction members and a second side having at least one stress-relief groove configured to reduce stress in the housing at the mounting groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Bradley Ronald Heuver
  • VALVE HOLE FLARE FOR VEHICLE WHEELS
    Publication number: 20150224562
    Abstract: Exemplary illustrations of a method of making a wheel may include stamping a wheel blank, and forming a lip extending about a periphery of an aperture defined by the wheel blank. The aperture may be configured to receive a valve stem. The method may further include refining the lip about the periphery of the aperture. The lip may define an axial thickness greater than a baseline thickness of the wheel blank adjacent the aperture. In some exemplary approaches, a method further includes providing a second wheel blank having a second aperture configured to receive a valve stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Robert H. Camilleri, Richard G. Taylor
  • WEATHERABLE COATINGS
    Publication number: 20150225603
    Abstract: An adduct including a reaction product of (a) at least one cycloaliphatic amine compound, and (b) at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resin compound; a curable epoxy resin coating composition including (i) the above adduct; and (ii) at least one thermosetting epoxy resin compound; and a cured weatherable coating prepared from the above curable composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Erin B. Vogel, Ray E. Drumright, Stephen W. King, Susan Machelski, Jinghang Wu, Tzu-Chi Kuo
  • ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150224969
    Abstract: An electronic parking brake system having selectable modes and varying parking brake actuation dependent on the selected mode and amount of parking brake application being requested. The system provides for varying interfaces with varying programmed outputs to control a vehicle's parking brake. One such mode being a boat launch mode in which an electronic parking brake is initially actuated to 100%, the amount of parking brake application is displayed, and the driver is allowed to modulate the parking brake application through + and ? buttons in combination with the visual display to allow the vehicle to back down a boat ramp using gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Johannes Huennekens, Samuel Ellis, Gregory Foletta
  • INTEGRATED VOLTAGE SENSE AND BUS BAR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLES HAVING A TRACTION BATTERY
    Publication number: 20150224892
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a traction battery having a plurality of battery cells positioned in an array with a non-conductive bus bar housing having a plurality of compartments insulated from one another and containing one or more bus bars each having an integrally formed voltage sense connector. Each compartment may accommodate terminals of a pair of adjacent battery cells to be coupled by the associated bus bar. The voltage sense connector may include fingers for crimping and securing a voltage sense wire or a welding pad for welding, soldering, or similar connection. The voltage sense wires connect to a battery control module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
    Inventors: DEBBI CALLICOAT, RAYMOND C. SICIAK
  • Vehicle Steering and Braking Deployment Logic for Pedestrian Protection Leg Stiffener
    Publication number: 20150224949
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling a deployable pedestrian protection leg stiffener of a motor vehicle based upon the vehicle steering angle and/or braking status and/or speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. CUDDIHY, Iskander FAROOQ, Mohammed Omar FARUQUE
  • WALK-AWAY VEHICLE SHUTDOWN
    Publication number: 20150226146
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine, a park assist system, a passenger detection system configured to detect at least one passenger, and a processing device. The processing device initiates a shutdown sequence when no passengers are present in the vehicle. The shutdown sequence includes commanding the park assist system to park the vehicle and turning off the engine after the vehicle is parked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Shane Elwart, Walter Joseph Talamonti
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENGINE AND POWERTRAIN CONTROL
    Publication number: 20150224997
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for expediting updating a vehicle's powertrain calibration table. The table is updated with data generated on-board a given vehicle while being matured with data downloaded from a cloud-based network, the downloaded data generated on-board one or more other vehicles having matching powertrain characteristics. Regions of a vehicle's calibration table where sufficient data is not generated on-board a given vehicle is populated with data from one or more other vehicles having sufficient data for those corresponding regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Paul Glugla, Michael Damian Czekala, Garlan J. Huberts, Douglas James McEwan
  • Vehicle Transmission and Method of Assembling Vehicle Transmission
    Publication number: 20150226276
    Abstract: A vehicle transmission includes a transmission shaft, a friction element assembly mounted on the transmission shaft, a piston assembly for actuating the friction element assembly, a snap ring for retaining the friction element assembly and a mounting groove formed in the transmission shaft. The snap ring is installed into the mounting groove by expanding the snap ring and then allowing the snap to contract and enter the mounting groove. The mounting groove is located such that the snap ring could exit the mounting groove upon expansion of the snap ring due to a centrifugal force. Accordingly, various arrangements are provided to prevent the snap ring from leaving the mounting groove after installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Bradley Ronald Heuver, Marv Young, Carl Garbacik
  • DEPLOYABLE VENT FOR AUTOMOTIVE VENTILATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150224853
    Abstract: A ventilation system is provided for a transportation vehicle having a passenger cabin with an interior trim surface. A stationary duct segment receives an inlet air flow and has a stationary outlet hidden behind the interior trim surface. A telescoping duct segment has a sliding inlet sealingly coupled to the stationary outlet so that it slides on the stationary outlet between a retracted position and an extended position. The telescoping duct segment has a movable outlet arranged to provide a variable flow cross section to the passenger cabin that increases as the telescoping duct segment slides from the retracted position to the extended position. A trim hood provides a portion of the interior trim surface and is movable with the telescoping duct segment. The trim hood has a pivot axis at an end of the trim hood remote from the movable outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Steven D. Errick, Paul B. Hoke
  • CROSSLINKED FOAMS HAVING HIGH HARDNESS AND LOW COMPRESSION SET
    Publication number: 20150225526
    Abstract: A foamable formulation composition comprises at least 50 weight percent of an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer having a Comonomer Distribution Constant in the range of from 15 to 250; a density in the range of from 0.875 to 0.963 g/cm3; a melt index (I2) in a range of from 0.5 to 5 g/10 minutes; and long chain branching frequency in the range of from 0.05 to 3 long chain branches (LCB) per 1000 C; (2) a blowing agent; and (3) a cross link agent. The formulation may be processed to result in a foam having a density ranging from 0.05 to 0.25 g/cm3 and have properties such as split tear, compression set, and/or shrinkage percentage that are improved in comparison with otherwise-identical formulations lacking the identified ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer in comparable amount. These foams may be particularly useful for a variety of applications, including, in particular, footwear applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Huichin Tu, Lei Hao, Xiaobing Yun, Chang Wu
  • ANIONIC SURFACTANT COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20150224462
    Abstract: Provided are surfactant compositions that are useful as alternatives to alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs) type surfactants in emulsion polymerization. The surfactant compositions comprise: an alkyl alkoxylate sulfate of formula (I): R1O—(CH2CH(R2)—O)x—(CH2CH2O)y—SO3M wherein R1, R2, x, y, and M are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Cheng Shen, Jianhai Mu, Xiaohua Wang